Meeting 4 July ka JunoonProgramme : IYE Presentation 29th July : PicnicDate : 26th July 2018 August Ka SaffarTime : 8.15 PM 2nd Aug : Club Assembly (A.G Visit)Menu : Dinner 9th Aug : Speaker Meeting Venue : Rotary Greater Bhavan (3 clubs joint meeting)Invitee : Rotarians, Anns and Annets. 15th Aug : Flag Hosting

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IYE PresentationExchange programme is not a particular month or year in your life; it’s an entire life in that particular time phase. It’s an attempt to fit your entire life in one suitcase and begin your journey towards another one. Such adventurous endeavor is now being under-taken by a bunch full of tenacious kids- our very courageous Annets (outbound) - who will be soon embarking on this life changing experience. On the other hand, a faction of foreign students has already arrived in our district, subordinate to International Youth Exchange Programme from their respective Rotary Clubs (Inbound). All these inbound and outbound students are eager to share their stories – their experiences – their nervousness- their euphoria – their feelings with us. So let us all gather on 26th July at Rotary Bhavan to hearken their narratives and be a part to their soul captivating – essence filled presentations.No. Out Bound IYE Students from our club InBound IYE Students District Country1 Frey Bhavesh Vegda Jean Marc Romano 2032 Italy2 Aarya Nimit Kamdar Ludovica Malinverni 2060 Italy3 Pooja Nilesh Sheth Sarah Dekens 1740 France4 Akshal Darshit Mapara Chloe Dekens 1740 France5 Akshaj Darshit Mapara Valentin Savourel 1650 France6 Diya Dharmesh Kotecha Kathe Braun 1880 Germany7 Sahil Darshan Lakhani Lorenzo Donatelli 2060 Italy

Birth Day Wishes21st July Rtn Bharat Hapani 98250 7899823rd July Rtn Jayendra Parmar 98242 1199224th July Rtn Chirag Patel 76000 5555525th July Ann. Meera Amlani 98258 7336925th July Ann Meena Bhalodia 99093 88999

25th July Rtn. Pankaj Vagher 94273 9497926th July Ann Rekha Patel 94272 1333926th July Rtn Jaydeep Vadher 98245 4731227th July Rtn Hrishit Amlani 99133 42364

Review of Tree Plantation done by RCCPlanting a tree is a continuous social work. First such resourcefulness initiative was undertaken by RCC (Rotary Community Corps) of RCRG under the capable leadership of Minubhai Jasdanwala along different sites near Speedwell Party Plot. RCC consisted of 12 members, secondary to efficient administration of Minubhai Jasdanwala who dedicatedly worked towards planting 50 new trees in the vicinity. Big applauds to RCC for undertaking such an environmental friendly task – and planting a new hope while planting a new tree.

RCRG –Samvaad Aspiration (Lets Learn from Successful People)This aspiration by RCRG had its first session today at Marwadi University wherein, Rtn Bharat Hapani- Kich Group(one of the finest manufacture of architectural products and bathroom accessories) and Rtn Prashant Parsana – Prashant Casting(world’s largest electrical motor body manufacturers) shared their life experiences and their success stories of extending to such respectable pinnacles in society, with the fresh- newfangled generation of MBA novice. The programme started with very prompt introduction provided by Rtn Bhavesh Mehta. Subsequently, Rtn Bharat Hapani delivered a very motivational speech on “How to cope with up and downs in a business with a positive attitude?” Coming after that was a very interesting presentation by Rtn Prashant Parsana on “How to stream a business successfully and how to create interest into new business ventures?” This inspiring session provided students with great experiences and takeaways which will enable them to lead a successful life.

Review of Great Golden Circus The Great Golden Circus (life is like a circus ring, some moments are more spectacular than others) Such spectacular moments had been witnessed – experienced by almost 1200 students and 400 adults from the surrounding vicinity of Rajkot District under the capable fraternity of RCRG, Bol Bala Trust and Happy School. The beneficiaries of this splendid event included – Students & Staff of RMC School no. 98 (Run by BOLBALA Trust), BOLBALA Trust staff members and senior citizens, Students & Staff of Deaf and Dumb School Rajkot District and Slum Area kids belonging to Happy School (Run by Rotary Club of Rajkot Greater). One of the most senior members – one of the anchorage of RCRG Rtn Rajesh Parekh once again managed to bring a wide spread smile on the faces of almost 1600 stipendiary’s by arranging for them a special show

