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GOVERNOR'S MONTHLY LETTER
MARCH 2017
JOHN GERMROTARY INTERNATIONALPRESIDENT 2016-17
RAMAN ANEJADISTRICT GOVERNOR [email protected]
PDG RANJIT K BHATIADISTRICT TRAINER
[email protected]
PDG PARMOD VIJDISTRICT COUNSELLOR
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EDITORIAL TEAM
DISTRICT CHIEF [email protected]
PP DR. V.J.S. VOHRA
CO - [email protected]
PP AMITABH AWASTHY
DISTRICT GOVERNOR'SSECRETARIAT
120-121, SECTOR 29 PART 1HUDA, PANIPAT 132 103HARYANA
CALL +91 980 200 [email protected]
+91 98964 21021+91 99968 [email protected]
Dear Fellow Rotarians,
Rotary Greetings...!!!
Meenu and I extend our sincere gratitude to you all for
attending "Sadbhawana" District Conference in a large number on 17,
18 & 19 February 2017 at Hotel Noor Mahal, Karnal.
The entire organising team worked meticulously for the grand
success of the District Conference. We both are truly blessed to
have you all as our extended family. It was indeed a collective
team effort and the grand success of the mega event is a reflection
of your true Rotary commitment and integrity. I have received huge
compliments from everyone and it gives me immense pleasure, feeling
of gratitude and satisfaction for your involvement and
contribution. It is you who made it possible, your involvement
along with your respective spouses made the difference. Big thanks
to you all.
A photo gallery of the District Conference has been created on
the home page of our District website www.rotary3080.org which can
be easily accessed by a click of the mouse.
I urge to every Smiling President to ensure that they have
filled minimum 10 goals on Rotary Club Central. Your RI President
citation depends on this. I wish every President should get
recognized and if you haven't done so, may I request you to do so.
We have few months left to accomplish all our targets and goals.
Time does not wait and moves at its own speed.
Our one million target for the Rotary Foundation is very much
achievable for which I seek the support of all Rotarians of our
District to contribute $26.50 towards Polio and $100, to enable us
to celebrate the centennial year of TRF in the most befitting
manner, and Rotary continues the good work being done in the world
for last 100 years.
We have more amazing programs lined up and we still have to work
hard to make this year a memorable one, full of service, projects,
vibrancy, fun and entertainment.
We are looking forward to Rotary International Convention on
10-14 June 2017 at Atlanta, USA. In our District we have crossed
180 registrations, and heading towards record breaking double
century. Those who have not yet registered for this fabulous world
event may do so online at www.riconvention.org.
We want to thank each one of you as what we have achieved is all
because of our collective efforts and we shall be working as a
team. Now I can proudly state that TOGETHER WE SERVE Rotary Serving
Humanity.
Good luck. take care.
VIVEK GARGDISTRICT SECRETARY
[email protected]
More details on Sadbhawana District Conference on page 3
http://www.rotary3080.org/http://www.riconvention.org/
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District 3080
John Germ RI President 2016-17
Message for March 2017
Kalyan Banerjee Trustee Chair
Message for March 2017
When you give to The Rotary Foundation,
you can be completely confident that your
fellow Rotarians put those donations to
work on life-changing projects in our six
areas of focus. That confidence should
inspire our continued support, especially
when we consider the remarkable results.
In March, as we observe Water and
Sanitation Month, let's take a closer look
at how Rotarian-led projects are
providing millions of people with access
to clean water and adequate sanitation
facilities. This area of focus has long been
high on many Rotarians' service agendas,
and for good reason 663 million people
do not have access to clean water, and
one-third of the world's population live
without access to a toilet.
Think about how different life would be if
you had to spend hours each day fetching
water or worry about the threat of
dysentery, cholera, Guinea worm, and a
host of other waterborne diseases.
Our efforts in providing clean water have
far-reaching effects. An estimated 10,000
clubs participate in water- and sanitation-
related projects, with strong support from
our Foundation. In 2015-16 alone, The
Rotary Foundation provided $19 million
for global grants in this area of focus.
And that's just one of the six critically
important issues that our Foundation is
addressing today. In 2015-16, our
Foundation provided $76 million for all
global grants, which also fight disease,
save mothers and children, promote
peace, support education, and provide
economic opportunities to many people
worldwide. Your gifts are what make this
good work possible.
Our Foundation was conceived in 1917 to
"do good in the world," and that is exactly
what it has been doing for 100 years. To
celebrate this milestone, I encourage all
Rotarians to consider making a special
centennial contribution to ensure that we
continue our urgent and transformational
work throughout the world.
