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Area PresidentArea PresidentArea PresidentArea PresidentArea PresidentYm Adv Philip Mathai

Area SecretaryArea SecretaryArea SecretaryArea SecretaryArea SecretaryYm T. Thomas

Area TreasurerArea TreasurerArea TreasurerArea TreasurerArea TreasurerYm M. Isaac

Area Bulletin EditorArea Bulletin EditorArea Bulletin EditorArea Bulletin EditorArea Bulletin EditorYm K.C. Samuel

Area Assistant SecretaryArea Assistant SecretaryArea Assistant SecretaryArea Assistant SecretaryArea Assistant SecretaryYm V.K. Joseph

Area Assistant TreasurerArea Assistant TreasurerArea Assistant TreasurerArea Assistant TreasurerArea Assistant TreasurerYm E. Jacob Kurian

Associate Bulletin EditorAssociate Bulletin EditorAssociate Bulletin EditorAssociate Bulletin EditorAssociate Bulletin EditorYm Koshy Mathew

Y’s MEN

INTERNATIONAL

INDIA AREA

2010-11

“To acknowledge the duty that

accompanies every right”

IP’s ThemeIP’s ThemeIP’s ThemeIP’s ThemeIP’s Theme

Once more we stand

IP’s SloganIP’s SloganIP’s SloganIP’s SloganIP’s Slogan

Build a bridge to the future

AP’s ThemeAP’s ThemeAP’s ThemeAP’s ThemeAP’s Theme

Be the light of the world

AP’s sloganAP’s sloganAP’s sloganAP’s sloganAP’s slogan

Share our blessings in love

Y’s TimesBULLETIN OF Y’S MEN INTERNATIONAL

INDIA AREAVol. 1 No. 2 October 2010

Associate Editor WritesAssociate Editor WritesAssociate Editor WritesAssociate Editor WritesAssociate Editor WritesDear Y’s friends

“Go Green – Get back to the earth” has been one of the pet themes of our Area

President ever since he became a Y’s Man more than 30 years ago. During his tenure

of leadership at the Club, District, and Regional levels, he vigorously prompted this

project and the results are tangible in several parts of Kerala, where we see Y’s Men-

sponsored green spaces. Environment and climate change are issues that have emerged

on the top of the agenda for several organisations, Y’s Men included. At the

international level, we have adopted an Environment Policy, the outline of which we are highlighting

in this issue. Details can be accessed on the website of YMI.

We are aware that several clubs have initiated this project in response to the AP’s call and wanted to

cover as many as possible in this issue, which we wish to call “green issue.” In this issue we carry images

and news from three clubs that have embarked on this project. In the forthcoming issue too, we wish

to dedicate one page for the “Go Green” projects carried out at the club level. So, please send your

news with images to us and we’d be happy to publish them.

The little efforts that we make in greening our planet now will ensure that the generations that come

behind us will breathe easy.

Koshy Mathew

Associate Area Bulletin Editor

Dear Friends,

Hearty congratulations to all of you who did

even what little you

could to our brothers

and sisters who are less

fortunate than us. It

was no fault of theirs

that they are born

poor. Let our mission

be that each member

of our movement

shares his blessings with

at least one unfortu-

nate brother, sister or

child in his locality and

bring cheer to that person or family. We all boast

of our rich heritage. But, pause a minute and

think, my friends. Is there anything to boast of

when our brothers in our locality are living in

bondage, in hunger, without a roof over their

head, unable to educate their children and cover

their half-naked bodies. Everyday we pass by them

doing precious little to lift them up from the

dungeon in which they live.

We are very busy, living in a world of chaos, very

often working hard to amass more and more

wealth for our children who will, most probably,

squander it before our own eyes. I am one among

you and I don’t claim to be an exception. But I

am sure many of us have gradually changed for

good after joining this great movement. Are we

some one special in the society? I believe that every

Y’s Man and his family have a special identity in

the society because we try at least to acknowledge

our duty. This, I am sure, will distinguish us from

the ordinary people around us.

Friends, we are marching “Towards 2022” when

our movement will complete 100 years of glorious

existence. Remember, we have miles to go to fulfill

many of the dreams, aspirations and vision of

our founder, Judge Paul William Alexander. He

gave us a torch and we carried it so far. Let us

carry it forward “To Be the Light of the World”.

