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The Rotaract Club of DYPVP (formerly known as Rotaract Club of Akurdi) is an institutional based club which was first chartered as a club on 16th January 2010 at Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Engineering & Technology. Later it was re-chartered with its current name on 14th September, 2014. The club has over hundred registered members. The parent rotary of this club is Rotary Club of Akurdi.

What is Rotaract?

Rotaract clubs are a part of global effort to bring peace and international understanding to the world. This effort starts at the community level but knows no limits in its out-reach. Rotaractors have access to the many resources of Rotary International (RI) and The Rotary Foundation. Rotary International provides the administrative support that helps Rotaract clubs’ thrive.

Club History
Rotaract Club of Akurdi was established on 16th of June, 2010.This being the first institution based club, at Padmashree Dr.D.Y.Patil Institute of Engineering and Technology, Pimpri at Pune, commenced with 34 charter members which was a record in itself.Initially spearheaded by Rtr.Ajay Garg, the first President, our club cradled in its nascent stage with only 8 members.The birth of very successful event-“R-Evolution”took under his venture.”R-Evolution”is an IQ based quiz Competition.The Club further bloomed under the dynamic leadership of Rtr.Astitva Karunesh with 65 members, under whom, T-Shirt Painting Competition “Rang-De” started. The T-shirts painted by the competitors were donated to the orphanage. Rtr.Astitva Karunesh continued the tradition of R-Evolution. “Rhythms” a cultural program was also conducted at institution level.Thereby the club was taken to remarkable heights by Rtr. Navdeep Kumar with 60 members. Rtr. Navdeep, during his President ship took R-Evolution to great heights, which made “R-Evolution 2011” the biggest event in RI Dist.3131 of the time, with 1000 participants. R-Evolution 2011 was introduced as an IQ based quiz competition with three rounds including Aptitude, Buzzer Round and Rapid Fire Round, with the theme ‘The Clash of the Titans’. Rtr.Navdeep also initiated “R-Help”. R-Help is the Community Service Project under which Rotaractors of RC Akurdi ,on every Saturdays visit and teach the students at an under privileged school at Nigdi, Pune thus extending hands to brighten the pillars of our nation. Then the baton of responsibility of the Rotaract Club of Akurdi was bestowed upon Rtr. Ankita Singh, which she duly fulfilled with upmost vigour and care. She initiated “Department of The Year”, which is an inter-department competition especially for the teachers and departmental staff of the college. R-Evolution 2012, was a benchmark in RID 3131, with nearly 1600 participants. Also, various other projects like R-Help, R-Awareness etc were successfully held during her tenure. Rtr.Ankita set the club on cloud nine, and inspired everyone to dream big. Rtr. Sanket Chaurasia, chosen the president for the year 2013-14, led the club on a flourishing voyage of achievements. He initiated “Rheothms”, an event which comprised of Quiz, Elocution, Mad-Ad etc, specifically designed for the enhancement and enrichment of the students of that college. “R-Evolution 2014” was the zenith of excellence in terms of the profit and management of the event, winning critical acclaim for it. Rtr. Hrishikesh Kherdekar has been elected as the President of the club, year 2014-15 and aims to carry on this legendary club, into immortality. He has introduced R-Evolution at a national level with over 3000 participants participating in Goa and Maharashtra.

Goals

 * To develop professional and leadership skills
 * To emphasize respect for the rights of others, and to promote ethical standards and the dignity of all useful occupations
 * To provide opportunities for young people to address the needs and concerns of the community and our world
 * To provide opportunities for working in cooperation with sponsoring Rotary Clubs
 * To motivate young people for eventual membership in Rotary

Professional Networking -
A founding principle of Rotary was to provide a forum for professional and business leaders. Members are leaders in business, industry, the professions, the arts, government, sports, the military and religion. They make decisions and influence policy. Rotaract is the oldest, most prestigious service-club organization in the world.

