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The News and Views of Apex India
Issue 3 Sept 2018
Edited by: Lifer R Mani
Email: ramamoorthy.mani@gmail.com Mobile: +91 78991 91899
That‟s what has been demonstrated in the recent fury of Nature , when Kerala literally submerged in water where every day normal life was disturbed and many
human lives were lost.
Our concerted collective strength came to the fore and we set about redressing our setback.
Spurred on with new resolve, we devoted ourselves to the task of regaining what has been lost. An irresistible spirit arose within ourselves and nothing could arrest our collective mite. Rescue and relief flowed into, we surmounted every obstacle in relentless pursuit of extending a helping hand.
It is gratifying to note that Apex too had played an appreciable role in rescue and relief measures to turn life in Kerala towards better after the deluge torn apart God‟s Own Land and now that life begins to vibrate to a new tune.
….R Mani
Dear All,
The atom is the final unit of matter, just as the individual is the final unit of society. If one succeeds in breaking an atom, one does not destroy it; rather, one converts it into a greater force, known as atomic energy. Matter is energy in a solid form and energy is matter in a dispersed form.
The occurrence of an atomic explosion in matter turns it into a vastly more powerful substance. The human personality, too, contains huge, latent potential. This potential bursts out into the open when all hands joined together to break free when some shattering disaster affected us.
‘Dil Se’ by Diptendu
Respected Life Governors, Life Members, all Seniors and my dear friends, I am very happy to initiate an opportunity to write to your consideration for nice Sept, 2018 issue. This is the time to congratulate Apxn. P. Eshwar, IPNP, for taking the charge as Global Chairman, this is a proud moment of our Association. Hope we will make a very strong tie up with Global body. LM Apxn. R Mani is taking all the pain for the beautiful publication. During this period Apex India is very mobile and workaholic. We have celebrated our Independence Day in different Apex clubs throughout the country. The main programme based on Education, environment, service and fellowship. Independence mean not only political independence, it means to maintain the Indian constitution and its application on the downtrodden populace of the society. Our duty is to maintain the human rights of it, especially right to life, right to food, right to education and others. This is the time to take the oath to save the Girl child, Make them educated and make them self sufficient.
All the clubs are doing a number of activities
and service projects in their concerned
areas. Hope Apex is the life line of the areas
of the downtrodden populace of the society.
The services mainly focused on Health,
Education, Environment and Communication.
I have seen all the districts are preparing for
the coming district conventions.
DGs of District 1, 3, 5 and 7 are doing
extremely well for good apexing. The deputy
DG and all National directors are very active
throughout the year. All the National board
members are very mobile to take a heavy
responsibility for good Apexing. During the
last couple of months various debates come
to us and I believe the difference of opinion
is the symbol of growth but difference of
mind mean the negative growth. I am very
happy we are able to overcome all the
miscommunications and gaps between the
mind of apexians. It is a win for Apex India.
During the MTNB meeting National Secretary
Apxn. Shyamol Karok will place a proposal to
remove age restrictions in Apex India.
Constitution amendment is the priority issue
to this present National Board.
My sincere request to all clubs to make
regular communication with NB for making
the apex Directory and registration of our
organization.
Preparations form KANHAPEX is in full swing
unrer the able chairmanship of LG Apxn G P
Singh, hosted by Bhilai Club. The midterm
board meeting will be held in District 3 in the
month of October first week.
A number of decisions have taken in
National Board meetings and minutes have
already been circulated. One very important
thing we have discussed that we have to
bypass the election in District and
National level to avoid such
unprecedented situations. During my visit
to all districts I had a talk with most of
the members of all clubs, they have
verbally decided to Nominate all Deputy
Dgs for DG in coming district conventions.
Hope there will be no election at District
level. My personal request to all to
nominate one person and elect him/her
unanimously for DG. We hope we can
able to choose unanimously our coming
National Board also.
