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NEWSLETTER OF
VOLUME 23 | ISSUE 12
www.rcpmt.org JUNE 2021
RI PRESIDENT : Rtn. Holger Knaack DG 3170 : Rtn. Dr. Sangram Patil PRISIDENT : Rtn. Yatin Parekh
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
RTN. YATIN PAREKH 2020-21 LET ROTARY GROW… My journey as President started with ‘Rotary opens Opportunities’ and is ending with ‘Serve to Change Lives’. My journey as a President was absolutely unique and filled with unprecedented challenges. The pandemic wrecked havoc. It took lives, choked economies and changed our society in countless ways. It was something none of us could have ever visualised. But as they say, challenges are opportunities in disguise. This year, we seized new opportunities to re-imagine what Rotary could be; and we did it with compassion, grace and teamwork. At the beginning of this year, I identified some goals I wanted to meet during my presidency. However, due to these tough times and challenges, our priorities changed. I would like to highlight a few noteworthy projects during my tenure; the Global Grants project under which we provided equipments to the Geriatric Care Centre at Sneha Mandir old-age home, ‘Breath of Life’ our COVID-19 project, provision of computers to Brilliance Computer Academy and building of a toilet block at St Alloysius School at Diwar. We were also able to work on our permanent projects Saksharta, Sahayta, Sudharta and Swacchata(WINS). I am also pleased to mention that the worth of the total projects completed in my tenure, are to the tune of Rs. 100 lakhs. Another proud moment for our Club this year, was the achievement of the RI President citation award.
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This year, virtual meetings became the new trend. We were able to get some excellent speakers on board to keep our members engaged. We celebrated Diwali and Christmas night in full swing, but with necessary precautions. These events indeed gave us, wonderful memories to cherish. I would like to thank our honourable DG Sangram Patil and AG Ajay Menon, for their constant support and guidance. I would also like to thank the board members for their positive attitude and innovative suggestions, and all our Club’s past Presidents, charter members and all the Club members for their contributions and for always stepping forward. I would also like to thank first lady Lata Parekh for her motivation and for being my pillar of strength. Very importantly, I would like to thank our Club Secretary Rajiv Shirodkar and Ann Swati. Rajiv and my combination and coordination was fantastic. We never had any difference of opinion and walked through this journey hand-in-hand. Let’s hope, in the coming year we come out victorious in this battle against the pandemic, and things return to normalcy soon. Let’s pray for a brighter future for our Club, the nation, and the world, as a whole. Till then, take care and stay safe.
kh e r a P n i t a Y Rtn
RI PRESIDENT ELECT’S MESSAGE
RTN. SHEKHAR MEHTA 2021-22 Hello, the movers and shakers of Rotary around the world. You are the movers, and I am Shekhar. Hope you are enjoying this convention. Conventions inspire us as we look back at the year gone by and motivate us for the year ahead. I do hope that the year ahead will be a safe and exciting one for each and every one of us. Membership, friends, continues to be our biggest challenge. For the last 20 years, our membership has been at 1.2 million. Together let us change this. Here is your opportu-nity to make the biggest change in Rotary history as far as membership is concerned. What we have not accomplished in the last 20 years, I challenge you to accomplish in 12 months. Why else have Rotarians spent billions of dollars and volunteer hours over the last 35 years to eradicate polio and serve mankind? Why else have we set up thousands of schools, hundreds of hospitals, provided water in parched villages, brought dignity to people by providing toilets in their homes, given the gift of life to tens of thousands of children by doing their heart surgeries? Rotarians serve to change lives. Today the need to serve has become even more necessary and apparent. As we all serve, we change the lives of not only others; we change our lives, too. Vivekananda, one of India's greatest philosophers, has said “When you help someone, do not think that you are obliging him or her. In fact, it is he or she who is obliging you by giving you an opportunity to give back something to this world from where we have received so much.” Friends, to live for others, to care for others, to serve others and change their lives is the best way to live our own lives. Just as Albert Einstein said, “Only a life lived for others is a
life worthwhile.” And friends, as we go about our service initiatives, our special focus for the forthcoming year will be on empowering girls. It is important that we empower the girls, as we all find that more often than not, the girl is disadvantaged. We will serve all children, but our laser focus will be specially on the girl. There are many issues that the girls face. In different parts of the world there are different issues, and you will ensure that we try to mitigate the disadvantage of the girl that they may have. Dear change-makers: Ending polio, fighting COVID, working on large, impactful projects, and increasing our membership to a never-before 1.3 million — the task ahead is challenging. And that should excite you. Rotarians love challenges. A ship is safe in the harbor, but that is not what ships are meant for. They need to go out in the high seas. Life, my friends, dear change-makers, is about adventure and not maintenance. Let me end by this poem that I have written: The biggest gift we are given is the power to touch a life To change, To make a difference, In the circle of life. If we can reach out With our hands, heart and soul The magic will begin to happen, As the wheel begins to roll ... Let us all turn the wheel together So that all humanity thrives We have the power and the magic At this moment, I urge you, wherever you are seated around the world, put your hand on your heart and pledge with me: WE HAVE THE POWER AND THE MAGIC TO SERVE TO CHANGE LIVES.
Rtn Shekhar Mehta JUN. 2021 | PG 03
NEWSLETTER OF
DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE
RTN. SANGRAM PATIL 2020-21 (RID 3170)
In life, winning & losing will both happen what is never acceptable is quitting. My dear Trailblazers, Few more days to go !!The journey for 2020 -21 seems to be very fast. It is just like yesterday that we took over as the leaders and started functioning. The Covid Pandemic loomed large on our term and it also affected us in many ways. Rotary became more Virtual. The World seemed to be easily accessible. You could attend meetings anywhere and you could invite anybody from anywhere. Despite all our limitations in meeting In Person, I am very happy to mention that our vigor in doing GOOD TO THE WORLD did not subside. Our Service Projects did not stop. In fact the number of projects, the number of man hours spent and the amount expended has crossed its numbers many more times. Thank you very much. Rotary Club of Panaji Midtown, under the leadership of Rtn.Yatin Parekh, has done remarkably well
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during 2020-21.I am indebted to each one of you for your marvelous support to me and my team. The work done by your club during Covid Pandemic has been remarkable. The Oxygen Concentrator Bank instituted by your Club has saved many lives. Congratulations !! “The Rotary that we have experienced in 2020-21 has been nimble, adaptable & creative. I am proud to say that Rotarians have accepted this challenge of the pandemic and converted it in to an Opportunity. “. Now, our efforts for the Foundation Collections need to be accelerated. I am fully aware about the hard times every person is passing through, due to this pandemic . However please appreciate that WE are ROTARIANS. We have always excelled under adversities. We are going to find solutions and are going to subscribe to my goal of achieving a US $ 1 million by 30/06. Remember friends that the money you are donating today is going to be your investment for a strong District Designated Fund three years down the line. It shall consolidate our District's position in doing good and sizeable projects then. First lady Uttkarsha joins me in extending best wishes to you Let us sign out the year with a Bang !! Let us OPEN OPPORTUNITIES to SERVE TO CHANGE LIVES.
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DISTRICT GOVERNOR ELECT’S MESSAGE
RTN. GAURISH M. DHOND 2021-22 (3170) Dear Change Makers of 21/22, Greetings to each one of you! As we stand on the cusp of a new Rotary Year, let us take a moment to congratulate the Club, District and World Leaders for handling a pandemic year effectively by following the motto - "Rotary Opens Opportunities". Their path breaking community work during this once in a lifetime pandemic has shown that Rotarians are always there when there is an Opportunity to Serve. We, the Change Makers, will continue this tradition by committing ourselves to "Serve to Change Lives". Our World leader Rtn. Shekhar Mehta has led his life by following a golden rule - "Service is the rent we pay for living on this planet" and it is this guiding principle that will help us make an impact in the communities around us this year. RI Director Rtn. Dr. Mahesh Kotbagi who is responsible for our zone has urged RID 3170 Rotarians to continue breaking records. At RID 3170, our primary focus from Day 1 will be the mantra "Each One, Bring One" so that we can build on our membership strength. Let's start this year with 100% retention so that our growth is qualitative and quantitative. Our District is already the 5th largest district in the Rotary World and I am confident that, with your efforts, this year we will become the No. 1 District in the world! The Rotary World moved from physical meetings to virtual meetings during the last couple of months. If each Change Maker President, Secretary and Club Member spreads the word on Vaccinations, we will soon move back to a normal
world where we meet and indulge in Fellowship. Each Club in our district should become ambassadors of this message and take it to every stratum of the society. The Covid related projects will continue and will have my full support. The thrust areas for this year are:a) Empowering Women b) Vision for All c) Support Health Care d) Blood Banks / Blood Donations e) Saving Lives f) Public Image of Rotary g) Plant Fruit bearing trees. These areas are close to my heart and let us make meaningful impacts in this space. Our District team has planned meticulously for this to be a path breaking year and we will achieve installations are a moment to celebrate a successful past, dynamic present and a glorious future. As the incoming team takes up the mantle of leadership in your club, First Lady Rtn. Pratima many records together. Club and members of my family join me in wishing you a wonderful and safe Rotary Year. Together, let us Serve to Change Lives! Yours in Rotary,
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NEWSLETTER OF
ASSISTANT GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE
RTN. AJAY MENON 2020-21
WINNERS are not people who Never Fail, But People who Never QUIT Namaste! Rotary is an amazing platform wherein members of all walks of life get connected under one club’s banner and form a lifelong bond. It doesn’t end there. Through the various responsibilities given within Rotary, members of various
when India was facing its first wave of the pandemic and now the year is coming to an end with the second wave receding. It would be an understatement if I said it was a challenging year for Club Leaders across to keep their club vibrant with fellowship, bonding and meaningful projects. The virtual space has helped with the meetings but the community outreach had to be physically done. This is where RC Panaji Midtown has shown why it is counted among the top clubs of 3170. The zeal displayed by President Yatin, Secretary Rajiv, Treasurer Bhupesh and the entire club to do good in the community despite health, business and personal setbacks for many Rotarians deserves a special mention. Your projects have always been unique and very many but two projects that will stay with me for long are: a) Timely help with provisions before Diwali for the Pilots b) Breath of Life project wherein oxy concentrators were made available quickly during the crisis. Thank you RC Panaji Midtown for the warmth all year around and it’s been my absolute privilege to serve your club as the Assistant Governor this year. Congratulations on a wonderful year! All the very best to the incoming team as the club gallops towards its silver jubilee with the theme – “Serve to Change Lives!”
clubs, districts and regions connect and create a network across the state, country and globe. This Rotary Year, I had the fortune of being appointed by DG Rtn. Sangram Patil as an Assistant Governor to assist your club and be an administrative conduit. The Rotary Year began
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enon M y ja A n t R
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021-22
Presenting Board of Directors for 2021-22 DESIGNATION
NAME OF THE PERSON
DESIGNATION
President
Rtn Sunil Mone
Membership
IPP
Rtn Yatin Parekh
President Elect
Rtn Siddha Sardessai
VP
Rtn Rajiv Shirodkar
Secretary
Rtn Sanjiv Dessai
Jt. Secretary
Rtn Sachin Bhandare
Treasurer
Rtn Milind Shankwalkar
Sergeant At Arms
Development
Rtn Manoj Caculo
TRF
Rtn Sandip Nadkarni
Literacy
Rtn Ajit Dalvi
Polio Plus
Rtn Prassad Keni
Fellowship
Rtn Manohar Kamat
Bullettin Editor
Rtn Amit Sukhtankar
Public Relations
Rtn Mahesh Adwalpalkar
Rtn Bhupesh Shah
Director Community Service
Rtn Kedar Kenkre
Club Service
Rtn Dattatray Kamat
Youth Service
Rtn Shivan Dessai
International Service
Rtn Tanmay Kholkar
Club Administration
Rtn Nazareth Vaz
NAME OF THE PERSON
Polio Plus
Rtn Prassad Keni
Club Trainer
Rtn Charles Bonifacio
Special Projects
Rtn Santosh Shetye
Advisor
PDG Rtn Vinaykumar Pai Raikar
Spl. Invitee
Rtn Kiran Sirsat
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SECRETARY’S REPORT
RTN. RAJIV SHIRODKAR 2020-21 Installation : Saturday, 4th July 2020 was Installation ceremony of Board of Directors. The Installation Ceremony was conducted in a small way with minimal Rotarians with keeping in view social distancing norms and SOPs notified. DG Elect 2021-22 Rtn. Gaurish Dhond was Installation officer. Rtn. Yatin Parekh was installed as the President, Rtn. Rajiv Shirodkar as the Secertary and Rtn. Haroon Ebrahim as IPP. Guest of Honour was Dr. Vinaykumar Pai Raikar Past District Governor 2016-17 and Rtn. Ajay Menon, Assistant Governor for year 2020-21 was a special Guest. The ceremony was recorded by Rtn. Siddha Sardessai, compered by Annette Samah Sardessai and broadcasted on webinar the same evening at 7.30PM. Attendance was overwhelming. 79 members, Rotary District Officers, Friends of rotary and Rotarians from other clubs attended the webinar. Unique arrangements of home delivery of fellowship was arranged
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COMMUNITY SERVICES Tree Plantation
Fowler Beds:
We had a Tree Plantation drive at Taleigao in association with Village Panchayat of Taleigao. 20 Rotarians with Anns along with Sarpanch and Dy. Sarpanch Village Panchayat of Taleigao participated. Altogether 40 Saplings planted , 26 with Tree Guards.
Our Club donated 10 Fowler Beds with 5 Bedside Trolleys to Rungnashraya Bambolim. These were donated by our own Rotarian involving financial implications of around 2.00 Lac.
Mobile Smart Phones: Our Club donated a Mobile Smart Phone to Michelle Coutinho a needy student for pursuing online classes of final year of Diploma in Elementary Education at Nirmala Institute. The mobile was handed over to Sr. Theresa Soares at Prabodhan Kendra, Nirmala Institute,. Altinho Panaji. The project was initiated by PDG Dr Vinaykumar Pai Raikar and Smart Phone was donated by our own President.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES Blood Donation & Diabetes
Donation of Wheelchairs
Our Club along with Rotary Clubs in Panaji participated in the blood donation and diabetes detection camp on 22nd of July 2020 at Hotel Manoshanti. Many of our Rotarians donated blood for Blood Bank of Goa Medical College
Club gifted Wheelchairs to two physically challenged children. Wheelchairs were donated by Rtn. M.G. Chandrashekar and Rtn. Tanmay Kholkar. Cost of the project Rs. 10400/-
Science Encyclopedia Our Club has donated a Science Encyclopaedia set having Volume 1 to 20 to St. Aloysius School at Divar. These were donated by our own Rotarian Sunil Mone.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES Inauguration of Girls Toilet Block with MHM facility at St. Aloysius High School at Divar Island: District Governor Rtn. Sangram Patil and First Lady Utkarsha Patil inaugurated toilet block with MHM facility for girls at St. Aloysius High School in presence of School Manager Mr. Deshpande, Principal Anand Phadte, PTA Member and AG Rtn. Ajay Menon. Club President Yatin Parekh, Ann Lata Parekh, Rtn. Rajiv Shirodkar, Ann Swati Shirodkar, PDG Rtn. Dr.Vinaykumar Pai Raikar, Rtn. Ashok Menon Rtn. Charles Bonifacio, Rtn. Ilays Naroo, Rtn. Sanjiv Desai. President Rtn Yatin Parekh, Rtn Rajiv Shirodkar, Rtn Bhupesh Shah, Rtn Manoj Caculo, Rtn R. Ashok, Rtn Gaurish Shirodkar, Rtn Charles Bonnifacio, Rtn Milind Sankhwalkar, Rtn Vinaykumar Pai Raikar, Rtn Sandeep Mukharjee attended the event. The event was initiated by Rtn Dr. Vinaykumar Pai Raikar. Project involved financial implications of Rs 6,00,000/-
MHM Awareness Programe Ann Swati Shirodkar organized menstrual hygiene awareness for a few domestic helpers. She also distributed sanitary pads after explaining to them sanitation and hygiene best practices.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES Handing over of Computers and Other equipment's to Brilliance Computer Academy: Club donated 2 nos Animation Computers, 6 nos DTP Computers, one Air Conditioner 1.5 Ton, one Inverter, one LCD Projector to Brilliance Computer Academy at the hands of District Governor Sangram Patil and First Lady Utkarsha Patil. Computer Academy envisages to educate and make financially backward and needy youths computer literate and savy.
Donation of two computers to Hamara School Club donated two computers to under privilege children at Hamara School. Computers were donated by Rtn. M. G. Chandrashekar and Rtn. Kiran Shirsat.
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.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES Joy of Giving Annette Samah Sardessai celebrated her birthday with Hamara School children by giving Lunch & Sports Kits. It is a Home for under privileged children at Panaji.
Rtn. Yatin Parekh donated double-door refrigerator to Divya Sadan (A Project of Caritas Goa) which hosts a community of adults with different levels of ability on the occasion of Annette Tanvi's birthday
Annette Tanvi Parekh celebrated her birthday with Hamara school children by offering lunch. Hamara School is home for street children
Santosh Shetye celebrated his parent's wedding anniversary by way of sponsoring Breakfast & Lunch at Sneha Mandir which is a home for Senior citizens, offering breakfast and lunch to the senior citizens
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COMMUNITY SERVICES Rtn. Mahesh Patil donated Rs.15000/- to National Association of Blind at St. Cruz on the occasion of Ann Smita and Annette Nimisha's birthday.
Global Grant Project Our Club and Rotary Club of Vasco-Da-Gama in partnership with Rotary Club of Kowloon Golden Mile, Hong Kong, (Rotary District 3450) constructed a toilet block for Shri Damodar Vidyalaya Loeilem under Global Grant #1746814. This project was inaugurated on Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Mission day, 2nd October by PDG. Rtn Dr. Johnson Fernandes. The project was initiated and funded by Rtn. Dr. Vinaykumar Pia Raikar. Our club's contribution was USD 10,000/-
Ganesh Chaturti Club distributed Ganesh chaturti Faral and Sweets to Matruchaya and Sneha Mandir involving financial implications of around Rs. 5,000/-.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES IN PANDEMIC Rtn. Yatin Parekh donated a box of Hand Sanitizers to Divya Sadan (A Project of Caritas Goa).
Immunity Booster Kits : Our Club distributed Immunity booster kits consisting of Tulsi drops, Shakti drops, Haldi n Amrut Tablets ,Mask n Santizers of Sri Sri Ayurveda to covid-19 warriors at Panaji Police Station. This was initiated by First Lady Ann Lata Parekh and kits were donated by ART OF LIVING FOUNDATION.
