Rotary Club of Pune KatrajRotary Club of Pune KatrajRotary Club of Pune KatrajRotary Dist.3131 | Club No. 31609

Issue No. 1Saturday 18th July 2020

President : Rtn. Kirti BhansaliSecretary : Rtn. Dr. Ajay Kale

Editor : Rtn. Asmita PatilAsst. editor : Ganesh Hadke

DARPAN

WE ARE ROTARIANS!The Club meets at 8 pm every Saturday at : Muktangan Highschool, Sahakar Nagar, Pune 411009.

Together, we see a world where people unite Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change - and take action to create lasting change -

across the globe, in our communities, across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.and in ourselves.

Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change -

across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.

Installation IssueDesignated Month - New Leadership

Dear fellow Rotarians,

Ask any Rotarian what led them to Rotary, and you'll

usually get different answers. Why? Not only does

Rotary mean different things to members in different

parts of the world, it also has a unique meaning for

each Rotarian. However, we are all brought together in

three important ways. We believe in Rotary values and

all share the same Four Way Test. We believe in

friendships and love spending time together. And we

take great satisfaction in helping others – we are

committed to Service.

The Distr ict Board has assumed important

responsibilities and I thank them for this hard work.

They have made a commitment to help grow Rotary,

adapt to the digital future and make Rotary more

appealing to younger generations. We have important

work in front of us and so many opportunities to open

for others and ourselves. I hope you will continue your

journey with us, as we continue to serve our

communities so that future generations can thrive as

Rotary Opens Opportunities.

RI President Knaack Holger

Message from RI President Knaack Holger

THE 2020-21 PRESIDENTIAL THEME: ROTARY OPENS OPPORTUNITIES

Fourteen years ago, Rotary held its

first International Assembly here in

San Diego. And I was sitting right

where you are - as a District Governor-

Elect. I was nervous then about the

responsibilities ahead of me and the

challenges of leadership.

Now, here we are in 2020, at the

final International Assembly to be

held here in San Diego — and I am still

s o m e w h a t n e r v o u s . T h e

responsibilities are larger for me this

time. But so are the possibilities. I am so excited to

share with you all the opportunities that lie in front of

us.

At home, you are part of a team that works together

year to year, making sure that your district's most

important work does not end with a new year of

leadership, but continues with greater emphasis. I am

also part of a team. I will be proud to continue

President Mark Maloney's strong commitment to

growing Rotary. However, I will not be asking you to

grow by specific numbers, for a very simple reason —

every time that we have asked to grow by specific

numbers, we have failed. Instead of focusing on

numbers, I want you to think about how we can grow

Rotary organically and sustainably.

How can we keep our current

members and win new members who

fit our clubs?

Then, how can we make our

organization stronger to face the

challenges before us? We must rise

to this incredible moment — when we

are recognized worldwide for our

efforts to end polio — and fix our roof

while the sun is shining. In many

ways, Rotary is in wonderful shape.

We are financially strong still. The Rotary Foundation

is recognized as one of the world's best charities. Our

global grants continue to grow, and we become a more

internationally focused organization every year.

We are also evolving in interesting ways. There are

now more Asian Rotarians than North American. But

there are risks if current trends continue. Especially in

areas where we see an aging population, Rotary is

declining and over-aged. We cannot stand still and be

satisfied with everything we have done. The digital

revolution has affected us much harder than we

anticipated. Others have faced this challenge before

us and fared poorly.

Knaack is the CEO of Knaack KG,

a real estate company. He was

previously a partner and general

manager of Knaack Enterprises,

a 125-year-old family business.

