Si Chennai Downtown joins SI Pune Metro East in Their Charter Anniversary Celebrations

SI Pune Metro East concluded their first anniversay celebration in a very meaning full way. They made a great effort to bring changes in the lives of women and girls . I had the honor and privilege of participating as a resource person in a workshop for girls called --GIRLS MOVING FORWARD.

The workshop sessions were a combined effort of 5 clubs SI Perth/SI York Ebor, SI Bangalore and Si Chennai Downtown and of course the host club. They to combined education, empowerment, IGU, and ofcourse Bonding with the Best their own tagline. We spent the whole day at Phulgaon, where at Ishwari these sessions were held for 22 girls.

Naina Shah, President Si Chennai Downtown, conducted a session with the girls on " Bringing out Emotions through Art ( Collage)

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On their Charter Anniversary eve, they made a formal presentation of their year long work, their bonding with the best and the award. Highlight of the evening was a vibrant speaker- Senior journalist Vinita Deshmukh who fired everyone with her plain speaking on Relevant journalism- the need of the hour.
Later that evening a dinner with the soroptimisters and overseas guests in attendence- games and charades made us all relax.

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Joy of Giving Week Sept 25,26 and 27, 2010

Joy of Giving Week, Sept 25,26 and 27, 2010

SICD members supported and participated in this joy of giving week. Our club contributed Rs 5000 and our menber Dr Veena contributed Rs 2000 towards this event.

Members and their children volunteered to take care of the children affected by Down’s Syndrome. They assisted in them during the event and all helped serving food to the the children.

It was spread over three days. The 1st day had about 120-150 outstation children where not much help was needed. An eye camp was conducted.

The next two days drew a larger number of about 1200 children. The ladies all felt good and happy to have contributed their time and effort. Certificates were given to all those volunteers.

The Children's Health Camp 29 August 2010

29 August 2010

The Children's Health Camp at Mylai Balaji Nagar

In association with Apollo Hospitals for the at the New Life Primary School, Perugudi,

The camp screened 400 children, and we had to close the gates by 1pm.This was an over whelming response from the community. As usual the team from Apollo was very meticulous and very well organised.The small school almost got converted into a mini clinic.The children and parent went back with a smile after their check up. They were very appreciative about Apollo having come to their door step.They even requested a similar camp for the elders.

The Doctors and all the staff served with warmth and smile. It was not only satisfying to the doctors having volunteered their time but for us too, having partnered with you, to do this community service to the children.

The student volunteers from IIT, Madras and the members of Soroptimist International Chennai Downtown had coordinated very well with the community to ensure smooth running of this camp.

Charter of SI Madurai

SI Madurai Charter 14 Sept 2010

NASI Ext Officer Annette Mascarenhas putting on the collar onto the President Anitha Rajarajan

SI Madurai Charter 14 Sept 2010

SI Madurai Charter 14 Sept 2010

NASI Ext Officer Annette Mascarenhas pinning on the badge onto the President Anitha Rajarajan

"One Walk One Hope"

"One Walk One Hope"

SI Chennai Downtown participates in the walk organised by CANSTOP on 24 October 2010 in support of Breast Cancer Awareness

'Give while you Preen and Pamper'

July 23 and 24 ,2010

Inauguration of

'Give while you Preen and Pamper'

by Bess Simkin, spouse of US Counsel General and a Breast Cancer survivor

Your gift helps us carry out our mission to educate women about the life-saving techniques of early detection. We appreciate your help in the fight against breast cancer.

Pink Glove Dance at the event Give While you Preen and Pamper

In picture Bess Simkins, spouse of US Cousel general, Dr Vijayabharti Rangarajan,founder Canstop and SICD members

Charter of SI Madurai

The Charter of SI Madurai was held on 13 Sept 2010 at Madurai. It was indeed
a proud moment for us, as this is the first club SI Chennai Downtown
has been the Mother club to.
It was a grand function amongst the galaxy of prominent Women of
Madurai. It was conduct in great stlye and made it a most memorable
evening at Madurai.

Give While you Preen and Pamper

Show your support to Breast Cancer Awareness

A Fund Raiser for the cause

Give While you Preen and Pamper yourself at Clippers Styl’ Edge this weekend!

Clippers Styl’ Edge

No. 1, 3^rd Main Road, Kotturpuram, Chennai 600085

(Above Heritage Fresh at Kottur Gardens)

Call +9144 42188180 to make your appointment!

Thank you for committing to this unique social responsibility project. Your gift helps us carry out our mission to educate women about the life-saving techniques of early detection. We appreciate your help in the fight against breast cancer.

Don’t forget to spread the word!

The Next Event on International Wellness Day July 19

The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man.

Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why it is called the present"

To mark the International Wellness Day

Soroptimist International Chennai Downtown with

Dr Jayesh V Sanghvi's

Nature Clinic

invite you to

SWASTHA

(Health and Happiness of mind body and soul)

Let us live in NOW

on July 19 2010 at 4. pm and 4.45 pm

at

Dr Jayesh V Sanghvi's Nature Clinic

23/13, 3rd Street Wallace Garden, Chennai- 600 006

Homeopathy is gaining a global recognition for its exquisite potential. A talk by eminent Doctors at this Clinic on their exclusive luxury wellness concept that will focus on providing a haven of relaxation and nurturing to members and guests, while providing complete care of the mind, body & soul by a highly skilled team with their unique signature treatments designed to relax, rejuvenate and restore.

Also take home a complimentary pack for six months.