Kalyan Banerjee
Foundation Trustee Chair 2016 - 17
Forty years ago, the Rotary Club of Duarte, Calif., admitted
three women members, in violation of the Rotary International
Constitution. As a result, the club's charter was terminated by
RI.
Undete r red , the c lub ' s members continued to meet. They put
an X over
their Rotary insignia, made themselves new pins, and dubbed
themselves the Ex-Rotary Club of Duarte as they continued to fight
for the right of women to serve as Rotarians. Ten years later, a
restored Rotary Club of Duarte sent Sylvia Whitlock, Rotary's first
female club president, to a presidents-elect training seminar. Not
long after that, in 1989, Rotary ' s Counci l on Legis la t ion
permanently ended Rotary's status as a men-only organization.
Today, with more than 240,000 women in our clubs, Rotary is
stronger than ever. We are women and men from nearly every country
of the world, serving our communities in more than 35,000 clubs. At
the club level, we need men and women of all backgrounds, ages,
cultures, and professions; internationally, we need clubs in every
city, country, and region of the world. The better our clubs
reflect their communities, the better we can serve them. Our
diversity is our strength.
It is difficult for most of us to imagine today why anyone
argued so strongly
against the idea of women in Rotary. Looking back, I think that
opposition came from a simple resistance to change. Rotarians loved
Rotary the way it was and couldn't imagine it any other way.We
still love Rotary as much as we ever did. We love the friendships
and connections we make there, and the ability Rotary provides us
to serve humanity. We believe Rotary has tremendous value in our
own lives and in the world at large. And we recognize, more than
ever, that for Rotary to continue to grow, it needs to embrace the
world it serves in all of its diversity, all of its variety, and
all of its evolving needs for service.
The Rotarians of today owe a debt of gratitude to the Rotarians
of Duarte 40 yea rs ago . The i r de te rmina t ion , persistence,
and enduring goodwill set the stage for the organization we have
become: Rotary Serving Humanity.
John Germ
R.I. President 2016-17
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'Sadbhawana' District Conference 3080 was held on 17th
(Pre-Conference), 18th & 19th February 2017 at Hotel Noor
Mahal, Karnal. In the Pre-Conference I along with Meenu welcomed
Rotary International President's Representative (RIPR) PDG R.
Theenachandran from Rotary District 3000 and his gracious spouse
Vasanthi. For the District Conference we also had charming presence
of PDG Jean Pierre with his spouse Jisel from Gabon, Rotary
District 9150 where our District held a mega medical mission in
November-December 2016. All those present in the Pre-Conference
enjoyed the fellowship and the Bollywood night, which also included
the entertainment given by Rotarians.
On the first day of District Conference on 18th February, I was
pleased to see large number of delegates to the District
Conference, and it was a pleasure to welcome them all. The
conference was inaugurated the Chief Guest, His Excellency Prof.
Kaptan Singh Solanki, Governor of Haryana who was formally
introduced by PRIP Rajendra K. Saboo. In his address the Governor
said PRIP Raja Saboo is truly a 'Raja' through his service to
mankind. He pointed out that Rotary Districts sound smaller in size
but in fact these 535 districts throughout the world are much
larger, covering numbers of states, and Rotary is well known for
what it is doing to serve the community.RIPR PDG Theenachandran was
formally introduced by PDG Shaju Peter. PDG Theenachandran
complimented PRIP Raja Saboo and PRID Yash Das for guiding our
District with their experience, and making it so well known in the
Rotary world. He was highly appreciative of the medical missions of
our District to the African countries and the splendid work done in
Uttarakhand. He said every Rotarian plays a meaningful role to
change the community for better. He also advocated for new members
in Rotary, particularly in younger age group. As Rotarians we are
respected because we serve the community. Famous cricketers Madan
Lal and Chetan Sharma were keen attraction for large number of
delegates. Madan Lal talked about serving humanity through sports,
and said 'beti bachao beti padhao' should be extended to 'beti
khilayo' as all the Indian medals in the last Olympics were bagged
by girls. In a session chaired by PRID Yash Das, General V.P.
