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PARTICIPANTS,Contents...

(01) Rotaract Club of Chittagong Central, BANGLADESH, RID-3280

.......................................................................................... .............................. (PAGE NO - 06 ) (02) Rotaract Club of Lalitpur,

NEPAL, RID- 3292......................................................................................... .............................. (PAGE NO - 17 )

(03) Rotaract Club of Cuddalore English Centre,INDIA , RID-2980

......................................................................................... .............................. (PAGE NO - 30 ) (04) Rotaract Club of Adekunle Ajasin University,

NIGERIA, RID-9125......................................................................................... .............................. (PAGE NO - 50 )

(05) Rotaract Club of Parque Rodo Punta Carretas Pocitos,URUGUAY, RID- 4980

......................................................................................... .............................. (PAGE NO - 55 ) (06) Rotaract Club of Kogi StateUniversity,

NIGERIA, RID-9125......................................................................................... .............................. (PAGE NO - 65 )

(07) Rotaract Club of PIET, INDIA, RID-3260

......................................................................................... .............................. (PAGE NO - 70 ) (08) Rotaract Club of Guayaquil Sur,

ECUADOR, RID-9125......................................................................................... .............................. (PAGE NO - 74 )

(09) Rotaract Club of Soledade, BRAZIL, RID-4700

......................................................................................... .............................. (PAGE NO - 77 ) (10) Rotaract Club of Keroggie,

ETHIOPIA, RID-9200......................................................................................... .............................. (PAGE NO - 81 )

(11) Rotaract Club of Tirupur South, INDIA, RID-3202

......................................................................................... .............................. (PAGE NO - 92 ) (12) Rotaract Club Uinicob Itzáes,

MEXICO, RID-4200......................................................................................... .............................. (PAGE NO - 101 )





Rotaract Club of Chittagong Central Rotary International District 3280

Chittagong, Bangladesh

History of Rotaract Club of Chittagong Central

Rotaract club is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30. The first Rotaract club was founded in Carolina, USA in 1968 named Rotaract Club of the University of North Carolina. Rotaract Club of Chittagong Central (Sponsored by Rotary Club of Chittagong Down-town) was formed under the guidance of Rotary President Rtn. Dr. Iftekhar U. Chowdhury and Secre-tary Syed Zubairi of sponsoring club, who bestowed the great responsibility to Rtr. Md. Morshedul Alam to organize this club with a view to reinforcing Rotaract movement in Chittagong, Bangladesh. On August 11, 1992 the dreamers of this club organized 1st organizing meeting. 2nd and 3rd or-ganizing meetings were held on August 14 and August 25, 1992. By the co-operation of Rtr. Azi-zul Haque of R C of Metropolitan Chittagong and Rtr. A.T.M. Qamruddin Taher of Ctg. Downtown all the paper works were done and forwarded to Rotary International on September 1, 1992. First regular meeting was held in presence of Rtn. Aftab Uddin Siddiqui and Rtn. Syed Zubairi and af-ter few months on November 26, 1992 the club got its Charter Certificate from Rotary International

A Glimpse of District Level Achievements by RC of Chittagong Central

Rota-Year: 1992-1993

Chittagong Central - Best club in implementing District Projects Chittagong Central - Highest participation award at District Conference “UTSHOB-93” Sea-Gull - 3rd best club bulletin in District

Rota-Year: 1993-1994 Rtr. Morshedul Alam - Reward from district for outstanding performance as ZR

Rota-Year: 1994-1995 Sea-Gull - Best club bulletin in District C.I Sheet Distribution program - Rewarded in special category

Rota-Year: 1995-1996

Chittagong Central - Best club in implementing District Projects Chittagong Central - Hosted the 12th Rotaract District Conference “CHATTALA-96” Sea-Gull - 3rd best club bulletin in District Rota-Year: 1996-1997 Sea-Gull - 2nd best club bulletin in District Rota-Year: 1997-1998 Chittagong Central - 3rd best club in international service

Chittagong Central - Highest participation award at District Conference “CHAYA BITHI -98” Sea-Gull - 2nd best club bulletin in DistrictRota-Year: 1998-1999 Chittagong Central - Best Club of the District- 3280, BangladeshRota-Year: 1999-2000 Chittagong Central - Best club in community service Rota-Year: 2000-2001 Chittagong Central - Best club in professional development service Rota-Year: 2002-2003 Chittagong Central - Best club in professional development service

Chittagong Central - Best club award from the sponsoring Rotary Club

Rtr. Nazmul Hoque - Best Camper award in RYLA 2002-2003Rota-Year: 2003-2004





Chittagong Central - Best club in community services Rota-Year: 2005-2006 Chittagong Central - Jointly hosted the District AssemblyRota-Year: 2007-2008 Chittagong Central - DRR’s Appreciation AwardRota-Year: 2009-2010 Chittagong Central - Jointly hosted the District Installation, District Awards etc. Rota-Year: 2010-2011 District level awards have not been announced till now. Rota-Year: 2011-2012 District level awards have not been announced till now.

Introduction of City-ChittagongChittagong is a commerce and industry hub, and a port city, in southeastern Bangladesh and the capital of an eponymous district and division. Built on the banks of the Karnaphuli River, the city is home to Bangladesh’s busiest seaport and has a population of over 5.5 million, making it the second largest city in the country.A trading post since the 9th century, Chittagong has a multicultural heritage of Islamic, Hindu and Buddhist tra-ditions. A few parts of Chittagong were developed in the early 20th century under the British to accommodate a railway hub. The city also became a focal point for revolutionary activities against the British, notably the armed uprising led by Surya Sen in 1930. It was also an important military base and supply point for Allied forces during the Burma Campaign in World War II. After the partition of India in 1947, Chittagong became part of East Pak-istan. It was then that several key outlying areas were included into the city of Chittagong, including Agrabad, a modern Commercial Center today. Chittagong regained prominence as an important investment destination and sea port in the eastern part of a newly independent country. In 1971, as East Pakistanis rebelled against West Pakistan’s refusal to accept results of the 1970 Pakistan General Election, the declaration of Bangla-

desh’s independence was announced in Chittagong. The city went onto witness atrocities and naval blockades during the liberation war that followed. Chittagong’s development has been heavily affected by neglectful-ness by the government, and centralization of the capital has taken toll to the cities development and growth. Today, Chittagong is one of the fastest growing cities in the world, with a GDP of $25 Billion. A major commer-cial and industrial center, the city also has a globally competitive special economic zone. With the Port of Chit-tagong being expanded and developed, the Dhaka–Chittagong Highway being upgraded into 4 laned divided highway, and Shah Amanat International Airport being upgraded, regional neighbors of Bangladesh have eyed Chittagong as a future regional transit hub. The port city is seen as crucial to the economic development of landlocked southern Asia including Northeast India, Bhutan, Nepal and parts of Southern China and Burma.

History

Chittagong has been a seaport since ancient times. Arabs traded with the port from the 9th century AD. The Chittagong region was under the Vesali kingdom of Arakan in the 6th to 7th century. An account by his-torian Lama Taranath has revealed a Buddhist king Gopichandra had his capital at Chittagong in the 10th century, and according to Tibetan tradition, Chittagong was the birthplace of 10th century Buddhist Tantric Tilayogi. In the Fourteenth Century, explorer Ibn Battuta passed through Chittagong during his travels.Sultan Fakruddin Mubarak Shah of Sonargaon conquered Chittagong in 1340. Sultan Giasuddin Mubarak Shah constructed a highway from Chittagong to Chandpur and ordered the construction of many lavish mosques and tombs. After the defeat of Mahmud Shah in the hands of Sher Shah in 1538, the Arakanese Kingdom of Mrauk U regained Chittagong. From this time onward, until its conquest by the Mughals, this region was under the control of the Portuguese and the Magh pirates (a notorious name for Arakanese) for 128 years.

DemographicsChittagong city has a population of 4 million, male 54.36% and female 45.64%. Population density per

square km is 15276. Islam is the most common religion among the people. Muslims form 83.92% of the population. Other major religions are Hinduism (13.76%); Buddhism (2.01%), Christianity (0.11%) and oth-

ers 0.2%.

People and CultureChittagong has attracted people from around the world. The various waves of settlements left a lasting impact on the language and culture of the city. The origins of the people of the city are diverse and multi-ethnic. The





most significant contributors to the population are indigenous Tibeto-Burman people, and traders and set-tlers of Arab, Afghan and Mughal origin, all of whom had traveled from the North West or to the shores many hundreds of years ago and is known as Chittagongi or Chatga peoople. There are many Tibeto-Burman tribes that have been influenced by Bengali culture also living there, such as the Chakma tribe. The descendants of Portuguese settlers, known as the Firingi, also continue to live in Chittagong, as Catholic Christians, in the Old Portuguese enclave of Paterghatta. Chittagong is home to many of the historic Christians of Bangla-desh. In 1927, the city was made the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chittagong. With the influx of foreigners, Chittagong became a melting pot of races. Here, majority of the urban people are involved in the import-export, trade-commerce and various industrial and business activities along with many other private and government sector occupations like other port Cities of the globe. Lungi or dhoti is the most common costume for men and Saree for women. Rice and fish is the staple food of the people. Because of close affinity to the sea, seafood is quite popular. Vegetables commonly found in the market are gourds, pumpkins, various legumes, etc. Fruits include jack fruits, ice-apples, coconuts, bananas, custard apple, etc.Shutki mach/dried fish is a specialty. Chatgaiya songs are one of the top local favorites. Dance is another famous cultural sector of Chitttagong.Chittagong is the home town of Dr. Mohammad Yunus, founder of Grameen Bank, the pioneer of Microcredit, who won Nobel Prize in Peace in 2006.

