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NEWSLETTER OF
VOLUME 23 | ISSUE 11
www.rcpmt.org MAY. 2021
RI PRESIDENT : Rtn. Holger Knaack DG 3170 : Rtn. Dr. Sangram Patil PRISIDENT : Rtn. Yatin Parekh
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
RTN. YATIN PAREKH 2020-21
Happiness Comes From the SIMPLE things Let Rotary Grow…. We believe in creating opportunities for others and ourselves. We believe that acts of service, large and small, generate opportunities for people who need our help, and that Rotary opens opportunities for us to live, a richer, more meaningful life with friends around the world, based on our core values.
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The second wave of the covid 19 pandemic, was very unexpected and chaotic for the entire country. In this difficult time, our club took on many noble initiatives. One noteworthy one, which deserves a mention, is the BREATH OF LIFE project, under which we acquired 22 Oxygen Cylinders, which we circulated amongst Covid patients in Goa. We were able to help many people and families in distress. This was only possible, because of the generous contributions made by our club members and our sponsors. Thank you Members! We truly lived up to our motto, Service above Self. This project was a great success and our Club was highly appreciated On the occasion of our Club's Charter Day, on 20th May 2021, we formally inaugurated the Geriatric Care Centre of Sneha Mandir, an old age home in Ponda. We donated hospital furniture, equipments and electrical car buggies worth Rs. 30 lakhs to them, under our Global Grant project. Another highlight of the last month, was our virtual Charter Night celebration. Our Club completed 23 glorious years. This was attended by honourable DG Rtn Sangram Patil and our AG Rtn Ajay Menon. We sent out dinner food hampers to all our member's houses, which was cherished by the members and their families. This was a memorable evening for everyone. I also, want to personally thank, all the Charter members and past Presidents, for building and maintaining such high repute for our Club. The Covid-19 graph is now showing a declining trend. But we still need to play it safe. Let's stay in, stay safe and pray for a better tomorrow.
R.I. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
RTN. KNAACK HOLGER 2020-21 For years, Susanne and I hosted many Rotary Youth Exchange students in our home. This program was an entry point to Rotary for me, and my heart is truly in it. When Rotary's exchange programs were suspended because of COVID-19 to keep students and families safe, we felt sorry, especially for the participants, because those years cannot be repeated. Because of the many uncertainties of the pandemic, the Rotary Board has decided to suspend in-person exchanges through June 2022. As we look ahead with hope, we thank Youth Exchange officers, host families, and volunteers for their contributions in years past, and we encourage districts to offer virtual exchanges as a way of connecting students around the world with each other and with our communities. For those who are not able to participate in Rotary Youth Exchange, Rotary offers other opportunities. New Generations Service Exchange (NGSE) is a Rotary program that deserves wider recognition: It is an excellent opportunity for young people ages 18 to 30 to participate in community service as individuals or in a group and to gain internship experience. Simukai Matshalaga, a Rotaractor from Zimbabwe, stayed with us in Ratzeburg during her NGSE experience three years ago. When I applied for the New Generations Service Exchange program, I did not realize that I was signing up for a lifechanging experience. This program gave me that opportunity and much more. It taught me about the importance of failing fast, learning quicker, and being myself. Some of my greatest experiences happened at the dinner table. The warmth and kindness of every home I lived in still resonate with me today. It took me weeks to understand how a
stranger could care for me as deeply as these members of the Rotary family did. I am inspired by the lessons of humility I learned from all the amazing people I met. I came to understand a new culture and realized that the only things that separate us as people are our experiences and, at times, our false assumptions. Professionally, it gave me confidence in my own abilities as an engineer. Seeing how other organizations handled problems made me aware that the best person to solve the challenges in my country was me. Returning home from northern Germany, I declined a promotion, quit my job, and began building a family business — a decision that previously I would have never made, out of fear. I am indebted to the Rotary family. I am not sure whether the friends, mentors, and families I left behind knew that they changed my life permanently. I hope they now do. New Generations Service Exchange changed Simukai's life. It can change yours, too. All Rotary members can experience something similar at any time: I encourage everyone to take a virtual journey this month and visit meetings of other clubs online. You will see how different Rotary is around the world as you meet great people and make new friends. Let us build upon these connections forged online — and later, when the time is right, enjoy in-person exchanges through Rotary Friendship Exchange, another excellent program for Rotary members of all ages. Our ability to meet in person is limited now, but we know that Rotary Opens Opportunities, always. Now is the time to get ready, so that when the pandemic is behind us, Rotary's exchange programs will come back stronger than before, serving a world that is yearning to reconnect.
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TRUSTEE CHAIR MESSAGE
K.R. RAVINDRAN 2020-21
Being Happy never Goes Out of Style In the classic film Lawrence of Arabia, Peter O'Toole plays T.E. Lawrence, the British scholar, military officer, and author who helped Arab tribes in their struggle for independence against the Ottoman Empire. Lawrence leads a group of Bedouin warriors through the desert for a surprise attack on the Ottoman port of Aqaba. As they reach the end of the desert, they discover that a soldier, Gasim, has fallen off his camel during the night. But it is morning, and the tribesmen, led by Sherif Ali, played in the movie by Omar Sharif, advise Lawrence that going back to find him would be futile, that Gasim would already be dead given the sandstorms and the scorching heat. “Gasim's time has come; it is written,” one of the soldiers tells Lawrence. But Lawrence does go back and finds Gasim near death, staggering in the dunes. When they return to camp, Ali offers Lawrence water. Before taking a drink, Lawrence looks at him and says: “Nothing is written.”
