thailand is hosting the 2012 rotary international convention, 38,000 guests from worldwide attending the event to exchange ideas on humanitarian and social issues. her royal highness princess chulabhorn thailand presided over the opening of the grand convention, which is jointly organized by convention & exhibition bureau (tceb) and rotary center in thailand. this is the 103th time the event has been held, and the first time thailand has been given an honor to play host. several noble laureates participate in the conference to talk about topics such as banks for the poor and polio eradica

prip rajendra k. saboo, trf trustee ashok mahajan, smt. rajashree birla and inppc's chair deepak kapur presenting 'polio eradication champion award' to bollywood legend sh. amitabh bachchan.

register now for the 2012 ri convention in bangkok, thailand, 6-9 may, and enjoy an unforgettable experience in the land of a thousand smiles! enjoy thai hospitality. make friends with fellow rotarians from around the world. take in spectacular sights. taste delicious thai cuisine. experience a vibrant culture. renew your commitment to service above self. and have fun in a world class city.

now india is officially declared polio free country by who.rotarians had achieved this because of one man, that is none other than is our rotarian dr.t.jacob john. he is the man who had started the first campaign in 1981 with the support of cmc hospital & rotary club of vellore rid 3230. today 04/03/2012 rtn.dr.t.jacob john is honoured pioneers of polio by rotary club of vellore. former health minister dr.hande presenting the momento.