{"ID": "2024-2025:0251", "Activity Date": "2024-06-07", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "COTS", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "COTS", "Attendees": 20.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 40, "Expense": 30000, "Remarks": "COTS : Club officers training seminar conducted at Cosmo Club Golf annex - Board members attended. , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0253", "Activity Date": "2024-07-01", "Avenue": "Community Service Development", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Annadhanam", "Attendees": 12.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 24, "Expense": 28000, "Remarks": " "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0306", "Activity Date": "2024-07-03", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Installation", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Club Service", "Attendees": 300.0, "Duration": 5.0, "Total Hrs": 1500, "Expense": 900000, "Remarks": "RCG's Installation of 30th President and his Team for RY 24-25 **Date** : 03/July 2024 Wednesday, Venue : Hotel Hyatt, Mount Road **Event Chairman :** Rtn. Kritika Madhukumar Event Theme : French Theme Member Engagement : Other than Rotarians, Ann's had participated on table decoration at the venue with complete co-ordination for the French theme and Annette's had participated for the 4 ways tests, French welcome dance and other even arrangements time to time. Welcome Address : President (23-24) Bala chandar gave a welcome address and also giving the gist of activities at RCG for RY 23-24 President Introduction : Introduction of President was done by Event Chair Kritika, followed by a short film about the life journey of President Shankar having a title \" Agni Paravai\" followed by President delivering his acceptance speech. Passing the Baton : President 23-24 Rtn Bala Chandar passed on the collar and baton to Incoming President Shankar for Magic RY 24-25 Toast was raised by Club Advisor, Club Trainer and President Outgoing Secretary Suresh handed over the Charter to Incoming Secretary Nandagopal The RCG 30th Year Pearl Logo was launched and the pin was issued to all RCG members The Magic / Pearl Year Board introduction was done though an AV and all Board members assembled for a group pic. Installation of Annette Club President was done, having Annette Saindhavi daughter of PP Rtn SM Balaji as the New President. TRF Contributions were announce and recognized as a begining for USD 40,000 and having a target for USD 100,000 by the year end Felicitation of President Shankar was done by Inner Wheel club President Mrs. Nirmala. Felicitation of Lt.Gen Rtn Arun was done on his retirement from Army service and coming back to settle down in Chennai and also support RCG in his available times to come. District Governor Mahaveer Bothra, recognized RCG as one among the top 5 clubs of the New district 3233, where we are the good at membership, we are good at TRF contributions, We are good at Public Image, we are good at doing Projects and Global Grants, and suggested that RCG should be the top club in overall performance for the year 24-25 at the awards planned after RY ends. Secretary announcement was done by Sec Nandagopal Vote of thanks was delivered by President Nominee Rtn Praboo. The Dinner was sumptuous with several varieties of multicuisine and theme based\u00a0french cake too. All members, visitors were given a return gift as token or love and affection toward RCG. \u00a0 \u00a0 "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0255", "Activity Date": "2024-07-10", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Weekly Meeting", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Speaker Meeting", "Attendees": 40.0, "Duration": 3.0, "Total Hrs": 120, "Expense": 50000, "Remarks": ", First Weekly Meeting : An Evening with Vasantha\u00a0Balan #, Speaker : Diector Vasantha Balan ##, At Hyatt Regency , We kicked off our first weekly speaker meeting with none other than the acclaimed Tamil movie director, Vasantha Balan. The meeting saw great attendance, and Director Vasantha Balan's speech was the crowning glory of the event. Rather than focusing solely on films, he touched on themes of humanity and hope, captivating our audience. His insightful words about literature were truly enlightening. The Q&A session was humorous and informative, giving us a glimpse into his film making style and life lessons. This was an unforgettable first meeting for the year 2024-2025, impeccably organized by our Club Service. Our President, Secretary, and other Avenue Directors ensured the vibrant and engaging session. To top it all off, our very own Saptaswarangal Rtn Kandhavel Sir elevated the moment with his soulful songs. Kudos to everyone for making this event a grand success! , YouTube Link "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0256", "Activity Date": "2024-07-13", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Family Event", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Movie Night - Indian 2", "Attendees": 50.0, "Duration": 3.0, "Total Hrs": 150, "Expense": 25000, "Remarks": "RCG Members with family participated for the RCG Movie night and watched the Newly released movie \"INIDAN -2\" Total 50 members had participated was a gala get together for the members and family for joining together and watching a movie, more than the movie by itself. "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0257", "Activity Date": "2024-07-14", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Family Event", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Illayaraja Musical Concert", "Attendees": 109.0, "Duration": 5.0, "Total Hrs": 545, "Expense": 599500, "Remarks": "RCG members with family and friends joined to be part of the musical evening with Illayaraja Live concert held at YMCA grounds Nandanam, chennai. RCG blocked 109 tickets and this program was also a fund raising event and we raised close to Rs. 200,000 for the club projects to come. "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0259", "Activity Date": "2024-07-24", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Weekly Meeting", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Speaker Meeting - Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan", "Attendees": 50.0, "Duration": 4.0, "Total Hrs": 200, "Expense": 75000, "Remarks": "Thank you Rtn Jemima & Rtn Rafeek for bringing a powerful speaker and personality to RCG, which had a large media coverage and a high Public Image activity for RCG. , We Started with our regular agenda of 4 way test by PP Rtn Sridhar T and thoughtful story as thought for the day by Rtn Radha Krish, which eventually became the major lead point of our guest speaker. , Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, a prominent political leader and the former Governor of Telangana and former Lt.Gov for Puduchery, spoke on the topic of women's decision-making power. Her address highlighted the critical role women play in shaping families, communities, and nations through their decisions and actions. Emphasizing the importance of education and economic independence, she noted that empowering women with knowledge and financial resources significantly enhances their decision-making abilities. , She shared personal her anecdotes and examples from her career, illustrating how women can overcome societal barriers to achieve leadership positions. She pointed out that fostering an environment where women are encouraged to voice their opinions and make independent choices is essential for true gender equality. The talk resonated deeply with the audience, inspiring many to reflect on their roles in promoting women's empowerment. Tamilisai Soundararajan\u2019s insights reinforced the belief that when women are empowered to make decisions, it leads to more inclusive and progressive communities. Her message was a powerful call to action for both men and women to advocate for and support the advancement of women in decision-making\u00a0roles. , **Attendees :** **Members (30) :** Shankar, Nandu, Shaji, Sathish G, Sunil Khatri, Kathir, Radha, Mahesh, Mathivanan, Avinash, Balaji, Eshwar, Jaggi, Jemima, Rafeek, Madhan, Meiyappan, Murugan, Panneerselvam, Ramanathan, Sriram, Suresh, Sampangiraja, Saravana kumar, Saravanan, Sriraman, Shabir, Sridhar T, Srikanth, Vijayanand **Ann's (5) :**\u00a0Raji Bala, Vaishnavi Shankar, Uma Amar, Revathy Murugan, Alamu Meiyappan **\ufeffAnnette (1) :** Saindhavi **Prospects (3) :** Radhakrishnan (Shankar), Vivek (Neel), Sushil Bokodia (Shankar) Other Guests : 11 "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0309", "Activity Date": "2024-07-31", "Avenue": "Community Service Development", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Project - Thaiyal : Stitiching Futures Together", "Attendees": 20.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 40, "Expense": 127500, "Remarks": ", The Rotary Club of Guindy under its Community Service Development project \"THAIYAL\" stitching futures together, proudly contributed and handed over 15 sewing machines to Children Garden School at Radhakrishnan Salai Chennai. a school which has been over 8 decades and presently educate over 900 children, to support their vocational training program having 200 students per batch per year. , This initiative aims to empower underprivilege students by providing them with practical skills, enhancing their employability, and fostering self-reliance. We believe that vocational training is a crucial step towards creating sustainable livelihoods and building stronger communities. , The Rotary Club of Guindy, remains committed to supporting educational initiatives that make a tangible difference in the lives of young individuals. Together, we can create opportunities and inspire positive change in our society. , \ufeffAttendees : DG Rtn MahaveerBothra, AG Rtn Athreyan, President Shankar V, Sec Nandagopal, CSD Sriraman, Balaji, Amarapathy, Srikant, Sriram,\u00a0 Rafeek, Jemima, Saravanan, Saravana Kumar, First Lady Vaishnavi, Ann Rema Venkatesh, Ann Lakshmi Sriraman, , , , , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0265", "Activity Date": "2024-08-04", "Avenue": "Youth Service", "Activity Type": "Installation", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Rotaract Club of Guindy President Installation", "Attendees": 3.0, "Duration": 3.0, "Total Hrs": 9, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "Rotaract Club of Guindy Installation was held at Anna Centenary Library, with New team taking over for RY 2024-25 "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0310", "Activity Date": "2024-08-05", "Avenue": "Community Service Development", "Activity Type": "Joint Project", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Visit to Tirupati with Special Children", "Attendees": 21.0, "Duration": 18.0, "Total Hrs": 378, "Expense": 350000, "Remarks": ", It was truley a wonderful lifetime opportunity for all Rotarians who traveled with the 1008 special children. The marathon efforts of all the Rotarians involved, for the Lord Balaji darshan at Thirumala yesterday were truly remarkable. The main purpose was to receive divine blessings, but the journey turned into a carnival on wheels. From morning coffee, breakfast, snack bags, dance entertainment by the troupe, to magic shows for the kids, everything was truly enjoyed by the children and the Rotarians. , All the involved Rotarians and volunteers were dedicated to tracking the kids and ensuring the safety of every special child. Some showed their greatest commitment by carrying the children for darshan and when there was an emergency need. Special thanks to the Arusuvai Arasu team for the excellent food, including beautiful packing and timely serving. Their dedication in setting up a mandapam for cooking dinner and evening snacks is highly commendable. Meticulously planning and organizing the tags and snacks in goody bags. The wonderful yellow T-shirt and cap, which made the Rotary brand stand out among the general public for the cause involved.\u00a0 Appreciation to all the Rotarians involved in arranging the special train , special buses and the logistics support at the stations. It was indeed a humongous effort by DG Bothra Ji, Chairman Pankaj Kankaria, and team to arrange this truly special darshan with the special kids, providing direct entry for the darshan of Lord Balaji without a single minute of waiting time. We sincerely feel that for almost 99% of the Rotarians, Children and volunteers, this will be their first lifetime opportunity for direct entry for darshan of Lord Balaji, an experience that will be etched in their memory forever. ( Content Courtesy : Rtn Madhan R) , **Special Mention** : **Thanks to Rtn Rajkumar Devarajan for contributing Rs. 1,50,000 towards sponsoring 100 Kids and contribution of Rs. 1,50,000 together by our members : Sharath, Neel, Mothish, Seshan, Kathir, Sriram, Vijay Anand, Shankar, Karthik Sitaraman, Venkatesh Gupta, Karthik V, Uvais, Priya, Ann Rema Venkatesh, Sriraman, Giri Sanjivi, Jagannath R.** , **Attendees (15)** : Members : Shankar, Nandu, Radha, Neel, Balaji, Prabhu VL, Prabhoo, Naresh Advani, Sampangi Raja, Anuradha N, Sriraman, Karthikeyan KS, Baskaran, Mahesh Babu, Madhan R **Anns/Spouse (4)** : Manjula Prabhu, Ambili, Anuradha Baskaran, Narayanaswamy **Family / Friends (2)** : Prabhavathi R, Sathyanarayana R , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0264", "Activity Date": "2024-08-06", "Avenue": "Youth Service", "Activity Type": "Installation", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Saveetha Medical college Rotaract President Installation", "Attendees": 10.