RUNNER - Volume: XVII No.24 Dated 22th December, 2009

RI President: Rtn John Kelly
Dist Governor: Rtn Utpal Majumdar
President: Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi
Secretary: Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia
Editor: Rtn Pradip Kumar Pal.


B o r t i k a (District Conference for RY 2009-10)
Will be held at Nazrul Manch during 15, 16 & 17th January, 2010
Registration forms are with Dist Conference Committee Chairman Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee.
Regn Charges Rs 1200 for Rotarians and Rs 1000 for Annes.
( till 31st December, 09) after that it will be more.

Matching Grants:

Our IOL Operation Matching Grant Project No. 70433 has started….

On Thursday, the 24th December, 2009 our President, Rtn Kuldip along with Club Secretarty Rtrn Sanjay and Rtn Tapas went to Behrampore and attended a meeting with

Our English Teaching through Computers Matching Grant Project has been approved and the Matching Grant No. for this project is 72074
Our sincere thanks go to our advisors and helping Hands i.e., PDG Debashish, Rtn Ranjit, Rtn Vishnu and our DG Utpal for their help and guidance.

John Bernardin, International Cosponsor, President of El Sobrante Rotary Club and Director Literacy program (D-5160) will be in Kolkata either late January or early February. He will train the teachers at the Rotary Computer Center. He will be in Kolkata for 3 days. This will be an excellent opportunity to establish a long term relationship with a District leader from D-5160.

Well done Sanjay…..

Inter District Girl’s RYLA Camp:

Is being organized by Rotary Club of Serampore during 26th to 28th December, 2009 at Vani Bharati School, Rishra C/O: M/s Jayashreer Textiles, Rishra, Dist Hooghly.,

For details contact:
Rtn Sanjay Mukherjee,
President, R.C. of Serampore, Mob: 98302 65311

Birthday Greetings:

17th December: Ms. Debjani Halder (D/O: Rtn Kakoli Halder)
25th December: Mt. Aryan Jaiswal (S/O: Rtn Rajesh Jaiswal)
29th December: Mt. Diptarka Pal (S/O Rtn Pradip Pal)

Blood Donation Camp:

Was held on Sunday, the 20th December, 2009 at Mondal Temple Lane, New Alipore from 10 A.M. onwards. 50 Persons donated blood voluntarily.
President, Rtn Kuldip attended the event.

Blankets donated:

PP Run Bhupen Roy visited our club on 8th instant and appealed for donation of Blankets for the poor, the project he undertakes every year.
Our members present were generous enough in donating cost of 50 Blankets (each costing Rs 100).

CP Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee (10 Nos), Rtn Tarun Bannerjee (5 Nos), Rtn Tripti Dutta (10 Nos), Rtn Sanjay Kanodia (5 Nos), Rtn Subhash Agarwal (5 Nos), Rtn Pramod Mathur (5 Nos) and Rtn Kuldip ( 10 Nos). These will be distributed to the needy persons on 25th instant at 4 P.M. from the residence of PP Rtn Bhupen Roy’s house at Anandalok, 326/11, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road, Kolkata-8

On 27th December breakfast for the children has been arranged at the same venue by him. He requested and invited our members to attend both events.

Minutes of the 753rd Regular Weekly Club Meeting held on 15th December, 2009 at The Metropole 174, Sarat Bose Road, and Kolkata-700 029 at 6.30 P.M.

President, Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi:

• called the 752nd Regular Meeting to order
• National Anthem was sung by all members led by Rtn Pradip Pal.
• President welcomed Shri Debashish Maitra (Guest of Rtn Tapas Kumar Mokherjee)
• extended birthday greetings to our Club Secretary Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia for 17th December and Mt. Raj Mathur (S/O: PP Rtn Pramod Mathur) for 20th December.
• Treasurer Rtn Sanjit informed the members that the cheque for Rs 8,00,016/- has been received on 8-12-09 from Delhi branch of The Rotary Foundation against our Matching Grant no. 70433 for IOL Operations in and around Murshidabad.
• 1st Half Yearly dues for this year are almost paid. There are very few members who have agreed also that they will clear their dues very soon.
• Our CP and Dist. Conference Committee Chairman Rtn Sanjit informed about the developments and current status regarding incoming District Conference. He had met with our DG Rtn Utpal for this purpose and held important discussions. He also requested our club members to pay the registration charges immediately to him and thanked the members who have already done so.
• our thanks was extended to PP Rtn Pulak, Rtn Tapas, Rtn Dibyendu, Rtn Swati and Rtn Ashok Kar for arranging neighboring club visits for various Rotary Clubs and highlighting their members about registering in good numbers along with Annes, Rtrs and friends for the incoming District Conference on 15th - 17th January, 2010 at Nazrul Manch. Their efforts are highly appreciated. They assured that these visits will be continued.
  

President requested Club Secretary Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia to conduct regular club business.
Club Secretary, Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia:

• informed that some of our members are yet to pay their 1st Half Yearly club dues. They are requested to clear their dues immediately.
• informed about the receipt of cheque from TRF against MG No 70433 and also informed about the current status of our English Literacy through Computers Matching grant project and read out the correspondence he had with concerned persons in this regard.
• informed that next regular club meeting will be held on Tuesday at The Metropole on Tuesday the 22nd December, 2009 between 6.30 to 8.30 P.M.
  

President, Rtn Kuldip announced the club statistics and terminated the regular club meeting.

Club Statistics
Total Members: 27
Members Present 16
Guests 2

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RUNNER Volume: XVII No.23 Dated 15th December, 2009

RI President: Rtn John Kelly
District Governor: Rtn Utpal Majumdar
President: Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi
Secretary: Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia
Editor: Rtn Pradip Kumar Pal.


B o r t i k a (District Conference for RY 2009-10)

Will be held at Nazrul Manch during 15, 16 & 17th January, 2010

Registration forms are with Dist Conference Committee Chairman Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee.
Regn Charges Rs 1200 for Rotarians and Rs 1000 for Annes.
( till 31st December, 09) after that it will be more.

Members….Please start immediately with your registration
A Red letter day:

1st July, 2011 shall mark a historic day for India in the Rotary world.

• RI President Nominee Rtn Kalyan Banerjee and Anne Binota will lead the Rotary movement across the world.
• RI Director Nominee Rtn Yash Pal Das and Anne Manju will lead Zone 4
• RI Director Nominee Rtn Shekhar Mehta and Anne Rashi will lead Zone 6
  

This calls for a celebration…..
Our District will felicitate the incoming Rotary leaders from India
On Sunday, the 20th December, 2009 at GD Birla Sabhaghar, Kolkata
10.30 A.M. to 1.30 P.M.
All are welcome with spouse, family and friends

Welcome New Member:
We welcome Mr Gopal Mahapatra to our Club as fellow Rotarian and we will cherish and share his wisdom, fellowship and services in the club projects and activities.

Matching Grants:

A cheque for Rs 8 Lacs has been received from The Rotary Foundation, New Delhi Branch on 8th December for our IOL Matching grant project no. 70433 under which we will be doing IOL operations for peoples in and around Murshidabad very soon in association with Sushrat Hospital at Salt Lake and Behrampur. Our heartiest thanks go to DG and our PP Rtn Utpal Majumdar for this.

Birthday Greetings:
17th December: Mt. Raj Mathur (S/O: PP Rtn Pramod K. Mathur)
20th December: Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia.

Bon Voyage:

We wish very happy and enjoyable holiday in USA to PP Rtn Tarun Banerjee who will be leaving Calcutta on 16th instant. Have fun Tarunda…

Blood Donation Camps:

Was held on Sunday, the 13th December, 2009 at 122, Hazra Road (Opp: Fire Brigade Stn) Kolkata-26 from 1 P.M. onwards in association with Amra Kajan Club. 88 donors donated blood in the camp. President Rtn Kuldip attended the camp.

There will be another Blood Donation Camp organized by President Rtn Kuldip on Sunday, the 20th December, 2009 at Mondal Temple Lane, New Alipore from 10 A.M. onwards.

Swimming Programme:

Was held successfully this Sunday, the 13th December, being organized by Baghdevi Swimming Club, as every year. Our club has co-sponsored this event since last few years. Our club contributed Rs 7000 for this project, out of which Rs 2000 was donated by PP Rtn Pramod.

