RID 3000 2017-18 GML - July "GEMS Express"

GEMS Express Governor's Monthly Letter July 2017

RI Dist. 3000

RI Presidential Message Year Theme 2017-18 ROTARY: MAKING A DIFFERENCE Some years ago, a new acquaintance asked me what should have been a simple question: “What is Rotary?” I opened my mouth to reply and then stopped short with the realization that I simply did not know where to begin. The problem wasn’t that I didn’t know what Rotary was. The problem was that Rotary was — and is — too large and complex to easily define. We are a member-based organization, a club-based organization, and a service based organization; we are local, regional, and international; we are community members, business people and professionals, working and retired, active in nearly every country in the world. Every one of our 1.2 million members has a unique set of goals, experiences, and priorities; every one of us has a unique understanding of Rotary.

To me, Rotary is defined not by who we are, but by what we do — by the potential that Rotary gives us, and the ways we realize that potential in meaningful and lasting service. Rotary has been around for a long time: 112 years. In some ways, we’ve changed tremendously, as we’ve grown, matured, and adapted to the changing needs of our members and communities. In our fundamentals, however, we remain the same: an organization of people with the desire — and through Rotary, the ability — to make a difference in our communities, and the world.

We answer the question “What is Rotary?” with our actions, by making a difference through our service.

As an organization, we recognize how important it is that the world understand what Rotary is, and what we do. At the same time, we know that it is more important than ever to allow our clubs to define Rotary service for themselves. As Rotarians, we have more flexibility than ever to decide how we want our clubs to meet, work, and grow. We’re focused more than ever on making sure that Rotary reflects the people it serves, with more women and a more diverse membership. And we’re working hard to ensure that Rotary remains the world’s pre-eminent volunteer service organization, by emphasizing longterm planning, sustainable service, and continuity in leadership on every level.

In 2017-18, we will answer the question “What is Rotary?” with the theme Rotary: Making a Difference. However each of us chooses to serve, we do it because we know our service makes a difference in the lives of others. Whether we are building a new playground or a new school, improving medical care or sanitation, training conflict mediators or midwives, we know that the work we do will change people’s lives — in ways large and small — for the better. Whatever motivation each of us had for joining Rotary, it is the satisfaction we find in Rotary that causes us to remain, the satisfaction of knowing that week by week, year by year, we are part of Rotary: Making a Difference.

Ian H.S. Riseley Rotary International President 2017-18

Express 2 GEMS July 2017

DG Message Dear GEMS, Warm Rotary Greetings‌ I joined Rotary in 1999. From that moment, Rotary is Making a Difference in my personality, in my family, in my business and in my social life. Rotary gave me friends, Rotary gave me leadership qualities, and Rotary created opportunities. It’s very clear and obvious that Rotary changed my social image. People are seeing me as a leader, as a person who cares about community, as a person who follows 4 way test.

What a difference Rotary made in my life and still making? Every individual Rotarian is the real example that Rotary making a difference for its own members.

We are all witnessing that every Rotarian and every Rotary club is Making a Difference by improving Sanitation and Hygiene conditions in schools, providing purified water, preventing diseases and providing treatments, eradicating illiteracy, and developing community around the world. When we make a difference in community the image of Rotary and image of a Rotarian increases.

Friends, day by day, when I see our Rotarians in action, I realized that Rotary Making a Difference to its own members, to the communities and to the youth. We have thousands of stories to tell that Rotary Making a Difference.

Then a big question came inside me, when we are Making a Difference for several decades all over the world, to the communities around the world, what is that our world leader wants to do in 2017-18?

Friends, Rotary is flying high. Rotary has received recognitions from world organizations like United nations, UNICEF, WHO, European Union and many more.

These organizations invite Rotary as part of them in making this world peaceful and beautiful. Rotary is working with several Governments worldwide to bring peace.

All these are happening at the top level of Rotary. Are we doing it in club level? Are we working with our local administration to make a difference? Are we working with our state governments to make a difference?

Rotary in India growing very fast in membership, in contribution, in building image, in developing youth and in all avenues. But are we strong? Are we consistent? Are our projects sustainable? I have several questions like this.

Now it is clear that our world leader insists us to understand what is making a difference & how to make a difference.

To Make a Difference we need to focus on below three areas.