Tourism

The city of Chittagong is a major tourist attraction in Bangladesh. Its green hills and forests, its broad sandy beaches and its fine cool climate always attract the holiday-markers. Described by the Chinese traveler poet, Huen Tsang (7th century AD) as “a sleeping beauty emerging from mists and water” and given the title of “Porto Grande” by the 16th century Portuguese seafarers.

Chittagong Hill Tracts

The Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) comprising an area of 13,180 km2 in south-eastern Bangladesh, is the only hill intensive area of Bangladesh. CHT consisting Rangamati, Khagrachari and Bandarban districts is home to country’s largest concentration of at least 11 different ethnic groups and is a unique part of the country both in terms of landscape and its people. The ethnic groups are bound together by a shared history, years of peaceful cohabitation, and a common future. They differ from the majority Bengali population of Bangla-desh in their physical features, culture and religion. However, nearly all the indigenous peoples also include traditional indigenous elements in their formal religious beliefs and practices.

Patenga beach

Patenga Beach is one of the popular tourist spots for visitors in Chittagong. The beach lies approximately twenty-two kilometers away from the city of Chittagong, and is reachable by a straight,long road through a beautiful forest.It is located near fascinating landmarks which includes the Shah Amanat International Airport and the BNS Isha Khan Naval Base.Moreover,Patenga Beach is also located at the ‘Karnaphuli’ River mouth and stretches across the Bay of Bengal, which ensures a constant influx of travelers and visitors from home

and abroad.

Foy’s LakeFoy’s Lake is a human-made lake in Chittagong, Bangladesh. The lake was once just a lake and spillway constructed by Assam-Bengal Railway engineer. It was dug in 1924 and was named after the English engi-neer Mr. Foy. The lake is next to Batali Hill, the highest hill in Chittagong Metropolitan area. An amusement park, managed by the Concord group, is located here which features usual theme park rides and attractions as well as boat rides on the lake, landscaping, restaurants, concerts with floating stages, scenic walking trails and many other fun activities. The park includes a water theme park, resort and an amusement center. The Chittagong Zoo is next door. Chittagong is known as the land of saints, darwishes and fakirs.

Heritage ParkThere is a heritage park called Shaheed Zia Memorial Complex and Mini Bangladesh at Chandgaon which reflects the most notable structures and instances of Bangladesh. This 71-metre tower in Mini Bangladesh in Chittagong has a restaurant on the top that rotates once every 90 minutes. The museum includes a revolv-ing restaurant. One can perceive of the country’s architectural beauty, ethnic traditions and archaeological





inheritance through having a glimpse of the heritage park. Replica of major structures of the country, includes Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban (parliament building), National Memorial of Savar, Ahsan Manzil, Curzon Hall of Dhaka University, Paharpur Monastery, Kantajew Temple of Dinajpur, Lalbagh Fort and Sona Masjid. The park also has different rides for children.

Chittagong Ethnological MuseumThe Chittagong Ethnological Museum located in the bustling commercial street of Agrabad, country’s lone ethnological museum, offers the visitors the chance to acquaint with the lifestyles and heritage of various ethnic groups of the country. It was established in 1965. The museum authorities had collected rare elements used in everyday lives of different ethnic groups, of which some had already become extinct while some were on the verge of extinction. The museum contains four galleries and a small hall. Three galleries of the mu-seum feature diverse elements of 25 ethnic groups, including Chakma, Marma, Tongsinga, Khumi, Murang, Sautal, Garo, Chak, Monipuri, Palia, Tipra, Hajang, Lusai, Shimuji, and Bom while the rest gallery displays the lifestyles of some racial groups of India, Pakistan, and Australia. The sculptures of the people of different ethnic communities and a piece of broken Berlin Wall draw the visitors especially the children who can get impression of different festivals, livelihoods, and cultures of the communities from the murals set up at the hall room. These are reminiscent of the museum in the film ‘Planet of the Apes’. People between 200 and 300 visits the museum every day in addition to a number of researchers from home and abroad.

World War II cemetery and Zia Memorial Museum The War Cemetery on Badshah Mia Road contains the graves of 755 soldiers, and is protected and maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. There are a number of museums in Chittagong. The most prominent is the Zia Memorial Museum which is housed in the old circuit house building. President Ziaur Rahman was assassinated there on 30 May 1981. This commemorative museum houses the Late President Ziaur Rahman’s mementos and personal belongings. It was established in 1993 with 12 galleries.





Introduction of Lalitpur city, Nepal

Lalitpur Sub-Metropolitan City, is one of the major cities of Nepal located in the south-central part of Kathmandu Valley. Patan is also known as Manigal. It is best known for its rich cultural heritage, particularly its tradition of arts and crafts. It is also called as city of festival and feast, fine ancient art, making of metallic and stone carving statue. At the time of the 2001 Nepal census it had a population of 162,991 in 68,922 individual households.

Geography

Patan is situated on the elevated tract of land in Kathmandu Valley on the south side of the Bagmati River, which separates it from the City of Kathmandu on the northern and western side. The Nak-khu Khola acts as the boundary on the southern side. It was developed on relatively thin layers of deposited clay and gravel in the central part of a dried ancient lake known as the Nagdaha.It is among the largest cities in the country, along with Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Biratnagar.

The city has an area of 15.43 square kilometres and is divided into 22 Municipal wards. The city is bounded by:• East: Imadol VDC and Harisiddhi VDC• West: Kirtipur Municipality and Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC)• North: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC)• South: Saibu VDC, Sunakothi VDC and Dhapakhel VDC

History

Lalitpur is believed to have been founded in the third century B.C. by the Kirat dynasty and later expanded by Licchavis in the sixth century. It was further expanded by the Mallas during the medi-eval period. There are many legends after its name. The most popular one is the legend of the God Rato Machhindranath, who was brought to the valley from Kamaru Kamachhya, located in Assam, India, by a group of three people representing three kingdoms of the Kathmandu Valley. One of them was called Lalit, a farmer who carried God Rato Machhindranath to the valley all the way from Assam, India. The purpose of bringing the God Rato Machhindranath to the valley was to overcome the worst drought in the valley. There was a strong belief that the God Rato Machhindranath will make rain in the valley. It was due to Lalit’s effort that the God Rato Machhindranath was settled in Lalitpur. Many believe that the name of the town is kept after his name Lalit and pur meaning township.

Lalitpur said to have been founded by King Veer Deva in 299 A.D. but, there is unanimity among scholars that Patan was a well established and developed town since ancient times. Several histori-cal records including many other legends also indicate that Patan is the oldest of all the cities of Kathmandu Valley. According to a very old Kirat chronicle, Patan was founded by Kirat rulers long before the Licchavi rulers came into the political scene in Kathmandu Valley. According to that chronicle, the earliest known capital of Kirat rulers was Thankot. Kathmandu, the present capital was most possibly removed from Thankot to Patan after the Kirati King Yalamber came into power





sometimes around second century A.D.One of the most used and typical Newar names of Patan is Yala. It is said that King Yalamber or Yel-lung Hang named this city after himself and ever since this ancient city was known as Yala.

Historical monuments

The city was initially designed in the shape of the Buddhist Dharma-Chakra (Wheel of Righteous-ness). The four thurs or mounds located on the perimeter of Patan are ascribed around, one at each corner of its cardinal points, which are popularly known as Asoka Stupas. Legend has it that Em-peror Asoka (the legendary King of India) visited with his daughter Charumati to Kathmandu in 250 B.C. and erected five Asoka Stupas, four in the surrounding and one at the middle of the Patan. The size and shape of these stupas seem to breathe their antiquity in a real sense. There are more than 1,200 Buddhist monuments of various shapes and sizes scattered in and around the city.The most important monument of the city is Patan Durbar Square, which has been listed by UNES-CO as one of seven Monument Zones that make up the Kathmandu Valley World Heritage Site. The seven monument zones were included in the World Heritage List in 1979 as one integrated site. The monument zones are declared as protected and preserved according to the Monuments Preservation Act of 1956.

Patan City was planned in Vihars and Bahils. Out of 295 Vihars and Bahils of the valley 56% of them are in Patan. The water conduits, stone spouts, Jaladroni (water tanks), artistic gate ways, Hin-du temples and Buddhist Vihars adorn the city. The in built cultural heritage like the royal palace, with intricately carved doors and windows and beautiful courtyards adorned with exquisite icons enhance the beauty of the city. Such art pieces are found in stone, metal, terracotta ivory and other

objects. All these artifacts exhibit artistic excellence of the craftsmen and the whole city looks like an open museum.





Economy

A substantial portion of the population is engaged in various trades, notably in traditional handi-crafts and small scale cottage industries and some residents work in agriculture. Lalitpur is the city in Nepal that has produced the highest number of renowned artists and finest craftsmen ever recorded in the history of Nepali art.Patan has maintained a culture of craft work even in the face of rapid urbanization and many social and political upheavals.The city is less urbanized than Kathmandu, north of the Bagmati river, but is home to many work-shops, stores, restaurants, hotels, schools, embassies and other important sectors of the Kathmandu Valley economyBuddha Air has its headquarters in Jawalakhel,near Patan.