Life Style Diseases Workshop and Seminar:

Was held this Sunday afternoon at Rotary Sadan where team of doctors from AMRI Hospital conducted ECGs, Blood Pressure and Random Blood Sugar Tests for the present members.
The Seminar was inaugurated By PDG Rtn Amitava Mukherjee along with an introduction from Rtn Dr Santanu Munshi. Expert advices and talks were given by prominent panel of doctors like, Dr Vikash K Agarwal, Dr Surendra Ugale from Hyderabad and others. Various medical topics like Cardio health, Oral health and cancer, Dog/Cat bites and Rabies, Anesthesia for Diabetic Operation, General Faulty life styles and their bad effects were seriously and effectively discussed. Dr Ugale explained through a live video clip a latest concept in treating the Type-2 Blood Sugar by an intestine operation. Three ladies who had undergone through such surgeries were present on the occasion and expressed their highly satisfied views and experience. They replied queries received from the audience also.

A questionnaire was given to all Rotarians for submitting their replies so that their state of health can be evaluated and informed for any advice and required medical care.
This seminar was followed by very informative interactions with the panelists.
It was terminated after fellowship drinks and dinner.

Blankets donated:

PP Rtn Bhupen Roy visited our club last Tuesday on 8th instant and appealed for donation of Blankets for the poor, the project he undertakes every year.

Our members present were generous enough in donating cost of 50 Blankets (each costing Rs 100).
CP Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee (10 Nos), Rtn Tarun Bannerjee (5 Nos), Rtn Tripti Dutta (10 Nos), Rtn Sanjay Kanodia (5 Nos), Rtn Subhash Agarwal (5 Nos), Rtn Pramod Mathur (5 Nos) and Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi ( 10 Nos). These will be distributed to the needy persons on 25th instant at 4 P.M. from the residence of Rtn Bhupen Roy’s house at Anandalok, 326/11, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road, Kolkata-8

On 27th December breakfast for the children has been arranged at the same venue by him. He requested and invited our members to attend both events.

Minutes of the 752nd Regular Weekly Club Meeting held on 8th December, 2009 at The Metropole 174, Sarat Bose Road, and Kolkata-700 029 at 6.30 P.M.

President, Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi:

• called the 752nd Regular Meeting to order
• National Anthem was sung by all members led by Rtn Ranatosh Datta.
• President welcomed Rtn Ranatosh Datta who attended the regular meeting after many weeks, Shri Debashish Maitra (Guest of Rtn Tapas Kumar Mokherjee) and PP Rtn Bhupen Roy, from R.C. of Amtala.
• Treasurer Rtn Sanjit informed the members that the cheque for Rs 8,00,016/- has been received on 8-12-09 from Delhi branch of The Rotary Foundation against our Matching Grant no. 70433 for IOL Operations in and around Murshidabad.
• 1st Half Yearly dues for this year are almost paid. There are very few members who have agreed also that they will clear their dues very soon.
• Members were informed about the Screening Camp for Beta Thelasamia held on Saturday, the 5th December, 09 at Sundarika Dr H P M Memorial Girl’s High School, Khandalia at 11 A.M. About 105 children and staff of the school were examined and tested for Thelasamia carrier. Also Polio eradication materials supplied by our District were exhibited there for Polio eradication awareness. Rtn Dibyendu, Rtn Tapas, Rtn Dr R.N. Dutta along with Anne Sunanda, Rtn Swati and President Rtn Kuldip attended this programme and thoroughly enjoyed the visit. Thanks were extended to IPP Rtn Rathin for providing transport and PP Rtn Pulak and Anne Banani for serving tea refreshment for the members on their way to Khandalia.
• Our CP and Dist. Conference Committee Chairman Rtn Sanjit informed about the developments and current status regarding incoming District Conference. He had met with our DG Rtn Utpal for this purpose and held important discussions. He also requested our club members to pay the registration charges immediately to him and thanked the members who have already done so.
• our thanks was extended to PP Rtn Pulak, Rtn Tapas, Rtn Dibyendu and Rtn Ashok Kar for arranging neighboring club visits for various Rotary Clubs and highlighting and motivating their members about registering in good numbers along with Annes, Rtrs and friends for the incoming District Conference on 15th - 17th January, 2010 at Nazrul Manch. Their efforts are highly appreciated. They assured that these visits will be continued.
  

President requested Club Secretary Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia to conduct regular club business.

Club Secretary, Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia:

• informed that some of our members are yet to pay their 1st Half Yearly club dues. They are requested to clear their dues immediately.
• informed about the receipt of a cheque from TRF against MG No 70433 and also informed about the current status of our English Literacy through Computers Matching grant project and read out the correspondence he had with concerned persons in this regard.
• informed that next regular club meeting will be held on Tuesday at The Metropole on Tuesday the 15th December, 2009 between 6.30 to 8.30 P.M.
  

President, Rtn Kuldip announced the club statistics and terminated the regular club meeting.

Club Statistics
Total Members: 27
Members Present 20
Guests 4

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RUNNER - Volume: XVII No.22 Dated 8th December, 2009

RI District 3291
RI President: Rtn John Kelly
Dist Governor: Rtn Utpal Majumdar
President: Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi
Secretary: Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia
Editor: Rtn Pradip Kumar Pal.

B o r t i k a (District Conference for RY 2009-10)

Will be held at Nazrul Manch during 15, 16 & 17th January, 2010

Registration forms are with Dist Conference Committee Chairman Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee.

Registration Charges: Rs 1200 for Rotarians and Rs 1000 for Annes.
( till 31st December, 09) after that it will be more.
Members….Please start immediately with your registration

Congratulations…..

Our Rtn Subhash and Anne Mira has been blessed on 18th November with a beautiful grand daughter. We wish long and happy life to the new born and extend our heartiest congratulations to the proud parents and grand parents.

Heartiest Congratulations….PDG Rtn Shekhar..

This Saturday on 5th December, Rotary Club of Calcutta Mahanagar organised felicitation to PDG Rtn Shekhar Mehta and Anne Rashi on his nomination from Zone 6A as Rotary International Director for RY 2011-13. It was followed by cocktails and dinner at Royal Bengal Hall, City Centre.

It was a well organized programme and PRID Rtn Sushil Gupta and DG Rtn Utpal Majumdar along with galaxy of Rotarians from this part of subcontinent were present and expressed their happiness and hope from this dynamic Rotarian. It is moment to be proud for all of us, as this glory has come to our district after 58 long years.

From our club PP Rtn Pulak, PP Rtn Chitta Ranjan Ghosh and President Rtn Kuldip were present and offered flower bouquet on behalf of our club to PDG Rtn Shekhar and wished him successful tenure and good health.

Membership Development:

We are very happy that very soon Mr Gopal Mahapatra and Dr Binayak Deb will be inducted in our Club and we will cherish and share their wisdom, fellowship and services in the club projects and activities.

Blood Donation Camp:

Will be held on Sunday, the 13th December, 2009 at 122, Hazra Road
(Opp: Fire Brigade Stn) Kolkata-26 from 1 P.M. onwards
in association with Amra Kajan Club. About 150 donors are expected to donate blood in the camp.

Thalassaemia Awareness Camp:

Was held on Saturday, the 5th December, 2009 at Sundarika Dr HPM Memorial Girl’s High School situated nearby Khandalia at 11 A.M.onwards.

Dr B N Sarkar and his team of Anthropological Survey of India. 27, J.L. Nehru Road, Kol-16 gave very informative talk on Thalassaemia to the students and teachers of this school. Our President Rtn Kuldip also spoke about the awareness and available precautions for this decease.

Very informative banners for creating necessary awareness have been made by our Rotary Club in association with RCC Khandalia Panchanan Club and were displayed there in the school compound.

Blood samples were collected which will be tested for Hemoglobin, Blood Grouping and Thalassaemia carrier detection.

Rtn Dibyendu Mitra, Rtn Dr R.N. Dutta with Anne Sunanda, Rtn Swati, Rtn Tapas and President Rtn Kuldip attended this programme. The whole programme was very enjoyable and these members totally have enjoyed the visit.

Rtn Dibyendu enjoyed sketching the portraits of Dr Dutta and Anne Sunanda, which is reproduced here.

We also thank Anne Banani (W/O: PP Rtn Pulak ) who was very nice to offer tea refreshment on the way to Khandalia in the morning.

Minutes of the 751st Regular Weekly Club Meeting held on 1st December, 2009 at The Metropole 174, Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata-700 029 at 6.30 P.M.

President, Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi:

• called the 751st Regular Meeting to order.
• National Anthem was sung by all members led by Rtn Dibyendu Mitra.
• CP Rtn Sanjit handed over a gift to Anne Banani (W/O: Rtn PP Pulak) for their nice hospitality and sumptuous lunch on behalf of all members of our club.
• President welcomed Dr Binayak Deb, guest of Rtn Tarun Bannerjee.
• Treasurer Rtn Sanjit informed the members that the 1st Half Yearly dues for this year are almost paid. There are very few members who have agreed also that they will clear their dues very soon.
• Members were informed about the Screening Camp for Beta Thelasamia to be held on Saturday, the 5th December, 09 at Sundarika Dr H P M Memorial Girl’s High School at 11 A.M. It was also decided that Polio eradication materials supplied by our District will be exhibited there for Polio eradication awareness.
• Our CP and Dist. Conference Committee Chairman Rtn Sanjit informed about the developments and current status regarding organizing District Conference. He had met with our DG Rtn Utpal for this purpose and held important discussions. He also requested our club members to pay the registration charges immediately to him and thanked the members who have already done so.
  

It was felt that neighbouring club visits should be initiated immediately. For proper and purposeful good will visits PP Rtn Pulak was assigned the responsibility to start such visits to the other clubs. He assured that visits will commence very soon.

President requested Club Secretary Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia to conduct regular club business.

Club Secretary, Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia:

Extended Birthday greetings to:
4th December: Ms Mom Ganguly (D/O: CP Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee)
4th December: Ms Anupdya Chatterjee (D/O: Rtn Dilip Chatterjee)

• informed that some of our members are yet to pay their 1st Half Yearly club dues. They are requested to clear their dues immediately.
• informed about the current status of our Matching grant projects and read out the correspondence he had with concerned persons in the regard.
• informed that next regular club meeting will be held on Tuesday at The Metropole on Tuesday the 8th December, 2009 between 6.30 to 8.30 P.M.
• President, Rtn Kuldip announced the club statistics and terminated the regular club meeting.
  

Club Statistics
Total Members: 26
Members Present; 13
Guests: 1

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RUNNER - Volume: XVII No.21 Dated 1st December, 2009

RI President: Rtn John Kelly
Dist Governor: Rtn Utpal Majumdar
President: Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi
Secretary: Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia
Editor: Rtn Pradip Kumar Pal.

Bortika (District Conference for RY 2009-10)

Will be held at Nazrul Manch during 15, 16 & 17th January, 2010
Registration forms are with Dist Conference Committee Chairman Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee.
Regn Charges Rs 1200 for Rtn and Rs 1000 for Anne.
Please start immediately with your registration

Thelasamia Awareness Camp:

Will be held on Saturday, the 5th December, 2009 at Sundarika Dr HPM Memorial Girl’s High School situated nearby Khandalia at 11 A.M. onwards.
Dr B N Sarkar and his team of Anthropological Survey of India 27, J.L. Nehru Road, Kol-16 have kindly given their consent to speak about Thelasamia carrier and will collect blood samples for necessary detection.

Birthday Greetings:

4th December:Ms Anupadya Chatterjee (D/O Rtn Dilip Chatterjee)
4th December: Ms Mom Ganguly (D/O: Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee)

Minutes of the 750 th Weekly Regular Club Meeting held on Sunday, the 29th November, 2009 at the Residence of PP Rtn Pulak Mokherjee , 14B, Diamond Park, Kol-700104 at 11.30 A.M.

President, Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi:

• Called the 750th Regular Meeting to order.
• National Anthem was sung by all members led by PP Rtn Chittaranjan Ghosh.
• CP Rtn Sanjit handed over a gift to Anne Banani (W/O: Rtn PP Pulak) for their nice hospitality and sumptuous lunch on behalf of all members of our club.
• President apologised that due to his absence from Calcutta the Runner could not be printed in time. It will be printed and present before members in the next weekly meeting, hence minutes of the 749 regular meeting held on 17th November could not be confirmed.
• Rtn Pradip Pal was also requested to take the responsibility of Bulletin Editor immediately.
• Treasurer Rtn Sanjit informed the members that the 1st Half Yearly dues for this year are almost paid. There are very few members who have agreed also that they will clear their dues very soon. He informed the members about the cash and bank balances which are in satisfactory position.
• Members were informed about the Screening Camp for Beta Thelasamia to be held on Saturday, the 5th December, 09 at Sundarika Dr H P M Memorial Girl’s High School at 11 A.M. Some of our members as Rtn Tapas, Rtn Swati, Rtn Dr R N Dutta, President Rtn Kuldip and PP Rtn Harbhajan agreed to attend. It was decided that some Polio eradication materials supplied by our District will be exhibited there.
• CP Rtn Sanjit presented a gift on behalf of all members of our club to Anne Banani for the regular meeting and Board Meeting being held at their residence.
• Our CP and Dist. Conference Committee Chairman Rtn Sanjit informed about the developments and current status regarding organizing District Conference. He had met with our DG Rtn Utpal for this purpose and held important discussions. He also requested our club members to pay the registration charges immediately to him and thanked the members who have already done so.
  

It was felt that neighbouring club visits should be initiated immediately. For proper and purposeful good will visits PP Rtn Pulak was assigned the responsibility to start such visits to the other clubs. He will chalk out the programmes and details will be made known to concerned group members, which he requested members to follow carefully, punctually and without fail. We will also highlight about our Matching Grant projects of IOL and English Teaching through Computers during these good will visits.

President requested Club Secretary Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia to conduct regular club business.

Club Secretary, Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia:

Extended Wedding Anniversaries greetings to:

27th November: Rtn Capt Gulshan Kumar Sehgal with Anne Nishi.
28th November: Rtn Kakoli Halder with Mr Joydeb Halder
29th November: Rtn Rajeev Chaturvedi with Anne Archana.

• informed that some of our members are yet to pay their 1st Half Yearly club dues. They are requested to clear their dues immediately.
• informed about the current status of our Matching grant projects and read out the correspondence he had with concerned persons in the regard.
• informed that next regular club meeting will be held on Tuesday at The Metropole on 1st December, 2009 between 6.30 to 8.30 P.M.
• President, Rtn Kuldip announced the club statistics and terminated the regular club meeting.
  

Club Statistics
Total Members: 26
Members Present 11
Guests 1

Board Meeting:

Was held immediately after the regular club meeting on Sunday, the 29th November, 09 at the residence of PP Rtn Pulak Mokherjee.

• Some important discussions were held by CP Rtn Sanjit regarding District Conference.
• PP Rtn Pulak was requested to be coordinator for arranging neighbouring club good will visits to be started very soon in different groups of our club members.
• A suitable pamphlet will be printed for distribution which will also contain the information and introduction of our IOL and Computer programmes.
• Members will be asked to register immediately.
• CP Rtn Sanjit was generous enough in announcing an contribution of Rs 50000 to our club for this conference account. Rtn Sanjay also announced Rs 5000 from him.The gesture of both was highly appreciated.
• A bill of Rs 3000 of M/s U.K. Bhowal & Associates for auditing our club’s RY 2007-08 accounts was approved for payment.
• Finance of the club along with Half Yearly dues was discussed in details.
• It was discussed and finalized that new savings bank account of our Trust will be opened at Punjab National Bank, New Alipore Branch as passed in earlier Board Meeting will be done in next week and the Old Bank a/c with HDFC, Bhowanipore Branch will be closed after transferring the balance amount in that a/c to the new a/c.
• Names of the four prospective new members were discussed and approved. They will be inducted very soon after following the proper procedure.
  

The Board members extends their cheerful thanks to PP Rtn Pulak and Anne Banani for their hospitality and care.

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RUNNER - Volume: XVII No.20 Dated 29th November, 2009

RI President: Rtn John Kelly
Dist Governor: Rtn Utpal Majumdar
President: Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi
Secretary: Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia
Editor: Rtn Pradip Kumar Pal.


Bortika District Conference for RY 2009-10

Will be held at Nazrul Manch during 15, 16 & 17th January, 2010
Registration forms are with Dist Conference Committee Chairman Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee.

Regn Charges: Rs 1200 for Rtn and Rs 1000 for Anne.
Please start immediately with your registration

The Rotary Foundation Seminar:
Was held on 28th November, 2009 at Rotary Sadan
RRFC Yash Pal Das was the Chief Guest and ARRFC Rtn Ravi Sehgal was present as Guest of Honour. It was a very informative and well planned programme and it was joy for ever to hear such an eminent speaker pair like Rtn Yashpal and Rtn Ravi.

