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VC Baton Handed over To Apex India

Apxn P E Eshwar, National President, Apex India Being installed as Vice Chairman, Apex Global

by IP Chairman Apxn Aslam Hossain At the 8th AGM of Apex

Global at Shah Alam, Malaysia

R Mani ramamoorthy.mani@gmail.com

+91 7899191899

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The month of August 2017 was event filled as I had the opportunity to attend Apex

Global AGM along with the National Convention of Apex Malaysia in Klang, Malaysia.

The Apex Global Chairman Aslam Hossain has praised the activities of Apex India and

also Awarded the “ Best Progressive National Association “ to Apex India.

As this year being the turn of Apex India to take over as Apex Global Vice Chairman ,

based on the recommendation of Apex India , I was installed as the Apex Global Vice

chairman for the year 2017 – 2018. I thank all the Apexians from Apex India for having

faith in me and nominating for the Post.

Apex Global Chairman Apxn Edward Mai has set up a Foundation in the name of Mai

Apex Global Foundation for Education, Youth Development and Community Service.

As the Global Vice Chairman, I request all the clubs to explore the possibilities of

utilizing this Global Foundation Fund by presenting suitable service projects

concerning education and youth development.

The District convention of District 1 was hosted by the Apex Club of Bishnupur; it was

an eye opener for me as it was my first visit to the District. The Highlight of

Convention was attendance by Father of Apex India Apxn Samir Ghosh; it was

encouraging for all the apexians of District 1 to see Father of Apex India active in

Apexing , even at his ripe old age. This Opportunity was utilized by Apex Club of Bally

to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of their Club in their newly constructed premises in

Bally. Their permenant project (Hospital) is a real success story for others to try and

follow. Each club should plan to have a permenant service project for their prolonged

service activities, which in turn will ensure the sustenance of the club itself.

During the following weeks I attended the District Conventions of District 7 and

District 5 hosted by Apex Club of Cuddalore and Apex Club of Suratgarh respectively.

These were well attend conventions with active participation from the clubs in the

Districts. I request all the District Governors and DG Elects to ensure the clubs who

have not paid their pro-rate to pay at the earliest. Also the Health Checkup forms to

be sent to the National Board, without further delay.

While there is widespread talk of women empowerment on various platforms, I think

the time has come for all clubs to form Apex Ladies club associated with their clubs

by involving the women from their families itself. This will give them an opportunity

to discover their individuality and hidden strengths. The clubs in Apex India can be

strengthened only by increasing the number of members.

P. E. Eshwar

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Greetings from Singapore. During my flight, Saturday last, I had an opportunity to

interact with the Captain of the flight. During the tete-e-tete, he jokingly said, “ We the

pilots look at the Manuals even during when the plane is crashing..” he continued “as

it is a high performance domain and dealing with a deluge of flight data, pilots have a

mantra that assails them the during a crisis”.

Aviate Navigate Communicate

That is, first focus on flying a plane; second fly the plane in the right direction and third,

tell people where you are flying the plane. Its a simple practical process that save the

lives of passengers. He also mentioned every profession has unique mantras. He

added, “for example the paramedics and Ambulance services have

Assess Adjust Act

as their mantras” . He went on, “ even Adolf Hitler’s “ein volk, ein Reich, ein Furhrer”

for instance “life, liberty, and pursuit of happiess” fall in this category. By harnessing

this three point mantra – they take from chaos through clarity and into action –

Automatically”.

I just extrapolated this to our Apex. As Darwin observed, “it is not the strongest

species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the ones most responsive to change”

We have to adopt ODA mantra:

Observe Decide Act

akin to Alexander VS , a Russian General of 1719 who wrote the military manual – ‘The

Science of Victory’

I believe that Mantras are the best way in which we can tell our story to ourselves; they

are the real tools for effective thinking, a mental road map in times of pressure.

This equally applies to the project which we are in discussion - the collection of used

and spare materials and reaching to the poor and needy. I have, from this issue

onwards begun to highlight all active clubs in Apex India with their details . Kindly share

details of your club, if you want to be highlighted.

Until next time,

R Mani

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Golden Jubilee Celebration of Apex Bally

Mid Term Board Meeting in Progress hosted by Apex Bally

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Apxn K Kumar LG handing over the recommendations of Constitution Amendment Committee to Dist Governor I

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Father of Apex India during Dist I Convention

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National Service Project

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Dental Camp by Dr Vishal Suratgarh

Blood Group Check Camp at Hanumangarh

Meeting at Hanumangarh

Dist V Convention in Progress

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NVP, DG VII and NP on the dais at NEIPEX

Idea of connecting HAVEs and HAVENOTs from different parts of India at

the same time !!