Most of the clubs are doing extremely
well but few senior members and their
contributions are noteworthy, my request
to all clubs if they feel suitable any name
for Life Membership they can send name
with proper Bio-data and justification to
National Secretary for the honour.
ON the International fellowship Bicycle
rally was organized by National
Presidents of two countries Bangladesh
and India. Apxn Sebul , NP, Apex
Bangladesh and yours faithfully took best
initiatives to make it successful. I must
mention the names of Apxn Alok Jana,
Apxn Atanu Sengupta, Our DG 1, Apxn
Suvendu Bijoli, IRCC Apxn Usha Kumar
and many others. The Rally started from
River Padma and ended at River Ganga.
The main theme is Use cycle, Plant trees
and Say NO to drugs. Hope this kind of
initiative will boost up the morale of all
apexians. A huge media coverage we got
in the name of Apex in India and also in
Bangladesh. A Press Conference was held
in Press Club Kolkata and also in
Bangladesh.
I must congratulate a few new clubs Like
Madras Yuva club, Pondichery Club,
Namakkal club, Suratgarh new club,
Hanumangarh Ladies club,
Uttarpara Ladies club, Kolkata
Yuva club, Dabwali club for their
service and involvement.
I am personally making contact
to open a new club in
Madhyapradesh and soon it will
materialize.
Apex Senior Citizen Forum, Bally
doing their level best for
posthumous eye donation.. They
are also conductinh various
awareness programmes meetings
and seminers in association with
Apex club of Bally. The Theme of
the year is „DONATE EYE LIVE
FOR EVER‟. My sincere request to
all clubs for organizing at least
one service project on Eye
Donation. Another important
issue of our society is
Thalassemia testing of all
students of school before
marriage. The support of local
people and local authority is very
important for good Apexing so my
request to make bridge with
them. Personally I and all the
National Board members are
available any time for your
interactions, so please feel free to
communicate.
I am sorry that family members
of few apexians passed away,
recently.
I Pray for good health and
prosperity for all Apexians for
every success and Good Apexing.
My best Wishes and Regards.
Dr Diptendu
APEX INDIA CONGRATUALTES IPNP ESHWAR ON HIS ASSUMING OFFICE OF APEX GLOBAL CHAIRMAN
IPNP PE Eshwar being installed as
Apex Global Chairman by outgoing Global Chairman Edward Mai
Eshwar‟s Acceptance Speech PNP S Senguttuvan felicitating
Apex Global
Apex India Contribution for Kerala Flood Relief
Apex Madras was the first one to
respond
Dr MS Nagarajan of Apex Madras
EK Nagarajan - Two cars load
Apex Trivandrum provided logistics
to all clubs and donated medicines
and Kidswear.
Apex Komarapalayam
Apex Namakkal presenting a Cheque to Dist Collector
Apex Millennium
Bangalore, a picturesque city in the Southern parts of India, had the privilege of being the birth place of „Apex Movement‟ in India in the year 1959. The next club to emerged in Bombay in West Coast of this
country. Soon after this the third club was founded in Allahabad, an important city of Uttar Pradesh.
Calcutta Apex Club is the latest of all the clubs which came in to existence.
The end of Bangalore Club, to the utter sorrow of all the Apexians, came too soon. The Apex movement in Allahabad was also nipped in the bud. I had just returned from Australia was sent to Allahabad on
behalf of the then Zone 8 to Chair the Inaugural Dinner Meeting of Apex Club of Allahabad. Since landed in Allahabad I had the apprehension that the days of the club were numbered. Lack of Apex
education, lack of proper understanding of the Ideals and Objects of Apex was the root of failure of the
aforesaid two clubs. Bombay club was struggling hard for existence but failed to continue.
Jack Love of Echuca in Victoria, in Australia was pen friend of mine since 1952. Jack was a member of Echuca Apex Club in Victoria State which the then was the no.11 club under Zone 7 in their Association.
