R. I. Pres. Wilfrid J. Wilkinson • Dist. Governor Dr. Ulhas Kolhatkar • Pres. Kumar Hansraj 
• Secy. Dr. Fali Driver • Bulletin Chairman Chandramohan Saigal

VOLUME NO. 54                                           31st WEDNESDAY                                                30th JANUARY, 2008



 R I Theme 2007-2008
 www.rotary-bom-west.org

The Object of Rotary is to
encourage and foster the
ideal of service as a basis
of worthy enterprise and, in
particular to encourage and
foster:
 First
 The development of
acquaintance as an
opportunity for service;
 SECOND 
 High ethical standards in
business and professions;
the recognition of the
worthiness of all useful
occupations, and the
dignifying by each Rotarian
of his occupation as an
opportunity to serve society;
THIRD
 The application of the ideal
of service by every Rotarian
to his personal business,
and community life;
 FOURTH 
 The advancement of
international understanding,
goodwill, and peace through
a world fellowship of
business and professional
persons united in the ideal
of service.

 ROTARY MISSION 

The mission of 
Rotary International is 

  • To support its member clubs in fulfilling the Object of Rotary;

  • To globally promote the concept of service as a worthy endeavor;

  • To strengthen and expand Rotary to communities around the world;
       
    and

  • To foster unity among member clubs of the association.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESIDENT SPEAKS

Dear Members,

“VIPASSANA” – PATH TO “PEACE & SELF-KNOWLEDGE”

“VIPASSANA” is a Universal & Scientific method formulated to purify the MIND - through SELF-OBSERVATION. Observing the Reality of ONESELF rather than external factors is necessary because we experience HAPPINESS or SADNESS within us.

Vipassana is the essence of BUDDHA’S Teachings – it was his insight that “it was difficult to objectively observe our own MIND” (the centre of feelings) in an abstract manner. He discovered that any change in the MIND – manifested itself on the body in form of SENSATIONS and in altered Breathing. He also observed that there were numerous stimuli that sprouted in the Mind and through it the Body. To each of which the Mind reacted classifying them as Pleasant or Unpleasant. 

The Mind sought more of the Pleasant and averted the Unpleasant stimuli in the same Chain of reaction – happening at great speed. Hence Reality appeared to be different from the actual; forming a Habit. 

Through Vipassana – “the process of Self Observation” – One can break this compulsive Habit pattern. It will be discovered that every stimulus arises only to pass away and hence if one does not react to it – the same stimulus would go out of the Chain reaction.
Buddha taught that VIPASSANA was the Universal way of Developing the “SAKSHI BHAV” or the ‘WITNESS ATTITUDE” as the path for ultimately achieving the state of “NIRVANA” or ‘SALVATION”.

Needless to say, practitioner of Vipassana will experience changes in Health & Temperament gaining greater Confidence Stillness & Peace.

 Watch This Space 

30th January, 2008
 Pre OCV

6th Februay, 2008
 Dr. Mala Kapadia on 'Emotional intellegence at work place' 

13th Februay, 2008
 Official Club Visit of DG

Email : secy@rotary-bom-west.org
For Flying Carpet : flyingcarpet@rediffmail.com

Attendance Makeup : Please visit www.rotary5450.org/eclub

GSE Team Felicitation

Incoming GSE Team – Dist 1560 from Netherlands were felicitated by all Western clubs of District 3140 at Raheja Cottage, Juhu on Sat, 19th Jan 2008. Rotary Club of Bombay West was the main Host club togetherwith other host clubs viz. Rotary Clubs of Bombay Bandra, Mumbai Green City, Mumbai North End, Bombay Airport, Bombay Kandivali & Mumbai Khar and other 19 co-host clubs. 
Incoming GSE Team comprised of Team Leader Rtn. Danuta Janse-Hoek & other GSE Team members Danny Boshoven, Famke Hogenstijn, Marianne Van Ruler, Tom Olde Dubbelink.

Pres. Kumar Hansraj presided over the function as DG Dr. Ulhas Kolhatkar excused his presence. Rtn. Dr. Sandeep Kadam addressed the gathering on GSE programme. GSE team leader Rtn. Danuta Janse Hoek and her team gave an interesting Audio Visual Presentation on their professions and about Netherland. Each team member was felicitated with memento and with flags from each host / co-host clubs. Simultaneously outgoing GSE team under leadership of Rtn. Dilip Jani and other (7) members were also felicitated. Pres. Rtn. Rathod gave vote of thanks. Dance Troup under Rtn. Namita Bodaji presented lovely cultural dance which was extremely appreciated by all present and especially by GSE team Dist 1560.

Over 220 members participated and enjoyed sumptuous dinner and cocktails. 

In the morning on 19th Jan 08 GSE Team also visited our Rotary medical Centre and our prime prestigious KDN Shruti School and Rotary DG Goenka Blood Bank.


Know your Rotarian


PP Rtn Rajendra Ruia

PP Rtn Rajendra Ruia is married to Sarita who is an active member of the Inner Wheel Club of Bombay West.

Son Vedant 18 is currently studying at NMIMS. He went on the long term International Youth Exchange Program to Germany

Daughter Pooja is preparing for the Board exams of Xth standard from Arya Vidya Mandir.

Rajendra has served on the Club Board for 10 years in almost all positions.

