Rotary Club of Pune Lokmanyanagar

Dear Fellow Rotarians, It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to another exciting chapter in the journey of Rotary Club of Pune Lokmanyanagar. This is a particularly special year for all of us as our club celebrates its Silver Jubilee. Twenty-five years is not merely a milestone—it is a testimony to the dedication of generations of Rotarians who have nurtured this club with friendship, fellowship and service As President, I feel privileged to be part of this remarkable journey. The theme running through our activities this year is simple but powerful: every member matters, every relationship matters and every act of service matters. August, being Membership and Club Development Month, gives us the perfect opportunity to look inward as well as outward. We must ask ourselves: Are our members happy? Are they engaged? Are they given opportunities to contribute? And are we creating an environment where a prospective member feels welcomed even before becoming a Rotarian? Membership growth is important, but meaningful membership is even more important. I would like every Rotarian to identify at least one person who shares our passion for service and invite that person to experience Rotary. Our club must remain an open, welcoming and vibrant family. At the same time, our projects must continue to demonstrate what Rotary stands for. Our Public Image initiatives, environmental programmes, tree plantation activities and community projects are helping us communicate our values beyond the boundaries of our club. The “Gift Me – Wish Me” initiative is especially close to my heart. It transforms a personal birthday celebration into an opportunity to bring happiness to others. Imagine the collective impact if every member chose to celebrate at least one personal milestone through service. Hundreds of birthdays could become hundreds of moments of hope and happiness. Friendship, too, remains at the heart of Rotary. We may come from different professions, backgrounds and generations, but Rotary gives us a common platform where friendship becomes fellowship and fellowship becomes service. As we move forward in our Silver Jubilee year, I invite every member to become an active participant in our journey. Bring a friend. Lead a project. Support a cause. Celebrate through service. Create a lasting impact. Let us also remember that Rotary's great ideals are not meant merely to be quoted—they are meant to be lived. Our Silver Jubilee should therefore not be just a year of celebrations. Let it be a year of renewed commitment, stronger fellowship, innovative projects, greater membership and deeper community engagement. Together, let us make Rotary Club of Pune Lokmanyanagar not only proud of its glorious twenty-five-year legacy, but equally confident about the twenty-five years ahead. I look forward to walking this journey with each one of you. Together, let us celebrate the past, serve in the present and create the future. Yours in Rotary, Rtn. Rajkumar Bajaj President President Speaks

From Fellowship to Lasting Impact Dear Rotarians There are moments in the life of an organisation when we pause—not merely to look back, but to understand how far we have travelled and, more importantly, where we wish to go For Rotary Club of Pune Lokmanyanagar, this is one such special year. As we journey through our Silver Jubilee year, we are not merely celebrating twenty- five years of fellowship and service; we are celebrating the countless relationships, initiatives, ideas and acts of kindness that have shaped our identity. Rotary has always stood on a simple yet profound philosophy—Service Above Self. But service does not begin with a project. It begins with a relationship, a conversation, a friendship and the willingness to say, “I can make a difference.” This thought becomes particularly meaningful during Membership and Club Development Month. Membership is not about numbers alone. Every new member brings a new idea, a new experience, a new network and a new opportunity to serve. At the same time, retaining members requires us to make every Rotarian feel valued, involved and purposeful. A member who has a role has a reason to participate; a member who participates develops belonging; and belonging ultimately creates commitment. The “Gift Me – Wish Me” initiative beautifully captures this spirit. A birthday is traditionally a day when we receive blessings, greetings and gifts. But what if we transformed it into a day of giving? What if our personal milestone became someone else's moment of happiness? Celebrating a birthday by serving at a Vrudhashram, donating useful articles or simply spending time with those who long for companionship gives a completely different meaning to celebration. There is a beautiful lesson here: the greatest celebrations are not always the loudest ones; they are the ones that leave a smile behind. In this bulletin you will find an articles that reminds us of another important dimension of life—the wisdom that comes with age. The traditional celebration of 60, 70, 80, 90 and 100 years is not merely about counting years. It about celebrating the transformation that life brings—changing priorities, greater peace, humility, wisdom and eventually a sense of completeness. Our senior citizens are living libraries of experience. They have much to teach us, provided we take the time to listen. Likewise, Friendship Day reminds us that Rotary itself was born from friendship. Friendship creates trust; trust creates fellowship; fellowship inspires service. In a world increasingly connected by technology but sometimes disconnected emotionally, genuine human relationships have become more precious than ever. Our Public Image initiatives reinforce another important thought. Public Image is not publicity for publicity's sake. It is about making the values and work of Rotary visible to society. The message displayed at Pune Airport—“Every Journey Should Leave the Earth Better”—is a wonderful example of how a simple message can carry a larger purpose: environmental responsibility, sustainability and social commitment. As we celebrate our Silver Jubilee, perhaps we should ask ourselves a simple question: What will be our lasting imprint? Twenty-five years from now, people may not remember every meeting we attended or every speech we delivered. But they will remember the lives touched, friendships created, opportunities provided, trees planted, smiles generated and hope restored. That is the real legacy of Rotary. Let us therefore make this Silver Jubilee year not just a celebration of our past, but a commitment to our future. Let every member participate. Let every friendship become an opportunity to serve. Let every celebration create happiness for someone else. Let every project leave a lasting impact. Because Rotary is not merely an organisation we belong to. Rotary is a movement we carry in our hearts. And together, through friendship, fellowship and service, let us continue to Create Lasting Impact. Rtn. Vilas Ravande Editor Editorial 7th August. PP Rtn. Vilas Ravande 11th August Rtn. Arvind Chauhan 11th August PP Rtn.. Anand Mahurkar 27th Auguat Rtn. Jitendra Shirshikar Sending happy birthday wishes to all great persons, Rotarians We hope your day is filled with joy, happiness, fun, and new avenues. Wishing you, wealth, happiness, love, health, and just everything your heart desires. Happy birthday to you! Greetings from Rotary Club of Pune Lokmanyanagar !

