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ROTARIAN OF THE MONTH22

December 2010Issue No. 04

DISTRICT 2450

Test time!

We are at the halfway point in this Rotary year, and now is the time to test the strengths and weaknesses of our clubs. Perhaps a strange idea for some Rotarians, but how else will we learn how the activities and programs of our respective clubs match up to those of other clubs in our districts – and around the world? Therefore, I encourage all Rotarians – not only the club officers – to become involved in evalu-ating their clubs during the month of January.

The Presidential Citation program for 2010-11 has been designed as a score sheet for all the Avenues of Service. It also is a checklist for many of the activities and programs conduct-ed by most clubs. Club presidents are required to complete the score sheets and submit them to their district governors by 31 March 2011 for their clubs to be eligible for the Presidential Citation awards. The scores should be shared with all club members either as written reports or as presentations at club meetings.

Starting work on the Presidential Citation test in January will provide an opportunity to correct any discovered deficiencies in club activities before the submission deadline of 31 March. It also will cause the club leaders to notice that a new Presidential Citation with Distinction award is available this year for clubs with a good bal-ance of activities in all Avenues of Service.

This year I am recommending that all clubs review their practices and procedures to see if they are truly best practices or merely tra-ditional practices. Annual evaluations of our clubs are certainly best practices, and more Rotarians than usual need to be involved in the evaluations for their clubs. The Presiden-tial Citation score sheets are a good place to start the process. How else will we know if our clubs really are becoming Bigger, Better, and Bolder?

Ray Klinginsmith President, Rotary International

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THE ANNUAL CHARITY GALA DINNER 2010

H.H. Shk. Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, MR. Mirza Al Sayegh, P. Saeed Bin Beleila & Rtns.

Hon. Sec. Dr. Abdulla Al Ansari, P. Saeed Bin Beleila, P. Husein Jaziri, Mr. Abdullah Al Tayeb,Mr. Mirza Al Sayegh & Mr. Masoud Mohamed

Presidents of the three clubs in UAE: Hussein Jaziri, Guy Makki & Saeed Bin Beleila

H.H. SHK. NAHYAN BIN MUBARAKAL NAHYAN44

RCD ANNUAL CHARITY GALA DINNER 201055

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Sponsoring a child-development seminar for new parents

Organizing a father-daughter or mother-son dinner

Promoting a family literacy project that emphasizes parents reading to their children

Volunteering at a homeless shelter for families

Assisting nursing home residents with craft projects they can give to family members

Cleaning up a park or recreational area where families can spend time together

Providing materials and support to a day care facility or orphanage

DECEMBERIS FAMILY MONTH

This month, Rotarians, Interactors, Rotaractors, and RYLA participants are celebrating Rotary’s commitment to family. During Family Month, build the connection between your family and the family of Rotary. Consider bringing along members of your family when you participate in activities involving Rotary’s youth and young adult programs, or organize a service project aimed at strengthening families in your community. Other possibilities include:

ow I am back in Dubai to join again the Rotarian family after being blessed by the Almighty offering me a fresh start in life.Rotary is not only a club but it is a theme by itself worth believing and living it.

When I was asked by the Board to write about the living experience as a model Rotarian, I was confused because the word “model” is too broad, but I can say that I am devoted to the cause of Rotary.The Rotary is definitely an added value to the Dubai liberal culture which has distinguished this Emirate even before the UAE independence in 1971. Prior to this date I was not acquainted with this Emirate, but when I arrived on MEA flight from Beirut, I had a feeling that Dubai is moving steadily and rapidly towards the future. My initial assignment in 1971 was a Legal Consultant, for a Contracting Company (OTAC). I remained in Dubai for around one year then back to Beirut to complete my training requirements as a Litigator. I returned at the break of the Civil war in Lebanon in 1975. During the initial period in Dubai, I also visited Muscat to assist OTAC Management at that end. During one of my visits to Muscat, I was granted an Omani Driving License, the only document I was asked to produce was a copy of my Passport. The authorities in Oman at that time had imported a new driving License photo machine and during the period of test & training I was lucky to obtain one of early Omani Driving Licenses.In January 1976, I obtained the Professional License from the Amiri Diwan in Dubai. Since that time I am practicing the Legal Profession in this distinguished Emirate.The drive for communal service was always in my heart and mind. This is why I was one of the founders of the Lebanese Business Council and thereafter served as President. However, the Rotary challenge had its unique features and culture. I was introduced to the Club by Rotarian Mahindra Patel in 2004 and since then I was given the opportunity to participate in the Club social and humanitarian activities. In 2005, I was elected to the Board as Vice President. The Rotarian experience during my 4 years period assignment gave me the opportunity to learn and practice the team work. The Dubai Club although was still young in comparison to other Clubs in the region, but our Club was able to be actively advance in communal service by raising necessary funds for various humanitarian causes. We were able to help and support communities which were subject to aggressive elements of nature or to aggression. The achievements we have made in this regard were not the result of one person’s efforts but of a team work. However, I believe that further systematic Rotarians support and cooperation in this regard is highly needed. One thing I regret is that our achievements were not well exposed to the region and also to Rotary International. I sincerely hope that the present and future Board will pay more attention to the question of exposure, so that our efforts will continue to be well recognized. Although, the Club is always in need for a fresh and active blood to empower our efforts however, I believe that the selection criteria for the new members should be well defined to meet the Club inspirations and progress. It is time that all the Rotarians join hands to make our Club a landmark in various aspects whether in the social or humanitarian service. I am confident that the Club enjoys the necessary requirements to be the main and distinguished Club in our region we have the advantage of the Dubai spirit and the multicultural element to meet this challenge. Let us all be optimistic and spare enough time out of our busy schedule to give our Club a special identity in service above self.

