The News and Views of Apex India

Issue 2 July 2018

Edited by: Lifer R Mani

Email: ramamoorthy.mani@gmail.com Mobile: +91 78991 91899

imagination, out-of-the box thinking. They

have all preached the same message…

compassion for the fellow man, innovation,

ecological responsibility, awareness,

bending the rules and expectations, if need

be. Their openness, what set them apart

from the crowd (not that every single

person possess these exact things).

Through civilization, humans as a species

have ignored these ideals and have chosen

material well being of the world. This has

evidently not worked as we have seen

countless historical examples of political

and social systems imploding on

themselves.

We are currently in such a cycle and the

time has come for us to try something

different as a collective. We must find a

way to communicate the message of

compassion, mutual help, feeling to those

lost to the monsters of greed, and

individualism. All forms of religion,

spirituality in their essence, speak the same

truth. It’s humanities’ implementation of

these dynamics that is the need of the hour.

We need to change, and this change comes

through feelings. Feel for every one around

us.

R Mani

Dear All,

……well, to put it simply, this is my

attempt to fill Apex India with thoughts

on uplifting, encouragement, passionate

words, shares and so on. I truly believe

that We the Apexians can turn this world

around us through positivity, acceptance

through creative expression, openness

and Service. If we look at some of the

most influential public figures and minds

in history (fictional or real) ranging from

Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King,

Gandhiji, Swamy Vivekananda, John

Lennon, Stephen Hawking, Isaac Asimov,

Steve Jobs, Barack Obama, Maya

Anjelou, (don’t feel bad if you don’t know

a lot about some or any of these people,

there’s always google.. I still don’t know

detailed information about many

important people in history’s archives)

one common thread in the minds of these

folks is creativity, high intelligence,

„Dil Se‟ by Diptendu

Respected Life Governors, Life

Members, all Seniors and my dear

friends, I am very happy to write

again in this July, 2018 issue.

LM Apxn. R Mani is taking an all

out efforts for bringing out this

beautiful publication.

During this period Apex India is

very active. All the clubs are

doing a number of activities and

service projects in their

concerned areas. The services

are mainly focused on Health,

Education, Environment &

Communication.

The DGs of District 1, 3, 5 and 7

are doing extremely well for good

apexing. I have seen all of them

are preparing for the coming

District Conventions. The deputy

DG and all National directors are

very active throughout the year.

Few apexians are inactive during

last couple of months

apprehending the outcome of

pending constitution amendment

despite my assurance to all I will

solve this issue at my level

during Midterm National Board

Meeting in Sept, 2018. I implore

you all to have faith in me and

put in your best for growth of

Apex. This is purely due to

communication gap and with my

words of assurance , no gap

should exist, in all districts.

The difference of opinion is the

symbol of growth but difference

of mind mean the negative

growth. We all should able to

over come this. My sincere

request to all clubs to make

regular communication with

National Board and make Apex

Directory and Registration of our

organization, a reality.

The preparation for the ensuing National

Convention KANHAPEX is in full swing, under

the able Chairmanship of LG Apxn G P Singh

hosted by Bhilai Club. The Midterm Board

Meeting will be held in District 5, in September.

I feel very proud to hold the Honorary

Membership of Apex Madras during my stay in

Chennai as a National President, besides my

parent club being Bally.

The minutes and a number of decisions taken in

National Board meetings have already been

circulated in Booklet format for all following my

open policy. If any correction is required, write

to NS with details.

Coming to Age and Constitution Amendment, I

have decided to make an agenda in Midterm

Board meeting. There is also feeling in me, that

we should aim at “No elections” for District and

National level positions and all elections should

be consensus only. During my visit to all

districts I had a talk with most of the

seniors/members and requested to call for

nominations for Deputy DGs and DG in coming

district conventions so that we can continue

with the positions of Dy DGs. My personal

request to all of you, file nominations by

consensus only; let not there be any election at

all If you can do it at the ensuing District

Conventions, we hope we can able to do the

same thing at National Convention too.

At the club level, most of the clubs are doing

extremely well but a few senior members’

contributions are noteworthy. My request to all

clubs, honour your senior members, if you

really feel, with Life Membership by sending

the Clubs’ proposal to that effect to National

Secretary, justifying your action for the honor.

