Rotary club of Surat West,D-3060,INDIA: E SPARK-10

Next Meeting:

Day and Date:Wednesday, 30th September

Program: Official Visit of District Governor Major S K Sharmaji

Venue: Forum Hall, Taj Gateway Hotel

Time: 08.45Pm

* Spouses are Most Welcome!

* Must attend meeting for Rotarians and Spouses!!

Program of DG Major S K Sharma’s visit to our club on
Wednesday, 30th September 2009

* 3:45 PM to 4:25 PM ------Visit to new member Rtn. Vinod Patel’s work place

at Krish Enclave, Near Aagam Row house, Citilight Road
* 4:30 PM to 4.55 PM --- Visit to SVP school, our adopted project.

* 5:00 PM to 6.00 PM ---- Meeting with President & Hon.Secretary At
3 – C, Saumya Apts, near Hotel Taj- Gateway

* 6.15 PM to 7.30 PM ---- Club Assembly at Hotel Taj –Gateway with

Board Members, Past Rresidents and Dist. Officers

REST/RESERVED

* 8.45 PM ----------------- Regular Weekly Meeting at Taj Gateway preceded by

Dinner.

Birthday Greetings

Rtn. Samir Shroff................................: September 25

Ann Dharti Nirmal Mandlewala........: September 29

Ann Jhanvi Samir Shroff………………: October 01
Ann Amisha Jignesh Mehta………….: October 01
Rtn. Amit Khanna………………………..: October 02
Rtn. Setu Gandhi………………………….: October 04
Rtn. Ashit Kothari………………………..: October 06

Forthcoming Club Programs

*Day and Date: Tuesday, October 06 Program: Vocational Awards

* Joint meeting with Rotary clubs in Surat area.

Venue: Samruddhi, Makai Pool, Nanpura.

* Please note the change in Day,Time and Venue of the meeting.

* Day and Date: Wednesday, 14th October

Program: Diwali Get-to-Gather at a farm.

Forthcoming District Events

* Sunday, 27th September

Event: Polio Plus Planning and Review meeting

Venue: Sumit Restaurant, Near saroli Jakat Naka, Surat.

* Saturday, October 03 (Sharad Purnima)
Event: Intercity meet for South Gujarat Zone

Venue: Hotel Royal Garden, Vapi-Daman Road, DAMAN

Time: 4.00Pm to 7.00Pm followed by Happy Hours and Dinner.

Dates to Remember
* October 01: Announcement of R I President for 2011-12.

* October 01: DG invites Nomination for DGN 2012-13.

Know Our District Governor Major S K Sharmaji

Rtn. Major SK Sharma, an active member of Rotary Club of Udhna, is a science graduate and Ex-Indian Army (Artillery) Officer who retired in 1992 after dedicating 23 years to the Nation. Bold in looks but humble at heart 'Major Sharma' as he is popularly known, carries under his belt all the rare distinction an officer can dream in one's Army career 'Senior Command', 'Staff College' and 'Long Gunnery Staff College' are the few of the many achievements. Dynamic as he is, 'Major Sharma' at the Army Command Level reined supreme as a sportsman & was outstanding in Football, Boxing, Golf and Polo.

1971 is the year which will be remembered in the history for the crucial “INDO-PAK” war, where Major SK Sharma fought as a Commando and was given the most difficult task of entering the rare areas of enemy to disrupt & destroy their supply line and Line of communication. This brave commando was hit by a bullet in his lower abdomen during an airborne attack at Dhaka (Bangladesh). Currently, Major Sharma runs one of the largest Security Services known as “SISA Group” as its Chairman; which employs 8000 Ex-servicemen and has its presence all over the Country. He is also a distributor of I0C-Indane Gas.