Malik, Former Chief of Army staff presented Shreyas awards to
cricketer Chetan Sharma, Renana Jhabvala Khare of SEWA and
columnist Jug Suraiya.In his address Gen. Malik congratulated the
awardees. He also shared
District Conference 2017his experiences of Kargil war and how he
had to deal professionally with the politicians. He said there is a
need to uphold values and ethics as the present era is being
dominated by the politicians. RIPR PDG Theenachandran said
Rotarians are doing amazing work in changing lives, whether it was
malnourishment, disease, poverty or any kind of distress. He said
peace would come to this conflict ridden world by eliminating
evil.A session on 'Spouses Adding Value to Rotary' was chaired by
Mrs. Usha Saboo, who had an interesting discussion on the subject
with Guest Speaker Rasheeda Bhagat, Dr. Wariza Singh and Dr. Monika
Singh.
PRID Yash Pal Das gave a report on Schools in Rudraprayag. PDG
Manmohan Singh reported on WinS. Other eminent speakers were Mr.
Rakesh Bakshi talking about Swachh Bharat, Prof. Dr. S.P. Singh
Oberoi spoke on Rotary Serving Humanity, and also made a commitment
of contributing Rs. Two Cr. to Rotary. On 19th February one minute
silence was observed as a mark of respect to PDG Major Som Dutt who
left for heavenly abode on 14th February 2017. Paying tribute to
him, PRIP Raja Saboo said Major Som Dutt was a person who always
stood for the right things, and he made a difference to the
world.
Address by Governor of Haryana
Address by RIPR PDGR. Theenachandran
Shreyas awards by Gen.V.P. Malik
RIPR PDG R. Theenachandran presents a memento to His
ExcellencyProf. Kaptan Singh Solanki, Governor of Haryana.
Looking
on are PRIP Raja Saboo and District Governor Raman Aneja
Memorable and entertaining evening with rock star sufi singers
Nooran Sisters
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On 1st February 2017 I was pleased to attend the installation
function of President Rtn. Vandana Mohan and her team of Rotary
Club Roorkee Central. Along with PDG Hement Arora, PP Dr. Suresh
Sablok and AG Vikas Goyal, the Presidential collar was presented to
her and the charter of the club was handed over to her and the
Secretary Rtn. Deepti Agarwal. This new club has been chartered
with over 25 enthusiastic members. I wish them good luck and
heartily welcome them to the Rotary world.
District Governor's club visits1st February 2017 New Club
Chartered hand over Charter Rotary Club Roorkee Central
Business session was meticulously conducted by PDG J.P.S. Sibia,
PDG Shaju Peter and PDG Dr. Gulshan Thakral.It was my birthday, and
to bless me and Meenu we had Spiritual Chief Guest Swami Gyananand
ji Maharaj. Listening to his talk was like a spiritual journey to
achieve peace and happiness.My sincere thanks to all members of the
TEAM Sadbhawana Conference Committee for their support, and
District Conference Chair PDG Ranjit Bhatia, who conducted the
conference very ably. In his closing remarks RIPR PDG
Theenachandran thanked us for the hospitality and said he also
enjoyed the cultural evening. He said we belong to a global family
and Rotary is the most respected organization in the world.
Rotarians are serving humanity to bring peace in the world. He also
appealed to strengthen the Rotary Foundation as it serves the
community globally. PDG Theenachandran concluded by saying, This
District Conference is a grand success and the best I had seen.
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District Governor's club visits
On 2nd February we were at Rotary Club Rishikesh. President
Deepak Tayal and his wife Deepika are doing wonderful service
projects. We were very happy to be part of mass marriages of needy
girls, for whom the club donated home goods like beds, fridge etc.
The club is also doing Literacy projects and giving benches to the
school. President Deepak drove me through a lakshman jhoola on his
bike as there was no motorable road, to inaugurate a computer
centre for needy children, where English is also taught to
them.
Mega medical mission at Morena in Madhya Pradesh was a great
event in which over one lakh patients attended. Proper OPD
facilities were available. Over 5000 surgeries were performed.
Taking care of dental patients PDG Dr. G.K. Thakral and PDC Dr.
Rashmi Thakral treated 780 patients. Dr. Karan Singh of Roorkee
Midtown, Dr. Rajan Sharma of Yamuna Nagar and large number of
doctors from our District were there to treat the patients. PDG Dr.
R.S. Parmar was the team leader. The volunteers included PRIP Raja
Saboo, DG Raman Aneja with first lady of our District Meenu, PDG
Subhash Garg and PP Kapil Gupta with his wife Sherry from Yamuna
Nagar.
