Rtn. Rakesh Garg, a leading lawyer and member of our Club, was sworn in today as the Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Our heartiest felicitations to him.
"Though we lose a member from our Club", quipped Rtn. IPP Man Mohan Singh, "our bonds grow more strongers, besides making us all feel so proud of our members".
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
GSE Team to Italy
The GSE Team from District 3080 will be visiting Rotary District 2120 in Southern Italy next year. The GSE Team from Italy will be visiting India from 25th Jan. to 24th Feb. 2007.
About the program
The Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange (GSE) program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for businesspeople and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of their careers and employed full time. The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas of different countries. For four to six weeks, team members experience the host country's culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas.
In a typical four-week tour, applicants participate in five full days of vocational visits, 15 to 20 club presentations, 10 to 15 formal visits and social events, two to three days at the district conference, three to four hours per day of cultural and site tours, and three to four hours per day of free time with host families.
For each team member, the Foundation provides the most economical round-trip airline ticket between the home and host countries. Rotarians in the host area provide for meals, lodging, and group travel within their district.
Members are requested to look for suitable candidates for selection as GSE team members. The last date for receiving the applications by the Club is 15th December 2007. The interviews will be held at the Rotary House 107A, Sector 18A, Chandigarh on 18th December 2007.
About the program
The Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange (GSE) program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for businesspeople and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of their careers and employed full time. The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas of different countries. For four to six weeks, team members experience the host country's culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas.
In a typical four-week tour, applicants participate in five full days of vocational visits, 15 to 20 club presentations, 10 to 15 formal visits and social events, two to three days at the district conference, three to four hours per day of cultural and site tours, and three to four hours per day of free time with host families.
For each team member, the Foundation provides the most economical round-trip airline ticket between the home and host countries. Rotarians in the host area provide for meals, lodging, and group travel within their district.
Members are requested to look for suitable candidates for selection as GSE team members. The last date for receiving the applications by the Club is 15th December 2007. The interviews will be held at the Rotary House 107A, Sector 18A, Chandigarh on 18th December 2007.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Non Verbal Communication
Mr Smarth Bali, a US based trainer will be conducting an interactive session in our Club on Monday, 3rd December 2007, at 6pm at Rotary House. He would be speaking on "Non Verbal Communication". Please join with your family and friends.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Vocational Awards
The Club shall be recognising eight citizens of Chandigarh, who have gone beyond their call of duty to help someone or walk an extra mile.
The programme is a part of Rotary Vocational Month celebrations, and is scheduled on regular meeting on 22nd October at Rotary House at 6pm.
The programme is a part of Rotary Vocational Month celebrations, and is scheduled on regular meeting on 22nd October at Rotary House at 6pm.
Global Warming
The Rotaractors of our Club are launching a 5-days campaign on 'Global Warming' with the screening of the famous film by Al Gore, on 17th October at Rotary House, at 5pm.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Dental Chairs Gifted
Our Club handed over 10 dental chairs to Dr. H.S. Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital of Panjab University, Sector 25 Chandigarh, on 2nd October.
The Club had initiated this project in 2005 with the support of Rtn. Dr. H.S. Coonar of Rotary Club of Mill Hill, UK. Our Club raised the resources along with Rotary District 3080, which were supplemented by Rotary Club of Mill Hill,UK and Rotary District 1130 (UK), and matched by the Rotary Foundation that totalled US$22,000. This enabled the club to purchase dental chairs and instal the same in the Institute.
The dental clinic where these chairs have been installed in the Institute was formally inaugurated by Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal, Member of Indian Parliament, and Union Minister of State for Finance. Also present on the occasion were Prof. R.C. Sobti, Vice Chancellor of Panjab University, Dr. Krishan Gauba, Director Principal of the Institute, Past Rotary International President R.K. Saboo, senior RI Officers and members of the Club.
Our special thanks to Rtn. Dr. H.S. Coonar, and other Rotarians of Mill Hill and District 1130 for their support.
The Club had initiated this project in 2005 with the support of Rtn. Dr. H.S. Coonar of Rotary Club of Mill Hill, UK. Our Club raised the resources along with Rotary District 3080, which were supplemented by Rotary Club of Mill Hill,UK and Rotary District 1130 (UK), and matched by the Rotary Foundation that totalled US$22,000. This enabled the club to purchase dental chairs and instal the same in the Institute.
