BULLETIN OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF MAVELIKARA January 2004
(A NEWS
BULLETTIN
OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF MAVELIKARA
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THE CHARIOT
BULLETIN OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF
MAVELIKARA
AUGUST 2008
August is Membership Development Month
Dear fellow Rotarians,
This year, we have set ourselves an ambitious goal: to Make Dreams Real for the world’s children by reducing child mortality. I believe we can achieve this goal, if we focus our efforts and work together. But I also know that at the end of this year, there will be a great deal left for us to do to bring health and hope to all of the world’s children. If we are to reduce child mortality, in this Rotary year and for many years to come, we need to have Rotarians to do it. Every project we do in water, health and hunger, and literacy helps create a better world. Every project helps change the world, a little bit at a time. And every project needs caring and capable Rotarians. Each new Rotarian we bring into our clubs helps to Make Dreams Real . That is why, this year, I am asking Rotarians everywhere to meet bold membership goals: first, to increase membership by 10 percent and, second, to create two new clubs per district. Like the goal of reducing child mortality, these are ambitious goals that we can achieve – if we set our minds to them. If we look for new Rotarians only among our friends and family, we may not be able to find enough qualified new members. But if we reach out to community leaders who are of a different profession, or a different generation, we will find many potential Rotarians. It is natural to want to invite people into our clubs who are like ourselves, but that limits the diversity and talent of each club. We must welcome younger members to our clubs, or we will have not only lost an important source of energy and expertise but also failed in our duty to our organization to train the next generation of club presidents, district governors, and senior RI leaders.
Remember: Membership is the responsibility of
each of us. Every one of us has an obligation to keep Rotary strong, active, and
growing. If we hope to Make Dreams Real for the world’s children in a
meaningful and lasting way, we must ensure a new generation of Rotarians to
continue our work. Dong Kurn (D.K.) Lee
President, Rotary International
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Rtn President G.Dileep kumar’s Message
Dear friends
One month in a Rotary year is a long period.The month of July has briskly passed and we were all busy with the Installation ceremonies. Come August ,we were again immersed upto neck in our hectic activities to make Add ON @Mavelikara a success.I take opportunity to thank each member of our club for co operating in our efforts and I am proud to inform you all that every delegate and even members of the public have expressed their opinion that the Seminar was a grand success.We have a lot more ahead to accomplish this year and I solicit your whole hearted co operation in all of our activities.
Yours In Rotary
Rtn G.Dileep Kumar
Forth coming events in the club
Geriatric clinic every Saturday afternoon
Family Get Together Saturday 23 rd August
Pushpangadan’s Page
Minutes of the first weekly meeting on 2-7-2008
The first weekly meeting was called to order by the outgoing president Rtn PHF Babu P.Joseph .Rtn PAG Dr S.Ramadas read the Invocation. Rtn Babu P.Joseph thanked all the Rotarians for their whole hearted support.
Thereafter he handed over the proceedings to President Rtn G.Dileepkumar.He requested the co operation of all members to make our club one of the best .He announced thedates of Installation ceremonies of ,PandalamTown ,Chengannur,and Adoor clubs.Rtn PAG PHF[Paulose.K.Koshy introduced Mr Varghese Kurien a prospective member.President appealed to all members to help purchase medicines for our Geriatric clinic which is conducted every week.He announced birth days and wedding anniversaries of the week.Guest Mr Varghese Kuorien drew the lucky dip and it was won by Rtn PP Babu P.Joseph.The Tata Indicom Sales group presented their ware and briefed about their tariffs.The meeting was adjourned for fellowship at 9 15.PM.
