WHAT IS INSIDE ?

From the Editors desk.

Dear Lions, Lion Ladies and Lion Cubs,

We at our Li ons cl ub al ways give i mportance for all service
ori ented activi ties by our members and also by anyone around us. We
bri ng thei r service activities to the fore so that all others takes i nspira-
tion from them to do wel fare acti vities.
Our Lions Cl ub take thi s opportunity to congratulate and compliment
our Lion member Ln Parvathy Viswanath, who started Ai kya i n
1990, which has completed a quarter century of service, and cele-
brated its Silver Jubilee recently.
Mrs. Parvathy Viswanath is a psychologist and a special educator,
with vast experience in training Special children. She has ad-
dressed several seminars and workshops at state and national lev-
els, published books on Care and Management of Children with
Disabilities, and produced films on Special children for generating
awareness. She has planned and coordinated sporting activities
for Special children, organized picnic outings and conducted Inte-
gration sessions with normal children. She has specialized in
infant stimulation programs for children from the age of 3 months
onwards, and in counseling their parents. She has conducted
workshops and seminars for parents and siblings of Special chil-
dren and for professionals working in the field of Special Education.
She has authored books on ADHD, AUTISM and care and manage-
ment of children with disabilities. She has won several awards at
the national and international level.
We wish Ln Parvathy Viswanath continue her great services to
special children for many more years to come, and pray for her
good health.
With Best Wishes
Ln. R. Balasubramanian (Ln. Bala) Past President
We make an impact on people's lives l ocally and i nternati onally
LCI
Vision Statement
To be the global
leader in commu-
nity and humanitar-
ian service.

Mission State-
ment
To empower volun-
teers to serve their
communities, meet
h u m a n i t a r i a n
needs, encourage
peace and promote
international under-
standing through
Lions clubs.
LCPS News E. Bulletin
LIONS CLUB OF MADRAS PADI SHENOY NAGAR
Club No:034065 - Region : VI - Zone : 1 - Lions Dist.324 A5
For private circulation to Lion members only
APRIL 2014
From the Editors
Desk
Page
1
From the Presidents
Desk and Lion of
the Month

2

Board Meeting -
April 2014
3
Aikya - Silver Jubi-
lee - A Quarter Cen-
tury of Service
4
& 5

12th Cavinkare Abil-
ity Awards
6
& 7
Photo Gallery - Lions
Om Diagnostic Cen-
tre
8
&
9
Projects & Meetings
April 2014 - Awards
from Multiple Dist. &
Humor Corner
10
&
11
Random Thoughts &
Greeters Corner
12 &
13
LCIF and Lions Team 14
& 15

























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From the Presidents desk.

Dear Lions

The pangs of hunger, the lack of shelter and clothing are best understood by
poor people and this empathy leads them to share what little they have. Yet
there are a large number of wealthy people who do not share what they have
reaped from the society. There are of course people who are philanthropically
minded , but in India it has been estimated that these form a small minority.
In this scenario the Government has recently passed the Companies Act, which
prevails upon profit making companies ( subject to conditions ) by which they
have to necessarily spend an amount towards corporate social responsibility.

I believe this is an opportunity for Lions to implement substantial projects. If we
can think of really good projects, support the same with data on expenditure and
benefits we can approach corporate organizations and request them to partici-
pate as part of their CSR. The lions in our club have contacts with many Corpo-
rate and I think we can leverage this strength .

April did not have any club meetings as we participated in 3 district level meet-
ings, including the district convention.

The members of the team for 2014 2015 has been chosen, with a balance of ex-
perience and new blood and I am sure the club will grow to greater heights under
their stewardship.

Ln. A. Augustine
President

From the Presidents Desk
Lion of the month April 2014
to

Lion S.Ravishankar is the Lion of the month for his
generous contribution to the Dialysis Corpus Fund


Minutes of the Board meeting held on 3rd April 2014 held
at IIT Alumni Club, hosted by Ln. M.C. Srikanth and Ln
V.K.Raman.
( Reported by Ln Secretary Ram Kumar Jothirmayam)

Welcoming the members the Lion President Augustine, thanked and congratulated Ln Bala
for successfully carrying out the Diabetes awareness camp and Blood donation camp dur-
ing Feb. 2014
The secretary Ln Ram Jothirmayam presented the report on projects and meetings in
March 2014
In the absence of the Lion Treasurer the President informed the status of the accounts as
of 30
th
March 2014. Ln Prasad presented the Trust account.

All the Lion members thanked and appreciated Ln. Ravishankar, for his good gesture of his
generous donation of Rs 20,000 towards the Dialysis corpus fund of the Club.

