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Supporting the Environment, a new focus area.

The Rotary Foundation Trustees and Rotary International Board of Directors have both unanimously
approved adding a new area of focus: supporting the environment.

More than $18 million in Foundation global grant funding has been allocated to environment-related
projects over the past five years. Creating a distinct area of focus to support the environment will give
Rotary members even more ways to bring about positive change in the world and increase our impact.

Supporting the environment becomes Rotary's seventh area of focus, which are categories of service
activities supported by global grants. It joins peacebuilding and conflict prevention; disease prevention
and treatment; water, sanitation, and hygiene; maternal and child health; basic education and literacy;
and community economic development.

Grant applications for projects will be accepted beginning on 1 July 2021. Gifts and commitments from
Rotarians and others will be sought to provide global grant support for the new area of focus.

More information about this new cause will be revealed shortly..

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An important avenue in the Vision year 20 – 20 is the ‘Street Children’.
Various projects are planned to create an awareness about their plight
and improve their lot.

Vision:

- A world where every child, irrespective of their background, have access to their rights.
- To tackle the widespread stigma around street- children.
- Raise awareness and understanding of their situation, so they are protected, respected and supported to
realize their full potential.

Beneficiaries:

Local needy communities - underprivileged and homeless. Social upliftment of street children within
shelters, homes, orphanages and destitute

Main Projects planned:

- Summer Camp for street kids/ RYLA in April 2021 at Salaam Baalak Day Care Centres at Charni Rd, And-
heri Kurla and Kandivali East.
- Interschool Sports & Talent Competitions
- Medical Camps
- Enrolling 300 drop out kids, back to school
- Secret Santa Christmas Eve Night
- Buddy Program for Specially-abled with NGO Save the Children India
- Ancillary Projects: Doorstep Schooling & Over & Under Project-School classes under the bridges/ flyovers
at Club & Zonal Level

This will enhance and promote Rotary image through Print and Electronic Media.
This wide local coverage will open doors and lend a helping hand.

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It is now more than 3 months and most people have fairly good idea of Corona 19 and its
symptoms and complications. This is an attempt to tell about experiences of doctors
managing Covid. The article is based on narration of different doctors hence no specific
name or credit is mentioned.
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for the duty poor chap wore HIV kit and not PPE!! The difference is one is less protective
than the other. Many of us donate HIV kit thinking its PPE!!
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The doctors also are incredibly grateful for the support given by some of the five start
hotels for making their stay comfortable.
“The one important thing, I learnt during my duty is humanity and importance of having a
family” words of a resident doctor of a public hospital.
Rtn Dr Rajesh Dave

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Rotary Club of Boisar Tarapur Rtn.Sachindra Kumar Bajpai was installed as the 27th Presi-
dent of Rotary Club of Boisar Tarapur on 30th June, 2020.
Chief Guest DG Sunnil Mehra graced the occasion.
Originally belonging to Lucknow, Rtn Sachindra Kumar
Bajpai, M.Phil, MCom is a Retired Professor Department of
Applied Economics, Faculty of Commerce, Jai Narain Post
Graduate College University of Lucknow.
Some of the projects he has planned during his tenure
include Dry Ginger Ayurveda based preventive therapy for
Corona for normal, suspect personnel and for Corona Warri-
ors, Face Mask distribution to Police personnel and Paramedi-
cal staff, Tree Plantation and Waste management (how to
make organic compost by kitchen waste)

Dr.Manoj Patel was installed as the 67th President of Rotary Club Rotary Club of Bombay West
of Bombay West on 1st July, 2020 in presence of DG Rtn.Sunnil
Mehra and District First Lady Shilpi Mehra. Several PDGs, District
Dignitaries and invited guests graced the occasion.
Dr.Manoj is a Consultant Physician, practicing since past 40 years.
He is affiliated to several prominent hospitals including Nanavati,
Hinduja Health Care and Bhartiya Arogya Nidhi. He is also the
Chairman of Vile Parle Medical Health Club Trust, an NGO engaged
in providing oxygen and other medical accessories to the less-priv-
ileged in the community.
The Club under his leadership proposes to execute several medi-
cal-related projects including upgrading facilities at local hospitals
/ medical centres, pediatric heart surgeris, cochlear implant
surgeries, WaSH in rural schools and primary health care centres,
happy schools, etc. apart from supporting the District-led projects.