As a part of celebration of 50 year of Bally Club,

they are able to successfully install a CT Scan

machine in their Hospital project. It is a proud

moment for Apex. Without the support of local

people and local authority it is not at all

possible, Apex remaining a bridge.

Our IR is noteworthy this year. It is a proud

moment that our IPNP is going to take charge

as Global Chairman. My Best wishes and all kind

of support are with him.

I express my deep sorrow for the Family

members of few apexians, who passed away

recently..

My best Wishes and Regards to all

Dr Diptendu

Apex Club of Kolkata (Yuva) and Apex

Ladies Uttarapara organised a Health

Camp.

Apex Bally has launched club‟s

website – http://www.apexclubof

bally.org.

To commemorate Doctors‟ Day on 1st

July , A Blood donation camp was

organised by Bally jointly with Bally

Athletic Club and 48 persons donated

Blood. Sandip says that it was their

18th Blood Donation Camp and it was

also held in memory of Late Dr Sunit

Chatterjee (Poltu da) who expired

recently.

Apex Bally conducted Orthopedic

Heart and General Medical Camp in

June 2018

A Seminar on Cardiology was

conducted by Apex Bally at its Clinic

Bhawan and 60 persons participated

in the same.

Apex Bally has added a CT Scanner to

its Hospital Project on the occasion of

its 50th Anniversary Celebrations.

Apex Bhilai extended educational

assistance to deserving students on

9th June 2018.

Apex Nehru Nagar Bhilai organised

a Cleaning Drive under “Swachata

ABhiyan” on 2nd July 2018

The Convention Committee of 35th

NC – KANHAPEX 2019 has released

a flyer towards preparedness of

apexian participating the same.

DIST - I DIST - III

Apex Sangaria conducted a Health

Check up camp.

Apex Suratgarh organised an EYE

CAMP on 25th June 2018 in

collaboration with Sri Jagdamba

Andh Vidyalaya, Sri Ganganagar.

Apex Anupgarh distributed water

through a tanker to Toli Basti,

Vinod Jakhar in attendance.

A Dental camp by Dr Vishal Chabra

of Suratgarh

Free Clothes distribution by

Hanumangarh for the needy

children

Apex Madras Yuva was

inauguarated by NP Diptendu

under the auspices of Apex Madras

NP Presented a Cheque towards

building fund of Centenary School

building at Apex Global Village at

36th AGM of Apex Madras to DR V

Krishnamurthy of DGSEA

Apex SSM Nagar conducted a Blood

Group Identification Camp and a

data base of 350 students created.

Quench Thirst - Water Kiosk by

Apex Madras

DIST - V DIST - VII

District VII - Office Bearers

District Governor N. Udaya Kumar

Apex Cuddalore IPDG

M. Sakthivel Apex Udumalpet Deputy DG VII

R Prasad Apex Villivakkam

District Secretary A.S. Muralidharan Apex Cuddlaore

District Treasurer P. Raja

Apex Pondicherry Service Director

Vandemadharam A Madhavan

Apex Millennium Coimbatore District Editor

S. Kumar Apex Madras

Extension Director

P. Muthukrishnan Apex Cuddalore

Thank You Samir Da

Dear Apexian Mani,

Excellent is the only word I found to congratulate on

reading Indian APEX of June 2018.

My joy knew no bounds on reading the issue of Apex India

news letter. NP selected correct person to edit and publish the newsletter.

Very informative. I hope past,

present and future Apexians will be benefited on reading news letters edited by you.

Long live APEX,

Yours in Apex.

Samir'da

Recognition to Apex India Friend

CS Naidu For his contribution for community

Service for the people of

Malaysia.

Vettri Thamizhan Award 2018 Recognised by

Malaysia United Integration Orgn

Apxn Gopi of Apex Madras

extends his services beyond

boundaries.

During his participation in Apex

Philippines National Convention, he

was honoured for his involvement in

a service project in Apex Philippines

MEETINGS….. FNMs….AGMs

Dist V will host the Mid Term

National Board Meeting

Abohar is hosting 36th Dist V Convn

– ABHAPEX „2018 at Destination

Palace, Abohar on 23rd Sep 2018

After AGM, new team of Office

Bearers for Apex Abohar assumed

office. The club is headed by Gupta,

Vishal Bansal, Rupam Goyal, Pawan

Singla..

