President Speaks‌‌.. My dear Rotarians & Bicholim Rotary Pariwar, We are successfully entering into the second month of the current Rotary year. We conducted our Installation ceremony on 22nd July under the shadow of COVID in the limited presence of only our Members. As there was Janata Curfew after 8 pm, the function was wound up by 7.45 pm so that members could travel safely to faraway places from Bicholim. But I am sorry we all missed the involvement of our Anns and Annettes in this important function which makes the beginning of the Rotary Year. I am sure as the situation improves; everything will become normal. Friends, even though there is alarming situation around Bicholim, our members have shown tremendous zeal and vigour in completing various projects like Tree Plantation which is our annual event. We have planted more than 100 fruit bearing saplings at Vhalshi, Mayem, Sarvan, Virdi and Amona. I must appreciate the interest shown by Rtn Prashant Chanekar, Rtn Sandesh Burye, Rtn Narahari Sawant, Rtn Sachin Salkar, Rtn Amol Sawant, Rtn Santosh Sawal and Secretary Rtn Pankaj Teli in this Environment Protecting project. Rtn Prashant Chanekar was kind enough to provide his vehicle for transporting the saplings at all locations. During the last one month, our club has completed seven projects under the community service spending about Rs.76,700/- from the donations and sponsorships received from members. The projects completed involved Sanitization of Bus stop near Shri Shantadurga High School, Donation of 2 Foot operated Sanitizer stands to Rotary school, Donation of 100 Essential items kits to COVID patients at Keshav Seva Covid Centre, Financial assistance to a needy person Mr. Gajanan Mhapsekar for his medical expenses and Master Nikhil Contd on pg 7
AUG 2020 Issue 02
Message Aug 2020 Rotary International President
Holger Knaack The year 2020 has brought monumental changes that have already included a global pandemic and a renewed call for social justice. We are reminded that we live in a constantly changing world, and Rotary is a reflection of that world. We must be ready to listen and adapt, always drawing upon our core values of service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership. If we live these values and apply The Four-Way Test to all aspects of our lives, we will be prepared to lead at all times. I am proud of how we have proven our ability to adapt. Faced with a pandemic, Rotary has not stopped. We moved meetings online and found new ways to serve. Some have even told me that they enjoy Rotary's mix of online and in-person meetings more now than before! How can we build on this momentum and seize the opportunity to embrace change so that Rotary keeps thriving? For me, supporting new types of clubs is key. They are no longer just experiments but a real part of Rotary today. In addition to traditional clubs, we have e-clubs, Rotaract clubs, cause-based clubs, and passport clubs. These help make Rotary more inclusive, more flexible, and more attractive to new members. Visit these clubs, exchange ideas and partner with them, and promote them to one another and to our communities. We all agree that we need to grow Rotary, but sometimes we can get caught up in the numbers game and lose sight of the bigger picture. After all, an increase in membership is meaningless if next year, those new members leave our clubs. Let's grow Rotary sustainably.
Rotary's flexible options for participation will engage members and show the community how we're different from any other club. Let's celebrate that Rotary is now less about rules and more about joining together in a variety of ways besides traditional meetings. I recommend that each club hold an annual strategy meeting to ask — and honestly answer — if we are doing all we can for our members and if our club reflects the community we serve. We are taking this approach at the international level, too. I am proud that six women are serving with me on the RI Board of Directors this year, the most we have ever had. Let's keep Rotary moving in this direction at every level. We need more perspectives, more diversity, for Rotary to thrive. It's fascinating to imagine how we will find new ways to adapt and stay nimble this year and beyond. As Rotary's founder, Paul Harris, said, we have to be revolutionary from time to time. Now is such a time. Rotary Opens Opportunities — countless ones — for us to embrace change that will strengthen us even as we remain true to our core values.
