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Oﬃcial Newsletter of Rotary Club of Bombay Kandivli

CONTENTS President

Rtn SB Prasad 

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Editor

Rtn Dr. Mamta Jain 

In 1932, Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor, who went on to be a president of Rotary International, took on the task of salvaging the nearly bankrupt

Herb felt that to succeed, they had to be morally and ethically strong. One morning he wrote down twenty-four words that became the guiding principles by which his ﬁrm would do business.

Aluminium out of the red in ﬁve years. In January1943, Rotary

Rtn Dr. Sadhana Edvankar

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President’s Note

From Secretary’s Desk

From Editor’s Desk

RCBK 19 Drawing Competition

Secret Santa Celebration

Celebrating Goodness: Makar Sankranti

RCBK Salutes & Recognizes Armed Forces

RCBK Darling: Master Wasim Khan

Rotary Poem: Rotary Wheel Forever Turning

Organ Donation Awareness Drive

Fireside Chat: Introducing New Members

Pediatric Heart Surgery

RCBK Moments

RCBK Project Village: Kunde Village

RCBK OCV Moments

New Members

Laugh Out Loud

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Rotary Club of Bombay Kandivli

From the

Another major highlight has been the new members' registration. Rtn.Swatantra Kumar and his team have been relentless in their effort and we are now very

President’s Desk

close to becoming a 100 member club. It was a dream we started with, and we have almost made it. I would be writing a special article on this stupendous achievement in the next edition. Great work by so many members and I thank all of them.

hile we had started enjoying life after so much of Covid fear and

havoc, the Omicron hit us and the world in Dec and reminded us

again that life cannot be normal. However, this time the fear was

gone to quite an extent, but we had to conduct our activities amidst a lot of restrictions imposed by the Local Government Authorities. These two months have been full of action for RCBK and we never realized how it ﬂew past.

The final round of our 19 , flagship painting competition was conducted on 26th Jan(after a break of one year) for both, the Juniors as well as Senior Category. The program was conducted online and seamlessly. Kudos to Rtn. Dr. Pradhan and team - Guru, Sanjay and Prashant, Aparna and others. It was meticulously planned despite the challenges of coordinating with more than 20 schools, their management, art teachers, and children. the final results were amazing, and Dr.

The major event during these two

Pradhan used this opportunity to create a calendar with the best paintings with

months was a very successful Pre-OCV &

creatives developed by Malhar, son of our PP Rtn. Aparna Garud. This has helped

OCV. Oﬃcial Club Visit (OCV) of our

us raise around Rs.50000 for educational projects and activities. Thanks to all the

District Governor, as we all know, is the

members for their contribution.

biggest program of the year, after the Installation, wherein the Club is

I am glad to share that we have a major CSR donation from Mindteck India of

evaluated very closely by DG and his

Rs.6.75 lacs for Project Green Fingers. Thanks to our Charter President Rtn.Yusuf

team.

Lanewala. Abhitech Energycon has donated Rs. 10 lacs for Project Kunde. Thanks to Rtn.Swantantra Kumar. I am also glad to inform that two of our member's -

We had amazing teamwork, which made

Rtn. Capt. DVS Chauhan and Rtn. Sham Sharma have donated Rs. 51000 and

our OCV one of the ﬁnest ones. Our Club

Rs.60000 to our trust respectively. We thank every donor for their generosity and

folder was highly commended and both,

assure them of the best utilisation of these funds.

our DG and AG remarked that “it is the best they have ever seen”. A special

The coming few months will be full of action with many projects, in making all

thanks to Rtn. Dr.Sadhana, Kudos to

our dreams a reality and I would request all our members to contribute their best

everyone, who made the program so

with greater involvement and creative ideas. We now have a big team and we

perfect and seamless. We also inducted a

expect big projects too. I am sure all the members would give their best and leave

record, eleven new members in our club,

a fantastic mark in years to come.

including our Hon. member, Rtn.Nitish

Warm wishes to everyone and stay safe.

Bhardwaj, in the presence of DG and AG. Our Club Magazine – Horizon was also Yours in Rotary,

Rtn. SB Prasad Club President 2021-22 RCBK-Dream 2 Serve More

released by DG, which was completely redeﬁned in its presentation and content. Great work by Rtn. Dr. Mamta Jain.

Wishing everyone a very

Happy New Year

Rotary Club of Bombay Kandivli

From the

Secretary’s Desk

From the

Editor’s Desk Rtn. Dr. Mamta Jain

JANUARY IS Rtn. Dr. Sadhana Edvankar Hon.Club Secretary

Director Public Image

Vocational Service Month

Stronger Together A new year brings with it fresh opportunities, possibilities and signiﬁes a new start while things may

Vocational Service is the "Second Avenue of Service." No aspect of Rotary is more closely related

not look perfect at the start of the year considering the hike in the daily count of Covid cases, our

to each member than a personal commitment to represent one's vocation or occupation to fellow

positive outlook can go a long way in making 2022 a special year for personal growth and

Rotarians and to exemplify the characteristics of high ethical standards and the dignity of work. Programs of vocational service are those which seek to improve business relations while

development.

improving the quality of trades, industry, commerce and the professions. Rotarians understand

The feeling of stepping into 2022, is a mixed one, where scars and little joys of a year scarred with

that each person makes a valuable contribution to a better society in their own way.

Coronavirus pandemic of last 2 years to hope and optimism that probably we have left the worst of

Vocational Service is frequently demonstrated by offering young people career guidance,

coronavirus behind for good.

occupational information and assistance in making vocational choices. The 4 -Way Test and other

I strongly believe that we have seen the worst of the coronavirus and henceforth the dark clouds of

ethical and laudable business philosophies are often promoted among young people entering the world of work. Vocational talks and discussion of business issues are also typical vocational service programs. Regardless of the ways that Vocational Service is expressed, it is the banner by which Rotarians

fear, uncertainty, and grief as we mourn our loved ones, dissolve away, ushering in dawn ﬁlled with happiness and cheer, hope, and resolve. Resolve that we, learn from mistakes of past, bring together an era of United One World, wherein

"recognize the worthiness of all useful occupations" and demonstrate a commitment to "high

actions of each one are important to preserve and protect the only home we have – Our World – Our

ethical standards in all businesses and professions." That's why the Second Avenue of Service is

Earth. If anything, the pandemic has taught us how transient our life is, and how suddenly

fundamental to every Rotary club.

everything can end. In the coming years, Rotary will be be having a crucial role in the unifying world to bring about uniformity of access at least to better education, nutrition, and health globally. Let’s together at RCBK continue to make positive difference to the community. Yours in Rotary, For each small step matters!

Rtn.Dr. Sadhana Edvankar Club Secretary 2021-22 RCBK-Dream 2 Serve More

So let’s all Shine on with Collective Goodness.

Yours in Rotary, Rtn.Dr. Mamta Jain Director Public Image 2021-22 RCBK-Dream 2 Serve More

Rotary Club of Bombay Kandivli

This year the theme of the competition was 'Nature

RCBK’s Flagship Interschool Drawing Competition

Landscape'. A total of 33 schools registered 387 students in two age groups (Junior-- Std.6&7 and Senior – Std.8&9). Our IT partner, M/S NUIT Solutions did an excellent back-oﬃce job in handling 380+ entries smoothly. Master Malhar Garud and Rtn. PP Aparna Garud very meticulously & painstakingly evaluated all entries in the preliminary round and shortlisted 20 candidates from each group for the ﬁnal round.

This ﬂagship RCBK project has been The ﬁnal round was held on 26th Jan. 2022 in online mode. 39

conceptualized and executed successfully

students out of 40 participated in this round. The theme for

for the last 19 years under Dr. Prakash

the ﬁnal round was Waterfall/Waves/Flowing water for the

Pradhan – one of the stalwarts of RCBK –

Junior group and Forest Landscape for the Senior group.

meticulous, sincere, hardworking, and a

Students from both groups performed exceedingly well by

man of few but always meaningful words.

showcasing their talent & skill in some awesome paintings. The paintings were sent to judges online.

Rtn. Prakash Pradhan

This year we had 3 judges: Prof. Dilip Dhopeshwarkar, Principal, B.S. Bandekar College of Fine Art, Sawantwadi for Junior group and Mr. Dhanesh Mule, a reputed Landscape painter based in Mumbai, and Mr. Sanjay Kulkarni, CEO & Group Chairman, Inspire Group of Companies, Pune: A reputed group in Visual communication & Media consultancy for the senior group. All judges had agreed to do evaluation pro bono.

Since its inception in 2001, the Rotary Club of

interschool format. Last year the

Bombay Kandivli (RCBK) has been

competition was not held due to the then

Three top entries were awarded certiﬁcates of Merit and online award in the form of Amazon Gift

conducting an Annual Painting Competition

prevailing pandemic restrictions.

