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ROTARY CLUB OF MUMBAI MAHIM DISTRICT 3141, CLUB NO. 59127

MAHIM WAVES Rotary

R. I. President – Shekhar Mehta District Governor – Rajendra Agarwal President – Kishore Parulekar Secretary – Varsha Parulekar

Bulletin Chairperson – Shobha Karnik Co Editor - Vidya Kulkarni

October, 2021



ROTARY CLUB OF MUMBAI MAHIM MAHIM WAVES

FROM PRESIDENT’S DESK

Friends with the passage of time in Rotary World, I came across many professionals from different vocations. At club, as well as District level, I got an opportunity to listen to many renowned speakers. Knowingly or unknowingly whatever I have learnt in the last 10 years of my Rotary tenure would like to share with you……………….

Cages are not made of iron, they are made of thoughts Faith does not make things easy, it makes them possible Every positive thought is a silent prayer, which will change your life Forget who hurt you yesterday, but do not forget those who love you everyday Forget the past that makes you cry, focus on present that makes you smile Forget the pain, but never the lessons you gain

Looking forward to the best of co-operation from you all. Wishing all of you a very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous Diwali. Enjoy Rotary! Serve to change Lives!




RCMM TEAM 2021-22

Rtn. Rashmi Patil

Rotary Service Week

Rtn. Kishore Parulekar

President

Rtn. Varsha Parulekar

Secretary

Rtn. Vandana

Rajahansa - Treasurer

Rtn. K Suryakumar

Vice President

Rtn. Asavari Chandorkar

Joint Secretary

Rtn. Usha Yegnaseshan

Immediate Past President

Rtn. Lalit Anand Rege

Sergeant at Arms

Rtn. Shaila Rege

Joint Membership

Rtn. Archana Khale

Club Service

Rtn. Rashmi Patil

Membership

Rtn. Kavita Ambekar

Joint Public Image

Rtn. Vidula Kshirsagar

Public Image

Rtn. Jehangir Adranvalara

Vocational Service

Rtn. Dr. Sneha Venkateswaran

Medical Projects

Rtn. S. Venkateswaran

Dist. Project Co-ordinator

Rtn Dr Hemangee Dhavale

Medical Projrcts

Rtn. Dr. Gurmit Kaur Bachher

President Elect




RCMM TEAM 2021-22

Rtn. Shobha Karnik

Bulletin Editor, E-administrator

Rtn. Sunita Padwal

International Thrust Area - Medical

Rtn. Pradeep Dixit

Rotary NGO Connect

Rtn. Seema Patole

Youth Service

Rtn. Revati Kanvinde

Non-medical Projects

Rtn. Pradnya Sabnis

Joint Youth Service

Rtn. Manoj Khsirsagar

Rotary Foundation

Rtn. Dhananjay Patwardhan

CSR

Rtn. Anand Limaye

Fund Raising

Rtn. Vidya Kulkarni

Club Trainer

Rtn. Prakash Samudra

International Service Projects

Rtn. Chittaranjan Datar

Thrust Area

Rtn. Abhishek Shah

Joint Thrust Area

Jayanti Radhakrishnan

Executive Secretary

Rtn. Nita Upadhyay

Rotary Service Week

Rtn. Sandhya Samudra

Joint Service Week




FLOOD RELIEF - BANDA SCHOOL - ROOF REPAIRS

Konkan area was badly hit during monsoon due to cyclonic storm and lot of damage was done across the region. Zilla Parishad Central School No. 1 at Banda was no exception. Many of the classrooms were damaged due to water logging and continuous rains. The school authorities approached RCMM through Rtn. Dr Gurmit Kaur for helping in repairs of roof for two classrooms. After due diligence and understanding the requirements local vendor was identified and roof repairs work completed successfully. School will reopen soon and students will attend the school physically. Currently school caters to 1st to 7th standard and total strength is 297.

Material ready for Roof Repairs News about RCMM Help flashed in Local Paper

Two of the Classrooms Roofs repaired and False Ceiling put in place




CSR GLOBAL GRANT PROJECT - HDFC PEDIATRIC HEART SURGERIES

Under RCMM’s CSR Global Grant Project - HDFC Pediatric Heart Surgeries as of end October, 2021 completed total of 135 operations successfully – 83 operations at SRCC, Worli and 52 operations at Fortis, Mulund. As Corona Pandemic situation getting under control, on 14th October few RCMM members visited Fortis Hospital at Mulund. Small function of handing over the cheque was organized. DG Rajendra Agarwal was Chief Guest and District Dignitaries, Partner Club’s Presidents also attended the function. We could visit the Pediatric Surgery Ward and very much satisfied the way patients were taken care of.