Club distributed amongst COVID-19 warriors of Urban health Department Panaji, Immunity booster kits consisting of Tulsi drops, Shakti drops, Haldi n Amrut Tablets, Mask n Santizers of Sri Sri Ayurveda. This project was initiated by First Lady Ann Lata Parekh and kits were donated by ART OF LIVING FOUNDATION. Our Club also donated 100 Rotary Logo masks n 10 Ox meters amongst the warriors. Ann Swati Shirodkar was also present for the function .
Hospital locker 2020 Club donated COVID-19 Hospital Locker worth Rs 14,000 to ESIC. This Project was initiated and coordinated by Rtn. Prasad Keni.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES IN PANDEMIC COVID-19 protective Kits
To Fire Servises Goa Director Panaji Mr. Ashok Menon Mask 300 nos and Oximeter 4 nos
Club donated COVID-19 protective kits to following Govt. Departments in Panaji for essential services workers and covid-19 warriors in their fight and service during this torrid times: To Chief Engineer Electrical Goa Mr. Keni. Face Shield 50nos, Mask 150nosand Oximeter 5nos
To Traffic Police Panaji PI Mr. Brendan D'souza Face Shields 100nos, Masks 200 nos and Oximeter 5nos
Club distributed in North Goa District hospital, 20 sets of Reusable Covid-19 protection kits to front line Covid warriors, which were handed over to Member secretary Dr Pednekar and Radiologist Dr Shirley worth are Rs 35,000. This project was initiated by Rtn Suraj Kudchadkar and was sponsored by Rtn Suraj Kudchadkar, Rtn Yogesh Nadkarni and Rtn Dhruv Madan To Panaji Police PI Mr. Sudesh Naik Face Shield 100nos, Mask 200nos and Oximeter 3 nos To Sewage Dept. Panaji A. E Mr. Charles Mask 50 nos and Oximeter 2 nos
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COMMUNITY SERVICES IN PANDEMIC Ration & Hygiene Kit Donation Our Club, along with Mukul Madhav Foundation donated ration & hygiene kits for Diwali festival to COVID-19 affected 300 Motorcycle Pilot and Rickshaw drivers. Each bag was worth Rs. 2000/-. This program was organized at Panjim Gymkhana. Mr. Mahesh Desai on behalf of Mukul Madhav Foundation and AG Ajay Menon ware present. From our club, President Rtn Yatin Parekh, Rtn Rajiv Shirodkar, Rtn Bhupesh Shah, Rtn Manoj Caculo, Rtn R. Ashok, Rtn Gaurish Shirodkar, Rtn Charles Bonnifacio, Rtn Milind Sankhwalkar, Rtn Vinaykumar Pai Raikar, Rtn Sandeep Mukharjee attended the event. The event was initiated by Rtn Dr. Vinaykumar Pai Raikar. Project cost was 6.00Lac Club distributed 200 Masks, 100 Face Shields and 3 Ox meters to COVID worriers at Porvirim Police Station. Project was initiated by Rtn. Gauresh Nayak & Rtn Prakash
Club has initiated COVID-19 Orphanage Supporting Programme
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COMMUNITY SERVICES IN PANDEMIC
COVID-19 Oxygen Concentrator Project Our Club commissioned the lifesaving project for the covid patients by providing Oxygen Concentrators on returnable bases. As on date club has Oxygen Concentrators bank of 26 nos. Till date 20 COVID patients are benefitted
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COMMUNITY SERVICES IN PANDEMIC Handing over essentials to Covid Care Centre at Shyama Prassad Mukherjee Hall President Rtn Yatin Parekh along with Rtn. Siddha Sarsessai and Rtn. Sanjiv Desai handed over the toiletries required by Sandeep Warlikar, officer in charge of the Covid Care Center at Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Hall. Thanks to Rtn Ashok Menon and Rtn Rajesh Salgaocar for donating the same.
Distribution of Oxymeters Club donated 100 Oxymeters to COVID Service Goa volunteers to distribute in GMC, SGDH and other PHCs in Goa
Distribution of Covid Immunity Kit to Rikshaw Operators President Rtn. Yatin Parekh distributed Immunity Kits and Sanitizers to Panaji Rickshaw operators
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CLUB SERVICES Diwali Dhamaka It was a Diwali Dhamaka. This was the first physical family meeting with fellowship of year 2020-21 this year. Club solicited mimicry artist Saidatt Kamat and a singer to entertain the members in the festivities. It was memorable fellowship after about eight months.
Induction The Guest speaker of the meeting MsYellow Mehra spoke on “Nutrition and Diet”. PDG Rtn. Dr.Vinaykumar Pai Raikar inducted Mr. Vasant Agshikar in the RCPMT family.
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CLUB SERVICES Christmas: This was family meeting. Club celebrated the Christmas Nite with Singers and live music. All Members joined in for singing and dancing. It was really a memorable event in wake of the year marred by pandemic. 52 members including Anns and Annettes participated in the said function
Speaker :Shri Shri Foundation Mrs. Shreya Chugh offered valuable guidance on parenting young and teenaged children during the pandemic. She also delivered a spiritual talk for the wellbeing of all the members.
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CLUB SERVICES Manek Gem Trophy Cricket Tournament: Manek Gem Trophy is our club's permanent sports event. The tournament began on 28th February 2021. The first match was at 9.00am between RC Panaji and RC Riviera and at 2.30 PM between RCPMT and RC Miramar . It was a T20 format match and RC Panaji and our club RCPMT were the winners. Jerseys for our team were sponsored by Rtn. Tanmay Kholkar Rs 15000/-, Rtn. Sandeep Mukharjee Rs. 7000/- and Rtn.Dr. Sangam Kurade Rs7000/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. 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.
Speaker : Rohan Shrikant Joshi, A Second Generation Agriculturist, talking on Agro Truism. He gave a very informative talk on Organic farming and Agro Tourism. Members had a very active interaction dwelving in the agriculture and agro-tourism aspects.
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CLUB SERVICES Speaker :
CA Pankaj Pai Kakode who spoke on country's financial scenario in Pandemic crises. He spoke on global and Indian economy and explained positive and negative effects. Meeting ended with a good interaction.
Speaker : Shri. Subhash Jan from Ponda. He spoke on the Ganesh Chaturthi festival and the positive significance of Lord Ganesh and the bonding it creates amongst the family members when they come together in their ancestral homes to celebrate this festival.
Speaker: CDR. S. J. Singh spoke on Indo-China and Indo-Pakistan present border crises. He spoke on Global Political equations explained positive and negative effects.
