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LIONESS DISTRICT PRESIDENT LS RAJNI SHETTY

( 2011-2012)

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Friends, 'Yatharth' is an earnest record of my heart warming Lionistic journey along with my

Lioness Family through the Lionistic Year 2011-2012. I invite you to join me as I travel back

into time to pen ‘Yatharth.'

First news of my prospective appointment as Lioness District Leader for 2011-2012 reached me

when I was in Mangalore. On this day, I flew down from Mangalore and visited District Governor

2011-2012 PMJF Lion CA Hasmukh Jobanputra Undoubtedly, this date will always be one among the most

memorable days of my life as I was declared Lioness District President 2011-2012 by District Governor

2011-2012 PMJF Lion CA Hasmukh Jobanputra at the Felicitation Function of 'New Leaders' presided over

by District Governor 2010-2011 MJF Lion Rajesh Prajapati at Somaiya Auditorium, Ghatkopar.

On the threshold of a new responsibility, I sought the blessings of the Lord at the Temples of

Siddivinayak and Mahalaxmi and those of my Mother Mrs Sarojini Shetty.

I was touched when Members of my Home Club -President (2010-2011)

Ls Ruchitaa Mehra , PDP Ls Rachna Bothra, Ls Uma Nagpal, Ls Anuradha Murty, Ls

Pramila Bharani, Ls Shobha Rao and Ls Toral Mathrawala came home to

congratulate me, to express their Best Wishes and to celebrate the joy.

It was a pleasure to also welcome PDP Ls Harbans Oberoi who spontaneously

came to give her blessings.

This day and some of those following were spent in constant

communication with our Lionesses to form the District Cabinet Team.

We paid a visit to PMDP Ls Nirmal Mathurji to enquire about Lion

Mathur's health and were treated to delicious chaat and we also paid a visit to

MDP ( 2010-2011) Ls Dr Shashi Rajpal.

I visited District Governor 2011-2012 PMJF Lion Hasmukh Jobanputra's residence along with

Club President (2010-2011)Ls Ruchitaa Mehrra and Charter President PDP Ls Rachna Bothra to thank him

and to express my commitment for the year 2011-2012.This also happened to be my son Siddarth's

birthday and we celebrated it at Mankhurd Children's Home along with my Home Club members by

distributing snacks and cold drinks to the children

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th24 April

th25 April

th26 April

nd2 May

th4 May

th5 May I had the pleasure of attending a Musical Orchestra, a Fund Raising Programme of Lions Club of

Uptown at SNDT Auditorium on this day.

th6 May One of the first of a series of meetings at my Residence with the new team of District Secretaries

and Treasurers to begin our work for the Lionistic Year 2011-2012.

Serve Earth With Compassion

th8 May A pleasant evening at Charter Night Celebrations of Lions Club of Uptown along with the incoming team

2011-2012 - Ls Jyoti Jagasia ,Ls Neelam Sharma , Ls Anuradha Murty where we were felicitated along with

Ls Jyoti Mehta.

th18 May Executive Council & Region Co-ordinator's Schooling was held at Ls Uma Nagpal's Residence. The

informative and educative Schooling for Executive Council was imparted by PMDP Ls Kawal Rekhi & that of Region

Co-ordinators by PDP Ls Rachna Bothra.

st21 May I attended the Fund Raising Programme by Ls Club of Pant Nagar-

'EK SHAAM RAFI KE NAAM'—a lovely evening with beautiful songs of

Mohammad Rafi and excellent compering by Lion Lady Mohini Taneja .

th27 May The PST Schooling & Preliminary Cabinet Meeting was held at

Somaiya Institute Auditorium. At the PST Schooling Members of the Faculty

were PDP Ls Saroja Mekal for Presidents, PDP Ls Dr Manjula Gada for

Secretaries & PDP Ls Harbans Oberoi for Treasurers.

At the Preliminary Cabinet meeting that followed, the Lioness District Logo was unveiled and PST Booklet

'ADHYAY' was released at the worthy hands of Chief Guest, District Governor (2011-2012) PMJF Lion Hasmukh

Jobanputra. A booklet 'SANKALP' for District Chairpersons by Ls Dr Arvinder Sandhu was also released at the

hands of the Lions District Governor ( 2011-2012). The Schooling for 'DISTRICT CHAIRPERSONS' was imparted

by PMDP Ls Kawal Rekhi and that of 'PROTOCOL' by PMDP Ls Lalitha Balchandran.

th27 June I was the Guest of Honour at 'Setting up of Toy Library' Project by Ls Club of Anushakti Nagar at Ghatla

municipal school and donation of Library at Sanatham Dharm School.

th28 June I was invited as Guest of Honour at Charter Day and Installation Ceremony of Ls club of Belapur where

District Governor (2011-2012) Ln Rajesh Prajapati was the Chief Guest .

th29 June It was a pleasure to attend the Awards Function of Ls. Club of West

Coast at Only Parathas.

st1 July As an auspicious beginning for the new Lionistic Year,we attended

the Pooja at Shiv Temple at Vashi & Sight first camp followed by lunch by

Sight First Chairperson Ln. Subhash Bhalwal.

On the same day, I was invited as Chief Guest at the Installation of

Ls. Club of Kopri Thane at Maria Plaza ,Thane.

nd2 July We attended the Launching of Sight first camp at Chembur at Sanathan dharm School by Sight First

chairperson Ln. Subhash Bhalwal. This was also a day when I attended one of my favorite activities- that of Tree

plantation at Sulabha school and Naidu colony garden, a Twinning Project of DC –Twinning, Ls. Supriya Kadam with Ls

club of Vasant Vihar & Lioness Club of Pant Nagar. A busy day, we also attended an Activity by DC Geeta Kanwal,

where Lunch was provided to 380 mentally retarded children at Chembur Children's Home, Mankhurd.

