The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over.
- Aesop
Vidya dadati vinayam - knowledge gives humility. The way to overcome Ego is through humility. Nature provides the example. The tree which stands upright during a storm usually breaks in two and the blade of grass which bends in a storm can survive a thousand storms. It is humility and compassion that are used as instruments to develop a pure personality.
By being humble one can bend down as many times as possible, but still can get up and conquer at the end.But by being stiff with pride the ones who refuse to bend will be the ones who will fall and cannot getup easily.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Minutes of Meeting held on 22 June 2008.
The well attended monthly family meeting satrted off with the rotary prayer recited by Rtn.Gerald Selvaraj. Jt Secretary read out the minute of the previous meeting which was passed. After a few announcements the president called up Rtn Mallika Sukumaran to in introduce Mr.V.Mariappan, a painter of repute specialising in Ravi Varma and Tanjore paintings for the weeks vocational award. Mr. Mariappan demonstrated the fine points of painting by doing a beautiful spot painting of a scene of Nature. After presentation of certificates and pleasentries to the awardee it was time for the much awaited games for annes and annets which was conducted by Rtn.Mallika Rtn Chokkalingam and President Girish. There was widespread participation with annes and annets thoroughly enjoying their time. Hosts of the day Rtn.Gerald and Rtn.Nicewin took care to cleanup the whole premises and made meticulous arrangements to keep the guests happy. Prizes were given away to all winners liberally this being the last family meet of this rotary year. The meeting came to a close with President extending birthday and wedding day greetings to the concerned rotarians and jt secretary proposing vote of thanks.
Jt Secretary.
Jt Secretary.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Minutes of meeting held on 15 June 2009.
The regular meeting started off with the rotary prayer recited by Rtn. Peer Mohammed. Valuable rotary information was given by Rtn.Mallika Sukumaran. President Girish proudly announced the winning of 24 awards – two of which was presented by DGN AP at the club meeting - at the award nite at Sivkasi “SARAVEDI”. The guest speaker Rtn.N.S.Santhoshkumar was led to the dais who spoke on Katta panchayat & the lagal Impact. He lucidly explained about various constitutional guarantees and the fine way the constitution of our Nation has been created by Dr.Ambedkar and team. He explained about the pre-amble of the constitution in which one can feel the fragrance of the systematic legal system India is having and said inspite of all the safeguards and strong legal system Katta Panchayat is rampant all over the country. It is called by different names in different parts of the country, he said. He forcefully argued to do away with this malady from the society which illegal and wrecking havoc on the fabric of the nation. After the fire brand speech was over Rtn. Gerald Selvaraj conducted the community service project by presenting a spike shoe worth Rs.2000/- to Mr.Preeth an athelete and note books to 6 students of Pudupatti School.
The meeting was adjourned for dinner after Jt Secretary proposed vote of thanks.
The meeting was adjourned for dinner after Jt Secretary proposed vote of thanks.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Meeting Minutes
The regular meeting of the club commenced with rotary prayer recited by Rtn Vasu. Minutes of the previous weeks meeting was read out by rtn.ss shankar . Rtn Lena raised a query with regard to the publication of the new member proposals. Rtn. Lena wondered why there is lack of information on the new candidates and the proposer’s name. President assured the member that the information will be published again. President then made a few announcements regarding forthcoming events like awards nite at sivakasi, and invitations of clubs from rameswaram and devakottai.
Vocational service director then presented the weeks vocational service awardee Mrs. Parameswari Rajan, A musical exponent and music teacher of vast experience. The award was presented by Mrs.Chokkalingam. Mrs.Parameswari then rendered ‘Kurai ontrum illai’ to the delight of the members.
Rtn Chokkalingam then introduced Ms. Bhuvaneswari ,a deserving Bhatratanatyam dancer who is having her arangetram on 21 st this month for the community service project by presenting her a cheque for Rs.4000/-. The cheque was presented to her by Rtn Chellappan. The floor was then handed over to Rtn Priya Ram Prabhu who had been to Kashmir recently. The next half hour Ram has given vivid details about his experience in Kashmir and enthused the audience. After few query’s were answered by the guest speaker jt secretary extended vote of thanks and the meeting was adjourned for dinner.
Charity collection Rs.1000 + 50 +50 + 20 = 1120/-
Rtn.Satheesh
Jt Secretary.
Vocational service director then presented the weeks vocational service awardee Mrs. Parameswari Rajan, A musical exponent and music teacher of vast experience. The award was presented by Mrs.Chokkalingam. Mrs.Parameswari then rendered ‘Kurai ontrum illai’ to the delight of the members.
Rtn Chokkalingam then introduced Ms. Bhuvaneswari ,a deserving Bhatratanatyam dancer who is having her arangetram on 21 st this month for the community service project by presenting her a cheque for Rs.4000/-. The cheque was presented to her by Rtn Chellappan. The floor was then handed over to Rtn Priya Ram Prabhu who had been to Kashmir recently. The next half hour Ram has given vivid details about his experience in Kashmir and enthused the audience. After few query’s were answered by the guest speaker jt secretary extended vote of thanks and the meeting was adjourned for dinner.
Charity collection Rs.1000 + 50 +50 + 20 = 1120/-
Rtn.Satheesh
Jt Secretary.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Financial update on the global financial markets and their impact on Rotary
Rotary International News -- 3 June 2009
Dear Rotarians:
I’m happy to report moderate improvement in Rotary’s financial situation since my last letter on this subject on 2 April. Both Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation saw positive investment results in March and April, marking the first consecutive two-month period of growth this fiscal year. As a result, our investment losses have dropped from US$26 million recorded through February to $18 million as of 30 April for RI and from $222 million to $187 million for the Foundation. Most of the year-to-date losses remain unrealized and should reverse as the markets recover.
Revenues from club dues remain slightly ahead of budget, and total contributions to the Foundation are comparable to last year. However, a dramatic shift in current fund contributions from the Annual Programs Fund to PolioPlus in response to Rotary’s US$200 Million Challenge has reduced the Foundation’s cash available to fund operations. As a result, we will soon be selling some investments to pay for the Foundation’s operating expenses. As mentioned in my previous communication, the District Designated Fund remains secure at this time. Also, operating expenses for both RI and the Foundation remain favorably below budget in most areas, with these reductions projected to continue through the end of the fiscal year.
In April, the RI Finance Committee thoroughly reviewed our proposed 2009-10 RI operating budget, which is balanced and will tightly control spending. The committee recommended that the RI Board of Directors approve this budget at their June meeting. At this time, it is projected that RI’s General Surplus Fund will remain above the 85 percent level targeted by the RI Bylaws through 2009-10.
Also in April, the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation approved an austere operating budget for fiscal year 2009-10. Read a summary here: Chairman Jonathan Majiyagbe's letter.
For more than 20 years, your Foundation has operated on earnings from Annual Programs Fund investments, enabling the Trustees to spend every dollar contributed by Rotarians on humanitarian, educational, and cultural programs and program operations. During this period, the Trustees also spent approximately $100 million of investment returns on PolioPlus, Children’s Opportunities Grants, and other humanitarian programs. However, the current financial situation may prevent us from funding the Foundation’s operations in this manner for the next several years. Therefore, at the request of the Trustees, Trustee Chair Jonathan Majiyagbe appointed a special committee to develop an equitable and effective multiyear plan to restore the Foundation’s reserves. Additionally, the Foundation’s Investment Advisory Committee is reviewing the Annual Programs Fund investment policy to ensure that the value of your contributions is protected and that the Foundation will have sufficient liquidity to meet program payments and operating expenses.
Our Foundation has thrived over the past few decades. The growth in our programs is due to your financial support. If you have not yet done so, I hope you will join those Rotarians who have made a contribution to the Annual Programs Fund by 30 June. Every gift, no matter the amount, counts. Your generosity will make a difference in the 33,000 communities that Rotary serves.
