Meeting 13Programme : Laughter Ride Date : 15th SeptemberTime : 8.30 PMMenu : DinnerVenue : Rotary Greater BhavanInvitee : Rotarians, Anns and Annets.

Stunning September13th – 15th Sep : Ganesh Utsav20th September : Speaker Meeting27th September : Know your old member

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Laughter ride – by Jay Chhaniyara- Television Mimicry Artist – India’s Youngest Differently Able Comedian“I am Beautiful not broken – Different not less- Challenged not challenging – Overwhelmed not spoiled. Disability is not a choice – However acceptance is”. – Such is the inspiring – motivating story of Jay Chhaniyara. Whoever has watched The Great Indian Laughter Challenge and Tarak Mehta ka Ulta Chashma cannot forget the wheelchair bound Jay Chhaniyara, as he enthralls the audience and viewers with his crispy and spicy jokes and heart touching motivational performances. He is famous for his acute societal analysis, comical timing and sweet sher –o-shayries about various aspects of life. He is considered as a “Child sensation – a genius“ around the world Jay Chhaniyara’s journey till day has been miraculously consisted of par imagined bravery and courage. Jay has been diagnosed with a very physically disabling and mentally challenging neurological disorder – “Cerebral Palsy” (A kind of disorder caused by brain damage before or during the birth marked with severe muscular impairments) .As ill luck could have been, before this date, this intrinsic and innate performer had to undergo more than 25 surgeries of his legs, right hand and right eye – at a phase where children of his age are mostly untroubled, serene, happy go lucky – devoid of any responsibility/conscientiousness and where life is full of enjoyment, virtuousness, delight and innocence. At such an adolescent/ naïve age of 6, Jay Chhaniyara perched the wisdoms- the insight to comprehend the reality that “He is disabled by Body not by mind”.With the continues assistance and guidance of his strongly determinant parents – Jay Channiyara embarked on his journey of being a mimicry artist / Comedian – through a very factual incidence that took place post his painstakingly gruesome surgeries. His parents provided cassettes of Gujarati comedians to distract him from his condition – lessen/ ease the painful experiences of his childhood. He watched them during his leisure time and was capable of memorizing the entire content of these cassettes exclusive of any errors. Soon the parents realized that their child was gifted – had amazing grasping power and motivated him to participate in reality shows which brought him so much fame and celebrity status round the globe. His assiduous vocation and brilliant talent brought him immeasurable recognition and he bagged in numerous titles / awards being – “ India’s Youngest Disable Mimicry artist”, “Miracles World record”, “ Limca World Records”, “World amazing Records” and so on. It would be a wonderful prospect for RCRG to have such an exceptional talent/ flair on stage. So let us all remain present in colossal figures to motivate such an inspirational youth – who undoubtedly is a breathing exemplar of “Hard things are put in our way not to stop us – but to call out our courage and strength”. – Jay chhaniyara’s life is a thriving occurrence of the maxim–“some many of our dreams just seem impossible, then they seem improbable and then, when we summon our will, they soon become inevitable”.

Birth Day Wishes2nd Sep Ann Falguni Vegda 98242 342114th Sep Ann Mayuri Tratiya 92275 123836th Sep Ann Pankita Shah 99799 61029

10th Sep Rtn Pranay Shah 98252 1614811th Sep Ann Ishita Chhotai 97267 9797813th Sep Ann Ketu Shah 98244 65447

Ganapati Sthapana at RCRG Bhavan from 13th September to 15th September Ganapati Bapa Mouriya

Vakra-Tunndda Maha-Kaaya Suurya-Kotti SamaprabhaNirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryessu Sarvadaa