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This unforgettable scene means more than just a quotable movie line; it represents a way of looking at the world. It is a challenge to fatalism — that we must accept a certain outcome because of the way it has always been. No, Lawrence says, history is not written, yet. So it is with The Rotary Foundation. We have not yet emerged from the sandstorm of the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic fallout from it. We are still occupied by work to raise awareness, deliver critical personal protective equipment, and provide support for frontline workers. We do not know the day when, standing beside our polio eradication partners, we will announce that for the second time in history, a disease has been eradicated. We do know that, because we have worked steadfastly for years, the end of that story will be written soon. And thanks to a $15.5 million contribution from the Otto & Fran Walter Foundation, we are also adding a new chapter in the story of our expansion of the Rotary Peace Centers: Plans are underway to launch a new peace certificate center in the Middle East or North Africa. Rotary is engaged in so many noble efforts; it is an ongoing story that inspires me even more than Lawrence of Arabia. We do not yet know the name of the baby whose life will be saved because of a maternal and child health grant from Rotary, or the name of the girl who will learn to read with our support. When will those grants start, and will your district — or you — be directly involved? Nothing is written. We write it.
RESPONSE OF COVID FAMILY
RESPONSE FROM COVID-AFFECTED FAMILY
A photo of now smiling and fast recovering Francis and his happy family was received with the following message: “ We are thoroughly grateful to the Rotary club of Panjim MidTown... In our distress, they were great blessings... I was a covid patient and had constipation problem and when i used to go to the toilet my oxygen level used to drop and i used to collapse. Mr Nikhil from Rotary club helped us by providing an oxygen concentrator...we are thoroughly grateful to each member of Rotary club they all were constantly inquiring about my health We pray to the Almighty to protect and bless you Mr Nikhil and all members of Rotary Club Panjim Mid-Town”
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SECRETARY’S REPORT
RTN. RAJIV SHIRODKAR 2020-21 MEETINGS 44th Weekly meeting, Family Meeting On Tuesday, 4th May 2021 Honorary member Rtn. Nandan Kudchadkar was speaker for the Family Meeting. It was avery candid interview. Members asked various questions on preservation of Goan culture and identity, lack of effective decision making by the Government due to political interference, bringing in Radio Taxies in the Goa, etc. Rtn Nandan in his humorous and distinctive style emphasized his love towards his mother land and committed himself towards preserving the Goan culture, its ethos and its Identity. Meeting was well attended.
45th Weekly meeting, Club Meeting On Tuesday, 11th May 2021 Meeting was a Club Assembly. President discussed the celebration of Charter Night, the DG's official visit and about the formal inauguration of Global Grant Project of Snehamandir
46th Weekly meeting, Charter Night Celebration On Thursday, 20th May 2021 Our Club celebrated Charter Night in presence of our DG Sangram Patil and AG Ajay Menon.It was a family meeting well attended by members/Anns/ Annettes.Rtn. Siddha Sardessai was a master of ceremony.President Rtn. Yatin
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SECRETARY’S REPORT Parekh in his speech welcomed DG Sangram Patil and AG Ajay Menon and also acknowledged our Charter members and past Presidents for their Contribution for raising the Club flag high.Club Secretary Rtn. Rajiv Shirodkar presented annual report displaying our projects and activities held till date for the year 2020-21.On behalf of Charter members our Charter member Rtn. Ashok Menon spoke about the role of all our club for last 23 years.AG Ajay Menon spoke highly and appreciated our Club Activities.
EVENTS COVID-19 Oxygen Concentrator Project On 8th May our Club commissionedthe lifesaving project for the covid patients by providing Oxygen Concentrators on returnable bases. As on date club has Oxygen Concentrators bank of 22 nos. Till date 18 COVID patients are benefited
DG Sangram Patil in his speech appreciated our clubs performance. He also highlighted the projects inaugurated by him such as toilet block provided to St. Alloysius and computer and other products donated to Brilliance computer Academy. He also acknowledged and acknowledged our club projects and also specially mentioning of our oxygen concentrators project and saving many lives in ongoing Pandemic times. Rtn. Sunil Mone gave vote of thanks.
47th Weekly meeting, Club Meeting On Tuesday, 25th May 2021 The Guest Speaker for the meeting Mr. N. P. Sardar spoke on Farm Laws of 2020. He has presented all new reforms made by present Government. He also put forth his views on reforms. There were question and answer session. Meeting was well attended
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SECRETARY’S REPORT
Joy of Giving On 19th May,2021, Santosh Shetye celebrated his parent's wedding anniversary by way of sponsoring Breakfast & Lunch at Sneha Mandir which is a home for Senior citizens, offering breakfast and lunch to the senior citizens
Joy of Giving On 20th May, 2021, Our Club sponsored lunch to Shehmandir inmates on the occasion of Club's Charter Day. On behalf of Club, Secretary Rtn. Rajiv Shirodkar handed over the cheque of Rs. 20000/- to the Manager of Sneha Mandir.
