Monday, August 2, 2010
Sunday, August 1, 2010
GIST OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET OF 31ST JULY
Dear Friends,
Board of Directors Meet was held on 31st July at Hon. Club Secretary Rtn.Mitesh Bhatt’s Residence. The following 16 Members remained present.
Rtn. Premal Smart, Rtn. Iqbal Haqim, Rtn. Dr.Sharmistha Desai, Rtn. Mitesh Bhatt, Rtn. Dr.Manoj Desai, Rtn. Chetan Somani, Rtn. Sudhir Parikh, Rtn. Meena Kothari, Rtn. Manisha M Bhatt, Rtn. Rajan Bhatt, Rtn. Rachna Garg, Rtn. Ashish Garg, Rtn. Alok Desai, Rtn. BharatMehta, Rtn. Leena Smart and Rtn. Manisha R Bhatt
The Gist of the Meeting is as under:
President Rtn. Premal Smart started the meet with the prayer. He briefed the board about the following:
- Submitted the SAR – Current strength of the club is 48, Four Member left the club whereas six new members have been inducted.
- Elaborated Tree plantation and Rain coat distribution projects at Din Dayal Sharma Prathmik School, Channi School and proposed to adopt the school and do concentrated work at one location to make a difference, which was agreed by the BOD.
- Dr. Manojbhai suggested to start “Early Act Club” at Channi School, which is for the age group earlier to Interact, which was agreed by all.
- From the same school, a teacher appealed to help a needy family to pay the fees for their daughter studying in 2nd year PTC. Fees approx. 20,000/- p.a. It was decided that the request will be floated in the club and individually members can come forward to help.
- We have also received an appeal from Shroff Foundation Trust for setting up 14 bedded hospital with labor room and operation theatre at Chhota Udepur primarily for reducing Child & Maternal Mortality.
- It was suggested by Manojbhai & agreed by all that the MG proposal should be made to approach newly formed Rotary India Humanity Foundation. Following is the gist of the project
· Chhota Udepur - One of the most underserved Tribal area where PHC & CHC are not fully functional. Healthcare is in pathetic condition.
· A single private hospital in the area, no secondary level treatment available.
· Nearest special medical services available 60 kms. Bodeli or Jabugam, 90 kms Vadodara.
· No facility for institutional deliveries or immunization.
· No Gynecologist or Pediatrician available.
· Chhota Udepur, 25-30 villages in Pavi Jetpur & 25-30 villages in Kavant – Approx. Population 2,50,000.
· The total project cost is 47.82 Lacs. SFT contribution is 20.18 and are looking for financial support of Rs. 27.63 Lacs for Hospital Equipments, Laboratory Equipments, X-Ray, Sonography Machine, Ambulance and office set-up.
- For Atmanirbhar camp as still Rs. 17.4 lacs are yet to be used, a concentrated efforts by all must be done with other social service groups to have mega camps.
- For Sanjeevni-II, Matching Grant proposal for 3 machines is progressing slow with USA Rotary club. While keeping the line of communication open with them Rtn. Alok has volunteered to try the Australian Club which he had visited during his trip to Australia.
- Progress report of Atmanirbhar Matching Grant submitted to RI should be sent to PDG Ashok Panjwani through PP Rajan Bhatt as our name was mentioned in the pending MG Report Clubs at TRF Seminar SEMINAR.
- It was agreed by all to participate in 7 clubs Rotary Tree Plantation Programme on 15th Aug. Club - contribution is approx. Rs. 2,000/-
- Following changes in the by-laws were proposed and accepted by the BOD:
1. For the member who has been in Rotary for 25 years, has given a year as president and have reached 70 years of age, a special privilege is being offered by which he has to pay only RI, District and Magazine dues to the club and shall contribute the for the food when ever he attend is attending the meetings. By this way, the club is not being taxed and the member gets the benefit.
P.P. P.S. Grover is eligible for the above rule and he will be the first member to get the benefit.
2. It was proposed by President and discussed at length to keep amount of F.D. rest of the dormant funds should be used for the service project. However, the Board has agreed that at least the interest amount of the Fixed Deposits should be used every year for the service projects. The use of F.D. for service project to be discussed and considered in the event of some big project taking shape.
3. The 3rd important amendment in the Club Bylaws was always to follow stewardship, not only for Matching Grants but also for the available recognition point distribution. It is was decided to always inform the same to the Board of Directors and General Body.
