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Message from District Governor Raman Aneja
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DISTRICT GOVERNOR'S MONTHLY LETTER
APRIL 2017
JOHN GERMROTARY INTERNATIONALPRESIDENT 2016-17
RAMAN ANEJADISTRICT GOVERNOR [email protected]
PDG RANJIT K BHATIADISTRICT TRAINER [email protected]
PDG PARMOD VIJDISTRICT COUNSELLOR [email protected]
EDITORIAL TEAM
DISTRICT CHIEF [email protected]
PP DR. V.J.S. VOHRA
CO - [email protected]
PP AMITABH AWASTHY
DISTRICT GOVERNOR'SSECRETARIAT
120-121, SECTOR 29 PART 1HUDA, PANIPAT 132 103HARYANA
CALL +91 980 200 [email protected]
+91 98964 21021+91 99968 [email protected]
Dear Fellow Rotarians and smiling heroes,
Rotary Greetings...!!!
Meenu joins me in complimenting you all for the amazing Rotary year so far, and we are
confident that the remaining period will be fully utilized to fulfil your dreams and goals.
Remember, just extra efforts are needed and leading by example, I know you will set a new
bench mark which will be remembered for years to come.
I would like to invite you all to 'Sangam' – Family of Rotary District 3080 Intercity on 8th April
2017 at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar as we have planned to honour the Rotarians of our District who
have completed 25 years of membership in their clubs.
The Rotary Convention at Atlanta, USA 10 -14 June 2017 is fast approaching. Rotarians from
more than 130 countries meet at the RI convention every year. I am happy that many Rotarians
from our District are looking forward to attend the convention. This will be a great opportunity
to get the most from our being Rotarians, and make our clubs and District stronger. One of the
great features of the convention is The House of Friendship, where the Rotarians from all over
the world come together to share their ideas and the achievements of their clubs. This is our
unique opportunity to connect with old friends, make new ones, and share the activities about
our club's current and future projects. I am sure we would create history as we are expecting
more than 100 Rotarians and Anns from our District to enjoy the convention and celebrate the
centennial year of the Rotary Foundation which is doing good in the world for last 100 years.
Polio has come back in Nigeria after the country was declared polio free. Our neighbouring
country Pakistan and Afghanistan still have polio, and it needs no visa to come back to any
country. India is polio free since last 6 years. Even then, I would appeal to all our Rotarians to
be vigilant to ensure that India remains polio free for all times to come.
We are working hard to serve humanity. I am in my present position today because a Rotarian
friend invited me to attend a Rotary meeting, and inspired me to join this esteemed
organization in 2003-04, and then I realized the good work being done by Rotary to serve the
community. So I appeal to all Rotarians to invite people to join Rotary, as our membership has
to grow. And it is for a good cause!
Arrange good events and programmes at the club level. Attend all the District events to know
Rotary better, and to know what Rotary is doing at the International level. To serve better
widen your Rotary network, and make more friends. Act within the Rotary framework, and
always remember and apply the Four Way Test of the things we think, say or do.
Good luck, be happy…. and take care.
VIVEK GARGDISTRICT SECRETARY [email protected]
District 3080
John Germ – RI President 2016-17
Message for April 2017
Kalyan Banerjee – Trustee Chair
Message for April 2017
In communities worldwide, Rotarians are finding creative ways to celebrate The Rotary Foundation centennial and showcase our Foundation's century-long commitment to doing good in the world.
Rotar ians have ar ranged for a commemorative postage stamp to be
issued in Pakistan, sponsored a cruise on the Danube River with some proceeds going to our Foundation, and sold bottles of wine with "100 Years Doing Good in the World" printed on the label in Vancouver, B.C.
And, of course, there have been scores of centennial dinners. In Arch Klumph's hometown of Cleveland, Rotarians gathered to celebrate the centennial and honor the father of The Rotary Foundation with a banquet and concert by the Cleveland Orchestra. In addition to raising more than $2.1 million for our Foundation, the event paid tribute to Klumph's virtuosity as a flutist.
Some Rotarians are honoring the Foundation by sponsoring global grant projects. They are fighting dengue fever in Indonesia, providing sanitation facilities in Colombia, and promoting early detection of breast cancer in Turkey.