Rotary Club of Mumbai North End Rtn Vinod Goyal was installed as the Vision President of Rotary Club
of Mumbai North End on July 4, 2020, in presence of Chief Guest RI
Director Dr.Bharat Pandya, DG Sunnil Mehra, galaxy of PDGs and
various other District dignitaries.
A businessman having interests in various fields as Real Estate
developer, Banquets halls, a Landlord, Running private safety vaults,
Vinod prides in his family business of Brijwasi Bengali sweets since
1944.
Clubs flagship project of eye check-up camp thru their Eye Mobile
Van apart, Rtn Vinod plans to join the District in the GG Check Dam
project besides their own GG project of at least USD 100,000, as also
celebrating all festivals at Club level.

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On 3rd July, 2020, Rtn.Satish Thakur was installed as Visionary
President of Rotary Club of Mumbai West Coast with Chief
Guest DG Sunnil Mehra and District First Lady Shilpi Mehra
gracing the occasion with several PDGs, District Officials and
members / anns of the club
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Rtn.Satish is a self employed professional, passionate about
giving back to the society through community service
projects that would truly make a difference.
The club has planned to carry on pediatric heart surgeries
under Touching Little Hearts Project, built toilet blocks for
girls in rural schools, provide eLearning Kits, confer nation
builder awards on teachers. As a part of its silver jubilee
celebrations, the Club will be hosting the DTA in April, 2021.

Rotary Club of Mumbai Green City Rtn.Dr. Milind Kulkarni was installed as President of Rotary Club of
Mumbai Green City on 3rd July, 2020 with gracious presence of
Chief Guest DG Sunnil Mehra, District First Lady Shilpi Mehra,
galaxy of PDGs and District Officials.
Dr. Milind has done PhD in Environmental Engineering from IIT
Bombay. Prior to this he has done ME (Civil) with Environmental
Engineering from VJTI Mumbai and BE – Civil Engineering from
Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli. His company “Prachi
Services Inc” provides Consultancy Services in Water and Wastewa-
ter Treatment and Solid Waste Management.
The Club plans to do a solid waste management and sewage
treatment plant at a tribal school, a Vocational Training Centre at
Versova with Global Grant while continuing the flagship projects
of the club including Swachh Mumbai Seminars.

Rtn.Prachi Ajmera’s zoom installation as President of RC Mumbai Rotary Club of Mumbai Elegant
Elegant happened on 4th July in presence of DG Sunnil Mehra.
She is highly qualified and successful businesswoman taking care of
family business. She is also interested in social service especially in
working for vocational training of underprivileged.
Besides district thrust areas the area of focus will be adoption of 8
villages with combined population of 10000 where schools and
anganwadis will be refurbished and equipped to cater to growing
needs of modernization. They also plann to hold a two day camp for
prosthetic limbs fittings.

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Rotary Club of Borivali Rtn.Ruma Desai was installed as Visionary President of Rotary
Club of Borivali in presence of RI Director Dr. Bharat Pandya
and DG Sunnil Mehra along with several PDGs and district
dignitaries.
Ruma is a Major Donor who joined Rotary in 2008-09 and
served as a Secretary during 2016-17 during which year she
sponsored 28 new members to the Club. She is financial
planner by profession and recipient of MDRT Award multiple
times in a row.
The Club has planned supporting old-age homes, tree plana-
tion (10000 nos.) and installing unused medicine collection
boxes at various public places for re-distribution to the needy.

Embarking, on the auspicious day of Gurupoornima, as 35th Rotary Club of Bombay Hanging Garden
President of RC of Bombay Hanging Garden was President Rtn.
Deepak Zaveri in presence of DG Sunnil Mehra, First Lady Shilpi
Mehra and other district officials.
A commerce graduate from Jai Hind College, Deepak runs a busi-
ness of gold, diamonds, bullion and finance. Plays Cricket for his
Club, and loves adventure sports like mountain biking, sailing,
cycling and long road trips.
Apart from carrying forward the Club’s flagship projects of Eye
Cataract, Water Wheels, Dialysis, Paediatric Heart Surgeries,
Deepak intends to participate in several District projects including
Givers Gain, Baghban, Annapoorna and projects covering the
Panchtatvas.