Speaker : Dr. Manoj Kamat, Principal of Shree Mallikarjun & Manju Desai College, Canacona. He unfolded the new education policy proposed by Govt. of India. Meeting was very interactive and very informative.
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CLUB SERVICES Speaker : Rtn. Nandan Kudchadkar was speaker for the Family Meeting. It was avery candid interview. Members asked various questions on preservation of Goan culture and identity, lack of effective decision making by the Government due to political interference, bringing in Radio Taxies in the Goa, etc.
Speaker :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.
Speaker :
Ms Yellow Mehra spoke on “Nutrition and Diet”.
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Speaker: Mr. N. P. Sardar spoke on Farm Laws of 2020. He has presented all new reforms made by present Government. He also put forth his views on reforms.
INTERNATIONAL SERVICES TRF Seminar: CLP TRF Rtn. Nazatrth Vaz attended TRF Seminar in Panaji. 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
Polio Plus Rotarians of RCPMT participated in the NID held at Panaji with Rtn. Gaurish, Rtn Siddha, Rtn Rajiv, Rtn Kedar and Ann Gauri taking active part in administrating drops and helping in elimination of the dreaded disease.
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INTERNATIONAL SERVICES Polio Awareness Mission Our Club in association with three other Panaji Clubs spread awareness and importance of giving Polio drops by announcing through mobile loud speaker for eradication of Polio in the surrounding villages of Tiswadi. Hoardings of the same were mounted on the mobile van. Our Club in association with three other Panaji Clubs flagged off a Cycle Rally from Diwja Circle to Divar Island followed by mobile van which marked World Polio Day
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VOCATIONAL SERVICES Teachers day celebration Our club felicitated three senior retired teachers with NationBuilding Award for valuable contribution to nation building by inculcating values and education over the years to the student community. The following were felicitated Smt. Vasundhra Verkhedkar from Dempo College of Commerce.
Speaker: Rotarian Mahesh Patil. He spoke on “CRZ Management & Planning.” He explained the peculiarity of Goa's geographical condition and briefed about proposal/ adoption of special laws for Goa. It was very interactive and a well-attended meeting along with questions and answers. The talk was very informative and enlightening especially the revised CRZ laws
Smt. Nilima N. Paithankar from Dempe College Higher Secondary. Smt. Geeta Hosangadi from Sharda Mandir School Also club felicitated Principal, St. Aloysius High School, Divar and donated masks to the staff of the adopted school.
Speaker : 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.
I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of the members of the Rotary Club of Panaji Mid Town especially my President and BOD for helping to make this a most memorable and enjoyable year. Serving as Secretary was a most rewarding and humbling experience. My deepest thanks for the opportunity to serve this great Club as Secretary.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 20-21
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 20-21
Rtn Yatin Parekh
Rtn Haroon Ibrahim
Rtn Sunil More
President
IPP
President Elect
Rtn Siddha Sardesai
Rtn Bhupesh Shah
Rtn Rajiv Shirodkar
VP, New Technology, President Nominee
Treasurer
Secretary
Rtn Sanjiv Desai
Rtn Sandeep Nadkarni
Rtn Tanmay Kholkar
Joint Secretary
Bulletin Editor
Sergeant at Arms
CLP CHAIRMAN
Rtn Vinaykumar Raikar
Rtn Nazareth Vaz
Rtn M. G. Chandrashekar
Rtn Ashok Menon
Rtn Suraj Kudchadkar
Club Administration
TRF
Membership Development
Public Relation
Literacy
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 20-21
DIRECTORS
Rtn Gauresh Nayak
Rtn Dhruv Madan
Rtn Manoj Caculo
Community Service
Vocational Service
Club Service
Rtn Ajit Dalvi
Rtn Manohar Kamat
Rtn Prakash Kapadia
New Generation/Youth Service
International Service
Service Projects & Wash in School
Rtn Santosh Shetye
Rtn Mahesh Patil
Rtn Gaurish Shirodkar
Club Trainer & Strategic Planning
Special Projects
Special Projects
CHAIRMAN
Rtn Milind Shankhwalker
Rtn Kedar Kenkre
Fellowship
Polio Plus
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SIGNATURE PROJECTS SAKSHARTA Saksharta is one of our flagship projects through which we have been able to help meritorious students who are economically challenged but have the will and zeal to overcome obstacles and compete and pursue a career of their choices. We have uptill now sponsored candidates in diverse fields like engineering , medicine , para – medical , hospitality , tourism and food technology to name a few. Through Saksharta we have been able to transform lives by the gainfull employment offered to the candidates passing out from these courses. For the current year 2020-21 , we collaborated with M/s.Shivranjani securities to donate scholarships to four new deserving students. Our club member Rtn.Vijay Hede who is also the M.D. of Shivranjani securities handed over the cheques totalling to rupees one lac twenty thousand. As part of our ongoing scholarships to 4 students Amit Mungare 3rd year Engineering in I.T.
Rs.30000/-
Aniket Timble 2nd year B. Pharm
Rs. 10000/-
Narita Menezes 1st Year Hotel Management
Rs. 40000/-
Prapti Chodankar 3rd year B. Pharm
Rs. 40000/- ,
the club disbursed grants of : rupees sixty six thousand to Mr.Amog Bude who is pursuing M.B.B.S. from Goa Medical College and rupees fifty four thousand to Ms.Sneha Gawade pursuing her BHMS from Homeopathic College, Goa.
Rtn Suraj Kudchadkar Co-ordinator
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SIGNATURE PROJECTS SAHAYATA Sahayata Home care Nursing school is a permanent project of RC Panaji Mid-town in partnership with Matruchhaya Trust & corporations supporting the school through Corporate social responsibility (CSR). With world's largest population of youth residing in India, it is very challenging to create right kind of skills among youth to get gainfully employed. The challenge is more accentuated in case of weaker sections of community and women with limited educational qualifications. This has created a large number of youth (specially girls) who are bereft of high school education & are unemployed due to unavailability of opportunities. As a result, they continue to earn low income & live in poverty. On the other hand, with economic development & increase in life expectancy, today there are more than 100 million senior citizens in India. A majority of them need assistance in their daily chores. Home Care Attendants trained at Sahayata are expected to serve these senior citizens & earn a dignified living. Sahayata is a 100% charity school & youth are trained free of cost. Besides Nursing subjects, youth learn about Personal Finance, Communication Skill, etc so as to be empowered citizens. The school has been Training youth in the field of home care nursing since January 2015. Till the end of June2020, about 140 students have been trained in home care nursing. The coaching includes 3 months of practical training at Goa Medical College Hospital. Sahayata Home care Nursing school faced a challenging year in 2020-21. With Covid 19 Pandemic raging, in March & April 2020, the government was forced to declare a lockdown. This disrupted the admission process for the 11th batch starting from July 2020. In view of the safety of students & staff of Sahayata, it was decided to put the activities of school on hold. Only after partial lockdown was lifted in November 2020, it was decided to call for application & prepare for admissions to 12th batch starting in January 2021. The school received good response for admissions & a total of 12 students were selected. On 20 January 2021, keeping in mind the government guidelines for covid, the school started its classes. On behalf of RCPMT, Club Secretary Rtn Rajiv Shirodkar graced the occasion. For the next 3 months, with strict adherence to social distancing, the students & staff completed their academic training. However, by April, the pandemic had created second wave & the government again declared a lockdown. The students are currently awaiting practical training. Also the admissions for 12th batch starting from July 2021 has been kept in abeyance.
