Volume No.60 | Issue No. 01 | July 03, 2018 “Service to humanity is the greatest service to God.” Let us pledge to be candles that and the Government of spread the light of education, Maharashtra. The other project health and better living for is with WOTR Foundation those who cannot afford it. where safe drinking water will be provided to villages in Let us work for something Marathwada and Jalna districts. bigger and beyond ourselves. The total expense outlay on The Rotary Club of Bombay these water projects is expected under the dynamic leadership of to be `10 crores. Rtn. Vijay Jatia the Past Presidents has worked tirelessly in this direction. We will also dedicate our efforts the facilities at Masina Hospital towards better health care and and provide medical aid to the As we step into our Club’s 90th have planned several medical underprivileged. Noor Hospital year, let us strengthen and camps and facilities towards this has also agreed to provide certain accelerate these endeavours. purpose. medical services free of cost.
During the year we plan to We have planned various On the environment front, concentrate on the following initiatives to renovate and improve President Ramesh has already areas: • Medical • Environment • Literacy • Water
We kick-start this year with ‘Jal Jeevan’, a rural project which provides safe drinking water to slums, hospitals, schools and jails. Besides this, we have two other Water Projects, one in association with the Paani Foundation, headed by Aamir Khan, the actor – supported by Reliance Foundation, Ajay Piramal, Bajaj family, Tata Trusts, Top (L to R) : Vedant, Mudit, Vijay and Sidhant Jatia H T Parekh Foundation, HDFC Bottom (L to R) : Priyanka, Gauri and Prerna Jatia and grandchildren, Uttkarsh and Bank, Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana twins Devesh and Divyansh initiated attaining the platinum I believe each one of us have who are successfully managing LED certification which will our unique gifts to offer and can the various businesses. Mudit, be spread over 2 years. We empower others within as well as a Rotarian of our Club and his also plan to illuminate the outside our Club. It is heartening wife Priyanka are very active Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to see that each Committee has in the Club as well. Gauri and Vastu Sangrahalaya. prepared a blueprint of the work I are fortunate to be blessed we plan to execute this year. We with five grand children. On As a continuing project we will be have selected a set of high value the professional front I am the taking measures towards looking activities as a part of this plan. Chairman and Managing Director at the restoration of the Durbar of Modern India Limited. The Hall at the Asiatic Library and Quoting from my coach Sonia company has become a well- towards digitization of books. Mehta, “Let us work for a Cause, entrenched conglomerate not for Applause.” growing from strength to Besides this, we have many strength in Infrastructure and exciting fund raising and public I am grateful to find a loving and Real Estate with interests in image activities in the pipeline, supportive life partner in my other businesses viz., Renewable the proceeds of which will be wife Gauri. She has also served Energy, Trading and HR directed to our several initiatives as a Past President of the Inner services including Background as well as continuing the laudable Wheel. We have three sons Verification. work on the ongoing projects. – Vedant, Sidhant and Mudit,
Message from RI President – Rtn. Barry Rassin
Dear Rtn. Vijay,
I want to congratulate you on your installation to the office of 2018 - 19 as Club President.
Although the details of each position differ from year to year and place to place, your ultimate responsibility is the same as mine. We work to move Rotary forward, doing whatever we can do to make the part of Rotary that we’re responsible for as effective and efficient as it can be. We make sure that we are (L to R) RCB President Vijay Jatia, RI President Barry Rassin and transparent and accountable DG Shashi Sharma while changing the lives of as many people as possible. And like you, Rotary wouldn’t be Congratulations again on your we ensure that Rotary provides the organization it is today. As appointment as Club President. the best possible experience to our new vision statement says: I look forward to having you join its members and continues to Together, we see a world where me to “Be the Inspiration”. grow, all while remaining useful people unite and take action to to the world. create lasting change across the Sincerely, globe, in our communities, and It’s only by coming together in ourselves. that we’re able to accomplish so much. Without active members Rtn. Barry Rassin RI President 2 JUly 03, 2018 The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay Message from RI President 1991-1992 – Rtn. Raja Saboo
