Theme: Membership | Believe • Belong • Become • Create Lasting Impact
Believe. Belong. Become.
August invites us to reflect on one of Rotary's greatest strengths—and one of its greatest opportunities: membership.
Membership is not simply about increasing numbers. It is about people—people who believe in service, seek meaningful connections, want to contribute their skills, and are looking for a community where their ideas can make a difference. Every new member brings a new perspective, a new network, new energy, and the potential for new possibilities.
For Team Believers, membership begins with belief: belief in Rotary's purpose and belief that each of us has a role in shaping its future. Our responsibility is not merely to invite people to join Rotary, but to help them discover why Rotary matters to them.
A strong membership culture begins with our existing members. Do they feel welcomed? Are they engaged? Do they have opportunities to lead? Are their talents being used? Do they experience fellowship and friendship alongside service? When members feel valued, connected, and purposeful, they naturally become Rotary's strongest ambassadors.
This year, let us therefore look beyond conventional membership drives and focus on creating an experience that people want to be part of. Invite young professionals, entrepreneurs, women leaders, community changemakers, educators, specialists, and emerging leaders to experience Rotary—not merely through a meeting, but through a project, a fellowship event, a leadership opportunity, or a cause close to their hearts.
Equally important is retaining and nurturing the members we already have. Membership growth without engagement is only a number; engaged membership becomes impact. Let every club create an environment where members can belong, contribute, learn, lead, and grow. Our clubs can also strengthen the Rotary family by engaging Rotaract, Interact, alumni, Rotary Community Corps, families, and partners. The relationships we build today can become the leadership pipeline of tomorrow.
As District 3060 moves forward in this Rotary year, let us make membership everyone's responsibility—not just the Membership Committee's. Each Rotarian can identify one person who shares our passion for service and invite them to experience Rotary.
"Because when we grow the right way, we don't simply grow Rotary—we grow our capacity to serve. Let August be the month when we open our doors wider, listen more deeply, welcome more warmly, and create more opportunities for people to find their place in Rotary."
Believe in Rotary. Help others belong to Rotary. Together, become the reason Rotary continues to grow and create lasting impact.
Believe • Belong • Become • Create Lasting Impact
A message from the District Governor | RY 2026–27 | August 2026
Dear Team Believers,
Rotary is at its strongest when people feel connected, purposeful and empowered. As we begin Rotary Year 2026–27, I believe that four elements can transform the experience of every Rotary club: fellowship, purposeful planning, meaningful engagement of new members, and leadership development.
Fellowship is not an activity outside Rotary's service agenda—it is what creates the relationships that make service possible. A Rotarian who knows, trusts and enjoys the company of fellow members is more likely to participate, contribute and lead.
Let us make our club meetings warmer, our fellowship more inclusive and our interactions more personal. Let us celebrate milestones, families, achievements and friendships. Let us create opportunities for members of different generations and professions to connect.
People may join Rotary for service, but they often stay because they find friendship, purpose and belonging.
A successful Rotary year should not be built by the President and Board alone. It should be created by the club.
The Club Assembly provides the perfect platform to bring members together to discuss the club's vision, priorities, projects, membership goals and expectations for the year. I encourage every club to ask:
When members participate in shaping the vision, they develop ownership of the plan. A shared vision becomes a shared responsibility.
Induction is only the beginning of a member's Rotary journey.
The first few months can determine whether a new member becomes an active Rotarian or a name on the membership list. Let us welcome new members personally, introduce them to our Rotary family, understand their interests and connect them quickly with projects and committees where they can contribute.
Most importantly, do not ask new members to wait for their turn to lead. Their fresh perspectives are exactly what our clubs need.
Every Rotary club is a leadership incubator.
Leadership development should not begin when someone becomes President. It should begin from the moment a member discovers the confidence to take responsibility.
Let us consciously create opportunities for members to chair a project, conduct a meeting, speak at an event, manage a team, engage with partners, participate in district programmes and eventually take on club leadership.
Our experienced Rotarians have another important role—to mentor, guide and open doors for emerging leaders.
The greatest measure of our leadership is not what we accomplish ourselves, but how many capable leaders we leave behind us.
