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RI PRESIDENT: Rtn. Barry Rassin DG 3170 : Rtn. Ravikiran Kulkarni
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Rtn. Santosh Shetye President
The most valuable of all capital is that which is invested in human beings.
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s we come closer to the Diwali holidays, a festive mood sets in. The ramp up begins with Navratri …. The very traditional “Makars” in temples & the Dandiya nights. Not to be left behind, Mid-towners too organised a Dandiya Nite which turned out to be very enjoyable evening replete with music & food. The very entertaining Dandiya Nite was meticulously organised by Rtn Yatin Parekh, Rtn Manoj Caculo with support from Ann Rehana Haroon, Ann Lata Parekh & Ann Swati Shetye. The overwhelming participation showed why RCPMT is one of the most vibrant clubs in the District. Diwali is that time of the year when Indians celebrate the victory of Good over Evil and Truth over Falsity that brings in Light over Darkness. Children, specially in Goa look forward to the “Narkasur vadh” that happens in the early hours of Narak Chaturdas. Of course, there is more joy in the build-up to “Narkasur vadh”, i.e. Making of Narakasur! Even in this era of digital games, Narkasur has retained his aura over the children and one can still see the groups of children in street corners assembling the Narkasur. We at Rotary have many moments of Joy when our actions result in bringing “light over darkness”. One such action in coming days will be Joy of Giving, wherein we will be distributing the clothes collected from MidTowners to the needy. The project has been coordinated by Rtn Prakash Kapadia, Director Community Services. With Diwali holidays, comes the annual overseas family tour, a tradition started at Mid-Town. As you are all aware, our tour this year will take us to exotic cities of Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Salzburg & Krakow. Rtn Bhupesh Shah has spared no efforts to ensure that the tour is covering all the major attractions yet not hectic. The fellowship enjoyed on these tours where the families will travel in luxury coach, remains to be experienced to believe. So Rotarians, Anns & Annettes, have a great festive season & Happy Diwali.
Best Wishes From: A. R.CONSTRUCTIONS, WRD CONTRACTORS, SANQUELIM-GOA
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Gladiator' stars reunite at End Polio Now event
-By Ryan Hyland
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ctor Russell Crowe and co-stars of the Oscarwinning movie “Gladiator” gathered 6 June for a special End Polio Now fundraising event inside the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
all have the collective power and responsibility to help empower those around the world, and promoting health care is essential.”
Produced by CineConcerts and presented by Forum Music Village, Gladiator in Concert: Live at the Colosseum, showed the 2000 movie on a 65-foot HD screen to more than 300 people. During the screening, conductor Justin Freer led the Italian Cinema Orchestrawith vocal soloist and cocomposer Lisa Gerrard in performing the entire soundtrack live to picture with the images, dialogue, and special effects preserved. Guests included, Italian actress and Rotary polio ambassador Maria Grazia Cucinotta, celebrity chef Cristina Bowerman, local Rotary members, Italian dignitaries, and “Gladiator” fans who purchased tickets to support Rotary's End Polio Now campaign. The event was spearheaded by Rotarian Alberto Cecchini, a member of the Rotary Club of Roma Nord-Est, Italy. More than $500,000 was raised for polio eradication efforts. Crowe, who won an Academy Award for his performance, was joined by fellow castmates Connie Nielsen and Tomas Arana. Italian soccer star Francesco Tottiand some of his AS Roma teammates attended the event and signed jerseys that were auctioned off. “The event is not just about reuniting with Russell and other cast members … but also to raise awareness about Rotary International's work in ending polio forever,” Nielsen said during the event. “I believe we
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WEEKLY MEETINGS & BOD
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This meeting was cancelled on account of public holiday of Gandhi Jayanti
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16 October 2018 This was a club assembly where President Rtn Santosh Shetye briefed the members of the decisions taken at Board of Directors meeting held on 28 September 2018. The meeting also discussed plans for activities in near future. Rtn Prakash Kapadia, Ann Pallavi Lawande & Ann Mariola Mathias presented to the Mid-towners their adventurous as also spiritual journey to Kailash Mansarovar. Club's prestigious bulletin DREAM September 2018 issue was released by Rtn Nazareth Vaz, Bulletin Editor.
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President Rtn Santosh Shetye presented to the members live demonstration of how the District 3170 has gone E way & Paperless for various activities of Governance such as Meeting & Event attendance, payment of district dues, monthly reporting, club performance, etc.
30 October 2018 Dr Sophia Rodrigues, Consultant Gynecologist & Obstetrician, Manipal Hospitals, Goa addressed the Mid-Towners and had an exclusive session for Anns.