Major SK Sharma joined Rotary Club of Udhna in 1999. In the ascending Rotary career, he won the Best Club Secretary award for the R.Y. 2002-03. He became President in the R.Y. 2005-06 and won “The Best President” award along with 20 other District / R.I. awards for his Club. As the club President Major Sharma was bestowed with “Rotary International Public Relation Award” by PRIP. Carl- Wilhelm Stenhammar. Major Sharma's commitment did not stop but gained further momentum as he is the only Rotarian of R.I. Dist. 3060 who has personally contributed US $ 17,000 during the R.Y. 2005-06 and Major SK Sharma now has become a Major Donor level III having contributed $50000 to foundation. Having trudged on his motto of Life “If you refuse to accept anything but the BEST, you very often get it”, Major SK Sharma was unanimously nominated as District Governor Nominee of R.I. Dist. 3060 for the R.Y. 2009-10, as it's Governor.

But Life is not always a joyous flow; Major Sharma lost his wife “VARSHAJI” in the year 2004. Blessed with a daughter 'Tanu' who is happily married in Surat; son 'Sameer' who is a member of R.C. of Udhna and the Managing Director of “SISA Group”, a Paul Harris Fellow- who also served Merchant Navy for eight years as a Second Officer but had to succumb to join his father business. 'Sameer' is married to 'Anubha' who is also member of R.C. of Udhna, a Paul Harris Fellow and is managing IOC distributorship + is Director (Finance) of “SISA Group”. All the four member of the family are members of Paul Harris Society. “ROTARY' is his only love but grand daughter “RAASHI' also a Paul Harris Fellow has added life to Major Sharma's world after loss of beloved wife.

“Spark” joins Rotary Surat West family in according Cordial Welcome to DG Major Sharmaji!

Last Meeting: Wednesday, 23rd September

A Business meeting followed by Board meeting was held at Rtn Ashish Sethi’s farm on Wednesday, 23/9/09.
President Bankim welcomed everyone present and announced the birthday and anniversary greetings.The Business meeting discussion covered programs for the month of October, membership growth, fund raising programs and Diwali get together.

Following are the highlights of the board meeting :
1) Programs for month of October and November were finalized.
2) Confirmed participation for Joint Vocational awards program

on 6/10/09 to be hosted by all clubs of Surat and ddecided that our club

sponsors name of NGO "Chhayado" for the Vocational Award.
3) Financial status of the club was reviewed.
4) Discussed arrangements for DG visit to our club.
5) Decided host for next board meeting.

The meeting was followed by lively fellowship and dinner which left all those present in high spirits.Our club thanks Rotarian Ashish Sethi for his continuing support in making his farm available for such meetings.

JOKE

The other night I was invited out for a night with "the boys."I told my wife that I would be home by midnight...promise!Well, the hours passed and the beer was going down way too easy.At around 3 A.M., drunk as a skunk, I headed for home. Just asI got in the door, the cuckoo clock in the hall started up and cuckooed 3 times.

Quickly, I realized she'd probably wake up, so I cuckooed another9 times. I was really proud of myself, having a quick wittysolution, even when smashed, to escape a possible conflict.The next morning my wife asked me what time I got in, and I told her 12 o'clock. She didn't seem disturbed at all. Whew! Gotaway with that one!

She then told me that we needed a new cuckoo clock. When I askedher why she said, "Well, last night our clock cuckooed three times,then said 'oh shit,' cuckooed 4 more times, cleared its throat,cuckooed another 3 times, giggled, cuckooed twice more, and then fainted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rotary News in India

*PDG Y P Das, Ambala (D-3080) has been nominated for the post of RI Director (2011-13) by the Nominating committee for our Zone-4.
* PDG Rtn. Sekhar Mehta, Calcutta (D-3291) has been nominated for the post of RI Director (2011-13) by the Nominating Committee of Zone-6.

Congratulations to PDG Y P Das and PDG Sekhar Mehta, both of them will serve on RI Board with PRID Kalyan Banerjee as R I President in the year 2011-12.

QUOTE UNQUOTE – SEX

“I only like two kinds of men: domestic and foreign” – Mae West
“Women need a reason to have sex. Men just need a place” – Billy Crystal
“I never hated a man enough to give him his diamonds back” – Zsa Zsa Gabor
“Remember, if you smoke after sex you’re doing it too fast” – Woody Allen
“The reason most people sweat is so they will not catch fire while they are making love” – Don Rose

PROVERBS and their MEANINGS – ANNETS DO READ

“Discretion is the better part of valour” – It is better to avoid taking unnecessary risks.
“Do as you would be done by” – Treat others in the same way you would want them to treat you.
“A man’s best friend is his dog” – Human affection may wane but a dog remains completely loyal.
“Dog does not eat dog” – One ought not to attack or take advantage of another from one’s own circle.
“Every dog has his day” – Fortune smiles on everyone once in a lifetime.