RCC – Letter Writing workshopThe dynamic team of RCC and the students of Kafka English learning Centre visited Rajkot International School (RIS) at 18th July for a Letter Writing Workshop. All the teachers and students of RIS wrote post cards to people who inspired them. Some of the students even recited their post cards randomly. President Mr. Minu Jasdanwala described the paramountcy of Post card writing and shared some effective pointers for gratifying post card writing. The entire programme was organized and managed by Parkishit Poojara and Bhavin Sarvaiya. The moderator of the session was Mr. Jay Hansalpara and the event was captured to moments by Neel Sureja.

of The Great Golden Circus situated at FunWorld ground. The students were picked up from their vicinity and dropped to the Great Golden Circus in the midst of heavy showers with the assistance of utmost reliable transportation facility provided by Rtn Priyank Bharad of Bharad school, Rtn Amar Bhalodia from TGES and Tapsavi School.As soon as the students arrived they were provided with 250ml Guava juice, SevMamara Packets and Parle G Cream biscuit Packets which surplused their joy and enthusiasm. Alongside Rtn Rajesh Parekh other helping hands constituted of Harish Bhai (Charu Publicity) for negotiating lowest price tickets for the show with circus management, Mr. Jayeshbhai from Bolbala Trust, Shri P.G.Doshi (P.LAL Charitable Trust), Volunteers from Circus management and RCRG members who lovingly and whole heartedly participated in this magnanimous purpose. A salute to the never diminishing spirit of all these service providers for radiating cheerfulness among the under privileged and providing them with an unforgettable adventure.

Review of Healthy Mother Healthy ChildIt was an initiative taken by RCRG and camaraderie of doctors like Ann Dr. Amee Mehta, Dr. Manisha Motaria, Dr. Hetal Modha, Dr. Mulraj Sinh Zala (Physiotherapist) along with very supportive collaterals - Ann Nitika Nandani and Himanshu Popat, almost before a decade to permeate knowledge regarding the changes that takes place in a women’s body during pre-natal, labor or delivery and post natal phases of child bearing process.All of them have worked persistently through years without any commotion for spreading the know-hows regarding uncomplicated delivery amongst expecting moms as well as their family members. This year RCRG felicitated the entire fraternity with a memento for a decennium of “service of above self” and being the inspiration for the society.

So let us listen from Dr. Amee Mehta – the Pioneer of this seminary – sharing her experience through years.

“It was as a time back in 1998 when I gave my first lecture in Lion’s Club on Menopause with the help of an over head projector and hand written pamphlets. From there onwards time has changed eventually. Now-a-days, with the assistance of advanced technologies we are able to prepare elaborated presentations with high precision Audio - Visual Clips to enhance the understanding of the participants as well as the patients. On successful completion of 10 years of our dream project “Healthy Mother Healthy Child”, we all 4 doctors and 2 volunteers are feeling satisfied with our work. Even though the previous seminar was a huge success with a hall of people, we all are still concerned about the fact we are still unable to reach out at places where facilities are not yet available and to those who are unable to understand our mode of communication or language. A new inventiveness in The form of “ Adbhut Matrutva “ had been included in our presentation this time as a consequence of above mentioned apprehension. We are extremely grateful to Rotary Greater Family to give us this opportunity to serve the society and make a difference”

Editor’s Mashable Friends we must all have entered and exited from our Rotary Bhavan Auditorium numerous times and we must all have definitely run across the cabinet next to the Auditorium’s entrance several times. But most of us would not have got a chance to take a look at what is exhibited inside that cabinet due to over overloaded agendas and shortage of time. Hence, in this article I am going to introduce you all to the entire History of Rotary International along with Rotary District 3060 and Rotary Club of Rajkot Greater which has been brilliantly compiled and displayed in that cabinet by our very own Rtn. Manish Patel. His attachment, his fondness, his liking towards Rotary can be perceived through the efforts that he had put in creating the Escritoire at the Bhavan.So my fellow Rotarians - Have you ever wondered about How Rotary came into existence? Have you ever been inquisitive about the Rotary Wheel? Or What did the first design look like? Who made it? Why a wheel? Because Rotary meeting venues used to rotate? The explanation to these questions can be found in a nutshell.

Here you can understand the History of Rotary International Presidents and can also preview an exclusive photo collage of Rotary International Presidents from 1910-11 to 2017-18.

There is a map charting the geographic area covered under Rotary District 3060 along with a brief history of this very vibrant District 3060 and its historic nomenclature.

