Confessions of a Forever Rotaractor: Dancing Between Service and Shenanigans – DRR Sanjana Varma
Coffee with Sanjana turned into a delightful rollercoaster of puns, purpose, and pure Rotaract passion. As she juggled stories between her preschool management and service projects, I couldn’t help but wonder: Where does she store all this energy? Probably in that magical cocktail she calls ‘Wonder Mixer’!- Rtn.Sashi
If your life as a Rotaractor was a Netflix series, what would be its tagline?
From Service to Shenanigans: Where Every Episode is a Project.
If you could turn any Rotaract project into a viral Insta challenge, which one would it be?
The “Spontaneous Flash Mob for Social Good” challenge. Watch Rotaractors break into synchronized dancing while simultaneously planting trees!
If you had to create a dating app exclusively for Rotaractors, what would you name it?
RotaSwipe: Swipe Right for Change.
If your Rotaract journey was a cocktail, what ingredients would it contain?
It would be called as the Wonder Mixer: One part dedication, two parts gin, a splash of spontaneity, a dash of celebration and a twist of laughter — shaken, not stirred — and served over ice with a slice of adventure on the rim!
What’s the funniest misunderstanding you’ve had when explaining Rotaract to a non-Rotaractor?
Tried explaining Rotaract to my old neighbour. She now thinks I’m part of an elite squad of rotating actors who fight crime with kindness. Honestly? I’m not correcting her.
If you had to describe your Rotaract leadership style using only emojis, which ones would you pick?
🎭🚀 🌠♀️ (Dramatic, fast-paced, shooting for the stars and juggling multiple roles!)
If your life balanced between ID Academy, Chiroptera Events, and Rotaract was a circus act, what would it be called?
The Great Rotaractini: Balancing Acts of Service, Sanity, and Spreadsheets.
What’s the weirdest skill you’ve acquired that’s surprisingly useful in both preschool management and Rotaract?
The ability to maintain a straight face while both toddlers and adults throw tantrums.
What’s the funniest misunderstanding that’s occurred due to Rotary/Rotaract jargon in your personal life?
Told my husband I needed more “engagement” – he thought I wanted another ring!
If your life as an entrepreneur and Rotaractor was a fusion cuisine, what impossible food combination would it be?
Rota-curry over a bed of spreadsheet noodles, with a side of event-planning popcorn.
What’s the most outrageous excuse you’ve used to sneak out of a dinner with David for a Rotaract event?
Sorry honey, gotta dash! Just got an urgent call about… uh… a rogue Rotary wheel rolling through town!
On a scale of “mildly amused” to “uncontrollably cackling,” how does your husband react to your Rotaract puns?
Let’s just say he’s invested in noise-cancelling headphones.
If you had to explain your journey from Stella Maris to Guindy Rotaract using only Kollywood movie titles, which would you choose?
Let’s go Hollywood, Fast and Furious, the entire series.
What’s your most creative excuse for why you’re not “too old” for Rotaract yet?
I’m not too old for Rotaract, I’m just marinating in awesomeness a little longer than most!
Ever been mistaken for a Rotarian at a Rotaract event? What’s your go-to response?
Thanks! It’s my ‘seasoned Rotaractor’ disguise. Is it working?”
On a scale of “cool aunt” to “fellow kid,” where do you place yourself when hanging out with fresh-out-of-high-school Rotaractors?
I’m the Swiss Army knife of Rotaract – old enough to have wisdom, young enough to pull all-nighters, and just the right age to know all the best snack combinations for meetings.
If you could design a “Rotaract-to-Rotary Transition” survival kit, what would be the most crucial item?
A magical auto-updating dictionary that translates between “back in my day” Rotarian-speak and whatever new slang the 2k kids are using this week. Yeet!