Dear Vijay, the conduct and ethical behaviour and ultimately it is the In the year 2018 - 19 Rotary Sangham, the institution. Club of Bombay will turn 90. One wonders, do the institutions I suppose Rotary follows decay with age as humans do? the same pattern, the same philosophy. The individuals Just a few days back PRIP Chuck follow the philosophy of Keller passed away at 94. He was ethics and service and then an outstanding person but last 2 institutionalize the togetherness years he slowed down and finally – of One – transcending into he had to go. Do institutions go the power of an institution. the same way? Is this the way life Rotary Club of Bombay is the is? ideal model of transformation, avoiding the decay but diversely Yes, institutions also decay. transforming the power of each power of One. This is how the However, there is a difference. member to the powerhouse of Rotary Club of Bombay today While institutions do decay with the change to remain vibrant is shining with the largest time but with human efforts and relevant at all times. membership, quality projects the process can get reversed and has been an apple of the and instead of decaying, it It is not an accident but has Rotary world’s eyes. collects history and moves been deliberate action by forward powering the engine of the continuing leadership I salute President Vijay Jatia and change. Lord Buddha had said, of the Club motivating each the Rotary Club of Bombay, on “Buddham Sharnam Gachhami, member to “Be the Inspiration”, its 90th birth year. Dhammam Sharnam Gachhami, to accept responsibility and Sangham Sharnam Gachhami”. initiate projects, to bring The start is with Buddha, the equally eligible new members Rtn. Rajendra K. Saboo individual. Next is Dhammam, and to demonstrate the RI President (1991 - 1992)
Message from RI President 2011-2012 – Rtn. Kalyan Banerjee
Dear Vijay, This I have told many clubs on many occasions: If you want Having had the privilege of to know what a model Rotary seeing Rotary clubs in many club should be like, visit and countries and in all climes, I think learn from the Rotary Club of Rotary Club of Bombay is one Bombay. of my top favourite clubs. It has everything. Really outstanding members, all achievers, they meet in a very prominent place at a suitable time. They have a Rtn. Kalyan Banerjee regular bulletin of outstanding RI President (2011 - 2012) quality and the quality of their all-round service is unparalleled.
The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay JUly 03, 2018 3 Message from TRF Trustee – Rtn. Gulam A. Vahanvaty
Dear President Vijay and my friends It is my privilege and good fortune at the Rotary Club of Bombay, to belong to this prestigious Club, and I have no doubt that with I am pleased and privileged to your leadership, RC Bombay will present this message for our first continue to grow and serve the issue of “The Gateway” our weekly needy in all Avenues of Service. bulletin which is an important publication for members of the Rotary and Rotarians are a Club for sharing information and dynamic force for Peace. Let us programs for the Rotary Year together ensure that the fraternal 2018 - 19. bonds continue to strengthen, and that each one of us plays an Rotary Club of Bombay is the important role in contributing to premier Club of not only our District Peace and Goodwill, not only in 3141 but in all of India. It has been our Clubs, Districts and Region, With my best wishes to each and doing yeoman service in giving the but around the Globe. every member of the Rotary Club underprivileged of the community of Bombay, meaningful opportunities for a Let us continue to Make a better life and the commitment Difference and Be the Inspiration Rtn. Gulam A. Vahanvaty shown by members towards Rotary for Doing Good in the World. Trustee (2018 - 2022) is truly heartwarming. The Rotary Foundation About Rtn. Gulam A. Vahanvaty He is an alumnus of two of Mumbai's finest Educational magnitude but it was an unqualified success which resulted in very Institutions, St. Mary's High School, Byculla and St. Xaviers positive PR for Rotary. College, Fort. In acknowledgement of his Motivational and Training Skills and his He was selected for a Post Graduate Diploma in Management record collection for TRF he has been, among other International by I.I.M. Kolkata on the basis of a very competitive examination appointments, Training Leader (twice), Rotary Regional Foundation and upon graduation in 1970, was invited to join the Tata Coordinator, Chairman of RI's Communications Committee, Administrative Service (T.A.S.) which in its heydays, was the Finest Chairman of TRF's Alumni Advisory Committee, Member of the Administrative Service in India, where only the best and the critically important TRF Future Vision Committee and member of brightest were selected and groomed for High Office. TRF Peace Centers Committee. Unfortunately, due to his Father's indifferent health, Gulam had A Major Donor, he is a recipient of RI's Service Above Self Award to leave T.A.S. in 1974 and take over the reins of the Family and TRF's Citation for Meritorious Service and Distinguished Business of Scrap Processing and Ship Breaking. Service Award. Gulam's initial "Eureka" Moment in Rotary happened in 1978 His Motto of Service encompasses other initiatives. He is a when he was selected as a Member of the District 3141 Group Member of the Governing Board of Mumbai First, a high-powered Study Exchange (GSE) Team bound for Rotary District 656 in group of citizens committed to improve the quality of life in Indiana, U.S.A. To this day he carries fond memories of the Mumbai, Trustee of the Mohalla Committee Movement Trust families that hosted him. and Public Concern for Governance Trust, both spearheaded by In December 1979 he was invited to join the Rotary Club of Mumbai's Former Police Commissioner Julio Ribeiro that works Bombay Downtown, and in 1985 - 86 was elected to serve as for probity in public life, promoting the use of RTI and promoting President. Communal Harmony. In 2002 - 03 District 3140 elected him as District Governor. A proficient rider from childhood, horses have always been a passion. He is currently a Committee Member and Steward of the As District Governor, he united the District Leaders and Royal Western India Turf Club Ltd. Presidents of disparate Rotary Clubs, big, small, committed, hesitant by a motivating message "Working Together Works," Haseena, his spouse and the love of his life passed into the ages and Working Together, did Work. It resulted in a record on New Year's Day in 2015. Everybody who knew her also knew contribution to TRF in District 3140 of US$ 654,000, the largest that Gulam was blessed to have such a life partner. contribution by any Rotary District in India till 2006 - 2007. Son, Zameer, a partner in the family business, which now There was, however, an equally big game-changer.... the Jan encompasses diversified ventures, daughter-in-law, Khatija, Seva Abhiyan or Railway Station Adoption Project. Rotary Clubs grand daughter Sumehra, son-In-law Satpal Brainch, daughter across the District adopted Railway Stations and made it their Zahabia and their sons Rishaan and Jaiyaan, are a testament of the mission to ease the hassles associated with local rail commuting. inclusiveness and understanding of this remarkable individual. Most leaders would baulk at attempting an exercise of this
4 JUly 03, 2018 The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay Message from RI Director Elect – Rtn. Dr. Bharat Pandya
Dear Fellow Rotarians, not given.” Rotary gives us the opportunity to take those risks Happiness is found in lending a by Thinking Big and Doing Big; helping hand. Volunteering time to use whatever power we have for a worthwhile organization. to reach out with a helping And we have found Rotary to be hand and to share our Love and this worthwhile organization. The Compassion. Rotarians like all good work of Rotary happens of you at the grassroots are the in Rotary clubs. Through its strength & inspiration behind our multifarious service activities organization. and projects the Rotary Club of Bombay has always been at the I compliment the outgoing forefront of making a difference President Ramesh Narayan Remember, Happiness is a in our community and our world. and the 17 - 18 team for the perfume you cannot pour on I salute the Rotarians of RC of good work they did. Change others, Without getting a few Bombay for the good work that of leadership always brings a drops on yourself. Reach out, they do. new vision, a breath of fresh air, Touch lives, Spread Happiness newer, bolder thoughts. I am and Be the Inspiration. The time for action is now. As sure that under the leadership a leader once said “Everyday of President Vijay Jatia RC of Enjoy Rotary Enjoy Yourself! that I live, I realise that the waste Bombay will keep scaling newer of life lies in the risks we have heights in Rotary service. My Rtn. Dr. Bharat Pandya not taken, the power we have best wishes to Pres. Vijay & his RI Director Elect not used, the love we have team for the year 2018 - 19.
About Rtn. Dr. Bharat Pandya Dr. Bharat Pandya graduated from the prestigious Seth GS National Polio Plus Committee (2011 - 15), Training Leader for Medical College, KEM Hospital, Mumbai and is practising as Rotary India Literacy Mission, Dist. 3140 COL Representative their General & Laparoscopic Surgeon since the last 29 years. to COL 2013 & GETS Trainer (7 times). He has served on the At present he owns & runs Pandya Hospital in Mumbai, which is RI Membership Committee & was in charge of the Regional an ISO 9001 : 2008 certified hospital. He is a Founder Member Membership plan for Zones 4, 5 & 6A for 2015-17. of the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India. He is a He has been RI President’s Representative at District Fellow of the International College of Surgeons and has been conferences in India, Nepal, Pakistan & Philippines 7 times. He conferred a Fellowship by the Association of Surgeons of India. was invited by Dist. 5170 (Silicon Valley) in October 2010 to He has served on the Board of Management of Jan Shikshan tour the District for 15 days and address clubs of District 5170 Sansthan (JSS), a Government of India sponsored Vocational on The Rotary Foundation. Training Institute for 6 years. He has served as Vice-Chairman of JSS from 2008 - 11. Bharat & Madhavi are committed to The Rotary Foundation and are Level II Major Donors. He has been conferred Citation Joining RC of Borivli as a charter member in 1989, he became of Meritorious Service and the Distinguished Service Award the Club President in 1993 - 94. He was the Governor of D 3140 by The Rotary Foundation. He has been conferred Rotary’s in 2006 - 07. During his year as DG, D 3140 he contributed over highest award “Service Above Self”. $2 million to TRF and for the first time in the history of TRF an Indian District – D 3140 became No.1 in TRF contributions in Dr. Madhavi is an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist. She is a Fellow the entire Rotary world. of the International College of Surgeons. She was the Charter President of the Inner Wheel Club of Borivli. She is the District He has served Rotary as the Regional RI Membership Chairman of the Inner Wheel District 314 for 2017 - 18. Coordinator (RRIMC), Rotary International Training Leader twice in 2009 - 10 & 2010 - 11, GETS Chair, Member of the RI Sydney Convention Promotion Committee, Member of India
The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay JUly 03, 2018 5 Message from RI Director Elect – Rtn. Kamal Sanghvi