Samir Kanaan

27 December 2010

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I have been a rotaractor since about 8 years till now. Years passed by very quickly but the more the years pass, the more I figure out that taking the decision to join ROTARACT was one of the best decisions in my life. Rotary and Rotaract are really one big happy family. Rotaract is actually the elder baby of the Rotary.

Rotaract was established as a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30. The idea then got fast and widely spread that it became one of Rotary’s most significant and fastest-growing service programs, with more than 7,000 clubs in about 163 countries and geographical areas, Rotaract has become a worldwide phenomenon. Rotaract clubs are sponsored by a local Rotary club. This makes them true “partners in service” and key members of the family of Rotary. Rotaract made me able to feel the responsibility I have in my life. It also made me able to re-discover myself and use all my potentials to produce something beneficial. It gave me the ability to express myself openly & to communicate my ideas clearly. I have learnt many leadership and team work concepts. The rotational concept of Rotaract made it possible for me to be a leader once & a normal team member once which showed me the value of participation. Rotaract club of Dubai has been a success story since it began.

The club contained men & women from all over the world. Most of them were here to work but they showed great dedication to the club activities. They sacrificed big time of their lives to help and share. One of our members told me that she really feels that the Rotary and Rotaract are like her real family as they were the first friends that she met when she landed here.

I am proud to be leading Rotaract club of Dubai this year and to be a member in this Big Happy Family.

Hadi EnanPresident of RAC - Dubai

2010 - 2011

ROTARACT (ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY)IN AN ENDLESS PLEASURE OF SERVICE

On October 22nd 2010 we went as supporters to the breast cancer awareness campaign that was held in Ghantout polo club. The event was sponsored by ESTEE LAUDER companies

From right to left: Omar Azouz, Prannoy Vincent, Marrianne Bertholt, Benjamin, Alex Colleuil& Hadi Enan

Session with Mr. Mohamed Nada PPP consultant. It was held on 15-DEC-2010

From right to left first row: Jomana Jowhar, Nazha Sadek, Mr. Mohamed Nada, Mona & Amira. Back Row from right to left: Omar Azouz, Benjamin, Hanna Masso, JS, Fares Asadi, Prannoy, Hadi Enan

We had an EGYPTIAN night on 1-12-2010. The night contained a presentation that was presented by Hadi then, the members had nice EGYPTAIN sweets, seeds & peanuts in addition to some lovely EGYPTIAN souvenirs

ROTARACTS’ WAY


RC DUBAI ANNUAL CHARITY GALA DINNER 2010Under the patronage of

H.H Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum&

The presence of H.H Sheik Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al NahyanMinister Of Higher Education And Scientific Research

The Rotary Club of Dubai held the Annual charity Gala Dinner on November 25, 2010 At the Atlantis Palm Hotel.

The Theme of the gala was:

Children In Need Of EducationEducation Is Vital to a Child’s Development and To the Sustainable Positive Change in the Life of Children. Still There Are Millions Of Children And Youth In Developing Countries That Are Beyond Reach Of School Knowledge.With The “Gala Dinner 2010 – Children In Need Of Education” The Rotary Club Of Dubai Wanted To Make A Change And Help To Provide More Educational Opportunities And Chances To Children In The Poorest Parts Of This World!A big number of Rotarians and friends Contributed By Reserving a Table or More, as well as by participating in the charity auction for items such as antique cars, paintings by artist Nadia Fatima, and Egyptian carpets.

Rtns. Dr. Abdullah Al Ansari, Ram Buxani, Nayla Al Khaja, Ahmad Bilsalah Presidents Husein Jaziri, Guy Makki, Saeed Bin Beleila,Rtn. Ram Buxani & Ahmed Bilsalah

Mr. & Mrs. Osman, Rtn. Abdulquader Al Banna. Rtn. Abdullah Alawi, Friend, Mr. Abdin Nasrallah, 2nd V. P Yaseen Jafaar,Presidents Saeed Bin Beleila, Hussein Jaziri.

Mr. & Mrs. Patel, Mr. & Mrs. La Belle & guests Rtn. Mario Gay with Guests

Gala Dinner

Committee

1st V.P Dr. Nabil Mitry

2nd V.P Yaseen Jaffer

Dr. Abdulla Al Ansari

Mr. Hamdi Osman

H.H Sheik Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan giving a speech in front of the audience

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President Saeed Bin Beleila, Rtn. Dr. Micheal Formenuis & Dr. Nabil Mitry

Rtn. Basel Shakra, Singer Mohamed Sultan, & Freind.

