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We, the editorial team of RAC Swoyambhu proudly present to you the

first subscription of our semi-yearly bulletin (Bajra) for the year 2013.

RAC swayambhu has always believed in being involved in positive initiations toward social change. For all of us Rotaract all along has not just been a part of our life but way of life. This year as our family has extended with enthusiastic and determined new members, we are moving ahead on a progressive note. Hopefully. this fresh addition will allow all our four avenues to strengthen individually.

In these pages our team has tried to incorporate our efforts in different purposeful events as well as participation in different fellowship programs. The moments captured in this bulletin are glimpses of our memorable journey throughout the year.

We would like to thank all of our members for equally participating in all the events. Also, special thanks to our president Rtr Rajiv Lama and Rtr Samten Gurung for their support and help without which the release of the semi-bulletin would not have been possible.

Lastly, we as editorial team have worked hard and tried to present this bulletin as a reflection of RAC Swayambhu without any errors. However, We are only human to make mistakes. Hence, we hope our readers consider it being our first attempt. We will make an effort to improve more in the future.

Together we learn, be and conquer

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The editorial team Rtr. Arun Thing Rtr. Salina Shahi Rtr. Tsering Gyalmo

Magazine Layout- Rtr. Arun Thing

Editor- Rtr. Tsering , Rtr. Salina

Reports- Rtr. Tsering

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Dear Rotaract Leaders, Success and excellence are defined different with the difference in per-son and thoughts, despite that once should never discontinue challenging their own performance and limit. For youthful minds in order to be tamed and widen, they need consign and resource to inflate. Rotaract has given me and many youths around the globe this horizon to learn, share, believe and prove myself. I urge you to do the same if you are aiming to stand out and never the less know the different sides of life which means to serve and make people around you smile. Spread smiles and help people to help yourself develop as well as evolve into an able person, son, citizen or human being. My best wishes for your journey to self-exploration and expansion. Sky is not the limit. You are limitless. Stay positive, stay healthy.

Rtr.Pranay Raj ShakyaCharter President Rotaract Club of Swoyambhu

District Leadership Trainer 2012-13Rotaract District CommitteeRID 3292 Nepal – Bhutan

Dear Rotaractors of RAC Swoyambhu Namaste!!

I take this pleasure to wish you Happy New Year 2014 and Happy Rotary Awareness Month, This is the month for us to consider how our Rotary values – and our own actions – influence public perceptions of Rotary. Rotary’s strategic plan outlines five core values that define and guide Rotary family as we chart a course into our second century of service. Service is our first value, as it should be. The focus of service is reflected in our primary motto, Service Above Self. We have the potential to create better, safer, and healthier communities, one project at a time. Fellowship is the reason Rotary was founded over 100 years ago and has been our Moto, Fellowship Through Service. The friendship, the camaraderie, and the wonderful sense of doing something good together is what keeps us all looking forward to our Rotary meetings week after week. Diversity is an aspect of Rotary that becomes more important with every passing year. Just realize the background of different Rotaractors in your club, the diversity they bring is evident of the same. Integrity is fundamental to the organization’s identity. Every one of us is a guardian of the reputation that generations of Rotarians and Rotaractors have worked to build. When we maintain the highest ethical standards in all of our dealings, we strengthen the trust that allows us to serve more effectively. Leadership, the fifth, and final, core vale. Each of us must remember, with our every action, that we are part of Rotary. When we are chosen to become a part of Rotary, and when we choose to accept that honor, we take it upon ourselves to become representatives of the entire organization. When we are known as Rotaractors, then everything we do reflects upon us all. By living by our core values and committing to Service Above Self, we build a stronger Rotary and a better world for all. Lets Celebrate Rotary Awareness Month by training members on Rotary history, programs, or how to raise awareness of your club’s projects among your community. Or, ask members to share a personal story or experience that they have had because of Rotary. Every Rotaractor has a Rotary story that can be educational and inspiring. More over spread information about the five core values among Rotaractors. The beginning of a new year is a good opportunity to renew inspiration for the rest of the Rotary year.

Regards Have a Smiling Day DEEPEN YOUR ROOTS | BROADEN YOUR VISION Rtr. Ashish Chaulagain District Rotaract Representative (DRR) 2013-14 RID 3292, Nepal & Bhutan

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It’s my immense pleasure to wel-come you all in the Rotaract club of Swoyambhu family. I am also grateful to all the dear members of this club for their kind co operation and dedication to enhance a greater success. I would like to congratulate all the Rotaracter on issuing the first edition of e- bulletin. Also I would also like to appreciate the dedication of the editorial team in this work. I look forward for the similar types of creativity work in the days to come. At last wish you all the best and have a prosperous and great year 2013-14.Thank you

Rtr Samten GurungGeneral Secretary 2013-14Rotaract Club of Swoyambhu

It is a proud moment for me to have our club’s semi-yearly bulletin released. I feel grateful for this opportunity to share my feelings through words in this auspicious occasion. I would like to praise the Editorial Team for their wonderful concept and efforts.