Vouchers of Rs 500, Rs.300, and Rs.200 respectively. This year we also gave two Appreciation

on Republic Day for school children from schools in Mumbai to stimulate creativity and generate awareness about socially relevant issues in young minds. Over the years this competition has been conducted on several socially relevant topics such as environmental protection, cleanliness, water conservation, etc.

This year the painting competition was held in an unprecedented condition of schools

Awards of Rs. 200 Amazon Gift Voucher in each group. The appreciation awards were sponsored by Rtn.Tilak Sadana.

being closed due to the prevailing pandemic.

The ﬁnal results and paintings of prize winners were shared with committee members as

We decided to conduct the competition, after

well as other RCBK members. For the ﬁrst time since the beginning of the RCBK Painting

a gap of one year, in a hybrid mode i.e.

Competition in 2001, this year special Appreciation Awards were given to art teachers of the

Preliminary round (from 2nd Jan to 8th Jan.

prize-winning students as our token of appreciation for their efforts in facilitating the

2022) in online mode and the Final round

online conduct of the RCBK Interschool Painting Competition. This humble gesture was

(on 26th Jan. 2022) in oﬄine/ in-person

well received and appreciated by the teachers.

The competition has become an annual

mode. However, eventually, the ﬁnal round

event in which many schools look forward to

also was conducted online since the venue at

participation. From the year 2015-16, the

Thakur College was not available due to

competition was converted into the

COVID-19 restrictions.

JITESHREE HATI

Sharada Gyanpeeth International School, Malad

SNEHAL RATHOD Queen Mary’s High School, Mira Road

Junior Group (Std. 6 & 7) THEME Landscape Waterfall / Waves Flowing water

Appreciation Award

rd SHRAVYA NEMLEKAR

Gloria Convent High School, Byculla

SANAVI BHUMKAR

CHIRAG CHAUHAN

Gloria Convent High School, Byculla

Sharada Gyanpeeth International School, Malad

MOUPRIYA MANNA

Sharada Gyanpeeth International School, Malad

ISHA SANGVEKAR Kapol Vidyanidhi International School, Kandivali

Senior Group (Std. 8 & 9) THEME Forest Landscape

Appreciation Award

PRIYANSHU TANDEL Rahul International School, Boisar

RASHI CHALKE

AYAZ MOHAMMAD

St. George High School, Malad

St. John’s High School (ICSE), Borivali

Rotary Club of Bombay Kandivli

Secret Santa

to those who need it

The disparity between having and have nots in India is striking, shocking and this inextricable mix of poverty is reason enough for us, this Christmas, to be the secret Santa’s, the purveyors of joy and holiday cheer to these children, who could deservedly use a shot of positivity and brightness in their otherwise bleak existence. In fact, as secret Santa for the less fortunate, it also serves as the ideal opportunity of leading by example and demonstrating, initiating, sensitizing our own, highly privileged children into the spirit of giving, the importance of sharing, the value of sensitivity, and aﬃrmative action and simply doing right, doing good. RCBK initiated a program, under Dr Mamta Jain; Director public image; with societies in and around Kandivali East and Borivali – Giving each family to become Secret Santa - the purveyors of joy and holiday cheer to underprivileged children, who could deservedly use a shot of positivity and brightness in their otherwise bleak existence. From the time the idea was ﬂoated, to its execution, it took around 3 days. Rotarians and even non-Rotarians volunteered in various societies, and in one and half days we received an overwhelming response with loads and loads of gifts, and more than 1000 gifts were collected – which is now allowing us to reach out to many more orphanages.

The Orphanages which were beneﬁted • • • • • • • •

Shanti Daan, Missionaries of Charity, Borivali West Snehasadan Borivali west Dreamz Home - Malad East Rescue Foundation Borivali Bosco Boys Home Borivali BMC Free Library Rag pickers and their Children Near Tata Power Radhika Old Age Home

Thanks Rotarians Shakti, Anubha, Prashant, Sadhana, Kalpit, Jatin, Dharmesh, Hrushabh, Divyang, Vinay Bhatt, Ravi, Mahindra Modiji, and NonRotarians Priya, Jigna, Anjali, Romi, and Medwiz Team.

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Our Secret Santa Societies without whom the project would not have been possible •

Thakur Jewel Co-Op Housing Society Ltd.

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Neighbourhood Co-Op Housing Society Ltd.

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Shining Star Co-Op Housing Society Ltd.

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Cosmos Co-Op Housing Society Ltd.

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Orchid Co-Op Housing Society Ltd.

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Shri Marigold Co-Op Housing Society Ltd.

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Challenger Tower Housing Society

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Vishnu Shivam Tower

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Evershine Halley Co-operative Housing Society

RCBK expresses their heartfelt gratitude to all societies, Parents, children, volunteers, team Medwiz for their unconditional support.

