NEXT WEEK’S PROGRAM

Workshop on Strategic Planning.

To be conducted by Club Trainer Rtn. PP Rafiqul

Islam Rowly.

THE FOUR-WAY TEST

Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and

BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all

concerned?

INVOCATION

We, the Rotarians are dedicated to maintain the

dignity and worthiness of our calling by the acceptance and

promotion of high ethical standards, and to regard our business or profession as an

opportunity to express ourselves in service to society.

online@ www.rotary.org www.rotary3281.org www.rcdhaka.org

“Change” – as per the Webster dictionary, it means to make (someone or something) different. That’s quite an easy definition compared to the drastic impact it has on our lives. We are often resistant to change, and we don’t realize that change itself is constant. Most people feel it will have an immediate negative impact on their life or career or profession. We are afraid of change because it forces us outside our comfort zone. But, we forget that we grow and learn new things every time something changes. We learn lessons even from changes that did not lead us to where we wanted to be. Changes trigger progress. Things move forward and develop because of them. Each change is a turning page. It is about closing one chapter and opening another one. Once again, Rotary installation meeting remind us that as Rotarians we have to embrace change. It also taught us, how change can be enjoyable, entertaining but more effective and efficient for future endeavor. The fellow Rotarians continue the best practice of predecessors and improve the sort coming activities. Fix the bench marked for future activities with new leadership and board of directors. It is the continuing support and patronage of our fellow Rotarians that makes such milestones possible. Through them, we see what our district do, we see what our fellow Rotarians are doing, and we are inspired to LIGHT UP ROTARY, even more.

Rtn. SAM Yousuf Editor

From the Editor’s Desk

ISSUE 02► VOLUME 78 ► YEAR 2014-15

TODAY’S PROGRAM

Rtn. Rezaur Razzak will speak on “Importance of

Ramadan & Jakat”.

Dear RCD members,

Please accept my greetings on the eve of the publication of the first issue of club’s weekly bulletin of 2014-15. As mentioned to you in my earlier communications I would like to reiterate that this year we will give our best to take the club to a new height through our fellowship and humanitarian service. We are not only the oldest club we are also respected for our deeds, wisdom and for responding to the call of the hour.

Such respect or recognition comes with obligation to constantly perform and up keep the reputation. As such may I earnestly request all the members to do his/her part and contribute to the continuous improvement of the club.

You are already aware about the fellowship program we would like to conduct and the projects we would like to materialize. My request to everyone in the club is to kindly participate in the programs and events and make those successful. Apart from the club perspective we have few obligations from the District and Rotary International. Please come forward to respond to those obligations as well.

Let us work together to ‘Light Up Rotary’ for a better tomorrow. Let us enjoy the year through good work and enhanced fellowship. Thank you. Rtn. Shaheed Siddique President

Birthday 07 July R-Ann Kawsara Mirza W/o Rtn Mirza Hossain

07 July R-Ann Nilufar Yesmin W/o Rtn Abu Nawaz Bhuiyan

08 July Rtn Shafayat Ullah

15 July R-Let Sadif Nahain S/o Rtn Md Bayezidur Rahman

15 July R-Ann Sharmin Ahmed W/o Rtn Hossain Sadat

18 July R-Ann Tahia Khalil W/o IPDG Ishtiaque A Zaman PhD

18 July R-Ann Rokeya Hussain W/o Rtn PP ATM Khairuzzaman Wedding

09 July

Rtn Md Mahmudur Rahman &

R-Ann Sharmin J Mahmud

Meeting Statistics (08.07.14) Total Members 67 Members exempted from the attendance 04 Members Present 39 Percentage of attendance 60.93% Last week’s attendance % 28.78% Visiting Rotarians Nil Club Guests 138 Members’ Guests 28 Sunshine Box Collection Tk. 740/=

Installation meeting of the Board of Directors 2014 - 15 of Rotary Club of Dhaka was held on 8th July 2014 (Tuesday) at 1640. All of the board members, almost all regular members and a large number of invited District and Club Leaders of various clubs and other guests were enthusiastically present.

At the outset, installation Chairman Rtn PP Capt M Moazzam Hossain welcomed all and invited dignitaries to the head table. He then requested President 2013-14 Rtn Md Bayezidur Rahman to call the meeting to order.

President 2013-14 Rtn Md Bayezidur Rahman called the meeting to order. Recitation from Holy Books were performed by (i) Rtn SAM Yousuf, (ii) Rtn Ranjan Neogi and

(iii) Rtn Mukut Subal Cruze; while invocation was led by Rtn Mahmud Hasan. Rtn S M Anwar Hossain's presentation of Secretary's Annual Report (2013-14) was followed by a memorable address by President 2013-14 Rtn Md Bayezidur Rahman. Rtn. Bayezid highlighted the major events of 2013-14 and thanked all concerned for a successful year.

Then President 2013-14 Rtn Md Bayezidur Rahman handed over Presidential Collar to the President 2014-15 Rtn Shaheed Siddique. President 2014-15 introduced the members of the Board of Directors of 2014-15. Rtn PDG Mustafa Zaman Abbasi administered oath of the newly elected Directors of the Board.

Rtn PP TIM Nurul Kabir introduced the Chief Guest Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Bangladesh H.E. Ms. Wanja Campos Da Nobrega. In her speech she highlighted Rotary's importance in creating better understanding among global citizens, saluted Rotary's contribution in numerous humanitarian causes and invited all interested Rotarians to Sao Paulo, Brazil to attend Rotary's next Annual Convention in June 7-10, 2015.

