DG NEWSLETTER

DISTRICT 3231-A1 2018-2019
We Serve

Principal District PRO
Bulletin Editor ~HAVOVI GANDHI, MJF

Presents

For Private Circulation Only Reaching out to make a difference Issue 2, December 2018 - March 2019

From the Editor’s Desk,

Friends, we are Honoring our District Governor today, and on behalf of Lady Lions of District 3231-A1, I hereby sincerely thank our District
Governor Lion Divyeshbhai Shah for giving us an equal opportunity to “Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change” as this is the theme for
International Women’s Day 2019 which happens to be today. Our First Lady International President Lion Gudrun Yngvadottir did believe in
herself at every step in Lionism, and did everything possible to help forge a more gender-balanced Lionism Globally. Women have come a long
way , yet there’s still more to be achieved !

We would like to extend our appreciation for the amazing work done by you Sir, this Lionistic year 2018-19. The endless hours that you spent
working on different activities in Lionism, and the professionalism that you brought to it only goes to show how dedicated you were in wanting to
achieve the best for District 3231-A1. Thank you for your endless patience, motivation and persistence which helped Lions to rise and soar.

We join together in wishing you and your family every success in many exciting new ventures.

Best Wishes.

HAVOVI C. GANDHI, MJF Messages
Principal District Cabinet Pro & Bulletin Editor

LION DIVYESH SHAH, PMJF, District Governor LION DR. ASHOK MEHTA, PMJF
International President, 2005-06
Second Century Ambassador
Dear Principal Dist. Cab. PRO Lion Havovi Gandhi,
It has been a great year at the helm of affairs, and I
sincerely thank you all for reposing your trust & faith, and I am very happy to learn that District
electing me as your District Governor in the 102nd year Administration under the leadership of 1st Vice
of our Association. I have tried my best to be worthy of District Governor Lion Kamlesh Dalal and 2nd Vice
the position and further the aims and objectives of the District Governor Lion Raj Kumar Gupta, have
world's largest service organization “Lions Clubs organized on 8th March 2019, honoring of our
International”. District Governor Lion Divyesh Shah.

This year I have strived to organize and conduct different programs and I had known Divyesh much before he became an active Lion. Since our
activities. Many challenges have emerged from diverse directions and have Past Governor Lion V.K. Shetty took over as a District Governor, he
been met squarely each time. District 3231-A1 strives to change in response to appointed Divyesh in charge of “Adoption of Institutions”.
changing conditions, keeping the important goals and values in sight.
Adapting to constant change is in itself an exciting achievement. The concept was completely new but Divyesh by an act of benevolence
brought to the light many service organizations and charitable trusts to
It is a fact that no organization can succeed without a sustained and focused the light of many Lions.
effort from all, and I am happy that I have received full support from all the
members of the Lions Clubs of our District 3231-A1 in enhancing the image of Divyesh took me to some Institutions which was out of the world as far
Lionism by carrying out various community based projects/service as lions organization is concerned and in fact Divyesh brought to the
activities/programs & giving good supports in fullling the Administrative light Lions activities in that organization, and Lions came to know about
aspects of the Clubs & the District in coordination with our MICRO Team, the organizations like these.
Region Chairpersons, Zone Chairpersons & District Chairpersons of working
voluntarily and in sync as One Team with One Vision and One Goal – a single Very sparingly spoken, hardly talks about himself, very unassuming but
minded dedication to achieve the best for our District and its future. However, always prepared to put his hands in the pocket to participate nancially
Our District 3231-A1 lacks in growth of membership particularly Young & in every good cause.
women membership in the Clubs although our District 3231-A1 has a Positive
growth till date. For strengthening & functioning of the weaker Clubs, much Highly qualied professional partnering with very senior and
things needs to be done. Thanks to all the clubs for your positive approach & prominent Chartered Accounts of India with Shri Bansi Mehta.
supports in participating for C.Q.I program which will enable us in
strengthening our District. Divyesh and family have found time and participates nancially in
many deserving projects.
I sincerely thank my DG Team both the Vice District Governors Lion Kamlesh
Dalal and Lion Raj Kumar Gupta along with our District Administration for Divyesh's wife Swati and daughter Prachi have also supported Divyesh
Honoring me and my family and I appreciate the efforts put in by our Principal so well that the family has become one in participating in most of the
Cabinet PRO Lion Havovi Gandhi for compiling and coordinating with all the Lions work, always smiling and ready to support Divyesh in all his
Clubs to come out with an Excellent 2nd issue of the District Governor's endeavors.
Newsletter. Indeed an honor to me on my felicitation day.
I wish and pray that Divyesh and family has a very good and healthy life
Let's join hands ourselves on the excellence of everything & justify our slogan and continue to do the good work for building bridges between the
”We serve with Pride”. haves and the have nots.

I wish him all the success.

