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Club Of Bombay Airport District 3140
R. I. President- Gary C. K. Huang
Editor- Harsha Mehta
District Governor- Ajay Gupta
June 2015
Club President - Kevin Colaco
Club Secretary - Ujwal Andhari
From the President’s Desk
The month of May, not being a
designated month by Rotary, we are
expected to introspect on all the months
gone by during this Rotary Year. Our
club can very happily look back on all
our activities, projects, fellowships, etc
and rightly feel proud of the fact that, we
have truly helped our under privilaged fellowmen, while
at the same time Lighting Up Rotary.
While our major community service projects are
nearing the completion stage, and we are gearing up
for a spate of inaugurations next month, we are now
concentrating on quite a few medical projects, knee
replacement surgery, eye surgery and couple of blood
donation camps being some of them.
All in all, while the heat of summer makes us sweat, we
are putting in our extra efforts to Light Up Rotary.
Kevin Colaco
Medical Nutrition Therapy
(MNT) Sponsorship
Cheque being Presented
to Dr. Suhasini Nagda Director ( ME & MH) Sion
Hospital
Donations of 14 Ceiling Fans & 7 Wall Fans to Gandhi Shikshan Bhavan's I.J. Patel School
RCBA-PR Cum Community Service project- Watchmen's Cabin Installed at Bandra Bandstand Promanade
PDG Bansi in charge of Nepal Aid for RI Dist. 3140
personally inspecting consignment before departure
Presenting 20 Walking Sticks to Disabled at
Cheshire Home, Andheri (East)
Presenting Scholarship cheque to Shree Mumbadevi
Vidya Mandir School (English Medium), Khar
ROTARY FELLOWSHIP MONTH
June is designated Rotary Fellowships Month to recognize the importance of international fellowship and goodwill among Rotarians with similar
recreational and vocational interests, promote increased participation in fellowships, and increase understanding of this program
(We Meet Every Monday At 8.00 p.m. At Sheila Raheja Hall, Rotary Service Center, Juhu Tara Road)
The Fine Print ...............
May is the best month for school and
college students as they do not have the
tension of studying or getting up early to
attend class. They either relax, play or go
vacationing away from this hot and humid
summer weather. It's that age with a right
to party and just don’t bother much about the results or the
next term.
For us at RCBA, there is never such a month of vacationing.
And so, many projects in line were planned or executed.
Our members just want society's needy to be happy and
cheerful much like they seek for their own. A Treasure Hunt
planned by Rtn Kanir and his team was keenly delightful
for the members. Though there were winners and losers,
joy and team spirit kept everyone in best of their moods. As
Abraham Lincoln has said, “Most folks are as
happy as they make up their minds to be." So
vacation or no vacation, be happy.
Harsha Nitin Mehta
[email protected]
June 2015
Tryst with destiny!!
12.20 pm , the phone rings , its my daughter in law, & what she tells me
freezes me . My hearts sinks & my body is numb. The kids & she are in
the midst of the devastating Nepal Earthaquake, but alive . The dead
& injured lay around, the temples still crumbling, the crevices on earth
becoming deeper & with every tremor the havoc & chaos maddening.
All I could do at that time was tell her to be strong & use her mind
wisely, but in my heart I was crying with fear.
The journey to Mumbai from Bhaktapur for her has been not only exhausting & challenging
but very very traumatic . What she has been through & felt is beyond my comprehension,
but in my heart I have a new found gratitude & respect for the life of oneself & others. In
our busy schedules we forget how very fortunate we are & how we need to give back.
Nepal is one of the poorest countries of the world & for this to happen, is absolutely
devastating ! Nepal needs help & in abundance. My daughter in law & me are in touch
with hospitals, doctors & NGOs to provide the relief required.
We have been trying to tap all means to send the requirements which has been tents,
masks, blankets, medicines, food & corrugated sheets. We as a family have died a million
deaths till the time they returned home. I cant Imagine how painful it is for the victims
families who have lost their loved ones. I do hope & pray that the people affected find the
strength to rebuild their hearts & their lives.
