2022 Celebrations of the Center:

PRESIDENT’S  REPORT

                                                                                   

 

The meeting started with a prayer by Mrs. Ushaben B. Mehta. 

 

While welcoming members, President expressed sympathies to the families in Ukraine devastated by the War and pray God for peace. He urged members to assist the helpless Ukrainian people by contributing funds through organizations of their choice. However, if you choose, you may contribute through the Spiritual Development Center (SDC)  (Adhytmic Vikas Kendra) which has launched a fund raising drive to help the people of Ukraine. In that case, please mail a check to: Spiritual Development Center, Inc., C/O Mr. Parag Patel, President, 79-35 Langdale Street, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Your donations to the SDC are tax deductible and a receipt will be mailed to you by the SDC.

 

1 (i) A Comedy Drama:

 

President reminded members that since the onset of the pandemic, IASCCOFNY’s Thursday programs included musical entertainment . However, today’s program is unique since a drama is presented for the first time on Zoom. A Shemaroo’s new drama રંગ રંગીલા ગુજ્જુભાઇ, arranged through Mr. Bharatbhai Goradia, is being displayed today and it is sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. & Bharatbhai & Neelaben Goradia. The drama is by Siddharth Randeria, a writer, director and actor. It is presented through Ms. Rujuta Dholakia, Senior Manager of Shemaroo USA who was introduced by Bharatbhai. She praised Bharatbhai for his achievements in the entertainment field and displayed an impressive video (attached) showing his personal connections with eminent personalities in the Bollywood circle. 

 

Bharatbhai Goradia has brought several talented artists to IASCCOFNY since the inception of the pandemic. He is the first to present on Zoom Bollywood playback singers, international singers, comedian and magician. Today’s program is his 33rd. He has been able to bring many programs due to his vast network in the Bollywood circle. He is a Cultural Ambassador between India and the U.S. He adores senior community which is reflected in the number of programs he has brought to IASCCOFNY. Today, he has brought a beautiful drama which he and his wife Neelaben have sponsored it. Thanks Bharatbhai & Neelaben. 

 

The comedy drama  રંગ રંગીલા ગુજ્જુભાઇ was a hit as it glued about 650 viewers (370 Zoom logins) to their seats for over two hours on a weekday morning. Many of them wished that IASCCOFNY display good dramas periodically. 

 

(ii) Musical Program:

 

Bharatbhai introduced Ms. Rujuta Dholakia (profile attached), an accomplished singer. Starting with Ganesh Stuti and a Bhajan, she unleashed a series of famous Gujarati Geets including મારો કંઠ મધુરો  ના હોય ભલે, ઊંચી તલાવડી ની કોર પાણી ગ્યાતા, તારી વાંકી રે પાઘલડીનું ફુમતું રે, ક્યારે પૂરા થશે મનના કોડ, છેલાજી રે મારે હાટુ પાટણથી પટોળા મોંઘા લાવજો, followed by a Garba Ramzat. 

 

Viewers applauded Rujutaben’s melodious voice and selection of Gujarati Geets. 

 

(iii) Member in the News:

 

Coinciding with the International Women’s Day, Mr. Ashok Vyas of iTV Gold interviewed Dr. Nalini Juthani along with another lady doctor who described how they blend their professional life with family life. Pl click the following for the interview: 

 

 

 

 

(iv) New Member:

 

We welcome new members Mr. & Mrs. Jitendra & Ila Bhadra. 

 

(v) Announcements:

 

Pankajbhai Parikh, VP, detailed the March 19th Holi program which was circulated earlier to members via WhatsApp. Also, he updated information about the cruise. 

 

A Vote of Thanks by Mrs. Ushaben B. Mehta. 

 

2. The Computer Class: 

 

Prof Rajasekhar Vangapaty is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Computer Technology Course for Senior Members
Time: This is a recurring meeting  3/13/2022 at 10:30 am Computer Class Zoom meeting link
Join Zoom Meeting
https://indiahome.zoom.us/j/98114126485

Meeting ID: 981 1412 6485
Passcode: 229944

 

3. The Arts Class: