Volume XXXX No. 51 Dated: June 21, 2016

Date: June 26, 2016 (Sunday)

District Governor Elect Raman Aneja and R’ann Meenu Aneja are given a floral welcome by

Sergeant-at-Arms PP Dr. V.J.S.

Vohra presents the collar to

President Kanan Diwan

The Valwas held on June 17, 2016at Chandigarh.Kanan Diwanto give a warm and hearty welcome District Governor Rtn. Raman Aneja.

We also had thepresence of First Lady of the DMeenu Aneja.

President Kanan thanked the members of our club for their support and reposing faith in her. She said, “I am very happy that all of you worked tirelessly to achieve the goals we wished to accomplish.”

Counsellor: PDG Shaju Peter

Chair Intercity: PP Ajit S. Gulati

Org. Secretary: Salil Bali

MC: PP Gurdip S. Deep

Volume XXXX No. 51 Dated: June 21, 2016 PROGRAMME

District Awards Function

Time: 8.30 a.m Venue: Hotel Holiday Inn,

Valedictory Function

District Governor Elect Raman Aneja and R’ann Meenu Aneja are given a floral welcome by R’ann

President Elect Amarjit Singh

he Valedictory Function held on June 17, 2016 CII, Sector 31,

Chandigarh. President Rtn. Kanan Diwan was pleased

give a warm and hearty welcome to our Chief Guest District Governor Elect, Rtn. Raman Aneja.

We also had the gracious presence of the 2016-17 First Lady of the District Meenu Aneja.

President Kanan thanked the members of our club for their support and reposing faith in her. She said, “I am very happy that all of you worked tirelessly to achieve the goals we wished to accomplish.”

The graceful, charming and energetic couple President Kanan and

PDG Yoginder Diwan

President Kanan Diwan presentedachievements, activities and projects during the year 2015She said these 365 days of the Rotary year would be cher as memorable period of her life. She thanked for the support, love and affection she got during the year from all the Past Presidents and the Board members as they made her path easier, interesting and enjoyable. It is her desire to offer h

PDG Shaju Peter

Ajit S. Gulati

District Governor: David Hilton Host Club President: Kanan Diwan

Hotel Holiday Inn, Sector 3, Panchkula

Please note the

change in Time,

Date and Venue

R’ann Sunita Rani and

The graceful, charming and energetic couple President Kanan and

PDG Yoginder Diwan

Diwan presented a summary of our club’s achievements, activities and projects during the year 2015-16. She said these 365 days of the Rotary year would be cherished by her as memorable period of her life. She thanked for the support, love and affection she got during the year from all the Past Presidents and the Board members as they made her path easier, interesting and enjoyable. It is her desire to offer her ‘return gift’.

National Anthem by R’ann Archana

Mathur and Rtn. Dr. Manisha Sahni

Invocation by

R’ann Malabika Sengupta

Master of Ceremonies Rtn

conducts the proceedings meticulously

The President started the award ceremony by honouring the doctors and technicians of Rtn. Dr. Sanjay Kalra’s Clinic who have been providing dental services in our medical camps and also giving dental awareness talks to school childrenrecognized the Interactors who have taken active part in Swachh Abhiyan.

Following were felicitated by President Kanan Diwan for

� Dr. B.D. Gupta is the Charter Presidethough he is not an active member now but he is more active than many active members. We appreciate your continued dedication and selfless service to the Home Care Nursing project which you have nall these years, as our joint project with Inner Wheel Club of Chandigarh Midtown.

� Dr. Anjali & Dr. Yogesh Aggarwal the couple is gifted with a spirit to serve. Anjali is a senior Past PInner Wheel Club Panchkula and Yogesh is a Past Rotarian from Rotary Panchkula. Though not Rotary member any more, they always readily join our medical camps, give their professional service till the last patient is attended to. Anjali has also been active in giving her medical expertise to the programme of adolescent counseling in schools in the programmes of

� PP Rtn. B.L. Ramsisaria is a pillar of strength for Rotary Chandigarh Midtown, we are lucky to have the guidance of our charter member and a senior most Past President. This Rotary year, I was particularly lucky to have you as the club Treasurer and you custodian of funds. Thank you for guiding me and for helping me all the way throughout the year.

