The Rotary Club of Surat West Rotary Year 2022 - 2023
R.I. District 3060 Zone 4-B
Club No 31549 / Charter Date : 30th April 1996 : rotarysuratwest
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Issue No.: 2 / 2022 - 2023
Rtn. Jennifer Jones R.I. President - 2022 - 2023
Rtn. Shrikant Indani D.G. 3060 - 2022-2023
Rtn. Tanmay Agrawal Club President
Rtn. Sanjay Jalan Hon. Club Secretary
Bulletin Editor : Rtn. Mausam Jalan
FROM THE DESK OF BULLET-IN EDITOR
My Dear Rotary Surat West Family,
I had the first opportunity to Visit the Dhinka Chika Orphanage on 20th July. Observing the little girls living there I felt overwhelmed , how even the small things made them so Happy. We as Rotarians come from the upper echelons of the society. Even after having all the luxuries at our disposal we are still not Content and Crave for more. I feel it is our duty to help those in need and make their life a bit easier. I appreciate the efforts taken by Rtn Ritu Goel and others for organising such a funfilled Party for the Girls at Dhinka Chika I also appreciate the contributions made by Our fellow Rotarians for the same Donations made by PP Rtn Bhavesh Shah and Rtn Mukesh Jain needs to be acknowledged too “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in service of others” – Mahatma Gandhi Lets find Our inner self by Loosing Ourself in the Sevice of the community, Be it helping financially, Spending our Valuable time or even small Contributions like donating old clothes we can do our bit….
Regards Rtn Mausam Jalan Bulletin Editor – Year 2022-23
Installation of Rotract President Aashna Arora and her Team for the Year 2022 -2023 was held on 16th July 2022. Installing Officer – PDG Rtn Devendra Shastri
The Second Half of July Started with a wonderful Service Project executed perfectly by Rtn Ritu Goel.
Pizza Party for the Girls at Dhinka Chika Orphanage on 20th July 2022. Members had Super Fun with the kids.
India was the 3rd Biggest Contributor to The Rotary Foundation in the year 2021-2022 India has 1,56,406 Rotarians which is 13% of all the Rotarians in the World We have 4266 Rotary Clubs in India Indians Contributed a Total fund of USD – 25,441,466 In the Year 2021-22
Lets Meet over Coffee
Rotary is not only about Service to the society. Its also a platform to meet New people and Make New friends Lets start to meet in small Groups and get to know each other more . Exchange Ideas and share our experiences We plan to hold small Group Coffee meets soon
On 27th July 2022 We had Our AG Visit (Rtn Rachna Maheshwari) and also an International Speaker Rtn Alexandre Neves (Advocate from Brazil) Meet at Amore The evening Began with a Scrumptious Dinner followed by welcome address by Our President Rtn Tanmay Agrawal and Reading of the 4 Way Test by PP Rtn Vivek Goel
PP Rtn Shilpa Shah Welcomed the Esteemed Guests by presenting a Bouquet
First Lady Rtn Gunjan Agrawal & Rtn Mausam Jalan welcomed Rtn Alexandre Neves in Traditional Indian Style
Exchange of Flags
After the Introduction by Rtn Meeta Kapoor, AG Rtn Rachna Maheshwari gave a brief presentation on the requirements to be fulfilled by Our Club, Our Commitments to the District and Rotary International
Presentation of Momento
After Introduction by Rtn Ishant Sethi, Our Esteemed Guest for the evening Rtn Alexandre Neves began his presentation
Alexandre gave a wonderful presentation on the Glory, Culture and festivities of Brazil. He also shared about his passion for music. He plays the Violin, Drums, Saxophone, Piano and also the Organ. In his word – “ Music touches Human Soul” He showed us a slide show with Pictures about his Home Country Brazil, His Family and also pictures from his trip to Rajasthan, Rishikesh and Agra. Concluding his Speech he sang a Brazilian song – One Note Samba To the surprise of every one present he Sang the Bollywood song “ Har Ghadi Badal rahi hain roop Zindagi”
The Meeting ended with Secretarial announcement from Hon Sec Rtn Sanjay Jalan, Vote of Thanks by President Elect Rtn Sonal Shah and Singing of The National Anthem of Both the Countries As Alexandre Celebrtes his Birthday on the 26th of July we had a small Cake Cutting Ceremony . President Rtn Tanmay Agrawal Sang a Beautiful Birthday Song for Birthday Boy Alexandre and they both Danced the Night away
It was a a Very Informative, funfilled, Joyfull , Melodious day. A friendship Bond between Rotarians of 2 Countries India and Brazil which we will cherish for a long time to come