“Joy multiplies manifold if it is shared.” RCBK took a pledge this Christmas to be that force multiplier. And who better to target than those in true need!

This holiday season, RCBK picked neighbourhood societies, had volunteers both Rotarians and Non-Rotarians, identiﬁed orphanages and old age homes, and in less than 48 hours, from designing posters and gift collection boxes to coordinating with volunteers, spreading the message through society WhatsApp groups, collecting gifts which were beautifully wrapped by hundreds of little Secret Santa’s, collected more than 1000 gifts – a mixture of clothes, gifts, games, books, bedsheets, etc, then partnered with 2 Old age home and 6 orphanages, RCBK became the harbinger of pleasant surprise.

14 January Makar sakranti

RCBK along with TVC

Celebrating Goodne

(Thakur Village and Complex Connect)

Join hands to support Bosco Boys Home (An orphanage for Boys)

RCBK takes out time to share warmth, love & respect with Radhika Old Age Senior Citizens at Uttan near Gorai, Bhayandar

On the 14th of January 2022, the RCBK team of President SB Prasad, Rtn. Mahendra Modi, Rtn.Sandhya Shetty and Rtn.Sunit Shah visited the Radhika Old Age home and the old age home which RCBK has been associated with for the past couple of years. In this exceptional and unusual cold January, RCBK with the generous contribution of IPP Jyoti and Rtn Haren Gandhi, RCBK distributed warm clothes to the 72 residents (Sweaters and caps) It was very well received by the senior citizens and well appreciated by the Trustees. The visit was made memorable and special both for Team RCBK and senior citizens of Radhika Old age home when they shared delicious lunch arranged by Rtn Modiji and his friend Mr. Ashok. This amidst when our newly joined Rtn Sunit Shah regaled everyone with his melodious voice over a few songs especially Patriotic song complimenting the " Army Day “

Bosco Boys Home is a movement that empowers the holistic development of the young at risk. This is a residential orphanage that provides quality education and also technical training to young boys. Last month when we visited they had around 60 boys – residing at the premise. On 14th January Rtn. Dr. Mamta Jain visited Bosco Home - a residential orphanage in Borivali along with Rtn Kalpit Jain, Rtn Sunil Tiwari joined by Medwiz Team together donated around 450 kgs of groceries and 45 liters of cooking oil with contribution from Thakur Village Complex Connect group- with the active involvement of Rtn Prakash Gupta, Rtn Shailendra Mishra with 10kgs contributed by Rtn Anubha, 1-day complete contribution from Rtn Rajesh Saxena. It was heartening that this activity was executed in less than 2 days and it was a ﬁrst-time collaborative effort of RCBK and the TVC Connect group.

Rtn. Kalpit Jain: "It was indeed a very awesome experience of meeting all the kids who were so enthusiastic and happy on receiving a helping from our side. It ﬁlls me with quite a lot of enthusiasm after interacting with the kid who is pursuing commerce and has a dream of student a lot. I will surely interact more with him. Thank you for giving me the opportunity.”

Rtn. Sunil Tiwari: " Visiting Bosco Home was touching. It feels good to know that these children have been given a chance to live again. Happy to know that they are educated and trained to earn a living for themselves. In near future, will adopt a couple of students and educate them for NEET-UG, if they are inclined to do so, absolutely free and make sure they succeed “

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RCBK Salutes & Recognizes Armed Force 2021 – 2022 marks a unique year to celebrate 75 years of Independence and 50 years of the Indo-Pakistan 1971 war. To celebrate our veteran from RCBK – Rtn Ramesh Chandra has been a part of a unique initiative of meeting and honoring war heroes.

JCO(Rtd.) Mohandas Varrier is a true Indian Armed Forces Warrior. Actively involved in all three major wars India fought with enemies: 1962/65/71. Post-retirement he worked with Indian Airports Authority as Chief Security Superintendent. Mr. Varrier had many challenging tenures throughout. He is a well-known personality in the ﬁeld of physical ﬁtness. For his heroic exposure in the Golden Jubilee year of India’s Victory over Pakistan 1971 war, Rotary International District 3141, RC Of Bombay Kandivli recognizes his services above self. President SB Prasad, along with Rtn. Rameshchandraji and Rtn.Vinay Bhat visited his residence to honor him. RCBK team were also very fortunate to meet his wife Mrs. Prasanna Varrier a renowned Karnataka classic artist.

