CROSSROADSRotary Club of Singapore Vol. 48 / 27

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NEW Link of the week – for the one who have the electronic version of the bulletinBest Dragon dance!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7zkDm6Vmfs

“Humour is Happiness”SPEAKER: Rtn. Rewa MirpuriLunch meeting of the 18th January 2012

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Gong Xi Fa Cai

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Introductory remarks

President Tapan Rao started the meeting with a report on the eradication of polio. He quoted from Rotary International that “Rotary club members worldwide are cautiously celebrating a major milestone in the global effort to eradicate polio. India, until recently an epicenter of the wild poliovirus, has gone one year without recording a new case of the crippling, sometimes fatal, disease.”

Happy Birthday !

Best wishes to birthday celebrant present at the meeting, none other than our new member Rtn. Louis Lim.

Welcome of visiting Rotarians and guestsRtn. Winston Khoo welcomed our guests and visiting rotarians

- Guests :Ms. Sejin ParkMs. Ratna KhemaniMrs. Pam MarsdenMr. James LeeMr. Antero MakinenDr. Sanjay

Visiting Rotarians :Charter President Samir Parikh – Baroda Cosmopolitan, IndiaPP Bob Skitch – Nundah, BrisbanePE Kevin Marsden – Beaudesert, QueenslandMerle Rickliffs – Mt. Beauty, AustraliaGeorge Hartung – University District Seattle, USA

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ToastRtn. Roland Jossi invited Charter President (CP) Samir Parikh to say a few words about his club – Rotary Club of Baroda Cosmopolitan in the state of Gujarat, India. CP Samir advised that his club was the first breakfast Rotary Club in District 3060. CP Samir was pleased to advise that he had started a new club in Baroda which now has 40 members. His club undertakes major projects in the health and environment sectors, particularly to assist children.

Speaker of the week

Rtn. Gerald Abeyawardena was given the pleasant task to introduce the Speaker, Rtn. Rewa Mirpuri, a member of the Club since 1967 and a staunch supporter of the International Service Committee as well as the compiler of the successful Humour books – Book of Humour, Best of Humour and Bank of Humour. Prior to starting his talk on “Humour is Happiness”, Rtn. Rewa thanked members for their support, adding that some members have assured him that even if the talk was not funny, they would laugh! Rtn. Rewa continued in his usual indomitable style to give tips on how to develop a sense of humour, such as, by smiling and adopting a cheerful attitude as well as mixing with optimistic people. Peppering his talk with many hilarious jokes, he highlighted some points on how to get the best use of humour, how to remember the jokes and how to avoid embarrassment when nobody laughs at a joke.

President Tapan called upon Rtn. Robert Craiu to extend the Club’s vote of thanks to Rtn. Rewa. Rtn. Robert advised that he decided not to tell a joke, as it would seem superfluous. However, he did want to inform members, of the processes of the Book of Humour publication and the dedication of Rtn. Rewa. Rtn. Robert noted that Rtn. Rewa receives many jokes, unfortunately, not all are fit for publication, therefore the jokes are fastidiously vetted and the Club ends up with three wonderful books compiled for good causes. Rtn. Robert warmly thanked Rtn. Rewa for his excellent efforts in the Book of Humour project and for his talk.

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New member

President Tapan called upon Rtn. Robert Craiu to introduce his candidate, Mr. Matei Iurascu, who was present at the meeting with his fiancée, Ms. Sejin Parki. Rtn. Matei is French and Romanian and employed at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants. His classification is “Consultancy: Strategic Planning”. Departing from his usual procedure, President Tapan called upon Rtn. Matei’s fiancée, Ms. Sejin Park, to address the Club. Ms. Park advised that her father was a Rotarian in Korea. She added that Rtn. Matei was very excited about joining the Club. On a personal note, Ms. Park warned members not to let Rtn. Matei sing or dance, because it would be very difficult to stop him! Next, President Tapan called on Rtn. Matei to say a few words. Rtn. Matei warmly thanked members for inviting him into the Club and added that he hoped his

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The Guide to Daily LivingBefore doing the things we want to do, consider first, the precept of the guide. Ask ourselves these 4 questions and act upon them:First: Have I spent some time in self-examination?Second: Have I spent quality time with my family?Third: Have I given my best to my work?Fourth: Have I given some time to someone near and far?The Guide, in fact, encompasses the 4 parts of the Object of Rotary.

MARK YOUR DIARYBirthday celebrantsRC wishes Happy Birthday to celebrants: January 23 – Kavita SinghJanuary 24 – Louis LimJanuary 26 – VP Brigitte HoltschneiderJanuary 29 – Sunny LohJanuary 30 – Vikrant KanyalJanuary 31 – Tan Hien MengFebruary 2 – Hon. Member, Shaw Vee MengFebruary 4 – Adam MoledinaAnniversary CelebrantsRC sends best wishes to Wedding Anniversary celebrants: January 26 – PP J K Ong & Beng Hoo January 31 – David Tai & Lay SwanFebruary 5 – PK & Srabani Chatterjee

This weekJanuary 25th 2012

Meeting cancelled in view of the Chinese New Year festivities.

Next week February 1st 2012

Reception Desk duty: PP Sajjad Akhtar, Kavita SinghSunshine Box duty: Keizo Fujitake, Noshir Mistri

Speaker: Our very own member, Rtn. Phillip OvermyerTopic: To be advised.

COMING ROTARY EVENTS JanuaryRotary Awareness Month

January 25thMeeting cancelled in view of the Chinese New Year festivities

FebruaryWorld Understanding Month

February 23rd World Understanding and Peace Day

March

March 22nd – 25thDistrict Assembly and PETS at Grand Paragon Hotel, Johor Bahru

Queries, comments and articles request can be sent toJean-Philippe Lionnetbulletin@rotary.org.sg

The Four-Way TestOf the Things we think, say or do:* Is it the truth?* Is it fair to all concerned?* Will it build goodwill and better friendship?* Will it be beneficial to all concerned?Lunar New Year Greetings

President Tapan and the Board of Directors wish all members a Happy & Prosperous Lunar New

Year – Gong Xi Fa Cai!