This day also brought some very sad news as we learnt of the demise of our Past Dist. President Ls. Neelam Anand.


rd3 July A fun filled day as we traveled to Alibaug to attend the Installation of Ls. Club of Alibaug along with

Ls. Jyoti jagasia , Ls. Anuradha Murty and Region Co-ordinator Ls. Asha Gupta .

th4 July I was invited to be Chief Guest at the Installation of Ls. Club of Thane Maliha North. In fond

remembrance and with due respect, Lionesses of our District attended the prayer meeting to pay homage to

our PDP Late Ls. Neelam Anand. May her soul rest in peace.

th5 July I was invited to be the Chief Guest at the Installation of Lioness Club of Bombay Mahul at Green Woods,

Chembur.

th6 July I was invited to be the Chief Guest at the Installation Ceremony of Ls Club of New Panvel Steel Town.

th7 July I was invited to be the Chief Guest at the Installation Ceremony of Ls Club of Anushakti Nagar at Hotel

Vaishali.

th9 July I was invited to be the Chief Guest at the Installation Ceremony of

Ls Club of Koperkhairane at NMSA Vashi.

th11 July It was a pleasure to attend a Tree Plantation Drive and an awareness

talk about the Laxmi Taru Plant at Tulsidham and D.A.V School by Ls Anita

Patankar, DC- Environment along with Ls Club of Upvan Thane.

th12 July I was invited to be the Chief Guest at the Installation Ceremony of

Lioness Club of Nerul at NMSA Vashi.

th13 July A memorable Welcome Home Function for our District Governor

Lion CA Hasmukh Jobanputra. To mark a record attendance,

more than 50 Lionesses were present. Lioness District presented a Cheque of

Rs 66,250 to the Lions District for sponsorhip of 53 solar lights to a remote

village in Wada.

I attended the Installation of Ls Club of West Coast at Lions Community Hall,

Ghatkopar as Chief Guest.

th15 July We visited a school in Wada for Distribution of Books ,School Bags

and Stationery along with PDP Ls Savitha Nayak , Lions DC Activity Lion Nitin

Shetty ,Lions DC –Twinning Ln N R Parmeshwaran , Ls Rekha Sanghani,

Ls Suprabha Rao Rane and members of Ls club of Belapur. This was a Project

by DC for Rural Welfare -Ls Suprabha Rao Rane in Twinning with DC Activity

Lion Nitin Shetty, Lions DC –Twinning

Ln N R Parmeshwaran, Lioness DC

Activity-Ls Mala Shetty, Lioness

DCTwinning- Ls Veena Pokhriyal, Admn

officer for Dist .Chairpersons- Ls Dr

Arvinder Sandhu along with Ls Clubs of Vasant Vihar and Pant Nagar.

An emotional moment for me where I was invited as Chief Guest at the

Installation of my Home Club, Ls Club of Vasant Vihar at Jewel of Chembur .

th16 July I was invited as Chief Guest at the Installation of Ls Club of Upvan Thane at Hotel Woodlands, Thane.

I was invited to be the Guest of Honor at the Installation of Ls Club of Uran at Palak Maidan ,Uran, a joint

Installation organized along with the Lions Club of Uran and Leo Club of Uran. IPDG PMJF Lion Rajesh Prajapati

was the Chief Guest.

th18 July I attended a project for Distribution of Uniforms and Snacks to children of Balwadi at Shell Colony by

Lioness Club of Chembur.


th20 July I was Guest of Honour at the Installation & Charter Day Celebration of Ls Club of Juhoo Nagar at

Merchant Gymkhana. District Governor 2011-2012 PMJF Lion Hasmukh Jobanputra was the Chief Guest.

st21 July It was a pleasure to undertake the Journey to Nagothane along with Team Members and PDPs Ls Chaya

Karekar, Ls Jyoti Narvekar and IPDP Ls Dr Anagha Kunnure to attend the Installation of Ls Club of Nagothane,

where I was invited as Chief Guest.

nd22 July I was the Guest of Honor at 'WEALTH CREATION' Seminar

organized by Lioness DC –Events, Ls Rekha Sanghani along with SEBI. This

event was participated in by DC Events –Ls Mamta Puranik and several Lioness

Clubs. District Governor Lion CA Hasmukh Jobanputra graced the occasion as

Chief Guest.

rd23 July I was Chief Guest at the Installation of Ls Club of Vashi at

NMSA,Vashi

th24 July I was invited to be the Guest of Honor at the Installation & Charter Day Celebrations of Lioness Club of

Rabale, where District Governor 2011-2012 PMJF Lion CA Hasmukh Jobanputra was the Chief Guest.

th24 July It was a learning experience to attend the Lions First District Cabinet Meeting.

th 25 July I attended the Installation & Charter Day Celebration of Ls Club of CBD asGuest of Honor. District

Governor 2011-2012 PMJF Lion CA Hasmukh Jobanputra was the Chief Guest.

th26 July My Home Club, Lioness Club of Vasant Vihar held a meeting to discuss the preparations for the forthcoming

Lioness District Installation.

. th 27 July attended an activity by Lioness Club of Upvan Thane and DC – Education for Destitute Children Ls Indu

Talwar, where books, stationery and sweets were distributed to Adivasi students at a Municipal School in Yeoor

Hills, Thane attended the Installation of Lioness Club of Chembur Galaxy at Green Woods, Chembur.

th30 July Another memorable day to mark the year as the Lioness District was Installed at Imperial Banquets

,Raghuleela Mall, Vashi. District Governor PMJF Lion CA Hasmukh Jobanputra was the Chief Guest and Installing

Officer. It was a day of heavy rains, and despite fears, Lionesses poured in from all quarters of the city to

participate in the grand event, dotted with soulful performances, cultural hues and oratory excellence of Seniors.

st1 August We left for Surat by Surat Express Intercity to attend the Lioness Multiple Installation. It was fun from

the word go. Our train was delayed by 6 hours and this delay gave us memories of a lifetime as we enjoyed wonderful


fellowship in the train with singing, games and dance. We reached Surat at 5pm.