� PDG Shaju Peter an Encyclopedia of Rotary. forthcoming to act and advice on any club matter activity, our permanent counselor, a precious gift to District 3080 from Rotary Chandigarh Midtown. All our global grant projects are nurtured under your umbrella. A pillar of strength to our club, Shaju, Ibe President of your club; you are a link between the club and the District, South Asia office and Rotary Foundation.

� PP Rtn. Dr. V.J.S. Vohra our Bulletin editor and Sergeant-at-Arms is a friend of everyone, not only in the club but also in the District. He is known to everyone through our club bulletin which carries the news not only from our club but also from the District, National and International week after week without a single break. This year he has improved the quality of our weekbulletin still further. Heartiest congrats and thank you for your tireless efforts and for being a pillar of strength to Rotary Chandigarh Midtown. Taking note of his capability DGE Raman Aneja has appointed him District Chief Editor for the next Rotary Year.

� PP Rtn. Indrajeet Sengupta a pillar of strength to Rotary Chandigarh Midtown, a selfless worker, whlikes to work behind scenes. A major donor and also a

Master of Ceremonies Rtn. Dr. Rita Kalra

conducts the proceedings meticulously

Welcome address by

PP Ajit S. Gulati

Sergeant-at-Arms PP Dr. V.J.S. Vohra

calls meeting to order

Introduction of Chief Guest by

PDG Shaju Peter

President started the award ceremony by honouring the doctors and technicians of Rtn. Dr. Sanjay Kalra’s who have been providing dental services in our medical camps and also giving dental awareness talks to school children

recognized the Interactors who have taken active part in Swachh Abhiyan.

Following were felicitated by President Kanan Diwan for their selfless service and dedication towards club projects and activities;President of our club

though he is not an active member now but he is more active than many active members. We appreciate your

nd selfless service to the Home ursing project which you have nurtured through

t project with Inner Wheel

the couple is gifted . Anjali is a senior Past President of

lub Panchkula and Yogesh is a Past . Though not Rotary

member any more, they always readily join our medical camps, give their professional service till the last patient is attended to. Anjali has also been active in giving her medical expertise to the programme of adolescent

schools in the programmes of our club. pillar of strength for

Rotary Chandigarh Midtown, we are lucky to have the ur charter member and a senior most Past

. This Rotary year, I was particularly lucky to have you as the club Treasurer and you were also as the

Thank you for guiding me and for helping me all the way throughout the year.

Encyclopedia of Rotary. Always advice on any club matter and

nselor, a precious gift to 3080 from Rotary Chandigarh Midtown. All our

global grant projects are nurtured under your umbrella. A pillar of strength to our club, Shaju, I am honoured to be President of your club; you are a link between the club and the District, South Asia office and Rotary

our Bulletin editor and Arms is a friend of everyone, not only in the

n the District. He is known to everyone through our club bulletin which carries the news not only from our club but also from the District, National and International week after week without a single break. This year he has improved the quality of our weekly bulletin still further. Heartiest congrats and thank you for your tireless efforts and for being a pillar of strength to Rotary Chandigarh Midtown. Taking note of his capability DGE Raman Aneja has appointed him as the

Rotary Year. pillar of strength to

Rotary Chandigarh Midtown, a selfless worker, who A major donor and also a

Paul Harris Society member. festival organized by R’ann Mala & spacious lawns will always be cherMidtowners. As editor of our club souvenir which brought us laurels and also the funds for our projects was the creation of my genius brother Ind

� PP Rtn. Ajit S. Gulati meticulous in planning every minutest detail and also getting it executed perfectly well. At every event, he takes full responsibility and gets into action like a high command in the army and has got the knack of getting things done. Thank you sir for being the event chair of all our major events of the year starting from installation, District Governor2000th weekly meeting. District Intercity meeting‘Meet the President’, Holivaledictory function and the upcoming District awards function. Big thank you for all your help

� Secretary Rtn. Sanjay Bhatiabut left and right both. What I have achieved possible without you, your secretarial support was of the highest order. Any one of us needs any help he is always there, a multiple Paul Harris fellow, he has contributed generously to many club projects specially in the construction of class rooms in Govt. Middle School, Raipur Kalan.

