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Newly inducted Rtn. Suresh Babu, M.G with his wife Ann

Shalila and daughters.Rtn. Suresh Babu was inducted in a grand

function combined with RCK weekly meeting on 09 May 2015.

RCK welcomes the family to our vibrant Rotary Club of Kazhakuttom.

InductIon of suresh babu

Rtn. R. Sreedhar is an authority on Time Management. He was one of the faculty during our International Ryla conduct at Kovalam. Rtn. R. Sreedhar has taken the lead in inducting Mr. Suresh Babu as a Rotarian in Rotary Club of Kazhakootom on 09 May 2015.

rtn. r. sreedharChartered Account and Trainer

Editor’s NoteDear Rotarians, Anns and Annets,

I heard and read more than once the key words “Work hard, stay simple” in so many different ways. All my grownup years, say from close to 18 till now, I have followed this principle. Hard work never fails to give one adequate returns and I proved this to myself by working hard all through my life. During my many years of work, I have received immense support from many, including my colleagues, supervisors, Managers and friends. When I first joined an American Company in Dubai as their Office Manager in 1975, the life was real hard. The Company had a Project in progress in Kuwait for which all the equipment and tools were shipped from our Dubai Warehouse. With very few people to support, we had to get one Barge out of Dubai every week, packed with heavy to light construction equipment, tools and supplies. A lot of coordination and export documentation were needed to achieve this goal of “one barge every week” slogan!! This was serious task and I had to put up no less than 12 hours of work each day, including weekends, for a period of over 2 years. It was no easy sailing for me because while working in India, I never worked over 8 hours each day and that too in a comfort zone! This project execution helped to mould my career with the Company and I worked for 36 years with them. Recommendations helped me to go up the ladder to end as a Senior Procurement & Logistics Manager, responsible for its entire operation in Saudi Arabia.

rtn. balan bhaskaranBulletin Editor.

Many successful people are heard saying “I am a self made man”. I do not believe them. Right from the birth, every individual is receiving some form of love, education and instructions which combined with hard work paves way to their becoming successful “self made men”. One simply cannot claim that he is a self made man without anyone’s help in his entire life. At some point in time he may have received support in whatever simple form without which no one can become really successful. I am quoting me as an example because I strongly believe, hard work always pays.

What I want to convey to our Annets is that “work hard and get successful” in whatever you do. You can never fail. Hard work in your studies which is the foundation for your success. Set your goals when you are still young and work hard to make it happen. Success do not come easily but it cannot fail you too if you have a well thought of plan for you to execute with strength and courage . Get the best education, training and strive to become over the years, upcoming young entrepreneurs and businessmen or employees and light up your lives and light up the lives of those who depend on you.

And when you are in the process of becoming a successful person in life, JOIN ROTARY AND MAKE A

WORLD OF DIFFERENCE.

Club Events

16th to 18th May 2015Family tour to Poetree Sarovar Resorts, Thekkady

17th June 201Inauguration of the Silver Jubilee of Rotary Club of Kazhakuttom

Next Meeting No. 1234 uPcoMInG eVentsDate : 16 May 2015Venue : Poetree Sarova resort, Thekkady.Time : 8.00 PM

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District Governor : Rtn. K.S. Sasi Kumar

President : Rtn. Jerry Fernandez

Secretary : Rtn. Dr. Mary John J.

Editor : Rtn. Balan Bhaskaran

Editor• Rtn Balan Bhaskaran

Editorial Board• Rtn. Adv.K.S. Narayanan Nair • Rtn. Adv. Eugine Herbert • Rtn. Adv. N.R. Suresh Kumar. • Rtn. Adv. Meenakumaran Nair. • Rtn. Dr. S.H. Anilkumar • Rtn. Er. Johnson Peter • Rtn. Er. M. Pradeep Kumar

Dear Rotarians,

First of all, I most sincerely and very cordially thank each and every one of you, including Rotary Anns and Annets of our Club, for giving me complete support and guidance, friendship and fellowship on the occasion of my daughter’s marriage on 5th May 2015. As a Rotarian I was getting the real feel of Rotary and its solidarity during these days. Many Rotary leaders have come all the way from distant clubs in the District. I am happy that this personal function has also contributed towards the cause of Rotary.

Next week, we have another wonderful opportunity to strengthen our mutual relationships beyond borders in organizing and conducting our family-tour. Family tour is one of the most important occasions where Rotarians and their family members mingle with one another and deepen their relationships and friendship. It should be an occasion for mutual understanding and accepting one another in spite of one’s weaknesses and shortcoming. I wish that this year’s family tour achieves its genuine objectives. I invite all of you to join the tour and enjoy yourselves to the maximum with hundreds and thousands of innocent pleasures.

This week we are inducting another new member to our Club – the 7th this Rotary year. Mr.M.G.Suresh Babu is an experienced professional in structural engineering. Every new member is a message of hope and joy. It is the responsibility of the existing members to ensure that the new members enjoy Rotary in all its fullness. On behalf of the Club, I most cordially invite Mr.Suresh Babu and his family to our midst. Congratulations to Mr.Suresh Babu!

