District 3140 - Rotary Club of Mumbai Mahim Mahim...As desired by DG Dr. Bal, Protstahan, Vikas, Astitva, Parisar & generation next will get the main importance while planning the

Rotary Club of Mumbai, Mahim District 3140

We meet every Saturday at 9.00 a.m. at Phadke Hall, Dadar Bhagini Samaj, Hindu Colony, Dadar, Mumbai 400 014 1st Issue Year 2012-13 1

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R. I. President - Sakuji Tanaka District Governor – Dr. Balkrishna Inamdar President – Uma Sahasrabudhe Secretary – S Venkateswaran Bulletin Chairperson - Shobha Karnik

From The President’s desk---

Rotary years begins on 1st July, but we Rotarians work throughout the year for betterment of the

community. Person in the president’s chair changes every year but the good work continues.

Whatever post you have in Rotary, it will be for a year but you will be a Rotarian for the life.

My Sincere greetings for the Rotary Year 2012-13. The year 2011-12 has been a witness to all round

social transformation across the world, India or Our Rotary dist.3140. As a part of this progressive

growth, we at Rotary club of Mumbai Mahim, are celebrating completion of 10 years of service,

service to the community, service with humanity, integrity & ethics. The most visible endeavours

being Bio gas Installation , help to blind college students, women Entrepreneur seminar, global

warming seminar & a Mega Musical Event’ Adaa e Adab’. A decade of enduring commitments & our

‘we can’ spirit, 10 years of striving to make the world a better place. The invaluable experiences over

the years have definitely enriched our lives.

At this momentous juncture, I feel greatly privileged and honoured to take the mantle from Rtn.

Suryakumar, as president. As we move forward, we will work hand in hand, from president to

president and we will lead our club to new heights. By working together, we can take on more

challenges. I thank you for entrusting the stewardship to me this year & I assure you that I will be

careful and will try to be a responsible to manage the task entrusted to me. I have a dynamic club

secretary Rtn. S. Venkateswaran & the entire club team to make the year a grand success.

MMaahhiimm WWaavveess




‘A leader is a dealer in Hope’ said the great Nepolian Bonapart. So I hope to get support from my

entire fellow Rotarians & guidance from district. I will definitely try to live up to be Champion 12 in

this Olympic Year, i.e. faster higher & stronger . That is the theme of the year ‘Stand up, Be ready &

then go for it, Swim like a fish, run as fast as you can, lift as much as you can, mould yourself, be

tricky, jump as high as you can, fly like a bird, speed your car, lift yourself high, be soft, aim, kick,

reach your goal, be faster, be higher, be a champion.’

We are proud to be a leader in various service projects .The ongoing projects like Mid day meal &

Educational support to Blind students in colleges, help to Physically & mentally challenged children,

Computer & other educational support for slum & street children. Support in Disha projects, medical

camps & environment protection projects like Bio Gas units, tree plantation etc will continue in the

current year. As desired by DG Dr. Bal, Protstahan, Vikas, Astitva, Parisar & generation next will

get the main importance while planning the projects for the coming year. The first step for next

generation leadership, we have planned to form a new Rotaract Club at Matunga for students of

Ruia, Podar & Wellingkar colleges.

We will retain the current strength of the club & will attempt to increase it by 50% by the end of the

year. On Installation day, we Inducted 10 new members & one on Chartered Night. So with 40%

increase, we have now grown up from 27 members to 38 very strong hands, Thanks to the efforts put

in by all the members. With more hands we can take up more challenges & do more for the society.

Our dream projects are installation of solar power in villages near Dahanu, providing 12 more Bio

Gas Units in Zarap make total 80, a Mega event of acknowledging physically handicapped

entrapreuneurs .To begin the year with Champion spirit, my team’s first project ‘project Read’ as

planned by DG Dr. bal, We have donated 1200 books on 1st of July under this project . In the Service

12 projects we will be partner for a Carnival for Differently abled in Nov. 2012.

July is the month of enthusiasm, new Ideas, new plans. We celebrated our Chartered Night on 6th July

2012. Our Assistant Governor Rtn. Sanjay Shah with his spouse Rtn. Vaijayanti graced the occasion &

inducted our 11th member of the year, shri Sunil Sharma, Automobile dealer by profession. On 11th

July, we distributed Education hamper to a school ‘Dadar Vidya mandir’ which was a very touching

experience for us. On 13th July, we went to Tata Hospital to distribute color books, pencils, and sketch

pens to Palliative paediatrics Unit. On 21st we had tree plantation & a social visit to a school with

difference. We donated 108 books for the library of that school. Then on 24th July we donated clothes

to boys from an orphanage at Naigaum Dadar. On 28th July we had a presentation on Meditation by

Shri Jagtap of ‘Sahaj Yoga Kendra.’

