Inner Wheel Club of Bhubaneswar -Projects

PROJECTS

Report of Activities of Inner Wheel Club of Bhubaneswar for the year 2006-2007
Fellowship & Cultural Programmes:


District Chairman Mrs. Srinoo Patnaik's official visit on 2nd Nov.	Inner wheel members selling books of Anant Pai-the creator of Amar Chitra Katha on Children Day Festival.
	District Chairman Mrs. Srinoo Patnaik's official visits to Gadakana Orphanage on 2nd November welfare of the orphanage in a continuous project of Inner wheel club of Bhubaneswar

Financial Help to Orphans of Grace Childrens' Home on Installation Day	Help to Blind: Tution fees given to teacher for giving tution to Blind Children to appear for Board Exams
Intercity meet at Rotary Bhawan Topic- Use of Petroleum products and consumer protection programme was sponsored by Indian Oil Corporation on 28th October.
	Justice R.K.Patra speaks on consumer awareness on "Intercity Meet" organized on 28th October'06

'Charter Day' celebration of the club on Feb-2nd	"Mentally Retarded Day" observed at 'Aashraya' on 8th Dec 2006
	"Nutrition Week" observed at Blossoms School on 7th Semptember
Environment Protection/Plantation:
	Plantation at "Kalinga Institute for Socially Challenged" Campus
Medical Assistance:

Cancer Detection for ladis organized at Rotary Bhawan on 18th March 2007	Health Camp at Grace Children's Home Salia Sahi on 22.07.06 at 4pm

Cancer Detection Camp for ladies held at Rotary Bhawan on Dec 10th 2006	Doctor Checking a lady during Cancer Detection Camp for ladies on 10th Dec 2006

Anti drug campaign in schools. On 17th October resource persons Sankalpa spoke to boys of Unit-I Boys High School	Health check-up camp organised by club at Adivasipada Basti, BBSR on 28th November
	Doctor examining a patient during Health-Check up Programme at Adivasipada Basti on 28th November.
Women Empowerment :

Women Empowerment Programme organised in association with HDFC Standard Life	Winners of the show organised by HDFC Standard Life through Women Empowerment Project
Slum Adoption :

	Singing Competition at Bhima Bhoi Blind School on 10th Aug
World Breast Feeding week at Lingaraj Lepro colony	Singing competition at Bhima Bhoi Blind School
Rainwater Harvesting:
	Inauguration of Rainwater conservation project at Priyanka Nagar, Barti. Project satisfies the need of drinking water and sanitation for 130 school children and slum dewellers. The project inagurated on 2nd Nov by Dist Chairman.
Clean City & Civic Awareness:
	Inner wheel interacting with children of Nayapali U.P School about Civic Awareness and clean city on 12th October.
World AIDS Days :

Children Interacting on World AIDS Day Seminar on 1st Dec 2006	World AIDS Day on Dec 1st 2006 at Regional Science Centre
School Sports :
	Winners of Inter School Darts Championship held in Jan. 13th 2007
Computer Literacy:
	Two needy girl students sponsored by club taking computer education at Gandhi Institute of Computer Education
Care For Youth:

Drawing Competition held at BJEM School on 11th September under 'Care for youth/Career Guidance	Personality Development workshop organization jointly with Rotary Club on 24th September at "Bhavan's Centre fot Communication & Management"

Annual Report of Activities of Inner Wheel Club of Bhubaneswar for the year 2005-2006
Fellowship & Cultural Programmes:

The members attended the Installation Ceremony, Intercity meet and District Chairman's visit of all Inner Wheel clubs of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. A musical programme followed by potluck dinner was organized by Rotary and Inner Wheel members on the eve of Independence day. We attended the District Conference and have a plan to attend the District assembly in large numbers.
Environment Protection/Plantation:

A total of 997 plants have been planted during the rainy season and we have taken care to see that these plants are maintained for the protection of the environment.
Medical Assistance:

We held Health check up camps at schools, Orphanages and our adopted slum. Nine such camps were held and two more will take place. We give free medicine and make them aware of the various problems arising out of no practice of health habits. Also gave talks to nursing mothers. Deworming medicine was given in 2 phases to 70 inmates of Grace Children's' Home A sum of Rs. 1000/- was held paid to a young and poor heart patient for his medicine and a sum of Rs.1700/- was paid to a needy cancer patient.
Care of Youth/Career Guidance:
A Seminar on value-based education was held in Devraj School. A quiz competition was organized in collaboration with the Rotary Club.A career Guidance Programme was conducted in a local Women's College where the students were exposed to new Career Options like Cargo Management, International Ticketing, House Keeping, Hotel Management, Primary Teacher's Training, Nurses Training and Montessori Teachers' Training. A song competition was held in the orphanage. A painting competition was organized in Devraj School.
Care for Senior Citizen:

On the independence Day members of the club visited the Senior Citizen's Home run by the Missionaries of Charity and distributed snacks packets to 75 inmates and spent time with them. Our members visited the Day Care Centre "Ashraya" and as per their requirement Sarees, Dhotis, Hair oil, soap and vaselines and food packets were given to the inmates. In collaboration with Rotary club of Bhubaneswar organized IOL operation of 29 senior citizens at the Sanjeevani Nursing Home.
Women Empowerment :

The women were registered for a tailoring courses in our adopted slum. 50% of the fees are being supported by our club. Certificates will be given to successful candidates after the completion of the course. Our members gave a talk to our "club on importance of 'Yoga' and 'Pranayam'. International Women's Day was celebrated. Two very good speakers gave beautiful lectures related to women's problems and ethical values. We had a number of invitiees from other clubs and associations.
Slum Adoption :