Let us stand once more and build a bridge to the

future as exhorted by our IP Fuji San. Together

let us try to make this world habitable, pollution-

free, and provide fresh air for our children to

breathe by making it Green, and providing

potable water for them to drink. It is our bounden

duty to help the children to gain knowledge,

education and a decent livelihood. I am happy

to learn that our clubs are doing their best to

achieve the same. Wherever we go God is with us

and we are not alone. He solves every problem.

Ym Adv. Philip Mathai

Area President 2010-11

Area Convention and Installation of New TeamArea Convention and Installation of New TeamArea Convention and Installation of New TeamArea Convention and Installation of New TeamArea Convention and Installation of New Team

Y’s Men International India Area

began the new Y’s year 2010-11

with the installation of the new

Area team of officers under the

leadership of Ym Area President

Ym. Adv Philip Mathai at Hotel

International, Ernakulam on 27

June 2010.

Honourable Justice Cyriac Joseph,

Judge of the Supreme Court of

India inaugurated the

Convention. In his inaugural

address, Justice Joseph praised the

services rendered by Y’s Men in

India. He said that he was

impressed by the Y’s motto, “To

acknowledge the duty that

accompanies every right” which is

quite relevant to our nation-

building effort, which is enshrined

in the Constitution of India.

Ym V.S. Bashir, Imm. Past

International President, installed

the officers. Ym Philip Mathai, in

his acceptance speech, outlined

the Area Projects for the year and

sought the cooperation of all

members in implementing them.

PIP Ym Dr. P. Sukumaran

inaugurated the “Go Green – get

back the earth” project by handing

a sapling each to the five Regional

Directors and exhorted them to

motivate the DGs and Club

leaders to plant as many saplings

as possible. It is the Area

students” and “Enrollment of

members to Y’ Men Centre” were

inaugurated by Past Area

Presidents Ym Ipe Jacob and Ym

Dr. C.K. Eapen, respectively.

Scholarships were announced for

a few students and one of the

students received them on their

behalf.

Area Bulletin Editor Ym K.C.

Samuel handed over the first issue

of the Area Bulletin “Y’s Times”

to International Treasurer-Elect

Ym T.M. Mathew, who released it

Elmer Crowe AwardElmer Crowe AwardElmer Crowe AwardElmer Crowe AwardElmer Crowe AwardWinners from India AreaWinners from India AreaWinners from India AreaWinners from India AreaWinners from India Area

DISTINGUISHED DAIS: AP-E Ym Philip Mathai, PAP and Past IT Ym B.S. Krishnan, Chief Guest Justice

Cyriac Joseph, AP Ym Rajan Panicker, PIP Ym V.S. Bashir, PIP Ym Dr. Sukumaran and AP-EE Ym Isaac Palathinkal.

In the back row are members of the new Area Team and incoming Regional Directors

PIP Ym Dr. P. Sukumaran inaugurates the “Go Green” project by handing

over a sapling to Yw D.V. Lakshmi, Regional Director, Central India Region

Y’s Times

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Prior to the inauguration of the

Convention, a pious necrology

ceremony led by Ym Aby

Abraham and Yw Kumari Kurias

paid homage to the three Past Area

President’s target that during the

Y’s year, at least 150,000 saplings

be planted this year.

The other two projects,

“Adoption of poor but brilliant

for circulation. The bulletin has,

since then, been circulated

electronically to a wide audience

worldwide, apart from ensuring

that hard copies reached all

Regions.

Presidents – Ym V. Narasimha

Rao, Ym C.E. Mammen and Ym

M.V. Gopalan – who passed away

during the previous Y’s year.

Named after Elmer Crowe who

was the Regional Director of the

former Pacific Region (USA) in

1937, this award is given to

outstanding District Governors.

Eighteen District Governors have

been recognised this year – eight

of them from India Area.

The awardees from India are:

V. Ravi Kumar Gupta (CIR)

Joy Paul Vathikulam (MWIR)

IT-E Ym T.M. Mathew releasing the first issue of Y’s Times

after having received it from ABE Ym K.C. Samuel

M.G. Kuriakose (MWIR)

Ashokan Plavadiyil (MWIR)

Toneesh Thomas (MWIR)

Anand Jacob Varghese (SIR)

Varghese Samuel (SWIR)

Philip Koshy (SWIR)

Congratulations to all of this year’s

recipients of the Elmer Crowe

Award.