The dental clinic where these chairs have been installed in the Institute was formally inaugurated by Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal, Member of Indian Parliament, and Union Minister of State for Finance. Also present on the occasion were Prof. R.C. Sobti, Vice Chancellor of Panjab University, Dr. Krishan Gauba, Director Principal of the Institute, Past Rotary International President R.K. Saboo, senior RI Officers and members of the Club.
Our special thanks to Rtn. Dr. H.S. Coonar, and other Rotarians of Mill Hill and District 1130 for their support.
Blood Donation Camp by City's Dentists
The Indian Dental Association joined hands with our Club to organise a blood donation camp on 2nd October at the Rotary & Blood Bank Society Resouce Centre, Sector 37, Chandigarh.
Our thanks to Rtn. Dr. Gambhir of our Club who took the initiative and organised the dentists of the city to contribute to the cause.
Our thanks to Rtn. Dr. Gambhir of our Club who took the initiative and organised the dentists of the city to contribute to the cause.
Blood Donation
Our Club has a track record of promoting voluntary blood donation for over a five decades in the city and had been in the forefront to show the way for other states in the country. Not only that, the club has set up a Rs.4 crore state-of-the-art blood resource centre in Sector 37, which is today catering to a large number of hospitals, nursing homes and individuals who require blood in emergency.
Thanks to our Rotarians especially PP Man Mohan Singh, who had been a regular organiser of blood donation camps for the past several years, late PP Janak Grover who had been a regular blood donor, Secy A.P. Singh Dhiman who is a die-hard 'Red' campaigner, Rtn. Surinder Kaur, who besides being the administrator of the centre has been responsible for converting this project into a profit centre through her financial acumen, and not to forget the contribution of Rtn. Rajendra K. Saboo and Usha Saboo, who have been the pillar of strength for this movement in the city.
We salute them on the occasion of the blood donation day, and do hope, that they would continue to support the cause with greater vigour and vitality.
Thanks to our Rotarians especially PP Man Mohan Singh, who had been a regular organiser of blood donation camps for the past several years, late PP Janak Grover who had been a regular blood donor, Secy A.P. Singh Dhiman who is a die-hard 'Red' campaigner, Rtn. Surinder Kaur, who besides being the administrator of the centre has been responsible for converting this project into a profit centre through her financial acumen, and not to forget the contribution of Rtn. Rajendra K. Saboo and Usha Saboo, who have been the pillar of strength for this movement in the city.
We salute them on the occasion of the blood donation day, and do hope, that they would continue to support the cause with greater vigour and vitality.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Rtn. J.K. Jain passes away
Our Club had another setback. Today morning, Rtn.J.K. Jain passed away. He was 65. He joined Rotary in 1975 and was one of the most active Rotarians and 100 percenter for several years. Only in the last couple of years he had not been keeping too well, and just last week had fractured his arm in a fall.
Today morning he was shifted to PGI at 5am because of uneasiness, and he passed away at 12noon.
He was cremated at 5:30pm.
We pray for peace of the departed soul and pray for to God to grant the bereaved family strength to bear the loss.
Today morning he was shifted to PGI at 5am because of uneasiness, and he passed away at 12noon.
He was cremated at 5:30pm.
We pray for peace of the departed soul and pray for to God to grant the bereaved family strength to bear the loss.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
PP Janak Grover passes away
It is with deep sorrow and grief we have to inform the sad demise
of our dedicated Rotarian Past President Janak Raj Grover.
He passed away last night due to cardiac arrest.
Janak Grover was a committed Rotarian who joined Rotary
way back in 1970, and held the club leadership in 1977-78.
He was a great supporter of the voluntary blood donation movement
and a regular blood donor, having donated blood for more than
100 times.
A Paul Harris Fellow he had always motivated his entire family to
contribute to the Rotary Foundation.
We shall miss him.
Cremation on Sunday, 23rd September 2007
at 12:30pm in Sector 25 Cremation Ground.
A Condolence Meeting shall be held
on Monday, 24th September 2007 at 6:30pm
at Rotary House.
of our dedicated Rotarian Past President Janak Raj Grover.
He passed away last night due to cardiac arrest.
Janak Grover was a committed Rotarian who joined Rotary
way back in 1970, and held the club leadership in 1977-78.
He was a great supporter of the voluntary blood donation movement
and a regular blood donor, having donated blood for more than
100 times.
A Paul Harris Fellow he had always motivated his entire family to
contribute to the Rotary Foundation.
We shall miss him.