The most important highlight at the moment is the preparations being made for the celebrations of the Silver jubilee of our Club. 25 years in history is very small. But, 25 years in the story of a Rotary Club is a matter to celebrate. We are called to thank the founders, senior members and leaders of our Club and the District for what they have been to us during these 25 years. We have to plan for the next 25 years to fill the club with more meaning – service, joy, friendship, fellowship, and whatever is required to enrich us as human beings.

I am filled with joy and happiness to invite all of you to celebrate.

President’s Message

1233rd Weekly Meeting combined with Family Get-together and induction ceremony was called to order by President Rtn.Jerry Fernandez at 8.30 PM on 9th May 2015 at Hallais Hotel, Kazhakuttom, after Sergeant-at-Arms Rtn.Shine A.Sathar adorned him with Rotary colour. The ceremonial lamp was lighted up by the dignitaries while a prayer song was being sung by Chaithanya and Aparna Suresh. Rotary Invocation was led by Rtn.Shine A.Sathar. Welcome address was made by President-elect Rtn.Meenakumaran Nair followed by Presidential address in which the President talked about the forthcoming 25th

Minutes of the 1233rd Weekly Meeting combined with Family Get-together and Induction Ceremony

Secretary’s Column

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Rtn. Jerry Fernandez President.

Our President Elect Rtn. Meenakumaran Nair and his team started from the club premises on 16th April Thurday at 5.30pm and reached Thampanoor railway station at 6.30 pm sharp, after starting assembling at past AG’s residence. Rajadhani super fast train carried around 340 rotarians, including DG Rtn. K.S Sasikumar and PDG’s and around 20 lady Rotarians from Pala Club, for attending PETS Seminar in Goa. Nobody had ticket with them, but the TTE moved along with our PETS Chairman Rtn. Dr. Thomas Vavanikunnel. The entire night in the train was joyful and unforgettable. We reached Madgoa station at round 10.30 am and from the station transportation to the hotel (Holiday Inn Resort, Goa) was by bus. The travel time was 40 minutes and we checked in at right time without delay. At the same time we registered for the seminar and collected the delegate’s kits.

On 17th April Friday 3.30pm the meeting started with the ceremonial procession. The inaugural address was made by DG Rtn. K.S Sasikumar and keynote address was made by PDG Rtn. Sunil Zachariah and Wins Project by PDG Rtn. R Reghunath. Announcements were made by:

• Rtn. George Jacob Purackal – District Conference• Rtn. Biju Jose – District training assembly• Rtn. K Babumon – FIRE (Family Involved Rotary Entertainment)• Rtn. Sudhi Jabbar – RICE ( Rotary Involved Cricket Entertainment )

The vote of thanks was delivered by Rtn. Siny Vachaparambil. Entertainment programs started at 7.30 pm with fellowship and Gala Dinner.

secretary elect’s coluMn

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Birthday of our Club and family tour. He expressed the joy of having another member in the Club.

Rtn.Dr.Anil Kumar S.H., Club Chairman for membership development introduced the new member Mr. M.G. Suresh Babu. Introduction of the Chief Guest Rtn.R.Sridhar was done by Rtn.Dr.T.V.Saravanakumar, the immediate past president. Key Note Address was made by the Chief Guest, who expressed his happiness of being with RC Kazhakuttom and cherished the cordial relationship he had with the members of the Club. He reminded the old and new Rotarians of the merits of being a Rotarian.

Induction ceremonies were facilitated by AG, Rtn.K.Alex with an introductory talk on Rights and Duties of a Rotarian. The ceremony mainly consisted of adorning the new member with Rotary Pin, handing over the Membership file and District Directory by the President. A pledge was administered by Assistant Governor to the new member who made it elegantly and with a unique kind of pride of becoming a Rotarian.

The Chief Guest was presented with a memento by Charter member Rtn.Vijayakumaran Nair. Rotary Annet Anandu Suresh, the young artist in pencil drawing, was greeted with applause and presented a gift by Rtn.Roynold Gomez. Rtn.Sheela Devi B and Rtn.Pradeep Kumar M and their children were greeted by the families present on the occasion of their 32nd wedding anniversary. The joyful mood of the meeting was extended further by the birthday greetings made by Rotarians and families on the occasion of the birthday of our Chief Guest with a short cake breaking ceremony. After the National Anthem the meeting was adjourned by the President for food and fellowship. The meeting was hosted by a team consisting of Rtn. Robinson Pereira, Rtn.Shine A Sathar, Rtn.Sheela Devi B and Rtn.Dr.Saravanakumar.