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MESSAGES FROM VICE GOVERNORS

Dear District Governor Dear District Governor Lion Divyesh Shah,

Lion Divyesh Shah, I am extremely happy to know that District
Bulletin for the period December 2018 to March
It is said that ‘Aim for Service and Success will 2019 is being published.
follow’. Our District Governor Lion Divyesh
Shah’s dynamic Leadership has translated I hope that this issue will have all the
vision into reality. information of the District 3231-A1 for lion
members.
Today, we have great pleasure to honor him and
his family in his capacity as our District I compliment Principal District PRO Lion Havovi
Governor and heartily congratulate him and his team of dedicated Gandhi who has taken this responsibility of publication of District
MICRO and Cabinet Members for bringing laurels to the District. Bulletin.

On the occasion of releasing the 2nd issue of the District Governor’s I wish you all the best.
Newsletter, I heartily congratulate Principal Cabinet PRO Lion Havovi
Gandhi for her efforts, as the projects and activities done by our clubs in RAJ KUMAR GUPTA
the District will bring to the fore smooth functioning of the District 2nd Vice District Governor
Administration. I am sure, the Newsletter will be of interesting reading to
all.

Let us all Serve With Pride.

Best wishes.

KAMLESH DALAL Media Coverage
1st Vice District Governor

PRINT MEDIA COVERAGE FROM 1ST JULY TILL DATE (Gujarati, Marathi, Hindi, English, Malayalam) 176 news papers

Congratulations to
Lion Asit Pandya, Co-ordinator Media Publicity & Lions Image Building And Janmabhoomi for Media Coverage in different Newspapers.

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MEMBERSHIP FOR LIONISTIC YEAR 2018-19 TILL DATE

Opening Membership on 1st July 2018 1098 (includes 727 Female Members)
Members added 30th June 2018 167 (CM 126 + NM 32 + Reinstate M3 + TM 6) (Incl.69 Female Members – 47% Increase)
Members dropped 143

Closing Balance (Incl.796 Female Members) 1932

Net Growth Till date 24

Net Growth of 1.26% Average member/club 34 (Worldwide 58% Female New Members – 28,000 women added since July 2018).

21 Clubs (37%) with less than 20 members

59 members lost due to cancelled clubs (25%) due to non payment.

CLUBS FOR 2018-19 MJF & PMJF FOR THE YEAR 2018-19

Opening Balance 55 MJF & PMJF Target 25 Achieved 25 Rs. 15,95,021.20
06 (US $ 25,000)
Newly Chartered 04
LCIF Contributory Members Target 200 Achieved 235 Rs. 4,31,392.00
Cancelled Clubs
Forjett Hill, Malabar Hill, TOTAL PAYMENT TO LCIF Rs. 20,26,413.00
Marine Drive, Kalaghoda

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SUMMARY OF SERVICE PROJECTS

Period No. of Projects Amount

1.7.2018 to 26.9.2018 238 75,00,000/-

27.9.2018 to 8.10.2018 288 1,30,14,300/-

After 8.10.2018 Till Date 508 3,64,46,700/-

TOTAL 1034 5,69,61,000/-

CLUB QUALITY INITIATIVE PROGRAM

CQI Program was held at the following Clubs

1 East Bombay 8 Mahanagar 15 Babulnath 22 Dhobitalao
2 Byculla 9 Prabhadevi 16 Bombay Central 23 Dadar
3 Panchratna 10 Sion 17 Ballard Estate 24 Pydhonie
4 Adarsh Family 11 Shivaji Park 18 Nana Chowk 25 Galaxy
5 Chunabhatti 12 Walkeshwar 19 Nana Chowk West 26 Cuffe Parade
6 City Centre 13 South Hill 20 Uptown Stars 27 Queensway
7 Mandvi East 14 Millenials 21 Garden View 28 Gateway
29 Girgaum

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Congratulations To

Lion Dr. Jagannathrao Hegde

for receiving Doctorate in Doctor of Science

Lions Quest

Education

breeds confidence
Confidence
breeds hope
Hope

breeds peace.
- Confucius

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Ofcial Visit of International President Gudrun Yngvadottir to District 3231-A1

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3RD DISTRICT CABINET MEETING

Honouring of Past District Governors at the 3rd District Cabinet Meeting

On completion of 25 years in Lionism District Governor Lion Divyesh Shah received Cheveron Award with pin.