Cremation on Sunday, 23rd September 2007
at 12:30pm in Sector 25 Cremation Ground.
A Condolence Meeting shall be held
on Monday, 24th September 2007 at 6:30pm
at Rotary House.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Business Meeting on 24th October
24th October 2007
It is a Business Meeting. Please come prepared for discussions on issues already circulated.
It is a Business Meeting. Please come prepared for discussions on issues already circulated.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Rotary returns Smiley's smile!
Last month, Chandigarh Newsline reported the financial support required by Smiley (14) who was suffering from congenital cardiac problem, to which Rotary Club of Chandigarh responded immediately and took her under their care.
The Club contacted the parents and Smiley was admitted to Fortis Hospital where she was operated on 4th of September and was discharged today after successful surgery to lead a normal healthy life.
Rotary Club of Chandigarh bore the entire cost of her surgery to which the students of Bhavan Vidyalaya, who are members of the Interact Club in the school promoted by Rotary Club, also contributed Rs.20,000, while hospitalization was taken care of by the club’s partner, Fortis Hospital.
“Our mission in Rotary is that no child from economically weaker section requiring cardiac surgery intervention should remain bereft of it”, said former world president of Rotary International, Rajendra K. Saboo.
The Club contacted the parents and Smiley was admitted to Fortis Hospital where she was operated on 4th of September and was discharged today after successful surgery to lead a normal healthy life.
Rotary Club of Chandigarh bore the entire cost of her surgery to which the students of Bhavan Vidyalaya, who are members of the Interact Club in the school promoted by Rotary Club, also contributed Rs.20,000, while hospitalization was taken care of by the club’s partner, Fortis Hospital.
“Our mission in Rotary is that no child from economically weaker section requiring cardiac surgery intervention should remain bereft of it”, said former world president of Rotary International, Rajendra K. Saboo.
Saturday, September 8, 2007
IPTV: Beyond Television
Digital television through broadband is going to be a reality. Now you can have high quality high resolution digital video on your television, and watch your favourite channels or demand video at will. This is going to be a reality soon. IPTV shall soon be rolling out in our homes very soon.
Meet the person who is spearheading this movement in Punjab and Chandigarh, Mr. G.D. Singh, Chief Operating Officer of HFCL Infotel Limited, on Monday at 6:30pm at our Club meeting.
Look forward to meeting you all.
Meet the person who is spearheading this movement in Punjab and Chandigarh, Mr. G.D. Singh, Chief Operating Officer of HFCL Infotel Limited, on Monday at 6:30pm at our Club meeting.
Look forward to meeting you all.
Monday, September 3, 2007
Sangeet's Melodious Service
Rtn. Sangeet Sharma's debut album "Melody with Me" is out. And what a fine gesture for Sangeet and his brother-in-law, a well-known music director Atul Sharma, for having spent so much of their money, time, and efforts (which could have resulted in making some money for themselves), and dedicating it all for Rotary.
This is the unique spirit of Rotary that gradually grows on you, and helps you become a better human being so that every effort, whether it is one's profession or one's passion, gets directed for the betterment of this society.
Kudos to Sangeet and Atul.
Each one of us can make it truly successful if we buy these CDs in bulk and give it to our employees, our friends and relatives. This memorable ever-green songs make the perfect gift. And it costs just Rs.50. And remember, as you pass along your love and friendship through this CD, you will be in fact, helping someone in need.
So let us join and join in the melody of life.
This is the unique spirit of Rotary that gradually grows on you, and helps you become a better human being so that every effort, whether it is one's profession or one's passion, gets directed for the betterment of this society.
Kudos to Sangeet and Atul.
Each one of us can make it truly successful if we buy these CDs in bulk and give it to our employees, our friends and relatives. This memorable ever-green songs make the perfect gift. And it costs just Rs.50. And remember, as you pass along your love and friendship through this CD, you will be in fact, helping someone in need.
So let us join and join in the melody of life.
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Don't Forget to Join in on 3rd September
We have two special events on Monday, so do not forget to join in.
One, our Rtn. Sangeet Sharma has cut a music album of golden oldies with a fresh music rendered by his brother-in-law Mr Atul Sharma, who is a known music director. The album is priced Rs.50 only and all the proceeds shall go to the Rotary Club's service projects.
So don't forget to buy a few CDs to gift it to your friends, business associates and family members.