Rtn. Adv. J. Mary JohnSecretary, RCK

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Rtn. Dr. Anil Kumar H.S.Secretary Elect 2015-16

On 18th April Saturday 9.30am, the meeting started with Key note address by PDG Shaju Peter. The topic was How to become an effective leader. It was followed by:• Why I Love Rotary - Rtn. Dr. John Daniel.• Public image and rotary branding - PDG Rtn. Gurudatta D Bhakta. • Rotary foundation - PDG Rtn. Dr. G.A George.• Agony to Ecstacy - DGND Rtn. Suresh Mathew. • Membership our first priority - PDG Rtn. C. Basker.• Chairman ship and conducting Rotary meetings - PDG Rtn. Jorson Frenandez.

The opening remarks were made by DGE Rtn. C. Luke. Budjet for 2015-16 was proposed by Rtn. Robin Joseph, awards by Rtn. Manoj Chacko and club dues and worksheet by Rtn. Dr. K.K Kuruvilla. The vote of thanks was delivered by Rtn. Dr. Premjith. Around 8.00pm we started the journey to onboard Cruise ship Deltin Royale. The entertainment and fellowship ended at 2.00am. The same day morning 10.30am we checked out and reached the Madgoa station at 11.30am. On 20th April Monday we reached Kazhakuttom at 11.00am. All the sessions were inspiring and informative, that made PETS de Goa 2015 a novel and nice experience to every Rotarian.

“World Immunisation week” declared by world health organisation (WHO) was celebrated all over the world from 24 to 30 April 2015. WHO reports that 1 in 5 children is still missing out on routine life-saving immunizations that could avoid 1.5 million deaths each year from preventable diseases. Millions of children are at risk of illness and disability because they are not getting the immunizations they need. In the World Immunization Week 2015 (24 -30 April), WHO is calling for extra efforts to get progress in immunisation (vaccination).In 2013 nearly 22 million infants(children under 1 year) missed out on the required three doses of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-containing vaccines

(DTP3). “World Immunization Week” creates an awareness to our collective efforts to ensure vaccination for every child, whoever they are. In 2012, all 194 WHO Member States at the World Health Assembly, started the Global Vaccine Action Plan (GVAP). However, a recent independent assessment report on GVAP showed that all vaccines are not given to all children. Many countries worldwide have experienced large measles outbreaks in the past year,

“close the IMMunIsatIon GaP” doctor’s corner

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A worldwide drive for immunization, begun in the mid-1970s - with the establishment of the Expanded Programme on Immunization in all countries - achieved dramatic results, raising vaccination levels from as low as 5% to more than 80% in many countries by 2013. WHO estimates that today immunizations prevent between 2 and 3 million deaths annually and protect many more people from illness and disability. Progress has blocked in recent years. But the use of vaccines is increasingly being

extended from children to adolescents and adults. This provide protection against diseases such as influenza, meningitis and uterus and liver cancers.As members of voluntary service organisation, our role is increasing awareness and demand for immunization by communities (social mobilisation for vaccination). The Global Vaccine Action Plan aims a world free from vaccine preventable diseases by 2020.

VACCINES available and DISEASES THEY PREVENT FOR CHILDREN FOR TEENAGE(13-19 years) FOR ADULTS

BCG (tuberculosis)

Polio(poliomyelitis)

Hepatitis B (hepatitis B) Hepatitis B (hepatitis B) Hepatitis B (hepatitis B)

DPT(diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus) Td(booster) Td(booster in early adulthood or

pregnancy)

HIB (hemophilus influenza pneumonia, meningitis)

Pneumovac(pneumonia)

Rotavac(diarrhoea)

Measels(measels)

Rubella(Rubella) Rubella(Rubella) Rubella(Rubella)-for women only

Mumps(mumps)

HPV(cancer of neck of uterus)

Typhoid(typhoid fever) Typhoid(typhoid fever) Typhoid(typhoid fever)

Meningococcal(meningitis) Meningococcal(meningitis) Meningococcal(meningitis)

Hepatitis A(hepatitis A) Hepatitis A(hepatitis A) Hepatitis A(hepatitis A)

Rabies(rabies after dog-bite) Rabies(rabies after dog-bite) Rabies(rabies after dog-bite)

Influenza(seasonal influenza) Influenza(seasonal influenza) Influenza(seasonal influenza)

Chicken-pox(chicken-pox) Chicken-pox(chicken-pox) Chicken-pox(chicken-pox)

rtn. dr. rajendran r. MS,MCh,DNB,FICS,FIAMS,FIAPS,

Consultant in pediatric surgery, Govt. of Saudi Arabia

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RC Kazhakuttom is planning a family trip to “Poetree Sarovar Portico” a beau-tiful location in Thekkady on 16 to 18 May 2015. What you see below explains it all. we all look forward to this exciting experience. Most of our rotarians with family are joining in this family tour which in itself should be a memorable experience.

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Pencil Sketch of Paul Walker by

Annet Anandu Suresh,

s/o Rtn. Adv. Sureshkumar.

Annet Anandu Suresh,

Congratulations on your excellent

work!!

faMIly corner

Somebody knocks on door:

Who is there?Police? What do you want?We want to talk. How many of you are there?Two. So talk with each other