Rotaractors and Interactors have answered the call to perform 100 acts of good this year in honor of the centennial. They are donating blood, visiting the elderly, and volunteering at food pantries,
to name just a few of the activities this challenge has inspired.
By celebrating this milestone, we are sharing our success stories with the world. In 2016, cable news channel CNBC named The Rotary Foundation one of the "Top 10 Charities Changing the World," citing our PolioPlus program as well as our financial health, accountability, and transparency of reporting. In addition, the Association of Fundraising Professionals named The Rotary Foundation the World's Outstanding Foundation for 2016.
Our centennial year is not over yet. You still have time to plan a special event, make a centennial contribution, and add more acts of good. In June, I hope you will join me for the biggest centennial celebration of the year at the Rotary International Convention in Atlanta.
Kalyan Banerjee
Trustee Chair 2016 -17
Globally, in developed as well as in developing countries, child mortality is on the decline and life expectancy on the rise. In 1960, 182 of every 1,000 children born died before turning five; today, that number is down to 43. A child born in 1960 could expect to live an average of just 52 years; by contrast, a child born this year can expect to live to 71.
Then as now, the factors most likely to determine
a child's fate are set at birth: where he or she is born, the educational and economic condition of the family, the availability of medical care. Yet one of the most important advances in public health has reached every country and must now reach every child: immunization.
The use of vaccines has, in many parts of the world, nearly eliminated diseases that once were widespread, such as diphtheria, tetanus, and rubella. Thanks to vaccines, 20 million lives have been saved from measles since 2000. Smallpox has been eradicated – and polio is next.
Thirty years ago, there were an estimated 350,000 cases of polio per year worldwide. As this issue of The Rotarian went to press, only 37 cases of polio had been recorded in 2016 – the lowest number in history. All of the other cases, and the paralysis and death they would have brought, were prevented through the widespread use of a safe, reliable, and inexpensive vaccine.
Overall, the World Health Organization estimates that immunization prevents an estimated 2 million to 3 million deaths every year. It also averts a tremendous burden of disability and economic loss. Yet we could be doing so much better: An additional 1.5 million deaths could be avoided by improving vaccine coverage worldwide.
Overall, the World Health Organization estimates that immunization prevents an estimated 2 million to 3 million deaths every year. It also averts a tremendous burden of
disability and economic loss. Yet we could be doing so much better: An additional 1.5 million deaths could be avoided by improving vaccine coverage worldwide.
This month, from 24 to 30 April, we join WHO, UNICEF, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in celebrating World Immunization Week, raising awareness of the incredible impact that vaccines have had on global health. This year's theme is "Vaccines Work" – and they do. Increased use of vaccines has broader repercussions for public health: controlling viral hepatitis, reducing both the need for antibiotics and the development of antibiotic-resistant microbes, and reaching more children and adolescents with essential health interventions. In every part of the world, routine immunization is as crucial as ever to ensure that all children have the best chance at a healthy future.
In an uncertain world, vaccines offer something remarkable: a way to protect our children throughout their lives. By working together to safeguard all children against polio and other preventable diseases, Rotary is truly Serving Humanity – now and for generations to come.
John GermR.I. President 2016-17
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On 11th March we were welcomed at Rotary Club Ambala City by President Rtn. Balbir Gupta and Secretary PP Rtn. V.K. Sharma. AG Anuradha Gupta was also present. My compliments to the Master of Ceremony PP Rtn.Manmohan Maini and Chair PP Rtn. K.S. Walia for conducting the meeting with grace and dignity. The club is doing good projects and my good wishes to all Rotarians of the club for the remaining year to achieve their targets, including for the Rotary Foundation.
District Governor's club visits10th March 2017 – Official Visit to Rotary Club Doon Shivalik Hills
We were with RC Doon Shivalik on 10th March for my official visit to this Club. The Club meeting was held at Hotel Pacific where Club President Ankit Agarwal and Secretary Rasik Bhatia made a presentation of the service projects done by them. It was a pleasure for both me and Meenu to honor Rtn Dr Umesh Joshi and Dr Nishant Nanwani for their contribution to the medical camp at Gabon Africa. The occasion became very colourful when we celebrated Holi, followed with light music and dinner.
