| Minutes of Meeting |
The first Club Planning Assembly for 2024-25 under the leadership of P E Rtn Parag Gadgil was conducted on Thursday, 23 May 2023. This is an important event, wherein the incoming president, along with his Board of Directors, explains about the plans for the forthcoming rotary year.
Prez. Girish welcomed chief guest AG PP Rtn Sneha Subhedar and ALF PP Rtn Sanjay Kulkarni. He then asked the incoming President Rtn Parag and Secretary Rtn Devdatta to present RY 2024-25 plans.
PE Rtn Parag warmly welcomed the guests and members. He outlined the district theme "Playing 11," explaining the associated concepts of "चौकार" and "षटकार" along with key district projects. Next, he introduced his board of directors, followed by a detailed introduction of each Avenue director. Each director then took the stage to present their respective committee and outline their plans for the coming year.
Club Admin Director And PN Rtn Prasad Kumbhojkar
Under the leadership of Rtn Prasad, a dynamic all-women team of chairpersons has been assembled to manage various club activities. Confident in their abilities and supported by their committee members, this team is committed to maintaining a vibrant and inclusive club environment.
Ann Asha, Chair of the Programs Committee, has meticulously planned a year of engaging programs covering a diverse range of topics and entertainment.
Ensuring delicious and delightful food throughout the year Ann Gauri, Chair of the fellowship Committee, will also seek valuable sponsorships from celebrating members.
Ann Kalpana, Chair of the Assimilation Committee, promises to keep us all enthralled with a calendar packed with exciting project assimilations, a refreshing rainy season getaway, a one-night picnic, international/national trips, and festive and birthday/anniversary celebrations.
Ann Chitra, Chair of the Bulletin Committee, will take the lead on our informative weekly bulletin and four special forums on significant occasions.
Service Projects [Non-Medical] Director Rtn Vibhas Joshi
Rtn. Vibhas introduced his committee. He outlined his project development approach, emphasizing alignment with district guidelines and the club's vision. These projects will leverage member skill sets to achieve a meaningful social impact. Key focus areas include continued support for long-term projects, promoting environmental sustainability through initiatives like urban borewell recharge and rainwater harvesting, fostering a "Happy Village" environment, addressing sanitation concerns, and conducting periodic reviews of past projects to ensure community development.
Service Projects [Medical] PP Rtn Sanjeev Karanjkar
Rtn Sanjeev highlighted his committee's commitment to supporting the district’s impactful initiatives like cataract surgeries, anemia health check-up camps, and blood donation camps. Further, he expressed his commitment to ensuring the smooth operation of our existing mobile medical van and PHC (Primary Health Care) facility. Additionally, he mentioned exploring the possibility of acquiring a mobile diagnostic van to further expand our medical outreach capabilities.
Global Grant Director PP Rtn Dileep Railkar
Led by Rtn. Dileep, the team will ensure continued active monitoring and support for our successful "Happy School" global grant project. In addition, they'll be diligently working on shortlisting strong candidates for a new global grant project.
Information Technology Director PP Rtn Aparna Kshirsagar
Leveraging her experience, Rtn Aparna will ensure all RI Sites are updated with the latest club information. In collaboration with the President and Board, she promised to regularly update club goals and progress on RI and district sites.
Foundation Director PP Rtn Satyajit Badawe
Rtn Satyajit urged the members to contribute generously to the foundation.
Membership Director Rtn Sanjeev Kulkarni
Rtn Sanjeev plans for retention, new induction of five members, and “घर वापसी” of past members to our club. To improve and increase attendance, he will involve every member in club activities via focused assimilation.
Public Image Director PP Rtn Kishor Puranik
In the absence of Rtn Kishor, Rtn Devdatta presented the PI avenue. The PI team is committed to amplifying the amazing work of our members using traditional print media and engaging with social media like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. They plan to cover promotions at district events, fundraising programs, and our project sites.
New Generation Director Rtn Swati Patil
Rtn Swati’s plan focuses on empowering young minds through career guidance, financial literacy workshops, drawing and essay competitions, and leadership development programs like RYLA. It also aims to spark curiosity through an AFMC museum visit and also form new Interact and Rotaract clubs.
Strategic Planning and PE Rtn Devdatta Hambardikar
Rtn Devdatta is seeking new possibilities for Global Grant projects, and potential partnerships and strengthening our capabilities via new members with diverse expertise and experiences. Additionally, he planned to explore and plan a large-scale project that spans multiple clubs at the district level for a broader impact.
Secretary and PE Rtn Devdatta Hambardikar
Rtn Devdatta promises to help the President and BOD members conduct club meetings, BOD meetings, and records.
Club Learning Facilitator PP Rtn Charudatta Bhave
Rtn Charudatta will be facilitating the members to develop soft skills, support ALF, and coordinate activities with the district.
Councilor PP Rtn Mohan Gujarathi
Rtn. Mohanbhai emphasized the importance of our club as a close-knit family. He encouraged everyone to build stronger relationships by reaching out to each fellow member. Specifically, he suggested calling each member, visiting at least two members' homes, and catching up on their family members too. These efforts, he believes, will foster a more united and supportive club environment.
Treasurer PP Rtn Sanjay Bapat
Treasurer Rtn Sanjay was the last Board member to speak. He presented the proposed Club Budget and explained the increase in operating costs due to inflation and the increase in RI dues and exchange rate. He requested suggestions to reduce budgeted costs to minimize the increase in membership fees.
Rtn Charudatta introduced AG PP Rtn Sneha Subhedar and ALF PP Rtn Sanjay Kulkarni. Following the introduction, Rtn Parag requested AG Sneha to share her remarks.
AG Sneha expressed her appreciation for our club's welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. She commended Rtn Parag and his board for the well-presented plan. Rtn Devdatta expressed his gratitude to AG Sneha and ALF Sanjay.
Prez Girish announced that Rtn Devdatta had been recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow. AG Sneha then presented Devdatta with his certificate and pin.
We celebrated Rtn Makarand's birthday today! The cake-cutting ceremony was a delightful way to mark the occasion. Rtn Makarand and Supriya generously sponsored a delicious dinner for everyone to enjoy. |
