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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Service Above Self<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2ea0bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e2ea0bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"535\">Welcome to the official website of <strong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"378\">Rotary Club of Kattappana<\/strong>, a proud member of Rotary International, where committed individuals unite to take action and create lasting change \u2014 in our community and around the world.<\/p><p data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"890\">Located in the scenic high ranges of <strong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"593\">Idukki district<\/strong>, Kerala, our club is a vibrant 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Through sustainable service projects, community partnerships, and leadership development, we work towards a brighter, more inclusive tomorrow.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17addc7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"17addc7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-060ef1e elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"060ef1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/rotaryclubofkattappna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dpt1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-651\" alt=\"\" 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                Education &amp; Literacy                <\/h3>\n                        \t\t  \t<p>Supporting local schools, providing scholarships, and encouraging lifelong learning.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n        <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aa06d5e ekit-equal-height-disable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"7aa06d5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"ekit_global_links\">\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text-left text- icon-lef-right-aligin elementor-animation-   \">\n                        <div class=\"box-body\">\n                            <h3 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    Health &amp; Wellness                <\/h3>\n                        \t\t  \t<p>Organizing free health camps, blood donation drives, and supporting local clinics.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n        <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0266c5 ekit-equal-height-disable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"a0266c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"ekit_global_links\">\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text-left text- icon-lef-right-aligin elementor-animation-   \">\n                  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\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56f40073 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"56f40073\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e4d22c e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8e4d22c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b710150 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1b710150\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Rotary 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His goal was simple yet powerful: to bring together professionals from diverse backgrounds to share ideas, foster meaningful relationships, and create lasting friendships.<\/p><p>As Rotary grew, so did its mission. What started as a local network of professionals soon expanded into a global force for good, dedicated to humanitarian service and community development. Rotary members around the world have consistently taken action to tackle real-world challenges \u2014 both locally and globally.<\/p><p>&#8220;Whatever Rotary may mean to us, to the world it will be known by the results it achieves.&#8221;<br \/>\u2014 Paul Harris, Founder of Rotary<\/p><p>A Global Commitment That Endures<br \/>Rotary\u2019s commitment to service continues today through a truly international presence. Just 16 years after its founding, Rotary had established clubs on six continents. Today, our members span the globe \u2014 united by the common purpose of creating positive, lasting change.<\/p><p>We believe in setting bold goals and making big dreams a reality. In 1979, we launched our fight against polio by immunizing 6 million children in the Philippines. Since then, we&#8217;ve helped reduce polio cases from 125 countries in 1988 to just two endemic countries today.<\/p><p>At Rotary, we turn ideas into action \u2014 and action into impact.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95a59ab e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"95a59ab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4aca3c8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4aca3c8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a07e8cf elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a07e8cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/rotaryclubofkattappna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/leadership-francesco-arezzo-2025.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-669\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rotaryclubofkattappna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/leadership-francesco-arezzo-2025.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofkattappna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/leadership-francesco-arezzo-2025-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ca7636 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5ca7636\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81ade4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"81ade4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Message from Rotary International President \u2013 Francesco Arezzo (2025\u201326)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb634a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb634a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"148\"><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"168\"><strong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"168\"><h2>Dear\u202fRotarians,<\/h2><\/strong><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"227\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\n<\/strong><\/span>It is with deep humility and enduring passion that I serve as the <strong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"764\">President of Rotary International for the year 2025\u201326<\/strong>. With over three decades of experience in Rotary, I\u2019ve seen firsthand how this global network of volunteers transforms communities and inspires action across continents.