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RI PRESIDENT Barry Rassin DISTRICT GOVERNOR Rtn. Pinky Patel

BOARD MEMBERS PRESIDENT Rtn Vivek Goel HON. SECRETARY Rtn Mitesh Bhagat IMM PAST PRESIDENT Rtn Dilip Gulwani PRESIDENT ELECT Rtn Krunal Mehta VICE PRESIDENT Rtn Nirmal Mandalaywala HON. TREASURER Rtn PP Tinish Mody HON. JT SECRETARY Rtn Nilesh Shah DIRECTORS Rtn PP Jigish Shah Rtn PP Geeta Modi Rtn Hemant Tavrawala Rtn Gaurang Goel Rtn Deepak Mundra SERGEANT AT ARMS Rtn Mahesh Punjabi

ROTARY CLUB OF SURAT WEST

ROTARY YEAR 2018-2019 CHARTER DATE: 30-4-96 R.I.DIST. 3060 ZONE 4-B CLUB NO. : 31549

From The Editor’s Desk

Dear Rotary family member,

New Rotary Year has begun with renewed commitment s from across the world, to still

do better on all fronts, and “TO BE THE INSPIRATION” in everything we do. I, too, will

make a humble effort to present before you all, what we do, what is the impact created,

and a bit more about our world.

“Spark”, has been a well appreciated bulletin through its life, under some very dynamic

editors. This year, it will be published on fortnightly basis. I have support of many others,

and as a team, I am sure, we will be able to make it informative, enjoyable, and relevant

to all.

Your suggestions and contributions in terms of content are always most welcome.

Enjoy the ride!!

- Editor (Bhavesh Shah)

Next Meeting

www.rotaryclubofsuratwest.org

SPARK RY 2018-19, Issue 1, (Editor : Rtn Bhavesh Shah)

Date & Day: 18/07/2018 , Wednesday.

Venue: Tree Plantation at the Millennium School.

Time: 8:30 AM .

Speaker: Mr Punnet Nayyar (IFS) Deputy Conservator of Forest, Surat.

Topic: GREEN INDIA GREEN WORLD.

We will gather at Dhiraj sons chowpaty and go together at the venue.

AREAS OF FOCUS

Providing Clean Water

Saving Mothers & Children

Fighting Disease

Supporting Education

Growing Local Economy

Promoting Peace

Date & Day : 29/07/2018 , Sunday. (The meeting is postponed from 25.07.2018)

Venue : Sant. Ranchhoddas Bapu Eye Hospital, Vansda.

Time : 9:30 AM .

Project : Eye Cataract Surgery Camp.

We will assemble at Shyam Madir, Vesu.


Forthcoming Events


Birthdays & Anniversaries

Anniversaries

Date & Day : 01/08/2018 , Wednesday .

Venue : Oceano Banquet, Piplod.

Time : 8:45 PM .

Speaker : Dr. Sanjeev Shah

Topic : Fitness at 60.

The meeting will be preceded by dinner.

Birthdays :

Rtn. Anil Pitaliya 02nd Jul Rtn. Dr.Vijay Shah 03rd Jul

Rtn. Chunibhai Gajera 05th Jul Ann. Sweta Agrawal 05th Jul

Rtn. Ritesh Jain 10th Jul Ann. Binny Mehta 17th Jul

Rtn. Anant Agrawal 19th Jul Ann. Hem Mody 23rd Jul

Anniversary:

Rtn. Pankaj – Ann. Sadhana Marfatia 04th Jul

Meeting Reports



1. Installation Meeting

On pleasant evening of June 30th, we gathered to welcome and cheer the new team at Taj Gateway. Chief Guest Shri Atmaram Parmar (Hon Ex Cabinet Minister, Gujarat) was welcomed, and everyone took seats after the lamp lighting ceremony. Ann Freya Madlewala offered prayers in her mesmerizing voice. Outgoing President Dilip Gulwani welcomed all, and then the PDGs, and District guests were felicitated by the Anns. Jt. Hon Secretary Mitesh Bhagat presented the year passed by, fantastic fellowship programs, speaker meetings and service projects of commendable magnitude and impact. Outgoing President delivered his farewell speech, appreciating the participation by everyone, and looked forward to still better future, helped by his own commitment. PP Tinish Mody, introduced Incoming President in his unique style. Mater of Ceremonies, PP Shilpa Shah, then invited the new board members, with their brief introduction. Once the collars were exchanged, amongst loud applause, PP HitendraMody did the honors as the Installation Officer, and declared the new team as duly installed – with his best wishes. President Vivek read out the resolution, putting on record the services of outgoing President, and his better half, which was accepted with loud cheers. Going on to present his acceptance speech, he thanked everyone, including the chief guest and laid out his plans for the new Rotary Year. Three new members were inducted on the occasion, by Induction Officer PP Bhavesh Shah. PP Ashit Kothari introduced the chief guest in a detailed and interesting introduction. Shri Atmaram Parmar, delivered his address in a very lucid and grounded manner, remembering his training received from Late Shri Vaikunthbhai Shastri, (father of our own PDG Devendra Shastri). He appreciated role that Rotary plays in our society and expressed high hopes from all of us in future endeavors of the Government for social upliftment. PDG Devendra Shastri delivered his blessings along with “Words of Wisdom”, expressing the satisfaction at how the West family is evolving, and the teamwork by the past presidents. He of course, offered his support through his guidance and connect with the Rotary world developments. Birthdays were wished by the President. A special appreciation to Rtn Deepak Mundra was given by the hands of the Chief Guest for his outstanding performance in comrades 2018. Secretarial announcement was made by Hon Sec Mitesh, and Vote of Thanks was duly proposed by PE Krunal Mehta. Services of Rtn. Nirmal Mandlewala and Rtn. Mahesh Punjabi as Sgt at Arms; and PP Bankim Sitwala and PP Amit Gajjar as the welcoming committee in charge – were notable. Everyone enjoyed the fantastic fellowship and classy dinner till late hours. A memorable start to the year!!