Education

Postsecondary education

Patan is home to Pulchowk Engineering Campus, one of the oldest and most reputed college affiliated with the Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University. Patan Academy of Health Sci-ences is the only medical school in the city with Patan Hospital as its primary teaching hospi-tal.[6] Other instituitions of higher learning in Patan include Kathmandu University School of Management(KUSOM) and Patan Multiple Campus.

Primary and secondary education

The city is served by a number of private and public instituitions providing education from prima-ry until secondary level. Among of the larger and reputed are Adarsha Vidya Mandir, St. Xavier’s School, St. Mary’s, Rato Bangala School, DAV Sushil Kedia, Adarsha Kanya Niketan, The British School and Gyanodaya Bal Batika School.

Economy

A substantial portion of the population is engaged in various trades, notably in traditional handi-crafts and small scale cottage industries and some residents work in agriculture. Lalitpur is the city in Nepal that has produced the highest number of renowned artists and finest craftsmen ever recorded in the history of Nepali art.Patan has maintained a culture of craft work even in the face of rapid urbanization and many social and political upheavals.The city is less urbanized than Kathmandu, north of the Bagmati river, but is home to many work-shops, stores, restaurants, hotels, schools, embassies and other important sectors of the Kathmandu Valley economyBuddha Air has its headquarters in Jawalakhel,near Patan.

Education

Postsecondary education

Patan is home to Pulchowk Engineering Campus, one of the oldest and most reputed college affiliat-ed with the Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University. Patan Academy of Health Sciences is the only medical school in the city with Patan Hospital as its primary teaching hospital.[6] Other institu-itions of higher learning in Patan include Kathmandu University School of Management(KUSOM) and Patan Multiple Campus.

Primary and secondary education

The city is served by a number of private and public instituitions providing education from primary until secondary level. Among of the larger and reputed are Adarsha Vidya Mandir, St. Xavier’s School, St. Mary’s, Rato Bangala School, DAV Sushil Kedia, Adarsha Kanya Niketan, The British School and Gyanodaya Bal Batika School.

Libraries

Nepal National Library which was established in 1957 AD was moved to Patan from Singha Dur-bar in 2061 AD. It is currently located at Harihar Bhawan.[7] Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya which awards the Madan Puraskar and Jagadamba Shree Puraskar literary prizes is also located in the city.

Places of interest

Temples of Patan

Patan is renowned as a very artistic city. Most of the Nepalese art is devoted to Gods, and there are an abundance of temples and viharas in the city. Notable places of interest include: • Patan Durbar Square: The palace square and residence of the Malla rulers of Patan state which is now houses a museum.• Patan Dhoka: One of the historical entrances to the old city.• Bhaskerdev Samskarita Hiranyabarna Mahavihara: A buddhist temple known locally as Golden Temple.• Mahabouddha Temple: Also known as 1000 Buddha Temple modeled liked the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya.• Kumbheswor Temple: A Shiva temple with two ponds whose water is believed to come from Gosaikunda.• Ratnakar Mahavihar: Also known as Ha Baha, the viahara complex is the official residence of the Kumari of Patan.Lalitpur is at a distance of 5 km from Kathmandu. Malla kings ruled, lived and worshiped in Lal-itpur and that is why its Darbar Square in Patan is surrounded on all four side by inspiring temples and shrines built specifically in relation to the palace. The square itself is a study of the various styles of architecture that have made their homes in this courtyard. If there were any truth in the story that King Ashoka erected the four stupas next to the palace, it would make Patan the oldest existing





Buddhist city. Until recently, Patan was its own entity, and travelling from Kathmandu to Patan was like crossing from one town to the other. There is little demarcation, with the traffic flowing from the streets of Kathmandu across the Bagmati Bridge into the industrial areas of Patan. But once you step into Darbar Square, you move into another world.

Ancient traditions of Lalitpur

One of my favorite walks in Lalitpur is to turn to the right from the main road to Mangal Bazaar from Gwarko and then walk through narrow brick paved streets with tall houses on either side. There are ancient temples at major junctions, which are well maintained and play an important part in local cultural traditions even today. Guthis, a communal body of the Newars with many important functions like worship, cultural processions, funeral rites and upkeep of temples are common in the valley and wherever Newars have settled in Nepal. There are two big guthi buildings near Gwarko which are often used for communal feasts and celebrations. The houses are a mix of the traditional and the modern. There are also modern houses built in the traditional style with red bricks, brick carvings and traditionally carved windows. Buddhism was and is an important religion in the city and many shrines show both Buddhist and Hindu influences. In Nepal, many traditionally Hindu deities have been adopted by other religions also with different names. Traditional Buddhist deities are also worshipped by Hindus. Many deities have feminine manifestations which are worshipped as goddesses adding to the complexity. Resting places and small squares lend a homely atmosphere.

It is a matter of pride that ancient traditions and methods are still alive and thriving in Lalitpur. In many parts of the civilized world, the skill of working with the hand has vanished or is in decline. Lalitpur and other parts of the valley still maintain rich handicraft traditions. Stone carving, wood carving, metal works are all still carried out. Lalitpur is famous in Nepal as the city of artists and artisans. I always wonder at the ‘magic’ which these skilled craftsmen achieve using the simplest of tools. The skills and the materials to construct ancient temples and palaces still exist in the city.

Patan Durbar Square

Kathmandu valley with a rich tradition of art, culture and architecture has seven World Heritage Sites. One of them is the Patan Durbar square. The square is the center of all heritage and other ac-tivities in the city. According to the website of the Lalitpur sub-metropolitan city, (www.lalitpur.org.np) there are 19 monuments in and around the square. In Nepal, religion is an integral part of life, and temples, houses and palaces are found in close proximity. The durbar square has been described in detail in many articles. The majority of temples in the square are in the traditional pagoda style of architecture supposed to have originated in Nepal and taken by the great architect, Arniko to Tibet from where it spread to China and the orient.

The Patan Museum is the converted residence of the old Malla Kings of Patan. It once served as the palace of the noted king Yoganarendra Malla. The museum’s exhibits cover a long period of Nepal’s cultural history and some rare objects are among its treasures. Their meanings and contexts within the living traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism are explained. Most are cast bronzes and gilt copper repousse work and traditional crafts for which Patan is famous. There are sculptures of Hindu and Buddhist deities created in the Kathmandu Valley, many in the nearby workshops of Patan itself. Others originated in India, Tibet and the western Himalayas. They are accompanied by written com-mentaries that attempts to explain their spiritual and art historical significance as part of the cultural heritage of Nepal.

Patan’s Durbar Square can be regarded as being integrated into the lives of the locals. There are throngs of people at all hours of the day and night. There are many restaurants here from which to enjoy a beautiful view of the square, or you can sit on the steps of the many monuments around and watch the unceasing human drama. I was particularly lucky to have seen a Newari Buddhist pro-cession winding its colorful way through the square. The square has three courtyards: the Keshab Narayan Chowk, Mul Chowk and Sundari Chowk (chowk meaning courtyard). The Krishna Mandir dedicated to the Hindu deity Krishna, one of the incarnations of Vishnu was built by King Siddhi Narsingh Malla. This is one of the square’s most distinctive architectural treasures. Sundari Chowk has one of the grandest baths in the world, Tusha Hiti and one of the Malla kings was said to have slept here on cold nights and sit during monsoon rains with the objective of attaining eternal bliss. The director Bernardo Bertolucci used it as Prince Siddhartha’s bath in the 1994 film ‘Little Bud-dha’. Mulchowk served as the actual residence of the royal family. The golden temple, the Bhimsen temple, Degu Taleju and Taleju Bhawani temple are among the many attractions.

Temples and stupas

The Kumbeshwor Mahadev temple is one of the oldest temples in Patan believed to have been constructed in 1392 as a two-story shrine. In the 17th Century, the King Srinasava Malla added the upper three stories. Along with the Nyatpola in Bhaktapur, it is one of the two five-storied temples in the valley. Of special interest to me is the supposed underground connection of the ponds here with the Gosainkund Lake high in the Helambu region. The sacred waters of Gosainkund may thus be accessible in Patan. A pilgrim at Gosainkund is said to have dropped his pot (kumbha) into the lake. The pot appeared much later at the water tank of the temple giving rise to the belief in an un-derground channel and giving Lord Shiva yet another name of Kumbeshwor (Lord of the pots).





Matsyendranath Mandir (temple) is dedicated to the Rato Matsyendranath who has been described as the god of many guises. To the Newars, he is known as Bunga Dya, a manifestation of Kar-unamaya. He is Avalokiteshwara, the god of compassion to traditional Buddhists. There is an inter-esting legend about this deity. Gorakhnath once visited the valley and was offended that he was not accorded a proper reception. He caused a drought in the valley by rounding up all the snakes that bring rain and sitting on them, allowing none to escape. Matsyendranath was brought from Assam and Gorakhnanth had to get up to pay homage to his guru. The snakes escaped, bringing life giving rain to the valley.

Both the Buddha and the emperor Ashoka are supposed to have visited the valley. However, many historians doubt this. Ashoka is said to have built four Ashoka stupas. These are at Imadol in the East, Ibahi in the North, Lagankhel in the South and Pulchowk in the West. These are in the old tradition of the stupa being a hemispherical mound of earth covered with grass. In later times, adorn-ments have been carried out but these are still among the simplest stupas in the valley.