11th March 2017 – Official Visit to Rotary Club Ambala Central
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For the official visit to Rotary Club of Nahan Sirmour Hills, we were received at Hotel Premnisarga. Cancer Awareness project was launched. Dr Naval Bansal from Fortis Hospital Mohali delivered a lecture on Cancer Awareness, and 10000 pamphlets were distributed.
Sponsored by PP Rtn Sushil K Attri, vocational awards were given. This club has meaningful projects. The Four Way Test distribution which is a regular project of the Club, is admirable. The good work being done by President Dr. Chuni Lal Sharma and other Rotarians of the Club is very appreciable.
I congratulate PP Dr Suresh K Sablok for starting Telemedicine project, the first of its kind in the District. It is a matter of pride that he has been nominated India Representative for Global Offsite care Saebestol California.
A well organized training seminar was held on 12th March 2017 at Kingfisher Hotel, Ambala, hosted by Rotary Club of Ambala. PRID Yash Das, Chairman of Rotary India National T.B. Control Committee said India has highest number of T.B. patients and Rotarians should be sensitized to this issue, by spreading awareness to make India free of tuberculosis. We should join hands with Govt. of India to achieve the set target, working together with T.B. Challenge – The Union.Secretary of the Committee PDG Chetan Aggarwal informed that to commemorate the memory of Late PDG Lakshmi Sagar, Founder Chairman of Rotary India National T.B. Control Committee, his wife and Vice Chair of the Committee Mrs. Krishna Sagar, who was also present in the seminar, sponsored a running trophy for the best T.B. awareness programme. Rtn. Dr. Vivek Malhotra informed that clubs should approach the concerned District T.B. Officer in their city, and gave an informative presentation on T.B. On behalf of The Union, Project Director Ms. Kavita Ayyagari and Mr. Shiva Shrestha gave interesting presentations on T.B. awareness, including an inspiring video of Amitabh Bachhan who was a T.B. patient once, and is now fully cured.
PP Naresh Bhardwaj, Chair T.B. Eradication of the Host Club thanked all the delegates who participated in this very meaningful seminar. I appeal to all Rotarians to fight T.B. in our District, and run for the trophy as well. Our District should undertake awareness programmes for proper counseling, and to sensitize private doctors and health workers on T.B.My sincere thanks to the host Club President Rtn Shubh Adesh Mittal and his team for organizing this very meaningful and informative seminar. The fellowship was excellent and registration charges were very reasonable.
District Governor's club visits12th March 2017 – Rotary Club of Ambala - District 3080 T.B. Awareness & Training Seminar
13th March 2017 – Official visit to Rotary Club Sirmour Hills
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We were at Rotary Club of Roopnagar on 15th March for the official visit. In addition to our interaction with President Dr Usha Bhatia and Secretary Inderpreet Singh, I was pleased to meet PDG Dr R.S. Parmar, PDG Chetan Aggarwal and AG D.S. Deol, all of them being members of this elegant club.
PP Dr. B.P.S. Parmar did a good job as Master of Ceremonies. This club has done good projects, and I wish them good luck to achieve the targets during the year.
They are going to host major events in the coming months, and I am confident that the club will do well.
We were with RC Doon Vikas on the 17th March for on my official visit. It was good to see a well attended Club meeting. On this occasion, a sewing machine was donated to a needy lady. A wheelchair and a tricycle was presented to needy physically challenged persons. A hand wash station was installed at Rajkiya Prathmik Adarsh Vidyalya. It was great to honour to meet eminent social workers of the area Ashok Kumar, Rumi Ram Jaiswal, Bala Chauhan and Rekha Devi. My compliments to Club President Manjeet Singh Saluja, Club Secretary Nitesh Arora and AG Sanjay Aggarwal.
District Governor's club visits15th March 2017 – Official visit to Rotary Club Roopnagar
17th March 2017 – Official visit to Rotary Club Doon Vikas
The official visit to Rotary Club Dehradun on 18th March started with inauguration of Club's Second Happy School Project at Govt Primary School Brahmpuri. We also visited Rotary Himalayan Pallative Care Center. I congratulate President Sumeet Nanda and other members of the club for the good projects. My compliments to IPP Dr S Farooq for his constant support.