Minutes of the 2nd weekly meeting on 9-7-2008
The meeting was called to order by president Rtn G.Dileepkumar. Rtn PP PHF Roy George read the invocation.He detailed about the installation ceremony and thanked all members for their co cooperation.Secretary Rtn N.Pushpangadan read the minutes of the first meeting and it was passed.Brthdays and wedding anniversaries wre announced.Rtn AG Dr M.S.Abraham donated Rs 100/- to the Rotary Foundation as Happy Rupees of his wedding anniversary.Rtn PP PHF Babu P.Joseph introduced a prospective member Mr Rajesh.Rtn PAG Dr S.Ramadas,Organizing committee chairman of ADD ON @Mavelikara,the Dist Seminar on Membership Development discussed about the arrangements and reminded the members that the seminar was only a month away.The meeting was adjourned for fellowship.at 9.15 PM. .
Minutes of the 3 rd weekly meeting held on 16-7- 2008
The meeting was called to order by president.Secretary read the minutes of the last weekly meeting and it was passed.President detaled about the arrangements for the Dist Membership Development Seminar.Rtn Prof Rajendra Prasrad made an enlightening speech about spirituality and its positive effects on the S ociety, Guest Rajesh briefed about his biodata.Lucky dip was drawn by Rtn Jimmy Chacko and won by Rtn Prof Rajendra Prasad.Meeting was adjourned for fellowship at 9.15 PM.
Minutes of the 4th Weekly meeting on 23-7-2008
The fourth weekly meeting was called to order by president.Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting and it was paseed.President announced the formation of various club committees and handed over the manualas to the respective chairmen.Rtn AG Dr M.S.Abraham announced about the Seminar on TRF to be held at Kollam.Lucky dip was drawn by Rtn Viji George and won by Rtn PP PHF Roy George.Meeting adjourned for fellowship at 9.PM.
Minutes of the 5th weekly meeting held on 30-7-2008
The meeting was called to order by president.Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting and it was passed.The proposal for induction of two new members Rajesh and Varghese Kurien was unanimously approved by the general body.Birthdays and wedding anniversaries were announced.Lucky dip was drawn by Rtn Philip J.Kadavil and won by Rtn N.Pushpangadan.Meeting was adjourned for fellowship 1.45.PM.
Rtn Secretary N.Pushpangadan ,
Forthcoming Event in the District
District Seminar on New Generations
7th September at Pagoda Resorts Alappuzha
Wish them all Many Happy Returns of The Day
Birth Days
R’Annet Clint s/o Rtn PP PHF Simon Francis 2nd August
Rtn Parameswaran Pillai 3rd August
R’Annet Sunitha d/o Rtn Varghese Kurien 7th August
R’Annet Lisa d/o Rtn Dr M.N.George 7th August
R’AnnJasmine w/o Rtn PP Abraham Mathew 13th August
R’Ann Doney w/o Rtn PAG PHF Paulose K.Koshy
16th August
R’Annet Nithya d/o Rtn Dr Sunil Mathew 19th August
Rtn Dr S.Haridas 27 th August
Rtn PAG PGF Paulose K.Koshy 27th August
Rtn PP Abraham Mathew 28th August
Rtn N.Pushpangadan 30th August
R’Annet Christo s/o Rtn PP PHF Simon Francis
31st August
Wedding Anniversaries
Rtn PAG PHF Paulose K.Koshy and R’Ann Doney
19th August
Rtn Dr Hari S.Chandran and R’Ann Girija
19th August
Rtn Dr Mathew Chacko and R’Ann Dr Marium Chacko 23rd August
A brief Report of ADD ON @Mavelikara District Seminar on Membership Development
10-8-2008
The newly formed District 3211 witnessed it’s first District Seminar in Mavelikara on 10-8-2008.The Rotary club of Mavelikara was hosting a District Seminar for the first time. Hence naturally all the members had real
trepidation about the outcome. But all thr members took it upon themselves as a challenge and strived hard to make it a success and we are happy to hear from majority of the delegates giving enthusiastic approval that it was a grand success.On behalf of all the members of our club I record our gratitude for their acclamation.
The proceedings started by 9 AM arousing all by the cheerful beats of the drummers of ‘Singari Melam’.
