MILLETALK Issue 1.1

MILLETALK Newsletter of Rotary Club

of Delhi Millennium

Oct’2014

A NEW BEGINNING… GUEST SPEAKERS

Understanding Art | Puja Bahri

Crime & Politics | Neeraj Kumar

Branding | Saurabh Uboweja

Born again – The Charter Rotary Club of Delhi Millennium Chartered on 24th June 2014

Rotary Club of Delhi Millennium, sponsored by Rotary Club of Delhi South Central was Chartered on 24

th June 2014 at Hotel Taj Palace by then DG Rtn.Vinod Bansal.

It was a rebirth for all the charter members of RCDM who were all former members of Delhi Millennium Round Table, and after having retired from Round Table, regrouped to follow their bond and passion.

Rtn Pulak Lohia was appointed as the Charter President and Rtn.Tushar Agarwal was appointed as the Charter Secretary, at a glittering ceremony with members of South Central and dignitaries from the District.

Charter President Rtn.Pulak Lohia

Charter Secretary Rtn.Tushar Agarwal

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Understanding Art An interactive session with Ms Puja Bahri

Puja Bahri, a renowned artist, studied English literature for her graduation from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University, and then did a course in interior design from Apeejay Institute, before training in painting and sculpture at Triveni Kala Sangam to focus full time on her passion for art. With consistent practice and two short courses in mixed media and abstraction at the Central Saint Martins' in London, she has worked to refine her form and technique.

On 25th

May 2014, at our 1st

pre-charter meeting, we invited Puja for an interactive session on Understanding Art with our members. Puja started by giving a brief overview on various forms of art and showcased her recent work.

Later, she invited all the members to try their hand at the canvas. With every member putting some abstract strokes on what Rotary signifies to them, she gave final touches to the masterpiece. Members were really impressed with the final outcome.

Left: A painting collectively drawn by all members with help of Puja. Right: The same painting modified by Puja

Club Meeting in progress at Taj Palace

Rtn.Amit Gupta welcome Puja Bahri

Rtn.Anupam tries his hand on the Canvas

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Rtn.Ravi Lohia

Chemicals & Phrama

Rtn.Pankaj Vats

International Cargo

Rtn.Gautam Gupta

Newsprint

Rtn.Anurag Aggarwal

Steel & Power

Rtn.Anurag Agarwal

Tours & Travel

Crime & Politics An interactive session with Mr Neeraj Kumar

Mr Neeraj Kumar is the ex-commissioner of Delhi Police who handled some high profile cases like Nirbhaya gang rape, Anna Hazare Agitation, Ponty Chaddha shoutout.

On 27th

Sept 2014, we conducted a joint meeting with our parent club South Central at India Habitat Centre, and invited Mr Neeraj Kumar for an interactive session. He shared his experiences as the Police Commissioner and gave some insights into various high profile cases handled by him. The session was very informative and interesting.

Branding an interactive session with Mr Saurabh Uboweja

Mr Saurabh Uboweja, an IIM Calcutta Alumni is a Branding Expert. He is a columnist for Economic Times and has been invited to speak at World Branding Conference at Davos.

On 30th

Aug 2014, we invited Mr.Saurabh Uboweja at our club meeting in Taj Palace, to share Branding insights and ideas with our members. He gave an informative presentation. Many of our members could use the knowledge gained in their businesses.

New Members Inducted in our Club

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Blood Camp with Noida Blood Bank and Koenig Solutions

We organized a Blood Donation Camp at the Office Campus of Koenig Solutions in Kirti Nagar in association with the Noida Blood Bank on 19

th

Sept.

Our maiden Blood camp was a huge success and we managed to collect 123 units of blood.

Impromptu Fellowships Fun with Friends…. anytime anywhere

Rtn.Ravi Baid’s birthday treat at Yellow Brick Road

Clubbing at Mannequin Lounge GK-1

Bhagwad Gita paath at Rtn.Anand Mundhra’s house

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‘Happy’ School MCD Primary School, Munirka

Our club has decided to adopt MCD Primary School, Munirka to make it into a ‘Happy’ School.

With the help of Rtn.Pran Mehta, we were able to shorlist and visit this school.

On the occasion of Dhanteras, our members and spouses visited the school at 8 am, with Bananas and Biscuits for children.

In due course we plan to improve the following facilities at this school:

RO plant for clean drinking water

Cleanliness, sanitation and hygiene

Computer Lab and training

Playground and Sports

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Your Officers at Work AG Meet, DG Meet, District Events

President Pulak attended the Zonal Meet with AG Capt Swadesh Kumar. Our club has volunteered to host a Zonal Fellowship event in December.

Your team at work to prepare project report and grant application for a Gaushala and Village Rehabilitation project.

President Pulak and Secretary Tushar met the District Governer Sanjay Khanna at his office in Hauz Khas, to discuss various plans, activities and projects. DG appreciated our efforts and helped us to identify some meaningful projects.

GOV: Our club’s GOV (Governer’s Official Visit) has been scheduled

for Saturday 22nd

Nov at Hotel Taj Palace.

Attended the Dussehra Dhamaka hosted by Rotary Achievers at Tivoli Garden

Museum Visit AG Meet, DG Meet, District Events

Rtn.Tushar attended the District Conference at Hotel Taj Palace on 30

th June, where DG presented the Club Charter

and special appreciation plaque for President Pulak

Rtn.Alok attended the Rotary Foundation Seminar on 17-Jul, to gain insight about various project grants

President Pulak and Secretary Tushar attended the Installation of our parent club South Central

Rtn.Kapil organized an educative fellowship tour to Modern Art Museum for the members and their families on 27

th Jul. Several members, spouses and children went

for this. At theend of it, children were encouraged to submit a writeup on the artwork they saw.

The Museum visit was followed by lunch at Hotel Park where we were joined by Round Tablers from DMRT 149.

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Pangea Party Clubbing fellowship at Pangea Night Club

On 12th

Sept a clubbing fellowship was organized by Rtn.Pankaj Vats and Rtn.Kapil Aggarwal at Pangea Night Club.

We had a good time and bonding as couples. This also gave an opportunity to gel well with the newly inducted members.