From the Editor s Pen ROTARY CLUB OF DHAKA ISSUE 03 VOLUME 79 YEAR

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2 Meeting Statistics ( ) Total Members 59 Members exempted from the attendance 04 Members Present 21 Percentage of attendance 37.50% Last week s attendance % rose from 63.63% to 65.45% Visiting Rotarians Nil Club Guests Nil Members Guests Nil Sunshine Box Collection Tk. 900/= 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 From the Editor s Pen Eid Mubarak! After a month of fasting all Muslims have celebrated the Holy Eid-ul Fitr, one of the biggest religious festival for the Muslim umma. For the Rotarians this year the Eid festival had a different meaning in keeping with this year's RI theme 'Be a Gift to the World'. Truly the Holy Eid is an occasion for sacrificing and giving to the poor section of our society to make them feel happy and share the joyous moments of Holy Eid, with a Gift from the Rotary World, as DG Mike of District 7530 noted: "This year's Rotary theme is Be a Gift to the World". Rotarians have some gift to give we can give of our talents, our knowledge, our abilities, our effort and time, our dedication, our money, and our devotion. Through Rotary we can take these gifts and make a genuine difference in the lives of others and in our world. Our time is now; it will never come again. Be a Gift to the World!" ROTARY CLUB OF DHAKA ISSUE 03 VOLUME 79 YEAR Today: Regular Weekly Meeting. Guest Speaker: Naina Shahzadi Khan, ---- Educationist Topic: Education at Secondary and Postsecondary level Changes and challenges in Bangladesh. NEXT WEEK S PROGRAM Regular Weekly Meeting on 4 th August 2015, Tuesday at 5:30 pm in Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel. After a long holiday to mark the Holy Ramadan followed by the Holy Eid the Club is poised to launch this year's programs with full vigor and bash as the premier club of the country. The plate full of events starts with coming sleeping kits distribution program an annual event in partnership with SCAW, a Canadian NGO. This year a record number of 6000 bed kits will be distributed to the poor children in Rangpur, Barisal and Chittagong areas. The Club is also planning to sign an MOU with the National Institute for Cancer Research and Hospital (NICRH) for Histopathological testing of poor women for breast cancer, a killer disease, which accounts for the highest number of cancer related deaths, over 8300 (2008), among the women in Bangladesh, mostly from the poorest. Whereas breast cancer is fully curable if diagnosed at early stage which is now easily available Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? with the development of medical science. The program jointly with the NICRH was conceived and planned in the last RY under IPP Rtn Shaheed with an annual budget of Tk 6.00 lakhs for testing of 100 women from the poorest. The fund will be raised through voluntary contributions/donations and fund raising program and will be a 'Real Gift of Life' to the poor women in keeping with the RI theme for 'Be a Gift to the World.' Rtn PP Khandker Badrul Hasan, PHF, Editor.

3 The Rotary Club of Dhaka met on Tuesday, July 14 th 2015 for their Regular Weekly meeting. The meeting was called to order by the President Rtn Nasim Majumder PHF at pm. Rotary invocation was read out by Rtn PE S M Anwar MPHF, Birthdays & Wedding Anniversary Greetings were read out by Rtn PP A K M Abdus Sobhan PHF. Minutes Regular Weekly Meeting 14 th July, 2015 Venue: the Oriental Lounge, Banani The President briefed the members about the District Governor Rtn SAM Showket Hossain s official club Visit, Club Assembly and the Installation Ceremony held on 7 th July 2015 in Kurmitola Golf Club, Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka.The President informed the members that there will be 4 5 th Weekly Meetings in a month in this Rota year and the president declared that the 5 th weekly Meetings will all be Family Nights which will enhance the fellowship amongst the members and their families. The President opened the floor for the members to speak about their experiences, observations and participations in 7 th July where three important club events took place. The following members shared their experience and opinions: Rtn Mamun Akbar PHF, Rtn Syed Quamruzzaman RFSM, Rtn Jalal ul Azim RFSM, Rtn PP Dr M Enamul Huq PHF, MC, Rtn SAM Yusuf PHF, Rtn IPP Shaheed Siddique PHF, Rtn PP AKM Abdus Sobhan PHF, Rtn Capt M Khaliquzzaman PHF, Rtn Mirza Quamrul Hasan PHF, Rtn SM Anwar Hossain MPHF, Rtn Rumman Yunus RFSM, Rtn PP Khandker Badrul Hasan PHF, Rtn PP Rafiqul Islam Rowly PHF, Rtn Ranjan Neogi PHF, Rtn Mukut Subal Cruze RFSM and Rtn PDG Dr Ishtiaque A Zaman PHF. All the members praised the President and his board for holding the three events District Governors Official Club visit, Club Assembly and the Installation meeting very successfully on a single day even in the month of Ramadan. Members and guests attended the Iftar at 6:54 pm and that was a nice show of the beauty oframadan. After the Magreb Prayer the Dinner served. Few members expressed their notes on serving the foods on the tables were not homogeneous and there might had ways to improve. Rtn PE S M Anwar Hossain MPHF enquired about the inclusion of number of Club guests, which in reply Rtn PDG Dr Ishtiaque A Zaman PHF added as the matter is the prerogative of the President it could go usual or it could be discussed in the next Board meeting, but not in the club assembly. Regarding Venue of golfing environment members expressed their satisfaction. The President thanked Rtn PP Md Bayezidur Rahman MPHF as the Installation Committee chair and his team for the excellent arrangements. President expressed his sorrow to the members for facing some difficulties in course of serving foods and other technical affairs which he could do even better. Let us welcome to be a Gift to the World.