Birthday Greetings:

4th December:Ms Anupadya Chatterjee (D/O Rtn Dilip Chatterjee
4th December: Ms Mom Ganguly (D/O: Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee)

Wedding Anniversaries:

27th November: Rtn Capt Gulshan Kumar Sehgal with Anne Nishi.
28th November: Rtn Kakoli Halder with Mr Joydeb Halder
29th November: Rtn Rajeev Chaturvedi with Anne Archana.

Scholarships for Students:
We have sponsored tuition fees of one very needy Class 7 girl student from Khalsa English High School. Her fees Rs 1460 upto November, 09 was sponsored by President Rtn Kuldip.

Minutes of the 749th Weekly Regular Club Meeting held on Tuesday, the 17th November, 2009 at the Metropole 174, Sarat Bose Road, Calcutta-29 at 6.30 P.M.

President, Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi:

• called the 749th Regular Meeting to order.
• National Anthem was sung by all members led by Rtn Tripti Dutta..
• welcomed Dr Binayak Deb, guest of our Rtn Tarun.
• requested Shri Gobindo Koyal, President RCC Khandalia to speak about Thelesemia awareness programme to be held on 5th December near Khandalia for free check and detection of Thelesemia, about 100-125 persons at RCC Khandalia. We assured him that for printing flexi banners with Thelesemia awareness information, our club will sponsor Rs 2000 and we will also visit the camp.
• while we were discussing our Community Service Projects like Heart to Heart and IOL at Murshidabad, our guest Dr Binayak Deb was very kind enough to inform the members about alarming situation of Cardiac problem which is coming in our lives as an epidemic. There should be awareness programmes to be conducted by organizations like Rotary for creating awareness among our community to take proper care and to undergo prevention measures in time. It was highly appreciated by all members present.
  

President requested Club Secretary Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia to conduct regular club business.

Club Secretary, Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia:

Extended birthday greetings to Ms Anubhav Chaturvedi (S/o: Rtn Rajeev Chaturvedi) for 13th November.

• informed that some of our members are yet to pay their 1st Half Yearly club dues. They are requested to clear their dues immediately.
• informed about the current status of our Matching grant projects.
• informed that the next regular club meeting will be held on Sunday, the 29th November, 2009 at 11.30 A.M. at the residence of PP Rtn Pulak Mokherjee to be followed by Board Meeting and fellowship Lunch.
  

# President, Rtn Kuldip announced the club statistics and terminated the regular club meeting.

Club Statistics:
Total Members: 26
Members Present 15
Guests 2

Rotary World Statistics:
Total No of Rotarians: 12,34,527
Rotary Clubs: 33,790
Rotaract Clubs: 7,741
Total No of Rotaractors: 1,78,043
Interact Clubs: 12,097
Total No of Interactors: 2,78,231
RCC Clubs: 6,725
Total No of RCC Members:1,54,675
( As on 30th June, 2009 )

Four Way Test:

Of all the things we say or do:
1. Is it the Truth ?
2. Is it fair to all concerned ?
3. Will it build goodwill & better friendship ?
4. Will it be beneficial to all Concerned ?

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RUNNER: Volume: XVII No. 19 Dated 17th November, 2009

RI President: Rtn John Kelly
Dist Governor: Rtn Utpal Majumdar
President: Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi
Secretary: Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia
Editor: Rtn Pradip Kumar Pal.

Bortika (District Conference for RY 2009-10)
Will be held at Nazrul Manch during 15, 16 & 17 th January, 2010

Registration forms are with Dist Conference Committee Chairman Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee.
Regn Charges Rs 1200 per Rtn or Anne. Please start immediately with your registration
Next Regular Weekly Meeting on Sunday, the 29th November, 09:

Members and all concerned please note that the next regular 750th Regular Meeting of our club will be held at the residence of PP Rtn Pulak Mokherjee on 29-11-09 at 11.30 A.M. onwards to be followed by Board Meeting and fellowship Lunch.

Address:
PP Rtn Pulak Kumar Mokherjee
B-14A, Diamond Park, Joka, ( Near: Siemen’s and Genex Valley Complex)
Kolkata-700104
Phone: 2497-5702 & Mob: 98304-51869

Rotary Club of Calcutta Charnock City (Prov) announced:

Our club R.C. of Calcutta South City has sponsored the new club Rotary Club of Calcutta Charnock City in our District 3291. GSR PP Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee was present in the provisional meeting of the new Rotary Club at Calcutta Club last Sunday morning on 15th November at 11 A.M. along with DG Rtn Utpal Majumdar, Dist Secretary General Rtn Uttam Ganguly and DRFC PDG Rtn Debashish Mitra. President Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi and Secretary Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia conducted the meeting. Ms Rema Chakraborty and Mr Suman Jain are Charter President and Charter Secretary of the announced Provisional Club. Our best wishes to all members of this club and their office bearers and Senior Rtn Deb Kumar Mitra. It was followed by fellowship and lunch.

Rotary Orientation Programme:

To acquire more Rotary knowledge, information and Leadership skill especially for new members, the very interesting programme was held at Rotary Sadan on Sunday, the 8th November, 2009 at 9 A.M. DG UtpalMajumder was one of the speakers of the orientation Programme.Lunch and Course materials were provided.Rtn. Tapas Mukherjee attended the programme.

Birthday Greetings:

13th November: Mt Abhinav Chaturvedi (S/o: Rtn Rajeev Chaturvedi)
Wedding Anniversaries:
27th November: Rtn Capt Gulshan Kumar Sehgal with Anne Nishi.
28th November: Rtn Kakoli Halder with Mr Joydeb Halder
29th November: Rtn Rajeev Chaturvedi with Anne Archana.

Scholarships for Students:
We have sponsored tuition fees of two students Mt Debashish Samanta and Mt Krishna Koyal referred by RCC Khandalia and both are brilliant students of Khandalia High School.
Rs 5000 was sponsored by PP Rtn Pramod for this noble cause. Well done Rtn Pramod.
Another very needy student Ms Puja Singh, from National High School was also sponsored Rs 5000 jointly by Rtn Kuldip, Rtn Harbhajan and Rtn Sanjay so that she can continue her Higher Secondary studies.

Rs 2500 as cost of one Computer has been sponsored jointly by Rtn Subhash and Rtn Kuldip for a very needy child.

Minutes of the 748th Weekly Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, the 10th November, 2009 at Metropole, 174 Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata-19 at 6.30 P.M.

President, Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi:

• called the 748th Regular Meeting to order.(The number of this meeting is being corrected)
• National Anthem was sung by all members led by PP Rtn Harbhajan Singh Thethi.
• Welcomed Rtn Deb Kumar Mitra who announced that the Provisional Meeting of new Rotary Club of Calcutta Charnock City (Prov) will be held on 15th November,09 (Sunday) at Calcutta Club at 11 A.M. He requested GSR & our CP Rtn Sanjit, President Rtn Kuldip and Secretary Rtn Sanjay to attend.
• Also welcomed PP Rtn Sujay Moulick and recalled his close association with our club in 1993-94 when it was formed as Provisional club with 52 members.
• Also welcomed Dr Binayak Deb, prominent Cardiologist at Rabindra Nath Heart Centre and friend of our PP Rtn Tarun Bannerjee.
• Welcomed District Chief Counselor PDG Rtn Ravi Sehgal. He was presented with a flower bouquet by CP Rtn Sanjit and Getanjali, a book with collection of poems by Kabi Rabindra Nath Tagore by President Rtn Kuldip.
• When requested to speak about our proposed Crèche Project, he advised that it can be forwarded as District Matching Project. But in such projects, the construction of buildings is not encouraged for matching by Rotary.
  
• PP Rtn Pulak proposed a hearty vote of thanks to PDG Rtn Ravi for being very kind to visit our club and deliver his words of wisdom regarding Rotary Foundation and our Crèche Project.
• requested Shri Gobindo Koyal, President RCC Khandalia to speak about Thelesemia awareness and check up programme. He informed members that he has arranged for free check and detection for Thelesemia patients for about 100-125 persons at RCC Khandalia. We assured him that for printing flexi banners with Thelesemia awareness information, our club will sponsor such project.
  

President requested Club Secretary Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia to conduct regular club business.

Club Secretary, Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia:

Extended birthday greetings to Ms Anubhav Chaturvedi (S/o: Rtn Rajeev Chaturvedi) for 13th November.