Dear Friends, Gandhi, and the great lessons they taught the world. Let's ask ourselves a question: Do we think everything in our They showed us that there life is perfect just as it is? Or are was a better way to fight for there some changes we would a cause. They showed us that make if we had the chance? If non-violence can win your fight. the answer is “yes”… then you It was a very, very significant have everything you need to be change in the way of the world. a Rotarian. Dr. King told us that: “Sooner or Let me explain. A lot of people later all the people of the world choose to sail steadily through will have to discover a way to life on an even keel. But there live together in peace….” His are some people who are boat lesson was powerful enough to rockers. bring real change to civil rights in America, just as Mahatma They will never make a They go through life making a Gandhi showed his people that difference in this World because fuss when things aren't right, and non-violent protests could win they have chosen not to try. fighting the fights for us that we them independence. don't always fight for ourselves. There are Rotarians out there Well, those boat rockers are Or think of Mother Teresa committed to pushing along who we call "Rotarians" — Why? who single-handedly worked change. They are out there, Because we have seen things to alleviate leprosy. If a single everywhere and it is very going on in our lives, or in the person could do this, then what easy be one of them! The world, that we think could be can four people accomplish? difference between those who better. And rather than just are successful, and those who accepting things as they are, we If there was a group of four are not, is how they focus their have done something about it. people with an idea, who could energy. We have become active. focus their energy, what could they do? Well, they could do We Rotarians want our life to From the time we’re old enough something, like, say, set up an count for something, that’s why to talk, everyone of us has what organization of fellowship and we start thinking about what it takes to be a Rotarian. We brotherhood. you can do to make this World a have a voice and an opinion. better place to live in. What are we doing? We are That's what four men once did, protesting. We’re standing up for not so long ago. Their idea grew We Rotarians have promised the something. And here’s where it into something that is now called World: by the time we’re done, gets really interesting. Many of Rotary International. Which I feel they will be truly amazed at what the biggest changes that have has inspired me to do more, we have achieved. And that is ever happened in history have physically and spiritually, that is why I am a Rotarian! happened because We Rotarians why I do more. decided to stand up and speak Best Wishes, out about something. How often do you hear someone say: "Give up," "Why bother...," Rtn. Kamal Sanghvi Let me give you some examples and "Nothing you can say or do District 3250 of people who brought about will ever help..." Well, here’s a RI Director Elect change. Think of Dr. Martin tip: Don’t believe them. They’re Luther King and Mahatma wrong.
6 JUly 03, 2018 The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay Message from DG – Rtn. Shashi Sharma
Hearty congratulations and best Your projects are path breaking. wishes to The Rotary Club of Whether it is the unique and Bombay on 90 years of glorious first ‘Elder's Day Care Centre' service to humanity! at Aawas village in Alibaug spread across an area of 2,600 You are one of the pioneers of sq. ft., or Echo, the movement the Rotary movement in India. to bridge the gap of inequitable This Club has given birth to and education between the public nurtures 26 Interact clubs, with and private sector schools in about 750 school children as India, or the vision of converting members, and 6 Rotaract clubs Talwada into a ‘Smart Village’, with a membership of about 200 or laying of a water pipeline college students. There is also a from the Surya dam reservoir very active Inner Wheel Club. to ADMC and building an overhead storage tank for water This is possible solely because conservation, or the Hassanali “Teamwork is the fuel that not just every subsequent Tobaccowala Eye Center (HTEC) allows common people to attain President of the club, but every bringing light to the lives of uncommon results,“ said Andrew member of the club, making the visually challenged with Carnegie. In your esteemed giant strides in different walks surgeries, spectacles, laser Rotary Club of Bombay, you of life as doctors to architects, treatment, or Bhavishya Yaan have demonstrated that not legal luminaries to bankers, program to relieve the deep only are common things done in entrepreneurs to educationalists and disheartening effects an uncommon way to produce and merchandisers to of poverty through funding excellence, but also uncommon communicators, is committed educational opportunities, or things are accomplished as to making a difference to our various vocational courses being though these are common community via Rotary. You, the conducted in collaboration everyday occurrences. In short, members of the club, have set with YMCA , or the hi-tech Ajit you are poised make miracles an example by your generous Deshpande Medical Center possible for hundreds of years to donations of money, professional for underprivileged adivasis at come. skills, time and energy. Talwada - each one of them has Therefore, your illustrious and responded in an unprecedented Rtn. Shashi Sharma dynamic present assures us of a manner to the urgent, unmet DG - Rotary District 3141 promising and inspiring future. needs of the target group.