� PP Rtn. R.K. Luther another pillar of strength to the club is a most lively, happy go lucky personality and agenerous donor and volunteer. Vocational Services are unmatched. He has created a permanent programme of skilling India.signed an MOU with Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology where in many students will be learning skills for their living.

� PP Rtn. Dr. Balram Guptasenior Past President of our club. He has seJudicial Service at the highest level and is pDirector Judicial Academy Chandigarh. We availehis grand position at District Intercity ‘Meet the President’, a leading luminary of our club showing the right path to us by way ofteacher at heart and profession, his contributions of his articles on convergence on thoughts of Rotary andJudiciary have been much apprecWorld. As Counselor of our programme committee he could manage very high class speakers who were his students.

Arms PP Dr. V.J.S. Vohra

calls meeting to order

Introduction of Chief Guest by

PDG Shaju Peter

President started the award ceremony by honouring the doctors and technicians of Rtn. Dr. Sanjay Kalra’s Multi Speciality Dental who have been providing dental services in our medical camps and also giving dental awareness talks to school children. She also

selfless service and dedication towards club projects and activities; Paul Harris Society member. Our ‘Diwali Milan’

l organized by R’ann Mala & Indrajeet in their spacious lawns will always be cherished by Chandigarh

As editor of our club souvenir which brought us laurels and also the funds for our projects

eation of my genius brother Indrajeet. is a hard task master,

meticulous in planning every minutest detail and also getting it executed perfectly well. At every event, he takes full responsibility and gets into action like a high command in the army and has got the knack of getting

you sir for being the event chair of all our major events of the year starting from installation, District Governor’s visit and celebration of

District Intercity meeting Holi Milan festival, today’s

valedictory function and the upcoming District awards ig thank you for all your help and guidance.

Secretary Rtn. Sanjay Bhatia not only my right hand hat I have achieved was not

t you, your secretarial support was of the highest order. Any one of us needs any help he is always there, a multiple Paul Harris fellow, he has contributed generously to many club projects specially in the construction of class rooms in Govt. Middle

another pillar of strength to the club is a most lively, happy go lucky personality and a generous donor and volunteer. His services as Director Vocational Services are unmatched. He has created a

f skilling India. Our club has signed an MOU with Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology where in many students will be learning skills for their living.

Dr. Balram Gupta a charter member and senior Past President of our club. He has served Indian Judicial Service at the highest level and is presently the

cademy Chandigarh. We availed of his grand position at District Intercity ‘Meet the

, a leading luminary of our club showing the right path to us by way of being a club trainer. A teacher at heart and profession, his contributions of his

vergence on thoughts of Rotary and Judiciary have been much appreciated in the Rotary

ounselor of our programme committee he h class speakers who were his

� Vice President Rtn. Ashok Puri is a true Rotarian in thought and action. He not only visited all our rural projects from time to time at Maloya, Faida, Makhan Majra, Zirakpur, Nayagaon, Sarangpur and Khuda Alisher but also did liaison with all the sarpanches and teachers connected with these projects. Even till today he is actively involved with our two current projects…..Construction of school rooms in Govt Middle School Raipur Kala and the toilet project in Govt. Model High School Manimajra Town, both of which we plan and hope to finish before this Rotary year is out. Rtn. Ashok Puri is a multiple Paul Harris fellow and Paul Harris Society member. Thank you Ashok ji for being a great support.

� Director Club Service Rtn. Salil Bali is a perfectionist. He was instrumental in the success of all of our club events this year. His achievement is reflective in the record attendance in major club events. A special mention is due for his idea of the pledge undertaken by Rotary Members to educate maximum children of school going age under Asha Kiran programme by lighting a candle. His talents have been keenly spotted by our chief guest DGE Raman Aneja who has appointed him Additional District Secretary for his year. Salil we wish you success in all your future endeavors. Thank you for being a great support.

