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Bulletin of The Rotary Club of Madras 2014-2015 • Edition No.11 • September 16 2014 • 4 Pages •` 1

District: 3230 Chartered: 19.07.1929 Inaugurated: 10.05.1929 Club No: 15860

PRESIDENT Rtn. S N Srikanth ! IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Early life ranking spots at the moment, and if one’s ranking Rtn. Vivek Harinarain Anand Amritraj was a modest, clear, and gracious slips below fifty there is no chance of competing, or PRESIDENT ELECT speaker. He began by reminiscing about how of making money. Rtn. A S Venkhat Ramani Madras was his youth, with ‘peace, quiet, and less Anecdotes: We were made privy to some inside of everything’. His life started off surprisingly normal secrets, such as how host nations often put players in PRESIDENT NOMINEE - like any of ours in fact: a child studying at a good less than conducive environments so as to get more Rtn. Dr N V Arulmozhi Varman school (Don Bosco). They had lived on Sterling Road, than just the crowd home advantage. He mentioned SECRETARY in a house bought by his grandfather. His Mum how that Federer is probably the most ‘complete’ player Rtn. R Ravishankar ever decided that some physical activity was in he can think of. order. She dragged him to TA Ramarao, an old school Britannia Amritraj Academy: The Amritraj Asst. SECRETARY / BULLETIN coach. The game did not come naturally to him. brothers have seen the need to support the sport EDITOR Unlike his younger brother, he had to really work to and ensure that more good players are produced by Rtn. Prabha Srinivasan be good at it. Dr. Rajan was another this nation of 1.2 billion. In May mentor who supported him. 1985 he saw a talented little boy DIRECTOR CLUB The Trials: It was not an easy and asked him to come to the ADMINISTRATION path – the boys played four hours Academy to be trained. This little Rtn. Vidya Amarnath of tennis a day apart from their chap grew up to do extremely DIRECTOR YOUTH SERVICE school routine to keep up with the well. His name? . Rtn. Sathiaram Ram regimen. Another good pick of his was The Tribulations: At thirteen . DIRECTOR PUBLIC IMAGE Anand Amritraj won a National Today: Anand Amritraj lives in AND FUND RAISING Tournament, and went one to be Los Angeles now, with his wife Rtn. Dr. Srinath Yeshwanth the youngest ever to join the Davis and son, who is also a tennis DIRECTOR ROTARY cup team at the age of 16 years. player. On his appointment as the FOUNDATION & In the words of the man himself: captain of the team, “Playing Davis Cup for was the Anand commented that this INTERNATIONAL SERVICES proudest time of my life.” was something he had always Rtn. Dr. K. Rajan The Tennis Circuit: He gave us an interesting wanted. The team chemistry this year has not been DIRECTOR SERVICE PROJECT 1 perspective on the tennis circuit. He described it seen since the 1980s. They are performing at higher Rtn. P. Suresh as a lonely place, where one cannot make lasting than expectations. We still have a long way to go relationships, because when it came down to it, however. DIRECTOR SERVICE PROJECT 2 “you had to beat the guy on the court the next day”. In Closing: He spoke of how one can teach a Rtn. Nimish C Tolia The friendships came years later, once one was no player the game, but cannot teach a player grit or TREASURER (CLUB FUNDS) longer competing. This was why, two years later determination to push on when a match is going the Rtn. Aditya Agarwal when Vijay joined, it became much more fun. The wrong way or the crowd is against you or there is no brothers ate together, played together, and travelled crowd at all. TREASURER together for twenty years. The most enjoyable matches in his career: the (CHARITABLE TRUST) When asked about why Indians don’t seem to Davis Cup matches. “The fanfare and hoopla you Rtn. Arjun Ananth attach importance to the Asian Games, he explained have here in India is just not there anywhere else. TREASURER that although patriotic, a professional tennis player The Davis cup is meant to be fun and noisy. has to remain realistic: this is also his/her livelihood. Anand Amritraj and his brother (SPECIAL PROJECTS) In order to participate in the Asian games one has won laurels for this country in the Davis Cup and Rtn. N. Sukumar to miss two regular tournaments. For instance, befittingly, he is now the Davis Cup Team Captain. he explained that Rohan and Leander are losing Contributed by Rtn. Shaan Katari Libby

