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Volume XXXXI No. 34 Dated: February 21, 2017 PROGRAMME

Gene Editors or The Baby Changers

Keynote Speaker:

Rtn. Prof. Dr. I.S. Dua

Date: February 24, 2017 (Friday) Time: 6.30 p.m. Venue: Hotel President, Sector 26, Chandigarh

‘Sadbhawana’ District Conference 3080

‘Sadbhawana’ District Conference 3080 was held on 17th (Pre-Conference), 18th & 19th February 2017 at Hotel Noor Mahal, Karnal. In the Pre-Conference District Governor Raman Aneja and First Lady of our District Ann Meenu welcomed Rotary International President’s Representative (RIPR) PDG R. Theenachandran from Rotary District 3000 and his gracious spouse Vasanthi. For the District Conference we also had charming presence of PDG Jean Pierre with his spouse Jisel from Gabon, Rotary District 9150 where our District held a mega medical mission in November-December 2016. All those present in the Pre-Conference enjoyed the fellowship and Bollywood night.

Address by Governor

of Haryana

Address by RIPR PDG

R. Theenachandran

Shreyas awards by Gen.

V.P. Malik

RIPR PDG R. Theenachandran presents a memento to His Excellency Prof.

Kaptan Singh Solanki, Governor of Haryana. Looking on are PRIP Raja

Saboo and District Governor Raman Aneja

The highlights of first day of District Conference on 18th February was the inauguration of the conference by the Chief Guest, His Excellency Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki, Governor of Haryana who was formally introduced by PRIP Rajendra K. Saboo. In his address the Governor said PRIP Raja Saboo is truly a ‘Raja’ through his service to mankind. He pointed out that Rotary Districts sound smaller in size but in fact these 535 districts throughout the world are much larger, covering numbers of states, and Rotary is well known for what it is doing to serve the community.

Famous cricketers Madan Lal and Chetan Sharma were keen attraction for large number of delegates. Madan Lal talked about serving humanity

through sports, and said ‘beti bachao beti padhao’ should be extended to ‘beti khilayo’ as all the Indian medals in the last Olympics were bagged by girls.

In a session chaired by PRID Yash Das, General V.P. Malik, Former Chief of Army staff presented Shreyas awards to Chetan Sharma, Renana Jhabvala Khare and Jug Suraiya. In his address Gen. Malik congratulated the awardees. He also shared his experiences of Kargil war and how he had to deal professionally with the politicians.

Memorable and entertaining evening with rock star sufi singers Nooran Sisters

On 19th February one minute silence was observed as a mark of respect to PDG Major Som Dutt who left for heavenly abode on 14th February 2017. Paying tribute to him, PRIP Raja Saboo said Major Som Dutt was a person who always stood for the right things, and he made a difference to the world.

. Swami Shri Gyananand ji Maharaj

It was DG Raman’s birthday, and to bless him and Ann Meenu we had Spiritual Chief Guest Swami Gyananand ji Maharaj. Listening to his talk was like a spiritual journey to achieve peace and happiness.

The District Governor also invited all members of the Conference Committee to the stage and personally thanked them all for their support.

DG Raman highly appreciated the meticulous planning done by District Conference Chair PDG Ranjit Bhatia, who conducted the conference very ably. He also thanked all those who had registered for the Rotary International Convention in Atlanta, USA on 10-14 June 2017. We already have 169 registrations from our District for Atlanta.

The meeting will

be followed by

fellowship

Motivational sessions for students Our Club conducted two motivational sessions for Schools with initiative of Rtn. Dr. Shashi Jain and Rtn. Dr. Harinder Jit Kaur, duly supported by Secretary Sundeep Sawhney.

In Kundan International School, Sector 46, Chandigarh 100 students attended the session. Principal Ms. Manjit Jauhar was impressed and requested for more such sessions.

Motivational sessions conducted by our club for

students of schools in Manimajra and Sector 46

Around 120 girl students and 125 boys attended the session at Govt. Senior Secondary School, in Manimajra, where Principal Ms. Ramnik Kaur was thankful to Rotarians and requested us to repeat such talks.

Our Club sincerely thanks Dr. Vishwakirti Chhabra, V.P., of The Mind Research Foundation for their continuous support for arranging the speakers.

Harleen – 4th time blood donor

While President Amarjit Singh was discharging his duties at the District Conference at Karnal, his daughter Ms. Harleen Kaur who is President of SSESA, organized Blood Donation camp at St. Solider Convent International School, Phase 7, Mohali. In spite of heavy rejections, more that 20 units of blood were collected. Harleen a regular blood donor, donated blood for the 4th time.

After the camp was over Harleen drove down to Karnal, along with her mother, our club’s first lady R’ann Sunita, and enjoyed the Nooran Sisters live show at District Conference.

Global Grant for Happy Schools

Congratulations! Under the dynamic leadership of our District Governor Rtn. Raman Aneja and sincere efforts of our President Rtn. Amarjit Singh, Global grant application (GG1747695) for funding to provide WASH infrastructure, wisdom libraries and hygiene education and teacher training to 19 schools in Chandigarh, submitted by our club and Southpoint (Jacksonville), has been approved by Rotary Foundation (India) and the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation (TRF). The award is in the amount of US$ 61,450.