He is a founding member of the

Civic Foundation of the City of

Ratzeburg and served as

President of the Golf-Club Gut

Grambek. Knaack is also the

founder and chair of the Karl Adam Foundation. A

Rotary member of Rotary Club of Herzogtum

Lauenburg-Mölln, Germany since 1992, Knaack has

served Rotary as treasurer, director, moderator,

member and cha i r o f severa l commit tees ,

representative for the Council on Legislation, Zone

Coordinator, Training Leader and District Governor. He

is an Endowment/Major Gifts adviser and was co-chair

of the Host Organization Committee for the 2019

Rotary International Convention in Hamburg. Knaack

and his wife, Susanne, are Major Donors to The Rotary

Foundation and members of the Bequest Society.

Introduction of RI President Knaack Holger

Message from DG Rashmi Kulkarni

Dear President,

It's my great pleasure to share

my views and thoughts with

you in writing.

It has been almost one & half

years since I am in touch with

your President as if like we are

from one family and in the past

few months seems like we have

been transported far away physically and meeting

virtually on a daily basis.

When we think of 2020-21, the first thing that comes

to mind is how to go about OUR year. So many

questions cloud our mind immediately…. what's

next?..., what about covid19?…., what about the

installation ceremony?..., DG visit…, service projects…

so on and so forth.

Well let me start from the beginning… ,

One at a time!

Installation! Obviously virtual in June and in July

depending on the pandemic situation, but doesn't

matter! Ceremony is one part but I feel happy about the

money you saved!

We have made fantastic plans for Service projects; PI,

TRF etc. and your club can do micro planning as we are

getting 1-2 months more than previous years. Assume

that our year will be of 10 months. First two months

you will have tremendous scope to show your

leadership to keep members occupied and scope to

show your creativity in holding meetings, maintaining

personal relations with members, being cheerful &

keep them cheerful. I'm sure your club members will

support you in all your efforts in making 2020-21 a

grand success.

In these unforeseen circumstances, Rotary has given

us all a unique opportunity to serve the community

unitedly. Your President has done wonderful training,

great planning for the year and you are all on the

starting line raring to begin the new Rotary year 2020-

21.

As I said earlier first two months of planning and the

remaining 10 months to implement and put in action all

the plans for various projects.

My dear Rotarian friends, this Rotary year is going to

be very unique and special for everyone. You all are

fortunate enough to experience a different kind of

year where each and every Rotarian is going to put his

best foot forward.

Friends the situation demands that we as Rotarians

rise to the occasion and meet and overcome all

challenges that may come our way. It is an opportunity

to show the community that Rotary serves and cares.

Will like to share one story….

Parents of a child who was spastic went to Mother

Teresa to seek her blessings. They asked a touching

question. “Why we? Why do we have a child like this?”

She answered, “Children, God has faith in you that you

are the ones who are capable to grow and bring up such

a baby.”

So dear Presidents, don't ask why our year, because we

know we have special capacity to handle the situation.

We are taking Rotary ahead in full swing even in

adverse circumstances and coming out in flying

colours.

All my best wishes!

Message from AG Dinkar Palaskar

thHeartiest Congratulations to President Kirti & team RCP Katraj for entering into 25 Silver

Jubilee year! It's a great pleasure for me to associate with your club for the year 2020-

2021 as Assistant Governor. I am sure that we will work together and make this year a

memorable year even in this COVID-19 pandemic situation by helping you to be in the top 5

clubs in RID 3131. District 3131 team will always be there to support you. All the best &

have a great and successful year ahead!

Dear fellow Rotarians,

Firstly, I would like to thank you

all for electing me as our club

leader. In 2007, I joined Rotary

Club of Pune Katraj with limited

knowledge of Rotary. It didn't

take long to learn about the

many wonderful things Rotary

International has accomplished.

From Polio vaccines to Student

Exchange Programs to projects

all over the world designed to improve the quality of

life for others, Rotary has an incredible history of

taking on amazing projects. I'm so proud to be a

Rotarian, so proud to be connected to such a positive

force for good in the world, so proud to be the

President of the Rotary Club of Pune Katraj. I have

always wanted to help others, connecting with Rotary

has enabled me to do just that.

thI feel very proud that our club has entered in its 25

year, yes; we are going to celebrate Silver Jubilee. The

theme of the club for this year is Esha. Esha, means

keen desire, Desire comes from within, especially to

do something good for the society. I am sure, all of us

have a desire to come together to do something

impactful & fulfill Rotary's motto, "Service above

self" while celebrating this Silver Jubilee together.