As Team Believers, let us build clubs where members belong, participate, contribute and lead.
If we can achieve these four things, our clubs will not merely become larger—they will become stronger, more vibrant and more impactful.
This year, let every Rotary club in District 3060 become a place where people feel welcomed enough to belong, inspired enough to participate, trusted enough to lead, and united enough to serve.
Because when people come together with belief, friendship and purpose, Rotary becomes more than a club—it becomes a force for lasting change.
Believe • Belong • Lead • Create Lasting Impact.
Rtn. Nilesh Shah
District Governor, Rotary International District 3060 | RY 2026–27
Message from RI President Rtn. Olayinka Hakeem Babalola
This August, RI President Rtn. Olayinka Hakeem Babalola focuses his presidential message on intentional peacebuilding, urging members to treat peace not just as a project category, but as a guiding lens for all community service under his theme of creating a lasting impact.
District Rotaract Representative 2026–27, Rotary District 3060 | Rotaract Club of Navsari Young Turks
Bhavya Samirkumar Shah, District Rotaract Representative 2026–27, Rotary District 3060, a dynamic force in Rotaract and a proud member of the Rotaract Club of Navsari Young Turks. Born on March 22, 1998, Bhavya is a Silver Medalist in Civil Engineering and currently serves as the Head of Operations at Conkart, a leading construction company in Surat.
Adding another powerful dimension to her professional journey, she is the founder of Spaces & Beyond, an interior designing firm that reflects her creativity, vision, and eye for detail. She is also a firm believer in “Sashakt Naari, Sashakt Samaaj”, embodying empowerment through both her work and leadership. Bhavya is married to Yaksh Mehta, who is also a civil engineer and currently owns a construction firm.
Bhavya began her Rotaract journey in RY 2020–21 and has since risen with unwavering commitment, grace, and grit. From actively chairing impactful projects to leading her club as President in RY 2023–24, where she accomplished 101 projects and earned accolades like Best President and Best Club Award, she has consistently exemplified servant leadership. Her contributions through initiatives like SHIKSHA and Swasthya have created meaningful and lasting change.
In RY 2024–25, she was recognized as the Best Assistant Rotaract Representative, mentoring and guiding seven clubs with dedication and precision. Her participation in District and MDIO platforms such as Rotasia and SEARIC Summit reflects her commitment to global exposure and continuous learning.
With a heart rooted in service and a mind driven by vision, Bhavya steps into her role as District Rotaract Representative for 2026–27, becoming the 4th Female DRR of the district and the first from the Rotaract Club of Navsari Young Turks. Her leadership is centered around empowerment, inclusion, sustainability, and fellowship turning challenges into opportunities and ideas into lasting impact.
A proud Paul Harris Fellow (+2), Bhavya Shah stands as a testament to purposeful leadership not defined by titles, but by the lives she touches and the change she inspires.
District Interact Representative 2026–27, Rotary International District 3060
DIR Tathay Bharat Bhanushali is a 17-year-old student from Valsad, Gujarat, born on 10th April 2009. He is currently pursuing Grade 12 Commerce at Atul Vidyalaya, an ICSE school.
From an early stage of his school journey, Tathay has actively embraced leadership and responsibility. He has served as House Prefect, Class Representative in Grades 9 and 10, Vice House Captain, Cluster Captain, and a member of the Community Service Team. In Grade 12, he took on the prestigious responsibility of serving as House Captain, further strengthening his leadership and team-management skills.
Inspired by his parents' dedication to community service, Tathay developed a strong passion for leadership and social impact. His father, Rtn. Bharat Bhanushali, is a former President of the Rotary Club, while his mother, Chhaya Bhanushali, is an active member of Inner Wheel. Their commitment to serving society has been a constant source of inspiration in his journey.
Tathay's Interact journey began in 2022, when he joined as Treasurer. He successfully served as Treasurer for two consecutive years before taking up the role of Secretary. Over the years, he has actively contributed to various Interact and Rotary initiatives, including old age home visits, beach clean-up drives, community service projects, and other social-impact activities.
In 2026, Tathay was also a part of the Management Team of the Interact District Conference, contributing to the planning and execution of the district-level event. He has also served as the Digital Interact Pages Handler, coordinating digital communication and social media activities at the district level.
