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NEWSLETTER OF
VOLUME 23 | ISSUE 09
www.rcpmt.org MAR. 2021
RI PRESIDENT : Rtn. Holger Knaack DG 3170 : Rtn. Dr. Sangram Patil PRISIDENT : Rtn. Yatin Parekh
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
RTN. YATIN PAREKH 2020-21
You Only Fail When You Stop TRYING Let Rotary Grow…. Rotary International President- elect Rtn. Holger Knaack is encouraging Rotarians to seize the many opportunities. Rotary offers to enrich their lives and the communities they serve with presidential theme, ```Rotary Opens Opportunities``` We begin this year by observing world polio day. We participated with enthusiasm in POLIO NID and helped in administering the two life- saving polio drops to children MAR. 2021 | PG 2 NEWSLETTER OF
below five years. Rotary isn't just a club for people to join, but rather “an invitation to endless opportunities.” Our club improves the lives of our members and the lives of others though our service projects. All our service projects, big or small, create avenues and opportunities for people who need our help. Our Club has grown in a sustainable and organic way with induction of new member Rtn Vasant Agshikar and many other new members are envisaged to follow. As we welcome our new members, we encourage their new perspective and experiences that will create a constant change renewal of ideas and energy. During the last 23 years since the existence of our Club, we are bounded by strong ethics, our passion for service above self, and our unique approach to problem-solving. One of our greatest strengths is how we reach across our communities and across national, ethnic, religious and political divides to unite people of all backgrounds and help others. This year besides our regular service projects we shall also concentrate on sports events, fellowships, family get together as these events which will endeavour to be another opportunity to grow stronger, more adaptable and aligned to our core values.
ARTICLE This word brought to my mind images of mist covered hills amid ample greenery since past 15-20 years. So when a trip to this idyllic place was suggested, I least expected a dilemma about visiting it. But with the graph of new Covid cases rising steeply we ended up cancelling a road trip to Coorg via Mangalore. Thankfully an option of direct flight to Mysore from Goa followed by less than 3 hours drive to Coorg and the boredom of no travel for last 14 months propelled us to make the trip at the end of March. The one and half hour Alliance Air Flight from Goa to Mysore was uneventful and reassuring due to the strict enforcement of wearing masks by the stewardesses. But the almost 4 hours delay deprived us of enjoying an evening in the beautiful Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Mysore. Next day, after a sumptuous and delicious breakfast at the hotel, we set out for sightseeing of
Exhilarating Trysts in Troubled Times !!! COORG !!! -Ann Swati Shetye
Mysuru. Apart from the well-known beautiful Mysore Palace and clean and well maintained zoo, we loved the dainty and clean Mysuru Town. As we settled our satisfied selves in the Tempo Traveller after feasting on Mutton
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Biryani, Chicken Biryani and other local delicacies at Khan Darbar & Nandini Dairy's Mysore Pak, all of us dozed off on the 3 hours drive to Siddapur in Coorg District.
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As we arrived at Riyavar Luxury Home Stay Resort at dusk, all of us went “WOW” at the sight of the rooms. A warm welcome by the hosts Vinay & Shilpa Bopaiah added to the homeliness of the tastefully decorated rooms and then started a culinary journey of various
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Shilpa & Vinay provided local insights following which we indulged more in lazing around in the coffee estate and a most necessary long walk everyday through the salubrious surroundings of various coffee estates. While the visits to Thal Kaveri (origin of river Kaveri), Rajah's Seat, Abbey Falls and Madikeri town were more to tick the boxes, the visit to the hosts' Coffee Plantation including a boat ride and dip in Kaveri river were the highlights. All in all it was a most satisfying & enjoyable trip with wonderful friends in a cozy resort where both our appetite and soul were immensely happy.
delicacies from Coorg & Wayanad districts like pattu, appam, idli, sanna, dosas, mutton fry/curry/biryani, fish and chicken as well as desserts. A cozy table setting in the open area of the home stay along with the pleasant evening weather was perfect for fellowship.
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SECRETARY’S REPORT
RTN. RAJIV SHIRODKAR 2020-21 MEETINGS 35th Weekly meeting, Club Assembly on Tuesday, 2nd March, 2021 President Rtn.Yatin Parekh gave a brief update of the events and weekly meetings held in the month of February. He also shared the decisions taken at BOD meeting held on 26th February and informed members of the events planned for the month of March. He informed the members about family meeting and fellowship on 23rd March.
