CROSSROADSRotary Club of Singapore Vol. 48 / 46

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18th

June

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2“Leadership in an Interconnected World”Speaker: Mr. Girija Pande, Chairman – Asia Pacific, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. Singapore

Lunch meeting of the 13th June 2012

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Introductory remarksPresident Tapan welcomed members to the meeting and extended a cordial welcome to our Guest Speaker, Mr. Girija Pande.

ToastRtn. Robert Craiu noted the Club’s custom to raise a toast to the club of a visiting Rotarian. He advised that Rtn. Anne Wilson was currently a member of the Maidenhead Thames, however, was now living in Singapore, and looking for a Rotary Club to join. Her club is located at the outskirts of London, not far from Heathrow Airport. The club was formed in 1986 and has 42 members. Rtn. Ann added that she was the second lady to be invited to join her club, by her friend who was a 4th generation Rotarian. Originally from South Africa, Rtn. Anne advised that one of the club’s fund-raisers for their projects, was to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro!

Installation dinner

PE Jimmy Ooi reminded members not to miss the Installation Dinner on Saturday, 30th June to be held at: Joyden Hall 7th floorBUGIS+ (formerly known as Iluma)PE Jimmy added that the Organizing Committee has put in a great deal of effort towards the Installation Dinner to ensure a good start to the new Rotary year. Do get your tickets!

Welcome of visiting Rotarians and guests

Rtn. Jayant Gadgil welcomed our guests and visiting Rotarians

- Guests :Mr. G. Shankar (Tata Consultancy)Mr. Daniel Suen

Visiting Rotarians :Anne Wilson – Maidenhead Thames, UK

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Speaker of the week

President Tapan invited Vice President Ashi Sarwal to introduce the Guest Speaker, Mr. Girija Pande. VP Ashi advised that Mr. Pande was a good friend and golfing partner, and with his tongue-in-cheek, added that it was a tough task to introduce a friend of more than a decade, because so much was known about him! He further added that Mr. Pande’s resume was very long and to excuse him for having to shorten his list of accomplishments.

Prior to giving his address, Mr. Pande jovially remarked that he accepted the invitation to speak to the Club in order to gain some handicap points for when he next joins President Tapan in a game of golf!Mr. Pande advised that his talk would focus on the long term scenario and not dwell on the “doom side” of the global economy. He highlighted four major trends such as the global centre returning to Asia, noting that China’s GDP would be surpassing the US’s soon. He noted that innovation was now a global phenomenon, citing comparisons in the trend in patents granted at selected patent offices in Japan, USA, Korea, China, Europe and Russian Federation.Another major trend mentioned by Mr. Pande was urbanization, and noted the massive urbanization in China, India and South-East Asia, which would create opportunities for investments in infrastructure and various industries. Mr. Pande also spoke on environment sustainability and global warming and highlighted the fact that China was the world’s biggest investor in renewable energy.Lastly, Mr. Pande spoke of the “march of technology”, which thanks to hi-tech devices, rich content and social media had created opportunities to reach unreachable consumers, enhanced customer experience, provided personalization and total customer view.

President Tapan called upon PP Stan Low who noted that it was always a pleasure to propose a vote of thanks on behalf of the Club. He thanked Mr. Pande for a great talk filled with optimism and facts which backed up his four points of focus.

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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 this week:June 20th – Ghani MahtaniJune 21st – Gerald Abeyawardena and Bharat MandloiJune 23rd – Sverker Moeller

Anniversary CelebrantsRC sends best wishes to Wedding Anniversary celebrants this weekJune 18th – Marco & Kerry BardelliJune 19th – Kannan & Emmeline KrishnanJune 23rd – Dr. Thomas & Malena Perkmann

This weekJune 20th 2012

Reception Desk duty: Atul Merchant, Jim PollockSunshine Box duty: Kavita Singh, Garry Taylor

Last Weekly Meeting to be chaired by President Tapan who will give a brief message to round off his year of Presidency.

International Service Date: Thursday, 21st JuneTime: 7.30pmVenue: Rumah Rasa Restaurant, Bay Hotel Singapore, 50 Telok Blangah Road, S098828

Next week June 27th 2012

Meeting cancelled in view of the Installation Dinner on Saturday 30th June at 6.30pm (cocktails) at :Joyden Hall, 7th floorBUGIS+ (formerly known as Iluma) 201 Victoria Street, S188067

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SECRETARIAT!

Community Service Date: Thursday, 5th JulyTime: To be advisedVenue: To be advisedHost: To be advised

COMING ROTARY EVENTS

JuneRotary Fellowships Month

June 27th Meeting Cancelled in view of the Installation Dinner on June 30th

June 30th Installation Dinner

JulyJuly 4th 1st Club Assembly for Rotary Year 2012/2013

July 12th Visit to the Singapore Garden Festival with the residents of the Sree Narayana Home for the Aged

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

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