About Rtn. Shashi Sharma Born & brought up in Mumbai, DG Shashi Sharma's family was Professional Journey involved in running a successful textile business in the city. He • Responsible for formulating and developing sustainable has shown signs of amazing aptitude for studies, spirit of games plans for long term growth & success and the value of money through service. He was conferred • Was the President of the Printing Industry of India (5th largest a Masters in Science with Distinction from the University of industry worldwide) having 250,000 printers Bombay and a Masters in Management from the well-known Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management. He further completed a • Currently managing a printing & export house Diploma in Administrative Management from the Bajaj institute • Chairman of PAMEX - an international exhibition organised as well. by AIFMP like DRUPA in Germany. Submitted papers on print at various International forums After which, he joined one of India's leading corporate houses, the TATA group and rose to become one of the members of its Rotary Journey – Club top management. • Joined Rotary in 1993
The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay JUly 03, 2018 7 • His dedicated involvement in RYE, Senior Citizen welfare, • Recipient of appreciation from all Governors Vocational Service, Medical & Non-medical service destined • 4 times recipient of the Rotary Foundation Award to be recognised as the Best Rotarian & Best Director • Addressed more than 100 clubs across district • During his club presidential year in 2001 - 2002 • Currently Major Donor level 2 - Recorded the highest membership growth – addition of • Revived an ill kept garden and today it is one of the best 55 members gardens in K Ward nd rd - 2 in per capita foundation giving (TRF) & 3 in Annual • Over 3 decades of Honorary involvement in the Blind Fund, which resulted in being the No.1 Club in district and Institute of Industrial Home for Blind Women Welfare getting the Super Achiever Award • Involved in various NGO activities covering taking care of slum children, providing counselling and motivational Rotary Journey – District programs resulting in bringing about positive changes • Was deeply involved in polio eradication program, organizing • Is involved with the Medical Center of the Club serving medical camps for the police department & senior citizens for 40,000 patients annually past 2 decades • Service projects by printing industry on 24th Feb - every year • Successfully fulfilled the responsibilities as Printer's Day • GSE Family • TRF Support – Mumbai District was No. 1 in India in foundation • Happily married to Rita. They are blessed with two daughters, giving in 2003 - 2004 Manisha & Neha. Both of whom are married in illustrious • He has served in all avenues of service and carried out PR business families of Mumbai activity for a 20 million US Dollar thrust area fund collection • Manisha is married to Arif Chunawala and blessed with two • Governor's Special Aide for Membership & International sons, Arhan & Ayan service. Administrative position held - District Treasurer, Asst. • Neha is married to Chirag Maroo and have one son named Governor, District Secretary, Chief Co-ordinator, District Kaveer Training facilitator, GSR
Message from IPP – Rtn. Ramesh Narayan
Dear Friends, This is the time to collectively strengthen his hands and do As we look back with satisfaction, whatever it takes to make the let's look ahead with optimism. Rotary Year 2018-19 a glorious This is the time to build upon the one. successes and learning from the last year and aim high. I personally wish Vijay and Gauri all the very best. A time to think bigger, execute faster and build stronger. The Warm regards, more we do, the more we relieve the misery of a fellow human being. Someone less fortunate than us. Rtn. Ramesh Narayan Immediate Past President We have in the form of President Vijay Jatia a very astute and seasoned Rotarian.