ESHA is not only a program; it is a celebration - A

celebration of our achievements over the past 24

years to bring the club on a great height. This

achievement is of all members who have taken lots of

efforts to form the club, all the Past Presidents & all

the members of Rotary club of Pune Katraj.

As we are going through a pandemic, we found

ourselves in a totally transformed world. We have been

forced to connect in ways, we could never have

imagined, testing our ability to adapt. We have to make

tough decisions. Together everyone is placing public

good and welfare first, despite the loss of gathering

for meetings and projects that have been planned for

year. During this pandemic we have planned activities,

online meetings and individual projects. Every bit of an

effort is very precious. You need a number as small as 1

to make 100 from 99. Just like you need a lot of single

1's to make a hundred, every single thing you say, think

and do makes who you are and has an impact on

yourself, and the society.

When I was selected as the President of the club, I

declared my first plan of year 20-21 is to have our

club's branding and website. Deploying a thoughtfully

developed and consistent brand identity, will help us

broaden our reach, to create more steady recognition,

to connect others to our story & our accomplishments,

and most important ly , he lp us further our

organization's mission.

I always believe in projects which make beneficiaries

self-sustainable so they themselves can earn good to

live a better life. The Godhadi project was started with

the same thought in 2015. This project reached all

over Maharashtra through its Facebook page.

Considering the seven focus areas of Rotary, our

district and club's thrust areas, we have planned

projects individually and in synergy. Our club has

planned an organic farming training centre for

betterment of farmers, people, their health and the

planet. We will be doing projects for all age groups from

children to senior citizens in rural and urban areas.

Rotary believes in developing the next generation of

leaders. Our programs help young leaders build

leadership skills, expand education and learn the value

of service. We will be working closely with our Rotaract

and Interact clubs.

This year I will strive to improve attendance, involve all

members so they can enjoy Rotary activities, increase

membership, strengthen our Rotary image and create

a positive change in communities.

I'm privileged to have a Board of enthusiastic

Rotarians & experienced Past Presidents. I look

forward to another exciting year with all of you.

Together we will grab this opportunity and engage in

the projects that will fill this world with light. Last but

not the least; we should all remember what RI

president Holger Knaack said, “Time won't slow down

for Rotary. We will not let rapid change defeat us. We

will capture this moment to grow Rotary, making it

stronger, more adaptable, and even more aligned with

our core values.” Let's not forget, Rotary opens

opportunities and helps, improve the lives of those in

need.

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The Rotary club of Pune Katraj was the brainchild of our charter president late Dr. R.P. Joshi Sir. In the

month of November 1995, he along with Mr. Arvind Joshi, Mr. Sunil Zagade, Mr. Hanumant Bhosale, Mr.

Sant, Mr. Prakash Shah, came with the idea that they once again want to be part of the Rotary movement

which they had left abruptly 6 months back. There were lot of technical issues as Rotary was known to

have had lot of strict formalities 25 years ago, including the name to be decided for the club, the sponsor

for the club, etc. At this juncture, the Rotary Club of Pune Tilak Road and our GSR Rtn. Ashok Durve came

forward and gave the assurance that the club will be formed. The DG Rtn. Phillly Karani also came forward

with his support. He gave lot of valuable inputs to avoid conflict of interest with other club territories. All

these members started meeting every day in the evening at 9 pm at the GSR's house. It was because of

the untiring efforts of late charter President Dr. R.P. Joshi that the Rotary club of Pune Katraj could come

into existence. Getting 25 members was not an easy task, but it was done with great enthusiasm. All the

staff members of Muktangan school helped for getting the details of members and ultimately in March

the form was filled in the office of the DG to be sent to Rotary International. Efforts of President of Rotary

Club of Pune Tilak Road & GSR were instrumental in sorting out all the legal issues. In the month of May,

the efforts of all took a very positive turn and we received our charter dated 16th May 1996. The joy on

the face of the founding father of our club knew no bounds as their efforts had reaped the results. But the

work was not over as the Charter Presentation ceremony was to be done in very professional way. The

charter presentation ceremony was held at Boat Club and the journey began, which is still continuing.