Lalitpur is also famous for Buddhist monasteries and water fountains (hitis). In ancient days, a number of ponds dotted the city. Many have since being drained and covered over. The Pim Bahal Pokhari was built in the 14th Century and lies on my walk to Pulchowk and Kupondole. Recently the pond was cleaned extensively and renovated.

Gustatory delicacies

Lalitpur is a city dotted with temples, stupas, rich carvings and Viharas. There are also some ex-cellent eateries in the city and it’s surrounding areas. Honacha (also mentioned as wohnacha) is a Lalitpur tradition and one of the most popular local delicacy-serving restaurant in the city. The place is popular for its woh (a pancake-like dish made of soaked and pounded lentils). Most other Newari specialties like chatamari and choyla are also available.

Another famous joint amongst locals for dal-bhat (rice and lentils) is Bijaya Bhojnalaya (mean-ing ‘eating house’ in Nepali) in Gwarko. The restaurant attracts patrons of all social classes. Their specialty is rich mutton curry lovingly prepared in the traditional way. The fried chicken is crisp

and tasty. The varieties of achars (pickles), ghundruk (fermented preparation) and bhatmaas (soya beans) all add up to a tasty and filling meal.

There is also the Nagdaha lake and Bishram Batika, a restaurant on its shore. The restaurant is famous for their chhoyla (spicy, barbecued buff), bara, chatamari and alu taama (potatoes with young tender bamboo shoots). The wonderful location by the small lake adds to its charm. I have always had a weakness for Thakali food (from the arid Mustang region near Jomsom) and one of my missions on holidays is to search out good Thakali restaurants in Kathmandu. The Mustang Thakali Kitchen in Pulchowk on the way to Jhamsikhel is an excellent find. The mutton and the local chicken set are both good. The magic of Thakali (Thakalis are an ethnic group from the Thak Khola near Jomsom) food lies in the careful blending of spices. One of our recent discoveries has been the Samurai res-taurant near Pulchowk on the way to the Patan Dhoka. Their Tibetan gyakok is excellent. Gyakok is a mildly spiced stew of cheese balls, vegetables and various types of meat gently stewing in a special vessel that keeps the food hot. The food can be had with rice or noodles.

Lalitpur has slowly eased its way into my heart. There are many problems with the city: dust, crowds, dirt, garbage, narrow roads and lack of space. However, its charm lies in its wonderful architecture, delightful public squares, lavishly carved temples and living wood, metal and stone working skills. This ancient, proud and beautiful city separated from Kathmandu by the holy Bagmati River is well worth a visit.

Transportation

Airports

All international and domestic flights of Kathmandu Valley is handled by Tribhuvan International Airport which lies about 7 km from Patan City Centre.

Roads





Walking is the easiest method of transportation within the city as the city core is densely populated. In terms of motor transport Kathmandu Valley Ring Road which encircles the central part of the valley is a strategic road in the city. Connection to Kathmandu over the Bagmati River is provided by a host of road and pedestrian bridges. The most trafficked and important bridge connecting to the centre of Kathmandu is Thapathali Bridge. Since pedestrians and vehicles often have to share the same road, traffic congestion is a major problem in Patan. Efforts are being made to widen roads to make them more suitable to vehicular traffic.

Public transportation

A variety of Private companies operate a number of routes connecting Patan with other places in the Valley. Buses, Micro Buses and Electric tempos are the most common forms of public transport seen in the city. Lalitpur Yatayat buses connects the touristic Thamel area of Kathmandu with buses stopping at Patan Dhoka, a mere 5 min walk to Patan Durbar Square. Lagankhel Bus Park is the central transport hub for the city.

Coordinates: 27°40′N 85°19′E Coordinates: 27°40′N 85°19′ECountry NepalZone- Bagmati ZoneDistrict- Lalitpur DistrictIncorporated 1918Area- • Total 15.43 km2 (5.96 sq mi)Population (2001)- • Total 162,991 • Density 11,000/km2 (27,000/sq mi)Time zone- Nepal Time (UTC+5:45)Postal Code 44700





Rotaract Club of Cuddalore English Centre(Spons By: Rotaray Club Cuddalore Central)

RI District-2980.Multi District Bulletin

Home City – Pondicherry

Pondicherry (The Paris of South India) , or Puducherry as it's been renamed recently, is a town tucked away on the Eastern seaboard of India. Among its diverse attractions are a coastline of 32 kms, palm-fringed beaches, backwaters, fishing villages, beach resorts, the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, the international city of Au-roville, the French boulevard town with its French heritage, and so on. Some great food, some fine wine, and a great adventure await you here.

Some Visiting Places:





Geography

Pondicherry consists of four small unconnected districts Pondicherry, Karaikal and Yanam on the Bay of Bengal and Mahé on the Arabian Sea. Pondicherry and Karaikal are by far the larger ones and are both enclaves of Tamil Nadu. Yanam and Mahé are enclaves of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala respectively. The territory has a total area of 492 km²-Pondicherry 293 km², Karaikal 160 km², Mahé 9 km² and Yanam 30 km². It has the total population of 900,000 inhabitants (2001).Some of those enclaves are themselves amalgamations of non-contiguous enclaves, often called pockets in India. Thus, Pondicherry district is made of 12 pockets, some of which are very small and entirely surrounded by the territory of Tamil Nadu. For its part, Mahe district is made of 3 pockets. This unusual geography is a legacy of the colonial period since the U.T. of Pondicherry has retained the borders of former French India.

History

The History of Pondicherry can be traced back to the 2nd century. The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, of the early 2nd century, mentions a marketplace named Poduke, which G.W.B. Hunting ford identified as possibly being Arikamedu (now part of Ariyankuppam), about 2 miles from the modern Pondicherry. Hunting ford further notes that Roman pottery was found at Arikamedu in 1937, and archeological excavations between 1944 and 1949 showed that it was “a trading station to which goods of Roman manufacture were imported during the first half of the 1st century AD”.

Official language

The official languages of Pondicherry are Tamil (89%), Malayalam (4.8%), Telugu (2.9% Yanam) and French (1%). The status of each language varies by district. When communicating between districts of different languages, generally English is used for convenience. Tamil is used by the Pondicherry government, especially used when communicating within and between the Tamil majority districts (Pondicherry and Karikal) along with issuing official de-crees. Telugu is widely spoken in Pondicherry, Karaikal and Yanam districts. Malayalam is spoken in Mahe and Pondicherry regions. French is also the official language of Pondicherry Union territory. It was the official lan-guage of French India (1673–1954) and its official language status was preserved by the Treaty of Cession signed by the Indian Union and the French Republic on 28 May 1956.

Official symbols

On April 16, 2007, the government of Pondicherry announced that the following to be its state symbol

State bird Koel

State animal Squirrel

State flower Cannonball tree’s flower

State tree Bael Fruit Tree





Religious Places :

Sri Aurobindo Ashram:

Established by Sri Aurobindo, a revolutionary turned poet and later developed by the Mother, the Aurobindo Ashram has grown into a centre for the practice of Integral Yoga, a seat of learning and a training ground for sadhana. In the main building of the Ashram is the Marble Samadhi where Aurobindo and the Mother have been laid to rest and the houses they lived in.

Manakula Vinayagar Temple:The shrine dedicated to “Manakula Vinayakar” existed even at the time of the arrival of the French in Pondicherry in 1673.

Cathedral churches:French missionary zeal in the XVII and XVIII Centuries saw a number of grandly embellished churches built in Pondicherry. The Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Cathedral, the Eglise de Notre Dame A’es Angles are particularly noteworthy.



Sri Gokilambal Thirukameswar temple:

Sri Gokilambal Thirukameswar temple in Villianur is very famous and from the architectural point of view, the finest in Pondicherry. The temple campus comprises an area of 1.44 Ha. The two Gopurams on the east and south, respectively of 21.35 in. and 27.45 m. height, are lofty structures of excellent craftsmanship.

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Project Details

INSTALLATION FUNCTION

Date : 24.06.2012Venue : Mercury Kids, Cuddalore.Time : 7.00 pm

The installation of the new office bearers were installed on 24th June 2012 at Mer-curi Kids, Cuddalore.

BIRTHDAY CELBRATION

Date : 10.08.2012Venue : Mercury Kids, Cuddalore.Time : 10.00 am

We celebrated the birthday of Rotaract Club of Cuddalore King’s secretary Rtr. Vi-jayaluxmi at Mercuri Kids, Cuddalore at 10 am.





INSTALLATION FUNCTIONDate : 12.08.2012Venue : Rotary Hall, Cuddalore.Time : 3.00 pm

We the Rotaractors of Rc of Cuddalore English Centre participated in the installa-tion function of Rc of Silver Beach on 12-08-12 at Rotary hall at 10 am.

PLASTIC AWARENESSDate : 12.08.2012Venue : Silver Beach, Cuddalore.Time : 5.00 pm

We the Rotaractors of Rc of Cuddalore English Centre distributed pamphlets to the public people at the silver vbeach, Cuddalore on 12-08-12 at 5pm.





INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION

Date : 15.08.2012Venue : School Mentally Disabled Children’s, Cuddalore.Time : 10.00 am

We the Rotaractors of Rc of Cuddalore English Centre celebrated the Independence Day celebra-tion at the school for mentally disabled children, Cuddalore jointly with Rc of Cuddalore Kings. We sponsored lunch for the students in the school.