Meaning :O Lord Ganesha, of curved trunk, large body, and with the brilliance of a million Suns, please make all my works free of obstacles, always.A symbol of wisdom and good luck, Lord Ganesha is the most worshiped Hindu God. Regarded as the reliever of all obstacles, Lord Ganesha’s photos, idols and other decorative items find a prominent place in most Hindu households as well as work place. Any festive occasion or new beginning starts with offering of prayers to Lord Ganesha. Marking the birth of the Lord of Wisdom is the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, which is celebrated across the country for 10 days during the Hindu month of Bhadrapada with fervor and grandeur. The excitement begins months in advance as artists sculpt countless idols of Lord Ganesha in different poses, colours and sizes. Populace in gallant numbers gear up to welcome their favourite Lord with decorations and an array of sweets, especially the signature mithai – modak. After days of celebration with family and friends, this 10 day long festival ends on Anant Chaturdarshi with immersion of Ganesha idols in the sea (or water) led by a procession of bells, drums and music. In an emotional moment, devotees bid farewell to Lord Ganesha by chanting the slogans of Ganapati Bapa Moriya, Forcha Varshi Laukariya (All Hail Ganesha - and request him to return again the next year) while Ganesha is being taken for Visarjan or immersion. It is believed that Lord Ganesha himself descends on Earth to bless his devotees on this day and anyone who worships him during this time is certain to find success in whatever he endeavours. Abiding to the divine ideology of assimilating all our prospective happenings with trumping success - This year, RCRG family too, will be whole heartedly /earnestly inviting Lord Ganesha to our Rotary Bhavan for three days from 13th of September to 15th of September – with lot of vehemence, sumptuousness, enthusiasm, celebration and deep seated devotion – through a chaste belief of Lord Ganesha rendering all our service oriented activities free of impediments-deterrent – and blessing us with immense dedication and determination to rise beyond all obstacles and serve humanity above self.

Daily the Aarti will be done at sharp 7.00 PM – all the members are requested to remain present at the pious festivity and merriment

13th September - Ganapati Sthapana – Inviting Lord Ganesha to RCRG Bhavan with ceremonial rituals and offerings to the deity14th September – Ankot Ceremony – Offering Lord Ganesha delicious homemade sweets – All the interested members are requested to bring a small box of sweets that they wish to offer. 15th September Ganapati Visarjan at sharp 7.30 PM Dinner at 8.30 PM Laughter Ride of Jay Chhaniyara at 9.00 PM

Review of Tambola And Lucky Bonanza. “Whoever said money can’t buy happiness simply doesn’t know where to shop and bargain your price.” Shopping is always a good idea. It is like a retail therapy. – Shopping is an art – So don’t blame all the shopaholic ladies out there– They are artist. Generally, “Men go shopping to buy – what they need – Whereas women go shopping to find out what they need?” That is the reason we women are so well versed or I should say aware of the product prizing as well as product quality. An Indian television entertainment show - famed in Early 90s. – Tol Mol ke Bol – urged the contestants to guess the prizes/actual amount of the household products and groceries used in day to day routine– winning them huge gift hampers for the correct estimation of the prize. LUCKY BONANZA – A replica of this celebrated show was conducted by Ann Roopa Nagrecha at the RCRG Bhavan - on the quiz night – thoroughly entertaining all the members present at the event. The lucky quiz drill was kick started off with the recitation of Rotary prayer by Ann Vidhi Nathwani. Three rounds of LUCK BONANZA were then played wherein the players had been selected randomly by drawing a shit with the names of members on it – from the bowl. The winners of these rounds were Ann Darshna Gandhi and Ann Swati Mehta. The conquering champion of the jackpot was Ann Geeta Kothari – bagging in gift hamper worth almost Rs 5000 at the terminus of the game show. The succeeding element of this very amusing and entertaining drill night was hosted by Ann Dipti Pabari. She entertained everyone with Monsoon special – Playing cards themed Tambola or Housie. Seven prizewinners for the same had been affirmed – 4 suits ( spades, hearts, diamonds and clubs) and 3 full housie. The stars of the 4 suits were Rtn. Ashwin Lodhiya, Rtn. Dinesh Patel, Rtn Mehul Nathwani and Ann Nitika Nandani. The highfliers – the victors of 3 full housie were – Rtn Virendra Kothari, Annet Rishi Patel and Annet Jiya Nathwani. All these luminaries of Tambola received Silver coins as the accolade for winning the game. The entire brainy and fun filled buzz was very engaging and everyone enjoyed meticulously through the dusk. It left an everlasting remembrance in everyone’s mind testifying their wits in generality. To finish, Rtn Ravi Chhotai proposed the vote of thank – calling for the end of the session.