August is membership and club development month, a time to focus on and appreciate your members, celebrate their devotion to the club and the impact they have made. It’s also a time to think about developing strategies around growing your membership. The reason why Rotary is such a successful organization is because it is full of members that have one trait in common – the passion to make a difference in the world. All of us share this passion and it’s what drives us to work together. Today, a growing population of youth are not even aware of what the organization is or does while those that do are unable to join for a variety of reasons. Granted, we’ve made many changes to combat this challenge such as the introduction of e Clubs, relaxed attendance requirements, more meeting time options, etc. but we still have ways to go. Members continue to leave and clubs continue to struggle to recruit. This year, with members in mind, why not create a development and recruitment strategy by implementing methods your club hasn’t tried before . Membership development 1. Analyze results from past exit interviews to see what members cited as their reason for leaving the club. Often, you can immediately see a pattern to act upon. 2. If your club doesn’t conduct exit interviews, consider contacting ex-members from the past few years to ask them for feedback on what they feel the club could’ve done better. 3. Make sure every member has some role to play. Every member in your club joined to become part of something big, and if they aren’t being given a chance to make a contribution to the club, slowly but surely, their satisfaction level will begin to decline. Consider giving each member some sort of responsibility at every meeting (ex: introduce/thank speaker, contribute jokes of the week for the club newsletter, etc.). 4. Focus on happiness: happy members are those that are motivated to do good for the club. There are many ways to keep members happy. Sometimes just being asked means a lot, so in your next meeting, have every member anonymously write changes that they would like to see in the club which would make them happy. Such a simple act shows your members that you care about their presence in the club. Recruitment strategies Even though your club may have an open door policy, many prospective members interested in joining still might be hesitant to come visit. The answer? 5. Promote your open door policy everywhere you can – on your website, social media and even at your meeting location (example, at the entrance of the building, near the elevators, staircase, etc.) 6. Put up flyers welcoming visitors pointing them to where you meet, time, etc. The more signs prospective members see, the more you’ve alleviated their fear of trying something new. Countries like Germany, India, Africa have all seen an increase in membership due to the emphasis they’ve put on personal connections. Rotarians here have been urging family members to join and have even created new clubs that meet in the evenings and have lower fees for the children of all members. This makes it easier for parents to balance family life with club service. 7. All of us know at least one person that might be a good fit for Rotary, whether that person be a colleague, family member or friend – all we have to do is ask. 8. Many Rotaractors tend to leave Rotary altogether. Team up with a local Rotaract club and speak more on the benefits of joining your club, so that you can create a smooth transition for them to join your club when they are ready. Other ideas to try include: 9. Propose a ‘trial’ period – offer a 3-month membership plan where members can pay only for those months to get a better feel for what it means to be part of your club. This way, they don’t have to worry about investing money/time for the entire year. 10. Create a club designation to recognize members that recruit the most members. Then for every 2 or 3 new members that join, the recruiter receives the special club designation title. Plus take advantage of Rotary’s New Member Sponsor Program. 11. Host an open house and promote it via Facebook ads. You can set your own budget and reach a wider audience. 12. List the benefits of joining your club right on your site. Add a video showcasing the fun your members have so as to evoke a feeling of being part of a team. 13. Ask your guests and speakers to join your club, even if they choose to join as honorary members. Most importantly, follow up with all of your prospective members. Send a personal note reminding them of their interest in the club and reinforce the benefits. At the end of the day, it’s up to us to open the door to new members by asking people to join. What’s your membership goal this year? Membership Development Month --August M ‘Service Above Self’ by Paul Harris One of the most iconic rotary quotes is ‘Service Above Self,’ attributed to Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary International. This rotary quote emphasizes prioritizing the