All Directors and Committee Chairpersons are requested to send their project write ups with high resolution pictures to Rtn. Satyan Israni for publishing in the Gateway at the following email id: [email protected]
8 JUly 03, 2018 The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay The Rotary Club of Bombay Office Bearers 2018 – 2019
Immediate Past President President-Elect Rtn. Ramesh Narayan Rtn. Preeti Mehta
President Rtn. Vijay Jatia
President-Nominee Hon. Secretary Rtn. Framroze Mehta Rtn. Rekha Tanna
Hon. Jt. Secretary Hon. Treasurer Rtn. Bimal Mehta Rtn. Shivkumar Israni
The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay JUly 03, 2018 9 The Rotary Club of Bombay Directors and Committee Chairpersons 2018 – 2019.
Classifications, Membership & Information (CMI)
Chairperson VICE-CHAIRPERSON Rtn. Ashish Vaid Rtn. Arun Sanghi
Director-in-Charge Rtn. Preeti Mehta
Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Rtn. Pradeep Saxena Rtn. Vikram Kamdar
LEGAL AID SERGEANT- AT - ARMS GENDER EQUALITY
Chairperson Chairperson Chairperson Rtn. Ashwin Thakkar Rtn. Deepak Kapadia Rtn. Ravi Fotedar
Vice-Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Rtn. Peshwan Jehangir Rtn. Roda Bilimoria Rtn. Purnima Sheth
10 JUly 03, 2018 The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay ROTARY FOUNDATION
Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Rtn. Mudit Jain Rtn. Hiren Kara
FUND RAISING Director-in-Charge Rtn. Pradeep Gupta
Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Rtn. Abhishek Sharman Rtn. Shom Jagtiani
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Rtn. Swati Mayekar Rtn. Abhishek Sharman
ASSIMILIATION
Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Director-in-Charge Rtn. Tara Deshpande Rtn. Gautam Doshi Rtn. Nirav Shah
The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay JUly 03, 2018 11 FELLOWSHIP
Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Rtn. Vrinda Rajgarhia Rtn. Vikram Daiya
IN-CAMERA
Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Rtn. Rahil Shah Rtn. Ritu Prakash Desai
BHAVISHYA YAAN
Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Rtn. Jamshed Vakharia Rtn. Ashok Jatia
Director-in-Charge PROGRAMS Rtn. Nandan Maluste
Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Rtn. Shernaz Vakil Rtn. Vikash Mittersain
12 JUly 03, 2018 The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay PUBLIC IMAGE
Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Rtn. Jamshed Banaji Rtn. Suresh Lulla
PUBLIC AWARDS
Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Rtn. Poornima Advani Rtn. Zinia Lawyer
ATTENDANCE
Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Rtn. Anand Dalal Rtn. Anand Shah
Director-in-Charge SCHOLARSHIPS Rtn. Mehul Sampat
Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Rtn. Meera Alreja Rtn. Mahesh Khubchandani
The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay JUly 03, 2018 13 SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITE & BULLETIN
Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Rtn. Satyan Israni Rtn. Abhinav Aggarwal
CARE OF ELDERS
Director-in-Charge Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Rtn. Madhusudan Daga Rtn. Paul George Rtn. Christopher Bluemel
SKILL DEVELOPMENT SPORTS YOGA
Chairperson Chairperson Chairperson Rtn. Srinivasan Prasad Rtn. Sanjiv Saran Mehra Rtn. Sitaram Shah
Vice-Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Rtn. Bipin Vazirani Rtn. Ashwin Didwania Rtn. Manoj Patodia
14 JUly 03, 2018 The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay ENVIRONMENT
Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Rtn. Priyasri Patodia Rtn. Dilip Piramal
Director-in-Charge ANIMAL WELFARE Rtn. Homi Katgara
Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Rtn. Samir Chinai Rtn. Dr. Rajeev Narvekar
WATER RESOURCES & SANITATION
Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Rtn. Vineet Suchanti Rtn. Raj Ajmera
URBAN HERITAGE
Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Rtn. Natasha Treasurywala Rtn. Anita Patel