Rtn Santosh Shetye Co-ordinator
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SIGNATURE PROJECTS SUDHARTA SUDHARATA, the most acclaimed project of our club has completed over two decades of dedicated service. Started in 1999, under Children Opportunity Grant from the Rotary Foundation, this project aimed at managing the deformed and crippled children by surgical means. These deprived children from poor socioeconomic part of the society are being treated not only by surgery but also are provided with orthotic and prosthetic devices. Full treatment and rehabilitation is being taken care of. Most of these children have been suffering from Poliomyelitis, Cerebral Palsy, Congenital deformities and quite a few have post trauma deformities. So far we have managed to treat and rehabilitate over 350 children and conducted over 700 surgeries. The children who were infants in the begining of their treatment are now full grown adults. One of the fruits of Sudharta is that amongst the patients there are achievers. One girl has successfully completed her medical degree and a post graduate diploma. Another girl is a practicing advocate. Another one is a assistant to chartered accountant. A boy represented the country in paraolympics in swimming and archery. Apart from these achievers almost all have completed their secondary education or have taken vocational training. This is due to the fact that the deformities could be overcome. They are now gainfully employed and are having their own means of livelyhood. These girls with disabilities and deformities have a lot of difficulty in getting married. After having been treated and recovered from their handicaps, almost all have been married and are now taking care of their children. Wonder what these unfortunate children would have been today, had the Rotary not effected their treatment. Mostly these children grow up to be a burden on their parents and the society. They are not able to pursue proper education due to the difficulty nin their ambulation. Transportation to the educational institution becomes a challenge to the parents. Hence they can hardly manage to sustain their existance. We have managed to treat crawling patients to be erect and walk on their two legs. This restores their confidence and are then able to undertake some emplyment. Citing a case, Ayesha, 6 years of age , presented with bow legs on both sides. Difficulty in running and was lagging behind in her school in all activities. Following deformity correction by Ilizarov methodology, she was able to run and take part in all her school activities. She is the goalkeeper of the football team of her school. If not for our timely intervention, her bow legs would have progressed and she would be permanently disabled.
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Rtn Dr. Deep Bhandare Co-ordinator
MOMENTS JUST FOR FUN
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GLOBAL GRANT PROJECT Global Grant Project Gg2001147: Snehamandir- Geriatric Care Centre equipment Snehamandir is a charitable organization which provides home for senior citizens in the dusk of their life so that they can live a life with dignity. Snehamandir complex consists of cottages & geriatric care centres. The cottages provide residential accommodation for 36 senior citizens who care capable of performing their day-to-day activities needed for living a quality life. The Geriatric care centres provides residential accommodation to 51 senior citizens who need support to do their day-to-day activities. In view of the demand for geriatric care, Snehamandir has decided to build one more geriatric care centre to accommodate 30 senior citizens. This proposed global grant will be used to provide Snehamandir with Furniture & allied equipment required for the geriatric care centre.
India has made large strides in health care in recent past. The life expectancy has increased rapidly in last few decades. There are now more than 100 million people above the age of 60 years in India. Most of the senior citizens, beyond a point in age, require support & geriatric care for their day-to-day life. With rapid social changes in India, the families in India are now nuclear with fewer members as compared to earlier large joint families. With economic development in India, the younger generation in the family needs to sometimes relocate to place of work which is away from the family. Similarly, with husband & wife working, much as they would like, they are not able to take care of the senior citizens at home due to their work responsibilities. The proposed geriatric care centre, to some extent, will help the community in resolving above issues. The project will benefit the senior citizens in need of geriatric care as also help their family members in relieving them of the worries of how to attend to the senior citizens in the families.
The project has been completed as per following timelines: Ÿ
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The construction activity of the building was affected due to Covid 19 pandemic. With strong will to serve the community the partnering organisation completed the building by 15 December 2020.
GLOBAL GRANT PROJECT Ÿ
Delivery of Equipment started from 16 January 2021 and was completed by 25 March 2021.
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Simultaneously, recruitment & training of Home care Nurses and Attendants started from 1 January 2021. About 15 Home care Nurses & attendants have joined and are being trained in care of senior citizens
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The new Geriatric care centre was named Raj-Tara Aashray & was opened for admissions of senior citizens from 1 April 2021. Presently 12 senior citizens are residing in Raj-Tara Aashray.
During the project implementation, Rotarians faced many challenges, but overcame them & delivered the project within budgeted cost & schedule. Details of Mid-town Rotarians' activities are
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Rotarians discussed & understood with Volunteers and Managing Committee at the "Snehamandir -Geriatric care centre” regarding the equipment needed.
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Rotarians used their contacts in their vocation, negotiated with the supplier of equipment & obtained right cost for the equipment. There was substantial savings in original quotes of equipment. With the savings, the Rotarians could buy additional equipment like Solar water heater & Attendant beds cum chairs.
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Rotarians from RCPMT contributed Rs 12.20 Lacs to TRF towards this project by way of restrictive giving for the project. International sponsors contributed Rs 6.2 Lacs by way of DDF towards project cost. An amount of Rs 11.1 Lacs was granted by The Rotary Foundation. Total project cost was Rs 29.5 Lacs
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On 20 May2021, on the occasion of Club's charter day, the project was handed over to partnering organisation.
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On completion of project, details of implementation & facilities created were shared on social media in the community. The events along with photographs were shared with international partners so that they can in turn share the Rotary work with local communities.