Rtn. Dr. Lina Kouatly & Freinds

Mrs. Heba Ruheim, V. P. Yaseen Jafaar & his Daughter

1st Vice President Dr. Nabil Mitry, & Rtn. Hamdi Osman during the Auction time.

Rtn. Captain Jack Ahart & His Lovely Wife

Rtn. Khaled Abbas, Mrs. Nadia Fatima, and Guests.

Rtns. Wahid Attalah & Samir Haddad

CHILDREN IN NEED OF EDUCATION

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PANOS MONOLOPOULOS Nationality: Greek

Designation:

Vice Chairman, Stanton Chase Int’l.

RCD GUEST SPEAKERS

RCD WEEKLY LUNCHEON MEETINGS

WELCOME TO RC DUBAI

RTN. BARBARA HOFFMAN

Topic:

Mission in Mozambique

Date:

Monday Dec 06, 2010

RTN. FOUAD BARDAWIL Topic:

Civil Aviation in UAEPast, Present & Future

Date:

Monday Dec 13, 2010

Topic:

Date:

Topic:

Date:

Nationality:

Designation:

HUSSAM AL AMERI

Nationality: Iraqi

Designation:

CEO - Partner,Al Brooj Securities

Past V. P. Samir Kanaan & 1st V. P. Dr. Nabil Mitry

Rtns.Dr. Horst Hoeller,Willem Vandermeersch & Krikor Jabourian

Rtns. Dr. Abdulla Al Anasari , Shaista Ali, Fouad Bardawil, Nairuz Badr,Hani Tarazi, Rola Hamdan & Lovraj Talwar

Rtns. Raja Salman, Eisa Al Ansari & Shahin Nassiri

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EDITORS: Dr. Abdulla Al Ansari - Soussana Mansour Photographer: Hussain Haidery

Board Members for 2010-2011PRESIDENT : Brig. Gen. Saeed Bin Belaila

VICE PRESIDENTS : Dr. Nabil Mitry Yaseen Jaffer

HON. SECRETARY : Dr. Abdulla Al Ansari

HON. TREASURER : Eisa Al Ansari

SGT-AT-ARMS : Khalid Abbass

BOARD MEMBERS : Aqil Kabital Hamdi Osman Mahendra Patel Mohammed Abdelrahim Nisreen Bin Darwish Rola Hamdan Shaista Ali

ROTARY CLUB OF DUBAIMobile: +971 56 675 7734

Tel: +971 4 3251 666Fax: +971 4 3251 333PO Box: 35737 Dubai - UAEEmail: [email protected] Website: www.dubairotary.org

Office Address: Suite M-11, Al Wasl BuildingSheikh Zayed Road, Dubai - U.A.E

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS, ARTICLES AND DONATIONSPLEASE CONTACT MRS. SOUSSANA MANSOUR

by Dr. Abdulla Al AnsariHon. Secretary,Rotary Club Dubai

Stress Management...A young lady in front of the room, confidently walked around while leading and explaining stress management to an audience; with a raised glass of water, and everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, ‘half empty or half full?’ .... she fooled them all...

‘How heavy is this glass of water?’ she inquired with a smile.

Answers called out ranged from 8oz. to 20oz.

The lecturer replied, ‘The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long you hold it. ‘If I hold it for a minute, that’s not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have an ache in my right arm. «If I hold it for a day, you’ll have to call an ambulance. ‘In each case it’s the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes. ‘She continued, ‘and that’s the way it is with stress management. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we won’t be able to carry on.’

‘As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When we’re refreshed, we can carry on with the burden - holding stress longer and better each time practiced. ‘So, before you return home tonight, put the burden of work/life down. Don’t carry it home... pick it up tomorrow.’ ‘Whatever burdens you’re carrying now, let them down for a moment if you can. Relax; pick them up later after you’ve rested. Life is short. Enjoy it and the now ‘supposed’ stress that you’ve conquered!

And then she shared some ways of dealing with the burdens of life:• Accept that some days you’re the pigeon, and some days you’re the

statue!• Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat

them.• Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle

of it.• Drive carefully... It’s not only cars that can be recalled by their

Maker.• If you can’t be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.• If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was

probably worth it.• It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning

to others.• Never buy a car you can’t push.• Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then

you won’t have a leg to stand on.• Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance.• Since it’s the early worm that gets eaten by the bird, sleep late.• The second mouse gets the cheese.• When everything’s coming your way, you’re in the wrong lane.• Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.• You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the

world to one person.• Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.• We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty

and some are dull. Some have weird names and all are different colors, but they all have to live in the same box.

• A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.• Have an awesome day and know that someone has thought about

you today.

I wish you all the best for new year 2011 and good luck ..All the best...

Abdulla Al ansari

WORDS OF WISDOM

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