The Multiple Installation later that evening, was a grand affair with great hospitality. Lioness Multiple President Ls

Yasmin Dotiwala was installed along with her Multiple Cabinet with great fanfare. It was a richly attended event

marked by the presence of Luminaries from the Lions and Lioness fraternity as well. Our Lioness District was st ndawarded 2 Best Dressed prizes for Parsee Ghara to PMDP Ls Kawal Rekhi[1 ] and Lioness Jyoti Buta (2 ).

nd2 August We attended the Lioness Multiple Cabinet Meeting, where we won prizes for Highest Attendance,

Earliest Registration, and yours truly, Lioness Rajini shetty was awarded the Best Bandhani Saree Prize.

rd3 August attended an Activity where Lunch was sponsored by a member of Ls club of Galaxy at Remand Home,

Mankhurd.

th6 August It was a pleasant evening out where we attended the Screening of ' I am Kalam at Odeon' as a Fund

Raising Activity by Lioness club of Vasant Vihar.

th7 August It was an engaging morning and a Grand Affair when we attended

the Lions District Installation at Kalidas Sabha Griha, Mulund.

th8 August attended a free Screening of 'I am Kalam' for BMC School

Children by Lioness Club of Pantnagar. On a day of Twin Projects, we also

attended an activity where a Water filter was donated and utensils were

given to Adivasi school by Ls. Club of Kopri Thane and Ls Kamal Aligh- DC and

MDC for Destitute Children and Adivasi Children respectively. Snacks were

also distributed.

th9 August We attended Women's 'Mangala Gauri Celebration' by Ls Rajshri Palande, DC –Women Welfare from Ls

Club of Chembur Galaxy. This was a special event organized for women with games, Haldi Kumkum and

other entertainment.

th10 August We attended a project by Ls. Manju Talreja- DC for Education for Girl Child and Ls Club of Anushakti

Nagar where annual fees, books, geometry boxes, color pencils to 25 girls of Jawahar Vidya Bhavan, Chembur were

sponsored. Ls Prabha Aggarwal had also participated in this Activity as DC- Education.

th10 August Inaugurated the 3 -day workshop (Computer Basics, Rangoli Art , Nail Art , Mehndi) by DC- Vocational

Courses for Women, Ls Mamta Puranik at Mahila Mandal, Ghatkopar.

We once again attended a Free screening of ' I am Kalam' for BMC Children by Lioness Club of Pantnagar.

th12 August I was invited to attend Raksha Bandhan Celebrations organized by Lioness Club of Chembur at Chembur

Children's Home.

th13 August I had the pleasure of attending Independence Day Celebrations by little tots of a Nursery School in

Chembur dressed as Patriotic Leaders for a Fancy Dress Competition- an Activity organized by Ls Club of Chembur

Galaxy.

In the month of Raksha Bandhan I attended Raksha Bandhan Celebrations organized by Lioness Club of Pant Nagar at

Sulabha School.

On a day marked with several Activities, I then proceeded to attend Independence Day Celebrations organized by

Lioness Club of Vasant Vihar and Ls

Padma Ramamurthi, DC- Work with

Disabled, at Shartul School.

th15 August Heart warming experience

to see the Tricolor fly at FlagHoisting

Ceremony at Lions Service center

where Lions and Lioness Dignitaries

along with members converged to say


JAI HIND!

Had a Lovely Evening, at the “VOICE OF INDIA”-a Singing Competition on patriotic Songs organized by

Ln Kuntal Laddha, Ln Jyoti Narvekar & Ln Mushtaque Khan where listening to the patriotic songs rendered by

the participants made my day.

th16 August The Lioness District Team put their heads together for Preliminary Service Week discussion at

NMSA.

th19 August We traveled to Alibaug to attend a Mono Act Play 'Mee Anandi Joshi Aahe' organized by

Ls Club of Alibaug. I also had the honor to release a banner for Eye Pledge Donations by Ls Niha Raut,

DC- Image Building.

th20 August SADBHAVNA DIVAS—In observance of this day and lovely thought, I went along with members of

Lioness Club of Pantnagar to stick Auto stickers (100) propagating Animal Adoptions on Autorickshaws at

Sudha Park .

Later, I attended Janmashtami Celebrations at Bal Sanskara school where 500 children participated as Krishnas

and Gopis. An Activity at Koperkarine by Ls.Club of Koperkhairane, Ls Club of Vashi along with other Lions Clubs.

st21 August We attended Tree plantation at CBD Hill and Drawing Competition by Lioness Club of Vashi and

Lioness Club of Belapur. Stationary was also distributed after the Drawing Competition.

nd22 August In a project of a different kind, Grains & pulses were donated for Horses by Lioness Club of

Vashi & Lioness Club of Nerul. Snacks were distributed to street children.

Thereafter, we attended a Tree Plantation Activity by Ls Club of Vashi at

Shiv Mandir, Vashi.

rd23 August We participated in the Anti Corruption Rally at Chembur

along with members of Ls Clubs of Vasant Vihar, Chembur, West Coast,

Anushakthi Nagar and Chembur Galaxy .

th24 August I attended the Activity organized by Ls Geeta Kanwal where she

sponsored Lunch for Mentally challenged children at Chembur

Children's Home.

th25 August In another landmark project of a different kind for a species

other than human, I actively participated in the Drive of sticking Adoption

& Auto Rickshaw Tariff Stickers in Autos at Sudha park, Ghatkopar by

Lioness Club of Pant Nagar. Lioness District Advisor Lion Seema bai had not

only attended as Chief Guest, she had also actively participated in the

pasting of stickers.

th st27 August The 1 Lioness District

Cabinet Meeting was held at Hotel

Satkar Residency,Thane. Again, a very

very rainy day, and rain drenched Lionesses attended in true Lionistic

spirit. This was a day that brought happy tidings of an increase in our

Lioness family with the formation of a new club, Ls. Club of Murud Janjira.

th29 August I attended the Board Meeting of my Home Club , Lioness Club

of Vasant Vihar at Ls. Uma Nagpal's Residence. After the meeting Ls Club

of Vasant Vihar members took up the Drive for pasting of Animal Adoption

Stickers on Auto Rickshaws.

st1 September To mark the annual Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations, we attended the Ganesh Celebration Pooja

organized by Lion Rakesh Chaumal at Lion's Service Center, Koper Khairne. I also visited the residences of Ls.