As the President in 2001–02 he led RC Bombay West with distinction. As a measure for the service to community DG Suresh Rathod awarded the club with 14 trophies and 2 certificates [highest in the district.] During that year the club collected U$ 33,000 for TRF contribution.

Hosted District Assembly 2001-2, which garnered a record registration of 1506 delegates.
• Set up the Rotary DG Goenka Blood Bank and is actively involved in it.
• Member of the club Strategic Planning Committee.
• Introduced systems to streamline the club working, accounts and administration.
• Has been on the Constitution and Byelaws committee for many years. 
• A regular faculty for the President and Directors training Sessions.
• Started the New Member Induction and Assimilation program.
• A regular donor to TRF and is a PHF+5 level. He is a member of Paul Harris Society. R/ann Sarita and his full family are PHF’s.
• He is maintaining the club website www.rotary-bom-west.orgt for the last 6 years. The club bulletin Flying Carpet is published every week at the website also.
• Member and regular contributor to ROTI –Rotarians on the Internet.

His strength is to take challenges to promote new concepts and projects in Rotary both at Club and District level.

DG’s Gulam Vahanvaty and Nitin Mangaldas gave the responsibility to promote Vocational Loan Scholarships [for which he is the main donor at RCBW]. He tirelessly campaigned with many clubs and gave presentations and helped them raise seed funds for starting the project. The project was put in very simple manner so that many clubs are successfully helping the community.

The Short Term Youth Exchange Program is where we really saw the true work of Rajendra. DG Rahul Timbadia and Shrirang Prabhu wanted 3140 to become active in Short Term Youth Exchange from a very small presence to one of the leading programs amongst the many Rotary Districts worldwide. In a period of 2 years the program became very popular amongst the Youth of our District. The program has benefited 150 youths and is now being regularly sought after program by the youth. 3140 also successfully sent a team of youth for the Football World Cup festival organised by UNESCO to Germany.

DG’s Bharat Pandya and Ulhas Kolhatkar entrusted him the TRF program Rotary World Peace Scholarships so that 3140 could make a strong beginning. With his hard work in promoting the program with the clubs and the community we have been able to get 2 candidates selected [and 1 in active consideration] in the world competitive selection.

He has also helped revive The Rotary Foundation Alumni Association.

In recognition for his work Rajendra has been chosen as a member of the Rotary’s National Blood Bank Committee chaired by PRIP O P Vaish.

He has served as the Asst Sgt-at-Arms at the RI Presidential PolioPlus Summit held in February 2002.
He has been a Speaker at many clubs on various programs of Rotary.

For 2008-09 he has been appointed by DGE Bansi Dhurandhar as Director- District Focus Area and for 2009-10 DGN [TN] Raju Subramanian has chosen him as the District Secretary

In his business and profession Rajendra heads the Arco and Schori group of businesses. Started his career in the family business as works supervisor in 1975. He then did his MBA from Univ of Wisc in USA. He has expanded his family business activities by developing many new high technology products. Under his leadership his businesses are leaders in almost all the activities they are involved. 
He was on the managing committee of Bombay Industries Assn for many years. 

Marol MIDC Industries Assn managing committee
ASSOCHAM Corporate member - Associated Chambers of Commerce And Industry
BIA - Bombay Industries Association
CII - Confederation of Indian Industry
AIMO - All India Manufacturers Association
ELCINA - Electronic Component Industries Association
FIEO - Federation of Indian Export Organisation
AIACRA - All India Air-conditioning And Refrigeration Association
MAHARASHTRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

He is committed to give his due to the community and society at large. His main contribution to the society is through Rotary. 

He is also a member of managing committee of the renowned Sangam Foundation. He set up the Rotary DG Goenka Blood Bank with BSES MG Hospital of Bramhakumari’s.

He is the main donor for the Mahavir Prasad Ruia Loan Scholarships.

He is more popularly known for“Thought for the day” which he is sending for the last 6 years to more than 3000 Rotarians all over the world. These are used by many clubs and Districts in the newsletters and magazines..


Meet Report 23rd January 2008 – Awards Nite

The Awards Nite held at the Rotary Centre on 23rd January 2008 was a special one. Past President Anil Ganu took the opportunity to recognise the efforts of various club members during his tenure as President and gave out awards for various club service projects. PDG Sippy Rao did the honours as Chief Guest and gave away the awards. The Awards Nite of our club is an important milestone in the Rotary calendar as it brings into focus the hard work and enthusiasm of members who have involved themselves in community service, taking time out from their schedules, to actively participate and contribute to community development in various ways. Receiving awards is also a happy and proud moment for members as well as a great motivator for them to go on with their efforts. 

– Rtn. Usha Jaychandran 


Felicitation

Felicitation of
• Dr. Kondap, Vice Chancellor, NMIMS
• Dr. Meena Galliara, Head of the Department, Social Enterprise Cell, NMIMS as The social Enterprise Cell of NMIMS has been awarded a prestigious ‘Golden Peacock Award’ by the World Council for Monitoring Social Responsibility.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO R/ANNS

 
Shyam Shah
31st January


Balkrishna Shroff
5th February

  Sarita Ruia
 Niranjana Marphatia

31.01
 01.02

HAPPY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
 Uday - Gira Nanavati

05.02

CALCULUS



 Members
 V. Rtns
 R /Anns, Rotaractors & Club Guests

 Total

 23.01.08

 47
 01
19
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 67
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