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Volume XXXXII No. 11 Dated: September 12, 2017
PROGRAMME
Club Assembly
Date: September 15, 2017 (Friday) | Time: 7.00 p.m. | Venue: Hotel Shivalikview, Sector 17, Chandigarh
Nation Builder Award to school teachers on International Literacy Day
Award winning teachers with chief guest Prof. Jitendra Mohan, President Rtn. Dr. Rita Kalra, Secretary Rtn. Jeeten Bhambri, Rtn.
Dr. Harinder Jit Kaur and Rtn. Renu Chopra
In our regular meeting on September 08, 2017 President
Rtn. Dr. Rita Kalra welcomed the chief guest of the
meeting, Prof. Jitendra Mohan, Professor Emeritus and a
former Chairman of Department of Psychology, Panjab
University, Chandigarh. He was formally introduced by
Rtn. Prof. Rana Nayar.
Prof. Jitendra Mohan
MA and Ph.D from Panjab
University, Chandigarh, Prof.
Jitendra Mohan is a former
Dean of Faculty of Arts,
Chairman (Professor) of
Department of Psychology, Panjab University, Chandigarh,
Visiting Professor in U.K.,
Malaysia, Iran, Serbia and
China. He has publications of
27 books in his name and over
300 research papers. Editor-in-
Chief of Indian Journal of Psychology, Asian Journal of
Psychology and Education and on the Editorial Board of
18 Academic Journals. He has guided 80 thesis and has
completed 18 sponsored research projects in applied
psychology. He is associated with many national and
international professional organizations. He has many
special achievements and many recognitions to his credit
including life time achievement awards. He has conducted
50 training programs abroad and 200 in India on various
subjects like mental training, stress management, sports
psychology etc.
Talking about International Literacy Day, Rtn. Dr.
Harinder Jit Kaur informed that UNESCO on November
17, 1965 declared September 8 as International Literacy
Day, to highlight the importance of literacy in the
world. She explained the importance of digital literacy to
understand computer basics, internet, smart phones etc.
Rtn. Renu Chopra spoke about Teachers Day (5th
September), which is the birthday of a great teacher,
philosopher and statesman, Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan,
the second President of India. She highlighted the
important role played by teachers in building the nation.
Proceedings managed meticulously by three Lady Rotarians;
President Dr. Rita Kalra, Rtn. Dr. Harinder Jit Kaur and
Rtn. Renu Chopra
Prof. Jitendar Mohan congratulated all the award winning
teachers. He gave a wonderful presentation which started by
recalling his meeting, as a young student, with Dr. Sarvapalli
Radhakrishnan, and quoted him in the first slide of his
presentation, "The end-product of education should be a free
creative man, who can battle against historical
circumstances and adversities of nature."
In his address Prof.
Jitendra Mohan felt
happy to honour the best
teachers of this area. He
appreciated our club’s
efforts in awarding these
thirty teachers, who were
recognized with National
Builder Awards under
Rotary India Literacy
Mission (RILM) to enhance
the quality of education.
PP Dr. Balram Gupta presents a
memento to Prof. Jitendra Mohan
Prof. Jitendar Mohan said, “From my angle Excellence is the ray of Sun falling on a peak surrounded by dark clouds.” The
teachers give knowledge to their students. The teachers got the awards from our club because they deserved it. The Professor
discussed excellence in the context of education. Teachers should discover their ability to create excellence, an ability they
already possess. The path of excellence is a form of self enquiry. He also talked about foundation skills, networking,
innovation, governance etc. He expects teachers to be fearless and have leadership qualities.
The Professor complimented Rotarians for the excellent idea of recognizing the teachers so that they get glory.
On behalf of our club PP Dr. Balram Gupta thanked Prof. Jitendar Mohan for his delightful and a motivational oration which
will inspire the teachers to achieve excellence, and influence their students.
Rtn. Kulvinder Singh
gave a wonderful talk
on Rotary theme
Rtn. Prof. Rana
Nayar introducing
the chief guest
Expression of
gratitude by PP Dr.