With best compliments from: Rtn. Harikrishna H.K. International, W-486,3A,IInd Avenue, Anna Nagar West Extn., - 600 101. Ph: 26153699 Bulletin of The Rotary Club of Madras Bulletin of The Rotary Club of Madras 2 Edition 11 • September 16, 2014 Edition 11• September 16, 2014 3

Rotary Designated Month:- September ‘Next Generation’ Installation of GSS Rotaract Club Month gt-at-arms Rtn. Dr S Ramachandran collared President SN Srikanth who called Sthe 11th meeting of the RCM to order. Annadhanam and Paropakaram Invocation of the 4-way test was done by Rtn. Captain G Ramaswamy. The minutes of the 9th September 2014 meeting was duly confirmed. President Srikanth welcomed the speaker of the day, tennis icon, Anand Amritraj. The President also welcomed visiting Rtns. R Saravan Pavan from RC Jaffna, Srilanka and Rtn. Rajiv Nevgi from RC Goa, IWC Member he GSS Rotaract Club was initiated by President SN Srikanth, Dr. Indira Hande, and guests introduced by TPresident, Rotary Club of Madras, on 11th September 2014. members. He also recognized Rotaractors who reminded members about the fellowship donations had been made by: Rtn. Rajasekar Gorantla, Rotaract Chairman and Rtn. Kavitha Vijay, had come for the meeting. ‘Octoberfest‘ on 21st September 2014 and that Rtn. T S Chandra – Rs 12,000 RCMBTS and Rs Rotaract Co-Chair also participated in the program. The installation President Srikanth referred to the great the e-vite had been sent by Rtn.Kapil Chitale 15,000 for the Sanitation Project; was also attended by PP Christopher, PP Ahluwalia, Rtn. Suresh calamity unfolding in Jammu and Kashmir and through yahoogroups mail. She thanked the 21 and by PDG Benjamin Cherian – Rs 5000 for Kumar and Rtn. Aditya Agarwal. how the entire country had rushed to help the sponsors who had come forward to host the Education Scholarship people there in every way they could. In this fellowship. She invited members to participate Next week’s meeting on the 23rd September regard, the President thanked the following in this week’s fellowship. 2014 will be at the Taj Connemera, and at members for their contributions in aid of the PP Satyan Bhatt, Chair Dandiya Nite, 1pm. Apsara Reddy will be talking about “My nteractors donated rice and dhal that had been collected under the iddharth Hande (Son of people of J&K. reminded members about the Dandiya nite on Path to Womanhood… the importance of “Annadhanam Paropakaram” scheme to Vanavil Blind Trust, Dindigul on STUDENT’S Rtn. Dr. Krishna Hande) I CORNER S PP Ravi Katari – Rs 20,000 1st October 2014. He appealed to members identity, self-actualization and negotiating a 5th September and to Rotary’s Boys Town, Selaiyur on 11th September. as Project Manager of Rtn. M Balasubramanian – Rs 25,000 for their support by providing gifts/banners meaningful place in the world, that is ready to The Interact Club received letters of appreciation for their donation. Kabadiwalla Connect IPP Vivek Harinarain – Rs 10,000 etc. and promised them a fun evening. He strip you off your identity and dignity.” collected a cash award Rtn. Aditya Agarwal – Rs 10,000 mentioned that the tickets were available at Rtn. Abhay Mehta conducted the Quiz of nearly 41,000 Euros Rtn. CN Ramdas – Rs 10,000 the reception table. session about knowing your Rotarian. The from the CEO of StatKraft correct answers to the different quiz questions Recognition for the Sanitation Project during a World Economic were provided by Rtns. Nimish C Tolia, M Forum Initiative in Tianjin, Srinivasan and M Balasubramanian. (Adapted from a Rotary News article in the Sep 2014 Issue) China. This young man Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes PP Dr. Biswakumar then introduced he Flagship Project of the RCM on ‘Open Defecation’ received wider and his team participated Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes the speaker for the day, Mr. Anand TRotary coverage a few weeks back, when it got written about in the in a ClimateSHAPE Amitraj, by reading out his profile