As an individual I believed myself to be someone capable of serving and developing a community. Hence, Rotaract has given me that platform to serve people in need and be a part of the positive development. Being a Rotaractor is synonymous to serving the community with all your heart. In my journey as a Rotaractor all the hard work in different initiation has ended up giving me immense joy and self satisfaction. This very fact pushes me to move ahead and achieve more.

Apart from it, as a rotaractor we get the opportunity to acquire knowledge, learning from every circumstance and people who come together from different parts of life has always been an exhilarating experience. Developing and sharpening your skill in a whole new dimension are always an added value to your character that defines you. Several opportunities during different programs widen our imagination; help pursuing good habits; put it in actions that lead us to be a better human being. My experience as a Rotaractor till date is worthwhile to me.

A lot to learn, much to experience, more to share and much to travel in this wonderful journey. We ought to achieve everything on our way TOGETHER being the change we seek inside out.

TOGETHER WE BE THE CHANGE

Rtr. Rajiv Lama

President 2013-14

Rotaract Club of Swoyambhu

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Dear fellow Rotaractors,

Warm Rotaract Greeting I am very glad to pen down for the e-bulletin “ Bajra” of our twin club RAC Swoyambhu.

I take this opportunity to congratulate Rtr. Rajiv Lama, President , the editorial team and all the Rotaractors of twin family for coming up with this e- bulletin. Publication is the mirror of any club. I am sure this bulletin will be successful in reflecting work and activities to promote club and rotaractivity among Rotaractors and more with non- rotaractors. Fellowship program at PS Meet and post RYLA fellowship has strengthen the bond between us. I am sure we will have joint community project soon.

On behalf of Rotaract Club of Dharan Ghopa, I wish all the success for Rotaract Club of Swoyambhu for all the future endeavours. Thanking again for this opportunity.

Best Regards,

Rtr. Ananta Aryal President(2013-14) Rotaract Club of Dharan Ghopa RID 3292, Nepal & Bhutan.

Dear Rotaractor Friends of Swoyambhu,

I feel honored to congratulate and express warm greet-ings to Rtr. Rajeev Lama and your new team for Rota year 2013-14. I am very much delighted to our twin club for letting to write few words of gratitude as a President of Rotaract Club of Annapurna (2013-14). To succeed, desire is the key to motivation, but its deter-mination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal- a commitment to excellence that will enable you to attain the success you seek. I am for sure your hard work will produce good results in Rota year 2013-14.The relation between Rotaract Club of Annapurna and Rotaract club of Swoyambhu has always been praisewor-thy among the Rotaract Clubs in Nepal.

We had done projects like Mega tree Plantation and hop-ing to do more project in days ahead. And again would like to thanks and congratulate for the support and con-tribution and hoping for the same this Rota year 2013-14.Together we can. “Start by doing what is necessary and then do what is possible and suddenly you will be doing the impossible”.In conclusion I would like to wish all the success of Rota-ract club of Swoyambhu in its future endeavors. Jai Nepal. Jai Rotary. Jai RotaractYours in RotaractRtr.Evik KarmacharyaPresident 2013-14Rotaract Club of AnnapurnaR.I District 3292, Nepal -Bhutan

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Dear Rotaractors, As a guardian club we are de-lighted to see Rotaract Club of Swoyambhu progress in all fields.

This bulletin is a proof that the club is moving ahead and trying their best to make difference. On behalf of Rotary Club of Swoyam-bhu, I would like to congratulate you all for this achievement. I hope with the beginning of the new year RAC Swoyambhu attain more goals and change more lives with their effort.

Since Rotaract Club of Swoyambhu represents Rotary Club of Swoyam-bhu among the youth I am optimis-tic that this year we will be able to extend our family and be successful in everything we do. Best Wishes,

Rtn. Anil Ratna Tuladhar Secretary RY 2013- 14 Rotary Club of Swoyambhu

Rtr. Lelina Khadka, Rtr. Arun Thing

Rtr. Salina Shahi, Rtr. Richa Shrestha

Rtr. Tashi Dawa Lama, Rtr. Ronit Pradhan

Rtr. Sumati Shakya, Rtr. Punam Bajracharya, Rtr. Balram Maharjan

With the beginning of the year 2014 Rotary Club of Swoyambhu congrat-ulates Rotaract Club of Swoyambhu for the release of the semi-yearly bulletin. We appreciate the moti-vation,vigour, determination and hardwork put in for it. The published bulletin is a result of effort and co-operation by all the rotaractors. Team work has become a need in todays world for the overall develop-ment. Rotaract is a platform where the youth of the nation are motivated to work practically and positively for the development of the country. I hope this bulletin helps to flourish both Rotary and Rotaract nationally as well as internationally. Rotaract Club of Swoyambhu represents Ro-tary Club of Swoyambhu among the youth I am optimistic that this year we will be able to extend our family and be successful in everything we do. Once again I would like to congrat-ulate Rotaract Club Of Swoyambhu for this achievement.Thanking you. Rtn. Rajkumar Shrestha President RY 2013- 14 Rotary Club of Swoyambhu