History of Rotary Club of Pune Katraj

Roll of honour for 25 years

Year President Secretary

1996-1997 Late Dr. R. P. Joshi Dr. Harshawardhan Modak

1997-1998 Ramchandra Raut Abhay Bhise

1998-1999 Dr. Harshwardhan Modak Dr. Prabhakar Jadhav

1999-2000 Sunil Zagade Pratap Jadhav

2000-2001 Hanumant Bhosale Col. Madhukar Sardesai

2001-2002 Gajanan Sant Sudhir Soman

2002-2003 Ramdas Kutwal Prasad Gadkari

2003-2004 Dhananjay Hirve Ajay Kale

2004-2005 Mangesh Kapatkar Milind Kulkarni

2005-2006 Vibhakar Ramtirthakar Abhay Bhise

2006-2007 Abhay Bhise Nitin Naik

2007-2008 Dr. Milind Tonapi Vibhakar Ramtirthakar

2008-2009 Dr. Prabhakar Mahajan Gajanan Lupane

2009-2010 Prasad Gadkari Narendra Sancheti

2010-2011 Pratap Jadhav Dhananjay Hirve

2011-2012 Gajanan Lupane Vikas Waghmare

2012-2013 Nitin Naik Kirti Bhansali

2013-2014 Sanjay Ghalasasi Kalesh Nerurkar

2014-2015 Atul Durve Vaishali Lupne

2015-2016 Suwarna Kutwal Nikhil Halgeri

2016-2017 Ajit Kulkarni Deepali Gadkari

2017-2018 Vibhakar Ramtirthakar Sameer Prabhune

2018-2019 Anant Tikone Kirti Bhansali

2019-2020 Vidya Patil Sameer Prabhune

2020-2021 Kirti Bhansali Ajay Kale

Main Service Projects of Club in 24 years:

Our club has under taken several service projects. These

projects have Social , Environmental , Medical ,

Educational, Women Empowerment aspects. Some of

which are as follows:

• Published a book by Mangesh “Shramagangechya

Kathavarati” at the hands of Chief Minister Manohar

Joshi

• Medical Checkup camp for Tractor Drivers and Owners

with Mahindra & Mahindra (Every Year)

• Raksha Bandhan at Muktangan School (Every Year)

• Adarsha Ganesh Mandal Competition (Every Year)

• Tree Plantation every year at various places so far

• Know your body exhibition for school children

• Medical Checkup & Dental checkup of the students

from ZP schools

• Hemoglobin Checkup for school Children

• Blood group detection of school children

• Distribution of the spectacles to the needy people

• Distribution of dictionaries to school children

• Distribution of books & note books to school children

• Water Supply scheme to solve the problem of drinking

water in the village Mangdari-Matching Grant Project

• Matching Grant project on Child Mortality, Malnutrition

• Swine flu awareness among the people through

Mobile Van (called as Rotary Chariot) owned by the

club

• Rotary Distance Education Project (RDEP) -

Installation of RDEP units in more than 45 schools &

running successfully. This program is ambitious

program of Dist. 3131 which aimed at providing

quality education at affordable cost.

