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Page 01/08 District Governor RTN PRAFULL J SHARMA Club President RTN HITEN SHAH R.I. President RTN. IAN RISELEY My Fellow Necklacites We started Quarter 2 with our Diwali Qawwali night which got more than 200 Rotarians JHOOMING…. to the mystical sounds of Singer Arif and his Band. Great food , free flowing alcohol and super bonding past midnight. The next spouse event was a unique night horse racing at the Race course. A first at our club , Derby at night. We had some exceptional speakers for our Monday Meetings, we were fortunate to hear Mr Feroz Abbas Khan in conversation with Ms Mahrukh Inayet. He humbly shared his achievements with us. Famous photographer Mr Atul Kasbekar was questioned by our very own Rotarian Nimish Shah, as usual his wit got the crowd rolling in laughter. We were also fortunate ,thanks to the good offices of IPP Rotarian Manoj Gurshahani we had VIP access to an evening of soulful singing of Kailash Kher followed by the mega event of Karan Johar In conversation with Dada J P Vaswani. A once in a lifetime blessing from the great saint, that we will cherish for the rest our lives. On December 11th our AGM was followed by the introduction of the new board for the next Rotary Year by our incoming President Kaushik Shah. I take this opportunity to wish him and his team all the best on behalf of all Rotarians, spouses and Anns. Our avenues of service were well looked after. From distribution of Sarees, to medical camps to financial support to our supported NGOs. Highlight of this quarter was the unique collection drive For our project CHIRAG. We collected over 21 lacs in 3 days over WhattsApp for over 2100 SOLAR Lamps. More than 110 Rotarians supported this cause. This year, our Christmas celebrations were in 3 locations – EOTO Chembur, A.K.Munshi School and Sanskardham, along with St. Mathews children at the CCI. More than 500 children celebrated a happy Christmas, thanks to our Rotarians. This past 3 months we had 3 firesides at the residences of Rtn Nikhil Shah, Rtn Sanjeev Mehta and Rtn Asif Adiji. My sincere thanks to them and their spouses for hosting the firesides, where more than 100 Rotarians and spouses did some bonding. As we kick off the New Year, some exciting events are already planned which include our Fellowship Trip to Chandigarh, with more than 110 Rotarians, followed by a 2nd bonding trip to Uzbekistan of more than 50 Rotarians. Monday Meetings have some interesting speakers lined up which include, Mr. Shatrughan Sinha, Mr. Manish Chokhani & many more. Fellowship events for the next 3 months are all in place which includes a unique Valentines Retro Night, Treasure Hunt and Tele games. Once again, a big thank you from me and my team, for your unprecedented support and participation, and this is what gets us excited. Please continue your support and we assure you, moments of happiness and fun. Plug into Rotary! OCT-DEC 2017 Happy New Year! As we usher in 2018, I would like to thank all my fellow Rotarians for your overwhelming support . Half my Rotary year is over and it has been a humbling experience. President Rtn. Hiten Shah On 1st July 2017, our Membership strength was 151 active members plus one Honorary Member Meera Sanyal. We have added 14 new members with 6 lady members further improving our gender diversity. Our total Membership now stands at 164 plus one Hon. Member MEMBERSHIP
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District GovernorRTN PRAFULL J SHARMA
Club PresidentRTN HITEN SHAH
R.I. PresidentRTN. IAN RISELEY
My Fellow Necklacites
We started Quarter 2 with our Diwali Qawwali night which got more than 200 Rotarians JHOOMING…. to the mystical sounds of Singer Arif and his Band. Great food , free flowing alcohol and super bonding past midnight.
The next spouse event was a unique night horse racing at the Race course. A first at our club , Derby at night.
We had some exceptional speakers for our Monday Meetings, we were fortunate to hear Mr Feroz Abbas Khan in conversation with Ms Mahrukh Inayet.
He humbly shared his achievements with us. Famous photographer Mr Atul Kasbekar was questioned by our very own
Rotarian Nimish Shah, as usual his wit got the crowd rolling in laughter. We were also fortunate ,thanks to the good offices of IPP Rotarian
Manoj Gurshahani we had VIP access to an evening of soulful singing of Kailash Kher followed by the mega event of Karan Johar
In conversation with Dada J P Vaswani. A once in a lifetime blessing from the great saint, that we will cherish for the rest our lives. On December 11th our AGM was followed by the introduction of the new board for the next Rotary Year by our incoming President Kaushik Shah. I take this opportunity to wish him and his team all the best on behalf of all Rotarians, spouses and Anns.
