October Bulletin

Rotaract Club of Coimbatore Vadavalli Family of Rotary club of Coimbatore Vadavalli Club ID : 214318 | Group II | RID : 3201 Enótita

Contents From the Editor -02 Voice of the Vice President -03 World Food Day -04 Fable of the high seat -06 Events Emporium -08 Find of the Month -16 Birthday Bash -19 Rising Star of the month - October -20 Around the Globe -21 Miscellaneous -23 1

From the Editor… The month of October is celebrated as the Economic and community development month by Rotary. Each and every Citizen of India strives to earn a better economic status for himself. But does this urge grow out from oneself and finds shape in society? Sounds sensible right? The growth of a community be it economical or ethical, highly depends on the individual contribution. This contribution must be natural and not forced. As ‘Little drops make the mighty ocean’, ‘every penny counts to a crore’ so is every small act of deed. The urge of this service which sparks from within is capable of brining wonders in the community one lives in. We, The Rotaract Club of Coimbatore Vadavalli, have taken a step forward in this mission and have been accomplishing events towards this mission. As Vivekanandha says, “All the power is within you. You can do anything”, we believe in that urge as the power to achieve our goals for the betterment of this community. I assure that you’ll get to taste that essence of service when u dive in through this bulletin. Have a great read!! - Rtr. Candida Heissel A Director of Publications 2

Vice – President’s Voice Rtr. Balaji I am Rtr. Balaji, the Vice President of the club. First of all, I'm very proud to be Rotaractor and happy to be a part of Rotaract Club of Coimbatore Vadavalli. I can't even imagine the day I joined in the club to being a vice president now. It's almost been 2 years of being a part in our club. I've learned a lot and changed myself. Every change happened to me with love and support from my club members who always used to encourage and support in all situations. My favourite thing in our club is the bond that everyone share as their own brothers & sisters. I feel like home when I stick around with our club members. In this year 2021-2022, I've thought of making some changes within our club but the growth is going like peak and it feels so good to see our club in this stage. Lets keep rocking as always, Vadavallians! As my president says \"There won't be any inactive members in this year\" let's be positive & hope for the best year. 3

World Food Day 16th October October 16, every year, is celebrated as World Food Day to mark the founding of the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, which was established on the same day in 1945. The main goal of World Food Day is to promote the message that food is a basic and fundamental human right. In line with this objective, the day aims at promoting awareness about food, nutrition, and healthy eating practices across the world and urges people to take action against world hunger and unfair allocation of resources. The theme for this year’s World Food Day is, “Our actions are our future. Better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life.” The food we choose and the way we consume it affect our health and that of our planet. It has an impact on the way agri-food systems work, says a statement by FAO. 4

Hunger In India The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2- Zero Hunger aims to end all forms of malnutrition, including stunting and wasting in children under five years of age by 2030 and address the nutritional needs of adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women, and older persons. According to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World, 2020 report by FAO, 189.2 million Indians or 14 per cent of the total population in India are undernourished. Furthermore, 51.4 per cent of women in reproductive age between 15 to 49 years are anaemic in India. The report also states that 34.7 percent of the children aged under five in India are stunted (too short for their age), while 20 per cent suffer from wasting, meaning their weight is too low for their height. Report underlines the fact that malnourished children have a higher risk of death from common childhood illnesses such as diarrhoea, pneumonia, and malaria. 5

Fable of the High Seat A major part of my day in the first year of College life was commuting to college using public transport. 3 whole hours of a day, observing different kinds of people, while holding on for dear life during the rush hours. Like most colleges, my college is situated on a bustling highway where everyone is in a rush to reach places. Picture a buzzing road with plenty of signals, hospitals and colleges. The kind of road that they would show if they are introducing a city in a movie, imagine a narrator saying \"This is Bangalore!!\" or \"Yeh hain apna Mumbai!!\" or \"Ithu thaa namma Chennai!!\" They'd show this road for my city. Traffic moves at a snail's pace and even though everybody's in a rush, nobody seems to move. How would you if 20 buses are standing at a signal? I spend a lot of time struggling with my entangled earphones while my friend uses my shoulder as a pillow. We always sit on the highest seat so that he can either doze off on my shoulder or on the \"very clean\" high window of the bus. Sitting on the highest seat has its own benefits. 1) The bus doesn't launch you into space when it goes over a bump, 2) They are mostly empty because people are scared of tearing a hole in their pants trying to reach it. (Good thing my jeans are stretchable) 3) You get a full view of the bus and you can observe people. It isn't all roses and chocolates though, there are certain things you would encounter. Getting into that spot is easy but stand up 6

