Birth Day Wishes 18th Aug Rtn Paresh Parekh

CIRCULAR 08 Meeting 9 Programme Date Time Menu Venue Invitee August Ka Saffar : Speaker Meeting (Devina Kothari) : 23rd Aug : 8.30 AM : Dinner : Rotary Greater Bhavan : Rotarians, Anns and Annets. 23rd Aug. 26th Aug. 30th Aug. : Speaker Meeting Devina Kothari : Charter Day Celebration : Quiz - Tambola Introduction of Speaker Devina Kothari An Indian Industrial Designer, Strategist and an Innovator, Devina's mission is to bring current day technological advancements to the doorstep of rural India. She heads Bionucleus Pharma and Esaana wherein she is working towards creating a healthcare start-up at the confluence of data, wellness and user experience. Recently, she marked her mettle in design innovations globally with a Red Dot Award, for developing an Insulin Delivery System which is a closed loop system that continuously automatically monitors blood glucose levels and diffuses requisite amount of Insulin as per the current need of the body through a pain-free micro-needle array. She is also the recipient of Global Ignite Challenge, sponsored by Sanofi for Insulin Delivery System. She is honored with the I Design Award - (2014-15) for 'Cornea Care'. It is an Ophthalmic Enucleation Kit that helps to preserve the usability of the corneas up to 48 hours post extraction. This facilitates procuring corneas from rural areas as well, which in turn will help to treat curable blindness at the fastest rate. She is conferred with the I Design Award Runner up, for 'Urja' - a cook stove that burns on ethanol (bio-fuel) and generates electricity while cooking, using thermopiles. She was also nominated to represent India as a Global Scholar at Global Young Leaders Conference (G.Y.L.C), held in Washington and New York City; U.S.A. She was a Runners-Up, Illunova -2013 (WIDD) for designing the future of a Communication Device Omni - a communication device that connects or facilitates interaction between the user to its environment. Currently Devina is working on Programme Jaya. Named after her grandmother, it is a software-cum-mobile application that aanganwadis will get to use. It will help them record vaccination details right from the birth of the child till the child is 18 years old. This passion project of Devina, aims to save 1.2 million lives in India alone through effective routine immunization enabled through GIS technology. While her ideas spread through TEDxBangalore, TEDxEMWS and TEDxIITKharagpur, they germinate through workshops and mentoring sessions at Google Solve for India, Launchpads and Power of Asian Design in Taiwan. Birth Day Wishes 18th Aug Rtn Paresh Parekh 18th Aug Ann Ashini Modi 19th Aug Rtn Mukesh Sheth Wedding Anniversary 5th Aug 98242 84085 80007 01110 98240 43720 Bharat & Avani Mangtani 22nd Aug Ann Alka Sheth 23rd Aug Rtn Priyank Bharad 23rd Aug Rtn Kamalnayan Sojitra RTN. 98258 38990 ANN. 99988 60333 94277 27737 90990 96426 99789 99791

Inauguration of a Reader s Club at Kansagara College Library A library is the temple of learning and learning has liberated enlightened more people than any kind of technological advancements in the history, so far. Ever the more, library is a place of worship for book lovers. Library is not a Luxury but a necessity in a student s life. In consonance with this pre requisite or essentiality a Reader s Club was inaugurated on 10th August at Kansagara College. A nation renowned personality The Booklet Guy Mr Amrut Deshmukh who had recently conducted a psychedelic and consciousness expanding seminar at RCRG addressed the students at Kansagara premises. In his group discussion, he motivated the students to cultivate the habit of reading. Moreover, he shared some important tips on enhancing their reading speed and How to easily remember and recall the stuff that they have read. Overall, the students were benefited and it was a very fruitful session which lasted for almost one and a half hour. Consequential to the group discussion, the floor was open for question and answers which enabled the students to clarify their doubts with Mr Amrut Deshmukh. President of Rotary club of Rajkot Greater Rtn Yash Rathod and secretary Rtn. Ravi Chhotai remained were present at the event. Ann Mayuri Tratiya coordinated the entire event flawlessly. We are extremely grateful to Ann Mayuri tratiya for her instantaneous earnestness which profited the students at large Project Red Revolution Liberating and Empowering Women Access to menstrual Hygiene products is a basic human right. - Safekeeping safe guarding this basic human right for every adolescent young lady in our nation, a very prudent emulation has been undertaken by our DG Pinky Patel along with Dr. Amisha Mehta from Rotary Club of Vapi abased or corroborative with the Project name of Red Revolution. Recently, Dr. Amisha Mehta conducted a seminar on Red Revolution in RCRG bhavan wherein some of the exuberant and passionate members of all the 3 Rotary Clubs of Rajkot - participated vehemently. Here is the Crux of the entire seminar What is Project Red Revolution? Red Revolution is the revolution of thoughts prevailing in our society regarding Menstruation. It focuses on eliminating, clarifying or delineating the stigma, false beliefs and myths associated with Menstruation that has been followed or sustained throughout the years in our community. Why Red Revolution? The rooted agenda behind such a contemplative initiative was protecting or conserving women s heath as well as the environment. Statically figures demonstrate that a woman in her menstruating lifetime would be generating about 150kg of disposable sanitary waste a year. These disposable sanitary pads take up to almost 800 years to decompose in a landfill. Incinerating or burning these

