Deusi Bhailo Fundraiser... Together for a change

From right to left: Secretary  Itr.Amir Mallepati, Vice-President Itr. Komal Kunwar, Club Advisor  Rtn. Kamal Mani Dixit and ICRB President 2012-13 Amulya Bashyal

Respected tihar as it came and went brought delight in our doomed homes of fatigued term of study. Zealous A1's and thoughtful A2's, what better combination to expect, to see these reflective minds set out to modify but secure nepali culture to fit their hinted bags of modernism but of course, revered part of culture to lay alive within, was excitedly intriguing. A aired thanks to all interactors working to make it success- this tihar, and in the conscience of us to have packed the moments that we shared as being part of interact, in retrospect if not much but a smile at least for sure to have caged, some sparks to have laid and as always in fresh moods of thee to have perfected- all to as we enjoyed. Adios.

                                            -Itr. Nijesh Upreti

Itr. Chitij Karki and his parent handing 'bheti' (money) to President and Secretary 

The whole day was full of fun. But the most prominent part was we did collect a decent sum.We thank all those people who were thoughtful in supporting us in our noble cause of supporting poor children in and around Kathmandu valley. We did a great job and were able to collect around NRs. 64000.  We not just collected a handsome sum  but also helped in preserving and promoting our Nepali culture : Dheusi-Bhailo.

Our theme (conceived by our Secretary Itr. Amir Mallepati) came alive through this fundraiser :

TOGETHER FOR A CHANGE.. 
                                                     together we can!!!

...we sincerely feel that.

The Okhaldungha Survey Project with VIN

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Interact Club of Rato Bangala is grateful to have had the opportunity to partner with Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN) in what has been a successful project. A team of three headed by VIN Chairman Mr. Bhupendra Ghimire were present in the premises of the Rato Bangala School for an orientation session attended by 40 ICRB members in order to prepare them for the tedious task of digitizing the results of  a survey carried out in remote parts of Okhaldunga.

The survey in question consisted of an interview recorded in the form of a four page long questionnaire which focused on the quality of living of the interviewee.  As the data was recorded in Nepali in paper, ICRB was given the task of translating the data into English in addition to recording it digitally in the form of an online questionnaire.  Through the strategy of "Divide and conquer" around 1500 forms provided by VIN have been filled by ICRB members, with each member taking an average of 15 forms.  Furthermore, ICRB is proud to say that the project was a success as the wealth of data recorded in the surveys were all digitized within the given deadline.

However, it is important to note that this project with VIN was not only a cost-cutting, times-saving maneuver but a chance for the members of ICRB to have access to a window into the lifestyle of people in remote parts of the Hilly Region of Nepal.  ICRB looks forward to engaging in such awareness building, eye opening activities in the months and years to come and hopes that it is assisted in future endeavors by outstanding organizations such as VIN.

- Itr. Chitij Karki

General Assembly 15 : How I saw it

It all started with smile as it seemed sarcastic I suppose. Itr. Amulya Bashyal, our President for the Rota-Year of 2013 was somewhat incensed about some of the minor controversies surrounding the formation of the new executive board. To these protestors, "Platforms aren’t earned, they are created. Thus, we ought to create our own." Our Secretary Itr. Amir Mallepati along with other members entered the meeting and that was GA as usual but more so unusual to have rio juice distributed to all the hungry Interactors staying after school for the GA . The meeting ended up with lots of fun filled exciting news on latest developments as it always sounds ”oh hail, the name, our interact.” While the issues got hot, people began hooting with expressions too. But more so, ephemeral meeting had not much to remember and deal with for A1’s skepticism was hunting them out of the admiration. To skeptics, have faith, to have known Interact form a year long, I find it much appealing and trustworthy than any other club that is existent in Rato Bangala School. Queries, if there are, go deal with it. Interact comes up with memories you will always remember and if you happen to be a person of retrospective admirer do go for it, for it’s the platform for thee, get the best out of it with the best that’s in you.