The 714th FNM of Apex Madras

was held at IIT Madras hosted

by Dr Diptendu, NP

Apex Suratgarh is forming an Apex

Club at PADAMPUR.

Apxn Mathivanan PNP

addressing the gathering at 36th

AGM of Apex Madras

R Prasad Dy DG VII met NP at

the FNM of Apex Madras along

with the members of Apex

Villivakkam and honoured NP

with a shawl.

Nagamuthu Udhaya Kumar

Dist Governor – 2018

An advocate by profession,

Uday ( as he is fondly called by

his friends) is a first generation

graduate in his family.

Hailing from Pondicherry, he is

the eldest of the three

brothers.

Inducted into Apex Cuddalore

in 2012, became President of

the Club in 2016 by his sheer

dedication to Apex activities.

During his tenure as President

of Apex Cuddalore, he formed

three Apex Clubs - Panruti,

Pondicherry in Tamil Nadu and

Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala

by his contacts and reach.

He is happily married to Geetha

and blessed with a son

Jotheeshwar.

Know your National Board Members - 2

DG III DG - VII

A dynamic leader with

excellent organizing capability,

Apxn Rajeev Verma is an IITian

and an engineer by profession.

He is ex General Manager of

SAIL and presently working as

Sr. Vice President of a private

company located at Bhilai.

Attracted to the Ideals of Apex

“Service, Fellowship and

Citizenship”, he joined Apex

Bhilai a couple of years ago.

Largely due to his sincerity,

hard work and dedication to

the cause of Apex, in a very

short span of time he has

become popular and today he is

District Governor, Dist III. He

has spearheaded many service

projects of District 3 for the

benefit of poor .

He is the resource person of

the forthcoming 35 th National

Convention (KANHAPEX 2019)

being organizedat Kanha

Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya

Pradesh.

He is married and blessed with

a son and daughter. Always

ready to give his best to

society, he is a true follower fl

the ideals of Apex .

DG - III

Robert’s Rules MEETING PROCEDURE

HOW TO MOVE A MOTION? Some of new members during their

attending the meeting in the Club, see

other members raising “Point of Order”,

“Point of information” etc., they feel odd

man out. Sometimes they want to place

their views or move a motion but because

they do not know the procedure, they

keep silent. This system is called

“Meeting Procedure.” These Rules are

called Robert’s Rules and throughout the

world this procedure is followed. While it

would require a workshop for a whole day

to explain the procedures, some of the

main points are being discussed here.

Proposal : Every Motion must be moved

by some member saying, “I move

that…… He should specify the resolution /

motion clearly.

Seconder: Every motion must be

seconded by some other member saying

“I second the motion”.

Discussion: The proposer must give

reasons for the resolution and then the

house should discuss the motion /

resolution.

Amendment: If any member wishes to

amend the proposal he should move the

amendment which must be seconded

Amendment to Amendment: Still there is

scope for amendment. Likewise the

amendment to amendment also must be

seconded.

Procedure for Discussion

Amendment to amendment is to be

discussed first. If that amendment to

amendment is lost then the amendment

to the original motion is taken up for

discussion.

If amendment to amendment is carried

then amendment to the original motion as

amended is taken up for discussion.

If the amendment to the original motion

(amended or not as the case may be) is

lost then the original motion is taken up

for discussion.

If the amendment to the original motion

is carried then the original motion as

amended is taken up for discussion and

decision is taken accordingly in case the

motion is carried or lost.

This is a procedure for putting up a

motion. Now some points while

proposing a motion or discussing it should

be taken note of.

All Motions and Amendments shall be

proposed and seconded.

No discussion is permitted on a motion or

on amendment unless or until it is

seconded and if there is no seconder, it

shall lapse.

A person may second a motion or an

amendment in order to permit the

discussion, but he needs not support or

vote for the motion. He has seconded the

motion or the amendment simply for the

sake of discussion only.

The motion shall be clear and

unambiguous It shall be in precise and

definite language and it should be

affirmative in form.

A Motion or an amendment may be

withdrawn by a proposer with the consent

of the seconder and with the agreement

of the meeting.

An amendment shall relate to the matter

involved in the motion and shall not be a

direct negative of the motion.

A right to reply is exercisable by the

proposer of the motion but not by the

proposal of the amendment.

The Debate or discussion shall be

terminated when the proposer of the

motion has replied.