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“To be energetic mentally with professional implementation on field. What we do is communi-cate well.”- Rtr. Mandip Poudel (Immediate Past President)

NEW ROTA YEAR FELLOWSHIP

On 1st July 2013, Rotaract Club of Swoyambhu had a fellowship dinner at the Platinum café marking the first day of the rota-year 2013/14.

FRIENDSHIP DAY CELEBRATION

On 4th August’2013, Rotaract Club Of Swoyambhu celebrated Friendship day at the Woodhouse Café. The day was celebrated by distributing friendship bands and exchanging of gifts between club members by lucky draw system. The event was primarily focused on enhancing and developing the meaning of friendship and team mates within the club.

FELLOWSHIP WITH ROTARACTORS

On 16th July’2013, Rotaract Club of Swoyam-bhu had a fellowship lunch at Aangan with our guest Sarah Chandan from Rotaract Club of Singapore

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CHARTERED DAY CELEBRATION

On 1st Sept’2013, Rotaract club of Swoyambhu celebrated it’s 5th Chartered day. The celebration dinner was held at the Mushroom Café, Gairidhara. The club members were joined by Zonal RotaractRepresentaive of Zone VI Rtr. Laxmi Prasad Khanal. Also present were past members, proposed members

and friends. The chief guest for the event was ZRR Rtr. Laxmi Prasad Khanal. The event started with the cake-cutting ceremony. Speeches were made by President, Im-mediate Past president and Past member/advisor. Five new members were inducted on the same day by ZRR. At the end

of the event, President Rtr. Rajiv Lama and his band “Kridanta” performed various songs which received a huge round of applause.

“To develop ourselves in public speaking and motivating ourselves in social service.” – Rtr. Lina Rai (Vice President)

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONRotaract Club Of Swoyambhu had birthday celebrations of Guardian Forum Member Mrs. Namrata Poudel, Rtr. AmitShakya, Rtr. SonamWangmo and Rtr. SamtenGurung.

2nd Club Assembly

Rotaract Club of Swoyambhu had its second club assembly for the rota year 2013/14 on 14th Dec’2013 at Mid-Valley International College in the presence of Zonal Secretary Rtr. Amish Ratna Sthapit.

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5th INSTALLATION CEREMONY

On 27th July’2013, Rotaract Club Of Swoyambhu successfully conducted its 5th Installation Ceremony, the annual ceremony of the installation of the new president, secretary and board members at the Universal College, Maitidevi. Following the custom, outgoing president Rtr. MandipPoudel handed over the presidency to the incoming president Rtr. Rajiv Lama in the presence of District Governor (2010/11) Rtn. Tirtha Man Shakya as Chief Guest along with Special guest District Rotaract Committee Chair (2013/14) Rtn. Anish Kumar Bajracharya, President (2012/13) Rotary Club of Swoyambhu Rtn. MadanThapa, Assistant District Rot-aract Representative (2013/14)Rtr. SachinAwale, Zonal Rotaract Representative of Zone VI (2013/14) Rtr. Laxmi Prasad Khanal, our Guardian Forum members and rotaractors from various clubs. Two new rotaractors were also inducted on this very occasion.

“Rotaract is about helping others, meeting new people and learning through various profession-al development opportunities while having fun at the same time.”Rtr. Tsering Gyalmo (SAA)

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In House Speaking RAC Swoyambhu has recently resumed the In House Speaking(IHS) session to develop and improve the communication and presentation skills of the club members. We are mainly trying to focus on fluency in english language. Also since many of us are very new to each other, we have tried to choose topics that help us know and understand each other more.The IHS session resumed on (dec 7). We hope that this initiation help us develop our skill and strengthen the bond between the club mem-bers.

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“SELF DEVELOPMENT THROUGH FELLOWSHIP AND SERVICE” - Rtr. Trimir Maharjan (Community Service)

ROTARY AND ROTARACT ORIENTATION

On 26th Oct’2013, Rotaract Club Of Swoyambhu along with our parent club Rotary club of Swoyambhu organized Rotary and Rotaract Orientation program at Prime College, Khusibu. The program was organized for the students of Prime college to motivate them on becoming a part of Rotaract family and the benefits of it.