• Construction of Knowledge center at Yewalewadi

School, thus providing a permanent place for RDEP

activity in the Z. P. school of Yewalewadi

• Built 10 toilet blocks under Global Grant & CSR

• Installation of Dialysis Machine

• Abhyas Ghar at Yeolewadi for Leprosy affected

Families students

• Tara Aid project to improve quality of teaching

education in rural area schools

• Construction of Kitchen Ota at Prism Foundation (NGO

for Physically Challenged People)

• Global Grant project of Go-daan for women

Empowerment

• Class room construction at Hingangada

• Saksham' Project of e-learning in 24 schools of Deaf &

dumb students (Recognised by RI)

• Happy Vi l lage - Godhadi Pro ject – women

empowerment

• Water ATM for villagers of Mangdari & Maan villages

• Disaster management - Help for Flood effected people

Of Kolhapur, Sangli & Pune

• Covid 19 - Distribution of grocery to needy people,

distribution of Sanitizer stands

• Grocery to old age homes

• Happy School in Mangdari Village

• Scholarships to students

• With a commitment to a noble cause we started a new

project in the R.Y.2015-16 - Adoption of Girls at

Hemalkasa - Project Unnati. Our commitment is for ten

years. This is 6th year of our contribution

• Rotary youth Exchange Program participation started

in 2010-11

• Started Rotary Club of Panvel Midtown & Rotary Club

of Pune Horizon

• Started Three Interact Clubs & One Rotaract Club

Upcoming Projects in 2020-21

Board of Directors 2020-21

President Rtn Kirti Bhansali

Vice President Rtn Prakash Shah

Secretary Rtn Ajay Kale

PE, PI Director & IT Ofcer Rtn Pushkaraj Mulay

IPP Rtn Vidya Patil

Treasurer Rtn Nihar Laddha

Club Counselor PP Rtn Suvarna Kutwal

Club Trainer PP Rtn Abhay Bhisey

Club Admin Rtn Namita Naik

Service Project Director Rtn Anjali Hugay

Membership Director Rtn Narendra Sancheti

Foundation Director Rtn Sameer Prabhune

Youth Director Rtn Milind Kulkarni

Vocational Service Rtn Vaishali Lupane

Director without Portfolio Rtn Rupali Bajaj

Considering the seven focus areas of Rotary (with

Environment as the newly added seventh focus area),

district & club's thrust area and eight pillars of avenue,

we have planned the projects, some of which are as

follows:

• Skill development centre for organic farming

• Distribution of supporting goods for senior citizens &

their welfare at old age homes

• District co-host Interact traffic awareness program

• Host of International E RYLA

• All the ongoing projects of our club

• We are conducting an International painting

competition as a fund raise activity with topic as ' A

world I Imagine in 2120' The fund will be donated/

given to World Polio Fund.

• We are also conducting a poster making competition

with District 3131 Rotarian Action Group Addiction

Prevention. This compitition is open for all rotarians-

Non rotarians from India. It will be also a Fund raising

activity towards World Polio Fund.

th25 Anniversary wishes – Club GSR Ashok Durve

My Dear fellow Rotarians and Anns,I am very happy and proud that the baby which our club Rotary club of Pune Tilak Road gave birth to 25 years back had grown and matured into a fine young club respected, admired in the Rotary World. It is a moment of great joy that you are going to celebrate the silver jubilee year under the able leadership of the President Rtn Kirti.

I still remember the charter ceremony that took place at Boat club, the enthusiasm and spirit of the charter members and i am happy to say that the same zeal and enthusiasm is still present and seen in all your club members today also.

Your Incoming president Rtn Kirti is very Dynamic, talented and hardworking. I have seen her projects specially the Godhadhi projects for women. She is really the one who believes in the Rotary principle of service above self. She has planned various projects in all avenues of service and it's her wish that the club becomes more vibrant. I am sure & confident that sincere & hard work from her directors and you members will help her in achieving this goal set by her.It was my privilege to be the GSR of your club, the support I received from then PDG Dr Philly Karani and PP Rtn Dada Savaley and Rotary club of Tilak Road for formation of this club. Also we must not forget the untiring efforts of Late Dr. R.P. Joshi sir who was instrumental in the formation of this club. I once again wish President Rtn Kirti, Secretary Rtn Ajay Kale the best of luck in making this year a memorable one.

