August 2013

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Twinkle club of Hitvada newspaper is the who are in the age bracket of 5-10 to catch registration drive came to an end at 6pm and more than 20000 seeds were distributed to largest children's club in India. The annual them young. The challenge is to procure such around 10000 kids. More than 70 Rotarians membership drive is held first Sunday of July large number of seeds, packing them with and spouses visited during the day and helped every year. Our club for past many years is polybag and an informative brochure. Doing it in conducting this enormous job. Many associated with this activity by way of for more than 12000 within 3 days is equally dignitaries also visited club's stall and distributing Neem seeds. The idea behind daunting task. Thanks to sincere efforts of appreciated this unique concept. Notable distributing seed is to make child understand chairperson it was done smoothly. To ease the amongst them were Mayor Anil Sole, DCP the importance of trees. Once the child sees collection process of sapling we tied up with Zone-I Kailash Kanse, Railway Protection the seed taking shape of a beautiful sapling, Krazy Castle at Ambazari and Vibrations Force Commandant Abdul Rehman, the joy and loyalty towards the plant is built restaurant near IT Park. Children can submit Additional CP Anant Shinde, and MLA their 4-6 weeks old saplings at any of these forever. This was evident during this year's Rajendra Mulak. Special thanks are due to th two locations and can get fabulous discounts distribution on 7 July.Director Sanjay Sethi, Manjot Singh Kahai, thtill 15 September.The task is challenging given the fact that the Manish Bhati, Chairpersons Sangita Parekh,

thmembership of the club is more than 25000. On 7 July hundreds of children queued up Shalini Gupta, Manju Bhatia, Vishal Agrawal Laxmikant Padole of Neem Foundation since early morning and Rotarians too turned and Parag Paranjpe for managing project provided seeds and arranged polybags. up for the day ahead. Despite of heavy rains in magnificently. Lets hope that large number of Twinkle club allows age group of 5-15 but we the afternoon, neither the kids not the kids comes back with saplings and help in decided to distribute seeds to only those kids members lost any enthusiasm. Finally the creating green and clean Nagpur. - Team GO

GREEN CITY COMMITTEEDistribution of Neem Seed during Twinkle Club registration

Not just distribution, but counselling too was part of it

Members participating in large numbers

Mayor Anil Sole Applauding the work

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CREDITSDirector: Sohrab Kanga

Chairperson: PP Shabbir Shakir

Editor: Parag Paranjpe

Processing: Eskay's Scanner

Designing: Gurushree Graphics

Printing: Shabbir Shakir

Paper: Courtesy BILT

STAY CONNECTEDBouquets and brickbats most welcome. Sincerely request you to

share your comments, criticism, appreciation and ideas. This will help us make this publication more insightful and interesting. Needless to say the best ones will have Dinshaw's guy knocking

on your door. Do write in to parag@thinkconsultants.net

April 2013 was quite an eventful month from

Rotary perspective. Being the magazine

month, PP Dr Sanjiv Chugh in his X-press

column had interesting topic for discussion.

And the question posed was 'don't tell us how

good Golden Orange is. Tell us where it's NOT

good'. The opinion makers were the stalwarts of GO having presided over

the job with élan. The GO was asked to take AGNI PARIKSHA to be judged

by these eminent personalities.

And it did come out with flying colours.

Ironically Incoming President Prashant and Vice President Sohrab asked

me to be Editor of this prestigious magazine. Have they found in me,

'Where it's NOT good'. Ok…time will tell. But honestly it takes lot of

courage, conviction and stupidity to accept this profile. It's such a fine

tuned product. Full colour excellent paper quality, loved by all with

wonderful mix of Rotary and general information, something for everybody.

In fact the district awards committee gave it the status of Lata Mangeshkar.

While she voluntarily withdrew herself from Filmfare awards, GO was

considered too good for it to be in reckoning.

Some interesting observations were made in X-press. Few wanted it to be

a collector's item with high shelf life. I had only one magazine in mind with

very long shelf life. I mean National Geographic Later I came to know

about the second one as well. The Readers' Digest. Later someone

mentioned about third one that he thought was the 'first one'I had in mind.;-)

Nonetheless…Team GOs endeavor will be to maintain the numero uno

position of this wonderful magazine. We will try to incorporate features that

will be interesting, inspiring and informative. Rotary is all about teamwork

and my sincere request to all readers to give honest feedback and share

information. Till next time…Happy reading

P.S. To find out more about the QR code on front-page bottom right corner

turn to Geek Speaks. -Parag Paranjpe

Thinking Otherwise

FRONT PAGE

The Grand Installation- Team Prashant taking charge from Atul

The Twinkle stars lining up to make city green

The centurion extends his lead at installation day blood donation

Interact members' takes a pledge.

Dear Rotary Families,

My Greetings and best wishes for a happy and soul satisfying Rotary year 2013-2014.

The joy of working together in achieving the devine pleasure of bringing the happiness in others lives would reach its pinnacle this year as is evident from the spirit with which service activities have been planned for the year involving not only Rotarians but their complete families.

Let us all achieve the blissful joy through service to the society in the company of passionate Rotarians who all are here together with this common purpose. As the year passes by the euphoria

would fuel the passion in achieving the ultimate.

Let the excellence in our vocation be reflected in our involvement in Rotary wherein each one of us is blessed with unique talent, enthusiasm and vision. Let us blend all these qualities together in achieving excellence in our pursuits. We would thus be living up to the expectation of R.I. President Ron Burton who has asked us to Engage Rotary – change lives.

Sincerely -Prashant Kale

President’s Message

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There will be a best letter prize every month. So keep writing.

Also mail your photograph along with your letter.

Dear Parag,

My 'Dil Se' congratulations to you for being the chosen one as editor of the best Rotary magazine of the country, your jump from last page to page no1 in GO is not only due to your good writing skill but is a result of your sheer dedication and time given to the Rotary movement all these years, indeed you are one of the most promising Rotarian amongst we all new members and hope that you rise to new positions and glory in Rotary Club of Nagpur. -Dinesh Naidu

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AS PER ROTARY CALENDER, AUGUST IS DESIGNATED AS MEMBERSHIP MONTH.THE PRESIDENT & THE BOARD REQUEST ALL MEMBERS TO CONTRIBUTE

IN WHICH EVER MANNER POSSIBLE

One of the most valuable contributions anyone can make to another person's learning is constructive feedback. It is an essential part of effective learning. It helps a person understand the subject and gives him/her clear guidance on how to improve their work. An organisation like Rotary is no different and with vibrant membership of 350, there is no dearth of people with honest and strong views in our club. It is not just the magazine, you can voice your opinion on the website, thru mail or at the club meetings. Rotary being a social movement needs to reinvent every day to be relevant in fast changing world. The members are the eyes and ears thru which club responds to the needs of the society and communities. Unless this information is shared, club will not be in position to do that. You may have great idea, an excellent concept, a wonderful speaker who can add value to fellow members…do share that information. Rotary is one of the most open-minded organisation and we are sure that if found worthy, the idea will surely be considered.

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When the objective is clear, and there is a Jerestine Watchmaker, Dr. Archana Jaiswal the rain Gods wouldn't stop pouring blessings willingness to serve the society, the path handled them all with the able support of Mrs & on us!!!becomes easy. The consistent rains on Mr Rajan Bhatia, first lady Smita Kale and With our semi-wet attires we reached

th Anushka Kale. Our rural and urban health Sunday 14 of July couldn't stop our Rotarians Krishnam restaurant where we had chairperson Dr. Shantala Bole and to be present for our longest running service sumptuous brunch! Mostly Rotarians were

project taken up by the club for the past 30 Dr.Subhada Gade educated the girl students discussing the weather, as the rains hadn't years at Sevanand High School, Koradi. on adolescent health and sex education. stopped for the past 48 hours. The members The project started with installation of the The green city committee distributed Neem were also discussing the ways in which we interact club at 9 am. Swati Tembhane & seeds and planted saplings in the premises could further improve the condition of the Shubhangi Sontakewere were installed as the .The students were asked to nurture the seeds school.President and Secretary respectively. and hand over to Crazy castle by Such a mega project would not be possible

t hPresident Prashant Kale addressed the 13 September,where they would get without the dedication and efforts of our students in their very own language and discounts. directors and chairpersons. Credit goes to impressed upon them that while the Club is Sports committee had arranged to donate Director Jatin Sampat, Chairperson Nisreen ever willing to be involved, it's the student's some sports material contributed by one of our

Maimoon (interact committee), Director Public responsibility to work hard and sincerely club member Rtn. Neeru Kapai (Principal

Relations Sanjay Sethi, Chairperson Shalini reciprocate what the club did for them. Modern School) for which the club once again

Gupta (Green city), Director Medical Dr. Note books, uniforms, stationary items were is very thankful to her. The goods donated to