Best Wishes From: I B CONSTRUCTIONS CIVIL AND PWD CONTRACTORS VERLA-CANCA,GOA
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The 4th Board of Directors meeting was held on 26 October 2018 at Soho, Rua de Ourem, Panaji. The Board reviewed the activities held in October & planned for the events in near future. The meeting was hosted by Rtn Yatin Parekh & Rtn Sanjiv Desai
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Rotary Orator of Goa 2018 Contest, 13 October 2018
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otary Club of Panaji Mid-Town organised the prestigious Rotary Orator of Goa Contest for students of high school & higher secondary schools from Goa. In all 23 schools participated in the contest deputing one student per school. The topic chosen for the contest was “Be the Inspiration� which is theme of Rotary International for the year 2018-19. Master Prithviraj Sinha of Mushtifund Aryan Higher Secondary School, Cujira was declared the Rotary Orator of Goa 2018 & won a cash prize of Rs 10,000. Ms Kate Noni Cruz of Manovikas English Medium School, Margao was declared Runners up & won the cash prize of Rs 5,000. Ms Vidhi Bhandare, 3rd standard student from Little penguin School received special encouragement award. All contestants were given participation certificates & books as prizes. Chief Guest for the event, Mr Pankaj Kumar Singh, Senior Professor, Institute of Hotel Management
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congratulated the participants & encouraged them to continue their passion of public speaking. The event was judged by eminent professionals from academics, industry & corporate namely Mr Pravin Sabnis, Ann Reshma Sukhtankar and Mrs Bindu Kotecha. President Rtn Santosh Shetye welcomed the guests. Rtn Siddha Sardessai compeered the event. Vote of thanks was given by Club Secretary Rtn Gauresh Nayak. The event was coordinated by Rtn Charles Bonifacio & Rtn Dhruv Madan, Director New Generation. Anns Rehana Haroon, Ranjana Ashok & Swati Shetye provided the necessary support in organising the event.
Walk for the blind: World White Cane day, 15 October 2018
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hite Cane Day is observed worldwide on October 15 of each year to celebrate the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired and the important symbol of blindness and tool of independence, the white cane. RCPMT partnered the National Association for Blind (NAB) in conducting the walk as an awareness for the community. The walk started from Multi-storeyed car park near the River cruise Jetty, then over bride into Panaji, around old PWD office, Ponte Linares & culminated at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Garden. More than 300 children participated in the walk. On behalf of RCPMT, Rtn Rajiv Shirodkar & Rtn Charles Bonifacio joined the children to mark the White Cane day.
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First Aid Course for teachers, 15-17 October 2018
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noble project of Life Saver International First Aid Course was conducted by PDG Rtn. Dr. Jorson Fernandes for the D.ED teachers and students at Sanjay School from 15 to 17 October 2018. RCPMT joined hands with other clubs namely Rotary clubs from Margao, Vasco da Gama, Ponda, Panaji, Cuncolim, Mapusa & Porvorim to support the program. More than 50 teachers & students attended the program. Club Secretary Rtn Gauresh Nayak represented RC Panaji Midtown
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Dandiya Night, 20 October 2018
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he festive season of 2018 was welcomed with celebrations of Navratri by organising Dandiya Night at Sala de Gaspar, Gaspar Dias Club, Miramar. For this family event, Anns prepared with extensive participation in Dandiya practice & the families turned up replete with traditional Dandiya wear. Ann Lata Parekh, Ann Rehana Haroon, & Ann Swati Shetye worked on arrangements for practice sessions. Rtn Yatin Parekh & Rtn Manoj Caculo stepped in to organise the event at Gaspar Dias Club with meticulous planning. The evening included Dandiya traditional & contemporary music. The food catering proved to be major attraction with live counters & chaat. Rtn Yatin Parekh arranged for knowledgeable jury & prizes for best dress, best dance, best dressed couple, etc. among Rotarians, Anns & Annettes. The evening ended with dinner & fabulous fellowship.
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Give Clothes get Joy, 15-21 October 2018
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sing the opportunity of the spring cleaning done during Diwali, the Mid-Towners over a span of one week, gathered their used yet wearable clothes. The objective was to hand over these clothes to the needy. Rtn Prakash Kapadia, Director Community Services had already identified in consultation with Rtn Mahesh Patil, communities near Dharbandora who could make better use of these clothes. These communities included the nomadic community of Wanarmare and the migrant farm labour from the border area between Karnataka & Goa. On Sunday 28 October2018, the Rotarians drove down to the remote villages near Dharbandora & handed over the clothes to the community heads for distribution among their members.
