Yatharth.11....Online News-Letter ..An Unforgettable Lionistic Journey of Lioness Rajni Shetty-Ls District President (2011-2012).

1. LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL
LIONESS DISTRICT 323 A 2
LIONESS DISTRICT PRESIDENT LS RAJNI SHETTY
( 2011-2012)
YATHARTH-II
YATHARTH as it is
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Dear Lioness Friends,
Time has certainly taken wings and brought us to a juncture where our working year
2011-2012 has entered it's final lap and the winning post is well in sight. I would like
to take this opportunity to invite you all to join me as I walk down memory lane to retrace my
journey from April 2012 till date, YATHARTH-ll.
Friends, let me share here that a journey is not only about reaching one's destination. It is more
about the experiences gathered, personalities met, bridges crossed, growth achieved and life
enriched while we are
en route.
Yes, the journey, mine as well as that of my team has been invigorating, inspiring and life enhancing
as well. A journey decorated with emotion, tempered with laughter, a road walked with compassion,
a canvas colored with humanity and endorsed with endless love and affection from the entire Lioness
Pariwar. A journey made more meaningful by the Blessings of all our Seniors.
This journey, my dear friends, does not end here. These are only the final lines of an Adhyay that
spanned the year 2011-2012.
I sign off here with a sincere word of thanks for all the love, affection, support and cooperation
extended by Lionesses throughout the year.
May God be with you, always.
Lioness Rajni Shetty
The Journey-Yatharth-II
18th March-Dance – I was the Guest of Honour at the
ARRANGETRAM of Miss Archana , student of Ls Hemamalini Chari at
Kashinath Ghanekar Auditorium in Thane. It was a beautiful
performance which enthralled the audiences.
23rd March—I had the pleasure of inaugurating a Water Cooler at
Thakur School & College set up by Ls Club of Kopri Thane.
We later proceeded to Agrasen School, Kalwa for Donation of Cupboards and Books for Library
by Ls Club of Kopri Thane.
30 March – We went for an Activity of Ls Club of West Coast at Thane which was a camp for
runaway Children who were rehabilitated and counselled at the camp and then made to reunite with
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2. their parents .The Club sponsored bags for these 30 children. It was very touching and sad to see
their tears and hear their stories ,the reasons for running away from home .
3rd April—It was a pleasure to
Inaugurate a Water Cooler donated
to Jawahar Vidya School by my
Home Club, Ls Club of Vasant Vihar.
Thereon, I proceeded to Vashi to
Inaugurate the Library set up by Ls
Club of Vashi at Modern English
School, Vashi.
6th April—I attended the 4th Lions District Cabinet Meeting where I proudly presented the Report
of our Lioness District.
7th April —I was invited to be the Chief Guest at QUEST Seminar organised by Ls Uma Tanti
–President of
Ls Club of Koparkhairne where the Keynote Speaker was Lion Deepak Burani. The Seminar had an
encouraging attendance of about 200 enthusiastic parents.
8th April — On this day I attended the Annual District Conference at
Zaverben Popatlal Sabhagriha where I savoured precious moments
when
I was presented the International Certificate of Appreciation by Past
International Director Lion Naresh Agarwal. PMDP Ls Kawal Rekhi and
myself laid Wreaths during the Necrology ceremony for our dear departed
souls, our Lionesses who left us for their heavenly abode during this
Lionistic Year.
The same evening I also attended the Celebration Function of newly
Elected Lion Leaders at R City Mall, Ghatkopar, where Ls Neelam Sharma, Lioness District Treasurer
2011-2012, was declared Ls District President for 2012-2013.
11th April - As a Team, I, along with Lioness Micro members had Lunch at Rajdhani Restaurant at
Phoenix Market City with which was hosted by Ls District Secretary (Activity )Ls Jyoti Jagasia.
23rd April - It was a pleasure to attend the Felicitation Function of New Leaders by District Governor
PMJF Lion Hasmukh Jobanputra at Lions Community Hall, Ghatkopar.
On the same day I was invited to be Chief Guest at a heart warming project where Snacks were distributed
to Mentally Challenged Girls by Ls Geeta Kanwal and Ls Club of Chembur at Chembur Children’s Home.
Here, we saw a kitten with a broken arm and tried hard to get her treated at the vet,but to our
disappointment she escaped. However, the same injured kitten was picked up 2 days later by my daughter
,Shruti , who took her to the Vet and then put her up at a Foster Home with Melissa Manchado. We were
delighted when she offered to adopt her and give her a permanent Home with a loving Family, where she is
happy and
well looked after.