A basti has been adopted where in we observed Independence Day, World Literacy Day, Republic Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Children's Day. 25 women have been given Literacy kits and a girl from their own Basti teaches them paid by our club. A training on candle making was given to them.Now they are undergoing a tailoring course. Health check up camps are held from time to time and free medicine is given. Jhoti, Dance and Music competition were held and prizes were awarded.
AIDS Awareness and Leprosy Eradication :

Leprosy detection camp was conducted at Lingaraj Lepra colony in collaboration with the DAMIEN Institute. A regular Health check up camp was also held for other inhabitants who are leprosy free. Worlds AIDS Day was observed at the Science Park auditorium where in a power-point lecture was given by our member. Dr. J. Mohapatra. Later on a quiz competition was organized for which prizes were awarded by our club.
Rainwater Harvesting:

In the month of July a seminar was organized at OUAT campus in collaboration with Subhashree Mahila Samiti to create awareness about Rainwater Harvesting. Another seminar was organized along with Rotary in Unit-8 Boys High School regarding importance of water for survival and Rainwater Harvesting. A rainwater Harvesting project was implemented at Raghunath Nagar,Dumuduma on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar at a cost of Rs.5000/- which was inaugurated by our District Chairman Mrs. Padma Agarwal on 2nd December.
Clean City & Civic Awareness:

A seminar was organized on the topic "Solid Waste Management" in collaboration with "Mousumi" a social organization at Devaraj Vidyapeeth. We organized a competition in OUAT campus for the members of Subhashree Mahila Samiti on the theme" Best out of Waste". Seventy-five ladies participated in the programme and prizes were given to the three best entries. A trollery to carry garbage has been presented at a cost of Rs.5000/- to local ladies club in Unit-3 who have agreed to pay for the driver, maintenance and upkeep.

Annual Report of Activities of Inner Wheel Club of Bhubaneswar for the year 2004-2005

By Mrs. Mini Kar
SecretarY

Club Activities from July 2004 to June 2005.

CLUB SERVICE

Fellowship & Cultural Programme

Chairman Mrs Poonam Singh

In the month of July 2004 our club members attended the Installation ceremony of all Inner Wheel Clubs and Rotary Clubs of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.
A musical programme followed by fellowship pot luck dinner by Rotary and Inner Wheel members was organized on the occasion of Independence Day Pre Diwali , Rotary Centennary Celebrations and Club Picnic at Nandan Kanan was well attended by Inner Wheel Club members.
On 4th September, 04, during International Nutrition Week a special meeting and high tea was enjoyed by Inner Wheel club members from different Inner Wheel Clubs, Rotaractors, Rotarians, Interactors and other guests.
Our club members attended Intercity meets of Inner Wheel clubs of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar.
Members of our Inner Wheel Club have attended District Chairman’s visit of various clubs of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Our Members also attended the Golden Conference of IW Dist. 326 at Cuttack.

Club Charter Day Celebration:-
On 2nd February, 2005, the club celebrated its 18th Charter Day and felicitated all Past Presidents and Charter members. Mrs Basanti Swain spoke on the theme “Work Together and Give Hope”. The dress code for the evening was white. Meeting was followed by games organized by Mrs. Asha Bagri and Mrs. Veena Chordia and ended with mouth - watering High Tea prepared by members.

Celebration of Husband's Nite :-
On 1st May 2005, our club members organized a fellowship programme for our Rotarian husbands. The Inner Wheel members and children put up a variety entertainment programme. Games were organized for the Rotarians. The evening was full of fun and enjoyment which was followed by delicious pot luck dinner prepared by Inner Wheel members

Observation of Important Days

The following days were observed by the club : Vanomahotsav and World Population Day in July. Breast Feeding Week, Independence Day and Sadbhavana Divas in August, International Nutrition Week Independence Day and World Literacy Day in September. Gandhi Jayanti Pulse Polio Immunization Day in October. Children’s Day, Diwali and Pulse Polio Immunization in November. World AIDs day and Human Rights Day in December, Republic Day in January, Club Charter Day and Centennial Celebrations of Rotary in February, International Women’s Day in March and World Health Day in April.

Inter City Seminar.

Chairman Mrs. Viji Balakrishnan

A District Intercity Seminar was organized on 29th August 2004 at Hotel Swosti Plaza on the topic “Management of Urban Solid Waste”. This seminar was inaugurated by Honble Minister, Mr. Debasish Nayak, and Inner Wheel District Chairman Dist. 326. Mrs. Raj Ruprah was Guest of Honour. The resource persons were Mr Mihir Mohanty, Mayor, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, Mr. Rajesh Das from Clean Jharkhand Project, Rtn. Dr. Ranjan Singh, Dist Governor, Rotary Dist-3260, Mr Suresh Mantry, vice chairman BDA. Mr. Kalidutta Das and Dr. D.P. Rath from Centre for Environmental Education. The purpose of the seminar was to involve the citizens of Bhubaneswar to take up garbage cleaning projects in their respective localities and create awareness among the house wives to segregate waste in their homes. Eminent speakers spoke on the subject and enlightened the participants which comprised of different Rotary and Inner Wheel Clubs of Dist. 326, representatives of different N.G.O’s. We sincerely thank XIMB, Project Water for having sponsored the event and making it successful.