More in-depth financial information is available at www.rotary.org/financials. In addition, the annual Treasurer’s Report to the Convention will be posted on the RI Web site during the upcoming convention in Birmingham, England, along with the General Secretary’s Report to the Convention, which will provide information on many RI and Rotary Foundation activities over the past year.
Sincerely,
Ed Futa
Dear Rotarians:
I’m happy to report moderate improvement in Rotary’s financial situation since my last letter on this subject on 2 April. Both Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation saw positive investment results in March and April, marking the first consecutive two-month period of growth this fiscal year. As a result, our investment losses have dropped from US$26 million recorded through February to $18 million as of 30 April for RI and from $222 million to $187 million for the Foundation. Most of the year-to-date losses remain unrealized and should reverse as the markets recover.
Revenues from club dues remain slightly ahead of budget, and total contributions to the Foundation are comparable to last year. However, a dramatic shift in current fund contributions from the Annual Programs Fund to PolioPlus in response to Rotary’s US$200 Million Challenge has reduced the Foundation’s cash available to fund operations. As a result, we will soon be selling some investments to pay for the Foundation’s operating expenses. As mentioned in my previous communication, the District Designated Fund remains secure at this time. Also, operating expenses for both RI and the Foundation remain favorably below budget in most areas, with these reductions projected to continue through the end of the fiscal year.
In April, the RI Finance Committee thoroughly reviewed our proposed 2009-10 RI operating budget, which is balanced and will tightly control spending. The committee recommended that the RI Board of Directors approve this budget at their June meeting. At this time, it is projected that RI’s General Surplus Fund will remain above the 85 percent level targeted by the RI Bylaws through 2009-10.
Also in April, the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation approved an austere operating budget for fiscal year 2009-10. Read a summary here: Chairman Jonathan Majiyagbe's letter.
For more than 20 years, your Foundation has operated on earnings from Annual Programs Fund investments, enabling the Trustees to spend every dollar contributed by Rotarians on humanitarian, educational, and cultural programs and program operations. During this period, the Trustees also spent approximately $100 million of investment returns on PolioPlus, Children’s Opportunities Grants, and other humanitarian programs. However, the current financial situation may prevent us from funding the Foundation’s operations in this manner for the next several years. Therefore, at the request of the Trustees, Trustee Chair Jonathan Majiyagbe appointed a special committee to develop an equitable and effective multiyear plan to restore the Foundation’s reserves. Additionally, the Foundation’s Investment Advisory Committee is reviewing the Annual Programs Fund investment policy to ensure that the value of your contributions is protected and that the Foundation will have sufficient liquidity to meet program payments and operating expenses.
Our Foundation has thrived over the past few decades. The growth in our programs is due to your financial support. If you have not yet done so, I hope you will join those Rotarians who have made a contribution to the Annual Programs Fund by 30 June. Every gift, no matter the amount, counts. Your generosity will make a difference in the 33,000 communities that Rotary serves.
More in-depth financial information is available at www.rotary.org/financials. In addition, the annual Treasurer’s Report to the Convention will be posted on the RI Web site during the upcoming convention in Birmingham, England, along with the General Secretary’s Report to the Convention, which will provide information on many RI and Rotary Foundation activities over the past year.
Sincerely,
Ed Futa
Friday, June 5, 2009
Joint Board Meeting
The joint board meeting of the outgoing and incoming boards met on the 1st of July at Rotary hall at 08.00pm and discussed issues like the programmes done by the current team, expenses incurred on various items, installation date and venue of the new team, the chief guest to be invited for installation, budget for next term and a representation made by our messenger Mr.Mani.
After threadbare discussion, the venue and date was fixed as Aryaas Mahal, Maharaja Nagar on 06 July 2009. The Chief guest is to be decided soon and the fine tuning of the installation ceremony is left to president elect Melkio and team.
Budget was presented by Rtn.RBK Samuel who was requested by the board to fine tune it a bit to accommodate more allocation for community service which he agreed to do.