- I was Chief Guest at Old Saints Home in Byculla where Lionesses of Ls Club of Chembur Galaxy
distributed snacks and donated groceries to Senior Citizens (Women) and entertained them by singing
songs for them.
25th April- I, along with 45 Lionesses of our District, left by bus for Pune at 6 in the morning to attend
the Cabinet Meeting at HOLIDAY INN, Pune and an overnight stay. I had the opportunity to proudly
present the Ls District Report of the last Quarter of the Year at the 3rd Cabinet Meeting of the
Lioness Multiple. Our District Bulletin SAARANSH-Editon 2 was released at the hands of our Multiple
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3. District President Ls Yasmin Dotivala. We also won the Second Prize for Highest Registration.
The same evening, We attended the Multiple District Conference , where we ,Lionesses of our District
wore Red attire. It was a Triple Bonanaza and a great moment for me when our Multiple District President
Ls Yasmin Dotivala announced my name as District President of the year, Our District as the Best District
of the Lioness Multiple and me as Best District President of the Lioness Multiple. We had a BANNER
PRESENTATION by all the Districts where our Lioness District 323-A2 won the second Prize. Later in the
evening, at the Cultural Programme, I along with PDP Ls Savitha Nayak, Ls Mary John, Ls Seema Ladage, Ls
Lorraine Dsouza, Ls Anuradha Karpe, Ls Uma Tanti,Ls Rama Sethi performed the Marathi Traditional
dance ‘GONDHAL’ for which we won the Second Prize. We stayed overnight at HOLIDAY INN, Pune.
26th April— In the morning , after Breakfast, the AWARDS FUNCTION
began with a beautiful Inaugural session with Past International Director
Lion Ashok Mehta as Chief Guest. At the Awards Function it was
Celebration Time when our District won 60 Awards for our work
throughout the Year. It was overwhelming to see the joy and
excitement on the faces of our Lionesses for being acknowledged for
their sincere work throughout the Year. After Lunch, we left for
Mumbai , happy and contented carrying memories of great moments.
28th April—I along with Ls Jyoti Jagasia again left for Pune to attend the Lions Multiple Conference
at VITS CONVENTION CENTER where Ls Jyoti Jagasia had to give an interview for the Award of
the BEST LIONESS/MOST INFORMED LIONESS OF THE MULTIPLE. We stayed overnight at Ls
Jyoti Jagasia’s sister’s residence and enjoyed her warm and caring hospitality.
29th April- In the Morning we again reached the venue for the Lions
Multiple Conference and Awards Function. It was a moment of great
pride when Our Ls District Secretary for Activity , Ls Jyoti Jagasia was
declared BEST LIONESS/MOST INFORMED LIONESS OF THE
MULTIPLE which was a well deserved one for her dedicated and sincere
efforts throughout the Year. In the Evening, we left for Mumbai with
happy hearts.
7th may— I attended the Region Co-
ordinators’ & Executive Council Schooling for 2012-2013 held at Ls
Sudha Shah’s Residence
9th May- On this day I was invited by Ls Club of Koparkhairne for
the donation of MATS for Taekwondo Classes at Vashi.-
11th May- We enjoyed a treat at THE VILLAGE , Raghuleela Mall,
Vashi with our Lioness Micro members at a Luncheon hosted by our
Dear Region Co-ordinators Ls Dr Asha Gupta, Ls Asha Verma, Ls Dr
Kanchan Wig,Ls Gayatri Stam and Ls Leena Ahluwalia. It was time spent
with a lot of bonhomie and camaraderie
21st May - I attended Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Lioness Club of
Pant Nagar where MJF Lion Anil Desai,
Multiple Council Chairman was the Keynote Speaker.
26th May—I attended the Preliminary Cabinet Meeting & PST
Schooling for 2012-2013 at Somaiya College, Ghatkopar.
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4. I Inaugurated a project of Ls Club of Kopri Thane where 15 Benches
for a classroom were donated by them to Agrasen School ,Thane.
I was invited for the Inauguration of a Merry go round and Slides and
swing, by Ls Club of Pantnagar in Memory of Mr Shantilal Buta by his
wife and mother in law of Ls Jyoti Buta.