Fund Raising

Chairman Mrs. Jyoti Singh Deo

All the projects undertaken by the Inner Wheel Club of Bhubaneswar have been possible due to funds raised this year through advertisements in Saathi and sponsorship received for various projects.We received sponsorship for almost all our projects. The total amount collected was Rs. 1.28 lakhs. Another Rupees 20,000/- is due from Rotary Club of Bhubaneswar from the Housie Programme which was held jointly in the month of April 2005.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Environment Protection / Plantation

Chairman PP Mrs Reena Mohanty

On 7th July Vanomahotsav Day PDG Rtn Narendra Mishra, PDG Rtn. Aswini Kar, PDC Mrs. Ranjita Behera along with Mr Prabir Pal, Director Regional College of Management and Inner Wheel members planted saplings in the premises of R.C.M. On the same day the Inner Wheel members assisted the Rotary Club of Bhubaneswar in the avenue plantation in Janpath.
On 10th July’04, our club conducted a mass plantation programme at A.G. Square, Rajpath a prominent square of Bhubaneswar. This programme is part of our greening and beautification of Bhubaneswar which will be nurtured by the Inner Wheel members for next 3 years.
On 10th July 04 plantation programme was undertaken at the “Orissa University of Culture”. Mr. Kalikesh Singh Deo, MLA, Saintala was the Chief Guest for both the above plantation programmes. PDC Mrs. Ranjita Behera. PDG Rtn. Narendra Mishra and Mr Singhval, Prof IIT, Roorkee were guests. As part of Environment Protection and awareness programme a District Inter City Seminar on Management of Urban Solid Waste was conducted. As a follow up of the seminar an awareness programme on segregation of household garbage was taken up at Jaydurga Nagar on 28th Nov. A trolley was donated to the residents of Jaydurga Nagar for collecting household waste from the locality. This is part of our commitment towards a clean Bhubaneswar.

Awareness on Environment Protection at Jayadurga Nagar

Environment Protection

Plantation at AG Square - Rajpath

Plantation at University of Culture.

Medical Assistance

Chairman PP Dr. Sabita Mishra

On 11th July a health check up camp was undertaken for the inhabitants of Lingraj Lepra Colony, the adopted slum. Free medicines were distributed. Dr. B.K. Mishra, Dr. Sarap, Dr. Anne and Dr. Mumtaz from Damien Institute assisted to make the programme a success.
On 24th July 2004 a health check up camp was undertaken at BBC school for deaf and dumb. Smt. Surama Padhi, Minister for cooperation was the Chief Guest. Dr. Sachirani Sarap, Dr. G.N. Patnaik Rtn. Dr. S.N. Swain assisted in the health check up camp. Free medicines were distributed to the children.
On 11th December a health camp for the slum dwellers of Nayapally was conducted at Blossoms school. This camp was undertaken to observe Human Rights Day. Dr. PP Rtn. B.K. Mishra, Dr. Sachirani Sarap and Dr. Sabita Mishra assisted. Free medicines were distributed.
On 12th February 2005, Health check up camp was organized at Sabar Sahi. Free medicines, protein powder and fruits were distributed to the aged
On 23rd February, the club assisted the Rotary Club’s Mass Eye Check up camp at DAV Public school and Saheednagar U.P. School as part of Centennial Celebrations of Rotary.
A needy person was given financial assistance for medicines.

Drug Abuse - Awareness programme at Sahid Nagar High School.

Health Camp at Sabar Sahi.

Help to Physically Challenged - Donation of Medicines at Bhima Bhoi Deaf & Dumb school.

Health checkup at Blossoms School

Health checkup - Deaf & Dumb school.

Blood Donation, Immunization/Pulse Polio

Chairman PP Kalikumari Rao

Blood Donation Camps have been organized jointly with the Rotary Club of Bhubaneswar.
On 14th Aug 2004 a blood donation camp was organized at Regional College of Management jointly with Rotary Club of Bhubaneswar. 20 units of blood was collected. Tiffin was served to all donors which was sponsored by Inner Wheel Club of Bhubaneswar.
On 7th November a camp was organized at Padhee’s Tutorial jointly with Rotary Club of Bhubaneswar. 46 units of blood was collected.
On 15th December a camp was held at Satya Sai Women’s College and 16 units of blood was collected.
On 24th January a camp was organized at Krupajal Engineering College where 76 units of blood were collected.
On 28th February, a camp was organized at Rajdhani College, where 44 units of blood were collected.
On 15th March, a camp was organized at Havell’s India where 27 units of blood were collected.
In all, more than 200 units of blood were collected.
Pulse Polio : - On 10th October and 21st November Pulse Polio day, more than 3500 children between the age group of 5 yrs. have been administered polio drops at 3 polio booths managed by the Inner Wheel Club members. Snacks were sponsored to the Govt. staff by Inner Wheel Club of Bhubaneswar.

Voluntary Blood Donation Camp at Padhee Tutorial

Blood Donation at Regional College of Management

Pulse Polio - Polio drops being administered to children at Station Square Basti

Maternal & Neonatal Tetanus Programme

On 20th July 2004 Neonatal Tetanus programme was taken up at Capital Hospital in the Gynaecology ward. Expectant mothers were given counselling to take tetanus injections by club honorary member Dr. Sachirani Sarap and Dr. Bhuyan of Capital Hospital. Calcium Tablets, Protein powder and iron tablets were distributed to the poor and needy ladies.
Protein Powder and iron tablets were also distributed to expectant mothers of Lingaraj Lepra Colony and Sabara Sahi. Free advice and Counselling was given by Dr. Sachi Rani Sarap.

Neo Natal Tetanus Programme at Capital Hospital

Care for Youth/Career Guidance

Chairman Dr. Kanak Manjari Mishra

On the occasion of Sadbhavna Divas on 22nd August 04 an Inter School Sit and Draw competition was held at Rotary Bhawan. The theme was “Flowers” and the competition was open to students between the age group of 5 years to 15 years. 350 students from 35 schools participated in 3 categories. Biscuits and soft drinks was served to the participants.
An Inter College quiz competition was organized on 11th September 2004 at Jayadev Bhawan, jointly with Rotary Club of Bhubaneswar. 175 students in teams of two from many colleges, institutions and tutorials participated. The programme was attended by Rotarians, Inner Wheel members, Rotractors, Interactors from various clubs.
On 9th September 2004 a Career Guidance programme was organized at R.D. Womens College. 125 students attended the above programme. Mr Asim Ranjan Parida of Institute of Hotel Management, Mrs. Sandhya Patnaik of National Institute of Fashion Technology, Employment officer Ms. Linoo Das from Orissa employment Exchange were present to advise the students on the prospective career options available to them. On 9th November a career education programme was taken up at DAV School Unit VII for students of Std. XI and XII. Rtn. Mr. Mahendra Singh conducted the programme through multimedia presentation. 150 students attended the programme.