The venue was decorated, welcoming all by the enchantingunique’ Pookkalm ‘created by Rtn PP PHF Simon Francis .The stage arrangements were also are a feast to the eyesight ,thanks again to Rtn Simon Francis.
The procession started from the entrance of the hall to the accompaniment of R’Annets Ammu and Anjali singing Rotary Rhyme Vive La Vivela Rotary.Gov ernor Rtn MPHF George Mathew formally inaugurated the seminar by lighting the lamp.Organizing Committee Chairman Rtn PAG Dr S.Ramadas welcomed all ,introduced the chie guest Regional Rotary International Membership Development Co ordinator
Rtn PDG Rajesh Batra from New Delhi .In his welcome address he made brief introductory remarks about each topic to be discussed. Rtn MPHF Sasikumar ,the memtor and coordinator of the Seminar narrated the aim and significance of the Seminar. . Rtn PDG Rajesh Batra made a very informative and impressive speech on various strategies and techniques to be adopted in Membership Development. The audience filling and spilling out of the hall listened with gusto and rapt attention. Organizing Committee Chairman presented him with a memento. This was followed by speeches by Rtn PDG MPHF K.P.Ramachandran Nair on Retention of members,Rtn AG PHF Dr M.S.Abraham on problems faced by clubs ,Rtn Major Donor DGE Koshy Panicker on Quantity,Rtn DGN MPHF Scaria Jose on quality. To add spice to all these was a debate on hurdles faced by women in joining Rotary enumerated by R’Ann Vimala Abraham Past Inner Wheel Chair Person and solutions to these hurdles offered by Rtn PP PHF Sicily Antony this year’s Inner Wheel Chair person.
Rtn Governor George Mathew Governor and District Secretary General Dr Babu Chacko honoured the newly inducted members from various clubs by introducing
them and presenting them with Roses.The Assistant Governors of concerned zones were also recognised.We could publish a special two page supplement in Malayala Manorama on 10-8-2008.It contained a brief history of Rotary,Rtary in India and Rotary in Mavelikara.
The whole program came to an end by 1.35 PM and the seminar was adjourned for fellowship and lunch.
Rtn PAG Dr S.Ramadas
Chairman ,Organizing Committee
Know our New Members
Rtn Varghese Kurien
Born in the Vellanil family of Vazhuvadi,,he completed his Secondary School Education in Mavelikara and joined the Indian Army whre he worked in the Military Engineering Service.After his retirement from the Army he joined M/S Whetton Ford ,Dubai..He had received special training in Red Barren Oil Tools ,from Scotland ,U.K.He is married to R’Ann Nirmala Varghese and the couple has one son and one daughter. Their son Siju Varghese o has complted his MBA and is now working with Tool Time International,Dubai.Their daughter Sunitha is married to Mr John Jacob working in Dubai.
Rtn Rajesh Rangaswamy
Rajesh had his schooling in Bishop Hodges High School, Mavelikara. After graduating from Bishop Moore College, Mavelikara he took MBA from Madurai Kamaraj University .Now he is working as the Managing Director of ARVEE group, which is his family concern.
He is happily married to R’Ann Chamundeswari Rajesh a graduate in Science and is a house wife. The couple is blessed with a son Ani.
Women in Rotary
Dr Catherinne Noyer-Riveau
Dr Catherine will be the first woman to serve as Director of Rotary International. District 1660 Past Governor Catherine Noyer-Riveau of Zone 11 will be a member of the Board of Rotary International in 2008-2010. A gynaecologist, she is a member of the Rotary Club of Paris, France. She served as a DG in 1999-2000 and was a training leader at the International Assembly in Anaheim, California, U.S.A. She was the first lady to serve as DG in France.
Grin at least
An enchanting Pookkalam created by Rtn PP PHF Simon Francis welcoming delegates to ADD ON @Mavelikara
Inducting Rtn Dr Mathew Chacko
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