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Vol. LVIII No. 16 Friday,19th Oct, 2012
Editor :Rtn. PP Ranjit PandaChaterjee lane, Near Old Bus Stand,Berhampur- 760001Cell : 9437011024
Co- Editor :Rtn. T. ParthasarathyS/o. T.V. RaoChurch Road, Berhampur- 760001Cell : 9583367444
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The only thing worse than being blind is having sight
but no vision……Helen keller
World Sight Day- 11 October 2012World Sight Day is an annual day of awareness to focus
global attention on blindness, visual impairment and
rehabilitation of the visually impaired held on the second
Thursday in October.
World Sight Day is observed around the world by all
partners involved in preventing visual impairment or
restoring sight. It is also the main advocacy event for
the prevention of blindness and for “Vision 2020: The
Right to Sight”, a global effort to prevent blindness
created by WHO and the International Agency for the
Prevention of Blindness.
Visual impairment and blindness- June 2012
Key facts
· 285 million people are visually impaired worldwide:
39 million are blind and 246 have low vision.
· About 90% of the world’s visually impaired live in
developing countries.
· Globally, uncorrected refractive errors are the main
cause of visual impairment; cataracts remain the
leading cause of blindness in middle- and low-income
countries.
· The number of people visually impaired from
infectious diseases has greatly reduced in the last
20 years.
· 80% of all visual impairment can be avoided or cured.
There are four levels of visual function, normal vision,
moderate visual impairment,severe visual impairment,
blindness.
Globally the major causes of visual impairment are:
uncorrected refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia or
astigmatism), 43 %, cataract, 33%, glaucoma, 2%.
Who is at risk?
Approximately 90% of visually impaired people live in
developing countries.
PROGRAM TODAY (19th OCT, 2012) : 16th regular Meeting : Speaker - Dr. Gunamani Jena, Principal, R.I.T will
speak on “Professional Ethics”
PROGRAM NEXT WEEK (26th OCT, 2012) : 3rd Family of Rotary Get together & talk by Dr. Manas Panigrahy, Hyd- on “Perception”
People aged 50 and over :About 65 % of all people who
are visually impaired are aged 50 and older, while this
age group comprises about 20 % of the world’s
population. With an increasing elderly population in many
countries, more people will be at risk of age-related
visual impairment.
Children below age 15: An estimated 19 million children
are visually impaired. Of these, 12 million children are
visually impaired due to refractive errors, a condition
that could be easily diagnosed and corrected. 1.4 million
are irreversibly blind for the rest of their lives.
The global response to
prevention of blindnessGlobally, 80% of all visual impairment can be prevented
or cured. Areas of progress over the last 20 years
include:
· governments establishing national programmes to
prevent and control visual impairment;
· eye care services increasingly integrated into
primary and secondary health care systems, with
a focus on the provision of services that are
available, affordable and high quality;
· campaigns to raise awareness, including school-
based education; and
· stronger international partnerships, with
engagement of the private sector and civil society.
WHO responseWHO coordinates the international efforts to reduce
visual impairments. It’s role is to:
· develop policies and strategies to prevent
blindness;
· to give technical assistance to Member States and
partners;
· to monitor and evaluate programmes; and
· to coordinate international partnerships.
Rotary Club of Berhampur
ROTARY CODE OF CONDUCTAs a Rotarian, I will
1. Exemplify the core value of integrity in all behaviors
and activities.
2. Use my vocational experience and talents to serve in
Rotary.
3. Conduct all of my personal, business, and professional
affairs ethically, encouraging and fostering high
ethical standards as an example to others.
4. Be fair in all dealings with others and treat them with
the respect due to them as fellow human beings.
5. Promote recognition and respect for all occupations
which are useful to society.
6. Offer my vocational talents: to provide opportunities
for young people, to work for the relief of the special
needs of others, and to improve the quality of life in my
community.
7. Honor the trust that Rotary and fellow Rotarians provide
and not do anything that will bring disfavor or reflect
adversely on Rotary or fellow Rotarians.
8. Not seek from a fellow Rotarian a privilege or advantage
not normally accorded
others in a business or professional relationship.
Three keys to ensuring ethical
behavior in the workplaceA 2009 article in Forbes magazine on leadership suggests
that ethical business practices depend on three things:
honesty in use of language, insistence on proper behavior,
and a refusal to allow for gray areas.
1) Use honest language. “One of the most important
things a leader can impart to his or her organization
is an honest and explicit use of language.” Expose
the unethical consequences that may be concealed in
such euphemisms as “strategic business practices”
and “competitive advantage.” Use your power of
language to make a clear statement of your ethical
position.
2) Insist on proper behavior. “Behavior results from
values, yes. But values can result from behavior too.”
Make ethical practices a standard component of your
employees’ performance expectations to help them
develop and strengthen their personal integrity.
3) Refuse to allow for gray areas. “While moral absolutism
may sound like an archaic and austere concept, . . .
it’s exactly what is needed to establish a clear,
strong, unwavering voice for doing the right thing.”
