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perspectives and insights. When I listen to Amritha : A very special experience ?
others, they in turn were ready to listen to me. It Rajasekhar : HOME COMING – The manner in
was like a boomerang – this 2 way interaction has which the Midtowners received me and Shanthi
helped in arriving at many positive results. for the GOV was very special . It was like a grand

In fact Shanthi will also agree that I have become reception for the Maplai ( son in law) of the house
a better listener ! with music, flowers, dance and Aarthi .
It is an invaluable memory weaved with moments
Amritha : Your most touching moment ? of love, joy and pleasure.
Rajasekhar : I had many such moments – There
were instances where I was treated not as an Lund : Your experience as the First Lady of the
ordinary human being but someone special ! District
Shanthi : Enjoyed it totally. The memories will
live on forever. Experiences were very heart
warming. The entire year has been a collection
of unforgettable moments.

Amritha : Was it difficult to balance home and
Rotary

Shanthi : No, it wasn’t difficult at all. I used to
prioritize my schedule, so it was easy to balance
home front and Rotary.

Lund : Your special or memorable experience

Shanthi : Carols n Carnival at Cochin. The
festivity, bonding and joy experienced was
Lund : Your most memorable experience or the amazing. In fact this inspired me to organize
WOW moment ? Chithiram – a fellowship program for the District
organized by the ladies.
Rajasekhar : Throughout the year I have been
promoting the major projects of our District like The warm and grand welcome by the entire
the Eye Care, Hope after Fire, Walk Again and Coimbatore Midtown family during the GOV will
always be cherished as special in my memories.
Gift of Life. I have been telling the Rotarians to
spread the word about these projects so that
it reaches the common man and this really
happened when a young child badly affected
in a fire accident was referred by Rtn. Satwant
Singh from Palghat and this child was given full
treatment at Ganga Hospital through Hope after
fire and recovered well. I went to visit her and
when I saw her tears of Joy – it brought tears to
my eyes ! Another such incident was an old lady
who had lost her vision was referred for treatment
under Eye Serve at Rajalakshmi Nethralaya and
was overjoyed on recovering her eye sight. Such
moments are priceless and renews our belief
that We as Rotarians are Changing Lives !

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