Presidential Speech on the 7th Installation Ceremony of Rotaract Club of Kasthamandap

 Rotaract Club of Kasthamandap

Rotary International District 3292, Nepal and Bhutan

                                                                                        Venue: Little Angles' School, Kathmandu
                                                                                                                     Date:  29 June, 2013

                 

Respected Chief Guest District Governor Rtn Dilendra Raj Shrestha,

Guest of Honor- President of Parent Club Rotary Club of Kasthamandap, Rtn Upendra Poudyal,

Immediate Past President of Rotary Club of Kasthamandap Rtn Milan Bikram Shah, 

Past President of Rotary Club of Kasthamandap Rtn P.B Limbu, visiting Rotarians, District Rotaract Representative Rtr Ashish Chaulagain, Rotaract District Committee members, visiting Rotaractors, Interactors, club members, family and relatives, friends, invitees from Partner organization, ladies and gentleman,It’s my pleasure to have your gracious presence on the 7^th Installation Ceremony of Rotaract club of Kasthamandap (RAC-K).

RAC-K had its very inception on April 13, 2007 under the visionary leadership of Charter President Rtr Biswas Pradhan. Over the years RAC-K has undergone various developments and transformations to mark its vibrant presence in R.I.D 3292. I would like to recognize the effort of our Charter President and the entire team for their effort to take the club to this level.

At this time when I am going to take helm of  RAC-K, I want to go back to the time when I came to know about Rotaract for the first time back in 2008. My basis purpose to join Rotaract was to make friends and to know how the functioning of an Organization takes place. I would like to remember two different personalities who influenced me into Rotaract. The then Vice-President of Rotaract Club of Pashupati, Mr Hem Mahat and Charter Member of RAC-K Rtr Bishow Man Angdembe. I am honored by your presence today.

I vividly remember the DRR visit in 2009/10 held in Art of Living center, Kathmandu, during President-ship of Rtr Ashish (now DRR) and since then the journey began. Over the years, Rotaract has been my passion and whenever someone asks me what Rotaract is, I say-my extended family. Rotaract has taught me about what it takes to be a leader, how one can groom professionally and to understand the importance of service for bring Peace in the world. This passion still goes strong each day and I must say that I am perfectly loving what I am doing.

President 2012/13 Rtr Subigya Collaring President 2013/14 Rtr Amish. Along in the picture DG Rtn Dilendra Raj Shrestha and President of Rotary Club of Kasthamandap Rtn Updndra Poudyal

Over the period of 6 years and till this time when we are entering into historic 7^th years, RAC-K has been working enthusiastically to uphold the basic Principles of Rotaract-Leadership and Professional development while also taking into consideration of Rotary International humanitarian philosophy and principles. Just a glimpse:

• RAC-K has produced many leaders who are working remarkably in their professionals and have proved leadership beyond the club level.
• RAC-K has distributed NRS 2.5 million + scholarship to meritorious students through mega-event Rotaract Running Shield-NationwideInter-school Quiz Competition, while also addressing Rotary –Rotaract promotion.
• International Shoot Your Movie Film Fest, a program of short video making competition to work against HIV/AIDS, and professional development program that has identifies many talents and has helped them to be established in main-stream film line.
• Shelter Box Project for Koshi Flood victim in 2008 is still gaining applauds for the untiring effort of RC-K family, mainly under leadership of Rtr Ashish.
• Yuwa-yug, a Youth Debate and Oratory Competition have identified many young talents who have established themselves as top debaters of the country.
• Braille Book Project in coordination with Nepal Association for the Welfare of the Blind (NAWB), Rotary club of Kasthamandap and THE ROSE INTERNATIONAL FUND  for THE CHILDREN (TRIFC-USA), where we mobilize Rotaract clubs throughout the country for Book Distribution and empowerment of visually impaired students.
• World Community Service (WCS) project in coordination with Rotary Club of Shimodate Japan and Rotary Club of Kasthamandap where we distribute stationary materials to needed student of the Public schools of Kathmandu valley and many other projects.

While mentioning all these I feel proud and deeply satisfied. At the same time I feel challenged by the benchmark that our Past Presidents have created. However I believe that with the support of you all, I shall set the level of service ever high.

RAC-K for Rotary Year 2013/14 will focus on Professional Development Avenue. Though Rotary Year 2013/14 has not started but we have already done some significant tasks:

• 6^th Rotaract Running Shield will be done in collaboration with Rotary District 3292, Nepal and Bhutan. We have already had a round of talks with DG.
• The pride of the club rests mostly in leadership beyond the club level. As such, as a home club of DRR, all possible preparation and support shall be rendered to make his tenure of DRR successful.
• Interact club of Little Angles’ School board formation and orientation has already been completed. All possible support shall be given to Interact. As a home club of DIR, interact will be of special interest to the club.
• Semiannual publication of RAC-K will go monthly in coordination with Rotary club of Kasthamandap.
• We will launch a series of program in coordination with Rotary club of Kasthamandap to promote literacy and professional development of youths.
• Projects shall be done taking into consideration of the needs and interests of the Club members.
• RAC-K will focus on collaboration with other Rotaract club for most of the project. Project sharing shall be done. Fellowship through Service shall be ensured in whatever we do.
• Rotary-Rotaract club of Kasthamandap will match their annual plan of action and will execute the community service projects jointly.

As I join to be President of RAC-K, I would like to congratulate President 2012/13 Rtr Subigya for a legendary year in his tenure. Working with you was fun, sometimes hectic, though a continuous learning. I would always love to have a friend and a mentor like you. Thank you Superman!!!

Nepolean Hill has his hallmark expression, “What you think, when believed with Determination and Perseverance can be achieved”. As RAC-K moves to RY 2013/14, We will CONCEIVE-BELIEVE-ACHIEVE our goals, be it in Professional development of members of leadership development or be it mainly to what R.I President Ron D Burton says: “Engage Rotary, Change Lives”.

# Long live Rotary - Long Live Rotaract.

# Thank You

                           
Rtr Amish Dhungel                                                      

President RY 2013/14

Rotaract Club of Kasthamandap (76282)

R.I.D 3292, Nepal and Bhutan