Rotaweek 06-Jan-2008

[Dipak R Sarbadhikari]

THE ROTAWEEK
A compendium of Rotary news
No. 827  Sun 06-Jan-2008

 

ANGIKAR - DISTRICT 3290 CONFERENCE
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INVITATION

 

The Inaugural Session at
Science City Auditorium on
Friday, 11th January 2008 at
4 p.m. is OPEN to ALL...
No registration charges... ALL are invited...

 

His Excellency Shri Sudarshan  Agarwal, Hon'able  Governor of Sikkim
is the Chief Guest and

 

'BLACK' a team from Mumbai
will present a great enjoyable cultural show...

 

Please come and be part of the great show with your FAMILY & FRIENDS...

 

Rajani Mukerji
DS (Admin) /D-3290/Kolkata

 

 

 

PROGRAMME

 

FIRST DAY : FRIDAY 11TH January 2008 : OPENING SESSION
SCIENCE CITY AUDITORIUM

 

16.00 - 16.30 Hrs: Registration

 

Address by RIPR PDG Manoj Desai

 

Address by Chief Guest,
His Excellency Shri Sudarshan Agarwal,
Hon'ble  Governor of Sikkim .

 

19.30 HRS: Cultural Programme by 'BLACK' of Mumbai

 

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SECOND DAY : 12TH JANUARY 2008 SWABHUMI HERITAGE PLAZA

 

9.00 HRS: Registration
9.00 - 11.00: Breakfast

 

Flag Hoisting by RIPR

 

Inauguration of Club Exhibits

 

10.30 - 11.45 HRS:  
FIRST PLENARY SESSION

CLUB SERVICE I – LEADERSHIP – BE AN EXAMPLE

 

 
12.00 - 13.30 HRS:
SECOND PLENARY SESSION

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE I –
ROTARY COMMUNITY CORPS /
MICRO CREDIT – STRENGTHEN YOUR ROOTS

 

Address by PDG Rekha Shetty

 

Address by Smt. Rekha Goswami,
Minister in charge, Micro banking,
Govt. of West Bengal

 

 

13.35   14.30    HRS:   LUNCH

 

14.30    15.45   HRS:  
THIRD PLENARY SESSION

 

CLUB SERVICE II – MEMBERSHIP – GROW TO SURVIVE

 

Address by Keynote speaker RIPR PDG Manoj Desai

 

                       

16.00 - 18.15 HRS:
FOURTH PLENARY SESSION

 

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE –
WORLD PEACE AND UNDERSTANDING

 

Introduction of Incoming and Outgoing GSE Teams

 

Presentation of Incoming GSE team

 

Presentation of Outgoing GSE team

 

Recognition of 100% PHF Clubs and Contribution to TRF

 

 

 

18.30 HRS:   CULTURAL PROGRAMME:

 

Vocal by Sir Srikanta Acharya & Thematic Fashion Show

 

20.00 HRS:  DINNER

 

 

 

SECOND DAY : 12TH JANUARY 2008 – LADIES PROGRAMME

 

Time   : 11.00 – 13.00 HRS

 

Venue :  Rang Darbar Hall

 

 Lunch : 13.00 - 14.00 HRS     

 

 
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THIRD DAY : 13TH JANUARY 2008

 

 

 

10.30   11.15    HRS:  
FIFTH PLENARY SESSION

 

FINANCE & RESOLUTIONS

 

 

 

11.15    12.00   HRS:  
SIXTH PLENARY SESSION

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE II (Medical) –

 

LAUNCHING OF  T. B. CONTROL PROGRAMME

 

 

 

12.15    13.30   HRS:  
SEVENTH PLENARY SESSION

 

YOUTH SERVICE – OUR FUTURE

 

Address by Keynote Speaker Sri Suhel Seth

 

                       

 

13.30    14.30   HRS:   LUNCH

 

 

 

14.30    16.00   HRS:  
EIGHTH PLENARY SESSION

 

VOCATIONAL SERVICE – EXCELLENCE IN VOCATION

 

Address by Keynote Speaker Shri Shyamal Datta

 

Recognition of Excellence in Vocation to be conferred to

 

Sri Mrinal Sen, Ms. Jhulan Goswami, Mr. Wasim Kapoor,

 

Mr. Derek O'Brian, Dr. Siddharth Ghosh, Mr.   Kaustav Roy

 

 

 

16.00   16.30    HRS:   TEA BREAK

 

 

 

16.30    16.50   HRS:  
VALEDICTORY SESSION

 

18.30 HRS: CULTURAL PROGRAMME
by Anik Dhar & ZEE Entertainment

 

20.00  HRS:    DINNER

 

 

 

R I PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE FOR JANUARY 2008
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Since 1988, when polio eradication efforts began, Rotary
International has been a spearheading partner in the fight to end the
disease. Longtime Rotarians know the history well. There have been
triumphs and setbacks. There have been times of rapid advances and
times when progress has seemed slow. There have been times when the
end seemed very near. But never has it been nearer than it is right
now.

 

Before the campaign to eliminate polio, about 1,000 children a day –
350,000 a year – were paralyzed by this terrible disease. These
children were left to a life of struggle and disability, and often of
social stigma. Today, only four countries are still polio-endemic,
and annual cases of polio paralysis are down to about 1,000 a year.

 

We've come so far, yet the nature of the wild poliovirus means that
if we slacken our efforts for even a moment, we'll soon see our hard
work reversed. We have only two options: to press on with
determination and faith until we succeed, or to lose everything we've
invested and everything we've gained.

 

The generosity of Rotarians in responding to the call for help has
been astounding. We've raised more than US$600 million to support
polio eradication in 122 countries. We've saved the lives of
thousands of children through the polio vaccine and the vitamin
supplements distributed with it, and we've saved countless more from
the often desperate realities of postpolio paralysis.

 

Now we're in the final stretch of this long and difficult, but
exhilarating, race. It's literally a question of choice – to win or
lose, succeed or fail. Our partners around the world have recognized
how critical this juncture is, and many have stepped in with added
support, financial and practical. The recently announced grant of
$100 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is a resounding
vote of confidence in polio eradication efforts. Their financial
support will be invaluable in the months ahead, and their trust in
Rotary is an honor to us all.

 

Many of you have already given so much to the battle against polio.
Each of you is forever a part of history – part of Rotary's legacy
and its gift to the world's children. Today, we call on all
Rotarians – but especially on new Rotarians who have not been a part
of campaigns in the past – to do what they can, to help in any way
they can, to finish this fight once and for all.

 

Wilfrid J. (Wilf) Wilkinson
President, Rotary International

 

 

 

TRF CHAIR'S JAN 08 MESSAGE
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A $100 MILLION VOTE OF CONFIDENCE

 

Dear family of Rotary,

 

The US$100 million grant made to Rotary International by the Bill &
Melinda Gates Foundation recognizes Rotarians' determination and
accomplishments in the global effort to eradicate polio. We can all
feel proud that the world's largest foundation has placed such faith
in Rotary's ability to get the job done. A gift of this size is a
salute to Rotarians everywhere. It also elevates Rotary's stature in
the eyes of governments, our partners in the Global Polio Eradication
Initiative, and other organizations that we may choose to work with
in the future.

 

The most important aspect of this grant is, of course, the
opportunity it provides to quickly fund the most critical areas of
need. We will now have more resources to promote National
Immunization Days, carry out effective surveillance and mop-up
campaigns, and respond rapidly to outbreaks in polio-free countries.

 

When William Gates Sr. addressed the RI Convention in Salt Lake City,
he urged us to think big. Anything less, he said, would be a waste of
our potential and betray the optimism we've earned a right to have.
This grant from the Gates Foundation has given us the means to expand
our own thinking and to be even more optimistic that soon no child
will ever suffer the devastating effects of polio.

 

I encourage all of you to learn more about the Gates Foundation grant
and to find out how you can help in our final push toward a polio-
free world.

 

Robert S. Scott
Trustee Chair, The Rotary Foundation, 2007-08

 

 

 

Regards
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Dr Dipak R Sarbadhikari
Past President Rotary Club of Calcutta
Webmaster RID 3290

 

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