- RCBM to create 2 models for Rotary India Humanity Foundation 1) “Atmanirbhar” - Orthotics & Prosthetic Center 2) “Sanjeevni” –Dialysis Center.
- It was discussed and agreed by the Board that the Trust must be formed of RCBM. The name proposed is RCBM Foundation (New Trust). As soon as the 3rd year Balance sheet is audited we should apply for the registration of the trust.
- To visit AASHTHA and NISHTHA Project.
- It was decided to create RCBM Brand at various levels Local, Dist. & International level. PP Alok Desai will take a lead role.
- It was agreed by all that RCBM must have at least 3 yrs. planning which includes office bearers and project planning.
- IPP Dr. Sharmistha Desai presented the Balance sheet for the year 2009-2010 with surplus of Rs. 76,150/-, which was appreciated by all. Board has passed the balance-sheet to be seconded in the 5th Business Meeting.
- Had excellent fellowship and all enjoyed the hospitality of Rtn. Manisha & Rtn. Mitesh Bhatt.
RCBM program for August 2010:
(1) Sunday - 01.8.2010 : Atmanirbhar Camp at Dashrath.
(2) Thursday - 05.8.2010 : Business Meeting – 8.00 p.m. (Dinner Meeting) It is a official visit of A.G. Dr. Pradeep Vaishnav.
- AG address to the club.
- New Member Orientation : Club Trainer PP Rajan Bhatt.
- Induction of Mrs. Hansa Patel.
Rtn. Premal Smart, Rtn. Iqbal Haqim, Rtn. Dr.Sharmistha Desai, Rtn. Mitesh Bhatt, Rtn. Dr.Manoj Desai, Rtn. Chetan Somani, Rtn. Sudhir Parikh, Rtn. Meena Kothari, Rtn. Manisha M Bhatt, Rtn. Rajan Bhatt, Rtn. Rachna Garg, Rtn. Ashish Garg, Rtn. Alok Desai, Rtn. BharatMehta, Rtn. Leena Smart and Rtn. Manisha R Bhatt
The Gist of the Meeting is as under:
President Rtn. Premal Smart started the meet with the prayer. He briefed the board about the following:
- Submitted the SAR – Current strength of the club is 48, Four Member left the club whereas six new members have been inducted.
- Elaborated Tree plantation and Rain coat distribution projects at Din Dayal Sharma Prathmik School, Channi School and proposed to adopt the school and do concentrated work at one location to make a difference, which was agreed by the BOD.
- Dr. Manojbhai suggested to start “Early Act Club” at Channi School, which is for the age group earlier to Interact, which was agreed by all.
- From the same school, a teacher appealed to help a needy family to pay the fees for their daughter studying in 2nd year PTC. Fees approx. 20,000/- p.a. It was decided that the request will be floated in the club and individually members can come forward to help.
- We have also received an appeal from Shroff Foundation Trust for setting up 14 bedded hospital with labor room and operation theatre at Chhota Udepur primarily for reducing Child & Maternal Mortality.
- It was suggested by Manojbhai & agreed by all that the MG proposal should be made to approach newly formed Rotary India Humanity Foundation. Following is the gist of the project
· Chhota Udepur - One of the most underserved Tribal area where PHC & CHC are not fully functional. Healthcare is in pathetic condition.
· A single private hospital in the area, no secondary level treatment available.
· Nearest special medical services available 60 kms. Bodeli or Jabugam, 90 kms Vadodara.
· No facility for institutional deliveries or immunization.
· No Gynecologist or Pediatrician available.
· Chhota Udepur, 25-30 villages in Pavi Jetpur & 25-30 villages in Kavant – Approx. Population 2,50,000.
· The total project cost is 47.82 Lacs. SFT contribution is 20.18 and are looking for financial support of Rs. 27.63 Lacs for Hospital Equipments, Laboratory Equipments, X-Ray, Sonography Machine, Ambulance and office set-up.
- For Atmanirbhar camp as still Rs. 17.4 lacs are yet to be used, a concentrated efforts by all must be done with other social service groups to have mega camps.
- For Sanjeevni-II, Matching Grant proposal for 3 machines is progressing slow with USA Rotary club. While keeping the line of communication open with them Rtn. Alok has volunteered to try the Australian Club which he had visited during his trip to Australia.