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SECRETARY’S REPORT
A Charter Day of the Club On 20th May 2021 Global Grant Project of Provision of Equipments, Hospital Furniture, Electric Buggy to Geriatric Care Centre of Snehamandir was formally inaugurated and handed over at the hand of President Yatin Parekh in presence of Snehmandir President Dr. Ajay Vaidya, Secretary Rajendra Talak and managing Committee members. Our Club members Secretary Rajiv Shirodkar, Project Co-ordinator Rtn. Santosh Shetye,Rtn. ManoharKamat, MilindShankwalkar and Rtn. Siddha Sardessai were present. The project cost was Rs. 30.00lacs. Club thanksRtn. Manohar Kamat, Rtn. Santosh Shetye and IPP Rtn. Haroon Ebrahim for initiating and executing the project.
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SECRETARY’S REPORT
A Charter Day of the Club On 20th May 2021 Club donated 100 washable protective white Gloves for housekeeping and other frontline workers of the COVID19 wing of District Hospital-North, Mapusa Goa. These were handed over by President Yatin Parekh to Dr. Rajesh Dhume, Incharge of COVID-19 unit in presence of Rtn Rajiv Shirodkar, Rtn. MilindShankwalkar and Rtn. Siddha Sardessai. Club thanksRtn. MilindShankwalkar for initiating the project.
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CHEF'S RECIPE
-by Ann Smita Patil
Devil eggs Indian ishtyle Ingredients:) Ÿ 6 boiled eggs Ÿ 1 large onion finely sliced Ÿ 1 medium tomato cut finely Ÿ I green chilli finely cut Ÿ 1tsp ginger paste Ÿ 1tsp garlic paste Ÿ ½ tsp red chilli powder Ÿ ½ tsp coriander powder Ÿ ½ tsp garam masala powder Ÿ 1/4 tsp tumeric powder Ÿ 1tsp salt Ÿ 2tbsp oil Ÿ Coriander leaves for garnishing
Procedure Boil the eggs, cut into halves and scoop out the yolk gently. Mash the yolk to a paste. Keep aside Heat oil, add the onion and fry till translucent. Add ginger garlic paste and green chillies ( can also make a paste of all three). Fry. Add tomatoes and fry. Cook the tomatoes till mushy. If required add a tsp of water. Add all dry spices powder and salt. Once it's nicely fried, add the yolk and mix. See that it isn't too dry because the yolk will absorb the moisture. Add coriander leaves and fill this mixture into the boiled egg cavity. Serve
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CLUB DIARY
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Khushi Jai
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Rtn. NiteenSant Rtn. Capt. Virendra Mehta Rtn. NiteenSant Rtn. Rajiv Chandan Rtn. Ilyas Naroo Rtn. Anand Palan Rtn. Keshav Kamat Rtn.SriramNatarajan Rtn. Buddhadev Mangaldas Rtn. SandeepVerenkar Rtn. ManoharKamat Rtn. Sanjiv Desai Rtn. HaroonEbrahim Rtn. Prasad Keni Rtn. AnandPalan Rtn. Rajiv Chandan
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Rtn. Shivan & Neha Desai
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Rtn. Kedar & AmbikaDhume
27-June
Rtn. Joe & Odette Mascarenhas
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Club Information:
Four Way Test
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
Of the things we think, say or do • Is it the truth? • Is it fair to all concerned? • Will it build Goodwill and better Friendship? • Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
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EDITOR’S MESSAGE
RTN. SANDEEP NADKARNI 2020-21
Whatever you decide to do make sure it makes you HAPPY Friends, The month of May had mixed feelings for all of us. The second wave of Pandemic was in vogue and the number of patients and deaths was on an increase. The situation was unprecedented and caught everbody unawares. Deaths due to oxygen deficiency was unprecedented and the Project “Breath of Life” by providing oxygen concentrators for covid patients was
the brainchild of Rtn Manoj Caculo and the project was ably and efficiently managed by Rtn Siddha Sardessai. About 22 oxygen concentrators were provided to the needy patients throughout the State on a returnable basis. The Club completed 23 years and the Charter night was celebrated in a unique way and fellowship was provided to all the Rotarians by our Fellowship convenor with thw help of Rtn Manoj and Shamik Caculo. The Global Grants Project of providing equipments, hospital furniture, electric buggy to Geriatric Centre of Sneha Mandir will go a long way in taking care of the Senior Citizens of the State. Our Club has been doing a fantastic work during the pandemic, giving a helping hand to the patients and needy and the Rotary Year has come a full circle with Rtn Yatin and Rtn Rajiv performing their duties very ably, efficiently and dedicatedly to the community at large. Kudos to them and all the Rotarians of RCPMT. “Do not stop thinking of life as an adventure. You have no security unless you can live bravely, excitedly, imaginatively and unless you can choose a challenge instead of Competence.”
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Theme for May
Youth Service
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