12 RCPK Members as District Ofcers in 2020-21

Avenue Position Member's Name

Awards Director Ramdas Kutwal

District Administration AG Coordinator Zone 3 Vibhakar Ramtirthkar

District Secretariat Publications Vishwanath Bellad

Publications District Directory Director Vishwanath Bellad

Foundation Global Grants Grants Sub Committee Co Chair 1 Meena Ghalsasi

Foundation Global Grants Special Projects District Co chair Vivek Kulkarni

New Generation Service Exchange NGSE Promotion Co Chair 3 Asmita Patil

Service Projects (C) Secretary Asmita Patil

Youth Service Secretary Asmita Patil

Publications Member District Directory Ganesh Hadke

Publications G M L (English) Co editor Nikhil Halgeri

Publications District Directory Co Director Nikhil Halgeri

Service Projects (C) RCC District Chairman Anant Tikone

Service Projects (M) Zone 4 Zonal Chair Prabhakar Mahajan

Vocational Vocational Zonal Chair Zone 4 Suvarna Kutwal

Youth Service Co Director Pushkaraj Mulay

th25 Anniversary wishes – PP Ramchandra Raut

It is a pleasure & proud moment

that Rotary Club of Pune Katraj

has completed 24 years and thentering into 25 year and

celebrating Silver Jubilee Rotary

year of the club. All the past

Presidents and members of the

club have devoted their time &

energy in the development of

the club and made the club as

one of the strong & vibrant club of RID 3131. All the

past Presidents and members of the club are

requested to actively participate in all the projects &

programs of the club and make the year as a

memorable one. The serving President Rtn Kirti,

Secretary Rtn Ajay Kale & their team are making all the

efforts by completing maximum projects & programs in

RIY 2020-21 and will help them to create the historical

year of the club in RID 3131. My all good wishes to the

team of this Rotary year and wish them all the success

in their endeavor.

Honorary Member – Laughter Club Founder Vitthal Kate

As the name says, he is the face of Lord Vitthal, who

has brought happiness and smile on the face of

thousands of needy people and helped as many as

senior citizens to be healthy, fit and joyful.ndBorn on 22 September 1937, Kate Sir has studied in

ITI, did his studies in Aero Mechanics and also

completed his graduation in BA. In his job Career of

over 40 years, he has worked in Air India & Atomic

Energy Centre, Mumbai and The Metrological

Department, Pune (Simla office) & Government

Polytechnic. He took Retirement from active service in

the year 1997. During his school days, he was

associated with Rashtriya Sevadal, from where he

developed his Leadership skills and liking towards

Social Service. After his retirement, he started the First

Laughter Club, in Pune in 1997. The unique concept of

being healthy, happy and fit, through yoga and

laughter, gained immense popularity all over. Soon he

founded his own organization under the name of

“Navchaitanya Hasayog Parivar”, which now has over

175 clubs in Pune & all over Maharashtra. He is the

President of this popular organization. Today along

with the Laughter clubs, this organization is also very

actively engaged in social service projects and

contributing towards a better, healthy and a green

environment. The list of service

projects done till date is very

long to say now. His wife Suman

helps him in the management of

the organization and promotion

of the Hasya Club. She is also

t h e v i c e p r e s i d e n t o f

Navchaitanya Hasayog Parivar.

This Jolly, lovely and simple

Couple are blessed with 2 sons.

Elder Son Sachin, has passed out from NDA and is

presently working as Airforce group captain, posted at

Gandhinagar. Younger Son Sameer is a Software

Engineer working in an IT company. In recognition to

his invaluable, selfless contribution for the welfare of

the society and especially the senior citizens, he has

been recognized, appreciated and rewarded by so

many organizations like the PMC, Rotary, Lions,

various social & service Organizations, Banks,

Industries etc. To name a few- the Gold medal from

Laughter International, Cosmos Award from Cosmos

Bank, Rotary Excellence in Service Award, Seva Ratna

Award from Lions and so many, with special mention of

the “Visesh Nagari Puraskar” from the Pune Municipal

Corporation.