My cousin who was doing PhD at Melbourne University, under UNESCO scholarship met Jack Love and
Jack wanted an Indian stamp collector as pen friend. My cousin gave my name and address to Jack. Our common hobby was postage stamp collections. Jack was much older than me yet our friendship grew
stronger and stronger day by day. When I completed my training period in India‟s largest Printing House, Jack proposed to me to come down to Australia to gain further knowledge in my own trade.
Jack‟s proposal was that he will try for a job for couple of years and pay passage money from Calcutta
to Melbourne. I agreed immediately. But Jack Love never knew their Government had strict White Australian Policy for Immigration including stay only for some time. Jack went to Melbourne
Immigration Department and somehow got permission for me to go to Australia provided he gives written bond that from arrival to return in India he will undertake responsibility of me. It took long
time to get the Visa to go to Australia. Jack Love also applied for job to Melbourne Master Printers Association and a Large Printing House seeing my qualification, immediately sent appointment letter
direct to me.
“Thou hast made me known To friends whom I knew not,
Thou hast given me seat, In homes not my own. Thou hast brought me distance near And made a brother of the stranger”
I reached Melbourne in sometime September 1959.. Since Jack Love was living 160 mills away from Melbourne, I had to stay near my working place as a paying Guest. I used to visit jack Love„s House in
the weekend and with him attended many club meetings, District and Zone Conventions and etc. As I was interested in club activities, I was the first Indian who was inducted on 29th March 1960 in
Echuca, Vitoria State in a country club which was the then no. 11 club of Australia where Jack Love was zone 7 IR Chairman.
After sometime I was transferred to Mordilloc club, near Melbourne so that I could attend club meeting regularly and take part in their Service activities. When I returned to India in early January 1962 an
Australian Mr Jack Hooper from Melbourne arrived in Calcutta at the same time on a contract job in Calcutta for three years. Hearing Jack Hooper coming to Calcutta, he was inducted in Melbourne Apex
club so that he may help me to open club in Calcutta. Jack Hooper was the first President and I was the
Secretary as well as International Director. After failure to get Charter any club for a long time in India we started informal meetings and several service work and we all were very cautious and proceeded
slowly. I was away from Calcutta for a long time so my brother Subir Chandra Ghose was helpful to bring like minded boys suitable for this type of Service club. Finally we applied for Inauguration of Apex
Club of Calcutta. Though I was inducted in club under Zone 7, Zone 7 was not interested to take the
responsibilities to form club out side Australia. But Zone 8 President Apexian Bob Parham agreed to sponsor club in Calcutta. The permission to form the club under Zone 8 was granted immediately. The
inauguration took place in Boxing day-in December 1962. Afterwards we were granted Charter which was handed over by the then Association Extension Chairman Bruce Lee in September 1963. Australian
Association had tough time to sponsor a club in India because of the rules of World Council. However they agreed to give permission afterwards.
Rest is History… Apex India was born
DOWN THE MEMORY LANE…..
By Samir Ghosh, Father of Apex India
Apex Komarapalayam held its
AGM on 28th July and DG VII
Uday Kumar installed Apxn. PE
Purushothaman as President of
the Club. Members from
Cuddalore, Namakkal,
Millennium attended the AGM.
Apex Sri GangaNagar revived by DG- V by inducting 7 new members.
Vimal and Rajender Golyan Have taken over as Prez and Secy
Dist I Convention was held on 9th
Sep 2018 hosted by Bally.
Apxn Tanmoy Banerjee of Apex
Bally as DG Elect, Apxn Pranabesh
Sarkar of Apex Kolkata Youth as Dy
DG and Apxn Siddharth Deuty as
National Director have been
elected at the Convention.
NP addressing the delegates.
DG Elect Tanmoy addressing …
The Mid Term National Board
Meeting will be held at Bhilai on
7th Oct 2018, hosted by Dist 3
Dist VII Convention will be held during 17/18th November 2018
Held hosted by Apex Villivakkam
MEETINGS….. FNMs….AGMs
ASHOK KUMAR AGARWAL Apex Hanumangarh
Dist Governor-V, 2018
27 years of Apex involvement
President - 2001 2002 & 2003
Secretary - 1999 & 2000
Treasurer - 1997,1998, 2004
till date.