� Director Community Service Rtn. Dr. Rita Kalra (President Nominee) is a rising star of our club and has the knack of achieving the unachievable. She has been instrumental in completing many community service projects - be it medical projects, literacy, WINS, RILM, E-learning, community toilets and massive tree plantation. I could go on and on till you get tired but she has also the expertise of showcasing the same in a beautiful manner, our best P.R. person for the club, her expertise was recognized even by R.I. President Ravindran when he visited our WINS project in Govt High School Manimajra, where she gave a demonstration to children for hand wash. She is another one who has been noticed by the keen eye of DGE Raman to join his District team as RILM project coordinator and also District Interact Chair. Thanks for a big support this Rotary year.

� Director International service PP Rtn. Deepak Sood is a silent worker. He has handled the reports of all our global grant projects namely, 1. The hearing aid project 2. Benches project and 3. E-learning project. We have received another global grant very recently for sanitary facilities in schools. He has also handled the microloan account. This year under his regime we have dispensed 15 microloans of an amount totaling 4.10 lac. Thank you Deepak for a job well done. Due to his capabilities. DGE Raman has appointed him as Assistant Governor for the next Rotary year. We are proud and honoured and congratulate you for getting this assignment.

� Director Youth Service Rtn. Sundeep Singh Sawhney is full of enthusiasm and initiative. Many times I felt like calling him Rotaractor Sundeep as he led so many programmes of Rotaract and Interact of Chandigarh Midtown including their installations and their involvement in Rotary projects. A record of sorts. His humanitarian act of getting involved in saving the life of a Rotaractor’s father by way of arranging for his heart surgery in PGI Chandigarh is worth applauding. Since the patient was from EWS category the funds were collected by members in the club meeting and Sundeep arranged for the surgery at very subsidized rate. Thank you Sundeep for your overall support.

� IPP Rtn. Ravi Tulsi is a source of inspiration for me. We have carried on with most of the laudable projects started last Rotary year. He has promised a contribution of Rs. 10.00 lac through the good offices of his brother for girls sanitation project of our club. We are eagerly looking forward to receive this grant so that our planned project can be executed. Thank you Ravi ji for your great support.

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� President Elect Rtn. Amarjit Singh has been a keen observer of the overall activities this year. His observations, comments and advice from time to time has been helpful to me in serving the club to the best of my ability. He is all set to take over the baton at the last lap of the year and am sure that with his youthful energy, he will carry it forward at a greater pace. Amarjit I wish you the best in all your endeavours and pray that the flag of Rotary Chandigarh Midtown flies high under your dynamic leadership. Thank you for your support this Rotary year.

� Rtn. Salil Chopra, Joint Secretary is our Rotarian hero of the year. But more than a joint secretary, he is our passionately involved leader of Swatch Bharat Abhiyan of which he has conducted 30 ‘Hand on’ campaigns, physically leading the Rotarians, Rotractors and Interactors and volunteers from the community both in Panchkula and Chandigarh markets. Thus he is also a goodwill ambassador, as on several occasions the Mayor of both cities felt obliged to join us in Swatch Bharat Campaigns. His other passion is imparting social and moral values to children by way of engaging and addressing them in schools. Imagine an average of 2 events per week despite his touring job which keeps him on tour in India and abroad for almost 4 days a week. His total of 155 events is a record. I salute this human Dynamo.

� PP Rtn. T.S. Tochi Anand quietly but effectively expressive and a gentle man par excellence only matched by his wife Preeti. He has been a source of strength whenever I called upon him for any help.

� PP Rtn. Anil Mehan a spirited Rotarian with a charitable heart ever ready to pitch in for help to club projects for the under privileged.

� PP Rtn. D.P. Khandelia a great Past President. He is an oil Shekh and excels in his business. His doors are always open for hosting any event in his premises. We had the pleasure of enjoying his hospitality for a board meeting and also other meeting in this Rotary year. Many thanks to you.

� PP Rtn. Harish Sethi a past master in arranging International exchanges, he was responsible for arranging hosting for Rotary team from Alaska. A golf enthusiast. He made meticulous arrangements for the District Golf Tournament hosted by our club. Also helped in organizing Holi Milan dinner in the Golf club premises.