Tathay has represented Interact with dedication and enthusiasm and has been entrusted with the responsibility of serving as the District Interact Representative (DIR) of Rotary District 3060 for 2026–27. In this role, he aims to connect Interact clubs across the district, encourage meaningful projects, and inspire young leaders to create lasting impact through service.
His dedication to leadership has also been recognised through the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), where he received the Best RYLA Male Award at the Statue of Unity. He has once again been selected to participate in RYLA this year at Gir, continuing his journey of leadership development.
Adding another unique achievement to his journey, Tathay became a Charter Member of the International Fellowship of Rotarian Musicians (IFRM). IFRM is an official global fellowship within the Rotary network, established in 1972. With the fellowship being introduced in Rotary District 3060 this year, Tathay proudly became its youngest Charter Member in the district, bringing together his interests in music, Rotary, fellowship, and service.
Tathay is a responsible, passionate, and driven young leader who believes that true leadership is not about holding a position, but about taking responsibility, inspiring others, and creating meaningful change. Through his journey in school, Interact, and Rotary, he continues to strive to lead by example and create a lasting impact on society.
By Nidhi Vipulbhai Diwasaliwala
For much of the last two decades, technology has been discussed mainly in terms of disruption, valuation, and speed — how fast a product scales, how much market share it captures. Artificial intelligence, the most consequential technology of our era, risks inheriting the same narrow lens. Yet within this powerful toolset lies a far more compelling story: AI's capacity to serve humanity, not shareholders alone. The real question is not whether AI can do social good, but whether we have the will, governance, and imagination to direct it there deliberately.
It is easy to be cynical about "AI for good." Corporations often deploy the phrase as PR veneer atop business models built on data extraction. But cynicism should not blind us to genuine impact already underway. Machine learning models detect diabetic retinopathy in clinics with no ophthalmologist. Predictive algorithms forecast crop failures weeks in advance, giving farmers time to adapt. Language models translate essential health information into low-resource languages, reaching communities long excluded from digital infrastructure.
The distinction that matters is between AI incidentally producing good as a byproduct of profit-seeking, and AI intentionally engineered with social impact as its primary goal. The former is welcome but unreliable, subject to quarterly earnings. The latter requires different architecture: public investment, cross-sector partnership, and success metrics that go beyond engagement or revenue.
Nowhere is this more urgent than in the Global South, including India. AI offers a genuine leapfrogging opportunity: countries lacking dense networks of hospitals and schools can extend diagnostic, educational, and legal-aid capabilities through AI-enabled devices reaching villages traditional infrastructure never touched. Voice-based AI in regional languages can bring literacy support where formal schooling has fallen short. Agricultural advisory bots offering hyperlocal weather and pest guidance are already changing farmer outcomes.
Yet the same technology threatens to widen inequality if deployed carelessly. Bias trained on data from wealthier, urban, English-speaking populations can misdiagnose or ignore the rural and linguistically marginalised. Automation reshapes labour markets, and where employment — not welfare — is the primary safety net, displacement cuts deeper. Social good cannot be an afterthought bolted onto systems designed elsewhere; it must be built in from the first line of code, informed by local realities and values.
The clearest lesson from the last decade is that governance determines outcome more than the technology itself. Social media, in early design, could have strengthened civic discourse; unmoderated and optimised for engagement, it became a vector for misinformation. AI faces the same fork, at far greater speed and scale.
Meaningful governance requires transparency — communities affected by algorithmic decisions in credit, welfare, or justice deserve to know a machine is involved and have recourse to appeal. It requires participatory design, where the people AI purports to serve help define what "good" means, rather than having solutions shipped downward from distant labs. And it requires public accountability: enforceable government standards for high-stakes domains, since industry self-regulation has proven insufficient on its own.
Technology has never been neutral; it reflects the priorities and blind spots of those who build it. AI, because of its unprecedented reach, magnifies this truth rather than escaping it. The debate over "AI for social good" must be settled not by marketing slogans but by deliberate policy choices, inclusive design, and sustained public pressure refusing to treat profit and social benefit as mutually exclusive. The technology already exists to diagnose disease earlier, teach children in their mother tongues, and warn farmers before disaster strikes. What remains uncertain is not capability, but commitment.