Dist Secretary – 2016
Attended more than 10 Dist
Conventions, 3 NCs and Apex
India 50th Year Celebrations
2012.
Overseas Conventions – Apex Malaysia 2015
Revival of Dist V clubs is the Main agenda for this year
Occupation: C&F Agent for
Cements in Hanumangarh and Sriganganagar.
Point to Ponder:
As he is doing cement business,
he is cemented to Apex Or
As he is cemented to Apex Is he doing cement business ?
Know your National Board Members - 3
DG III DG - V
Subhendu Sekhar Bijali
Apex Bishnupur Dist Governor-I, 2018
26 Years of Apex Involvement
At Club level held all posts
several times.
At Dist Level – Dt Treasurer
A graduate in Science and Dip
In English Language.
Teacher by profession.
Married to a Teacher Blessed with a son and A
Daughter
Political Affiliation:
Politically affiliated to TMC From 2003 onwards
Held various posts in Gram Panchayat, Panchayat
Samity, DPSS, Libraray Committee as a Member.
Point to Remember:
Yours face and deeds to be seen by government for effective
community engagement. By being
in politics it is achieved by two way information sharing.
DG - I
An optimist’s Note – Apxn K.Kumar LG Apex India
Many of you would have read or heard the story given below:
A Professor picked up a very large and empty jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks, about 2 inches in diameter. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed
that it was.
So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He
shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, rolled into the open areas between the rocks. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up the remaining open areas of the jar. He then asked once more if the jar was
full. The students responded with a unanimous “Yes.”
“Now,” said the professor, “I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.
The rocks are the important things – your family, your partner, your health, your children – things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life
would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter – like your job, your house, your car. The sand is everything else, the small stuff.” “If you put the sand into
the jar first,” he continued, “there is no room for the pebbles or the rocks.
The same goes for your life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff,
you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take your partner
out dancing. There will always be time to go to work, clean the house, give a dinner party, or fix the disposal.”
“Take care of the rocks first – the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.” I am sure that this Logic can be applied in anything and everything in our
Life including Apex. I want our friends to enjoy their life fully and spare little time for Apexing too. It gives you a lot of satisfaction. I don‟t ask you to give Top priority for
Apex in your life. But keep Apex as one of your priorities.
However, once you take up some Responsibility, your priority changes and you are
required to give increased importance to Apex, till such time you hold office. It is necessary to have a Calendar and ensure that everything is accomplished. Those who
are the District Governors, they have a set of responsibilities in front of them. Those who are in the National Board, they have a set of responsibilities. It is a matter of
regret that our friends who have taken responsibilities, are unable to accomplish. One
important thing the office bearers are required to have in mind is that they have many senior colleagues to help them and they should feel free in getting assistance
whenever needed.
All the Clubs are required to organise their AGM and build Leadership. All the Districts
are required to plan for their District Convention and the National Secretary is expected to send the call notice for the National Convention. The National Board is
required to meet as often as possible and communicate the decisions taken, on consolidation and Expansion.
Let us hope for the Best to happen.
