Past IIW President - Pallavi Shah

The annual one day picnic held at the Modi Resort, Karjat was hosted by Anshu and her group Nirmala, Manisha, Hima, Brinda, Kirti, Ramaben and Manpreet. 27 members registered and the bus left the Rotary Centre at 7.00 am. The journey is never too long when friends travel together. President Nita

Agrawal conducted her meeting enroute to Karjat. The group announced that they would be giving a sum of 20,000/- towards the annual day celebration of Shruti School.

Soon we reached Modi Resort singing and playing games in the bus where a hot healthy breakfast was served. After which we sung Ganesh Aarti since it was the Ganesh Chaturthi month. Member Varsha Trivedi had made a Ganpati which was decorated beautifully with coloured rice by Sejal and Brinda had sent laddoos to complete the puja. The fun began with the games organized by Mona Saraf ….it was MASTI , MASTI and just MASTI. All the members participated in the games sportingly and enjoyed.

Lunch was sumptuous but the star dishes were the onion pickle and Sandesh made and brought by Manisha. The members relaxed over lunch. Then the prize distribution to the winners of the games …there were gifts galore, with a vote of thanks by Meera who thanked the hostess and a special thank you to Mona, Sejal and Varsha for adding their charm to the picnic. It was a memorable day spent with friends .

S T R U MP E CIIW President : CHARLOTTE DE VOS District Chairman : DR. SANDHYA BHAT Association President : MAMTA AGARWAL Club President : NITA AGARWAL Club Secretary : MEENAL SAMBHARE Club Correspondent : MONA SARAF

Bulletin of THE INNER WHEEL CLUB OF BOMBAY WESTI.W. District 314 Maharashtra India

Charter No.1258

Friends,"I was sleeping and dreamtThat life was pure joy,I awakened to see That life was pure service.Then I served and I saw,That service was pure joy." - Rabindranath Tagore

This quotation is the motto of Inner wheel. I have thoroughly enjoyed my tenure as CC. An unforgettable year with a new dimension and vision. The happenings during the year kept me on my toes but with fullest satisfaction. Every project was a touching and learning experience, and I enjoyed the warmth & friendship in abundance.I thank President Nita for giving me this opportunity - opportunity to make new friends, discover and rediscover our inner self, and responsibility to do small acts of kindness and love with our personal touch. Let us keep these bonds of friendship alive for years to come in a "unique and united" way.

IIW Theme 2015-2016: Unique & United

Email : iwcbw1966@gmail.com www.innerwheelclubofbombaywest.com

MARCH 2016

Dear President Nita & members of Bombay West,

My heartiest congratulations to all of you for celebrating yet another Successful Charter Nite. Your

thclub will be now entering into 50 year & I am sure the preparations are in full swing. Bombay West is one among the established clubs in our District. The club has given 1 International Leader PIIWP Dr.Pallavi Shah,1 National Leader Past Association Treasurer Dr. Shobha Ahuja & 2 PDCs Sarayuben & Ramaben.

I wish to thank you for helping Dist ISO Dr. Devangi during our ISO meet & also lending a hand to stage decoration during District Conference BOUQUET. President Nita & her team of capable members are doing great projects. I am so very proud of her.

I wish to see more leaders come forward in District from your Club.

My best wishes now & always!

District Chairman - Dr. Sandhya Bhat

Recipe - Pomelo Salad (Yum Som Aoo)1 cup Pomelo

1 tbsp red chillies, thinly sliced

1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped

1 tbsp chopped shallots

1 tbsp roasted peanuts

1 tbsp dry-roasted grated coconut

1/2 tbsp deep fry shallots (optional)

Dressing:

Mix 2 tbsp of fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp soya sauce (thai), 1/2 tbsp palm sugar (gud), 1/2 tbsp white sugar, 1 tbsp thai chilly paste, 1/2 tbsp dried red chilly powder.

Serve ColdIt is said that journey is more exciting than the destination. We in Bombay West are expectedly excited

as we are nearing the milestone of 'Gold'.

It is our tradition that we have enjoyed the fellowship and bonding during preparations, with exemplary team work and have accepted nothing but excellence. Nita & team, you have set the ball rolling and are now ready to fire the gun at the starting line. Well done!! We are ready to write another chapter in the history of Bombay West.

thWe had a remarkable journey, beginning on 30 November 1966 with 40 Charter members & Madhuben Desai as the Charter President. We are fortunate to have Charter members Kesarben & PDC Saryuben, who continue to be our members & are very regular and active till date. Even PPs Poonam Chhabria, Smita Sathe, Nima Walavalkar and members Prabhaben Amin, Rita kapadia, have been in Bombay West for over 48 years. Bombay West is proud of its rich history and all who have contributed to it.

If each one of us decides to do one project, on our own, collectively or with help of Corporate sponsorship we can achieve the impossible. Let us all gear up to celebrate the historical moment and make a mark. My dear friends,

At the very outset I thank all my friends from the bottom of my heart for reposing confidence in me to lead

this prestigious club.