� PP Rtn. Subhash Bindra our permanent Chairman Fellowship and catering. All our functions had the flavors of good food served in style, starting with installation ceremony, the 2000th weekly meet, the District Governor’s visit and Holi Milan Dinner at Golf Club (and also the Valedictory function). All had touch of class because of the skills of PP Subhash. To mention his other professional expertise not only the weekly club bulletins but also the special club souvenir was all delivered on time.

� PP Rtn. Col. A.J.S. Gill though he could not join us due to health reasons he has sent his best wishes. He is a perpetual supporter of Rotary Foundation by being a Paul Harris Society member besides supporting the club projects from time to time, we wish him and Herpreeti ji good health and togetherness.

� PP Rtn. Dr. Kesho Ram Gupta we recognize him for supporting the club bulletin and also the club souvenir to raise funds for the club projects.

� PP Rtn. Dr. Vanita Gupta we recognize her for arranging the blood donation camp in sector 17 plaza, for Rotary’s participation in world no tobacco day and other medical camps of the club. We are also proud that she has been appointed Director Health Services of UT administration. Thank you Vanita for your whole hearted cooperation. We are pleased to have you and Dr. Bhushan ji with us in today’s function.

� PP Rtn. Pallav Mukherjee our Quiz Master, who makes the meetings lively and informative. A very willing worker, an architect by profession he made the drawings of our school rooms project instantly.

� PP Rtn. R.K. Goyal in spite of his being away from Chandigarh whenever I called him for his advice, he was always available to take time off from his weekends. He was always helpful in construction works of our toilet project at village Makhan Majra and also at school in village Raipur Kalan with his professional expertise.

� PP Rtn. Saroj Jhawar founder of our ‘Signature Project’ Aasra Rotary Sarai. The project was inaugurated on 30th June 2009 when she was the club President. She is a great fund raiser and helped me to raise funds this Rotary year also.

� PP Rtn. Gurdip S. Deep His untiring efforts towards giving us interesting programmes week after week as chairman programme committee have been much appreciated by all the members of our club. He is also an impressive communicator.

� PP Rtn. Prem Anand gave a kick start to our signature project ‘Aasra Rotary Sarai’. I was lucky to be the Director Community Service that Rotary year. PP Prem Anand is very ably handling the Rotary Aasra Sarai Project for the last 7 years. He is also the chairman Microloan Committee this Rotary Year 2015-16 and is instrumental in dispensing Microloans to 15 persons who have been able to start their small business with the help.

� PP Rtn. Ritu Singal It is always a pleasure working with you, whenever she is there, she leaves a mark. Very ably she organized the Karva Chauth festival and also games in Diwali Milan event. Sponsored 2 scholarships of the value of Rs. 25000/- each. Also a Paul Harris Society member. We are expecting a cheque from her in the coming few days. Thank you for your support.

� Rtn. Col. Dr. V.K. Kapoor is a very dedicated and committed Rotarian. Actively involved in medical camps you do not have to ask him for any donations. He has contributed to almost all the Rotary community service projects of the year. My most sincere thanks to you Dr. Sahib.

� Rtn. Suman Gupta is another dedicated member. A retired principal she is running a literacy centre in Panchkula for the benefit of the children of Brick-klin workers helping out about 70 children preparing them single handedly to go back to school. She teaches them for more than 3 hours every single day of the week. Suman I am really impressed by your noble thoughts and deeds. A big thank you for your support to the literacy project.

� Rtn. Dr. Harinderjit Kaur Another educationist, a retired principal, she is giving her support to impart moral, social, health and hygiene educational programmes to school children and adolescents.

� Rtn. Arjan Singh our chairman scholarship committee is dedicated to scholarship projects. He always finds International and local partners to give scholarships to professional students. Great job Arjan ji.

� Rtn. J.S. Chopra a leading chartered accountant, who is auditing our club accounts for last many years, and giving valuable advice in financial matters.

� Rtn. Tej Mohan Singh our member with the classification of Law Practice & Taxation has been of great help by advising and representing the club in taxation matters.

� Rtn. Rajinder Rai thank you for your support to the school rooms project with your support we have been able to complete the project within the record stipulated time, which we plan to hand over to the DPI before 25th June.