Kanchan Wig, Ls Jyoti Jagasia, & Ls Anuradha Murty to receive blessings of Lord Ganesha.


nd2 September attended Anaajdaan Project by Ls Nirmal Narula, DC- Anaajdaan where she donated food grains

to Spastic Society Chembur.

rd3 September On this day, I attended a Meeting at Hotel Pooja for discussion on Activity Mela. PDP Ls.Dr

Manjula Parekh & PDP Ls.Dr Manjula Gada, Ls. Dr Arvinder Sandhu, Ls. Mala Shetty ,Ls Supriya Kadam

were present.

Ls.Dr Manjula Parekh & Ls.Dr Manjula Gada who were advisors for the ACTIVITY MELA gave a lot of input on

which companies could be invited and earmarked the NGOs that could be asked to participate in the Mela.

th4 September I was invited to be the Chief Guest at the Health camp at Ghatkopar organized by Ls Club of

West Coast. Later in the day I attended the General health Check up camp

(eye checkup-,dental check up) at Gangotri Apartment CBD.

th5 September I was privileged to attend the Teacher's Day Celebrations

at a Twinning Project of Ls Club of Maliha Thane North along with Lions

Twinning Chairperson Lion N R Parmeshwaran and other clubs where 100

Teachers were felicitated.

th 6 September I was pleased to attend the honoring of Teachers of

Sevadaan Special School by Lioness Club of Vasant Vihar. The children had

made lovely clay Ganeshas and also sang songs. After the Activity we went

around sticking Auto stickers propagating Animal Adoptions near OLPS School. The General Public as well as

School Children enthusiastically supported us.

th7 September Preparations were already underway to make the Year 2011-2012 Service Week an

outstanding one. I attended the Meeting by Lions DC –Activity Lion Nitin shetty at Merchant

Gymkhana, Vashi to discuss plans for SERVICE WEEK.

th8 September I attended Literacy Day Celebrations by Multiple Chairperson for Adult Education, Ls. Atreyee

Mandal at Anmol School,Thane and Ls Club of Upvan Thane . She had organized a Rangoli and Bhajan competition

for the Women who attended the Literacy classes for adults. The rangoli depictions by the participants were

beautiful and the women sang melodious bhajans.

th9 September My Home Club, Lioness Club of Vasant Vihar was visited by our Region Co-ordinator Ls Dr Asha

Gupta at Ls Varsha Chaumal's Residence.

th10 September ACTIVITY MELA - An ACTIVITY MELA was organized by Lioness District 323A2

(Administrative officer for District Chairpersons Ls Dr Arvinder Sandhu, DC Activity Ls Mala Shetty and Ls

Prakash Khanna, DC Twinning Ls Supriya Kadam &Ls Veena Pokhriyal) along with DC Activity Lion Nitin Shetty &

thDC Twinning Lion N R Parmeshwaran on 10 September 2011 at Occasion Banquet Hall, RCity Mall. More than 25

Institutions/companies &NGOs (Healthcare ,Workshops, Govt Facilities), participated in this event to facilitate

and help clubs to set up camps and provide their services to the society. Immediate.Past District Governor Lion

Rajesh Prajapati who was the Chief Guest at this event spoke about Chakras and Positve energy. This event

was extremely well attended by Lionesses as well as Lioness Dignitaries.


th11 September It was touching to participate and attend along with Ls

Club of Vasant Vihar Members, in a Rally GRANDATHON’ for Grandparents.

The rally organized by an Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Nair to create

awareness about arthritis and Knee Replacement stretched from Diamond

garden to Chembur Gymkhana. PDG and Chairman of Chembur Gymkhana

Lion Surinder Sharma gave a very motivating speech to all the Elders

present.

th12 September In the early morning

hours of the day after Ganesh Visarjan, I, along with Lioness District

Advisor Lion Seema Pai,

Ls Jyoti Jagasia,Ls Dr Asha Gupta and Ls Mala Shetty went to be a part

of Beach Cleaning Exercise organized by the Times Group as an endeavor

towards clean Environment. .

I was invited to be Guest of Honour at Charter Day of Lioness Club of

Vashi at Lioness Multi- diagnostic Center ,Vashi, where the Chief Guest was

District Governor PMJF Lion CA Hasmukh Jobanputra.

On the same day, I attended a meeting in preparation for Service Week by DC activity Ln. Nitin shetty at

Nalanda Hall, Chembur.

th13 September I was invited as Chief Guest at Orientation Seminar by

DC for Orientation, Ls.Ujwala Khobrekar at NMSA ,Vashi. It was a very

interesting session. The speakers were Ls Ruchitaa Mehrra-Administrative

Officer for MERLO, who gave a wonderful , informative Orientation

about Lionism on Powerpoint and Lioness District Advisor, Lion Seema Pai

who conducted an interesting Quiz about the Lioness movement.

At this meeting,I announced that the Lioness District would sponsor Rs 5,000 for setting up Water coolers at

Public Places during Service Week and Presidents who attended the Seminar were given sponsorship of Rs 1,000

for 1 Jaipur foot as an incentive.

th18 September It was heart warming to attend the EYE DONATION

RALLY along with Ls. Mala shetty at Alibag. This Rally was organised by Ls.

