Rtr. Susmit Kar's 21st birthday

Date: 16-08-2009
Time: 07-00pm
Venue: Rtr. Priyanka's residence

We celebrated Rtr. Susmit Kar's birthday at Rtr. Priyanka's residence. A cake was cut by him...a portion of which was smeared on his face. Birthday-bumps continued as usual which has now become our club ritual.
Then Rtr. Susmit took us to the nearby restaurant URMILA for the grand treat. The get-together was another testament of the fact that Rotaract stands for "Fellowship through Service"

Independence Day Celebrations

Date: 15-08-2009
Time: 9-30 AM
Venue: Vagrants’ Home and Destitutes’ Home at Uttarpara Kheyaghat

Independence Day occupies a special place in the heart of every Indian citizen and to make it even more special we decided to celebrate the day with the vagrant women and destitute children at Vagrants’ Home and Destitutes’ Home.

We initiated the proceedings of the day when Rtn. Sanjay Mukherjee, President of Rotary Club of Serampore, hoisted the tricolor at the crossing near Uttarpara Co-operative Bank. The National Anthem was sung by all Rotaractors, Rotarians, Innerwheel members and the mass gathered around. Then sweets were distributed to all present at the occasion.

Then we moved on to the Vagrants home for women, where we gifted them a stereo speaker with FM which the inmates can listen and enjoy. Rtr. Sarathi Pal planted a tree at the place to commemorate the world forest week.

Next we went to the destitutes’ home adjacent to the vagrants’ home where we distributed 60 pairs of sandals which our parent Rotary, Rotary club of Serampore sponsored. Another fruit tree was planted there by Rtr. Sarathi Pal and we gave the remaining plants to the gardener to plant them in different locations.

Then we organised a boat trip, the national flag on top of it to cherish the day….the day for which many a people have given their lives. Truly, again a again this day makes us realize the importance of being responsible citizens of the society.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION OF RTR RITESH

August 05, 2009
Uttarpara

Today, we had our second official club fellowship and get-together on Rtr. Ritesh's birthday at his residence. A cake was cut by him and then followed the usual ritual of birthday-bumps as we took effort to punch him with friendly good-wishes. Then dinner was served and we enjoyed our hearts out.

RAKHI AT UTTARPARA GYMNASIUM

August 05, 2009
Uttarpara

Our Club members got together to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with the underprivileged children of the locality at Uttarpara Gymnasium.

Rakhis were tied to each other and sweets distributed. The overwhelming joy that reflected on the innocent little faces truly made us feel closer to them and we promised to come back and to have other fun events with them in the future.

FRIENDSHIP DAY AT CHESHIRE HOME

August 02, 2009
Uttarpara

Unlike the Friendship Days of earlier years, this year we made it special as we celebrated the day with the inmates of Cheshire Home, a home for the mentally challenged and old people today.
We distributed cakes and befriended the inmates by tying friendship bands. Then Rtr. Pinaki played his guitar to the tune of a few songs to which a lady in the home sung a few lines. Then Rtr. Priyanka narrated a poem which mesmerised all present.

We also bought a few candles and greeting cards which they had crafted.
Unfortunately we had to leave Cheshire home in the afternoon as their lunch session was approaching but our hearts were filled with joy on making new friends this friendship day!
We had also distributed sweets to the people who had gathered for the mass at the local church to mark this day.

CLUB ASSEMBLY

August 01, 2009
Uttarpara

We had our first club assembly this year today at the House Owner's Association Community Hall, Uttarpara. The guest speakers included our ex-Rtr PP Partho Mukherjee and ex-Rtr PP Rtn. Sundip Singal. All members were informed about the avenues in which Rotaract works and their involvement in the club activities.

CLUB SERVICE DINNER

July 31, 2009
Konnagar

Today, we enjoyed our first club fellowship at our club service director Rtr. Mainak's residence. There were eight members present. We interacted with each other over snacks and then were treated to a sumptuous dinner.