September issue of the Rotary News. As the readers of the ‘Lighthouse’ competition that challenged today’s youth to develop and scale Minutes and accomplishments. He are aware, the Sanitation project has already been initiated with the up projects in their local communities that would impact climate PDG Benjamin Cherian – Rs 10,000 The President then brought to complimented the speaker ‘triggering’ events at Amarampedu village in Gummidipoondi Taluk on change. They were amongst 60 participating teams and won the President Srikanth-Rs 10,000 the notice of the floor the fact for bringing laurels to the August 16th. Additionally the article mentions how commitment by top prize; this will be used to take their project forward. They built that the District has called for country. Panchayat Presidents in Gummidipoondi Taluk, as well as the Government an online platform that will allow local rubbish collectors in India to Members may continue to send their proposals from clubs for the post Guest Speaker Anand of to take this process further to all villages and towns of the collaborate with businesses and individuals to reduce the amount contributions to the Rotary Club of Madras of District Governor Nominee, Amitraj initially spoke about State, has propelled this pilot project to the next level. The news article of waste that ends up in landfills. This is expected to reduce CO2 Charitable Trust, which will ensure that the to assume charge as Governor in his early days in Madras, and also points out how the success of this project can eventually tie in with emissions by 25-40% in those landfills! Amazing work Siddharth! money goes to the Prime Minister’s Relief 2017-18. then talked about Tennis and PM Modi’s vision for a “Swachh Bharath” and an end to ‘Open Defecation’ Kudos to you and your team. We need more young people like Fund, where all the other contributions have The District has also called for his career. in India by 2019. them to lead this country and world forward!! already been sent. nominees from clubs for the post President Srikanth presented a Rtn. PN Mohan, Chair Rotary Cricket of member/alternative member of the memento and a copy of ‘A Timeless league Committee, updated members with Nominating Committee for District Legacy’ to Anand on behalf of the The preparations for the colourful and musical fee, participation in the Dandiya and Garba, and information about the cricket fund raiser Governor Nominee. These matters will RCM. extravaganza - Dandiya Garba Raas, is going a delicious Gujarati dinner. Dandiya Sticks will planned for January 2015. He said that already be formally brought to the floor again PP KK Raman thanked Anand for his on in full swing. Request you to keep the be provided. For those who want their spirits 20 teams had confirmed their participation at a regular meeting of our club. wonderful talk and said that Tennis and Rotary evening of 1st October, Wednesday free perked up, all arrangements have been made! out of the 64 teams. He appealed to members Meanwhile, members interested in had a close affinity as both represent ‘Service to participate in this enjoyable family Come in your colourful Gagra Cholis and to support the tournament in whichever way these posts may kindly contact the Secretary. above Self’. He also thanked Vidya Singh for her Daandiya get-together which is now a Signature Kurta Pyjamas with family and friends and they could and also by getting sponsors for the Secretary for the day, Rtn. Prabha Srinivasan efforts in getting Anand to come talk in front of event in Chennai. The tickets are available have a whale of a time, 7.30 pm onwards at Taj event. officiating on behalf of Secretary Ravi Shankar, members of the RCM. Night and at only Rs. 950 per head, includes entry Connemara Ball Room. Rtn.Vidya Amarnath, Director Club Services, informed members that the following The meeting was then adjourned. Reg. No. TN/ARD/37/12-14 TN/PMG(CCR)WPP - 357-12-14 Publication on Friday • RNI No. 11881/66