RCPL first PI Project at pune airport Mall....DG Nitin and first first lady....with president Rajkumar and secretary Siddhath पुणे विमानतळािर आपल्या Public Image Teamच्य ा पुढाकारातून एक महत्त्व पूणण पाऊल उचलण्यात आले . हजारो देश -विदेशातीलप्र िाशाांचे लक्ष िेधून घे णारा हाप्र भािी सांदेश आता पुणे विमानतळािर झळकत आहे ."Every Journey Should Leave The Earth Better."हे फक्त एक पोस्टर नाही... तर Rotary District 3131 चा पर्ाणिरण सांरक्षण , शाश्वत विकास आवण समाजाप्रती असलेली बाांवधल की जगासमोर माांडणारा सांदेश आहे .र् ा उपक्रमाच्यार् शामागे Rotary Club of Pune Lokmanyanagar चे अध्यक्ष इतर में बर उपस्थित होते तसेचर् ासाठीत्य ाक्ल बचे सन्माननीर् सदस्य Rtn. Mahesh Ghorpadeर् ाांचे अवतशर् मोलाचेर् ोगदान आहे .त्य ाांच्या पुढाकारामुळे आवण समपणणामुळे हा उपक्रमप्रत्यक्ष ात साकार झाला.त्य ाांचे मन ःपूिण क अवभनांदन आवण हावदणक आभार. हा उपक्रम वसद्ध करतो की Public Imageम्ह णजे केिळप्र वसद्धी नव्हे , तर समाजासाठी सकारात्मक विचारदृश्य मान करण्याची जबाबदारी आहे .चला, आपण सिण वमळून Rotary चा सांदेश अवधकावधक लोकाांपर्ंत पोहोचिूर्ा आवण Create Lasting Impact ही सांकल्पनाप्रत्यक्ष ात उतरिूर्ा .Together, We Create Lasting Impact. रो वकरण इांगळे डार्रेक्टर पस्थिक इमेज 2026/27रोटरी वडस्थस्टिक्ट 3131 Public Image Host Mansoon fellowship event Enjoyed chopper ride at Sejal, District monsoon picnic..🚡 Club RCPL ready to host

Rotary District 3131 proudly welcomes the RYE Inbound students A proud moment as you achieve the Rotary International Citation for your outstanding work in Public Image (PI) Activity! At the hands of RI President Independence Day Celebrations at Swami Vivekananda School Welcome India, Honours & Celebrations We all should be proud of all three Rotarians from our district 3131

Projects Tree Plantation with members of Interact Promoting Environmental Awareness We believe that education is key to promoting change. We organize events and workshops to raise awareness about environmental issues and encourage people to take action. A big thank you to Rtn Manoj, Rtn Tina & Rtn Rushikesh for their wonderful coordination with NCS & Tarachand Hospital. 🙏Special thanks to Rtn Ajay, Rtn Shashank, Rtn Neha & Ann Pinki for gracing the ceremony with their presence and support. 🌸Thank you everyone for your valuable contribution and involvement! CSR Project