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Goal Setting WorkshopRtr. Balram Maharjan conducted Goal Setting work-shop within the club on December 7 where the rota-ractors were given valuable information on goals and achieving them with success. Teams of two were made to follow each others goals and assist one another on individual goals.

Rtr. Balram Maharjan displaying goals setting plans for the year 2014

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“To contribute something for the community who are in need. To be self confident, for fellowship and to make many friends and to improve our public speaking.” – Rtr. Samten Gurung (Secretary)

That Drunken Man’s Dream -Rtr Salina Shahi

I was dead asleep when my mobile started buzzing like crazy out of nowhere. For first two times, I tried avoiding it as I could hardly comeback to consciousness. But it wouldn’t stop ringing. So, I gave up and pressed the answer button. As soon as I put the mobile to my ear, a voice almost jumped out of it, “What kind of a jerk are you? How in the hell can you leave me alone when you know I’m totally wasted? Do you know how I got home?” I could not believe my ears. I looked at the number and it was of nobody I knew. I was irritated and yelled back, “Excuse me, who do you think you are shouting at and who the freaking hell are you to shout at me?” There was silence for few seconds and then the man replied,” Well I definitely didn’t think it was you lady. I must have dialed a wrong number.”And then, he just hung up the phone. For a moment I was taken aback,” what kind of manner-less guy was he, does not even have the courtesy to apologize. But I was least bothered by him to have affected my sleep anymore.

After 10-15 minutes of struggle, as I was almost asleep my mobile buzzed again. It felt like it was buzzing even louder this time. I looked at the screen and it was the same stranger’s number. I pressed the red button and ignored the call. Ten seconds later it rang again. Had I not to be dependent for a wakeup call from my friend, I could have switched off my mobile and ignored him but it wasn’t worth the risk. Annoyed, I received the call but before I could utter the outburst of my irritation, the voice on the other side replied,” well, you must have thought it was rather rude of me to not apologize, right Miss? I swear if I were sober I would have never acted this way.” Still only half conscious, I think, “How did he know what I was thinking?” and answered with a pitched tone,” Well, it is rude to disturb a stranger in the middle of the night and shout for no reason. Also, it is even ruder to keep disturbing having realized that the number dialed was a wrong one.” The voice replied, “Wooh!!! Someone seems really pissed off but I guess I have apologized for that and it’s not like I did it intentionally. Moreover, everyone is not as lucky as you to have sound sleep, right?” The bluntness of the voice was only making me more upset. What the hell! Who

does he think he is? First he calls me, shouts at me, disturbs me again and now he’s being judgmental just because I’m trying to sleep? “Mister, I don’t know who you think you are but don’t you dare judge me. What are you, a psychiatrist now?”

The reply from the other side wasn’t quick as earlier but the voice seemed calmer. “Listen lady! I didn’t mean to disturb you in the first place it just happened to be so. It was a silly mistake, alright. Mistake happens right? Miss, don’t mind me asking you but haven’t you made any mistake ever? I was in no mood of playing Q/A, so I tried wrapping it up as quickly as I could, “ok I get it, it was a mistake and maybe I overreacted, now let me sleep.” But before I could end the call the voice continued, “Miss you did not answer my question, haven’t you ever made any mistake?” Seeing no way out, I bluntly said, “Yes, I have made mistakes, a lot of them.” “Well,” he muttered, “Then have you apologized for all of them? And were you always forgiven?” “No.” I said. He stammered as he continued, “It is sad right, how your few mistakes haunt you all your life. I wish I could apologize for all of them. Today, if I still had a choice, I would do that, I would apologize to each of them. Then at least I wouldn’t have disturbed a stranger in the middle of the night.”

As much as I thought I was trying to avoid this conversation, I was somehow getting into it. My sleep had gone out with the wind a while ago and I was interested to know more about the man whose voice in some stranger way intrigued me, lured me into a want for a conversation. Hence, I couldn’t help myself asking, “Did you do something wrong to someone?” I did regret it as soon as I asked but the voice on the other end seemed indifferent to my curiosity. He plainly answered, “Yes Miss, I guess to everyone I love- well, most of them.” Earlier I was only cursing myself for not turning off my phone, now I was ridiculed for having gotten into what seemed like a never ending conversation. I had nothing to say since I was thinking of ways to undo the trouble I just created. But the man hardly noticed my silence and continued, “You know, I have always been a bit of an egoist. My life always had options but for a man as stubborn as me I only chose what I thought would work. I have very clearly proved that I just am a failure all along. Disappointingly, I had to lose a lot of loved ones before I actually realized where I stood.”

