Volume XXXXII No. 11 Dated: September 12, 2017

PROGRAMME

Club Assembly

Date: September 15, 2017 (Friday) | Time: 7.00 p.m. | Venue: Hotel Shivalikview, Sector 17, Chandigarh

Nation Builder Award to school teachers on International Literacy Day

Award winning teachers with chief guest Prof. Jitendra Mohan, President Rtn. Dr. Rita Kalra, Secretary Rtn. Jeeten Bhambri, Rtn.

Dr. Harinder Jit Kaur and Rtn. Renu Chopra

In our regular meeting on September 08, 2017 President

Rtn. Dr. Rita Kalra welcomed the chief guest of the

meeting, Prof. Jitendra Mohan, Professor Emeritus and a

former Chairman of Department of Psychology, Panjab

University, Chandigarh. He was formally introduced by

Rtn. Prof. Rana Nayar.

Prof. Jitendra Mohan

MA and Ph.D from Panjab

University, Chandigarh, Prof.

Jitendra Mohan is a former

Dean of Faculty of Arts,

Chairman (Professor) of

Department of Psychology, Panjab University, Chandigarh,

Visiting Professor in U.K.,

Malaysia, Iran, Serbia and

China. He has publications of

27 books in his name and over

300 research papers. Editor-in-

Chief of Indian Journal of Psychology, Asian Journal of

Psychology and Education and on the Editorial Board of

18 Academic Journals. He has guided 80 thesis and has

completed 18 sponsored research projects in applied

psychology. He is associated with many national and

international professional organizations. He has many

special achievements and many recognitions to his credit

including life time achievement awards. He has conducted

50 training programs abroad and 200 in India on various

subjects like mental training, stress management, sports

psychology etc.

Talking about International Literacy Day, Rtn. Dr.

Harinder Jit Kaur informed that UNESCO on November

17, 1965 declared September 8 as International Literacy

Day, to highlight the importance of literacy in the

world. She explained the importance of digital literacy to

understand computer basics, internet, smart phones etc.

Rtn. Renu Chopra spoke about Teachers Day (5th

September), which is the birthday of a great teacher,

philosopher and statesman, Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan,

the second President of India. She highlighted the

important role played by teachers in building the nation.

Proceedings managed meticulously by three Lady Rotarians;

President Dr. Rita Kalra, Rtn. Dr. Harinder Jit Kaur and

Rtn. Renu Chopra

Prof. Jitendar Mohan congratulated all the award winning

teachers. He gave a wonderful presentation which started by

recalling his meeting, as a young student, with Dr. Sarvapalli

Radhakrishnan, and quoted him in the first slide of his

presentation, "The end-product of education should be a free

creative man, who can battle against historical

circumstances and adversities of nature."

In his address Prof.

Jitendra Mohan felt

happy to honour the best

teachers of this area. He

appreciated our club’s

efforts in awarding these

thirty teachers, who were

recognized with National

Builder Awards under

Rotary India Literacy

Mission (RILM) to enhance

the quality of education.

PP Dr. Balram Gupta presents a

memento to Prof. Jitendra Mohan

Prof. Jitendar Mohan said, “From my angle Excellence is the ray of Sun falling on a peak surrounded by dark clouds.” The

teachers give knowledge to their students. The teachers got the awards from our club because they deserved it. The Professor

discussed excellence in the context of education. Teachers should discover their ability to create excellence, an ability they

already possess. The path of excellence is a form of self enquiry. He also talked about foundation skills, networking,

innovation, governance etc. He expects teachers to be fearless and have leadership qualities.

The Professor complimented Rotarians for the excellent idea of recognizing the teachers so that they get glory.

On behalf of our club PP Dr. Balram Gupta thanked Prof. Jitendar Mohan for his delightful and a motivational oration which

will inspire the teachers to achieve excellence, and influence their students.

Rtn. Kulvinder Singh

gave a wonderful talk

on Rotary theme

Rtn. Prof. Rana

Nayar introducing

the chief guest

Expression of

gratitude by PP Dr.