- Progress report of Atmanirbhar Matching Grant submitted to RI should be sent to PDG Ashok Panjwani through PP Rajan Bhatt as our name was mentioned in the pending MG Report Clubs at TRF Seminar SEMINAR.
- It was agreed by all to participate in 7 clubs Rotary Tree Plantation Programme on 15th Aug. Club - contribution is approx. Rs. 2,000/-
- Following changes in the by-laws were proposed and accepted by the BOD:
1. For the member who has been in Rotary for 25 years, has given a year as president and have reached 70 years of age, a special privilege is being offered by which he has to pay only RI, District and Magazine dues to the club and shall contribute the for the food when ever he attend is attending the meetings. By this way, the club is not being taxed and the member gets the benefit.
P.P. P.S. Grover is eligible for the above rule and he will be the first member to get the benefit.
2. It was proposed by President and discussed at length to keep amount of F.D. rest of the dormant funds should be used for the service project. However, the Board has agreed that at least the interest amount of the Fixed Deposits should be used every year for the service projects. The use of F.D. for service project to be discussed and considered in the event of some big project taking shape.
3. The 3rd important amendment in the Club Bylaws was always to follow stewardship, not only for Matching Grants but also for the available recognition point distribution. It is was decided to always inform the same to the Board of Directors and General Body.
- RCBM to create 2 models for Rotary India Humanity Foundation 1) “Atmanirbhar” - Orthotics & Prosthetic Center 2) “Sanjeevni” –Dialysis Center.
- It was discussed and agreed by the Board that the Trust must be formed of RCBM. The name proposed is RCBM Foundation (New Trust). As soon as the 3rd year Balance sheet is audited we should apply for the registration of the trust.
- To visit AASHTHA and NISHTHA Project.
- It was decided to create RCBM Brand at various levels Local, Dist. & International level. PP Alok Desai will take a lead role.
- It was agreed by all that RCBM must have at least 3 yrs. planning which includes office bearers and project planning.
- IPP Dr. Sharmistha Desai presented the Balance sheet for the year 2009-2010 with surplus of Rs. 76,150/-, which was appreciated by all. Board has passed the balance-sheet to be seconded in the 5th Business Meeting.
- Had excellent fellowship and all enjoyed the hospitality of Rtn. Manisha & Rtn. Mitesh Bhatt.
RCBM program for August 2010:
(1) Sunday - 01.8.2010 : Atmanirbhar Camp at Dashrath.
(2) Thursday - 05.8.2010 : Business Meeting – 8.00 p.m. (Dinner Meeting) It is a official visit of A.G. Dr. Pradeep Vaishnav.
- AG address to the club.
- New Member Orientation : Club Trainer PP Rajan Bhatt.
- Induction of Mrs. Hansa Patel.
- PDG Manoj Desai briefing of Rotary India Humanity Foundation.
(3) Thursday - 12.8.2010 : MSP - Career Counseling for school Children. (Details to be provided)
(4) Sunday - 15.8.2010
(A) Tree Plantation of 7 Rotary Club at Vassar Road under VSS drive to plant 1 Lac trees, Rotary Clubs to jointly plant 10000 saplings.
(B) Club Picnic (Nevada Colony) – Details to be provided.
(5) Sat/Sun - 28&29.8.10 : Atmanirbhar Camp with R.C. Mehemdabad at Mehemdabad.
LAST MEETING – Atmanirbhar Camp at Dashrath
12 Members remained present. The number of amputees were more in comparison to caliper needing polio and other patients. Action pictures would be uploaded tomorrow.
(3) Thursday - 12.8.2010 : MSP - Career Counseling for school Children. (Details to be provided)
(4) Sunday - 15.8.2010
(A) Tree Plantation of 7 Rotary Club at Vassar Road under VSS drive to plant 1 Lac trees, Rotary Clubs to jointly plant 10000 saplings.
(B) Club Picnic (Nevada Colony) – Details to be provided.
(5) Sat/Sun - 28&29.8.10 : Atmanirbhar Camp with R.C. Mehemdabad at Mehemdabad.
LAST MEETING – Atmanirbhar Camp at Dashrath
12 Members remained present. The number of amputees were more in comparison to caliper needing polio and other patients. Action pictures would be uploaded tomorrow.
Dr. Manoj Desai
Bulletin Editor
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