President’s Message
Dear Fellow Rotarians of RCMJ,
This year, our club has continued to uphold the values of Rotary International, focusing on projects that promote youth, Children ,healthcare, and community development. From our youth programs to our medical camps, we have made a tangible difference in the lives of those around us. As we move forward, I encourage each of you to continue embracing the spirit of 'Service Above Self.' Let us strive to be agents of positive change, using our collective skills and resources to address the pressing needs of our community.
I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to all our members, who have worked tirelessly to make our projects and fellowships a success over the last 5 months. Your dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment to our shared values are what make our club truly special. Let us continue to inspire and motivate each other, as we work together to build a better world. Thank you for your ongoing support, and I look forward for the remaining year of service and fellowship. We are the change-makers, the trailblazers, and the heroes that our community needs. We are the ones who can bring hope, joy, and transformation to those around us. So let us rise to the challenge. Let us harness our collective energy, creativity, and passion to create a better world.
Remember, every small act of kindness, every selfless deed, and every generous donation has the potential to change a life.
As Rotarians, we are part of a global movement that is committed to making a positive impact. Let us continue to uphold the values of Rotary International and strive to be the inspiration that our community needs. Let us march forward with hope, optimism, and a shared commitment to service above self.
Thank you again for just being there …. Together, we can achieve greatness. Together, we can make a difference.
Subhashish Mazumdar President RCMJ
Diwali Night 6th November
Our members celebrated Diwali with lot of fun frolic. There were lot of games which were well organized by Prabha, Partner of our new member Rtn. Mukul Jain and our Secretary Rtn.Yogeeta Khanna
The best dressed female was Rtn.Indu Salian & best dressed male was Rtn. Ramesh Rajgopal.
President Subhashish & First lady Shubhra gave Diwali gifts to all the members present and was ended with dance & dinner
दो ती
--Deepshikha Srivastava
Induction Of New Member 6th November
On Diwali night our new member Rtn. Mukul Jain was inducted by our club AG Shree Nandy .Shree pinned our member Mukul while our membership director Rtn.Sunil menon read the oath Welcome to our RCMJ family Rtn. Mukul & Partner Prabha
Pre-Pets Jaipur 8-10 November
The old adage :’Respect your elders ,for they have seen the world and can share their wisdom with you’ This stands so true for our Rotary family- with all the veterans encouraging Ramesh and me not to miss any of the learning events and specially not the Pre-pels,for that bonding, they said would be special. “Boy- were they right.”
In my journey ,in preparation to take up the leadership role at the club level ,there have been many learnings already-the most important one being sacrificing the attendance to my best friend’s daughter’s wedding. Once you have taken up a commitment, your personal agendas should take a back seat-the broken heart et al.
Why am I writing this piece ? Why is it important?
We have chosen to be Rotarians-”Service above Self” is our motto. In this private circulation ,nestled amongst us,is my successor-and I need to say this-Unprepared I was to take up the mantle, and quite skeptical too-but today ,nearly 6 months and the pre-pels behind me, I am excited and am looking forward to play my role with elan.Even before I begin, you -my successor will have taken your first step-and we will run this relay beautifully, keeping our club’s name flying high.
Needless to say ,my bonding with my cohort and many district leaders has been wonderful. The opportunity to hear seasoned Rotarians speak and share pieces of wisdom -in well planned modules was a great learning experience. The experience reiterated for me that there is no age bar to learning-it is a continuous process for those who wish to learn.
Well the three days of fun and learning flew past ,leaving us yearning for more .Like all of us will remember our school batches and friends as the best, so will I recall this Pre-pels with nostalgia.
Incidentally,small trivia- My group stood first in the Skit competition and Second in the group dance ,both of which I was a part of-for the very first time in my life. Here are some photos for you all.
Blood Donation Drive: 14th November
The monthly blood donation camp was held at Andheri station on 14th November 2024. From 9 AM onwards. It was attended by Rtn. Ramesh Rajgopal. Our club, Mumbai Juhu, co-hosted the blood donation drive. By the end of the day, the blood collection from the camp was 101 units.
Nominating Committee Election 21st November
N.C election was held on 21st Nov in Shabhari Hotel. Rtn. Ramesh Rajgopal was returning officer.
Almost 20 members of our club took part in the election. It was conducted in a professional manner flawlessly and the club members unanimously elected 5 members of the nominating committee as per details given below 1. Piyush Shah
2.Sunil Menon
3.Amarjit Singh Sabherwal
4.Sumana Menon
5.Damanjit Sabherwal
Look forward to the Nominating Committee along with PreSubhashish and PE Ananthalakshmi for electing the team for the next year. Kudos to Rtn. Ramesh Rajgopal for conducting the Nominating committee elections to Perfection and Rtn Jagruti Shah for ably assisiting him.
District Project
Anaemia Thalassemia & Sickle Cell detection Camp
District project of having multiple camps for detection of Anaemia, Thalassemia and Sickle Cell anaemia was started on 29th Nov. District is planning to test children of ZP Schools in our District.
First camp on 29th Nov covered testing for 230 children at ZP school at Saravali Patil Pada Dahanu. Inauguration of the camp was done by DG Chetan Desai. Avenue Chair Dr Nilima Inamdar and Zonal Chair Sanjay Dange, Co-chair Yashwant Korpe were also present. Many clubs adopted the children for testing .
No medical community is joining the project. District is doing it with the assistance of Panchayat Samiti, BDO and Education Department and their officers attended the project.
Cost of Rs 56,000 for the 350 children sponsored by our club for the project was contributed as follows:
· Rtn Mukul Jain- Rs 40,000
· Rtn Pawan Sehgal – Rs 11,000
· Rtn Damanjit Kaur – Rs 5,000
A noble project, initiated by the District 3141 for the health of underprivileged children.Our club co-hosting was coordinated by Rtn Damanjit Kaur and President Subhashish Muzumdar and wholeheartedly supported by RC of Mumbai Juhu.
Deepshika Srivatsava
The December Calender
8th December Annadan - Gem Project , Vlie Parle (East)
15th December Ahisih’s Umang - Day Trek - Forts of Mumbai
18th December AGM - Shabari Hotel
22nd December Charter Night - Mukesh Patel NMIMS Audtiorium Juhu
The Last Word
It has been a month of celebrations celebrating our Diwali night with friends and family. The members who attended had a gala time. The President gave Diwali gifts to all the members present. Now we all look forward to our grand charter night and silver jubilee function scheduled for 22nd December at Mukesh Patel Auditorium NMIMS Juhu. Look forward to all our RCMJ members attending the function and making it a grand success.
Wishing you all Merry Christmas.
Yours