36th Weekly meeting , Family Meeting on Tuesday, 9th March 2021 Vice President Rtn. Siddha Sardessai presided over the meeting along with Joint Secretary Rtn. Sanjiv Desai. Rtn. Manoj Caculo spoke on heart related issues. He shared his personal experience and advised members of the do's and don'ts one have to be cautious in today's life style. Rtn. Anand Palan and Ann Sheetal lauched new Manek Gem Trophy for Year 202021. Meeting was well attended by Rotarians and Anns
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SECRETARY’S REPORT
37th Weekly meeting: Guest Speaker on Tuesday, 16th March, 2021President Rtn. Yatin Parekh presided over the meeting along with Joint Secretary Rtn. Sanjiv Desai. Guest Speaker of the meeting was Vikas Kulkarni. The topic for the day was “Trekking and Hiking.” He spoke on precaution to be taken while hiking and trekking. He also shared his experiences of trekking expiditions. It was a very interactive session. Ann Swati Shetye, Smita Patil, Sweta Sardessai,Gauri Kenkre also attended the meeting.
38th Weekly meeting : Guest Speaker on Tuesday, 23rd March, 2021 Our own Rtn Charles Bonifacio spoke about global innovations that seek to transform networking through a network of private low earth orbit (LEO) satellites. He also highlighted the landmark mapping policy introduced by the Government of India which is going to be a unparalleled game changer. It was an enlightening, informative and interactive meeting.
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SECRETARY’S REPORT to young corporators by which CCP and public can be benefited. Also President Yatin Parekh shared his experience in CCP to young corporarors. Meeting was attended by Ashok Agshikar, First Lady Ann Lata Parekh, Annette Tanvi Parekh and Mrs. Tanvi Karan Parekh
39th Weekly meeting : Felicitation on Tuesday, 30th March, 2021Club felicitated our member Rtn. Vasant Agshikar and Annette Karan Parekh on being elected as a Corporators of the CCP. After brief introduction by Rtn. Siddha Sardessai, Past President Rtn. Manoj Caculo felicitated them with mementos. Rtn. Manoj Caculo in his address gave few suggestions
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SECRETARY’S REPORT
EVENTS Manek Gem Trophy Tournament: On 14th March Sunday, match was witnessed between our club and RC of Riviera played at 9.00 am. The match was closely fought and was won by RC Riveira. In the afternoon RC Panaji played against RC Miramar. RC Panaji won the match. The both RC Reviera and RC Panaji entered the finals of the Prestigious Manek Gem Trophy.
DG Nomination for Year 2023-24: Our Club's nominee Rtn. Milind Shankhwalkar for District Nomination Committee attended the selection of DG Nominee for Year 2023-24 on 15th and 16th March, wherein the candidates were interviewed and the committee unanimously selected Rtn. Nasir Borsadwala of RC Kolhapur Mid-Town as the DGN 2023-24.
TRF Meeting with DG Sangram Patil: On 15th March DG Sangram Patil along with AG Ajay Menon chaired TRF Meeting in Panaji. President Yatin Parekh, TRF Chair Person Rtn Nazareth Vaz and Treasurer Rtn. Bhupesh Shah attended the meeting. DG spoke about planning of TRF contribution
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SECRETARY’S REPORT Manek Gem Trophy Cricket Final: On 21st March Sunday, Cricket match finals was played between RC Panaji and RC of Riviera played in the forenoon. RC Panaji won the match and the tournament. Manek Gem Trophy was presented to RC Panaji by President Yatin Parekh.
RCPMT Friendly Cricket Match On 28th March Club organised a friendly cricket match within the club with many a members participating. It was a wonderful even with a bountiful of funfare. Rotarians and Anettes participated. This event was organized by Rtn Sachin Bhandare, Rtn Sanjiv Desai. .