Rotary Club of Pune Katraj completed the Tree plantation Project with their Club members. We studied the plants

supporting the Environment and got them from Devrai Nursery, Thevur, run by Shri Raghunathji Dhole, Awarded as

'A Tree Man' for his massive plantation project. We distributed around 30 Local Floral plants like Tamhan, Bakul,

Waver, Bhava, Mehendi, Arjun, Karanji and Putranjiva which will grow as big trees in a year or two. Our Members

have planted them in their bunglows, societies and also in Apartments in small pots temporarily and later these

plants will be shifted into the land. Few members have planted Local shrubs like Tulsi or roses or hibiscus also. We

are not only doing the beautification of the city by the plantation but also intending the birds to return back and

nesting on these trees. Birds will increase species of these rear plants by seed transportation. In this way we are

supporting the Environment, which is the need of time!

1st July - Project - Tree Plantation - Rtn. Anjali Hugay

As we all know that Trees are like the Lungs of the Earth. A mature tree can

absorb 21kgs of Carbon Dioxide and releases Oxygen to sustain two human

beings. They protect us from harmful UV Rays. They reduce water overflow

and erosion by storing water. Besides this, trees cool down the air reducing

the Heat Island. Rotary Club of Pune Katraj did the Tree plantation Project at

Bandewadi, Velu, Khed Shivapur, Tal Haveli, Dist.Pune with local Teachers

group staying at the foot hill. We studied the plants suitable to grow on the

hills under the guidance of Shri Raghunathji Dhole, awarded as 'A Tree Man'

for his massive plantation project at Thevur. We collected the plants of

variety like Behada, Hirda, Katesavar, Apta, Pimple, Dhawda, Sitafal,

Bahawa, Jambhul, Termarind and Kanchan, from Devrai Nursery, Thevur. We

have planted around 70 plants with the help of Local Teacher's Group there,

later who will be taking care of the plantation on day to day basis. A

naturally formed well of a capacity of 10000ltr there is sufficient for about 100 plants. Net guards are arranged by

teachers to protect newly planted plants. Members from our club will visit once a month to check the status of

plantation. The plants will grow into large deciduous trees in 2-3 years into big trees and will become nest to many

birds. The exhaled oxygen by Trees will clean the Environment. Greenery on the hills will bring the rains in the area.

This way we will be supporting the Environment as Environment Revolution begins with Greening Motherland.

5th July - Project - Tree Plantation - Rtn. Anjali Hugay

1st July - Project - Doctor's Day - Rtn. Vaishali Lupane

st1 July is National Doctor's day and on

this day we felicitated the untiring

efforts of the doctors who are working

day and night in the fight against

COVID 19. RCPK Vocational service

team has selected 32 Doctors from

Pune, Aurangabad & Mumbai. The

doctors from Pune are associated with

the Pune Cantonment Hospital which

is exclusively for Covid patients. Also it

is our duty to felicitate our own doctor

club members. This project is also a

thrust area of District Vocational

service & Public Image Avenue. We

conducted this project at Chandralok

Hospital,Bibwewadi by maintaining

safety norms of social distancing.