Past President Rtn Sandesh Burye, Rtn Prashant Chanekar with President Rtn Shamkant Mulgaonkar presenting mango saplings to Annette Nandita on the occasion of her birthday on 27th July. Enjoying the celebrations is proud father Rtn Narahari Sawant
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Rotary recognizes Women Power Jennifer E. Jones, a member of the Will champion double-digit growth in both Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, categories while never losing sight of our entire Canada, has been nominated to become Rotary family.” International’s president for 2022-23, a `Jones is founder and president of Media Street groundbreaking selection that will make her the Productions Inc., an award-winning media first woman to hold that office in the company in Windsor. She was chair of the board organization’s 115-year history. of governors of the University of Windsor and Jones will officially become president- chair of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber nominee on 1 October if no of Commerce. She has been other candidates challenge recognized for her service with the her. YMCA Peace Medallion, the Queen’s Jones says she sees Diamond Jubilee Medal, and Wayne Rotary’s Action Plan as a State University’s Peacemaker of the catalyst for increasing Rotary’s Year Award, a first for a Canadian. impact. Jones holds a Doctor of Laws (LL.D.). “As we reflect upon A current Rotary Foundation our new strategic priorities, we trustee, Jones has been a Rotary could have never envisioned member since 1997 and has served that our ability to adapt would Rotary as RI vice president, director, become our North Star during training leader, committee chair, what is inarguably the most moderator, and district governor. profound time in recent She played a lead role in Rotary’s history,” Jones said in her rebranding effort by serving as chair Jennifer E Jones vision statement. “Silver of the Strengthening Rotary’s R.I.President 2022-23 linings rise out of the most Advisory Group. She is the co-chair challenging circumstances. Using metric-driven of the End Polio Now Countdown to History goals, I will harness this historic landscape to Campaign Committee, which aims to raise $150 innovate, educate, and communicate million for polio eradication efforts. opportunities that reflect today’s reality.” Jones recently led the successful As the first woman to be nominated to Rotary Responds telethon, which raised critical be president, Jones understands how important funds for COVID-19 relief and was viewed by it is to follow through on Rotary’s Diversity, more than 65,000. Jones has also received Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement. “I Rotary International’s Service Above Self believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion … Award and The Rotary Foundation Citation for begins at the top and for us to realize growth in Meritorious Service. She and her husband, Nick female membership and members under the Krayacich, are members of The Rotary age of forty — these demographics need to see Foundation’s Arch Klumph Society, Paul Harris their own reflection in leadership,” Jones said. “I Society, and the Bequest Society. Rotary Club of Bicholim 2020-21Contributions update Total as on 5th Aug 2020
$ 253.66 Annual Programme Fund Rtn Shamkant Mulgaonkar $76.66 Rtn Sachin Salkar $35.00 Rtn Pradip Lad $22.00 Total $133.66
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Polio Fund Rtn Swapnil Dixit $55.00 Rtn Sargam Falari $10.00 Rtn Shamkant Mulgaonkar $10.00 Rtn Sachin Salkar $15.00 Rtn Damodar Prabhu $10.00 Anonymous $20.00 Total $120.00
Rtn Shamkant assumes office as President
Installation Ceremony of RC Bicholim was held at Rotary House, Bicholim on Wednesday 22nd July 2020. Rtn Shamkant Mulgaonkar as President and his Board of Directors for the year 20202021was installed at the hands of Assistant Governor Rtn Ajay Menon.
The traditional Lamp was exchanged between outgoing First lady Ann Poonam and Incoming First Lady Ann Kavita. Witnessing the event are outgoing secretary Rtn Vindesh, outgoing President Rtn Shamkant, Installation officer AG Rtn Ajay Menon, President Rtn Shankantand Secretary Rtn Pankaj
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Rotary Family of Bicholim expressing gratitude to the installation officer Assistant Governor Rtn Ajay Menon by presenting him a memento in the form of portrait drawn by Annette Atharv Sudatt M a n d r e k a r. G u e s t w a s thrilled by this unexpected style of expressing gratitude by the Rotary Family.