Bulletin of The Rotary Club of Madras 4 Edition 11 • September 16, 2014 Birthday

23rd Sept – Rtn Srinivas Garapati 25th Sept – Rtn N Prakash 27th Sept – Rtn N Sukumar 28th Sept – Rtn Vidya Amarnath 29th Sept – PP V R Bakthavatsalam 24th Sept – Spouse : Mallika QUIZ (PE A S Venkhat Ramani) 25th Sept – Spouse: Meena 1. When were the first Asian Games or Asiads 6. Has represented India at the Asiads, (Rtn Mohan Kumar Subramanyam) held? And where? and if so, has she won any medals? 25th Sept – Spouse: Priyadarshini 2. Which country has been refused participation in 7. How many medals did PT Usha win at the 1986 (Rtn V Murali) the Asiads? Seoul Games? 28th Sept – Spouse: Naina 3. What is the motto of the Asian Games? 8. What sport do VK Yadav and (PP M J Ahluwalia) 4. Which country hosted the last Asiads in 2010, play? And how did they fare in the 2010 games? and where? 9. How many sports categories will be played at 5. When did India last win the Men’s Hockey Team the Incheon Games this year?

Gold medal at the Asian Games? 10. Who are the mascots of the Incheon Games? Wedding

1988 5.

8 lmi sot ad Non- 8 and sports Olympic 28 9. 27th Sept – Rtn Rita Chaudhuri

the mascots of the Incheon games Incheon the of mascots the

China, in in China, 4.

in their weight classes weight their in Spouse: Moloy Chaudhuri

and light in the Korean language are are language Korean the in light and

Ever Onward Ever 3.

Boxing; they both won gold medals medals gold won both they Boxing; 8.

“Vichuon”, that mean wind, dance dance wind, mean that “Vichuon”, 29th Sept – Rtn N K Bhatia

Australia 2.

4 gold and 1 silver 1 and gold 4 7.

as “Barame”, “Chumuro” and and “Chumuro” “Barame”, as Spouse: Amita

1951, New Delhi New 1951, 1. Three spotted seals, known known seals, spotted Three 10.

a Mixed Doubles Silver in 2010 in Silver Doubles Mixed a 29th Sept – PDG J B Kamdar

Answers: es, 2 medals- a Singles Bronze and and Bronze Singles a medals- 2 es, y 6.

Olympic categories Olympic Spouse: Marlene

Pub Crawl Fellowship: Sunshine 4th September 2014 Rtn Ashok Thakkar – Rs 2000 Rtn Dr R Chandrasekhar – Rs 1000 Rtn Kamal Chadda – Rs 1000 Rtn Kishor Dandeker – Rs 1000

Rtn. S.C.M. Jamaldeen passed away on 17.09.2014 at 10.45 am. May his soul rest in peace.

he ‘Pub Crawl’ Fellowship, took place on September T4th, Rtn Prakash very sportingly extended the Happy EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Hour facility at each of the locations, Distil at Connemara, Editor: Rtn. Prabha Srinivasan Chipstead at the Taj Coromandel and culminating with Mentor - Rtn Nalini Radhakrishnan, a Buffet Dinner at the Coffee shop at the Anise atthe Members: Rtn Asha Mathen, Taj Coromandel. It was a very enjoyable evening for Rtn Archana Sri Sanjay, Rtn. Shaan Katari Libby P S Sridharan, Dr. Yamini Chandrasekaran everyone who could make it. Here are some pictures. EDITED AND PUBLISHED BY: Rtn. Asst. Secretary, Rotary Club of Madras ‘Rayala Towers’, 2nd Mezzanine Floor, 1. About Rotary: A: One (PP V R Bakthavatsalam) 158, Anna Salai, Chennai - 2, Ph: 28591020. Q: Who was the President when Contact the editor at: [email protected] DID YOU RCM attained its Golden Jubilee? Q: How many years has club A: PP V Chidambaram Secretariat Venkatesh put in Design: www.studiodescience.com ? service at RCM? KNOW 2. Know your Rotarian: A: 30 years Q: How many members have Visit: www.rotarymadras.in ~ Rtn. Abhay Mehta ~ completed 50 years in RCM? Contact club secretariat at: [email protected]