Table Talk - Round Table Nepal Newsletter - November 2021

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The first ever RTI Vice President from Nepal RTN is Proud of you !!!

RTI VP

THE 22ND AGM OF ROUND TABLE NEPAL

THE 22ND BOARD OF ROUND TABLE NEPAL

7TH AUGUST, 2021

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RTI WORLD FELLOWSHIP .3RD OCTOBER, 2021, DUBAI

THE NEW BOARD OF RTI

DUBAI DIARIES Written by Tr. Sumit Mittal, KURT17 RTIWM2021 gave a ray of hope for the resumption of International Tabling which was disrupted due to the COVID19 pandemic. This RTIWM was going to be special because it was 1st time in the history of Round Table Nepal that a tabler had filed the nomination for the post of RTI Vice President from RTN and the election was scheduled to happen in the RTIWM2021.

The 4-hour flight to Dubai was one of the best flights I had in life and it was because of the company of good friends I had. As soon we reached the hotel, tablers were there everywhere and the feeling was on a different level when meeting your old friends for the first time and also the ones whom we had met before.

The 2nd day of RTIWM, we were free in the morning, but there was the councilors meeting at the hotel in the afternoon. It was a very healthy and fruitful discussion on various issues and was good to learn new things. Later in the night was the Nations Night, one of the most awaited events in the RTIWM. Every country had their tables ready with various delicacies, drinks, sweets etc of their respective country. Everyone was dressed in their national costume and welcoming other tablers and circlers to their country’s table to try out the delicacies and drinks.

During the World Meet, the highlights were the Investiture of Incoming RTI Vice-President, Tr. Jayant Agrawal from our own association, and the honor medal awarded to IPP Saurabh Kedia. It was a privilege and honor for all of us from RTN who were there at this historic moment.

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NEW KID ON THE BLOCK NEPALGUNJ PHOENIX ROUNDTABLE INAUGURATION

PHOENIX RISING Rising from the ashes of what was once Nepalgunj Round Table 9, KZRT22 has sponsored a new Table in Nepalgunj City, which will be known as Nepalgunj Phoenix Round Table. The new table in Nepalgunj is young, ambitious, and full of zeal to make a mark in the world of Tabling and to make a difference in the lives of countless children by serving as per the Round Table motto of Adopt, Adapt, Improve.

On the 17th Day of September, 2021 at Hotel Siddharth View, Karkando, Nepalgunj, the new table was Inaugurated in the presence of RTN president Tr. Anand Bahety, National Seceratry Tr. Govind Ghairaiya, National Editor Tr. Vimal Baid, RTN Extension Convener Tr. Pravesh Agrawal, Supply House Convener Tr. Amish Dokaniya Tr. Pravesh Agrawal, KZRT 22 team, OT's of NRT-9 and other fellow tablers from BRT-3, KIRT-7, KCRT-12, KURT-17, KTRT-25, DART-29.

The event was a grand success and the newly formed Table is ready to bring more value and service to Round Table Nepal and to the whole RT Movement.

CHARTER CHAIRMAN SPEAKS !! New Table !! New Journey !! New responsibility !!

Round Table is a platform where one can meet new people and instantly socialize with fellow tablers. It is an organization where all the fellow tablers are equal. It creates an environment where one can instantly socialize with a stranger who is also a tabler.

Being a tabler is a great feeling for me. Also to lead a new table is tough and exciting job.

Being the Chartered Chairman of Chitwan Round Table has been a moment of pride. The journey so far has been quite an exciting one with the help of my fellow tablers.

Chartering a new table came with the initiation of Tr. Nitesh Maheswari who helped unite the core group of Chitwan round table, and was a big help in bringing about this charter.

A few highlights of our tabling journey till now have been the arrival of ASPA chairman Tr. Siddant Gupta along with RTN president Tr. Saurabh Kedia and RTN family. That meet convinced me of the range of connections Round Table will provide in the days to come.

My fellow tablers are always supportive to me. No task is tough when the board is always supportive to the chairman. And I am so lucky to have such a supportive board within the table and association.

Leading a new table as a chartered chairman is a tough job. To make tablers intact to tabling to maintain sound and stable financial condition is a tough task. However I am

Tr. Sushant Chachan, CRT31

enjoying tabling, all thanks to the social meets and fellowships that round table encourages.

