RETIRED OFFICERS’FORUM

Vadodara -18401,Santok Chambers, Sardarnagar, Vadodara, 390002.

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ISSUE; 152                            NUGGETS                                         APRIL, 2008

 

MEETING VENUE: This month, as in the past, we meet at Ladies Common Room, Faculty of Arts, MSU, Sayajigunj. However, we are looking for alternatives for later months. Kindly watch for any change, which will be communicated.

DATE: Friday, 4th April, 2008

TIME:  At 6.00 pm sharp. Kindly note change and come on time.

AGENDA: Maun, Welcoming financial year 08-09, Birthday Celebration, Housie and Snacks.

Condolences: We offer our deepest condolences to the family of Member J.G.Desai on his demise on 15th March of prolonged pulmonary fibrosis leading to cardiac arrest. May his soul rest in peace.

WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS! We heartily welcome following new members to ROF:.

Vinod Chokshi, (DOB 2-11-47)         A.S.Bakshi, (DOB 7-6-43)

B-34 Shuklanagar,                             201,Pacific Plaza, 61B Chintamani Soc’y,

Waghodia Rd., Vadodara-19 VIP Road, Karelibaug, Vadodara 18

Wife:Sushila(DOB 3-6)                     Wife: Rashmiben(DOB 2-12)

 

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: We wish Many Many Happy Returns of the Day to following members of ROF who celebrate their birthday this month:

 

Name                            Birthday                         Tel. No 

Bharti Aurora            15-04                             2389733

R.K.Bajaj                    25-04-44                      6592810

Brij Rani Bhalla        05-04                     9376220595

Vandana Bhandari  05-04               2641467

R.P.Bhatt                    20-04-35                         2339287

K.K.Dhir                     21-04-32                         2638031

Sharda Ghadiali      20-04          9898684469

Satosh Gaur Singh   03-04                                2630948

Shobha Gupta             13-04                             2321900

J.V.Joshi                     14-04-36                       2334787

Kumud Joshi              07-04                                     “

Taraben Kamdar    25-04                                   2794376

Neelam Khanna         27-04                               2653094

Kasturi Mainthia     29-04                 2341220

 

 

Name                                    Birthday                    Tel.No

Indira Mehta                         14-04                    2350432

R.J.Mehta                             13-04-30              2334753

S.N.Palnitkar                       08-04-42              2712685

Sarla Pamnani                     08-04                    2372010

Usha Popli                             01-04                    2772995

D.M.Rawal                            19-04                    2395596

Rajagopala Raghavan          06-04-41              2339967

Vimla Shah                           23-04                    2781690

B.L.Sharma                          08-04                    2713027

Dr.Chandra Prabha             07-04                    2322866

Sq.Ldr.S.K.Misra                10-04-46              2654376

Maitra Misra                        13-04                        “

J.K.Mehta                              12-04-34              2644759

S.K.Malik                             01-04-42              2712346

We conducted Workshop on Life at Sixty Plus on 23rd and 24th February at Express Hotel. Participants were 6 from corporates, 5 Sr. citizens, and 20 Members, total 31. Faculty of 15 members was drawn from wide range of disciplines with Padmashri Dr.V.C.Patel as Chief Guest. Stocks of reading materials and Seminar folders were utilized and the proceedings were well accepted. M/s Bajaj-Alliancz sponsored lunch and presented their Annuity Schemes. Realization:           Delegate fees                                           Rs.21,500

Sponsorship                                                    10,000

                                                                                                                        31,500

                                    Total Expenditure (incl. misc. overheads)    26,000

                                                Net Surplus                                                      5,500

 

 

United Way, Vadodara displayed at the Mela, very attractive photo-blow-ups of our Seminars and Hardwar visit. Services of Mr. Raju were engaged for our stall. Shri Rathod and Dr.K.L.Chowdhury helped a lot in managing the stall for both days in both shifts, and other members also assisted. A large number of people visited our stall. Expenditure was: Rent of Stall: Rs. 3,500 and Misc. Rs. 400, Total Rs. 3,900.

At the invitation of GSFC, we conducted Workshops on Planning for Retirement for 36 Employees on 12-13th and 42 Executives on 14-15th March. Proceedings went on smoothly and participants appreciated the theme that ‘real life starts after retirement’. Total  fees received was Rs.16, 000 (Rs. 8,000 for each group) and expenditure Rs.7, 000, giving Net surplus of Rs. 9,000.

 

 

HEALTH FACTS:

FIVE EASY STEPS TO LIVING LONG AND WELL:

While genetic makeup does influence our life span, following modifiable behavioural factors could increase longevity:

1.Do not smoke. 2. Avoid diabetes. 3. Avoid obesity. 4.Control high BP. 5. Avoid sedentary life-style: exercise more than 2-4 times a week.

(Source: Study of 2,300 men of average age72 till they neared their 90’s-Archives of Internal Medicine)

 

YOGA FOR HEALTH: Halasana, Padahastasana, and Bhujangasana give spinal flexibility.

 

EXPRESS YOUR SPIRITUALITY:

The concern about others judging us is often what stops us from getting comfortable in our own skin. What if our family doesn't like what we are doing? What if our friends think the path we are taking is weird? Too many of us are embarrassed about what others will think of our spiritual journey. We end up sabotaging our own happiness. We are missing out on the great opportunities that will open up once we get comfortable in our own skin.

As you begin reflecting on your spiritual gifts, it's great to keep track of your progress. You can do this throughout the day or at the end of the day. You could add your thoughts to a journal or record them on micro-cassette recorder.

Here are questions to ask yourself to begin the process of getting comfortable in your own skin:

1.      “Have I taken time to identify my spiritual gifts?” Get in touch with those inklings, those glimpses of what your calling might be. For example: topics that you are continually drawn to, but you aren't sure why; what you do in your spare time that makes the day more enjoyable; things that make it easy to lose track of time when you are doing them.

2.      “How am I expressing my spiritual gifts?” Remember that there are many ways to ex- press who you really are, you might try one way for a while and find that it isn't a good fit. If something isn't working, don't be afraid to make changes at a pace that is appropriate for you. Expression of you gifts is so personal. No one has the right to tell you that you are it right or wrong.

3.     “Am I genuinely happy with my personal and professional life right now, in this moment?” Are you postponing your happiness until you accomplish your goals? Maybe you are envious of what others have accomplished in their lives. Happiness isn't the accomplishment. It is the journey. If your goal in life is to become rich, you might be so focused on your current financial state that you are missing out on the lessons to be learned in the journey. [Leila Johnson] {Contributed by J.K.Popli, ROF}

 

LAUGH a WHILE: If people talk behind your back, what does that mean?

Simple! That you are two steps ahead of them.

 

Compiled by  M.P.Desai.. E-mail comments, contributions to: mohandas36@yahoo,com