President Blog

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Distinguished Chief Guest DGE Santosh Marathe, AG Atul Atre, ALF Vasavi Mulay, esteemed guests from the Rotary family, Rotary Anns, Annas, and fellow Rotarians,

Good Evening,

It is an honour to serve as President of the Rotary Club of Pune Kothrud for 2024-25. Our club's rich history and dedication exemplify the Magic of Rotary—transforming lives through service, fostering fellowship, and promoting goodwill. Together, we will continue to make a significant impact through meaningful projects, cultural events, and community outreach.

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to President Indraneel for his exemplary leadership during the 2023-24 Rotary year. His tenure was marked by impactful service projects, exceptional club activities, and a consistently positive atmosphere. His achievements have set a high standard for us to aspire to in the coming year. I am confident that his ongoing involvement and support will continue to benefit our club.

I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to all incoming board members for accepting their responsibilities and for their meticulous planning to ensure this year will be memorable through meaningful service projects, enriching cultural events, and fostering fellowship.

During our Planning Assembly on 11th June, we outlined our comprehensive plans for 2024-25 in great detail. I trust that you all felt the energy, careful planning, and enthusiasm of our team during the presentation. Rest assured, we are committed to putting forth our best efforts to achieve the goals we have set for the year, with the unwavering support of all club members, Anns, and Annas.

Our strategic planning encompasses a 3-5 year horizon, focusing on the addition and development of new members, securing over 100 Lakhs in CSR funds annually, executing larger and bolder projects, and enhancing our club's visibility within the community. It is also our aim to become a 100% Giving Club each year, as it is incumbent upon every Rotarian to contribute to the Annual Fund, ensuring that Rotary's good work continues to make a significant impact.

Our focus areas for RCPK in 2024-25 are as follows:

• Happy Club with Maximum Participation: We pride ourselves on being a vibrant club where all members are actively engaged in various activities. We aim to maintain a positive environment that encourages participation from all members, Anns, and Annas. I urge everyone to remain involved in projects, cultural events, new member recruitment, and CSR fundraising efforts.
• New Member Addition: As a well-established club with a rich history, it is imperative to continually seek new members to infuse our club with fresh ideas and youthful enthusiasm, thereby driving the club to new heights.
• Fundraising & CSR: To undertake meaningful and high-impact projects, we require a consistent inflow of funds from our CSR partners and non-Rotarian donors. It is essential to continually seek new CSR partners and donors to support our mission of enriching lives within our community.
• Executing Bigger & Bolder Projects: To expand our reach and impact, we must continue to pursue larger and more ambitious projects such as the Ramnadi Restoration, Happy School through Global Grants, TB Eradication, Hearing Aids distribution, and the diverse mix of service projects in PLAYING 11, as outlined by the district for this year.
• Public Image Activities: Our club has consistently performed outstanding work in enriching lives. We will continue to promote our efforts through various platforms, including Pratima, GML, Rotary News, hoardings, and social media channels like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, to inspire others to join our cause.

We begin our journey of 2024-25 with a unique project “Plantation for Butterfly Garden” at Khatpewadi Lake, Pirangut, on 1st July 2024. We will be planting around 150 saplings of unique varieties of plants for the Butterfly Garden, in association with Kirloskar Vasundhara, RI District 3131 alongwith Knowledge partners Modern College & Mitrakida Foundation. Sarpanch & Upsarpanch of Bhukum will be present on this occasion.

Friends, the year ahead promises to be action-packed with inspiring service projects, enjoyable cultural events, diverse topics from knowledgeable speakers, relaxing picnics, and much more. I am confident that with the enthusiastic participation of all members and the guidance and support of our esteemed past presidents, we will truly experience the MAGIC OF ROTARY !

Thank you.

Rtn. Manish Didmishe

President 24-25