RUNNER: 8th September, 2009 Volume XVII No 10

Master Subarna Naskar , who was operated for Cardiac ailment on last Tuesday, 1st September, 2009 at B.M. Birla Heart Centre could not survive to the post operative complications and expired on Saturday, 5th September, 2009 morning at 6.15 A.M.

A sincere effort by the family, Rotary District 3291, B.M. Birla Hospital’s Doctors and staff, our fellow Rotarians and Rotary club was in vain and we were helpless before the destiny, although all possible medical efforts and care was taken.

Our sincerest sympathies are with the Naskar family and particularly with Ms Mitul Chatterjee who worked hard for the baby’s well being. We pray to the Almighty God for blessing peace to the departed soul of Master Subarna Naskar.

This incidence will definitely not dishearten us from doing more efforts in providing cardiac relief to the suffering children.

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Rtn Tarun Banerjee fell sick last Friday and was admitted in Woodlands on 6-9-09 (Sunday) for respiratory problem.

He has improved now and is feeling better. We wish him an early recovery and good health.
Law of the Garbage Truck

‘One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was really friendly. So I asked, 'Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!' This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, 'The Law of the Garbage Truck.'

He explained that many people are like garbage trucks.. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they'll dump it on you. Don't take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Don't take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets.. The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day.

Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so.... Love the people who treat you right. Forgive the ones who don't. Life is ten percent what you make it and ninety percent how you take it!

Have a garbage-free day!’

Attitudes are contagious. Is yours worth catching?

New Generation & Teacher’s Day Inter City Meeting:

Was held on Saturday, 5th September, 2009 at Rotary Sadan. Many Interact clubs and Rotaract Clubs were present.

Felicitation to four National awardees Teachers was held. Prominent Cine Actor Mr Sabyasachi Chatterjee was Chief Guest.

Our sponsored Interact Club of Khalsa Boys High School also attended the meeting and Headmistress Ms Parminder Kaur Rao was felicitated.

Our IOL and Literacy Matching Grant Status:

On 22nd July,2009, the Rotary Foundation and Rotary Foundation (India) received a request to help provide 1000 cataract services to the community in and around Murshidabad District, West Bengal, India from our Rotary Club of Calcutta South City. Our request has been assigned the file number, Matching Grant No 70433

Matching Grant Application for Computer Literacy Project has also been forwarded to T.R.F. for approval.

Rotary Programmes:

Blood Donation Camp:
Which was to be held on Sunday, the 6th September, 2009 between 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. at 16, Mondal Temple Lane, Kolkata-53(Krishna Mandir) in association with Rajiv Gandhi Welfare Society was cancelled due to bad weather.

Rotary Foundation Seminar:

12th September, 2009 (Saturday):
A football match between famous Cricket and Football players have been organized by the District at 3 P.M. at Mohan Bagan Ground. Members are requested to enjoy.
In the evening a Rotary Foundation Seminar will be held at Hotel Taj Bengal at 6.30 P.M onwards.

Please contact Rtn Chitta Ranjan Ghosh for your invitation cards.
Important world leaders will be present at the Seminar and PHFs, Major Donors, MPHFs and other donors will be recognized

R.C. of Calcutta is the sole sponsorer of this mega event.

Birthday Greetings:
11th September: Rtn Swati Bhattacharjee.
12th September: Ms Aratrika Pal (D/O: Rtn Pradip Kumar Pal).
14th September: Rtn Dibyeendu Mitra
15th September: Mr Sarabjit Singh (S/O: Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi)
15th September: Anne Paramjit Kaur (W/O: Rtn Rajinder Singh)

Minutes of the 739th Regular Club meeting of Rotary Club of Calcutta South City held at Metropole, 174, Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata-29 on 1st September, 2009 at 6.30 P.M.

President, Rtn Kuldip Singh Virdi:

• called the 739th Meeting to order. National Anthem, was sung by all members present led by Rtn Trpti Dutta
• requested to please switch off their mobiles during the meeting.
• welcomed Guest Speaker, Mr Richeek Kumar Ganguly, Senior Vice President, Regional Head North & East Networth Stock Broking Ltd. Whose topic for the evening was “ Opportunities in Indian Capital Market.”Also welcomed Ms Durba Mitra, PP from R.C. of Mubai East and Rtn Shefali Mukherjee, President of R.C. Ballygunje Outer and Mr Tapas Mukherjee, guest of Rtn Sanjit Chatterjee.
  

Mr Richeek Kumar Ganguly:
It was a very interesting talk Many topics, such as investments in equity, deebt funds and Mutual funds were elaborated. Many members took interest in the interaction which followed the talks. Rtn Pramod, Rtn Trpti, Rtn Pulak and Rtn Sanjay took active part in the question answer session. A Guest Speaker appreciation certificate was presented to him.

• members were informed that Mr Ganguly was very kind enough in sponsoring our Special Installation club bulletin for 3rd July, which was held at The Taj Bengal Hotel An heartiest applause was accorded to him for his gesture and PP Rtn Pramod offered a gift to him, oin behalf of our Rotary Club.
• Members were informed that under the Heart to Heart Project, an eight month child Mt. Subarna Naskar was operated in the morning at B.M. Birla Heart Centre. Rtn Harbhajan, Rtn Sanjay and President Rtn Kuldip were present.
• welcomed IPP Rtn Rathin who attended regular meeting after under going the eye operation.We wish him good health.
• extended our sincere sympathies and condolance to Rtn Dilip Chatterjee who attended first regular club meeting after his respected mother expired few days back.
• minutes of the regular meeting No: 738 held on 25th August, 09 were confirmed, in absence of any objection.
• announced that the Board Meeting for the month of August, was held on Sunday, the 30th August,2009 at 11.30 A.M. at residence of our Club Secretary Rtn Sanjay at 17/M/1, Dover Terrace, Kolkata-29 which was followed by excellent fellowship Lunch.
  

Our heartiest thanks to Anne Ekta and Rtn Sanjay for excellent food and hospitality. CP Rtn Sanjit presented a gift, on behalf of all Board Members, as a token of our love and affection to Anne Ekta and children.

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

Club Secretary, Rtn Sanjay Kumar Kanodia:

• extended heartiest Birthday greetings to:
• Mt. Maninder Singh and Ms Supreet Kaur (Both children of Rtn Rajinder Singh) for 3rd September
• Mt. Sukhmandeep Singh (S/O: Rtn Harbhajan Singh Thethi) for 8th September
• Ms Anupurba Bannerjee (D/O: Rtn Pulak Mokherjee for 8th September
• thanked Board Members for attending August,09 Month’s Board Meeting at his residence on Sunday the 30th August at 11.30 A.M., which followed by fellowship Lunch.
• informed the members that Matching grants for IOLs operations in and around Murshidabad has been registered by RI for formal approval and Computer Literacy Projects at Rotary Computer Centre is under process and hopefully soon it may also be approved by RI
• announced the club statistics and requested the members to attend next regular club meeting at our new venue METROPOLE on 8th September, 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: 24
Members Present: 13
Guest: 3

Thought:
I love walking in the rains because nobody can see my tears” ----- Chaplin