Rotary club of Bicholim successfully conducted Sanitization of the Bus Stop Shelter near junction of Shri Shantadurga High school, Bicholim to fight against the alarming situation of the spread of COVID 19 epidemic around Bicholim area. The project was sponsored by Rtn. Vijay Sardesai of our club. Rtn. Dr Kaustubh Patnekar, Community Service Director coordinated the project.
On 23rd July, President Rtn Shamkant Mulgaonkar handed over 100 kits containing essential items for the use of Covid patients to Shri Pravinjay Pandit, Mamlatdar of Bicholim at Keshav Seva school. Also 200 face masks & 5 litre Sanitizer bottle was handed over for the use of staff stationed at Covid centre. Approx.cost of the project is 20,000/-Rtn Pankaj Teli, Rtn Sagar Shetye & Rtn Damodar Prabhu attended the function of handing over of the kits.
On 29th July,handed over the cheque of Rs.21000/- to Shri Santosh Patkar, caretaker of Shri Gajanan Mhapsekar(Gajo Mechanic) toward his medical expenses. Rtn. Damodar Prabhu & Rtn Pankaj Teli were present.
On 15th July, during weekly meeting of the Club, Rtn Shamkant has donated two Hand sanitizer stands with Sanitizer bottles to the Rotary Charitable School. These are foot operated stands and will benefit the students and teachers of Rotary School.
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Congratulations!! Annette Mandar Pradip Lad wins All Goa Sita Pandhari Raikar Online Blitz Chess To u r n a m e n t 2 0 2 0 h e l d recently. The first runner up was Shane Braganza and second runner up was Vivaan Balikar
The Club has a strength of 55. 54 active and one Honorary Member
Tree Plantation was conducted on 27th July at the proposed Din Dayal Hospital site & Housing Board colony, Vhalshi in the presence of Shri Natekar, Councillor of BMC, PP Rtn Sandesh Burye, Rtn Prashant Chanekar, Rtn Sachin Salkar & Rtn Narahari Sawant. Members of the Din Dayal Hospital trust were handed over the Mango & Guava fruit bearing trees for planting in On 24th July, handed over cheque of Rs.13700/- to Master Nikhil Gad from Sarvan their premises. to pay his fees of last year of Engineering College therby helping a needy student to pursue his education. Rtn Pankaj Teli, Rtn Swapnil Dixit & Rtn Shamkant were present.
Saplings of Fruit bearing trees like Mango, guava and Coconut were handed over to students and High school management at the Mahamaya school, Mayem, Vijayanand Higher Secondary School, Tikhajan and Govt. Primary school, Bhavkai Mayem. Rtn Prashant Chanekar & Shri Rupesh Thanekar, Chairman of Vijayanand Higher Secondary school planted saplings in the school compound. Club remitted semi annual dues of Rs 1,71,662.00, to Rotary International Delhi Office. Rotary News subscription of Rs 22960.00 to Rotary News Trust Chennai and District 3170 dues of Rs 21600.00 to district office in Kolhapur on 29th July 2020
In the second phase of tree plantation on 2nd August, mango and coconut saplings were planted at Sateri Temple at Sarvan and at the Farm of Rtn. Santosh at Virdi and some farmers in the vicinity. Saplings of Mango & Coconut were also handed over to brother of Late Rtn Ragunath Gawas to be planted at his Farmhouse at Amona. Rtn Pankaj Teli, Rtn Prashant Chanekar & Rtn Santosh Sawal attended the tree plantation.