Balram Gupta

Prof. Jitendra Mohan presents the punctuality

award to Rtn. Kulbir Singh Bhatia. Looking on

is President Dr. Rita Kalra

Cleanliness drive in school and WinS program

Talk on hand hygiene by President Dr. Rita Kalra, oral hygiene by Rtn. Dr. Sanjay Kalra, Swachhta by Director Youth

Service Rtn. Nitin Kapoor and Rtr. Nandan at Govt. High School, Sector 30, Chandigarh on 04.09.17

Condolences

Our heartfelt condolences to Rtn.

S.B. Jindal on the sad demise of his

younger brother Mr. Dayakishan

Jindal at New Delhi on 31st August

2017. May God give strength to the

family to bear this irreparable loss.

Our Club Budget 2017-18

The final draft of proposed budget 2017-18, after incorporation of

suggestions by senior Rotarians and approved by the Board, has been

mailed by President Dr. Rita Kalra to all the members, and will be

presented by Treasurer PP Deepak Sood in the second club assembly

on September 15, 2017. All members are requested to kindly make it

convenient to attend.

Prof. Jitendra Mohan presents birthday gift to Rtn. Dr. Sanjay

Kalra. Looking on is his wife, President Rtn. Dr. Rita Kalra

Prof. Jitendra Mohan presents wedding anniversary gift to

R’ann Kund Bala & PP Rtn. R.K. Goyal

Home Care Nursing at Asha Kiran, Sector 46, Chandigarh. 40 students registered

First day of home care Nursing session with 40 students on

04.09.17. Attended by President Dr. Rita Kalra, Rtn. Dr. Sanjay

Kalra, PP Dr. V.J.S. Vohra, PP R.K. Luther, Rtn. Dr. Col. V.K.

Kapoor, and from our RCC: Harmesh and Veena

CCET Vocational Program. 80 students registered

Talk by President Dr. Rita Kalra and PP R.K. Luther on 04.09.17

Donation to SOREM, Sector 36, Chandigarh

Rs 5100/- donated by Rtn. Kulbir S. Bhatia and family

Ganesh Puja and welcoming Punarvi

PP Vinod Jawa, R’ann Pushpa Jawa, R’ann Sudha Puri, R’ann

Dipali Adokar with her baby, Punarvi and other guests

Swachhta awareness and programs

Held on 07.09.17 by Rtn. Salil Chopra, Rtn. Renu Chopra, Rtn.

Nitin Kapoor and Rtr. Nandan at Govt Sr Sec School, Sector 20,

Chandigarh

Swatchh vidyalaya at GMSSS Mauli Jagran on 06.09.17

Swachhta at Nari Niketan on 06.09.17. Rtn. Viney Aggarwal

donated 3 dustbins of his company, Diplast Plastics Ltd

Swachhta abhiyan at GKC, Chandigarh

Swachhta drive on 10.09.17 at Sector 45 Burail market,

Chandigarh by Rtn. Salil Chopra and 7 Interacters led by Pooja

Get well soon

Dr. Navgeet, son of Rtn. Prof. Dr. I.S. Dua met with an

accident in England. He is in plaster. We wish him good

health and a very speedy recovery.

Rotaractors celebrate International Literacy Day

Rotaract Club of Vidya Jyoti Eduversity celebrated

International Literacy Day by organizing Beti Bachao Beti

Padao Nukkad Natak at Derabassi Bus stand on 08.09.17

Rotaract Club of Chandigarh Midtown organized an event

in NGO Aayam who are teaching the underprivileged

children in Mohali. 75 literacy kits, each one containing a

pencil, wax crayon, eraser, sharpener, a drawing book and

coloring book were given to each child of the NGO. A

drawing competition was also organized and all the

children were rewarded with chocolates.

The children were motivated to read and learn, help each

other. They were also inspired to keep their homes and

surroundings clean.

Birthday of Spouses R’ann Shweta Dua September 16

R’ann Lalita September 17

R’ann Dr. Vinny Sachdeva September 19

Birthday of Rotarians Rtn. Surjit Kumar September 21

Wedding Anniversary R’ann Indu & Rtn. PP Rtn. Prem Anand September 17

R’ann Rashi & Rtn. Praveen Khosla September 18

Punctuality award Won by Rtn. Kulbir Singh Bhatia