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BLAST FROM THE PAST, RTIWM 2016, ROUND TABLE NEPAL, KATHMANDU THIS YEAR, WE WILL BE DOING A SERIES OF REVISITING OUR PAST, THE EVENTS THAT CREATED LEGACIES, AND MADE LEGENDS. LOOKING BACK AT SOME MOMENTS THAT REDIFENED TABLING IN NEPAL

It is an extraordinary year that Manoj K. Das has spent. Organizing a World Meet is no mean feat and Manoj has taken the bull by its horns. A seasonedTabler – Manoj joined in 2005 – and having served as President (2010-11) IPP/IRO (2011-12), he is no stranger to the massive-scale organizational machinery that needs mobilizing when organizing such a huge event.

“We had the opportunity to host the meet in 2004 but that year there were a lot of cancellations.

Unfortunately, we could not conduct the event. As per RTI records, Reykjavik was the official host and that has never settled well with me”, reminisces Manoj. “A suitable event venue and an international airport are the minimum requirements for putting in a bid. But one needs guts and supreme confidence to even contemplate bringing together the planning, logistics, and coordination. It takes a lot out of one’s personal sphere – one’s professional and family life goes for a complete toss.

Gala Dinner - Soaltee Crowne Plaza

Manoj Kumar Das, RTIWM 2016 Convener, has a few tricks up his sleeve.

fun

“

We want all foreign delegates to go back with a piece of Nepal in their hearts.”

parties Slated for five days – 31st August to 4th September – the World Meet is a platform to take stock of activities that Round Table International has done in the current Tabling year. Also on the agenda are issues of increasing memberships and extensions, and overall increase in Tabling. Apart from the more formal issues, the Meet encourages Tablers to indulge in the host country’s cultures and traditions and touristic attractions.

“This year we have planned for a series of events that will showcase the best of Nepal to Tablers from around the world. The breathtaking landscape of our country is what many guests will travel across before the Meet begins, indulging in treks (Everest Base Camp) and rafting expeditions. This will ensure that the country’s immense touristic potential is explored.World-class entertainment programs, carnivals, along with the Nations Night will keep attendees engaged.”

RTIWM Meeting - Soaltee Crowne Plaza

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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

HONOR MEDAL - SAURABH KEDIA In the recently conducted World Fellowship of Round Table International in Dubai, Tr. Saurabh Kedia, the IPP/IRO of Round Table Nepal was given the Round Table International Honor Medal, 2020-21 for the exemplary work done by Round Table Nepal under his leadership as National President. It was a moment of immense pride for Round Table Nepal and shows the commitment that each individual tabler of Nepal has to make a difference and to keep the spirit of Tabling high in the world.

Round

Table

President Bahety's the

Nepal Anand

theme

Tabling

for Year

2021-22 is Together Towards

Tomorrow.

Coming

out

of

a

Round

Table

International

President

Graham

serious pandemic, it

Cornelissen's theme for the Tabling Year 2021-22 is

brings

the

Stronger Together. This is the same theme of Ladies

collective drive and

Circle International this year, showing that both the

effort of all tablers to

organizations are a family, and we are both stronger

move together for a

when we are together.

together

better tomorrow.

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PROJECTS & COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES

FLIGHT OF FANTASY

A BRT3 & KURT17 INITIATIVE

KURT17 in association with BRT3 organized a Flight of Fantasy for 12 Students & 1 Teacher from Birgunj Round Table

Bal

Mandir

School,

Sinduria

Mai

Prathamik

Vidyalaya - Laxmanwa, and Pashupati Shiksha Mandir Parwanipur on 13th November, 2021. They boarded the flight in morning from Birgunj toKathmandu and were received at Kathmandu Airport by tablers from KURT17, BRT3, RTN President, RTN Secretary, RTN Editor and tablers from KTRT25.

The students were later taken to Kathmandu Fun Park where they joined 12 Students & 1 Teacher from Maya Ghar.

After a fun time at the fun park, the students were taken for lunch at Bakery Café, Jawalakhel where they had good food. Tr. Anirudh Budhia, RT India IRO also graced the event by visiting us for some time. He praised the efforts of both the tables.

The children were then taken to ZOO for an educational visit. After the ZOO visit, children & teachers from Birgunj took a flight back to their hometown and reached safely to their home. The children and teacher from Maya Ghar were dropped at Maya Ghar by Tablers.

Summarizing the whole event, all the children, teachers and tablers had a wonderful time and everyone enjoyed it a lot.

The conveners for the event were Tr. Sumit Mittal, Tr. Vinay Ghoriwala, Tr. Akash Agrawal.