An amendment shall be voted upon

before the original motion is put to vote.

It the amendment is lost the original

motion is revived and is subject to further

amendment until all amendments have

been disposed off.

Now there are some rights of the

members and they can ask for from the

President or Chairman of the meeting.

Apex Education – by LG Mahesh Sharma, PNP

POINT OF ORDER: When proceedings are against rulers and you want to object

- You can interrupt the speaker- - No Seconder is required, Not debatable, not

amendable, no voting -Chairman decides.

POINT OF PRIVILEGE :A request for personal comforts, privilege or complaint -

You can interrupt the speaker- No Seconder is required, Not debatable, not

amendable, no voting - Chairman decides

POINT OF INFORMATION : Request for information -May interrupt the speaker ;No

Seconder is required, Not debatable, not amendable, no voting - Chairman / Person

concerned responds.

OBJECTION FOR CONSIDERATION :Objection for consideration of the matter or

motion or amendment - “I object the consideration of --------“ - May interrupt the

speaker - No Seconder is required, Not debatable, not amendable - 2 /3 votes required,

PREVIOUS QUESTION: To end discussion There is no previous question but it is a

phrase. You say, “ I move the previous question. No interruption - Seconder is

required , Not debatable, not amendable - 2/3 votes required.

ADJOURNMENT/ RECESS :Request for adjournment/ recess - No interruption,

Must be seconded - Not debatable, not amendable Majority votes required.

APPEAL AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR: Challenging the decision of

the Chair regarding his ruling Immediately after the decision -May interrupt the

speaker. Must be seconded, not amendable Debatable if original motion is debatable.

Majority votes required.

This is a brief write up on the meeting procedure and I am sure this will help and guide

the members specially younger generation and they would adhere to the meeting

procedure

- by Mahesh Sharma, LG and PNP Apex India

Apex Education – by LG Mahesh Sharma, PNP

A woman of Substance !!

Apxn Usha Kumar, IRCC Apex India has been nominated as Brand Ambassador of Apex Bangladesh on its

57th Founding Day of Apex Bangladesh on 20th July 2017.

APEX INDIA is proud her !!

35TH NATIONAL CONVENTION OF APEX INDIA

KANHAPEX 2019 1ST FEB. TO 4TH FEB. 2019

KANHA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, M.P., INDIA

KANHAPEX 2019 is being held in

the serene surroundings of Kanha Wildlife sanctuary, one of the most

popular destinations in India for

enthusiasts from foreign countries as well as from India.

It will be from 1st February 2019 till

3rd February 2019. All delegates have to come to Raipur airport or

Durg railway station in the Chhattisgarh state of India. They will

be provided transportation by road to the Kanha convention venue or their

individual booked hotels from Raipur airport or Durg railway station

courtesy the host club. The distance is 240 km from Raipur airport and

220 km from Durg. Return to Durg or

Raipur will be also provided by us.

It will be cold in February maybe 5 to 10 C minimum and those

participating in the Jungle Safari will need extra warm clothing like jackets

and woollen caps.

Registration cost and hotel names with details and tariff, Flight & train

schedules will be provided in the brochure which will be circulated

shortly.

There are plenty of trains throughout

the day but everyone will be advised to reach in the morning as all

transport to Kanha will depart by 1:00 pm.

Please note that the schedule of

departure on 1st Feb. by 1:00 pm and

departure for return on the 4th forenoon has to be adhered to strictly

because of the distance involved.

In case of any deviations the delegate will have to bear the cost. We cannot

buy the train tickets or flight tickets but will give the necessary links for

individuals to make the bookings. Assistance and guidance shall be

provided.

Wildlife lovers can continue their stay at Kanha. We can arrange trips to

Delhi Mumbai or Hyderabad or any

other place. Hotels or Resorts are ranging from very luxurious to most

economical. Hotels will be available as per delegates’ budget.

Drive to Kanha is very enjoyable

and scenic. There are no hotels on the way hence delegates will be given

packed lunch boxes and soft drinks.

will give you a memorable experience. The jungle safari is strongly advised.

This cost will be additional and optional. Jungle safari to be booked in the month

of October itself else it will not be

available. Warm clothes are required in the safari as the jeeps will be open top.

The convention centre will be

Celebration Van Vilas Kanha. One-day venue centre may be Tuli Tiger Resort.

