President’s Message

Dear Friends,

Very ‘warm’ greetings from Mamallapuram.

The last few days have been hectic and still very enjoyable. Having a pleasant walk on Puducherry’s seafront promenade full of historical sights, visit to the famous Auroville and Aurobindo Ashram, evenings filled with lots of fun, music and dance, we now are in Mamallapuram. Most visited the famous sites starting with Pancha Rathas and the Shore Temple. Another evening filled with fun and frolic at the Intercontinental on the beach and then a Bharat Natyam performance at the hotel’s Lilly Pond area. The food menus were well selected, truly a gastronomic delight, with excellent ‘spirits’.

Our club has got some musical talent and was more than evident and on display over these few days and by this evening definitely. The Puducherry and Mamallapuram fellowship will always be memorable. A big thank you to Rtn. Ashok Jatia, Rtn. Ptn. Vatsala Jatia, Rtn. Ptn. Kanan Fotedar and her friend Ami Gandhi, for a superbly planned and very well conducted trip. These Fellowship trips work wonders in getting to know our fellow Rotarians, Rotarian Partners, and in bonding with all in the backdrop of fun times.

And back home I am delighted to hear about all the good work going on – thanks to Rtn. Charu Agrawal, 15 alumni of Bhavishya Yaan went to view ‘Super 30’, a film based on the life of nationally-recognised mathematician Anand Kumar. Glad to learn about the children’s experience and how they are inspired by the movie.

Night Study Centre Committee’s visit to centres run in association with YMCA is encouraging. On behalf of the Committee, I invite and urge our Club members to visit the centres more frequently and encourage the children. Even small gestures do mean a lot to these children.

Last Tuesday, our guest speaker Ashdin Doctor shared his life experiences and while rubbishing age inspires people about longetivity, to be happy, healthy and secure. May his aspiration for creating a ‘Blue Zone’ in India be fulfilled and soon.

Once again, a reminder to all who haven’t yet made their ticket bookings for our ‘Sonu Nigam Live in Concert’ show on Tuesday 27th August at Tata Theatre, tickets are now available online on ‘Book My Show’. I once again appeal to all, please do join and, team in with our members to raise a large fund for our Club’s various projects in community services.

Preeti Mehta
President