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To this, I said, “well if they actually love you, they will always forgive you. As you said earlier, just ask for forgiveness and you can undo things with an apology, right? “No miss, I cannot,” yelled the voice on the other side, “It’s not that they will not forgive me, it is just that I will never accept my mistakes once I am sober. I don’t want to be the first one to tell myself that I was stupid and a failure. And what, undo things? Right! As if that would have solved the problem. If I could undo things, I wouldn’t ignore my mom’s call so much; I would listen to my dad whenever he tries to correct me. I would never have let go of the girl who loved me more than myself. I would admit that I was not happy just earning money. I would hurt my ego to bring them all back into my life. If only I could undo things, Miss.

The voice on the other side was gradually sounding human to me. I was no more irritated with it, I rather sympathized. I could feel how sad and low he might have felt but all I could do to comfort him was be silent. The voice seemed unaffected with my silence and continued again, “You know what my dad used to say… never stop doing things that makes you happy, even better list them out so that you never forget them. I did make a list- playing football, listening to Curt Cobain songs and eating a lot. Back then, it was easy to be happy. But as I grew up my list changed and I started believing that money, success and women would make me happier. Well, it does make me happy but then it’s not easy always having those things. What he didn’t teach me was parallel with happiness came struggle and failure. That is why I am learning things the hard way. I don’t blame him though; I just blame my ego, of which I just cannot let go. Because now, at this moment I am everything but happy and I have no one to tell this to except for a stranger who probably thinks I am just a crazy drunkard. Right then, before I could tell him, that he was wrong to think so- the phone got disconnected.

I waited for sometime- for him to call again, but he did not. I thought of calling him too but it seemed like a crazy idea and I quit pursuing it. I could not sleep for the rest of the night.

All that the voice said kept me awake with questions and realization that made me more helpless. To me, that drunken man was the inner voice of every human being. I was one of them- insecure with their imperfections, uncomfortable with their loss, broken

every time they fall and hopeless with faith they had. That drunken man was a human being not trying to pretend. The consciousness that we can never overcome our failure and fears until we actually learn to deal with it, hit me then. It was then that I learned that truth is never bitter it is rather ignorant. The voice kept reminding me of our incapabilities to face the fear assuming the consequences. I suddenly felt hollow inside knowing how that fear kept me away from my true self and from the ones that are familiar with the real me. It is sad that we choose to live in fear as someone else when in reality we only dream of being who we truly reflect as an individual. May be there will come a day when we will live that dream without pretence and thus we will not have to depend on any liquor or stranger just to exist in true sense…someday.

“With Rotaract, I can develop and challenge myself both personally and professionally and at the same time, give something back to the community and have fun! Rotaract is more than just joining a club!” - Rtr. Sonam Wangmo Lama (Treasurer)

Hundred Failures - Rtr Arun Thingdespair, defeated and tired he feltere his ill fate he simply knelt succumbs before the world he seesnot an effort, embarrassed on his kneeshow long can I hold? there’s nothing for me embrace death, not an illness to seewalked miles ‘failure’ the name i got fate on abode, his name I soughtfelt the warmth, so ran all the waylost again, here I am despair and dismay

yet on the horizon, sees the sun raysrevived, for there’s hundred new dayshundred days for him to fight his fatehundred days for his dreams to sethundred days. hundred more failureshould overcome all hurdles and barrierbelieves failure isn’t a pitstop but a detourever stand tall, for illness there’s moreon it, shed more tears or fight with all your mightfailure, not the end, walk ahead, for time’s always right

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“In Rotaract, I got to become dynamic and well-involved in various sectors. So, in my view it is a very good place for young and energetic bright future seekers to involve here and to become dy-namic in their various of topics of interests.” – Rtr. Lelina Khadka (General Member)

MY FIRST RYLA EXPERIENCE - Rtr. Tsering Gyalmo Having never been involved in RYLA before and not even knowing what it was until about a month ago, I really didn’t know exactly what to expect. I was extremely excited, but as the event got nearer I became nervous since no one else from my club would be attending. Holding my breath anxiously, I strolled up to the Rotary hall, Thapathali where we were to gather for the registration. Everyone was huddled up in groups talking and my heart sank. I knew it would be awkward to barge into a group uninvited, but before I had chance to think about it anymore, a couple of girls were already walking to me. I wanted to cry! But not because I was sad or scared. I wanted to cry because I was relieved. I knew them from a leadership training seminar I attended just a few days before the RYLA. No amount of words could describe how relieved I felt there. They did their best to make me feel welcomed and that’s when I knew that this RYLA would be absolutely unforgettable. Rotary Inter-national District 3292 (Nepal and Bhutan) organized RYLA 2013 with the theme “Awak-ening Youth” from 24-27 May 2013 at the Agricultural Development Bank central training insti-tute at Bode, Bhaktapur.. I participated in this program with 51 other rotaractors from across the nation in an atmosphere full of fiery spirits. We all got really close through various games, meals and chats. Throughout the four consecutive days, the program offered us various work-shops facilitated by internationally acclaimed dignitaries like Ranjit Acharya, Hare Ram Bhatta, Sujeev Shakya and so forth. We prac-ticed Tai chi (an internal Chinese martial art practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits) every morning, went for hik-ing nearby pottery village, took part in var-ious team building activities and expressed the reflections of the day in the forms of Debate session. At the last day evening, we had drama competition among the different groups we were divided to. Despite the limitation of

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“Rotaract for fellowship, social service and personal development.” – Rtr. Balram Maharjan (General Member)

time and resources, all the teams were able to per-form really good. I personally feel that the entire program was very beneficial while also allowing us to have fun. The opportunity to listen to the amaz-ing speakers and meet such inspiring youths from across the regions really opened my mind to all the possibilities that await me. It gave me the opti-mism and allowed me to have faith in myself. RYLA allowed me to see how a small group of motivated people can make a difference in the society and gave me the push to work for it. It taught me how

to bond with new people and become more actively involved. “It didn’t matter where you were from, what you believe in, what your goals were, or how talented you were. It didn’t change the

fact that we were all there to learn, not just how to lead, but also how to connect with others, starting with each other. I know that during my time there, I have made lifelong friends that I trust complete-ly.” Every picture of the RYLA is clearly staying in my mind and even though it has been almost 8 months now, it seems as if that had happened just yesterday.............. RYLA Bode 2013, was a once in a lifetime experience.

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“To provide an opportunity for young men and women to enhance the knowledge and skills, to address the physical and social needs of our communities, to promote better relations between all people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service.” - Rtr. Amit Shakya (Club Service)

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SAP VISIT BY ZONE VI

On 10th Oct’2013, Rotaract Club Of Swoyam-bhu along with rotaractors of Zone VI visited our SAP, Helpless Colony Orphanage. We offered them 40 Kg of rice, 4 Kg of pulses, 4 Kg of Chicken meat, 9.5 Kg of potatoes and some packets of biscuits and chocolates. The premise of the event was to bring festive cheer to the children by giving them something to spend Dashain with.

QUATI PURNIMA CELEBRATION at SAP

On 21st August’2013, Rotaract Club Of Swoyambhu celebrated QuatiPurnima with the children at our SAP, Helpless Colony Or-phanage. Our club members kept the children busy by involving them in various sorts of games and activities while our Guardian Fo-rum Members cooked the qutati. A very fun and exciting day full of activities made the children very happy.

The making of Kwati by our lovely aunts from Guardian Forum Members

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CLOTHES DONATION AT SAP

On 6th July’2013, Rotaract Club of Swoyam-bhu organized clothes donation program at SAP, Helpless Colony Orphanage, Pasikot, Buddhanilkanth. The clothes were collected from our club members, relatives and friends. We also managed to collect some toys for the children and distributed chocolates at the end.

“If you contribute yourself by heart, there will be existence of a true human being. That’s when you realize you are able to be a true rotaractor.” – Sujata Lama (Proposed Member)

CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATION AT SAP On 14th Sept’2013, Rotaract Club Of Swoyambhu celebrated Children’s day at SAP by hosting a talent show. The children showed their talent in singing, drama, dancing and acting. The premise of the event was to ac-knowledge the children’s natural talent, pro-vide them with fun and remind themselves how valuable they are.

SAP officer Rtr. Chungta Gurung distributing clothes and toys

Talent Show during Children’s Day

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‘WORLD POLIO DAY’RALLY

On 24th Oct’2013, Rotaract Club Of Swoyambhu participated in the ‘World Polio Day’ rally along with Rotarians and rotaractors of various clubs. The rally was organized on the occasion of ‘World Polio Day’ by Nepal National Polio Plus Com-mittee and RI district 3292 which started from Basantapur to Rotary Hall,Thapathali.

CLEAN UP NEPAL 2013

On 21st Sept’2013, Rotaract Club Of Swoyambhu joined this nation wide cleaning campaign by organizing cleanup program at Swoyambhunath around Saraswati temple area with Rotaract Club of Kathmandu North and Green soldiers. 61.5 Kg of waste was collected in total.

“To socialize; we will not be be alone, to materialize the need of being sensitive to the pains of the needy and to personally and professionally develop ourselves. We with platform can empower our-selves and others.” -Biswash Sharma (Proposed Member) BAJRA 15

MEGA TREE PLANTATION PROGRAM

On 17th August’2013, Rotaract Club Of Swoyambhu organized Mega Tree Plantation program jointly with our twin club, Rotaract Club of Annapurna. The event was supported by Sayapatri-AmaSamuha, Sayapatri Youth Club and Forest Management Sub-committee of SardiKhola VDC.Villagers of SardiKhola VDC lost more than 30 homes taking away about 40 lives from the mas-sive landslide and flood last year. The program was organized to protect the village from future threat of landslides and floods. 600 tree saplings of bamboo, Amala, Chap, Kapoor, Kalki, etc were planted and 25 plants were donated to Macchapuchre VDC to be planted in their school to prevent future landslides.