JOINT MEETING

Date : 19.08.2012Venue : Mercuri Kids, Cuddalore.Time : 10.00 am

We the Rotaractors of Rc of Cuddalore English Centre organized joint meeting with Rc of Cudda-lore King’s. We gave a seminar to them about rotaract movement.

PLASTIC ERADICATION PROGRAM

Date : 19.08.2012Venue : Mercuri Kids, Cuddalore.Time : 11.00 am

We the Rotaractors of Rc of Cuddalore English Centre distributed Jute bag to the fellow rotaractors, the rotaractors of Rc Club of Cuddalore King’s and Rc of Silver Beach creating plastic awareness.





IDYE

Date : 26.08.2012Venue : Chettiand Vidhiyasharam School,Chennai.Time : 09.00 am

We the Rotaractors of Rc of Cuddalore English Centre participated in the District Assembly “UR-CHAGAM” of RI District-3230. We also had fellowship with the 3230 rotaractors.

EYE DONATION AWARENESS

Date : 29.08.2012Venue : Bus Stand, Cuddalore.Time : 09.45 am

We the Rotaractors of Rc of Cuddalore English Centre distributed pamphlets to the public creating eye donation awareness on National Eye Donation Week.

CHARTER DAY CELEBRATION

Date : 31.08.2012Venue : Mercuri kids, Cuddalore.Time : 06.30 pm

We the Rotaractors of Rc of Cuddalore English Centre celebrated the charter day of the club by cutting cake.





EYE DONATION AWARENESS

Date : 04.09.2012Venue : Bus Stand, Cuddalore.Time : 10.30 am

We the Rotaractors of Rc of Cuddalore English Centre put stickers on government buses of Cud-dalore creating eye donation awareness on National Eye Donation Week.

TEACHER’S DAY CELEBRATION

Date : 05.09.2012Venue : Mercuri Kids School, Cuddalore.Time : 10.30 am

We the Rotaractors of Rc of Cuddalore English Centre celebrated Teacher’s Day by giving roses to the teachers of Mercuri Kids School and professor of college.





Rotaract Club of Adekunle Ajasin UniversityNIGERIA,RID-9125

Akungba-Akoko, city in southwestern Nigeria, located in Ondo state. Akungba-Akoko is an agricultural trade center for the region; its chief products include cassava, cocoa, palm oil, and kola nuts. The city is well-connected by road to both the Ibadan and Lagos metropolitan areas. Notable geological features of the Oka-Akoko region are the steep-sided, dome-shaped inselbergs (giant outcroppings of rock) that dominate the landscape. In the past these rock outcroppings served as outposts to defend the city. Akungba-Akoko lies in the Yoruba cultural region and supports a christian and muslim religion population. Population 139,600.

CLUB DIRECTORY

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12. Oladepo mobolaji- 07039424159- guidance & counseling -29th march13. Obadaye Victoria -08165146456- accounting- 10th April14. Akomolafe seun -08162486986-accounting- 10th Aug 15. Oguntola funsho- 08069243831- accounting- 9th may 16. Edokpayi Sunday- 08032448967-accounting-22nd June17. Babaniyi titilayo- 07039044223-ecomonics -2nd March18. Awani abimbola- 08053072733- linguistic language 8th March

CLUB'S PROFILE

NAME: ROTARACT CLUB OF ADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY AKUNGBA

RI DIST: D9125 CLUB BULLEIN: THE ROTALINK BULLETINOFFICIAL MAGAZINE: THE ROTALINK

CERTIFICATE OF CHARTER PRESENTATION: 2ND FEB 2004CHARTERD PRESIDENT: PATRICK FALUSID.G AT TIME OF CHARTERED: PDG BAYO ONI

R.I PRESIDENT AT TIME OF CHARTERED: JONATHAN MAJIYAGBER.I THEME: SOW THE SEED OF LOVESPONSOR CLUB: ROTARY CLUB OF AKURENUMBER OF MEMBER AS AT CHARTERED: 21

PAST PRESIDENT

TAJUDEEN JIMOH 2002-2003PATRICH FALUSI 2003-2004ADEDIRAN ADEJUWON 2004-2005AKINBOBOLA DENIS 2005-2006AGOYE OLORUNFEMI 2006-2007ADEBISI ADEBANJI 2007-2008AFOLABI BABATUNDE 2008-2009OLAYELE TEMITOPE 2009-2010AJIMATOKIN RAPHAEL 2010-2011OLUGBODI OLAOLUWA 2011-2012

FATOYINBO ABEL 2012 TILL DATE

CLUB’S MEETING

EVERY FRIDAY TIME: 2:30 FOR 3:00PM

VENUE: SUN CONFERENCE ROOM





AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

2006-2007 ROTARY YEAR

FIRST CLUB TO PAY DISTRICT DUE


BEST PRESENTED REPORT OF THE YEAR (ZONE D)THE LARGEST PARTICIPANT AT THE ROTARY FOUNDATION HELD AT OKENE1ST RUNNER UP ZONAL BEST CLUB IN PUBLICITYBEST CLUB IN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT ZONE DCLUB WITH THE BEST PRESENTED REPORT FOR THE YEAR ZONE D


BEST HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION ON CAMPUS (NICE AWARD)BEST SERVICE CLUB ON CAMPUS (ABENA HALL OF RESIDENCE AWARD)BEST COMMUNITY PROJECT OF THE YEAR D9130BEST LIFE PROJECT OF THE YEAR IN D9130CLUB WITH THE BEST REPORT OF THE YEAR D9130BEST BULLETIN OF THE YEAR D9130OVERALL BEST PRESIDENT D9130OVERALL BEST CLUB IN D91302ND BEST CLUB ADMIN3RD BEST VOCATIONAL PROJECT2ND PUBLIC RELATION CLUB2ND BEST CLUB SECRETARY


WINNER QUIZ COMPETITION (ZONAL ROTAWEEK 2010)BEST CLUB IN PROJECT EXHIBITION (ZONAL ROTAWEEK 2010)BEST CLUB IN INTERNATIONAL SERVICE (ZOME M) BEST INSTITUTIONAL BASED CLUB IN ZONE MBEST CLUB TREASURER ZONE M1ST RUNNER UP COMMUNITY PROJECT1ST RUNNER UP MOST SUPPORTIVE CLUB1ST RUNNER UP POLIO ERADICATION2ND OVERALL BEST CLUB (ZONE G)


BEST CLUB IN INTERNATIONAL SERVICE (ZONE M)2ND RUNNER UP, ROTARY FOUNDATION (ZONE M)1ST RUNNER UP SUPPORTIVE CLUB (ZONE M)1ST RUNNER UP CLUB BULLETIN (ZONE M)CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION''WORLD ROTARACT WEEK 2011'' BY RIBEST CLUB PRESIDENT (ZONE M)BEST CLUB SECRETARY (ZOME M)MOST TRAVELLED ROTARACTOR (ZONE M)





2ND MOST TRAVELLED ROTARACTOR (ZONE M)


OVERALL BEST CLUB (ZONE M)OVERALL BEST REPORT (ZONE M)1ST RUNNER UP MOST SUPPORTIVE CLUB (ZONE M)OVERALL BEST CLUB INTERNATIONAL SERVICE (D9125)OVERALL BEST CLUB INTERNATIONAL SERVICE (ZONE M)BEST PUBLIC RELATION/ IMAGE (ZONE M)WINNER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT (ZONE M)1ST RUNNER UP BEST CLUB ADMIN (ZONE M)MOST TRAVELLED ROTARACTOR (ZONE M)CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION'' ROTARACT OUTSTANDING AWARD 2012'' BY RI

Rotaract Club Parque Rodo Punta Carretas PocitosRotary International District 4980

Montevideo, Uruguay

Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento. According to the census of 2011, Montevideo has a population of 1,319,108 (about half of Uru-guay's population). It has an area of 530 square kilometres (200 sq mi) and extends 20 kilometres (12 mi) from west to east. The southernmost cosmopolitan capital city in the Americas and third most southern in the world, it is situated in the southern coast of the country, on the northeastern bank of the Río de la Plata (Spanish: "Silver River") — which is often referred to in English-speak-ing countries as the River Plate. The city was under brief British rule in 1807 and was involved in the first major naval battle in the Second World War: the Battle of the River Plate. It is also the place where the Montevideo convention was signed, in 1933, by nineteen nations of the Americas. The city hosted all of the matches during the first FIFA World Cup in 1930. Montevideo has a rich archi-tectural and cultural heritage, the latter including tango and candombe. According to Mercer Human Resource Consulting, in 2007 Montevideo provided the highest quality of life in Latin America. Described as a "vibrant, eclectic place with a rich cultural life", it is the hub of commerce and higher education in Uruguay: its first university, the Universidad de la República, was found-ed in 1849. The architecture of Montevideo reflects its history, ranging from colonial to Art Deco, and influenced by Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French and British immigrants.





Economy

As the capital of Uruguay, Montevideo is the economic and political centre of the country. Most of the largest and wealthiest businesses in Uruguay have their headquarters in the city. Since the 1990s the city has undergone rapid econom-ic development and modernization, including two of Uruguay's most important buildings—the World Trade Center Montevideo (1998), and Telecommunications Tower (2000), the head-quarters of Uruguay's government-owned tele-communications company ANTEL, increasing the city's integration into the global marketplace. The Port of Montevideo, in the north-ern part of Ciudad Vieja, is one of the ma-jor ports of South America and plays a very important role in the city's economy.