( The Primary contact of the Project was Rtn Manohar Kamat & Secondary contact was Rtn Haroon Ebrahim. The project team consisted of Rotarians Santosh Shetye, Sachin Bhandari, M G Chandrashekhar & Jacob John )
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ARTICLE
LOVE FOR DOGS When I was asked to write an article for our club magazine, it didn't take me long to decide on the topic that is so close to my heart... Love for dogs. I was born and brought up in a small village - Nerul, and my only friends in my growing up days were our pet dogs. They were and are my therapy to a happy ME. With the current pandemic, life has become more stressful and has affected all sections of society both
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psychologically and socially. People are at a risk of post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and other symptoms of distress. Social distancing and security measures have affected relationships among people and their perception of empathy toward others. In such testing times, it's important to have a positive attitude and to shift focus on some relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation and yoga.
ARTICLE If you're among those who has always wanted to keep a pet, then this a good time to consider. Owning a pet is beneficial as it provides balance, emotional well-being, and unconditional love. It is also a great pleasure to spend time in the company of these furry creatures. Dogs provide people with meaningful social support, improve physical and psychological state, increase the level of happiness and decrease stress. Pets are also known to enhance mood and to reduce stress and anxiety levels. Pets also help to control blood pressure and also helps reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels. While exercising with your pets keeps you fit and active, it's also acts as an antidote for loneliness. If you are considering bringing a canine companion into your life, think seriously about the commitment that being a responsible dog owner entail. Before deciding that a dog is right for you, make an honest assessment: are you ready for the financial, emotional, and time commitment owning a dog requires? Think about the type of dog that will best suit your lifestyle. Evaluate all aspects of your family's life - hobbies, activities, personalities - before choosing a breed and do consider our Indies as an option. Certain breeds are a complete NO to Goan hot and humid climate. Dogs live an average of 10 years, during which point you can get married, your job can take you somewhere else, you can have a child and u will grow older. Physically you might not be able to keep pace with the activity levels of your dog. If you cannot commit to a dog saying, “I will treat the dog as I would treat any other family member” then don't get one. For you it might be just a part of your life but for that dog, you become his whole life. That dog depends on you for all his physical and mental needs for his entire life span. We have seen so many dogs getting abandoned due to some most silly reasons. Abandonment is abandonment. There can't be any justification to that. Whatever crisis u might be in, ask yourself one question - Will I abandoned my child now? When that answer is NO, then how can you abandon a dog? Like humans, dogs also show signs of emotional stress associated with abandonment and undergo trauma and depression. They have trust issues and the worst is they don't even know what's going on and what was their fault. They wait for their family members to come back and take them back to their abode... Sadly it doesn't happen. While owning a pet can be absolutely rewarding experience, it does come with its share of responsibilities, commitment and your duties towards your pet. Take the plunge only if you are 100 percent sure of it and trust me, you will never regret. Ann Sweta Siddha Sardessai
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ARTICLE
My Journey in The Art of Living With a presence in 156 countries, The Art of Living (AOL) is a non-profit, educational, and humanitarian organisation founded in 1981 by the world-renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. All its programs are guided by his philosophy, “Unless we have a stress-free mind and a violencefree society, we cannot achieve world peace.” As an organisation, we offer numerous, highly effective educational and self-development programs and tools aimed towards eliminating stress. As a community, we attract people from all walks of life. With 57 courses for all age groups, starting with 7-year-olds, we provide tools that help individuals foster a profound sense of inner peace, happiness, and overall well-being. The programs include breathing techniques, meditation, yoga, and practical wisdom for daily living which have helped millions around the world in transforming their lives. I completed my first AOL course in 2003 and it changed my life. I began by practising Sudarshan Kriya regularly. I attend the
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Advanced Meditation Silence program every year. I've also attended many other courses like Sahaj Samadhi, DSN, Sri Sri Yoga, Shakti Kriya, Vigyan Bhairav, Sanyam, and Blessings progamme. Sadhna and Kriya are now an integral part of my daily routine. Sudarshan Kriya is the heart of AOL. It is a technique that brings relaxation to your mind while also rejuvenating the brain cells. It flushes away toxins from the body and helps in improving memory and concentration. The benefits need to be personally experienced to understand the full impact of it. From the time I've been in AOL, I have held different posts in the Goa AOL Chapter. I have been actively involved in the management and organisation of various courses, events and satsangs. I am currently the Chairman of the AOL Goa Apex body, and Finance head of the Vaidik Dharma Saunstha (VDS), Goa Chapter. My husband Yatin was the past Chairman of the Goa Apex body. We have organised the Vigyan Bhairav event, along with a Rudra Puja
ARTICLE with Guruji in the Mahalaxmi Temple and many Satsangs on his visits to Goa.
mental strength and immunity, and allowed me to take care of my family members during their quarantine period.
In Goa, we have 66 trained teachers teaching 25 different types of weekly and monthly courses across Goa. We also organise weekly Satsangs .
As someone who has followed the AOL for nearly two decades now, I have personally experienced the difference it has bought to my mental frame of mind and lifestyle. One of the key principles given to us by Gurudev is to perform Sadhna, Seva, and Satsang with a smile. This is my mantra for life. I wouldn't have thought that these programs would be such an integral part of my life, with selfsatisfaction, inner peace, calm, and happiness forming the basis of my lifestyle.
When the pandemic hit the country in 2020, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar pledged that the AOL would do everything it could to save each life. This galvanised the organisation's focus on mental health and relief distribution during the first wave of the pandemic. The #IStandWithHumanity initiative was launched in April 2020 to provide meals and relief materials to migrant labourers. Online courses that were accessible to all were started and daily meditations with Gurudev were streamed LIVE on YouTube twice daily. To ease a world that was suffering, we began virtual Satsangs and started Poojas, chantings, and the learning of Stotras under VDS, which has benefited people. I personally participated in online Poojas, learn Strotas, and chantings such as the Vishnu Sahasranaam, and attended a few courses, which helped me maintain a calm and engaged mind. I've experienced the power of Sadhna every day and was able to serve others during these trying times.