Youth activity – Career Guidance at DAV school

Youth activity - Quiz competition for college students on 11th Sept 04

Youth activity - Inter School Painting Competition.

Help to Physically & Mentally Challenged

Chairman : Mrs Rashmi Srivastav

On 3rd July 2004 at the Installation ceremony a walk man and 6 no of blank cassettes was donated to a visually handicapped student Mr. Harekrushna Sahoo, who is pursuing his post graduation in Oriya at Vanivihar, to help him to record his lectures.Financial Assistance was given to him for his examinations and hostel fees.
On 11th July 2004, 18 no of umbrellas were distributed to the inmates of Asha a home for children of the leprosy affected patients run by Rotary Club of Bhubaneswar, donated by PP Mrs. Lalita Agarwal.
On 2nd October’ 04 a sewing machine was donated to Mr Bidyadhar Pradhan, a polio affected youth to start his own tailoring shop for his livelihood.

Help to physically challenge - Donation of Machine to a Physically Challenged boy.

Women Empowerment & Rehabilitation

Chairman Dr. Jayanti Jagdev

On 11th August 2004, 4 adolescent girl students from Gadokana orphanage were enrolled at Mrs Basanti Swains wool knitting school. They were given 4 months of free training. After competition of this course they were donated a knitting machine, sponsored by Mrs. Basanti Swain, to earn their own livelihood.
To make women economically independent, on 15th August 15 ladies from our adopted slum “Lingaraj Lepra Colony” were taught to make greeting cards out of waste materials.
On 2nd October 5 adult girls from economically backward classes enrolled their name for free tailoring classes at Sai Tailoring Institute, Unit 4.
On 15th August 15 ladies of our adopted slum enrolled in adult literacy programme. Literacy kits were provided and a teacher has been appointed to give them lessons for 6 months.
On 9th March 2005, International Women’s Day was observed jointly with all the inner Wheel Clubs of Bhubaneswar. Social workers from different adopted slums of the clubs were felicitated on the occasion. The meeting was followed by a cultutral programme.

Women empowerment - Vocational training at Shree Water Wear and Embroidery work.

Donation of knitting machine to orphan girls of Gadakana orphanage by Dist. Chairman

Women empowerment - Donation of Sewing Machine.

Village and slum adoption

Chairman Mrs Jayanti Tripathy

Various activities have been undertaken at Lingaraj Lepra Colony which is covered by the 3 H Project of Rotary Club of Bhubaneswar
Literacy : - Efforts were made to promote adult literacy programme among women. On Independence Day, study materials were provided to 15 women and a teacher was appointed to teach them. On 8th September, World Literacy Day women residents of the colony were given a talk by PP Dr. Sandhya Patnaik on the importance of being literate. A test was given to the 15 women who had enrolled in the ongoing adult literacy programme to evaluate their progress.
Drinking Water : - To provide water to residents of Lingaraj Lepra Colony a motor pump has been installed to provide running water to the residents. This was supported by 3 H project.
Plantation : - Fruit bearing and coconut trees were planted by residents in the colony.
Health : - Health check up camps were conducted and free medicines were distributed. Residents with skin problems were referred to Damien Institute for further check up. World Population Day on 11th July, a workshop was conducted for the womenfolk of the slum to create awareness on personal health care and hygiene, health care for both mother and child, need for family planning, spacing of children, AIDS and its prevention, different stages of development of the girl child and the care an adolescent girl should take not to fall victim to sex abuse. Free counselling was given by Dr. Beena Panda.
Breast Feeding week was observed on 5th August. Awareness programme was undertaken about the benefits of breast feeding. A street play was organized for the residents of the slum on the promotion of Breast Feeding. A health check up was done for lactating and expectant mothers.
Children’s Day was observed. Oratory and song competitions were held for the school going children.
On 15th August and on 26th January the National Flag was hoisted at adopted slum which was followed by inauguration of adult literacy programme. Sweets were distributed to the residents of the slum.
On 11th December the children of our adopted slum visited Blossoms School and were donated woollen clothes by the school children.

Slum adoption - World Population Day at Lingaraj Lepra colony.

Slum Adoption - World Breast Feeding Week at Lingaraj Lepra Colony.

Children's day celebration at Gadakana orphanage.

Slum Adoption - Childrens Day at Lingaraj Lepra colony.

Slum Adoption - Distribution of Adult Literacy kits at Lingaraj Lepra Colony.

Slum Adoption - Independence day celebration (Flag hosting ) at Lingaraj Lepra Colony.

AWARENESS AIDS/CANCER/DRUG ABUSE/LEPROSY

Chairman PP Mrs. Sangeeta Panda

DRUG ABUSE :
An awareness programme was organized at Sahid Nagar High School on 15th October where
PP Rtn. Dr. B.K. Mishra was the speaker. Dr. Mishra explained to the students about the harm that drugs can cause and its bad effect on youths. 400 students of the above school participated in the awareness programme, where they directly interacted and cleared their doubts on drugs. It was attended by the Staff, Headmaster and Inner Wheel members.
CANCER :
An article on Breast cancer was published in the club bulletin “Saathi” for creating awareness amongst the members as the month of October is Internationally observed as Breast Cancer awareness month.
A breast check up camp was held at Rotary Bhawan for ladies on 15th March 2005 by Dr. Padmalaya Devi Asst. professor of Acharya Harihar Cancer Institute Cuttack
LEPROSY :
Awareness camps have been organized in Lingraj Lepra Colony on personal hygiene and health through medical camp. Persons with skin ailments are being monitored and referred to Damien Institute for further treatment.
AIDS :
On 1st December World Aids Day posters booklets were distributed amongst truck drivers in the malgodown area. On 7th December an awareness programme on AIDs was undertaken at Kamala Nehru Women’s college for the benefit of girl students.