RIPR PDG Theenachandran thanked DG Raman for the hospitality and he also enjoyed the cultural evening. He said we belong to a global family and Rotary is the most respected organization in the world. Rotarians are serving humanity to bring peace in the world. He also appealed to strengthen the Rotary Foundation as it serves the community globally.

PDG Theenachandran remarked that this District Conference is a grand success and the best he had seen.

We had a large number of registrations from our club and was represented at the District Conference by PDG Shaju Peter with R’ann Lovy Peter, President Amarjit Singh with R’ann Sunita, PP B.L. Ramsisaria, IPP Kanan Diwan with PDG Yoginder Diwan, PP Dr. V.J.S. Vohra with R’ann Indu Vohra, PP Deepak Sood with R’ann Purnima Sood, PP Harish Sethi with R’ann Manjit Sethi, Rtn. Maj. Gen. Hardev Singh, Rtn. Salil Bali with Parul Bali and their son Lakshya, Rtn. Dr. Sanjay Kalra, PE Dr. Rita Kalra, PP Vinod Jawa with R’ann Pushpa, PN Rtn. Ashok K. Puri, Rtn. Salil Chopra with R’ann Renu Chopra, PP Gurdip S. Deep with R’ann Maniki Deep, PP Ritu Singal, Rtn. Jeeten Bhambri and Rtn. Nitin Kapur. Some of our members also participated in the Pre-Conference and enjoyed the Bollywood night.

A few Chandigarh Midtowners clicked on last day of the conference

From our club those who were actively involved in the conference were DRFC Chair PDG Shaju Peter, President Amarjit Singh (audio visual presentation), PE Dr. Rita Kalra and Rtn. Dr. Sanjay Kalra (stage management), Addl. District Secretary Rtn. Salil Bali {publication of programme booklet in Rtn. Jeeten Bhambri’s press), AG PP Deepak Sood and District Chief Editor Dr. V.J.S. Vohra (online and print publication of 2 GMLs in one week). Rtn. Salil Chopra was pleased to receive his Leadership Academy certificate.

Installation Ceremony - Rotaract Club of Life Turners

PDG Shaju Peter, DRR Rtr. Shubham Rattan and

Secretary Sundeep Sawhney presenting the

Presidential Collar

Charter being presented by Secretary Rtn. Sundeep

Sawhney to Principal Dr. Chraranjeet Kaur Sohi

Rotaract Club of Life Turners of Guru Gobind Singh College of Women, Sector 26, Chandigarh organized the installation ceremony of the club under the aegis of Rotary Club of Chandigarh Midtown. This Rotaract Club has been chartered with initiative of Rtn. Dr. Harinder Jit Kaur.

PDG Shaju Peter talked about the importance and objective of the Club. He also encouraged the participation of Women in the Club across the country. President of Rotary Club Mohali Rtn. Sukhpreet S. Giani motivated the members and other students to create a growth mindset in order to develop leadership skills.

The Principal of the College, Dr. Chraranjeet Kaur Sohi assured the Rotarians about the active membership for the Club on behalf of the College and also talked about the joy of sharing which every student should possess.

A wonderful cultural programme was presented by the students. Vote of thanks was proposed by Secretary Sundeep Singh Sawhney.

Sunday, 26th

March 2017 Contact Us

PP Harish Sethi, District Chair (Golf)

Tel: 9417201180

Email: sethiharish94@gmail.com

President Amarjit Singh

Tel: 9814011760

Email: as@softgenindia.com

Last dated for Registration 10th March 2017

Birthday of Spouses R’ann Shradha Sachdeva February 28

Birthday of Rotarians PP Rtn. Sandeep Sandhu February 26 Rtn. Ashutosh Mangla February 26 PP Rtn. Col. A.J.S. Gill February 29

Wedding anniversary

R’ann Shivani & Rtn. Nitin Kapur February 24

R’ann Dr. Savita & Rtn. Brij Mohan Gulati February 28

R’ann Amarjit & Rtn. Harbans S. Bajaj March 01

DG Raman Aneja interacts with our Disabled persons

DG Raman and Rotarians of Chandigarh Midtown

with disabled employees of Nevedac Centre, Zirakpur

After the hectic three days Sadbhawna District Conference in Karnal, the next day on 20th February 2017 District Governor Raman Aneja visited Nevedac Prosthetic Centre, Zirakpur - Chandigarh, where he interacted with disabled employees of Nevedac Centre including a lady (also named Raman...!) wearing both artificial legs and efficiently managing the front office. DG's visit inspired the disabled employees working normally under Co-Founder of Nevedac Prosthetic Centre PP Dr. V.J.S. Vohra, for serving other disabled persons by fitting them artificial limbs.

Also present during DG’s visit were AG PP Deepak Sood and President Elect Dr. Rita Kalra.

The DG was also pleased to see the marble plaque commemorating the visit of 1997-98 RI President Glen Kinross and the First Lady Heather who had visited Nevedac Centre on 10th January 1998.

DG Raman’s visit was very inspiring, as he commented, \

DG Raman shakes hand with peon of

the Centre, Modhan Singh who does his

job well with both artificial arms

“Wonderful to see and meet members working at Nevedac Prosthetic Centre, Zirakpur. Great work being done by our District Editor PP Dr. V.J.S. Vohra.”