IRCC – Apxn Usha Kumar’s report on her attending Apex Malaysia Convention
I had the honour and privilege of representing Apex India at the Apex Malaysia National Convention as a lone lady apexian from Dist.III. As always, the first experience is memorable and ever lasting. Thanks to Apxn Saras and CS Naidu who cosily home hosted me for the entire duration. I had an opportunity to attend the International Service Project on 10th Aug 2018 at School - SJK (T) Jalan Sen Pang, KL, conceived and executed by Apex KL. Apex Clubs Madras, Komarapalayam from Apex India, Apex Club Brisbane, Australia, Apex Club ILO ILO, the Philippines, Apex Clubs of Bangladesh and Apex Club KL , Malaysia participated. It was my first time participation in an International global Service Project. I could learn a lot from that sweet experience about teams‟ commitment, planning and organisational precision in executing a project. Each participating club contributed towards basic requirements of school children. At the end of the service project, the participants planted a few trees inside school campus as an environmental contribution. . In evening of 10th I attended pre convention social dinner. It was a golden opportunity as IRCC of Apex India to meet and interact with delegates from seven Apex countries. The icing in the cake was meeting present Grand Father Apex India – Ian Willy Oates and Grand Mother Chris Oates. I could feel the warmth and love radiated by Grandpa and I have no words to translate into writing. It was my opportunity to talk about Kanhapewx 2019, the 35th Apex India Convention being hosted by Dist III. All evinced keen interest in the details of the Convention, once I distributed the brochures of Kanhapex. Music and Dance followed the Dinner, till wee hours. On 11th Aug 2018, I made a Presentation during Apex Malaysia National Board meeting and the give details about Kanhapex to all Apexians. I take this opportunity to thank IPNP Apexian Venkata Giri who provided support and gave encouragement. I participated in the Apex Global Annnual General Meeting along with Puru of Apex India, where Apxn Eshwar took over Apex Global Chairman. NP Apex Bangladesh surprised me when he presented a SASH to me declaring me as their Brand Ambassador as per the decision taken at their 57th Founding Anniversary held at Dhaka. The gala dinner in the night saw the New National Board of Apex Malaysia assuming charge. I could exchange banners with all visiting Apexians and leaders of Apex Malaysia. ON 12th, I attended the installation programme of Apex Club Klang and met a few new members of that club and other international visitors from Australia, Fiji, Sri Lanka, who gifted me Apex tee shirts, caps and banners. On the whole it was a pleasant and learing experience …. I take this opportunity to thank every one who made possible the wonderful magic journey and Dreams come true.. I could manage to visit Chennai & Pondicherry during stop over at Chennai and enjoyed the hospitality of Apxns of Chennai and Apex Pondy.
At Chennai and at Pondicherry
A few page fr
Diabetes Awareness March – Apex KPM
Apex Anamalai reaching out to local school
Apex Namakkal has extended financial
assistance towards Medical Rs 3000/-, educational Rs. 5000/- and sports activity Rs
5000/- locally to deserving candidates.
Distribution of Tea and Biscuits
by Apex Pondicherry
Free Medical Camp – Apex Millennium
“ Ban the Plastic – Save the Environment “
Apex Hanumangarh & Yuwa Club distributed cloth bags in vegetable market to create
awareness.
Apex Hanumangarh conducted Free Camp on
Infertility issues jointly with Jaipur Fertility Center at Apex Bhawan Hanumangarh.
Apex Bally Senior Citizen Forum organised a
Awareness Camp on Eye Donation and more
than 100 declarations to donate eyes posthumously were received.
Apex Uttarpara Ladies and Kolkata Young
organises regular classes for the children of
Brick Kiln workers at Uttarpara
A few of our Clubs‟ Service Projects
Tree Plantation Drive – Mandi Dabwali
Food Distribution at Old Age Home by Apex Millennium
Water Booth at Stadiumon the eve of
Independence Day – Dabwali
Apex Suratgarh –
celebration of Independence..on India – Pakistan Border,
A chowk named after Apex Welldone Suratgarh!
A camp for Joint Pain by Hanumangarh
Apex Bally Going Strong with dedication
Of a 16 slice Spiral CT Scan to the Locals of Bally on 2.10.18
Periodical Dental Camp
Apex Suratgarh at Govt Girls School
A few of our Clubs‟ Service Projects
A few of our Clubs‟ Service Projects
Young Members Of Oldest Club – Apex
Kolkata Club No 1. Apxn Prosenjit – Member Apex Kolkata
visit to Apex Bhilai
The Elementary School which has completed 100 years useful existence under DGSEA in Apex Global
Village. A Centenary Memorial Building was dedicated on 9th Sep 2018 to the villagers of
Vilvarayanallur. Apex Madras is proud to be associated with the Project.
