On the day of his installation Pres. Karthik announced the completion of the renovation of Mepur school buildings under the schools to smiles programme of the District. Ours was the first club to complete the project.
“Targeting Today; the stars of tomorrow.” District Governor Benjamin thought that the best Centennial Gift to the society will be presenting the underprivileged children with renovated schools. This does not stop with just renovation but will be the first step taken by Rotary to stay with these schools at every step taken by them. Literacy being the prime need of the hour by the nation, this small step taken will surely inspire Rotarians globally to conceive in a similar angle and thus the day will dawn, which seems not too far when every school and every student will be blessed with smiles. The long term focus is on qualitative improvement of faculty, teaching methods and learning parameters. This project’s outcome will be an increase in enrolment of students and thus an increase in literacy level.“RI District 3230 Rotary Centenary Charitable Trust” has been established for the efficient management of funds in this project. For the first time in the history of Rotary, a MoU has been signed by District 3230 with Round Table India. This trust along with the Round Table will provide financial assistance to the needy clubs. Price water house & Co. the internationally acclaimed firm of auditors will be managing the funds of this project. Many large hearted Rotarians of District 3230 have contributed to the Trust. Deeply impressed by the whole concept many corporate donors like TTK LIG, IOB, etc have volunteered contributions and Corporates have provided building materials at concessional rates. Many Philanthropic individuals and Corporates have expressed their desire to join this noble cause.
The Clubs that have taken the lead in Dedication of renovated schools:
A. RC Chennai Kilpauk was the first club to bestow a school with smiles.
B. RC Annanagar
C. RC Nanganallur
D. RC Madras Pallava
This step taken today may someday see the destruction of the world’s worst social evil- illiteracy.
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