Volume XXXXII No. 49 Dated: June 05, 2018

PROGRAMME NGO's and CSR funds

Chief Guest:

Mr. Dharamvir, IAS (Retd.) Former Chief Secretary, Govt of Haryana

Date: June 08, 2018 (Friday) | Time: 6.30 p.m. | Venue: Hotel Shivalikview, Sector 17, Chandigarh

The Changing Family Values

In our weekly meeting on June 01, 2018 President Rtn. Dr. Rita Kalra welcomed the chief guest Ms. Dona Suri on the Global Parents Day. She also welcomed all Rotarians and Anns who braved the stormy weather to attend the meeting, and all of them enjoyed the chai – pakora fellowship. June being Rotary fellowship month, the President also talked about Rotary fellowship which builds goodwill and friendship amongst Rotarians all over the world. PP Rtn. Pallav Mukherjee formally introduced the chief guest.

Ms. Dona Suri

Ms. Dona Suri is a senior Journalist having extensive experience of 35 years in leading newspapers and magazines, handling all types of assignments. She was Feature Editor in Hindustan Times. She has professional experience in editorial departments in India Today, The Tribune, Indian Express etc. She was Member of Press Accreditation Committee. She comes from Mississippi in USA and studied at University of Missouri , School of Journalism

in USA, which is the world’s first school of journalism, founded in 1908. She settled down in Chandigarh after she married Professor Suri of Panjab University. She is a swimmer and good at rowing. She has a taste for Hindustani classical music and likes to play Sarangi.

Speaking on the Changing Family Values, Ms. Dona Suri talked about good and bad family. She referred to a high profile incident which occurred some years ago. A person taking a walk with his wife in the park was shot dead by an unidentified person who after vigorous investigation was identified as the lover of the wife! These two persons had planned the murder. It was reported that the wife was from a good family. Then Dona talked about her poor maid servant who works very hard to bring up her three children. With the money she earns she gives food to her children and sends them to school.

Dona explained that it is not the money or property, a rich father or a rich grandfather which makes a good family. Even the maid has a good family. People from poorer background also have good family values.

There is not much rebellion from the Indian child. Even the parents do not display any brutality towards their children. Family bonds in India are very strong. In India a family is the first line of defence for children. It plays an important role in providing stability and support at times of crisis. The Indian family have emotional bonding, leading to strong family values.

In a lively discussion between the chief guest and Rotarians on happiness index it was quite clear that money is not the criteria to measure happiness or good family values. There may be some differences which may weaken the family values. But the Indian family is considered to be strong, stable and enduring, to overcome the differences.

PDG Shaju Peter said in 2012 United Nations decided to have 1st June as the Parents Day because the family structure in the west had serious problems in terms of children’s attitude towards parents, leading to family conflicts. Indian family structure was considered as one of the most desirable system. Shaju complimented Ms. Suri for her amazing knowledge about the Indian ethos, and thanked her for an inspiring talk.

PDG Shaju Peter presents a memento to Ms. Dona Suri.

Looking on is President Dr.Rita Kalra

Rtn. Dr. Indu Luthra talks

about Bhagwad Gita

PP Pallav Mukherjee

introduces chief guest

Rtn. Chandra Parkash

- Four Way Test

Ms. Dona Suri presents Star Performer of Month award to PP Rtn. R.T.P.S.

Tulsi, joined by R’ann Ranjana. Looking on are President Dr. Rita Kalra

and Secretary Jeeten Bhambri

Happy Schools at GHS Jalauli

On 30/05/2018, our Club inaugurated facilities provided at Govt High School, Jalauli, Panchkula. Mrs. Upinder Kaur Walia, Mayor of Panchkula was the Chief Guest. School Headmistress Mrs. Sushma Sharma welcomed the Rotarians and applauded Rotary for its service to community. Our club has provided this school with water cooler, water filter and hand wash station.

10 School bags given to meritorious students

Handing over of Hand Wash Station

With Panchkula Mayor Ms. Upinder Kaur Walia

President Dr. Rita Kalra and Rtn. Renu Chopra gave hand washing demonstration and IPP Amarjit Singh explained various features of specially designed school bags which were presented to 10 meritorious students of the School. MOU was signed with school authorities for proper upkeep of the equipment.