DGVII, members of Cuddalore, Panruti and Villivakkam besides Madras attended the function
Apex Suratgarh – Family Outing DG V with ABHAPEX Team at Abohar
35TH NATIONAL CONVENTION OF APEX INDIA
KANHAPEX 2019 1ST FEB. TO 4TH FEB. 2019
KANHA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, M.P., INDIA
KANHAPEX 2019 is being held in
the serene surroundings of Kanha Wildlife sanctuary, one of the most
popular destinations in India for enthusiasts from foreign countries as
well as from India.
It will be from 1st February 2019 till 3rd February 2019. All delegates
have to come to Raipur airport or Durg railway station in the
Chhattisgarh state of India. They will be provided transportation by road to
the Kanha convention venue or their individual booked hotels from Raipur
airport or Durg railway station
courtesy the host club. The distance is 240 km from Raipur airport and
220 km from Durg. Return to Durg or Raipur will be also provided by us.
It will be cold in February maybe 5 to
10 C minimum and those participating in the Jungle Safari will
need extra warm clothing like jackets and woollen caps.
Registration cost and hotel names
with details and tariff, Flight & train schedules will be provided in the
brochure which will be circulated
shortly.
There are plenty of trains throughout the day but everyone will be advised
to reach in the morning as all transport to Kanha will depart by
1:00 pm.
Please note that the schedule of
departure on 1st Feb. by 1:00 pm and departure for return on the 4th
forenoon has to be adhered to strictly because of the distance involved.
In case of any deviations the delegate
will have to bear the cost. We cannot buy the train tickets or flight tickets but
will give the necessary links for individuals to make the bookings.
Assistance and guidance shall be provided.
Wildlife lovers can continue their stay
at Kanha. We can arrange trips to
Delhi Mumbai or Hyderabad or any other place. Hotels or Resorts are
ranging from very luxurious to most economical. Hotels will be available as
per delegates’ budget.
Drive to Kanha is very enjoyable and scenic. There are no hotels on the
way hence delegates will be given packed lunch boxes and soft drinks.
will give you a memorable experience.
The jungle safari is strongly advised. This cost will be additional and optional.
Jungle safari to be booked in the month
of October itself else it will not be available. Warm clothes are required in
the safari as the jeeps will be open top.
The convention centre will be Celebration Van Vilas Kanha. One-day
venue centre may be Tuli Tiger Resort.
We are depending on your support to make KANHAPEX 2019 a successful
Convention.
All information being shared with you is
preliminary and subject to some changes. Apxn G. P. Singh, LG, PNP, APEX INDIA Convention Committee Chairman. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: APXN USHA KUMAR, +91 9131352971, APEXCLUBBHILAI@GMAIL.COM
DONATE EYES – LIVE FOREVER
Visiting Apexians from KL flanked by
Members of Apex Pondicherry
Madras Apexians had a fellowship dinner at
Pondicherry during the visit of Malaysian
Apexians
Apex Komarapalayam felicitated visiting
Apexians from Malaysia AS Naidu Apex Global Secretary
Appanna, Saras and CS Naidu from KL
Apxn Saras and CS Naidu of KL were at
Bangalore and were home hosted by Manis and Suris.
Two Cyclists from Bangladesh made
a good will visit to Kolkata to spread the message of “Say No Drugs”.
Alok Jana, PNP Shanti Chaterjee, Moulendu Chaterjee and NP are seen
alongwith cyclists
With DG I SS Bijali
Apxn TV Mukundan donated RM 200 towards education expenses of son
of KL member Late Shankar Rao.
Global Secretary AS Naidu receiving the same. CS Naidu and Appanna
from KL alongwith Saras and Renu along with PDG Shaktivel and
Karunanidhi are seen in the pic.
The Fourth Ideal of Apex
On behalf of Apex India, Collated and Edited by Lifer R Mani Email : ramamoorthy.mani@gmail.com – Mobile +91 7899191899