“To be the part of humanitarian work and social event with a nobel cause is always an honour where there is win-win on both side. So to be a rotaractor, feels like a good soul.” – Mahendra Chhetri (proposed member)BAJRA16

participation in various events

ZLW II

President Rtr. Rajiv Lama, Rtr. Bipendra Man Shrestha, Rtr. Arun Thing, Rtr. Salina Shahi, Rtr Lelina Khadka participated in the Zonal Leadership Workshop II organized by Zone VI. It was held at the NEA building in Bhak-tapur on 17th August, 2013. It was facilitated by DRR Rtr. Ashish Chaulagain, ADS Rtr. Sushil Karki, ZRR Rtr. Laxmi Prasad Khanal, Rtr. Sanjeev Dahal, Rtr. Ashok Wagle.

FIRST PS MEET

Rtr. Rajiv Lama, Rtr. Bi-pen Man and Rtr. Arun Thing attended the First PS Meet for the rota year 2013-14 held on 28th Sept’201 at BP Koi-rala Cancer Hospital, Bharatpur which was hosted by Rotaract Club of Bharatpur.

6th District Conferene

Rtr. Rajiv Lama, Rtr. Bipen Man,Rtr. Tsreing Gyalmo, Rtr. Sonam Wangmo, Proposed mem-ber Bishwas and Sujata Lama attended the 6th District Conferene for the rota year 2013-14 held on 27th,28th december at St. Xaviers Kath-mandu which was hosted by Rotaract Club of Kathmandu Mid-town

“Being a Rotaractor allows you to discover your positive self. A side that makes you to see and do good to everybody.” - Rtr. Salina Shahi (General Member) BAJRA 17

BAGMATI CLEANING CAMPAIGN

Rtr. Samten Gurung, Rtr. Tsering Gyalmo, Rtr. Richa Shrestha and Proposed member Tashi Dawa Lama volunteered in the Bagmati Cleaning Campaign on 7th Sept’2013 with many other rotaractors from various clubs. The Campaign was organized on weekly basis, every Saturday 7:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. in collaboration with AceTravels.com, Lions club, Jacees, PABSON and various other organizations.

RYLA BIRATNAGAR 2013Rtr. Tsering Gyalmo participated in the Rotary Youth Leadership

Awards (RYLA) Biratnagar 2013 held in Delhi Public School, Biratnagar from 23rd to 27th October’2013. RYLA is a leadership program for young people co-ordinated by Rotary Clubs across the globe. RYLA Biratnagar was orga-nized for the first time in Biratnagar jointly by all the Rotary

Clubs of Zone XII and XIII (RI District 3292 Nepal-Bhutan) with the theme “Youth for Peace and Development.

“Rotaract the platform to develop and learn with fun, making awesome friends along the way and also contributing to the society. ” – Rtr.Arun Thing (General Member)

•Rtr. Rajiv Lama, Rtr Arun Thing attended “Earthquake risk in Nepal & need for preparedness” jointly organized by Rotary-Rotaract-Interact 3292 and National Society for Earthquake Tech-nology (NSET) supported by USAID

•Rtr Lelina Khadka and proposed member Bishwash Sharma attended Youth Entrepreneurship & Sustainability Training organized by Rotaract club of Budanilkantha on Jan 4th.

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international avenue

International Service Director Rtr. Deepain Raj Pradhan joined The Temple Cleaning pro-gram by Rotaract club of Bangkok at Mochit, Thailand on 15th sept’2013.

Rtr. Deepain Raj Pradhan with Rtr. Chai, DRR R.I District 3350 Thailand and his assistant ADRR. Ko and Shon

RAC Swoyambhu gifted Nepal Photographic Magazines, wheel of life, temples play card, Swoyambhu calendar and bookmark, Illam tea, Pashmina, club flag, National flag and greeting cards to Rotaract Club of Singapore East and Rotaract club of Kealanajaya (Malaysia)

“To be in a community which helps the community and oneself evolve with the fellowship, teamwork and the zeal to work hard; excel at whatever is done within the club.” – Rtr.Ronit Pradhan BAJRA 19

Rotaract Club of Swoyambhu’s President Rajiv Lama Leads Peace Education Program

Rotaract Club of Swoyambhu’s President Rajiv Lama walks his Rotaract talk by promoting peace in his profession as a team leader/facilitator of the Children’s World Peace Organization.