The day ended with a musical evening followed by formal dinner.
18th March 2017 – Official visit to Rotary Club Dehradun
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On 19th March 2017 I was pleased to see the good work being done by Rotary
Club Nahan. Accompanied by Meenu we visited the various projects being
undertaken in the city. The highlight of this visit was that a cheque of Rs. 1.20
lakh was presented by President Ram Gopal Verma for the Rotary Foundation. I
thank the President and all members of the club, and wish them good luck to
achieve greater heights. AG Sanjay Aggarwal was also present.
24th March was a hectic day when we visited Rotary Club Ambala. The day started with a seminar and a rally on TB Awareness. The club got inaugurated by me and Mrs. Krishna Sagar a free protein center for TB patients for giving protein to needy patients.
In the evening I along with Meenu were received at Central Phoenix Club. A team of Rotary Ambala along with AG Rtn. Anuradha Bakshi had an hour long meeting with me, where the activities carried out in the year in all the areas were told to us. I gave a target of USD 75000 to the club for the Rotary Foundation.
District Governor's club visits19th March 2017 – Official visit to Rotary Club Nahan
24th March 2017 – Official visit to Rotary Club Ambala
26th March 2017 –Rotary Club Chandigarh Midtown – Rotary District 3080 Golf Tournament
My heartiest congratulations to District Chair (Golf) PP Harish Sethi and host Club Rotary Chandigarh Midtown President Amarjit Singh and his team for a very well organized Rotary Golf Tournament on 26th March 2017 at the Golf Club in Chandigarh. The registration this year was 80 and 76 players participated, which is highest so far for the Golf Tournament, which also included Rotarians from other Districts. Besides 7 teams from our District, we had a team of 11 golfers from Delhi (District 3011), and golfers from Gujarat (District 3060). Their participation has certainly enhanced the image of the tournament. The presence and participation of PRID Yash Pal Das and Manju ji as golfers added further charm to the tournament, which was so enthusiastic and inspiring that I have decided to become a golfer myself, and would actively participate in the tournament next year.
The logistics and all the arrangements for fellowship, breakfast, lunch, beer and the prize distribution were excellent. My hearty congratulations to Rotary Chandigarh Midtown for winning the tournament. I also congratulate the runners-up Rotary Club of Delhi South East of District 3011, and all the individual golfers, including PDG Madhukar Malhotra, who were winners in various categories.
I along with Meenu were pleased to attend the function which was organized at Hotel Windsmoor in Parwanoo by the members of Rotary Club Pinjore Hills, led by President Rtn Kulbir Singh Rana, who gave an impressive report of the Club's projects. I highly appreciate the functioning of the Club. The membership growth from 12 to 32 members was amazing. The club has done remarkable projects and activities during the year. I congratulate President Kulbir and Secretary Munish Uppal for their leadership. Also present on the occasion were AG Poonam Gandhoke and PDG Manpreet Singh Ganhoke. District Chief Sergeant-at-Arms Bipin Bogra was also there as this is his home club.
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On 27th March 2017 I, along with Meenu, were welcomed by President Rtn. Neenu Vij and other senior members of Rotary Club Chandigarh, including PRIP Raja Saboo. I was introduced by PDG Madhukar Malhotra who was my DG when I was the President of my club. In the morning the Voice of Good
Radio project of the club was launched. The purpose of this program is to showcase the good deeds done by the Rotary and Rotarians. This also will focus the projects done by other Rotary Clubs as well as any individual in the society. PRIP Raja Saboo also expressed his views and applauded the idea.In the afternoon, we visited some of the projects of the club. I was pleased to inaugurated the 'Tower Of Gratitude', which is dedicated to all those Rotarians or friends of Rotary who have made or will make significant contribution to the society by giving their time, money, ideas and resources. Humanity will always be grateful to them.I was amazed to see that so much work has been done by this club in service to the humanity. I am happy that President Neenu is so innovative. I am confident that she will complete the year in a befitting manner. Vote of thanks was proposed by PDG Kawal Bedi, followed by dinner.