1. Support and Strengthen our clubs.

2. Focus and Increase Humanitarian Service.

3. Enhance Public Image and Awareness.

This is one time opportunity for all of us to lead a club or zone or district. We are committed to Rotary to promote peace and service above self. We are committed to keep Rotary as our 1st priority for one year as club leaders. We must do more than what is required from us. We must do more than what is expected from us. We must think doing little bit more, going little bit further, giving little bit extra. This is called Going Extra Mile. In anything and everything we must try to go the extra mile.

We are promoting Service above Self, which means, we must GO THE EXTRA MILE TO SERVE. Yes Friends, in 2017-18 we will GO THE EXTRA MILE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Let us together walk the Extra Mile to Make a Difference.

DG. P. GOPALAKRISHNAN

"We are promoting Service above Self, which means, we must GO THE EXTRA MILE TO SERVE"

Regards,

P. Gopalakrishnan District Governor

Express 3 GEMS July 2017

International Assembly

Express 4 GEMS July 2017

The Team Introduction 16th September 2016

The Introduction event of the District Core Team for the year 2017 - 18 was held on 16th September 2016 at Alagammai Mahal, Karur.

District Governor Elect P.Gopalakrishnan envisaged his vision for the District and his theme " Go the Extra Mile and Serve" and he named his team as GEMS Team. Rtn. P.M.Sivasankaran, District Governor Elect of Rotary International Dist. 3202 graced the occasion by his presence. District Governor M. Muruganantham and DGN. RVN. Kannan offered felicitation to the GEMS Team.

Express 5 GEMS July 2017

' Cheers ' RCs & AGs Get Together 1st, 2nd October 2016 The GEMS Regional Co-ordinators and Asst. Governors get together CHEERS was organized at Black Thunder Resorts, Mettupalayam on 1st and 2nd October 2016. In the Residential get together training was imparted on Leadership Skills and Team Work by Professionals.

After the training program all the participants were energized to go the Extra Mile and Serve our District. District Governor Elect P.Gopalakrishnan's birthday which falls on 2nd October 2016 was celebrated in a grand manner.

Pride of our District C. Baskar

Raja Michael

S. Rajendran

Rotary International Director 2017-19

Rotary Public Image Co-ordinator, Zone - 5

Assistant Rotary Co-ordinator Zone - 5

Express 6 GEMS July 2017

' Shine '

GEMS Assistant Governors Elect Pre Training Seminar was organised by Rotary club of Kodaikanal by the name SHINE on 19th & 20th November 2016 Pre- Gems Asst. Governor Training seminar at Kodaikanal. At the inaugural session GEMS District Governor Elect P.Gopalakrishnan motivated all the Assistant Governors to RISE and SHINE in the year 2017-18 to take the District 3000 to a greater heights. Rtn.PDG.Dr.Sundararaj from Dharapuram attended this programme as special guest. A special separate session was arranged for the spouses of AGs and RCs in which DGE.Rtn.P.Gopalakrishnan spoke on "Make Your Spouse Shine". The second day programme started with opening remarks by DGE. Rtn.P.Gopalakrishnan. DG. M.Muruganandam addressed on Continual and Holistic Growth. District Directors of TRF, Fund Raising, Grants, Public Image addressed the delegates in their respective avenues. The Programme was well organised. Thanks to event chairman Rtn. Saantha Sathis and secretary Rtn. L.Jeyaprasad and members of RC of Kodaikanal.

Express 7 GEMS July 2017

Pre PETS & SETS The Pre PETS / SETS for the Gems Presidents & Secretaries of the Year 2017-18 was organised by All Clubs of Perambalur & Ariyalur under the leadership of Rtn. J.Karthik on 10th October 2016 at Hotel Sangam, Trichy. The Governor Elect P. Gopalakrishnan introduced his theme " Go The Extra Mile & Serve " (GEMS) for the Year 2017-18 and unfolded the action plan and the District Goals for his year.

Express 8 GEMS July 2017

First Lady Message Dear GEMS friends & Spouses, I am indeed happy to meet you through the first issue of GML. We all know that we can achieve greater things only with the support and encouragement of the spouses. We should extend our help to our spouse to succeed in the public life as we support in their business & profession.