If governance and intent are what separate AI's promise from its peril, then service organisations — Rotary International foremost among them — are uniquely positioned to supply both. Rotary already operates as a transborder network of trust: over a million members, across more than 200 countries, bound not by profit motive but by a shared ethic of service above self. This is precisely the kind of decentralised, values-driven architecture that AI-for-good requires and that purely commercial actors cannot replicate.
Consider the practical possibilities. AI-powered translation can dissolve language barriers between a Rotary club in Gujarat and a partner club in Nairobi or Manila, allowing joint projects on maternal health or water sanitation to be coordinated in real time, in each community's own tongue. Predictive analytics can help clubs identify where the next outbreak of preventable disease, the next drought, or the next educational gap is likely to emerge — shifting service from reactive charity to anticipatory intervention. AI-assisted logistics can optimise the movement of medical supplies, disaster relief, and volunteer expertise across borders, ensuring resources reach the point of greatest need rather than the point of easiest access.
Equally important, AI can help such organisations measure impact honestly — tracking literacy gains, health outcomes, or clean-water access over years, not just counting projects completed. For a movement built on service above self, this transparency strengthens donor trust and volunteer morale alike.
Rotary and similar bodies — Lions Clubs, Round Table, faith-based humanitarian networks — carry something AI alone cannot generate: legitimacy earned through decades of grassroots presence and local relationships. Paired with AI's capacity for scale, prediction, and translation, this legitimacy could transform transborder service from well-intentioned but fragmented charity into a coordinated, evidence-driven force — genuinely capable of serving mankind better, one border-crossing partnership at a time.
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District Flood Relief Initiative led by DRR Rtr. Bhavya Samirkumar Shah
When relentless rains battered Gujarat in July 2026, rivers overflowed and thousands of families were left without food, water, and electricity. Rotaract District 3060 launched Project Sahay as a united flood relief mission, bringing together nine Rotaract Clubs: Mahemdabad, Bharuch, Harijyot, Vapi Riverside, Surat East, Umbergaon, Navsari Young Turks, Valsad, and Vapi.
Volunteers worked day and night preparing fresh meals, assembling ration kits, packing relief materials, and delivering aid across flood-affected communities in Bharuch, Mahemdabad, Navsari, Valsad, Vapi, Umbergaon, and Pipariya in Silvassa.
"Project Sahay was never about the number of meals we served or relief kits we distributed. It was about ensuring that every family affected by the floods knew they were not alone." — DRR Rtr. Bhavya Shah
The installation ceremony of Tathay Bharat Bhanushali as District Interact Representative (DIR) for Rotary District 3060 for the year 2026–27 was held on 25th June at Oncead.
The ceremony was graced by the presence of District Governor Rtn. Nilesh Shah Sir, District Rotaract Representative (DRR) Bhavya Shah, District Interact Chair Rtn. Chirag Desai, PDG Anish Shah, and PDG Dr. Nilax Mufti.
The presence of these esteemed Rotary and Rotaract leaders made the occasion truly special and memorable. Their guidance, blessings, and encouraging words inspired DIR Tathay Bharat Bhanushali to take on his responsibilities with dedication and work towards strengthening Interact across Rotary District 3060.
The ceremony marked the beginning of a new journey of leadership, service, teamwork, and creating a lasting impact. As the District Interact Representative, DIR Tathay Bharat Bhanushali looks forward to working closely with Interact Clubs across the district and encouraging young leaders to serve their communities and make a meaningful difference.
The occasion was a proud and memorable moment, celebrating the beginning of a new chapter in the journey of DIR Tathay Bharat Bhanushali and Interact District 3060.
