Vol: 20 18/2015-16
NEXT MEETING*Day and Date: *Saturday,07thNovember
( No meeting on Wednesday, 04h November)
Program:DIWALI CELEBRATIONS
Venue PP Amit Gajjar’s farm, V. K. Farm, Near Bhatia Farm, Gavier. Time: 08.45 Pm
- Spouses and Annetsare welcome.
- Please note the CHANGE in Day, date time and venue of the next meeting
Forthcoming Club Programs
* Wednesday, 11th November
Meeting Cancelled- Diwali
* Wednesday, 18th November
Meeting cancelled as per club Bylaws / Birthday Greetings
Ann Malisha Jesal Choksi------October 31
Ann Archana Vishal Khator------November 03
Rtn. Nitin Arora------November 09
Rtn. Neerav Patel------November 09
Rtn. Ankit Shah------November 12
Ann Priyam Jimmy Patel------November 15
Announcement
Please arrange to pay Club Dues@ Rs.7499/- for semi-annual period 1st July to 31st December, 2015
Last Meeting: Wednesday, October 28
We thought the Ruby hall at the Taj Gateway hotel wasn't that compact as it could easily fit in 50+ members with Anns for the meeting of 28th October 2015 where we inducted our Hon Rotarian Shri Narsima Komar - IG Surat Range and also gave our vocational awards to "Donate Life" as an institution and Shri Darshan Desai of the Prayas organisation as an individual.
"Chandi Padwa" didn't stop the members of our club to attend in large numbers.After an inaugural welcome speech by President Tinish, the anns of the club welcomed one and all with flowers.Birthdays and Anniversary greetings were announced after which our president then handed over the proceedings to theevent chair PP Setu Gandhi who briefed the august gathering about the importance of Honorary Rotarian in a club and the world famous personalities who have been such in the past. He also briefly summarized on the vocational awards, the criterias for being a recepient of the same.
PP Bhavesh Shah introduced the IG Narsimhaji in his unique style and PP Hitendra Mody was invited to induct our Hon Rtn after which the IG was invited for his address. Komar saheb explained about the Rule of Law. He emphasied on the fact that earlier the crime was done in darkness which now a days is done inthe broad daylight. Criminals have transited from "chaddi baniyan dhari to suit dhari" he said. He said that the role ofNGO's is very vital in today's world. Our IG sir showed his willingness for any voluntary help needed from the policedepartment.
The event chair then invited PP Dr. Jigish Shah to introduce the President of the Donate Life institution Shri Nilesh Mandlewala. After a short clipping of the working of the institution, Nileshbhai in his address urged our club to be a part of his organ donation institution. He also requested our newly inducted Hon Rtn to help the team of doctors who travel from Ahmedabad reach faster to surat as time is the factor for donor to donate his organs to the needy for better results.
Our event chair then requested Rtn Amit Kalra to come forward to introduce shri Darshan desai of the Prayas institution. Darshanbhai in his address explained how 300 members in his institution are working to rescue the injured birds and animals in surat area.
Secretarial announments were made after which our PP Shilpaben proposed a hearty vote of thanks. We had a surprise for Ann Shivani Mandlewala who was celebrating her birthday and cake cutting was done before the meeting was adjourned. Kudos to the event chair PP Setu Gandhi for the wonderfully conducted event as usual. -Reported by Hon Secretary PP Ashit Kothari.
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Medical Camp for Children of Child Home- October 20
In continuation with our engagement with children of Child Home, our club organized medical check up camp for all the 40 children at New Civil Hospital, Surat.
Our Rotarians gathered at the hospital at 4.00 PM on 20/10/15 and witnessed the OPTHALMIC CHECK UP in progress. The camp has been arranged for 10 children in one batch for 4 consecutive days.
Earlier President Tinish along with PP Rtn Setu Gandhi co-ordinated with the caretakers at the child home and our very own Rotarian Dr. Vijay Shah at New Civil hospital, and arranged for the check up camp. Dr. Vijay as usual made all the arrangements at the Opthalmic department of the hospital.
Proper and accurate details of all the children will be maintained for any follow up action if required.
This Opthalmic check up will be followed by other routine health check ups on a regular basis in order to identify and treat any ailments that the children may be suffering from at a very early age. Our club thanks Dr. Vijay Shah and his team of Doctors at New Civil Hospital for their whole hearted and ongoing support towards securing a healthy future for these children.
We are committed to making a continuing and meaningful contribution towards giving a better life and future to these children. -Report by PP.Setu Gandhi
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ABCs of Rotary-RIBI(Rotary International in Britain and Ireland)
The structure of Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland (RIB!) forms an interesting chapter in ourhistory.In 1914, after Rotary expanded across the Atlantic to Great Britain and Ireland, a British Association
of Rotary Clubs was established as part of the International Association of Rotary Clubs. During World War I
there was little contact between the international clubs, and the British association held the small number of
Rotary clubs together in Great Britain, Ireland and a few other European communities.
Following the war, a new Rotary International Constitution was adopted in 1922 that established the principle
that whenever a country had 25 Rotary clubs it could become a "territorial unit" and thus have a
representative on the RI board and receive other specific powers. The clubs in Great Britain and Ireland
immediately petitioned for and received the status of a "territorial unit." No other group in the world made
such a request or received that status.
OCTOBER 23 WORLD POLIO DAY Celebrations in New York Celebrities, Health Officials Come Together to Hail Progress Toward Polio’s End
After a historic year during which transmission of the wild poliovirus vanished from Nigeria and the continent of Africa, the crippling disease is closer than ever to being eradicated worldwide, said top health experts at Rotary’s third annual World Polio Day event on 23 October in New York City.
More than 150 people attended the specialLivestream programco-sponsored by UNICEF, and thousands more around the world watched online.Jeffrey Kluger, Time magazine’s editor at large, moderated the event.
Anthony Lake, executive director of UNICEF, lauded theGlobal Polio Eradication Initiative’s efforts. After nearly 30 years, the GPEI, which includes Rotary, the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and is supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is on the cusp of ending polio. It would be only the second human disease ever to be eradicated.
Lake urged the partners not to lose their momentum: “At a time when the world is torn by conflicts, when the bonds among people seem weaker and more frayed than ever before, ending polio will be not only one of humanity’s greatest achievements, but a singular and striking example of what can be achieved when diverse partners are driven by a common goal -- when we act as one,” he said.
The event highlighted recent milestones in polio eradication: In July, Nigeria marked one year without a case, and in August, the entire African continent celebrated one year without an outbreak. That leaves just two countries where the virus is regularly spreading: Afghanistan and Pakistan.
In a question-and-answer session with Kluger, Dr. John Vertefeuille, polio incident manager for the CDC, discussed the reasons for Nigeria’s success, including strong political commitment at all levels and the support and engagement of religious and community leaders.
“The foundation to Nigeria’s success has been the incredible dedication of tens of thousands of health workers who have worked, often in difficult circumstances, to ensure that all children are reached with the polio vaccine,” said Vertefeuille.
Innovative changes, including strategies for reaching children who were often missed in the past, better mechanisms for ensuring the accountability of health workers, and the engagement of doctors, journalists, and polio survivors, also aided Nigeria in reaching its goal.
Polio eradication is progressing in Afghanistan and Pakistan. In Afghanistan, cases dropped from 28 in 2014 to 13 so far this year. In Pakistan, transmission of the disease dropped dramatically, from 306 cases to 38.
Kluger and Vertefeuille agreed that eradicating polio is a wise financial investment. Vertefeuille said financial savings of $50 billion are projected over the next 20 years.
Failure to eradicate polio, he noted, could result in a global resurgence of the disease, with 200,000 new cases every single year within 10 years.
CELEBRITIES ADD THEIR VOICES
Archie Panjabi, Emmy Award-winning actress and Rotary celebrity ambassador for polio eradication, praised Rotary’s success in banishing polio from India in 2012. “I’ve immunized children, feeling pure joy when I placed just two drops of vaccine into a child’s mouth, which are like two drops of life,” she said.The audience also heard from musician, activist, and Grammy award-winner Angélique Kidjo, who performed a song from her latest album, “Eve.”
Dr. Jennifer Berman, cohost of the Emmy Award-winning television show “The Doctors” called Rotary’s role in eradicating polio “one of those transformative initiatives that uses the insights of science to improve the human condition.”
The program also featured video messages from Bill Gates; Mia Farrow, actress and polio survivor; Heidi Klum, model and celebrity businessperson; and two new Rotary polio ambassadors, WWE star John Cena and actressKristen Bell.
“How do we stop polio forever? How do we ensure that no child has to suffer this disease ever again? It’s easy to help. Spread the word, donate, or simply take this opportunity to learn more,” said Bell.
ROTARY BOOSTS FUNDING
Rotary General Secretary John Hewko announced an additional $40.4 million Rotary will direct to the fight against polio. More than $26 million will go to African countries to prevent the disease from returning. Rotary has also earmarked $5.3 million for India, $6.7 for Pakistan, and $400,000 for Iraq. Nearly $1 million will support immunization activities and surveillance. Since 1979, Rotary has contributed more than $1.5 billion to polio eradication.“Our program this evening will show how far we have come -- and what we still have to do -- to slam the door on polio for good,” said Hewko. “Once we do, not only will we end the suffering of children from this entirely preventable disease -- we will also create a blueprint for the next major global health initiative and leave in place resources to protect the world’s health in the future.”
Group Study Exchange with Dist 2430 Turkey
Application invited for the participation in GSE program with RI Dist 2430 Turkey
It will be a traditional Cultural exchange with element of Vocational Training
Team from Dist. 3060 will visiting Dist 2430 Turkey between 15th May 2016 for three weeks.
Duration of exchange will be 3 weeks
Team will be consisting of One Rotarian Team Leader & other FOUR members
Members can be Rotarian/Non Rotarian should be below the age of 40 years .with minimum two years of experience in field of his vocation/profession
Non refundable Demand Draft for Rs.1000/- to be submitted with the application Favoring " Rotary Dist.3060 Fund " payable at Bharuch ,along with confirmation of sponsorship from the club signed by the club President.
Last date to accept the application will be 25th Nov.2015by District.
Selected candidate will have to submit non refundable Demand Draft for Rs.5000/-
- Tentative Date for District level interview will be 6th.Dec.2015 , place & time ( or change of Date) will be communicated later
Quotes of the week
*“Knowing others is intelligence;
knowing yourself is true wisdom.
Mastering others is strength;
mastering yourself is true power.”
*"The most wasted day of all is that on which we have not laughed."
- Nicolas Chamfort
*Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future.
Rotary Wisdom
“Rotary believes that the citizen who best serves his country is the one who wishes
to know the truth about his neighbors, and who desires to replace hatred between
nations with friendship.”
~George C Hager,President(1938-39), Rotary International
Points to Ponder
Humour
"Yesterday an ISIS member stopped the car of a Christian couple.
ISIS member: Are you Muslim?
Christian man: Yes, I'm Muslim.
ISIS member: If you are a Muslim,then recite a verse of Quran.
Christian man recited a verse from the Bible.
ISIS member: Ok allah go.
Later his wife tells him: "I cannot believe the risk you just took.
Why did u tell him that we are Muslims?
If he knew you were lying he would have killed both of us."
"Do not worry! If they knew the Quran they would not kill people" answered the Husband.
ISIS is not Islam, TERRORISM HAS NO RELIGION.
Kindly share it as much as you can."
Events of the week
Indo African Forum Summit held in New Delhi
South Africa clinched the five-match ODI series 3-2
Geeta returns back to India from Pakistan after 10 years
Earthquake in Afghanistan
Underworld Don Chhota Rajan arrested from Bali airport
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg Townhall Q&A in Delhi!
Harbhajan Singh gets married to Geeta Basra
o. Caroll Gateway Hotel, Surat.ge student from R I District 1880, Germany visitingny______
Holi gift: RBI surprises, cuts interest rate by 25 bps; EMIs may come down
Holi gift: RBI surprises, cuts interest rate by 25 bps; EMIs may come down