vigorously, and the next morning you would find a mound of pain protruding from your head. 2) People will use your legs as seats or bag stands. This happens a lot when school children barge in and hit you in the head with their large and heavy rucksacks. Then with sheer innocence, they will ask you to hold onto their bags until their stops come. Once the bag has been unloaded on your legs, they will proceed to chatter and exhibit stunts inside the crowded bus. A conductor is another person who would position himself on your knee while performing database management with his fingers. You are tempted to look inside his leather bag of riches even though you know there would only be bundles of 10 rupee notes. Yes, we have all peeped. Now the transport corporation has replaced all the old, majestic buses with flashy red ones which have the seats at the same height. These new buses don't have the personality of the old ones. Their puny new horn reminds me of a new born child who hasn't seen the world yet. The old ones with the raunchy horn and vibrant orange signs remind me of grandpas waiting to tell you stories. Well, the high seats are gone and all that remain are memories of my long legs hitting the front seat… 7 - Rtr. Rahul B Nair

09,10 Oct 2021 Event’s Emporium Polam Right… A trek to cherish friendship… Polam Right was a jubilant joint trekking event organised as a fundraiser intitative for diabetes affected kids, along with the Rotaract Clubs of Manchester Sapphire and KGisL Institute of Management and Technology. It was a two day event which marked the great and adventurous experience of 41 enthusiastic Rotaractors of RID 3201. We visited Thoovanam falls, went on trekking, jeep ride, sang our hearts out in campfire, danced our souls off in DJ night, had fun with midnight games that lasted till dawn. There were abbout 15 Rotaractors from outside the host clubs and they all gave thier valuable feedbacks that they are eagerly waiting for Polam Right 2.0, as the 8 entire journey was a fantastic one to remember.

16 Oct 2021 Feed the paws 3.0 “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” We, The Rotaract Club of Coimbatore Vadavalli, have successfully implemented, ������ Feed the Paws 3.0 ������ Where we Provided 90Kg rice to the dogs at two different dog shelters. We donated 40kg rice at Humane Animal Society (HAS) and 50kg rice at Nalam Foundation. We felt heartwarmed in spending a day with those cute Paws . Eternal happiness was experienced by our soul,seeing them wagging their tail out of happiness. It left a Pawprint on our hearts. ������ 9

21 Oct 2021 Mudhumaiyil Pudhumai \"As long as you learn, you never age\" We, have successfully implemented our DPP initiative Mudhumaiyil Pudhumai One is never old to learn” Where we taught the senior citizens in our locality about the awareness of consumer rights, importance of life insurance and how to fill bank challan. They were very delighted and conveyed that it was of much help to them. 10

22 Oct 2021 Savour the Flavour \"If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one\" We, The Rotaract Club of Coimbatore Vadavalli RID 3201, along with The Rotaract Club of Andheri RID 3141 have successfully implemented SAVOUR THE FLAVOUR ������ - A food donation drive We provided food packets and water bottles to the needy people at the foothills of Marudhamalai and corporation workers in the Vadavalli area. It was much helpful for them especially during this sunny weather. We thank each and every one of your support towards Making an Impact in Vadavalli community. 11

23 Oct 2021 Kaatrin Mozhi… \"Signs are to eyes like words are to ears\" We had a great time learning the basics of Indian Sign Language from the Trainer Ms. Ipsita Pujari, (Cognizant Technical Solutions) in Kaatrin Mozhi We were thoroughly into the session, trying to sign our own names and listening to the Trainers own learning experience.A lot of friends and family joined the session and overall, it was a very useful workshop for all of us. 12

24 Oct 2021 Iyalvathu Karavel 04 “You are what you do, not what you say you'll do.” We have successfully completed our phase 04 of Iyalvathu Karavel -GIVE ONTO OTHERS. We spent the day with the kids in and around the orphanage ‘Mariyalayam’at Narasipuram, where we got to know a lot about them when they presented their talents. We also conducted awareness sessions, played joyfully with them and provided stationery kits to them contributing just a little for their happy first day of school. 13