Rotary Club of Mumbai Ghatkopar 6th July marked a new date in the history of Rotary Club of Mumbai
Ghatkopar. Its 36th President Rtn Harjinderpal Singla was installed
virtually on Zoom platform. This installation was with a difference
and theme based. DG Sunnil Mehra was the Chief Guest.
The event was also attended by former test cricketer Chetan Sharma.
Harjinderpal is B.Com, LL.B from Mumbai University and is in busi-
ness of transport and logistics having its own fleet of trucks.
The club has planned several projects, notable among them are
e-Learning Kits, Medical Camps in rural areas, blood donation
camps, GG project of cornea transplant apart from supporting the
district led projects of annapoorna, Givers Gain, etc.

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Chandivali

Mira Road Mumbai WADA Worldwide 2nd August
Khar Launch of “Housie for Houses”
Fund Raiser for building 500 Low
Mumbai Cost Houses and 2 Community
Marvels Centers at Wada

Virar Mumbai 15th August
Millenials Online Art Show conceptualised
by Aura Arts Fund Raiser for
Alleviation of Hunger and
Malnutrition

29th August
CSR Seminar & Global
Governors’ Conclave

TFhiersUtNLIaCdOyRSNhiGlpMi ML Wehirsaheas
very Happy Birthday!

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How many of us want to be successful? All of us!! And why do we want to be successful? Because it gives us
Happiness!!
But for how long?? Yes, it’s a difficult question. Look back to your last success that you achieved and remember
how long you felt happy about it.
Remember when you got a raise from your employer; the happiness lasted for a while.
You got a big order for your business; the happiness lasted for a while.
You won an award; the happiness lasted for a while.
But you wanted the happiness to last longer, didn’t you?
But Why Doesn’t it last longer? Rather how can you make it last longer?
Well, for the answer, we have to go deeper and understand, whether what we are experiencing, is the “True
Happiness”.
Broadly, there are 4 Happiness Chemicals (or hormones) which are said to be the reason for happiness in our
lives. These are;
Dopamine – This is released when you achieve something.
Endorphin – This is released through Exercise and Laughter. It also releases, by dark chocolates, spicy food
and alcohol.
Unfortunately, when it comes to feel happy, we have been focusing more on the above 2 chemicals only. But
we are somewhere missing the next two happiness chemicals which are more powerful.
Oxytocin – This is also called the cuddle hormone. It is released when you feel loved and cared through touch
or hug.
Serotonin – This is released when you feel your significance. And it is strongly felt when you help someone
without expecting anything from them.
Now when we connect the dots, we can see why we see our happiness not lasting too long. Most of our
happiness is driven by first 3 chemicals.
When you feel like you have achieved something, dopamine is released. For eg., when you get a hike in salary,
or when you win a game, you feel happy, but the happiness is very short lived. Similarly, when you watch a
comedy movie and laugh, or when you eat paanipuri, Endorphins are released and you feel happy. But does
that happiness long last? It won’t because it can’t.
But when you feel cared, when someone cuddles you, Oxytocin is released. This happiness is meant to last
quite longer. Because it also relieves your stress levels and makes you feel living. Thus, it becomes challenging
when you stop feeling cared and loved, you lack oxytocin, and you stop feeling good about yourself.
And here comes Serotonin to the rescue. Serotonin is released when we help someone who cannot help us
back. This makes us feel significant. Serotonin is said to be longest lasting happiness hormone. Remember the
last time when you helped someone. How did you feel about yourself? You still remember the moment and
feel happy about it. Don’t you?
So, if you want to feel “True Happiness” and want it to last longer, start experiencing happiness by doing
something for someone who cannot give us back. Joining Rotary, and participating actively in the service
projects, is one great way to release Serotonin.
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Even in the middle of a pandemic, the zeal
in the hearts of Rotaractors is not some-
thing that burns out or dies down.
Rotaract District 3141 has beautifully
arranged every legacy project even
digitally, still not taking away the essence
of those. What is more, they've introduced
and executed new projects with the help
of technology - thus keeping Rotaraction
breathing and spreading positivity in a
global crisis situation.
It started with digital version of GOALS - a
7 day training programme for the Presi-
dents and Secretaries following a magical
Harry Potter wand this year. It was full of
activities, games, competitions - all of
which had their own special takeaways.
The event was also honoured by sessions
of the PDRRs and interactive panel
discussions.