International Convention 2010

The 69th International Conven-

tion was held with 1,300 partici-

pants. There are 32,509 Y’s Men

members in 71 countries. From

2001, in 10 years, there was 22

per cent increase in members, but

the increase has been mainly ob-

served in Asia and India areas. In

the other areas, especially in

North America, Europe, Africa,

Latin America and Pacific, the

membership has been slightly de-

creasing. Especially in North

America, it has dropped 21 per

cent to 7 per cent in 10 years. Pres-

ently, 89 per cent of the members

are in 3 areas and 11 per cent are

in the remaining five areas in the

Y’s Men International: Trends and PerspectivesY’s Men International: Trends and PerspectivesY’s Men International: Trends and PerspectivesY’s Men International: Trends and PerspectivesY’s Men International: Trends and PerspectivesThe 69th International Convention of YMI was held in Yokohama from 5 to 8 August. Ym Hirotoshi Fujii was installed InternationalPresident at a solemn ceremony. The new International Secretary General, Ym Nishimura, who will take full charge fromretiring ISG, Ym Ronaldo Dalmas was welcomed. Witnessing these events and participating in the IC were 50 Y’s Men fromIndia. We give below some of the images from the IC and an extract from the comprehensive report written up by Mr. KoheiYamada, Secretary-General of the Asia and Pacific Alliance of YMCAs.

clear focus and visions, YMI wishes

to celebrate their 100th

anniversary in 2022 with the

following four points:

1.   More involvement of youth and

women.

2.   Stronger relationship with the

YMCA.

3. Stronger involvement in global

issues.

4. More visibility in society.

One of the concrete strategies is to

focus on global issues, for which it

has chosen to combat reducing

Malaria in the world under the UN

guidelines.

Observations

Y’s Men’s clubs as well as other civic

organizations, like Rotary Clubs

and Lions Clubs, have been strug-

gling to get new members while los-

ing identity and membership in

many parts of the world in general.

Y’s Men have realized the impor-

tance of women and youth in the

movement. It is crucial to make rel-

evant programs and structure to

attract the new generation. In that

sense, the mission of eradicating

malaria along with the UN and

focusing on climate change issues

with youth involvement are crucial

to its image.

Y’s Men International alone

develops over a million USD a

year for various funds they have.

In addition, same kinds of money

are also collected in areas as well as

regions and districts. However, the

formal channels of

communication with the YMCAs

seem to be limited or not explored

enough. Without much thinking,

therefore, Y’s Men are supporting

outside-YMCA programs and

activities just because YMCAs do

not approach or express their

needs. More communication at the

local level as well as National and

area levels are necessary.

YMCA should realize the impor-

tance of Y’s Men’s Clubs which

are willing and interested in

YMCA activities, youth develop-

ment, and climate issues. This is a

pool of people who are for

YMCA in partnership.

Through this International Con-

world. India alone has 10,000

members, and Korea has 6,000

members.  Many of the areas have

not increased the new members.

It is being questioned if the pro-

grams and activities are relevant

to the people and communities in

many areas. Y’s Men have been

seriously considering to include

younger generation and women

strategically. In this regard, some

areas changed its name from Y’s

Men to “Y Service Club”.

In the last 4 to 5 years, Y’s Men

International collected 5 million

CHF (nearly same as USD) for

various causes. With more and

India AP Ym Philip Mathai with the

national flag at the Convention

vention, I realized the interest

among Y’s Men for the issue of cli-

mate change. Asia-Pacific Alliance

of YMCAs has been trying to de-

velop green teams in all the YMCAs,

National and local levels. This is a

new and equal start for the future

development for both Y’s Men and

YMCA.

Indian Presence in YokohamaIndian Presence in YokohamaIndian Presence in YokohamaIndian Presence in YokohamaIndian Presence in Yokohama

On stage with new ISG and off, the A.P. gets a helping hand

India Area Delegates meet on the sidelines of the Convention

On a tour of the city

International President Ym Hirotoshi Fuji delivering his acceptance speech

Y’s Times

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Y’s Times

Y’s Times is the official bulletin of the India Area Team of Y’s Men International and is published four times during the year.