30 Oct 2021 Attagasam Shine like sparkles; glow like candles and burn all the negativity like Inorder to mark the festival of lights, we joined with crackers. our counterclubs Rotaract Club of Coimbatore Uptown, Rotaract Club of Coimbatore City, Rotaract Club of Manchester Sapphire, Rotaract Club of Coimbatore Millenium and blasted the event of Pre-Diwali Celebratioon at Chettinadu Courtyard, Saibaba Colony. The spirit of festivity bounded on each and every person as we dressed in ethnic wear added to the sparkle of the event. Fun games, events that kindled team spirit all reverbed the Arena. Overall it was a great beginning for the onset of Diwali. Wishing all of you a safe and Happy Diwali!! 14

31 Oct 2021 Providing food and Diwali Celeberation \"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.\" We, The Rotary Club of Coimbatore Vadavalli and The Rotaract Club of Coimbatore Vadavalli, have successfully implemented our event of good deed. We provided Dinner to the 45+ inmates of Karunai Illam, Koundampalayam and celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights, with them. We also provided 20 coconuts for the use of the Illam. The special inmates enjoyed the show as we lit the crackers up and their eyes resonated pure happiness and joy. 15

Find of the Month Born in Pazhangarai, a small hamlet in Tirupur district, Mr. Balusamy S was born in a family with high farming background. He attended a local school for his primary and secondary education. Owing to the financial struggles faced by his family, He decided to stop his education when he was doing his 7th grade and started to work as a labour in a Mr. S Balusamy private garment factory. Switching his workplace to a garment and a vessel vending store, He always stayed focused in what He was Proprietor –SRV Knits determined to do. His desire even at that young age was to raise to an and Exports independent business magnet someday. He also developed the qualities like simplicity, tonnes of hardwork towards every work committed and sheer straight- forwardness. These innate characters developed has brought him to the height of being the founder and Proprietor of SRV Knits and exports, Tirupur where around 500+ workers are employed. His career graph in the field has grown from renting a godown for his factory to establishing his own units in three own places now. When enquired what the reason for his success is, he replied with a gentle smile, “ Its nothing but trust; The trust the labours have on the management, the trust the management has on me and the 16

trust I owe back to these people”. He often recognized the seamless work and unity among the workers and their commitment towards the firm. He neither cares about the future nor worries about the happenings of the past rather believes in making wonders in the present. He dates back to memories where he has worked more than 16 hours a day and would still strike the workplace with full of enthusiasm the following day. He also was reminded of the golden political days of Dr. Narasimarao, the then Prime minister of India who formulated a new policy to improve exports and thereby the financial status of districts in Tamilnadu namely, Tirupur, Karur and those of the southern belt. He firmly believed that growth of Tirupur was only because of the new policy which stated “jdpahH ikak;;;> jhuhs ikak;”. He also holds an important position in the Tirupur’s Exporters Association. I was very much awe struck by the way he spoke about all the political leaders and his idealogy towards each action that were performed by them. He is a passionate reader who would read the newspaper completely from head to toe. He also listed a number of books written by Karl Marx, Rustle Bond and few international authors to my surprise. His favourite book is jpUf;Fws;> which he would gift to every person. He believes that education is the only tool in the world that could find solution to every problem that arises. Though he was deprived of education, He has played a very major in ugrading the three secondary schools to higher secondary school in Perumanallur belt. His approaches towards inculcating education in the younger generation definitely requires huge applause. He firmly believes in the youth of today to make more wonders and make 17

this Earth a better place to live in. His one advice to young entrepreneurs and budding business magnets is “Believe in what you do and trust the process. Hard work and determination will never mislead”. He being an optimistic and person with full of vigor hopes the best from the upcoming generation. “Today’s younger generation who have the facility of conquering any part of the world, must try to be better version of themselves everyday. When given an opportunity, they should never fail to prove themselves. Only then, they can make them sustainable in any field they choose to work”, he said. His knowledge be it on any recent issue or old history is something that we all should learn to acquire and treasure. He is a man who respects education and believes that learning has no barrier of age. We, The Rotaract Club of Vadavalli feel immensely elated in featuring him as the ‘ Find of the Month’. We salute his hardwork and determination and wish him best of luck for his future ventures. 18

Birthday Bash Rtr. Charunivetha May you have all \\Rtr. Jothi Prabha (05 Oct) that your heart (28 Oct) can hold, all the 19 Rtr. Preethi smile a day can Rtr. Sunitha (17 Oct) bring, all the (22 Oct) blessings a life can unfold! May you get the world’s best in everything!!