Overall, it was a perfect mix of entertainment and learning. The feedbacks have been wizardry
positive and the event was also a great success! The Editorial team came up with an enchant-
ing newsletter that worked its spell and made the readers fall in love.
The training session for the core teams of clubs followed GOALS - a 2 hour session with every-
one's favourite theme - 'FRIENDS.' The sessions showed the participants 'how to be there for
their club in their own special ways'. It was a super interactive session and the topping was
that they got to know their batch mates for this amazing year that lies ahead!
5th of July was one of the most significant days of Rotaract District 3141. The handover cere-
mony was conducted on Facebook live. The incoming of council team was celebrated with
Railway Station announcements revolving around Aamchi Mumbai. It was followed by
announcements of various teams and the launch of upcoming projects like Wanderers Guide,
Yellow Pages, Global Fusion, etc.
Just when you thought that was all the Pandora's Box, the Editorial team came up with
'Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si'. A platform to meet some of the most influential people of the
LGBTQ+ community, listen to their stories and interact with them! It had a panel of exception-
al speakers and a footfall of approximately 90+ participants from Rotaract and Non-Rotaract
community and people from the LGBTQ+ spectrum. It was an exceptional session and
brought to light several insights about the community. The participants were given takeaway
magazines at the end of the session.
Editor, Rotaract District 3141

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It’s said, “Sometimes the worst place you can be at, is in your own head!.
The Indian equivalent being “Man changa to kathoti mein ganga”.
Sadly, in today’s times multiple factors have creeped in lives that have
affected the mental health, affecting almost up to 20% of children globally
(WHO website), adults are not spared either.
Recent deaths by suicide, increasing stress levels, etc. have all brought to
fore one of the most
neglected health issues of recent times – #mentalhealthmatters
As if having a premonition of times to come, DGE Sunnil Mehra, Visioned the
avenue of “Inner Space” for the year 2020-21, addressing the much needed
mental wellness issues with focus on children.
Thursday, July 2nd, 2020, RI District 3141 ushered in a historic moment
when it digitally signed a 2 year MOU with Mpower (a Neerja Birla Initiative)
– a collaboration to promote mental health awareness across
the community.
Jointly signed by District Governor Rtn Sunnil Mehra ,DGE Rtn Rajendra
Agarwal, District Project Director , Rtn Mala Mehta , Lead Club, Rotary Club
of Bombay Hanging Garden’s President Rtn Deepak Zaveri and Mpower’s
Chairperson Mrs. Neerja Birla , in the presence of DGN Rtn Sandip Agarwalla,
District official Dr. Manish Motwani , core district team members of Inner
Space , and members of RCBHG , Rotary has , once again committed itself to
work towards a happier and healthier society by destigmatising mental
health issues through awareness generation and community programs.
So what will the Avenue Do?
Mental health awareness workshops will be conducted by MPower in
schools and colleges adopted by Rotary Clubs. Professional
managed counselling cells would also be established for students needing
additional mental health support – Mrs Nera Birla’s contribution towards the
cause.
With physical distancing being the new norm, Mpower developed webinars
for various mental health issues like depression, stress management, anger
management, managing relationships when in distress etc.as it may be
recalled that DG Sunnil, perceiving mental health to be the need of the hour,
more than ever, began these webinars in the Smart Year itself. A district
event, addressed by Mrs. Neerja Birla and Dr. Zirak Marker, and a separate
webinar for Rotaractors was organised to address anxiety related issues
arising from the lockdown.
How can Clubs participate?
Rotary clubs, Innerwheel clubs, Rotaractors , Interactors can identify schools
/ colleges / and community groups interested in holding such mental health
awareness webinars and reach out to the Inner Space Avenue Team who will
arrange the same through MPower at NO COST.
Summarizing, we can say that
IT’S OK - NOT TO BE OK, BUT IT’S NOT OK - NOT TO SEEK HELP”.
Let’s take this opportunity and reach out to our “Inner Space” joyfully.