Rotary gives us not only friendship and leadership skills but also the opportunity to serve the community As our spouses take up the responsibilities at club and district level in GEMS Rotary year, we should stand with them so that they can save time which will be used to achieve targets in privilege card, GEMS School, Navaratna, Dance of 3000, RYLA and Dist Conference As a first lady of our District I assure to honour the spouses who lend their support to their Rotarian spouse. We us spouses men or women will extend our contribution in all aspects and help to prove that “ROTARY: MAKING A DIFFERENCE” in community.

G.Neelavathi First Lady, RID 3000 NOTE : Make sure that your spouse read the GEMS Express – Governor Monthly Letter

Bon Voyage 23rd December 2016

A Bon Voyage function was organised on 21.12.2016 to felicitate Rtn. P. Gopalakrishnan and his spouse Rtn.G.Neelavathi who was leaving for United States to attend 'International Assembly' during January 2017. Rotary International Director C.Basker graced this occasion as Chief Guest and showered felicitation. District Governor M.Muruganandam and Governor Nominee RVN.Kannan and Past District Governors wished the couple A Happy and Purposeful journey. All the Clubs of Karur and Pallapatti jointly hosted this event. More than 400 Rotarians from all over the District attended this event. Rtn. Zameer Pasha was felicitated for being elected to serve our District as Governor in the year 2019-20.

Express 9 GEMS July 2017

Asst. Governors Training Seminar 16th & 17th March 2017, Coimbatore

A two day practising seminar was organised for the GEMS Assistant Governors of the year 2017-18 at Le-Meridian Hotel, Coimbatore on 16th and 17th March 2017. PDG. Kuriachan was the Chief Guest for the inaugural session. On the first day DGE P.Gopalakrishnan in his address 'Time to Begin' explained how the Assistant Governor should work with club leaders to make the activities of the clubs vibrant and also to activate the District Goals. GEMS District Trainer PDG. S.Rajendran and other Past District Governors educated the Assistant Governors on their roles and responsibilities. On the second day DGN. RVN. Kannan DGND. Dr.Zameer Pasha offered felicitation. District Governor of Rotary District 2982 T. Shanmugasundaram address on make a difference at the valedictory. Hats off to GEMS AGTS Chairman Rtn. Dr. Salim and his team for the excellent arrangements.

Express 10 GEMS July 2017

President Elect Training Seminar Secretary Elect Training Seminar

PETs & SETs 16th-19th April 2017, Coimbatore

Express 11 GEMS July 2017

A three day Training Seminar for the GEMS year Presidents and Secretaries was organised meticulously by Rotary Club of Madurai West under the dynamic leadership of Rtn. R.Raja Govindasamy on 17th, 18th, 19th March 2017 at Hotel Le-Meridien, Coimbatore. RI Director Elect C.Basker inaugurated the event with his powerful address on "Be a Trend Setter" Mr. Raja Sabapathi Director, Ganga Hospital graced the occasion on key note speaker on "Making a Difference". DGE. P. Gopalakrishnan, in his opening address asked the Presidents Elect and Secretaries Elect to go the Extra Mile to serve their club, the community and the District.

On second day Past District Governors of our District trained the delegates on various topics like, 'Giving and Receiving', 'Focus on Youth', 'Know your Club'. On the second day, separate breakout session were arranged for Presidents & Secretaries.

On the third and final day, the participants were trained on Wins, Literacy, Navaratna, SCAW, GEMS School etc.

The programme ended with the Graduation Ceremony and vote of thanks by event secretary M.Sundaravel. Hats off to members of Madurai West for their dedicated planning and execution for the success of the programme. At the end Presidents and Secretaries left the venue full charged to Go the Extra Mile and Serve the year 2017-18.

Express 12 GEMS July 2017

Rotary International President Elect Visit

4th April 2017

Our District was very much fortunate that Rotary International President Elect IAN H.S. RISELEY visited our District on 4th April 2017. A meeting was organised by DGE. P. Gopalakrishnan for the benefit of Presidents elect and secretaries elect with RIPE. IAN RISELY at Hotel Fortune Pandian on the evening of 4th April 2017. The RIPE and his spouse were welcomed by DGE. Gopalakrishnan and his spouse G.Neelavathi in the traditional way. The RIPE spoke on his priorities in the year 2017-18. The participants had the rare opportunities of interacting with RIPE. District Trainer PDG. S.Rajendran, District Governor MMM, DGN.RVN.Kannan, DGND. Zameer Pasha graced the occasion.