Apex Clubs of Cuddalore with Namma Cuddalore Anbu Maiyam, Apex

Udumalpet with Rama Aiyar Kalyana Mandapam Trust and Apxn G S

Janardhanan ( of Namakkal Apex ) and his wife Kavitha in Tripura have

committed to help local people with “A WALL of KINDNESS” - collecting

and distributing items which are in a usable condition of - old, used and

unused items of every day use. This is a noble thinking – in deed. Apex

India Whatsapp .evinced lots of interest in discussing, sharing the

thoughts and commitments by many Districts and Clubs, in big way !!

All the best for success of this ACT of KINDNESS !!!

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National : The Mid Term Board Meeting of Apex India was held on 19th August

2017 hosted by Apex Bally at Bally coinciding with “Bishnupex” – the Dist I

Convention.

National : The ‘Viswapex” – the 34th National Convention of Apex India 2018

met on the 15th Sep 2017 to discuss and finalise various arrangements of NC

to be held at Shantiniketan on 25-27th Jan 2018.

Dist I : The District Convention of Dist I “Bishnupex” was held hosted by Apex

Bishnupur on 20th August 2017 . Apx. Subhendu Sekhar Bijali has been elected

as DG (Elect) and Tanmay Banerjee as Dy DG and Apxn Subir Chakraborty as

the National Board Director for 2018.

Dist III : The 3 clubs of Dist III will hold their AGM on 27th October 2017.

Dist V : The District Convn of Dist V “Marupex” was held on 10th Sep 2017 hosted by Apex Suratgarh. Apex Delhi, M Dabwali, Sangaria, Ladies Sangaria, Kiliyanwali, Hanumangarh, Abohar, Jetsar, Anupgarh, Sriganganagar, Suratgarh, Ladies Suratgarh, Fazilka attended. NP, NVP, LG Ashish from South Calcutta and many PNPs Lifers and LGs of Dist V attended Marupex.

Dist VII : Apxn. N.Udayakumar of Apex Club of Cuddalore was elected as

District Governor – Elect, Apxn. R.Prasad of Apex Club of Villivakkam was elected as Deputy District Governor and Apxn.L.A.S. Chandran of Apex Club of Komarapalayam was elected as National Director who will take over in the National Convention 2018.

Dist VII : The National President presented the Life Membership Certificates and Lapel Pins to Apxns. R.Mani and .Surendranath of Apex Club of Madras, R.Meenakshi Sundaram of Apex Club of Komarapalayam, V.Senguttuvan, MM.Rajendran, S.Elangovan and KJ Sivasankar of Apex Club of Cuddalore and M.R.T. Srinivasan, S.Thiruvenklatachari, S.Radhakrishnan of Apex Club of Udumalpet.

Dist VII : The Best Club award was presented to Apex Club of Komarapalayam.

The Best News Letter was awarded to Apex Club of Madras. The Best Service

Project Award was jointly bagged by Apex Club of Cuddalore and Apex Club of

Komarapalayam and the Best International Relations Award was jointly

bagged by Apex Clubs of Madras and Komarapalayam.

Dist VII : The National President presented the Life Membership Certificates and Lapel Pins to Apxns. R.Mani and R.Surendranath of Apex Club of Madras, R.Meenakshi Sundaram of Apex Club of Komarapalayam, V.Senguttuvan, MM.Rajendran, S.Elangovan and KJ Sivasankar of Apex Club of Cuddalore and M.R.T. Srinivasan, S.Thiruvenklatachari, S.Radhakrishnan of Apex Club of Udumalpet.

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Apex Club of Bally

Other Services:

Free Microsurgery Eye Operation Camp, Blood Group detection Camp, Health Check–up Camp.

Distribution of Books and reading materials and Scholarship to identified needy students.

Educational Workshop, Quiz, Career Counseling for the students. Talent search and Distribution of Scholarship for students. Organisation of Sports, CulturalProgramme for the Differently

Abled & Baby Fest. (Apex Baby) Anti- pollution awareness and plantation programme.

Awareness programme on environment. Eye Donation Awareness Campaign & Collection of Eyes from

During 2017 :

Beginning of 50 Years celebrations; On 01st May, organised Annual General Meeting and a seminer

‘ORGANISERS CHIRP’; On 5th August , as a part of Education Development Programme

the Club organised a QUIZ for the Local Students; On 6 th August, arranged Talent Search Examination for the

Madhyamik students; For the first time the Club organised a ‘SPELL BEE’ competition

on 14th August As a part of Independence day celebration they have felicitated

26 students for the remarkable achievement in the last Madhyamik/Higher Secondary Examination.