Handing over the cheque

Addressing the audience – DG Rajendra Agarwal, Rtn. Prakash Samudra, from Fortis Dr Narayani and Dr Dhananjay Malankar




WOMEN EMPOWERMENT - AWARENESS ON HYGIENE AND DISTRIBUTION OF SANITARY NAPKINS

New Mhada Colony, Kokri Agar at Sion is almost like a small township with 3500 hutments and a population of around 15000 people, living in that small area. On 16th October a session on Hygiene was organized for girls and women from Kokri. Two groups were formed based on age – 12 to 20 years and 21 to 40 years. Rtn. Dr Sneha explained all about hygiene, menstruation. She also talked about good / bad touch specially with younger girls. The session was very participative as many of them came up with lot of questions. At the end of session Sanitary Napkins and Masks were distributed to participants. Overall it was very satisfying experience for RCMM Members.

Rtn. Dr Sneha explaining all about Hygiene, you can see participant’s raised hand for asking questions, attentively listening Distribution of Sanitary Napkins and Masks to Participants

Rtns. Nita, Usha, Dr Sneha, Varsha and Vidula at Kokri during session




TEXTBOOKS DISTRIBUTION AT TILHER SCHOOL

Saraswati Vidya Mandir at Tilher, Vasai is an unaided school from 1st to 10th standard, mainly catering to students from adivasi padas. On 21st October PR Kishore and Rtn. Varsha distributed a set of textbooks to 20 students of 10th standard. Some of the students almost commute 10 kilometers every day to reach the school. RCMM plans to provide bicycles to the school for the use of students coming from a very long distance.

Textbooks Distribution at Saraswati Vidya Mandir




CATARACT FREE PALGHAR

Cataract Free Palghar is one of the thrust area of District 3141 this year. PR Kishore being from Palghar he is actively involved in coordinating Eye Check up Camps along with RC Vasai and on behalf of Coral group – a group of Rotary Clubs come together for the cause. The camp was held on 17th October, 2021 for the people in the age group of 60 to 85 years. About 90 people took the advantage of the camp and 50 people were identified requiring cataract operation. They will go through further testing and will be operated free of cost.

Eye Check-up Camp at Vasai Gaon

Eye Check up Camp news was published in Local Paper




CATARACT FREE PALGHAR

Subsequent to Eye Check up Camp on 17th October, one more camp was organized on 31st October at Satpala, in between Vasai and Virar. Almost 600 people had registered on line, but on Sunday only 100 people could make for the camp held at Mother Teresa Multispecialty Hospital. Total 24 patients identified for Cataract and for them further process is initiated.

Pre-preparation meeting for Camp All the Volunteers at the venue – Mother Teresa Hospital

Eye Check up Camp at Mother Teresa Hospital at Satapala




WOMEN EMPOWERMENT – AWARENESS ON MENSTRUAL HYGIENE

Schools are reopening after a long time as Covid seems to be under control. RCMM had an opportunity to address about 50 students from 8th to 10th standards on Menstrual Hygiene at Dadar Vidya Mandir on 21st October, 2021. Best part was both girls and boys attended the session. Rtn. Dr Supriya explained all about Menstrual Cycle and how to take care of the hygiene. She also advised importance of food to avoid anemia. Rtn. Uma further added in her own way on Menstrual Hygiene. At the end of session, sanitary pads were distributed to girl students, nutritious rajgira ladoos and channa were distributed to all the students. One of the teacher recited following poem as vote of thanks …………

“रोटरी क्लबचे कायय महान, घडविती समाज करुनी दान,

आहेत त्ाांचे ऋण फार, रोटरी क्लबचे मानते आभार.

सजग नागररक उद्याचे, घडतील इथे अनेक,

रोटरी क्लबचे ऋण फार, शाळेतफे मानते मी आपल्या सिय टीमचे आभार.

असेच आपले सहकायय असािे,

म ांबई-माहीम रोटरी क्लबचे नाि सिय दूर व्हािे. “

The students were happy with free interaction and girls came forward with their doubts/questions. Overall experience for RCMM participating members was very satisfying.