New Team for 2014-15 were announced by Ln Raman, Chairman-Nomination committee
President : Ln. Krishnapriya Sudharshan
Secretary : Ln Shobha Srikanth
Jt. Secretary : Ln Kailash Prasad
Treasurer : Ln Ram Kumar Jothirmayam
Jt Treasurer : Ln G.Ramesh
IMM Past President : Ln A.Augustine
Membership Director : Ln. G.Prabhakaran
1st VP : Ln Ramkumar Swaminathan
2nd VP : Ln G.Mahesh
3rd VP : Ln S.Ramesh
1 Year Director : Ln. G.M.Ramachandran
2 Year Director : Ln Ravishankar
Lion Tamer : Ln R.Girirajan
Lion Twister : Ln.K.R.Natarajan
The President thanked Ln. V.K. Raman for completing the task with a well balanced team
of experienced and new lions.
The welfare Projects and meetings for April 2014 discussed and decided

The voting delegates and alternate delegates were approved by the board

Ln. S. Krishnaswamy informed that Ability Foundation has announced the initiatives for dif-
ferently abled persons. The details were announced.
It was decide to induct Mr P Ramesh and Mr Kesavan at the regular meeting in May 2014.
Mr Mukundan to be invited as a guest.

The next board meeting will be held on Thursday 8
th
May.
The host will be Lions Prabakaran, Munnaawar and S. S. Sankaran

The meeting ended with a vote of thanks by the Lion President. He thanked all the mem-
bers for their active participation and useful suggestions. He also thanked the hosting
Lions.
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Board Meeting - 3rd April 2014

























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Aikya

P A G E 5
Aikya
AIKYAs vision is to enhance the quality of life of children with
special needs through education and training to enable them to
achieve their fullest potential and Integrate them into the
mainstream

Mission of AIKYA is to Provide Special children with an opportu-
nity to access for education, vocational training, job placement,
Housing as per normalization principle, Publish books, produce awareness
films.

AIKYA special school is a project of AIKYA Foundation. It runs 3 centres in Chennai .
AIKYA aims s Improve and enhance functional capabilities of children with special needs
like Autism, ADHD, DS and other Learning Disorders.

The services offered are :

Early Intervention Programs for Children with delayed development (0-3 Years)
School for children with ADHD, Autism, DS, Learning Disabilities and Slow learners
Therapy services
Vocational training
Training in sports, music, dance, yoga, instrumental music
Training in computers
Recreation Centre with indoor sports and GYM
Work Centre for adults
Training and counseling for parents of children with special needs
Short term training courses for parents and volunteers

AIKYA was started in 1989. Over the years we have catered to several thousands of chil-
dren through various above programs. We have founded one school in cuddalore, one in
Vridhachallam one in Doha apart from 3 centres in Chennai. 22 parents organisatios have
been started in 22 districts of Tamilnadu. Trained 3600 parents. Trained 1800 interns
from various colleges. We assist MPhil and Phd students who conduct research on these
subjects.
Prominent events :
Chennai Olympics every year / Ability EXPO / Ability 2002 2013 cultural

Ln. Parvathy Viswanath, the moving spirit behind AIKYA has authored books on

ADHD, released by President APJ Abdul kalam

AUTISM , released by His Excellency Surjith Singh Barnala,

Care and Management of children with disabilities book I Book II

She has presented papers in National and International conferences at Singapore, Dublin,
Canada. Won award from Canada community Leadership for work in AUTISM in 2012,
won award for her paper at another conference held in Canada in 2010. Invitee to world
Conference on AUTISM in 2007 by Queen of DOHA. International Career Exchagee to
New Zealand in 2013.Apart from the above Ln Parvathy Viswanath has received many
awards and distinctions

























P A G E 6
12
th
CavinKare Ability Awards

4 awardees from across the country felicitated with prestigious
CavinKare Ability Awards 2014

March 18
th
, 2014: CavinKare Ability Awards, one-of-a-kind awards in the country that
recognize and reward the achievements of persons with disabilities, this year honored 4
achievers from across the county, in a grand event that took place at The Sri Mutha
Venkatasubba Rao Auditorium, Chetpet, Chennai, in the gracious presence of several emi-
nent personalities, celebrities and successful social entrepreneurs.

The CavinKare Ability Awards are jointly instituted by CavinKare Pvt. Ltd., a leading FMCG
corporate and Ability Foundation, a national NGO for the empowerment of persons with
disabilities. Each year, exceptional achievers from across the country are recognized. Indi-
viduals thus identified are those who have defied conventional, social, attitudinal, physical
and emotional barriers to realize their dreams.

The Awards come in two categories: Eminence & Mastery.