sanitary pads releases toxic chemicals into the atmosphere- such as Dioxin and Furan which are some of the deadliest carcinogenic agents(substances causing cancer on prolonged use) known to science so far. The long term solution to this problem lies in moving to healthier and eco- friendly alternatives such as re-usable cloth pads. Programme Execution? Unison to the above shared information Dr. Amisha Mehta displayed through an AV clip an easiest way to make a reusable cloth pad at home. These pads are just like disposable pads, except the fact that one can wash and reuse them therefore saving money and creating less waste. Furthermore, she also discussed hygienically preferable methods of washing and drying the pads in order enhance its durability or usability. All inclusive a very comprehensive seminar appealing the audiences at each and every bit forcing them to embrace this anew- afresh Revolution Of Thoughts The Red Revolution Review of Independence Day Celebration - 1962 Rezangla War Story The last stand The Independence Day celebration commenced with the flag hosting ceremony, wherein members in gallant numbers remained present, demonstrating their respect, dedication and dutifulness towards our nation. They definitely fulfilled their responsibility of being AN INDIAN. Following Flag Hosting Ceremony, the most memorable and emblematic speaker meet took place. This speaker meet was wonderfully and flawlessly hosted in our national language Hindi by our very talented Ann Monika Mehta. Firstly, the rotary prayer had been recited by Rtn Dr. R.U Mehta. Sequentially, President Yash Rathod presented the welcome address followed by Rtn Ravi Ganatra who delivered a very prompt introduction of our Key note speaker Petty Officer Manan Bhatt. Consequently, Petty officer Manan Bhatt initiated his speech with the aphorism - Bullet and Bayonet Wounded Bodies lay all over Rezang La The Last stand? So then What was Rezang La war story The last stand? It was a tale of unflinching devotion to duty. It was the story of raw courage and spirit of 123 Indian Soldiers who fought to their last breath without weapons or back up often with bare hands to save mother nation from being violated. Fifty Five years ago India suffered, the ignominy of a military debacle. The painful memories of that defeat still linger in the national psyche. One such battle was Rezang La, a pass at 16000 feet on the south eastern approach to the Chushul Valley in Ladakh. It was a battle of Last man fighting to the last round - in this battle without parallel in the annals of modern military, 123 brave hearts of Charlie company, 13 Kumaon, fought to the last men-last round. Employing their human wave tactics, 2000 Chinese soldiers attacked the isolated forward post of Chushul Valley. Surrounded and heavily outnumbered, the Indian army fought with a rare determination and bravado. The head of the Battalion- Major Shaitan Singh crawled from trench to trench, personally motivating his men, under withering fire, even though he was himself wounded. The company suffered 114 causalities and finally ran out of ammunition, but these gallant warriors, neither retreated nor surrendered. 2 -inch mortar men died with a bomb still in his

hand. The medical orderly had a syringe and a bandage in his hands when the Chinese bullet hit him. It was only when the Chinese permitted the Indian Army to collect the bodies in February 1963 that the nation learnt the truth about the heroic fight put up by these valiant warriors. Indeed that cold November eve of 1962 added a new chapter of unflinching devotion and supreme courage under most adverse circumstances to the Indian army s glorious traditions of valour and sacrifice in the service of the nation. Such a heart sinking - untold saga of unsung warriors put forth by the key note speaker Petty officer Manna Bhatt - on the occasion of Independence day Celebration at Rotary Bhavan - brought tears in the eyes of each and every member present in the auditorium. The speaker too got emotional urging the citizens of our nation to stay united as unity of fellow countrymen is the strength of our Indian Army. In continuum to Petty Officer Mannan Bhatt- Veteran Mr Vala Saheb too shared his gut wrenching heroic tale of Kargil War wherein soldiers had survived inhumane conditions but were determined not to cross LOC during the war. Post the speaker meet, a very gracious gesture of felicitating the war veterans and their family members had been conducted which was appreciated accepted and applauded by one and all. Lastly, I am a soldier borne to die, was the rare verselet read out aloud - as the ceremonial vote of thanks by our very talented secretary Rtn Ravi Chhotai - authenticating the desistance of Independence Day Celebration. President s Reminder Tree Plantation drive by RCRG at Members Premises is ON..!! sdpfp ""gugp Qp v$gp'' u c V$ gmphp dpv $ k L $ L$fp... d lºgcpb hpzu, r g icpb cp ÅZu, S>ev$ hcpb ipl...!!! *Go Green, BE THE INSPIRATION *