The Opportunity to Serve -
Rotaractors work as PARTNERS IN SERVICE to provide service at both the community and international levels. Service programs address health care needs, hunger and poverty, illiteracy, disaster relief, and environmental cleanups, to name a few. Members experience the fulfilment that comes from giving back to the community.

Personal Growth and Development -
Membership in Rotaract ensures continuing personal and professional development. Leadership, public speaking and communication, organization and planning, team-building, fundraising and teaching are just a sampling of the skills that can be exercised and enhanced through Rotary.

Quality Friendships
Fellowship was a primary reason, Rotary was started in 1905, and it remains a major attraction for rotaract club also. Today, with more than 3,000 Rotaract clubs in over 160 countries, Rotaractors have friends wherever they go. Rotaract helps to build community as well as enduring friendships.

Cultural Exchange
Rotary International is an association of local clubs in many countries. Clubs are open to members of every ethnic group, political persuasion, language and religious belief. Rotaract clubs contain a cross-section of the world’s leaders. They practice and promote tolerance.

Good Citizenship –
Membership in Rotaract makes one a better citizen. Monthly Rotaract club programs keep members informed about what is taking place in the community, nation and world. Rotaract’s expansive network of clubs and programs provides extensive opportunities for service and interchange.

World Understanding -
Rotaract members gain an understanding of humanitarian issues and have a significant impact on them through international service projects and exchange programs of RI and its Foundation. The promotion of peace is one of Rotary’s highest objectives.

Entertainment
Every Rotaract club and district hosts parties and activities that offer diversion from one’s personal and business life. Conferences, conventions, assemblies and social events provide entertainment as well as Rotaract information, education and service.

Ethical Environment -
Rotarians and Rotaractors practice the 4-Way Test that measures words and actions by their truthfulness, fairness, goodwill and benefit to all concerned. Encouraging high ethical standards in one’s profession and respect for all worthy vocations in professional and private life.

About The Club:
Rotaract Club of DYPVP ( henceforth regarded as "the club" ) is an institution based Rotaract Club installed in Pad. Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Engineering and Technology. It is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Akurdi, Pune, under the District 3131. The operation of the club solely depends on the members of the club. Members are registered into the club as well as district every year. Some of these members are appointed as the Board of Directors (or BoDs as referred hence forth). Each BoD has a certain Avenue(s) assigned. These Avenues are the various fields of operation of the club.

Board of Directors
The board of directors serves as the governing body of a Rotaract club and includes the president, immediate past president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and any additional officers the club decides it needs. Rotary club members may also attend these meetings as observers. The board should meet at least once a month and report any action taken at the next club meeting. During its meetings, the board reviews and approves the club’s plans and service projects, ensures the club’s financial solvency, and delegates responsibilities. At the end of the Rotary year, the board prepares a final report that describes the major actions taken over the preceding 12 months. A copy of the report is sent to the sponsor Rotary club.

President
The president’s primary role is to ensure that the club’s professional and leadership development activities are successful and that its service projects benefit the community. Responsibilities include:
 * Conducting effective club meetings with detailed agendas that allow enough time for reports from officers and committee members.
 * Chairing meetings of the board of directors.
 * Appointing all standing and special committees, with board approval, and serving as an ex officio member of all committees.
 * Appointing committee chairs based on individuals’ experience, and seeking their opinions about committee members.
 * Delegating responsibilities to help members develop their leadership skills for future club leadership roles.
 * Encouraging club members to get involved in projects by building on their skills and interests.
 * Ensuring that club activities and service projects are successfully promoted and executed.
 * Monitoring membership to maintain an age and gender balance.
 * Communicating and collaborating with the Rotarian adviser, Rotary club members, and district Rotaract officers. In university-based clubs, the president should also consult with the faculty adviser.
 * Updating club information and membership data every six months through Member Access.

Vice president
The vice president’s primary role is to support the president. Some clubs may choose to have the incoming president serve as vice president. Responsibilities include:
 * Presiding over meetings in the president’s absence.
 * Serving on the board of directors and as an ex officio member of all committees.
 * Handling special assignments as directed by the president.
 * Staying current on club goals and activities.
 * Succeeding to the office of president in the event of a vacancy.