In all, it was a month of many activities, like continuous tides on the shores of RCMM. Let’s keep

sailing along with Mahim Waves.




Club Programs and Activities for July

Charter Nite – 6th July

It was a great moment for members of RCMM family on the evening of Friday 6 July 2012

at Status Hotel, Shivaji Park when the charter nite of the club was being celebrated. Our

Club was chartered on 26 June 2002 and we have completed one full decade of

excellence. On behalf of our Club Rtn Uma Venkatesh welcomed our AG Sanjay Shah and

his wife Vaijayanthi and OSD Raghunath Nadkarni and his wife Alka and thanked them for

their gracious presence.

The variety entertainment program began with a 20 minute interactive workshop on

stress management by Rtn. S. Venkateswaran. Using a role model concept, he concluded

saying - ‘Look Inside To Manage Ur Stress’ – the LITMUS Test. He also quoted an

appropriate verse from the Bhagavad Gita (Verse 5 of Chapter 6) to substantiate his

point. President Uma Sahasrabudhe gave a surprise gift to our Club in the form of two

posters – one thanking all the ten previous presidents and the other containing

photograph and names of proud members of the RCMM family. She added that these

two posters will be displayed at all our weekly meetings.

Rtn Sandhya brought a huge cake to celebrate the birthday of Prakash Samudra, Vijay

Kulkarni and Varsha Parulekar. Rtn Vidya read a poem for her Husband Rtn Vijay

comparing his noble qualities with that of a Rainbow. Kishore Parulekar sang a romantic

song for his wife Rtn Varsha and Sandhya spoke words of praise on her husband Prakash

Samudra.

There were loads of songs supported by professional musicians and the in-house talents

rocked the evening with a stream of enchanting music including a musical performance

by young upcoming talent Madhur Padwal – son of Rtn Sunita Padwal. There was a

standing ovation for Madhur. All the members enjoyed the musical program.




There were a range of starters and tasty dinner followed by lots of desserts which was really

irresistible.

Finally Uma Sahsrabudhe, thanked the Samudras, the Kulkarnis and the Parulekars for kindly

agreeing to host this entire program. Let’s give them a big round of applause.

It was a memorable night which was very fresh in everybody's mind.

Celebration in Full Swing

Some Official Work

Induction of New Member Sunil Galaxy of Presidents Donation by Dr. Lata

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Distribution of Educational Hamper at Dadar Vidya Mandir

At RCMM we have lot of focus on young generation. Dadar Vidya Mandir is a school where

children from Dharavi Slums study, sometimes teachers literally catch them and bring to

school. To help them in study, Educational hampers were distributed to 108 students. It was

a very emotional experience. Students were all from Dharavi Slums. They have very rarely

smelled the new books & note books leave aside the brand new compass boxes. So when we

distributed the compass boxes & experiments books & drawing books they were so happy &

immediately wrote their names on the books. A sense of possession of something valuable

was so touching to watch. The teachers were so devoted & were very friendly with the

students. In terms of SV’s philosophy we had f1,f2,f3 & so on & on.

Distribution of Educational Hamper

Students expressed their Gratitude by giving Rose to Rotarians




Those Twelve Hours – Visit to Badlapur – 21st July

It was 7 am and fourteen Rotarians from RCMM along with a special guest Sarah -

special because she is only 16 years and has come all the way from Germany (daughter

of one of the senior management members of UHDE) - boarded the bus at Dadar for an

exciting journey to Badlapur (60 kms from Mumbai).

We reached the ‘Gurukul’ School with a difference at Badlapur at 8.45 am. The school is

with a difference since the children are trained to have all round development – from

academics to sports to music to arts to vocational training to extra- curricular activities

and even to spiritual training. Students enjoy and never get tired with the 12 hour

routine and most of them willingly attend the school even on Sundays.

We realised that some of the students were waiting for our arrival to demonstrate

'Yoga' by delaying their breakfast - normally taken at 8.30 am.

The yoga demonstration by the students was truly 'Mind over Matter'. Such was the

discipline with which they performed under instructions from their Master that they

could change the different yogic positions in quick succession effortlessly.

Yoga Demonstration Breakfast Time

It was 9.30 am and time for breakfast sitting on the floor with tiny tots. Uma as usual

was at her best in bringing joy and enthusiasm in them by giving an extempore speech.

Sarah appeared to be a seasoned member of RCMM patiently sitting on the floor

awaiting the breakfast.