This years recipients are:

The CavinKare ABILITY Award for EMINENCE
MAHESH KINTH Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh
Mahesh has dedicated his life to the rehabilitation and education of children with disabili-
ties. Having acquired a disability as a result of a road accident, his life has, since then,
been a series of initiatives for persons with disabilities. Beginning in 2002 with the found-
ing of the Prerna Institute of Rehabilitation & Research in Jammu & Kashmir, then setting
up the Aadhar Foundation in 2010 in Chhindwara district, Mahesh Kinth's life has been a
series of unstoppable triumphs, notwithstanding all the hurdles and obstacles he has had
to contend with.
The CavinKare ABILITY MASTERY Awards
BIJU VARGHESE Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Bijus efforts have enabled hundreds of people to lead independent lives today. He cur-
rently holds the license from Automotive Research Association India to alter 56 models of
13 auto brands for persons with disabilities. In recognition of his work, he received the Na-
tional innovation award in 2007.
SANGEETA GALA Mumbai, Maharashtra
Sangeeta works as an assistant director in the highly competitive Hindi film industry. Given
that she is profoundly deaf, this is a particularly challenging task. Fascinated by films ever
since she was a child, Sangeeta has worked with well known directors on some memorable
films: Black, Raavan, Barfi, to name a few.
UBEDULLA NAVED AZMI Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh
A much sought after computer teacher and web designer, Naveds knowledge and skills are
admired by everyone. He has never allowed the fact that he lives with a condition called
osteogenesis imperfecta, with very brittle bones, to come in the way of pursuit of excel-
lence.
12
th
CavinKare Ability Awards

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12
th
CavinKare Ability Awards


































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Ln Subburathinam /
LL. Mahalakshmi
Subburathinam
donated a Personal Com-
puter worth Rs 20,750/- to
a school student on his
Birth Day - on 20th April
2014. The parents of the
student receiving the com-
puter.


Welfare Project

P A G E 9
Lions Om Diagnostic Centre - Mylapore


























P A G E 1 0
April 2014 - Welfare Projects & Meetings

Welfare Projects

16th - Dine with Divine at Govt. Hospital - Saidapet

20th - LL and Ln Subburathinam donated a PC worth Rs 20,750/- to a school
student

23rd - Dine with Divine at Govt. Hospital - Saidapet

27th - Education assistance of Rs 12500/- to Mr Kamalakannan , 3rd year BCA
student. Ln. K.R. Natarajan contributed Rs 7500/- and the Club Rs 5000/
Meetings

3rd - Board meeting

6th - Ugadhi celebrations at district level. Our club participated

13th - Lions District Annual Convention. Our club participated and took
part in the voting and other proceedings.

18th - Tamil New Year day celebration at District level. Our members
participated. Ln. Shoba Srikanth and Ln. Krishnapriya took active
part in the dance program.
Welfare projects and Meetings - April 2014
Prestigious awards from Lions Multiple Dist 324AB

Ln. Parvathy Viswanath will receive an award for Excellent perform-
ance during the Lionistic year 2012 - 2013

Ln. Shoba Srikanth will receive an award for Excellent
performance as Club President during the Lionistic year 2012 -
2013

They will be honoured in the presence of delegates from the 12
Districts of Multiple District 324AB, at the Multiple Convention to be
held at the Chennai Trade Centre on May 10th and 11th, 2014



Compiled by Ln. V. K. RAMAN

1. BULL CHARGES
Notice in a farmer's field: The farmer allows walkers to
cross the field for free, but the bull charges.

2. FURTHER STEPS
In an office: Would the person who took the step ladder yesterday
please bring it back or further steps will be taken

3. MUST HAVE DIABETICS
Found the Ad in a Sweets shop:-
Helper required.. Qualification: Must have diabetes !

4. THE DOUBLE PUNS
1) The bandage was wound around the wound.
2) The farm was used to produce produce.
3) The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.
4) We must polish the Polish furniture..
5) He could lead if he would get the lead out.
6) The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert.
7) How can I intimate this to my most intimate friend?
8) A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum.
9) When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.
10) I did not object to the object.
11) The insurance was invalid for the invalid.
12) There was a row among the oarsmen about how to row.
13) They were too close to the door to close it.
14) The buck does funny things when the does are present.
15) A seamstress and a sewer fell down into a sewer line.
16) To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow to sow.
17) The wind was too strong to wind the sail.
18) Upon seeing the tear in the painting I shed a tear.
19) I had to subject the subject to a series of tests.
20) Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to
present the present.
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Humor Corner

























P A G E 1 2


Random Thoughts

Best wishes from LCPS




May - Wedding Anniversary



26th - Ln Ramesh and
LL Saradha

28th - Ln Mahesh and
LL Sudha

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Director - Greeters Committee : Ln. R. Sekar PP
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Wedding Anniversaries

























P A G E 1 4
Dear Lion,

Ever since Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) estab-
lished the One Shot, One Life: Lions Measles Initiative, I often
reflect on how thankful I am that my children and grandchil-
dren can receive immunizations for life-threatening diseases
like measles. But not all kids are so lucky. Did you know that
more than 300 people die every day from measles, mostly
children, and even more are impacted by resulting health
complications such as blindness? Measles is a highly conta-
gious disease that can be prevented by a simple vaccination that costs less than a
dollar. Thanks to you, more children are getting vaccinations and more lives are
being saved.