• informed that some of our members are yet to pay their 1st Half Yearly club dues and advertisement charges for Installation Souvenir. They are requested to clear their dues immediately.
• informed about the current status of our Matching grant projects. informed that next regular club meeting will be held on Tuesday the 17th instant at Metropole between 6.30 PM and 8.30 PM. And there will be no Regular Club Meeting on Tuesday the 24th November, 09. That meeting has been postponed to Sunday, the 29th November, 2009 at 11.30 A.M. to be held at the residence of PP Rtn Pulak Mokherjee to be followed by Board Meeting and fellowship Lunch.
  

President, Rtn Kuldip announced the club statistics and terminated the regular club meeting.

Club Statistics:
Rotary World Statistics:
Total Members: 26 Total No of Rotarians: 12,34,527
Members Present 15 Rotary Clubs: 33,790
Guests 4 Rotaract Clubs: 7,741
Total No of Rotaractors: 1,78,043
Interact Clubs: 12,097
Total No of Interactors: 2,78,231
RCC Clubs: 6,725
Total No of RCC Members:1,54,675
( As on 30th June, 2009 )

Nice Old Grannies…
A tour bus driver is driving with a bus load of seniors down a highway when he is tapped on his shoulder by a little old lady.
She offers him a handful of peanuts, which he gratefully munches up.
After about 15 minutes, she taps him on his shoulder again and she hands him another handful of peanuts.
She repeats this gesture about five more times.
When she is about to hand him another batch again he asks the little old lady,
"why don`t you eat the peanuts yourself?".
"We can't chew them because we've no teeth", she replied.
The puzzled driver asks, "Why do you buy them then?"
The old lady replied, "We just love the chocolate around them."

THOUGHT….
“ At the beginning of the last decade, 10.7 million children died every year. Malnutrition and the lack of access to sanitation and safe water were behind more than half of these deaths.
Today….. child mortality is down by 27%.
I believe with all my heart that Rotary’s work has played a role.”
---- 2008-09 RI President Rtn Dong Kurn Lee
At the RI Convention in Birmingham, England.

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RUNNER - Volume: XVII No. 18 Dated 10th November, 2009

RI President: Rtn John Kelly
Dist Governor: Rtn Utpal Majumdar
President: Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi
Secretary: Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia
Editor: Rtn Pradip Kumar Pal.


Bartika (District Conference for RY 2009-10)

Will be held at Nazrul Manch during 15,16 & 17th January, 2010
Registration forms are with Dist Conference Committee Chairman Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee. Start immediately with your registration

Our Charter President and District Conference Chairman PP Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee have been appointed as Governor’s Special Representative (GSR) for this Rotary year. The responsibilities also include to assist DG in forming new Rotary Club. Congratulations Sanjit da.

Get well soon….

Mrs Renuka Ghosh, mother of PP Rtn Chitta Ranjan Ghosh in not well and is being hospitalised. We wish her early recovery and good health.

Sub National Immunisation Polio Day:

Was on 8th November, 2009 and we arranged the display of the Banners and other materials collected from District office to create awareness for Polio eradication, in and around our RCC Khandalia and other localities at Boroshibtala, Behala, Alipore,New Alipore.

We, Rotarians of R.C. of Calcutta South City express deep sympathy and condolence to Anne Ruchira and family of Late PDG Rtn Amit Majumdar (DG during RY 1994-95) who passed away on 28th October, 09. PP Rtn Pulak, CP Rtn Sanjit and President Rtn Kuldip expressed their grief and highlighted the cordial relations our club members had with him. His valuable guidance and help was remembered which he extended, during formation and initial stages of our club. A minutes silence was observed for the departed great Rotarian. May the departed soul be rest in Peace.

Minutes of the 748th Weekly Regular Meeting
held on Tuesday, the 3rd November, 2009 at Metropole,
174 Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata-19 at 6.30 P.M.

President, Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi:

• called the 748th Regular Meeting to order.
• National Anthem was sung by all members led by PP Rtn Pulak Mokherjee.PP Rtn Pulak informed in details about the programme of District 3291 Four Way Test Award presentation to Dr Shashi Tharoor held on 31st October, 09 at G.D. Birla Sabhagar.
• He also pointed out the omission of condolence report on the sad demise of PDG Rtn Amit Majumdar in The Runner. President Rtn Kuldip regretted the omission and for the oversight while editing the club bulletin and felt extremely sorry for this. He informed members that Anne Ruchira (Wife of Late PDG Amit Majumdar) have been conveyed condolence message on behalf our club members through a letter sent by him self.
• Announced about two very interesting District Programmes at Rotary Sadan on Sunday, 8th November, 09
• Rotary Orientation Programme:It is about acquiring more Rotary knowledge, information and Leadership skill especially for new members, there is very interesting programme on Sunday at 9 A.M. Registration charges is Rs 250 including Lunch and Course materials.Everybody requested to attend especially the new members.
• The other is a Seminar and talk show on Skin and beauty by Dr Imran Wali, renowned Consultant Dermatologist- Dermato Surgeon & Cosmetologist at 6.30 P.M. for which there will be no registration charge.
• requested Shri Gobindo Koyal, President RCC Khandalia to speak about Thelesemia awareness and check up programme. He informed members that he has arranged for free check and detection for Thelesemia patients for about 100-125 persons at RCC Khandalia. We assured him that for printing flexi banners with Thelesemia awareness information; our club will sponsor such project.
  

President requested Club Secretary Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia to conduct regular club business.

Club Secretary, Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia:

• informed that this week there is no birthday or any wedding anniversary of our members.
• informed that some of our members are yet to pay their 1st Half Yearly club dues and advertisement charges for Installation Souvenir. They are requested to clear their dues immediately.
• informed about the current status of our Matching grant projects.
• informed that next regular club metering will be held on Tuesday the 10th instant at Metropole between 6.30 PM and 8.30 PM.
  

# President, Rtn Kuldip announced the club statistics and terminated the regular club meeting.

Club Statistics:
Total Members: 25
Members Present 14
Guest: 1

SMILE….

A cynic ( at an art gallery):
Do you call this horrible looking thing modern art?
Art dealer: I beg your pardonSir, that’s mirror.

THOUGHT….

We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence… We need silence to be able to touch souls.

- Mother Teresa

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RUNNER- Volume: XVII No.17 Dated 3rd November, 2009

RI President: Rtn John Kelly
Dist Governor:Rtn Utpal Majumdar
President: Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi
Secretary:Rtn Sanjay Kr Kanodia
Editor: Rtn Pradip Kr Pal.


District Events and Programmes

Our Charter President and District Conference Chairman PP Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee has been appointed as Governor’s Special Representative (GSR) for this Rotary year. The responsibilities also include to assist DG in forming new Rotary Club. Congratulations Sanjit da.

Bijoya and Diwali Meet 2009-10 of our District 3291

....was held on 1st November, 2009 Sunday at Nalban Boating Complex from 6.30 P.M. onwards.
There was inaugural Dance, Musical Extravaganza which made everyone dancing along with glittering Fireworks which lighted up the night sky along with Sumptuous Dinner which tickled our taste buds.

There was enjoyable counter- fountain of variety of drinks.
Hundred percent attendance clubs and the Best Dressed Couple of the evening were honoured on stage by District Governor himself with mementos.

Gifts were won by members with lucky Raffle Coupons.

There was good attendance from our club. CP Rtn Sanjit, Ms Miutul, Rtn Subhash, Rtn Pradip, Rtn Tapas, IPP Rtn Rathin, Rtn Dr Dutta with Anne Sunanda, Rtn Rajesh, Rtn Swati with Mr Tarun, Rtn Tarun Banerjee, PP Rtn Flora, President Rtn Kuldip with Anne Jasbir, Rtn Chitta, Rtn Dibyendu, Rtn Rajeev with their friends were present.

RI District 3291 and R.C. of Belur

An excellent function to honour and present 4 Way Test Man of the year award 2006-07 To Dr. Shashi Tharoor (Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Ex-United Nations Secretary General) Was held on Saturday, the 31stOctober,2009 at 6.00 P.M. at G.D. Birla Sabhagar, Kolkata
The Vice Chancellor of Jadavpur University was also present as Chief Guest.
An excellent speech was delivered by Dr Shashi Tharoor with highlighting the
Rotary’s Four Way Test. From our Club CP Rtn Sanjit, Ms Mitul, PP Rtn Rathin,
PP Rtn Pulak,PP Rtn Chitta, Rtn Swati, Rtn Subhash, President Rtn Kuldip, Rtn Dibyendu, Rtn Dr R.N. Dutta with Anne Sunanda, Rtn Rajeev, Rtn Tapas enjoyed the informative and absorbing speech.