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CHEF'S RECIPE
Easy Peasy Chocolate Cake
-by Annet Dr Nazleen Vaz
Dry Ingredients: Ÿ 2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour Ÿ ¾ cup (80g) cocoa powder Ÿ 2 Tsp (10g) baking powder Ÿ ¾ Tsp (3g) baking soda Ÿ 1.5 Tsp (7g) sea salt Ÿ 1 cup (220g) granulated sugar Ÿ ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
Wet Ingredients: Ÿ 2 egg yolks and 2 large eggs (all
room temperature) Ÿ ½ cup of sunflower (any neutral
tasting) oil Ÿ 1 Tbsp vanilla essence Ÿ 1 ¾ cup of milk
INSTRUCTIONS: Ÿ In a large bowl, sift together the
flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and baking soda. Add the salt and sugar and whisk until thoroughly combined. Ÿ Separately, whisk the egg yolks
and drizzle in oil, a little at a time. Ÿ When it starts to thicken up, add
the vanilla essence, any remaining oil and whisk. Ÿ Lastly, whisk in the eggs, one at a
time. Ÿ Pour this mixture into the bowl with
the dry ingredient and gently mix until all the dry mix is evenly moistened. Its alright if it looks crumbly at this stage. Ÿ Heat the milk to a light simmer,
and pour into the batter. Ÿ The key is to mix until the batter
is smooth with no lumps and then mix no more. Ÿ Transfer the batter to a well-oiled
tray and bake at 175 °C for 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted at the center comes out clean A few pointers: Ÿ Its always a good idea to oil your
baking tray beforehand and preheat the oven, because the active ingredients i.e. the baking powder and baking soda activate as soon as they are moistened, and you want to get the batter into the oven as soon as possible for airy, light cakes. Ÿ Cocoa has a tendency to clump
together, so sifting prior helps the batter to be smooth
Ÿ The idea of beating the egg yolk
with oil is to create a rich mayonnaise base that will add moisture to the cake. But you can forego the steps and whisk all the liquid ingredients (apart from the milk) together if you're in a time crunch. Ÿ Warm milk, vanilla essence and
coffee powder (you can add a teaspoon, and it won't lend a coffee flavor to the cake), all enhance the flavor of cocoa. Ÿ However, milk that is boiling hot
will burn the cocoa, so only heat the milk to a light simmer. Ÿ Overmixing the cake batter will
work the gluten in the flour and will result in a tough cake. So, mix only enough that the mixture is lumpfree and even
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Rtn. Suraj Kudcharkar
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CLUB DIARY Rtn Ammet Sukhtankar Rtn Anand Palan Rtn Ashok Menon Rtn Bhupesh Shah Rtn Budhadev Mangaldas Rtn Charles Bonafacio Rtn Dattatrey Kamat Rtn Dr. Deep Bhandare Rtn Dhruv Madan Rtn Gaurish Shirodkar Rtn Haroon Ebrahim Rtn Ilyas Naroo Rtn Jagmohan Chabra Rtn Jehangir Talyarkhan Rtn Nilesh Dawda Rtn Nitin Sud Rtn Manohar Kamat Rtn Milind Shankwalkar Rtn R. D. Bhide Rtn Rajiv Shriodkar Rtn Sachin Bhandare Rtn Sandeep Nadkarni Rtn Sandeep Mukherjee Rtn Dr Sangam Kurade Rtn Sanjeev Desai Rtn Santosh Shetye Rtn Shivan Dessai Rtn Siddha Sardessai Rtn Sumit Sethia Rtn Sunil Mone Rtn Suraj Kudchadkar Rtn Tushar Sawkar Rtn Vijai Hede Rtn Dr Vinaykumar Pai Raikar Rtn Keshav Kamat
Club Information:
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Rotary Club of Panaji Mid-Town Club No: 51217 R.I District: 3170 Founded on: 14-04-1998 Chartered on: 20-05-1998 Charter presented on: 02-08-1998 Meets every Tuesday Time: 19.00 hrs Venue: Clube Tennis De Gasper Dias
Of the things we think, say or do • Is it the truth? • Is it fair to all concerned? • Will it build Goodwill and better Friendship? • Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
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EDITOR’S MESSAGE
RTN. SANDEEP NADKARNI 2020-21 Friends,
Don’t Stop Until You’re PROUD
In the month of March there was a lull. But it was a lull before the storm. The second wave of Covid-19 hit the State. The number of cases are unprecedented and it should be our endeavour to overcome the same and also help each other in this hour of need. The club had endeavored itself to help the needy especially the frontline workers by providing them necessary and requisite items like masks, gloves, RTPCR kits, sanitizers, etc and Also necessary items like disposable items at the covid centres. In this hour of need, we should follow the Standard Operating Procedures notified by the Government and also help our brethren by donating blood and plasma. Our Club in this hour of need is embarked on helping the needy by providing them equipments and items. It is said that that there is always a silver lining beyond the dark clouds and we pray to almighty to help us in our endeavour of fighting against this Covid-19 devil. “ Worrying is like walking around with an umbrella waiting for it to rain. This too will pass. Stay Safe.”
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Theme for March
Water & Sanitation
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