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1174\">This year, under the theme <strong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"984\">\u201cUnite for Good,\u201d<\/strong> we focus on togetherness \u2014 across cultures, professions, and generations. In every club, in every project, and in every handshake of service, we demonstrate the unmatched strength of unity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"168\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"227\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-507c2e9a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"507c2e9a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-391d22c3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"391d22c3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47ec047f ekit-equal-height-disable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"47ec047f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"ekit_global_links\">\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text- text- icon-lef-right-aligin elementor-animation-   \">\n                        <div class=\"box-body\">\n                            <h3 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    Presidential Message: Unite for Good                <\/h3>\n                        \t\t  \t<p>This year\u2019s message, announced at the 2025 Rotary International Assembly in February, invites all of us to \u201cbe a force for unity in a world increasingly divided by politics, geography, and ideology.\u201d Through service, we forge connections that transcend differences\u2014from races and religions to professions and cultures<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n        <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d559ccc ekit-equal-height-disable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"7d559ccc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"ekit_global_links\">\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text- text- icon-lef-right-aligin elementor-animation-   \">\n                        <div class=\"box-body\">\n                            <h3 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                     Why Unite for Good Matters                <\/h3>\n                        \t\t  \t<p>Empowers diversity &amp; inclusion: Embracing people from all walks of life strengthens our fellowship\n\nPromotes collective impact: Together, we can achieve far more than we could alone.\n\nAligns with Rotary\u2019s Action Plan: It\u2019s an active call to build peace, eradicate disease, support education, and protect the environment.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n        <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6363924b ekit-equal-height-disable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"6363924b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"ekit_global_links\">\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text- text- icon-lef-right-aligin elementor-animation-   \">\n                        <div class=\"box-body\">\n                            <h3 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    A Leader with Vision                <\/h3>\n                        \t\t  \t<p>Dr. Arezzo brings more than 30 years of Rotary commitment. His leadership roles include serving as Vice Chair of the Joint Strategic Planning Committee and as an RI Director. He is also a Major Donor to the Rotary Foundation, reinforcing his dedication to Rotary's core values<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n        <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64ae417 e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"64ae417\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7da43c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d7da43c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dae8a2d elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dae8a2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/rotaryclubofkattappna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Rtn-Dr.G-N-Ramesh.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-860\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rotaryclubofkattappna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Rtn-Dr.G-N-Ramesh.png 1000w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofkattappna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Rtn-Dr.G-N-Ramesh-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofkattappna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Rtn-Dr.G-N-Ramesh-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofkattappna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Rtn-Dr.G-N-Ramesh-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48c2188 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"48c2188\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-416ea44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"416ea44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Message from Rotary District Governor, Rtn Dr.G N Ramesh\n(2025-26)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2954f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2954f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"168\">\u00a0<\/p><h2>Dear\u202fRotarians,<\/h2><p>It is both an honor and a privilege to serve as the District Governor of the unified District 3201 during this historic Rotary year.<\/p><p>As we prepare for the upcoming bifurcation of our district, I urge every club to recognize the strength in our unity and the legacy we\u2019ve built together. Let us continue to work hand-in-hand, celebrate shared successes, and inspire one another through collaboration and support.<\/p><p>This year, I encourage clubs to:<\/p><p>Share best practices openly<\/p><p>Embrace fresh ideas and innovation<\/p><p>Nurture and empower the next generation of Rotarians<\/p><p>Let us stay committed to key focus areas that matter deeply \u2014 mental wellness, empowering girls, promoting positive peace, and protecting our environment. These are not just themes but essential calls to action that reflect Rotary\u2019s evolving purpose.<\/p><p>I also call upon all clubs to leverage technology and seek meaningful partnerships that amplify our impact. Together, we can shape a future rooted in compassion, service, and lasting change.<\/p><p>Let this year be one of transformation, resilience, and renewed purpose.<\/p><p>Yours in Rotary Service,<br \/>District Governor 2025\u20132026<br \/>Rotary International\u00a0District\u00a03201<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e545d82 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e545d82\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"xs_cta_style_22\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62c0f3fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"62c0f3fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_center   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \">Join Us<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-248be029 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"248be029\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79be38aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79be38aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Rotary is more than 1.2 million passionate individuals in more than 45,000 clubs worldwide. 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