Congratulations to IPP Rtn. Amit Limbachiya (RC Vadodara Banyan City) on receiving the National Humanitarian Excellence Award 2026 this Independence Day for the outstanding work of Swarg Golden Age Care Foundation!
| Sr. No. | OCV Date | Day | Club Name | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01-09-2026 | Tuesday | Rotary Club of Billimora | Morning |
| 02 | 01-09-2026 | Tuesday | Rotary Club of Chikhli River Front | Evening |
| 03 | 02-09-2026 | Wednesday | Rotary Club of Surat Udaan | Morning |
| 04 | 02-09-2026 | Wednesday | Rotary Club of Surat Diamond City | Morning |
| 05 | 03-09-2026 | Thursday | Rotary Club of Bharuch Narmada Nagari | Full Day |
| 06 | 09-09-2026 | Wednesday | Rotary Club of Bharuch Metro | Full Day |
| 06 | 10-09-2026 | Thursday | Rotary Club of Kheda | Morning |
| 07 | 11-09-2026 | Friday | Rotary Club of Dhrangadhra | Morning |
| 08 | 11-09-2026 | Friday | Rotary Club of Halvad | Evening |
| 09 | 12-09-2026 | Saturday | Rotary Club of Morbi Elite | Morning |
| 10 | 12-09-2026 | Saturday | Rotary Club of Morvi | Evening |
| 11 | 13-09-2026 | Sunday | Rotary Club of Rajkot Metro | Morning |
| 12 | 18-09-2026 | Friday | Rotary Club of Surat | Full Day |
| Sr. No. | Date | Day | Event | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 06-09-2026 | Sunday | Membership, Service Project & Public Image Seminar - Cluster 3, 4 & 5 | Cluster Event | Surat |
| 2 | 19-09-2026 | Saturday | CSR Seminar - Cluster 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 | District Event | Online |
| 3 | 27-09-2026 | Sunday | RFE - Interview | District Event | — |
Rotary International's India Visit will take place from 10–15 August 2026 at the South Asia Office in New Delhi.
Don’t miss our RI District 3060 standing in the Rotary World Order in Total Giving.
| Zone | District | Total TRF Contribution | Worldwide Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3141 | $10,469,481 | 1 |
| 5 | 3203 | $3,514,256 | 2 |
| 4 | 3011 | $2,749,190 | 6 |
| 7 | 3192 | $2,212,825 | 10 |
| 5 | 3234 | $2,122,462 | 12 |
| 7 | 3131 | $2,025,770 | 13 |
| 4 | 3060 | $1,932,713 | 15 |
| 7 | 3150 | $1,811,734 | 16 |
| 7 | 3191 | $1,802,283 | 17 |
| 5 | 3000 | $1,443,142 | 27 |
| 4 | 3012 | $1,397,996 | 29 |
| 4 | 3142 | $1,355,719 | 32 |
| 5 | 3233 | $1,142,480 | 54 |
| 5 | 3206 | $1,109,516 | 58 |
| Zone | District | Annual Fund Total | Worldwide Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3131 | $812,594 | 15 |
| 4 | 3141 | $756,105 | 23 |
| 4 | 3142 | $482,943 | 66 |
| 4 | 3060 | $374,513 | 123 |
| 7 | 3170 | $343,833 | 139 |
Make the most of Membership Month! Share your member stories with Rotary International, and a staffer may contact you to learn more.
We’ve refreshed rotary.org to make it faster and easier to find what you need. With a modern look, better search function, and simpler navigation, the newly updated rotary.org tells Rotary’s story in a clear, more engaging way, while also enhancing the online experience for members, participants, and the public.
The rotary.org upgrade is the first of two planned updates to Rotary’s online tools. An updated endpolio.org will launch in the coming months.
Discover more of what Rotary has to offer.
Rtn. Dr. Bharat Pandya, Past RI Director, is the selection of the nominating committee for Rotary International President for 2028–29. He will officially become the President-Nominee on 15 September if there are no other challenging candidates.
He is a member of the Rotary Club of Borivli, Mumbai, India.
Congratulations are due to Rtn. Rajneesh Anand from RC Vapi and Rtn. Vikram Sanghavi from RC Rajkot Midtown, who received The RI President's Recognition Award from RI President Yinka Babalola.
… just by giving!
₹1,200 – 24th August to 2nd September
₹1,500 – 3rd September to 6th September
After completing your registration payment, kindly fill out the Google Registration Form to confirm your participation. Your registration will be considered complete only after submitting the form.
A small request that can make a big difference.
Please share the Rotary Sanjivani Online CPR Course link in as many WhatsApp groups as possible—not only Rotary groups, but also non-Rotary groups including schools, colleges, housing societies, offices, corporate groups, friends, and family.
Our mission is simple but ambitious:
Every person who learns CPR becomes a potential lifesaver. Together, we can create a community where more people are prepared to act confidently during a cardiac emergency.
📢 Please don’t just read this message—forward the course link today and help us reach thousands of people.
Learn CPR • Save Lives • Be a CPR Hero
We are delighted to announce an Exclusive Health Check-up Package specially curated for our Rotary family, in collaboration with Sterling Hospitals – Vadodara & Rajkot. 🩺✨
● Let’s take a step towards better health together. 💙
● For details and registration, kindly contact 98 98 98 78 78.
● Stay healthy, stay inspired!
Coming soon!
Through our Jeevan Setu initiative, in partnership with DATRI, we are proud to have registered 154 potential blood stem cell donors during our very first session at GCET College Auditorium, CVM University Vallabh Vidyanagar, organised by Rotary Club Anand Round Town.
This incredible success is the first step toward our goal of adding 5,000 potential donors to the registry this year.
This was possible due to the dedicated efforts of the Rotary Club of Anand Round Town, Rotaractors, NSS, NCC, CVM University faculty, and 35 volunteers who streamlined the registration and swab-collection process.
Jeevan Setu will continue across the district, bridging life and connecting hope. Join us and make a lasting impact!
Dear Team Believers,
💧 As Rotarians, it is our responsibility to ensure that every school student has access to safe and pure drinking water. 💧
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) is one of Rotary’s important areas of service, and I request every Club to start working on a Pure Drinking Water Project in schools in your community.
Let us identify schools where students need safe drinking water and take concrete action to provide sustainable water solutions.
One school at a time, one child at a time — let us create a healthier future.
Together, let us Create Lasting Impact! 🌍💙
Jai Hind!
Rotary Exchange Rates for August 2026 is INR 96.00 | September 2026 not yet published
A warm welcome to our two new Interact Clubs in RI District 3060! 🎉
Heartfelt appreciation to Rotary Club of Surat East, Rotary Club of Bharuch Femina, and Rotaract Club of Surat East for creating meaningful platforms for our youth to learn, lead, serve and grow.
Together, let us empower the next generation of leaders and Create Lasting Impact. 💙
Welcome, Young Leaders! 🌟
Please note that the Interact club application process is now completely online and we are no longer accepting applications via email or post.
You may please submit Interact Applications online here:
📄 Need guidance before applying? Download the Interact Club information document below:
Registration for the 2027 Convention in Barcelona opens 17 September.
A special discount will be available until 21 September.
It was a moment of great joy and pride as IFRM – SUR MAITRI, the new IFRM Chapter of Rotary District 3060, was formally inaugurated with a grand Chartered & Installation Ceremony.
The occasion was honoured by the presence of IFRM Global Chair Rtn. Padmanabhan Iyer and Global Vice Chair PDG Kailash Jethani, whose presence added immense significance to this memorable beginning.
It was an even greater honour to have PRIP Kalyanda grace the occasion. His presence made the celebration truly special, and we are delighted that he also became a Lifetime Member of SUR MAITRI.
The event celebrated music, talent, friendship, and the true spirit of Rotary fellowship, with members joining from across District 3060 — from Jamnagar to Dhulia and Mahemedabad to Sarigam.
The launch marks the beginning of a vibrant journey dedicated to bringing Rotarians together through the universal language of music.
Heartfelt gratitude was expressed to DG Nileshbhai for the opportunity and to DGN Vipulbhai and PDG Tusharbhai for their constant guidance, support, motivation, and encouragement.
With immense happiness and pride, SUR MAITRI begins its journey with 73 Chartered Members.
Sur Maitri encompasses 24 Rotary clubs & 2 Rotaract clubs, creating a new platform for music, fellowship, friendship, and lasting memories.
Moments That Matter • Creating Lasting Impact
Rotary proudly presents Rotary National Photo Fest 2026 — a celebration of creativity, storytelling, and the incredible power of a single photograph.