We then proceeded to Apte’s farm at ‘Sonavale’ and it was a truly refreshing experience

with all round greenery. To top it all we had our regular weekly meeting in the open

area - meeting in a ‘Gurukul’ style. Rtn Sunil Sharma rose to the occasion and

demonstrated his "sergeant at arms" spirit by quickly creating the backdrop at the

'meeting venue'. One of the highlights of the meeting was report on musical program in

memory of Salonee by Rtn Suryakumar followed by Rtn SV's speech paying tribute to

Salonee's "Never Say Die" attitude.

Apte’s Farm at Sonavale Weekly Meeting in Progress SV – Tribute to Salonee

Tree plantation at the Apte Farm was an enjoyable experience. Excellent arrangements

were made by the Apte's (Vinayak's b-in-law family). Everyone welcomed the mouth-

watering 'Vada Paav' after the rigorous tree plantation work at the farm.

Tree Plantation Dip in the Pool

Returning back to the sports complex adjacent to the Gurukul School, a dip in the pool

was a welcome relief for all from the sultry weather. We could here whisper that 'Age is

no bar to have fun in the water'.




A sumptuous lunch was served at the sports complex canteen and it was delicious as

well as nutritious

A brief function then followed to felicitate Mr. Deshpande, Principal of Gurukul School

which was preceded by few fine arts performance by the students. From RCMM, we

donated books to their library and a scanner which was greatly appreciated by their

management.

Felicitation and Entertainment by Students

Sarah felt like a celebrity when the girl students literally mobbed her and admired her

simplicity and readiness to partake in their program items.

It was 5 pm and time to depart. All students heartily waved from the second floor telling

'bye' to all of us. They truly felt our presence and encouragement

Rtn Sandhya's excellent transport arrangement ensured that we had a safe journey back

to Mumbai reaching at 7 pm completing a wonderful, memorable 12 hours!!

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Meditation with Sahaja Yoga by Mr. Jagtap Mr. Jagtap of Sahaj Yoga explained Self Realisation is the activating of the life force

within us, the awakening of the central energy (Kundalini), when it flows, this life force

rises through a number of subtle centres (Chakras) each of which contribute to our

health, well being, peace and vitality.

On behalf of RCMM, SV thanked Mr. Jagtap for providing an overview of Sahaja Yoga

exercise.




Distribution of Uniforms at Naigaum Social Service Orphanage

On 24th July RCMM members visited a Family Home Guild of Service - an orphanage for boys between the ages of 6years to 12years. The Orphanage is situated at Naigaum Dadar. It houses 20 boys who are looked after by devoted staff. Our club has donated a pair of clothes to each of the 20 boys which brought a smile on their faces. The boys have promised to wear their new dresses on Raksha Bandhan day. It was a very satisfying experience to the members who attended it .Our new member; Sunil Sharma took active part in the donation function & have shown Champion's spirit.

Distribution of Uniforms – Watch the Smiling Faces

------ You have not lived a perfect life, unless you have given something to someone who will never be in a position to repay you.




District / Inter Club Programs

Project Read

This year District came up with innovative project – ‘Project Read’ with 'zero cost but

high utility value'. It was expected that Rotary Members donate the books in any

language; any subject and these in turn will be sorted and appropriately donated to

various children homes, senior citizen homes, schools.

Our club has donated more than 900 books to 'Project Read', first project of year 2012-

13. Thanks to Rtns. Usha S, S Venkateswaran, Sandhya, Vidya, Suryakumar & Vinayak for

donating the books for a noble cause. Our OSD, Mr. Nadkarni donated 200 books with

RCMM sticker. District has made very good arrangements of collecting the books,

trolleys were provided to carry the books.

Contribution to Project Read – Rtns. Sandhya, S Venkateswaran and Uma did needful

------ Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.




Family Corner

Congratulations to Madhur Padwal and his Fusion Band Taal Matrix for successfully organizing and

performing on Friday 20th July at Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar Natyagruh Thane – A tribute to his cutest and

bravest sister Salonee on her 16th Birth Day. Salonee was suffering from Cancer and faced it smilingly.

From the funds collected he has made a library in the name of Wonder Girl Salonee for Paediatric cancer

patient in Tata Memorial Centre. Library consists of I-Pad, CD player, Various Games, Story Books, Soft

toys, Drawing Books etc. RCMM members highly appreciate Madhur’s gesture.

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Mr. Prakash Samudra 5th July Mrs. Ranjan Ramesh Nagrecha 5th July Mr. Vijay Kulkarni 7th July Mrs. Varsha Parulekar 8th July Mr. Kishore Parulekar 20th July Mr. Anand Patil 23rd July Mr. Pranav Modak 27th July

Mrs. & Mr. Chavan 10th July

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