Besides, Rtn. Arvind Mahajan, will be sharing his experience at Kayakalp, a place in Palampur in dist. Kangra, Himachal Pardesh. It is an naturopathy and ayurvedic research centre for both the young and the old. It is an experience which can change you as a person, cures you of ailments if any, de-stresses you and transforms you, says Arvind.
This meeting would definitely satiate your Mind, Body and Soul.
One, our Rtn. Sangeet Sharma has cut a music album of golden oldies with a fresh music rendered by his brother-in-law Mr Atul Sharma, who is a known music director. The album is priced Rs.50 only and all the proceeds shall go to the Rotary Club's service projects.
So don't forget to buy a few CDs to gift it to your friends, business associates and family members.
Besides, Rtn. Arvind Mahajan, will be sharing his experience at Kayakalp, a place in Palampur in dist. Kangra, Himachal Pardesh. It is an naturopathy and ayurvedic research centre for both the young and the old. It is an experience which can change you as a person, cures you of ailments if any, de-stresses you and transforms you, says Arvind.
This meeting would definitely satiate your Mind, Body and Soul.
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Independence Day
As we wish you all a very joyous Independence Day, we shall be celebrating this special day with the children of Government School in Bapu Dham Colony, at 10:15am. All members are requested to join with their spouses and partake with the celebrations. The children shall be presenting a colourful cultural programme.
Look forward to meeting you all.
Look forward to meeting you all.
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Interact Club Installation
The Installation function of Interact Club of Govt Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 10, Chandigarh is scheduled for 1st August 2007 at 11am.
All members are requested to come and encourage the new team of young Interactors.
All members are requested to come and encourage the new team of young Interactors.
Suggest a Project
It is time to quickly brainstorming session and review our Club projects and plan for the year ahead at the Business Meeting this Monday, 30th July at 6:30pm at RVTC. Please be there with your suggestions.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
23rd July
Dr. R.C. Sobti, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh, shall be the Guest Speaker at our Club meeting. He would be speaking on the Challenges and Changes in the Education System. Do join in with your family.
Monday, July 9, 2007
Add some meaning to life!
This had been the key message of Dr. Kiran Bedi's inspirational speech at the installation meeting of our Club today.
Today, the youngsters have every possible means with them, but they do not know the meaning of life, she remarked.
She called upon the Rotarians to take up any campaign in the city involving all the Rotary clubs in tricity but more importantly the government officers, and the youngsters, so that they can acquire some sensitivity that comes through selfless service.
"I learnt so much from Rotary which trained me, groomed me, nursed me, and made me do justice to my uniform", she remarked, and asked the Rotarians to recruit young members especially from the Indian Civil Services, "so that they can learn some sensitivity and compassion which Rotary teaches".
Recalling her days which she spent in Chandigarh, she lamented the sheen which the city is gradually losing because of the growing squalor, and even the fading signages, which shows that the city is aging, and needs to be spruced up.
The greatest challenge before Rotary is to show youngsters the way to give meaning to their lives by involving themselves in community service.
Today, the youngsters have every possible means with them, but they do not know the meaning of life, she remarked.
She called upon the Rotarians to take up any campaign in the city involving all the Rotary clubs in tricity but more importantly the government officers, and the youngsters, so that they can acquire some sensitivity that comes through selfless service.
"I learnt so much from Rotary which trained me, groomed me, nursed me, and made me do justice to my uniform", she remarked, and asked the Rotarians to recruit young members especially from the Indian Civil Services, "so that they can learn some sensitivity and compassion which Rotary teaches".
Recalling her days which she spent in Chandigarh, she lamented the sheen which the city is gradually losing because of the growing squalor, and even the fading signages, which shows that the city is aging, and needs to be spruced up.
The greatest challenge before Rotary is to show youngsters the way to give meaning to their lives by involving themselves in community service.
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Save a Life...Gift a Life!
Our project, Rotary Heartline, is one of the noblest of projects that is dedicated to save the lives of children and young people suffering from congenital cardiac disease, and who otherwise, because of their economic challenges, cannot afford the costly surgery.
What started as a Gift of Life Project in 1998 under the Rotary Foundation's matching grant project, has been carried forward by the Rotarians even after the completion of the matching grant, through their own financial resources.
For each surgery Rotarians and many of the Rotary Angels from the community, and around the world, contribute around Rs.65,000 (USD1600), for saving each life. This barely covers the cost of the consummables, and the rest of the medical support comes from our two partner hospitals, PGIMER, and the Fortis Hospital, who undertake surgery completely free of cost. The Club also contributes in terms of entire hospitality, local travelling, sight-seeing, gifts for the patients, and daily care.
