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ROTARACT CLUB OF JDCOEM NEWSLETTER 2.2 May 2022 Rotaract Club of JDCOEM, Nagpur attends District Rotaract Conference ROTACON 2022 ROTACON GOA 2022 In this issue… From 14th to 16th April, 2022, Rotaract 3030 • Rotacon Goa 2022 conducted \"ROTACON\", the annual District Rotaract Conference at the Bambolim Beach Resort, • RAC JDCOEM’s Orientation Goa. It was the best opportunity for members of Rotaract Clubs to connect personally with others • Mahadan 7.0 across Rotaract 3030, celebrate the service projects they have organized together and collaborate to find • Clothes Donation lasting solutions to issues Rotaract empathizes with, together. They do all of this together while forming ‘an unbreakable bond’. The day 1 of the event was graced by PDRR Kaushal Rutuja Thakre, President, RAC JDCOEM, Amisha Sahu and PDG Abhinandan Shetty both of whom Dhabekar, Secretary and Sergeant–At-Arms, RAC JDCOEM addressed the young members of Rotaract Clubs and and Bhushan Agashe, Editor, RAC JDCOEM and Vice-Chair, shared their experiences. PDG Dr. Jorson Fernandes PI Committee, Rotaract 3030 participating in ‘House of was the keynote speaker for the Day 2 of the Leaders’ Conference who was introduced by Rutuja Thakre, President, RAC JDCOEM. Chaitanya Sahare, Club Service Director, RAC JDCOEM also interacted with participants through a Panel Discussion on DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion). Followed by the Conference, ‘Mr. & Ms. Rotacon’, a talent night was organized. Chaitanya Sahare, Club Service Director, RAC JDCOEM and Raksha Swami, Professional Development Director, RAC JDCOEM both participated in the contest and showcased their talent. Raksha Swami bagged the runner-up prize 1

Raksha Swami bagged the Runner-Up prize and talent. Raksha Swami bagged the Runner-Up prize the title of Best Performer during ‘Mr & Ms Rotacon’ and the title of Best Performer. contest ‘House of Leaders’ was also conducted in which . Presidents and Secretaries of various Rotaract Clubs across the District exchanged their ideas regarding future projects as well as shared their feedback. Various participants were also appreciated for their amazing work. Day 3 concluded with an Award Ceremony in which Rotaract Club of JDCOEM, Nagpur won The Rising Star Award for their outstanding performance for the Session 2021-22. Bhushan Agashe, Editor, RAC JDCOEM was also recognized for his performance as Vice-Chair, PI Committee, Rotaract 3030. Amisha Dhabekar, Secretary and Sergeant–At-Arms, RAC JDCOEM and Ashwini Doke, Community Service Director, RAC JDCOEM were also in attendance and participated in the conference with zeal. Chaitanya Sahare expressing his thoughts on DEI through a Panel Discussion Members of various Rotaract Clubs at the Opening PDG Dr. Jorson Fernandes addressing the Conference attendees Ceremony of Rotacon 2022 Rotaract Club of JDCOEM, Nagpur wins The Rising Star Award in the Semi-Annual Chaitanya Sahare presenting a Award Ceremony for the Session 2021-22 dance performance during ‘Mr & Ms Rotacon’ contest 2

Members of Central India Institute of Haematology and MAHADAN 7.0 Oncology [CIIHO] setting up for Blood Donation ELITOn 11th March 2022, members of Rotaract Club Dr. Namrata Pradnyakar, Dean, Student, JDCOEM, of JDCOEM, Nagpur, Rotaract 3030, conducted Nagpur donating blood \"Blood Donation Camp\", under the banner ‘Mahadan-7.0’ at J D College of Engineering and Management, Dist. Nagpur, Maharashtra. Mahadan 7.0 was a week-long Blood Donation Campaign in which various Rotaract Clubs in different Districts organized Blood Donation camps. Their objective was to collect significant and substantial units of blood that can be used to save someone’s life. They also aimed to break the myths surrounding Blood Donation thereby bringing about awareness in the society. The event was open to all students and faculty members of J D College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur as well as the residents of nearby villages. This event was organized in collaboration with Central India Institute of Haematology and Oncology [CIIHO], Blood & Blood Component Bank & Apheresis Unit, Dhantoli, Nagpur – 440012. Mrs. Nalini Dhoke, Ms. Prachi Raut, Ms. Rakhee Dhobre, Mr. Aziz Shiekh (Camp Manager) and Mr. Sachin Kamble from CIIHO (Blood Donation Team) helped us to conduct the camp in very organized manner. During this campaign a total 52 donors successfully donated their blood. Comfort and well-being of donors was ensured during the entire process and all the COVID-19 protocols were followed throughout the event. Rtr. Rutuja Thakre, President, RAC JDCOEM, and Rtr. Amisha Dhabekar, Secretary and Sergeant–in- arms, RAC JDCOEM ensured proper order during the campaign and encouraged the students throughout the process. Members of Rotaract Club of JDCOEM, Nagpur, ROTARACT 3030 under the guidance of Prof. Nikhil Bhende, Faculty Coordinator ensured the smooth conduction of the proceedings of the event in flawless manner. Rotaract Club of JDCOEM, Nagpur with team of Central India Institute of Haematology and Oncology [CIIHO], Blood & Blood Component Bank & Apheresis Unit, Dhantoli, Nagpur 3