Secretary
The secretary’s primary responsibility is to help the club function efficiently. The secretary should be well organized and have good communication skills. Responsibilities include:
 * Maintaining all club records, including membership, committee appointments, attendance, dues payments, and important club documents such as the club’s certificate of organization, budgets, and reports.
 * Providing club and member information to the president for regular updates to RI.
 * Taking minutes — a clear, concise written record of meeting discussion and actions — at all club meetings.

Treasurer
The treasurer works with the secretary to maintain accurate financial records. The treasurer should be a responsible, detail-oriented person. Responsibilities include: The outgoing treasurer should give the end-of-year report to club members and the incoming treasurer. Treasurers’ reports become part of the club’s permanent record.
 * Chairing the finance committee.
 * Collecting membership dues.
 * Depositing dues and all proceeds from fundraising projects.
 * Paying all club bills and reimbursements for club expenses.
 * Preparing and administering the budget.
 * Preparing a monthly report that accurately details.
 * Money on hand at the beginning and end of the month.
 * Income, with its source (such as membership dues or fundraising) clearly indicated.
 * Payments, indicating for what and to whom.
 * Ensuring that the club complies with all government financial reporting requirements.

Club Committees
Committees help your club carry out its activities and projects. The club president, with the approval of the board, appoints five standing committees — club service, community service, international service, professional development, and finance — as prescribed by the Standard Rotaract Club Constitution. Additional committees may be appointed as neiceeded. Committees meet every Thursday at 5:45 PM (IST) to discuss plans and activities. All committee activities and expenses are subject to the board’s approval, so committee plans should be shared with the club president.

Following are the responsibilities of the five standing committees:

Professional development committee

 * Solicits suggestions from club members for professional development activities.
 * Reviews and plans activities.
 * Explores resources in the community.
 * Leads, organizes, and implements the activities.

Community service committee

 * Reviews suggestions from members for community service projects to ensure they address real needs and can be successfully carried out by the club.
 * Develops plans for the club’s annual community service project.
 * Leads, organizes, and implements the community service project.

International service committee

 * Reviews members’ suggestions for international service projects to ensure they address real needs and can be successfully carried out by the club.
 * Develops plans for the club’s annual international service project.
 * Leads, organizes, and implements the international service project.
 * Develops additional activities that promote international understanding among club members and in the community.

Club service committee

 * Develops strategies for recruiting new members and keeping current members active.
 * Publicizes the club’s activities to members and the general public.
 * Plans activities for networking and socializing.
 * Maintains a historical record, including pictures and descriptions of club activities.

Finance committee

 * Decides how the club will fund its activities.
 * Focuses on keeping dues low and maintaining the club’s ability to support itself.
 * Collects any district and club dues.
 * Seeks in-kind and monetary donations from businesses and organizations.

There are some other important aspects to this work-frame. The Editor is the creative head of the club, responsible for making club logo, various posters and certificates etc for the club. The Public Relations Officer maintains the relations of the club with the outside world. One of his responsibilities include interacting with other clubs, especially in the district.