Rtn. Nitin Mehta
District Public Seminar on Alternative Medicines - Co Hosted along with 13 other
Rotary Clubs
20000 Masks & Tents worth Rs. 75000/were sent for Nepal Earthquake relief
RCBA'S On going Project Dr. Kalbag Rehabilitation Centre - 15th Annual Function
June 2015
Inauguration of Water Management Project at Kev Village
TREASURE HUNT
For Private Circulation Only
Fun-Filled Fellowships of the Year
June 2015
ROTARY FELLOWSHIP MONTH - JUNE
The Club celebrated a number of Fellowships during the year that witnessed
“Birds of the same feathers flock
keen & enthusiastic participation from Rotarians & Anns. In August we
together...................
celebrated Janmashtami, the sacred day commemorating the birth of Lord
............. and when they flock
Krishna with great devotion & fervour at Rotary Centre. The beautifully
together they fly so high.”
decorated Centre provided the perfect venue for the auspicious celebrations.
In September, around 140 Rotarians & Anns revelled in Navratri Celebrations
― Cecil Thounaojam
at The Club, Andheri with great passion. The event was organised jointly with The IWC of
Bombay Airport. The fun-filled event was accompanied with DJ music, Garba-Dandiaraas,
June is designated Rotary Fellowships Month to recognize
performances by members & Anns. A lovely Diwali Get-Together in October brought together
the importance of international fellowship and goodwill
Rotarians & Anns at the China 1 Restaurant. It was a memorable evening filled with cheerful
among Rotarians with similar recreational and vocational
spirits & joyous bonding of around 110 Rotarians & Anns over Bollywood songs, cocktails &
interests which are detailed on www.rotary.org/fellowships.
dinner. A Langar (community eating) was organised by our Rotarian Jitender Singh Sethi in
Dr. Akshay Mehta
November that witnessed eager participation from members and Anns. All lovingly joined-in
to foster the spirit of sharing & oneness. The Gala Christmas Celebration in December was
a spectacular event held at Bungalow 9. The wonderfully decorated venue along with the
Christmas tree added to the charm of the venue. Around 120 impeccably dressed Rotarians,
Anns & guests enjoyed the event that included Christmas carols, dancing, entertainment,
cocktails & dinner. President Kevin & First lady Marise ensured that all members have an
unforgettable Christmas Celebration. The charming occasion of Valentine Day was celebrated
in February 2015 at the Rotary Centre with an adoring musical programme & Dinner. Rotarians
& Anns enjoyed Bollywood romantic old songs in the midst of a beautifully decorated venue.
In March Rotarians & Anns gathered for a Pre-Holi celebration at PP Sitaram Churiwala’s
residence that was accompanied by Mushaira and dinner. In May , an exciting Treasure Hunt
was organised , Rotarians , Anns & family members participated enthusiastically in large
numbers which was meticulously planned & executed by our own Rotarian Kanir Bhatia, The
Treasure Hunt was followed by Lunch at Rotary Center.
The year will end with a grand finale in June with a gala Charter and President Night.
Knee Replacement Surgery performed on 62 year
Director Bharat Dhanki
old Nirmala Muchande at A.R.K. Hospital, Juhu
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PP Dr. Raju Sahetya on topic
" Uganda Gynec VTT"
Birthdays
03 Ishwar Patel
18
Bharati Rao
03 Deepak Tirodkar
25 Chandru Bijilani
05 Amee Vora
27 Deena Parekh
08 Jayashree Nathwani
27 Farida Lokhandwala
09 Siddharth Desai
29 Usha Churiwala
12 Raju Sahetya
PP Kanderp & Tehmina at their IYE
Daughter's wedding in Mexico
Anniversaries
03 Siddharth & Kinjal
24 Hemal & Roopal
16 Sudhir & Poonam
27 Anil & Sangita
19 Nick & Sunita