The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay JUly 03, 2018 15 CHILD WELFARE
Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Rtn. Rajesh Shah Rtn. Dilip Dalal
Director-in-Charge INTERACT Rtn. Hiranmay Biswas
Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Rtn. Zeenia Master Rtn. Mihir Sagar
ROTARACT NIGHT STUDY CENTRE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE
Chairperson Chairperson Chairperson Rtn. Murad Currawalla Rtn. Raj Ajmera Rtn. Varsha Daiya
Vice-Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Rtn. Rhea Bhumgara Rtn. Kasimali Merchant Rtn. Akhil Sanghi
16 JUly 03, 2018 The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay AJIT DESHPANDE MEDICAL CENTRE (ADMC)
Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Director-in-Charge Rtn. Dr. Mehernosh Dotivala Rtn. Dr. Sorab Javeri Rtn. Dr. Ashok Kirpalani PHIROZE RATANSHAH VAKIL EYE CENTRE CANCER
Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Rtn. Arin Master Rtn. Dr. Priyanka Doctor Chairperson Rtn. Suresh Goklaney RCB MEDICAL CENTRE
Vice-Chairperson Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Rtn. Dr. Ian Pinto Rtn. Manoj Patodia Rtn. Dr. Aashish Contractor
Special Director PP Rtn. Sandip Agarwalla The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay JUly 03, 2018 17 The Rotary Club of Bombay Nineteen of our club members will be serving the RI District 3141 for the Rotary year 2018 - 19
PP Rtn. Arun Sanghi PP Rtn. Arvind Jolly PP Rtn. Ashish Vaid Rtn. Deepak Kapadia PP Rtn. Gul Kripalani Director of Rotary Foundation Governor’s Special Aide Counsellor Avenue Co-ordinator - Avenue Chair - RI Thrust Programs & Rotary District Vocational Service III - Area - Goodwill & Peace Co-ordinator – South Scholarship & Awards
PDG Rtn. Gulam Vahanvaty PP Rtn. Kalpana Munshi Rtn. Manoj Israni PP Rtn. Dr. Mukesh Batra PP Rtn. Nandan Damani Advisor - Public Image & Counsellor - Vocational Counsellor - Service to Counsellor - District Thrust Governor's Special Aide Advisor - Railway Stn Activities Service III Mankind Area – Skill Development RI Trustee Foundation
PP Rtn. Nirav Shah PP Rtn. Paul George PP Rtn. Pradeep Saxena Rtn. Roda Billimoria PP Rtn. Dr. Rumi Jehangir Director for AKS & Avenue Director for CSR Counsellor - Rotary Avenue Co-Chair – Counsellor - RI Thrust Area Co-ordinator - TRF Support & Service Muhim Pediatric Heart Surgery - Wash in Schools Promotion – Internal
PP Rtn. Sandip Agarwalla Rtn. Sanjiv Saran Mehra PP Rtn. Shailesh Haribhakti Rtn. Satyan Israni Dist. Secretary - Public Image Director for Cricket Governor's Special Aide Chairman, Race for Humanity & Co Chair, Group Chief Avenue Head - TRF South Zone for Avenue Club Service V - Support & Promotion "Legal Literacy & Consumer Awareness"
18 JUly 03, 2018 The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay Menu
10TH July 2018
SOUP Spring Vegetable Broth with Fresh Thyme Assorted Bread Rolls & Butter
SALAD BAR Panzanella Egg Salad Tossed Green Salad with Bell Peppers, Onion, Tomatoes and Lettuce with Vinaigrette Dressing
VEGETARIAN MAIN COURSE Parmagiano Crusted Macaroni with Broccoli and Cauliflower Florets Grilled Vegetable with Smoked Pepper Sauce Three Cheese Ravioli in Sage Butter Mushroom Crepes with Tomato Sauce
NON VEGETARIAN MAIN COURSE Grilled Chicken with Jus, Root Vegetables on the side Grilled Fish Basilico
ACCOMPANIMENTS Assortment of Breads
DESSERTS Chocolate Delice Caramel Custard
Forthcoming Events • July 10th 2018 • July 24th 2018 Speaker: Ms. Sooni Taraporevala Panel Discusion: Mr. Jatin Paranjape, Mr. Milind Bombay v/s Mumbai Rege, Ms. Anjali Vedpathak Bhagwat, Dr. Kaustubh Radkar and Col. Gaurav Dutta • July 17th 2018 Is Our Obsession With Cricket Hindering Speaker: Mr. Ishaat Hussain Olympic Glory? Governance and the People Experiences at Bombay House,