3rd District Cabinet Meeting in Progress
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DISTRICT 3231-A1 REGION CONFERENCES

6th January 2019 - Region 1 : Region Chairperson : VARSHA VORA

5th January 2019 - Region 2 : Region Chairperson : ALKA GANDHI

12th January 2019 - Region 3 : Region Chairperson : Dr. SUSHIL PUNIYANI
31st January 2019 - Region 4 : Region Chairperson : FIRUZA SENA

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DISTRICT 3231-A1 ZONE SOCIALS

FORMATION OF LEO DISTRICT 3231-A1

Congratulations to Executive Director Leo Clubs & Leo Advisors Lion Shailesh Sanghavi, Lion Daara Patel, Lion Santosh Kumar
Chauhan, Lion Dinesh Shah, for formation of Leo District 3231-A1.
Compliments to Multiple Leo District 3231 President Leo Shashank Maheshwari & Vice President Leo Chahat Modi.
Our best wishes to New Leo District 3231-A1.

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SPORTS EVENTS

ROLLER SKATING INDIA WORLD RECORD HELD ON 20TH DECEMBER 2018, AT HIRANANDANI

PRO KABADDI TOURNAMENT ALONGWITH MUMBAI SHAHAR KABADDI ASSOC. HELD ON 19TH & 20TH JANUARY 2019
TATA MARATHON HELD ON 20TH JANUARY 2019
LIONS PREMIER LEAGUE CRICKET TOURNAMENT HELD AT DADAR PARSI GYMKHANA ON 10TH FEBRUARY 2019
BODY BUILDING COMPETITION AT UNION HIGH SCHOOL, KHETWADI 10TH LANE, MUMBAI

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THIRD MULTIPLE COUNCIL MEETING MD 3231

3rd Multiple Council meeting of Multiple District 3231 was held at Hotel Lalit, Sahar Airport Rd., Navpada, Marol, Andheri (East), Mumbai.

International Twinning with Lions Club Of Babulnath & Lions Club Of Menomonie, # 10712A, Wisconsin, USA District 27-E2

In July 2018, my husband Lion Purvez Patel and I visited our friends in Menomonie, USA. Menomonie is a quaint city in the state of Wisconsin, with a
population of about 15,000 people. Our hosts Lion Jon Hove and his wife Martha introduced us to fellow senior Lion James Wahl and his wife Laura. We
visited many projects which the Club had undertaken. Since open space is no problem in Menomonie, and spring and summer days are very few with
warm weather, naturally people would like to be outdoors. Hence, they have done very good outdoor projects, naming a few: Lions Game Park, Nature Trail,
Athletic Track, Community Centre for Veterans. Apart from that they regularly hold camps for kids, for handicaps, for diabetics, for distributing eye glasses
and for giving scholarships for the deserving children, and many more. We apprised them about our Lions Club of Bombay Babulnath projects and
activities. Our land mark projects like upgrading of Orthopedic surgical operation theater at Masina Hospital, Neo Natal equipment given to a Ruxmani
Hospital, Dialysis Machine installed at Elizabeth Hospital, Child Infancy program for Hearing impaired children, Anaj Daan (rice & daal distribution) on
monthly basis to poor and needy, Setting up computer room with all necessary equipment in rural area and many more. We had a very enjoyable time with
Members of Lions Club of Menomonie.

contributed by - LION ABAN PATEL
Lions Club of Babulnath

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DISTRICT PROJECTS AT A GLANCE
DISTRICT CHAIRPERSON FOR CANCER DETECTION & CARE - LION BAPSY DARUWALA

800 Cancer Patients And Relatives Were Served Mini Meal On Melvin Jones Day, at Opposite foothpath of Wadia Maternity Hospital.

7th March - 165 Children Suffering From Cancer were given Nutritious Food Products at St. Jude Child Care Center at cost of Rs. 91,995/-
Rs. 40,000/- will be given to Cancer Rehabilitation Clinic, Prince Ali Khan Hospital, Mazagaon towards Breast Prostheses,
Colostomy Bags & Voice Vocalizing Machines.

DISTRICT CHAIRPERSON WELFARE OF MENTALLY CHALLENGED - ARNAVAZ KAPADIA

Project at Anchorage institute - Donation Of 2 Eyelet Machines & 2 Processing Machine, Costing Rs. 1.20 Lakh.

DISTRICT CHAIRPERSON WORK WITH CRIPPLED - LION ARNAVAZ PITHAWALA

Donation of Amplier with 2 Speakers, Ball Pool, Swimming Costumes, Caps & Goggles for 55 children
to be used for Hydrotherapy at cost of Rs.1.05 Lakh.
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DISTRICT PROJECTS AT A GLANCE

DISTRICT CHAIRPERSON JEEVDAYA LION I B JAIN

Project for Birds Vaccination & Treatment Camp at Madhovbaug Panjrapol
DISTRICT CHAIRPERSON LION NARGISH SANJANA THALASSAMIA PROJECT AT NIRMALA NIKETAN, CHURCHGATE

DISTRICT CHAIRPERSON DIGITAL INDIA - JAIMINI THANAWALA Thalassaemia & Anaemia check-up Camp
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DIABETES AWARENESS & ACTION - LION DINESH JAIN was organised at Nirmala Niketan, College of
Home Science on Thursday, 28th February
2019.In all 95 samples of Blood was
collected for Thalassaemia and Anaemia
tests. Dist. Governor Lion Divyesh Shah
graced the occasion with his presence.