� Rtn. Chiranjiv Singh a great support to our club souvenir

� Dr. Nitin Mathur never refuses a call to help in the medical care projects and volunteers to offer his professional services. His wife Archna is ever ready to give a musical touch to our programmes with her melodious voice.

� Rtn. Dr. Sanjay Kalra from a Rotarian’s spouse to a new Rotarian, he has played both the rolls very well. His role in providing dental vans with staff in medical camps is commendable.

� Rtn. Vijay Gupta Sponsor of Vishnu Gupta memorial debate every year. He has also contributed to the club projects willingly and generously.

� Mr. V.P. Sharma, Office Secretary who is associated with us for many years and is serving beyond the call of duty.

The President also appreciated the support and services of the following persons;

Our Promising New Members

Rtn. Dr. Manisha Sahni

Rtn. Nitin Kapur

Rtn. Ravinder Jain

Rtn. Dr. Sanjay Kalra

Rtn. Dr. Inderjit Singh Virdi

Rtn. Harvinder Kaur

Rtn. Shashikant D. Adokar

Our Ever Smiling Spouses

R'ann Lovy Peter R'ann Ritu Bhatia R'ann Parul Bali R'ann Sudha Puri R'ann Malabika Sengupta R'ann Bir Gulati R'ann Urmil Luther R'ann Renu Chopra R'ann Ranjana Tulsi R'ann Simranpreet K. Sawhney R’ann Indu Anand R’ann Sunita Rani R’ann Maniki Deep R’ann Neeru Khattar (PDC IW) PDG Yoginder Diwan

President Kanan also recognized the following Rotarians as ‘Sewa path pe hamare sathi jo meri ek pukar pe saath ho liye’;

PP Rtn. Capt. M.S. Kahlon PP Rtn. Dr. S.K. Sharma PP Rtn. Vinod Jawa Rtn. Prof. Rana Nayar Rtn. Rekha Sawhney

Rtn. Jeetan Bhambri Rtn. Vinod Sobti Rtn. Dr. Jawahar Luthra Rtn. Karanjeet Singh Rtn. Viney Aggarwal

Rtn. Vijay Kumar Rtn. Dr. Anureet Kaur Rtn. Davinder K. Singh Rtn. Prof. Dr. I.S. Dua Rtn. Mohinder Singh Kamra

Wonderful impressions about the year by PP Rtn. B.L. Ramsisaria, PP Rtn. R.K. Luther, Rtn. Prof. Rana Nayar and R’ann Sudha Puri

DGE Raman Aneja addressing Chandigarh Midtowners

PDG Shaju Peter introduced DGE Raman Aneja. He also narrated the prediction that R’ann Lovy Peter had made in 2008 when he was the DG, and how true that was that Raman was amongst us as the Chief Guest in his capacity as District Governor 2016-17.

Raman Aneja, a business graduate from Panjab University and an MBA from Delhi was born in a landlord family of village Brass in District Karnal of Haryana on 19th Feb. 1969. His father Mr. Ravinder Aneja is a highly respected citizen in the community who is a philanthropist and has deep concern for the poor and under privileged sections of society. His mother Mrs. Kanta Aneja, a pious soul is the backbone of the family who possesses high spiritual background and has deep impact on her children and grand children.

Raman began his Textile Exports business career in 1991 and achieved an unprecedented height in the world of business in a very short span of time and is now the Chairman & Managing Director of an ISO9001:2008 & SA8000 Great Eastern Group of Industries, a leading export house manufacturer, Importer & Exporter of Home Textile and Technical Textile.

A member of Rotary Club Panipat Midtown since 2003-04, Raman became Club President in 2010-11 and since then has achieved many outstanding awards at the Club, Zone and District level for his meritorious service to the Rotary. He is a Major donor and is loved and respected in Rotary World for his exceptional leadership qualities and organizational capabilities.

Raman is a well read person and has travelled globally. His positive thinking and philanthropist nature has inspired him to work for the downtrodden and less fortunate.