District Governor's club visits26th March 2017 – Official visit to Rotary Club Pinjore Hills
Rtn. Baljeet Singh Balli and Rtn. Saurabh Jain have pledged to donate their organs. A great noble cause...!
27th March 2017 – Official visit to Rotary Club Chandigarh
29th March 2017 – Official visit to Rotary Club Jind Midtown
Together with Meenu and accompanied by AG Rahul Aggarwal, visited RC Jind Midtown on the 29th of March. We were received by Club President Suresh Garg and other senior Rotarians of the Club. On this occasion, a wheelchair was donated to a physically challenged person and a water purifier was donated to Government School of Village Dhani so that the school children could get pure drinking water. Dr AK Chawla, a charter member of the Club and Dr Vivek Singla and his spouse, being the youngest members of his Club were also honoured on this occasion. USD 100 each worth contribution to Rotary foundation was made by Rtn RK Jain, Anita Singla , RS Sindhwani and Club President Suresh Garg. Many thanks to all these Rotarians for their contribution.
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Message from District 3080 First Lady Meenu Aneja
Please see on our
District Website
Clubs in Action
(Updated every month now,
up to April 2017)
www.rotary3080.org/
index.php/clubs-in-action
Upcoming District Events
12 APRIL 2017 T.B. Awareness and Training Seminar, Ambala
24 APRIL 2017 World T.B. Day – awareness program to be done by all clubs
in the District
26 APRIL 2017 District Golf Tournament at Chandigarh
02 April 2017 Centennial Cricket Final Match at Chandigarh
08 April 2017 Family of Rotary, Haridwar
14 May 2017 Rotary Got Talent, Saharanpur
District Governor's Official Visit - April and May 2017
Month Date Day Club Zone
April 1 Apr Saturday Morinda 4
2017 1 Apr Saturday Kharar 4
2 Apr Sunday Kaithal 6
5 Apr Wednesday Gharaunda 7
14 Apr Friday Jagadhiri North 8
15 Apr Saturday Yamunanagr Riviera 8
22 Apr Saturday Panchkula Midtown 2
23 Apr Sunday Kurukshetra 5
26 Apr Wednesday Panipat Rainbow 6
28 Apr Friday Baddi 2
29 Apr Saturday Parwanoo 2
30 Apr Sunday Jagadhri 8
Month Date Day Club Zone
May 3 May Wednesday Chandigarh Central 2
2017 6 May Saturday Panipat Midtown 7
7 May Sunday Karnal Midtown 6
11 May Thursday Kausauli 1
12 May Friday Solan 1
13 May Saturday Solan Midtown 1
14 May Sunday Panipat 7
17 May Wednesday Panipat Central 7
18 May Thursday Chandigarh Midtown 2
20 May Saturday Somuya Uttarkashi 12
27 May Sunday Panipat South 6
Recognition for PP Rtn. Dr. Balram K. Gupta of Rotary Chandigarh MidtownThe Division Bench of Uttarakhand High Court in a recent judgment (March 2017) has declared : Rivers Ganga and Yamuna, all their tributaries and streams, Glaciers including Gangotri and Yamunotri, rivulets, lakes, air, meadows, dales, jungles, forests, springs and waterfalls as legal entities, legal person and juristic and juridical person, having the status of a legal person with all corresponding rights, duties and liabilities of a living person in order to preserve and conserve them. They are accorded the rights akin to fundamental rights. Besides different state authorities, PP Dr. Balram K. Gupta, Director (Academics), Chandigarh Judicial Academy and Mr. M.C. Mehta, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court have been declared the persons in loco parentis as the human face to protect, conserve, preserve and to promote their health and well being. They have to play the role of a parent in protecting the nature. Indeed, an honour and equally, heavy responsibility.
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Future Rotary International Conventions
2018: 24-27June, Toronto, Canada 2019: 1-5 June, Hamburg, Germany 2020: 7-10 June, Honolulu, USA 2021: 13-16 June, Taipei, Taiwan 2022: 5-8 June, Texas, USA
To celebrate TRF Centennial year You are Welcome to the SOUTH ASIAN RECEPTION
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