Weekly Bulletin of Rotary Club of Bombay West, Dist.3140, India

1. R. I. Pres. Kalayan Banerjee • Dist. Governor Dr. Vijay Jalan • Pres. Arvind Shah • Secy. Dr. Tehemtun Driver • Hon. Editor Brinda Desai
VOLUME NO. XXXXXVIII ISSUE No. 45 Published on: 9th May, 2012
PRESIDENT SPEAKS MEET REPORT - 2ND MAY 2012
The Power of Attitude and We
For all of us, there are turning points
in our life. The known fact and the
secret about this is described by Earl
Nightingale and that is "You become
what yo think about. Negative thoughts
reap negative results. If you think
positive thoughts, you will get positive results." Thus one little
difference almost always makes a big difference. The little
difference is attitude.
William James, over a century ago, said, "The greatest
discovery of this generation is that a human being can alter
their life by altering their attitude." I believe this with all my
heart, and over the years have seen it happen countless times.
What most people fail to realize is that your attitude not only
impacts your happiness and your success, it can also impact
Today's speaker, Mrs. Bhuvaneshwari (Priya) Gupta works
the happiness and success of all the people around you, your
as a Vegan Nutritionist and Campaign Coordinator with
family, your friends, and your peers at work. We need to ask
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Using
ourselves, "Is mine worth catching?", while the importance of
combination of Power Point slides, Video film and lecture
positive attitude in our life is well understood. However no
one can underestimate the difficulty in maintaining it. delivered with great passion, Priya created a huge impact
Although it is not easy and it's a very personal thing, but it on the audience. She mentioned focus areas in which
can be done. animals are used:
Our approach to Rotary Service projects needs the sharing of • Food
this attitude of contributing of might in terms of time, money
• Leather
and experience especially in creating the most needed aspect
around us cleanliness, good sanitation facilities and vocational • Experiments
training in variety of the fields to the youth. As per the national
• Entertainment
Contd. on Page 4 Contd. on Page 3
9th May 2012 : Mr. Vinit Rathod on "Adventures
Unlimited - Covering Mansarovar"
Sunday, 13th May 2012 : Regular meeting of 16th
May is preponed to 13th May – Club Assembly
from 9.00 am to 12.30 pm
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2. MEET REPORT - 28TH APRIL 2012
Saturday 28th April. The meeting held specifically to KDN Shruti School Principal by Chief Guest Ian Cardozo.
present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Rtn. PP
Principal Bhavna praised the work and influence of
Ramesh Oza at the august hands of Major General (Retd)
Rameshbhai at KDN Shruti School and ended her
Ian Cardozo, AVSM, SM, an outstandingly brave officer
appreciation with a gift as a token of appreciation on behalf
of the Indian Army.
of the School to Rameshbhai.
The meeting started with the normal proceedings initiated
This was followed a talk by Rahul on Rameshbhai as a
by President Arvind Shah. After the formalities of
father. He read out letters from Rameshbhai's
welcoming the guests which included the family of PP
Grandchildren showing their love and affection for their
Rtn. Ramesh Oza. Rahul, Rameshbhai's son had specially
doting "Dada" - Rameshbhai and bringing out his care for
flown in from USA for the occasion. The Principal and
them through small gestures of action.
staff of KDN Shruti School also graced the occasion.
Specially present on the occasion were PDG Badar Rtn. Shirish Rege introduced General Carodzo in his
Maskati, who was the Governor when Rameshbhai was inimitable crisp style, highlighting his achievements and
the President and his co-President PDG Prabhakar Store. how he overcame the handicap of leg amputation and
became the C.O. in charge of an Infantry Battalion creating
There was a Power Point Presentation on Rameshbhai
history in the annals of Indian Army.
presented by Rtn. PP Shashi Walavalkar. This presentation
was prepared by Rtn. PP Shashi Walavalkar alongwith General Cardozo in his address spoke of the difficult times
Rtn. PP Robin Nath and Rtn. Naresh Merchant, who was the country was passing through and said there were still
Secretary of the Club in the year Rameshbhai was islands of hope with Rotary Club of Bombay West and
President. Ramesh who offer leadership and hope for the future.
The Power Point Presentation highlighted the He greatly praised the work done by Rotary Club of
achievements of Rtn. Ramesh Oza as a family man, and Bombay West with special mention of hearing impaired
as a professional, the various influences in his life including and the vision of the Club and passion of Rameshbhai.
those of his parents, his brothers GK and Suresh Oza, his He also appreciated the great leadership qualities of Rotary
love and affection for his family, wife late Usha, children Club of Bombay West and Rameshbhai which have been
Rahul and Deepa alongwith their spouses and children implemented with a lot of love and affection and therefore
and other facets of his life and profession. he could think of no other person more deserving for the
The Power point presentation was followed by a Lifetime Achievement Award than Rtn. PP Ramesh Oza.
presentation of books and DVD on Value Education to Contd. on Page 3
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3. 2ND MAY 2012 MEET REPORT - Contd. from Page 1 28TH APRIL 2012 MEET REPORT - Contd. from Page 2
She showed a film titled "If Slaughterhouses had GLASS The citation which was read by Rtn. PP Chandramohan
WALLS everybody will be VEGETARIAN. The essence of Saigal who was the Master of Ceremonies was presented
animal cruelty was shown throughout the movie with clear by one of the most valiant officers of the Indian Army
message as under: Major General Ian Cardozo. He presented the citation,
silver salver alongwith shawl and coconut.
