CrEaTiVe ChAoS
| Meeting Date | 19 Oct 2024 |
| Meeting Time | 18:30:00 |
| Location | Poona Club |
| Meeting Type | Regular |
| Meeting Topic | CrEaTiVe ChAoS |
| Meeting Agenda | |
| Chief Guest | |
| Club Members Present | 50 |
| Minutes of Meeting | The Weekly meeting was held on October 19, 2024 at Poona Club. President, Brig PKM Raja welcomed everyone and gave an update on Club activities held during the week. The spirit of giving in our community shone brightly, with heartfelt contributions from Rtn. Prabhat Kumar Singh (INR 59,000), Rakesh Makhija (INR 5,00,000), Rtn. Vipen Malhotra ( USD 1000 for APF) and Mr. Firoze Mirza (Rtn. Pankaj Mehrotra’s son-in-law, INR 1,50,000). A highlight of the week was the inauguration of the Jagruti School Hostel for Blind Girls in Alandi, coinciding with International White Cane Day on October 15. This long-cherished project, which began in 2016, finally came to life through the commitment of our members, CSR support, and generous donations. Distinguished guests, including Rtns. Ravi Kapoor, Ajay Chitnis, Anil Bora, Oni Kakajiwala, and R’Anns Nafisa and Deepa Dharane, attended the event. They honored the statues of Louis Braille and Dr. Helen Keller and toured the specialized facilities designed for visually challenged girls. The event concluded with a grand lunch, celebrating the fulfillment of a long-held dream for the school community. We also continued our impactful work in the District 3131 Water Management Project (WASH) at the Learn and Play School in Girmi, Daund, thanks to Rtn. Giri Sakhrani’s generous support. Students are gaining hands-on experience in water and soil data collection and analysis, guided by experts through workshops and field visits. This project, ongoing until early 2025, is cultivating a generation of environmentally conscious leaders, and it has already received heartfelt thanks from the school. The week also offered a memorable assimilation event, as Rtn. Dr. Ramesh Dumbre and R’Ann Bharati opened their home to host a get together with some new and old members. The evening reflected the close-knit bond our Rotary family shares. We celebrated the birthdays and anniversaries of our members Rtn. Subhash Devi, R’Ann Usha Sakhrani, Rtn. Shirish and R’Ann Gaury Mohile, and Rtn. PP Dr. Nasir and R’Ann Noorjahan Kazi. The evening culminated in the CrEaTiVe ChAoS event, where all Rotarians and R’Anns were invited to unleash their creativity, challenge their skills, and have fun! The program organised by Rtn. Shireesh Nadkar subgroup involved different rounds of activities that required quick thinking, improvisation and discussion. The members were divided into 6 groups and had a lot of fun competing with each other. The activities were conducted by R'Ann Mukta Nadkar with R'Ann Sonia Rajore, the creative brain behind, giving all backend support. Rtn Delshad Karanjia and R'Ann Sonia were the judges. It was a great assimilation activity that involved all those present through participation and interaction. We warmly inducted Mr. Krishna Kumar Srinivasan as our newest member, adding more enthusiasm to our growing club. Looking ahead, don’t miss our upcoming Diwali celebration and fellowship dinner on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Shantai Hotel. It promises to be an evening filled with joy and festive spirit! |