RCC – Thepla Distribution in Slum AreaWe are a country that prides itself on power and wealth, yet there are millions of children who sleep hungry every day. It is our responsibility, not only as a nation – not only as a service based organization - but also as individuals to get involved- on a higher memorandum evolving from none other issue as important as – “Food predicament amidst poor children” i.e. “working to see that no child goes hungry in this world”. Beholding liability to this concern – RCC took an initiative of distributing hygienically prepared food (Thepla) to the deprived brood of Slum locale near Airport premises in Rajkot vicinity.

RCC - Tree plantation at Matushri Virbaima Mahila (MVM) Arts College for Girls“Plant a tree, Grow a flower – Lets give mother earth back her Power”. Truly speaking, reversing deforestation is complicated for human beings but - Planting a tree is simple.” Such an exceptional reflection to encourage tree plantation in the locality had been yet again under taken by RCC at the premises of MVM Arts College for Girls. Alongside the RCC team, the students and professors of MVM College also participated in the tree plantation drive – doing an awe-inspiring work of planting a novel optimism/ rosiness with every new sapling.

Club NewsContribution to heavy downpour incapacitated humanity- As per member's suggestion, in past few weeks we were allocating needful resources or

providing helping hand to Kerala relief funds for flood stricken populace and were in continuous contact with District Governor of Cochin Rotary Club.

In a recent conversation with Rotary Club of Cochin related to the situation there and their current requirements, we were informed that, as of now all they needed was cleaning materials. Bank details were shared by them. We were requested to transfer funds for purchasing cleaning materials, as sending cleaning supplies somatically would have been a monotonous task at both the ends. Like anticipated, members of RCRG donated generously and we were able raise Rs 2,61000 –for this righteous – humanitarian purpose. Rtn Mehul Nathani and Rtn Nilesh Bhojani upheld a vital responsibility of reaching out to the members and inspiring/ encouraging them to bigheartedly- generously bequeath for the compassionate cause. Sincere and cordial admiration is rendered to RCRG members for raising a colossal amount in a diminutive epoch of instant.“The measure of life, after all, is not its duration, but its donation. You are not important because of how long do you live, you are important because of how effective you live.”

Introduction of Community Director – Rtn Bhavesh MehtaI am an Engineer having 21+ Years of Professional Experience in companies like Aditya Birla Group, Gujarat Apollo Group and Presently associated with German Multinational TÜV SÜD Group as Regional Manager Geographically responsible for Operations of Ahmedabad, Saurashtra & Kutch Region. I am also conducting Quality, Environment, Health & Safety, Customer satisfaction, Risk Management Audits to Various Organizations in India and Overseas. I am also fortunate to conduct audits in Many Automotive OEMs, Corporates, Multinational Companies in India and Overseas. I am also conducting organization specific and public training in Soft Skill, Technical and Management related topics.My hobbies are obviously reading Books, Knowledge sharing with Intellectuals, Enjoying culture of different states and countries and Playing Games. My Wife Parul is BBA by education and housewife at present. She is from Surat and from Business background. We are blessed with one kid – Swayam who is studying in standard VI. I am Keen to contribute in the unique projects for the club which will maintain and further enhance of our club’s image to RI level and to the society.

