TREASURER ALOK GOENKA F.I.M.M.I., V.I.A., V.C.A, the benefits of which his children are reaping till today. The Goenkas were basically mine owners in Junadev, who turned to business when the mines were nationalized. Alok's mother, Padmaji also hailed from a huge, well-known, widespread family – the Sanghis, who doted on these children – Arvind, Anil, Anita & Alok. A for Anvay, Anula, Alok and Anvita His father who dragged him to the Talking of the Goenkas, I thought lets finish office on the very first day his 10th Final exams them off en masse (not literally). got over has inculcated Alok's business Whenever you hear a sudden thunder-like acumen. His modern outlook, and devil-mayboom of laughter, you are not watching a care attitude has been inherited from his Ramsay film, you can be sure Alok Goenka is mother, who Alok says even in those times somewhere in the vicinity. His trademark was a strong-weld lady with a free spirit. One laughter is a delight to hear in the daytime – thing Alok clearly remembers, that however but never tickle his funny bone if you are out strict his father was regarding attending office, alone with him in a dark night or you are sure to he never-ever discouraged Alok from playing die of a heart attack – 100% guarantee! in Tennis tournaments all over the country. Alok Goenka, son of Late Tarachandji Goenka These are values and behavior patterns you in & Late Padmadevi Goenka also the youngest turn tend to use with you children. Moral of the of four siblings. As a result he is a thorough story – treat your kids how you would like them brat (self-admitted) who has so far enjoyed life to treat your grandkids!! to the hilt but though Alok lives life king-size his Alok is present engaged in the manufacture of generosity of heart and spirit is unparalleled. I specialty cements which are used in Industrial don't know about being on his wrong side – as I and Rehabilitation systems Alok looks after have always been on his right. Being both didi production, sales and finance while elder and bhabhi (story is complex), I have brothers Anil & Arvind look after other aspects experienced first-hand his warmth, for example turnkey projects are looked after friendliness, respect and ever present by Anil. Sister Anita is secretary of an laughter. Engineering and Management college in Educated at Saraswati Vidyalaya for practical Indore. reasons – it was next door to his house, so he Alok got married at the (then!) ripe old age of had to only make an appearance when the bell 26. He claims he was too busy enjoying his rang announcing morning assembly was over bachelor status to get tied down, then quickly and quick disappearance after lunch break to corrects himself – too busy working, anyway play tennis and onto C.P. Club. He later joined Anula, his pretty wife who is Rotary's answer Hislop College, Nagpur to do his B.Com. to Zeenat Aman is from the Shah Family of which needless to say he never attended. Marine Drive, Mumbai. In Bombay if one is Despite being such a badhmash Alok from Breach Candy, Malabar Hill, Nepean Sea managed to have an excellent upbringing for Road or Marine Drive – you name the area – which he gives all the credit to his parents. one doesn't say, “I am from Bombay”. Tarachandji was a very well known Anula did her B.A. form Jai Hind College. She businessman, with a fantastic goodwill in had gone to the U.S. of A. as a Rotary Youth business circles and allied associations like Exchange student and that, in her own words,
UP CLOSE changed her whole life. She came back to India and took up a job in Citibank all this being very revolutionary at that time and age. She left only to join her father in business and then started a venture called 'Skills' which made paper bags – again a first for Bombay in those days. Anula is very very happy in Nagpur – with her small world that revolves round the family and friends (whom she swears by!). Her pride and joy an enterprise called 'Handmaze' which specializes in handmade stationery. She has even designed for Lakshmi Mittal's Big Fat Indian Wedding. She is full of praise for her husband Alok and appreciates the space he gives in their marriage. She feels she has grown up or literally blossomed as a person due to Nagpur. Anula's cup is brimming over. They have two children Anvita (19) who is studying at Sristi Design School, Bangalore and is a real darling! Son Anvay (18) is in H.R. College in Bombay doing accounts and finance. He is one focused child but Anula never knows what is up his sleeve. He will deliver the goods, but the ride is one roller coaster. Alok joined Rotary after a lot of resistance, but finally gave in to friend Yogesh Chugh, 12 years down the line – he is an ardent fan of Rotary and an addicted Rotarian. Treasurer this year, he says, “Hats off to the creator of this well-oiled machinery.” He is amazed and humbled by the time and devotion of all Rotarians who are busy individuals in their own fields. Alok is completely without attitude given the fact he belongs to a family whose DOG was kidnapped!! His live and let live attitude has endeared him to everyone and his philosophy of life is – be positive, that's the only that works! Given a chance to change his life – his immediate reaction is – NEVER. -Jyoti Goenka
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