Niha Raut along with Civil Hospital and Laxmi Eye Bank ,Panvel. 1300 eye

donation pledges were made. Ls. Club of Alibag members, Jyestha Nagrik

Sangha, Home Guards, Nurses of Civil Hospital, and more than 450 people

participated in the rally. Prizes for a Drawing competition on Eye Donation

(conducted earlier) were distributed on that day. Dr. NiturKar of Civil

Hospital was Chief Guest. I was invited to be Guest of Honor at the

function.

th19 September A Felicitation Ceremony of 31 BMC teachers at BMC School No 3, Ghatkopar was organized by

Ls Club of Pant Nagar where District Governor PMJF Lion Hasmukh Joban

Putra was Chief Guest and I, along with Lion Nitin Shetty was a Guest

ofHonor.

th 20 September On WORLD PEACE DAY, Ls Club of Pant Nagar organized

an Activity for BMC School children where they took the Peace Pledge

from District Governor PMJF Lion CA Hasmukh Jobanputra. I had the

pleasure of addressing the children too, and sharing my thoughts on

PEACE.

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nd22 September I was invited to be Chief Guest at the Cervical cancer check up camp at Gade Hospital, Uran

organised by Ls Club of Uran. Dr Gade also spoke about Cervical Cancer .The Club also donated blankets to the

Hospital.

th24 September I was Chief Guest at the Installation of Ls Club of Murud Janjira at Murud Janjira.

th25 September The first ever Adoption Camp “ADOPTATHON” for strays in Mumbai was initiated by Lioness

District 32A2 and organized along with the NGO 'WORLD FOR ALL'. The event which was inaugurated by Past

International President PMJF Lion Ashok Mehta at the Bandra Hindu Association Hall at Bandra saw 114 stray

pups and kittens being adopted by families. The event was graced by District Governor PMJF LION CA

Hasmukh Jobanputra , Lionesses PMDP Kawal Rekhi,PDP Harbans Oberoi, Savitha Nayak, Lioness District Advisor

thLion Seema Pai and celebrities like Sohail Khan (who adopted the 100 pup), Anaida, Varun Khandelwal, Richa

Chedda, Chanel V VJs Kashyap & Arpit and Nargis Fakri, Raveena Tandon and Tanisha (who adopted 2 dogs).

The Print Media like TOI, DNA, Hindustan Times, Mumbai Mirror, TV Channel NDTV GOOD TIMES-HEAVY

PETTING, Radio BIG FM gave pre-event coverage . Celebrities propagated this event on Twitter. Around 1500

people attended this event and Fund raised on that day was Rs 1,28,500

th25 September attended the Leo District 'Bolllywood Tadka' at Bhuriben Auditorium, Ghatkopar . Ls Club of

Pant Nagar & Ls Club of Uran performed beautifully and Lioness club of Pant Nagar won the Consolation Prize

for their wonderful dance performance

th30 September We attended the Women's Fair organized by Lion Lady Auxillary of Lions District 323A3 at

Goregaon , along with Ist Lady of the District Lion Lady Hema Jobanputra , Ls Jyoti Jagasia & Ln/ Ls Shobha

Shetty.

st1 October I was pleased to attend the Eye Check up Camp at UES School, Palak Maidan , Uran by Ls Club of

Uran. The response was absolutely overwhelming. Later that day, I attended Celebration of Elders Day at

ASHRAY, Nerul, a home for Senior Citizens as Guest Of Honor, where the Chief Guest was Mrs Manmohan

Krishna. A Cultural Programmme was organized with group songs sung melodiously by the senior citizens and

volunteers, and some beautiful dances by young students. Games for the senior citizens were conducted by Ls

Club of Vasant Vihar and a Trophy for the most active senior citizen was sponsored by Ls Mala Shetty. On the

same day, I also visited

Senior Citizens of Vatsalya Trust, Sanpada along with District Secretary Ls Jyoti Jagasia where Lioness Club of

Belapur had arranged Dinner for the inmates. A busy activity filled day, we also attended the Thali Decoration

competition at Durga Mandap, Ghatkopar organized by Ls Club of Pant Nagar. Prizes were given for the best

Thali decoration. We interacted with the children who proudly showed the collection of drawings and paintings

made by them.

nd2 October For the Launching of the Service Week, the Lioness District organized a Human Chain to protest

against Female Foeticide. The morning started with Pooja Archana to the Deity. Human Chain started off at the

Durga Parmeshwari Temple after initiation by Chief Guest District Governor PMJF Lion CA Hasmukh Jobanputra

in the presence of Guest of Honor PDG Lion Dr Jayant Parekh and Ls Dr. Manjula Parekh, Lion Nitin Shetty, Ls


Dr Manjula gada and Lion Anil Goradia. Lionesses from Thane, Mulund, Ghatkopar and Navi Mumbai attended in

large numbers and lent their voice to the Slogans. The Human Chain culminated at Lions Community Hall where a

Health Camp by Lions Club of Uptown was already in progress. Lioness were welcomed warmly and offered

refreshments

On the same day, at the time of Flagging off of Human Chain, District Governor PMJF Lion CA Hasmukh

Jobanputra inaugurated a Wtaer Cooler donated by Ls Club of Pant Nagar for the benefit of the General Public.