Rotary International collected model vocational service
project submissions from 2009-10 district governors.
Here are a few examples:
· The Rotary Club of San Diego, California, USA,
has held Camp Enterprise since 1976, helping to teach
about 80 high school students about free enterprise
and the benefits of being an entrepreneur. The
students come from all area high schools and have
different social, ethnic, and financial backgrounds.
· The Rotary Club of Krasnodar, Russian Federation,
developed the My Professional Future Project for
orphans ages 14-16, which includes educational
seminars on personal motivation, communication,
careers and labor, and preparing for the future.
Rotarians organize trips to area businesses, and the
orphans visit factories for workshops. “This project
is a great example of vocational service because
Rotarians share their professional knowledge with local
children who have the wrong perception of life and
don’t realize their abilities and potential,”
International observances during the week
· October 13 - International Day for Disaster Reduction,
recognized by the UN
· October 14 - World Standards Day
· October 15 - International Day of Rural Women,
recognized by the UN
· October 15 - Global Handwashing Day
· October 16 - National Boss Day (Boss’s Day)
· October 16 - World Food Day, recognized by the UN
· October 17 - International Day for the Eradication of
Poverty, recognized by the UN
Senior Citizen Act, 2007A community is known by the way it treats vulnerable
sections of society such as the elderly. Traditionally, in
India, it has been a part of our culture, for society and
the family to take
care of older
persons. Senior
Citizens are held in
high esteem and
are given priority
and respect in all
matters.
Today, rapid
urbanization and
the compulsions of
modern working
conditions have
lead to a breakdown of the traditional joint family system
resulting in the growth of nuclear families. Better
medical facilities have lead to increased longevity.
The number of Senior Citizens in the country has been
steadily growing. In percentage terms, their population
is projected to rise to about 12.4 per cent in 2026,
doubling from 76.6 million in 2006 to 173.1 million in
2026.
As their children settled down in other cities, many
parents, who had conventionally enjoyed a place of pride
in the family, found themselves living alone. The frailty
of old age combined with health problems, crimes by anti
social elements and insufficient income has left them
with a feeling of rising insecurity. Children, being busy
with their new lives, are unable to visit regularly. Parents
have to cope single handedly, which is quite difficult
considering their limited earnings.
Parents and Senior Citizens form a physically and mentally
active segment of society with twin strengths as
consumers and voters. Hence, strong measures were
needed to alleviate the pains of this vulnerable section,
which comprises a sizeable chunk of the population.
With this in mind, the Government enacted the Senior
Citizen Act in 2007 as an answer to the insecurities faced
by older persons of the country. An initiative of
the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, this Act
accords prime responsibility for the maintenance of
parents on their children, grand children or even relatives
who may possibly inherit the property of a Senior Citizen.
It also calls upon the State to provide facilities for poor
and destitute older persons.
PROVISIONS OF THE ACT
· Parents who are unable to maintain themselves through
their own earnings or out of their own property may
apply for maintenance from their adult children. This
maintenance includes the provision of proper food,
shelter, clothing and medical treatment.
· Parents include biological, adoptive and step mothers
and fathers, whether senior citizens or not.
· A childless Senior Citizen who is sixty years and above,
can also claim maintenance from relatives who are in
possession of or are likely to inherit their property.
· This application for maintenance may be made by
Senior Citizens themselves or they may authorize a
person or voluntary organization to do so. The Tribunal
may also take action on its own.
· Tribunals on receiving these applications may hold an
enquiry or order the children/ relatives to pay an
interim monthly allowance for the maintenance of their
Parents or Senior Citizen.
· If the Tribunal is satisfied that children or relatives
have neglected or refused to take care of their parents
or Senior Citizen, it shall order them to provide a
monthly maintenance amount, up to a maximum of
Rs.10,000 per month.
· The State Government is required to set up one or
more tribunals in every sub-division. It shall also set
up Appellate Tribunals in every district to hear the
appeals of Senior Citizens against the decision of the
Tribunals.
· No legal practitioner is required or permitted for this
process.
· Erring persons are punishable with imprisonment up
to three months or a fine of up to rupees five thousand
or with both.
· State Governments should set up at least one Old Age
Home for every 150 beneficiaries in a district. These
homes are to provide Senior Citizens with minimum
facilities such as food, clothing and recreational
activities.
· All Government hospitals or those funded by the
Government must provide beds for Senior Citizens as
far as possible. Also, special queues to access medical
facilities should be arranged for them.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACT
Currently, 11 States have notified this Act. They are
Nagaland, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh,
Rajasthan, Assam, Kerala, Tripura, Madhya Pradesh,
Delhi and Orissa. Other States are in the process of
framing appropriate Rules for this Act.
By bringing out the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents
and Senior Citizens Act, the Government has taken a
small step towards bringing a smile to the faces of
the elders of our society. As a nation, it is every citizens
duty to ensure that Senior Citizens live a happy, healthy
and secure life. They took care of us in their youth
and helped us grow; we owe them a better tomorrow.