Kaushal Mela at CCET Diploma Wing, Chandigarh. Distribution of skill certificates by Mayor of Chandigarha

Floral welcome to Chief Guest Mr. Davesh Moudgill, Mayor of Chandigarh by DVS PP R.K. Luther and Rtn. Anupam Jain, Director of MMC Computers

PE Rtn. Ashok Puri collects birthday gift

of R’ann Sudha Puri who is in USA

Birthday gift to Rtn. Shashikant Adokar,

joined by R’ann Dipali and daughter Punarvi

Ms. Dona Suri presents punctuality

award to Rtn. Dr. Indu Luthra

Expression of gratitude

by PDG Shaju Peter

Dental camp and poster making competition on 27.06.2018

Oral health exhibition for awareness about dental health, dental checkup camp and a poster making competition was organised for residents of Khuda Ali Sher by our Club in collaboration with Indian Prosthodontic Society and supported by Rotary Club Redding West California (USA). 83 residents and 90 children were checked and treated for their dental ailments and given free oral kits, toothpastes and brushes. Rtn. Dr. Sanjay Kalra President IPS Chandigarh gave a talk on Oral Health with special emphasis on ‘No to Tobacco’. Shri Narinder Choudhary President RCC DMC and Shri Bhupinder Singh President RCC Khuda Ali Sher helped in organizing the event.15 Prosthodontists from IPS, team from Smile Express Mobile Dental Van and 8 Rotarians of Chandigarh Midtown participated.

Medical and Dental camp at Maheshpur on 02.06.2018

182 patients examined by team of Doctors of Civil Hospital Panchkula.

40 patients underwent dental treatment. Demo of brushing method was given by Smile Express

Swachhta drive in Panchkula

Our swachhta drive on 27.05.2018 by Rtn. Salil Chopra and 9

Rotaractors. A little girl gave a meaningful slogan, "We will neither litter nor let others litter."

Swachhta in 38 West on 03.06.2018

President Dr. Rita Kalra, Rtn. Nitin Kapur with R’ann

Shivani, Rtn. Kulbir Bhatia, Rtn. Dr. Sanjay Kalra, Rtn. Salil Chopra, RCC DMC President Narinder Choudhary and

Rotaractors of Le-Corbusier were present

Blood donation camp on 03.06.2018

At Pushpak Society Sector 49 Chandigarh. Rtn. Dr. Anurag Sharma was the chief guest.

27 units collected. Juices sponsored by PP Rtn. Kanan Diwan

Hand wash station, water cooler and filter at

Happy schools at GMS Kundi and GMS Sector 19 Panchkula

Nutrition supplement for MDR TB patients sponsored by President

Dr. Rita Kalra

Acknowledgement with thanks Donations for the Rotary Foundation Rtn. Jagvinder Singh Bawa Rs. 6600 Rtn. D.K. Gupta of Manu International Rs. 6600

Birthday of Spouses R’ann Sonia Virdi June 11 R’ann Suman Gupta June 14

Birthday of Rotarians

Rtn. Prof. Subhash Vats June 14

Wedding Anniversary R’ann Preety & PP Rtn. T.S. Anand June 08 R’ann Sudha & PE Rtn. Ashok K. Puri June 09 R’ann Dr. Joginder & PP Rtn. Pallav Mukherjee June 10

Punctuality Award Won by Rtn. Dr. Indu Luthra

Acknowledgement with thanks

Donations for Club Projects Rtn. Dr. Sanjay Kalra Rs. 11000 Rtn. Ravinder Krishan Rs. 5100 Rtn. Chandra Parkash Rs. 8000 R’ann Lalita Rs. 8000 Mr. Manjul Sahni Rs. 2000 Mr. Lochan Jolly Rs. 2000 Mr. S.C. Malik Rs. 4500 Ms. Surinder Kaur Rs. 2000 Ms. Kuza Joshi Rs. 2500 Mr. B.L. Kalra Rs. 5000 Ms. Mtika Arya Rs. 2000 Mr. Uday Gupta Rs. 8500 Mr. Crystal Gupta Rs. 8500 Ms. Aparna Apte Gupta Rs. 8500 Mr. Kabir Gupta Rs. 8500