INNERWHEEL

The dawn of Inner Wheel year 2009 – 2010 is most special and unforgettable moment of my life. I consider it my privilege to serve as Association President of Inner Wheel Clubs in India, the largest Association of the Inner Wheel world. I feel proud to have the legacy of Inner Wheel which grew by contribution of millions of women hours work towards our objective of Friendship and Service. The philosophy of Inner Wheel is Friendship which has amazing bonding force. The Friendship has immense power to create win-win situation and provides caring energy. This energy can make you effective and happy. We have great treasure of success and achievements during the last over five decades. It is a time now to assimilate the energy of Friendship and raise the flag high of Inner Wheel.

Mother Teresa was once asked, “What is the secret of your success? Is it hard work, dedication, discipline or patience”? She smiled and said, ‘It is hard to say, but one thing I know I love to serve – I love to give and if you give yourself, life will give you back something to cherish and you can make a difference in this world”.

Our IIW President, Anne Fryer has given us a meaningful theme: “HELP bring HOPE”

Friends, where there is hope, there is life. Life on our planet can be sustained only if the mission of human endeavor is to, ‘HELP bring HOPE’. The IIW Theme this year beckons us to embrace this mission. Whether it removes the crease of a frown, the glisten of a tear drop, a sob of anguish or a cry of pain, every effort to bring a ray of hope, brings relief to humanity.

Let us strengthen our organization by starting New Generation Clubs. New and younger members with zeal, enthusiasm and exuberance and old members with their rich experience and wisdom, ensure the future of Inner Wheel. ‘More, the members, the merrier, we are’!

The IIW Social Project ‘Education of Girl Child’ has been extended for another three years 2009 – 2012. Literacy brings power of knowledge giving hope for the generations to live in meaningful peace. ‘Knowledge is Power, Knowledge is Divine’ ‘If you have knowledge, let others light their candles at it’

Hand over the inherited Earth to our future generations in the same shape. Let us create platforms for the people to raise their voice against global warming and the cutting of trees and be proactive towards the cause and help in making our world a better place to live in. It’s our turn to show that we love our Mother – EARTH .Take the ‘Go Green’ initiative to sensitize the people towards protecting our environment to shield against diseases and helps to keep hazardous and avoidable health risks, at bay.

Promote Micro Credit which is a noble mission extending very small loans to the unemployed, poor but able entrepreneurs, families living below the poverty line, who do not have access to credit by any formal financial institution.

Help visually impaired people to see the beautiful world through transplantation of your eyes. Human lives for 80years but the eye can live for 160years irrespective of age and sex. Donate Eyes before you die.

The canvas of service is very wide. Thrust areas are guidelines to achieve our motto of Friendship and Service in a focused manner. I would request all to create a multiplier effect by collaborating and joining your efforts to deliver better projects.

I invite you to join 12th Triennial Conference on 29th,30th & 31st January 2010 at Varanasi. It will be a wonderful experience in Varanasi, the oldest living city of the world.

Never deprive anyone of hope for it may be all they have!
Do all the good,
By all the means you can,
In all the ways you can,
In all the places you can,
To all the people you can,
As long as you can,
As goodness can, ‘HELP bring HOPE.

For any organization to survive for 85years is a big achievement and the credit goes to all members and leaders who shaped our organization. I would like to emphasize that now it is our privilege. WE are going to lead the organization together and show what TEAM WORK is ABOUT.

TEAM WORK – COMING TOGETHER IS – BEGINNING
STAYING TOGETHER IS – PROGRESS,
WORKING TOGETHER IS – SUCCESS.

To Help our organization bring Hope to this world, let us join hands and make this Inner Wheel Year the Most Successful.

Nandini Bhargava
President / National Representative
Association of Inner Wheel clubs In India