BIRTHDAY ROTARIAN OF THE WEEKThe President and members through
Chilka presents their warm wishes and
wishes many more happy returns of the
day to the Birthday Rotarian of the last
week : Rtn. G.Trinatha Rao-19th Oct.
Dr.Sibaprasad Pattanayak,Associate Prof,MKCG
Hospital on to the dais .
4. President appealed to all to invoke the national
anthem
5. Minutes of the 14th meeting held on 5th Oc’12 were
confirmed.
6. Rtn.Bijay Bagaria felicitated the Rotarians who
celebrated their birthdays during the week,
Rtn J.Jayalakshmi,Rtn.Gopiram Agarwal and
Rtn. A.Sivanarayana cut the cake .
7. Committee announcements :
* Rtn.Eswar Subudhi,Chairman “On To The
Conference” appealed to all to plan for attending
the district seminar in Sambalpur from 28th to 30th
Dec’12,and confirm their willingness at the earliest
so that arrangements could be made accordingly.
8. President called for the commencement of seminar
9. PP.Dr.Subhadra Mangu,Program Coordinator for the
event delivered opening comments for the seminar.
10. Rtn Dr.I.Gopal,Chairman,Health Services introduced
the speakers for the evening Prof RN.Mangual,HOD
Dept of Surgery,MKCG and Dr.Sibaprasad
Pattanayak,Associate Prof,MKCG Hospital.
11. Prof RN.Mangual,HOD Dept of Surgery,MKCG spoke
about the urgency and necessity to understand and
be aware and act accordingly about Breast Cancer.
12. Dr.Sibaprasad Pattanayak,Associate Prof,MKCG
Hospital conducted an audio visual seminar and an
interactive question and answer session, the learnings
from the same were appreciated by one all.
13. The speakers were felicitated by a citation by Rtn.
J.Jayalakshmi
14. PP Rtn.Dr.Subhadra Mangu Delivered the vote of
thanks.
15. President thanked program committee and
fellowship committee’s for hosting the snacks.
16. The attendance analysis of the meeting was ;
Total members : 135
Effective Members : 135
Members Present : 45
Annes &Guests : 36
% of Attendance : 34%
17. The meeting was adjourned.
Rtn.E.Siva Prasad Rao
President (2012-13)
Rtn.R. Murali Krishna
Hony. Secy (2012-13)
DIABADIABADIABADIABADIABATIC CAMP UPDATIC CAMP UPDATIC CAMP UPDATIC CAMP UPDATIC CAMP UPDATETETETETE
The 4th Diabetes and Hypertension detection camp
was held on 14th October 2012 at 7.00 AM at RCS
hall. Total 50(New and Old)Patients wer examined
and were advised for further treatment. Rtn P.P
Dr.J.Bhartudu examined the patients. M/s IPICA
Pharma Provided the medical kits. President Rtn.
E. Siva Prasad Rao, IPP Rtn T. Susant, Chairman
Rtn. P.V. Suryanarayana Rao & Rtn. P. Siva Lingam
assisted in the camp.
Minutes of the 15th meetingheld on 12th Oct ’12
Proceedings of the 15th regular meeting of Rotary Club of
Berhampur for the RY 2012-13 held on 12th Oct’12 at
7.00pm at Rotary Centennial hall, Berhampur ;
1. President in charge,Rtn J.Jayalakshmi called the
meeting to order .
2. President welcomed all present to the 15th regular
meeting of RY 12-13 and to an audio visual seminar
jointly conducted with Innerwheel club of berhampur
on ; BREAST CANCER’- Can We Prevent It ?
3. President welcomed PP.Rtn.Dr.Subhadra Mangu,
Program Coordinator for the seminar, Rtn Dr.I.Gopal,
Chairman,Health Services, Aparna Vysyaraju,
President Innerwheel club of Berhampur Prof
RN.Mangual,HOD Dept of Surgery,MKCG and
Published by Rtn. R. Murali krishna, Hony. Secy. Rotary Club of Berhampur, Edited by Rtn. PP Ranjit Panda Printed by Ravi Graphics.
Meets every Friday at 6.30 P.M
1.For the 4th time in three months, Pakistan violates
ceasefire again, kills three civilians.
2.Youth Cong leader thrashed for asking question
to Chhattisgarh CM
3.Manmohan Singh, Sonia meet President, Cabinet
reshuffle on the cards?
4.Whistleblower Haryana IAS officer transferred 3
days after ordering probe into Vadra-DLF deal
5.Growing Chinese army intrusion on Line of Actual
Control has set alarm bells ringing in South Block
6.Deccan Chargers franchise no more: BCCI
7.Khap Mahapanchayat rubbishes proposal of
reducing marriageable age
8.Minority gains in sight, UP CM Akhilesh Yadav
demands repeal of SIMI ban
9. 2 killed, 7 injured as Falaknuma Express train
catches fire in Karnataka
10.Earth-sized planet found just outside solar
system
NEWS HEADLINES OF THE WEEK