🖼️ 100+ Selected Photographs will get an opportunity to be showcased at a prestigious Rotary National Photography Exhibition 2026.
Your work will be evaluated by an exceptional panel of nationally and internationally acclaimed photographers and photography personalities:
Their experience, vision, and expertise will bring a truly distinguished perspective to the judging process.
📸 Capture the Extraordinary.
❤️ Tell a Story.
🌏 Create an Impact.
🏆 Let Your Photograph Be Seen.
📩 Submit your entries at:
Moments That Matter • Creating Lasting Impact
Dear Rotarians,
We are pleased to inform you that the last date for submission of RFE Application Forms has been extended to 07th September 2026, giving more Rotarians an opportunity to participate in this wonderful journey of friendship, fellowship, culture and unforgettable experiences.
If you have been planning to participate in the Rotary Friendship Exchange (RFE) Program, this is your chance!
We encourage all interested Rotarians to submit their application forms within the extended deadline.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make friends across borders, experience new cultures and create lifelong Rotary memories!
For any clarification or assistance regarding the application process, please feel free to contact the undersigned.
Let’s connect, explore and build friendships to “Create Lasting Impact” beyond borders!
Dedicated by Rtn Chetan Patel (Rotary Club of Mehemdabad)
By Rtn. Bhavna Shah (Rotary Club of Vadodara Heritage)
Dear Fellow Rotarians,
Congratulations on completing the first two lessons! I hope you're beginning to see that AI is not as complicated as it first appears.
This week, we move from understanding AI to actually using AI.
In Lesson 3, you'll discover the most useful AI tools available today and learn which tool is best for which task—whether it's writing speeches, creating presentations, designing posters, researching information, translating languages, or preparing Rotary project reports.
Before our hands-on workshop, I request every member to download and explore these free AI tools:
Don't worry about using them perfectly. The goal is simply to become familiar with them.
Try asking each AI tool at least three questions (prompts).
For example:
Notice how different tools respond and compare their strengths.
After reading the lesson, please share in the group:
There are no right or wrong answers—we're all learning together.
Together, let's learn, grow, and use AI to serve our communities even better. 🌟
You've now learned what AI is, the different types of AI, and the tools available to us. This week, we take the next big step—learning how to communicate effectively with AI.
Think of AI as a brilliant assistant. The quality of its work depends on the quality of your instructions.
Choose any one AI tool (ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, or another AI assistant) and try these prompts:
Then, improve one of your prompts by adding:
Notice how much better the response becomes!
After completing the lesson, please share in the group:
Your experience may inspire another Rotarian to explore AI with confidence.
We started with “What is AI?”, explored the different types of AI, discovered useful AI tools, and learned the art of prompting and Generative AI.
Now comes the most important lesson:
AI can save us time, enhance our creativity and help us serve our communities better—but we must learn to use it wisely, safely and ethically.
Before our hands-on sessions, take a few minutes to think:
Write down 3 ways you would like to use AI in your everyday life or Rotary work.
After completing these five lessons, we are ready to move to our Hands-On AI Sessions, where we will actually use the tools, experiment with prompts, create content, solve real-life problems and learn by doing.
Just curiosity, practice and learning together. ❤️
Celebrating the creativity, talent and artistic expression of our Rotary family.
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🏆 Achievement: First Prize – Poetry Competition
Event: Inter-School District-Level Cultural Fest organized by Performing Arts, Parul University, Vadodara
Daughter of Rotarians: Rtn. Dr. Abhijit Chatterjee & Sweta Chatterjee
Rotary Club of Baroda Jawaharnagar (RCBJ)
On 22nd January 2024, on the auspicious occasion of the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha, our club member Rtn. Chirag Shah's spouse Dipti Shah created a beautiful and artistic Ram Mandir Rangoli as a heartfelt expression of devotion and joy.
Rtn. Sneha Ramani
Rotary Club of Baroda Sayajinagari
Dargah e Hakimi, Burhanpur
Rtn huzaifa h lakdawalaPresident: Rotary Club of Morbi
Mulund West, Mumbai
Rtn. Huzaifa H. Lakdawala President: Rotary Club of MorbiWe started with “What is AI?”, explored the different types of AI, discovered useful AI tools, and learned the art of prompting and Generative AI.