0n 19 th of August the Club hosted the Mid-Term National Board Meeting Of Apex India wherein the Office Bearers of National Association

participated.

A good deal various other programmes have been slated throughout the year including installation of C. T. Scanner to their Health Care project.

Club is operating in an area of 10 sq k. m. and the average yearly footfall

in theirt activities are above 1,00,000.

m donors

“Healthcare Project “

since 1979

“Pathological Clinic”

from 1983

“Rehabilitation Centre”

1992 onwards

“RADIOLOGY CLINIC”

from 2000

E.N.T, SKIN, EYE, ORTHOPAEDIC &

CARDIOLOGY

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Bally’s Health Care project had been identified for TIMES AWARD in 2013, (organised by Times of India Group.

Bally’s Health Service project is licensed with Govt. Of W. B. Department of Health & Pollution Control Board.,Govt of India.

Dept. of Income Tax have declared organization as a Charitable Institution U/S 12 A of I. T. and Donation to Apex Club of Bally is Exempted under section 80 G (5) (VI) of Income Tax Act 1961.

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Started in 1979 sponsored by Apex Erode and Chartered in 1983

Has 40 Members from all walks of life Conducted 823 FNMs in last 38 years Hosted District Conventions, Nationals Conventions and

ASPAC Conference of WoCO Apex Children Community Service Centre is the permanent

project of the Club which was built by Work Party from Apex Australia and completed with the support of local public

The Centre has facilities to treat children – General Medicine, Pathological Lab, X Ray, Dental and Eye Clinic

During 2016-17, the club conducted various service activities and to a name a few: Mega Medical Camp partnering with Govt of Tamilnadu in

Aug 2016 Acupuncture and Acupressure Medical Camp in Aug 2016 Celeberation of Gandhi Jayanthi in Oct 2016 Talent Show for youth to bring out latent talents in Oct

2016 Mini Marathon for “Save Water” Limb Donation – a joint project with Round Table 28 in

Nov 2016 Human Organ Donation Awareness Fixing Headlight Stickers Sports Event for locals – Badminton Tournament in Dec

2016 Apex Week Service Projects in Dec 2016 Medical Camp and Free Water Distribution Booth in Feb

2017 Sports Activity in April 2017 Sponsorship of Jallikattu in May 2017 Dengue Awareness in July 2017 Heart, Diabetic and General Health Check up camp in Julky

2017 Inter Club Sports meet – Bandminton Tournament Regularly publishes ‘Voice of Apex”

Awards Won during National Convention - Coffeepex 2017

Best Club Best Service Project Best International Relations Best Public Speaking Best Apex RT Relationship Award

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An example of leading

from the front by Past

National Leaders

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By… R Mani Becoming a great leader in Apex is not something that happens

overnight, but it can certainly be achieved through discipline, hard work and a commitment to improvement through

experience. Great leaders in Apex are not born, instead they are shaped over the years. And, if you want to be one of a “great” leaders, there are some general rules that you must follow:

1.Listen to your Team : Always listen to what your team has to say; even if you do not like it.

2. Communicate as effectively as possible: Make your

expectations and feelings clear; in the appropriate medium as often as possible.

3. Talk Less: Sometimes saying nothing is better that saying just anything.

4. Be an example. Be the type of person you want your team members to be.

5. Be passionate. If you aren’t passionate about Apex, you’re in the wrong place to be a leader.

6. Be consistent. Be consistent in your behaviour so your team

knows what to expect from you. 7. Make firm decisions. Don’t leave things undecided for long,

and don’t waver about a decision once you’ve made it.

8. Identify mentors and role models. Find people you can look up to and learn from, and follow them closely.

9. Interfere only when necessary. If you trust your team to do good work, don’t interfere unless absolutely necessary.

10. Know your limits. Don’t extend yourself beyond your means.

11. Know your strengths. If you’re good at resolving disputes, step in and resolve them as often as possible.

12. Know your weaknesses. If there’s something you’re not good at, admit it, and work on it…

…..to be continued….

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Apex Global 8th AGM at Shah Alam, Malaysia

50th AGM of Apex Malaysia

National Presidents of various Apex Associations

National Board – Apex Singapore

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25th – 27th Jan 2018 At Shantiniketan Rs. 3500/- for Single Rs.5500/- for Double

( upto 30th Sept. 2017 ) E mail : viswapex2018@gmail.com.

Phone : +913323213919/29 , 9830990814

41st National Convention Apex Bangladesh Jan 27-28, 2018

At Dhaka Free registration for Foreign Delegates

National Convention of

Apex Australia

Sun Sea and Surf !!!

Oct 5 -8 , 2017

Apex Camps Mudjimba on

the Sun Shine Coast