We are depending on your support to

make KANHAPEX 2019 a successful

Convention.

All information being shared with you is preliminary and subject to some

changes. Apxn G. P. Singh, LG, PNP, APEX INDIA Convention Committee Chairman. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: APXN USHA KUMAR, +91 9131352971, APEXCLUBBHILAI@GMAIL.COM

As my time on the Apex National Board draws

to a close I would like to reflect on my time of

service. At times I found it challenging, and yet

the experience has been extremely rewarding. I

have learnt so much more about Apex and

what we have achieved right across our

country, but more importantly I have learnt

so much about myself. By interacting with

members, clubs, regions and our international

counterparts, I have extended my limits and

grown in confidence. The skills acquired by

serving on National Board will continue to

serve me, both in my career and in my

personal life for many years to come

Serving on National Board has given me the

opportunity to support and attend

conventions, events and functions all across

Australia. In turn, this enables me to bring

ideas and knowledge back to my own club. I

wholeheartedly encourage anyone who is

passionate about taking that next step in their

Apex journey to nominate for a Regional

Communicator or National Board position. I

started my journey to becoming National

President only 15 years ago when I joined Apex

after moving to Chinchilla. I was just a quiet

shy country lad off the farm, in town having a

go. After filling several club portfolios, I sought

to give back to the association which had

already given me so much. I stepped up to be a

Regional Communicator in 2014 and enjoyed

the challenge of coordinating 14 clubs. I

realised at the end of those 12 months I still

had plenty of fire in my belly and wanted to

give more, so I stepped up to serve on National

Board.

My two year term coordinating the 13

Regional Communicators was certainly a

learning curve but hugely gratifying. I was

encouraged to put my name forward for the

Presidency itself and whilst it was not a role I

aspired to, I accepted the nomination and was

successful. Since assuming the role I have

relished the responsibility of leading and

working with a great team of Directors. Even

at the highest position in Apex Australia, the

old adage holds true, “The more you put in, the

more you will get out”. I am most grateful for

the trust the members have in placed in me

and the wonderful opportunities I have

enjoyed, and the people I have encountered.

The friendships and memories I have made

with Apex will endure a lifetime. What other

organisation could give the son of a dairy

farmer, an opportunity to rise up to become

National President.

Moses Abraham National President

2017/18

Apex Club of Chinchilla - Member since 2003- Served as Club President and

Treasurer - Served as Club Director over numerous portfolios for 12 years, Served

as Regional Communicator 2014-15. Single father with one Daughter Jemima. Proud

instigator of the Road Trippin' Hat. Currently employed as a vehicle sales

consultant with Black Toyota Chinchilla .

(Courtesy – The Apexian - Issue 32/2018)

True Reflections of an outgoing National President, Apex Australia

NP Apex Bangladesh visit to

Apex Bally

The National President Apxn Syed

Moazzem Hossain Seibul and

Apxn Sheikh Jahedur Rahman Masum of

Apex Bangladesh on a visit to Kolkata

also visited Apex Bally. They were

received by NS Apxn Shyamal Karak, NT

Apxn.Supratip Mazumdar, Apxn

S.S.Bijali, DG ,Apxn Tanmoy Banerjee,

Deputy DG , Apxn. Alok Jana and other

Senior Apxns. Good fellowship between

Apex India and Apex Bangladesh.

Apex Bangladesh has celebrated

its 57th Founding Day On 20th July

2018 by organsing a 10KM Cycle

Rally to create awareness for

Drug Abuse. Approx 500 Apexians

had registered for the event.

Apex India congratulates

Apex Bangladesh

Malaysian National Convention

10-11 August, 2018 Venue: Cosmo Hotel Kuala Lumpur,

Malaysia Host Club: The Apex Club of Petaling

Jaya

Register Here - https://goo.gl/forms/teZSPv18kmL91D

F43

Apex Australia 2018 AGM/Convention

WHEN: 5th & 6th Oct 2018 WHERE: Wagga Wagga

Wagga Wagga is a major regional city in the Riverina region of New South Wales.

Full Registration Friday/

Saturday $170 Short Registration Saturday

only $140

The Fourth Ideal of Apex

On behalf of Apex India, Collated and Edited by Lifer R Mani Email : ramamoorthy.mani@gmail.com – Mobile +91 7899191899

9 Apexians from India are

participating in

Malaysian National

Convention