Thereafter, I, along with Ls Jyoti Jagasia attended an Osteoporosis Camp organized by Ls Mala Shetty at

Chembur Station. I attended an Activity by Dr Ls Meena Deo, DC for Leprosy Patients where Medicines and

Dressing Materials and Shoes were donated to Leprosy Patients at Alert India. Later, I proceeded to the Anaaj

Daan Activity at Vatsalya trust where Lioness Club of Kopar Khairne donated Foodgrains and Toiletries. Finally,

at the end of a long Activity filled day, we participated in a Tree Plantation Drive where 100 Saplings were

planted at the

Bonkode Bus Stand. Young Primary School Children were encouraged to join in and it was a feast to watch them

plant the saplings as they expressed a lot of interest and happiness at the Activity.

rd3 October I attended the Mega Health Check Up Camp at RCF Police Station by Lioness Club of Chembur

We attended Eye Check up Camp by Ls Club of Vasant Vihar at Municipal School, Chembur Naka.

I attended a project for Anaaj Daan and Footwear Donation at Anand Nagar Leprosy Colony-Thane by Ls Club of

Kopri Thane and Multiple Chairperson for Leprosy Patients, Ls Chaya Dusane. We also visited the SPCA at Thane

where a cheque of Rs 3000 was handed over for the Welfare of the animals by Ls Club of Upvan Thane.

4th October We attended the Anaaj daan Activity at Saibaba Mandir, Vashi by Lioness Club of Koparkhairne

5th October We attended the Distribution of Cloth Bags at Chembur Station by Lioness Club of Vasant Vihar.

District Governor PMJF Lion CA Hasmukh Jobanputra was also present. Inaugurated Twin Garden Swings along

with Chief Guest District Governor PMJF Lion CA Hasmukh Jobanputra at BMC School Tilak Nagar donated by

Lioness Club of Chembur District Governor PMJF Lion CA Hasmukh Jobanputra Inaugurated The day began with

the Inauguration of a School Library donated at Vidya Niketan School Thane by Ls Club of Maliha Thane North.

I inaugurated the Water Cooler that was donated by Ls Club of Rabale to Paraplegic Foundation Airoli. Cloth

Bags were also distributed by Ls Rajul Divecha. We also took the opportunity to visit the Seminar of the Lioness

Lady Auxillary that was in progress in the neighboring room.

7th October I attended the Installation and Donation of Water Cooler by Ls Club of West Coast at Ganesh

Mandir, Pant Nagar, which was Inaugurated by Lions District Governor PMJF Lion CA Hasmukh Jobanputra.

I Inaugurated 4 Toilet Blocks along with VDG 1 PMJF Lion Mahesh Gupta at Saraswati Vidyalaya, Wada.

th 8 October I attended an Activity organized by DC Education Ls Chitra

Melmane where 38 Benches, 3 Computers and cupboards and books for a

Library was Donated for a Zilla Parishad School In Vasai. I attended the

Inauguration of Borewell and 700 pipe connections by Ls Club of

Ghatkopar Galaxy and also a project by the same Club outside K Star Mall

where they donated 5 Chairs to the Policemen providing security outside

the Mall.

FINALE DAY was held at Zaverben Popatlal Sabagriha with ' Mahatma

Gandhi' as the Theme for the Event. I was extremely proud to report

that Lioness District had carried out Activities worth 21 Lacs during the Service Week.


th9 October A sight First Camp was organized by Ls Club of Koperkhairne

th 14 October On this day, all the Past District Presidents got together at the PDP FORUM meeting at Bombay

Presidency Golf Club. The Meeting was followed by Lunch.

th15 October We participated in the Rally for the Blind by Lions

Sightfirst Chairperson Ln Subhash Balwal and attended the programme at

Palm Beach Galleria where MLA Mr Ganesh Nayak was the Chief Guest and

an Enthralling Orchestra was

presented by Blind Children of

Badlapur.

th16 October A learning experience ndonce again at Lions 2 District Cabinet

Meeting.

th nd19 October The 2 Lioness District

Cabinet Meeting was held on this day

at Lions Community Hall, Ghatkopar.

As Diwali Celebration, Karaoke Singing was organized for the

Lionesses after the meeting. Stalls were set up for Diyas, Rangoli

Decoration and Jewelry.

st31 October My Birthday! It was

heart warming to welcome my Micro Cabinet Members as they came over to

wish me with a beautiful Hand Made Card crafted by Ls Anuradha Murty and

other goodies. Later that afternoon, we enjoyed Luncheon at Hotel Royal

Orchid as extended Birthday Celebrations. My Home Club made the day

special for me by organizing an Activity where we visited Bal Anand along

with members of Lioness Club of Vasant Vihar to distribute sweets and hand

over a wheel Chair to one of the Handicapped students.

th5 November Had the pleasure of Meeting our International President Lion Wing-Kun Tam at Bajaj Bhavan and

at the Banquet in his honor at HotelTrident, Mumbai.

17th November I was invited to be the Chief Guest at ADHAR Old Age Home

for physically and Mentally Challenged where 2 CD Players, around 100 bed

sheets, blankets and clothes were donated and a contribution of Rs 5000 for

Lunch was given by Ls Club of Kopri Thane.

th19 November Visited Wansda in Gujarat for a project on 'SCENT' by

Lioness Club of West Coast . Multiple District President Ls Yasmin Dotivala

was the Chief Guest along with Ls Multiple District Secretary Ls Nayna

Kapadia & Ls Ls Daksha Kothari.


th27 November Attended the 2

Lioness Multiple cabinet Meeting at

‘Saaj’resort, Mahableshwar with

44 Lionesses.Our District Bulletin

“Saaraansh-1’ was released by Multiple

C o u n c i l C h a i r m a n L i o n

Anil Desai.

th7 DECEMBER was Chief Guest at the Region Co-ordinators’ REGION MEET

at-The Village Raghu Leela Mall, Vashi. First Lady of the District, Lion Lady

Hema Jobanputra was the Guest of Honor. It Was a Fun filled

afternoon.

th9 December On a personal note, my Wedding Anniversary falls on

thisday. I was invited to be Guest of Honour at Inter School Sports

Competition, where District Governor PMJF Lion CA Hasmukh Jobanputra

was the Chief Guest. A Sports event organized for Disabled Children by Ln /Ls Jhaver Shukla DC Sports for

Handicapped.