The spirit of Rotary is dominant in family. His two younger brothers are also Rotarians who are excelling in business as well. All his family members are Paul Harris Fellows.

He is happily married to Meenu, a devoted and charming life partner who supports Rotary ideals and takes keen interest in Rotary Service. The couple is blessed with a son and two daughters. Eldest son Siddharth is pursuing Marketing Business Degree from Indiana University, Indianapolis, USA, daughter Sonakshi is in the 3rd year of Business Graduation Course at Singapore Institute of Management, Suhani, the youngest daughter is studying at The Lawrence School Sanawar.

In his address to Chandigarh Midtowners DGE Raman expressed his pleasure to be in our club, and he knows number of our senior Rotarians by their names. He was pleased that he has from our club PP Deepak Sood as Assistant Governor, PP Dr. V.J.S. Vohra as the District Editor, Rtn. Salil Bali as Addl. District Secretary, Rtn. Dr. Rita Kalra as Coordinator RILM and District Chair Interact, and above all these PDG Shaju Peter as DRFC, and therefore Chandigarh Midtown will play a significant role during the year. Shaju will serve as DRFC for three years (2016-19), and therefore Raman says Shaju will be a big asset for 3080.

Talking about the one million challenge for TRF, Raman is sure of success because, as he puts it, “We have the will, big heart and God is with us, and given us enough strength to achieve our goals and has enabled us to help the needy. We should thank God that He has made us Rotarians. We are ordinary people but we do lot of extra ordinary work to serve the community.”

Congratulating President Kanan Diwan, DGE Raman said, “This gracious lady has done remarkable work for Rotary, and has raised the bar and set a challenge for Amarjit, who will set a challenge for the next President!” In spite of her ill health both Kanan ji and PDG Yoginder Diwan are energetic couple.

Raman hoped that the world would become polio free in 2016-17. This will be a year of celebration as Rotary Foundation completes 100 years.

Vote of thanks by Rtn

Sanjay Bhatia

Secretary Sanjay Bhatia thanked DGE Raman Aneja and Meenu ji for sparing time and joining us for our valedictory function. He also thanked the event Chair PP Ajit Gulati and CII for the venue. Thanks to our Counsellor Fellowship PP Subhash Bindra, snacks and food was appreciated by all. Thanks to Rtn. Dr. Rita Kalra, Rtn. Prof. Rana Nayar and PP Harish Sethi for the cocktails.