U n f o r t u n a t e l y j u s t a f t e r 9 d ay s JCO(Retired) Mohandas Varrler left for heavenly abode on 30th December 2021. RCBK prays for his soul and our heartfelt condolences to his family.

While India Celebrating 50years of 1971 India Pakistan War Victory. Rotary Club Of Bombay Kandivli and Rotary Club of Mumbai Borivali East honoured INS Khukri War Widows and Survivals as part of Navy Week 2021 program being organised by Dream Armed Forces RID 3141. As Project Honour Rotarians President Rajesh Chaurasia from RC Mumbai Borivali East and Zonal Avenue CoChair Ramesh Chandra honoured them in person at their residence. The occasion was very sentimental and heart touching moments. The families of martyrs were happy that sacriﬁce done are being recognised even after 50 years. For information INS Khukri was a Type 14 frigate of the Indian Navy. She was sunk off the coast of Diu, Gujarat by the Pakistan Navy Daphné-class submarine Hangor on 9 December 1971 during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

Honouring Mrs Aakriti Singh Sood - W/O War Hero Late Maj Anuj Sood, Shaurya Chakra

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RCBK DARLING

Master Wasi Danish Khan Master Wasi Khan and his big smile with Indian Flag in his hand.

R tary P em Rotary's a Wheel Forever Turning Rotary's a wheel forever turning: One's generosity comes round again. The more one gives, the more gifts one receives

Established in the year 1981, Punarvas Education society; a Special School and Vocational Training Center for Mentally Handicapped now has a total strength of 175 intellectually impaired students. Government support is for 50 students only and the rest have to be supported through donations. When a request came in, IPP Jyoti with Sadhana and Sandhya proactively evaluated the need met School Principal Mrs. Sarita Jawale, to understand the possible ways in which RCBK can be associated. Master Wasi Khan, a Down Syndrome child, is truly a bundle of joy, his annual fees were sponsored by RCBK, and RCBK is committed to supporting his educational needs and also the institution in the best possible ways.

As each day's charity the next day's weaves, Returning double happiness for pain. Yet greed and hunger keep life ever churning. Charity, like ﬂoods for irrigation, Loses least when carefully controlled: Under weekly social stimulation, Bringing just the aid parched ﬁelds can hold. So shall your love and pity not turn cold.

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ORGAN DONATION AWARENESS

ORGAN DONATION

ON AN INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

AWARENESS DRIVE Rotary Club of Bombay Uptown, under the initiative of our Rotary District 3141, arranged a Blood donation cum Organ Donation Awareness Drive at 10 Important Railway stations in Mumbai, on 25th-26th Nov. 2021.

Our district covered 10 Railway stations, each handled by a supporting club. The overall district collected 112 Pledge forms during these two days drive by 10 Rotary Clubs, in which our club RCBK alone collected 72 forms (out of 112).

RCBK supported the drive by setting up a booth at Borivali Station for

The drive was led by Rtn. Tribhuvan Kapdi was made successful by the active participation of our RCBK Members Rtn. Nitinchandra, Rtn. R a m e s h c h a n d ra , Rtn. Rajesh Saxena, Rtn. Divyang L a kd a w a l a , R t n . Mahendra Modiji, Rtn. Dr. Neeta Dodwal, Rtn. S a n d hy a S h e t t y, Rtn. Shakti, Rtn. Prakash Gupta. Rtn. Dr. Rajesh from our district also supported us well. The drive was very well supported by Rotaractors Divit, Aryan, Bhumi, Anavi, and Nidhi

creating awareness on Organ Donation, by distributing literature on the subject, ﬁlling pledge forms, issuing Donor cards, and spreading the message to the masses.

Recently Rtn. Tribhuvan Kapdi visited Kenya for his business activity, during which he was invited by the Rotary Club of Malindi, on 2nd. Dec 2021, to talk on Organ Donation and Infant Heart Surgery. Since these subjects are new to African Countries, they found it very interesting and decided to move further under guidance from our District.

IN THAKUR VILLAGE, KANDIVALI Rtn. Prakash Gupta arranged a blood donation camp in his society, Oberoi Garden on the 19th. Dec. 2021, when he invited us to set up a booth for Organ Donation Awareness. It was well supported by our Rotary team and many people who came for blood donation found it interesting to ﬁll up Pledge form for Organ d o n a t i o n . We could get 30 pledge forms, a very good number in this drive.