Express 13 GEMS July 2017

GEMS - DTTS 16th April 2017 The Training Seminar for the District GEMS team headed by the District Governor P.Gopalakrishnan was held at Theni Krishnasamy Rukmaniammal Hall on 16th April 2017. PDG N. Ashoka of RI Dist. 2982 was the Chief Guest and he spoke on the responsibilities of the District team. Vijay TV fame Neeya Naana Director Mr. Anthony addressed as key speaker. DG. M.Muruganandam and 2017-18 District Trainer PDG. S.Rajendran graced the occasion by their valuable address. DGE P.Gopalakrishnan explain the way forward for the District team in taking up the challenges to achieve District Goals. Members of RC of Theni made exhaustic arrangements under the leadership of Rtn.Soundarapandian.

Express 14 GEMS July 2017

GEMS - Grants Seminar 23rd April 2017 The Grants Management Seminar for the Rotary year 2017-18 was organized by RC of Pudukottai KingTown at Pudukkottai on 23rd April 2017, PDG. A.Subramanian graced the seminar as Chief Guest and spoke on "Grants-Key to Success" PDG. Dr.E.K.Sagadevan addressed on the TRF Grants. PDG. Dr.V.Ravindranath elaborated on making use of TRF Grants to Make a Difference. Thanks to seminar Chairman Rtn. A.Mohamed Mansoor and his team for the excellent arrangements. DG. MMM, DGN. RVN. Kannan, DGND Dr.Zameer Pasha graced this event with their presence.

Express 15 GEMS July 2017

GEMS - District Training Assembly 7th May 2017

The District Training Assembly "Milir" for the year 2017-18 was hosted by the Rotary Club of Dindigul Queen City under the Leadership of Rtn. Anandha Jothi at Dindigul SSM Engineering College Campus on 7th May 2017. Past District Governor of RI District 3230 A.S.Venkatesh graced the occasion as Chief Guest. District Governor Elect P.Gopalakrishnan in his speech emphasised that Rotary should make a difference in the community through our service projects by going Extra Mile in the upcoming year 2017-18, District Governor M.Muruganandam and District Trainer and other Past District Governors trained the Club Leaders in all the avenues of service in the Breakout sessions.

Express 16 GEMS July 2017

GEMS - District Training Assembly 7th May 2017

Express 17 GEMS July 2017

GEMS - Workshop on TRF & Membership 27th May 2017

A Workshop on Membership, Foundation was organised by the Rotary club of Pudukkottai 27th May 2017 at Pudukkottai Green Palace Hotel. 2017-18 GEMS Rotary year Presidents, Secretaries, Membership Chair, Foundation Chair of all clubs attended the event. DGE. P.Gopalakrishnan conducted the workshop. The Chairman Rtn.A.L.Chokkalingam and his team have made extensive arrangements for the event. District Governor M.Muruganandam 2017-18. District Trainer PDG.S.Rajendran, DGN.RVN.Kannan, DGND.Dr.Zameer Pasha and PDG's of our District graced the occasion.

Express 18 GEMS July 2017

DUBAI Rotary Institute

DISHA Mumbai

Express 19 GEMS July 2017

Beats Conference 7th & 8th January 2017

Express 20 GEMS July 2017

Atlanta Convention

Express 21 GEMS July 2017

Forthcoming Events August 2017

July 2017 DISTRICT GOVERNOR INSTALLATION Date Time Venue Organised by Chief Guest Chairman Secretary

: : : :

09.07.2017 10.00 am to 1.30 pm Prem Mahal, Karur All Rotary Clubs of Karur & Pallapatti : Rtn. PDG. C. Basker RI Director, 2017-19 : Rtn. P. Muthusamy RC of Karur : Rtn. Kavitha Ramamurthi RC of Karur Angels

August 2017

GEMS District Membership Seminar Date Time Venue

Organised by Chairman Secretary

: 06.08.2017 : 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm : SSM College of Engg. & Tech., Dindigul to Palani Road, Dindigul : RC of Dindigul West : Rtn. V.T.R.T. Nagarajan RC of Dindigul West : Rtn. S. Alagappan RC of Dindigul West

GEMS - District RYLA Date

: 13.08.2017 to 15.08.2017

Time

: 3 Full Days

Organised by : RC of Perambalur New Gen Chairman

: Rtn. John Ashok Varadarajan RC of Perambalur New Gen

Secretary

: Rtn. M.S. Vivekanandan RC of Perambalur New Gen

The IT Team Incredible IT team Go the Extra mile & Serve has been the motto of Rotary District 3000 for the year 2017-18 and the Incredible Information Team headed by the District Governor P.Gopalakrishnan, the District IT chairman Rtn.Sareesh Agarwal, DRCC Rtn. Balaji and DRR Rtr.Bala and consisting of Rotaractors chosen from different cities done go the extra mile to provide excellent support towards the digital goals of the District.