TH10 Decemeber HUMAN RIGHTS DAY- We went to Wada for

distribution of 46 Solar Lights and our Lions District Governor was the

Chief Guest.

th13 December attended the Inauguration of sewing Class Centre at

Turbhe by Ls Suprabha Rao Rane—MDC & DC –Rural Development

th19 December Was a great day for me when it was a double celebration

of my Son Siddarth's Engagement & my Husband Satyavan Shetty's

Birthday.

th20 December attended Inter school Sports organized by Rochiram Thadani School for Hearing Impaired where

T shirts for students of Rochiram Thadani school were sponsored by Ls Club of Chembur.

nd22 December Was again a day of great

joy and celebration as it was my Son's

wedding to Shruti . My husband, Mr.

Satyavan Shetty and myself along with

our children express our heartfelt

thanks to all the Lion and Lioness

Dignitaries and Lioness Friends for

giving their valuable time and being a

part of our celebration to bless the

married young couple.

th27 December I attended an interesting Seminar on 'Organ Donation' at Sion Hospital as Guest of Honor. A

project by DC- Organ Donation, Ls Mridula Shah in twinning with clubs.

th7 January This has been a cold winter and took the poor by even more

surprise. It was heart warming to participate in the project of

Distribution of 36 Blankets at night by Ls Club of Vasant Vihar at Flyovers

of Amar Mahal and Chembur Camp.

I was pleased to attend Charter Day Celebrations of Ls Club of West Coast

where an Ambulance was donated to Kamraj Nagar. The Ambulance was

handed over by Lions District Governor PMJF Lion CA Hasmukh Jobanputra.

nd


th9 January Was Chief Guest at the inauguration of Water Cooler Project at

Thakur School & College,Thane by Ls Club of Kopri Thane.

We then proceeded to another Activity that was an evening out for 25

Destitute children. A treat at Macdonalds by DC –Destitute Children Ls

Sudha Kapoor of Ls Club of Kopri Thane. It was wonderful to see the children

enjoying themselves.

th10 January – I joined in with my Home Club Mmebers as Ls Club of Vasant

Vihar distributed a further 60 Blankets to the shivering poor on footpaths of Kurla and under flyovers of Govandi.

h11 January - I visited 'MAA NIKETAN' in Thane and Vatsalya Trust at Kanjur Marg where 300 Night Dresses were

distributed by Ls Club of West Coast.

th13 January We highly appreciated the imaginative and creative skills of

children of BMC Schools as they participated in a Kite Making Competition

organized by Lioness Club of Pant Nagar where the Chief Guest was Lion Lady

Hema Jobanputra and the Guests of Honor were Lion Nitin Shetty and myself.

th14 January I Inaugurated a Music Academy set up by Ls Club of Upvan

Thane and to be handed over to a visually impaired woman for conducting part

time classes.

th15 January One more date marked in

gold in the year so far when 17

L ionesses part ic ipated in the

STANDARD CHARTERED MUMBAI

MARATHON where we ran for the

cause of “ SAVE THE GIRL CHILD” &

“ADOPT STRAYS

th29 January I inaugurated the

Mega Medical Check Up Camp and

Distribution of Toiletries at a Village of Shahpur. A project organized by DC- Health Camps

Ls Hema Malini Chari.

The same day, four of us from the Micro Team left for Igatpuri where I attended the Lions District Cabinet Meeting

at Manas Resort. From there on, we left for Shirdi to seek the Blessings of Baba. We took Darshan and reached back

home the next morning.

th30 January Our Lioness District Team carried out their Official Visit to Ls Club of Nerul at NMSA, Vashi.

st1 February This was a day marked for Charter Day Celebrations of Ls Club of Kopri Thane, where District

Governor PMJF Lion CA Hasmukh Jobanputra was the Chief Guest.

nd2 February Ls Club of Juhoo Nagar had their Official Visit by the Lioness District Team at Pratibha School of

Nursing, Ghansoli.

rd3 February Left by train for Delhi along with 17 lionesses for THE ALL INDIA LIONESS CONFERENCE.

th4 February Reached Noida in the afternoon and attended the Meeting organized by the All India Lioness

Committee and then went sightseeing in the evening with the Lionesses.h.

th5 February We attended the ALL INDIA LIONESS CONFERENCE along with 23 Lionesses and participated

in the BANNER PRESENTATION, CULTURAL COMPETITON ,DECLAMATION CONTEST (COUNT YOUR

BLESSINGS), AND FANCY DRESS COMPETITION.


st rd RDOur District won the 1 prize for Lioness District Pin , 3 Prize for Group Dance on GONDHAL ,3 Prize for rd THDeclamation Contest, 3 Prize for Banner Presntation and 4 Prize for Overall Performance.

th 6 February A brief holiday planned saw us leave for Simla along with 5 lionesses –Reached in the Evening and

went for a walk on Mall Road.

th 7 February We went Sightseeing at Kufri, went Horse riding, dressed in their Local Costume and reached

Manali in the wee hours of morning.

th8 February Experienced breathtaking Snowfall in Manali— Viisted the

Gurudwara at Manikaran , Lionesses purchased shawls at a Kulu Shawl Showroom

and we reached Chandigarh at Midnight

th9 February Visited the Rose Garden & Rock Garden at Chandigarh . Left for

Mumbai in the Evening by Train

th10 February Reached Amchi Mumbai in the Afternoon at 1.00 pm.

th13 February An Official Visit to my Home Club turned out to be an

experience of a different kind. The Lioness

District Team paid their Official visit to Ls Club of Vasant Vihar at

Chembur Gymkhana.

th15 February Lion Lady Auxillary organized a fun filled picnic at

EXOTICA Resort at Yeoor Hill, Thane. It was an enthusiastic group of

about 40 Lionesses that joined in and had a fantastic outing.

th17 February I paid a visit to Ls Club of Mahad along with my Team for

Official Visit at Lions Club Hall, Mahad. This was followed by our Official visit to Ls Club of Nagothane held at

Ls Sheela Modi's Residence.

th18 February Ls Club of New Panvel Steel Town had their Official Visit at Prithvi Hall, New Panvel.