AIDS Awareness at Kamala Nehru Women's college.

Distribution of posters and pamphlets at Malgowdown area on World AIDS Day 1^st Dec.

Health Checkup at Lingaraj Lepra Colony.

Help Adoption of Orphans/Old Aged

Chairman Mrs. Basanti Swain

On 29th Aug. Chairman Mrs Basanti Swain attended the Raksha Bandhan cultural programme at Gadakana orphanage and distributed biscuits and sweets to the inmates.
An amount of Rs. 1000/- is being donated by members every month for the upkeep of a girl child Mini.
On Children’s Day 14th November the club organized competitions and distributed prizes to the children. Drawing books, pencils were given to the children and snacks were distributed.
To celebrate New Year, members of the club visited Gadakana Orphanage and spent time with the children, distributed snacks and biscuits.
On the occasion of Diwali Sari’s and Rs. 50/- each were given to 11 old aged inmates of Ashraya in Sabara Sahi sponsored by Mrs Alaka Rath and Mrs Jayanti Tripathy.

Help to Elderly and Orphans - Health camp at Sabara Sahi.

Rain Water Harvesting/Conserving Resources

Chairman Mrs Nivedita Swain

In an effort to create awareness among school children and people residing nearby and also to provide direct benefit to children, a project on rain water harvesting was taken up at Janashala Alternative School, Suka Vihar, Dum Duma, Phase-II, Bhubaneswar at a cost of Rs. 10,500/- (Rupees Ten Thousand five hundred only) . The collection of the roof water is being done through a 4” PVC pipe to the collection tank. Two tanks made of RCC is of 200 litres capacity, one G.I. bucket with pebbles filled up to 1/8 th of the bucket height is being used to serve as a filter unit. The storage water is being utilized by the children in the child friendly toilets of the school. The rain water collection is expected to be used by the children of the school for about six months. In addition to the direct benefit of water use, this project will create awareness among the school children, teachers and nearby people of the locality regarding the importance of rain water harvesting. The project could be completed under the technical supervision of Rtn. Dr. S. Swain and students of CAET and was partly funded by Water Aid India.

Rain Water Harvesting.

Official Visit of District Chairman

Observee of International Nutrition Week.

Inter City Seminar on Management of Urban Solid Waste.

Publicity

Our major projects and activities have received ample coverage from the print and electronic media. The Installation Ceremony, The Inter City Seminar, Blood Donation camps, Breast Feeding programme . International Women’s Day programme received wide coverage.

Awards

Our Club received the following awards at the District Assembly held at Sambalpur :-
Best President
Best Secretary
Best Intercity in Environment Protection
Best Project on Medical Assistance
Best Project on Cancer Awareness
Best Media & Press Coverage
Excellent Team Work of Club Members
Best Bulletin “ Sathi”
Best Reporting:

Memento of Appreciation was received for the following:-

Fellowship and Cultural programme
Environment Protection, Plantation (Shudh)
Medical Assistance, Blood Donation, Immunization
Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus programme (MNT)
Care for the Youth / Career Guidance
Intercity / District Rally / Projects with Rotary
Help to Blind, Handicapped & Spastic
Women Empowerment & Rehabilitation
Village & Slum area adoption
Awareness - Aids / Cancer / Drug Abuse / Leprosy
Help adoption of Orphan Child & Old aged People
Rain Water Harvesting / Conserving Resources

In conclusion it has been a very satisfying and eventful year. All projects as planned under the leadership of our president Mrs. Jyoti Singh Deo were completed in record time, inspite of her illness as our goals were specific, realistic and measurable.
I thank all the members for the cooperation and hard work put in by them during the year.
A thank you to all our sponsors - B.D.A. PANI PANCHAYAT, UNFPA, UNICEF, XIMB - PROJECT WATER, WATER AID INDIA, HINDUSTAN AGENCIES, PEOPLE FOR ANIMALS, MRS. RANI SINGH, RTN. B.C. MANGARAJ and a Well Wisher for our various community Service Projects.
I take this opportunity to thank all who advertised in our club bulletin ‘Sathi”’. I thank my Company staff for all the efforts and pains they took to handle the Secretary’s Desk. I am indebted to my husband PDG Rtn. Aswini Kar for all his support and guidance I wish the new team of office beaeres under the leadership of Dr. Kanak Manjari Mishra, all the very best.

Club Activities for the months Jan-March 2004

One of the items of the desert section on display at the inter club cookery competition held on 19th January

The president Miss Alka Rath welcoming members on the occasion of Charter day celebrations on February 2nd

The president and past presidents of the club.

The chairman, Fellowship committee reading out the list of members to be felicitated

PDC Rangalata Behera participating in the game

The president and the vice-president at the triennial conference in Pune

Miss Sunanda Mohapatra explaining the importance of hygiene to students of class V, as part of Shudh Project on 27th February

The students raising their hands to answer the questions on hygiene and cleanliness during the talk

PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN IN JULY & AUGUST 2003

OLD PROJECTS

July

Blood donation camp along with Rotarians on 2nd July at Rotary Bhawan.
Members undertook clearing and cleaning of garbage in the streets of I.R.C village from 20th to 24th of July.
On 3rd July - Vana Mahotshav Day - 125 flowers and fruit bearing trees were planted at power house colony high school. Each of the saplings would be looked after by 2 students. The president Ms. Alaka Rath explained to the students about the important of growing trees.
Using rain water collected on the roof - A project for providing filtered drinking water and another for raising ground water level were inaugurated at Debraj Vidyapitha on 24th July by the member for energy and environment.
On 24th July 25 kgs of wax was donated for candle making at Chetana for physically challenged children and a lunch was hosted by the president.