120 participants from 22 clubs participated
in a Seminar “Karni hai duniya mutthi mein”.
The seminar was held at Mysore
Association, Matunga.

The Keynote speaker, a young marketing
professional Mr. Dharia Thanawala gave
enriching and interesting demonstration on
how to use Smart Phone.

Mega Diabetes Checkup Camp inaugurated by
International President Lion Gudrun at M M P
Shah Women’s College, Matunga on 12th
December, 2018.

Past International President Ashok Mehta &
Past International Director Lion Aruna Oswal
graced the Occasion.

6 diabetes camps conducted in the month of January and February 2019, 1250 persons checked.
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CLUB PROJECTS AT A GLANCE

LIONS CLUB OF BOMBAY HOST

Christmas Party Hosted By
Lions Club Of Bombay Host At
Prem Daan, Colaba.

LIONS CLUB OF BABULNATH Project at Vikas Vidyalay with
LIONS CLUB OF CUFFE PARADE Deaf and Mute Children.

Christmas Party with Gifts for
115 Students at the Cost
of Rs. 32,000/-.

LIONESS CLUB OF CUFFE PARADE

Paediatric Cancer Project Donation of Medicines and Medical Instruments costing Rs. 50,000/-
was donated to Seth M. C. Damanwala Charitable Dispensary,
Medical Treatment for 1 Full Year given for Udwada, Gujarat.
2 Children suffering from Cancer &
Also Lion’s Signage was given to the institution for Lions Image
200 Blankets given at a Total Cost of Rs. 2.20 Lacs
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CLUB PROJECTS AT A GLANCE

LIONS CLUB OF WALKESHWAR

Inter District Twinning Project Of Eye Cataract Operation with Republic Day celebration at Bombay Institute of
Lions Club Of Panvel. 517 People were Operated & given Blankets Deaf and Mute, Mazgaon

LIONS CLUB OF SION

69 patients registered for Dialysis Rahat Yojana. 500 Dialysis sessions done in a month in 4 shifts/day.

LIONS CLUB OF EAST BOMBAY LIONS CLUB OF PAREL

Dental unit donated to Matunga Clinic Organ donation awareness programme

LIONS CLUB OF MAHIM A project of donating Tricycles,
Calipers, Wheelchair and Sewing
Machines was held at
F.P.H. HAJI Ali.
Lunch for 200 inmates was
sponsored by Lion Dr. Shreedhar &
Lion Lady Durga Kulkarni

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CLUB PROJECTS AT A GLANCE
LIONS CLUB OF BOMBAY QUEENSWAY

Eye Check Up Camp & Distribution of spectacles was held at Nirmala Niketan, College of Home Science.
In all 300 persons were checked and 22 persons were given spectacles free.

Twinning with Lions Club of Bombay Gateway in their project "Beti Tujhe Salaam" at YWCA, Bombay Central for their nursing students

LIONS CLUB OF BOMBAY CENTRAL

Measles and Rubella (MR) Vaccination Camp for all Children was held at The Brilliant Educational Institute,
Mazgaon on the request letter of BMC. 52 children were checked.

Career Guidance was given to girl students of Standard IX & X at Ghodapdeo, Mahada Colony.
25 girl students were selected for the rst session.
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CLUB PROJECTS AT A GLANCE

LIONS CLUB OF CHURCHGATE

On Teachers Day Felicitation of
Two teachers Rs. 10,000

Kshitij Organisation Rs. 50000,
for helping mentally challenged people,
for chocolate making facility

Toilet blocks were inaugurated for Adivasi Hostel students at Shri Gadge Maharaj Ashram Varvandi District,
Ahmednagar under Swatch Bharat Abhiyan

LIONS CLUB OF MILLENIALS

Heart Surgery was sponsored for 16 year old boy A project of Kidney Transplant Surgery on 7 year boy
Faizan Khan at cost of Rs. 1,25,000/- Yartharth Dhudhane at a cost of Rs.10 lakhs.

Both surgeries were nanced through good ofce of Lion Parul Shah & members of the Club.

Believe in life, Believe in your dreams,
Believe in miracles, Believe it's possible,
Believe in friendship, Believe in peace,

Believe in love, Believe in yourself.

We deeply value and thank Principal District Cabinet Secretary MJF Lion Aspi Darukhanawala and District Chairperson Information Technology Cell
Lion Devendra Shah for their unconditional support and help towards the printing of the 2nd Issue of the District Governor's Newsletter “HARMONY”.

Secretariat Ofce : 26, Murad Mansion, 2nd Floor, 487 S. V. P. Road, Opera House, Mumbai 400 004.
[email protected] • 9833515510

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