From here the Lioness District Team traveled to Uran for their Official Visit to Ls Club of Uran at Ls Sapna

Gaekwad's Residence.

st21 Februrary Ls Club of Alibaug had their annual Official Visit by the Lioness District Team at Sri Ram

Mandir. We spent the interim period at the Alibaug Beach before proceeding for the Official Visit of Ls Club of

Murud Janjira at Ls Niha Raut's Residence.


nd22 February A day of Twin Official Visits. The Lioness District Team visited Ls Club of Chembur

for their Official Visit and Hotel Star Parade and then later proceeded to Ls Kanta Pillai's Residence

for the Official Visit of Ls Club of Bombay Mahul.

rd23 February The Lioness District Team visited Ls Club of Kopri Thane for their Official Visit at

Ls Kamal Aligh's Residence.

th24 February Another day when my Calendar was marked with twin Official Visits.

The Lioness District Team paid their Official Visit to Ls Club of Pant Nagar at Lions Community Hall,

Ghatkopar. Thereafter, we proceeded to Hotel jewel of Chembur for Official Visit of

Ls Club of West Coast.

th25 February Lioness Club of Upvan

Thane was visited by the Liones

District Team for their Official Visit

to the Club at Hotel Satkar

Residency , Thane.

th26 February DG & PDG Honouring

at Phoenix Mall, Kurla. We, Lionesses

performed 'GONDHAL' —a Marathi rdDance for which we had won the 3

Prize at the All India Conference.

th27 February Lioness Club of Ghatkopar Unnati had their Official Visit at Hotel Gurukripa ,Ghatkopar

Lioness Club of Chembur Galaxy had their Official Visit at Chembur Gymkhana.

th28 February Lioness Club of Rabale had their Official Visit at Hotel Navdurga, Airoli.

From here, the Lioness District Team proceeded for the Official Visit of Ls Club of Belapur for the Club's

Official Visit at Club President Ls Swati Ghaisas' Residence.

st1 March In a month earmarked for Official Visits of Clubs in the District, the last of these visits fell ston the 1 of March. This was the day when the Lioness District Team paid their Official Visit to Ls Club of

Anushakti Nagar at Chembur Gymkhana

On the occasion of the 101st Women International Day celebrations. 8th March 2012.

The Lioness District 323A2 observed the Women's week from 1st March '12 to 6th March'12.

Our theme this year is ''Woman's empowerment.. For the Woman ..By the woman'

1st March to 6th March: Saw lots of activities carried out by various Lioness Clubs in their own Regions.

6th March '12... Three in one Function-Ls Multiple District President Ls Yasmin Dotivala's Official visit/Lioness District 3rd cabinet meeting /Past District Presidents Honoring.

Mehandi Classes for girls, Mehandi and Rangoli Competitions. Talk on ‘Second Innings’ for women,Entertainment and Lockers for Senior Citizens Paper bags making, Work Shops on SELF DEFENCE for Girls and Women etc. Seminars on Breast cancer and Cervical cancer, Mammography including Awareness Projects /activities like Skits and Screening of Documentary Film on 'Say to no to a Female foeticide" and save a girl child. Various Seminars On 'MERLO-Personality Development- Public Speaking', Stress Management, ‘Legal Rights of Women’ were also organised.

‘LAVANYA’- A full day Wellness Camp was organised by District Chairpersons for Women Welfare We Companies- FORTIS, DR BATRA'S,RICHFEEL, PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE FOR VARICOSE VEINS, HERBALIFE Offered their free services with seminars on Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer and Mammography.

A Mini Medical covering hair analysis, random blood sugar, BMI & ECG with consultation.for ladies, Food and chocolate tastings Stalls and Garment Stalls were setup.


We were honored to have Ls Multiple District President MJF Ls Yasmin Dotivala and MJF Lion Jamshed Dotivala Past Dist Governor (Dist 323- F 2) amongst us to grace the events. We also thank all our past Multiple and Past District Presidents who added glamour to the occasion.

On behalf of the Lioness District-Adm, I take this opportunity to thank all the lioness for making the 3 in 1 event a Grand success.

Friends, this was 'Yatharth', a realistic version of my journey in the year so far. Thank you for joining me as I keep my tryst with the months gone by.

Yes, there are promises to keep,

And miles to go before I sleep,

But your smiles will make these miles worthwhile,

So do keep smiling, until next we meet

Lioness Rajni ShettyLioness District President

Donated 36 Benches to School in Wada Ls District Project

Computer Class CentreLs Club of Kopri Thane

Anaaj Daan to 90 Blind Families Ls District Project

Science Laboratory Ls Club of Vasant Vihar

OFFICIAL VISIT -Welcome with Banner Presentation Invocation by a visuallyImpaired Music Teacher National Anthem in Sign Language by Hearing Impaired

Address by Ls Multiple Advisor-PDG Ln Jamshed Dotivala

Address by Ls Multiple President Ls Yasmin Dotivala

Inauguration of new ClubLs Club of Nirmal Sanpada

.Presentation of Courtesy Resolution

Honouring of Past Multiple & Past District Presidents A play on FEMALE FEOTICIDE by slum Children

A dance Performance by Ls Club of Kopri Thane


News Letter EditorLs. Shrimati Santanam

News letter Co. EditorLs. Sujatha Rao

CompilationLs.Jyoti Raj & Ls. Uma Nagpal

"YATHARTH"..Lioness District323A2.. Presidents Online Newsletter

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