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Ever since the announcement of the “Inner Space” as one of the Visionary Avenues, it has intrigued
Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors and inner wheel members alike and has solicited good amount of
curiosity and willingness to host these awareness programs, and as the times demand,
through webinars.
Webinars are being organised as small capsules and the subject matter is chosen by the requesting
club based on its perceived needs. Mpower (our professional partners) matches
its counsellor / psychiatrist to the topic , age group of cohort , educational background of the partici-
pants since every professional also has a niche and have a masters in counselling / or psychology
Webinars organised till July 31, 2020

Webinars organised in June

SN Date & Time Coordinated by / Participants Topic Faculty
Mental Wellness in the new Normal Mrs Neerja Birla & Dr Zirak Marker
1 May-16 District 3141 Mental Wellness in the new Normal Apurva Singh Verma
11:00 AM

2 Jun-05 All Rotaract Clubs
11:15 AM

Webinars organised in July

1 Jul-04 RCM Royales and RCB Film City Stress Management Jhanvi Sutaria
– for their Rotaract clubs

4:00 PM

2 Jul-13 RCM West Coast for Rotaract Social Skills Nazneen Chunawala
Club of Ghanshyamdas Apurva Singh Verma
Saraf College Mansi Gokhale

4:30 PM

3 Jul-15 RCM Juhu for Interact club Peer Pressure
of Rajhans Vidyalaya

3:00 PM

4 Jul-18 RCM west coast for Rotaract club Relationship Management when
of JM Patel & Sky City in distress

4:30 PM

5 Jul-25 RCM West Coast for Interact club Creative ways of Stress Management Kriti Pahuja
of Bangur Vidya Bhavan

5:00 PM

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This Diwali...
when we light a
Diya at our homes

Lets light a
Diya at someones

“Aashiyana”

Current Situation:
- Barely 100 kms away from Mumbai, Tribals live in rural areas in hutment made of wood, thatch and mud.
- Their washrooms are too made of 4 small bamboos as pillars covered with thatches.
- This leaves them exposed, especially in the rains, to rodents, snakes and heath issues etc.
- Government, under PMYAG has offered Rs.120000 for them to construct houses and Rs.12000 for the toilets.
The villagers are to bridge the difference which the affluent among them can but the very poor are unable to
pay the differential or take loans and they never get to make houses.
What Rotary District 3141 Proposes to do:
- In Wada and Palghar Taluka, there are over 21000 approved families that need such houses.
- District 3141 has taken up a target of 500 houses .
- Provide a house of approximately 25 sq mtre for a family and a separate toilet
- The villagers can have a house of a pukka House and toilet
- The beneficiary gets a House at no cost to them except for Shram Daan .
How will this work:
- Over 6000+ families are approved under PMYAG , we are working with the approved families only
-Good and reliable contractors that have worked earlier on Global Grants have been identified
- These Contractors and Goverment Agencies will jointly meet the beneficiaries in the presence of Sarpanch.
- A Mou on Stamp Paper will be made with Rotary and the beneficiaries and the Gram Panchayat and Sarpanch

will sign as witness. All these Govt Agencies are being very helpful in assisting us in the same .
- Seniors Rotarian Consultants , will be supervising the whole project
- Rotary District 3141 will ensure complete transparency.
- The donors/ clubs can have their names on the Plaque on the houses
- Clubs and members can visit the houses that are allotted to them and see the constructions in process.
How To Donate :
- Through CSR Of Companies
- Through Private Donors who can contribute Rs 70,000 towards a house
-Through Clubs joining together to play a Housie and donate a House
Target Date for starting End August and making lots of 50 houses
Date of completing target of 500 houses by June 2021
Contact :
District Project Director : Raj Khosla Mob: 9820815055 Email: [email protected]
District Governor Sunnil Mehra & Team Low Cost shelters

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Rotary Club of Mira Road
Groceries & essential Food grains sufficient for 2 months,
were provided to Radha Krishna Old Age Home in Mira
Road. This Old Age Home has provision for 15 Senior
Citizens but presently cares for 11 Senior Citizens.
Due to Lockdown restrictions the three memberswho were
part of the Project were Rtn. Hiten Nagar, Rtn.Sandhya
Mehta & Rtn. Narendra Singh. Total cost of Project : Rs.
8,808.00

Rotary Club of Mumbai Iconic
Distribution of Chocolates, Homeopathic medicines along
with Tea and Coffee powder supporting the Police and
Medical fraternity at five police stations--- JVPD Vile Parle,
Andheri East, Santacruz West, Vakola, and Khar west.
Also distributed the same at Hotel Regal Enclave where 66
Doctors and Nurses from Bhabha hospital have been
lodged since the past three months. .
Total beneficiaries 1100. Project cost : Rs 50300. A team of
8 Rotarians were involved in the project.