Rtn. Dr Supriya on Menstrual Hygiene and in next picture girls asking questions

Rtns. Varsha, Uma, Dr Supriya, Asavari, Revati and Shaila distributing Sanitary Pads

RCMM members getting felicitated with Rose




ANNADAN AT SMIT FOUNDATION OLD AGE HOME

SMIT is an NGO currently based out of Thane, Maharashtra. They work for and provide basic necessities to the homeless, poor, differently-abled, and mentally ill people who have nobody to care for them, in the best way possible. Founder Mrs. Yojana Vikas Gharat, finding inspiration from the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, where she grew up established the SMIT Foundation. On the birthday of Rtn. Pradnya’s husband, she donated the money towards Annadan. This donation was used on 20th October to serve the 90 Aai, Baba residing at the SMIT old age home. Annadanam is called the 'Mahadanam' among the various kinds of danam. Charity in the form of annadanam is a way in which one can contribute to life itself.

Annadan at SMIT Foundation Old Age Home




PROVIDING PARTS FOR ANAESTHESIA MACHINE – KEM HOSPITAL

RCMM has been associated with KEM Hospital for more than a decade. Through Rtn. Sunita we received a request for providing Anaesthesia machine parts of Ophthalmology Operation theatre namely Flow sensor cable for CS-30 and Flow sampler cartridge for CS-30. This machine is used for ophthalmic surgeries under general anaesthesia or sedation in following cases:

Paediatric (or children) patients with congenital cataract, congenital glaucoma, or any eye injuries.

Adult patients who are anxious, uncooperative, psychiatric patients And in cases where the patient might need resuscitation.

The order for spare parts was placed on Supertec Healthcare Systems and delivered promptly.

Flow sensor cable and Flow sampler cartridge received at KEM Hospital




DIWALI DHAMAKA

Dil Mangay More ---- Three words speak the whole story. Diwali Dhamaka was almost eagerly awaited event for the RCMM family as It was almost after a gap of couple of years we all got a chance to meet and greet each other for Diwali, and as always, our great Rtn. Dhananjay distributed Diyas to all. Arrangements of The restaurant Status, Mahim were superb with mouth-watering menu. The party began with melodious numbers from Rtn. Pradeep Patole and everyone started clapping on Nakharewali song rhythm. Fun and frolic, joy and jubilation mood continued throughout the party. Rtn. Pradnya shared her experience on winning Beauty Contest, Rtn. Uma Sahasrabudhe narrated few stories in her typical satire manner, Rtn. Vidya and Rtn. Rashmi narrated few stories of community work, done in the past. There were few great announcements by Rtns. Prakash, Anand, Kishore and Pradeep Dixit on their generous donation to RCMM trust. Housie game engaged everyone and distribution of prizes recalled school days memories. Due to Covid 19 for the last 2 years, no one could meet each other, this party gave everyone a chance to mingle and reunite. RCMM has been a family for over 20 years, all the members are very well connected to each other. Everyone sailed smoothly through the flowing stream of the party. All left the place in a very cheerful mood…….

Melodious numbers by Rtn. Pradeep

Enjoying physical meeting almost after 2 years




DIWALI DHAMAKA

Rtn. Pradnya on her Beauty Contest

Rtn. Uma with her interesting stories

Rtn. Suryakumar on RCMM Projects

Rtn. Rashmi on Projects in Konkan

Rtns. Prakash and Sandhya handing over Donation to PR Kishore

Announcement on Fund Raising Event

Rtn. Vidya sharing her experience

Cozy corner

Rtns. Pradeep and Seema Party Mood




PROUD MOMENT FOR RCMM

For the month of September RCMM was awarded 3rd prize for aggregate value and reporting of projects on ROTARYINDIA.ORG Heartiest congratulations to Team RCMM.

With such a strong team, I am sure to achieve my DREAMS.




SWATCHHATA PAKHWADA - RID 3141 INITIATIVE

RCMM actively participated in RID 3141 initiative Swachhata Pakhwada by being the Gold Host Club and PR Kishore rendering few numbers during the programme.

PR Kishore getting ready to deliver melodious song




DISTRICT INITIATIVES

RCMM participated actively in following District Initiative.