August

1. To celebrate world breast feeding - (1st to 7th August) a seminar was held on "Breast Feeding in a globalised world for peace and justice on 1st August chief guest was Ms Pranati Parida - Chairperson State Social Welfare Board and the guest of honour was Dr Niranjan Pradhan, C.M.O of capital hospital. The speakers were Dr Arvinda Subudhi - Pediatrician and Jyoti Nayak - Dietician. A special bulletin was released on the occasion.
2. On 3rd July - Dr Arabindo Mohanty - Paediatrician and Mrs Jyoti Nayak - spoke on importance of breast feeding and health of babies in Daspur Village. This was followed by an interactive session with the women.

PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN IN SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2003

Activities During September
Members along with Rotarians distributed relief materials at Balakati - Sept 1st & 2nd.
Sept 5th Teachers Day was celebrated at Govt. High School Powerhouse colony with a Debate Competition for classes viii - x on role of Teachers in student's life. "8 teachers were felicitated with flowers and small gifts, 6 chairs were donated for the staff room.
Sept 3rd sports and Bhajan Competitions were held in the Bhima Bhoi Blind School. Seen in the photo are the girl students playing Puchi.
15th September - World Peace Day - An Elocution Competition on World Peace in the contest of Terrorism was held in DAV school unit viii.
A seminar on Rainwater Harvesting was held along with 'Mousuni' an NGO on 12th Sept.
Members distributed sweets and snacks at Chetana - the school for the mentally challenged on 18th Sept. The children sang songs and danced.
A toy library was inaugurated at the gadakhana Orphanage on 23rd sept the Day of the girl child. Biscuits, Chocolates, Copy works and pencil were distributed to each child.
Activities During October
October (01 & 02) - Members distributed sweets and snacks at Lingaraj Lepra on 2nd October - Gandhi Jayanti.
An Intercity meet was held on 19th October on "Sex determination & female foeticide". Dr G.C Kar, Psychologist, Dr P.C Mohapatra, Gynocologist, Mrs Sanjeevani Panigrahi Project Officer - Hindustan Latex and family planning Promotion Trust and Dr Yashodara, retired lecturer and social worker spoke on this issue. The speakers informed the audiance that the sex ratio was falling drastically and female foeticide is on the rise in all strata of society. It was an interesting deliberation and was widely covered in the local newspapers and T.V Channels.
Inner Wheel Club and Rotary organised a blood donation camp at Satya Sai Women's College on 23rd October. 20 bottles of blood were collected.
Our member Mrs Basanti Swain put up a stall of her woollens & embroidered linen as part of the exhibition for Women Entrepreneurs organised by the Rotary Club of Royal.

ACTIVITIES DURING NOVEMBER

Activities During November
The Chairman was welcomed with a song by the children of Chetana - school for the mentally challenged.
Wax for making candles and sweets were distributed at Chetana.
The Chairman visits the Rainwater harvesting Project at Debraj Vidyapitha. The Project was for clear drinking water and revitalising the ground water table.

Sweaters being distributed at the Bhima Bhoi school for the blind and prizes for various competitions. Blank cassettes were also donated for the Talking Library.
The Dist. Chairman planted a coconut tree in the garden of the school in village Daspur, our adopted village.
Pickles, Squash, etc made by the girls who underwent the training course in Food Canning and Preservation were exhibited on the occasion of the Chairman's visit, as also petticoats sewn by the students of the Tailoring class.
An old Lady of 120 years was presented a saree and blanket by Punam Grover.
The Dist. Chairman, Punam Grover, presiding at the Executive Committee meeting of the club.
Prizes being awarded to winners of the Slogan Competition on the Environment held on 1st Nov, being handed over by the Chairman.
Activities During December
Posters were put up at the Railway station on World AIDS Day.
Street play in progress in the Capital market on World AIDS Day.
Posters were put up World AIDS in the Market area on Dec 1st.
Prayers for Eradication of Polio was held in the Shirdi Sai Temple on Dec 4th. 108 lamps were lit by members and devotees present in the Temple.
Members helped run the games Stall during the Ananda Mela on 6th and 7th December held jointly by Rotary and InnerWheel Club in aid of Community service.
A jumble sale of clothes, woollens, household articles was held on 21st December. The money raised will be used for charity work.
Snacks and Cakes were distributed among the children of Douglas Memorial Home for Orphans on December 25th.
Bedsheets and Toiletries were handed over to the 9 inmates of the Old Age shelter at Sabar sahi our adopted village on 26th Dec. Dr Sachi Rani Sarap also conducted a health check for all of them.
Self defence classes were held for a week from 22nd-29th December in Daspur village. The classes were conducted by Rtn S.S. Harichandan a martial arts expert and his team of instructor Promising students will undergo further training to become an instructor. The students impressed everyone with their quick grasp of technique.

PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN IN 2001 - 2002

NATURAL CALAMITY:
A Natural calamity in the form of unprecedented floods ravaged the State of Orissa leaving lakhs of people marooned and homeless, besides claiming innocent lives. As the news spread members from all the four clubs of Bhubaneswar assembled at Rotary Bhawan from 19th to 22nd July, 2001 and prepared Food Packets which were Air Dropped by IAF Helicopters in the flood-affected areas. A total of 3500 packets were air dropped during this period. PP Mrs Manjula Mishra and IPP Mrs Lalita Agarwal visited a few of the villages with the Rotarians and distributed cooked food to the hungry people who had not eaten properly during this ordeal. We thank every member for the effort and time they put in to serve the distressed.