🎁 Gift Me – Wish Me j A Birthday Gift that Gives Back Birthdays are not merely milestones to be celebrated; they are beautiful opportunities to make a difference.” And “Create a lasting Impact” Gift Me – Wish Me is a novel and unique initiative of Rotary Club of Pune Lokmanyanagar (RCPL), inviting members to celebrate their birthdays in a truly meaningful way—by giving back to the community through Rotary’s cherished Areas of Focus. On their special day, members may choose a cause close to their heart, announce a project, take the initiative to plan and lead it, invite fellow members to participate, and personally bear the cost of the project. The initiative transforms a birthday celebration into a celebration of compassion, commitment and community service. It is an opportunity to: • Give instead of merely receiving; • Serve instead of simply celebrating; • Inspire fellow Rotarians to join hands; • And experience the profound joy of giving back to society through Rotary. With Gift Me – Wish Me, every birthday can become a meaningful milestone—not just in one’s life, but in the lives of those touched by the gift of service. Because the most memorable birthday gift is not always the one we receive but the difference we make on our special day. 🎁 Gift Me – Wish Me Birthday of PP Rtn. Vilas Ravande celerated at Swarnanagari Vrudhashram Donated Bedsheets, Gowns and Dipers Proects Gift Me, Wish Me – Celebrate by Caring A birthday is more than a celebration of another year of life—it is an opportunity to express gratitude for the countless blessings we have received. While cakes, gifts and greetings bring joy for a moment, an act of service creates happiness that lasts far longer.With this philosophy, Rotary Club of Pune Lokmanyanagar, in its Silver Jubilee Year, proudly presents "Gift Me, Wish Me"—a unique initiative that transforms birthdays into days of compassion and community service Why celebrate at a Vrudhashram (Old Age Home)? Because every elderly resident carries a lifetime of experiences, sacrifices and memories. Many have spent their lives nurturing families and society, yet today long not for expensive gifts but for a caring conversation, a smile, a song, or someone to remember them. Spending a birthday with them is a heartfelt way of expressing respect, gratitude and love for those who once cared for others. When a Rotarian chooses to celebrate a birthday at a Vrudhashram, the celebration takes on a deeper meaning. Sharing a meal, distributing useful items, organising a health check-up, planting a tree in their honour, or simply spending quality time with the residents turns a personal milestone into a collective celebration of humanity. This initiative reflects Rotary's timeless ideal of "Service Above Self." It reminds us that the greatest gift we can receive on our birthday is the opportunity to bring happiness to someone else's life. Instead of asking, "What did I receive today?", we ask, "Whose life did I brighten today? "As Rotary Club of Pune Lokmanyanagar celebrates 25 years of service, Gift Me, Wish Me is our invitation to every member and every family to create birthdays that are remembered not for the gifts exchanged, but for the smiles shared, the hearts touched, and the lives enriched.Because the most beautiful birthday gift is not what we receive—it is the joy we give.

Shravan Special Meeting/ Achievments & Bithdays & Annivarsaries Congratulations Membership Seminar. DG with our New members