Today marks the first day of this year's World Immunization Week. This annual
event presents an opportunity to raise awareness of measles and the importance of
vaccinations. Lions around the world are hosting events throughout this special
week to show their commitment to the One Shot, One Life: Lions Measles Initia-
tive.

As you read the LCIF blog this week, you will find inspiring stories from Lions about
their work during World Immunization Week. Keep in mind that no matter where
you are in the world, you can make a difference by supporting LCIF. Lions are pro-
viding education in more than 200 countries, actively supporting vaccination cam-
paigns in countries impacted by measles, and fundraising to make sure that more
children have access to immunizations and a better life.

We are almost at the end of our 30-day challenge to raise US$1 million for measles
and it is exciting to see our progress towards this goal. Have you made your contri-
bution yet? Remember, your donation will be matched on a 1:1 basis throughout
April by the family of Abhey and Aruna Oswal, for a total of up to US$500,000. I
am confident that we can reach this goal together to help protect our children
against measles. Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
Wayne Madden - Chairperson, Lions Clubs International Foundation
LCIF

Lions Clubs International - Dist 324 A5 - Lions Club of Madras Padi Shenoy Nagar





































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Lions Team

Lions Cl ubs International Dist 324 A5


District Governor :
MJF Ln S.Venkataraman

1st . Vice Dist Governor :
PMJF Ln K.S.Kannan

2nd Vice Dist. Govenor :
MJF Ln D.Saivenugopal

Dist. Cabinet Secretary :
MJF Ln Shanmuga Sundaram

District Cabinet Treasurer :
Ln R.Balakumar

Region Chairperson :
MJF Ln Malathi Jaishankar

Zone Chairperson: Ln S.J.Sudha

DC Activities : MJF Ln Lalitha Mohanan

DC A wards : MJF Ln Ashok Kumar

DC Lioness : MJF Ln Sundera Gopalan

DC Leos : Ln R.Srilekha


Lions Cl ub of Madras Padi Shenoy Nagar


President : Ln. A Augustine

Secretary : Ln. Ramkumar Jothirmayam

Treasurer : Ln. Krishnapriya Sudharshan

IPP : Ln. Shoba Srikanth (DC -
Scouts)

1st VP : Ln. Krishna I yengar

2nd VP : Ln. S.Ramkumar

3rd VP : Ln. G. Mahesh

Director - : Ln V .K.Raman - (DC - Master
Membership : Tail Twister)

1 Yr. Director : Ln G.M.Ramachandran

Lion Twister : Ln S. Ramesh

Lion Tamer : Ln. M.C. Srikanth - PP

Director Projects : Ln MJF Shobha Sunderraman
PP - ( DC - Dist. Directory)

Director - Finance : Ln. R. Subburathinam - PP

Director - Greeters Committee : Ln. R.Sekar PP

Director - Leo Advisor : Ln. A. Devarajan - PP

Director - Programs : Ln. K. R. Natarajan - PP

Editor LCPS News E. Bulletin:

Ln. R. Balasubramanian - PP

Past Presidents ( In alphabetical order)

Ln. S.Krishnaswamy

Ln. I.N.Munnawar

Ln. MJF C.R.Parthasarathy - PDG

Ln. Parvathy Viswanath

(DC - Lions Services for Children)

Ln. G.Prabhakaran

Ln. S. Prasad

Ln. A.S.Ramakrishnan

Ln. T.S. Sankaran

Ln. S.S. Sankaran

Ln. J.R.Sethuramalingam

(DC Constn.Workers Welfare)

Ln. S.R. Shyam Sundar

Members:
Ln. N.Krishnamurthy
Ln. J.Sridhar
Ln. C.K.Srinivasan
Ln. Dr. Krishnan Sampath
Ln. Ganapathy Ramesh
Ln. S.Ravishankar
Ln. R Girirajan
Ln. Kailash Prasad
Edited and Published by : Ln. R.Balasubramanian - Past President
on behalf of
Lions Club of Madras Padi Shenoy Nagar

Club No: 034065 - Region VI - Zone 1 - Lions Clubs Intl. Dist. 324 A 5 - Lions Clubs International