Mr. Mani's representation for excusing his absense for the last month on health has been accepted and salary for the month to be paid to him. Another of his represntation to sanction a grant for his medical treatment was also accepted by the board and decided to allow a grant of Rs.1000/-. The joint board also decided to enhance his salary to 1750/- per mensem on another of his representation.
The board recorded a special appreciation on the effort made by GSE co-ordinator to accommodate the GSE team from Tennesse against odds.
Last but not the least, the joint board decided not to increase subscription inspite of a deficit budget in the face of increased payment to RI due to dollor rate conundrum.
After threadbare discussion, the venue and date was fixed as Aryaas Mahal, Maharaja Nagar on 06 July 2009. The Chief guest is to be decided soon and the fine tuning of the installation ceremony is left to president elect Melkio and team.
Budget was presented by Rtn.RBK Samuel who was requested by the board to fine tune it a bit to accommodate more allocation for community service which he agreed to do.
Mr. Mani's representation for excusing his absense for the last month on health has been accepted and salary for the month to be paid to him. Another of his represntation to sanction a grant for his medical treatment was also accepted by the board and decided to allow a grant of Rs.1000/-. The joint board also decided to enhance his salary to 1750/- per mensem on another of his representation.
The board recorded a special appreciation on the effort made by GSE co-ordinator to accommodate the GSE team from Tennesse against odds.
Last but not the least, the joint board decided not to increase subscription inspite of a deficit budget in the face of increased payment to RI due to dollor rate conundrum.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Help eradicate polio
Polio eradication is within our grasp. But if we don’t eradicate the disease now, the risk of crippling and deadly polio outbreaks will continue to threaten the world’s children.
Learn about the challenges to polio eradication and the current strategies that Rotary and its polio eradication partners are using.
You can help Rotary get the job done by contributing to Rotary’s PolioPlus program or volunteering and creating awareness of polio.
Did you know that more than 10 million children will be paralyzed in the next 40 years if the world fails to eradicate polio? Embark on a virtual tour of “Whatever Happened to Polio?” an exhibit of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History that chronicles the history of the disease and efforts to eradicate it. The exhibit is now on permanent display at the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation
Rtn.Satheesh.
Learn about the challenges to polio eradication and the current strategies that Rotary and its polio eradication partners are using.
You can help Rotary get the job done by contributing to Rotary’s PolioPlus program or volunteering and creating awareness of polio.
Did you know that more than 10 million children will be paralyzed in the next 40 years if the world fails to eradicate polio? Embark on a virtual tour of “Whatever Happened to Polio?” an exhibit of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History that chronicles the history of the disease and efforts to eradicate it. The exhibit is now on permanent display at the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation
Rtn.Satheesh.
Changes made to Paul Harris recognition items
Paul Harris Fellow medallions will no longer automatically be sent to fellows, as of 1 July.
Recipients who earn Paul Harris Fellow status by accumulating a recognition amount of US$1,000 will receive a personalized certificate and lapel pin, along with an order form with an option to purchase the medallion for $15. Medallions may be ordered through shop.rotary.org or by calling 847-866-4600, or fax 847-866-3276.
Also starting in July, all Paul Harris Fellow certificates will include the End Polio Now logo until 30 June 2012, which is the duration of Rotary's $200 Million Challenge.
Recipients who earn Paul Harris Fellow status by accumulating a recognition amount of US$1,000 will receive a personalized certificate and lapel pin, along with an order form with an option to purchase the medallion for $15. Medallions may be ordered through shop.rotary.org or by calling 847-866-4600, or fax 847-866-3276.
Also starting in July, all Paul Harris Fellow certificates will include the End Polio Now logo until 30 June 2012, which is the duration of Rotary's $200 Million Challenge.
Monday, June 1, 2009
WAY OF LIFE-QUO VADIS?
HAVE WE LEARNT TO USE OUR EARS,SEE THRO OUR EYES,THINK RIGHTEOUSLY AND THEN USE THE TONGUE? EPPORUL YAR YAR VOY KETPINUM, APPORUL MEIPPORUL KANBADARIVU-THE VALLUAN WANT US TO LISTEN-DO WE FIRST? BECAUSE OF SELF-ORIENTED APTITUDE, WE NEVER LEARN AND LEARN TO RESPECT THE LEARNED AND THE INTROVERT ELDERS.