The port has been growing rapidly and consistently at an average annual rate of 14 per-cent due to an increase in foreign trade. The city has received a US$20 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank to modernize the port, increase its size and efficiency, and enable lower maritime and river transportation costs. The most important state-owned companies headquartered in Montevideo are: AFE (rail-ways), ANCAP (Energy), Administracion Na-cional de Puertos (Ports), ANTEL, ANCEL and ANTELDATA (telecommunications), BHU (sav-ings and loan), BROU (bank), BSE (insurance), OSE (water & sewage), UTE (electricity). These companies operate under public law, using a le-gal entity defined in the Uruguayan Constitution called Ente Autonomo ("autonomous entity").

The government also owns part of other companies operating under private law, such as the national airline carrier PLUNA and others owned wholly or partially by the CND (National Development Corporation).





Tourism

Tourism accounts for much of Uruguay's economy. Tourism in Montevideo is centered in the Ciudad Vieja area, which includes the city's oldest buildings, several museums, art galleries, and nightclubs, with Sarandí Street and the Mercado del Puerto being the most frequented venues of the old city. On the edge of Ciudad Vieja, Plaza Independencia is surrounded by many sights, including the Solís Theatre and the Palacio Salvo; the plaza also constitutes one end of 18 de Julio Avenue, the city's most important tourist destination outside of Ciudad Vieja. Apart from being a shopping street, the avenue is noted for its Art Deco buildings, three important public squares, the Gaucho Museum, the Palacio Municipal and many other sights. The avenue leads to the Obelisk of Montevideo; beyond that is Parque Batlle, which along with the Parque Prado is another important tourist destination. Along the coast, the Fortaleza del Cerro, the Rambla (the coastal avenue), 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) of sandy beaches, and Punta Gorda attract many tourists, as do the Barrio Sur and Palermo barrios. The Ministry of Tourism offers a two-and-a-half-hour city tour and the Montevideo Tourist Guide Association offers guided tours in English, Italian, Portuguese and German. Apart from these, many private companies offer organized city tours.Most tourists to the city come from Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Europe, with the number of visitors from elsewhere in Latin America and from the United States growing every year, thanks to increas-ing international airline arrivals at Carrasco International Airport and luxury cruises into the port of Montevideo.

Landmarks and architecture

The architecture of Montevideo ranges from Neoclassical buildings such as the Montevideo Metro-politan Cathedral to the Postmodern style of the World Trade Center Montevideo or the 158-metre (518 ft) ANTEL Telecommunication Tower, the tallest skyscraper in the country. The Along with the Telecommunications Tower, the Palacio Salvo dominates the skyline of the Bay of Montevideo. The building façades in the Old Town reflect the city’s extensive European immigration, displaying the influence of old European architecture. Notable government buildings include the Legislative Palace, the City Hall, Estévez Palace and the Executive Tower. The most notable sports stadium is the Estadio Centenario within Parque Batlle. Parque Batlle, Parque Rodó and Parque Prado are Montevideo’s three great parks. The Pocitos district, near the beach of the same name, has many homes built by Bello and Reboratti between 1920 and 1940, with a mixture of styles. Other landmarks in Pocitos are the “Edificio Pana-mericano” designed by Raul Sichero, and the “Positano” and “El Pilar” designed by Adolfo Sommer Smith and Luis García Pardo in the 1950s and 1960s. However, the construction boom of the 1970s and 1980s transformed the face of this neighbourhood, with a cluster of modern apartment buildings for upper and upper middle class residents

Culture

Montevideo has a very rich architectural heritage and an impressive number of writers, artists, and musicians. Uruguayan tango is a unique form of dance that originated in the neighbourhoods of Montevideo towards the end of the 1800s. Tango, candombe and murga are the three main styles of music in this city. The city is also the centre of the cinema of Uruguay, which includes commercial, documentary and experimental films. There are two movie theatre companies running seven cin-emas, around ten independent ones and four art film cinemas in the city. The theatre of Uruguay is admired inside and outside Uruguayan borders. The Solís Theatre is the most prominent theatre in Uruguay and the oldest in South America. There are several notable theatrical companies and thou-sands of professional actors and amateurs. Montevideo playwrights produce dozens of works each year; of major note are Mauricio Rosencof, Ana





ROTARACT CLUB KOGI STATE UNIVERSITYRotary International District 9125

ANYIGBA, NIGERIA.

Kogi State University, located at Anyigba, is the University of Kogi State, Nigeria. It was established in 1999 by Prince Abubakar Audu, the former governor of the state. At the time of its establishment, it was known as Kogi State University, It was named Prince Abubakar Audu University(PAAU) in 2002 and later renamed Kogi State University in 2003(KSU).Professor S.K. Okwute (Professor of Chemistry) was the pioneer Vice Chancellor (2000 - 2005) and currently back to University of Abuja. Professor F.S. Idachaba (OFR) Professor of Agric-Econom-ics, took over between 2005 to 2008 and has now retired to work in his foundation (F.S. Idachaba Foundation for Research and Scholarship). The incumbent Vice Chancellor is Professor Hassan S. Isah (Professor of Chemical Pathology), from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, took over in Octo-ber, 2008.

The University commenced academic activities in April, 2000 in six Faculties. Namely; Faculties of Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Law, Management Sciences, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences, presently comprising about 30 Departments. The University has commenced the establishment of Faculty of Medicine with the office and laboratory complexes under construc-tion. The Centre for Pre-Degree and Diploma Studies was established under the present University administration to run diploma and pre-degree programmes. Students of the pre-degree programme could gain admission into degree programme if they are successful in the internal exams and need not write the Post-UTME exams but most have at least 180 JAMB cut-off mark.





The University offer many courses such as Microbiology, Biochemistry, Geology, Physics, Math-ematics, Computer Sciences, Law, Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Banking and Finance, Theatre Arts, Islamic Studies, Religious and Philosophy, English, History and International Studies, Sociology, Mass Communication, Economics, e.t.c. About 90% of the courses offered in the university are accredited by the Nigeria University Commission (NUC).





ROTARACT CLUB OF PURUSHOTTAM INSTITUTE OF ENGG & TECH

Rotary International Dist: 3260ABOUT ROURKELA

Rourkela is an industrial township in Orissa. It is also the commercial capital of Odisha/Orissa. It has a huge iron; steel manufacturing base. Besides, there are many units producing sponge iron, ce-ment, Refractories etc. Rourkela Steel Plant, a unit of SAIL is a one of the largest steel manufactur-ing facilities in India,Rourkela has come into prominence with the establishment of the first of the three public sector steel plants set up in India in 1955. Situated in the minerally rich belt of Orissa, Rourkela marked a new era in the Steel Industry of India being the only steel plant devoted primarily to the production of flat products and sheets. There are many small scale industries in Rourkela catering to the need of RSP and other large industrial units.Hanuman Vatika, Vedvayas and Rani Sati Temple at Birmitrapur have become national icon on their own. A replica of Vaishno Devi is also constructed at the nearby mountains. Hanuman Vatika is a beautiful garden Temple devoted to Hanumanji. It is spread on the Thirteen Acres of land. It has got the tallest statue of Lord Hanuman and several other temples. The Vatika is full of garden which makes the whole complex calm and relaxed. The Vatika was setup by Hanuman Vatika Trust .The statue of Hanuman is the tallest statue measuring 74 feet and 9 inch. The statue is highly impressive and is a true reflection of the superman power of Hanuman ji. It was constructed by Sri. Laxman Swami of Hyderabad. The statue was inaugurated by Sri. Biju Pattanaik the then Chief Minister of Orissa in the year 1994.

The town has population of all communities and can be called a cosmopolitan town. it has large population of people from all religion including Hindu, Muslim, Sikhs, Christians.Indra Gandhi Park is situated on the main ring road in Sector 4. It is spread on a total area of about 42 acres. The big park is well maintained. Besides, garden, large space for picnic etc., there is mini zoo, boating and a toy train facilities. The facility is enjoyed by the people very much especially

kids. It is full of crowd on Sunday and other holiday.

CLUB EVENTS

Month of JulyWe are doing a weekly teaching process from last 3 months in the orphanage “kalpataru ashram”.on every Sunday our club members go to the ashram to teach the basic things ,general things which they don’t know, also help them in their studies and also play some games with them to make them happy. In the ashram there are 145 orphan children’s are there so our club is trying to help them out as we have undertaken the whole ashram we are also taking care of the health and other things of the children. We have attended 2 general body meetings with PIS in which talks are given .On 15/7/12 talk was given on “Creative Writing”by Debasmita Mahanand. On 22/7/12 talk was given on “ Dichotomies in life” by sri chandresh.We had also celebrated the birthday of our rotaractor Bismeet Das in the ashram with the orphan children on 15/7/2012.

Month of AugustWe had celebrated INDEPANDENCE DAY with the orphan children and with the leperosy people.We have also conducted the De-worming health camp for the orphan children. We have also celebrated the Sports Day with the Sports Association OF Rourkela on and got the 2nd prize in banner display. We have planted 100 trees in the koelnagar Bihar Parishad with Rc pce. On 23/8/12 talk was given on “Peace Through Service” by Past President Rtn. Vasudev Sing.