Balram Gupta
Prof. Jitendra Mohan presents the punctuality
award to Rtn. Kulbir Singh Bhatia. Looking on
is President Dr. Rita Kalra
Cleanliness drive in school and WinS program
Talk on hand hygiene by President Dr. Rita Kalra, oral hygiene by Rtn. Dr. Sanjay Kalra, Swachhta by Director Youth
Service Rtn. Nitin Kapoor and Rtr. Nandan at Govt. High School, Sector 30, Chandigarh on 04.09.17
Condolences
Our heartfelt condolences to Rtn.
S.B. Jindal on the sad demise of his
younger brother Mr. Dayakishan
Jindal at New Delhi on 31st August
2017. May God give strength to the
family to bear this irreparable loss.
Our Club Budget 2017-18
The final draft of proposed budget 2017-18, after incorporation of
suggestions by senior Rotarians and approved by the Board, has been
mailed by President Dr. Rita Kalra to all the members, and will be
presented by Treasurer PP Deepak Sood in the second club assembly
on September 15, 2017. All members are requested to kindly make it
convenient to attend.
Prof. Jitendra Mohan presents birthday gift to Rtn. Dr. Sanjay
Kalra. Looking on is his wife, President Rtn. Dr. Rita Kalra
Prof. Jitendra Mohan presents wedding anniversary gift to
R’ann Kund Bala & PP Rtn. R.K. Goyal
Home Care Nursing at Asha Kiran, Sector 46, Chandigarh. 40 students registered
First day of home care Nursing session with 40 students on
04.09.17. Attended by President Dr. Rita Kalra, Rtn. Dr. Sanjay
Kalra, PP Dr. V.J.S. Vohra, PP R.K. Luther, Rtn. Dr. Col. V.K.
Kapoor, and from our RCC: Harmesh and Veena
CCET Vocational Program. 80 students registered
Talk by President Dr. Rita Kalra and PP R.K. Luther on 04.09.17
Donation to SOREM, Sector 36, Chandigarh
Rs 5100/- donated by Rtn. Kulbir S. Bhatia and family
Ganesh Puja and welcoming Punarvi
PP Vinod Jawa, R’ann Pushpa Jawa, R’ann Sudha Puri, R’ann
Dipali Adokar with her baby, Punarvi and other guests
Swachhta awareness and programs
Held on 07.09.17 by Rtn. Salil Chopra, Rtn. Renu Chopra, Rtn.
Nitin Kapoor and Rtr. Nandan at Govt Sr Sec School, Sector 20,
Chandigarh
Swatchh vidyalaya at GMSSS Mauli Jagran on 06.09.17
Swachhta at Nari Niketan on 06.09.17. Rtn. Viney Aggarwal
donated 3 dustbins of his company, Diplast Plastics Ltd
Swachhta abhiyan at GKC, Chandigarh
Swachhta drive on 10.09.17 at Sector 45 Burail market,
Chandigarh by Rtn. Salil Chopra and 7 Interacters led by Pooja
Get well soon
Dr. Navgeet, son of Rtn. Prof. Dr. I.S. Dua met with an
accident in England. He is in plaster. We wish him good
health and a very speedy recovery.
Rotaractors celebrate International Literacy Day
Rotaract Club of Vidya Jyoti Eduversity celebrated
International Literacy Day by organizing Beti Bachao Beti
Padao Nukkad Natak at Derabassi Bus stand on 08.09.17
Rotaract Club of Chandigarh Midtown organized an event
in NGO Aayam who are teaching the underprivileged
children in Mohali. 75 literacy kits, each one containing a
pencil, wax crayon, eraser, sharpener, a drawing book and
coloring book were given to each child of the NGO. A
drawing competition was also organized and all the
children were rewarded with chocolates.
The children were motivated to read and learn, help each
other. They were also inspired to keep their homes and
surroundings clean.
Birthday of Spouses R’ann Shweta Dua September 16
R’ann Lalita September 17
R’ann Dr. Vinny Sachdeva September 19
Birthday of Rotarians Rtn. Surjit Kumar September 21
Wedding Anniversary R’ann Indu & Rtn. PP Rtn. Prem Anand September 17
R’ann Rashi & Rtn. Praveen Khosla September 18
Punctuality award Won by Rtn. Kulbir Singh Bhatia