History
The Rotaract Club of DYPVP was established on 16th of June, 2010. This being the first institution based club, at Pad. Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Engineering and Technology, Pimpri at Pune, commenced with 34 charter members which was a record in itself. Initially headed by Rtr. Ajay Garg, the first President, the started with only 8 members. The event "R-Evolution" was started during his tenure. ”R-Evolution” is an IQ based quiz Competition. The Club further bloomed under the leadership of Rtr. Astitva Karunesh with 65 members, under whom, T-Shirt Painting Competition “Rang-De” started. The T-shirts painted by the competitors were donated to an orphanage. Rtr. Astitva Karunesh continued the tradition of R-Evolution. “Rhythms” a cultural program was also conducted at institute level. The next elected president was Rtr. Navdeep Kumar. the club had registered 60 members that year. Rtr. Navdeep, during his president-ship made “R-Evolution 2011” the largest event in RI Dist.3131 of the time, with 1000 participants. R-Evolution 2011 was introduced as an IQ based quiz competition with three rounds including Aptitude, Buzzer Round and Rapid Fire Round, with the theme ‘The Clash of the Titans’. Rtr. Navdeep also initiated “R-Help”. R-Help is the Community Service Project under which Rotaractors of RC DYPVP, on every Saturdays visit and teach the students at an under privileged school at Nigdi, Pune. Then the responsibility of the Rotaract Club of DYPVP was given Rtr. Ankita Singh. She initiated “Department of The Year”, which is an inter-department competition especially for the teachers and departmental staff of the college. R-Evolution 2012, was a benchmark in RID 3131, with nearly 1600 participants. Also, various other projects like R-Help, R-Awareness etc were successfully held during her tenure. Rtr. Sanket Chaurasia, chosen the president for the year 2013-14. He initiated “Rheothms”, an event which comprised of Quiz, Elocution, Mad-Ad etc. This event was held specially for the students of DYPIET. “R-Evolution 2014” was a huge benchmark in terms of the profit and management of the event, winning critical acclaim for it.

Events

 * R-EVOLUTION- A non technical quiz competition organized on an intra-college level. It was the second installation of the flagship event of our club. It was a successful event with 110 participants.
 * RHYTHMS- It was a cultural festival organized on an intra-college level. It was the first and only installation of this event in our club. It was a successful event with 50 participants.
 * RHETORIC- It was an essay writing and debate competition organized on an intra-college level. It was the first installation of this event in our club. It was a successful event with 45 participants.
 * ROTA-RAKT- It was a blood donation camp organized on an intra-college level. It was the first event done with the co-ordination of NSS. It was a successful event with 80 participants.
 * SEMINAR- It was a lecture organized for Rotaractors on how to get ready for industry by N. Chandrashekhran (ex CEO of Alfa Laval)
 * RANG DE- It was a t-shirt painting competition organized on an intra college level. It was the first event and only installation of this event in our club. It was a successful event with 250+ participants.
 * REMINISCENCE- It was the Inception of Reminiscence, a half yearly edition of club bulletin, which is still followed as a tradition.
 * ROTASIA- The Rotaractors attended the ROTASIA 2011, which is an international Rotaract Fest, which was held in Goa that year.

Events

 * R-EVOLUTION- A non technical quiz competition, which was organized on a inter college level for the first time. It was a successful event which was the biggest event of the year.
 * RHETORIC- It was an essay writing and debate competition which was the second installation of the event. It was a successful event organized on a bigger scale than the last year.
 * R-HELP- R-Help is the Community Service Project under which Rotaractors of RC DYPVP, on every Saturdays visit and teach the students at an under privileged school, Swami Vivekanand School at Nigdi, Pune
 * SEMINAR- It was seminar organized for Rotaractors on “Marketing”. This seminar was organized by Rtn. Jeetendra Sharma. It was a valuable learning experience for all the Rotaractors.
 * SEMINAR- It was seminar organized for Rotaractors on “Bluetooth”. This seminar was organized by Rtr. Astitva Karunesh. It was a valuable learning experience for all the Rotaractors.
 * SEMINAR- It was seminar organized for Rotaractors on “Table Manners”. This seminar was organized by Rtr. Navdeep Roy. It was a valuable learning experience for all the Rotaractors.

Events

 * R-EVOLUTION 2012- A non technical quiz competition organized for the fourth time by the club. With around 1600 participants, it was the biggest installation of the event so far in terms of participants. This was the first time for R-evolution to be held at more than one venue. It was organized at Pad. Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Engineering and Technology and MITSOB campus.


 * Department of the Year 2013- A multilevel competition between the college teaching as well as non teaching staff on an inter-departmental level for the title of Department of the Year. This was a very successful first installation of the event.
 * R-Awareness- A traffic awareness campaign for all the people in Pimpri-Chinchwad. Organized with the help of the traffic police, it involved gifting roses to the people who followed the traffic rules, thus encouraging people to follow the rules.