District News 1) Rotary International District 3131 Pune: Mass Organ Donation Pledge Campaign Breaks Guinness World Record The Guinness World Record has bestowed a certificate for the most people signing up for organ donation online in 8 hours. This feat was achieved by Rotary International District 3131 and Sahyadri Hospitals in Pune, India. The RI mass pledging drive for organ donation had started at 11 am on Thursday August 9 2018 and went on till 7pm in the evening. Many people across India and abroad pledged their organ donation. This massive Organ Donation Awareness programme entitled as Gift Life got resounding success with 21, 600 people (and still counting) from 22 towns including Pune, Daund, Kolhapur, Baramati etc making online pledge for organ donation and beating the earlier record of 3136 pledges in a single day. So lets us all pledge to observe AUGUST as the ORGAN DONATION MONTH As a single donor can save up to 8 LIVES through ORGAN DONATION. 2) The First District Event of the Year AAVKAR AT ROTRAY CLUB OF JAMNAGAR How important is the growth of membership for Rotary Foundation? Sustainable growth of membership and development of individual sister clubs is the pathway to the glorious future - we want for Rotary Foundation. It offers a framework to generate socio-economic growth, delineate social and communal mal practices, exercise environmental stewardship and strengthen the governing body. What is public Image? Public Image is the key part of the success of any organization, executed through a clearly defined vision and mission and based on transparency and constant communication. Henceforth, Membership Growth and Public Image are the two preliminary areas that are of paramount significance for any club. Recently, the first district event of District 3060 AAVKAR organized by Rotary Club of Jamnagar completely down the line or at the whole focused on the aforementioned two areas. PDG Dhaneshwer Rao was invited as the keynote speaker for the seminar who delivered a very captivating and thought provoking oration for the same. Our District Governor Rtn Pinky Patel also graced the occasion by her noteworthy presence. Our club president Rtn Yash Rathod was invited for the debate on How to grow membership-either by taking Quality members or Quantity members? From Rotary club of Rajkot Greater, 6 other members too participated in seminar - Rtn Nevil Vaishnav, Rtn Nilesh Sheth, Rtn Kunal Mehta, Rtn Bhavesh Vegda and Rtn Ravi Chhotai. Editor s Mashable Rakshabandhan by Rtn Pravin Patel fnp b ^ A V$g â d-b ^. ApS> p qv$hk bl cpb p lp fpmx$u bp ^ R> A kp kp ùv$e â d u bp ^ R>. cpb-bl y rdg A V$g fp¾$d A â d s p k ed p klep N! fnpb ^ p DÐkh A V$g róv$ qfhs p sl hpf! fpmx$u lp f bp ^sp S> cpb u rô$ bv$gpb Åe R>. fpmx$u bp ^ pf fnz u S>hpbv$pfu g R>, S> u bl kdps>dp r c e b u afu il $. rhðdp õóu- yê$jp p k b ^p A pqv$ R> A A s ky^u fl i. rs- Ð u, dp-v$ul$fp, cpb-bl hn f b^p k b ^p dp dpó cpb bl p k b ^ S> r f n R>. bpl$u b^p k b ^p kp n R>. âðe L$ kp õl $rsa cpb-bl p Ap r d m k b ^ dpþesp Ap u R>. rhop u rô$a Å sp cpb-bl Z rhrcþ tgnu yê$j A õóu S> R>, f sy s dp prhôe u kyn ^ dyl$hp y L$pd ^d L $ k õl $rsa S> L$ey R>. cpfsue k õl $rs sp A u Z ApNm h^u L$l R> L $ p sp u Ð u rkhpe S>Ns u õóu dpó, dp L$p sp bl bfp bf R>. cpm y fpmx$u bp ^sp l gp bl s p dõsl$ f rsgl$ L$f R>. Ap L $hm cpb p dõsl$ u Å u Z cpb p rhqpfp A y byqù f p rhðpk y v$i R>. bl Äepf cpb p L$ pm rsgl$ L$f R> Ðepf kpdpþe gpnsu A q¾$epdp rô$ qfhs u dlp âq¾$ep kdpe gu lp e R>. kpdpþe rô$ u S>Ns Å su fl gu b Ap Mp D fp s, cp N c gu cph rô$ u S>Ns Å hp dpv $ ÅZ L $ ÓuÆ A L$ rhó Ap M Ap u bl p sp p cpb rógp Q b pìep lp e s hp k L $s A q¾$epdp v$ Mpe

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