IN OUR COUNTRY MUSCLE AND THE MONEY RULE THE ROOST. THOSE WHO DO NOT WANT TO LISTEN, EXPECTS OTHERS TO HEAR THEM, THEIR SELF ORIENTED PROJECTS. HOW DO THEY DO IT? HOLD THE MEDIA WITH MUSCLE AND MONEY POWER SO THAT ALL SHALL LISTEN TO WHAT IS PURPORTED FPR THE LISTENING, THE OPIUM MATERIALS.
MORE OPIUM AND LESS THE PROCESS OF THINKING, AND THUS TAKE AWAY THE COMMUNITY FROM THE LEARNED, THE ELDERS, THE SCRIPTS, THE GOOD THINGS AND ALL THE "UYIRINUM OHMBAPADUM OZHUKKAM" "THWE DHARMA" THE REALITY AND THE TRUTH. THEY CREATE A CLOSED SOCIETY AWAY FROM THE PRINCIPLES OF AROSTOTLE AND THE CHANAKYA. THEY INJECT THREATS TO SILENCE THE LAMBS AND THE TRUTH IS UNTRUTH AND THE VISE VERSA. THE COUNTRY HOLDS A CLESED CIRCUIT TELEVISION TO BELIEVE WHAT HAS BEEN FLOATED TO BE BELIEVED. KNOWLEDGE IS NOT IN DEPTH BUT INFORMATIVELY FED TIT-BITS.
THERE ARE NO THINKERS, SPEAKERS AND SERVICE ORIENTED SEEKERS TO LEAD THE SOCIETY. THERE ARE HYPOCRATIC-SELFISH-GREEDY MUSCLE-MONEY FOLDERS, WHO PRETEND,BEHIND THE MASK ANT HE OPIUM OF THIS KIND IS WELL RECIEVED BY HABITS AND EASINESS,. ALL THESE FACTORS MAKE THE GOOD RECLUSE. QUO VADIS?
IN OUR COUNTRY MUSCLE AND THE MONEY RULE THE ROOST. THOSE WHO DO NOT WANT TO LISTEN, EXPECTS OTHERS TO HEAR THEM, THEIR SELF ORIENTED PROJECTS. HOW DO THEY DO IT? HOLD THE MEDIA WITH MUSCLE AND MONEY POWER SO THAT ALL SHALL LISTEN TO WHAT IS PURPORTED FPR THE LISTENING, THE OPIUM MATERIALS.
MORE OPIUM AND LESS THE PROCESS OF THINKING, AND THUS TAKE AWAY THE COMMUNITY FROM THE LEARNED, THE ELDERS, THE SCRIPTS, THE GOOD THINGS AND ALL THE "UYIRINUM OHMBAPADUM OZHUKKAM" "THWE DHARMA" THE REALITY AND THE TRUTH. THEY CREATE A CLOSED SOCIETY AWAY FROM THE PRINCIPLES OF AROSTOTLE AND THE CHANAKYA. THEY INJECT THREATS TO SILENCE THE LAMBS AND THE TRUTH IS UNTRUTH AND THE VISE VERSA. THE COUNTRY HOLDS A CLESED CIRCUIT TELEVISION TO BELIEVE WHAT HAS BEEN FLOATED TO BE BELIEVED. KNOWLEDGE IS NOT IN DEPTH BUT INFORMATIVELY FED TIT-BITS.
THERE ARE NO THINKERS, SPEAKERS AND SERVICE ORIENTED SEEKERS TO LEAD THE SOCIETY. THERE ARE HYPOCRATIC-SELFISH-GREEDY MUSCLE-MONEY FOLDERS, WHO PRETEND,BEHIND THE MASK ANT HE OPIUM OF THIS KIND IS WELL RECIEVED BY HABITS AND EASINESS,. ALL THESE FACTORS MAKE THE GOOD RECLUSE. QUO VADIS?
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