Rotary Orientation Programme:

To acquire more Rotary knowledge, information and Leadership skill especially for new members, there is very interesting programme at Rotary Sadan on Sunday, the 8th November, 2009 at 9 A.M.
Registration charges is Rs 250 including Lunch and Course materials.

Sub National Immunisation Polio Day:

Is on 8th November, 2009 and we will arrange to get materials from District to create awareness for Polio eradication, in and around our RCC Khandalia.

Minutes of the 747th Weekly Regular Meeting

held on Wednesday, the 28th October, 2009 at the residence of Rtn Dibyendu Mitra at 7 P.M.
President, Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi called the 747th Regular Meeting to order.

• National Anthem was sung by all members led by Rtn Udit Bhanu Dasagupta.
• Welcomed PP Rtn Udit who attended regular club meeting after a long time, and got his assurance that from now onwards he will attend Rotary regularly.
• confirmed the minutes of last regular meeting No 746 held at BORC, Ballygunje on 20th October, 2009 followed by Bijoya Diwali Meet and fellowship.
• informed members that our PP and DG Rtn Utpal has reminded our members that the Mega event of District Conference is knocking at door. We should start the much needed activities for the same. CP Rtn Sanjit also expressed his views and appeal for this event.
• a gift was presented on behalf of all members present, by CP Rtn Sanjit to Rtn Dibyendu for arranging the comforts at his residence, the venue of this week’s regular club meeting and also Board Meeting followed by excellent fellowship and dinner.
• incoming programmes of the District like District Bijoya-Diwali Meet at Nalban on 1-11-0-9 and Four way test Award to Dr Shashi Tharoor on 31-10-09 at G.D. Birla Sabhagar werer announced. Members were requested to participate and enjoy both events.
  

# in absence of our Club Secretary, Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia requested CP Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee to conduct regular club business.

CP Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee:

• extended birthday greetings to Anne Jasbir (W/O: President. Rtn Kuldip) for 2nd November. announced that next regular club meeting will be held onTuesday, the 3rd November, 09 at our regular venue Metropole between 6.30 P.M. and 8.30 P.M.
  

# President, Rtn Kuldip announced the club statistics and terminated the regular club meeting.

Club Statistics:
Total Members: 25
Members Present: 14

Board Meeting:

Was held immediately after regular meeting, where following import agendas were discussed:
Members were informed that a savings bank account has been opened as “RCCSC MG No 70433” for our Murshidabad IOL Matching Grant Project, at Punjab National Bank, New Alipore Branch, Kol-53

Various financial aspects of the club were discussed including 1st Half Yearly dues for current year.

Projects undertaken and incoming District Conference was discussed in details.

It was decided that Our Welfare Trust deed should be updated by PP Rtn Pramod and Rtn Tarun Banerjee and after that it will be discussed if it should be registered.

Change of signatories and mailing address of our Trust Account with HDFC Bank, Bhowanipore Branch to be amended immediately as per our last Board/Trust meeting minutes.

Membership development issue was also discussed and resolved that we should invite prospective members to attend regular club meetings and try to induct them in November.They are Mr Joydip Chakraborty, Mr Pradumnya, Mr Manoj Passari and Mr Gopal Mahapatra.

Current status of Matching Grants, IOL at Murshidabad and Computer Literacy Project in association with Janabi Trust were made known to the members. Also details of Crèche Project was explained to the members.

With vote of thanks to the chair and Rtn Dibyendu for providing excellent venue and fellowship dinner, the Board meeting was terminated.

THOUGHT….

Ten Keys of Human Relations
Speak to people. There is nothing as nice as a cheerful word of greeting.
Smile at people. It takes 72 muscles to frown; 14 to smile.
Call people by name. The sweetest music is the sound of his own name.
Be friendly and helpful.
Be cordial. Speak and act as everything you do is a genuine pleasure.
Be genuinely interested in people. You can like every body if you try.
Be generous with praise- cautious with criticism.
Be considerate of the feelings of others. It will be appreciated.
Think of the opinions of others. There are 3 sides to a controversy – yours, the other fellow’s and the right one.
Be alert to give service. What counts the most in life is what we do for others.

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Intercity Meet On Vocational Service

Intercity Meet On Vocational Service

and

4- Way Test Award- Man Of the Year 2007

Venue: G. D. Birla Sabhagar, Kolkata

31st October, 2009

It was a spectacular evening on last Saturday (31st October, 2009). Under the auspices of R. C. Belur, we could witness such a grandeurous, mesmerizing sight of the 4-way test Award- Man Of the Year 2007. This year the felicitation was conferred to Sri Shashi Theroor- Minister of State, Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India.

At the outset the vocational Award ceremony was held. Their contributions on different levels in different arenas qualified them for the felicitation. This year Mr. Soumitra Chattopadhyay was awarded for his unending dedication and able dramaturgy in respect to cultural affairs. Sri Mohan Singh as well and Mr. Bapi Lahiri were awarded for their melodious strains for several years in the arena of vocal music.

Sri Bapi Lahiri focused on the point that the contribution of Rotary in the areas of social services is immense. That is why his interest in serving Rotary would remain unmoved. On request from the audience he sang “chiro din e tumi je amar” and “Rotary jab bulaenge hum ayaenge, kabhi albida naa kahena”.

Thereafter, an ardent devotee, forerunner and disseminator of Rabindra Sangeet threw light upon the fact that he had been honoured by the veneration given in the august evening. His strains “Bandhu raho raho sathe” echoed through the pillars of the auditorium.

Last but not the least Pandit Ajoy Chakrabory was honoured for his tremendous contribution in the arena of classical music. PDG Ravi Sehgal introduced Mr. Shashi Theroor, the 4 way test award winner of the year 2007.

Born in London Mr. Sashi Theroor belongs to an elite family of Kerela.

He did his school Studies in London. However graduated from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, thereafter he post graduated from Delhi and commendable educational qualifications were attained from Mumbai. He was awarded PHD too. He was a keen writer in London Review, Washington Post, New York Tribune, and New York Times. He is an author of so many books. Under the aegis of the under Secretary to Secretary General of UNO he discharged his duties so well that he was considered for the post of Secretary General of UNO thereafter.

Shashi Theroor through mesmerizing speech praised highly of the contribution of Rotary towards alleviation of poverty, human cause and world peace. He quoted from D L Roy’s patriotic lyric in Bengali “amar ei desete janmo jano ei desete mori". Although he was born in London he feels that he was born in India and desires to die in India. He asserted that whatever he can do he will do it for India throughout his life. He also said that good people from middle class are not participating in Indian Politics.

Rtn. Dr. Arabinda Roy’s compering was excellent. PDG Ravi Sehgal’s introduction to Mr. Sashi Theroor was so heart rendering that it touched everybody in audience including Mr. Theroor who mentioned that in his address.

Rtn. Nirmal Saha, the president of R.C. Belur will be remembered for his nice poem composed in adoration to Mr. Sashi Theroor.

Vice Chancellor of Jadavpur University in his brief speech praised Rotary for their invaluable service to the community. Hon’ble justice Pranab Chattapadhaya and Hon’ble Minister of State for Tourism Govt of India Mr. Sultan Ahmed performed excellently as motivators in this occasion.

Thanks to DG Rtn. Utpal Majumdar and his team for presenting us such an evening of immense enchantment. In the history of Rotary the scintillating effect of this evening will be engraved due to its immortal value because- a thing of beauty is a joy forever.

Rtn Pulak Kumar Mookherjee's perceptions

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Incomming Programmes

ROTARY CLUB OF CALCUTTA SOUTH CITY
District 3291


Dear fellow Rotarian friends,

They say beauty is inside of us, but I feel it is outside also

I don't know what you think

But we have two programmes arranged by our District 3291 on

Sunday

8Th November, 2009 at Rotary Sadan

to help you to gain ROTARY knowledge (to take care fore your internal beauty) in the morning at 9.00 A.M.

and one the in the Evening at same Venue at 6.30 P.M. (to take care for your external beauty) as detailed below.

Please attend and be beautiful both ways.....



ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
SOUTH ASIA REGION


PDG Prabhat Krishna Rohatgi PP Arun Tandon

Dist. Co-ordinator-RLI Chief Organiser – RLI

E.mail : prabhatkrohatgi@yahoo.com E.mail: aruntandon.rli.ri.dist3291@gmail.com

Mobile : 9831081890 Mobile : 9831212657


Subject : RLI- one day Rotary Orientation Workshop on Sunday 8th November, 2009

at Rotary Sadan 9 A.M. (with Lunch)


Dear fellow Rotarians,

It is difficult at the club level to learn enough about the exciting world of Rotary.



Furthermore, leadership skills in a voluntary organisation are often different from business leadership skills.

RLI is organising a one-day Rotary Orientation Workshop at Rotary Sadan at 9 am. Registration charges Rs.250/- (including lunch, tea & course material).

Please attend and be benefited.


Regards


Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi, President 2009-10

Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia, Secretary 2009-10

Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee, Tresurer 2009-10

Rotary Club of Calcutta South City



Another interesting Programme............

Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City

is organising A Seminar and talk show on Skin and Beauty at Rotary Sadan, 94/2, J.L.Nehru Road, Kolkata-20 on Sunday. the 8th November, 2009 at 6.30 P.M.

Dr Imran Wali, renowned Consultant Dermotologist- Dermato Surgeon & Cosmetologist will explain different skin-related problems and answer all your queries to 'skin' and 'beauty' So be there at 6.30 P.M. Sharp

Spend the Sunday evening amongst friends and celebrities of Kolkata and sort out your queries in a lively session with the expert.

Look forward to your presence which will make the evening a beautiful memory. If you have friends who are keen to attend, please do bring them along

......there is NO REGISTRATION CHARGES



Hope you will attend.....

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RUNNER:volume: XVII No.16 Dated 28th October, 2009

Rotary Club of Calcutta South City
RI District 3291

RI President: Rtn John Kelly
Dist Governor: Rtn Utpal Majumdar
President: Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi
Secretary: Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia
Editor: Rtn Pradip Kumar Pal.

Our Bijoya Diwali Meet:

Was celebrated with much enthusiasm on last Tuesday, the 20th October, 2009 from 7 P.M. onwards at Ballygunje Officer’s Recreational Club (BORC). Amnong the dignatories present were our PP and DG Rtn Utpal Majumdar, Our AG Rtn Shantanu Bose, Dist Secretary General Rtn Uttam Ganguly. The venue was excellent and our thanks for this goes to PP Rtn Gulshan Sehgal who arranged the venue within a short notice as he was away in New Delhi. The excitement was enhanced many fold as it was 35th Wedding Anniversary on the day of our President Rtn Kuldip and Anne Jasbir. A beautiful cake was cut and sweets were enjoyed and Mala bodol was also performed by the lucky couple.

Regular club meeting No 745 was called to order and National Anthem was sung by all present led by Rtn Chitta Ranjan Ghosh.

President welcomed our beloved PP and DG Rtn Utpal Majumdar and Anne Sunayana Baodi, District Secretary General Rtn Uttam Ganguly, Our dear AG Rtn Shantanu Bose, our CP and District Conference Chairman PP Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee and other guests and families.
All guests were welcomed by presentation of beautiful buquets.

Special welcome was extended to Anne Jayati who in spite of her foot fracture attended this programme.

When requested to speak, our DG Rtn Utpal requested members that the major District event, The District Conference is knocking at door, just less than 82 days away. There is no time to waste now and we should get started for this mega event.

It will have to be planned meticulously and some active members should come forward to share responsibility with district. Planning should begin now for venue and dates arrangement, neighboring and other club visits, Souvenir advertisement etc.

Members present Rtn Subhash, PP Rtn Pramod, PP Rtn Pulak, President Rtn Kuldip, Secretary Rtn Sanjay and Rtn Chitta Ranjan Ghosh took part in very useful interaction and discussions.
President Kuldip requested DG Rtn Utpal that our club has got all the potential and will to do and execute the project of District Conference as host club, it is only guidance and push that is needed from the district level.

Vote of thanks was extended by CP Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee to all guests, family members and sponsorer of the evening PP Rtn Pramod for Sweets, Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee and PP Rtn Utpal for dinner and President Rtn Kuldip for drinks and PP Capt Gulshan for venue arrangement.

While conducting the regular club business,
our Club Secretary Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia extended:

Birthday greetings to Rtn Ranatosh Datta for 21st October.

Wedding Anniversary Greetings to Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi and Anne Jasbir for 20th October.

Minutes of the regular club meetings held on 6th and 13th October were confirmed in absence of any objection.

With announcement that next regular club meeting will be held on Wednesday, the 28th October, 2009 at the residence of our fellow Rtn Dibyendu Mitra at 47/1A, Hazra Road, Calcutta-19 at 7 P.M. It will be followed by Board Meeting and fellowship dinner., the meeting was terminated and all were invited to enjoy the Bijoya Diwali Meet get together and fellowship dinner.

Club Statistics:
Total Members: 25
Members Present: 19
Guests, Annes and
Family members: 31

Incoming District Programmes

It is indeed a great pleasure in informing you that the Bijoya and Diwali Meet 2009-10 of our District 3291 would be held on 1st November, 2009 Sunday at Nalban Boating Complex from 6.30 P.M. onwards.

There Will be inaugural Dance, Musical Extravaganza to tap your toes along with glittering Fireworks to light up the night sky followed by Sumptuous Dinner to tickle your taste buds.
There will also be Pay and enjoy the Peg, for a fellowship counter- fountain of variety of drinks.
Hundred percent attendance clubs and the Best Dressed Couple of the evening will be honoured on stage by District Governor himself with mementos.

All the above and more will be available to you for a nominal registration fees of Rs 250/- person inclusive of a Raffle Coupon which may fetch you a fabulous Gift.
Make yourselves available for the Fun filled occasion or miss out on all the fun.
Cheers....

RI District 3291 and R.C. of Belur

Cordially invite you at a function to honour and present
4 Way Test Man of the year award 2006-07

To
Dr. Shashi Tharoor
(Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Ex-United Nations Secretary General)
on Saturday, the 31st October, 2009
at 6.00 P.M.

at G.D. Birla Sabhagar, Kolkata
Please take seat by 5.45 P.M.

Birthday Greetings:
November 2nd: Anne Jasbir Kaur Virdi (W/O: Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi)

THOUGHT….
I cannot change yesterday. I can only make the most of today.
And look with hope towards tomorrow…..

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Bijoya Diwali Meet on 20-11-2009 at BORC

ROTARY CLUB OF CALCUTTA SOUTH CITY

RI District 3291

Dear Fellow Rotarians,

It is indeed my pleasure in sharing with you some of photos reminding us our Bijoya Diwali Meet on 20-11-2009 at BORC.

Hope you will enjoy these and agree with me that we should have more of such family get togethers...

See you on 31st October at Dr Shashi Tharoor's award ceremony at G.D. Birla Sabhaghar at 6 P.M.

Also enjoy the fun at our District's Bijoya Diwali Meet on

1st November at Nalban by getting yourself registered by paying Rs 250 to CP Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee or Club Service Director,

Rtn Chaitta Ranjan Ghosh.

With warmest regards,

Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi

Our Bijoya Diwali Meet:

Was celebrated with much enthusiasm on last Tuesday, the 20th October, 2009 from 7 P.M. onwards at Ballygunje Officer’s Recreational Club (BORC). Among the dignatories present were our PP and DG Rtn Utpal Majumdar, Our AG Rtn Shantanu Bose, Dist Secretary General Rtn Uttam Ganguly. The venue was excellent and our thanks for this goes to PP Rtn Gulshan Sehgal who arranged the venue within a short notice as he was away in New Delhi. The excitement was enhanced many fold as it was 35th Wedding Anniversary on the day of our President Rtn Kuldip and Anne Jasbir. A beautiful cake was cut and sweets were enjoyed and Mala bodol was also performed by the lucky couple.

Regular club meeting No 745 was called to order and National Anthem was sung by all present led by Rtn Chitta Ranjan Ghosh.

President welcomed our beloved PP and DG Rtn Utpal Majumdar and Anne Sunayana Baodi, District Secretary General Rtn Uttam Ganguly, Our dear AG Rtn Shantanu Bose, our CP and District Conference Chairman PP Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee and other guests and families.

All guests were welcomed by presentation of beautiful buquets.

Special welcome was extended to Anne Jayati who in spite of her foot fracture attended this programme.