From here ,PDPs Ls Dr Manjula Gada and Ls Shobha Chanda and myself
and few Lionesses of Ls Club of panta Nagar visited Ls Jyoti Buta's
Home where we had a good time and some delicious snacks.
28th May 2012-I was Guest of Honour at the Fund Raising Function 'Jeene ki Raah" of Ls Club of
Pant Nagar .It was an enchanting evening listening to melodious songs of yesteryears.
7th June –Attended the Lions
District Award Function at Agri
Koli Samaj Auditorium at
Sanpada. Lionesses of our
Lioness District got 5 Awards
for our Work Throughout the
Year.
10th June - My Home Club Lioness Club of Vasant Vihar along with DC Education Ls. Chitra Melmane
had their annual activity - Project LEAF, where the Chief Guest was District Governor PMJF Lion CA
Hasmukh Jobanputra and the Keynote Speaker was Multiple Council Chairman PMJF Lion Anil Desai.
13th June – All Multiple and District Presidents of our District met at Navi Mumbai Sports
Association to bid farewell to PMDP Ls Nirmal Mathur and Lion Bipin Mathur who were leaving Mumbai
to settle down in London.
Attended the activity of Ls Club of Pantnagar at BMC School at Vikhroli where DG Ln Hasmukh
Jobanputra inaugurated the Educational Computer donated by Ls Club of Pantnagar and books and
stationery were distributed to the students.
19th June-A very sad day , as we lost the child of our Dear Lioness Ls Sonal Kadrekar (Ls Cub of
Kopri Thane)to cancer . I along with Lionesses of Ls Club of Kopri Thane attended the funeral to pay
our last respects and offer our condolences.
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5. In the afternoon, I was Chief Guest at the Installation of Ls Club of Chembur Galaxy and had to also
install the team for 2012-2013.
22nd June - Was chief Guest at Award Function & Installation of new team of Ls. Club of Vashi.
23rd June - Was Chief Guest at Award Function & Installation of new team of Ls. Club of Nerul.
24th June - Was Guest of Honour at Award Function and Installation of new team of Lions & Lioness
Club of Chembur
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AWARDS WON BY OUR LIONESS DISTRICT AT THE LIONESS MULTIPLE
Congratulations ! to our Lionesses for the awards at the Lions & Lioness Multiple ! - A recognition of our
efforts...
FRENNY PESHOTAN DOTIVALA AWARD for District President of the Year - Ls Rajni Shetty.
Best District of Lioness Multiple - Lioness District 323A2
Best District President of Lioness Multiple- Ls Rajni Shetty.
Best District Pin of Ls Multiple - Lioness District323A2
District.Secretary Ls Jyoti Raj Jagasia - BEST LIONESS / MOST INFORMED LIONESS of the Multiple
- at the Lions Multiple Convention
AWARDS WON BY OUR LIONESS DISTRICT AT THE LIONESS MULTIPLE
Best District Treasurer Of Lioness Multiple- Ls Neelam Sharma
Best Co- Ordinator- Ls Dr Arvinder Sandhu
Ls Mala Shetty - Best District Chairperson
Ls Asha Kalwani - Best District Chairperson
Best Club President- Ls Rekha Sanghani - Ls Club of Pantnagar
Best Club – Lioness Club of West Coast - President - Ls Parvati Angadi
Outstanding Club President- Ls Ritu Aggarwal - Ls Club Of Vasant Vihar
Outstanding Club President- Ls Daljit Chaudhary - Ls Club Of Chembur
Outstanding Club- Lioness Club of Kopri Thane - President - Ls Renu Saxena
Best Club Secretary- Ls Pallavi Chandana - Ls Club Of Vasant Vihar
Outstanding Club Secretary- Ls Neha Sarvaria - Ls Club of Pantnagar
Best Club Treasurer- Ls Pooja Dalal – Ls Club of Vashi
Outstanding Club Treasurer- Ls Manasi Jangam— Ls Club of Mahad
AWARDS AS PER LIONESS MULTIPLE PROGRAM- SCENT
AWARDS AT THE LIONESS MULTIPLE
AWARDS AS PER LIONESS MULTIPLE PROGRAM- SCENT
Ls Sudharani Jain - Ls Club Of Vashi -Sight First
Ls Renu Saxena - Ls Club Of Kopri Thane - Sight First
Ls Daljit Chaudhary - Ls Club Of Chembur - Senior Citizens
Ls Ritu Aggarwal - Ls Club Of Vasant Vihar - Education
Ls Rekha Sanghani - Ls Club Of Pant Nagar - No To Female Foeticide
Ls Archana Vispute - Ls Club Of CBD - Tree Plantation
Ls. Geeta Patil - Ls. Club of Chembur Galaxy - Community Betterment
Ls. Seema Ladage - Ls Club Of Maliha Thane North - Special Award - Child Welfare
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6. LIONESS MULTIPLE MICRO CABINET AWARDS
PDP Ls Ranjan Gala - Directory Editor
PDP Ls Jyoti Narvekar - Project Director –sightfirst
Ls Mary John - Best Bulletin Editor
PDP Ls Dr Anagha Kunnure - PRO
Ls Asha Walia - Additional Secretary
Ls Dr Namita Mishra - Joint Secretary.