-  Itr. Nijesh Uprety

ICRB Installation Ceremony for the year 2012-2013

The Executive board of ICRB for the Rota-Year 2012-2013

The Interact Club of Rato Bangala today successfully held its Installation Ceremony at the Kamal Mani Theatre in the premises of the Rato Bangala School to initiate the Rota-Year 2012-2013 in which about thirty people were present.   Among those present at today's Installation Ceremony were the Board Members of the Interact Club of Rato Bangala for the Rota-Year 2011-2012 Charter President Itr. Piyush Bhopalka, President Itr. Aarjit Adhikary and Secretary Itr. Dibyamshu Shrestha who passed on their responsibilities to the new Interact Board for the year 2012-2013.  The Interact Club of Rato Bangala would extend its appreciation to President  Itr. Sneha Shakya and other Interact Members from the Interact Club of Saint Xavier's Jawalakhel who allotted their time to attend this year's Installation Ceremony on the official invitation of our Secretary, Itr. Amir Mallepati.

Itr. Aarjit Adhikary Handing over his badge to Itr. Amulya Bashyal,  the President of ICRB for 2012-2013

During the program, the outgoing executive board nostalgically looked back upon their various accomplishments in the previous Rota-Year.  The newly appointed President, Itr. Amulya Bashyal then shared his plans for the Rota-Year 2012-2013 which includes a great range of community service projects ranging from assisting public school in Kavre to the completion of the Okhaldungha Project entrusted to ICRB by VIN.  Finally, the Executive Board formally began their tenure with an oath taking ceremony towards the end of the program.


Listed below are the members of the Executive Board of the Interact Club of Rato Bangala for the Rota-Year 2012-2013, with their names and respective posts.

President : Amulya Bashyal
Vice-President : Swastika Khunjeli
Secretary : Amir Mallepati
Seargant at Arms : Prasen Man Shakya
Treasurer : Sabal Lamsal
Club Service Director : Pragyan Sigdel
Community Service Director : Nishan Acharya
International Understanding Director : Anav Pradhan
Finance Director : Jyotsna Gautam
Public Relations Director : Achal Shumsher Thapa
Editor-in-Chief : Chitij Karki

Committee Members:

Club Service : Niraj Parajuli, Sanket Pandey, Rabina Adhikari
Community Service : Prava Rai, Bishakha Singh, Nirdesh Bhandhari
International Understanding : Nirabh Koirala, Pratap Jung Khadka, Yutsha Dahal
Finance : Kritika Pradhan, Ujesh Shrestha, Pradikshya Sharma
Public Relations : Sudhab Sharma, Shambhavy Shrestha, Prakrit Manandhar
Editorial : Nijesh Upreti, Bikesh Pandey, Sirikit Joshi

- Itr. Chitij Karki

Charter Day Celebration of Interact Club of St. Xaviers Jawalakhel

ICRB's sponsor club Rotary Club of Patan South has been supportive of all activities that our club has done. It has helped the Interact Club through mentoring, financial support and through love and affection. With these, the club reached a new height in the past years. Motivated from this our sponsoring club wanted to open a new Interact Club in St. Xaviers School and 7 months back, their thought came into reality.

Interact Club of St. Xaviers Jawalakhel is the sister club of ICRB as it has been sponsored by the same parent Rotary. On the 5th of June 2012, this club was officially chartered although works had begun 7 months back. Interactors from ICRB namely President Aarjit, Charter President Piyush, Charter Secretary Jagadish, Vice President Amulya and Joint Secretary Amir had attended this program. It was conducted alongside the general meeting of the sponsoring Rotary Club.

All agendas of the Rotary Club were completed and then President Aarjit was given some time to give a talk on the projects that he had conducted during his tenure. His presentation was applauded by everyone and this was followed by the Charter Handover Ceremony of our Sister Club. Later, the interactors from St. Xaviers sang a song Shanti Lukau Kaha which was wonderfully sung. Next, President Aarjit handed over a signed copy of ICRB Souvenir to the President of the Interact Club of St. Xaviers Jawalakhel.

This was followed up by a fellowship dinner party hosted by our sponsoring Rotary Club and a photography session. Everybody enjoyed it. 

Rotary International Theme 2012-13

           This is the new theme from Rotary International President Elect Sakuji Tanaka. This will be the theme for every club worldwide for the Rota Year 2012-13. 

PEACE THROUGH SERVICE.

        Interestingly, Nepal government has declared 2012 as VISIT LUMBINI YEAR to promote the birthplace of Lord Buddha, messenger of peace in the world. Thus, we hope that all the interacts in Rato Bangala would help us to embrace the new theme and to launch related projects successfully.