Intensive training on rotary.org and MyclubOnNet was provided by the District IT Chairman Rtn.Sareesh Agarwal.

The team passed on this information and helps Club Leaders update their data on rotary.org.

The team has been in action from the day of inception and is available on all events of the District, ready to serve any Rotarian The Biggest achievement of this incredible team was helping club leaders complete their Goals Updating on Rotary Club Central during the PETS/SETS. Our District was the first in South Asia and one among the only 3 Districts in the world to complete 100% Goals Setting by all clubs for the year 2017-18.

Its mission to Go the Extra Mile will continue throughout the Rotary year 2017-18 not only at the District Events, but its members will be available for any Rotary IT related help in their respective cities as well.

Rtn.Sareesh Agarwal (IT Chairman) Receiving the Honour from RI President 2017-18 on behalf of the IT Team for their incredible achievement of 100% Goals setting on www.rotary.org

Express 22 GEMS July 2017

District Website

www.rotarydistrict3000.org The District Website has been made with an objective of making it easy for all to get information easily. It is a mobile ready website which can be viewed on any device (computers, tabs, mobiles) The homepage gives you instant information about the next and recently completed events of the district along with important scrolling messages to catch your attention. It also highlights what is going around in the Rotary World (International News Feeds). We have also added the links of our District Official Database & Reporting App MyClubOnNet which will help you install the app on your Android and iOS devices.

About Rotary Section contains information about Rotary. It provides valuable information for new members to know more about Rotary and the principles on which Rotary functions.

District 3000 section contains all information about the district and its leaders.

It not only has the profiles of DG, DGE, DGN, IPDG and RID, but also has the basic contact details of the District Teams, Assistant Governors, all clubs in the District and its leaders. In short this section is a database of who's-who in the district.

Club Projects: The District 3000 section would also contain projects done by the clubs of District 3000.

The District Events Section is a showcase of completed and upcoming mega events of District 3000 with photos.

Resources section is a store house of nearly all the resources that the clubs would need. High Quality images for printing, Forms, Manuals, and even a digital copy of the District Directory, all ready to be downloaded and used.

This section also contains the Governor's Monthly Letter (GML) which can be downloaded. Website visitors can provide their valuable feedback for every month's GML. The best feedbacks will be displayed on the website in each month's section.

As the Webmaster & District Information Technology Officer, I would be very pleased to have your feedback about the website. We have provided a special feedback section under contacts and will be displaying the best feedbacks on the website. Scan the QR code to provide your valuable feedback.

Rtn. Sareesh Agarwal Webmaster & District Information Technology Officer Rotary Club of Tiruchirappalli Diamond City www.agasoft.co.in

GEMS Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ri3000gems

District 3000 Facebook page for the year 2017-18 (GEMS Year) was launched just after the introduction of the District Team for the year 2017-18. Members can stay connected to the latest in our district by liking our facebook page. The Facebook page would not only provide viewers with the latest news but also showcase all photos of District Events neatly stored in albums. Kindly Scan the QR code to visit our facebook page. Do not forget to click LIKE to stay connected.

Express 23 GEMS July 2017

GEMS Privilege Card Concept Note: The Prestigious GEMS Previlege Card is the brain child of our District Governor 2017-18, Rtn. P. Gopalakrishnan Ø This Card is exclusively designed to help you shop comfortable and ease. Ø You can get extended discounts from our Chain of Previlege Outlets across our Rotary District. Ø This project is a fund raising project of RI Dist 3000 for the year 2017 - 18, to support and enhance our District's Ø Special focus projects.

You can support this wonderful project by promoting it to your members and also identify List of Outlets to join in the Ø Prestigious Previlege Network.

To make every Rotarian to buy 2 cards is our goal. Ø Hope, with vibrant GEMS Presidents and Secretaries, We can easily cross a mark of selling 12,000 cards and Ø 1500 outlets joining our network.