2. Assistant Governor’s Visit and Club Assembly On July 11, members turned up in respectable numbers for the club’s first Assembly and AG visit, at Oceano banquets. AG Abbas Motiwala came to a ready gathering, and was formally welcomed. President Vivek welcomed all and invited the AG for his opening remarks. AG Motiwala, after conveying the wishes from DG Pinky Patel, expressed his pleasure for the turnout as well as the stature of club. He mentioned that the district team was geared for a highly active and effective year, inviting us to participate with full enthusiasm. Different committee representatives were invited to read out the reports detailing their plans for various Avenues. Rtn. Gaurang Goel, Rtn. Deepak Mundra, PP Ashit Kothari, PP Bhavesh Shah, and Rtn. Hemant Tavrawala did the honors – showing Rotary Surat West’s commitment and preparedness for an impactful year on all fronts. After President’s inputs, Asst Governor, in his closing remarks, reiterated his confidence in our performance and ensured his support. An open house of interesting interaction followed. After secretarial announcements by Hon Sec Mitesh, PE Krunal proposed a hearty vote of thanks, followed by adjournment by Sgt Mahesh Punjabi, and pleasant fellowship over delicious dinner.


Message From The RI President



July 2018

One year ago, your Rotary International Board of Directors adopted a new vision statement, reflecting our

aspirations for our organization and its future. It reads, “Together, we see a world where people unite and take

action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”

That simple sentence distills so much of what is essential about Rotary. We unite, because we know that we are

far stronger together than we could ever be alone. We take action, because we are not dreamers, but doers.

We work to create lasting change that will endure long after our involvement has ended – across the globe and

in our communities. And perhaps most important of all, we work to create change in ourselves – not just

building a better world around us, but becoming better people ourselves.

A quotation attributed to French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry goes: “If you want to build a boat, don’t begin

by collecting wood, cutting boards, or assigning tasks. Begin by awakening in the souls of your workers a

longing for the vast and boundless sea.” Each of us came to Rotary because we had a longing – to have an

impact, to make a difference, to be part of something larger than ourselves. That desire, that vision for a better

world and our role in building it, is what drives us in Rotary. It’s what made us become members, it’s what

motivates us to serve, and it’s what led me to choose our theme for this Rotary year: Be the Inspiration.

I want to see Rotary Be the Inspiration for our communities by doing work with a transformational impact. It’s

time to start moving forward, by removing the barriers that are holding us back. Let’s make it easier to make

adjustments in our clubs or start new clubs that suit different needs. Let’s work to strengthen Rotaract and

smooth the transition from Rotaract clubs into Rotary. Let’s give all Rotarians the flexibility to serve in the ways

that work best for them, so that every Rotarian finds enduring value in Rotary membership.

Truly sustainable service, the kind of service we strive for in Rotary, means looking at everything we do as part

of a larger global ecology. This year, I ask all of you to Be the Inspiration for sustainable service by addressing

the impact of environmental issues on our work. The environment plays a key role in all six of our areas of

focus, and that role is only becoming greater as the impact of climate change unfolds. It’s time to move past

seeing the environment as somehow separate from those six areas. Clean air, water, and land are essential for

healthy communities – and essential for the better, healthier future we strive for.

Be the Inspiration – and together we can, and we will, inspire the world.

(Contributed by PDG Devendra Shastri)


Rotary Bytes


1. DG Pinky Patel installed as the first Lady District

Governor of RID 3060

2. 3060 has the First Arch Klumph - Chair's Circle

(Cummulatively USD 5 lacs). Kudos to Shri

Rajjubhai Shroff and Smt Sandraben Shroff for

large hearted support to The Rotary Foundation.

3. District 3060 has crossed the 'Magic Figure' of One

Million Dollars mark of Total Givings to TRF. Big

Congratulations to District 3060.

Thank You

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