PIT YOUR WITS ( Answers in next issue )

1) PALINDROMES – A palindrome is a word or phrase that reads the same forwards or backwards, though you may need to ignore the spaces between words – for example, DRAWN ONWARD. Using the clues supplied, and a little ingenuity, work out these two-word palindromes:
a) __ O __ __ G __ __ __ __ __ __ (Escorts alone)

2) DEFINITIONS : Choose right answer from four options given
A) MURAL – a) dungarees b) gloomy c) earthy d) wall painting
B) YOKEL – a) rotten egg b) country bumpkin c) farm tool d) Alpine singing

3) Which Forum (body) of Rotary elects District Governor?

You may send your answers by mail on setugandhi1969@yahoo.co.in OR SMS on 98251 39150 with your name mentioned. The first to give most number of correct answers from our club will be given a prize in next regular meeting if he/she is present. The names of anybody from District 3060 who gives the right answers will be mentioned in SPARK.

ANSWERS TO LAST PIT YOUR WITS ( E Spark-09)

Q-1) PALINDROMES – A palindrome is a word or phrase that reads the same forwards or backwards, though you may need to ignore the spaces between words – for example, DRAWN ONWARD. Using the clues supplied, and a little ingenuity, work out these two-word palindromes: a) __ __ __ C __ __ __ P __ (Astronauts’ headgear)

A-1)SPACE CAPS

Q-2) DEFINITIONS : Choose right answer from four options given A) REEK – a) root vegetable b) stagger c) smell d) seashell B) HISTRIONIC – a) Spanish b) melodramatic c) old-fashioned d) argumentative

A-2)A) smell B) melodramatic

Q-3) Who is the Chairman of India Polio Plus Committee?

A-3)PDG Deepak Kapoor, New Delhi

Winner from our club: Rtn Vinod Patel – CONGRATULATIONS
From Our club Ann Paulomi Akruwala and Rtn IPP Tarun Sethi also responded correctly.
Winner from District : None

Wisdom Of Life

Don't spend major time with minor people.
If there are people in your life who continually disappoint you,
break promises, stomp on your dreams, are too judgmental,
have different values and don't have your back during difficult times...
that is not friendship.

To have a friend, be a friend.
Sometimes in life as you grow,
your friends will either grow or go.
Surround yourself with people who reflect values,
goals interests and lifestyles.

When I think of any of my successes,
I am thankful to God from whom all blessings flow,
and to my family and friends who enrich my life.

Over the years my phone book has changed because I changed,
for the better. At first, you think you're going to be alone,
but after awhile, new people show up in your life that
make it so much sweeter and easier to endure.

( Courtesy: PP. Narender Sethi, Chandigarh)

Just Laugh

The FBI had an opening for an assassin. After all the background checks, interviews and testing were done, there were 3 finalists; two men and a woman. For the final test, the FBI agents took one of the men to a large metal door and handed him a gun. "We must know that you will follow our instructions no matter what the circumstances. Inside the room you will find your wife sitting in a chair . . . Kill her!!"

The First man said, "You can't be serious. I could never shoot my wife." The agent said, "Then you're not the right man for this job. Take your wife and go home."

The second man was given the same instructions. He took the gun and went into the room. All was quiet for about 5 minutes. The man came out with tears in his eyes, "I tried, but I can't kill my wife." The agent said, "You don't have what it takes. Take your wife home."

Finally, it was the woman's turn. She was given the same instructions, to kill her husband. She took the gun and went into the room. Shots were heard, one after another. They heard screaming, crashing, banging on the walls. After a few minutes, all was quiet. The door opened slowly and there stood the woman, wiping the sweat from her brow. "This gun was loaded with false bullets" she said. "I had to beat him to death with the chair!!"

MORAL: Women are extremely determined.. Don't mess with them?

(Courtesy: Rtn. Ketan Doshi)

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