Rotaract Club of Guayaquil SurRotary International District 4000

Guayaquil, a city of 2.5 million inhabitants located in the coast of Ecuador, is a vibrant commercial center hosting a rich culture and the warmth of friendly and hospital people. Historically, people from all places of Ecuador and the world have come to Guayaquil to settle and start a new life. That diversity had given the city its unique culture: a blend of colors, foods, languages and folklore.

Our community service group started five years ago as group of young students who collected food, toys, and supplies to give to poor people in Guayaquil and towns nearby. It wasn’t until last year in which this group became what is now Rotaract Guayaquil Sur when Guayaquil Sur Rotary Club decided to sponsor us. Our sponsor Rotary Club saw in us a potential to start working on sustainable projects in impover-ished places in Guayaquil. That way, we began the project GUARDERIA (Day care center) which consisted in reconditioning a kid’s day care in Monte Sinai, the poorest neighborhood in the city. We are rebuilding its infrastructure, giving proper nutrition and health controls for the children, prepar-ing the day care’s personnel and educating the children’s parents. Along with its work with children, Rotaract Guayaquil Sur also participates in the project FAMILI-AS SOLIDARIAS (Caring Families) building houses for the poor in Monte Sinai. Working on these projects has helped us understand and put into practice the "peace through ser-vice" slogan and has created awareness among young people in our city of the impact they can have in making our communities a better place to live.





Rotaract Club of SoledadeRotary International District 4700

Soledade, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Soledade is a city in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The city is nicknamed the Cidade das Pedras Preciosas meaning the City of Precious Stones or Rare Gems. Much of the amethyst sold in the world comes from the mines of Rio Grande do Sul near Soledade. Most of the factories in Soledade process and sell these stones internationally. Its other famous export apart from its precious stones, is Fabio Rochemback who plays football for Grêmio. The first white men to come in contact with the natives of the mountains were missionaries. The dis-ciples of St. Ignatius of Loyola began the work of catechesis and settlement of Indians around 1626 . In the headwaters of the Rio Pardo , today Cassal Barros , the Jesuits erected Reduction of São Joaquim who came together more than a thousand families catechized than ten years were victims of the devastating action of Bandeirantes who arrived with the powerful flag Antonio Raposo Tavares .Since the abandonment and destruction of Reduction of São Joaquim, in 1637 , until the beginning of the following century, the region remained Soledade Querência of Indian savages. In the eighteenth century, during the heyday of the economic and cultural development of the Seven Peoples Mission , the region of interest Soledade again to Jesuit missions. From previous experience of Reduced São Joaquim, was kept the memory of the rich herbal existing in the mountain that di-vides the waters of rivers Jacuí and Taquari . The mate was the economic mainstay of Seven Towns, the main product that the Jesuits had to market in Buenos Aires .The cattle cutting is the main activity in terms of area in the county. The industrial park Soledade consists predominantly by sector industrialization of precious stones , exporting 95% of its products to the United States , Europe and Asia .It also features the industry branch of metallurgy , yerba mate , wood , wheat and deployment of marbles and granites . With the intensified work within the mu-nicipality, beekeeping and fish farming have been gaining a lot of space, mainly encouraged by Mel Fair and Fish. The area of the county farm has characteristics quite diverse, due to its topography, which explores the cultures of soybean , corn , canola , beans , black smoke , wheat , rice upland, cassava and sweet potato . Clothing, footwear, gems and minerals collection, mobile computing market are the main items of commerce in here.





ROTARACT CLUB OF KEROGGIEDis- 9200

Sponsored by Rotary club of Addis Ababa

Country Profile

Ethiopia, a landlocked state in the Horn of Africa is the second most populous nation in Africa with over 80 million people. Officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, it is the tenth largest by area with 1,127,127 square km, of which 7,444 square km is water bodies.Comparatively, Ethiopia is slightly less than twice the size of Texas, USA or Britain and France put together. Ethiopia is bordered by Eritrea to the north, Sudan to the west, South Sudan to the south west, Djibouti and Somalia to the east, and Kenya to the Unique among African countries, Ethiopia was never colonized with the exception of a short-lived Ital¬ian occupation from 1936-41. Ethiopia is one of the founding members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), G-77 and the Organization of African Unity (OAU).

Ethiopia is one of the few African countries to have its own alphabet. Ethiopia also has its own time system and unique calendar, seven to eight years behind the Gregorian calendar. Being one of the old¬est countries in the world with 3000 years of history has made the country to have the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Africa.

Addis Ababa which in Amharic, (the official and national language) means ‘new flower’ was estab-lished as a capital by Emperor Menelik II (1889-1913) in 1887. It is the capital city of Ethiopia lies at an altitude of 7,546 feet (2,300 meters) above sea level which makes it the third highest capital city in the world. It is the largest city in Ethiopia, with a popu¬lation of 3,384,569. The city is popu-lated by people from different regions of Ethiopia – the country has as many as 80 nationalities and currently a total population of 84,320,987.

The official flag of Ethiopia consists of three equal and horizontal bands of green (top), yellow, and red with a yellow pentagram and single yellow rays emanating from the angles between the points on a light blue disk centered on the three bands.





Capital of Africa

Addis Ababa has the status of both a city and a state. It is where the African Union is based. Addis Ababa is therefore often referred to as “the capital of Africa”, due to its historical, diplomatic and political significance for the continent. In addition, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, (UNECA), the Nile Basin Commission , the Pan African Chamber of Commerce (PACCI) and the headquarter of the continental African Standby Force (ASF) and more than 95 Embassies from all over the world have located their missions in Addis Ababa. Addis Ababa has the highest concentration of embassies in the world after Washington DC, New York, and London. Therefore, Addis Ababa is of¬ten referred to as “the political capital of Africa”, due to its historical, diplomatic and political significance for the continent.

Picture 3: African Union Commission

FOOD

Ethiopian has its own traditional foods usually consists of injera served with various wats, or stews. Some of them are raw meat, doro-wat and kitfo. Injera is best-described as a slightly sour pancake. It is usually made from the endemic crop teff (which some claim is the most nutritious grain in the World) and is ubiquitous in Ethiopia. This pancake is accompanied by various sauces. These range from ‘shiro’ (ground chick pea sauce) to lentil sauces, to meat based sauces. You tear off pieces of injera with your hand then wrap the sauce in it. Eating in Ethiopia is a shared experience and you will often eat from the same injera and total strangers may invite you to eat their food as well.Kitfo is one of the best traditional foods prepared with row meat. It is chopped beef which is freshly grounded just before serving. It served one of the three ways such as raw marinated in spices (mit-imta) a spicy chili powder and butters (Kebbeh), warmed (lebleb) or fully cooked. Most people pre-fer uncooked meat (tera) to get the full experience of Ketfo. It is eaten by hand with injera or kocho. In fact, kitfo isn’t the only raw meet offered in Ethiopian cooking. There is also anther dish that is prepared with tera sega (raw meat) which is called raw meat.

Picture 4: Combination of various sauces served with ‘injera’.

Picture 5: Kurt Sega

Picture 6: Kitffo

The Ethiopian coffee ceremony is an important part of Ethiopian culture. It involves roasting cof-fee beans and preparing boiled coffee in a vessel akin to the ibriks used to make Coffee is a na-tional treasure. In parts of Ethiopia, the woman of the house (or a Younger woman in the House-hold) to performs or participates in the two- to three-hour coffee ceremony three times each day (once in the morning, once at noon and once in the evening). It is also customary for women to perform the ceremony when welcoming visitors into the home and in times of celebration. The coffee ceremony is considered to be the most im-portant social occasion in many villages and it is a sign of respect and friendship to be invited to a coffee ceremony.





Picture 7: Ethiopian Coffee ceremony process

Cultural and historical places

Ethiopia, the oldest independent nation in Africa, has a heritage dating back to the first century AD. Traders from Greece, Rome, Persia and Egypt knew of the riches of what is now Ethiopia, and by the first century AD, Ethiopia’s magnificent history, which encompasses legend and tradition, mys-tery and fact, from a powerful and religious ancient civilization. The well -trodden path through Ethiopia’s famous and fascinating historic places takes you through a scenically magnificent world of fairy -tale names, such as Lalibela, Gondar, Deber Damo and Bahar Dar. Truly a land of dis-covery Ethiopia is brilliant and beautiful, secretive mysterious and extraordinary. Above all, it is a country of great antiquities, cultures, and traditions stretching back to 3000 years. The country has thus been called a cultural mosaic, due to its 80 different languages and dialects and as many, if not more, cultural varieties.

Fasil Harar Axum Lalibela River Nile

Activity of July and August Professional Development

Early July Rotaract club of Keroggie attended a brief introductory session/training ROTS for BOD 23012/2013 on Rotary/ Rotaract, RTC Keroggie History and duties/responsibilities by IPP, Development of plan 2012/2013 & Devel-opment of yearly calendar.RTC Keroggie Attended Rotary International President Rtn Sakuji Tanaka’s visit to Ethiopia on the 29th of July and had an open discussion on the relationship between Rotarian and Rotaractors & Interactors in Ethiopia.





DG Visit

The District governance was welcomed by the Country team and Rotaract clubs in Addis Ababa. Rotaract club of Keroggie took the initiative to invite other Rotaractors to attend the district gover-nance Geeta Manek visit and to promote connect and to communicate with Rotractors by being part of the country team and organizing a meeting with representatives of different clubs to attend the discussion at the Commerce Students centre also known as Rotary centre on August 19, 2012.The District governance had a chance to interact with all Rotaract clubs and Interactors In Ethiopia and discuss the different issues raised by the clubs also see the different community service projects.

