METRO MUSING 3 (10-11)

Dear Friends,

It was a good meeting which was attended by 24 Rotarians. President Premal started the meeting at 8.15 p.m. and the meeting was over by 9.30 p.m.

President asked everyone to observe silence for 2 minutes after the prayer to pay tribute to 2 departed souls - Prabhakarbhai Smart - his father and father of Vishakha Vrajesh Shah.

President Premal ratified the Board's decisions one after the other (already printed in the last bulletin). Then he invited IPP President Sharmishtha to present last year's accounts. Everyone was happy to see good surplus and significant funds for two of our dream projects - Sanjeevani and Atmanirbhar were earmarked for this year. It was passed unanimously. IPP Sharmishtha was hopeful that now that we have 3 years audited accounts, it would be possible to get RCBM Foundation or RCBM Charitable Trust formation without any hiccups.

She also presented the original revised Charter of our Club to the President, which she had procured last year from Rotary HQ. With this her year comes to an end and everyone applauded her for a wonderful year.

Then President invited AG Pinky Patel to introduce Hansaben Patel who has come back from USA to enjoy her retirement years in India. Her classification will be Nuclear Medicine Scientist. President Premal invited IPP Sharmishtha to induct her officially to our RCBM Clan. The picture depict how happy all of us are.

Then Club Trainer IPP Rajan was invited for the Orientation Programme for new members. Rajan was flawless in his presentation, which was really poetic. He started from Ishopnishad to philosophy of Kabir and ended with a beautiful couplet of Ghalib. He dwelt upon the basic question why I am in Rotary and then highlighted the philosophy of Rotary, which is Fellowship and Service. It would have been better if all the new members would have remained present.

I am sure more such presentations in the times to come will help train the club members in a much better way. It's a new facet that he is showing us when he told that one who invests in logic knows what is the religion. Rotarians know this and they serve as if they are serving the religion called mankind. He ended abruptly as he got a disturbing phone call in between.

Then President called me for presentation on Rotary India Humanity Foundation (RIHF).

In a nutshell, we are dreaming of a rare feat of performing 5000 heart surgeries, 1 crore tree plantations, 10 Rotary Schools, 50 Rotary Eye Hospitals, 400 Check Dams, 30,000 toilet Blocks, 400 Saheli Centres (Vocational Service Centres), Micro Credit and of course not to forget Disaster Management. We have already sent 100 shelter kits to Leh - the famous "3 Idiots" school, which is badly affected. The entire dream has got solid foundation and i.e. 1 lac Rotarians in India to support the cause, which will change the public image of Rotary at large. There were questions about fund raising,etc. which were answered. Finally I ended by saying that we are committed for creating the first ever Permanent Orthetic and Prosthetic Centre at Baroda, for which President Premal, as well as Nileshbhai, have given their consent and our commitment will show results in a short time from now.

The meeting ended with the National Anthem. Everyone enjoyed fellowship over the dinner, which looked quite elaborate (compliments to Rachna Garg). The excellent choice of menu was appreciated by all.

Overall an excellent meeting and I really wished that more members would have remained present for the simple reason that now officially we are going to meet only twice in a month and 2 meetings are given for projects, etc. That is not asking for two much?!

FORTHCOMING MEETINGS / EVENTS

15/08/2010 (Sunday) - Tree Plantation by 7 Clubs of Baroda under VSS Drive at Billabong School, Vadsar Road.

18/08/2010 (Wednesday) - Career Counseling for school children at Muslim Education School, Mughalwada.

22/08/2010 (Sunday) - District Membership Intercity Forum at Mehamdabad.

26/08/2010 (Thursday) - Assistant Governor's visit - Family Meet at 8.00 p.m.

28/08/2010 (Saturday) - Atmanirbhar Camp at Mehamdabad.

Dr. Manoj Desai

Bulletin Editor

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT FOR 2012-13

Tanaka is choice for 2012-13 RI President

Sakuji Tanaka, a member of the Rotary Club of Yashio, Saitama, Japan, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International in 2012-13. Tanaka will become the president-nominee on 1 October if there are no challenging candidates.

Tanaka said he would like to see Rotary "continue its vital work as the force to improve our communities."

To do this work, Rotary needs active, involved clubs, he added. "We are fortunate to have our revised RI Strategic Plan to help build strong clubs that are vibrant, action-oriented, and relevant in the changing world."

For 32 years, Tanaka was president of Tanaka Company Ltd., a wholesale firm that went public in 1995 and later merged with other leading wholesalers in Japan. Currently, he serves as vice president of the Yashio City Chamber of Commerce and adviser to Arata Co. Ltd., an animal feed and pet food wholesaler. He also chaired the National Household Papers Distribution Association of Japan for eight years. Tanaka studied business at Nihon Management Daigakuin and Tokyo Management Daigakuin.

Currently a Trustee of The Rotary Foundation, Tanaka chaired the 2009 Birmingham Convention Committee. His other service to Rotary includes RI director, regional Rotary Foundation coordinator, district governor, and member of the Polio Eradication Advocacy Task Force, the Permanent Fund Committee for Japan, and the Future Vision Committee.

Tanaka established an endowed Rotary Peace Fellowship, and he and his wife, Kyoko, are Paul Harris Fellows, Benefactors of the Permanent Fund, and Major Donors. He is a recipient of RI’s Service Above Self Award and The Rotary Foundation’s Distinguished Service Award.

Tanaka said that eradicating polio will "fulfill the promise we made to children in the world" and that "there is no doubt in my mind that the day of this success will be realized in the near future."

Tanaka and Kyoko have three children and five grandchildren.

The 2010 nominating committee members are John F. Germ, USA (chair); Monty J. Audenart, Canada; Keith Barnard-Jones, England; Peter Bundgaard, Denmark; Frank C. Collins Jr., USA; Rudolf Hörndler, Germany; Jackson San-Lien Hsieh, Taiwan; Umberto Laffi, Italy; Ashok M. Mahajan, India; Gerald A. Meigs, USA; Paul A. Netzel, USA; Samuel A. Okudzeto, Ghana; Kazuhiko Ozawa, Japan; Noraseth Pathmanand, Thailand; Themistocles A.C. Pinho, Brazil; Barry Rassin, Bahamas; and Barry E. Thompson, Australia.

AUGUST BIRTHDAY GREETINGS & GLIMPLES OF ATMANIRBHAR CAMP

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.

- 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.

Dr. Manoj Desai

Bulletin Editor

TREE PLANTATION DAY

Dear Friends,

Number of Participants (Rotarians & Family Members) - 24.

Sunday morning saw a new wave of enthusiasm amongst the club members, it being Tree Plantation Day. Pandit Deendayal School is a school for the Children of Lesser Gods. Most of the children are coming from neighbouring slums. The programme started dot on time at 9.00 a.m. with a short inaugural function followed by the main job - tree plantation. Enthusiasm of Rotarians and Children was at the peak and hence it was completed in less than one and half hour. Compliments to Dr. Nitin Bhate and Mrs. Bhate for the excellent coordination under the guidance of President and Secretary.

There were three outstanding things which happened on that day:

(1) Our new Member Sunil and Secretary Mitesh did not attend the closing ceremony but were found doing something else (please see picture) - they were hammering the tree guards for the plants. Hats off to their commitment and action for protection of saplings.

(2) New 3 awards were floated for the school children. It would be deciding after visiting the school after three months to see whose tree has grown better, thereby instilling the value of nurturing the plant.

(3) Snacks were served to the children first and as luck would have it, very little was left but the Rotarians were so contended with sharing of joy, preparing plates and looking at the smiles on the faces of these children that they did not ask for anything more. Rotary is not Rotli Club for sure.

Please note that the following persons are going to attend the Board Meeting for the agenda which has already been circulated by President Premal on 31st July at Secretary Mitesh's home:

RCBM TEAM FORCE -10 (2010-11)

President - Premal SmartVice President - Utkarsh Hathi

President Elect - Iqbal Hakim

IPP - Dr. Sharmishta DesaiHon.

Secretary - Mitesh Bhatt

Jt. Secretary - Chetan Somani

Treasurer - Sudhir Parikh

Community Service Director - PP Rajan Bhatt

Youth Service Director - Meena Kothari

Vocational Service Director - Ashish Gurg

International Service Director - Manisha Bhatt

Club Service Director - Rachna Gurg

Community Service Counselor - PDG Manoj Desai

Youth Service Counselor - PP Pinky Patel

Vocational Service Counselor - PP Bharat Mehta

International Service Counselor - PP Alok Desai

Club Service Counselor - PP Savir Julka

Bulletin Editor & Publicity Director - PDG Manoj Desai

HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AMBASSADORS
1. Rtn. Rishiraj Mistry who got the second prize for his short film at the hands of Balki (Famous Film Director of Paa) and Rajiv Masand (Famous Critic) on last Sunday - 25th July.
2. PDG Dr. Manoj Desai who is appointed as Founder Trustee of Rotary India Humanity Foundation based at Kolkata.
3. PDG Dr. Manoj Desai was the Keynote Speaker at Grand 10 Seminar of 10 Districts on Membership at Tirupur where more than 1000 Rotarians appreciated his new talk - "Lakir Ke Fakir".

Enjoy the monsoon and Makai Bhuttas. Of course, Gujaratis would love to have Bhajiyas and Chai !

Dr. Manoj Desai
Bulletin Editor

METRO MUSING 2 (10-11)

Dear Friends,

LAST MEETING

President Premal started the meeting sharp at 8.15 p.m. after 15 minutes of fellowship period. He invited Ann Pratima to recite the prayer.

1. The meeting was called to order by AG Pinky Patel.
2. The 4-Way Test was recited by Ann Manisha R. Bhatt.
3. Then President requested for official exchange of collar at the hands of IPP Dr. Sharmishtha Desai. Everybody applauded her for the same.
4. Induction of Development Leaders was done by PDG Dr. Manoj Desai.
5. Rotary Kits to new members were given at the hands of AG Pinky Patel.
6. Then President invited Rtn. Sunil Vakil to induct the Counselors and given his Inspirational Address.
7. Rtn. Sunil Vakil took us down the nostalgic journey of 25 years in less than 7 minutes. He highlighted couple of important points like - (i) Club has never believed in pomp and show and (ii) Club has hosted about 17 events in 20 years and our actions were louder than our words. He also said that nobody in our District as ever thought about going 350 Kms. away to do projects – AASTHA & NISHTHA He welcomed new Rotarians and confessed that Rotary has given about 10 to 15 life long friends. He conveyed his kudos to Dr. Sharmishtha for the meaningful difference making year in Membership, Projects, Donations, etc. that we had. He requested Members to get involved and enjoy the fellowship of traveling together for Rotary events. He reminded everyone that original 3 Charter Members (3 Idiots for 25 years!?) are now feeling exhausted and are welcoming new Rotarians with great ideas to make the club vibrant. Finally be wished President Premal all the best.
8. President invited new members to introduce themselves and highlight why they joined Rotary.
Himanshu Rana – He is into Heavy Fabrication and firmly believes that one many can’t do anything but united we can do wonders. He has known Rotary through Premal and he approached Premal to make him a Rotarian.
Rita Patel – Modest and Humble to the Core. Rita said that we should put in our efforts to create an Altruistic Society. Everyone told her that she was rock solid support for all the actions of Nileshbhai for so many years. She has joined Rotary to continue to make the world a better living place.
Dr. Nitin Bhate – He came with many surprises like he was a Rotaractor at Badegaon. He did his college at Miraj and Masters from MS University and PH.D at IIT, Mumbai. In 2006 he came to Vadodara and joined Kala Bhavan. He confessed that he has visited many other clubs but did not like due to their pomp and show (He added; “less action and more words”). Dialysis project brought him to Rotary and he was to be an asset to the Club to make it a ‘Difference Makers Club.’
Sunil Joshi – He is a Computer IT Graduate from Tata Unisys. His wife teaches IT in Navrachna Vidhalay as Technical Coordinator. They are blessed with 10 month old Kritika (immediately Savir requested to bring her in order to experience the same that we all had when Savir and Kavita used to bring their twin daughters to the Club). Sunil Joshi is into Export Engineering Firm providing machinery to Africa and South America. Being a Partner of Mitesh, it is natural that he has heard about Rotary and its projects. That has brought him to Rotary.

Our average age is going down friends. ALL IS WELL in our Club.

9. Then was the time for President Premal to give his Acceptance Speech. He said I do not promise you speeches and I may falter in protocol but one thing is for sure that our Silver Jubilee Year would be remembered for excellent Services and Fellowship, both, as we contribute to the uplift the Society. He highlighted the fundamental principles of Paul Harris – Service and Fellowship. He requested everyone to come forward to do one project at least. He was highly appreciative of 17 Rotarians for Atmanirbhar at Dashrat. He reminded us that there will be many projects in different areas for Atmanirbhar as we have more than Rs.17 lacs in MG available. He also informed Rotarians that all the five machines of Project Sanjeevani are fully booked and one more is donated by AG Pinky Patel’s uncle. Our next Project of getting 3 more machines will fructify soon. He complimented IPP Dr. Sharmishtha. He was hopeful that unique bled of young and old will certainly take the club to create new milestone called Silver Milestone. You can imagine when 24 Rotarians clapped together what encouragement it provides to the President!