Although I have been actively engaged in club projects for last many years, yet in the beginning I experienced butterflies in my stomach. But the loving support of my members gave me new confidence and courage to handle all the situations effectively. I have learnt a lot and these experiences have enriched me. The love and support given by my "Unique and United" friends has helped me fulfill my colourful dreams.

Friends, we are heading towards our "Golden Year". I wish "BEST OF LUCK" to the Golden President Meera and her team to scale greater heights and adorn the crown of Bombay West with star studded fruitful and beneficial activities.

In the end I would like to thank each and every member of my club who have been a source of inspiration for me.

President - Nita Agarwal

Club Correspondent Mona Speaks:

18 members from our club participated in the Pinkathon with much enthusiasm. Hats off to Mona

for walking the 10 km walk.

Cambridge dictionary defines Synergy as the combined power of a group of things when they are working together that is greater than the total power achieved by

each working separately. Team work at its best results in a synergy that can be very productive.

Rotary Club and Inner Wheel Club are partners in service. By working together in service projects, we achieve far more than what we could ever have achieved individually.

On behalf of all Rotarians from RCBW, I offer my hearty congratulations to IWC of Bombay West as it completes 50 glorious years of its formation. As they say in cricketing terms, take a fresh guard when you complete your half century and start working towards the century. We offer our full support in your golden jubilee activities and projects.

Rotary President - Shirish Rege

Karjat Picnic

One day the people who never believed in you will talk about how they met you.

th5 GBM Xmas celebrations

th6 GBM At PVR Juhu before the screening of the movie "Airlift"

th7 GBM Sundown meet at Bora Bora, Juhu

th14 Triennial Conference at Kolkatath14 Triennial Conference of Association of Inner Wheel Clubs in India

th th thwas held in Kolkata at Science City, on 5 , 6 , 7 February 2016. 29 enthusiastic IW members of IWC of Bombay West started their tour by visiting Dakshinayam temple followed by a boat ride in the water of ganges. We also visited Belur Math.

thThe conference started on 5 Feb where 423 members of IW Dist 314 were dressed in vibrant yellow colour. Conference Convener PAP Lalita Sheth, IIWP Charlotte De Vos with Assn Pres Mamta Agarwal inaugurated the Fashion Street shopping arcade and visited the stalls. Our talented members Naina, Sunita Zaveri, Vibha Mehta, in their stalls of artificial flower accessories, bead necklaces presented their specialized hair accessories and necklace to IIWP Charlotte and AP Mamtaji.

After this there was EKTA, the ISO meet and flag exchange program. IIWP and AP Mamtaji and many PAPs were escorted and welcomed in Bengali style with IIWP Charlotte wearing the Bengali white crown, typical dhol music and showering of petals. This was followed by march past by AC members and DCs with their District number placards.

During the inaugural session, IIWP Charlotte in her opening speech expressed her happiness to be in Kolkata. Sam Cawthorn, an international motivational speaker who described his change of lifestyle after a major car accident wished that his story would continue to inspire and change the lives of people all over the world. Our PIIWP Dr Pallavi Shah got the honour of inaugurating the Assn Newsletter. She was also invited to declare the winner of the lucky draw .

This was followed by enthralling songs by great Usha Utthup, saree clad pop singer of India. The entire crowd of 2200 delegates got carried away by her songs and started dancing.

th6 Feb started with business session. Dr Shobha Ahuja served as the thSCRIBE for Business session on 6 Feb and then for Valedictory session

taking detailed notes of these sessions. Our Dist Sec Dr Madhavi Pandya was one amongst the 5 Charter Presidents present during Valedictory session.

Dances of Bimbavati Devi, a Manipur dance exponent and Tabla by Tabla Mastero Pandit Bickram Ghosh were mind boggling and a treat to watch. Dr Pallavi Shah did the honour of introducing the tabla wizard. The Fusion dance performance of Dr Mitul Sengupta, a Kathak and fusion dance artist and her troupe was appreciated by one and all. They presented an eastern and western dance, different styles, but on the same music .

thThe Triennial Conference concluded on 7 Feb 2016. We met our counterparts of other Districts, went shopping, ate “Puchkas and Muri” on the streets of Kolkata, clicked lots of photos with IIWP, other Dist members, exchanged thoughts and ideas.

How can I forget the cruise ride on the boat with entertainment, dancing, singing, playing games with sumptuous dinner? Dr Shobha

thAhuja won second prize for memory game, writing '14 Triennial Conference' 147 times.

It is my earnest request that more members should attend Triennial Conferences that will widen your Horizon and you will experience various cultural exchanges. The tremendous efforts of Pres Neeta, Sec Minal, Treasurer Shruti, and dear Tejal helped our club members have a safe and enjoyable trip.

Our members Tejal, Mona and Bhavna danced to the tune of 'Pinga g pori pinga' in the inter-district entertainment program

nd2 GBM Talk on Yoga by Shaheen Merchant

th4 GBM - OCVOfficial visit of District Chairman, Dr. Sandhya Bhat to our club

rd3 GBM Picnic at Modi Resort, Karjat

st1 GBM INSTALLATION OF PRESIDENT

Shobhaji's Achievement

Dr. Shobha Ahuja was honoured with the IMA National

President Appreciation Award at a function held in New Delhi

Glimpses of GBM

Kudos for

record breaking collection at the Sasta Sale!