Friendship Day – Celebrating the Bonds that Build Humanity Friendship is one of humanity's greatest treasures. It transcends age, culture, language, religion, and borders, reminding us that kindness and compassion are universal. Friendship Day is not merely an occasion to exchange greetings; it is a celebration of trust, understanding, and the enduring relationships that enrich our lives.The idea of Friendship Day originated in the early twentieth century as a way to honour the spirit of friendship. Over time, it gained worldwide recognition, and in 2011, the United Nations proclaimed 30 July as the International Day of Friendship, encouraging friendship among peoples, cultures, and nations as a pathway to peace. In countries like India, Friendship Day is also popularly celebrated on the first Sunday of August, making it a cherished social tradition.The true importance of friendship lies not only in standing beside someone during moments of joy but also in offering strength during times of difficulty. A true friend listens without judging, encourages without expecting, and serves without seeking recognition. Such friendships build resilient families, harmonious communities, and a more compassionate society .For Rotary, friendship is more than a personal relationship—it is the foundation of service. Rotary began with the simple idea of bringing together professionals in friendship, believing that lasting fellowship inspires meaningful service. Every Rotary project reflects this spirit by transforming friendship into action and compassion into lasting community impact.In today's fast- changing world, where technology often connects devices more than hearts, genuine friendship has become even more valuable. A friendly word, a helping hand, or a simple act of kindness can restore hope, reduce loneliness, and strengthen the bonds of humanity. As we celebrate Friendship Day, let us widen the circle of friendship beyond our families and close companions. Let us reach out to those who feel isolated, support those in need, and embrace people from every walk of life with respect and compassion. Every act of friendship is a step towards a kinder, more peaceful world. Friendship is the seed of fellowship, fellowship inspires service, and service nurtures humanity."A friend may touch one life, but true friendship has the power to transform the world." भारताच्या दक्षिण भागात, ६०, ७०, ८०, ९० आणण १०० ही वये मोठ्या थाटामाटात साजरी करण्याची परंपरा आहे.एकदा कोणीतरी मला यामागचे कारण ववचारले: “आपण ६०, ७०, ८०, ९० आणण १०० सारखी वये इतक्या भव्य तेने का साजरी करतो? हे आकडे आध्यात्ममक आहेत की केवळ सांस् कृततक परंपरा?”याचे उत्तर महाभारतातील एकाप्र भावी कथेत दडलेले आहे—राजा ययातीची कथा.राजा ययातीने आयुष्य पुरेपूर जगले—सत्ता , सुख, यश, सववकाही. पण जेव्हा अचानकम् हातारपण आले, तेव्हा मयाला मोठा धक्का बसला. गहन चचंतनानंतर मयाला एक गहन समय उमगले:“सुखाला मयावदा असतात, पण इच््ां ६०, ७०, ८०, ९० आणण १०० ही वये का साजरी केली जातात? ना नसतात.”या जाणणवेने मयाचे आयुष् य बदलून टाकले. मयांनी वृद् धावस् थास् वीकारली आणणस् पष्ट केले की जीवनात पाच आंतररक टप्पे येतात—जे वयावर नव्हे , तर समजुतीवर आधाररत असतात.ववशेषम् हणजे , हे पाच टप्पे भारतीय संस् कृतीतील ६०, ७०, ८०, ९० आणण १०० वषाांच्या पारंपररक टप्प्यांशी जुळतात. चला, आपण ते सोप्या भाषेत समजून घेऊया:६० – षष्ठी (षष् ठीपूती)मन संचयाकडून समजुतीकडे वळते.सुमारे ६०व् या वषी, काहीतरी बदलते—शरीरात नव्हे , तरप्र ा धान्यक्रमात .“मी अजून ककती ममळवू शकेन?” हाप्रश् न हळूहळू नाहीसा होतो आणण मयाची जागा “आता खरोखर महत्त्वाचे काय आहे?” हाप्रश् न घेतो.आममपरीिण सुरू होते.गोंधळ ,प्र शंसा आणण बाह्य मान्यतेची गरज कमी होते.स् पष्टता केंद्रस्थानी येते.हाऱ् हास नाही—ही महत्त्वाकांिेच्या पलीकडची पररपक्वता आहे .७० – भीमरथ शांतीस्वतःला मसद्ध करण्यापेिा शांती अचधक शत्क्तशाली वाटते. आपल्या चाळीशी आणण पन्नाशीत , आपण जगालास् वतःला मसद्ध करण्याचाप्र यमन करतो.वयाच्या सत्तरीत , एक शांत बदल घडतो.तुम् ही आता तामकाळप्र ततकक्रया देत नाही.वादवववादाचे आकषवण कमी होते.वादत् जंकण्यापेिा नातेसंबंध टटकवणे अचधक महत्त्वाचे वाटू लागते.तुम् हाला जाणीव होते:बरोबर असण्यापेिा शांत राहणे अचधक मौल्यवान आहे.म् हणूनच सत्तरी साजरी केली जाते. ८० – शतमभषेकमतुमचे अत्स्तमवच एक उपचार ठरते.वयाच्या ऐंशीव्या वषी, लोक केवळ सल्ल्यासाठी तुमच् याकडे येत नाहीत.ते काहीतरी अचधक खोलवरच्या गोष्टीच्या शोधात येतात—जीवन जगता येते, समजून घेता येते आणण पररपूणव करता येते, या आश्वासनासाठी .तुमचे अत्स्तमवच एक आशीवावद ठरते.शबदांची आता गरज उरत नाही.तुमचे अत्स्तमवच हा संदेश देते:“सगळं काही ठीक होतं. जीवन आपला मागव शोधतं.”म् हणूनच ८० हे वय पववत्र मानले जाते. ९० – नवतीअहंकार शांतपणे तनवृत्त होतो. वयाच्या ९०व् या वषी एक दुममवळ गोष्ट घडते.तुम् हाला इतरांना सुधारण् याची गरज वाटत नाही.तुम् ही तुमच् या मतांना चचकटून राहत नाही.तुम् ही गोष्टी वैयत्क्तकररमया घेत नाही.तुम् हाला सहजासहजी दुखावले जात नाही.हे दुबवलतेमुळे नाही—तर आयुष् याने तुम् हाला आधीच खूप काही दाखवून टदल् यामुळे होते.िुल्लक गोष्टींसाठी आता तुमची ऊजाव खचव करण्याची गरज नसते.अंतमवनात एक सौम्य शांततात्स् थरावते .हीच नम्रता खरी आध्यात्ममकता आहे. १०० – शतमानम्आयुष् य वैयत्क्तक कथांच्या पलीकडे जाते.शंभर वषे पूणव करणेम् हणजे केवळ वषे मोज