· Animals feel pain, just as people do. They value their
lives, just as we value ours. They are terrified by the sights Responding to the Honour bestowed on him, Rtn. PP
and smells of slaughterhouse, and they fight every last Rameshbhai said that right from the age of 12, he wanted
breath. If you eat animals, you should know what happens to be a doctor. However, his father did not permit him to
to chickens, pigs, cows, sheep, goats and fish which are dissect dead bodies. He was then thrown out of Science
and put into Arts. The fire within was burning strong.
used for food.
though he graduated with Advanced Psychology, he
· Milking machines take more milk out of the animals than headed towards Medical field.
they would naturally and easily yield. Many workers do
He expressed his gratitude to his two elder brothers for
not pay attention, and the machines keep suctioning the
helping him throughout his career. Brothers GK and SK.
animals' dry udders, causing extreme pain.
SK being none other than our own Ex Rtn. PP Suresh
· Chicks have portions of their sensitive beaks cut off Oza.
without any painkillers. Rameshbhai is always at the top in whatever he does.
She also mentioned that more chickens are raised and Whether it is Occupational therapy, Artificial limb
killed for food than any other animal combined. Those designing and making or Audiology and speech
raised for their flesh are packed into filthy sheds, often pathology.
with thousands of other birds. Fumes from their He has played a vital role in setting up top of the line
accumulated waste burn their throats and eyes. Cows facilities eg. Occupational therapy school in Nagpur,
have long term memories and complex problem solving Audiology and speech therapy school and centre at Nair
skills. Cows and Buffaloes are gentle animals who grieve hospital and Kamla Dharamshi Narsee "SHRUTI" School
when separated from their loved ones. at Juhu and the Audiology and speech therapy
department at Nanavati Hospital. All these have been
When you replace meat, dairy products and eggs in your
internationally acclaimed. He has always believed that
children's diet with healthy plant based foods, you are
work efficiency increases and results jump when
starting them off with a significant health advantage,
environments are bright and beautiful.
lowering their risk for host of adult diseases that have
been linked to animal products, including heart disease, He expressed grateful thanks to Rotary and particularly
obesity, diabetes and cancer. Animal products are also to our late PP Chatrabhujbhai, his son Jairajbhai and Shri
linked to many of the ailments that tend to affect children, Narendrabhai Parekh and his family (Pidilite Industries)
including colic, ear infections and flu. for their continued patronage of SHRUTI.
PETA is creating awareness of animal cruelty with help Last but not the least these Rotarian brothers and sisters
from well known people with active support from National have always been supporting this cause. He has a dream
to fulfill …. which will cost Rs. 7.00 lakhs… equipment
media. Finally, she gave message that every VEGAN saves
that will complete the requirements for universal
more than 100 animals a year. For information she
screening programme for newborn babies for which the
suggested to log on PETAINDIA.COM
Club has in the past gifted the equipment with kind efforts
Rtn Chandramohan Saigal introduced the speaker and of Rtn. Naresh Merchant. Hope it will soon become a
Rtn Mohan Joshi proposed a vote of thanks.
– Rtn Mohan Joshi Contd. on Page 4
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4. R.N.I No.: 16778 9th May, 2012 Regn. No. MH/MR/N/188/MBI/12-14
28TH APRIL 2012 MEET REPORT - Contd. from Page 3 0)22; *1460,);
reality. He appealed to members of the Rotary Club of Veeresh Shah 12.05
Bombay West for their generous help. Chandrasekar Khobrekar 13.05
In his own words - Professionally speaking I can never
forget Late Smt. Kamla Nimbkar, Dr. L.H. Hiranandani HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO R/ANNS
and Dr. T.H. Rindani who gave me full freedom to
develop the best equipped departments with highly Vandana Shah 10.05
qualified staff.
How can I forget my own family, late Usha, my HAPPY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
children Rahul and his children and Deepa who are
an integral part of my success? They are my real Hemant - Vandana Joshi 10.05
Lifetime Awards.
He profusely thanked PDG Badar Maskati who was CALCULUS – 28-04-2012
the Governor of our District in 1978-79. When
Rameshbhai was the President of Rotary Club of Members 45
Bombay West - it was our Silver Jubilee Year and PDG R/anns, Visiting Rtn. Guests 65
Prabhakar Store who was his co-President in Total 110
1978-79.
President Elect Rtn. Ashok Deorah proposed a befitting
vote of thanks with Hindi shayari couplets which define CALCULUS – 02-05-2012
his style.
Members 28
– Rtn. Naresh Merchant R/anns, Rotaractors Guest 12
Total 40
PRESIDENT SPEAKS - Contd. from Page 1
survey organistaion, monthly consumer expense in the village
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is Rs. 1,054/- while that in the city is Rs. 1,984/-. The survey Of things we think, say or do:
has pointed out that 60% villagers live in less than Rs. 35/- Is it the TRUTH?
per day and equally similar city lower strata people live less Is it FAIR to all concerned?
than Rs. 66/- per day. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIP?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
It should be our humble and committed task to improve the
social status by catering and reinforcing our service to the
goal of cleanliness, sanitation and vocational guidance to
youth..
Regards,
– Rtn. Arvind Shah
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