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PROJECTS & COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES

TOILET BLOCK INAUGURATION

A DRT26 PROJECT As part of their Charter Day Celebrations, Dharan Round Table 26 Inaugurated a Toilet Block alongwith Washroom in their FTE School, Sri Samyak Shikshya Adharbhut Vidhyalaya on 31st of August, 2021. The event was marked by a presence of 12 tabler of DRT26, alongwith National Project Convener Tr. Nikhil Jaisani, Area 2 Project Convener Ravish Sahewala, National LAPD Convener Diwash Subedi, Ladies Circle Nepal President Cr. Dr. Kopila Agrawal and other current and past tablers of the region. The event is going to benefit approximately 198 students of the school. The conveners for the project were Tr Dinesh Agrawal & Tr Somant Agrawal.

CHILDREN'S ZOO VISIT

A KZRT22 PROJECT On the occasion of World Children's Day on 20th November, 2021, KZRT22 organized an educational Zoo Visit for the children of Orchid Garden School, Kalopul. They organized bus transportation services for 60 students of the school to visit Central Zoo, Lallitpur, Nepal.The event was marked by a presence of tablers of KZRT22, National President Anand Bahety, National Treasurer Sushant Chachan and other Tablers of the Area. The program was highly educational and fun for the children, as it was a day out for them, and KZRT22 also provided Snacks and refreshments for the event.

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PROJECTS & COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES

RTI WASTE CHALLENGE As part of the RTI Initiative Waste BPRT11,

Challenge, BCRT15

&

BRT5, CRT31

conducted Waste Clean up drives in their respective Areas.

Each and every table in some way have taken this initiative to their own community and tried to

make

a

differnce

to

the

enviorment. With the support and teamwork of hundred of tablers, it will make an impact for sure.

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PROJECTS & COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES

MOVEMBER

For

the

Awareness Nepal

did

Movember

Men’s

Health

Campaigns,

Tablers

across

multiple

activities.

The

highlights of which were the Cycle Rally

by KTRT25 and BCRT15. Along with this Round Table Nepal is doing a move for Movember campaign which is getting good response from all tablers across Nepal.

Health Awareness Seminars are being organized at different corporate offices organized by KKRT9.

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PROJECTS & COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES

11 ACTIVITIES - BPRT11 !!

11 Events were conducted by BPRT11 to celebrate the historic occasion of their 250th Landmark Meeting.

PPE Kit Distribution Tree Plantation Blood Donation Feeding the Voiceless Remembering the forgotten ones Breakfast Fellowship RTN Branding Educate a child Visiting FTE School Twinklers Activity Lunch with Ladies Circle

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PROJECTS & COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES

5 ACTIVITIES - BFRT8

Birgunj Friends Round Table 8 planned a 5 day event in it’s FTE School, Shri Vishwa Hindu Sanskrit Vidyapeeth from 29th of August till 3rd September 2021. The details of the events are as follows: Day 1 (29th August, 2021, Sunday) - Good Touch, Bad Touch with Self Defence Technique by Ms. Pallavi Harlalka & Team Day 2 (31st August, 2021, Tuesday) - Cooking Session by Ms. Ruby Chamria Day 3 (1st September, 2021, Wednesday) - Handicraft Session by Ms. Rashmi Agrawal Day 4 (2nd September, 2021, Thursday) - Tree Plantation by BFRT-8 & School Team Day 5 (3rd September, 2021, Friday) - Covid Awareness Session by Dr. Saroj Roshan Das An approx. total of 600 people participated in the program throughout this period.

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HISTORY IN THE MAKING

BRT3 - 600TH BUSINESS MEETING

Tr. Nishant Chachan, BRT3 ‘Living The Legacy INFINITELY’ was the theme for our Milestone 600th Business Meeting held on September 11th, 2021 at Sarangkot Mountain Lodge. The celebrations started a day in advance, with all the tablers along with their spouses and the guests arriving in Pokhara on 10th of September. We had a great fellowship party which was a ‘Glow-in-the-Dark’ Theme Socials hosted by Tr. Ankur, Tr. Nikit & Tr. Nishant. We had many guests from KRT-1 & KURT-17. Day-2 of our event started by the pool after breakfast followed by a Table Event, wherein Tr. Saurabh hosted an amazing session of ‘Antakashri’, which was a fun and memorable experience for all present there. With the sun-setting on the horizon, we all started with our milestone meeting. We were fortunate to have with us the National President of RTNepal Tr. Anand Bahety, 41’er Manoj Kumar Das, National Extension Convener Tr. Pravesh Agrawal & Tr. Mayank Kedia as our guests in the meeting. The meeting went smoothly with all the conveners presenting their reports and LAPD Sessions from Tr. Anand Bahety & 41’er Manoj Kumar Das. Special mention has to be made for the Sergeants Acts which was very well choreographed and involved all the members of our table in their acts. The Sergeant for the meeting was Tr. Saurabh and his Marshall was Tr. Anshuman. The meeting was followed by a wonderful fellowship with Live Band coming from Pokhara and performing till the last drop. A truly memorable experience for all present there.

