Presenting the Lioness District President's Lioness Rajni Shetty's Online Newsletter.."YATHART".The Journey .of Thousand miles...of the greatest and the most cherished moments.with the support and Love of all my Lioness of my District-323A2.

1. LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL
LIONESS DISTRICT 323 A 2
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.'
24th April 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.
25th April 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.
26th April This day and some of those following were spent in constant
communication with our Lionesses to form the District Cabinet Team.
2nd May 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.
4th May 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
5th 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.
6th 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.
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2. 8th 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.
18th 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.
21st 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 .
27th 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.
27th 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.
28th 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 .
29th June It was a pleasure to attend the Awards Function of Ls. Club of West
Coast at Only Parathas.
1st 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.
2nd 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.
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3. 3rd 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 .
4th 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.
5th July I was invited to be the Chief Guest at the Installation of Lioness Club of Bombay Mahul at Green Woods,
Chembur.
6th July I was invited to be the Chief Guest at the Installation Ceremony of Ls Club of New Panvel Steel Town.
7th July I was invited to be the Chief Guest at the Installation Ceremony of Ls Club of Anushakti Nagar at Hotel
Vaishali.
9th July I was invited to be the Chief Guest at the Installation Ceremony of
Ls Club of Koperkhairane at NMSA Vashi.
11th 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.
12th July I was invited to be the Chief Guest at the Installation Ceremony of
Lioness Club of Nerul at NMSA Vashi.
13th 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.
15th 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 .
16th 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.
18th July I attended a project for Distribution of Uniforms and Snacks to children of Balwadi at Shell Colony by
Lioness Club of Chembur.
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4. 20th 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.
21st 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.
22nd 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.
23rd July I was Chief Guest at the Installation of Ls Club of Vashi at
NMSA,Vashi
24th 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.
24th July It was a learning experience to attend the Lions First District Cabinet Meeting.
25th 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.
26th July My Home Club, Lioness Club of Vasant Vihar held a meeting to discuss the preparations for the forthcoming
Lioness District Installation.
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27th 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.
30th 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.
1st 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
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5. 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
awarded 2 Best Dressed prizes for Parsee Ghara to PMDP Ls Kawal Rekhi[1st] and Lioness Jyoti Buta (2nd).
2nd 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.
3rd August attended an Activity where Lunch was sponsored by a member of Ls club of Galaxy at Remand Home,
Mankhurd.
6th 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.
7th August It was an engaging morning and a Grand Affair when we attended
the Lions District Installation at Kalidas Sabha Griha, Mulund.
8th 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.
9th 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.
10th 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.
10th 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.
12th August I was invited to attend Raksha Bandhan Celebrations organized by Lioness Club of Chembur at Chembur
Children's Home.
13th 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.
15th 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
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6. 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.
16th August The Lioness District Team put their heads together for Preliminary Service Week discussion at
NMSA.
19th 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.
20th 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.
21st 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.
22nd 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.
23rd 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 .
24th August I attended the Activity organized by Ls Geeta Kanwal where she
sponsored Lunch for Mentally challenged children at Chembur
Children's Home.
25th 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.
27th August The 1st 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.
29th 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.
1st 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.
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7. 2nd September attended Anaajdaan Project by Ls Nirmal Narula, DC- Anaajdaan where she donated food grains
to Spastic Society Chembur.
3rd 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.
4th 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.
5th 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.
6th 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.
7th 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.
8th 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.
9th 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.
10th 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 &
DC Twinning Lion N R Parmeshwaran on 10th 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.
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11th 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.
12th 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.
13th 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.
18th 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.
19th 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.
20th 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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9. 22nd 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.
24th September I was Chief Guest at the Installation of Ls Club of Murud Janjira at Murud Janjira.
25th 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
Lion Seema Pai and celebrities like Sohail Khan (who adopted the 100th 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
25th 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
30th 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.
1st 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.
2nd 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
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10. 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.
3rd 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.
8th 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.
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11. 9th October A sight First Camp was organized by Ls Club of Koperkhairne
14th 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.
15th 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.
