22ND AUGUST 2020 Calcutta VOLUME: XXX ISSUE NO.: 06 Mahanagar RI District 3291 Club No.27735 MAHMAHANAGARANAGAR ROTARY CALCUTTA MAHANAGAR

RI President: Rtn. Holger Knaack President: Rtn. Pranay Agarwal Secretary: Rtn. Manish Biyani District : Rtn. Sudip Mukherjee Editor: Renu Bhatter GUEST SPEAKER - PHIR BHI DIL HAIN DISTRICT 3291 SHRI JAGDEEP DHANKHAR HINDUSTANI INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, Hon’ble Governor The nationwide lockdown and restricted Rotary Calcutta Mahanagar hosted the 74th of , was born on May 18, 1951 movement could not deter the patriotic Independence Day celebrations of Rotary in Kithana, a small village in the State sentiments of each and every Indian. The District 3291 along with the popular band of . He completed his school 74th Independence Day was celebrated Dhwani performing Live on the Facebook education from Sainik School, Chittorgarh all across the country with equal zeal page of Rotary Calcutta Mahanagar on and then graduated from the University of and enthusiasm and Mahanagar was not Saturday 15th August, 2020. Rotary Rajasthan, . behind either. International President 2021-22 Shekhar Mehta was our Chief Guest. 4075 people attended our program!!!

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Board Members Club Admin.1: Vimal Dolawat CHIEF MENTOR: PP Anand Sureka Club Admin. 2: Shashi Agarwal ADVISOR TO BOARD: PP Deepak Choudhury Membership: Rupalekha Singh ADVISOR TO BOARD: PP Raakesh Jain Public Relation: Bhupesh Agarwal President: Pranay Agarwal Service Projects (Medical): Sahil Jain Immediate Past President: Vinod Mahipal Service Project (Non-Medical): Anil Bothra President Elect: Ashok Agarwal Rotary Foundation: Pradeep Biyani Club Secretary: Manish Biyani Sergeant at Arms: Niraj Kakkad Jt. Secretary: Payal Agarwal Sergeant at Arms: Manish Agarwal Treasurer: Shyam Modi Club Editor: Renu Bhatter

UPCOMING DISTRICT & CLUB EVENTS

Upcoming Club Event 1. Next RWM on August 26th @7:30 pm on ZOOM

www.rotarycalmahanagar.org.in, https://www.facebook.com/RotaryCalcuttaMahanagar/ PAGE 2

GUEST SPEAKER SHRI JAGDEEP DHANKHAR, HON’BLE GOVERNOR OF WEST BENGAL,

Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal, was born on May 18, 1951 in Kithana, a small village in the State of Rajasthan. He completed his school education from Sainik School, Chittorgarh and then graduated from the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.

He was a Member of Parliament from Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan during 1989-91 in the 9th , representing Janata Dal. He also was a former Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Kishangarh, Rajasthan during 1993-98 in the 10th Legislative Assembly Rajasthan and former President of Rajasthan High Court Bar Association, Jaipur. On 30 July, 2019, President appointed him as Governor of West Bengal.

SALUTE TO INDIAN NAVY

I would like to thank President Pranay Agarwal for giving me the opportunity to work in collaboration with Rotary Calcutta Mahanagar. It was an absolute privilege and honour to co- host with Dr. Udey Vir Gandhi who had arranged the show with Navy Officer Sanjay Tewari. Cmde Sanjay Tewari spoke extensively on the importance of oceans, highlighting them as the “highways of the world”, and by association, the importance of the Navy came to the fore. The speaker’s stories from the frontlines awed all the members of the audience, and finally, answering some interesting questions, he described life as a Navy officer in simple yet inspiring words. It was an enlightening and informative event and we look forward to collaborating with Rotary Calcutta Mahanagar for many more such events. IWCCM President Shashi Goenka

MINUTES OF 1275TH RWM OF ROTARY CALCUTTA MAHANAGAR HELD ON ZOOM ON 14TH AUGUST 2020

v This was a joint meeting with Inner Wheel Club of Calcutta Mahanagar. v President Pranay Agarwal called the 1275th meeting to order. v President Pranay Agarwal welcomed the Guest Speaker Cmde Sanjay Tewari, Inner Wheel President Shashi Goenka, all the members, spouses, Inner Wheel members, Rotaractors and other guests. v Club Secretary Manish Biyani spoke about club business upcoming club events, upcoming district events and birthday wishes for the coming week. v Guest speaker Cmde Sanjay Tewari was introduced by Dr Udey Vir Gandhi. v Cmde Sanjay Tewari spoke on “The Indian Navy and Its Relevance in National Defence”. v The significance of the Navy and the stories from the frontlines awed and inspired all the members of the audience. v Inner Wheel President Shashi Goenka proposed the vote of thanks. v There being no other business, the President terminated the meeting. PAGE 3

CLUB EVENTS

Chairperson Co Chairperson Rtn Savita Kothari Rashmi Jain PHIR BHI DIL HAIN HINDUSTANI The nationwide lockdown and restricted movement could not deter the patriotic WINNERS!!! sentiments of each and every Indian. The 74th Independence Day was celebrated all across the country with equal zeal and enthusiasm and Mahanagar was not behind either. The tradition of organizing the Fellowship Antakshri Winner : Bengali Team Best Video : Bhojpuri Team Antakshari on the occasion of Independence Team Leader: Jyoti Sureka Team Leader: Pramila Dugar Day was kept afloat this year too.

Phir Bhi on the Zoom platform was enough to showcase that we at Mahanagar have adapted to the new normal. Though virtually, the Antakshari had all the Best Team Names : Gujrati Team Best Dressed Male : Rtn Vijay Padia ingredients of a perfect fellowship event. Team Leader: Rtn Rupalekha Singh The members and spouses were divided into four groups- Bhojpuri, Bengali, Punjabi and Gujrati.

Each team under the guidance of their team

Best Dressed Couple : Rtn Daulat leaders gave their best performance for the Best Dressed Female : Rashmi Jain and Roshni Jain short video. The members dressed up aptly to portray the diverse culture our country possesses.The members wholeheartedly participated to grab the award for Best dressed Male, Female and Couple. All had put in effort to put up the attire of any state of their choice and were quick to post the pics in the group. Special Dress up : Rtn Praveen and Special Dress up :Rtn Savita Kothari Veera Jain In the Antakshari competition too, the teams participated with a sporting spirit to beat the other. The rounds were well managed by Fellowship Chairman Savita Kothari aptly supported by Co-Chairman Rashmi Jain and Aparna Biyani. The scores were well managed by Nisha Padia.The Mahanagar Mash-up Special Prize: Rtn Manish and Aparna Biyani with the melodious voice of the nightingales of our Club, PP Deepak Choudhury, Ritu Choudhury, Aparna Biyani, Rtn Aditi Ray, Rtn Jyoti Mahipal, was so perfect. The superb performances of Dr. Udey Vir Gandhi, Rtn Dr Nipa Gandhi, Rtn Aditi Ray and her daughter Arthita added to the melody.

Of course how can we forget the Boss; the active participation and presence of RIPE Shekhar Mehta and Rashi Bhabhi added colours to the event. Shekhar Da’s humour and leg pulling in between the rounds were so refreshing. PP Dr.R.P.Vidhawan and Anu Vidhawan announced the winners. With lots of fun and celebrations galore, the Antakshari event – Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani came to an end. Kudos to the entire Fellowship Committee. Roshni Jain PAGE 4

DISTRICT 3291 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

Rotary Calcutta Mahanagar hosted the 74th Independence day celebrations of Rotary District 3291 along with the popular band Dhwani performing Live on the Facebook page of Rotary Calcutta Mahanagar on Saturday 15th August, 2020. Rotary International President 2021-22 Shekhar Mehta was our Chief Guest. 4075 people attended our program!!! Congratulations to the website and social media team for achieving such numbers. A big Thank you to RIPE Shekhar Mehta, DG Sudip Mukherjee, President Pranay Agarwal and Secretary Manish Biyani for organizing such an event which evoked a strong feeling of patriotism and reminded us of our freedom fighters even in this pandemic. CLUB PROJECTS

Chairperson FOOD BANK Chairperson ANNADAAN MAHADAAN PP Vikaram Dugar Neena Agarwal

Total 183 cartons of Premix Tea and Coffee (weighing 2196 On 16th August, Rtn.Ritu Kajaria and Anshuman kgs) were received from HUL for distribution by our Food Kajaria sponsored food distribution for more than Bank committee. These were distributed at locations which 400 people in Elgin Road. It was atended by include- Rtn.Shyam Modi, Renu Modi, PP Vikram Doogar, v Dakshineswar Ramkrishna Sangha Adyapeath (60 Chairperson NeenaAgarwal and President Pranay cartons) Agarwal. v Inner Wheel Mahanagar for distribution in bustee area near Beliaghata lake (20 cartons) v Prem Daan old age home (10 cartons) v Sheoraphuli area ( 8 cartons) v Singur area (30 cartons) v Tangra area (7 cartons) v CINNI Asha, Pottery road (12 cartons)

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