PHF Deepak S -President

ROTARY CLUB OFQUILON WEST END

Club No: 62620 Zone: XIV Vol. XII Issue: 1

28JUNE2014

28JUNE2014

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THE FIRST 100% PHF CLUB IN RI DIST 3211

Born into the Kurudamannil family at Ranni, Shri Jacob Punnoose, did his schooling at Ranni, Pre-Degree and Special B.Sc. in Trivandrum and secured his Post Graduate Degree in Physics from Cochin University of Science & Technology. Ranked no. 1 in the All India Seniority of the 1975 batch of IPS, he was adjudged the best trainee at the National Police Academy. In 1975, he was appointed the ASP at Tellicherry. He served the Kerala Police force as- Commissioner of Police,

A native of Kundara, Rtn John Daniel has been a leader right from his school days. A post graduate in English Language & Literature and a holder of Masters Degree and Doctorate in Business Administration, John is currently the Managing Director of three Management Colleges.Since joining Rotary in 1997, he served his home club-Quilon East- and the District in various capacities. He was adjudged the best Club President and the best Rotarian in 2010-11, following his superlative

The eldest son of Prof. N.Somarajan and Prof. Vijayam, Rtn PHF Deepak Somarajan did his schooling at In fant Jesus Boys High School, Tangasseri. He t o o k h i s

Bachelors Degree in Architectural Engineer ing from Regional Engineering College, Calicut. (Presently NIT)After working in Bangalore in reputed architectural firms, he started his own architectural firm M/s Deer Homes, presently one of the leading architectural firms in Kollam. M/s Deepam Sawmills, Uliyakovil, Kollam one of the leaders in timber business for over 50 years is also his family concern.Deepak joined Rotary in 2005. After assuming various posts at the Club level, he served the Club as Treasurer in 2009 and Secretary in 2010.

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PHF S.Muraleedharan - SecretaryRtn PHF Renin Raj, born in Kollam, is the Managing Partner of Sea

PHF Renin Raj - Treasurer

DGN Major Donor Dr John Daniel - Guest of Honour

Shri Jacob Punnoose, IPS (Retd) - Chief Guest

We meet on every THURSDAY at 8.15pm at Crowther Masonic HallEmail ID : quilonwestend@gmail.com www.facebook.com/quilonwestend.rotary

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G r a d u a t e in English Language and Literature, is the Director of T.M.College of English- at Jawahar junction, Kollam,

Palace Group of Hotels. He took his Bachelors Degree in Hotel Management from MS Ramaiah College and went on to obtain his MBA in International Business from Cardiff University, Wales, United Kingdom. He is a bachelor.

A talented singer, Rtn Renin Raj joined Rotary Club Quilon West End in 2013.

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From the EditorDear friends,Rotary Club of Quilon West End is entering its twelfth year of dedicated humanitarian service to the society. It is quite heartening to note that our club has grown from strength to strength in the last eleven years. At present the

Club, under the astute and dynamic leadership of Viju Vijayarajan, has reached the zenith of its glory. Congratulations to Viju and his team for making our club the best in the District. Now we are all looking forward to the leadership of Rtn Deepak Somarajan, with the highly experienced Rtn S.Muraleedharan as Secretary and a host of dedicated Rotarians getting warmed up to share their knowledge and experience with the new President.I wish all the best to the new team of Rotarians who are all set to LIGHT UP ROTARY.

Rtn MPHF YS Prakash

Dear fellow Rotarians,

While I was nominated as the President Elect of the Rotary Club of Quilon West End for the year 2013-14, I was not that much serious about my assignment. But as the days came nearer and nearer for my installation, I became aware of my responsibility of serving this prestigious club, with two distinguished Past District Governors and ten illustrious Past Presidents in its roll, as its eleventh President and an urge to act genuinely came to me from within. As I expected, I

started receiving encouragement from my fellow Rotarians right from the first day and their words of wisdom and encouragement motivated me so much that I decided to serve the Club with unflinching commitment. Standing within my limitations, I strove to keep the Clubs flag fluttering high. To a certain extent, I managed to succeed. Now I consider myself the luckiest president of our club, as our Club has been acknowledged the BEST club in RI Dist. 3210.

Words are inadequate to express my gratitude to all the members of our family, particularly PDG KPR, PDG Dr George, my mentor P.A.Subramonian, Secretary Varkey Jacob, Treasurer YS Prakash, Editor S.Muraleedharan, all other members of the board, particularly M.Ajit Kumar for the cooperation they have been extending to me.