How to use your Previlege Card : See the Previlege Guide Book you get, on purchase of your card to select your Outlet or Downlload the Previlege Ø Exclusive App and search your outlet.

Step into your Outlet. Check for Previlege Card Signage. Finish your purchase. Produce your Previlege Card at

Ø the cash counter. Get the assured Discount.

Project Chairman : Rtn. R. Jayakkan R C of Madurai Stars 94433 99550

Express 24 GEMS July 2017

Year Goals 2017 - 2018 MEMBERSHIP Minimum 30 Members per club. ?10% Net Growth for the clubs having more than 30 Members as on 1st July. ?20% Growth in Women Membership. ?50% of New Members below 40years of age. ?One New club for the Clubs having more than 60 Members (5 Years old & above ) ?Participate in Hosting New Members Orientation Program CLUB ADMINISTRATION ?Update Member Access – Club Members Dec 2017 ?Update Rotary Ideas ?Update Rotary Showcase ?Join at least one Idea Exchange Group FOUNDATION ?Minimum 10,000$ Contribution per club plus Every 30 member 10,000$ more. ?Two “GEMS PRIVILEGE CARD” per Member @ Rs.2000 per card. ?Minimum One School Partnership for “GEMS SPARKLING SCHOOLS” Project.

Minimum of 10 students per Member @ Rs. 500 per Student.

YOUTH SERVICE ?Installation for all Interact and Rotaract Clubs. ?At least one Rotaract (Community or College Based), One Interact Club. ?At least one RYLA

GEMS Privilege Card

GEMS

GEMS

District Conference

N.A.V.A.R.A.T.N.A

GEMS Diamond Club

COMMUNITY SERVICE ?Project NAVARATNA - One Special Service Project per Month. ?WinS implementation in minimum of one school. ?Adopt Literacy Project at least in one avenue of TEACH. PUBLIC IMAGE ?Participate in Hosting Non Rotarian Seminar – June 2017. ?Participate in Hosting Public Image Program – 2 Programs in our District.

GEMS

GEMS School

Club Combo

DISTRICT EVENTS a. Combo for Seminars (Except Conference) ? For the Clubs up to 29 Members – 6 Registrations

GEMS Non-Rotarian Seminar

? From 30 to 100 Members – 20% of Membership ? For the clubs above 100 – 20 Registrations b. District Conference Equal to membership, but mix of spouses & non Rotarians.

GEMS T.E.A.C.H

BENEFITS if Targets achieved ?Projects worth of funds contributed towards TRF and Fund Raising. ?Eligible for “DIAMOND CLUB” Status with several benefits and status rewards.

When the Points 1, 3, 4 & 7 are completed, the Presidents are eligible for Diamond Club status.

Express 25 GEMS July 2017

My Club on Net

MyClubOnNet Club Management & Interaction Application

MyClubOnNet is a Club Management and Interaction Application accessible from any device. (Laptops, Tabs, Smartphone, App) MyClubOnNet provides the platform for better interaction and communication, where not a single member feels left out . This enhances the involvement among the club members resulting in happy and active clubs and a stronger, result oriented District .

MyClubOnNet benefits the Club Automated Greetings

Automated Monthly Newsletters

(Birthday & Wedding Anniversary Reminders)

(E-Bulletin Emails to all club members)

Passing Information Efficiently

Club Activities Record

(Instant / Scheduled SMS /Emails to all or selected )

(Share / Print / Download PDF, etc)

Share Club Files

Printing

(Send Invitations, Newsletters, etc via SMS/Email)

(Address labels, Lists, Reports, etc.)

Subscription Helper (Know the paid and balance amounts )

The Club Board (Send SMS / Emails to Board )

Website API

and more...

(Integrate Data on Club Website)

(visit www.myclubonnet.com/features.html)

MyClubOnNet benefits the entire District Digitalized District Directory

Search District Database

(Core Teams, Events, Committees, AGs)

(Any Member, Blood Group, etc)

Clubs & Admins

Who’s Celebrating

(Clubs, Meeting Day & Place, Pres/ Secs of all Clubs in the District)

(Entire District’s B’Day/W’day for Today)

Mass Communication

Paperless Club Activities Reporting

(One Click SMS to all district members)

(View Club Projects and Award Stars )

District Website API

Showcase the Good Work

(Integrate Data on District Website)