Mission Rabies Awareness Rally, 24 October 2018-10-24
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CPMT participated in the Mission Rabies Awareness Rally held on 24 October from Bal Bhavan, Camapl to Taleigao Community Centre, Taleigao. The Rally was conducted by Mission Rabies Goa Chapter with participation from more than 250 school children. On behalf of RCPMT, Rtn Milind Shankhwalkar felicitated the Coordinators of Project Mission Rabies. RCPMT in partnership with 3 Rotary clubs from Goa had implemented a global grant project to gift 3 Jeeps & 2 scooters to Mission Rabies
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Halloween Night fellowship, 30 October 2018
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otarians & Anns met at PPP, Terminal Lounge, Caculo Mall, St Inez to celebrate the spirit of Halloween. Replete with face painter the participants enjoyed the evening of “Trick or Treat�. An enjoyable evening was spent over fabulous dinner & fellowship
GROWING LOCAL ECONOMIES We carry out service projects that enhance economic and community development and create opportunities for decent and productive work for young and old. We also strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities
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Foodview #Goan Fish Cafe Location #Gera Imperium, Mala Concept #*Fusion Food -Review by Ann Smita Patil
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hen I first heard about this place it kept me thinking why this combo of Goan Fish with Cafe. But I guess its because this place is open from 12:00pm to 11:00 pm. In the evening too you can grab a bite. GFC is Owned by Tushar Dussane and his maternal uncle. It's purely a stand alone start-up. They opened on 7th of December 2017. The most sought after special dishes are Latino Chicken Sizzler Herb Crushed Kingfish Sizzler. Parma Chicken Barbeque Lamb Chops Honey Mustard Prawns Burnt Garlic Chicken Asparagus Broth Bangkok Burger When you enter this place located at shop no 1,Gera imperium green near Jairam Complex Mala you will invariably be welcomed by the owner the ever smiling and friendly Tushar As you move upstairs to take your table you will be welcomed by a very colourful display of art work and naughty grafity. You will get to hear the evergreen NEWSLETTER OF
songs of the eighties and nineties. The food is tastefully plated. Though the cafe has fish in its name you vegetarian food as well as chicken and mutton dishes. The owner takes care of you till you leave. The place is not very spacious nor does it have many tables but its nice and comfy to grab a bite with good music playing That's it from me till next time Enjoy the festive season
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CURDI, a village that appears once a YEAR! hen you think of Goa, the first thing that comes to your mind would be
-by Siddha Sardessai
the Beaches. Yes, Goa has been
projected as a “beachy� tourist destination. But there's more to Goa than one would know. There are numerous hidden places in Goa that remain concealed in its hip streets and verdant nature scapes just waiting to be explored. If you wish to experience the untouched, unspoilt, rather pristine version of this coastal beauty, then you must head to these unexplored, yet outright divine places to visit in Goa and feel the beating pulses of Goa We- Samah, Karan, Kunal, Sweta & myself have begun our explorations into these hidden attractions that we ourselves never knew existed in Goa. Curdi was one such exploration. The Salaulim Dam project was envisioned by Goa's first Chief Minister Dayanand Bandodkar in 1965. In 1975's when the Salaulim dam was built it submerged the villages of Kurdi and Kurpem in Sanguem Taluka. Most of the villagers were into agriculture and farming, the then Government compensated the families. The construction of Salaulim dam began around
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1975-1976. As a few areas of the village started submerging, the affected families started migrating to the land that they were allotted at Vaade and Valkini. The village of Kurdi, with exception of Talsai area, and half of Kurpem is completely submerged from the months of June to mid April. It starts drying up in the heat of mid April and lasts until May or mid June. Shree Someshwar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is located in the village of Kurdi is the only structure that still remains intact. Church was completely demolished and chapel was built on the hill later so people can visit again to pray. The temple stone Nandi along with other idols from Someshwar temple were moved to Valkini colony. Someshwar Utsav and Feast at the newly built Chapel is celebrated once a year in the month of May. Even today, in summers Kurdi and Kurpem have beautiful valleys with green mountainous views. The Curdi Village can be visited only in the month of May, rest all other months this village is surrounded by water. Traces of village infrastructure mostly belonging to the Portuguese era are still visible. Remains provide information on the village life. We visited Curdi Village on Sunday (3rd June 2018). It's was an amazing drive to the village and the place is just so beautiful. A must-see next season. Please add that to your bucket list.