This Programe has seen profound effect on the mood, energy and comfort levels of individuals. It has given a boost to their confidence levels and are able to handle pressures better and have become adaptable to changing trends. This in turn has led to an enhanced quality of life.

Programe

Sessions I

4 pm. Talk followed by Tea at 4.45pm

Session II

4.45 pm Tea followed by the Talk at

5.30 pm

Kindly send in your RSVP to confirm your participation in Session I or II,

Only 20 participants to a session .

On first come first serve basis.

Call +91 44 42602020 /2121 /2323 OR E-Mail info@natureclinic.co.in

April 22 World Earth Day

Bottled water err waste!!

Now to some serious thoughts

Did you know?

1. That the plastic bottles can leach harmful chemicals like bisphenol in to the water especially due to heat in cars etc?

2. Behind each bottle is oil (fossil fuel) which otherwise could have been used up for cars?

3. That 90% of the bottles end up as garbage? In spite of all those tall claims of recycle?

4. That the ones that end up in landfills will be there as a mark of our irresponsibility for millions of years!

5. That tonnes of PET bottles from California travelled all the way to Madras as waste (in the guise of recycle) and got illicitly dumped!

6. That 1500 bottles get trashed every second!

7. That in a test conducted by an NGO in the US, almost all leading brands of bottled water failed the basic health standards?

What can we do??
Carry your own stainless steel container.

It’s so easy..

It’s just a mindset tricked by the advertisements that the bottled ones are safer

We look forward to have a most productive and rewarding year

From the President Naina Shah..........

I recognize that I have the privilege of leading a unique all women’s organization Soroptimist Int’l of Chennai Downtown and this is a platform that is committed to providing best for women.

I am ready to accept this responsibility that you have given me. I am excited and eager to lead. I am ready and prepared to lead because of the opportunities that I have been given with this esteemed platform.

Being president allows one to provide vision and leadership that can help address the critical challenges facing our society today.

As a SICD president, it is also my role to pose global questions – to stimulate an environment where the most creative ideas can be unleashed.

Besides continuing to support the ongoing project of the club,

We will also take on some new ones.

Breast Cancer has been on the rise, Today cancer can be treated, only if it is nipped at the bud. And we have in the news Martina, who in spite of being one of the fittest women; she missed taking a mammogram for 4 years and was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. It was her personal 9/11. She says and She chooses to talk about it so that, Women get aware about getting a mammogram. We will focus on Breast Cancer Awareness, in association with Canstop.

We will try to reach out to at least a million Women this year. I know it is very challenging task but it is not an impossible one. With the support from you members we will achieve it

I would like to speak briefly of my own intentions.

I am committed to establishing a positive, regenerative service culture to make this club a preferred platform.

I was taught to work hard, to be independent, and to take responsibility for myself, to continuously improve and to care about others, and that I could succeed at anything if I set my mind to it.

Over the years, I learned – and taught myself – other lessons.

I needed to recognize my boundaries, that things are not black and white and there are many different points of view, perhaps most important, and as a result of extensive travel and cross-cultural exposure, I learned that everyone has a purpose and a value in this world.

This is your opportunity to pledge your wholehearted support to the incoming officers. The real success of our club lies in cooperating with your leaders and in fully participating and assuming your share of responsibility for constituent activities.

Can we do it???

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

World Environment Day - 5 June 2009

UN World Environment Day (WED), commemorated each year on June 5th, is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action. Each year, a different country hosts the international celebration.

The theme for 2009 is

“Is climate change and the broader consequences of environmental change, and what societies can do in response.”

Campaign Launch- "Say No to Plastic and Say Yes to Style"

Ms Tanvi Shah singer "Jai Ho " from Oscar winning film "Slumdog Millionaire" winner of the Golden Globe and The Oscar Launched the campaign and released the poster....

"Say No to Plastic and Say Yes to Style"

at the installation function of Soroptimist Internationalof Chennai Downtown on 8th April'08.

Cloth Bags folded into a small pouch as small as a Cell phone were gifted to all.

This project is financed through donations and run by volunteers and the bags are distributed as gifts.
The Bags are gifted to all, and people can contribute whatever amount they like towards this movement which isIn association with "Small Steps" an intiative by Upasana - Auroville

What can a little bag do?

• Every single bag can effectively prevent dumping of 200 throw-away plastic bags.
• Every single bag can provide a meaningful job to women who are empowering themselves.
• Every single bag can educate a whole family about environmental issues
• We are making 10 million bags
• Yes, by hand!
• Creating 1000 jobs for 1000 people for 1000 days.

It is not only about making a better world, It is also about changing ourselves, Learning new values, Taking responsibility, Loving our mother earth. It is our love in action.

How much should I pay for a Small Steps bag?

When you purchase a small steps bag, you are not buying a product – you are joining a movement. When you carry our little bags, you are demonstrating your conviction that, when we are conscientious of how we use resources, we make a collective difference in the condition of the planet and the quality of our lives .Upasana does not sell these bags, in the conventional sense. Instead, they are distributed within what has come to be known as the “gift economy.” This does not mean that the bags are free, though you may take one without payment if you cannot afford to purchase one or you are not inclined to contribute. It means that you are asked to assess the value of sustaining this program, and to pay as you wish so that others may enjoy that which you have been given.If you believe that the bag has value – as a utilitarian item, as a symbol of environmental responsibility, or as tool of community awareness – you have the opportunity to support this initiative and help it grow. For example, you can cover not only the cost of the bag you receive, but also the cost of producing and distributing one or more other bags, which will wind up in the hands of those who cannot otherwise afford them. Those bags will be a gift – your gift! – and will keep the movement going and growing.