Indiacelebrates Republic Day on 26 January and Independence Day on 15 August, both of which hold deep national importance but represent different milestones in the country’s history. Republic Day marks the day when the Indian Constitution came into force in 1950, officially establishing India as a sovereign democratic republic. On this day, the national flag is unfurled from the top, symbolizing that the nation now governs itself under its own constitutional framework. The President of India leads the Republic Day celebrations, highlighting the supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law. The grand parade at Kartavya Path showcases India’s military strength, cultural diversity, and constitutional values. Independence Day, celebrated on 15 August, commemorates India’s freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. On this day, the national flag is hoisted from the bottom, symbolizing the birth of a free nation. The Prime Minister of India leads the ceremony from the Red Fort in Delhi, addressing the nation and reflecting on India’s journey, achievements, and future goals. Independence Day celebrates the sacrifices made by freedom fighters and the hard-earned freedom of the country. Together, Republic Day and Independence Day remind citizens of both India’s freedom and its constitutional responsibility, reinforcing national pride, unity, and democratic values. Republic Day vs Independence Day: Key Differences Explained Nature of Celebration Independence Day – A day of remembrance and gratitude towards freedom fighters, marked by patriotic songs, cultural programmes, kite flying, and community events. Republic Day – A display of the nation’s unity, discipline, and constitutional values, featuring military parades, cultural tableaux, and award ceremonies for bravery. Chief Guest Independence Day – No foreign chief guest tradition; the event is more inward- focused. Republic Day – Often attended by a foreign dignitary as the chief guest, symbolising diplomatic relations. Awards & Honours Independence Day – The Prime Minister addresses the nation and may announce policies or achievements, but major awards are not conferred. Republic Day – Gallantry awards like Param Vir Chakra, Ashok Chakra, and civilian honours like Padma Awards are presented. Both Independence Day and Republic Day are not just national holidays — they are pillars of India’s identity. Independence Day reminds us of the price paid for freedom, while Republic Day inspires us to protect and uphold the values enshrined in our Constitution. Patriotism is not just about celebration; it is about contribution. As citizens, our duty is to carry forward the spirit of unity, equality, and justice that these days represent. The national flag of India, colloquially called Tiraṅgā (the tricolour), is a horizontal rectangular tricolour flag, the colours being of India saffron, white and India green; with the Ashoka Chakra, a 24- spoke wheel, in navy blue at its centre. It was adopted in its present form during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly held on 22 July 1947, and it became the official flag of the Union of India on 15 August 1947. The flag was subsequently retained as that of the Republic of India. In India, the term "tricolour" almost always refers to the Indian national flag. The flag is based on the Swaraj flag, a flag of the Indian National Congress adopted by Mahatma Gandhi after making significant modifications to the design proposed by Pingali Venkayya. This flag included the charkha, which was replaced with the chakra in 1947 by Jawaharlal Nehru.

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