Children’s World Peace Organization is a non-profit organization that empowers children world-wide to transform their challenging emotions and conflicts into healthy mutual songs, dances, various activities and arts. Students move to learn beyond prejudice and assumption to realize their potential, their connection to each other, and the global human family. In Nepal the organi-zation is registered as CPON (Children Peace Organization Nepal)

“We facilitate a proven Peace Education Program in 9 schools to 1500+ primary-aged students in order to realize peace in our time,” said Lama. “The schools that are receiving our free program in each class one hour a week have told us that formerly violent schools have become peaceful learning centers in as few as eight to 11 weeks,” continued Lama.

“In the future, we will have curriculum for all eight grades of primary school and will be offering training for teachers, school directors, parents, and community members so that students will feel completely supported to create sustainable peace,” continued Lama.

“Our club’s theme is Together We Be the Change. Our club’s motto is Serving Humankind with the Vision of Peace. I am very fortunate to be able to blend my professional life’s goals with my Rotaract goals to make a measurable difference in the world,” concluded Lama.

For more information, contact Lama at 977/9803424836 or Skype him at bomjan.rajiv33.Robin Loving Rowland, Executive DirectorChildren’s World Peace Organization / www.cwpo.orgA Model Education Program Inspiring Students to Create Peace

“Rotaract club has been one of the best platform to boost up our self confidence through different programs conducted in it and also has provided opportunity to explore ourselves to different professional and social workers.” – Ashish Kafle (Proposed Member)BAJRA20

Children Peace Organization Nepal

SAP Corner

Rotaract club of Swoyambhu has been operat-ing in the full course of running its Special Area Project. Helpless Colony is a home for twenty children. They range in age from 5-1 9; and is lo-cated in Pasikot, Budhanilkantha. The orphanage is taken care by a single woman, Mrs. Nanu Rai. Our mission is to improve the living and health condition of the orphans and offer them better educational opportunities.

We have been paying visits and organizing var-ious programs (cloth donation, kwaati purnima, educational project) in the orphanage. In addi-tion to that, we have started a campaign with the slogan “ Rupaiya dui ujjwal Bhawishyako laagi “ which aims to collect Rs. 2 from all the members on a daily basis.

The campaign has been running for over six months now. We believe that this sum collected will help in the scholarship for the children in order to achieve their further education. The club will continue to be actively involved in support-ing the orphanage.

TAKE ACTION: If you are willing to contrib-ute to these orphans, you can contact any of the members of the club. Every contribution you make is a miracle to them.

Your generosity will play a big role in their lives. Be generous, be a miracle! Even 1 rupee makes a difference!Rtr Sonam Wangmo (Treasurer)

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fellowship and events with twin club

Christmas Greeting exchange with RAC Annapurna

Joint Bulletin Release with RAC Dharan Ghopa

President Rtr. Ananta Aryal of RAC Dharan Ghopa with President Rtr. Rajive Lama of RAC Swoyambhu

Club Flag exchange with RAC Annapurna

Christmas Celebration with RAC Dharan Ghopa

Group Photo with RAC Dharan Ghopa at P.S. Meet

Club Flag exchange with RAC Dharan Ghopa

Club Pin exchange with RAC Annapurna

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the team 2013-14

Rtr. Rajiv LamaClub PresidentBoudha 9803424836

Rtr. Mandip PoudelIPP9841627442

Rtr. Pranay Raj ShakyaCharter President

Rtr. Merina RaiPast President/Advisor

Rtr. Suraj MaharjanPast President/Advisor

Rtr. Lina RaiVice PresidentNew Baneshwor9849496075

Rtr. Samten GurungGeneral SecretarySwoyambhu9813524222

Rtr. Sonam WangmoTreasurerBoudha9803540096

Rtr. Amit ShakyaClub Service DirectorOmbahal9841739262

Rtr. Bipendra Man ShresthaProfessional DevelopmentDirectorAnamnagar9849494983

Rtr. Trimir MaharjanCommunity ServiceDirectorTeku9841373773

Rtr. Deepain Raj Pradhan International Service Director9851153296

Rtr. Tsering GyalmoSergeant At Arms Swoyambhu9803989595

Rtr. Chungta GurungSAP director9803074959

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the team 2013-14

Rtr. Arun ThingGeneral Member Boudha9849264600

Rtr. Punam BajracharyaGeneral Member 9841870370

Rtr. Tashi Dawa LamaGeneral Member Boudha9808065841

Rtr. Richa ShresthaGeneral MemberGwarko 9841592364

Rtr. Ronit PradhanGeneral Member 9849471112

Rtr. Lelina KhadkaGeneral Member 9849908630

Rtr. Balram MaharjanGeneral MemberTeku9802024668

Rtr. Sumati ShakyaGeneral Member 9841433726

Rtr. Salina ShahiGeneral MemberChabahil9841714297

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TO BE A PART OF ROTARACT CLUB OF SWOYAMBHU FAMILY

PLEASE CONTACTGENERAL SECRETARY RTR. SAMTEN GURUNG

OR PRESIDENT RTR. RAJIV LAMA