2nd February 2017 - Governor Official visit Rotary Club
Rishikesh
1st February 2017 - Governor Official visit Rotary Club
KhankhalOn the official visit to Rotary Club Khankhal on 1st
February we were received by President Sameer Gupta and Secretary
Vi n e y K u m a r a t H o t e l Radisson Blu, Haridwar. We had
amazing and enjoyable time with the club members.The club is very
supportive and is having a computer lab.
5th - 13th February 2017 - Medical Mission Morena, MP with
District 3053
Dr. Karan Singh wins in the Inaugural South Asian Golf
tournament at Bangalore
The South Asian Fellowship of Golfing Rotarians Inaugural Golf
tournament was recently held in Bangalore. Representing our
District, Rtn. Dr. Karan Singh of Rotary Club Roorkee Midtown won
the tournament.
Rtn. Dr. Shobit Ghai of Rotary Club Panchkula won the Longest
Drive Competition.
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I and Meenu attended the Bon Voyage function of DGE 2017-18
Praveen Chander Goyal and his spouse Basu Goyal on 20th February
2017 at Rotary House, Sector 18, Chandigarh, which was hosted by
his home club, Rotary Chandigarh, also the home club of PRIP Raja
Saboo, PDG Kawal Bedi and PDG Madhukar Malhotra, who along with
President Neenu Vij, Past Presidents and other Rotarians of the
club greeted all the guests, including PRID Yash Das, large number
of Past District Governors, Presidents and Secretaries of other
clubs, accompanied by their spouses. It was a well organized and a
graceful event.
20th February 2017 Rotary Chandigarh Midtown - Visit to Nevedac,
Zirakpur
On 20th February 2017 I visited Nevedac Prosthetic Centre,
Zirakpur - Chandigarh, where it was wonderful to interact with
disabled employees of Nevedac Centre including a lady (also named
Raman...!) wearing both artificial legs and efficiently managing
the front office. Another person wearing both artificial arms, and
working as a peon shook hands with me. These special persons are
working normally and also doing technical jobs, under our District
Chief Editor, the Co-Founder & Senior Consultant of Nevedac
Centre PP Dr. V.J.S. Vohra, who is doing great work, by serving the
disabled persons for last 44 years and fitting them artificial
limbs. Other members of Rotary Chandigarh Midtown AG Deepak Sood
and Rtn. Dr. Rita Kalra were also present to inspire the disabled
persons.
District Governor's club visits
12th February 2017 - Governor Official visit Rotary Club
Kaithal
25th February 2017 Rotary Panipat South Organized Cycletron
Due to the demise of PDG Major Som Dutt, there was a vacancy for
the Dean of Rotary District 3080 Leadership Academy.PDG Shaju Peter
who has been serving as Associate Dean of the Academy since
2011-12, has been elevated as the Dean of the Academy. PDG J.P.S.
Sibia has been appointed Associate Dean by the Chairman of the
Academy, PRIP Rajendra K. Saboo.
On 12th February we were received at Rotary Club Kaithal by
President Rajesh Goyal and Secretary Neeraj Garg. 12 mass marriages
were organized by the club for needy girls. The meeting was well
conducted by PP Rahul Khurania followed by fellowship at the
beautifully decorated Rotary Bhawan on the lake side in the centre
of the town. 15 new members have been inducted taking the total
membership of the club to 67.
20th February 2017 - Rotary Club Chandigarh
Bon Voyage to DGE Praveen Goyal
It was indeed thrilling to be with Rotary Panipat South on the
occasion of the Cycletron organised by this dynamic Club of our
District. The Cycletron was flagged off by me together with PDG
Parmod Vij. The cycle rally was fun as well as highly educating and
motivating experience for the Rotarians. My compliments to Club
President Ajay Malik for this wonderful show.
District Leadership Academy
PDG Shaju Peter PDG J.P.S. Sibia
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We were with Rotary Club Panipat Central on 26th of February for
the Chetna Mahila Khel Utsav. This was a wonderful sports event
organised by the Club for girls and women from the underprivileged
section of our society who normally would never find such kind of
opportunities in their lives. It was indeed great to experience the
joy and vibrancy on the faces of young girls as well as ladies of
all age groups up to 80 years of age. All the sports events were
highly competitive and were enjoyed by one and all. Congratulations
to Club President Deepak Bansal and his team for organising this
wonderful program. I also appreciate the support given by District
Secretary Vivek Garg and PP Dhiraj Malik.