16th October A learning experience
once again at Lions 2nd District Cabinet
Meeting.
19th October The 2nd 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.
31st 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.
5th 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.
19th 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.
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12. 27th November
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Attended the 2
Lioness Multiple cabinet Meeting at
‘Saaj’resort, Mahableshwar with
44 Lionesses.Our District Bulletin
“Saaraansh-1’ was released by Multiple
Council Chairman Lion
Anil Desai.
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7 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.
9th 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.
10TH Decemeber HUMAN RIGHTS DAY- We went to Wada for
distribution of 46 Solar Lights and our Lions District Governor was the
Chief Guest.
13th December attended the Inauguration of sewing Class Centre at
Turbhe by Ls Suprabha Rao Rane—MDC & DC –Rural Development
19th 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.
20th 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.
22nd 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.
27th 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.
7th 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.
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13. 9th 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.
10th 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.
11h 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.
13th 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.
14th 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.
15th January One more date marked in
gold in the year so far when 17
Lionesses participated in the
STANDARD CHARTERED MUMBAI
MARATHON where we ran for the
cause of “ SAVE THE GIRL CHILD” &
“ADOPT STRAYS
29th 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.
30th January Our Lioness District Team carried out their Official Visit to Ls Club of Nerul at NMSA, Vashi.
1st 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.
2nd February Ls Club of Juhoo Nagar had their Official Visit by the Lioness District Team at Pratibha School of
Nursing, Ghansoli.
3rd February Left by train for Delhi along with 17 lionesses for THE ALL INDIA LIONESS CONFERENCE.
4th 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.
5th 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.
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14. Our District won the 1st prize for Lioness District Pin , 3rd Prize for Group Dance on GONDHAL ,3RD Prize for
Declamation Contest, 3rd Prize for Banner Presntation and 4TH Prize for Overall Performance.
6th 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.
7th February We went Sightseeing at Kufri, went Horse riding, dressed in their Local Costume and reached
Manali in the wee hours of morning.
8thFebruary Experienced breathtaking Snowfall in Manali— Viisted the
Gurudwara at Manikaran , Lionesses purchased shawls at a Kulu Shawl Showroom
and we reached Chandigarh at Midnight
9th February Visited the Rose Garden & Rock Garden at Chandigarh . Left for
Mumbai in the Evening by Train
10th February Reached Amchi Mumbai in the Afternoon at 1.00 pm.
13th 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.
15th 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.
17th 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.
18th 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.
21st 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.
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15. 22nd 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.
23rd February The Lioness District Team visited Ls Club of Kopri Thane for their Official Visit at
Ls Kamal Aligh's Residence.
24th 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.
25th 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.
26th February DG & PDG Honouring
at Phoenix Mall, Kurla. We, Lionesses
performed 'GONDHAL' —a Marathi
Dance for which we had won the 3rd
Prize at the All India Conference.
27th 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.
28thFebruary 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.
1st March In a month earmarked for Official Visits of Clubs in the District, the last of these visits fell
on the 1st 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.
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.
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.
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16. Donated 36 Benches to School in Wada Computer Class Centre Anaaj Daan to 90 Blind Families Science Laboratory
Ls District Project Ls Club of Kopri Thane Ls District Project Ls Club of Vasant Vihar
Invocation by a visuallyImpaired Music Teacher National Anthem in Sign Language by
OFFICIAL VISIT -Welcome with Banner Presentation
Hearing Impaired
Address by Ls Multiple Advisor-PDG Address by Ls Multiple President Inauguration of new Club
.Presentation of Courtesy Resolution
Ln Jamshed Dotivala Ls Yasmin Dotivala Ls Club of Nirmal Sanpada
A play on FEMALE FEOTICIDE by A dance Performance by
Honouring of Past Multiple & Past District Presidents
slum Children Ls Club of Kopri Thane
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
Compilation
Ls.Jyoti Raj & Ls. Uma Nagpal
Lioness Rajni Shetty News Letter Editor News letter Co. Editor
Lioness District President Ls. Shrimati Santanam Ls. Sujatha Rao
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