Events

 * R-Evolution 2014- A non technical quiz competition organized for the fifth time by the club. It was the biggest installation of the event so far in terms of revenue generated. This was the second time for R-evolution to be held at more than one venue. It was organized at Pad. Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Engineering and Technology and MITSOB campus.
 * Department Of The year- A multilevel competition between the college teaching as well as non teaching staff on an inter-departmental level for the title of Department of the Year. This was a very successful second installation of the event.
 * R-Awareness- A traffic awareness campaign for all the people in Pimpri-Chinchwad. Organized with the help of the traffic police, it involved gifting roses to the people who followed the traffic rules, thus encouraging people to follow the rules.
 * Re-Wise- A students’ drive to teach the fellow students in junior years and guide them in studies. It was first time installed this year.
 * Rheothms- A combination of two previous events, Rhetoric and Rhythms. It was a mix of cultural and professional development sub events. It was installed successfully for the first time this year.
 * Rubella Vaccination- An event was organized by the club to spread awareness about the rubella vaccination in the college premises.
 * Professional Development Events- The club organized various PD events sch as a seminar on body language, group discussions sessions, a personal interview session and an interactive session within the members.
 * Community Service Events- During this Rotaract year, the club conducted R-Help in a local school, Swami Vivekanand school in Nigdi, visited an orphanage and conducted a "stop violence against women" drive. The club also attended a paddy plantation project.
 * International Service Events- The club was involved in two international events namely Whack It! and the International Peace Day.
 * Club Service Events- The club service events include the outings the club went, Independence Day, Teachers Day, etc. The club attended the District Conference (DC) and Sports meet.

Year 2014-15
The term of office 2014-15 is led by Rtr. Hrishikesh Kherdekar as the President, Rtr. Sameer Bardia as the Secretary and their Board of Directors. The Board has a total of 22 members elected on the basis of their capability to handle work in different spheres and avenues. We have observed many successful events this Rotaract year. There is a total of 71 events this term. This includes-

Events
•	Personality Development sessions on public speaking, table manners, animal chracteristics, IUCEE-SPEED, etc. Also debates and discussions are held. •	Community Service projects like visiting old age homes, teaching students of underprivileged schools, donations, R-Awareness, etc. •	International service projects are held which involves Independence Day Celebration with Rotaract Club in Pakistan, sister club formations, twin club formations etc. •	Club Service projects like District Trek, District Assembly, District Fellowship Meet, Multi district Fellowship meet, movie outings, Alumni meet etc. are held throughout the year. •	R-EVOUTION- our flagship event was held in February,2015. This was a National Level Event which involved Rotaract Clubs in Pasco-Goa, Amravati-Maharashtra, Dombiville-Maharashtra along with our club RCDYPVP, being the host club. This event was also in association with Young Inspirators Network(YIN) and Sakal Media Group. •	Other events like Departmet of the Year(DOTY) which is for the teachers of our college, Leadership Develoment Programmes, Farewell for seniors etc. were also held which brought in huge success.