Rotary Club of Mumbai Elegant
On 12th July Rotary Club of Mumbai Elegant distributed
120 Sanitiser stands with 120 sanitiser bottles @1ltr each
and provided extra 5 litre cans with each stand, as an
initiative “Jan Jagran Abhyan” during this Covid Pandemic.
These were distributed in 78 Temples around South
Mumbai, 3 Police Stations, 8 Slums from BanGanga to Worli
Koliwada.
RCME also donated 100 infrared thermometers and 50 face
steamers along with 2000 masks. Thermometers and
steamers were given to Mira Road Bhayendar municipal
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Project: Career Counselling for Standard X students of the Colaba
Municipal School
A Career counselling session was conducted over Zoom for the
Standard X students of the CMSS on 5th July 2020. The Session
included a presentation made on
various career options for the students and was followed by a very
interactive Q& A session.
The speakers in a very lucid manner communicated all the various
options in a language which very well understood by the students.
More than 120 Standard X students of the school benefitted with the
2 hour session on Zoom.
This project had active participation of more than
5 Rotarian & 3 Rotary Annes who put in 5 hours preparing the
presentation. The students had sent almost 100 questions prior to
the session which was consolidated by the speakers and all doubts
were answered. First Lady Kruti, Rtn. Seema Parekh , R.Anne Jasmina
Ruparel and R. Anne Deepa Sherry for conducting this over 2 hour
session with the students.
PP. Devang Vora cordinated the entire project with the school author-
ities. Secretary Nilesh for conducted the Zoom session smoothly.

Rotary Club of Mulund
RC Mulund helped Ashramshalal , Mangaonwadi, Taluka Karjat,
Raigad , run by Madhuram Charitable Trust by providing them
with a Steam boiler.
This Residential Adivasi school housing around 500 children
required a replacement of a Steam boiler to cook food . The Club
felt it was a worthy project for execution.
Cost of Project : 160000/-
Beneficiaries : 500 children
No of Rotarians involved: 4
No of Man Hours Spent: 12
Total Project Cost: 1,60,000/-

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Rotary Club of Chandivali
MHO Dr. Jhadhav with health workers and distribution of food
gains. L Ward Kurla.
In two rounds on 1st July and 9th July, Rotary Club of Chandivali
conducted ‘WITH YOU’
projects in L Ward, Kurla.
330 food packets inclusive of rice, pulses, sugar, biscuits, condi-
ments and sanitary napkins formed part of the distribution drive.
Six committed Rotarians and residents of neighbouring area lent
their support to the cause. 172 hours were spent doing the project.
Total cost incurred on the ‘WITH YOU’ project was –Rs.2,08, 000.

Rotary Club of Mumbai South
Rotary Club of Mumbai South donated a fully automatic
washing machine to Nair Hospital for support of
patients in the isolation ward. Three Rotarians were
involved in the project and they spent 2 hours. The total
cost of the machine was Rs.15,000/-.

Rotary Club of Mumbai Ghatkopar
Project: Donation of Milk packets to children from BPL families of SPRJ
kanyashala
Rotary Club of Mumbai Ghatkopar with the support of our new member
Rtn. Jayshree Dand and leadership of President Harjinderpal Singla
conducted a donation camp at SPRJ Kanyashala school.
The students of this school come from below poverty line families and are
facing a lot of hardships in current pandemic situations. Our club donated
milk powder packets , pickle packets, 160 masks and 250 sanitizers.
Total beneficiaries 150 families. Total project cost Rs.35000/- Manpower
given: 2 hours, Rotarians involved: 4.