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ROTARY MEDICAL HEALTH CENTRE

Fireside Ch

PEDIATRIC HEART SURGERY

WITH NEW MEMBERS On 4th December 2021, RCBK had a wonderful New members ﬁreside chat and informal meeting designed for New members orientation. PP Rtn Aparna Garud graciously hosted everyone at her residence where around 16 new members and 8 Rotarians (Dr. Pradhan, PP Naresh, PE Dharmesh, Sadhana, Sandhya, Swatantra, PP Aparna attended the meeting. In a very informal setting Senior Rotarians briefed the New members all about Rotary, its values, and purpose, various Avenues, administration, RYE, RFE, TRF, and shared many real-life experiences of being a Rotarian. It was very well appreciated and received by everyone. The program was followed by a sumptuous and tasty dinner. RCBK thank PP Aparna, & Dr. Rajiv for their warm hospitality and hard work, creating a truly memorable event and there was excellent bonding with everyone.

Rtn. Ramesh Chandra recommended and actively co-ordinated for Paediatric st

Heart Surgery for a 3 month old child on 21 Nov 2021with the help of PP Deepa Goenka and our AG. Praveen Mum. Ramesh Chandraji also raised a donation of 1.6 lacs through his friends for this noble cause. The operation was successful, and the child is recovering fast. Kudos to Rtn. Rameshchandraji for his hard work and quick action and the support by everyone concerned.

Our Rtn Deepa Goenka AG adorning Rotary News page 2, Dec issue for her exemplary work in the area of pediatric Hear Surgery, Hearty Congrats and wishing you many more laurels.

Parents and baby along with their letter of thanks.

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PROJECT VILLAGE

Kunde Village Camp

Menstrual Hygiene

Medical Camp On 12th December 2021, RCBK conducted a Medical Camp at Kunde Village through Prasad Chikitsa (team of 8, including 3 doctors). There were almost 150 village residents who got the checkup which included : 1. Opthalmology screening 2. General health with medicines 3. Women's health package -

Project Red (distribution of Special Sanitary Napkins) was also conducted and the women were briefed about it by IPP Jyoti, Dr.Sadhana, and Shakti. This was the ﬁrst program after the revival of the Kunde Village Projects.

This was conducted in the Village Hospital.

New RCC Team A Rotary Community Corps (RCC) is a group of people who share our commitment to changing the world through service projects. An RCC is a team of men and women who aren't Rotarians but who work in partnership with Rotary clubs to improve their communities. A new RCC is being formed led by Vaishali Patil with a team of 17 women. 2 oﬃcials from Tata Foundation also inspected the School premises for installing a large water ﬁlter Unit. We also assessed upgrading the water drinking facility as well as the Toilets for the school. A detailed project report would be developed soon for fundraising and execution of the above work.

Visit to Kunde Village - 16/01/22 RCBK team visited Kunde Village to assess the ﬁnal layout and construction details of the school upgrade programme. President SB Prasad, Swatantra Kumar, Jatin, Dharmesh, Hirral and Prakash Gupta. The Kunde RCC had done excellent preparation for the 1) Toilet and Water drinking facility upgrade, 2) A stage for various outdoor programmes 3) Complete gardening layout. 4) location for the play equipment, etc

A strong team of 16 Rotarians visited the program today and the RCC team and the villagers offered complete hospitality and tasty lunch for all. Overall it was quite a satisfying visit and we hope to conduct more programs soon. Thanks to the villagers, Prasad Chikitsa staff, and all our Rotarians.

A Village adopted by RCBK

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NEW MEMBERS

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Rtn. Anubha Goyal Social Entrepreneur, Director of Keochevents In a world where women are compelled to bow down their heads and blindly follow the lead of rituals, customs, and precedents, Anubha Goyal dared to be different. Instead of putting her head down, she decided to face all challenges around her which made all the difference.

Rtn. Prakash Gupta Founder of TVC Business Network Group, Member of Bharat Vikas Parishad & Rajasthan Seva Samiti 72 times donor of platelets since 2017

Anubha Goyal is a Social Entrepreneur and Director of Keochevents. She resides in Mumbai, was born and brought up in Rajasthan. Anubha is a familiar ﬁgure in top-tier social organizations such as Rajasthani Seva Sangh, Street Konnect, TVCSA, INSEED, Maa2Mom, Soch Sayani and Kritwi Welfare trust to name a few. Social work is her stress buster and also her safew space as she juggles multiple roles of being mother, being wife and an entrepreneur. Being the founder of the event management company – Keochevents – Anubha also conferred the Outstanding Event Planner of 2021 award by the Pifa Business Awards recently. She also received The Outstanding Achiever Award from TVCSA. Recently her success story was published in the most happening and Wanabe magazine LIFESTYLE Jan. edition for women empowerment.