List of the doctors who were felicitated:

1. Dr Asmit Vaidya 2. Dr Aparna Vaidya 3. Dr Prakash Zambad

4. Dr Swati Singh 5. Dr Prabhakar Mahajan 6. Dr Jayashree Mahajan

7. Dr Savita Sancheti 8. Dr Uday Bhujbal 9. Dr Mahesh Dalvi

10. Dr Suchita Gadankush 11. Dr Sudhakar Shetty 12. Dr Vidyadhar Gaikwad

13. Dr Bhaskar Ware 14. Dr Anuradha Dolas 15. Dr Shubhangi Bagi

16. Dr Nikhil Yadav 17. Dr Sudha Issar 18. Dr Usha Tapase

19. Dr Santosh Khedkar 20. Dr Sudhir Kamble 21. Dr Shantanu Yadav

22. Dr Murcellin 23. Dr Milind Chakane 24. Dr Prakash Bhosale

25. Dr Savita Mukherjee 26. Dr Mahadevi 27. Dr Akshay Sanatan

28. Dr Akanksha Mane 29. Dr Shilpa Kate 30. Dr Sandhya Kolap

31. Dr Qurat 32. Dr Sandeep Chordiya

We participated in Synergy project of District 3131: Mask Distribution From Pancham Project. The Masks with

Rotary logo were distributed amongst the house maids or society security guards or safai karmachari or equal

community poor people to protect them from Covid-19. Kirti, Namita, Pushkaraj & Mugdha distributed the masks to

all the club members. We distributed around 300 masks from Donations from our club members Pandit Sir, Kirti,

Pushkaraj, Narendra, Namita, Rupali and Prasad. This is a really good PI activity of Rotary and people are showing

their gratitude towards the gift. This project is carried out under Project- Pancham by district. It's a program of 5

service projects. Mask Distribution is one part of this project. We can continue this project if members want to

distribute mask to staff of their office staff, all security guards of your society etc by your generous contribution.

The idea behind this project is PI of Rotary & Health with prevention of diseases. As there is necessity of use of

mask to avoid spread of virus & also reduce chance of virus to enter in our body. Prevention is always better than

cure.

7th July - Project - Mask Distribution - Rtn. Anjali Hugay

15th July - Project - Teacher's Training - Rtn. Anjali Hugay

Service Project director & Literacy chairperson PP Rtn. Nitin Naik organized the first Teacher's Training program on th15 July online on Zoom. Secretary Kale sir hosted the program fluently. Due to overwhelming response of teacher

attendees more than 200, immediate up gradation of the zoom plan was executed by PE & PI, IT director

Pushkaraj. President Kirti welcomed all the teachers followed by Information on Rotary by Anjali. Then Information

about TEACH mission was given by Nitin. Trainer Antara Nirgudkar (our new Rotaract club member) was introduced

by Secretary Kale sir. She trained all the teachers about using zoom & various required settings for zoom. She also

answered queries by all the teachers. Vote of Thanks was presented by PE Pushkaraj. Presence of Rtn Asmita to

the program is appreciated.

• Rtn Namita Naik won the First Online RID 3131 Carrom Tournament as the Ladies

Combined Winner.

• Annette Amala Ghalsasi has successfully passed M S Surgery exams.

th• Annette Anvita Nerurkar has successfully passed the 12 standard exams.

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11 July : "Ko ̂ amar' Air Hostess Rajashree Bhosale

Rajashree Bhosale is living in Mumbai, born & brought up in Pune. She has studied BA in

psychology in Marathi medium with Catering certificate course in Food Craft Institute,

Married to a Air India Pilot, Jonathan Pereira. She has worked in Air India for 25 years. She

is passionate about painting, cooking & organic gardening, working towards green Earth.

Now a devotee & volunteer at art of living, from where she is inspired to do social work

and inspiring loads of souls to find happiness & anxiety free minds. She wanted to inspire

the young & dynamic souls to take a flight to the beautiful & vast blue skies, where you

can match your opportunities & challenges.

In the weekly meeting, Rajshree was introduced by Ann Tanvi Thatte. Rajshree told us

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July 03 Ann Smithaa Bhisey

July 04 Rtn Prakash Shah

July 04 Annet Vishwesh Patil

July 12 Rtn Ajay Kale

July 12 Rtn Rupali Bajaj

July 12 Annet Riya Dharamsi

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July 13 Annet Avani Bharati

July 01 Rtn Hemant & Swati Watve

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