SLUM ADOPTION & UPLIFTMENT
The adopted slum, "Sabar Sahi" under 3-H project of RC Bhubaneswar has been the focus of attention this year. Tremendous effort has been put in to make the residents conscious of the environment for which they must care for in order to have a healthy and pollution free living. The dwellers have been educated on basic hygienic practices, through distribution of posters, pamplets and demonstrations.

Education: One of the burning issues that confront our country is Education. If we are able to educate our population with the two basic 'R's' of reading and writing, many problems in this country would find solutions automatically and the common man would learn some skill for a dignified living. One of the burning issues that confront our country is Education. If we are able to educate our population with the two basic 'R's' of reading and writing, many problems in this country would find solutions automatically and the common man would learn some skill for a dignified living.

PDC Mrs. Ranjeeta Behera distributing
Literacy Kit at Om adopted village Siripur SABARA SAHI.

Efforts have been made to promote literacy programmes for improving the quality of lives. A new batch of 1 0 children and 10 women have been enrolled on 1st Aug' 2001 this year. Study materials have been provided and a teacher has been appointed to teach them. We appreciate the gesture shown by SRC for sponsoring the study materials.

Drinking Water: "Water, Water everywhere and not a drop to drink." Water is the very essence and a basic necessity of life. It is alarming that 80 % of all human diseases are water borne. The care taken at home to ensure the quality of water one drinks is often not possible in a slum. In our fight against the main source of infection and disease, we have inaugurated the "Pure Drinking Water Project" at Sabar Sahi by our distinguished Dist. Chairman. Terra-cotta water filters have been distributed to 120 families. The total Project cost is more than Rs. 25,000/-. Providing clean and safe drinking water to the slum dwellers is one of the potent ways to show that we at Inner Wheel care for their health and well being. We sincerely thank UNICEF for having come forward to help us in our endeavour. "Water, Water everywhere and not a drop to drink." Water is the very essence and a basic necessity of life. It is alarming that 80 % of all human diseases are water borne. The care taken at home to ensure the quality of water one drinks is often not possible in a slum. In our fight against the main source of infection and disease, we have inaugurated the "Pure Drinking Water Project" at Sabar Sahi by our distinguished Dist. Chairman. Terra-cotta water filters have been distributed to 120 families. The total Project cost is more than Rs. 25,000/-. Providing clean and safe drinking water to the slum dwellers is one of the potent ways to show that we at Inner Wheel care for their health and well being. We sincerely thank UNICEF for having come forward to help us in our endeavour.

Health: Health is wealth they say. We at Inner Wheel Club of Bhubaneswar recognize its importance and therefore have carried out health camps. We have completed a general and dental check up camp for the inhabitants of our adopted slum Sabara Sahi, by renowned doctors. Blood Grouping has also been done there. Very shortly we shall be conducting an Eye Check up camp for the senior citizens. Health is wealth they say. We at Inner Wheel Club of Bhubaneswar recognize its importance and therefore have carried out health camps. We have completed a general and dental check up camp for the inhabitants of our adopted slum Sabara Sahi, by renowned doctors. Blood Grouping has also been done there. Very shortly we shall be conducting an Eye Check up camp for the senior citizens. Health is wealth they say. We at Inner Wheel Club of Bhubaneswar recognize its importance and therefore have carried out health camps. We have completed a general and dental check up camp for the inhabitants of our adopted slum Sabara Sahi, by renowned doctors. Blood Grouping has also been done there. Very shortly we shall be conducting an Eye Check up camp for the senior citizens.

Felicitation of Dr. Aurobindo Mohanty on World Breast feeding seminar at
Om adopted village Mahishi Khala.

WOMEN WELFARE, RIGHTS AND LEGAL AID (Bhubaneswar Special Jail)

A class on Nav Chetana Shibir was conducted for the female inmates of the Special Jail. To keep the female inmates occupied a Kitchen garden was set up and the inmates have been asked to take care of the vegetable patches. Plantation was also undertaken inside the premises.

5 young women of Sabar Sahi have been selected for vocational training course in the age group of 17-25 years. They are being trained in 'Beauty Care', under the guidance of our Vice President Mrs Alaka Rath who runs a beauty parlour in Nayapalli. She has volunteered to impart free training. After completion of the three months course they can be employed in any Beauty Parlour as assistants and will be economically independent.

Female Adult Literacy programme is being conducted at Sabara Sahi and 10 ladies have enrolled this year. Mrs. Fatima Devi, Sarojini Jena and Radha Rani Dehuri were felicitated on World Literacy Day for their progress.

ANTI DRUG ADDICTION/ AIDS AWARENESS
To be aware of our responsibilities in spreading the anti - drug abuse campaign, our club has successfully conducted a workshop in Stewart School to educate the youth that Drugs are the Highway to death. Noted Psychiatrist Dr. S.K. Das addressed 500 students, which was followed by an interactive session with the speaker and the participants. This campaign will be extended to other schools in the city.

For 1st December, International Aids Day plans are underway of conducting a health check up camp to detect sexually transmitted diseases and reproductive tract diseases amongst the slum dwellers. Awareness on AIDS through movies, lectures and street plays will be taken up in the slums to promote awareness.