DGE Raman Aneja and R’ann Meenu presenting awards

PP B.L. Ramsisaria

PDG Yoginder Diwan with President Kanan

Rtn. Sanjay Bhatia with R’ann Ritu

PP Indrajeet Sengupta

PP Dr. Balram K. Gupta

PDG Shaju Peter with R’ann Lovy

PP Dr. V.J.S. Vohra with R’ann Indu

PE Amarjit Singh with R’ann Sunita

Rtn. Ashok Puri with R’ann Sudha

DGE Raman

Rtn. Salil Bali with R’ann Parul

Rtn. Dr. Sanjay and Rtn Dr. Rita Kalra

PP Deepak Sood with R’ann Purnima

PP Dr. Vanita Gupta with Dr. B.C. Gupta

Rtn. Arjan Singh with R’ann Parveen

Rtn. Dr. Nitin Mathur with R’ann Archana

PP T.S. Anand with R’ann Preety

PP Ajit S. Gulati with R’ann Bir

DGE Raman and Meenu presenting awards

Rtn. Sundeep S. Sawhney PP R.K. Luther

PP Anil Mehan IPP Ravi Tulsi with R’ann Ranjana

PP Harish Sethi Rtn. Salil Chopra with R’ann Renu

PP Saroj Jhawar PP Prem Anand with R’ann Indu

Rtn. Dr. Harinderjit Kaur PP R.K. Goyal with R’ann Kundbala

V.P. Sharma Rtn. Suman Gupta with N.K. Gupta

Rtn. Mrs. D.K. Singh Rtn. Rekha Sawhney & RK Sawhney

Rtn. Nitin Kapur Rtn. Shashikant D. Adokar

PP Subhash Bindra

IPP Ravi Tulsi with R’ann Ranjana

R’ann Malabika Sengupta

Rtn. Salil Chopra with R’ann Renu

PP G.S. Deep & R’ann Maniki

PP Prem Anand with R’ann Indu

Rtn. Dr. Col. V.K. Kapoor

PP R.K. Goyal with R’ann Kundbala

PP Vinod Jawa & R’ann Pushpa

Rtn. Suman Gupta with N.K. Gupta

PP Dr. S.K. Sharma

RK Sawhney

Rtn. Dr. J. Luthra & R’ann Indu

Shashikant D. Adokar

Rtn. Ravinder Jain

Rtn. Vinod Sobti

Rtn. Prof. Dr. I.S. Dua

Birthday and wedding anniversary celebrations

District Award Function to be hosted by Chandigarh Midtown

All our Rotarians are requested to please register with Office Secretary V.P. Sharma for the District Awards Intercity at Hotel Holiday Inn, Sector 3, Panchkula on Sunday, 26th June 2016. Time: 8.30 a.m. Registration: Single – Rs. 1100/- Couple – Rs. 1950/-.

Our School projects

President Kanan Diwan, PDG Yoginder Diwan, Vice President Ashok Puri and Secretary Sanjay Bhatia visited the construction site of two classrooms at Government Middle School, Raipur Kalan which is near completion, under RILM and will benefit 100 students in each shift who were until now sitting in the open for their classes with no roof over their heads. The classrooms would be handed over to Education Department by Rotary Chandigarh Midtown on 28th June 2016.

Construction site of two classrooms at Raipur Kalan

Girls toilet block under construction at Manimajra

Girls toilet block is under construction at Govt Model High School, Manimajra which includes 7 toilets (including one for handicap) and 4 wash basins for girls. It is expected to be complete and handover in 1st week of July. Under Global Grant 6 more such facilities are planned to be constructed in near future in Government schools.

Medical camp in Ram Darbar

Rtn. Ashok Puri, PP Vinod Jawa, Rtn. Dr. Col. V.K. Kapoor, PP

Prem Anand, PE Amarjit Singh and Rtn. Dr. Rita Kalra

Multi speciality medical camp for screening of cancer and management of non communicable diseases was organised by Director Health Service UT, Chandigarh PP Dr. Vanita Gupta at Civil Dispensary in Ram Durbar, Chandigarh on 18th June 2016. There were more than 1000 registrations in the camp, which was visited by UT Advisor Mr. Parimal Rai.

Our club participated by sponsoring cold drinks and snacks for the volunteer staff of health department.

Rotaract Award Function

Rotaract District Awards function was held at Panjab University, Chandigarh on 12th June 2016. It was a fun filled and well organized event and Rotaractors from various Rotaract Clubs won laurels for their activities during the year.

Chief Guest for event was District Governor Rtn. David Hilton accompanied by District First Lady Patricia Hilton, who were joined by DGE Rtn. Raman Aneja and R’ann Meenu Aneja.

Our Club was represented by Director Youth Service Rtn. Sundeep S. Sawhney, Director Club Service Rtn. Salil Bali and Rtn. Jeeten Bhambri.

Salute to our Swachh Mission

R’ann Renu Chopra alongwith Interacters clearing the garbage

from the open theatre

On 19th June 2016 Vice President Rtn. Ashok Puri, Rtn. Rekha Sawhney and R’ann Renu Chopra joined Rtn. Salil Chopra who reported, “Nothing is better than having a cheerful response from others for your hard work and today it got proved, as we started the Swatchta cum save water mission at Yavnika Park in Sector 5 Panchkula. Earlier we thought it would be awkward to start early in the morning but looking at the curiosity among citizen made us satisfied. Most interesting fact of park being clean was proved wrong as we had 24 bags filled with garbage.” He added, “The public at large listened to us most attentively and many joined in picking up garbage especially at the open theatre which was awful in the beginning. People saluted, said hats off, Jai Bharat and were impressed by the spirit of our team.”

Change in address of PP R.K. Goyal

Kindly note PP R.K. Goyal’s new residential address;

House No. 1317 Sector 18-C, Chandigarh Landline: 0172 2711317 Mobile: 9646786980