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On September 17, just 02 days after Installation we Interactors decided to adopt orphanage of Teresa Ashram as a permanent project. These kids are between 3.5 to 5.5 years of age, and study in Government school where there attendance are not regular and they really don’t have anything much for entertainment. So on every Saturday we call them at Rotary Greater Bhavan from morning 09.30 to 11.30 A.M. Our school provides us 02 buses for their transportation and minimum 15 of us comes and spend 02 hours with different activities to them. They are shown cartoon movies, drawing competition, story-telling, Toy playing and many other activities in Rotation. Nutritive meals are provided by Rotary Greater Members according to the birthday, anniversary or good occasion. Starting from Sept 17 to March 10, we have called them nearly 20 times and gave them wonderful time, and it is real delight to see a happy face on this under privilege children.

On just 2 days before Diwali, our Interact club decided that why not to celebrate a day with Slum area on a most important festival Diwali and to see million smiles on their faces. Thus we called them at Rotary Greater Bhavan, and with the support and help of our Sponsor club, i.e. RCRG, we got many clothes, new toys and sweets from them. More than 70 kids from the slums area were called upon. First we give them clean bath at our Wash room, which was like one festival to them. Then we gave them new pair of clothes and toys as per the size and the choice. Then as per the Diwali festival first we gave them nutritive meals and sweets to them. It was like a dream come true to these kids as in a single day they got so many things like Clothes, Sweets, Toys, Meals and clean bath. Over all a very enjoyable day to serve the slum and needy children.

Feedback: Duke of Edinburgh Trek to Leh by Parag Fatehpuria First of All I would like to thank Mr. Parag Fatehpuria The Leh trek trip was very adventurous and exciting to be a part of. The trek was well planned with appropriate measure of rigour mixed with leisure and rest time. The logistics, equipment and supply arrangements were adequate for a trip requiring such physical & mental stamina. The flight transit time, especially at Delhi airport could have been shortened if possible; however it depends also on how soon the registration process begins and is finished. The arrangements pertaining to the camping equipment were also qualitative. The ground staff and handlers were very knowledgeable, well trained and were of timely assistance whenever and wherever required. Moreover there was seldom any doubt regarding our personal safety as well as about our personal luggage. The hotel and other amenities throughout the trip were beyond what is normally provided by exter

Camp Site Covered in Fresh Snow The students awoke to find the campsite fully covered in fresh snow from the previous night’s snowfall. They were pleasantly surprised. Many of them saw snow for the first time and they rejoiced. We decided to halt our trek for a day, as it would not be very safe in a prevalent snowstorm. We decided to take advantage of the weather and the students cozied up in their tents and even played in the snow during the whole afternoon. Our kitchen team also treated us with a hot and hearty meal for lunch and dinner. It was indeed a day well spent and it helped everyone to regain their energy to go back on the trekking route the following day. - Parag Fatehpuria