Now comes the most important lesson:
AI can save us time, enhance our creativity and help us serve our communities better—but we must learn to use it wisely, safely and ethically.
Before our hands-on sessions, take a few minutes to think:
Write down 3 ways you would like to use AI in your everyday life or Rotary work.
After completing these five lessons, we are ready to move to our Hands-On AI Sessions, where we will actually use the tools, experiment with prompts, create content, solve real-life problems and learn by doing.
Just curiosity, practice and learning together. ❤️
Access the official Digital District Directory to connect with District leaders, Rotary Clubs, office bearers, committees, and essential Rotary information through a convenient online platform.
The Digital District Directory serves as the official reference for Rotary District 3060, providing quick access to club information, district leadership, committee members, contact details, and other important resources. Designed for easy navigation, it enables every Rotarian to stay connected with the district throughout the Rotary year.
Click the button below to access the official Rotary District 3060 Digital Directory and stay connected with clubs, leaders, and district information throughout the Rotary year.
These guidelines help every Rotary Club present its stories, achievements and service projects in a clear, engaging and standardized format for publication in the District Governor's Monthly Letter (GML).
Submit a clear and complete project report including the Project Type, Date & Location, and a meaningful description highlighting the purpose, activities, beneficiaries, and overall impact of the project.
Use high-quality photographs that tell a story, show Rotary members working alongside the community, capture genuine moments, and always ensure permission has been obtained before publishing images.
Avoid posed group photographs, handshake photos, big cheque presentations, and images that reinforce stereotypes or fail to showcase the real impact of the project.
Presidents should lead submissions, Secretaries should ensure timely reporting, and members should share project stories. First submission is 15 July 2026; thereafter submissions are due on the 15th of every month before 12:00 PM. The final submission date is 30 June 2027.
Explore the new opportunities introduced in the Governor's Monthly Letter to showcase creativity, talent and diverse voices from across the Rotary community.
Share your creativity with us: rotarygml2627@gmail.com
Participate in the Photograph of the Month Contest and showcase your most creative and inspiring moments from Rotary activities and service.
Test your knowledge, learn something new, and make your GML experience more interactive and engaging by participating in exciting quizzes.
A special space for Rotaractors, Interactors, Rotarians and their families to showcase their interests, hobbies and creativity. Share your creative side and celebrate the talents of your family too!
GML can now be translated into your preferred language, making it easier for every Rotarian to read, understand and engage with the content comfortably.
Looking for something specific? The new Search Toolbar allows you to quickly search for articles, club projects, names or topics within the GML, making information easier to find.
Prefer listening over reading? You can now listen to an audio summary of the GML directly through Chrome before reading the complete issue. This makes it quicker and more convenient to explore the key highlights.
All Rotary Clubs are requested to submit their monthly projects, activities, photographs, and write-ups using the official GML 2026–27 Submission Form. Your timely submissions help us showcase your club's outstanding work in GML Sneh Sindhu and across District 3060's communication platforms.
📝 Submit Monthly Data here
Submission Deadline: 15th of every month before 12:00 PM
(Projects completed during the previous 30 days)
Test your knowledge of Sneh Sindhu, District 3060 initiatives, service projects, leaders, and key updates from GML Issue 3.
Read, Recall & Quiz! Let’s see how well you know the latest Rotary updates.
Test your knowledge of Sneh Sindhu, District 3060 initiatives, service projects, leaders, and key updates from GML Issue 3. Let’s see how well you know the latest Rotary updates.
We value your suggestions, ideas, and constructive feedback. Your responses help us enhance the Governor's Monthly Letter, making it more informative, engaging, and relevant for every Rotarian across District 3060.
Meet the dedicated team behind the Governor's Monthly Letter, working together to bring inspiring stories, meaningful initiatives, and the voices of Rotary District 3060 to life.
GML Editorial Team · Rotary International District 3060
Reach out for submissions, questions, or stories.
The data submitted to the GML Team is subject to verification, and the team reserves the right to publish or edit the submitted content as deemed appropriate.
We do not guarantee that all data received will be published in the upcoming issue of the GML.