Alexandre Neves was born on 26th July 1977 at Brazil. He came to India under the Rotary Group Study Exchange Program Rtn Dr Vijay Shah & Rtn Shilpa Shah had hosted Young Alexandre at their home in 2003, as a Rotary Exchange Participant. He Soon Became a Rotractor in 2004-2008 and was also elected as the President at that time In 2008 before becoming a Rotarian he had attended International RYLA in Los Angeles As a Rotarian he also became Chairman of New Generations In 2015 when Rtn Shilpa Shah had attended Rotary Convention at Brazil, Alexandre had hosted her. It was here where they exchanged Ideas of being an Advocate. Now after 20 Years Alexandre is Back in India He is an Advocate by profession, an Indian by Heart and has deep passion for Music & Rotary
Rotary Connects us to the World
Understanding Youth Exchange Program for New Rotarians Rotary Youth Exchange builds peace. One young person at a time. Students learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens. Exchanges for students ages 15-19 are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries. What are the benefits? Exchange students unlock their true potential to:
Develop lifelong leadership skills Learn a new language and culture Build lasting friendships with young people from around the world Become a global citizen
How long do exchanges last? Long-term exchanges last a full academic year, and students attend local schools and live with multiple host families. Short-term exchanges last from several days to three months and are often structured as camps, tours, or homestays that take place when school is not in session. What are the costs? Room and board are provided, as well as any school fees. Each program varies, but students are usually responsible for:
Round-trip airfare Travel insurance Travel documents (such as passports and visas) Spending money and any additional travel or tours
How can I apply? Candidates are ages 15-19 and are leaders in their schools and communities. Contact your Rotary Club to see what exchange opportunities are available and what the application process involves
PP Rtn Hitendra Mody is the Chairman for the Youth Exchange Program in our Club. Friends who are interested in knowing more about this program can get in touch with him
25th Marriage Anniversary Celebration
Rotary International President 2022-23 Jennifer Jones and her Husband Nick Krayacich Celebrating their 25th Marriage Anniversary in Traditional Indian Style at Pune.
I want to get involved by inspiring people and break gender barriers: Rotary International President Jennifer Jones In Pune
Being the President of Rotary International, I hope I’ll be able to break many stereotypes involving women holding higher posts. I hope I am able to show the world that I can do better by getting involved to break gender barriers. I want to be an inspiration for younger women who can say ‘If she can do it, so can we,’ said Jennifer Jones, the first woman President elect of Rotary International for the year 2022-23 while speaking during a Press Conference organized by Rotary District 3131 held at J.W. Marriott in Pune on 22.07.2022 Jennifer Jones, who is currently on a tour of India, is the first woman elected President of Rotary International in its 117-year history. Jones would be visiting only 5 Rotary Districts in India out of 39
International Rotary News – Courtesy- PDG Devendra Shastri Hon. Rotarian elected as President of Sri Lanka
Ranil Wickremesinghe, Hon. Rotarian of RC Colombo West, was sworn in as President of Sri Lanka by Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya, Hon. Rotarian of RC Kurunegala.
Rotary Wisdom
August is Membership and New Clubs Development Month
Potential club members are everywhere. But to get them to join Rotary, clubs must use creativity and imagination, says Past RI President Cliff Dochterman. "Rotary International leaders keep emphasizing membership growth and extension because Rotary's very survival depends on it," says Dochterman, a member of the Rotary Club of Moraga, California, USA, and author of The ABCs of Rotary, a resource for new members. "If Rotary is to grow, we all must take action." Dochterman believes clubs can thrive by seeking new members, retaining current ones, and sponsoring new clubs in the community. He offers the following tips:
Seeking new members Clubs must have a specific plan in place, says Dochterman.