When requested to speak, our DG Rtn Utpal requested members that the major District event, The District Conference is knocking at door, just less than 82 days away. There is no time to waste now and we should get started for this mega event.

It will have to be planned meticulously and some active members should come forward to share responsibility with district. Planning should begin now for venue and dates arrangement, neighboring and other club visits, Souvenir advertisement etc.

Members present Rtn Subhash, PP Rtn Pramod, PP Rtn Pulak, President Rtn Kuldip, Secretary Rtn Sanjay and Rtn Chitta Ranjan Ghosh took part in very useful interaction and discussions.

President Kuldip requested DG Rtn Utpal that our club has got all the potential and will to do and execute the project of District Conference as host club, it is only guidance and push that is needed from the district level.

Vote of thanks was extended by CP Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee to all guests, family members and sponsorer of the evening PP Rtn Pramod for Sweets, Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee and PP Rtn Utpal for dinner and President

Rtn Kuldip for drinks and PP Capt Gulshan for venue arrangement

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RUNNER: 20th October, 2009 Volume XVII No 15

Wishing you all a very Happy & Prosperous Diwali


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Give the gift of Polio Free world
It may be the most valuable gift you ever give.
Polio Free World…..
It is possible….
It can be achieved…..
It will be achieved……

Today’s Programme:

We are celebrating Bijoya Diwali Samellini…..at Ballygunje Officer’s Recreation Club

Incoming District Programmes

Our District has organised Four Way Test Award Function on 31st October, 2009 (Saturday) at G D Birla Sabhagar Hall to honour Dr Shashi Tharoor, MP in the evening.
Host Club is Rotary Club of Belur. All Rotarians are welcome.
District Bijoya & Diwali Meet on 1st November, 2009
A Great occasion for Fellowship & Entertainment
Venue : Nalban 7 P.M. Onwards
Registration : Rs. 250/- each (Entry, Snacks & Dinner)

Well done:

Mr Jasjit Singh Virdi (S/O: Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi) from Adelaide, Australia, attended our Regular Weekly Club Meeting on 6th October, which happened to be his 30th birthday also. He contributed Rs 4800 ( U$ 100) for any Community Service Project or Rotary Foundation. Our thanks to him.

Birthday Greetings:
October 21st: Rtn Ranatosh Datta.
Wedding Anniversary:
20th October: Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi and Anne Jasbir Kaur.

Minutes of the 744th Regular Club meeting of Rotary Club of Calcutta South City held at Metropole, 174, Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata-29 on 13th October, 2009 at 6.30 P.M.

President, Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi:

• called the 744 regular club meeting to order.
• National Anthem was sung by all members led by Rtn Rajesh Jaiswal.
• exchanged Shubha Bijoya and Diwali Greetings with all members, guests and their families.
• announced that due to load shedding at the press, today’s Runner could not be printed in time. This is regretted, hence minutes of the regular club meeting for dt 6-10-09 could not be confirmed.
• invited members to give their opinion for holding this year Diwali and Bijoya Samilini for our club.
• after detailed discussions, it was decided that it will be celebrated on 20th October, 2009 at Ballygunje Officer’s Recreational Club (BORC) at 7 P.M. onwards after holing a short weekly meeting.
• our PP and DG Rtn Utpal Majumder alongwith other District dignitaries will be invited to attend and initiate the incoming District Conference event for which our club is Host.
• CP Rtn Sanjit,. PP Rtn Utpal, President Rtn Kuldip, Rtn Trpti and other members offered to contribute for some of the events, which was highly appreciated.
  

Requested club Secretary Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia to conduct regular club meeting.

Club Secretary, Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia:

extended heartiest Birthday greetings to:

• Rtn Rajeev Chaturvedi for 14th October
• Anne Shalini Jaiswal (W/O: Rtn Rajesh Jaiswal) for 18th October
• Ms Shovini Dasgupta (D/O: PP Rtn Udit Bhanu Dasgupta) for 19th October
  

And Extended Wedding Anniversary greetings to:

• PP Rtn Harbhajan Singh Thethi with Anne Rajinder Kaur for 15th October
• Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi with Anne Jasbir Kaur for 20th October.
  

# announced the club statistics and requested the members to attend next regular club meeting at Ballygunje Officer’s Recreational Club on 20th October, 09 Tuesday at 7 P.M. onwards to be followed by Bijoya Diwali Sammelini and fellowship dinner.

President, Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi terminated the regular meeting.

Club Statistics:
Total Members: 25
Members Present: 13
Guest: 1


Thought…

“The earth is enjoyed by heroes” – this is the unfailing truth. Be a hero. Always say, “ I have no fear.”

--- Swami Vivekananda.

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RUNNER: 13th October, 2009 Volume XVII No 14

Wishing you all a very Happy & Prosperous Diwali

END POLIO NOW
Give the gift of Polio Free world
It may be the most valuable gift you ever give.
Polio Free World…..
It is possible….
It can be achieved…..
It will be achieved……

We are celebrating Bijoya Diwali Samellini…..
Very soon…

Well done:
Mr Jasjit Singh Virdi (S/O: Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi) from Adelaide, Australia, attended our Regular 742nd Weekly Club Meeting on 6th October, which happened to be his 30th birthday also. He contributed Rs 4800 ( U$ 100) for any Community Service Project or Rotary Foundation. Our thanks to him.

Birthday Greetings:

October 14th: Rtn Rajeev Chaturvedi.
October 18th: Anne Shalini (W/O: Rtn Rajesh Jaiswal.)
October 19th: Ms Shovini Dasgupta (D/O: Rtn Udit Bhanu Dasgupta.)

Wedding Anniversary:
15th October: Rtn Harbhajan Singh Thethi and Anne Rajinder Kaur.
20th October: Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi and Anne Jasbir Kaur.

Minutes of the 743rd Regular Club meeting of Rotary Club of Calcutta South City held at Metropole, 174, Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata-29 on 6th October, 2009 at 6.30 P.M.

President, Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi:

• called the 743 regular club meeting to order.
• National Anthem was sung by all members led by PP Rtn Tarun Banerjee.
• exchanged Shubha Bijoya greetings with all present members and guests.
• announced that our fellow members, IPP Rtn Rathin, PP Rtn Pulak, Rtn R.N. Datta and Rtn Tarun, who didn’t kept good health for last few weeks, have come to today’s regular meeting and are in good shape and health.
• When requested, they all spoke few words informing the members about their health and present status.
• All members thanked the almighty for His blessings on these fellow Rotarians.
• welcomed Rtn Durba, Mr Jasjit Singh Virdi (S/O Rtn Kuldip and Anne Jasbir) from Adelaide, Mr Manbir,Anne Sunanda (W/O: Rtn Dr R.N. Datta) and Rtr Ankit Deewan (Joint Secretary of Our Rotaract Club).
• Extended birthday greetings to Mr Jasjit Singh Virdi whose birthday was on the same day, i.e. 6th October.
• and a gift was offered by CP Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee on behalf of our members.
• when asked to speak few words, Mr Jasjit recalled how he was brought up in the atmosphere of Rotary in the family, as his mother was Inner wheeler of Behala, elder brother Sarabjit was Chartered Secretary of our Rotaract Club, he himself as Interactor and father being a Rotarian. He thanked all members for allowing him to speak before them, as most of them known to him since his early childhood. He joined Rotary Club of Norwood in Adelaide but due to career constraints had to leave, but now as he has settled and doing permanent job with IKEA, a Swedish store, think and plan to be a Rotarian very soon. He exchanged Shubha Bijoya greetings and told that how much he was missing Durga Puja festival at Adelaide for about 12 years. He enjoyed it very much this year in Kolkata.
  

He invited and requested members to be his guest if someone happens to be in Adelaide, Australia.informed members that this year we are planning to arrange Bijoya Diwali meet with families and friends very soon. Venue and date will be announced in the next regular meeting.

# President confirmed the minutes of regular club meeting No 742 held on 22nd September, 09
Requested club Secretary Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia to conduct regular club meeting.

Club Secretary, Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia:

• extended heartiest Birthday greetings to:

Mr Jasjit Singh Virdi (S/o: Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi) for 6th October.
PP Rtn Capt Gulshan Sehgal for 7th October.

• announced the club statistics and requested the members to attend next regular club meeting at METROPOLE on 13th October, 09 Tuesday, between 6.30 P.M. to 8.30 P.M. in time.

President, Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi terminated the regular meeting.

Club Statistics:
Total Members: 25
Members Present: 14
Guest: 3

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