Our avenues of service were well looked after. From distribution of Sarees, to medical camps to financial support to our supported NGOs. Highlight of this quarter was the unique collection drive For our project CHIRAG. We collected over 21 lacs in 3 days over WhattsApp for over 2100 SOLAR Lamps. More than 110 Rotarians supported this cause. This year, our Christmas celebrations were in 3 locations – EOTO Chembur, A.K.Munshi School and Sanskardham, along with St. Mathews children at the CCI. More than 500 children celebrated a happy Christmas, thanks to our Rotarians.
This past 3 months we had 3 firesides at the residences of Rtn Nikhil Shah, Rtn Sanjeev Mehta and Rtn Asif Adiji. My sincere thanks to them and their spouses for hosting the firesides, where more than 100 Rotarians and spouses did some bonding.
As we kick off the New Year, some exciting events are already planned which include our Fellowship Trip to Chandigarh, with more than 110 Rotarians, followed by a 2nd bonding trip to Uzbekistan of more than 50 Rotarians.
Monday Meetings have some interesting speakers lined up which include, Mr. Shatrughan Sinha, Mr. Manish Chokhani & many more.
Fellowship events for the next 3 months are all in place which includes a unique Valentines Retro Night, Treasure Hunt and Tele games.
Once again, a big thank you from me and my team, for your unprecedented support and participation, and this is what gets us excited.
Please continue your support and we assure you, moments of happiness and fun.
Plug into Rotary!
OCT-DEC 2017
Happy New Year!
As we usher in 2018, I would like to thank all my fellow Rotarians for your overwhelming support .
Half my Rotary year is over and it has been a humbling experience.
President Rtn. Hiten Shah
On 1st July 2017, our Membership strength was 151 active members plus one Honorary Member Meera Sanyal. We have added 14 new members with 6 lady members further improving our gender diversity.
Our total Membership now stands at 164 plus one Hon. Member
MEMBERSHIP
From 6 pm onwards our Club had organized a unique spouse event, Night Horse Racing at the Race Course. The first race was at 6 pm and the last race at 7.30 pm. It was followed by cocktails and dinner on the Lawns of the Owners Lounge. 129 Members and Spouses enjoyed the thrill and excitement of the races under the lights.
Sobo Cup Final Match
24th November
Our Club had organized a fabulous Diwali Party Kuwwali Night Mughal-e-azam style at the Blue Sea, W o r l i . 2 0 0 p l u s Necklacites socialized throughout the night and bonded as one big family. Rtn Spouse Dr Sunil Vasani, spouse of our new Rtn Arti Vasani, committed to perform 200 cataract surgeries free of cost for the less fortunate.
Beer/Buddy Evening was organized to catch up with our fel low Rotarians & Anns over a glass of chilled beer and some delectable food at the Purple Lounge. It was an evening of c o n s o l i d a t i o n a n d a s s i m i l a t i o n . N e w members were urged to come as this was a great opportunity to know our o l d v e t e r a n s a n d understand, appreciate and applaud the true sp i r i t o f Mumbai 's happiest and most happening Rotary Club. 4 0 M e m b e r s a n d Spouses were present.
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FELLOWSHIPOCT-DEC 2017
SPOUSE EVENT, NIGHT HORSE RACINGBEER /BUDDY EVENING
30th October7th October
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DIWALI PARTY
Ms Maharukh Inayat was in conversat ion with Producer of the Legendry Epic “Mughal E Aazam” Shri Feroz Abbas Khan at the Bellissima Lounge. Members were enthralled receiving insights into and t h e t r a v a i l s a n d t r i b u l a t i o n s i n t h e production of a mega I n d i a n B r o a d w a y experience.
FEROZ ABBAS KHAN
16th October
Stock Market Expert Mr R a m e s h D a m a n i , Managing Director of Ramesh S Damani Finance Pvt Ltd and Chairman of Avenue S u p e r m a r k e t s L t d addressed the Club on “Thoughts on how to invest for the next 25 years” at the Bellissima Lounge. He is fondly cal led the Amitabh Bachchan of the Stock Market. He is the most sought after market pundit and is a visionary at spotting economic trends and genius when it comes to picking mul t ibagger s tocks w h i c h g r o w exponentially.
RAMESH S DAMANI
6th November
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OCT-DEC 2017
PROGRAMS
C e l e b r i t y , f a s h i o n p h o t o g r a p h e r a n d Bollywood Film Producer Mr Atul Kasbekar spoke o n h i s l i f e f r o m “ P h o t o g r a p h e r t o Producer”at Bellissima Lounge. He is recognized f o r h i s K i n g f i s h e r Calendar shoots and is the brand ambassador of Carl F Bucherer watches. Rtn. Nimish Shah was at his witt iest best in conversation with Atul Kasbekar.
ATUL KASBEKAR
27th November
Our Member Rtn Satish Patwari had arranged a special session for RC M Q N Fa m i l y o n “Discussion on the Gita a n d t h e S p i r i t u a l Purpose of Life” Lead by Gita Expert Anjan Mitra at the Gita Lounge, Sagarvi l la Bui lding, Breach Candy.
ANJAN MITRA
2nd December
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OCT-DEC 2017
The Club had its AGM to adopt the Aud i ted Accounts of RC of M u m b a i Q u e e n ' s Necklace for the RY 2016-17 and Audited Accounts of RC of B o m b a y Q u e e n ' s Necklace Charitable Trust as at 31st March 2017 and as at 30th June 2017. Returning Officer Rtn Vikram Shah declared the results of election for the post of Of fice Bearers and Directors for the RY 2018-19. The venue was Bellssima Lounge.
AGM
11th December
Our Club had organized V IP passes for an inspirational evening where in Mr Karan J o h a r w a s i n conversation with Rev. Dada J P Vaswani at NSCI Dome. There was live performance by K a i l a s h K h e r. T h e program was hosted by Mr Boman Irani. Our Club had shif ted a Regular Meeting to this meeting. It was attended by 140 members and spouses.
KARAN JOHAR
18th December
PROGRAMS
On 4th November Rtn Sandip & Nisha Mehta and Rtn Shilpa Mehta hosted the Third Fireside Meeting followed by dinner at their residence which was attended by 44 members and spouses.
On 26th November Rtn Nikhil & Bhowli Shah hosted the Fourth Fireside over Brunch at their residence which was attended by 29 Members and Spouses.
On 1st December Rtn Asif & Neha Adiji hosted the Fifth Fireside at their residence which was attended by 35 Members and Spouses.
We are indeed grateful to the Rotarians and Annes for graciously hosting the firesides.
FIRESIDE MEETINGS
Our Club sponsors midday meal on behalf of every Rotarian celebrating his / her birthday and wedding anniversary. On 21s September Rtn Nimesh & Jalpa Shah had organized a food distribution drive for cancer patients outside Wadia hospital. It is a 365 day initiative of feeding about 700 lives daily.
MIDDAY MEALS SUPPORTING THE EDUCATION OF 78 SPECIAL CHILDREN
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PROGRAMSOCT-DEC 2017
SPONSORING THE COST OF RESIDENTIAL CARE SERVICESAt Jai Vakeel Foundation &nd Research Centre with respect to sponsoring the cost of Residential Care Services offered by Jai Vakeel Foundation and Research Centre to individuals with intellectual disability, Cur club had approved a project cost of Rs 54.5 lakhs to be disbursed over two years Rs 34 lakhs for RY 2017-18 and Rs 20.5 lakhs for RY 2018-19. Of the above, our Club has already released Rs 17 lakhs being the first two instalments of Rs 8.5 lakhs each.
DIWALI CELEBRATIONS WITH STUDENTS OF EOTO
On 14th October from 9 am to 10 am our Club celebrated Diwali with students of EOTO at Amchi Shala, Chembur. This is a new project which our Club is supporting. Each One Teach One works with underprivileged children from municipal and government aided schools. They provide remedial coaching to students from 5th to 10th Standard. A cheque for Rs 6,87,000/- was handed over by Rtn Sonali Sinha and Anne Sapna Jalan. The project was attended by President Rtn Hiten Shah, Rtn Sonali Sinha, Rtn Nikunj Jhaveri and Anne Sapna Jalan.
SUPPORTING KINNARI FOUNDATION
On 3rd Nov our Club handed over a cheque of Rs 5 lakhs to Kinnari. Kinnari is a NGO doing impeccable work of suppor t ing chi ld education by generating income through running various extra curricular paid classes. It is run by Anne Asmi Vijay Shah, PP of IW Club of Mumbai Queens Necklace.
On 9th October our Club donated Rs 5 lakhs from Rs 8 lakhs budgeted for education of 78 specially challenged children of SVRR @ Rs 11,000/- per child.
On 28th September Karishma Mehta donated sarees and night gowns to cancer patients. The project was spearheaded by Jalpa Shah at Tata Memorial Hospital.
On 4th October our Club distributed Karishma sarees to students of Rotary Sanskardham School at their school premises. On Tuesday, 14th Nov at 11 am our Club distributed fabric to students of SVRR School.
On 28th November Karishma and Pooja distributed 400 sarees and 100 suit pieces to the patients and family member at the Tata Memorial Hospital. It was very touching to see the patients especially the children.
We are, as always, indeed grateful to Rtn Pooja and Karishma for continuing to organize Sarees and fabrics for distribution to the underprivileged.
DISTRIBUTION OF SAREES / FABRICS
The project was attended by Rtn PP Sanjiv Mehta, Rtn PP Gaurav Patel, Rtn PP Radhika Mehta and Anne Sapna Jalan.
SPONSORED FOUR DAYS EDUCATIONAL TRIP TO SHIRDI FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN ON A K MUNSHI SCHOOL
From 15th to 18th November our Club sponsored four days educational trip to Shirdi Rahuri for special children of A K Munshi School. They visited educative and popular tourist places. The entire project cost of Rs 77,500 was sponsored by Rtn Nikesh Parekh and his friends. 40 students 16 girls & 24 boys aged between 15 to 45 years went for the excursion. The children were chirping with joy & happily telling their parents how wonderful the Education Camp was.
FOUR DAYS EDUCATIONAL TRIP TO SHIRDI CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS
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PROJECTSOCT-DEC 2017
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS WITH CHILDREN OF EOTO
On 19th December from 10 am to 12 noon our Club had organized a Christmas Party for the 300 children of EOTO Chembur Branch at Amchi Shala, J K Karmalkar Marg, Tilaknagar, Chembur. The activities included card making competition, housie games, dance, distribution of gifts by Santa and ending with sumptuous snacks. The project was attended by Rtn Parool Merchant, Rtn Nikunj Jhaveri, Anne Sapna Jalan and Anne Sunali Parekh.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS WITH SPECIAL CHILDREN OF A K MUNSHI SCHOOL
On 22nd December our Club has organized a Christmas party for the children of AK Munshi School. The project was sponsored by Rtn Nikesh and Sunali Parekh and Rtn Deepak and Anjali Harlalka. The project was attended by President Rtn Hiten and Gopi Shah, Rtn Deepak and Anjali Harlalka, Rtn Nikesh and Sunali Parekh, Rtn Parool Merchant, Rtn Vivek Mathai, Rtn Pradeep Solanki, Rtn Devina Shah, Rtn Rajeev Kapadia, Annes Rajal Kapadia, Ushma Mody, Kajal Parikh, Asmi Shah and Rtn Sunil Mehta's sister.
On 4th and 6th December from 9 am to 12 noon our Club had organized a medical camp for students of Lady Engineer School. 650 students were checked. The camp was organized by Rtn Parool Merchant. A big thank you to Rtn Dr Mrinal Shah, Rtn Dr S h a i l e s h D i v e c h a a n d R t n D r Chandrasekhar Joshi and their team members for conducting the camp. The project was attended by Rtn Parool Merchant, Rtn Devina Shah, Rtn Sonal Jhaveri, Rtn Hiten & Gopi Shah, Rtn Dr Mrinal Shah, Rtn Dr Shailesh Divecha, Rtn Dr Chandrashekhar Joshi, Anne Sonali Parekh and First Lady Gopi Shah.
MEDICAL CAMP
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS WITH CHILDREN OF ROTARY SANSKARDHAM SCHOOL, ST MATHEWS SCHOOL AND REGINA
PARISH ORPHANAGE
On 23rd December our Club had organized a Christmas Carnival for 376 children of Rotary Sanskardham Academy, St Mathews School and Regina Pascis Girls Orphanage, Byculla at CCI. Special thanks to Rtn Asif and Neha Adiji for initiating and sponsoring 380 gifts and to Rtn Parool Merchant for organizing the children. CCI Club also gave away food packets to the children. The project was attended by President Rtn Hiten & Gopi Shah, Rtn Shefali Shah, Rtn PP Kalpesh Shah, Rtn Parool Merchant, Rtn Sonal Jhaveri, Rtn PP Anju Siraj, Rtn Nikunj Jhaveri, Rtn Hiten Parikh, Rtn Yojit Gosalia, Rtn PP Bindu Sheth, Annes Rajal Kapadia, Leena Gandhi, Sapna Jalan, Dimple Gosalia, Shweta Kothari, Sumitra Patel, Amishi Mehta & Kajal Parikh.
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OCT-DEC 2017
INTERACT CLUBS
PROJECTS
Interact Club of Rotary Sanskardham Academy
Students of Rotary Sanskardham School won the first prize at the district level for a Marathi play titled “Gopi” and qualified for the state level competition. One of the students got 1st prize as the best comedian. On the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities at the District Inter School Athletic Meet for Special Children held on 3rd December, Rotary Sanskardham Academy won the Best School Winner Trophy as well as the March Past Winner Trophy. .
Interact Club of Lady Engineer School
Interactor students of Lady Engineer School won first prize in the Art competition during UDAAN held on 29th September 2017. Interactors of St Mathews School won third prize in the dance competition. UDAAN event was attended by Rtn Parool Merchant and Anne Rajal Kapadia.
Interact Club of St Mathews School
Students of the St.Mathews School supported by out Rotary Club keep winning accolades at most of the competitive events that they participate in like boxing, dancing, chess and science exhibitions.Ten students of St Mathews won 9 medals at the under 17 Maharashtra State Boxing Championship for boys at District level. Mathews won 3rd prize in dance competition in P/N Ward. Arbaz of St Mathews School won the finals and clinched the gold medal in Maharashtra State School Games Boxing Championship 2017-18 and was selected for the School Games Boxing National Tournament.St Mathews won overall boxing championship of Uttar Mumbai Krida Mahotsav held at Poisor. On 6th December from P/N Ward, St Mathews School won 5 prizes Congratulations to the Principal and students.
On 20th October Rtn Asif & Neha Adiji visited RC of Quai d'Orsay in Paris and exchanged flags. They had a good discussion on participation in joint projects and global grants. Their Director International visited Mumbai in early November and discussions were held with him.
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INTERNATIONAL SERVICE - EXCHANGE OF FLAGS
On 4th November our Queen's Warriors played the First Cricket Match for SOBO Cup against RC of Mumbai Hanging Gardens at Oval Maidan. We won the toss and elected to bat. 160 runs in 20 overs and the match was practically ours. Queen's Warriors won the match.
Queen's Warriors won the cricket match against RC of Bombay Bayview on 11th November 2017. Being put to bat we made 189 runs in 20 overs. Some of the Rotarians we owe our victory to are: Samir Haji, Jaideep Sajdeh, Samir Sanghavi, Vinay Kothari, Rakesh Upadhyay, and Anil Chauhan - Man of the Match. A special thanks to Rtn PP Kalpesh Shah and Rtn Rakesh Updadhyay for volunteering to play the match.
On 21st November, Queen's Warriors played the final match for the SOBO cup against RC of Bombay Central. It was a day and night match. We lost the match. Put in to bat in the final we scored 165 runs in 20 overs. It was super hitting of 4 sixes in 5 balls by Vinay and all round performance by the batsmen. We were runners up for the SOBO Cup. Congratulations to the entire Cricket Team !!
SOBO CUP 2017
GLOBAL GRANT NO 1757467 FOR FUNDING TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS AND NEEDS OF GIRIVANVASI EDUCATIONAL TRUST APPROVED BY THE ROTARY FOUNDATIONWe are happy to inform that under Grant No 1757467
our application for funding to support the educational efforts and needs of Girivanvasi Educational Trust in Maharashtra submitted by our Club and RC College Park, has been approved by Rotary Foundation (India) and the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation (TRF). The award is in the amount of $67,633. Congratulations to PP Rtn Akkshay Mehta, Rtn Satish Vora, Rtn PP Sanjiv Mehta and Rtn Asif Adiji for the effort on getting the Grant approved.
PARTICIPATION IN DISTRICT PROGRAMMES & PROJECTS
On Saturday, 23rd September our Club was the Lead Host Club for an Exclusive TRF and Grants Summit for Sobo Clubs at Bellissima Banquets. DG Rtn Prafull Sharma was the Chief Guest. The TRF Seminar was led by Past Presidents Saurin Shah, Radhika Mehta and Akshay Mehta.
District 3141 had organized Rotary World Fest on Sunday 19th November from 12 noon onwards at the Mahalaxmi Race Course. This event was support the thrust areas of infant health, child education, malnutrition, environmental protection and unemployment. . Six Members and Spouses participated in Rotary World Fest from our Club. Our
GRANT APPROVED