The meeting was adjourned for 10 minutes for Asr prayer. After break for Asr prayer Rtn Shaheed Siddique gave his presidential address,

meeting minutes

78th Installation Meeting, Date: 8th July 2014 Venue: RAOWA Convention Center, Dhaka

outlining his vision for 2014-15 and expressed gratitude to all concerned who entrusted him and the newly elected board to lead the club as it embarks on a new course.

Rtn IPP Bayezidur Rahman then led the recognition ceremony of 100% attendees for 2013-14, and longest serving Rotarians, where DG and a host of PDGs gave away prizes to various Rotarians.

Rtn Barrister Shafayat Ullah made a comprehensive acknowledgement of the guests present at the august ceremony. Respecting the wish of the DG to skip her formal introduction, President then welcomed the DG to

deliver her eagerly awaited speech. In her speech, District Governor Rtn. Safina Rahman spoke about Rotary's commitment for "Service above Self" and highlighted various achievements of Rotary Club of Dhaka -- the oldest Rotary club of Bangladesh. She expressed her happiness in RCDs commitment to increase the number of Rotarians especially by going to sponsor four new clubs: (i) Rotary Club of Gulshan Dream (GSR: Rtn PP Rafiqul Islam Rowly), (ii) Rotary Club of Dhaka Sadar (GSR: Rtn PP T I M Nurul Kabir), (iii) Rotary Club of Alokito Dhaka (GSR: Rtn PP M Enamul Huq) and (iv) Rotary Club of Adhunik Dhaka (GSR: Rtn PP A K M Abdus Sobhan). She expressed her best wishes for RCD -- which has implanted the flag of Rotary in Bangladesh. She then called upon the club members to (i) increase their contribution to The Rotary Foundation (TRF), and do their best in achieving the minimum target of USD $ 40,000/, (ii) engage in a Signature Project to be supported by the Global Grant. Finally, echoing RI President Gary C K Huang's vision, "Light Up Rotary", she explained, lighting up will require active participation by Rotarians of every denominations, and expressed her firm belief on the newly minted members of the Board of Directors to lead a successful year.

District Governors speech was followed by presentation of mementos, Rtn F H Arif offered vote of thanks to all present, secretary's announcement was made by Club Secretary Rtn. Md. Mahmudur Rahman.

President Rtn Shaheed Siddique adjourned the meeting expressing his gratitude to all for their kind presence and invited all in a cordial fellowship iftar followed by dinner.

Tree Plantation: The Rotary year started with Tree Plantation on 1 July 2014 under our initiative of ‘Greener Bangladesh-Greener World’ where we are trying to include 100 clubs from 100 Rotary District. Club President Rtn. Shaheed Siddique, Rtn. Abu Nawaz Bhuiyan and 6 Rotaractors from our 3 sponsored Rotaract Clubs (Namely Dhaka, Dhaka Premier and Dhaka Udayan) participated in the program held at 10.30 am at Mirpur Bangla School & College, Mirpur-11. Dhaka. 20 saplings were planted and another 80 are expected to be planted in next few days.

Year Launching Ceremony: The first District program of the year started on 1 July 2014 at Hotel Sonargaon. Including 26 Rotarians and 3 spouses from RC Dhaka has demonstrated a strong presence in the program. Honourable President of Bangladesh Mr. Md. Abdul Hamid was the Chief Guest in the program. Apart from the participation the Club has also assisted the organizers by extending hands in managing the desk to keep the mobile phones.

District Governor’s Club visit: The District Governor's official club visit was held on 8 July 2014 in a very congenial atmosphere. During her close meeting with President, President Elect and Secretary she has expressed satisfaction about the plans and programs taken for the year. She was impressed with the "Project Schedule" that we have included in the docket and mentioned that she will refer the same to other clubs as an example to follow. She sat with the Rotaractors for 15 minutes and our Rotaractors also presented them well.

As part of the visit the Club Assembly was also held. It was a very friendly ambiance and some of the members came up with good ideas. DG has appreciated our effort in 'Rotary Extension' and given a steep target of collecting US $ 40,000/- for TRF.

Activities and projects done during 1 to 13 July 2014

Club Installation: The 78th Installation was also held on 8 July 2014 in RAOWA Convention Hall. The program was also a success. The program was attended by a large number of PDGs, Rotarians and their family members, guests, partners (Total 205). Her Excellency Brazilian Ambassador Ms. Wanja Campos de Nobrega graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Chief Guest applauded the contribution of Rotary and hoped that the same will be even better in the days to come. The District Governor Rtn Safina Rahman gave a very encouraging speech where she has admired the contribution of RCD and outlined her expectation from the clubs during the year.

4 way test cards distribution: As part of its commitment of propagating Rotary’s 4 way test RCD distributed few hundred cards among the participants of the Year Launching Program on 1 July 2014. The Club will actively circulate the 4 way test throughout the year. District Governor’s Club visit:

Joint Meeting: RC Dhaka participated in a joint Iftar Meeting with another 22 Rotary clubs in All Community Club Limited on 11 July 2014. The meeting was attended by DG and few other PDGs. It was a good gathering of couple of hundred Rotarians from different clubs.

Upcoming events: - Tree Plantation with RCC Dhaka in the Old Town of Dhaka on 19 Jul.

- Tree plantation with RC Hosni Dalan in the Old Town of Dhaka on 19 Jul 2014.

- Tree Plantation in RCC Rowmari during last week of Jul and first 2 weeks of Aug.

- Distribution of Sanitary Latrine in RCC Rowmari in early Aug.

- Distribution of Gift pack among poor people to celebrate Eid in a happy environment (With 2 RCCs).

- Dental Camps with Rotary Australia from 5 to 14 Aug 2014.

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