Rtn. Prakash Gupta born and spent his childhood in Delhi. He shifted to Mumbai at 1989 and after completing his graduation from Sathe college, Mumbai University, started his entrepreneurial journey by starting his own very successful venture "Prakash Packers & Movers” in 1995 currently headquartered at Goregaon. Residing at Oberoi Gardens TV, he is also founder member of TVC Business Network Group. Active member of Bharat Vikas Parishad & Rajasthan Seva Samiti and 72 times donor of platelets since 2017. A Sports enthusiast, he enjoys running marathons and successfully completed 42 Km Marathon in March 2019. Social work is his passion and driven by it, he is committed to be a part of projects which would give him opportunity to work with old age homes, orphanages, and organise blood donation camps. Prakash is happily married to Sneha Gupta, his partner in life for the past 25 years, who is also a successful entrepreneur, partner at Anmol Dry Fruits, a Sweets and dry fruits enterprise. Both are blessed with equally dynamic children, Shrey Gupta their son a mechanical engineer and currently working at Mahindra logistics aspiring to join the family business. Dhwani Gupta, their daughter is currently pursuing her graduation and a Chartered Accountant in making.

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NEW MEMBERS

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Rtn. Kiran Rakhe

Rtn. Vishal Rathi

Visiting Faculty at Symbiosis Institute of Management

FCA, MBA (Finance), Internal Auditor and BFSI Partner Certiﬁed Independent Director

Vishal spent his Childhood in Harda (Madhya Pradesh) and completed his graduation from there. He came to Mumbai in the year 2000 with a dream to achieve the newer heights of success. After getting qualiﬁed as Chartered Accountant and then MBA (Finance) in 2005 he started his career in Insurance Sector. After spending almost 12 years in Industry he moved to practice by

After working for almost 4 decades, Mr Kiran Rakhe retired from Mahindra &

joining the ﬁrm S K Patodia & Associates in 2017 as Director. Married to

Mahindra in 2017. Post that, he has been a visiting faculty at Symbiosis Institute

Ms. Aarti Rathi the couple is blessed with 2 Mst. Aarav and Mst Viaan.

of Management for their Executive MBA & Diploma in Management students. He was Management Consultant at Leap2excel Consulting & worked with them for about 3 years as Practice Head for Supply Chain Management & Operations. Mr Kiran is an Ex-member of Rotary Club of Mumbai Film City from 1998 till 2004, and after that when transferred to Pune he joined Rotary Club Of Nigdi Pune. He left that club in 2020 as he shifted to Mumbai from Pune. In RC Nigdi, He held the positions of Bulletin Chairman, Program Chairman, Director of IT & part of district team on Strategic Planning. Rtn Kiran Rakhe has offered his time and expertise for any community service project and Strategic Planning. Married to Minal who is ex banker. They have one son who is married & currently settled in Malaysia.

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Rtn. Sunil Shyamdhar Tiwari Founder director of Evolv Institute

Rtn. Nidhish Kuchhal Head Outbound Logistics Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

His primary areas of interest, to contribute towards society and community at large is education, waste management, environment preservation, employment and empowerment of youth, contribute in knowledge towards personal and community health and hygiene.

Rtn. Sunil was born and brought up in Mumbai, and spent his childhood and most of his adulthood at Andheri before shifting to Thakur Complex in 2019. He completed his Masters in Microbiology from the Institute of Science, has qualified both the IIT GATE and JGEEBILS examinations twice, each, did additional coursework's in molecular biology techniques at CFTRI, Mysore and Biostatistics at Manipal University. Sunil has been intricately associated with disseminating knowledge and empowering people throughout his career, which is reflected by his contributions in the field of parasite disease ecology and microbial community ecology research at CCMB, Hyderabad, being a degree college professor followed by tutoring, guiding students studying biology for medical entrance examination NEET UG (earlier CBSE PMT) and board examinations with the intention to see each and every student succeed in his or her own endeavour. There are over 20 underprivileged students from economically weaker societies who have benefited from his guidance and teachings over the span of 12 years and there are many more to do so in near future. He is a bibliophile, with primary interests in literary fiction, history (the world war saga), science, philosophy, in addition to contemporary, adventure, mystery, thriller books. A biker, a workout freak with kind heart is married to Shikha Tiwari, a house maker with interests to contribute to society. His father Shri Shyamdhar P Tiwari is a member of the Rotary Club of Mumbai Green City since 2016, a PHS and a cochair of peace and conflict avenue, district 3141.

