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The World Through Our Windshield Volume No.60 | Issue No. 08 | August 21, 2018 The World Through Our Windshield f someone were to tell you that a couple - grandparents to three grandchildren - travelled I16,500 kilometres by road all within 49 days, you probably would not believe it. Well, the Jatias will change your mind. R/anne Vatsala and Rtn. Ashok the idea. Curious, he delved 18 countries via the ancient Silk Jatia journeyed through 18 deeper into the subject without Route. Their journey was flagged countries during their voyage informing anybody. Upon covertly off by the Chief Minister of by car from India all the way contacting the trip’s organisers, he Manipur as they commenced at to London. Last week, the was given more literature to read, the Indo-Myanmar Exit. duo narrated their engrossing which made him ever more eager experiences to a spellbound to begin the journey. An enthused In Myanmar, the couple was audience. Ashok then discussed the trip with amidst 4,000 pagodas and his wife - who asserted that she temples over a 1,000 years old. It all began when Ashok would only permit him to go if she Next, they arrived in Thailand, received a flyer in his email tagged along for the ride. where they witnessed surreal about a road trip from India to London. About to mark Hence, it had begun: the duo’s the notification as spam, he journey of rediscovering the paused and pondered over charm of road travel by crossing President's Message Dear Friends, It is saddening to see our fellow Indians in Kerala going through such a tumultuous experience due to the floods. I humbly reach out to all of you and sincerely request if we could gather funds to be sent to Kerala. Let us show our solidarity and come together. Now is the time to truly show who Rotarians really are. It is time to put our words into actions and work towards betterment for the society at large. countrysides and beautiful also spotted some pandas, before The week gone by had many villages. The duo was reminded continuing their breathtaking activities with the inauguration of cross-cultural similarities when drive to Xining. Next, the Jatias of the Lighthouse Project, they observed how even young traversed the snow-laden Qilian inauguration of the Primary Section at the Colaba Municipal School, monks were offered reverence in mountains and then the Great Independence Day celebrations this country. Wall of China, which they climbed at our Bhavishya Yaan schools, eye via the Western End, the route less check up camp at Ananda Yaan, 2nd Unfortunately, the mood took a travelled by. This was followed installation of the Rotaract Club at ISME and much more. turn in Laos, where Vatsala fell by a journey through Dunhuang sick and fainted during transit in the Gobi Desert that boasted I look forward to receive your through the China border. After a magnificent landscape of sand support. reviving her zeal, the couple dunes. Vatsala summarised her journeyed on. They visited the experience with the punchline, Thank You, 1,200-year old Giant Lord Buddha “You can shake the sand off your Rtn. Vijay Jatia, of Leshan carved in stone and shoes, but not [off] your soul.” President In Camera Kick-off Today's Speaker Mr. Amit Bhandari on Chinese Investments in India's Join us to hear interesting anecdotes about Neighbourhood. Mahabaleshwar's history and myths reflected even today in the restoration of its colonial homes with brilliant architect Dhruti Vaidya. In this Issue Wednesday 29th August at 7pm followed by drinks & In Camera Kick-off Meeting ....................................... 3 dinner Lighthouse Project Inauguration ..................................... 4 Hosted by Radhika & Dipan Mehta at E/4 Breach Candy Water Cup Award Ceremony ......................................... 4 Apartments, Lane next to Miami Apts, 70/C Bhulabhai Independence Day Celebrations at BY Schools .......... 5 Desai Rd. Lighthouse Students' Surprise Celebrations ........... 5 Please RSVP in advance: Primary Section Inauguration .................................... 6 Rahil Shah - 98200 12396 Forthcoming Events & Menu ..................................... 7 [email protected] Next Week's Speaker .................................................. 8 Ritu Desai - 98200 49520 2 AUGUST 21, 2018 THE BULLETIN OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF BOMBAY Another interesting sight was the the White Cliffs of Dover and The were on Westminster Bridge on Crescent Lake amidst the Gobi English Channel, the Jatias finally the 1st of June at 5pm. Truly, this Desert. 