Slogan for the Year – Rotary Ke Liya Kuch Bhi Karega. The meeting was over at 9.30 p.m. sharp. The meeting ended over good Chinese delight.

Dr. Manoj Desai
Bulletin Editor

GLIMPSES OF RAJYABHISHEK

SUCCESSFUL PRESS CONFERENCE

PRESIDENTS AT PRESS CONFERENCE

LIGHTING THE LAMP BY CHIEF GUEST

YOURS TRULY AS MoC

STUTI - LEADER OF TOMORROW

OUR NEWLY INSTALLED BOARD

PERFORMANCE BY ANNETS

PRATIMA OFFERING COLLAR TO PREMAL

INDUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS

MAJOR DONOR FOR 2010-11

MEMENTO PRESENTATION TO CHIEF GUEST

RIPE KALYAN BANERJEE

PERFORMANCE BY NILESH & HIS TROUPE

SPELL BOUND AUDIENCE & FULL HALL

OUR LEADERS ENJOYING THE SHOW

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO THEM

TRULY INSPIRING WORDS....

METRO MUSING 1 (10-11)

Dear Friends,

BEST WISHES TO RECENTLY INSTALLED PRESIDENT PREMAL SMART AND HIS TEAM FOR SILVER JUBILEE YEAR OF RCBM.

Hearty Congratulations to IPP Dr. Sharmishtha Desai and her Team for one more great year for our Club. She also made us proud by reciting Hindu Interfaith Service at Montreal Convention - first time ever that any one of our Club Member has been invited to the centre stage of the Convention. She was flooded with compliments, being short, sweet and simple - meaningfully recitation of 2 Hindu Shlokas as well as conveying the meaning in English in less than 4 minutes! (Kindly see photographs). Convention pictures and over view will be covered in the next Bulletin for the paucity of time and space in this issue as we have many more items to be covered.

Sharmishtha reciting Hindu Prayer for Interfaith Service.

RI Past President Carlo & Mrs. Rossana complimenting her.

Past Director Sonny Brown & Mrs. Ann complimenting her.

RIPE Kalyanbhai & Binotaben with us.

RIPE giving his acceptance speech after getting elected.

RAJYABHISHEK

Joint Installation Ceremony of 7 Clubs was a unique event. C.C. Mehta Auditorium was full. The programme started dot on time at 7.30 p.m. and nearly 1 hour and 45 minutes total time taken for the memorable Installation Ceremony at the hands of RI President (Elect) Kalyan Banerjee. All 7 Clubs had put in hard work in planning under the Chairmanship of PDG Jatin Bhatt. I know this as I had a role to play i.e. as Master of Ceremony. I would really wish if somebody else writes about the impressions of the programme rather than me writing the same. However, I will narrate few important features of the Ceremony.

1. Prayer was recited by 7 Anns on 7/7/2010. Masters of Ceremony - Jagdish and Manoj did wonderful team work in Dostana Style.

2. Annets of various clubs did wonderful dance performance on 2 Rotary songs.

3. Chairman Jatin Bhatt welcomed the Guests in his unique emotional style in Hindi.

4. Jagdish and Manoj, alternatively highlighted about the cultural capital - Sanskari Nagari - Vadodara's contribution to various fields. Their description was centered around No. 7 like 7 Legendary Figures, 7 Cricketers, 7 Heritage Monuments of Vadodara, etc. They also highlighted RC Baroda's 75th year and our Club's 25th year.

5. Then Installation Ceremony was performed in a unique way. Annets were made flag bearers for 7 Clubs. For each Club, Annet was followed by Outgoing President, Incoming President and the new Team. All went upto the centre stage and occupied their position on the right and left of President (E) and First Lady Binotaben. Then collars were exchanged, group photo was taken and everyone received Best Wishes from Kalyan Banerjee and went back to their seats. 7 Clubs installation was completed in 26 minutes - unique isn't it?

6. Manoj sprang a great surprise before thanking Kalyan Banerjee and Binotaben to their seats. There were 14 new Paul Harris Fellows and 2 new Major Donors namely PDG Jatin Bhatt and our own President Premal Smart. Total US$ 34,000 were committed in less than 3 minutes.

7. Then DG Devang Thakore was invited to the stage and each newly installed Club President with his club new members to be inducted. Total there were 32 new members. DG Devang performed oath taking ceremony for the new members. It was really heartening to see everybody encouraging the new members with a thunderous applause.

8. Then MoCs asked the audience if they would like to listen to acceptance speeches of all the Presidents and a big NO was heard. Jagdish asked me to solve the puzzle and there came the dance performance by Nilesh Sir and his Troupe from Pranav Performing Arts. One liners from 7 songs were selected to reflect enthusiasm, commitment and promise of each newly installed President of 7 clubs. It was applauded in a big way and people were tapping their feet and clapping their hands during the performance due to selection of beautiful songs.

9. After that came the most important moment and i.e. RI President (E) Kalyan Banerjee's speech. There was rapt attention and everybody enjoyed the speech.

10. Vote of thanks and memento presentation was performed by MoCs. The gift was also unique, which is a photograph in oil on canvas of Kalyan Banerjee and Binotaben, surrounded by 3 different expressions of Kalyan Banerjee.

11. This was followed by National Anthem and everyone enjoyed the fellowship and food over the discussions. This kind of installation ceremony, is not only unique but worth going for rather than the long monotonous ceremonies. I really feel that those who could not remain present missed something really meaningfully different kind of installation. I have not received photograph CD till today from President and hence will upload the pictures later.

I have put down unbiased factual presentation. I am sure you would all put your comments or compliments to make it the true picture, once you read this bulletin.

CLUB NEWS WORTH KNOWING

1. 6 New Members were inducted by us. Their names and classifications are as follows:

Rtn. Rita N. Patel - Housewife
Rtn. Rupal Trivedi - (Classification awaited from President / Secretary)

Rtn. Suneel Joshi - International Trading.
Rtn. Dr. Nitin Bhate - Educationist.
Rtn. Himansu Rana - Industrial Fabrication.
Mrs. Hansa Patel - Nuclear Medicine Technician

2. We will be distributing 510 raincoats. Donors of the same are as follows:

1. Rita & Nilesh Patel : 50 Nos. - Rs.3,750/-
2. Kavita & Savir Julka : 50 Nos. - Rs.3,750/-
3. Leena & Premal Smart : 50 Nos. - Rs.3,750/-
4. Meena Vyas (my cousin) : 50 Nos. - Rs.3,750/-
5. Manisha & Rajan Bhatt : 50 Nos. - Rs.3,750/-
6. Pinky & Sumul Patel : 50 Nos. - Rs.3,750/-
7. Sandhya & Dilip Shah : 50 Nos. - Rs.3,750/-
8. Rachna & Ashish Gurg : 50 Nos. - Rs.3,750/-
9. Manisha & Mitesh Bhatt : 25 Nos. - Rs.1,875/-
10. Meena & Dhiren Kothari : 50 Nos. - Rs.3,750/-
11. Malvikbhai Hathi : 25 Nos. - Rs.1,875/-
12 Club Kitty : 10 Nos. - Rs.750/-
Total : 510 Nos. - Rs. 38,250/-

3. Rtn. Prakash Kishan, DRFC of his District is going to help us for second MG for Project Sanjeevani. We would get the good news on Friday and hopefully we will soon be signing the MG for this year also. All the best to President Premal for this much awaited MG.

LAST MEETING - Project Atmanirbhar

You would not believe the enthusiasm of our members - 17 Members remained present for the meeting. Please see the pictures (I wish they would have sent me better quality pictures as well action pictures of beneficiaries).

MEETINGS FOR JULY 2010
Sunday : 4th July : Project Meeting - Aatmanirbhar Camp at Dashrath.
Wednesday : 7th July : Family Meeting - Jt. Installation Ceremony - C.C. Mehta Auditorium.
Thursday. : 15th July : Business Meeting - Dinner meeting 8.00 p.m. Surya Palace. (New Member Orientation Program -to be next month as Club Trainer RB has his Phd exam on 16th.)
4. Sunday : 18th July : Service Project - Tree Plantation - Details to be worked out.
5. : Service Project - Raincoat Distribution (date to be decided as soon as we receive the Raincoats)
6. Thursday. : 29th July : B.O.D. - Hon. Sec. Mitesh Bhatt & Manisha Bhatt residence.

Best wishes to Past President Rajan for his Ph.D. exam so that we would be getting one more doctor!

Welcome back IPP Dr. Sharmishtha Desai.

Hope you had a sigh of relief for nearly a month ! But now for sure I will be sending you the blog after meetings / projects (2 to 3 times in a month).

Dr. Manoj Desai

Repeater Bulletin Editor