| Meeting Agenda |
From Rtn. Brigadier PK Muralidharan Raja, President Elect Rotary Year 2024-25
To receive abundance in life one needs to be a ‘Generous Giver’. The more we give the more we receive. Blessed
are the ones who can Give! We need to be grateful to God for giving us so much that we can think of making
someone’s life better.
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much,” said Helen Keller.
Rotary International President Elect Stephanie Urchick announced the 2024-25 Presidential Theme as “The
Magic of Rotary” and called on members to recognise and amplify the organisation’s power to save lives.
Rotary Club of Pune Central is considered as the path leader and trail blazer in Rotary District 3131 and a role
model for other clubs. We have a strong track record of doing large projects supported by our own members as
well as making use of the power of Global Grants, CSR Grants, CSR, Donations, Sponsorships and making a huge
difference to the community.
The RCPC Board of Directors 2024-25 are genuinely interested to make the Rotary year 2024-25 a memorable one
for each and every member of RCPC and their spouses and to achieve it we look forward to your whole hearted
participation in the Brainstorming session that is scheduled to be held on 18 May 2024 at 6.30 pm at the
Poona Club.
Each and everyone of you have joined Rotary for a cause. May I, as your President Elect RY 2024-25 make a personal
appeal to each and every one of you to kindly attend the Brainstorming session on 18 May and help me and our
BOD 2024-25 understand your perspective and views on the below mentioned topics which will be open to
discussion. In addition, we will be seeking your views on a few other important issues which will shape the direction
in which RCPC will be headed in this year as well as years to come.
1. Club Administration : a) Weekly Meetings b) Fellowships c) Programs
2. Membership
3. Club and Trust Management
All of us Board of Directors for RY 2024-25 would be honoured, if you and your spouse could take time out from
your busy schedule and be gracious enough to kindly attend RCPCs extremely important “Brainstorming” session, to
have an open and healthy discussion and incorporate your thoughts, views and suggestions in the administration of
the Club (It is Your Club and You Decide How it Runs !).
In order to have more time for interaction with team RY 2024-25, and to get more ideas, Brainstorming session will
be followed by MINI FELLOWSHIP at Tivoli Garden.
On behalf of the Board of Directors for RY 2024-25, I look forward to welcoming each one of you to an interesting
and engaging session (6.30 pm to 7.00 pm Pre-meeting fellowship and meeting called to order at 7pm). |
| Minutes of Meeting |
It was the time for the Brainstorming session for RY 2024-25. This activity was
undertaken by the President-Elect and Board members to set the club’s projects or
agenda for the coming year. Vice President Ashish Goyal handed over the meeting to PE
Brig. PK Muralidharan Raja, who welcomed and thanked members for joining the
meeting and requested all the members to give suggestions for the upcoming year.
Meeting Highlights: Members discussed and gave their suggestions on following
matters:
Attendance Issues: Challenges in maintaining consistent attendance were discussed.
Key issues include fluctuating meeting dates (shifting between Saturdays and Sundays)
and inconvenient locations, making it difficult for members to plan ahead.
Program Planning: Emphasis was placed on ensuring meetings have engaging content and fixed schedules. It was
suggested that meetings should include a mix of external speakers and member-led sessions focused on unique
personal experiences, which are not easily accessible online.
Member Engagement: The importance of fostering friendships and creating a sense of belonging was highlighted.
Assigning mentors to new members and organizing small group activities (e.g., fireside meetings, offsite projects)
were proposed to build stronger bonds.
Purpose-Driven Participation: Encouraging members to participate physically in projects was suggested as a way
to create a habit of attendance and enhance the feeling of contribution and satisfaction.
Financial Management: Details about the subscription increase were provided, along with instructions for
payment allocation across different accounts to avoid GST complications. |