17 days later, they crossed reached London after a long but duo evinces C.S. Lewis’ timeless over to Kyrgyzstan after a 22-hour worthy 49 days. As predicted, they quote, “You are never too old to road journey due to a delay at the set another goal or to dream a China border. new dream.” Or experience the world from a different perspective Following were the countries of - even if it’s behind a windshield. Uzbekistan, where they interacted with a lady with a golden smile - due to her golden teeth; Kazakhstan, where they took a picture at the exact spot where the Microsoft Windows screen image was photographed; and finally, they entered the city of Moscow Rtn. Vandan Shah is presented with the Paul Harris in Russia where they learnt it is a Fellow Pin criminal offence to drive a dirty car. Soon, they were in Prague in the Czech Republic - making this the 13th country on their list. Interestingly, the Czech Republic is the only country to have not been bombed during World War II, thus leaving its architecture Rtn. Satya Bansal is presented with the Paul Harris intact. Fellow Certificate Proceeding this was their final journey to London, which entailed a 900 kilometre drive that involved breakfast in the Czech Republic, lunch in Germany, tea in the Netherlands, and dinner Rtn. Gautam Doshi is presented with the Paul Harris in Belgium. Post driving through Fellow Certificate Rtn. Peter Born is presented with the Paul Harris Fellow Pin WE ARE ACTIVE ON SOCIAL MEDIA WITH MORE THAN 2000 FOLLOWERS. FIND US ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM WITH THE HANDLE @RCB1929. FIND US ON LINKEDIN AND YOUTUBE WITH THE HANDLE ROTARY CLUB OF BOMBAY. President Nominee Rtn. Framroze Mehta makes a few Rtn. Alok Sekhsaria is presented with the Paul Harris announcements Fellow Certificate PLEASE FOLLOW US AND LIKE/SHARE THE POSTS. THE BULLETIN OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF BOMBAY AUGUST 21, 2018 3 Lighthouse Project Inauguration Bhandarkar Machimar Nagar fishing community at Cuffe Parade. Lighthouse aims to empower underprivileged children with a combination of aural, visual, physical skills and above all, a conducive social environment. All this is made possible at the Centre through various activities To welcome the Rotarians, guests like creative art and craft, drama, and the parents, the children elocution, storytelling and yoga showcased a few performances with dance. These activities help to of the activities done at the build confidence and self-worth in Lighthouse Project premises. the children which brings out the best in them, in a non-competitive They started with young environment. Kindergarten stars singing a n the 9th of August, 2018, the prayer, "Gods Love". Then, a We help these children and Child Welfare Committee story telling through puppets O their parents to prepare for of Rotary Club of Bombay was demonstrated, followed by a interviews so that they get into inaugurated their first initiative— poem "Piggy On The Railway Line" English medium schools and st nd Project Lighthouse in association by the 1 and the 2 Std. students. post admission, the students are with NGO Vidya our educational guided and supported to be able partners in the project. Std. 4 children did a small to assimilate with their peers. dramatisation of a school Project Lighthouse is an after interview, showing how The goal is to develop their school program providing Lighthouse activities helps personality and nurture them in educational support and the children and parents cope an overall holistic way so as to guidance for children from KG with school interviews in the help them grow up to become to 4th Standard from the Bhai mainstream English medium hardworking and confident adults. schools. Water Cup Award Ceremony he Water Cup Award ceremony of `75 lakhs to a minimum of `10 Twas attended by Rtn. Abhishek lakhs. The CM added another `5 Saraf and PP Rtn. Sandip Agarwala lakhs to each winner and also an on Sunday, 12th August. amount of `5 lakhs and `3 lakhs to each of the 75 villages who It was a very uplifting experience finished 2nd and 3rd. to witness 80 winners selected from over 4000 villages for their Rotary is committed to providing achievements in Water Self safe drinking water facilities to Sufficiency. each of the 80 winning villages at an average cost of `7-8 lakhs per Each village received prizes villlage. We already have sponsors ranging from the top cash award in place for 40 villages. 4 AUGUST 21, 2018 THE BULLETIN OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF BOMBAY Independence Day Celebrations at BY Schools ndependence day was Icelebrated across Bhavishya Yaan schools with lot of enthusiasm and fervour. Bhavishya Yaan student, Kaushal Tetgure who topped the SSC with 85.4 % hoisted the flag amidst 150 students, all BY teachers and Principals . Fellowship Night There was an elocution Past President Rtn. Arun competition where children spoke Sanghi and his wife Arti about India of their dreams and Sanghi hosted a wonderful their favourite leader. A drawing fellowship at their lovely home competition where children on Thursday, 9th August. drew different things related to Independence. It was attended by President Vijay Jatia, President Elect Beautiful rangolis were drawn Preeti Mehta, Past President by students. There was a dance Sandip Agarwalla as well performance and songs were as the Chairpersons of the sung too.
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