R-Evolution
R-Evolution is a flagship event of the club. It was started in 2010 under the Charter President Rtr. Ajay Garg. It was organized first time on 13th Jan 2010. The second installation of the event took place in September that year, this time under the leadership of Rtr. Astitva Karunesh. It is a Non-technical quiz competition organized on an Intra-college level in the college that is home to the club, Pad. Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Engineering and Technology (hence forth regarded as DYPIET). It was a huge leap forward turning into the most successful event with 110 participants. The event got a tremendous response from the college authorities as well as students of the college. the event consisted a total of 3 rounds in this particular event. In the first round, an aptitude test was conducted. After that the second round was conducted which was a group discussion round. The participants who cleared the first round were selected for this round. The participants gave their opinions, views about the topic which was given to them on the spot. The participants had an interaction with each other. Then there came the much awaited finale of the event. It was a non technical quiz competition among the selected participants from the second round. It was conducted in the DYPIET college premises. The Quizmaster was Rtr. Navdeep Roy who was the then Vice-President of the club. The event turned out to be a successful one. The third installation of the event took place in the second half of the year 2011, this time under the leadership of Rtr. Navdeep Roy. It was expanded this year spanning the colleges of Pimpri-Chinchwad area. It was a very successful event with around a thousand participants. The final quiz round was conducted in the auditorium of the college DYPIET. The Quizmaster was Rtr. Sharv Wani who was the then International Service Director of the club. The fourth installation of the event took place in later half of the year 2012, this time under the leadership of Rtr. Ankita Singh. This time the club expanded even further by making it an Inter-college level competition. It consisted of participants from all over Pune city. The event had to be conducted at 2 venues, DYPIET campus and MIT School of Business (MITSOB). It was a huge success with around 1600 participants. This event also included maximum marketing ever for any event in the club. The title sponsor of the club was Career Launcher. The final quiz round was conducted in the Auditorium of the college DYPIET. The Quizmaster was Rtr. Ankit Mahanty. The fifth installation of the event was conducted in first half of the year 2014, this time under the leadership of Rtr. Sanket Chaurasia. Again it was organized on an Inter-college level. It consisted of participants from all over Pune city. The event had to be conducted at 2 venues, DYPIET college campus and MIT School of Business (MITSOB). This event also included maximum marketing ever for any event in the club. The title sponsor of the club was Career Launcher. The final quiz was conducted in the Auditorium of the college DYPIET. The Quizmaster was Rtr. Hrishikesh Kherdekar, who was the then Public Relations Officer of the club.

Club Achievements 2010-11
AWARDS FROM DISTRICT:- Award from Rotary International, Chicago – Presidential Citation for outstanding performance.
 * MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION- The Rotaractors attended all the district events with maximum participation amongst all the district clubs.
 * Rotaract club grew from a team of 2 members to 65 members in a span of one year.
 * Best New Club
 * Best Membership Drive
 * Best Parent Rotary

Club Achievements 2011-12
AWARDS FROM THE DISTRICT- MEMBER ACHIEVEMENTS 2011-12
 * Maximum participation in Mutli District Fellowship Meet 2011 [MDFM]
 * Maximum participation in District Conference 2012 [DC]
 * HIGHEST PACKAGE- Rtr. Astitva Karunesh, Rtr. Saurabh Singh and Rtr. Ayush were place with the highest package of that year.
 * Rtr. Astitva Karunesh was selected for the management program in Indian Institute of Technology, Powai (IIT-B).
 * Rtr. Astitva Karunesh’s technical paper was selected in IEEE.
 * Rtr. Mohit Sane was appointed as the AZR of district 3131.

Club Achievements 2012-13
ACHIEVEMENTS
 * Awarded by parent rotary club, Rotary club of DYPVP for an outstanding event, R-EVOLUTION 2012.
 * Rtr. Navdeep Roy, Rtr. Watan Dudani, Rtr. Harsh Trivedi and Rtr. Apoorv Vekhande won first prize in B-Plan competition in VJTI, Mumbai for Best Business Idea, RENT PITARA, an online rental store.
 * Rtr. Navdeep Roy, Rtr. Watan Dudani were the founding members Entrepreneur Development Cell, (ED CELL) in the college and were installed as directors of the cell.

Club Achievements 2013-14
ACHIEVEMENTS We have 2 members in District Council :
 * DZR Zone 1: Rtr. Abhishek Gautam
 * Inter District Youth Exchange Director: Rtr. Ninad Nerkar

Club Achievements 2014-15
We have four members in the District Council : Also our IPP(Immediate Past President) has been awarded as the Best President from the District R-Evolution which is our flagship event bagged the "Most Innovative Award".
 * DZR Zone 2: Rtr. Abhishek Gautam
 * Membership Retention Officer: Rtr. Ankur Asthana
 * Professional Assistance Officer: Rtr. Anandita Shekhar
 * RRRO: Rtr.Pratik Chauhan

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