I know that I had my own shortcomings. If at any time, I have caused any discomfort to any member, kindly bear with me. Lapses on my part, if there were any, may please be condoned.

I am indebted to my family- Maya, Vismaya and Vaishnav-for their whole-hearted cooperation throughout this year. Maya joins me in thanking you all and in wishing all the best to Deepak and his team.

Throughout this year ,along with all the members of the club, I have been ENGAGING Rotary so as to CHANGE LIVES.

Viju Vijayarajan

President's Message

Outgoing President's Message

Dear Fellow Rotarians,

It is the first time in the brief history of our club that our club has swept all the major awards in our district including the best club of the

district. President Viju, through his commitment and hard work, has catapulted our club to higher levels, previously considered impossible. Hence it is my first and foremost duty to thank President Viju, Rtn. Maya Viju and all the team members who have worked together to make this possible.

Taking over the reins of the club from President Viju is a difficult task, when you think of the achievements of the past year. But then, change is the order of nature. If you consider this not as a mountain to climb but as a

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Life-changing projects 2013-14

Receiving the trophy for the Best Club in RI Dist. 3211

Remembering a glorious past

Delicious Fish Mela

PDG Dr G.A. George being felicitated

1. Overall Best club of the District2. Overall Outstanding President3. Five star Club.4. Outstanding secretary (Group-3)5. Excellent Club Bulletin Weekly.6. Second highest contributions to TRF.7. Maximum number of PHFs during the

year.8. For implementing 10 projects under

District Project.9. For crossing borders and reaching

Pakistan with safe drinking project thereby promoting world understanding and peace.

10. For crossing borders to Srilanka with District project.

11. Outstanding Performance in Public Relations. Group-3.

12. For the Hoarding which gave highest publicity to Rotary.

13. Most Media covered programme. (Which came in Vanitha)

14. Exemplary Club Website.15. Best Performance in Club Administration.

Group-316. Outstanding Performance in Membership

Development. Group -3.17. For 100% Retention in membership.18. For Inducting 10 new members.19. For inducting maximum lady members.20. For More than 25% net growth.21. Maximum number of registrations for RI

Convention.22. Excellent Humanitarian Project23. Excellent Medical Camp. 24. Best Performance in International Service.

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Life-changing projects 2013-14

Fellowship tour to Kuttikkanam

Sumptuous Biriyani Fest

A huge hoarding exhibited at Chinnakkada.

Our clubs gift to a poor widow

Medical equipments provided to Aashraya, Kalayapuram

A fully equipped medical lab set up at Aashraya

A dinner, sponsored by Rtn Remany George to 800-odd inmates of Aashraya.

A three wheeler scooter to Mr. Thaha

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Life-changing projects 2013-14

Foot kit to SS SamithySri. P.C. George, MLA on Media & Democracy

Financial assistance to a bed - ridden student

Our clubs matching grant project with RC of Candido Mota, Brazil

Traffic awareness programme

Pulse polio programme at Kollam Railway Station

Geriatric clinic at Benziger Hospital

Financial assistance to a lorry driver

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Rtn Bincy Sujay - June 26Rty Ann Shiji Prasanth - June 26Annet Soumya Alphonse - June 27Annet Anoop Ajit Kumar - June 28Rtn Remani George - July 1

Rtn Bincy Sujay - June 26Rty Ann Shiji Prasanth - June 26Annet Soumya Alphonse - June 27Annet Anoop Ajit Kumar - June 28Rtn Remani George - July 1

Rtn Dr Shibu Rajagopal & Vandana June 26

PDG KPR & LethaJune 27

Life-changing projects 2013-14

Installation of Rotaract Club

Our RCC provided chairs to Govt. TTI LP School

RYLA

PDG Dr G.A.George and Mrs Remani George at the recently held RI Convention in Sydney, Australia, in the illustrious company of Rotary leaders from Asia

Installation of Interact Club

Our District project in Pakistan A project at Govt. Juvenile Home

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Dear President Rtn.Deepak,I congratulate you for earning the confidence of the members of your great club. You have now undergone rigorous training in different programs and seminars which is certain to

Dist. Governors Message

help you plan meticulously for your year. A good planning of your activities will take you half the way to a successful year. I assure you all the assistance required in the administration of your club and the District Secretariat is geared up to respond to any call from you. We are dreaming for a District with clubs having members more than 20 and achieving a net growth of 20% membership. It is my lofty desire that your club achieves Every Rotarian Every year 100$ status. I advise you to start working on a plan that will earn for your club Citation by R.I. President .Also give emphasis on District Project, RAEY (Rotary Alternative Energy), and Focus Projects during the year.Wishing you and all the members of your club all the best for a purposeful and eventful Rotary year ahead,Yours in Rotary service,K.S. Sasikumar

stepping stone and a launching platform, things will come into perspective.