FUNDRASING ACTIVITYRotaract club of Keroggie will host the third salsa night fundraising for our back-to-school projects that kick starts on September To secures fund for twenty one children from Emma sanctuary, sixty eight children from Shegole area and seventy one Children’s from Abenet area a total of 160 chil-dren’s that come from a very low income family out of which sixty children are orphans who lost their parents because of HIV/AIDS, and two of them are living with HIV virus. To support this cause is inevitable support. This year the event was set to take place at Voltage club, Intercontinental Hotel under the theme “Tropical Friday Salsa + Reggea Night.” The event will host different entertainment such as Stand-up comedy, salsa dancing and live performance by Addis salsa family. The fundrais-ing is been known for gathering a large number of Rotarians, Rotractors and non-Rotractors. The tickets will be sold at a price of 30 Birr ($1.75 USD) and we are promoting the event by showing all proceeds go to the children..

Community ServiceOn August 5, 2012 Rotaract club of Keroggie hosted a tree planting /Hiking fellowship under the Motto “ Let’s plant 2000 trees” at Desta Mender 18km from Addis Ababa. RTC Keroggie call an-swered by all Rotaract & Interact clubs and their members bringing a total 125 volunteers in a wet raining morning to plant 2000 indigenous trees, But first they had to skillfully navigate the steep uphill climb to get to the dug holes. The wet ground coupled with the difficult terrain turned the tree planting into a hiking trip fellowship bringing out the best in Rotaract-supporting one another to get to the top.The environment project not only helped to build, strengthen and revive mother earth but also brought an opportunity for RTC Keroggie and RTC Mella to collaborate on a project which in turn was embraced by the bigger Ethiopian Rotaract family. As planting trees is one of the millennium projects that are set to ensure the growth and development of the country.Back to School project has been the kind of project which has been and is making a difference in a child’s life by giving a chance for a better future. Rotaract Club of Keroggie started this project in July 2009 after realizing that substantial numbers of children were not going to school because their families simply cannot afford to send them. For these families who live from hand to mouth usually headed by single mothers, education has become a luxury they only wished their children could have had. Usually families try to share the cost with their neighbors like two children sharing a uniform depending on their school shifts and the like. But the cost of living has made it all together impossible for most target families to cover school fees, uniforms and stationery materials leading to children dropping out of school. With a motto “let get the children back to school”. Rotaract club of Keroggie Currently, with a vision to make sure twenty one children from Emma sanctuary, sixty eight children from Shegole area and seventy one Children’s from Abenet area a total of 160 children’s that come from a very low income family out of which sixty children are or-phans who lost their parents because of HIV/AIDS, and two of them are living with HIV virus for a





total of 160 children to remain in school and have the access to education, Rotaract Club of keroggie members are working very hard to raise the necessary funds to pay for these children school fees, uniforms and school materials in September 2012.





Picture 12: Abnet Area Kids with Keroggians

Picture 13: Shegole Area Kids at the donation of school materials.





Rotaract Club of Tirupur SouthRotary International District 3202

Introduction of City Tirupur

Tirupur is a textile city located on the banks of Noyyal River. It is also called Dollar city. It is the administrative headquarters of the Tiruppur district. It forms a part of the ancient Kongu Nadu re-gion of South India, where its people were the first to establish territorial state. Tirupur is a textile hub and a vast generator of employment for unskilled temporary workers.

Tiruppur was constituted as Municipality during the year 1947. It was upgraded as Special Grade Municipality during 1983 and upgrades as Corporation from 2008. The total area of the Munici-pality is 27.19 km2 with 52 wards. It is increased to 60 wards from the year 2011 local elections. Total population as per 2011 census is 444,543. The floating population of the town is an average 150,000. The population in the Tiruppur urban agglomeration according to 2011 census is 962,982. Tirupur is the 7th largest city in Tamil Nadu in terms of city population and area after Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy, Salem, and Tirunelveli.

As of 2011 India census, Tirupur city had a population of 444,543 and its urban agglomeration had a population of 962,982. The sex ratio is 954 males per 1000 females and 10.1% of the population are under six years old. Effective literacy is 87.67%; male literacy is 92.69% and female literacy is 82.41%.The city’s population is predominantly Hindu, along with sizeable Muslim and Christian populations. Sikhs and Jains are also present in small numbers. The city also has many Keralites mainly from Palakkad (once part of Kongu Nadu). Nowadays people even from the North-Eastern states of India, like Assam, Bengal, Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland have also moved in for jobs in Tirupur.

The climate in the town of Tirupur is generally pleasant, and this is quite rare in the interior parts of Tamil Nadu. The climate in Tirupur can be best described as salubrious, and temperatures hardly rise beyond a certain point. The main seasons in Tirupur are the seasons of summer, winter and monsoon, as in the rest of the region.The summer months in the town of Tirupur are the months of March, April and May. The weather during these three months is very hot and dry. The maximum temperature during the summer months will be around 35 °C (95 °F) and the minimum temperature will be around 29 °C (84 °F).The monsoon months are the months of June, July and August. These months are mainly characterized by mild showers and a reduced temperature. The post monsoon or winter months are September, October, November, December and January. These months generally have a cool climate and temperatures rarely rise beyond a maximum of around 29 °C (84 °F). The minimum temperature during this season will be around 24 °C (75 °F).Sukreeswarar Temple

Though rich in heritage, the 10th century-built Sukreeswarar temple situated at S. Periyapalayam in the outskirts of Tiruppur city is remaining unknown to many a pilgrim tourists.The premise of this elegantly constructed shrine, which was built by Pandyan rulers, wears a deserted look on almost every day except during the occasional visits of a handful of people from the vicinity.The temple area, located a bit off Tiruppur-Erode highway, presently lacks hygienic sanitation and commuting facilities which is also a deterrent for tourists even though it is already a protected monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.

Netaji Apparel Park

The phenomenal apparel manufacturing growth of Tirupur has to be ably supported by a world class Apparel Park where the production facilities and other infrastructure are comparable to the best available as in highly developed countries. In 2002 the Ministry of Textiles (India), Government of India gave its approval for the creation of a world class Apparel Park to boost the exports of apparel Dr. A. Sakthivel, President TEA seized the opportunity and envisaged a big project for the establish-ment of a unique Apparel Park. The result of which is Netaji Apparel Park.Tirupur is the “knitwear capital” of India. It has spurred up the textile industry in India for the past three decades. Its economic boom boosts the morale of Indian industrialists. It contributes to a huge amount of foreign exchange in India. As of 2005,when Tirupur was a part of Coimbatore district, Coimbatore was the highest revenue earning district in Tamilnadu, but when tirupur grew more the city increased its status as a District, thus separating it from Coimbatore. The city being enriched as a knitwear capital of India, and exports Rs. 12,000crore. The numbers differ because the export numbers are 12,000 cr but another domestic segment which does not bring FOREX but huge busi-ness is another few thousand Cr in addition also international holdings by the Tirupur owned com-panies present.





Rotaract Club Uinicob ItzáesRotary International District: 4200

Merida ,Yucatán, MexicoPresident: Meliza Poot

Year Founded: 2008 Anniversary: May 16

Merida is a city that makes you want to stay a bit longer, to enjoy the warmth of both its people and climate. Located on the southeastern end of Mexico, our city is famous for its hospitality. It is one of the main cities in the Yucatan Peninsula, and boasts a host of attractions that will turn your visit into an unforgettable experience.Celebrations and lively traditions always arrive on time to offer a colorful spectacle, rich in unforgettable images. This is how Merida lives a great 1-year-long cul-tural festival, and how thousands of visitors from around the globe become spectators of the city’s intense day-to-day reality. Every night, the Historic Center invites you to join in a memorable cul-tural evening. \Merida’s privileged location makes it an ideal starting point to embark in the unlimited adventure that is this Mexican peninsula of Caribbean nuances. To the North is the provincial family life of small coastal villages by the tranquil waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Among these are the city of Progreso and the villages of Celestun, Telchac, Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas. To the West is Campeche with its Colonial strongholds and walls. Towards the East, you will find the blue promise of the coasts of Quintana Roo, on which lie the beautiful towns of Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Isla Mujeres and Cozumel, natural attractions like Xcaret and Xel-Ha, and treasures from the Mayan past like Tulum and Coba. The Club Uinicob-Itzáes was founded in 2008, since then our club has realized the project “Lentesparatodos” (Glasses for everyone). We work for people of low-income communities who need glasses;the goal is to provide as many people as possible of glasses that make them have a better life style. The project comes in 2 parts: first we go to the chosen community with a group of Professionals, who realize the optometry; after that they give us all the characteristics require for the glasses and then comes the second partthat consist of working with a governmental instance who have a glasses bank; there we look for those glasses required for each person and that will finally be delivered. In this last month, our project has been requested for three communities.This weekend we participated with our godfather Club Mérida Itzáes in the project KU BE HA, which consist in provide in low-income communities water purifier. Our club helped them assem-bling the filters. The club Mérida Itzáes worked with a Brazilian Club, so much more communities were benefited. As well, these mouths we are working really hard with all the clubs in Yucatán because we have the great honor to be seat of the Rotaract National Conference 2013, we expect visitors from whole México and others countries, we hope that from your country as well. For more information we have a web page: http://www.conferencianacionalmerida.com/inicio.html.

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