Ls Ujwala Khobrekar - Evaluation Officer
Ls Jyoti Bhuta - Quiz
Ls Kamal Aligh - Project Director - Orphan Children
PDP- Ls Chaya Karekar - Project Director- Teenage Problems
PDP- Ls Rachna Bothra - Permanent Project
PDP Ls Saroja Mekal - Multiple Awards
PDP Ls Harbans Oberoi - Club Twinning
Ls Jyoti Mehta - Polio Corrective Surgery
PDP Ls Manjula Parekh - Administration
PDP Mjf Ls Savitha Nayak - Membership
PDP Ls Sulochna Kapil - Right To Information
Ls Prakash Khanna - Club Records
PDP- Ls Chaya Karekar - Project Director- Teenage Problems
PDP- Ls Rachna Bothra - Permanent Project
PDP Ls Saroja Mekal - Multiple Awards
PDP Ls Harbans Oberoi - Club Twinning
Ls Jyoti Mehta - Polio Corrective Surgery
PDP Ls Manjula Parekh - Administration
PDP Mjf Ls Savitha Nayak - Membership
PDP Ls Sulochna Kapil - Right To Information
Ls Prakash Khanna - Club Records
MULTIPLE CHAIRPERSON AWARDS FROM LIONESS MULTIPLE
Ls Manju Talreja - Education for Girl-Child
Ls Priti Bajaj - Child Care
Ls Atreyee Mandal - Adult Education
Ls Vinodbala Bhatia - Senior Citizens
Ls Amarjit Parwana - Dental Care
Ls Aruna Gokhale - Anti- Pollution
Ls Prabha Bhatla - Aids Awareness.
Ls Niha Raut - Image Building.
Ls Chaya Dusane - Womens Welfare
Ls Asha Verma - Family Planning.
Ls Vijaya Puri - Drug Awareness
Ls Kunda Bhalerao - Thallasaemia
Ls Suprabha Raorane - Rural Development
Ls Neena Jadhwani - Old Age Home
Ls Rashida Bhagat - Youth Counselling
Ls Supriya Kadam - Women's Rights.
Banner Presentation - 2nd Prize Lioness District 323-A2
2nd Highest Registration - Lioness District 323-A2
Cultural Programme - 2nd Prize for “GONDHAL” Dance
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7. LIONESS MULTIPLE AWARD FUNCTION
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8. AURA - 2012
A Salute to our Lionesses!
A beautiful sunrise that marked the beginning of the Lionistic year 2011-2012 has unfolded into a
wonderful day, that has further given way to a golden sunset where we find ourselves today.
The Lioness District 323-A2 has traversed many bridges, scaled numerous peaks and braved all
weathers to work with single minded dedication and to tread on it's chosen path to ' Serve Earth
with Compassion.
Unarguably, the achievements of the Lioness District are a telling testimonial of the hard work
put in by Lionesses and a direct result of their sincere efforts and of their loyalty to the Lioness
District Leadership. We salute the spirit of service and social responsibility that has contributed
to the quantitative and qualitative growth of our forum. As a result, Lionesses have excelled and
done the Lioness District proud.
All through the year, hard working and dedicated Lionesses have carried an AURA of competence,
an AURA of credibility, an AURA of sincerity and an AURA of compassion that has been admirable
as well as inspiring.
It is to celebrate this AURA, to laud the sincere efforts, to applaud the achievements, to recognize
the talents and to appreciate the stupendous body of work carried out by the Lioness work force
that we have organized Aura - 2012 - Our Lioness District Awards Ceremony.
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District Newsletter Editor - Ls. Sujatha Rao
Compiled by
Ls. Uma Nagpal Ls. District Addtl. Secretary.
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