Jeevan Asha initiative by Government of India with support of Rotary

Rtn. Prakash Samudra attended the function




DISTRICT INITIATIVES & CO-HOST EVENTS

Mega Vaccination Drive at SRCC Mumbai On 2nd October, 2021 Mega Vaccination Drive at SRCC Mumbai was launched, a CSR project with CSDL by RC Bombay Queen city. It is expected to vaccinate about 12,500 people costing about Rs. 90 lakhs. Rtn. Suryakumar attended the inauguration.

RCMM cohosted the Blood Donation Drives and ‘Vastu Shastra for Wealth, Health & Prosperity’ webinar by RC Mumbai North Island




PATRONS & DONORS

RC Mumbai Mahim is very grateful to all the donors without whom it is not possible to continue supporting larger section of less privileged community. We look forward for your continued support.

Donor’s Name Amount Cause Through Rotarian

Rtn. Dr Nisha Thakker 5,000 Medical Project

Premier Cor 25,001 FR 21-22 - Donation Pradeep Dixit

Rtn. Revati Kanvinde 8,600 Education - School Fees of Kartiki Jagtap

Standard Wires 2,500 FR 21-22 - Donation Pradeep Dixit

T S Bhardwaj 20,000 FR 21-22 - Donation K Suryakumar

Rtn. Pradnya Sabnis 10,000 Donation for Smit Old Age home

Technova 1,00,000 FR 21-22 - Donation Anand Limaye

Rtn. K Suryakumar 30,000 FR 21-22-Donation

Rtn. Dr Nisha Thakker 5,000 Medical Project




FAMILY CORNER

Heartiest Congratulations Rtn. Dr. Hemangee for being a chief guest at a very special inauguration.

Six young psychiatrists started a hospital in Belapur – called Prayaas. This is special because they are equipped and permitted to admit and treat mental health including Dementia. It is heartening that mental health is getting the attention that it needs especially from young doctors. For Rtn. Dr. Hemangee it was a super proud occasion because two of the six doctors were her students at Somaiya hospital. We wish the young doctors much success and congratulate Rtn. Dr. Hemangee on training them well!

Rtn. Dr. Hemangee getting felicitated by her students

Rtn Dr Hemangee Dhavale has been hard at work. She organized a medical camp for the psychiatry department of Somaiya hospital where she is a consultant. Sun pharmaceuticals was roped in as a sponsor. They covered the medication. 28 senior citizens and about 10 existing patients benefitted from the testing for memory and depression. Now that is a great way to shine the light on an often misunderstood ailment. Rtn. Dr. Hemangee at the Camp




FAMILY CORNER

Heartiest Congratulations Rtn. Pradyna Sabnis for getting invited as a speaker at a workshop on “Skill development of women for entrepreneurship and employability” on 26th October, 2021

The workshop was organised by the Women Development and Empowerment cell of K. E. S Shroff College in association with the University of Kashmir’s Center for Women’s studies & research. Rtn. Pradyna Sabnis was a perfect choice as she could speak from her own experience as a woman entrepreneur.

Rtn. Dr. Hemangee getting felicitated by her students




FAMILY CORNER

Heartiest Congratulations Rtn. Prakash Samudra for being a distinguished guest at event organized by Amity University, UP on 28th and 29th October, 2021

Rtn. Prakash Samudra, former CEO & MD Thyseenkrupp Industrial Solutions gave the key note address at the virtual symposium on Corporate Social Responsibility. The event was specifically targeted towards expert discourse on Organization Responses, Business Model Innovations and Responsible Business Practices during crises like the Covid 19 Pandemic. Rtn. Prakash Samudra, being a guru on CSR matters enlightened the audience with his experience and wisdom.




FAMILY CORNER

Rtn. Pradeep Patole

Dr. Vanashree, daghter of Rtn. Dr. Supriya

Vaishnavi, daughter of Rtn. Vaishali

Yogin, husband of Rtn. Pradnya Sabnis

Varsha, wife of Rtn. Uday Damale

Namita, daughter of Rtn. Anand Limaye

Atharva, son of Rtn. Bhushan Patil

Shreeya, daughter of Rtn. Deeplaxmi Pednekar

Wishing you a day filled with Happiness and a year filled with Joy. Happy Birthday

Visit our Website at https://rcmumbaimahim.rotaryindia.org Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rotarymahim/

Wishing you a very happy wedding anniversary and many more wonderful years together

Rtn. Dinesh & Neha Mote

Rtn. Asmita & Ashok Alate

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