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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