Nidhish Kuchhal is the Head Outbound Logistics at Mahindra and Mahindra, he is a Mechanical Engineer and MBA from S P Jain by educational qualiﬁcation. He is married and blessed with 2 kids and resides at Challenger Towers Thakur Village Kandivali East. He believes in being a lifelong learner. He is a movie buff and avid reader. He loves travelling, visiting new places and making new friends. His area of interest includes Empowering the underprivileged thru education for making a sustainable difference.

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Rtn. CA Kalpit Jain Founder director of Evolv Institute His primary areas of interest, to contribute towards society and community at large is education, waste management, environment preservation, employment and empowerment of youth, contribute in knowledge towards personal and community health and hygiene.

Rtn CA Kalpit Jain is born and bought up in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. He has completed his Chartered Accountancy from Jodhpur and came to Mumbai in the year 2010. Continuing his passion towards the banking sector, he started his career with Kotak Mahindra Bank then to Citi Bank NA and moved thereafter to PNB Housing Finance Limited where he had last served till 2020 as Regional Business Head (Mumbai). Taking his passion further ahead, he has started his own venture of Debt syndication (Loans) in the year 2020 by the name Navkar Financial Services (NFS) situated at Thakur Complex, Kandivali East. He has been constantly working towards education of orphan kids and was earlier teaching kids at St. Francis Orphanage (Borivali West) and is a regular blood donor. He has organised multiple blood donation camps with last being in 2019 in coordination with Jupiter Hospital, Thane. He wishes to constantly contribute towards education of under privilege and orphan kids for their brighter future. At the family front, he has a loving daughter named Nayasha and his spouse, CA Bhavika Jain who also hails from Jodhpur and is currently working for J P Morgan Chase. He loves playing Sodoku and spending time with his daughter. His residence is at Thakur Complex, Kandivali East.

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Rtn. Sunit Shah Director of Tirupati Events, Talented Singer and Musical Highly successful Corporate and Social Event organizer since last 15 years

Released Musical album Pyar Ka Sagar Sainath and remix album Vada karo Sunit Shah has started a probono group Sur Seva where he conducts free Musical program for senior citizens and old age homes. Tripti a talented artists who paints and makes murals is truly a better half as she assists him in Event Management Company. They have 2 kids, son Siddhant who is 26 years qualiﬁed MBA (marketing) is successfully managing family travel business since last 3 years. Daughter Shrishti has done her masters and now is working with Sai Palace hotels in the banquet management team. Old age home, orphanages, skill development are causes close to his heart and he wishes to contribute more to them with his association in RCBK.

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Moments In January 2022

01 - Late. Rtn C.P. Saha 03 - Rtn.P.K.Sultania 05 - Rtn.U.S.Prasad 08 - R/Ann.Asha Rani Sultania ( spouse of Rtn. P.K Sultania) 08 - R/Ann.Indra (Spouse of Rtn Tilak Sadana) 09 - Rtn.Deepali Vora 12 - R/Ann.Maya Kumar (Spouse of Rtn.Swatantra Kumar) 22 - R/Ann. Ujwala Vele(Spose of Rtn.Vele) 26 - Rtn. Swatantra Kumar

A lawyer, who had a wife and 12 children needed to move because his rental agreement was terminated by the owner who wanted to reoccupy the home. But he was having a lot of diﬃculty ﬁnding a new house. When he said, he had 12 children no one would rent a home to him because they felt that the children would destroy the house. He couldn't say he had no children because he couldn't lie. We all know lawyers cannot and do not lie. So, he sent his wife for a walk to the cemetery with their other 11 children and took the remaining one with him to see rental homes with the real estate agent. He loved one of the homes and the price was right, the agent asked: "How many children do you have? He answered: "Twelve". The agent asked, "Where are the others?" The lawyer, with his best courtroom sad look answered, “They're in the cemetery with their mother. MORAL: It's not necessary to lie; one only has to choose the right words… And don't forget, most politicians are unfortunately lawyers…..

21 - Rtn.P.K.Sultania & R/Ann Asha Rani Sultania 23 - Rtn.Anubha & Naveen Goyal 25 - Rtn.Jatin & R/Ann Nisha Lakhani 26 - Rtn.Sandhya & Rajesh Shetty 28- Rtn.Yusuf Lanewala & R/Ann.Vinaya Lanewala 28 - Rtn.Laxman Prasad & R/Ann.Ranjana Prasad.

A compendium of jokes from around the world Complied by members of the Rotary EClub of innovation: Gary Gardner, David McCraith, Alex Ollett, In aid of the Rotary Charity

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