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 20, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "Rotaract Club of Saveetha Medical College had their Installation for the New team for RY 2024-25 "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0262", "Activity Date": "2024-08-07", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Weekly Meeting", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Speaker Meeting - Actort & Director R. Pandiyarajan", "Attendees": 52.0, "Duration": 3.0, "Total Hrs": 156, "Expense": 70000, "Remarks": "Dr. R. Pandiarajan, the celebrated actor, director, and senior filmmaker of the Tamil industry, graced our Rotary speaker meeting on August 7, 2024. His profound insights on Rotary and service to the needy left us all in awe. \ud83c\udf1f Dr. Pandiarajan captivated us with tales from his illustrious past to the present day, sharing his journey of constant learning and adaptation. His achievements in documentary filmmaking are nothing short of inspiring. Hearing about his bond with the legendary Dr. MGR and his gratitude towards his guru, K. Bhagyaraj, was truly heartwarming. We proudly displayed our 21 District Awards, and Rtn Sridhar and Ann Raji \u00a0summed up the event beautifully. The awardees present in the hall received their accolades from Dr. Pandiarajan himself, making the moment unforgettable. (Content Courtesy : Rtn Rafeek) New Member Induction : 3 New Members to RCG Family : Satish Kumaran, Radhakrishnan, Sushil , **Attendees** **Members :** \u00a0Shankar, Nandu, Rohit, Saravanan, Saravankumar, Rafeek, Jemima, Sathish G, Sriram, Ramesh, Srikanth, Jaggi, Sridhar T, Paneerselvam, Murugan, Sunil Khatri, Venkatesh KV, Venkatesh RK, Amarapathy, Giri Sanjivi, Uvais, Kandavel, Vijayanand, Shabir, Prabhu VL, Meiyappan, Kathir, Mathivanan, Karthik Sitharaman, Balaji, Sampangiraja, Arun CA, Senkathir, Satish Kumaran, M Radhakrishnan, Sushil Bokdia **Anns :** Vaishnavi Shankar, Sukritha Rohit, Meenakshi Sriram, Manjula Sridhar, Revathy Murugan, Rema Venkatesh, Uma Amarapathy, Hema Giri, \u00a0Afreena Uvais, Majula Prabhu, \u00a0Kalpana Sathishkumaran, Uma Radhakrishnan, Nisha Sushil **Annettes :** \u00a0Thanvi Amar, Diya Sushil **Prospects** : Vivek (Neel), Manju (Nandu), Narayanan (Sathish) , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0266", "Activity Date": "2024-08-15", "Avenue": "Youth Service", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Independence Day at Interact School Kannada Sanga", "Attendees": 2.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 4, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "Independence Day Celebration event at Interact School - Kannada Sangha, Ayanavaram. , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0312", "Activity Date": "2024-08-15", "Avenue": "Community Service Development", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Distribution of clothes & Independence Day at Rehoboth Home", "Attendees": 2.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 4, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "Community Service Development project initiative of distribution of clothes to the inmates or mentally and physically challenged people at Rehoboth Home, near Porur. The contribution was donated by Rtn. Jemima Jaya & Rtn Rafeek. , The distribution was combined with their Independence day celebration activity "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0267", "Activity Date": "2024-08-21", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Weekly Meeting", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Speaker Meeting : Rtn. Dr. Saritha Damodaran", "Attendees": 30.0, "Duration": 3.0, "Total Hrs": 90, "Expense": 40000, "Remarks": "Ann Raji patiently conducted the search and shared the seven warning signs with Dr. Saritha, who then explained the symptoms and preventive measures. Her advice revolved around maintaining a healthy diet and avoiding junk food, along with steering clear of a sedentary lifestyle. Interestingly, Dr. Saritha is part of a Rotary Club exclusively for doctors. , The 2 new members inducted were Rtn. Manju, ( from\u00a0Coimbatore) a mindset coach and founder of the intriguingly named company \u201cFlip Your Story,\u201d introduced by Secretary Nandu, and Rtn.Narayanan, a wealth management professional introduced by our tireless Club Admin Sharath. Kudos to our ever-dedicated Membership Chair, Vijay Anand, who is inducting quality members at lightning speed! , PP Venugopal shared details about Rtn Neel\u2019s trip to Rotary Clubs in the US and a big thanks to Neel for raising funds for our projects in the US. (Content Courtesy : Rtn Madhan R) , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0268", "Activity Date": "2024-08-28", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Weekly Meeting", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Weekly Meeting - Speaker Meeting", "Attendees": 25.0, "Duration": 3.0, "Total Hrs": 75, "Expense": 40000, "Remarks": "Our Third weekly speaker meeting began with a silent invocation, followed by the 4-Way Test by Ann Lakshmi Sriraman and the Thought of the Day by Rtn Sriraman. Rtn Manju introduced our esteemed guest speaker. , Mr. Chokkalingam Palaniappan, who shared valuable insights on wealth and finance. A key takeaway was the importance of protecting wealth over merely creating it. His financial forecasts for the next 10 to 30 years through mutual funds were particularly timely and sharing the power of compounding and how your money grows over longer investment period. The Q&A session was highly engaging, with members asking curious and insightful questions. The evening concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Ann Uma, spouse of our treasurer, Rtn Amarapathy. , Attendees (22) : Shankar, Nandu, Neel, Kathir, Srikant, Rafeek, Jemima, Rohit, Sriram, Sriraman, Saravanan, Saravana Kumar, Manju, Sunil Khatri, Amar, Venkatesh KV, Deep Chand, Muthu Kannan, Sampangiraja, Mothish, Arun, Vijay Anand , Ann's (4) : Lakshmi Sriraman, Vaishnavi Shankar, Revathy Murugan, Uma Amarapathy "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0317", "Activity Date": "2024-09-01", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Joint Project", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Onam Celebration", "Attendees": 43.0, "Duration": 3.0, "Total Hrs": 129, "Expense": 30000, "Remarks": "Onam Celebration : Participated at the District family event "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0314", "Activity Date": "2024-09-03", "Avenue": "Community Service Health", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Paarvai Eye Care Camp", "Attendees": 10.0, "Duration": 7.0, "Total Hrs": 70, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "On 03.09.2024, we had PAARVAI - Eye Screening Camp at featherlite IT Park in association with CODE Eye Care with our District Health Director Rtn. Dr. B.Mahender as the chief guest of the event. We had 100+ employees getting benefitted from this event. At this point, I would like to thank Rtn. PP Neelakantan who came up with the idea and Rtn. Kandavel who immediately accepted to be the venue partner. I would also like to thank President Rtn. Shankar, Secretary Rtn. Nandagopal who have given their consent immediately to proceed further with the project and being there for the inaugural function was a great support. I wanted to extend my sincere gratitude to Rtn. Venkatesh, Rtn. Srikanth for your incredible support and participation in PAARVAI. Your dedication and enthusiasm played a crucial role in making the project a resounding success. From the planning stages to the execution, your commitment and generosity were evident and deeply appreciated. Also big thumbs up to Rtn. Rafeek and his team for making the creative for the project in a very short duration. A great support from Rtn. Prabhoo who emceed the inaugural event flawlessly, even though he was not aware about the same till the start of the event. Without members participation no event is a success, Thanks to Rtn. Neelakantan, Rtn. Kandavel, Rtn. Rafeek, Rtn. Sara for joining us. Rtn. Venkatesh and Rtn. Mahesh who has taken their time and joined us with the family to support for the project. Finally, not to mention our sponsors CODE Eye care (Eye care partner) and Featherlite Developers (Venue partner) without whom the project wouldn\u2019t have been made possible. Dr. Geetha Iyer and her team from CODE Eye Care made sure that the screening was done properly, as how it is done at their centre with utmost sincerity and care, where people from all walks of life got benefitted. Similarly, Mrs. Subashini and her team from Featherlite Developers were very accommodative in terms of venue arrangements, food and other requirements, even though there were some last minute requirements which were also even taken care of without much hassle. I sincerely thank the entire team for giving this opportunity and supporting throughout the event. Regards Karthik Veeraraghavalu CSD - Health "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0269", "Activity Date": "2024-09-04", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Weekly Meeting", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Speaker Dr. R. Natarajan, Dy Comm of Customs & GST", "Attendees": 19.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 38, "Expense": 36000, "Remarks": "RCG's weekly speaker meeting yesterday having Dr. R. Natarajan, Deputy Commissioner Customs and GST started with skeletal audience however the meeting was quiet interesting for the topic and Q&A. The Speaker shared insights on Goods and Services Tax (GST) and explained how GST has simplified the indirect taxation system by consolidating various taxes into one unified structure. The speaker highlighted the advantages of GST, such as reducing tax evasion and fostering a more transparent business environment. Key topics included the mechanism of input tax credit, compliance requirements for businesses, and the role of GST in promoting a formal economy. The discussion also covered challenges in implementation, particularly for small businesses, and potential reforms to enhance its efficiency and also the new amendments coming soon. , **Attendees** **Members (15)**: Shankar, Nandu, Deepan, Ramesh, Radha, Murugan, Radhakrishnan, Nithin, Riyaz, Saravanan, Jemima, Rafeek, Giri Sanjivi, Neel, Sampangiraja. , **Ann's & Annettes (4)** : Vaishnavi Shankar, Revathy Murugan, Sai Venkatesh "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0323", "Activity Date": "2024-09-06", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Movie Night - GOAT movie", "Attendees": 20.0, "Duration": 3.0, "Total Hrs": 60, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "Club members and Family joined and watched the Movie GOAT starring Vijay "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0318", "Activity Date": "2024-09-11", "Avenue": "Community Service Development", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Thaiyal - Sewing Machine contribution", "Attendees": 2.0, "Duration": 1.0, "Total Hrs": 2, "Expense": 160000, "Remarks": "Thaiyal : Contribution of 20 Sewing machines to Quide-e-milet college vocational center "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0319", "Activity Date": "2024-09-15", "Avenue": "Community Service Development", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": " Annadanam at HIV Children's Home, Redhills", "Attendees": 3.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 6, "Expense": 10000, "Remarks": "\"Thank you, RCGians, for the successful completion of the Annadhanam project today. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the donors who generously contributed to this noble cause. , A special note of thanks to President Shankar, Secretary Nanda, and CSD Sriraman for giving us the opportunity to serve these young minds. , We are also grateful to PP Balachander for gracing the occasion with his presence. , Once again, thank you to the entire RCGian family and leadership team for your unwavering support in executing such a meaningful and heartwarming project. Peacefully , Rtn Suresh Kumar , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0270", "Activity Date": "2024-09-15", "Avenue": "Community Service Development", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Annadanam", "Attendees": 2.