What is the story about Rotary Pins and Why should we wear a Rotary Pin and what does this pin symbolize? These are some of the questions that every Rotarian wonders about. Explaining in detail, the answers to these questions can be found on our Rotary commode. There are samples of actual theme pins from 1960-61 to 2018-19.

Review of Dear ZindagiWhy can’t we love ourselves? Why can’t we love our life? Why can’t we appreciate our Zindagi – our dear zindagi? Is it because we have lost our identity to regular chores of daily life - Is it because we are more engrossed in creating a society acceptable financial status and not the real characteristically influenced self ? Is it because creative intelligence is lost to artificial intelligence? Is it because we are more interested in dragging someone down rather than raising ourselves morally and spiritually? Or all of them? Whatever may be the reason but one must love his or her life unconditionally. But then a question arises why should we love our life - The answer to this burning question is “Journey Of Life is Beautiful” and we should savor each and every moment of it. One would never know

The entire compilation present in the escritoire at the Rotary Bhavan represents THE PAST and THE PRESENT of ROTARY. It is definitely UNIQUENESS AT ITS BEST

The brief history of our own Rotary Club of Rajkot Greater and our D.P Doshi Rotary Greater Bhavan can be visualized in the following frames.

Putting up the Rotary Commemorative Stamps of India demonstrating path breaking advancements made by Rotary organization in the nation.

Ashwamedha (Victory Our Polio) MemorialTo acknowledge and celebrate the involvement of Rotarians in the mammoth task of eradicating Polio over the last 28 years, District 3060 under the able leadership of District Governor Rtn. Dineshsinh Thaker organized “Ashwamedha” (Victory Over Polio) Motorcycle Rally carrying a Mashall in their hands to rekindle in us the Rotary Spirit and spread awareness in the entire district. The event was coordinated by Rotary Club of Rajkot Greater and The Interact @ TGS under the Club President Rtn. Babulal Vaghani, Hon. Secretary Rtn. Mehul Nathwani and the Event Chair PP Rtn. Nilesh Sheth. This Mashall has been mounted in the cabinet as “Retrospect of actual undertaking of being a Rotarian”.

General Knowledge Quest1) This temple is 150 year old temple situated in Kavi Kamboi in Gujarat. It is flanked by

the Arabian Sea on one side and the Bay of Cambay on the other. The Shivalinga present here can be seen only during low-tide hours. In the above given description, which temple is being talked about?

a) Somnath Temple c) Dwarkadhish Temple b) Stambeshwar Mahadev Temple d) Nageshwar Temple

2) Which of the following is not a variety of Mango? a) Banganapalle c) Sindhoora b) Alphonso d) Red Dacca

3) Bobbili Veena, also known as Saraswathi Veena or Ekanda Veena, is a large plucked string instrument used in Karnataka Classical Music. It is made from which of the following trees?

a) Sandalwood c) Bamboo b) Jackwood d) Rosewood

4) How many letters are there in Sanskrit Alphabet? a) 36 c) 54 b) 48 d) 60

Please do send (WhatsApp) me your answers to this number – 8140277177.

President’s DeskWarm greetings to my Rotary Greater family. I hope all of you must be enjoying these monsoon showers. A modest request to all my members, even if you have a tiniest service project in your mind, please do come up with it. “As you never know a small thought can change many lives”.

“The Past Cannot Be Changed - The Future Is Yet In Your Power”

when will this journey come to an unexpected pause or end. So then what are some simple ways– to start admiring our beautiful journey - our beautiful life? Yoga, 7 minutes of meditation with soothing music daily, adequately proportioned diet, regular exercise and adequate sleep are some of the beneficial regimen that one could follow in order to appreciate the very precious gift of life- that one has got. Moreover, in order to love thyself one has to be sensitive to others – because - Joy of Giving is life.This was the entire essence of a very thought provoking seminar conducted by Dr Kamal Parikh on the topic “ Dear Zindagi”. The meeting commenced with the recitation of Rotary Rotary prayer by Rtn Ashok Sureliya. A very apt introduction of the keynote speaker was provided by Rtn Dhruv Kakkad. A special thanks to Dr. Kartik Sutariya for co-ordinating with Dr. Kamal Parikh and inviting him to be our guest speaker. Furthermore, Dr. Kamal Parikh had been felicitated by Dr. Kartik Sutariya for his phenomenal elocution and life changing discussion. The end of session was perfected with a very motivational vote of thanks by Rtn Ravi Chhotai.