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The word ‘Mandala’ comes from Sanskrit, language meaning
“Circle”. It’s an ancient spiritual and ritual symbol in many
cultures and religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism
where it symbolizes ‘Universe’.
Mandala becomes a window for exploring and connecting
with one’s inner self. It represents a connection between one’s
inner world and that with the outer reality.
It’s a medium, of self-representation, self-expression and
self-discovery. It facilitates the journey within.
Mandala is Spiritual, Therapeutic and Meditative tool ….
Drawing a Mandala is very relaxing and grounding. The
process can silence your mind and allows you to focus on its
beauty in the intricate patterns.
It improves focus and concentration. It’s a great tool to
experiencing and lives the Flow moment.
Used widely for affirmations, gratitude, spiritual, meditative and mindful exercises. One just needs to dive
into the sacred circles to connect with oneself and to relax.
One doesn’t require fine artistic skills to attempt making a Mandala. You just need some patience, lots of
love and a feeling of gratitude while getting onto this beautiful journey. You can choose different medi-
ums that you relate with while making a Mandala ranging from Paper and pen to Canvas and brush.
Making your own personal Mandala can be fun and inspiring. You do not need to be an artist to start
with your mandala. A Mandala can be made by using the repetitive shapes, objects, forms.
Take time to answer basic questions like – Why am I making this mandala? Is it a personal mandala or a
simple one? What do I want to reflect on…..my current state of mind or my desirable state of mind?

Mandalas are everywhere –
Our Nature and Universe gives us beautiful examples of
Mandala.
Solar system, ripples in a pond, our eye composition, the
rings inside any stem, and the rings on the bark of a tree
are some of such examples.
We have to just look around and will witness many
examples of Mandala that nature gives us and those we
use in day-to-day life.
Rtn Surbhi Wadhera

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A Rotaract Fund Raising Initiative for "PRAYAS" is a Rotaract adopted school
named as ‘Pragati Vidyalaya – Vikhroli’. Funds from sale of the book shall be
utilized for the schools holistic development activities. More information on the

project is available on website https://rotaract3141.org/.

For Donations or any clarifications required please contact:
Rtr. Sruchi Dadia /Rtr. Akshaya Bandivdekar
Team Public Relations and Marketing,
Rotaract District 3141,
[email protected]

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ROTARY OPENS OPPORTUNITIES

Every member is that unique piece of the
complete picture - Doodle art by
Rtn Dipanwita Dutt

THE UNICORN by
Krishaang Kharade
(S/O Rtn Kamlesh Kharade)

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Room no.711 -Rotary’s birthplace

The number 711 has a very special significance for
Rotary. Room 711 of the old Unity Building, formerly
located at 127 North Dearborn Street in downtown
Chicago, Illinois, USA, was the birthplace of Rotary
International.

That historic room, which was the office of engineer
Gus Loehr, was the location of that first meeting when
Paul Harris met with several friends to discuss his new
idea of a club for professionals and businessmen.
A few Chicago Rotarians set about to preserve the room and restore it to its 1905 authenticity. For years, Room
711 was preserved as a miniature Rotary museum by Rotarians around the world who voluntarily belonged to
and contributed annually to the “Paul Harris 711 Club,” which provided funds for leasing, maintenance and
preservation.

In 1989, the Unity Building was about to be torn down. Members of the 711 Club carefully dismantled the
landmark room and placed its contents in storage. There it stayed until 1994, when the recreated Room 711
found a permanent home, and this piece of the Rotary heritage is preserved at the RI World Headquarters in
Evanston.
Compiled by: Rtn Dipanwita Dutt

Here is a "Find Word" Puzzle that should be relatively easy to do! Painting by Child Arna Joshi
The hidden words are connected with the meaningful Projects being executed Gr.D/O Rtn Ramesh Chandra
by Rotary 3141 District! on occasion of Kargil War Vijay Diwas
So, if you know which Projects we are doing - this should be a breeze! Happy hunting!
Cues To Help...!
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C S P S R O T A R Y A NG E L S N UMG I F O A E Bhavishyayaan Malaria StreetChildren
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I O B R R HWG LW T E X O D D N E WU P E P Z L
T J D C M J K B J S G NWR UMP H A I R A C E A Dental MentalHealth
I L C E DO S I QH HGMN Y T E E WDO L U I R
OH J S T E AOD ZOU F G R XMA E ADE H A I DisabledFriendly MiddayMeal
N S K Z Q L K J Z N N E WMB S M L E N U Z K I A
AB L E T OAB I L I T Y LMF X T K C C R S D J DrugAbuse NGOProduct
S A V I NG E NV I R ONME N T H Y E T C G S N
Fisherfolk Positive Health
Crossword by: Rtn Sandeep Ohri

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