4 President Rtn Nasim Majumder thanked all members present for their inclusive comments and requested to attend the future club programs and incoming Service projects. President informed the members of the targets given by the District Governor SAM Showket Hossain, a net increase of 23 Rotarians members, USD 20,000 in TRF contributions, One Interact and one Early Act Club and encouraged to attain one Global grant project. President requested all members to be registered in My Rotary through rotary.org and to be connected with the Rotary world. He added 50% members would have to be registered in My Rotary as per the RI Presidents Citations and as the oldest leader club of Rotary District 3281, Rotary club of Dhaka should have their 100% members registered. President Rtn Nasim explained the implementation of Tree Plantation Project, Greener Bangladesh Greener world held on the first day of Rotary Year, 1 July, 2015 in BTCL compound at Sherebanglanagar. President himself with Rtn Abu Nawaz Bhiuan PHF, two Directors and four Divisional Engineers of BTCL attended the plantation of 30 saplings (Fruits) in the surroundings of the garden. On 2 nd July, 2015 the General Manager of BTCL planted two saplings of Lichi in the same compound. This project branded the Rotary image in one of the Govt Telecom sector, BTCL. At the President s request Rtn Abu Nawaz Bhuiyan PHF briefed the members about the progress of the distribution of Foods/ grocery bag (Chaal chini) Project and informed that Tk 40,000 has been donated by the members for this project and invited the members to attend the distribution which would take place the following day ie, on 15 th July at 4.30 pm at Alubazar, Dhaka. Rotary Club of Dhaka RCD and Rotary Community Corps RCC Dhaka jointly will distribute the foods bag to the 65 underprivileged families. The President added that the residence of PP Sultan Ahmed will be the distribution venue in Alu Bazar, Dhaka. The Club Secretary Rtn. Barrister Shafayat Ullah PHF made his Secretary s announcement and informed all the members that there will be no meeting on the following week on account of EidulFitr, the next regular weekly meeting will be held at Sonargaon Hotel on 28 th July, 2015 at 5.30 pm.there being no agenda to discuss the President Rtn Md Nasimul Hoq Majumder PHF adjourned the meeting and invited all the members to join the iftar. As per notice Drivers were served Iftar box earlier. ---Rtn Barrister ShafayatUllah PHF, Secretary. PARTING THOUGHT Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe Abraham Lincoln.

5 RCD Project Activities 65 families were given foods bag in Alubazar on 15 th July 2015 at 5 pm in the residence of PP Sultan Ahmed. Rtn President Nasim,CFL R-ann Nazneen with lets, Rtn IPP Shaheed, IPCFL R-annIsmat Ara with lets, Rtn PP Rowly with R-ann Gulru, Rtn Abu Nawaz the Project Chair, PP Sultan, President, Secretary and members of RCC Dhaka attended the distribution. Thank you very much all our members who have sponsored the project. R-lets of President Nasim and IPP Shaheed are seen in the photographs.