EDUCATION AND CHILD WELFARE

Inner Wheel Club BBSR President Mrs.Usha Nayak donating study materials to Principal of Bapuji Nagar U.P. School.	Dis.chairman Mrs. Puspalata Mohanty releasing special Bulletin "Sathi" on Intercity Meet 6th of Oct. on the topic "The Impact of Environment on the Development of Children".
Scholarships have already been provided to three meritorious students, two of them being girl students of Std IX and the other a polio affected Engineering student. The Club is on the look out to adopt and educate street children, discover their talent and guide them to establish a career.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Health Check up camps, including Dental, and General check up are being regularly undertaken at Sabar Sahi, Bhima Bhoi Blind School, Bipin Bihari Choudhury School for the Deaf and Dumb and free medicines have been distributed to the patients. Our plan of imparting First Aid Training to N.C. C., Scouts and Guide Students will be starting very shortly.

The first of its kind 'A Baby Friendly Hospital'.

PULSE POLIO

As the Pulse Polio Immunization days are nearing the Club shall actively participate with Rotary in educating mothers in slums and creating awareness on the evils of Polio and the advantages of Immunization. We have participated in the longest and the prettiest banner competition.

BLOOD DONATION

President Mrs.Usha Nayak receiving the award from the Governor of Orissa his excellency Mr. Rajendran on behalf of Inner Wheel Club for standing 2nd position in voluntary blood donation organisation.

Our member Jayanti Tripathy donating blood on 1st of October voluntary
blood donation day.

Blood Donation is very significant these days as it can save as well give a new life. Non-availability of adequate quantity of blood has taken away many a life. In order to equip the blood banks with enough, stocks, regular blood donation camps are held jointly with Rotary Club of Bhubaneswar and other agencies like TASWEL.

An intensive donor motivation drive has also been undertaken and Blood Donation Camps have been organized in Hotel Marrion, BDA, Centurion Bank, Blossom School, Bhubaneswar Special Jail and Municipal Hospital. A total collection of more than 250 units have been collected as of today. Blood grouping has been done at Sabar Sahi, Bhima Bhoi Blind School and The Special Jail. Today, we shall be honouring our members PDC Mrs. Ranjeeta Behera, Mrs. Pushpa Harichandan and Mrs Lata Agarwal for their noble deed of donating blood.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Disraeli said, "Almost everything that is great has been done by youth". September being the youth activity month, the club celebrated the same by organizing a devotional song contest amongst the students of the Bhima Bhoi Blind School on 19.09.2001.

An inter-active meet on Career Guidance was held at Kamala Nehru Women's College to educate the students on the non traditional career opportunities that are available for girl students in this new millennium. This information was given by Rtn. Mrs. Lopamudra Tripathy, Programme 0fficer UNICEF w ho enlightened the students on the choice of proper careers as per their aptitude.

Painting competition at Rotary Bhawan
on 15th August.

'Just a Minute' competition was held for the students of +2. The students spoke for one minute in English on a topic given to them on the spot.

PHYSICALLY & MENTALLY CHALLENGED
Help to Blind: - Chairman Mrs. Nalini Mohanty set the ball rolling with a proposal of providing a 'TALKING LIBRARY' at the Bhima Bhoi Blind School. The idea was brilliant and we embarked on this ambitious project. The estimated project cost involved Rs.25, 000/- and undoubtedly this would be a land mark in the history of our club for a noteworthy long term project to be established in this millennium year. This project has been conceived as a comprehensive library comprising of recorded cassettes of Text Book courses in clear audible voice which will enable the visually handicapped students to retain, recall and reproduce the lessons. This project will be under taken in three phases and will be completed by September, 2003.

We had a dream of completing the first phase this year and the opportunity to translate this dream into reality was made possible on 3rd November when the 'TALKING LIBRARY' was inaugurated by our Association President Mrs. Gulnar Marfatia, in the presence of Association EC members and our Dist. Chairman Mrs. Preeti Shah. It was a rare honour and privilege for our Club. The substantial amount of funds we raised this year has enabled us to successfully complete this project in a record time. Our Club could not have asked for a greater opportunity than to have been an instrument in translating the above idea into action for the cause of the visually handicapped. The 'TALKING LIBRARY' will enable the children to have an access to the audio cassettes that will provide lectures on topics related to every subject. Chairman Mrs. Nalini Mohanty set the ball rolling with a proposal of providing a 'TALKING LIBRARY' at the Bhima Bhoi Blind School. The idea was brilliant and we embarked on this ambitious project. The estimated project cost involved Rs.25, 000/- and undoubtedly this would be a land mark in the history of our club for a noteworthy long term project to be established in this millennium year. This project has been conceived as a comprehensive library comprising of recorded cassettes of Text Book courses in clear audible voice which will enable the visually handicapped students to retain, recall and reproduce the lessons. This project will be under taken in three phases and will be completed by September, 2003. We had a dream of completing the first phase this year and the opportunity to translate this dream into reality was made possible on 3rd November when the 'TALKING LIBRARY' was inaugurated by our Association President Mrs. Gulnar Marfatia, in the presence of Association EC members and our Dist. Chairman Mrs. Preeti Shah. It was a rare honour and privilege for our Club. The substantial amount of funds we raised this year has enabled us to successfully complete this project in a record time. Our Club could not have asked for a greater opportunity than to have been an instrument in translating the above idea into action for the cause of the visually handicapped. The 'TALKING LIBRARY' will enable the children to have an access to the audio cassettes that will provide lectures on topics related to every subject.

CIVIC IMPROVEMENT/PLANTATION

We are deeply concerned for the preservation of Nature and the Environment. The indiscriminate felling of trees and the fast diminishing greenery is the cause of climatic imbalances. In order to bring about consciousness we have felt the need to promote plantation through the involvement of residents of this Temple City and we have conducted plantation programmes in Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Shirdi Sai Mandir IRC Village, Shiv Mandir Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar Special Jail, Douglas Home Orphanage and Bhima Bhoi Blind School.

A plantation programme at Stewart School.