Students donating blood to support the cause (Blood Donation Team) helped us to conduct the camp in very organized manner. During this campaign a total 52 donors donated blood. Comfort and well-being of donors was ensured during the entire process and all the COVID-19 protocols were followed throughout the campaign. Rutuja Thakre, President, RAC JDCOEM, Amisha Dhabekar, Secretary and Sergeant–At-Arms, RAC JDCOEM and Ashwini Doke, Project In-charge (Mahadan 7.0) and Community Service Director, RAC JDCOEM ensured proper order during the campaign and encouraged the students throughout the process. Members of Rotaract Club of JDCOEM, Nagpur, Rotaract 3030 under the guidance of Dr. Namrata Pradnyakar, Dean, Student, JDCOEM, Nagpur ensured the smooth conduction of the proceedings of the event in flawless manner. Members welcoming the team of Central India Institute of Students setting up for Mahadan 7.0 Haematology and Oncology [CIIHO], Blood & Blood Component Bank & Apheresis Unit, Dhantoli, Nagpur 4

RAC JDCOEM’s Orientation Rtn. Pritesh Chandak, President, Rotary Club of Nagpur On 7th March, 2022, Rotaract Club of JDCOEM, Ishanya addressing the members of Rotaract Club of Nagpur, Rotaract 3030, conducted \"Orientation JDCOEM, Nagpur Program\" at J D College of Engineering and Management, Dist. Nagpur, Maharashtra. The objective of the program was to educate prospective members about Rotaract membership. The Member’s Orientation provided members a broad overview of Rotaract Club, Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation, with a focus on the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the Club, including an overview of Rotaract Club’s primary projects and activities. The event was attended by Rtn. Pritesh Chandak, President, Rotary Club of Nagpur Ishanya, DRRE Sanaiel Ahmed, and ADRR Krishna Singh. All of them addressed the young members of Rotaract Club and made them aware about the impact of Rotary and Rotaract has made in the past few years. Members of various Rotaract Clubs of Rotaract 3030 also interacted with members through a Panel Discussion. This orientation provided an in-depth informational program to new members that taught them about Rotary and Rotaract. Rtr. Rutuja Thakre, President, RAC JDCOEM, and Rtr. Amisha Dhabekar, Secretary and Sergeant–in- arms, RAC JDCOEM officially welcomed them to the organization. The orientation helped new members internalize what it actually means to be a Rotaractor. Members of Rotaract Club of JDCOEM, Nagpur, RID 3030 under the guidance of Prof. Nikhil Bhende, Faculty Coordinator ensured the smooth conduction of the proceedings of the event in flawless manner. Rotaract Club of JDCOEM, Nagpur with the Panelists and esteemed guests of the event. 5

This orientation provided an in-depth information to the members that taught them about Rotary and Rotaract. The orientation helped new members internalize what it actually means to be a Rotaractor. Members of Rotaract Club of JDCOEM, Nagpur, Rotaract 3030 under the guidance of Prof. Nikhil Bhende, Faculty Coordinator ensured the smooth conduction of the proceedings of the event in flawless manner. DRRE Sanaiel Ahmed addressing the audience Panelists addressing and answering various questions Rutuja Thakre, President, RAC JDCOEM, addressing from the audience the audience during the welcome ceremony Board of Directors of Rotaract Club of JDCOEM, Nagpur being introduced at the Orientation Program 6

CLOTHES DONATION On 26th March 2022, Rotaract Club of JDCOEM, Nagpur, Happy Face of the donatee after receiving Rotaract 3030, in collaboration with Student Club of clothes from our team for her and her family JDCOEM conducted a \"Clothes Donation Drive\". The members drive was conducted in association with Malhaar Foundation, Nagpur. The participants started collecting clothes from March 1st to March 22nd, where faculties, college students, rotaractors, and non-rotaractors actively participated and donated clothes to the coordinators allotted for this event. Students also donated clothes via drop boxes placed across college premises which were later collected. The members of Rotaract Club of JDCOEM, Nagpur and Student Club of JDCOEM were able to contribute to society by distributing clothes to kids and adults and helping those who can’t afford to buy clothes. During this campaign, they collected clothes that would be sufficient for around 300 people. Along with the distribution of clothes, the participants conducted a few interactive activities, played games with the children of NGO, distributed chocolates, and had a really good time with the kids which brought a wide smile to their faces. Rutuja Thakre, President, RAC JDCOEM, Girish Zarbade, Project In-Charge Secretary and Sergeant–in-arms, RAC JDCOEM ensured proper order during the campaign and encouraged the students throughout the process. Members of Rotaract Club of JDCOEM, Nagpur, RID 3030 under the guidance of Prof. Nikhil Bhende, Faculty Coordinator ensured the smooth conduction of the proceedings of the event in flawless manner. Our team interacting and spending time with the children at the NGO 7

Our members donating clothes to the children at the NGO In-Charge (Clothes Donation Drive) and Vice- President, RAC JDCOEM and Bhushan Agashe, Project In-Charge (Clothes Donation Drive) and Editor, RAC JDCOEM ensured proper order during the campaign and encouraged the students throughout the process. Members of Rotaract Club of JDCOEM, Nagpur, Rotaract 3030 under the guidance of Dr. Namrata Pradnyakar, Dean, Student, JDCOEM, Nagpur, was also in attendance and ensured the smooth conduction of the proceedings of the event in flawless manner. Our member interacting with the children at the NGO Rutuja Thakre, President, RAC JDCOEM with Sudhanshu The children, that our members interacted and spent time Purushe, Head, Student Club, Dr. Namrata Pradnyakar, with, at the NGO Dean, Student, JDCOEM, Nagpur and founders of Malhaar Foundation, Nagpur Rotaract Club of JDCOEM, Nagpur Editor : Ashwini Doke Rotaract 3030 J D College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur Nagpur, Maharashtra - 441501 8