Hence as the new President of our club I intend to use these fruits of hard work from the previous year in a positive manner to further the causes club stands for. I believe that bigger achievements are possible if all our members come together and work as one unit. My priorities for the year include improving attendance, identification and effective implementation of service projects etc. By encouraging individual members to identify service projects for the needy in their neighbourhood, the club will have a wider a range of influence in the area of community service. The importance of TRF contributions will be highlighted and will be encouraged in a bigger magnitude.

Building up new leaders from our club is another aspect which needs to be given priority. With a very young and talented group of members, it is proposed that various programs be conducted by the young and upcoming leaders of our club.

The goals I have set for this year may be tough to meet but I am bestowed with an excellent team of office bearers by the past leaders of our club. With their help I am confident that we can achieve all our goals this year. This my dear friends is the best way to respect and recognize the achievements of our past leaders.

Thank you.

PHF Deepak Somarajan

Superintendent of Police, AIG, DIG, Joint Excise Commissioner, Inspector General of Police, Chief Investigation Officer, Addl DGP and Director, Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau. After serving as the Director General of Police for four years, he retired in 2012. Currently he is the Chief Commissioner and Principal Coordinator of the National Games Secretariat, Kerala.In his illustrious career, Shri Jacob Punnoose received many prestigious awards from the President of India-the Prime Ministers Baton in 1975, the Police Medal for meritorious service in 1996 and the Police medal for distinguished service in 2005.Smt. Rebecca Thomas, a retired Professor of Providence College, Calicut is his helpmate.

performance as the Club President. He is all set to serve RI District as its Governor in 2016-17.John, to a certain extent, owes his monumental success to his better half, Rtn Dr Meera John, the Charter President of the RC of Quilon Lotus and the District Chairman of Clean Green Kerala. The couple has two children- Deon D.John and Dona John.

which has been training students of English Literature, both at the graduate and post graduate level for more than 30 years.For many years he served Doordarshan Kendra,Trivandrum as its First Grade Sports commentator. His Rotary career began in 1998 when he joined the RC of Quilon West. He became the Charter Secretary of the RC of Quilon West End in 2003 and the President in 2005. He served RI District 3210 and 3211 as its District Editor, four times.Suja is his better half and the couple has a daughter, Athulya.

Engineer Parvathy Deepak is his betterhalf. The couple has two sons, Karthik studying in IV Std in Kings School, Kottiyam, his younger son Rohit is one year old. Deepak is an enthusiastic sports lover, his favourite sports include Basket Ball, Cricket & Table Tennis.

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On the way to LIGHT UP ROTARY...President

Imm.Past President &Chief Co ordinator President Elect

Vice President Secretary

PHF Deepak S. MPHF Viju V. PHF Dr Saji

MPHF Anzar M.A. PHF S. Muraleedharan

Joint Secretary Sgnt-at-arms

Addl. Sgnt-at-arms Bulletin Editor

PHF Prasanthkumar PHF Nevin Pereira

PHF Pradeepkumar MPHF Y.S. Prakash

Club Trainer

Club Administration Membership

MPHF Saravana Sekhar

PHF M. Ajit Kumar MPHF Varkey Jacob

Treasurer

PHF Renin Raj

Asst. Editor

PHF Arjun Ashok

Gen. Co ordinator

PHF Ancil JohnService Projects Public Relations The Rotary Foundation

PHF Dr Riyaz Ahammad MPHF Praveen S. Dev MPHF Philomene Antony

MPHF P. Alphonse MPHF P.A. Subramanian PHF S. SalimPDG K.P. Ramachandran Nair PDG Dr G.A. George

ADVISORS

RI President Dist. Governor

GARY C.K. HUANG K.S. Sasikumar

Published by President PHF Deepak Somarajan, Edited by MPHF and Associate Editor PHF Arjun, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Quilon West End. For private and restricted circulation only. Printed at Don Bosco,Kollam

Y.S. Prakash

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