Event Conveners: Tr. Shubham Kedia & Tr. Gunjan Gadia

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HISTORY IN THE MAKING

BCRT15 - 300TH BUSINESS MEETING

BCRT-15 concluded its landmark 300th Meeting and had the launch of the new Table flag on 28th August, 2021.

CHARTER CHAIRMAN SPEAKS Being a chairman of a new table has been a great learning ride for me. From being a carefree person to being a responsible one , the RT platform has bought a lot of positive changes in me. When I first learned about round table, my motive was to travel a lot, meet new people, and party hard. But RoundTable has given me much more than that.

There has been development in my leadership skill as well as a personality like making decisions that are virtuous for everyone, maintaining peace and harmony, developing fellowship among everyone, involving everyone for the formulation of an idea, etc.

I feel lucky to have wonderful friends in HRT who are always there to help and support me.

I would like to thank our sponsor table, NRT 14, and specially Tr. Nitesh Jaju for working hard and always being there to support us.

Tr. Ashish Tayal, HRT30

In this short span of time, I have already got a chance to attend 2 NEXs and 1 NAGM and meet ASPA chairman Siddhant Gupta and RTI President Tr. D K Singh .

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AREA 1 FELLOWSHIPS

AREA 1 COFFEE MEET & LAPD SESSION

A fellowship was organized in Area 1 on the 19th of September 2021 at Mike's Breakfast, Lazimpat. Around 35 tablers attended the fellowship.

During the fellowship, each tabler was requested to pin a name tag on themselves with their name, table number and occupation written on the tag. This activity helped tablers interact with each other and also discover various fields that every tabler was working in.

Apart from this, a short LAPD session was also planned, where tablers introduced themselves and through this activity, we believe we were able to communicate the importance of each tabler present and combined strength. It was a wonderful evening with fabulous personal and professional interactions among tablers.

Area 1 Coordinator Tr. Sajjan, Tr. Saket Agrawal(KRT1) & Tr. Bikash Gurung(KMRT4) organized this event.

On the momentous occasion of Tr. Jayant Agrawal being conferred upon the VP Jewel of Round Table International, Round Table Nepal planned a facilitation fellowship on 3rd October 2021. A lot of Tablers, OT’s, Circlers and Spouses were part of this Historic Celebration.

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AREA 1 FELLOWSHIPS

AREA 1 PROSPECTS MEET & COFFEE MEET On 6th October 2021, Round Table Nepal in association with Area 1 conducted the first Prospects Meet to inform Prospective Members about Round Table Nepal and to connect them with Tables of Area 1. It was a well-organized program in the RTN Secreteriat with attendance of 43 prospects, members of Area 1 Tables and National Executive Council Members.

As the follow up to the prospects meet, a Prospects Fellowship Coffee Meet was organized on 10th November 2021, which again brought forward the importance of Fellowship in the Tabling Movement to the Prospective Members. Another great event which had super participation.

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AREA 4 FELLOWSHIPS

AREA 4 FELLOWSHIP & COFFEE MEET Area 4 had their 1st Coffee Meet for this tabling year on 20th Nov 2021 at Bodhi Villa Hotel, Bhalwari(Bhairahawa) wherein tablers discussed and finalized various events to be done as an Area like doing joint fellowships, EAC project by all the tables of Area 4 on Saraswati Puja. There were also discussions on the problems faced by the tables. Overall it was a very fruitful meeting.

We also had a Cricket Fellowship along with Coffee Meet. Tablers from different tables from Area 4 participated in the event and had a super time.

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FELLOWSHIPS

A few glimpses of Fellowships across the RTN Family.

BRT5 Deusi Fellowship

Tablers of NPRT with Past President Akash Golchha

BCRT15 Diwali Fiesta

FUN TIMES !!!

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INTERNATIONAL TRAVELS

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SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVITY REPORT

FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM

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