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Gad for his college fees. We provided two Mobile Tabs to two poor and deserving students from Usap and Ladfem for attending their online classes. In association with our Rotaract Club members, we conducted a joint project to collect plastic garbage at Ladfem waterfall and nearby lake. We collected about eight bags full of plastic waste and gave it to the Waste Treatment plant, thereby protecting the environment and keep the earth clean. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate our Annettes Krittika Kamat and Arushi Burye for their meritorious achievement in the SSC exams this year. I wish them a successful educational journey in future. I also wish our young Rtn. Sachin on his engagement to Dr.Anuja Nayak and waiting for early entry of Dr. Anuja as Ann to our Rotary family. I am also thankful to all the members for donating to TRF while celebrating their birthdays, anniversary and other happy occasions and keep the TRF meter rising. Friends, the new Rotary year has started and with that our festival season has also started. My best wishes to my Bicholim Rotary Pariwar for Janmasthami and Ganesh Chaturthi. Please celebrate the festivals by taking maximum care, follow social norms and be safe. Friends, till mid-March, all our programmes were running smoothly as per schedule. But suddenly, due to the outbreak of Corona virus, everything was disturbed. We could not meet in
person and weekly meetings had to be taken online. But due to the continuous motivation and guidance by our District Governor Rtn. Sangram Patil, we could successfully pass through the transitional phase. Our new team underwent various training seminars online during the lockdown period which was a very novel experience for most of us. So friends, I am starting the new Rotary year on a very challenging front and I am sure with all your blessings & support, we shall overcome the hurdles created by this global pandemic. Here I would like to stress upon the two- word mantra of RID Bharat Pandya - hope and opportunities is in sync with RIPE Holger Knaack's theme, Rotary opens opportunities. RIPN Shekhar Mehta has shown us an exciting path with his suggestion 'Let us do service projects that reflect 10 percent of Government work'. Keeping this advice in mind, we will march ahead to fulfill our goals. I would also like to congratulate and thank Past President Rtn. Sandesh Burye for achieving new milestones in 2019-20 and taking RC Bicholim to new heights with his meticulous planning of every project. I am confident that he will continue to be the Torchbearer for the Trailblazers in our endeavors this year too. My best wishes to all our Rotarians and Bicholim Rotary Pariwar for a successful, happy and safe year ahead.
Board of Directors of Rotaract Club of Bicholim Installed -7-
Shamkant Mulgaonkar Rtr. Sushila Telgiri as President and Rtr Alisha Pawaskar as secretary were installed at the hands of Rtn Shamkant Mulgaonkar, President of RC Bicholim in presence of Chief Guest D i l i p D h a r g a l g a r. Members applauded extensive work done under the leadership of outgoing President Rtr Pranjal Marathe
Fellowship Greetings Birthdays August 2020 21 Fri 24 Mon
25 Tue 25 Tue 29 Sat 30 Sun 30 Sun
Ann Shilpa w/o Rtn Sandip Desai Esha w/o Annette Abhishek Sardesai Deepti d/o Rtn Durga Gauns Ann Dr Jyoti w/o Rtn Sandip Sawant Tejas s/o Rtn Deepak Kadkade 30 Rtn Prithviraj Sardesai Sarvambh S/o Annette Manguesh Salkar
Birthdays September 2020 13 Sun 13 Sun 14 Mon
Lakshta D/o Rtn Gopal Gauns Lavith D/o Rtn Gopal Gauns Ann Leena W/o Rtn Rajkumar Kamat
Birthdays September 2020 01 Tue 01 Tue 02 Wed 02 Wed 04 Fri 05 Sat 07 Mon 07 Mon 08 Tue 10 Thu
Aakanksha d/o Rtn Nilin Karpe Ann Tarannum w/o Rtn Hussain Shah Muzawar Ashish S/o Rtn Shamkant Mulgaonkar Rtn Vivek Popkar Rtn Sudin Nayak Gandha d/o Rtn Sudin Nayak Arohi d/o Rtn Atreya Sawant Ann Dr Gauri w/o Rtn Samir Falari Ann Pushpa W/o Rtn Prithviraj Sardesai Priyadarshini D/o Rtn Prithviraj Sardesai
Annette Aarushi Sandesh Burye and Krittika Prasad Kamat for your grand success at Goa Board S.S.C. Examinations.
Rtn Sachin Salkar engaged to Dr Anuja daughter of Mrs Anja and Late Dr. Ramkrishna Naik of Rai Margaon
AUG 2020 Issue 02 Portrait paintings by Rtn Chandrashekhar Mali And cover design by Miss Pritika Gaude