Use a team approach. Teams should have several members who meet with qualified business and professional leaders to discuss the benefits of joining Rotary.
Set aside one club meeting per month to be a "visitor day," to which all club members would invite a friend or prospective member.
Seek out natural prospects, including Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholars, Rotaractors, and Group Study Exchange (GSE) team members.
Retaining current members "Keeping current club members is just as important as bringing in new ones. The key is to adapt and change," says Dochterman.
Make sure club meetings, service activities, and social events are interesting, fun, and worthwhile.
Initiate more hands-on projects so club members will feel that they're making a difference.
Eliminate 100 percent attendance requirements.
Be alert to the symptoms that lead to resignation. Club leaders should be considerate to members' personal problems.
Sponsoring a new club "Don't think about cloning your existing club. The new century of Rotary requires and permits a new vision of fellowship and service," says Dochterman. "It's time to think about sponsoring a new kind of Rotary club." For example:
A club composed entirely of executives and professionals under the age of 40. The nucleus could be former Rotaractors, GSE team members, and Foundation program alumni.
A club in an ethnic or minority section of the community, with members who share common economic and cultural interests.
A club that meets in a shopping mall, airport, high-rise office building, golf course, or other non-traditional but convenient location.
For details on Different types of clubs, please click the following link; https://my.rotary.org/en/club-flexibility
The Tree outside my window… Today, as I stood by my window in Mumbai, for the first time I noticed this beautiful tall Ashoka tree outside. It is over 30 ft tall, standing majestically erect on just one main trunk, crossing the second floor where I live. I could see crows and sparrows sitting on the lush green branches chirping and cawing away and doing all the bird things they do. It was mesmerising. Just opposite my house is a new under construction site. And as I stood there watching the tree and the new half done building in the heavy lashing rains, I started comparing the two. A concrete building gives shelter to people in the form of homes. The tree gives shelter to the birds and the bees. It is where they make their homes. If there were no trees, where would they go? Where would they build their little shelters? For all the huge spaces and shelters that man makes, he is not going to allow the birds and the bees to take refuge there. So nature comes to the rescue. Nature supports man too, but how much does man support nature? By cutting trees to build buildings? The tree needs space for just one stump, but buildings take up huge areas for their foundation, thus killing so many trees. The tree needs nothing more than water to grow. Mother Earth gives it all the nurture it needs and the tree in turn does not burden Mother Earth by laying heavy on her. Instead it branches out as it grows, giving more space to support the creations of nature. We burden Mother Earth with cement, mud, stones, bricks, metal and more to build our shelters which most of the times support just a few humans. But the tree has no such constraints.
Registering the presence of this tree, I also realised that we take all that we have for granted, just as I had taken this tree for granted. It was there since my childhood, but I never really gave its existence a second thought. I just took it for granted as it stood there all thru’ witnessing my journey from childhood to adulthood. I then started reflecting on all the things I have taken for granted, the roof over my head, my parents, my family, my friends, the help I have to make my life easy and so so much more and for the very first time bowed my head with complete gratitude to God, complete forgiveness to those whom I was not forgiving and with complete acceptance to the plan of God and nature I surrendered to whatever will be in the future. I will end with supporting the Rotary initiative to plant more trees and urge you to do the same! Let’s all get together and proudly do so! From the Desk of PP Rtn Geeta Modi
Plant a tree today, it will help us breathe tomorrow. Trees provide us with oxygen and fresh air and planting them will ensure we have fresh air to breathe in the future. Friends we have a wonderful fellowship Morning on Sunday 31st July 2022 at Nandini farms, Behind Tata Motors, ONGC Bridge Time : 09.00 am onwards
Tree Plantation Gau Seva Rain Dance Tasty South Indian Snacks. Please join us in large numbers to support Our Environment .
28th July is World Nature Conservation Day