(Projects of All Clubs on the District Website)

www.MyClubOnNet.com 16/14, Ganapathynagar Main Road Trichy – 620005, TamilNadu, INDIA +91 90255 05051 / +91 431 400 1200 support@myclubonnet.com Facebook.com/myclubonnet

Also available on : Android | IOS Rtn.SareeshAgarwal agasoftadmin@gmail.com 90255 05051 District IT Chairman ( 2017 -18) RI District 3000

Express 26 GEMS July 2017

Editor's First of all I thank our GEMS DG for choosing me as the Editor of the Governor’s Monthly Letter for the year 2017-18. It’s a great honour to me as I am given the opportunity to edit and design the GML. GML is a best tool in the hands of the District administration to communicate with the District Officials and District Clubs. It is the most appropriate medium to bring the District Team to the same frequency as that of the District Leader.

First time in our Rotary era GML will reach the Unreachable, that means each and every Rotarian can read it on their own through messages via phone, whats app, and mail. This is possible because of the App called 'My Club on Net'. I hope all presidents have already updated their club data in My Club on Net App, if not kindly do it soon. It will help our club member and also the non-District officers will be able to know the District communications.

I strongly believe that "GEMS Express " will Go the Extra Mile to Serve Our District 3000, with all your support.

Let us find out new ways for Today’s Generation for them to reach out to all the people around the World who are in need.

Together We Can Make a Difference by Going an Extra Mile for uplifting our Rotary International to next level.

Love for Rotary,

Rtn.VinithaMohan, GML Editor, Dt 3000.

Diamond Club President: Governor: President: Governor: President: Governor: President : Governor :

President : Governor :

President : Governor:

President:

Good Morning Governor, How are you..?

Good Morning President, I’m Fine, How are you & your Family..?

Fine Governor, I have some doubts, can I ask about Diamond Club Membership..?

Definitely…

What is Diamond Club Membership? What should we do to become a member in the Diamond Club..? How is it useful for me..?

Diamond Club is a status club formed in RID 3000. Membership is allowed for clubs & District officers who complete their goals on the GEMS YEAR 2017-18.

Can you please once again tell me the goals for a club president & secretary to enroll them as Diamond Club Members?

Yes, ofcourse.

The clubs will have membership & foundation goals based on their membership. President & Secretary must achieve their goals. For example, clubs having below 30 members must achieve 30 members, other clubs must show net increase of 10% growth of which 20% may be women and 50% may be of age below 40 years. TRF contribution of 10,000$ for the clubs upto 30 members, 20,000$ for the clubs upto 60 and go on. In addition, other programs like COMBO, CONFERENCE, GEMS SCHOOLS, & some more programs we have goals based on the membership, which need to be achieved within the stipulated time frame.

When the membership can be applied?

The faster you achieve all the targets in this Rotary year you will get into the Diamond Club quickly and directly. We are joining Rotary for friendship and service only. For both of this, recognition is more important. So you will get that recognition obviously. For example, from the day you become a Diamond Club member, you will be given special priority in all the district seminars and programs that you attend.

Like this there will be more things in which you will be prioritised. What President, How is the Diamond Club Membership..?

Super Governor, Immediately I will start the work for becoming the Diamond Club Member.

Yes President, All the Best..!

For more details contact Diamond Club Dist. Chairman Rtn. M.R. Balaji (9994799554) I hope to see you soon as a member of Diamond Club.

Sure Governor. Thanks for your wishes.

D I A M O N D C L U B

Express 27 GEMS July 2017

Nature Arul

preservation

Awareness March along with New Generations

from Athiya

Need of food

Value

for the starved

your spouse

Talents

Agara

to be appreciated

Mudala

Arockya Camps

Rtn.P.Gopalakrishnan District Governor - 2017 - 18 Rotary International District 3000

Rotary Foundation

District Secretariat : Karur Texcity Rotary Community Hall, TS - 325/1, Gowripuram Extension, Karur - 639 002. Tamilnadu - India

Cell: 9788403000 / 8012553000 Mail ID: gopsdg3000@gmail.com

You can send your club photos through mail. gemsexpress1718@gmail.com, vinimohan@yahoo.co.in

Editor : Rtn. Vinitha Mohan / Committee : PDG. S. Rajendran, Rtn. M. Balaji, Rtn. L. Subbiah, Rtn. L. John Private Circulation Only Published By : DG. P. Gopalakrishnan