Fresh Thoughts – Nutrition Week – By Ann Dr. Amee Mehta Nutrition Week 2018 is celebrated from 1st to 7 th September. It is celebrated with the purpose of making people aware about their nutrition and health.Nutrition is a very important aspect of human health. In India many people and children are malnourished and they require healthy diet for their bodily growth. Government is working hard on this aspect by organizing camps and seminars during this week. The theme of Nutrition Week 2018 is GO FURTHER WITH FOOD. Experts in the nutrition field explain us to Take more whole grain diet, vegetables of all types, every seasonal fruits, dried fruits, high protein diet with pulses legumes, law fat milk and milk products and healthy fats, fibers and water. Less sugar, less Salt and No artificial sweeteners. Folic acid, iron ,calcium, vitamins D, fiber, vitamins b 12,vitamin c, omega 3 fatty acids and magnesium are essential nutrients included to avoid nutritional health problem.In India 20% children under age of 5 years are suffering from malnutrition and 40 % have stunted growth, 40% are under weight. So to increase awareness for healthy food choices- programmes are done in this week. Through this modus a constant attempt to curb malnutrition is attempted by government and NGOs. So let us celebrate this nutrition week by eating healthy and nutritious food. Let us make people and children around us aware of healthy food habits.So stay healthy and happy.

- Condolence Message Sad demise of mother of Pankaj Dave (greater family member and Bhavan incharge). We are truly sorry to hear for your

loss. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you and hasten the journey of her soul to heaven.

Report Card of AUGUST KA SAFFAR2nd aug CLUB ASSEMBLY - A.G.VISIT ( RTN NEEL DOSHI )3rd aug TREE PLANTATION AT MEMBERS PLACE 4th aug KISHOR KUMAR NIGHT @ HEMU GADHVI9th aug SPEAKER MEETING OF AMRUT DESHMUKH ( JOINT MEETING ) 9th aug ROAD SAFETY BY DR.RTN SAMRAT BUDDHA @ BHARAD SCHOOL9th aug MIRROR & NAIL CUTTER DISTRIBUTION @ SCHOOL 64 BY RCC

President’s DeskMy Greater Family- May Lord Ganesha provides you with promising Beginnings, Inspire you with incredible Creativity and Bless you with intellect and wisdom. On this auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, I pray to God for your prosperous life. Wishing you all a very happy Ganesh Chaturthi.

10th aug TASVIR PHOTO COMPITITION10th aug AMRUT DESHMUKH INUGRATED READERS CLUB AT MAHILA COLLEGE 12th aug ATTENDED 1ST DISTRICT EVENT ' AAVKAR '13th aug SEMINAR ON RED REVOLUTION 13th aug IMPORTANCE OF FLAG @JAI BHARAT SCHOOL BY RCC14th aug TEXT BOOKS GIVEN AT HAPPY SCHOOL 15th aug FLAG HOISTING & SPEAKER MEETING AT BHAVAN 18th aug CHALLENGES FOR YOUTH TODAY & TOMMORRWO BY DR.AMME

MEHTA @SUNSHINE COLLEGE 18th aug EYE CHECK UP CAMP BY DR.RTN KETAN BAVISHI @ SUNSHINE COLLEGE 23rd aug SPEAKER MEETING OF DEVINA KOTHARI 26th aug CHARTER DAY CELEBRATION ON 6 FOCUS AREA OF SERVICE OF

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL 28th aug TREE PLANTATION AT MAHILA COLLEGE BY RCC 29th aug THEPLA DISTRIBUTION IN SLUMS AREA BY RCC 30th aug TAMBOLA QUIZ

Ancient World Knowledge Quest

1) Vasco De Gama reached India in the year a) 1495 c) 1497 b) 1496 d) 1498

2) Who was the first to sail around the world? a) Francis Drake c) Magellan b) Columbus d) Vasco De Gama

3) Who was the author of American Declaration of Independence? a) Jefferson c) George Washington b) Lafayette d) Thomas Paine

4) The Renaissance scientist who explained – How planets move around the Sun was? a) Kepler c) Francis baccor b) Rebelais d) Gutenberg

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