Edited by Ym K.C. Samuel and Ym Koshy Mathew. Printed at the National Printing Press, Bangalore. For Private Circulation only.

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Go Green ProjectsGo Green ProjectsGo Green ProjectsGo Green ProjectsGo Green Projects– At the Club Level– At the Club Level– At the Club Level– At the Club Level– At the Club Level

Y’s Men International is

committed to being an

environmentally responsible

organisation. It accepts its

responsibility to reduce its

environmental ‘footprint’. This is

a duty that accompanies the right

to be involved in Y’s Men’s

activities.

Y’s Men International’s

environmental policy will be to:

w act in a sustainable way;

w minimise its

environmental impact ;

and

Y’s Men InternationalY’s Men InternationalY’s Men InternationalY’s Men InternationalY’s Men InternationalEnvironment PolicyEnvironment PolicyEnvironment PolicyEnvironment PolicyEnvironment Policy

w protect, sustain and

restore our natural

environment.

Y’s Men International will

demonstrate its commitment to

the environment through:

w Reduction of Greenhouse

Gas Emissions

w Sustainable use of water –

we will adopt and promote

water-efficient strategies.

w Sustainable Use of Land

& Resources.

w Community Leadership

and Advocacy.

Y’s Men’s Club of Bangalore Peenya carried out “Tree Plantation Drive”

along with Urulichikkanahalli Panchayat, in the outskirts of Bangalore

city, as part of “Go Green” project mooted by the Area President.

Approximately 400 saplings were handed over by Peenya Y’s Men to

the Panchayat office bearers. District Governor of Bangalore District

1, Ym Mohan Sunder inaugurated the programme by planting the

first sapling.

Around 150 persons including Y’s Men, Menettes, Lings and Panchayat

members enthusiastically participated in the programme. The Panchayat

and the YMC of Peenya have entered into an agreement for the nurture

of these saplings.

The Y’s Men’s Club of Bangalore Garden City planted 100 saplings

provided by their DG Ym Mohan Sunder by in the Peenya Industrial

Area, in which some of the members have their industrial units. This

would ensure the protection and nurture of the saplings to be healthy

and strong trees.

YMC of Trivandrum Sun & Sand celebrated Green Day by raising a

kitchen garden in premises of BNV School. Over 100 banana plants of

different varieties and four varieties of vegetables were planted.

Forty students of that school have taken the initiative to take care of

this garden and the Club will monitor the same once a week. Children

participating in this initiative will be given certificates by the Club

acknowledging their contribution.

News in BriefNews in BriefNews in BriefNews in BriefNews in Brief

‘Vision 2020’ Renamed‘Vision 2020’ Renamed‘Vision 2020’ Renamed‘Vision 2020’ Renamed‘Vision 2020’ Renamed

‘Vision 2020’ was changed to ‘Vision 2022’ as our Movement will

celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2022. The International Council

that met in Yokohama in August approved the replacement of the

wording ‘Forward Plan’ with ‘Towards 2022’. This will be the path/

plan to be followed to accomplish our vision by the year 2022.

Korea Area FormedKorea Area FormedKorea Area FormedKorea Area FormedKorea Area Formed

The formation of Korea Area was another highlight of the International

Council meeting, making it the ninth Area in the Y’s movement. It is a

clear sign of the development and strengthening of Y’s Men around the

globe. With around 6,000 members, Korea will become a new Area

effective 1 July 2011. The process of electing new Council Members for

Korea and Asia has already started.

Club in Focus : Y’s Men’sClub in Focus : Y’s Men’sClub in Focus : Y’s Men’sClub in Focus : Y’s Men’sClub in Focus : Y’s Men’sClub of New DubaiClub of New DubaiClub of New DubaiClub of New DubaiClub of New Dubai

The Y’s Men’s Club of New Dubai is a junior club, having been chartered on

01 July 2009 under the able leadership of Ym Christy John Samuel, who is

also Area Service Director for International Brother Clubs. YMC of New

Dubai is a constituent of the South West India Region. In the short span of 18

months, the Club has embarked on several high-value community service

projects.

In the picture above, Club President Yw Manju Saira John hands over a

cheque for Rs. 25,00,000 to the Bishop of Mar Thoma Church for cardiac

surgery of children under its care.