CHENNAI: Rotary District 3230 and Round Table India — Area 2, signed an MOU with an aim to fulfill their community service projects together. The event which took place at the Vivanta by Taj-Connemara witnessed a large gathering, as all members from Rotary district 3230 and Round Table India had come forward to extend their individual support.
Rotary International District 3230 Governor Rtn. ISAK Nazar was a happy man, “I am proud to join hands with this young, vibrant and service- minded organisation. I’m certain that with them we will be able to achieve our goals sooner and better.”
Rotary, an organisation which was also played a part in eradicating polio is partnering with Round Table India for the first time. Round Table India on the other hand has worked in the area of building schools in the country through its ‘Freedom through education’ project.
Deepak Mendda, national president, Round Table India said about the venture, “It’s a proud moment indeed. Our main task now is to achieve the four objectives.”
The objectives put forth in the MoU are as follows:
1. To facilitate partnership between Rotary Clubs of Rotary International District 3230 and Round Tables of Round Table India – Area 2 to undertake joint programmes to promote fellowship and understanding between both the organisations
2. To initiate and partner in community development and service projects in schools and other areas based on needs of the community
3. To establish a Fellowship program between Rotary Clubs and Round Tables
4. To encourage Round Tablers to join Rotary International after retirement from Round Table, to continue and promote fellowship and serve the community.
Both the organisations aim to fulfill the above objectives. Past Rotary International Director and Trustee of the Rotary Foundation Sushil Gupta was the chief guest.
As a start, Rotary Clubs of RI District 3230 and Tables of Area 2, Round Table India will be carrying out a community project and will be installing clean water drinking facilities in 15 schools which will benefit 5,000 school children. Area 2 — Round Table India is under the Chairmanship if Shriram Duvurri.