Edition 01, July 2024

RI District 3131 Edition 01, 02 July 2024 Club ID 54361

RI President’s Message President’s Message
RI President 24-25 RCPGB President 24-25
Rtn. Stephanie A. Urchick Rtn. Meenal Dhotre

Dear fellow Rotary leaders: Dear RCPGBians

As we begin a new year of service, let us not forget Happy Rotary New Year !
the importance of every one of Rotary’s members. It gives me immense pleasure to take the responsibility of
the Club President when our club is entering into twenty
We need your leadership now more than ever if we fifth year. I'm aware of the culture and legacy of our club
are to make every club and district an irresistible in serving the society. I also take this opportunity to thank
experience. Rotary has a chance to capture the all past presidents for their valuable contribution in making
world’s attention and realize possibilities beyond our club, vibrant and renowned.
our expectations. But we must build on the work
that has come before us if we are to reach our Rotary is changing and hence community expectations
goals, such as defeating polio and unlocking the can be altogether different from the earlier years. We
power of girls and women. should embrace the change and offer something different
and better to the society. Our club programs and service
Rotary offers people of action a chance to connect projects will be the reflection of the changing scenario.
and find belonging, and this fellowship gives us the Through service projects, we will try to address some of
potential to improve our communities and the world. the contemporary issues such as increasing addiction
By following Rotary’s Action Plan and helping make amongst youth, challenges related to senior citizens,
sure all members feel a sense of belonging in their cyber security problems, increasing breast cancer
club, you have a special opportunity to inspire amongst women, etc.
members to new heights of service.
25th year is considered to be a transition phase in a
Our ability to create lasting change begins with our human being's life. It's a time to cherish the youthfulness
family of Rotary. Together, it is within our power to and embrace new phase of life with much confidence and
bring healing in a divided world. Join me in making maturity to achieve new heights. Our club is no exception
Rotary a source of strength for those who need it to this. And I'm happy that I'm a torchbearer during this
most, within and beyond our membership. Let this transition.
be the year we harness The Magic of Rotary, and
let Rotary be known as an organization that takes I want to make this rotary year meaningful, magnificent
care of its members as well as the people we serve. and magical with the best wishes and active support from
It is within your power to help make Rotary a all of you.
beacon of goodwill and fellowship in every
community. Remember that your work can and will पन्
ु हा भेटूया लवकरच... तो पयंत
change the world with The Magic of Rotary.
जो जे वाांछील तो ते लाहो !
District Governer’s Message IPP’s Message
District Governor 24-25 President 23-24
Rtn. Sheetal Shah Rtn. Girish Mathkar

My Dear Fellow Rotarians My Dear Fellow Rotarians

As the new Rotary year 2024-25 sets in, the magical

We have come to the end of the Rotary year 2023-24
journey of District 3131 begins with “ROTARY
and our silver jubilee year is knocking off.
CHATRA CHAYA” project - an initiative that will go a
We did have plans to bring our Club to greater heights,
long way in engaging members & enhance the public
we did have a great team of members, the Senior
image of Rotary by providing shelter to poor street
Members, and the Young Vibrant Member, who showed
vendors. I appreciate all Rotary Clubs for
beautiful signs of teamwork.
overwhelming response to this unique project.
I would like to credit Secretary Vidula, my Board
Members and fellow Rotarians of RCPGB who worked
District 3131 is on the rise & our journey has been
tirelessly the whole year, who helped to meet our target
progressive & impressive year after another. We have
and our goals. Proud to say that we have achieved our
set high benchmarks to our Foundation Givings & to
Rotary Citations. First lady Vidya and my family
the quantum of service projects we undertake in all 7
supported to fullest extent.
Focus areas. Participation of clubs in youth activities &
structured programs has been fabulous. Our reach out Few achievements of Rotary Year I would like to
to corporate for taping CSR funds for Rotary projects mention: 5 Star Club-Youth Avenue, 5 Star in Literacy,
has been phenomenal. As we move ahead, let us all 3 star in membership, 7 star in PI,3 Star in Rotary
strive to achieve new milestones for 3131. Foundation, Best administered club. We added 12 new
members in our family.
RI President Stephanie Urchick has unveiled the theme
On foundation front we surpassed our last 4 years
for RY 24-25 “The Magic of Rotary “.
giving with help of non-Rotarian donations. Annie
Braille, Water Aerators distribution, 40 Bore well
It is the magic when we Rotarian's transform lives by Recharge, rain water harvesting at Snehwan, Happy
providing education to illiterates, change lives when we School in Bhor are few significant projects to be
provide pure drinking water, develop villages and mentioned.
eradicate dreadful diseases like polio. As a true
Rotarian, responsibility lies upon us to continue our We could explore Benivity and FCRA to raise funds.
service for the deprived communities. It has been always been Rotary’s Motto “Service Above
Self” to serve our community and people in need. As a
President working with different teams helped me to
We have thoughtfully launched the Playing 11 initiative have better bonding with members, getting to know our
under District 3131 thrust area. Activities & projects members better. This is Rotary, build around fellowship,
listed in Playing 11 will create huge impact on humanity, and service. With the “Create Hope in the
communities in every corner of our District. The world theme”, hopefully we have crated hope in the life
CHAUKAR & SHATKAR initiatives are well informed in of few people we have worked with; in the community
District forums and I expect each and every club we made our project and, in the course, that we
participate in this super initiative. missioned.

Let us continue our good work. The term ends to give

Rotary action plan begins with membership. Adding way to another beginning. Let us all keep the good
new members and engaging them in Rotary projects deed that we have been doing all the time. As a
will make our clubs vibrant. Be sure that the member Rotarian, our work will never end until the world
experience matters the most in retaining them. In the become better place to live.
end let me touch upon 4 pillars that will bring the magic
of Rotary :- Let me take another opportunity to thank all our
1) Bringing Youth to Rotary members and apologies if I had made any mistake at
any point, forgive me for any shortcomings.
2) Getting Women in Rotary
3) Tap CSR funds by reaching out to corporate world I had a wonderful year and learned a lot. I look forward
4) Your wholehearted donation to Rotary for more excitement and wonderful years ahead.
Foundation. I strongly believe Incoming President Dr.Meenal and
her board are even more enthusiastic and energized to
face Rotary Year 2024-25. I wish President Meenal,
Wish you all the best for the rocking and the Secretary Shashank and board all the best and a fruitful
most happening RY 2024-25 !!! year. Let us work together towards the betterment of
our club and our society.
Jubilee Stars BoD FOR 2024-25
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तो तुम्हाला आवडला की नाही ते नक्की कळवा Budget Presentation 9-July
आणण तुमच्या काही सूचना असतील तर त्याही Doctors Day 16-July
सांगा. आणण हो, ज्याप्रमाणे आपण मीहटंग मध्ये Guru Pournima 23-July
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Look forward to exciting events for

celebrating our Silver Jubilee Year

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