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 4, "Expense": 10000, "Remarks": ", 15 th Sept \u201824 was Onam, Yet Rtn Suresh, who has been championing Annadhanam at RCG, was at the HIV Children Home, Redhills (having 40 Children and 4 staffs)partaking in the Annadhanam sponsored by the members of RCG. Moment there is an announcement of Annadhanam the contributions flow. By today\u2019s std of project sizes at RCG, Annadhanam is a small project. BUT from an EMOTIONAL connect Annadhanam ranks numero uno in the HEARTS of RCGians. Annadhanam is the ultimate of all \u201c dhanams\u201d. I am humbled to realise the relief of the men and women, who run the HIV Children Home, when NGO\u2019s like RCG commit to contributions on a confirmed, fixed and sustained basis. They can concentrate on the children , who for no act or deed of theirs, are at the HIV children home. The dance by the children speak volumes of the commitment the team at the home, to bring joy into the lives of the innocent young ones. (Content Coutesy : Rtn Venugopal) , , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0271", "Activity Date": "2024-09-18", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Weekly Meeting", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Weekly Meeting - Speaker Meeting Mr. Arivumathi, Lyricist", "Attendees": 25.0, "Duration": 3.0, "Total Hrs": 75, "Expense": 42000, "Remarks": "We had an interesting Speaker - Lyricist Mr. Arivumathi, who shared his journey in cinema industry and his experience with various producers and directors. , Attendees (25) : , Members : Shankar, Nandu, Radha, Sridhar T, Rafeek, Jemima, Paneerselvam, Venu, Sriram, Srikant, Ramanathan, Venkatesh RK, Saravanan, Venkatesh KV, Meiyappan, Balaji, Sampangiraja, Karthik V, Prabhoo NM, Ramesh Babu, Sridhar V, Sathish G, Selvakumar , Anns : Revathy Murugan, Vaishnavi Shankar \u00a0 "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0320", "Activity Date": "2024-09-20", "Avenue": "Vocational Service", "Activity Type": "Awards", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Teachers Day Award", "Attendees": 2.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 4, "Expense": 10000, "Remarks": "Our Rotract club of Avadi Govt school teacher Mrs.Senthamarai getting best teacher award from TN.Edu.Minister , Our Rotract club of Kannada Sanga Hr.Sec. School teacher Mr.Senthil is \u00a0getting best teacher award from TN.Edu.Minister "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0321", "Activity Date": "2024-09-21", "Avenue": "Public Relations", "Activity Type": "Joint Project", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "International Day of Peace - Human Formation", "Attendees": 5.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 10, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "\\*\\* Rotary's Peace Day at Hindustan University: A Celebration of Unity!\\*\\* \ud83d\udd4a , Despite the rain and distance, nothing could dampen the spirit of peace! What began as a plan for a dove formation turned into an even more powerful \\*Peace symbol\\*, all thanks to the adaptability and energy of the students. Their enthusiasm made this joint club project an unforgettable success. , The rain may have tried to challenge us, but our commitment to promoting peace only grew stronger. A huge thank you to everyone who participated and helped us send a message of hope and unity! \u270c\u2728 , Here\u2019s a compilation of our \\*Peace Day\\* celebration\u2014let\u2019s continue to spread peace everywhere we go! , we are all gathered for WORLD PEACE DAY event at Hindustan College, Padur. , ThankQ Rtn.Venkatesh, Rtn.Rafeek, Rtn.Mahesh, Rtn.Saravanan for gracing this event. Your effort\u2019s & participation is really made difference. , Our Rafeek is the media partner. We will release soon his special Video & PR Presentation. "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0322", "Activity Date": "2024-09-21", "Avenue": "Youth Service", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Annette Club visit to Raj Bhavan", "Attendees": 15.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 30, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "Our Guindy Annette club president Saindavi organised to visit RAJ BHAVAN. It was very interesting moments sharing time with Annettes. , ThankQ Rtn.Balaji & Rtn.Sridhar.T for your kind support. "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0272", "Activity Date": "2024-09-22", "Avenue": "Community Service Health", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Rose Day", "Attendees": 20.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 40, "Expense": 200000, "Remarks": "Guindy's emotional project, the Rose Day event was successfully held this evening at 6:30 PM at the Cancer Institute, Adyar. We have been doing this since 2013, showcasing the strength of RCG. , We were honored to have DG Elect Mr. Devandirian as our Chief Guest, who graced the occasion. , A special thanks to our President, Rtn. Shankar, for securing the right products at the right price. , We extend our gratitude to PP Venuji, PP Satish, PP Ramesh Babu, PP Motish, Rtn. Srikanth, Rtn. Venkatesh, Rtn. Kanesan, Rtn. Vishy, Rtn. Uvasis, Rtn. Giri Sanjivi, Rtn. Jemima Jaya, Rtn. Mahesh, Rtn. Riyaz \u00a0and Rtn. Sushil. and Mr. Arul. , Thanks to our First Ladies Ann.Vaishnavi Shankar Ann. Geetha Satish Ann. Rema Venkatesan Ann. Ratna Kanesan Ann. Afrieena Uvasis Ann. Mrs. Sushil , A special \u00a0thanks to Rtn. Karthik, Chairman of the project, who worked tirelessly to complete it within 72 hours, supported by Trainer Rtn. Kathir, Rtn. Neel, Rtn. Balaji, Rtn.Satish \u00a0and Rtn.Srikanth. Our heartfelt thanks to all the RCGians who generously contributed to the success of this project. , Once again, thank you, RCG, for your unwavering support!\ud83d\ude4f\ud83d\ude4f\ud83d\ude4f , Excuse me if I missed any names.\ud83d\ude4f , Warm regards, R. Sriraman & Karthik V CSD & Chairman\ud83d\ude4f , , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0324", "Activity Date": "2024-09-25", "Avenue": "International Service", "Activity Type": "International Trip", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Trip to Kenya", "Attendees": 42.0, "Duration": 160.0, "Total Hrs": 6720, "Expense": 9030000, "Remarks": "International Trip to Kenya "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0325", "Activity Date": "2024-10-02", "Avenue": "Community Service Health", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Ikigai Dialysis Project @ Crescent Hospital Chennai - CSR", "Attendees": 10.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 20, "Expense": 630000, "Remarks": "IKIGAI Dialysis Project - Handing Over of Dialysis Machine to Crescent Hospital , We handed over a Dialysis machine to Crescent Hospital, Royapettah, through the IKIGAI Dialysis Project. \u00a0This project is part of our CSR initiative for RY23-24, generously funded by Image Star Private Ltd (CS2400361). , Crescent Hospital, established in 1946 as a small dispensary, has since grown into a facility with over a dozen specialties, serving the local community, particularly the underprivileged. , , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0274", "Activity Date": "2024-10-05", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Weekly Meeting", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Weekly Meeting - family participation ", "Attendees": 60.0, "Duration": 4.0, "Total Hrs": 240, "Expense": 110000, "Remarks": "**Shreyas - Brings Happiness** Family participation event of RCG having Popular Singer / Actor MJ Sriram entertaining the audience was amazing retreat to the listeners. Director International Services shared the experiences of recent Kenya Trip. "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0326", "Activity Date": "2024-10-05", "Avenue": "Community Service Development", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Contribution of Window Blinds to Soul Palliative Care ", "Attendees": 2.0, "Duration": 1.0, "Total Hrs": 2, "Expense": 45000, "Remarks": "We contributed Window blinds to The Soul Palliative Care, a non profitable registered trust at Medavakkam. "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0327", "Activity Date": "2024-10-06", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Awards", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "District Club Awards", "Attendees": 5.0, "Duration": 6.0, "Total Hrs": 30, "Expense": 7500, "Remarks": "RCG recieved 6 awards - 1. GG participation 2. outstanding online reporting 3. Highest Contribution for Tirupati Trip 4. Tirupati Public Image 5. Highest onam registration 6. District Directory leadership , , , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0316", "Activity Date": "2024-10-23", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Weekly Meeting", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Weekly Meeting Speaker Meeting : Dr Khalieraaj. Director of National Cyber Security Research council", "Attendees": 29.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 58, "Expense": 40000, "Remarks": "We were honored to host Dr. E. Khalieraaj as our guest speaker, a distinguished leader with over a decade of experience in Marketing and Cyber Security. He provided invaluable insights into cyber security, introducing many of us to \u201cSanchar Saathi,\u201d an initiative by the Indian government aimed at preventing cyber crimes. Dr. Khalieraaj\u2019s patient and detailed responses during the Q&A left everyone informed and inspired. , Earlier in the meeting, Rtn. Manju captivated us with her sleek and stylish vocational presentation. Additionally, our club celebrated winning six District Awards. , The awards were displayed and presented to the avenue directors. We wrapped up the day by celebrating Rtn. Saravanan's birthday with a fun cake-cutting, topped off with a cake-smashing courtesy of Rtn. Sivaraman! \ud83c\udf82\ud83c\udf88 , Here\u2019s to another great meeting filled with knowledge, recognition, and fellowship! (Content Courtesy : Rtn Rafeek) , **Attendees :** **Members (26)** : Shankar, Nandu, Sridhar T, Srikanth, Kanesan, Sridharan, Sushil, Easwar, Sampangiraja, Radha, Jemima, Rafeek, Sathish G, Ramesh, Sri sundar, Manju, Saravanan S, Sivaraman, Amar, Sunil Khatri, Naresh Advani, Mothish, Priya, Basheer, Prabhoo, Karthik V **Ann's (3)** : Vaishnavi, Sujatha, Revathy , , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0329", "Activity Date": "2024-10-24", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "District Diwali Night ", "Attendees": 3.0, "Duration": 3.0, "Total Hrs": 9, "Expense": 6000, "Remarks": "Attended Diwali Night "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0276", "Activity Date": "2024-10-26", "Avenue": "Polio Plus", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Polio Day Fund raising District Event - MAKKA", "Attendees": 10.0, "Duration": 3.0, "Total Hrs": 30, "Expense": 172200, "Remarks": "Attended District Polio fundraiser event MAKKA. Contribution of USD 2050 for the Polio (2 Drops - USD 2 /Child for 1025 Children ) : Rs. 1,72,200 "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0278", "Activity Date": "2024-11-06", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Weekly Meeting", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Weekly Meeting - Speaker PP Rtn Sivarman", "Attendees": 30.0, "Duration": 3.0, "Total Hrs": 90, "Expense": 40000, "Remarks": "Fascinating Artificial Intelligence Speaker : PP Rtn Sivaraman R , , , Attendees (26) : Members (25) : Shankar, Nandu, Uvais, Ramesh, Radha, Kandavel, Sathish G, Jaggi, Sridhar V, Sriram H, Ramanathan, Radhakrishnan, Sivaraman, Anuradha, Kanesan, Venkatesh KV, Rafeek, Jemima, Nithin, Prabhoo, Sampangi Raja, Balachandar, Kathir, Vijay anand, Mothish. , Ann (1) : Sujatha Sivaraman , Other Guests (4) "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0334", "Activity Date": "2024-11-10", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "District Event", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Kalangarai Vilakku - Past President's Meet", "Attendees": 12.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 24, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "Today's Guindy club, What we are? where we are? \u00a0it's all happened because of our 29 president's dedication & efforts. Guindy club is the one among THE BEST club across many district. \u00a0We salute our club past presidents. This is the special invite for PP's to honour. \u00a0 Kudos and salutations \u00a0to the pillars of RCG. 30years of service in rotary is amazing. Look forward to many more happy years together. , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0331", "Activity Date": "2024-11-13", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Awards", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Paropakari Award - Mr. Selvakumar S, Anandam Youth Foundation", "Attendees": 47.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 94, "Expense": 75000, "Remarks": "\ufeffWe had our RCG's first awards event for the RY 2024-25 **Paropakari Award** on 13th Nov 2024 at Hyatt Regency Mount Road at 7.30 pm. , **Paropakari Awardee** : Mr. Selvakumar S, Anandam Foundation, helping and supporting under privilege student to pursue Graduation or higher education in various streams of education and had changed lives of close to 1000 students and their families in Tamilnadu. And also inspiring those students to support Anandam by forming a branch of Anandam vizhudugal and they supporting the students is well commendable. His speech of selfless initiatives and saying not 1% he can say he has done it, and he is just a God's messenger is emotional and heart touching statements. The reference of the Awardee given by Rtn Venugopal and further being verified and doing the due diligence of the awardee candidate by Rtn Jemima and Rtn Rafeek taking their personal time is to be highly appreciated. Its just not evaluating the candidate the couple had also spoken about RCG and all its initiatives to the awardee which was evident during the Awardee's acceptance speech. **Chief Guest** : Mrs. AS kumari, Chairperson, TN State Commission for Women, am sure the club service Director has left no stones turned out of her selection and choices of Guests as speakers or Chief Guests to be brought to RCG. Mrs. Kumari a very dynamic for the roles and responsibilities she hold, had a great speech and also gave few insights for RCG to think out of the box for serving the society. **Awards Chairman Rtn Jagannath** : Needless to mention his ever ready commitment to support club's initiatives in preparing the Award Citation is amazing and RCG is fortunate to have such members as leading examples. \u00a0 \u00a0 **Foundation Chairman Rtn Mothish** : It was a great day having you with the list of emotional investors receiving the Major Done pins and list of contributions planned. , Special appreciations and thanks to : Rtn Rafeek for Video Introductions of the speaker or awardee is amazing...am sure those moments what we see remain in the viewers mind and heart for ever. Rtn Jemima for the professional voice over, arrangements at the Hyatt, curating the food menu week on week to offer a treat for members taste buds...is amazing Rtn Venu ji for the co-ordination with memento and \u00a0award with the vendor Rtn Radha for being the Master of Ceremony and the intro of Awardee with her UPS story...no wonder she is the best in what she does. Rtn Ramesh for the vote of thanks, yes he is a Past President who carry's a lot of emotion with the club. Ann Sujatha for the Thought for the day with stories or APJ showed the writer within her Ann Kalpana delivering the 4 way test was awesome. and thanks to all those team members of our Rotarians offices who supported this event for a seamless execution. RCG Attendees (38) : **Members (29)** : Shankar, Nandu, Uvais, Ramesh, Radha,Jaggi, Sridhar T, Sriram H, Radhakrishnan, Sivaraman, Kanesan, Venkatesh KV, Rafeek, Jemima, Sampangi Raja, Balachandar, Kathir, Vijay anand, Mothish, Venu ji, Sri Sundar, Shailesh, Priya, Suresh, Sriraman, Saravanan, Jobu, Paneerselvam, Karthik V . **Ann (8)** : Vaishnavi Shankar, Sujatha Sivaraman, Raji Bala, Nagalakshmi Karthikeyan, Hema Venkatesh, Ratna Kanesan, Girija Jagannath, Kalpana Satheesh, \u00a0 **Annette (1)**: Sri Nithish Satheesh Kumaran "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0332", "Activity Date": "2024-11-13", "Avenue": "Community Service Development", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Contribution of Sewing machines during Paropakari Awards ", "Attendees": 47.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 94, "Expense": 50000, "Remarks": "\ufeff As a Community Service Project, Project Swasam plays a major role in the journey of RCG, while we had already distributed several sewing machines, we had an opportunity to distribute further more 6 sewing machines to the beneficiaries from Villupuram during our awards event for the RY 2024-25 **Paropakari Award** on 13th Nov 2024 at Hyatt Regency Mount Road at 7.30 pm. , **Chief Guest** : Mrs. AS kumari, Chairperson, TN State Commission for Women, \u00a0a very dynamic for the roles and responsibilities she hold, had a great speech and also gave few insights for RCG to think out of the box for serving the society and along with RCG handed over the sewing machines to the beneficiaries. , Thanks to then CSD Rtn Suresh who was instrumental in initiating this Project Swasam during RY 2022-23 and present \u00a0CSD Rtn Sriraman to organise the arrangements for the day. Special thanks to Rtn Kanesan in identifying and verifying the beneficiaries from Villupuram. RCG Attendees (38) : **Members (29)** : Shankar, Nandu, Uvais, Ramesh, Radha,Jaggi, Sridhar T, Sriram H, Radhakrishnan, Sivaraman, Kanesan, Venkatesh KV, Rafeek, Jemima, Sampangi Raja, Balachandar, Kathir, Vijay anand, Mothish, Venu ji, Sri Sundar, Shailesh, Priya, Suresh, Sriraman, Saravanan, Jobu, Paneerselvam, Karthik V . **Ann (8)** : Vaishnavi Shankar, Sujatha Sivaraman, Raji Bala, Nagalakshmi Karthikeyan, Hema Venkatesh, Ratna Kanesan, Girija Jagannath, Kalpana Satheesh,\u00a0 **Annette (1)**: Sri Nithish Satheesh Kumaran "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0333", "Activity Date": "2024-11-14", "Avenue": "Community Service Development", "Activity Type": "Joint Project", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Distribution of Smart Boards ", "Attendees": 10.0, "Duration": 4.0, "Total Hrs": 40, "Expense": 2400000, "Remarks": "Today marked a truly special occasion with the handing over of global grand smart boards at two esteemed schools in T. Nagar, Chennai: , 1. Sri RKM Sarada Vidyalaya School, Madley Road: Chief Guest Ajay Sheth, Head- Commercial, \u00a0Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd., inaugurated the smart board here. The warm welcome by the school included a student march past and a beautiful Bharatanatyam performance, which left Mr. Ajay Sheth delighted. , 2. Ramakrishna Mission Matriculation School, North Usman Road: The second inauguration was graced by Chief Guests PDG Rtn.Nandakumar and DG.Mahaveer Bothra. President Rtn.Shankar shared a message about RCGs impactful initiatives at both the locations Special thanks to Rtn.Neelakandan, Project Chairman & District DRF, for organizing this event grandly with the support of CSR Chair Rtn. Mahesh. Rtn.Neel delivered an insightful speech about the project at both locations The event was also honored by the presence of PP Rtn.Ramesh Babu, Secretary Rtn.Nandagopal, PR Chair Rtn.Rafeek, Club Service Rtn. Jemima, and Rtn.Saravanan. , Project Highlights: 10 smart boards donated to Sarada Matriculation 9 smart boards donated to Ramakrishna Mission School A total of 1,800 students stand to benefit from this project , 5-year warranty on all smart boards DG, PDG, and the Chief Guest praised RCG for their dedication to education and community betterment. Thank you, RCG, for your incredible support in making this project a reality! R.Sriraman CSD - RCG\ud83d\ude4f , , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0279", "Activity Date": "2024-11-20", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Weekly Meeting", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Speaker Meeting : Dr. S. Murugusundaram, Founder & Medical Director Chennai Skin Foundation & Yesudian Research Institute", "Attendees": 19.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 38, "Expense": 46000, "Remarks": "We had a very good speaker Dr. S. Murugusundaram, speaking on wellness and very nicely curated the interpretations of Thirukkural with a healthy lifestyle and living. , Attendees : Members : Shankar, Nandu, Saravanan, Ramanathan, Venu, Mothish, Deep Chandh, Praveen, Venkatesh KV, Sushil, Rafeek, Jemima, Manju, Sridharan , Anns : Vaishnavi Shankar, Raji Bala, Nisha Sushil, Rema KVV, Bhuvana Praveen , , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0335", "Activity Date": "2024-12-04", "Avenue": "Community Service Development", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Annadanam ( Sweater Distribution )", "Attendees": 4.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 8, "Expense": 13000, "Remarks": "Delighted to Share a Memorable Event at Akshaya Trust! Today, the Sweaters Handing Over Programme at Akshaya Trust was a heartwarming success, benefiting 40+ senior citizens. We were honored by the presence of President Rtn. Shankar, who delivered an inspiring speech and graced the occasion with his leadership. A special thanks to Rtn. Sathyanarayana and Rtn. Kritika Madhu who joined us with great enthusiasm and spent quality time interacting with the residents, bringing smiles to their faces. A heartfelt acknowledgment to: PP Rtn. Sharath, for sponsoring a delicious lunch for the day. Rtn. Sathyanarayana and Rtn. Kritika Madhu, for their generous contribution of two bags of rice to support the Trust. Rtn. Suresh for identifying the beneficiaries and providing invaluable support in making this event a reality. We extend our deepest gratitude to the Rotary Club of Guindy for their continued dedication to this noble cause. Your unwavering support inspires us to bring more meaningful change to the community. , Rtn Sriraman Director Community Service Development RCG , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0336", "Activity Date": "2024-12-04", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Weekly Meeting", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Speaker Meeting : Thiru Pazha Karuppaiah - Politician, Film producer, Actor and Author", "Attendees": 38.0, "Duration": 3.0, "Total Hrs": 114, "Expense": 36000, "Remarks": "Yesterday 04-12-2024, \u00a0was a very fruitful day for RCG having started the day with **Contribution of Sweaters to Akshya old age home** at Valasaravakkam. Thanks to all the contributors with special mention of CSD Sriraman, YSD Suresh for having organised the good project. Also thanks to Kritika and Sathya for their **Rice contribution** and also personally being present to Join President and CSD for the handover.\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb 1. Rtn Sridharan KS spoke about his vocation as part of the **Vocational Talk** 2. PP Rtn Mothish, introduced Miss Sneha pursuing 4th year MBBS along with her well wisher Mr.Mahalingam, to whom members from RCG had supported her earlier for 2nd year college fee and again supported with **contribution for her studies** for this 4th year fee as well. 3. PE Radha, briefed the action plans happening for **JHC 11** \u00a0and also invited members for **AGM** 4. PP Sridhar, announced the program planned by **Annette's Club** for Museum \u00a0visit on 14/Dec 2024 5. Membership Chair informed the updates on **Membership development** 6. PP Rtn NG Kumar from RC Chennai Radiance had visited our club to invite and promote **District Pongal Vizha** to be held on 05-Jan 2025 RCG Speaker meeting was great having a wonderful speaker **Thiru Pazha Karuppiah**, who gave us food for our thoughts. Thanks to President Shankar for having invited him to the club, thanks to Club Service Jemima \u00a0for all the arrangements and yummy wide spread of menu. Thanks to PR Chair Rafeek and Rtn Sara for capturing the program. , Mostly we had a room full of audience which was still a small number for the famous speaker but was a good turnout for the club as such, thanks to all members who were able to make it to attend. Am sure those who could not attend are truly missing something.. Infact during dinner and post dinner was an awesome time of bonding among members and laughter time. , **Attendees (36):** **Members (27):** Shankar, Nandu, Saravanan, Shaji, Sivaraman, Ramesh, Jobu, Sathish, Sridhar T, Vijay anand, Balaji, Radha, KVV, Sriram, Kanesan, Sriraman, Mothish, Anuradha, Manju, Priya, Radhakrishnan, Sridharan, Sampangiraja, Riyaz, Neel, Avinash, Deepan **Ann (2):** Rema Venkatesh, Rathna Kanesan Guests : 7 , **Important dates to block :** 11/Dec 2024 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0: AGM 21-23/Dec 2024 : Domestic Trip to Shimoga "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0351", "Activity Date": "2024-12-04", "Avenue": "Community Service Development", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Annadanam : Sweater & Rice Distribution ", "Attendees": 5.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 10, "Expense": 13000, "Remarks": "Delighted to Share a Memorable Event at Akshaya Trust! Today, the Sweaters Handing Over Programme at Akshaya Trust was a heartwarming success, benefiting 40+ senior citizens. We were honored by the presence of President Rtn. Shankar, who delivered an inspiring speech and graced the occasion with his leadership. A special thanks to Rtn. Sathyanarayana and Rtn. Kritika Madhu who joined us with great enthusiasm and spent quality time interacting with the residents, bringing smiles to their faces. A heartfelt acknowledgment to: PP Rtn. Sharath, for sponsoring a delicious lunch for the day. Rtn. Suresh for identifying the beneficiaries and providing invaluable support in making this event a reality. We extend our deepest gratitude to the Rotary Club of Guindy for their continued dedication to this noble cause. Your unwavering support inspires us to bring more meaningful change to the community. , R. Sriraman CSD - RCG.\ud83d\ude4f , , Rtn. Sathyanarayana and Rtn. Kritika Madhu, for their generous contribution of two bags of rice to support the Trust. , , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0339", "Activity Date": "2024-12-07", "Avenue": "Community Service Development", "Activity Type": "Joint Project", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Magizhankadu - Tree Plantation", "Attendees": 2.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 4, "Expense": 210000, "Remarks": "Project Magizhankadu : A joint project along with RC Velachery and RC Madras Central as part of the Global Grant was done as Madha College campus for planting 10000 tree saplings towards environment development - Go Green "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0338", "Activity Date": "2024-12-11", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "AGM", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Annual General Meeting", "Attendees": 47.0, "Duration": 3.0, "Total Hrs": 141, "Expense": 83000, "Remarks": "\ufeffThe Rotary Club of Guindy held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 11/Dec 2024, marking an important occasion for the club's members and leadership. The meeting commenced with the formal welcome by President Shankar and opening remarks by Trainer Kathir. This was followed by a summary of the club\u2019s accomplishments during this year for past 6 months with a Video presented by our PR Chair Rafeeq and followed by a detailed presentation by Secretary Nandagopal with highlighting impactful service projects and initiatives by the club and further updates from Rotary Guindy Trust. , Immediate Past President Balachandar and Treasurer Priya (RY 2023-24) presented last year\u2019s audited accounts, showcasing transparency and a commitment to sound financial management\u00a0and the same was passed for filing. , A key agenda was the introduction of the board team by President Elect Radha Krish for the upcoming Rotary year 2025-26, underscoring a seamless transition in leadership and paving the way for fresh initiatives aligned with the club\u2019s vision. , Another significant moment was the nomination of the President Nominee Designate for the Rotary Year 2027\u201328. This announcement reflected the club\u2019s commitment to long-term planning, ensuring continued leadership and strategic direction for 3 years ahead. The nominations were received from 9 members and seconded by other 9 members. The nominations were unanimously elected / selected Rtn Nandagopal KS as the President for RY 2027-28. , The AGM encouraged members for their feedback and comments for the operations and further plans of the Club with Q&A session and below were the points of discussion and debate with the enthusiasm and reiterating the Clubs dedication to make a positive impact for the functioning of the club 1. Continue with present Auditor 2. New member subscription to be collected based on pro-rata having split the year in 4 quarters, and the fee to be collected according their period of joining 3. RCG Bulletin (Voice of Guindy), having a break to be continued, for which an action was taken (after AGM) and appointed Rtn Manju as the new Bulletin Chairman with support of few other members who has done the bulletin in earlier years 4. Inviting Members by calling and having a Poll in the official group was appreciated. 5. Concern was raised in starting of weekly meeting as getting delayed and to be started on time at 7.30pm. The same had mixed opinion where it was said the efforts were made for the meeting to start on time. 6. Greetings and wishes, member expressed if President can call the person and wish and not just a whatsapp message, which was discussed that it is less possible to call everyone while the world is on whatsapp, however President informed he shall do his best having a greeting committee. 7. Member pointed to identify the root cause of low attendance during weekly meetings, can be less co-ordination for events, leadership to join together and to work on having the emotional bonding of members what makes them to come for a meeting and the same to be brainstormed. 8. It was reiterated that we should avoid inviting Anns for the weekly meeting as was done earlier. And senior members and Past Presidents to support having considerable attendance. 9. Member expressed that we should renew/review 360 degree on all best practices to improve member attendance 10. It was said its the same members who are regular and those who joined the club over last few years are missing, green members should be informed of regular attendance while their sponsors can bring them along too. 11. Mentoring the new members and new member orientation to insist regular attendance 12. It was also expressed that what is the factor which can improve attendance, can be Appreciate, Recognize, Motivate the valuable time every member puts on club activities. 13. The projects planned during the beginning of the year to be implemented or executed, any support required should be asked. Or when the projects are planned, the raising of funds also to be planned. 14. Lets have the event and meeting dates calendar to be informed in advance for members to be planned 15. To have a separate committee for discussion on eligibility of Honorary membership and to have their recommendation to the Board for Board's decision. 16. Suggested if we can have few more non-veg dishes in the menu 17. There were few discussions which were more personal towards each other should be avoided and the discussions and debates to be Club centric. 18. RCG Official whatsapp group to be removed from RCG community for an easy access to official group. , Secretary announced further events to come : 1. Annette club visit to Museum - 14/Dec 2. 21-23/Dec - Shimogo inland trip 3. Heritage walk Mylapore - 25/Dec 4. Sabha Lunch - TBC 5. Hill walk - hiking /trekking - 29/Dec 6. Charter nite - 10/Jan 2025 , , **Attendees (47) :** Kathir, Shankar, Nandu, Radha, Sathish G, Ramesh, Balaji, Meiyappan, Arunkumar, Suresh, Kandavel, Anuradha, Kritika, Kanesan, Manju, Karthikeyan KS, Ramanathan, Jaggi, Venkatesh KV, Amarapathy, Sunil Khatri, Mahesh, Sivaraman, Sridhar V, Seshan, Vijay Anand, Mothish, Muthukannan, Avinash, Sushil, Sathya, Madhan, Shabir, Vishy, Sriraman, Karthik V, Praboo, Jemima, Rafeeq, Nithin, Sampangi, Sridharan, Sharath, Deepan, Sridhar T, Dr.Ramya, Neel. , Overall the AGM was well conducted and well organized by Club Service Jemima, and members departed with a renewed sense of camaraderie and purpose. "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0340", "Activity Date": "2024-12-14", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "JHC", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "JHC Selection - 1", "Attendees": 100.0, "Duration": 3.0, "Total Hrs": 300, "Expense": 20000, "Remarks": "Jean Haris Carnvial - Season 11 , A signature project and carnival of Rotary Club of Guindy, started with huge response showing as the most awaited sports event of the district 3233. on 14/Dec we had 1st selection for both Volleyball for men and Throwball for women. , , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0341", "Activity Date": "2024-12-14", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Museum Tour with Annettes Club", "Attendees": 15.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 30, "Expense": 5000, "Remarks": "Rotary Club of Guindy supported our Annette's club to have a Chennai Museum Tour to understand the culture way back and our history way back. \u00a0 "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0342", "Activity Date": "2024-12-15", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Participation in TT Tournament", "Attendees": 3.0, "Duration": 6.0, "Total Hrs": 18, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "Rotary Club of Guindy Members : Rtn Suresh Kumar, PP Rtn Sridhar T and Rtn Avinash Kankaria participated in the Fellowship event of Table Tennis loving Rotarians conducted by RC of Madras Chenna Patna.. , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0343", "Activity Date": "2024-12-18", "Avenue": "Vocational Service", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Project Nivedita ", "Attendees": 7.0, "Duration": 1.0, "Total Hrs": 7, "Expense": 150000, "Remarks": "On 18th Dec 20204, we had visited Anew regarding our Nivethitha Project for handing over Stage 1 of the project Payment. , Thanks to President Shankar, @Rtn Sriraman , @RCG Rtn Jemima Jaya @RCG Rtn Rafeeq @RCG Rtn Anuradha @RCG Rtn Uvais for making it today, interacting with the Beneficiaries and Management of ANEW. , Currently the beneficiaries are undergoing process of LLR, this training is expected to close by next year March. , Thanks to all the Donors from RCG, @RCG Venkatesh KVfor his guidance and RCG Trust for supporting this wonderful Project. , RCG consistently undertakes numerous impactful projects across various avenues. However, meeting the beneficiaries of the ANEW organization today, underprivileged women, was particularly moving and created a deep emotional connection. This is truly an extraordinary project led by an exceptional organization. Prabhu, you have made an excellent choice. My heartfelt thanks to you and RCG for the opportunity to be a part of this meaningful initiative\ud83d\udc4f\ud83d\udc4f\ud83d\udc4f -Jemima Jaya , Our Rotary Club of Guindy has always been known for heart-touching projects, and this one truly stands out as a feather in our cap. Today, we witnessed the real meaning of \u201cTouching Lives Through Service\u201d as we met 11 inspiring women from unimaginable, challenging backgrounds. Their passion and determination to overcome poverty are nothing short of extraordinary, and with our support, their dreams are well on their way to becoming reality. A special mention to ANEW, an outstanding organization that has done a meticulous job, of addressing every question with passion and clarity. Service, my friends, is like a good drug \u2014 it uplifts, inspires, and gives you a natural high. Join the Nivethitha Project, and experience the joy of service for yourself! Thanks, to president @Rtn Shankar V \u00a0@RCG Praboo NNM and @Rtn Sriraman for thr great opputunity. -Rafeek "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0344", "Activity Date": "2024-12-21", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Inland Trip", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Trip to Shimoga", "Attendees": 41.0, "Duration": 70.0, "Total Hrs": 2870, "Expense": 1020000, "Remarks": "The day starting with amazing moments. \u00a0Let's we all have fun & feelowship for the next 3 days and we will comeback with carrying lots of life memories on this wonderful treckventure trip. \u00a0 Kudos to Chairman Sampangi, Balaji, Kritika, Saravanan, sridharan, Sathish and the entire team. \u00a0- Shankar , It was a wonderful trip well curated by the Silent performer Sampangi raja with able support from Krithika. The places chosen were nice, stay and food was good. It was good to see so many RCGians under the same umbrella. We had a good bonding time. Thanks Jaffer,Motish for sponsoring t shirt, Anu for her idlis and podis. Overall , a memorable trip and Kudos to all those who directly and indirectly worked for it. - Sriram , Thank you to the core team for arranging such a wonderful trip. Once in a lifetime experience sleeping in the tent and experiencing nature walk amidst rain forest in pitch dark and hearing stories about king cobra\u2019s intelligence and life in the same forest. Excellent bonding and fellowship. Little less than half of the club\u2019s strength being present made it great. Look forward to many more memorable trips with this group. - Meiyappan , A Memorable Trip with RCGians to Shimoga! , Gratitude and appreciation go out to Chairman Sampangi, President Shankar, RCGians and the generous T-shirt sponsors Jaffer, Mothish, and Sampath. Special thanks to Fellowship Chairman Naiekkar Baba ( Vijay Anand) for treating us to the delightful Jangiri and wafer-thin tapioca chips. A big shoutout to our new member Sathish Kumaran for sponsoring the fellowship and to Saral Foods for their delicious masala mixture that paired perfectly with the fellowship vibe, courtesy of Uvais. , Annamatha Anu deserves applause for the mouthwatering podi idlis and the assorted podis that added so much flavor to our trip. Thanks to Sivaraman and Sriram for the nostalgic treats like kadalai urundai, kamarkat, poori urundai, and other savories that made us relive our childhood. Special credit goes to Amar Annan and Sara for distributing snacks during the bus journey, keeping everyone energized and cheerful. , The Icing on the Cake: The highlight of the trip was Priya\u2019s birthday celebration, marked by a cheerful cake-cutting ceremony at Sharavathi Adventure Camp. The fun didn\u2019t stop there\u2014Priya\u2019s playful attempt to smear cake on faces led to a hilarious wrestling match with Radha and Manju, who did their best to fend her off. It was a moment of pure joy and laughter that added a personal touch to the trip. Special Mentions: \u2022 Best Male Dance Performance Award: Sharath, Mothish, Sriraman, and Sridharan for their energetic and entertaining moves. \u2022 Best Female Dance Performance Award: Radha and Manju for lighting up the dance floor with their grace and energy. \u2022 Best Singers: Kandavel (Kandi) and Sriram for their melodious performances. \u2022 Best Budding Singers: Radha and Deepan for their promising musical talent. \u2022 Best Entertainer Award: Sriraman, for his non-stop energy and humor. , Special Tom and Jerry award goes to Suresh and Sunil Katri. , Sriraman stole the spotlight, adding charm and hilarity to the trip, and earning the title of the new Don of RCG while outshining Sivaraman, Balaji, and Don Sri Sundar in their lively panchayattu. Trip Highlights: Our stay at Sharavathi Adventure Camp was comfortable, thanks to the seamless coordination by Sampangi and Nandu. Naicker baba and Sathish Kumaran ensured a steady flow of fellowship fun, adding to the camaraderie. , Though the bus journeys were less than ideal, the destinations more than made up for it. The Jog Falls, motorboat ride, kayaking and swimming were unforgettable experiences. , At Kalinga Mane, the night trails to spot nocturnal wildlife, morning steam trails, and swimming adventures were equally thrilling. Kudos to Sivaraman for inspiring everyone to dive in, and hats off to Sathish, Balaji, and Sri Sundar for taking the plunge. , I slept with two lions roaring in my room at night , the lions were none other than Riyaz and Sriraman. \ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23 , A thoughtful gesture by the RCGians was donating torchlights, sanitizers, raincoats, and Odomos to the Kalinga Mane management\u2014truly embodying the spirit of giving back. Thanks to Sara for his dedicated coverage of the entire Trip. Key Takeaway: While the bus journeys had their challenges, the overall trip was a fantastic blend of bonding, adventure, and fun. For those who missed it, RCG\u2019s inland trips are a unique opportunity to strengthen bonds and support each other as one big family. , Here\u2019s to more such unforgettable moments! -Madhan R , , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0345", "Activity Date": "2024-12-22", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "District Event", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Valarpirai - Orientation program for Green Rotarians", "Attendees": 2.0, "Duration": 3.0, "Total Hrs": 6, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "Rotary Club \u00a0of Guindy Green member participated in the Conclave. "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0346", "Activity Date": "2024-12-25", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Mylapore Heritage Walk with Annette's Club ", "Attendees": 18.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 36, "Expense": 5000, "Remarks": "We start at the corner of Ramakrishna Mutt Road and North Mada Street . We will meet outside the Yes Bank building there. \u00a0Parking should be available on North Mada Street as well as inside the Tirumayilai MRTS Station at that time of the day. Please plan to arrive there by 6:20, so that we can start the walk-talk at 6:30 , We will start the walk by looking out for: A Diamond Jubilee Gift Congress Formation , We will then walk towards the RK Math After a few minutes at the RK Math and a story of Vivekananda\u2019s visit to Chennai, , We will walk back and go down South Mada Street, to talk about Reservations and the Communal GO Good Coffee , We will then move towards East Mada Street, and on to Nadu Street, to see the houses there. We will talk about The Image of the Trinity and the scandal of a movie The schools in the vicinity , Move to the corner of Kutchery Road, to talk about The second Shorthand Ayurveda Dispensary , We will then walk down Luz Church Road to the corner of Nageshwara Rao Park, to talk about: The Park Constitution of India Birth of Andhra Pradesh , With which we will close the walk ; getting back to the parked vehicles at Tirumayilai MRTS Station from here will be easy. , Make sure you have footwear that is comfortable for walking. We do not plan to go inside any temple, so shoes would be okay. It is nippy in the mornings, so a light jacket would help. A cap will keep the mist away; ear-muffs... well, you don't want to miss the talk! "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0347", "Activity Date": "2024-12-28", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Margazhi Sabha Lunch", "Attendees": 30.0, "Duration": 1.0, "Total Hrs": 30, "Expense": 32000, "Remarks": "When a group of people gather to eat good food, the vibe is always electrifying \u26a1 Thank you all for joining the Marghazhi Sabha lunch today. It was a short outing, yet had great moments of conversations and laughter \ud83e\udd29 , It was wonderful to see everyone come together with bright smiles for the delicious food and the spirit of camaraderie. The vibrant energy made it a moment to cherish \ud83e\udd29 , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0348", "Activity Date": "2024-12-29", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Hill Walk with Annette's Club", "Attendees": 20.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 40, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "Dear annettes, Ann\u2019s and Rotarians. It was a nice experience walking up the hill in the chill weather.Thank you balachandar uncle for guiding us and hosting us with a wonderful breakfast. Thank you Shankar uncle and Sridhar uncle for motivating us to come up with different projects. Once again thank you to each one of you who joined us today and made it even more memorable looking forward in meeting you all in the upcoming events. , Thank you Saindhavi President (Annette\u2019s club) , Jay Ashwin Secretary (Annette\u2019s club) "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0349", "Activity Date": "2024-12-29", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "District Event", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Pre PELS 2", "Attendees": 5.0, "Duration": 3.0, "Total Hrs": 15, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "RC Guindy participated in President Elect Learning Seminar - 2 held at Hotel Trident, RCG members President Elect and District official participated in the event "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0352", "Activity Date": "2025-01-01", "Avenue": "Community Service Development", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Annadanam", "Attendees": 15.0, "Duration": 1.0, "Total Hrs": 15, "Expense": 10000, "Remarks": "A heartfelt thank you to all the donors and RCGians for being part of our impactful project, Annadhanam. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to begin the year with such a meaningful initiative. , Wishing everyone a joyful and prosperous New Year! Sharing the highlights of this special day with warm wishes for a wonderful year ahead. "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0354", "Activity Date": "2025-01-04", "Avenue": "Community Service Development", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Vanam - Tree Plantation", "Attendees": 13.0, "Duration": 4.0, "Total Hrs": 52, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "We are delighted to share that Project Vanam was successfully completed with the planting of over 50 saplings. A heartfelt thank you to all the members who participated and contributed to this meaningful initiative: \u2022 President Rtn. Shankar \u2022 First Lady Ann. Vaishnavi \u2022 Rtn. Mothish, Rtn. Selvakumar, Rtn. Karthik, Rtn. Mahesh, Rtn. Priya, and Rtn. Anuradha , A special mention and gratitude to PP. Rtn. Mothish for his efforts in arranging the saplings and ensuring the smooth execution of the event. We also extend our sincere thanks for the wonderful lunch and warm hospitality provided at the venue. , Together, we continue to make a positive impact on the environment. Let\u2019s keep up the spirit of service and sustainability! , More such events have been planned in the coming days , Yours In Rotary, Rtn. Uvais, Chairman - Environment "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0355", "Activity Date": "2025-01-05", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "District Event", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Pongal Vizha ", "Attendees": 22.0, "Duration": 4.0, "Total Hrs": 88, "Expense": 17600, "Remarks": "RCG members participated at the District event Pongal Vizha held on 05/Jan 2025 "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0362", "Activity Date": "2025-01-10", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Weekly Meeting", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Charter Nite", "Attendees": 170.0, "Duration": 5.0, "Total Hrs": 850, "Expense": 650000, "Remarks": "Great event\ud83d\udc4c\ud83c\udffbwhen its Chairman Sharath nothing less we can expect\ud83d\ude0d And what less can his team deliver \ud83d\ude03 , Awesome program and great efforts from each and every member involved for giving such a mega event. , Sharath has his signature... of having music & dance in his events to ensure the audience are glued to their seat\ud83d\ude03 , New concept of meeting after dinner and fellowship was nice for such family events and could be a thought to follow with some tweak for future.\ud83d\ude09 , Intro's of PP's having members talking about them was a good thought to Know your past president \u00a0vera level. , We have seen Villu paattu earlier\ud83d\ude03 and today Pattimandram.. PE concept aa Room pottu yosippangalo \ud83e\udd14 , RCG's 30th Charter Nite Muthu Malai shall remain in memories for long for those who witnessed...am sure those who missed you might have to wait for any better event to come. , Chairman Sharath and Ann Nandini's hospitality is always lovable, each and every person present were ensured to carry bag full of gifts, mind full of sweet memories and Heart full of happiness. , PP's to carry their pics as a king..super PP Ramesh and PR Chair Rafeek\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb , The new find for MC..super \ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb , President Shankar and 1st Lady Vaishnavi.. great efforts for a wonderful event \ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb , Thank you members for your participation with family. , , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0365", "Activity Date": "2025-01-17", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Meeting with Mrs. Geetha Kidambi - DGN RID 5170 Fremont USA", "Attendees": 9.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 18, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "PP Rtn Neelakantan hosted a lunch meeting with Dr. Geetha Kidambi, DGN from RID 5170 RC Fremont. Discussions happened on joint projects with GG and DDF contributions. Rotarians from RCG participated : Sharath, Neel, Sathish, Radha, Ramesh, Prabhoo, Nandu, Venu, Shankar. , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0363", "Activity Date": "2025-01-19", "Avenue": "Community Service Development", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Annadanam : Annai Anbalaya", "Attendees": 2.0, "Duration": 1.0, "Total Hrs": 2, "Expense": 10000, "Remarks": "A heartfelt thank you to all the donors and RCGians for being part of our impactful project, Annadhanam. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to begin the year with such a meaningful initiative. , Wishing everyone a joyful and prosperous New Year! Sharing the highlights of this special day with warm wishes for a wonderful year ahead. "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0460", "Activity Date": "2025-01-22", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Weekly Meeting", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Speaker Meeting : Rtn Naresh Kumar, Cyclist & Social Activist", "Attendees": 31.0, "Duration": 3.0, "Total Hrs": 93, "Expense": 52537, "Remarks": "Had an inspiring evening as \\*Rtn. Naresh, a passionate cyclist, shared his incredible journey and experiences during his journey around US for the cause of Anti Human Trafficking awareness and campaign. , Adding to the occasion, \\*\\*Charter Nite Chairman, Rtn. Sarath\\*, delivered a special note of thanks. , Had New Member induction of Mr. Muruga Pandian sponsored by Rtn Prabhoo NM. , Attendees : Members : Shankar, Nandu, Naresh, Kathir, Sivaraman, Sharath, Saravanan, Radha, KVV, Sridhar T, Uvais, Karthik V, Ramanathan, Jaggi, Sampangi, Riyaz, \u00a0Ramesh, Muruga Pandian, Rafeek, Jemima, Venu, Prabhoo, Balaji, Avinash , Ann : Magi Naresh, Nandini, Rema, Vaishnavi, Raji, Janaki , Annette : Mahima Naresh , \u00a0 , , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0459", "Activity Date": "2025-01-23", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Bon voyage of DGN Devendran", "Attendees": 10.0, "Duration": 3.0, "Total Hrs": 30, "Expense": 25000, "Remarks": "Attended District event Bon Voyage of DGN Devendran at Hotel Green Park "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0465", "Activity Date": "2025-01-24", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Ann's trip to Chikmangaluru - Domestic Trip", "Attendees": 14.0, "Duration": 72.0, "Total Hrs": 1008, "Expense": 350000, "Remarks": "Cheers to President Shankar, First Lady Vaishnavi, and Chairperson Ann Sujatha! \ud83c\udf1f\u2728 , What an incredibly curated trip! From the well-organized vehicle arrangements \ud83d\ude90 and the informative driver to Rotarian Ravi's warm welcome and guidance \ud83e\udd1d, everything was just perfect. The serene Blossom Resort \ud83c\udf38, the mouthwatering food \ud83c\udf74, the thrilling off-roading adventure \ud83d\ude99, the captivating forest trek \ud83c\udf32\ud83d\udeb6\u200d\u2642, and the majestic waterfall \ud83c\udf0a \u2013 and famous temple visits all combined to create an unforgettable experience. Adding to the magic was the joy of companionship and camaraderie \ud83e\udd17. , A special shoutout to Chairperson Sujatha for ensuring every moment was enjoyable and making all of us feel so comfortable. \ud83e\udef6\ud83d\udc4f Your efforts were truly commendable! , The trip brought out brilliant bonding among my fellow travelers \ud83d\udc6b\ud83d\udc6c, making it a journey that was not just physically rejuvenating but also mentally, emotionally, and spiritually uplifting. \ud83d\ude4c\ud83d\udcab , Kudos to everyone who made this possible! Can\u2019t wait for more such amazing adventures. , Cheers to life, friendship, and the joy of togetherness! \ud83e\udd42 Radha Krish "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0461", "Activity Date": "2025-01-25", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Awards", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "District Awards event", "Attendees": 10.0, "Duration": 4.0, "Total Hrs": 40, "Expense": 5000, "Remarks": "Attended District Awards event and RCG received 4 awards.. 1. Contribution towards Rotary Foundation 2. Outstanding Online reporting by Club Secretary 3. Participation at Kalangarai Villakku an event for Past Presidents 4. Contribution towards Polio fund raising , , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0464", "Activity Date": "2025-01-26", "Avenue": "Community Service Development", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Felicitation for RCG Activities", "Attendees": 3.0, "Duration": 1.0, "Total Hrs": 3, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "RCG's social activities were felicitated by Guruji of Tapovanam a trust involved in social activities and A trust promoting cultural and classical music and dance. A subset\u00a0of\u00a0Tiruvayar. "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0463", "Activity Date": "2025-01-26", "Avenue": "Community Service Development", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Vanam - Tree plantation & Republic Day Celebration", "Attendees": 10.0, "Duration": 3.0, "Total Hrs": 30, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "The Republic Day celebrations at Sevapet Boys Hostel were truly memorable! The day began with a delightful breakfast served as part of the Annadanam project, bringing joy to everyone present. , The students showcased a series of wonderful cultural performances, leaving us all amazed by their talent and enthusiasm. , As part of Vanam initiative, we distributed coconut tree saplings to the villagers and planted several other trees in the open space near the hostel, contributing to a greener tomorrow. , A special thanks to President Shankar, PP Rtn Venugopal Ji, PP Rtn Sharath, and Rtn Sriraman for gracing the occasion and making it even more special with their presence and support. , Altogether, it was a day well spent, filled with meaningful activities and vibrant celebrations. Let\u2019s continue to make a difference together! "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0462", "Activity Date": "2025-01-26", "Avenue": "Community Service Development", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Annadanam - 5 locations", "Attendees": 20.0, "Duration": 3.0, "Total Hrs": 60, "Expense": 50000, "Remarks": "Highlights of Today\u2019s Events , A heartfelt thank you to all our donors and RCGians for your overwhelming support in helping those in need. May God bless you and your families abundantly. , A special note of gratitude to our President, Secretary, CSD and the entire leadership team for providing us with the opportunity to serve society and make a meaningful impact. Peacefully , Rtn Suresh Kumar "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0364", "Activity Date": "2025-01-28", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Joint Meeting", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Pattimandram", "Attendees": 10.0, "Duration": 3.0, "Total Hrs": 30, "Expense": 5000, "Remarks": "Pattimandaram : Joint meeting with RC of Utsav "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0286", "Activity Date": "2025-01-31", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Weekly Meeting", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Weekly Meeting - Jean Harris Carnival Season 11 Curtain Raiser", "Attendees": 100.0, "Duration": 4.0, "Total Hrs": 400, "Expense": 350000, "Remarks": "JHC Season 11 \u2013 A Spectacular Kickoff! The curtain-raiser event was nothing short of fantastic! \u00a0A bold move in changing the venue and inviting all players paid off brilliantly, setting the stage for an electrifying season ahead. , Highlights of the Evening: , \u2705 President shankar a volley ball enthusiast we deftly missed you yesterday, but the team pulled it so well. , \u2705 Vibrant Atmosphere: The dress code, food, entertainment, d\u00e9cor, and music brought the sports world to life! , \u2705 Seamless Auction: The new auction method was swift, efficient, and widely appreciated. , \u2705 Special Invitees: Srajan and Krithika thoroughly enjoyed the event. , \u2705 Unmatched Energy: The fellowship and dancing continued till 11 PM, keeping the spirits high. , \u2705 Outstanding Leadership: Kudos to Prabhoo for seamlessly blending sports not to forget Karthik who stood by him and JHC experience, delivering a stellar event in a short span. , \u2705 Emcee Magic: Manju, our new find, did a phenomenal job engaging the audience. , \u2705 Incredible Teamwork: \u00a0JHC TEAM & Anns played a crucial role in registration, logistics, and backstage support. , \u2705 Massive Support: Team owners and sponsors extended overwhelming encouragement. , \u2705 Players\u2019 Delight: The excitement and joy on their faces said it all! , Let\u2019s embrace the spirit of sports and gear up for the main event! JHC Season 11 \u2013 A Grand Beginning! , Cheers Radha krish , , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0288", "Activity Date": "2025-02-05", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Weekly Meeting", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Speaker : Mr. P. Jagannathan ", "Attendees": 33.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 66, "Expense": 44100, "Remarks": "Weekly meeting Meeting was one of the best in the recent past. Most of us are in some business or the other. And the information Jagannathan shared with us was absolutely eye opening. Very importantly it made us feel proud of our country and our Prime Minister. If he had had a little more time, I am sure we would have gained even more. Is it possible to get his presentation at least some of the relevant slides. As long as there is no copyright or other problems. Congrats to the Club Service team and the people who brought him as the speaker. -Rtn Jagannath Ramaswamy , He nailed on Indian growth story especially on Infrastructure, consumption , regulatory point of views most importantly cash is king and invest on asset allocation. \ud83d\udc4d -Rtn Narayanan , New Members Induction : Mr. Aravindan was inducted to RCG Family, making RCG having 102 members , **Attendees :** **Members (19) :** Siva, Nandu, Prabhoo, Ramesh, Sridhar T, Jaggi, Arun, Narayanan, Amar, Avinash, Nithin, Ramanathan, Venu, Sushil, Sridharan, Kathir, Riyaz, Aravindan, Jemima , **Ann's :** Manju, Vaishnavi, Raji, Nisha, Revathy, Sujatha, Girija, Parkavi and Suja's mom , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0527", "Activity Date": "2025-02-08", "Avenue": "Youth Service", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Annette Club Activity : Shorinji Kempo Workshop", "Attendees": 10.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 20, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "Annettes Club activity initiated by Annette club President Saindhavi "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0529", "Activity Date": "2025-02-09", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Joint Meeting", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Next Gen Joint meeting", "Attendees": 10.0, "Duration": 4.0, "Total Hrs": 40, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "\"A Heartfelt Thank You from Nextgenners , We're grateful for the unwavering support of our club and the generosity Rtn @Rtn Kathirvel \u00a0Sir with his invaluable contribution of Rs 25,000 , Special thanks to our NextGen Advisor Rtn @Rtn. Venugopal \u00a0Sir, for his guidance and support. , Special Thanks to Rtn @Nandgopal KS sir , We're grateful for your kindness and support in helping us secure the hotel venue for our NextGen LevelUp Summit , We appreciate and thank Rtn @RCG RBL Sathya sir \u00a0for introducing the renowned Dr. B Ramakrishanan. , Lieutenant General @RCG Lt Gen Arun \u00a0Sir for his valuable contributions. Your presence made our event unforgettable! , It's great to hear that the audience gave very positive feedback and are looking forward to an exclusive session with Lieutenant General @RCG Lt Gen Arun \u00a0Sir. This kind of enthusiasm and appreciation is a testament to the impact of his presence and contributions. , Thanks to Rtn @Rtn RCG Sathish Elangovan & \u00a0Rtn @RCG Rtn CA Arunkumar Selvaraju , We're thankful to our incredible team: Rtn Shravan RCCA, Rtn Shurthi RCCA, and Ant Misba. They worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this event a grand success! "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0528", "Activity Date": "2025-02-10", "Avenue": "International Service", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Visit to RC Tunis Belvedere, Tunisia", "Attendees": 1.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 2, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "Rtn Deepan Visited \u00a0Rotary club of Tunis Belvedere and did a flag exchange. , Gave a presentation of our club . Explained our projects , It's a 40 year old club and they do projects related to healthcare and providing water to village areas. "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0289", "Activity Date": "2025-02-12", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Weekly Meeting", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Speaker Mr. Robert Kennedy - The Clock Man", "Attendees": 20.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 40, "Expense": 35000, "Remarks": "Weekly meeting , Robert Kennedy, often referred to as \"The Clock Man of Chennai,\" is renowned for his extensive collection of antique clocks. His passion for timepieces began in 1983, inspired by his grandfather's wind-up Unsonia clock. Over four decades, Kennedy has amassed a remarkable collection of 1,706 clocks, earning him a place in the Guinness World Records for the largest collection of clocks. , His collection features a diverse array of clocks, including a 290-year-old handmade English clock and the world's smallest pendulum clock, measuring just 1.5 inches. Kennedy's favorite is the Big Ben Alarm Clock, which holds sentimental value from his college days. , Thank you Rtn Rafeek and Rtn Jemima for introducing him to RCG. , Attendees **:** **Members (18) :** Kathir, sridharan, sridhar T, Radha, KVV, Venu ji, Rafeek, Jemima, Sathish, Karthik V, Ramanathan, Balaji, Saravanan, Sampangi, Riyaaz, Venkatesh Radhakrishnan, Ramesh, Nandu "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0674", "Activity Date": "2025-02-23", "Avenue": "Community Service Development", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": " Annadanam @ Anandam Trust Ambattur", "Attendees": 6.0, "Duration": 1.0, "Total Hrs": 6, "Expense": 10000, "Remarks": "Anndanam at Ambattur Old age home , Happy to share \u00a0our Annadhanam Project \u00a0offering us a wonderful opportunity to serve those in need for the whole year . We encourage your generous contribute to this cause and seek the blessings of \u00a0underprivileged elders and children, especially on your special days. , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0665", "Activity Date": "2025-02-26", "Avenue": "Community Service Development", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Project Vidyut - Installation of Solar Panels at Avadi Interact School", "Attendees": 10.0, "Duration": 3.0, "Total Hrs": 30, "Expense": 2100000, "Remarks": "The wow event of RCG \u00a0today solar panel inauguration event at the Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Avadi: , 1. Project Overview: , Installation Cost: \u20b921 lakhs , Estimated Savings: Approximately \u20b935,000 per month on electricity bills, totaling \u20b94.2 lakhs annually year on year , 2. Beneficiaries: , Students: 2,200 girls currently enrolled , Academic Achievements: The school consistently receives state excellence awards annually , Faculty Recognition: Teachers are honored with state government awards each year , 3. RCG's Involvement: , Partnership Duration: Over a decade of collaboration with the school , Programs Supported: Initiatives like RYLA and Vidhai , 4. Key Contributors: , Sponsor: Past President (PP) Rtn. Sivaraman, through his company HnS Software , Chief Guest: Rtn. Sundarajan, partner at HnS Software, who inaugurated the solar panel , Guest of Honor: District Governor Elect (DGE) Rtn. Devandridan, who performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony , 5. Event Highlights: , President's Address: Rtn. Shankar discussed RCG's contributions and the positive impact on students , IPP Balachander shared insights on the CSR project's development , Attendees: Notable members present included Charter Member and PP Ramanathan, PP T. Sridhar, \u00a0(PE) Rtn. Radha Krish, Rtn.Jemima jaya Rafeek Rtn. Nandu, Rtn. Uvasis, Rtn. Suresh, Rtn. Kanesan, Rtn. Sridharan, FL. Vaishnavi, and Rtn. Venkatesh KV , 6. Conclusion: , Vote of Thanks: The event concluded with expressions of gratitude, marking the successful completion of the program , This initiative exemplifies RCG's dedication to community development and environmental sustainability. , Rtn. Sriraman CSD\ud83d\ude4f , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0666", "Activity Date": "2025-03-04", "Avenue": "Youth Service", "Activity Type": "RYLA", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Interact RYLA at Farm Guru", "Attendees": 20.0, "Duration": 8.0, "Total Hrs": 160, "Expense": 70000, "Remarks": "RYLA \u2013 A Dream Realized , What a day! Our vision for this RYLA was to create a meaningful impact on children\u2019s lives, and the moment we stepped into the venue, it became a reality. , Every team member aligned effortlessly, understanding the need of the hour and standing strong for the children. As YSD, I couldn\u2019t have asked for more. The event was enriched by the expertise of RYLA leader Shivraman,activity specialist Radha, Annamatha Anuradha, child Saviour Srikanth, vocational expert Venkatesh, and the unwavering support of CSR champion PP Bala, RYLA enthusiast Muthukannan, Media Experts \u00a0PR Rafeeq & CSD Jemima and two dedicated Annettes from our club Soshana & Anshika \ud83c\udf1f\ud83c\udf1f Need less to Mention the Captains \u00a0of the Ship \\*Prez Shankar & Secy Nandagopal with out them this couldn\u2019t have been possible \ud83c\udf1f \\*Mission accomplished with excellence!\\*Heartfelt gratitude to the donors and leaders who guided this journey, making it a valuable addition to my Rotary experience. Special mention for the return Gift from Sponsors Rtn Sriraman & Rtn Uvais which turned out as \\*Goody Bag\\*reaching their Proud Parents. , Proud and privileged to contribute to shaping future citizens of India.\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 , A glimpse of High lights before the real Bombshell from Our Media Experts Rtn Rafeeq &Rtn Jemima comes in . , A humble bow to all of you who made this RYLA a memorable one \u2764\u2764\u2764 YSD - Suresh Kumar R "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0664", "Activity Date": "2025-03-05", "Avenue": "Vocational Service", "Activity Type": "Awards", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Life Time achievement Award ", "Attendees": 65.0, "Duration": 3.0, "Total Hrs": 195, "Expense": 150000, "Remarks": "Life time Achievement Award , Chennai, March 5, 2025: The Rotary Club of Guindy proudly honored Dr. T V Gopalakrishnan, a Padma Bhushan awardee, with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his immense contributions to Indian classical music. , The event, held on March 5, 2025, at Hotel Hyatt Regency, was graced by Sri T S Krishna Murthy, Former Chief Election Commissioner of India, as the Chief Guest. , The occasion was attended by Club President Shankar V, Secretary Nandagopal KS, Event Chair Uvais Ul Karan PL, Vocational Service Chair Prabhoo NM, Honorary Rotarian Lt Gen A Arun (Retd), SM, YSM, VSM, PVSM, District Vocational Service Chairman V Ramani and Ladies Special magazine editor Smt. Girija Raghavan, along with esteemed Rotarians, dignitaries, and music enthusiasts. , The evening was a heartfelt tribute to Dr. Gopalakrishnan\u2019s remarkable legacy, celebrating his lifelong dedication to music and cultural heritage. The event concluded with a networking dinner, marking a memorable occasion in the Rotary Club of Guindy\u2019s ongoing commitment to recognizing excellence. , Rtn.L.Neelakantan Past President RC Guindy "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0291", "Activity Date": "2025-03-09", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "JHC", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Jean Haris Carnival", "Attendees": 300.0, "Duration": 14.0, "Total Hrs": 4200, "Expense": 1200000, "Remarks": "At the Rotary Club of Guindy, Chairman Prabhoo and his team successfully hosted the JHC Session 11 Volleyball and Throwball Tournament, which commenced at 6:00 AM yesterday at ICF Indoor Stadium . From the very beginning, Rotarians, Anns, and Annettes were actively involved in ensuring the seamless execution of the event. , The team worked tirelessly to arrange logistics inside the stadium, set up trophies and team flags, decorate the stage, and prepare the food counter area outside the stadium. Coordination efforts spanned across multiple teams, including referees, food vendors, photographers, physiotherapists, security personnel, housekeeping staff, the AV team, electricians, and, of course, all the volleyball and throwball players. , This grand sporting carnival, with the participation of 175 players, was made possible through the dedicated support of Chairman Prabhoo, President Sankar, Secretary Nandu, First Lady Vaishnavi, trainer Karthir and all the committed RCGians. Special appreciation goes to Anns, who ensured a delightful potluck lunch for everyone. , The event\u2019s success was a true testament to teamwork and dedication. Without the unwavering efforts of each and every member involved, this tournament would not have reached such a remarkable scale. Kudos to everyone who contributed to making this event a grand success! , A Feast to Remember , The event was not just about sports but also a culinary delight, thanks to the incredible efforts of our members who contributed to the food arrangements. \u2022 Kaman Dhoklas & Kachoris \u2013 Neel \u2022 Puliyodharai & Akkara Vadisal \u2013 Radha \u2022 Paneer Butter Masala \u2013 Nandini & Ambili \u2022 Chapati \u2013 Narayana Catering \u2022 Sambar Rice \u2013 Bhuvana Aruna & Manju \u2022 Chips \u2013 Ambili \u2022 Veg Biryani \u2013 Janaki, Jothi, Afreena & Divya \u2022 Raita \u2013 Uma Amar \u2022 Veg Kurma \u2013 Raji \u2022 Masala Vada \u2013 Priya \u2022 Egg Pepper Masala & Chicken 65 \u2013 Jemima \u2022 White Rice \u2013 Raji Ramesh \u2022 Paruppu Podi & Vathakozhambu & Lemon Pickle \u2013 Anuradha \u2022 Ghee \u2013 Rema \u2022 Rasam \u2013 Meenakshi \u2022 Curd Rice \u2013 Nivetha \u00a0& Nandini \u2022 Coffee Stall \u2013 Leo Coffee (continuous supply) \u2022 Buttermilk \u2013 Akshaya Kalpa \u2022 Tata Gluco- Rajendran \u2022 Gulab Jamun \u2013 Aruna & Jothi \u2022 Ice Cream \u2013 Athreyam all the above items were favorite among Rotarians, Anns, Annets, and all participants , A sumptuous breakfast from Vijay Catering in the morning was followed by fresh-cut fruits from DG Bothra, which were a delight to relish. The continuous flow of coffee, courtesy of Leo Coffee, and refreshing buttermilk from the Akshaya Kalpa team kept everyone energized throughout the event. , Evening snacks, including puffs cookies and brownies from Varinder Bobby, disappeared the moment they were served. A special mention to Khan and his team for ensuring a steady supply of Goli Soda and Lemon Soda, which kept the spirits high throughout the day. , The event concluded with a delicious dinner featuring veg and chicken biryanis, curd rice, and a sweet ending with bread halwa. , Acknowledgments , A heartfelt thanks to all the organizers and volunteers whose dedication made this event a resounding success. Special appreciation goes to First Lady Vaishnavi,Karthik, T Sridar, Arun, Meiyappan, Sridharan, Sampangi, Muthu, Sara , Ramesh Babu, Nithin, Uvais , Mahesh, Venkatesh Gupta for their meticulous efforts Rafeek and his team for the coverage and to Suresh Franklin and team for the Physio support. A special mention to Sivaraman and Neel, who adeptly handled tense moments and ensured smooth execution. On a lighter note, they have now proven themselves eligible for the Panchayathu Chairman post, a role usually managed by our Nattamai Sathish. Since Sathish had to leave early, Neel and Siva stepped up and ensured everything ran smoothly. , Congratulations to the Champions! JHC 11 Volleyball Winners \u2013 Team Envy Ninjas (led by Rtn Avinash) Runners-Up \u2013 Team Chennai Twisters (led by Rtn Ramesh Babu & Nanda) , JHC 11 Throwball Winners \u2013 Team Pookari (led by Rtn Anuradha) Runners-Up \u2013 Team Proklean (led by Rtn Karthikeyan KS) , Thanks to all the Team Owners and sponsors for the event, Thanks to all the distric official who participated yesterday. This event was a shining example of teamwork, camaraderie, and community spirit. Kudos to every single person who contributed to making this tournament a grand success! Note: Chairman Prabhoo should be dead tired that is why I took the liberty of typing this message. Thanks message Type addichi pay ru vaangum pulavan naan. Nanri. Madhan.R \ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23 , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0676", "Activity Date": "2025-03-14", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "District Conference - Navaratna 2024-25", "Attendees": 40.0, "Duration": 24.0, "Total Hrs": 960, "Expense": 200000, "Remarks": "Rotary Club of Guindy \u2013 A Stellar Presence at Navaratna! , This year\u2019s District Conference \u2013 Navaratna was truly special, and what made it even more remarkable was the phenomenal participation from our very own Rotary Club of Guindy! , Over 50+ Rotarians and family members joined us over the past three days \u2013 one of the highest turnouts in our club\u2019s history! But we didn\u2019t just show up; we played key roles across multiple aspects of the conference, making a significant contribution to its grand success. , Beyond the celebration, this experience has been a powerful learning opportunity, equipping us with insights and ideas that we are excited to put to use next year\u2014because next year, the conference is even closer to our hearts! , With our Club Trainer, Rtn. Kathir leading as Conference Chairman, I have no doubt that we will see 100% \u00a0+family participation from our club, making it an unforgettable success! , Let\u2019s come together once again, with the same energy, enthusiasm, and commitment! "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0293", "Activity Date": "2025-03-26", "Avenue": "Vocational Service", "Activity Type": "Awards", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Charaka Award", "Attendees": 50.0, "Duration": 3.0, "Total Hrs": 150, "Expense": 75000, "Remarks": "'Charaka Award' by RCG was honored last night with Dr. Bang\u2019s acceptance of the award. Through his crystal-clear \u00a0presentation, he demonstrated how some of the societal health problems can be effectively addressed with innovative solutions. His 'Arogya Swaraj' model stands as a remarkable blueprint for various projects that Rotary aims to implement. A big thanks to the 'RCG Awards team' for organizing such a stellar show and giving us the opportunity to hear from such esteemed visionaries.. "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0680", "Activity Date": "2025-03-28", "Avenue": "Vocational Service", "Activity Type": "Project/Activity", "Status": "Executed", "Activity Name": "Project Nivedita", "Attendees": 10.0, "Duration": 2.0, "Total Hrs": 20, "Expense": 150000, "Remarks": "Project Nivedita - Graduation , Project Nivethitha's Graduation Event at ANEW this morning was a highly satisfying one as we witnessed a happy, proud and self-confident batch of Women beneficiaries - Licensed Drivers, ready to begin a new Chapter in their lives. The success of this project was proven as we heard that out of 10 beneficiaries - 4 have got placement as Car Drivers in an organisation - 1 starting work as a driver in a household where she worked as a domestic help before attending this training It was pleasing to note that the training not only taught them to drive, but also taught them basic English language conversation, self-defence and most importantly; CPR and First-Aid. ANEW's established process to guide them post-training; including process support to enable them to get financial loans for leasing or buying Autos is promising. Thank you, President Shankar, First Lady Vaishnavi and Rtn. Sara for inspiring the Women with your message. , , "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0297", "Activity Date": "2025-04-04", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "GOV", "Status": "Plan", "Activity Name": "Governor's Official Visit", "Attendees": 0.0, "Duration": 0.0, "Total Hrs": 0, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "GOV "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0677", "Activity Date": "2025-04-11", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Board Meeting", "Status": "Plan", "Activity Name": "10th Board Meeting", "Attendees": 0.0, "Duration": 0.0, "Total Hrs": 0, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "10 th Board meeting "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0296", "Activity Date": "2025-04-16", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Weekly Meeting", "Status": "Plan", "Activity Name": "Weekly Meeting ", "Attendees": 0.0, "Duration": 0.0, "Total Hrs": 0, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "weekly meeting "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0299", "Activity Date": "2025-04-27", "Avenue": "International Service", "Activity Type": "International Trip", "Status": "Plan", "Activity Name": "International Trip - Phuket", "Attendees": 0.0, "Duration": 0.0, "Total Hrs": 0, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "27/Apr to 02/May "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0301", "Activity Date": "2025-05-07", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Weekly Meeting", "Status": "Plan", "Activity Name": "Weekly Meeting", "Attendees": 0.0, "Duration": 0.0, "Total Hrs": 0, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "weekly meeting "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0678", "Activity Date": "2025-05-09", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Board Meeting", "Status": "Plan", "Activity Name": "11th Board Meeting", "Attendees": 0.0, "Duration": 0.0, "Total Hrs": 0, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "11th Board Meeting "} {"ID": "2024-2025:0300", "Activity Date": "2025-05-21", "Avenue": "Club Service", "Activity Type": "Weekly Meeting", "Status": "Plan", "Activity Name": "Weekly Meeting", "Attendees": 0.0, "Duration": 0.0, "Total Hrs": 0, "Expense": 0, "Remarks": "weekly meeting "}