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District Governor's club visits26th February 2017- Rotary Club
Panipat Central - Chetna Mahila Khel Utsav
Rotasia 2017 at Chandigarh
I was accompanied by District Chief Editor PP Dr. V.J.S. Vohra
and Asst. District Secretary Rtn. Salil Bali for the opening
ceremony of South Asian Multi District International Rotaract
Conference (Rotasia 2017) on 23rd February 2017 at Indradhanush
Auditorium in Panchkula. The chief guest was Mr. Deepak Dhiman,
Chief Editor, Dainik Bhaskar. We were welcomed by District Co-Chair
Youth Service PP Baldev Aggarwal, Rotasia Chair Gagan Sarin and DRR
Rtr. Shubham RattanThrough young Rotaractors we can spread love
every day, make our country clean, promote literacy and do good on
daily basis. For this we need to motivate our Rotaractors and give
them all possible support. Bhangra was amazing, which was performed
by Rotaractors of Chandigarh Himalayan.Congratulations to DRR Rtr.
Subham Rattan for the grand success of Rotasia 2017, which ended
with a musical night on 25th February 2017 at Chandigarh Club.
District Governor's Official Visit - March and April 2017
Month Date Day Club ZoneMarch 3 Mar Friday Jind Midtown 62017 4
Mar Saturday Radaur 8 10 Mar Friday Doon Shivalik Hills 12 11 Mar
Saturday Ambala Central 5 15 Mar Wednesday Roopnagar 4 17 Mar
Friday Doon Vikas 9 18 Mar Saturday Dehradun 12 19 Mar Sunday Nahan
9 24 Mar Friday Ambala 5 27 Mar Monday Chandigarh 3
Month Date Day Club ZoneApril 1 Apr Saturday Morinda 42017 1 Apr
Saturday Kharar 4 2 Apr Sunday Kaithal 6 5 Apr Wednesday Gharaunda
7 14 Apr Friday Jagadhiri North 8 15 Apr Saturday Yamunanagar
Riviera 8 22 Apr Saturday Panchkula Midtown 2 23 Apr Sunday
Kurukshetra 5 26 Apr Wednesday Panipat Rainbow 6 28 Apr Friday
Baddi 2 29 Apr Saturday Parwanoo 2 30 Apr Sunday Jagadhiri 8
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Message from District 3080 First Lady Meenu Aneja
Rtn. Jitendra Dhingra District Governor Nominee Designate
2019-20
Hearty congratulations to Rtn. Jitendra Dhingra of Rotary Club
Kurukshetra, on being nominated as the District Gove rno r Nominee
Des igna t e (DGND) for the Rotary year 2019-20.
The decision was taken by the nominating committee during the
Sadbhawana District Conference on 18-19 February 2017 at Hotel Noor
Mahal, Karnal.
Please see on our District Website
Clubs in Action(Updated every month now, up to February
2017)
www.rotary3080.org/index.php/clubs-in-action
Upcoming District Events
12 March 2017 T.B. Awareness and Training Seminar, Ambala
24 March 2017 World T.B. Day awareness program to be done by all
clubs
in the District
26 March 2017 District Golf Tournament at Chandigarh
02 April 2017 Centennial Cricket Final Match at Chandigarh
08 April 2017 Family of Rotary, Haridwar
14 May 2017 Rotary Got Talent, Saharanpur
Chandigarh, Sunday, 26th March 2017Contact UsPP Harish
SethiDistrict Chair (Golf)Tel: 9417201180Email:
[email protected] Amarjit SinghTel: 9814011760Email:
[email protected]
'Sangam' Family of Rotary - District 3080 IntercityDistrict
Governor Rtn. Raman Aneja has planned to honour the Rotarians of
our District who have completed 25 years of membership in their
clubs on Saturday, 8th April 2017 at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar. There
are no registration charges for these Rotarians subject to their
confirmation upto 15th March 2017. Registration for other Rotarians
is Rs. 600/- (single) and Rs. 1000/- (couple) upto 15th March,
after which it will be Rs.1000/- (single) and Rs. 1500/- (couple).
Programme is as follows : 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Reception and Welcome
with evening Tea at Deen Dayal Upadhayaya Parking, Delhi National
Highway, Opp. Har Ki Pauri. 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m - Maa Ganga Aarti
and Distribution of Prasadam at Har Ki Pauri. 8.00 p.m. - Sangeet
Sandhya at V.I.P. Ghat, Opp. Hari Ki Pauri.The programme includes
fellowship, light music, sufiyana bhajan sandhya, and felicitation
of Rotarians, followed by dinner.For more detail please mail to
[email protected].
http://www.rotary3080.org/index.php/clubs-in-actionwww.riconvention.orgmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]
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