Rising Star of October Rotaract club of Coimbatore Vadavalli feels elated in awarding Rtr. Candida Heissel A as the ‘Rising star of October’. She 1. Has given full attendance in GBM and BM of October. 2. The member who has attended most of the club events. 3. Traveled to Tirupur to interview our Find of the month for October Bulletin Edition. 4. Active coordination and maintaining fellowship with other members of the club. 5. Event Chair for 'Savour the flavour' - our food donation drive 6. Brought up constructive queries for the betterment of our club. Congratulations once again Rtr. Candida for uniting with everyone to fly high! 20

Around the Globe • India’s recently set up bad bank should not be a permanent structure and wind up after it resolves the existing cases, former RBI governor D Subbarao told ET on Oct 01, 2021. Citing it as a moral hazard, Subbarao said this must be a one time experiment and a time frame should be set up for resolution of these cases. • India and Australia on Oct 01,2021 agreed to sign a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) by the end of 2022 preceded by an interim agreement before Christmas this year. The comprehensive agreement will cover trade in goods and services, and a pact on investments as well. • Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said that the procurement of paddy at Minimum Support Price (MSP) by the Haryana government has been duly started from October 3, 2021.Under this, passes have been issued on the ‘e-procurement portal’ of the state for the purchase of about 3.60 lakh tonnes of paddy so far in the state, added Khattar. • In Afghanistan, a massive explosion at a Shia mosque in Kandahar has killed at least 32 people during Friday prayers on 15.11.2021 and injured scores of others, according to local officials. The blast came one week after an explosion at a mosque in Kunduz killed at least 72 people. That attack 21 was claimed by the Islamic State in Khorasan Province, known as ISIS-K.

• A meeting of the World Trade Organization’s intellectual property council ended on 15 oct without action on a proposal to suspend patent rights on COVID-19 vaccines. • On Oct 20, 2021 The US, South Korea and Japan have condemned the submarine-launched ballistic missile test by North Korea, describing the missile as a ballistic missile. North Korea is banned from developing and testing ballistic missiles under UNSC sanctions. • On Oct 21, 2021 All 50 Republican senators voted to block debate on a federal voting rights bill that would rein in voter suppression laws passed by Republican-led state legislatures. It’s the third time this year that Senate Republicans have used the filibuster to block voting rights legislation in the US. • A trove of internal documents turned over to federal regulators by the Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen is continuing to shed new light on the social media giant’s role in spreading misinformation and polarizing content on 25th Oct 2021. • On 29 October 2021, actor and producer Puneeth Rajkumar died in Bangalore after suffering a heart attack at the age of 46. He donated his eyes in accordance with a pledge by his father Rajkumar, that he along with all his family members will donate their eyes after death. His state funeral was attended by the Chief Minister of Karnataka and other leaders. His funeral was reportedly attended by more than 25 lakh people. He was buried at Sree Kanteerava Studios in 22 Bangalore.

Miscellaneous 14.10.2021 9.00 AM Blood donation for transfusion is a vital step in the management of many clinical problems. Blood donation itself is also used to primarily treat a small subset of medical conditions. Our President has taken a step forward towards this and donated blood. 20.10.2021 11.00AM Priesident Rtr. Sivaganesan representing our club attended the Bhoomi pooja of busstop near Chavara MHSS School initiated by Inner Wheel club of Coimbatore North along with our Parent Rotary, Rotary Club of Coimbatore Vadavalli 23

Miscellaneous 23.10.2021 7.30 PM President Rtr. Siva Ganesan and Secretary Rtr. Sudhandira attended the Regular Meeting of Parent Rotary, Rotary Club of Coimbatore Vadavalli. They presented their Quarterly Report to all the Parent Rotary Members - a part of their agenda. Rtr. IPP. Arthi was also present at the meeting. 24.10.2021 10.00 AM President Rtr. Siva Ganesan attended the Event of Bhoomi Pooja of the dream project of our Parent Rotary, Rotary Club of Coimbatore Vadavalli. The project’s aim is to build a dining hall for the Thondamuthur Ooratchiya Nadunilai Government school in Maharani Avenue, Coimbatore. 24

Rtr. PP Muraleedharan has been successfully been certified as District Trainer Designate for the Rotary year ‘21-’22 by Rotaract District 3201. Congaratulations Rtr. PP Muraleedharan for your constant support to us. We also wish you good luck on your ventures!! 25

New Membor Note A new add-on to the RAC Fam!! Welcome Rtr. Mirunalini My experience in this club so far has been awesome because every event that happens has been planned very well and is executed with utmost sincerity. I am sure to pull in lot of friends as I travel this path. .I have gained a lot of knowledge like what all the services that could be done to the society and how it could be done. I’m Looking forward for more events and meet-ups eagerly!!!! 26

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