6 ROTARY CLUB OF DHAKA ISSUE 03 VOLUME 79 YEAR Aim of RCD this year More member Rotarians Focus on RCD Connect to partners Participation Give recognition Great meetings Milestones: 23 new members 2 Signature service projects Continue all Projects One Interact and one Early Act Club social events with other clubs Increase number of projects number of participants in committees Something "special" each month 60%+ monthly attendance average Expectations on the Rotarians of Rotary Club of Dhaka: 1. Pay Semiannual club membership dues on time 2. Make a Gift to the Rotary Foundation 3. Attend 50% or more of weekly RCD Club meetings and aim for 100% attendance including make-up meetings 4. Participate in service events and club social events 5. Actively serve in a leadership role on a current club standing committee, 6. Identify and propose new members 7. Be volunteer in sponsoring projects, attend Weekly meetings and Club programs. 8. Connect yourself in My Rotary. SIX STEPS TO SUSTAINABILITY For Rotary, sustainability means providing long-term solutions to community needs that the beneficiaries can maintain after grant funding ends. Here are six steps that can make our project sustainable: 1) Assess community needs Have local sponsors conduct a thorough assessment to identify a community need that the sponsors can address in a way that fits beneficiaries values and culture. Involve multiple community partners in the planning process. 2) Use local materials Purchase equipment and technology from local sources when possible. Be sure that spare parts are readily available. Involve community members in the selection of technology and equipment, and train them to operate, maintain, and repair it on their own. 3) Identify a local funding source Confirm the existence of a local funding source to support a project s long-term operation, maintenance and repair. Compensate the project s suppliers and vendors appropriately so they will have an incentive to continue providing services. 4) Provide training, education, and outreach By providing training, education, and community outreach you will strengthen beneficiaries ability to meet project objectives. Confirm that there is a plan in place to transfer knowledge to new beneficiaries. Collaborate with local agencies and organizations to supply needed expertise. 5) Motivate beneficiaries to take ownership Provide incentives for beneficiaries and project participants to continue their support. Identify individuals willing to lead beneficiaries in sustaining project outcomes. Prepare the community to assume ownership of the project once grant funds are expended. 6) Monitor and evaluate Develop clear and measurable project objectives, and identify methods for collecting project data. Establish baseline data that can be used to demonstrate significant change for at least three years.

7 ROTARY CLUB OF DHAKA ISSUE 03 VOLUME 79 YEAR Presidential Citation MANDATORY ACTIVITIES Set at least 15 goals in Rotary Club Central. Pay July semiannual dues to RI on time. Note: Verify your payment options on your club s invoice or by contacting your financial representative. MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND RETENTION Your club will verify that all membership data reported through My Rotary or your data integration service provider is accurate by checking the Members in a Club report in Rotary Club Central. Clubs must achieve 3 of the following 4 goals: Achieve a net gain in membership. Small clubs (up to 49 members) must achieve a net gain of at least one member; large clubs (50 or more members) must achieve a net gain of at least two members. Achieve a net gain in female membership. Small clubs (up to 49 members) must achieve a net gain of at least one female member; large clubs (50 or more members) must achieve a net gain of at least two female members. Improve the member retention rate by at least 1 percent from last year. Increase new member sponsors by at least 1 percent from last year. ONLINE TOOL ADOPTION All data for these goals will be automatically recorded when the actions are undertaken. Clubs must achieve 2 of the following 4 goals: Have at least 50 percent of club members registered in My Rotary. Post at least one initiative on Rotary Showcase. Maintain a project in need of assistance on Rotary Ideas or contribute to a project on Rotary Ideas. Have at least two club members participate in Discussion Groups on My Rotary. PUBLIC IMAGE Clubs must achieve 1 of the following 2 goals: Update club website and social media using Rotary s visual identity guidelines (visit the Brand Center at (Clubs must report in Rotary Club Central.) Update club brochure and newsletter using Rotary s visual identity guidelines (visit the Brand Center at (Clubs must report in Rotary Club Central.)

8 The Four Way Test of Rotary For Rotary, The Four-Way Test is the cornerstone of all action. It has been for years, and it will be in the future. Of the things we think, say or do 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? The test is one of the hallmarks of Rotary. Since it was developed in 1932 by Herbert J. Taylor, who later became RI president, it has never ceased to be relevant. Its four brief questions are not based on culture or religion. Instead, they are a simple checklist for ethical behavior. They transcend generations and national borders. Adopted by Rotary in 1943, the 4-Way Test has been translated into more than a hundred languages and published in thousands of ways Information on this page came from: Do all the good you can. By all the means that you can. In the ways that you can. In all the places you can. At all the times that you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can. District Membership Orientation Program 2015 & Eid Reunion District Membership Orientation Program & Eid Reunion held on Friday the 24th July 2015 in Uttara Ladies Club Ltd, Plot # 8, Road # 8, Sector #1, Uttara, Dhaka (Adjacent to Uttara Club Ltd.) at 03:00-06:30 pm Followed by Cultural Program and Dinner. District Governor SAM Showket Hossain addressed the program and PDG Salim Reza was the moderator. Rtn Afroza Akhter RFSM PhD, Rtn PP Bayezidur Rahman MPHF, Rtn IPP Shaheed Siddique PHF and Club President Rtn Nasim Majumder PHF attended the District program. Rotary is Birthday Greetings 28 July Rtn Dr Mahabubur Rahman Chowdhury 29 July R-Let M Mushfiquzzaman S/o Rtn PP Capt M Khaliquzzaman R-Let Zafar Sadeque S/o Rtn Golam Mustafa R-Let Tahmina Aktar Fima D/o Rtn PP A T M Taherullah 30 July R-Let Mehziba Rahman Chowdhury D/o Rtn Dr Mahabubur Rahman Chowdhury 01 August R-Let Morshedul Bari S/o Rtn Md Abdul Bari Rtn PP Waliur Rahman Choudhury Many many happy return of these days. Wedding Anniversary None