“The Art of Living is more of a principle, a philosophy of living life to its fullest. It is more a movement than an organization. Its core value is to find peace within oneself and to unite people in our society – of different cultures, traditions, religions, nationalities; and thus reminding us all that we have one goal to uplift human life everywhere." - Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. First lady Ann Lata Yatin Parekh
Our immunity booster kit, also proved to be very effective. We distributed these kits to various organisations, local COVID-19 warriors and other people in need. We also distributed it to the health department and multiple police stations. When the second wave wreaked devastation, #IAHVCovidCare was implemented to provide critical care and emergency medical services. Mission Zindagi, an online service initiative portal, provided real time details on the availability of hospital beds, ambulances, oxygen, and immunity boosters all over India. We also provided doctors for consultation online 24x7. Gurudev also announced three special free online courses aimed at helping people relieve their distress, recover from isolation, and boost immunity. The first course was the Immunity Enhancement Program which is aimed at strengthening our immunity through meditation, yoga, and breathing. The next was our Covid Care Support to help COVID-19 patients who under home isolation to build up strength and recover faster. The third course provided Post-COVID-19 Rehabilitation for speedy recovery after completing the isolation period and testing negative. We've started Special Immunity building courses for kids as a precautionary measure for the third wave. The pandemic has affected my household twice in the past year. My family, during these times, has genuinely experienced the power of meditation, Sadhna, and the immunity kits. It gave me the
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ARTICLE Khushi Dawda
today it's different, the Indian fashion market has changed ,with so many international designers and brands come in. Starting the business 18 years back in retail with no experience was quiet A challenge . Have learnt in leaps and bounds on customer relation, PR skills and brand building. Goa fashion market is different compared to other cities , as the social circle then was limited and everybody knew everyone and nobody wanted another person wearing the same outfit. Today with brands coming in the mindset has changed. Last 10 years things have changed in Goa with the malls coming in and the high street fashion brands entering in goa. Today almost every fashion brand wants to open a store in goa. Today another challenge we face is the ecommerce platforms which have come up ,but nevertheless women still prefer walking into malls and trying out outfis and buying it.
Live Life To the Fullest Has always been my motto ..... I took my first baby step into Fashion 18 years back..... At that time there weren't many fashion stores or brands in Goa in women's fashion ........
fashion means a popular or latest style Tips to Fashion Love ur self Wear your smile & Confidance Age is just the number
I was working from the age of 16 in my Dad's office and came from a complete finance background.
Style is what u say
It was quiet a leap from Finance to Fashion.
Last but not the least
We bought the store as an investment and were contemplating what to start ...we had quiet a few ideas ...
REAL STYLE IS NEVER RIGHT OR WRONG IT'S A MATTER OF BEING YOURSLF............
And we zeroed down to women's fashion. When we started our brand VERY 18 years back we had a specialized Lingerie section , 18 k Carbon jewelery ,Candles from Dimple Kapadia And loads of new upcoming designers showcasing themselves. VERY as a brand promotes designers from India and abroad in casual wear ,lounge wear and party wear . Our greatest challenge initially was fashion came into Goa much later as lack of social media and awareness ,also every body travelled to big metros to shop. International fashion 18 years back was different it took 6 to 8 months to enter metro city's and then the rest of the country ,But
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Dress to make youself happy.
POEM
MEADERINGS DURING LOCKDOWN My Mind Wanders, To the high mountains, To the winding, in the road, To the star, Shining bright. To the fresh wind, On my face, The flowers te green grass, The Sheep grazing by, Away from the heat, Where everything feels light!! Ann Swati Shirodkar
To a cup of hot cup, When you feel the chill, Of the snow falling down, Oh! What a thrill! Hot, hot rajma chawal, the shivering, the cold, The wonderful feeling, that unfolds.... JUN. 2021 | PG 41 NEWSLETTER OF
CLUB DIARY
THEME-2021-2022
Envisaging Year for 21-22 by incoming President Ø Plan of Rotary year 21-22. Ø Tree plantation, installation,... ... Ø 4 weekly meetings per month,
club assembly, guest speaker, rotary theme of month director speaks,family meet,... Ø 1 board meeting per month,... Ø Joy of giving (2 programs per
month), distribution of sweets during Chavath.... ... ... Ø Will keep it low profile till Chavath,hoping for pandemic to
subside,3rd & 4th wave to be over, will plan activity more efficiently,... ... Ø Saksharta, Sudharata, Sahayata, Swachhata, 4 permanent
projects,... Ø 2 additional projects for this year on mind,working on it,... Ø 2 Rotract club installations,...
Four Way Test
Ø Teachers day,vocational service awards,smita Kamat
charitable trust donation awards,... ... ... Ø Charter nite,ladies nite,...
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?
Club Information: 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
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Ø DG Visit,...Diwali Dhamaka,Christmas celebrations,Rangoli
Holi event,overseas Board meeting,overseas family trip,... Ø Ryla,... ... ... Ø Dream magazine,8 e magazines n 4 printed magazines,... Ø Silver jubilee year celebration planning,... ... Ø Installing of silver jubilee year president n his board.
And..... the friendship continues....
EDITOR’S MESSAGE
RTN. SANDEEP NADKARNI 2020-21
Aim to be the best YOU can be . When you have done it you’ll be a winner always. Friends, Rotary is a wonderful movement and to serve through this organization is really an experience. It was really a honour when President Yatin asked me to be the Magazine Editor for 2020-21. The Covid-19 Pandemic came calling in the month of March 2021 and the periods of lockdowns followed. In the shadow of this Pandemic, our Club had a virtual installation of the President with a fellowship experienced of an unique nature. Fellowship hamper was delivered to all the members and everyone enjoyed a good fellowship post witnessing the Installation Ceremony. Our Club in addition to the signature projects of Sudharta,
Saksharta and Sahayata did a lot of activities to help the Covid warriors. Masks, shields, sanitizers, etc were supplied to the Covid Warriors. Various community projects like sanitary block at Divar, sanitary block in canacona, etc were envisaged and implemented with precision. As the situation eased Diwali night and Christmas night were arranged for the members and their familes. The second wave of Pandemic was really a shocker. The infections and deaths increased alarmingly and our Club gave a helping hand in giving aid to the front line warriors and also to the patients at large helping in whatever way it was possible. Oxygen concentrators were bought and supplied wherever necessary to the Patients when oxygen supply became extigent. Thus at the end of the Rotary Year, President Yatin and his team can rest assured that he had done a lot for the community. I put down my pen for the second time as the Editor and envisage that the flag of our Club will always fly high in all the avenues of service. “Motivation gets you started. Habit keeps you going. The Habit of Rotary will always keep us moving”
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Theme for June
Peace Fellowship Issued in public interest by Rotary Club of Panaji Mid-town