ANUPAMA NARSEY

SWATI SHAH

TRUSHA LATHIA

RITA SHROFF

ANSHU MEHTA

USHA BAVISHI

Vice President - MEERA SHETH

I.P.P. - NILIMA RAVAL

ISO - NAINA RAWAL

Hon. Treasurer - SHRUTI DESAI

Hon. Secretary - MEENAL SAMBHARE

President - NITA AGARWAL

Team 2015-2016

CC - MONA SARAF

EC

- PDC Dr. Shobha Ahuja

Don't go through life. Grow through life.

Charter Nite Charter Nite th18 March, 2015

Donated a baby warmer to the Neo-Natal Unit of Sion Hospital

Donated 3 benches in Ashramshala, Kushtharog Nivaran Samiti

District Projects

"Sparsh" training (safe and unsafe touch) programs were attended by our members

Donated 3 Toilet Blocks at Mahalungi Village with AP Mamta Agarwal

and DC Dr Sandhya Bhat

Sponsored 11,000/- for beautician course to 11 underprivileged girls under

Bachatgad project

Tears will get you sympathy, sweat will get you results.

District Rally BaharBahar

At the District Rally, Bahar, VP Meera Sheth and Ameeta Mehta dressed as Maharani Gayatri Devi stand Sawai Man Singh won the 1 prize in ISO competition. Our members, Mona, Bhavna. Prakruti

and Kirti participated in the Zone 2 Priyanka Chopra Dance Performance and won the rd3 prize. Our members also walked the ramp in the fashion show of Zone 2 dressed as Goan.

The Zonal Fellowship won much appreciation for our club as we were in charge of the decoration and stage arrangements. The Gujarat theme decoration done by ISO Naina Rawal with the help of Nita Agarwal, Usha Bhavishi and Meera Sheth was highly appreciated by one and all including the District Dignatories. Garba dance done by our members stole the show.

Our CC Mona won stthe 1 prize in the

Zonal Competition

PROJECTS:Ÿ Sponsored educational fees for 23 girls at Pupils Own School, KharŸ Celebration of Independence Day with students of Bhavishya Yaan from Dixit Road Municipal School, Sane Guruji

School & Pupils Own School, KharŸ Sponsored underprivileged school drop-out children (51 nos) to join school again. This is IW Association Project

“Asha Kiran” Ÿ Celebration of “World Elder's Day” at Rotary Centre. A musical program was organized and snacks were distributedŸ Construction of two bore-wells in Beed Dist., MarathwadaŸ Donated one cordless mike system and a digital camera for Bhavishya Yaan students of Dixit Road Municipal School

Zonal fellowship

P R O J E C T S

Push yourself because no one else is going to do it for you. Never allow waiting to become a habit. Live your dream and take risks. Life is happening now.

Donation of 2 specially designed sewing machines to Asmita Apanga

Punarvasan Kendra, Borivali

Celebration of “Aashadhi Ekadashi” with Juhu Tara Municipal School

Participated in Blood Donation Drive at Sathye College, Vile Parle (E)

Sponsored educational fees for 23 girls and 3 months salary to “Bhavishya Yaan”

project teacher at Pupils Own School, Khar

Celebration of Raksha Bandhan at Amboli Balwadi

Screening of “Jurrasic Park” at Globus, Bandra for 240 children

and 20 teachers and parents

Free eye check up done for the Shruti School Kids for the Deaf

Ongoing project at Cooper Hospital of counseling pregnant women

managed by PP Dr. Pratima Kodkani

Celebration of Teacher's Day – Felicitation of 65 Principals and

Teachers from 12 Schools

Organised Drawing competitions at 7 different Municipal and under-privileged schools

Donation of water purifier and cooler to the O.P.D. of St. George's Hospital, V.T.

Painting of Library Room, donation of steel cupboard, Books and encyclopedia at

Dixit Road Municipal School

Free Dental check-up camp at MTS Dental Clinic Annual “Sasta Sale” Celebration of Diwali and Children's Day

at Carter Road with street children.

Celebration of Annual Day “UDAAN” of Child Reach School at Rotary Centre.

Donation of “e-learning kit” to B.L. Agarwal High School, Bandra (W).

Participated in T.B. detection camp at Juhu Tara Municipal School.

Distribution of sweaters and some bed sheets to the students of Z.P. School, Sapane Village, Wada.

Donation of sports gear to adivasistudents of Z.P. School, Sapane Village, Wada

Donation of jewellery sets to the inmates of “Industrial Blind Home”, Andheri (W).

Distribution of nighties, lunch and fruits to inmates of Mother Teresa's Home

for Dying and Destitutes

Movie show 'Airlift" for 40 senior members of Saheli

Attended Annual Day of KDN Shruti Schoolfor the Deaf