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The residents of Curdi have responded on my FB posts and have requested us to come next year when they celebrate at the Temple. They will be taking us around to give their account of the place including showing us around their houses that now lie in shambles, submerged under water for almost a whole year. Will be interesting, and I feel we RCPMTians should go on a heritage trail next year in month of May
Best Wishes From: PARESH KAMAT, CIVIL ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS, MARGAO-GOA
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Mangalorean Chicken Curry -by Ann Meghna Caculo
INGREDIENTS ŸChicken - 1 kg, with bone, clean and cut
into medium size pieces ŸOnions - 2, medium, finely chopped ŸCurry leaves - 1 sprig ŸTurmeric powder - 1/4 tsp ŸTamarind paste - 1 tbsp ŸThick coconut milk - 1/4 cup (optional) ŸSalt to taste ŸOil - 3 tbsps ŸGhee - 2 tbsps
FOR MASALA ŸOnion - 1, medium, sliced ŸGarlic - 4 cloves ŸCoconut - 1/2 cup, fresh and grated ŸDry red chilies - 7-8, de-seed (I used 6
chilies) ŸBlack pepper corns - 1 tsp ŸCumin seeds - 3/4 tsp ŸCoriander seeds - 1 1/2 tbsps ŸMethi seeds - 1/4 tsp ŸCloves - 3 ŸCinnamon - 1" piece
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METHOD ŸMarinate chicken in turmeric powder and half tsp salt for 15 min. ŸTo prepare the masala: Dry roast methi seeds for 4 min on low flame. Next add all the ingredients for 'masala' except onion, garlic and coconut. Dry roast on low medium flame for 4-5 min, mixing them so that they don't burn and roast evenly. Remove the roasted ingredients from the pan and set them aside. ŸIn the same pan, add the ghee. Add the sliced onions and garlic and saute for 3 to 5 min. add the grated coconut and saute for 5 min. Turn off flame and cool. ŸGrind all the dry roasted ingredients along with onion-coconut mixture adding little water. This will make a smooth but thick paste. ŸHeat oil in a heavy bottomed vessel, add the chopped onions and saute for 7-8 min or till lightly browned. Add the chicken and cook on high flame for 4 min. Reduce flame, place lid and cook for another 9-10 min, mixing well once in a while. ŸAdd the ground masala paste, curry leaves and salt and mix well. Place lid and cook on medium flame for 8-10 min. ŸAdd 3 cups of water and tamarind paste and cook on high flame for 2 to 3 min. Reduce flame, place lid and simmer till chicken is cooked.
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ŸBefore turning off the flame, add the coconut milk and
mix well. ŸMangalorean chicken curry is ready to be served. ŸServe with roti, neer dosa or rice
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Club Information: Rotary Club of Panaji Mid-Town Club No: 51217 R.I District: 3170 Founded on: 14-04-1998 Chartered on: 20-05-1998 Charter presented on: 02-08-1998 Meets every Tuesday Time: 19.00 hrs Venue: Clube Tennis De Gasper Dias
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Rtn. Nazareth Vaz Editor Giving is personal. The Rotary Foundation creates heroes out of Rotarians and people, who through their contributions provide for need base projects on a big scale which usher in a better way of life to millions of people around the world. The projects powered by the Rotary Foundation worldwide have offered solutions to the many problems humanity faces
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iwali, the Festival of Lights has lit up the November skies with hope and promise. A promise that the darkness in the form of illiteracy, poverty and gloom around us will fade away. To usher in hope around us and around the world, we as Rotarians have to cheerfully give and give to Rotary Foundation. Giving is personal. The Rotary Foundation creates heroes out of Rotarians and people, who through their contributions provide for need base projects on a big scale which usher in a better way of life to millions of people around the world. The projects powered by the Rotary Foundation worldwide have offered solutions to the many problems humanity faces The Safe Water and Sanitation Projects, ensure that children the world over no longer die of water borne diseases.The water conservation and Water harvesting Projects ensure that women do not have to travel 78kms daily to fetch water and have access to clean drinking water. The education based projects empower children to learn and the health care projects, the world over help in Disease Prevention and Cure. Truly, Rotary Foundations is the conduit, through which we help humanity through our support of the Annual Programs fund and Every Rotarian, Every year. In the year 1984-85, when the Polio Plus program was launched, Rotary was recognized as a non Government member of WHO. The program over the years apart from raising millions of dollars for providing vaccines has seen hundreds and thousands of Rotarians dedicating time to immunize children in billions. Not only has the program captured the imagination of Rotarians and others everywhere including Governments, but today, India is Polio free and the world is on the verge of being free from the scourge of Polio. Let us by our action of giving, provide solace and hope to the suffering humanity and cast away darkness and gloom, so that the joy of being a gift to those in need, lights up our lives and those whom we choose to serve.
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