The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay JUly 03, 2018 19 ROTARY CLUB OFFICERS TRUSTEES 2018 - 2019 NEXT WEEK’S Speaker – Ms. Sooni Taraporevala Dr. Rahim Muljiani Arvind Jolly ooni Taraporevala is an Indian Arun Sanghi screenwriter, photographer and Dr. Adi Dastur filmmaker who is best known as OFFICE-BEARERS 2018 - 19 S President Vijay Jatia the screenwriter of Mississippi Masala, President Elect Preeti Mehta The Namesake and Oscar-nominated President Nominee Framroze Mehta Salaam Bombay (1988), all directed by IPP Ramesh Narayan Hon. Secretary Rekha Tanna Mira Nair. Jt. Honorary Secretary Bimal Mehta Born to a Parsi family. Sooni completed Hon. Treasurer Shivkumar Israni SPECIAL DIRECTOR: SANDIP AGARWALLA her schooling from Queen Mary school, DIRECTOR: Preeti Mehta Bombay. Classifications, Membership Ashish Vaid & & Information (CMI) Pradeep Saxena In 2000, she self-published PARSIS Sergeant-at-Arms Deepak Kapadia Legal Aid Ashwin Thakkar The Zoroastrians of India 1980-2004 Gender Equality Ravi Fotedar which is a traditionally closed off DIRECTOR: Tara Despande community since their persecution in Persia, the first and only visual Fellowship Vrinda Rajgarhia documentation of the Parsi community. A runaway success, the Assimilation Gautam Doshi In Camera Rahil Shah second edition was published in partnership with Overlook Press, NY, DIRECTOR: Nandan Maluste in 2004 and is still in print. Literacy (Bhavishya Yaan) + Jamshed Vakharia Talwada School/College She was awarded the Padma Shri by Government of India in 2014. She Programs Shernaz Vakil is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. Her Public Image Jaideep Gandhi Rotary Public Awards Poornima Advani photographs are in the permanent collections of the National Gallery DIRECTOR: Mehul Sampat of Modern Art, Delhi & the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY. Social Media, Website & Satyan Israni Bulletin Sooni will be taking us through the history of Bombay in an interesting Scholarships Meera Alreja Attendance Anand Dalal format titled Bombay v/s Mumbai. DIRECTOR: Dr. Ashok Kirpalani Chairman Emeritus Talwada Dr. Rahim Muljiani Centres Ajit Deshpande Medical Dr. Mehernosh Dotivala Birthdays & Anniversary Greetings Centre (ADMC) Phiroz Ratanshah Vakil Eye Arin Master Centre Cancer Aid Suresh Goklaney RCB Medical Centre - Manoj Patodia Cotton Green DIRECTOR: Homi Katgara Animal Welfare Samir Chinai Rtn. Hoshang Billimoria Rtn. Suresh Lulla Rtn. Jetu-Jacques Lalvani Environment Priyasri Patodia 7th July 7th July 9th July Urban Heritage Natasha Treasurywala Water Resources & Vineet Suchanti Sanitation - Jal Jeevan Partners DIRECTOR: Madhusudan Daga Anniversaries rd rd Care of Elders Paul George 3 July - Ptn. Madhavi Nathani 3 July - Rtn. Jetu-Jacques & Ptn. Emma Lalvani Sports Sanjiv Saran Mehra - Ptn. Manjiri Purandare Rtn. Narinder Kumar & Ptn. Dina Nayar th Yoga Sitaram Shah 4 July - Ptn. Padma Lal 4th July - Rtn. Dr. Dinesh & Ptn. Rajani Daftary th Skill Development S.V. Prasad 6 July - Ptn. Leela Chandalia 5th July - Rtn. Vandan & Ptn. Ekta Shah DIRECTOR: Pradeep Gupta 8th July - Mr. Prakash Makhija 7th July - Rtn. Charu & Mr. Ashish Agrawal The Rotary Foundation Mudit Jain 9th July - Ptn. Neelam Goyel Corporate Social Responsibility Swati Mayekar Ptn. Delna Vazifdar Fund Raising Abhishek Sharman DIRECTOR : Hiranmay Biswas Interact Zeenia Master Printed & Published by President Rtn. Vijay Jatia on behalf Statistics for last week's meeting Rotaract Murad Currawalla of Rotary Club of Bombay Rotary Club Bombay Members 121 Night Study Centres Raj Ajmera Editorial Content Design & Layout by ONEUPWORKS - Vocational Training Centres Varsha Daiya Partners 55 www.oneupworks.in • +919920473331 Child Welfare Rajesh Shah Visiting Rotarians 0 Printed at: Indigo Press, Plot No.1C/716, Off Dadoji Guests 18 Konddeo Cross Road, Between Sussex and Retiwala Ind. Rotractors 0 Regd. No. MCS/091/2015-17; R.N.I No. 14015/60. WP P Estate, Byculla (E), Mumbai 400027. License No. MR/TECH/WPP-89/South 2015 +91 22 23705200 /01/ 02 / 03 • [email protected] Total attendance 194 Community Service Box Collection ` 700/- 20 JUly 03, 2018 The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay