Installation Ceremony of RY 2024-25 BOD
| Meeting Date | 06 Jul 2024 |
| Meeting Time | 06:30:00 |
| Location | ROYAL CONNAUGHT BOAT CLUB |
| Meeting Type | Regular |
| Meeting Topic | Installation Ceremony of RY 2024-25 BOD |
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| Club Members Present | 80 |
| Minutes of Meeting | Installation Ceremony: Change of Guard The Installation Ceremony of the President and Board of Directors 2024-25 of the Rotary Club of Pune Central took place on 06 July 2024 at Pocha Hall, Boat Club. It was a significant event attended with great enthusiasm by all club members and Presidents from other Rotary Clubs in District 3131. The venue provided a splendid setting for the occasion, with the hall filled to capacity by RCPC members, District 3131 dignitaries, Presidents from neighbouring clubs, and the families and friends of our members. R’Ann Manjiri Supnekar performed the auspicious 'Ganesha Vandana' in a melodious tone, adding to the special and memorable atmosphere of the event. President Rtn. Cmde Ajay Chitnis warmly welcomed everyone to the meeting, reflecting on the Club's achievements under his leadership. He expressed heartfelt gratitude to his Board and all club members for their steadfast support throughout his tenure. President Ajay Chitnis then proceeded with the highlight of the evening, announcing the eagerly awaited annual Club awards. These awards celebrated members for their outstanding contributions to various projects. R’Ann Alka Srivastava skill-fully anchored the program, aiding both outgoing and incoming Presidents with seamless announcements and coordination. President Ajay Chitnis proudly presented the following Annual Club Awards: 1. Excellence in Service to Humanity: Rtn. Dr. Nitin Desai 2. Service above Self: Rtn. PP Madhusudan Rathi 3. Highest Individual Contribution to TRF: Rtn. PP Ajay Dubey 4. Most Energetic Board Director : Rtn. Giri Sakhrani 5. Contribution to Recognition of RCPC in District : Rtn. PP Ravi Kapoor 6. Recognition for Club CSR Projects: Rtn. PP Rakesh Bhargava 7. Most Innovative Program: Rtn. Ashish Goyal 8. Best Internal Program: R'Ann Sonia Rajore 9. Best Fellowship: Rtn. PP Sukhminder Kalra 10. Best Assimilation Program: Rtn. PP Jinendra and Rtn. Amita Munot 11. Best Attendance Record: Rtn. PP Dr. Nasir Kazi 12. Most Engaged Rotarian: Rtn. Arun Shroff 13. President's Special Award: Rtn. Vipen Malhotra 14. Tan Man Dhan Award: Rtn. Dr. Saroj Bande 15. Tan Man Dhan Award: Rtn. PE Brig PK Muralidharan Raja 16. Tan Man Dhan Award: Rtn. Yogesh Shah 17. Tan Man Dhan Award: Rtn. Akshay Kejriwal 18. Tan Man Dhan Award: Rtn. Pankaj Mehrotra 19. Tan Man Dhan Award: Rtn. Sunil Asher 20. Tan Man Dhan Award: Rtn. Baakir Baker 21. Tan Man Dhan Award: Rtn. Rajesh Yadav 22. Internal Speaker Recognition Award: Rtn. PP Dr. Anand Bhatia 23. Internal Speaker Recognition Award: Rtn. Ashish Goyal 24. Internal Speaker Recognition Award: Rtn. PP Sanjiv Kumar 25. Internal Speaker Recognition Award: Rtn. Payal Rajpal 26. Internal Speaker Recognition Award: Rtn. Dr. Ramesh Sachdeva 27. Internal Speaker Recognition Award: Rtn. Aseem Srivastav 28. Excellence in Community Service Non-Medical: Rtn. Giri Sakhrani 29. Excellence in Community Service Non-Medical: Rtn. Oni Kakajiwala 30. Excellence in Community Service – Medical: Rtn. Oni Kakajiwala 31. Excellence in Community Service – Medical: R'Ann Nafisa Kakajiwala 32. Excellence in Vocational Service: Rtn. PP Narayandas Rathi 33. Excellence in Club Service: Rtn. Delshad Karanjia 34. Excellence in Youth Service: Rtn. Anil Bora 35. Exemplary Contribution to Rotary by a Spouse: R'Ann Teena Goyal 36. Best Projecty of the Year: Green PC- Rtn. Pravin Nadkarni 37. Best Couple of the Year: Rtn. PP Dr. Anand Bhatia & R'Ann Dr. Sita Bhatia 38. Outstanding New Find: Rtn. Dr. Kamalkishore Malpani 39. Outstanding Rotarian of the Year: Rtn. Giri Sakhrani All award winners were heartily applauded by the audience and before handing over the award, President Ajay recounted every award-winning member’s contribution with adulation. RCPC President Rtn Cmde Ajay Chitnis after a very successful year with many new milestones, passed on the baton to the incoming President Rtn Brigadier PK Muralidharan Raja amidst a thunderous applause from everyone present. Brigadier Raja who was installed as the 41st President of Rotary Club Of Pune Central, in turn introduced his Board of Directors and decorated them with the Rotary pin. President Raja delivered an inspiring and motivational speech, outlining his vision and plans for the year 2024-25. He emphasized his commitment to being available round-the-clock for all members, stating unequivocally, "The buck stops here." President Raja highlighted that the Rotary Club of Pune Central aimed to revitalize membership by introducing a new brand identity. Director Public Image, PP Uday Dharmadhikari, proposed a fresh logo to attract younger members while preserving core values. Rtn Sameer Desai and Seagull Advertising were credited for creating the innovative new logo. Special recognition was extended to the entire Public Image team, including PP Uday Dharmadhikari, Rtn Sameer Desai, Rtn Vipen Malhotra, Rtn PE Lekha Nair, Rtn Yogesh Shah, R’Ann Alka Shrivastav, and Rtn Dr. Madhvi Kshettry, for their contribution to the new brand identity of RCPC. Brigadier Raja invited Editor Rtn Behzad Randeria and Co-Editor R’Ann Sonia Rajore to unveil the colour-printed RCPC Installation Bulletin (Central Turf) marking the start of the Rotary Year. Hon. Treasurer Rtn PP Madhu Rathi acknowledged TRF donors. Joint Secretary Rtn. Dr Madhvi Kshettry made announcements in place of Hon. Secretary Rtn Sagar Khandelwal. Vice President Rtn. Yogesh Shah delivered the vote of thanks. The day concluded with a sense of accomplishment from the past year and renewed enthusiasm for the year ahead. The ceremony not only celebrated leadership transitions but also reinforced the Rotary Club's commitment to service and community impact under President Raja and his BOD for RY 2024-25. It was a testament to the club's vibrant spirit and dedication to making a difference in Pune Central and beyond. The ‘Magic of Rotary’ has begun! |