Prashant Choudhary and h is ab le distributed to them. All the school children the students were;chairpersons. Director service - II (Medical & were distributed Parle G Biscuit packet. The Badminton Rackets & Shuttle Cocks, Skipping Non-Medical) Rakhi Bhatia with her community welfare committee also promised Ropes, Volleyballs, Laghori Sets & other chairpersons Rt.Ann Anushka Kale, Rt Ann to renovate the toilets of the school, which are miscellaneous sports material, Anita Jain, Rt Ann Vanita Shukul, Rt Ann not in good conditions. Sadhana Paliwal Due to heavy Rains since morning the plan to Neerja Shukul, Rt Ann Ragini Sahu, Director conducted a workshop on Rakhi making from Witness & play Kho-Kho & Kabbadi had to be Administration - II Rtn. Manjot Singh Kahai old cut pieces loitering in most homes. Our cancelled, but the smile & happiness on the with his Chairperson Rtn. Pritesh Tankefficient Chairpersons; Rajeev Jhavery and face of the students after getting those sports Special thanks to PP. Vijay Naidu, PP Shabbir Romesh Batra installed a Four-way test board material was the biggest achievement we Shakir, PP Rajan Bhatia, PP Chandru Shahani near the main office. experienced.& Hon. Secretary Rtn. Sunil Bhatia for being The medical committee conducted 50 dental The rainy Sunday reminded us of our

checkups, 40 eye check ups and rubella childhood as we were running in the muddy our guiding force.vaccination was given to almost 125 girls. Dr. compound from one classroom to the other as -Rakhi Bhatia & Pritesh Tank

At Sevanand School, Mahadula, KoradiMULTI COMMITEE PROJECT

Dr. Jerestine at work Distribution of school kit Installing office Bearers

Vikram Giving helping hands Sadhna Paliwal demonstrating her skills Four-way test board

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Miley Sur Mera Tumhara, To Sur Bane Dr Shaunak Mokadam set the ball rolling President himself.Icing on the cake came in the form of Val Humara…. It was probably with this with his Tabla Vaadan.

Medleys on the Mouth Organ by Amitabh Shipley, ex local heartthrob, who thought at the back of his mind, that Sinha & Sanjay Agrawal, a solo by Shibu recently installed President Prashant Kale happened to be visiting.Mathew on the Guitar and one by Dr. Arch. Habib Khan as MoC, regaled in his was keen to kick start his Rotary Year, Sameer Jahagirdar on the Keyboard, sarcastic shayarana andaaz.musically. With the Heavens showering

To maintain the flow, Nita Singh, made generated not only appreciation but Blessings, came Thursday evening of the th sure,her Vote of Thanks was equally surprise as well, as very few knew of these 11 instant. But not to be daunted by the

shayarana.talents & the artists were playing, their weather, more than a 100 Rotarians & An extremely enjoyable evening, had chosen instruments after 2 or 3 decades.spouses, gathered at Udyog Bhawan to

Beautifully rendered songs by Anushka comments coming, like –Why do we call excitement, enthusiasm & sumptuous Kale & Sanjay Mansukhani, had the for professionals, when we have talent snacks.audience, swaying , clapping & humming like this, INHOUSE? The auditorium was filled to its capacity

Thank You Vinita Chaturvedi. If you plan with extra chairs, wherever possible. along.After the regularities, like birthday & A pleasant surprise came in the form of a more such evenings, we shall have to anniversary greet ings & project song from Director, Girish Deodhar and a move to bigger premises!announcements, rendition on the keyboard by the -Rtn. Manju Shahani

REGULAR MEETINGMusical Evening - 11 July

Setting the tone for the evening-Shaunak & Shibu Amitabh reliving College days

Sanjay & Anushka regaling Audience Enjoying every bit President in action

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Prince Manvendra Kumar Singh Gohil… who He has been in the news since 2006. His documented his search for a British boyfriend belongs to the Royal family of the former effigies were burnt in his hometown of Rajpipla in Brighton, United Kingdom. He is chairman princely state of Rajpipla in India addressed when he came out of his closet. He has no of Lakshya Trust, a registered charitable trust

th regrets about coming out of his closet on this that works in the area of prevention of weekly meeting on 18 July This is one of HIV/AIDS among homosexual men. There those rare occasions when a member of the subject. He has appeared as a guest on THE

royal family addressed our club. He is the only OPRAH WINFREY SHOW in 2007. He has are plans to turn his life story into a major known person of royal lineage in modern India been one of the three people featured in the motion picture. Vinita Chaturvedi who is his to have publicly revealed his is “Gay” He said show “GAY AROUND THE WORLD.” He is Raakhi sister brought him to our club as a there are lot of problems that arise from respected for his leadership in preventing & guest speaker. belonging to a royal family by way of protocol education on HIV/AIDS awareness. He etc. He narrated an experience when he inaugurated Euro Pride Gay Festival in Jehangir Doongaji crossed the Indian street for the 1st time at the STOCKHOLM in 2008. He has also been as usual gave a lovely vote of thanks. age of 16 & remembers how petrified he was. featured in BBC Television. The film -Anula Goenka

When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile.

REGULAR MEETING Life Was Simple When Gay Meant Happy -18 July

due to heavy snowfall but the sight

that awaited their descent, gave a

total new meaning to their mission.

Tired & Tense, all that they thought of

was to be able to help as many as

possible and come back alive. It tears

your heart apart to know, how cheap

life is rated in our country. And that

nature, beautiful at one moment can

be so ugly & cruel. Goosebumps & The Aftermath of the fury.... national level mountaineer, had gone on an moist eyes was what we all experienced, as expedition with a team of 13 girls from 11 It was like watching a cricket match. Ms. Bimla we heard the straight from the heart talk, different states of India. Excited and

Negi Deoskar, the speaker at the Regular Enthusiastic to achieve new heights, their watching the slides alongside. A lot of Meeting of 25th, gave a ball-by-ball mission as they went was to reach their Goal & questions come to mind but will they ever be commentary, or so it seemed. Enthralled and Create New Records. Little did they know

answered? Thanks Girish & Rita for bringing overwhelmed, the audience sat in pin drop then, that on their way back after a week, their such meaningful evenings to us.silence, as we got a first hand narration about life would have changed completely. They

Nature's Fury at Uttarakhand. Ms. Deoskar, a were sad, not to have made it to the summit -Manju Shahani

Kedarnath - The Aftermath - 25 july

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The interact installation of Dinanath High School took place on 27th July 2013. The meeting was called to order with welcoming the guest, Lighting of lamp, and prayer by school children. Outgoing Prez. Simran Bhute presented report in which she mentioned about the distribution of stationary in PARAD village, near Umrer, and cloths distribution in BHIVGADH by interactors, which is quite balance to maintain good personality. PP Kamble conducted the whole ceremony with commendable. Sudhir Bhiwapurkar was there to grace the immense confidence, followed by vote of President Prashant Kale installed the new occasion, he motivated the interactors to cash thanks and National Anthem. Members office bearers comprising new Prez. Apeksha the opportunity of interact club. Principal present were PP Sudhir Bhiwapurkar, Dir. Mahajan and Sec. Sakshi Pethe. President in Sunita Roy encouraged students to continue Jatin Sampat, and Sushma Hedaoo.

with their projects throughout the year. Shreya -Sushma Hedaoohis speech stressed on mental and physical

The new team of interact club of JAIN INTERNATIONAL school was installed in a well organised function on 9th July 2013. Ceremony started with welcoming of the guest with momento, meeting was called to order & lighting of lamp followed by traditional dance. Outgoing President Ritika Gupta presented her report. President Prashant Kale installed The main attraction of this ceremony was Goenka, Bharat Parikh, Sec. Sunil Bhatia, Dir. the new office bearers comprising of the wonderful skit performed by students on 4 way Jatin Sampat, Interact Chairperson Sushma president Shivali Dharaskar & Secretary Esha test & cheque donation as a token of help to Hedaoo, Nisreen Maimoon & committee Cham, Pres. Prashant Kale, in his Uttarakhand sufferers, the amount was Rs.

mem. Mamta Kanga, Tushar Singhri, Aeyjaz motivational speech encouraged students to 25,200. Vote of thanks proposed by Esha

Akolawala & Mamta & Manish Jaiswal. I thank continue their projects. The PP Chandru Cham followed by National Anthem.all members for taking out time from their busy Shahani appealed children to pray god from The program was attended by PP Chandru

heart. Shahani, Manju Shahani, Pres. elect Bharat schedule -Sushma Hedaoo

Rtn. Chandru Shahani, The principal of the through this program students can develop school Ms. Raziya Husain, Masula Janab, themselves and change their lives. President Hon. Secretary Rtn. Sunil Bhatia, Director Rtn. Prashant Kale guided the students by Youth Service Rtn. Jatin Sampat, Chairperson explaining the concept of understanding Interact Rtn. Dr. Bharati Gidwani and the human behaviour. He further expressed that Acadenmic Cordinator of the school Ms. we should show empathy towards the people Nutan Jamil graced the dias. that surround us and work towards becoming Report of the year 2012-13 was read by the The installation ceremony for Rotary Interact good citizens of the society. The Vote of outgoing Interact Presindent. After the Club of MSB School for the year 2013-2014 , Thanks was proposed by the Hon.Secretary of th installation the incoming president delivered was held on 17 July 2013. President Rtn

Interact club. The program concluded by the acceptance speech and promised to live Prashant Kale installed the incoming team led singing of the National Anthem upto the expectation bestowed upon him. by President Ibrahim Rampurwala. The Interact club in charge teacher Nilima Enlighting the students PP. Rtn. Chandru At the outset MOC Ms.Alisiya Vora invited the Deshmukh & Sangita Kalbende her colleages Shahani made them realize the importance of dignitaries on the dias and they were worked hard for the success of the program.obedience and respect for the elders specially welcomed them with floral bouquets. The Rtn. Mamta Jaiswal and Manish Jaiswal were the Parents and Teacher. He also highlighted Ceremony started with Prayer Recital.

the IYE program to the students and said that also present. President Rtn Prashant Kale, Past President -Sushma Hedaoo

Dinanath High School INTERACT INSTALLATION

CDS School

Jain International

MSB School

Installation Of the new team of Interactors at CDS school was held on 26 July . At the onset the outgoing interact president presented his report on the activities done in the previous year. Then president Prashant kale installed the new board with Atik Pansare as Interact president and Thorvi Ramteke as the honorary secretary. President Prashant gave an inspiring speech in which he advised the students to shun anger describing it as the mother of all ills. Past president Shabbir Shakir spoke on excellence and urged the students to constantly analyze themselves. Director Rtn Jatin Sampat, and Mamta Jaiswal were also present. -Jumana Shakir

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This year also the interact installation took The main attraction of this place on same date 10th July 2013 with ST. ceremony was skit performed MICHAEL'S HIGH SCHOOL. PP Gulab by interactors ON NUMBERS, Mahant was there to grace the occasion. The in which they expressed every program started with welcome & lighting of number has it's own value. lamp followed by prayer. New team installed Shubham Baisre conducted by Pres Prashant Kale in which Akash w h o l e c e r e m o n y v e r y Bandhaiye elected as Pres. & Vicky Ingole as confidently, vote of thanks

proposed by Sec. of interact Secretary, acceptance speech by new Pres. club followed by National of interact club followed by speech of PP Anthem.Gulab Mahant, He encouraged the children to

work hard with heart & soul & to get success, I thank all supportive members Shakir, & Rtn. Mamta & Manish Jaiswal.planning & proper time is needed. Pres. for their presence, the members were PP

Prashant Kale in his motivational speech Gulab Mahant , Di r. Jat in Sampat , mention the importance of communication. Chairperson Sushma Hedaoo & Jumana -Sushma Hedaoo

session. Interesting Ice breaking by Rtann. Sonal Singhvi which made the ball rolling, leadership and team work by Rtn. Mahendra Kamat which gave a feel of the roles to be played by the newly elected leaders, Rtn. Namita Sharma gave information about interact Club which gave clarity of how , why and when of it. Rtn. Beena Mathew spoke about life skills and Rtn. Nimish Sutaria on film making. The

Preparing young dynamic readers and Sampat included chairpersons Rtn. Dr. children were left at a high note after a brain

showing the path was the aim of this Nisreen Maimoon, Rtann. Jumana Shakir and storming quiz by PP Shabbir Shakir.

orientation programme held at Udyog Bhawan Rtn. Sushma Hedaoo. Helping hands of the President Prashant Kale, President elect th programme Rtann's Shalini Naidu, Sonal on 18 of July. 18 Schools participated, Bharat Goenka and Secretary Sunil Bhatia

Ajmera, Archana Javeri and Tauby present were their teachers , incoming witnessed the programme Team which Presidents and Secretary were given various Bhagwagar. -Dr. Nisreen Maimoonworked under the directorship of Rtn. Jatin

Youth Service - Interact Orientation

The interact installation of ST. XAVIERS HIGH e n c o u r a g e d SCHOOL was held on 16th July 2013 with full students that they of energy and excitement. Pres. Prashant are global leaders, Kale, PP Bharat Goenka, Sec. Sunil Bhatia, & not only future of Dir. Jatin Sampat, Sushma Hedaoo, IYE city but also future Student Cathy, Mamta & Manish Jaiswal were of the world. He welcomed with an excellent band of musicians also mentioned the & were offered saplings. The meeting was importance of IYE. called to order and was followed by prayer & The Principal, Mrs. school song by choir. After lighting of lamp Pallavi Dhahadi outgoing President Gayatri Sarwate read out said, interact is an the report of the year. Pres. Prashant Kale a c t i o n n o t a installed the new office bearers comprising Ms position. The big

development, Compassion, health & care and Pratha as President & Sumit Nandi as achievement of Xavier's school is that, they Local Leadership development which added a Secretary. President Prashant Kale motivated have attached themselves with MONDA new feather to hat. The vote of thanks was the students that they are fortunate to have village 8 km away from Hingna & are proposed by Ms. Samiksha.platform of interact in which children can conducting projects on Environment,

-Sushma Hedaoodiscover themselves. PP Vijay Naidu Importance of Education, Economic

St. Xaviers High School

INTERACT INSTALLATION St. Michael's High School

In an impressive installation commenced with The main attraction of this ceremony was Saloni Pande followed by National Anthem. ST. URSULA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL, on 13th school calendar released by Pres. Prashant I thank all the cheerful members for their July 2013. President Prashant Kale installed Kale which runs from June to April, PP Tauby presence, the members presented were, PP the new office bearers of interact club. The Bhagwagar in her high spirited speech Tauby Bhagwagar, PP Vijay Naidu, PDG program started with a band welcoming the expressed that failure is the stepping stone to Vishwas Sahasrabhojanee, Sec. Sunil Bhatia, guests followed by singing of prayer, Hymn & success. Pres. Prashant Kale in his talk

Dir. Jatin Sampat, Sanjay Sethi, Parag Bible reading. PP Tauby Bhagwagar graced stressed students to discover & analyze

Paranjpe, Chairperson Sushma Hedaoo, the occasion. A very confident report read by yourself.Nisreen Maimoon, Bharti Gidwani & members outgoing Pres. Sana Sheikh for different Besides interact installation a unique tree Rajesh Yadav, Sapna Vastani, Anagha projects. The new elected team comprises planatation program, blood donation camp, Jaiswal, Beena Mathew, Ritika Singhvi, Pinky Khushbu Dave as Pres. & Sec. Saloni Pande, workshop on mental & personal hygiene were

they promised to do their duty faithfully. also held. Vote of thanks was proposed by Batra & Richa Sethi. -Sushma Hedaoo

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The new team Life skill workshop For next generation

Tauby with Future leaders impressive gathering

MULTI COMMITTEE PROJECTSt. Ursula Girls High School

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The new team of Rotary Club of Nagpur began their projects even before the installation ceremonies were completed. The venue was Centre point hotel were the staff of the hotel participated in the camp by donating blood. It was a well-arranged camp. The snacks were arranged by courtesy centre point hotel. It was a busy day for the staff of Centre point hotel. A total of 8 people donated blood. Present for the camp were President Prashant Kale, Hon.

Ritika Singhavi & Rajesh Yadav -Sheela MundhadaSecretary Sunil Bhatia, Chair Persons Rtn

The tradition of having Blood donation camp in offices directly from the venue. Members were Mundhada, IPP Atul Shah, PP Rajan Bhatia, the morning of installation day of our new arriving and leaving and the blood count was PP Gulab Mahant, PP Shabbir Shakir, PP Rotary years President and team was steadily progressing. The donors were Tauby Bhagwagar, President elect Bharat followed this year too. The morning with a provided delicious sandwiches, variety of Goenka, Dr. Ravi Wankhede, Directors difference where we from the club itself cookies, biscuits, tea and coffee. Rtn. Micky Sanjay Sethi, Dr. Shailendra Mundhada, Chair donated blood. The mood for the installation Arora, the owner of Hotel Centre Point and our person Richa Sethi, Ritika Singhvi, Rtn Rajesh ceremony to take place in the evening was very own Rotarian, has always unfailingly Yadav, Sheela Mundhada of blood donation signaled in the morning itself with the start of made this venue available to us along with committee were amongst those present.this second blood donation camp of our new snacks. We thank him from our hearts for his Along with Blood donation, the donors and Rotary Year. Committed Rotarians with their generosity. Rotarians were encouraged to get their lipid spouses & some with children started their day The camp continued till 12 noon and the final profile and Blood sugar test done along with by donating blood. count stood at 76 units. Mr. Kishore Kedia our hemoglobin. Health is wealth and this motto The venue was Sammelan hall as every year district governor supported this camp and he should spread amongst all people was the and enthusiasm and excitement was very high too participated by donating blood. Many idea behind. 56 people got their blood tested amongst the Rotarians. T h e c a m p prominent Rotarians attended this camp. and took benefits of the camp. The laboratory started at 8.00 AM. Rotarians arrived in President Prashant Kale, First Lady Rtn. support was provided by Dhruv Pathology and different moods - some in their jogging outfits, Smita Kale, Hon. Secy. Sunil Bhatia, DG Molecular Diagnostic laboratory. while some others wanting to rush to their Kishore Kedia, PDG Vishwas, Dr. Ghanshyam -Sheela Mundhada

BLOOD DONATION CAMP Hotel Centre Point - 1 July

Installation Day - 4 July

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Our own Rotarian Rachna Singh is the force behind in organizing blood donation camp at St. Ursula Girls High School. She is always an active participant and initiates in organizing lot of activities for our club. In spite of her busy schedule she never misses an opportunity to serve the Rotary cause. This camp was a multi-committee camp. Blood donation was organized for parents of the school students and began at 9.00 AM. It was inspiring to see students volunteering to direct unwilling parents to donate blood with a good success rate.

The camp closed at 1.30 PM with a collection of 32 units. -Sheela Mundhada

Our very own Rtn. Parag Paranjape organized the second camp on the same day. The camp

began at 1pm in the afternoon and the donors were continuously coming and donating blood and

same momentum was maintained through out the camp. It was heartening to see people from

different walks of life coming and donating blood. We thank Rtn. Parag for his motivational push,

which resulted in a valuable contribution of 90 units of blood. The camp closed at 5.30 PM. All

Directors of Think Consultant actively participated in the camp and donated blood. Members

attending the above camps included President Prashant Kale, Hon. Secy. Sunil Bhatia, Director

Sanjay Sethi, Dr. Ravi Wankhede, Rtn Parag Paranjape, Dr. Sheela Mundhada and other

Rotarians. - Sheela Mundhada

The installation ceremony of newly elected Reshma Poduval – Treasurermembers of Rotaract club of Sadabai Raisoni Amita Sahare -Director Club services Women's College was conducted at the Reshma Poduval - Director Community

rdVivekananda Auditorium on 23 July. The servicesceremony started by lighting of the lamp by the Shraddha Gite- Director vocational hands of President of Rotary Club Of Nagpur, Alefiya– Director International Rtn Prashant Kale, Hon. Secretary Rtn Sunil Tejaswini- Director Workshops.Bhatia, Chairperson Rtn Namita Sharma and In her acceptance speech Rtr. Sandeep Director of College Mrs Amina Vali. Rotractors mentioned that she and her team would try to sang welcome song. Outgoing Hon. Secretary achieve the vision they have and will try to encouraged the Rotaract members to Rtr. Shalaka read her report, in which match up with the good work done by their IPP participate in all events and to take benefit of mentioned about library project, workshops Isha and her team. Mrs Amina Vali coordinator workshops and seminars arranged for them. and talk on leadership. She thanked Director of Sadabai Raisoni Women's College Rtr. Reshma Poduval hosted the ceremony. Rtn Jatin for his constant guidance and enlightened the students with her inspiring IPP Rtn Vijay Naidu, Chairpersons Rtn support. words, explaining to the students why being a Shalini, Rtn Sapna and Rtn Litesh, This was followed by handing over of the gavel member of the Rotaract Club was so important Chairperson Blood Donation Rtn Rajesh and to Rtr Sandeep Kaur Ghotra-our in coming for improving one's conscious state and Rtn Mamta was present on the occasion to President. President Prashant kale inducted realizing that each one of us has the will to do encourage Rotractors The teacher in charge the new team and chairperson Rtn Namita better for society. President Rtn Prashant Kale Ms. Shama Ghanmare along with the staff of presented pin to them. The team installed emphasized the need to make a difference in SRWC worked hard to make the program a was: the world, not just by big actions but also by grand success.Shalakha Gambhir -Immediate past president every day smaller actions that ultimately Secretary Rotaract Club of Sada bai RaisoniAteeba Khan -Secretary become a moment to reckon with! He - Ateeba Zoya

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The Millennium Hall at Hotel Centre Point commitment. The Award winners were - CHAIRPERSON (other than Community th · Late PP Jal P. Gimi Award for the BEST Service) – Jatin Sampat, Sapna Vastani and wore a festive look on the 4 of July. The

INTERACT SCHOOL – Wonderland School Sachin Palewaroccasion being the installation of Team 2013-· Roshni Doshi Award for the BEST · PDG C.N. Chari Trophy for the BEST LADY 14 of the Rotary Club of Nagpur, with Prashant ROTARACTOR – Shalaka Gambhir, Hon. ROTARIAN – Beena Mathew and Namita Kale at the helm. The Meeting was called to Secretary of Sadabai Raisoni Women's Sharmaorder by outgoing President Atul Shah, dot on College · PP Rtn Sati Khanna Award for the time, true to our traditions. The invocation · U.B. Nair Trophy for the BEST ROTARY OUTSTANDING ROTARIAN (other than a prayer and initial formalities set the tone for the ANN. (Less than 3 years standing) – Bubbly Chairperson) – Mahendra Kamathevening.and Enthusiastic Rt Ann Sonal Singhvi · R.D.Mohta Shield for the BEST DIRECTOR – Atul illustrated the work done during the · PP Late H.J. Thakkar Award for the BEST Manish Bhaticourse of the year through a crisp power point ROTARY ANN. (More than 3 years standing) · The Shatabdi Meet Award for the presentation. It was evident that impressive Rt Ann Veenita Pasari OUTSTANDING ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR – activities were carried out in all avenues. His · Mrs Swades Chugh Trophy for the BEST Shabbar Shakirpresentation was punctuated with generous ROTARY COUPLE (Less than 3 years Then came the moment when the baton was applause from the audience from time to time, standing) – Rtn Kusum and Shashank Pande passed on from Atul Shah to Prashant Kale. with a standing ovation at the conclusion.· PDG Dr S.V. Sule Trophy for the BEST Prashant in his acceptance speech outlined The Edul C Eduljee Vocational Excellence ROTARY COUPLE (More than 3 years his vision for the forthcoming year and called Award was conferred on Dr Baban standing) – Alok – Anula Goenka and upon members to come forward and work as a Goverdhan, with the citation read out by PP Dr Shivkumar – Geeta Rao team. President Prashant then installed the Mannu Daga. The PP H. J. Thakkar Senior · PP Rtn Aspi and Mehru Bapuna Trophy for incoming Board. Citizen Award was presented to Mr Prithpal the BEST CHAIRPERSON (Community DG Kishor Kedia in his address spelt out his Singh Anand. The citation was read by Alok Service) – Kapil Sutaria, Rajesh Datar, Dr Ann expectations and spoke about the District Goenka. Wilkinson, Dr Sameer Jahagirdar and Dr perspective. The Meeting concluded with the The Club Awards were presented to the Pushpa Bhave vote of thanks proposed by Hon. Sec. Sunil deserving winners who had deservedly won · S.P. Sujan Silver Salver for the BEST Bhatia. -PP Shabbir Shakirthem thanks to their hard work and sheer

INSTALLATION New Team 13-14

Registration desk Lightning lamp What a relief

Introducing new team All set for task ahead Atul with Outstanding Rotarian Shabbar Shakir

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Raising the toast

President elect Bharat VP Sohrab

Director PR Sanjay

Director Non Medical Rakhi

Director International Anmol Director Youth Jatin

Director Medical Dr. PrashantDirector Vocational Girish

Sargent - at - Arms ManjotJoint Secretary ManjuTreasurer Bharat

Secretary Sunil

INSTALLATION OF THE NEW BOARD

Best Wishes From

Well Wisher

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Atul making a point for one last time From ‘P’ to ‘IPP’

Change of guardFull house

What next? OMG...Atul is free now having the last Laugh

Another 360 days to go Edul C. Eduljee Vocational Excellence Award- Dr Baban GoverdhanDG Kishor

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By participating in the RI Convention, you'll gain a broader appreciation of Rotary's global impact and strengthen your commitment to service. Here are some great reasons to attend a convention:· Experience Rotary on the global scale.· Socialize with other Rotarians in the House of Friendship and at unofficial affiliate events.· Get inspired by great speakers.· Enhance your capacity to serve. Learn about service projects and make contacts that will help you partner with other Rotarians on an international project.· Learn more about Polio Plus and other Foundation programs during plenary.· Develop your leadership skills. Get to know Rotary leaders and attend a special breakout session for incoming club presidents and the President-Elect's Leadership Luncheon, where you can meet and exchange ideas with fellow leaders.· Enjoy the hospitality of host Rotarians as they show you around their city.· Make it a fun time for your whole family.

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In the Rotary World, the most awaited event is marvels of nature to terrorism. From the District Governor's Installation. leadership qualities to spirituality, all rolled into Held, early July, when the Rotary Year begins, one. it is generally held at the home town of the DG. PDG Madhu Rughwani & PDG Sanjay Wani, As per the tradition, this year too, District motivated the Rotarians to give more & more Governor, Kishor Kedia, was installed at to The Rotary Foundation.

thAmravati on the 9 instant. Almost all club presidents present, pledged to Amidst great pomp & show, a house filled to

raise funds, through PHFs & / or Major Donors capacity, at the best venue available – The

etc.Mehfil,

A record of 503 PHFs were pledged.The District Governor, made a grand entry A good 16 member group, including the along with first lady Uma and an entourage of president & first lady from our club attended.Assistant Governors.A Sunday well spent. The drive from Nagpur to The chief guest, Rtn Surendra Seth as usual, Amravati was beautiful and set a picnic mood.kept the audience enthralled with his easy

flowing diction, covering subjects from the -Manju Shahni

District Governor’s Installation-at AmravatiRID 3030 NEWS

The first Club Assembly of this rotary year was about the plans submitted by chairpersons. there is doubt about the plans submitted and st President Prashant Kale said that we should held on Sunday 21 July 2013 at Hotel Centre very sure that this year too we will complete all

focus on doing good projects. He mentioned Point. Directors presented their plans for the activities planned. More focus should be on year with support from Chairpersons. All the about Vivekananda Medical Mission project

Take Rotary Home so that new members get plans submitted were very optimistic and that will be launched this year. More matching

mingled up with the old ones. 106 people achievable. grants should be availed, and Rotary

attended this assembly. Hon. Secretary Sunil Assistant Governor Rajeev said that our club Foundation should work on increasing more proposed Vote of Thanks.being the largest in district should do more donors.

meaningful projects. He was also very happy While summing up PP Sati Khanna said that -Sunil Bhatia

CLUB ASSEMBLY at Hotel Centre Point

Another feather in cap for PDG Vishawas

DG Kishor taking charge from Sanjay

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A Rotarian-led team of hydrologists, and hygiene project in the Akre Gram needs that includes installing engineers, geologists, and other experts Panchayat region of India, the Rotary Club of bore wells with submersible traveled to the Thane district of northwest Thane North and its international partner, the pumps near several of the India in October to help local Rotarians and Tacoma club, requested an evaluation team existing wells to pump water to storage tanks, their international partners design a global through the PEP Pilot to help them assess and with the water flowing by gravity to the villages, grant project to bring clean water and plan their project. The project would benefit where it would be treated and purified. A sanitation to more than 1,800 villagers. about 350 households in nine villages in the variety of rainwater-harvesting structures The team, funded by The Rotary Foundation Supi River watershed, where villagers are such as check dams and surface ponds would and a grant from the Annenberg Foundation, trying to eke out a living growing rice. be built to replenish the groundwater.is one of the first of its kind. It's the product of Needs assessment Sustainabilitythe Project Enhancement Process (PEP) pilot, The team met with villagers to assess their A cluster of latrines would also be built in each which is designed to enlist the help of needs and determined that many of the local village, along with washing basins and cattle Rotarians with expertise in the water and wells ran dry during nonrainy seasons troughs. Trenching and diesel pumps would sanitation area of focus so that clubs and because the area's shallow, impervious rock be used for irrigation so the villagers can grow districts can put together larger-scale, prevents water from seeping into the ground vegetables along with the rice. Adults and sustainable projects. and replenishing the wells. In addition, some

schoolchildren would receive instruction in The PEP pilot runs through July and involves of the wells were poorly designed or damaged,

hygiene and its impact on disease and health.nine districts testing 'The Rotary Foundations and systems intended to funnel groundwater

Phukin notes that the process began by new grant model. The Foundation also were inadequate.

talking to villagers, a key step in making a collaborated with the Water and Sanitation As a result, many of the women are forced to

project sustainable. “It all starts with the Rotarian Action Group (WASRAG) to produce haul water from the Supi River or one of its community. You must involve the community technical guides that walk Rotarians through tributaries. The villagers use the same water at every step of the process. You can't just planning an effective water and sanitation for cleaning and bathing, and also share it with hand them things.”project. their livestock, all of which introduces Sustainable, large-scale projects also require “This process is an excellent approach,” says contaminants into the drinking water. And a broad base of support. Phukan and team Arvind Phukan, a civil engineer and member since there is no running water, the toilets that members have been helping to recruit other of the Rotary Club of Tacoma, Washington, do exist go unused. The villagers' lack of good clubs and districts to join the Thane North and USA, who served as team leader. “Sometimes hygiene contributes to the spread of disease.Tacoma clubs in supporting this project.districts don't have the technical expertise or The team's findings were the basis for “When this is done, and it can be done in the experience to do a larger project. This recommendations that the Thane North and phases, it will bring lasting change to the approach helps them think bigger and Tacoma clubs will turn into a global grant community,” Phukin notes. “The villagers' promotes better projects that will have a more application with a budget of about lifestyle will change for the better.” significant impact.” US$333,000. The recommendat ions

After deciding to pursue a water, sanitation, constitute a holistic approach to the area's -PP Vijay Naidu

As the famous saying goes "Well begun is Half done". Take Rotary Home is a wonderful concept. And with gracious hosts like PP Tauby & Naushad Bhagwagar it becomes an evening to remember. A judicious mix of old and new; wherein the loud and the quite make the evening happy and enjoyable. It was our first Take Rotary Home after President Prashant Kale took the reins in his hands. A perfect weather for a perfect evening where 34

boggling number quiz by PP Rtn. Shabbir members sportingly participated. Rotarians and Anns gathered. The evening Shakir. PP Shabbir in his unique witty style The dinner which as always is a pot luck was began with the introduction of members compelled all to put their thinking caps on. relished by one and all. from starters till the present and were stumped by a question Delicious appetizers were served,enjoyed by desserts was a yummy treat for all.thrown upon by Naushad ---- "What you don't all. Chairperson Sonal Singhvi came up with a It was an enjoyable evening with perfect Host like about Rotary?" And as expected got all very interesting game, which acted as an who took care of everything meticulosly.politically correct answers. This was followed icebreaker and was enjoyed by all. All the -Sonal Singhviby Rotary Information or I would say a mind

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The New Rotary Year - Changes biography. are Celia Elena Cruz de Giay, of the Rotary you should know about Dong Kurn Lee, of the Rotary Club of Seoul Club of Arrecifes, Buenos Aires, Argentina; For three years, 100 districts have Hangang, Korea, will take over as Rotary Mary Beth Growney Selene, of the Rotary Club

been testing Future Vision, a pilot of The Rotary Foundation trustee chair. Read his biography of Madison West Towne-Middleton, Wisconsin,

Foundation's new grant system, which was and download his convention speech.USA; Seiji Kita, of the Rotary Club of Urawa designed to increase Rotary's effectiveness Other changes for 2013-14:East, Saitama, Japan; Holger Knaack, of the during the next century of service. * Rotarians will be allowed to form satellite

As the new Rotary year dawns, the future has Rotary Club of Herzogtum Lauenburg-Mölln, clubs, whose members meet at a different time begun. All districts begin using the simplified and location from their parent clubs. The Germany; Larry A. Lunsford, of the Rotary Club grant structure 1 July. Districts have already change, approved by the Council on Legislation of Kansas City-Plaza, Missouri, USA; P.T. been completing the qualification process and in April, is intended to make it easier for

Prabhakar, of the Rotary Club of Madras qualifying their clubs. A number of clubs and members to develop the core for a new club.Central, Tamil Nadu, India; Sangkoo Yun, of the districts have begun preparing and submitting * Districts will be able to form an unlimited Rotary Club of Sae Hanyang, Seoul, Korea; grant applications. number of e-clubs. The Council removed a limit

There will be three types of grants: global, of two e-clubs per district. The change is Steven A. Snyder, of the Rotary Club of Auburn, district, and packaged. You can learn about all designed to bring in new members and appeal California, USA; and Michael F. Webb, of the three types, and get more details about the to young professionals, who may be less able to Rotary Club of Mendip, Somerset, England.application process, on Rotary's grant meet in person weekly.

The Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees will microsite . * The name of Rotary's fifth Avenue of Service seat new members Monty J. Audenart, of the Also on 1 July, new leaders will take office at the will change from "New Generations Service" to Rotary Club of Red Deer East, Alberta, club, district, and international levels. "Youth Service." This change was also

approved by the Council. In 2010, this avenue Ron D. Burton, of the Rotary Club of Norman, Canada; Noel A. Bajat, of the Rotary Club of of service joined Club Service, Vocational Oklahoma, USA, will become Rotary's 103rd Abbeville, Louisiana, USA; and Kalyan Service, Community Service, and International president and will encourage Rotarians to Banerjee, of the Rotary Club of Vapi, Gujarat, Service.Engage Rotary, Change Lives . Read a profile

India. John Kenny, of the Rotary Club of of Burton from The Rotarian and download his * The dues Rotary clubs pay Rotary Grangemouth, Scotland, will serve as chair-convention speech. International will increase US$1 to $53 per

member. elect, and Michael K. McGovern, of the Rotary Anne L. Matthews, a member of the Rotary * A redesigned Rotary website will be launched Club of Columbia East, South Carolina, USA, Club of South Portland-Cape Elizabeth, Maine, in late summer.will become the first woman to serve as vice USA, as vice-chair.

president. Matthews, a former director of South The RI Board of Directors will seat nine new Source : Arnold R. Grahl, Rotary International Carolina's Department of Education, is directors 1 July, along with 2013-14 President-Newspresident of Matthews and Associates, an elect Gary C.K. Huang, of the Rotary Club of

educational consulting firm. Read her Taipei, Taiwan. The new directors for 2013-14 -PDG Vishwas Sahasrabhojanee

The Rotary Foundation Trustees : The Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees is responsible for managing the business of the Foundation. Trustees are appointed to four-year terms by the RI president, with approval from the RI Board of Directors.* Dong Kurn (D.K.) Lee, Chair, Rotary Club of Seoul Hangang, Seoul, Korea (2013-14)

* John Kenny, Chair-elect, Rotary Club of Grangemouth, Scotland (2013-14)* Michael K. McGovern, Vice chair, Rotary Club of South Portland-Cape Elizabeth, Maine, USA (2013-14)

* Monty J. Audenart, Rotary Club of Red Deer East, Alberta, Canada (2013-17)* Noel A. Bajat, Rotary Club of Abbeville, Louisiana, USA (2013-17)* Kalyan Banerjee, Rotary Club of Vapi, Gujarat, India (2013-17)* Stephen R. Brown, Rotary Club of La Jolla Golden Triangle, California, USA (2010-14)* Antonio Hallage, Rotary Club of Curitiba-Leste, Paraná, Brazil (2011-15)* Jackson San-Lien Hsieh, Rotary Club of Taipei Sunrise, Taiwan (2011-15)* Ray Klinginsmith, Rotary Club of Kirksville, Missouri, USA (2012-16)* Samuel F. Owori, Rotary Club of Kampala, Uganda (2012-16)* Kazuhiko Ozawa, Rotary Club of Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan (2010-14)* Ian H.S. Riseley, Rotary Club of Sandringham, Victoria, Australia (2011-15)* Julio Sorjús, Rotary Club of Barcelona Condal, Spain (2012-16)* Stephanie A. Urchick, Rotary Club of Canonsburg-Houston, Pennsylvania, USA (2012-14)* John Hewko, General Secretary, Evanston, Illinois, USA

RI NEWS Changes you should know

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Kolkata yatch club…Kollam youth 1. Tangible (clear & definite and perceptible, 12. Languages, festive events (festivals and choir…. Know your client…Know physical presence) Examples: buildings, carnivals and the traditions they embody) y o u r c i t y … w e l l h e r e w e monuments, landscapes, books, works of art, 13. Rites and beliefs (rituals, traditions and

and artifactsare…KNOW YOUR CITY. Over a religious beliefs)?period of one year we shall explore and 2. Intangible (unable to be touched; not having 14. Music and Songdiscover interesting aspects, architecture, physical presence, un-defined) Examples: 15. The performing arts (theatre, drama, undiscovered areas, icons, monuments, folklore, traditions, language, and knowledge,

dance and music) events, and any thing that matters and has got and natural heritage including culturally

16. Traditional medicine?literature?significant landscapes, & biodiversity.something to do with this city and nearby area. 17. Culinary traditionsIn other words we will try knowing our city. In 2002 UNESCO produced a list of 'types' of 18. Traditional sports and gamesheritage. (UNESCO). It should not be Whenever we talk of a city, we invariably think So here we have an exhaustive list of what can considered an exhaustive list, but it gives a of its monuments…Paris-Eiffel Tower,

sense of the diversity of 'things' that might be be our heritage…Heritage of our city. And it NewYork-Statue of Liberty, WTC, London-Big considered to be official heritage: would have dawned on us that there is so Ben, Westminster, Delhi-India Gate, Qutub 1. Cultural heritage sites (including Minar, Mumbai-Gateway of India, and much that needs to be done and so much that

archaeological sites, ruins, historic Nagpur-well well…there you go!! It becomes a we do not know. Hence KYC.buildings)little difficult to immediately recall a Readers are requested to send in their

monumental icon you can associate Nagpur 2. Historic cities (urban landscapes and their experiences, anecdotes, information or with! And you also would have noticed that all constituent parts as well as ruined cities) whatever they think will be interesting to share the monuments are historic and not built in the 3. Cultural landscapes (parks, gardens and with others and we shall do a detail feature on modern era. other 'modified' landscapes such as the same. Let's redefine what heritage means

pastoral lands and farms)Why is it that when we remember a city we and lets educate our fellow citizens of Nagpur only think of monuments and its architecture? 4. Natural sacred sites (places that people

it's real meaning and on the way help us know And usually these recollections are historic or revere or hold important but that have no

our own city!!evidence of human modification, for loosely called heritage. Historic buildings, Meanwhile lets take a quick quiz and find out if example sacred mountains)historic architecture or collectively called you can recognize these? Yes they are an Heritage is usually associated with buildings 5. Underwater cultural heritage (for example integral part of our city. and city's architecture. Recently, since the last shipwrecks)S e n d i n y o u r g u e s s e s t o decade or so, Heritage has become a buzz 6. Museums (including cultural museums, habeeb@khans.co.in word with activist rallying for its preservation art galleries and house museums)

and conservation and builders not wanting to -Habeeb Khan7. Movable cultural heritage (objects such as let go of their profit, demolishing at the first paintings, tractors, stone tools and opportunity a quaint looking “old useless cameras – this category covers any form building”. of object that is movable and that is

outside of an archaeological context)Heritage is the legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a society that are 8. Handicraftsinherited from past generations, maintained in 9. Documentary and digital heritage (the the present and bestowed for the benefit of archives and objects deposited in future generations. If described and defined in libraries, including digital archives)a broader and holistic way Heritage is also the 10. Cinematographic heritage (movies and range of contemporary activities, meanings, the ideas they convey)and behaviors that we draw from past for the 11. Oral traditions (stories, histories and benefit of the present and the future. Heritage traditions that are not written but passed is of two types: from generation to generation)

KYC AND BEYOND

Identify the roads & building above

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On 13 April 1971 Shri Sadhan clinic at her home for poor people. She managed money to complete the first structure of the Chandra Mistry, aged 35 years a to coax a doctor into coming to her village every hospital. Soon, more donations followed and vegetable vendor in the obscure week. And week after week, while tens of poor today, Subhasini Mistry can say with pride that

village of Hanspukur, District South 24- patients got medical attention from this lone she has fulfilled her pledge made to her husband Parganas, West Bengal, died of a very minor clinic in the region, Subhasini became the most two and half decades earlier.ailment, only because he could not get access to popular household name in her village. Now her The will and spirit of a woman who defied social any medical attention. He left behind his illiterate fellow vendors and all others started respecting

norms and obstacles all along to establish the wife Subhasini (23) with two sons and two her. That was enough of a support for her.

first hospital in that region The Humanity daughters four to eight years. The family plunged In the meantime, her children grew up. The two Hospital underscores a saga of dedication, into utter poverty and Subhasini was forced out daughters were married off. The eldest son commitment, vision, ambition and unflinching of her home within one month of her husband's chose to be a laborer, working in agricultural determination of a resource less illiterate village death, to sell vegetables in that hamlet market. fields. Her other son, Ajoy was identified by woman in acute penury and distress.That day, while she sat under the scorching sun Subhasini to carry on her mission. He completed

selling vegetables and worrying about her Humanity Hospital is certified and registered as his secondary education and passed the All India children, she took a vow that one day she will Medical Entrance Test. Aided by the German a Hospital under the West Bengal Clinical build a hospital in that very village so that no poor Scholarship, he joined Calcutta Medical College Establishment Act of 1950, managed by villager would die for want of medical attention. where he completed his medical course. He Humanity Trust formed on 4th March 1993. In the Her fellow vendors and every person who heard worked hard as he studied, ran around from year 2000, in appreciation of their service to of her vow just laughed. How can she build a f r i e n d s t o w e l l w i s h e r s t o a n y humanity and poor people in particular, both hospital, when she cannot even mend her own person/organization he had access and Subhasini Mistry and Ajoy Mistry were honored thatched hut? Plus she has to feed a family of managed to raise Rs.50, 000 for his mother's

and named as the prestigious Paul Harris five and marry two daughters. Its pure mission.

Fellow by the Rotary International. Today, daydreaming. She must have lost her mind; was In 1993, Ajoy Mistry authored the trust deed of despite the financial crunch to meet recurring the conclusion by the village elders. Humanity Trust with his mother Subhasini Mistry expenses, the Hospital provides best services to However, day in and out, Subhasini went on as the co-founder trustee. On 5th February poor and underprivileged sections of the society.selling vegetables silently and looking after her 1995, the foundation stone for the Hospital was Subhasini Mistry still sells vegetables in Kolkata children never allowing the fire in her frail body to laid and on 9th March 1996, the hospital was market to sustain her family.douse even for a moment. After persevering for inaugurated and opened to public. Within one

twenty full years, ultimately she could start a year, the trust could raise ten times the initial -Bobby Srinivas

-PP Arun Bhargava

5 Largest Clubs in Rotary International. (As on July 2012)

District Name of Club No. of Members

6860 Birmingham 584

5030 Seattle 583

5750 Oklahoma 568

5840 San Antonio 528

5340 San Diego 507

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Rotary Information

5 Largest Clubs in South Asia Zone (As on July 2012)

District Name Of Club No. Of Members World Rankingth3020 Vijayawada 423 16rd3050 Kota 357 23th3140 Bombay 335 26th3030 Nagpur 321 34th3090 Rajpura 301 44

5 Largest Countries Member wise in RIst th (as on 31 May 2013) (As on 30 June 2012)

Country No. of Clubs No. of Members No. of clubs MembersU.S.A. 7,814 341,515 7,851 346,157India 3,191 123,941 3,178 122,054Japan 2,288 88,685 2,293 88,848Republic of Korea 1,580 61,258 1,597 62,822Brazil 2,392 56,346 2,406 57,399

Total Strength Of Rotary International As on 31st May 2013. 34558 Clubs 1,220,115 Members

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c h i l d h o o d October 2012. Unfortunately, they s w e e t h e a r t . have not got as involved as they Two children, would have liked to, as their Sarika, who is business is taking more time than they had d o i n g h e r expected. A new agency for Bharat Benz and Junior College their four Auto Showrooms, are keeping them at the Swami more than busy. Of course, home & hearth Chinmayanand also play an important role, though she has a S c h o o l a t mother in law, who shares that responsibility. If C o i m b a t o r e all goes well, they should have more time for and Sh iv ra j Rotary next year. Also associated with the who was at Children's Movement for Civic Awareness, Vishwa Shakti she would like to be involved with any G u r u k u l a t committee that cares for children, women & / Pune (and has or health. Thoroughly impressed with

I have known her from almost the time she got come back to whatever she has seen of the club, she is most thmarried, into one of the most renowned fascinated with the amicability with which the Nagpur for the 10 ), are the pivots of her life

families of the city. Somehow, I always liked old & the young mingle. She believes, it is the along with Cupid & Osky - the 2 lhasas, they all her and knew there was more to this girl, than experience of the seniors that brings in the love. Always wanting to do something for the just a pretty face. Life is Complex. And the security & the enthusiasm of the youngsters underprivileged and society in general, she easiest way to make it simple, is that brings in new energy and together the two has seen Rotary at close quarters through her understanding, "The Gita". With this belief, uncles' & aunts, who are senior members of make our club ROCK! That friends, is Ms. this girl, who was barely out of the cradle, our club. Thus Rotary always attracted her. Rupali Ashish Kale, the prettiest peach on when she married, set out to start life with her And she & her husband both got inducted in the patch! -Manju Shahni

Introduced to Rotary by PP Rajan Bhatia, who R u c h i , a has known his family for maybe 25 - 30 years, S o f t w a r e Harpreet, fondly called Ricky, joined Rotary in Engineer from October 2012. Owner of the famous – Uppal Agra, they are Brothers / Surgicals, he knew about The blessed with Rotary Club of Nagpur & the worthy work, we Jasmine who is did. (As the club has been buying stuff from 10 and Aalya them for years) Hence, always wanted to who is 5. Ricky become a part of our organization. Good has not been friend, Rajiv Javery wanted him to join 3 years very regularly, ago, but Harpreet knew, he couldn't give much as his father, time then, so waited till his children were due to old age, reasonably older, so that he could do justice to is unable to both the club & himself. With both parents, hold fort every active Lions, philanthropy & service were T h u r s d a y always a part of his life. With a Bachelors evening but he degree in Electronics, Harpreet, custom does attend, as designs some off the products he sells. In and when he India, walkers do not generally have a seat. He overwhelmed with the magnanimity of the Neo can. Ruchi, on the other hand is thoroughly incorporates this for those who require it. Natal Centre we donated to the Matru Sewa enjoying Rotary. She feels our members are Similarly, he manufactures wheelchairs, with Sangh. Donated blood for the first time in her very warm and that they have been welcomed thfolding arms so that one can easily slide in or life on the 4 of July, made her first with open arms. The first event she attended thout. Basically it is this humane side of him, that announcement of life, on the 11 July. Would after joining was Sinjara, where her mother in inspires him to walk that extra mile and make love to be a part of any health related project.

law accompanied and they were both totally products as per the need of the patient. Money So friends, we have one more dedicated

bowled over. Since then, she has attended has never been the criteria. He even does it for Rotary Couple in the making… in Ruchi &

regular meetings and few projects. She was free for those who can't afford. Married to Ricky Uppal. -Manju Shahni

NEW MEMBERMs. Rupali Ashish Kale

Harpreet Uppal

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Your pesto is ready to serve.over steamed veggies , serve as a dip with raw Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. veggies or pita chips, add to your grilled If you want to freeze the pesto for later use,

METHOD most certainly delete the cheese. Add it when Combine the basil with the nuts, and pulse a you are ready to use.

The heat has long since gone and the rains kitchen waste is transformed into a through the bottom of the container. This will have been lashing down. The parched soil's homogenous compost. Once the soil is ready , mean that the plant is well established.thirst has long been quenched and it is ready you are set to go buy plants. Most of us buy -Make sure that the soil in the container is to receive its foliage for the season. Now is the plants from nurseries or exchange them with moist.time to get moving and get your garden ready friends. Plants from nurseries are usually well -Make sure that there are no weeds or moss for the year ahead. Get your garden tools oiled tended and healthy . However, it is always

growing on the soil surface.and ready and put on your gardening gloves! better to carefully pick your plants. Here are a

-Plants should be free from signs of pests or First of all, check out the drainage. Both air few pointers

disease.and water are necessary in the soil if plants -Make sure that the plants are not loose in their -Avoid thin spindly plants.and soil organisms have to thrive. The addition containers. This would mean that the plant has -Foliage should look healthy, without brown of organic matter , such as well rotted garden not been long enough in the container and will spots , marks or discoloration. compost will greatly improve the content of the not transplant well.

soil.When well composted , garden and -Check to see if there's just a little root showing -Khushnoor Chugh

WOMENS WHIRL

Get Ready To Garden

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CREATIVITY IN FOCUS – SAMIHA KHANDAUGHTER OF HABEEB AND SMITA KHANI am a 12th grader and have been into classical music for a long time, it was in first std that I took my first music lessons and since then I never really looked back. I was addicted… ! I gave 5 hindustani classical music exams after which I had to stop due to academic pressures. but these 10 years of learning did change my perspective towards music altogether. Music for me is no longer just some words put into a nice tune...it is something which refreshes a person beyond boundaries. I personally believe and understood that a proper musical training is an essential aspect of a child's life, just as sports is to physical health, music is to mental health. moreover talking about classical music …..it sensitizes you to a spectrum of emotions as the ragas portray... it teaches you the minute details of everyday life which any person may not be able to tutor… to be a little less philosophical it basically enriches you in a way different than any school would….it might obviously not teach you to add 1 and 1 to get a 2 but surely explains you the finer sensitive aspects of life , which , in todays growing materialistic , world are very important.

LITTLE HEARTS – TARONISH RANASON OF MEHERNOSH & NILUFER RANAHello everyone! I am Taronish Rana, 7 years old studying in class II, Centre Point School. My hobbies are cycling, skating, gaming, cricket and i hold the green belt in karate and still learning...and yes! I want to do all of this with the one i love the most MAC, my dog. He is a pure breed black dachshund. He is one year old. We have always had big dogs at home. This is the first time we bought this small bundle of energy who matches my spirit ;-). I enjoy playing with him. He greets me first thing in the morning with a snug of his wet nose. I love snuggling with him, talking to him and he is my comfort when i have no one to play with. He loves eating Parle-G biscuits with me. It's his favorite and mine too! He follows me wherever I go and I enjoy it too. I have two sisters and Mac compensates as a brother to me. He is very protective of me and likewise. I think everyone should keep a dog; they are the best companions one can ever have!

INDIAN FILM INDUSTRY – RAUNAK BADJATE SON OF ANUJ & PRITI BADJATEIndian Film industry has traveled long distance in last few decades. It is not only a source of entertainment but also a very effective medium to spread meaningful message to the society by large. Beyond this the industry also has the credit of contributing significantly to the economic growth of the country. The event of globalization has made it possible for Indian cinema to reach every corner of the world and receive appreciation and subscription from most of the countries. Movies like “Chak De India” and “Bhag Mikha Bhag” have played a very important role in motivating and promoting sports in the country. The film has also opened doors of employment for large numbers of youngsters and offers opportunities to become rich and famous like the legendary Amitabh Bachhan and Shahrukh Khan. But oftenly good things come with a baggage, commercialization of Indian cinema has led to exhibition of bad things like smoking, drinking and excessive influence of western culture having deteriorating effect on the culture amongst the youth.In the end I sign off with a hope that Indian Cinema presents meaningful and inspiring movies to have a positive impact on the youth.

-BY Mamta Kanga

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An App(s) a day …….

QR Code Scanner

All of you must have noticed weird looking graphics on bottom-right of front page of the

GO. Similar graphics keep cropping up on newspapers, magazines and everywhere.

They are nothing but special type of Barcodes and can be used to read data using

your mobiles. Most modern phones with camera can scan the barcodes today. To

install app, just open website f2k.mobi or scan.me directly on your phone or search

for QR Code scanner on App Store.

Coming back to the QR Code on front-page, it's something which GO Editor likes to

call as “GO in Pocket”, because you can take that small QR code in your wallet and

whenever you want to read that particular issue, you have to just scan the code and

GO will open on your phone or tablet. Also it makes sharing GO with your friends easy.

QR codes make it very easy to share many types of information like text message,

website address or complete contact info. For example you can scan following QR

Code for contact info of our President:

Glide (Free on iPhone and Android)

Glide is the world's first video walkie talkie.

It combines the personality of video chat with the

convenience of texting, allowing you to broadcast

private video messages to friends with just a single

tap. If they're available, they can see you live as

you broadcast; if they're busy or offline, they can

watch or respond later - just like a text message. All

messages are stored on the cloud so they don't

take up any space on your phone and can be rewatched at any time.

IFTTT (Free on iPhone)

IFTTT (If This, Then That) lets you automate your online life. You can combine usage

of multiple online services and make it happen automatically. For example: You like a

photo on Instagram and it gets automatically saved in your Dropbox or you add a new

contact in your phone and an email is automatically sent saying it was nice to know

you etc. etc.

You can create these actions yourself or choose from various options already

available. It's like programming your phone without actually programming

Spy Calc (Free and Paid versions for iPhone and iPad)

Spy Calc is a calculator which James Bond would like to use. It's a normal working

calculator app but you punch in your secret number combination and you can view

and save photos and videos which no one can ever see. You can upload photos via

browser on computer too.

Paid version costs $1.99 and has advanced PDF viewer, document management,

sound recorder, and advanced photo features. Paid version also has private camera

and video recorder.

Locket (Free on Android)

Get paid for unlocking your phone.

Locket is free and pays you just for having ads on your lock screen. With one swipe,

you can either open the ad or unlock your phone the way you always do. No matter

what, you get paid. - Sachin Palewar

Greetings to all for the new beginning of

the Rotary year. I am glad to take up this

column from the vibrant and efficient Manju Shahani,

who gave us so many years of Rotary Buzz. New

columnist! New name for the column. So henceforth its

"Rotary Gupshup" for you and do call me and share

your joys, sorrows and achievements.

To start with, let me tell you that our very own

Picasso...Sadhana Paliwal has won the first prize in an

all India Painting Competition held online by Nilami

House. Congratulations!

Nabhanya (Atima) daughter of Rakhi and Vishal Bhatia

scored 95% and Jafreena daughter of Shahrukh and

Pervin Cassad scored 92% in the CBSE 10th

exams...Wow! Congrats girls and to the proud parents.

Its that time of the year when young ones leave the

nest...daughter of Dr. Arti and Mohan Anand, Kanika

has joined the Srishti School of Art, Design and

Technology (Bengaluru), daughter of Dr. Ann and Dr.

Raju Wilkinson, Anisha has joined the St. Xavier's

College pursuing Arts (Mumbai), Geeta and

Shivkumar Rao's daughter Saniya has joined

Symbiosis College of design (Pune), Sharmila and

Nimish Sutaria's daughter Priyanka has joined

Symbiosis College (Pune) pursuing Liberal Arts.

Shee la and Kant i la l S inghee are proud

grandparents...their daughter delivered a baby boy

last month and their son had a baby boy this month.

Double celebrations!

Dr. Bharti Gidwani has offered a 100% Chemical-Free

Exfoliation - A facial worth Rs.500/- gift vouchers

during the year round Ladies Committee Meetings. So

Ladies; to rejuvenate do attend and get a chance to

win.

Well, I have sad news to share as well.

Hemant Jaitha lost his mother, Mrs. Jyoti Chokshi, a

homemaker aged 74 years and Sohrab Kanga lost his

father, Ervad Rustom Nariman Kanga, retired Dastur

(priest) of Belgaum Agyari (Parsi Fire Temple), aged 77

years. We pray for the departed souls and may the

Lord give the families strength to bear the loss.

Ciao! Till next month... -Nilufer Rana

GUPSHUPGEEK SPEAKS

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Before you decide to Google the answers, take the Rotary's four-way test. Honesty is the best policy. Give your brain some jolts. Let these questions deprive you of some sleep. Let the thinking begin.

Rules:

1. Open to all the Rotarians and spouses of Rotary Club of Nagpur except Director-Vocational who will be the judge.

2. Mail your answers to quiz@rotaryclubofnagpur.org

3. Answers will be accepted only via e-mails. No SMS, no letters are allowed.nd4. Last day of receiving answer is Thursday, 22 August 2013.

5. Judge's decision will be final.

Q1. What was the vocation of 'fifth Rotarian'?

Q2. What is common link between Rotary International and major agrochemical company in India?

Q3. Which company coined the term 'Genchi Genbutsu'?

Q6. Name this company - One of India's most valuable company, founded in 1968 whose first contract was to supply 'Punched Cards' to sister company.

Q7. In 1936, 10 companies merged to form a single entity; Sir Nowroji Saklatvala was its first Chairman.

Q8. This talented actor was a waiter and room service staff at famous hotel in Mumbai. Subsequently worked with his mother's venture and later turned professional photographer.

Q9. What is special about the commissioning of Monte dei Paschi si Siena in Italy in 1742?

Q10. What does BSA stand for as seen in BSA SLR cycles?

Q11. If your feedback is like PIGS, what does it denote?

Q12. Which brand uses this baseline 'Innovation that excites'?

AUGUST

Rajiv Yashroy 15

Savita Sancheti 15

Usha Singh 15

Bunty Rawal 16

Mita Joglekar 16

Gulab Mahant 18

Jyoti Agrawal 18

Dr. Smita Deshmukh 18

Premlata Malani 18

Bhagwat Thakre 19

Prirt Thakre 19

Awadhoot Purohit 19

Dr. Lubna Haq 20

Dr. Nikunj Pawar 20

Bachi Gimi 20

Aeyjaz Akolawala 21

Anit Bhasin 21

Ashwin Mankeshwar 21

Divya Bhati 21

Sumit Halder 22

Brajendra Kumar Singh 22

Rahul Chaudhary 22

Raghav Sharma 22

Babita Parekh 23

Sharmila Sutaria 23

Ashok S. Mokha 23

Kalpana Chandurkar 24

Bhupesh Kalra 25

Lata Rathi 26

Aneeta Patel 27

Dr. Meenakshi Narayan 28

Navneet Shukul 28

Rita Bhargava 29

Vikash Khurana 29

Yogendra Mohan Singh 30

Jayshree Jain 30

Pramod Jamwal 31

Sanjay Sethi 31

Dinesh Naidu 2

Rajeshree Dewani 3

Hemant Jaitha 4

Swapna Kshirsagar 4

Vinit Poddar 4

Ajay Bagdi 6

Jumana S. Shakir 6

Manmeet Khanduja 7

Amruta Thakur 7

Shripriya Jaipuriya 7

Sandip Dhodaphar 7

Rajesh Singhvi 8

Asha Joshi 8

Shailja Sharma 10

Satish Kale 10

Rajneesh Shivhare 10

Sanjay Agrawal 11

Mohan Rao 12

Dr. Darshana Pawar 12

Nisha Kamath 12

Rakhi Bhatia 13

Sudha Daga 14

Dr. Jaspal Singh Arneja 14

Sunil Chopra14Raju Jain 14

SEPTEMBER

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

Sudhir & Veena Puranik 20

Ashok & Nishi Hansles 21

Rajeshree & Shyam Dewani 31

Chandru & Manju Shahan i7

Manmeet & Arveen Dhee 12

Gurmeet & Narinder Vij 13

15 AUG to

14 SEPT

BIRTHDAYS

15 AUG to

14 SEPT

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CLUB AWARDS

Best Rotary Ann (less than 3 yrs) Sonal Singhavi Best Rotaractor Shalaka Gambhir Best Director.... no doubt. Manish Bhati

Best Rotary Ann (more than 3 yrs) Vinita PasariBest Chairperson(s)

Best Chairperson(s) Best Lady Rotarian Outstanding Rotarian(otherthan chairperson)

Best Rotary Couple (less than 3 yrs)

Best Rotary Couple (more than 3 yrs) DG releasing GO Perfect Job