We are grateful to the noble souls who continue to support this project.
You too can be a part of this noble initiative...and save a precious life.
Click here for more project details, at our Club's website:
What started as a Gift of Life Project in 1998 under the Rotary Foundation's matching grant project, has been carried forward by the Rotarians even after the completion of the matching grant, through their own financial resources.
For each surgery Rotarians and many of the Rotary Angels from the community, and around the world, contribute around Rs.65,000 (USD1600), for saving each life. This barely covers the cost of the consummables, and the rest of the medical support comes from our two partner hospitals, PGIMER, and the Fortis Hospital, who undertake surgery completely free of cost. The Club also contributes in terms of entire hospitality, local travelling, sight-seeing, gifts for the patients, and daily care.
We are grateful to the noble souls who continue to support this project.
You too can be a part of this noble initiative...and save a precious life.
Click here for more project details, at our Club's website:
Give Blood!
Every 2 seconds, someone somewhere needs blood in our country. And you alone can save their lives...just by spending 5 minutes of yours to give your blood, voluntarily. Rotary Club of Chandigarh, had been on the forefront of encouraging voluntary blood donation. And the commitment is being carried forward with much more fervour and dedication.
On 5th July, our Club is organising the first major community service project, by organising a Blood Donation Camp in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, at 9:15am. Our thanks to the Bar Association for their cooperation.
Members are requested to look for opportunities, and approach the educational institutions, their corporate friends and business associates to partner with us in this noble cause, and every individual, of course, can celebrate life by just visiting the Rotary and Blood Bank Society Resource Centre in Sector 37, Chandigarh, and donate blood, every three months...so that someone can live!
On 5th July, our Club is organising the first major community service project, by organising a Blood Donation Camp in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, at 9:15am. Our thanks to the Bar Association for their cooperation.
Members are requested to look for opportunities, and approach the educational institutions, their corporate friends and business associates to partner with us in this noble cause, and every individual, of course, can celebrate life by just visiting the Rotary and Blood Bank Society Resource Centre in Sector 37, Chandigarh, and donate blood, every three months...so that someone can live!
Installation on 9th July
Rtn. Arvind Mehan shall formally take up the reins of club leadership from the outgoing President Rtn. Man Mohan Singh, on Monday, the 9th July.
The installation function is scheduled at 6pm at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Sector 27, Chandigarh.
Dr. Kiran Bedi, Director, Bureau of Police Research and Development, New Delhi, is the Chief Guest.
All are requested to participate with their spouses and families.
The installation function is scheduled at 6pm at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Sector 27, Chandigarh.
Dr. Kiran Bedi, Director, Bureau of Police Research and Development, New Delhi, is the Chief Guest.
All are requested to participate with their spouses and families.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Next Meeting on 29th June
There was no meeting on Monday, the 25th June. The weekly meeting has been postponed to 29th June,which will be the valedictory function and awards to recognise the Rotarians in our Club,who contributed to "Lead the Way" under the leadership of Club President Rtn. Man Mohan Singh. The meeting shall be followed by fellowship.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Welcome to Rotary Club of Chandigarh
Dear friends:
Rotary Club of Chandigarh entered 50th year of its service to the community on 13th May. The entry into the Golden Jubilee year was marked by a grand celebrations at Hotel Taj, with the presence of Rotary International President Elect Wilfrid J. Wilkinson and his gracious wife joining in along with the RI Officers of the District and Rotarians from various Clubs of the District.
This Blog marks another addition to the way the Club had been communicating with its members and now we reach out to the world community since we have had a number of partner Rotarians across the world who have joined us in this journey of service.
We shall welcome your suggestions and contributions.
With best wishes
Rtn. Charanjit Singh
President 2005-06
Rotary Club of Chandigarh entered 50th year of its service to the community on 13th May. The entry into the Golden Jubilee year was marked by a grand celebrations at Hotel Taj, with the presence of Rotary International President Elect Wilfrid J. Wilkinson and his gracious wife joining in along with the RI Officers of the District and Rotarians from various Clubs of the District.
This Blog marks another addition to the way the Club had been communicating with its members and now we reach out to the world community since we have had a number of partner Rotarians across the world who have joined us in this journey of service.
We shall welcome your suggestions and contributions.
With best wishes
Rtn. Charanjit Singh
President 2005-06
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