On 3rd November 2008 Rtn. Chuck Conner from Rotary Club of Ripley, RI Dist. 7530, West Virginia, USA, visited Purulia. We had a Joint Project with Rotary Club of Ripley in the year 2006-07. This year too we are doing a joint project of 543 IOL surgeries. Rtn. Chuck visited our Eye Hospital, watched surgery in the Operation Theatre and visited our Lalpur Eye Hospital with the Rotarians of Rotary Club of Purulia. He was hosted for 6 days. During his visit he also visited the local fair, Goshala.

On 2nd November 2008 a grand programme was arranged in the premises of Purulia Club in the occasion of Charter Presentation to the Rotaract Club of Purulia Central and the following Interact Clubs:
Interact Club of Sainik School Purulia
Interact Club of DAV Public School
Interact Club of St. Xavier’s School
Interact Club of BSS Central Public School
Chief Guest Rtn. Raj Kumar Rajgaria and guest Rtn. Angsuman Bandhopadhyay from R. I. Dist. 3291 handed over the Charters to the respective clubs infront of the Rotarians, Inner Wheel members, Rotaractors and the Interactors present. The Charter presentation was followed by different cultural programmes.

BIJAYA & DIWALI MEET

This much awaited annual fellowship meet was organized in the premises of Purulia Club on Sunday, 2nd November, 2008. Rtn. Raj Kumar Rajgaria and Rtn. Angsuman Bandhopadhyay from R. I. Dist 3291 was present in the occassion. This colourful evening saw all the Rotarians and most of their families, Interacters and Rotaractors coming together to wish each other festive greetings and enjoy the Rotary fellowship in the true sense. The illumination of the premises with colourful lights, the echo of trend-setting music of the latest sensation filled the atmosphere with a revitalizing energy. A group of performers from Sinjan, a dance institute, performed a beautifully choreographed dance. A game of Housie was played for all those present and this too had many winners. Mobile cold drinks and snack items kept the taste buds busy through the evening. It was a sight to behold for all to see the Chat stall crowded, serving spicy delights with great alacrity. Prizes were won by many on that evening and token of appreciation were presented by Club President Rtn. Ajit Kumar Sarawgi to chosen few for their contribution in making the evening so enjoyable. Finally delicious dinner was served to all. Everyone returned home with their hearts filled with loads of joy and having spent an evening furthering Peace, Love, Understanding, the values which Rotary stands for.

During the Durga Puja Rotary Club of Purulia organized “Rotary Sharod Samman”. Rotarians along with President Rtn. Ajit Kumar Sarawgi, Shri Saikat Ghosh (DSP DNT), Shri Dhruba Das – one of the renowned sculpturist of Purulia and Swami Nirbanananda Maharaj visited all the Puja Pandals of Purulia. The prizes for best Puja for the year 2008 were handed over to the Puja committees in our Regular Weekly Meeting on 19th October 2008 in the presence of AG Rtn. Hiralal Yadav and Shri R. K. Yadav (IPS) – Superintendent of Police, Shri Dhruba Das, Swami Nirbanananda Maharaj.

Cloth distribution during durga puja.

Purulia is a backward district of West Bengal; as a result there lived thousands of poor people who are unable to purchase even a pair of cloth for their children throughout the year, but they desire to give a pair of cloths to their children at least during the Durga Puja. Looking to their requirements Rotary Club of Purulia organized a Cloth Distribution Programme on 5th October 2008 at Dhabghata, Purulia. This programme of Rotary Club of Purulia was blessed by the poor people of the locality and the precious thing that Rotary Club of Purulia achieved was the smile of the poor children who danced with joy after receiving a pair of new cloths in the festive season.
Rotary Club of Purulia distributed 100 cloths to the poor women, 75 pairs of cloths to the boys and 75 pairs of cloths to the girls with lots of toys. District Administrative Officials like Circle Inspector and Officer in Charge of Town Police were present in the programme.

FREE DIABETIC CHECK-UP CAMP BY ROTARY CLUB OF PURULIA

Diabetes is a common disease in India as like other countries in the world. It is estimated that over 20% of Indians are suffering from diabetes. It is believed to be one of the main criterions for death in India every year.

To eradicate and control diabetes completely it is necessary to inform people aware about the prevention of this one of the deadliest disease. Rotary Club of Purulia jointly with Inner Wheel Club of Purulia organized a FREE DIABETIC CHECK-UP CAMP at Rotary Club of Purulia Service Centre, Purulia on 28th September 2008.

The patients were informed about the Do’s and Don’ts to fight against this disease by Dr. Patwari, Diabetologist. The Blood sugar level of the patients were checked and advised by the doctor. Patients who inherited this but are not suffering right now were advised how to resist this.

Formation of INNER WHEEL CLUB OF PURULIA

Rotary Club of Purulia is working in various fields for the upliftment of the society. Another step taken to serve the community in better way is the formation of Inner Wheel Club of Purulia. 16 Annes of Rotarians joined the club to work together with Rotary Club of Purulia with a motto “Realise your visions and make a difference”.
District Chairman Mrs. Sarmila Bose along with other District Officials graced the programme on 21st September 2008. Mrs. Archana Mohata was selected as the Chartered President of Inner Wheel Club of Purulia, IW Dist. 329. Mrs. Annu Kothari was selected as the Secretary of this club.