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PRESIDENT’S REPORT # 51 - Mukund Mehta
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Dear Friends:
The following is a brief report of the Saturday, January 2, 2021 Zoom meeting which is abbreviated since the meeting was recorded and promptly placed on YouTube by Jagdishbhai Patel, VP-PR. Thanks Jagdishbhai.
1. The January 2nd Meeting:
The meeting started with a prayer by Mr. & Mrs. Amit & Anju Parikh.
While welcoming members, President wished them a Happy New year and hoped they had celebrated it with family and friends, though on a subdued basis. Let’s hope the situation gets stabilized with the help of vaccines and we can all meet in person to celebrate on a grand scale. He thanked Arvindbhai & Kalpanaben Dharia (profile attached) for sponsoring today’s program. Pankajbhai Parikh, VP, introduced the couple whose PowerPoint presentation, prepared by Jyotindrabhai Patel, was displayed. Thanks Jyotindrabhai.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Dear Friends:
The following is a brief report of the Saturday, January 2, 2021 Zoom meeting which is abbreviated since the meeting was recorded and promptly placed on YouTube by Jagdishbhai Patel, VP-PR. Thanks Jagdishbhai.
1. The January 2nd Meeting:
The meeting started with a prayer by Mr. & Mrs. Amit & Anju Parikh.
While welcoming members, President wished them a Happy New year and hoped they had celebrated it with family and friends, though on a subdued basis. Let’s hope the situation gets stabilized with the help of vaccines and we can all meet in person to celebrate on a grand scale. He thanked Arvindbhai & Kalpanaben Dharia (profile attached) for sponsoring today’s program. Pankajbhai Parikh, VP, introduced the couple whose PowerPoint presentation, prepared by Jyotindrabhai Patel, was displayed. Thanks Jyotindrabhai.
Arvindbhai Dharia, a philanthropist rendering benevolent services to several organizations, recounted turmoils of the year 2020, hoped for the best for 2021, and appreciated our Center’s multifarious Zoom activities. Arvindbhai was congratulated for his birthday, becoming a grandpa of a second grandchild, and retiring as a CFO from Steve Madden Corporation.
Jagdishbhai, VP-PR, and Shailaben Patel surprised their fast friends Jyotindrabhai & Paranjyotiben Patel with a PowerPoint presentation depicting highlights of their lives to commemorate the golden anniversary due tomorrow. Congratulations to Jyotindrabhai & Paranjyotiben. The ensemble sang Jyotindrabhai’s favorite song Yeh Raat Bheegi Bheegi from the movie Chori Chori.
Bhavnagar-based Sudesh Parmar Group’s three-hour program entertained viewers with a medley of Bollywood songs and four eye-catching performances comprising of a Hudo dance (tribal Bharwad dance), a sword dance, a Kathiawadi folk dance, and a twirling dance.
Bharatbhai’s nonstop 10-minute twirling dance drew viewers’ loud applause and got an appreciation gift of $100 from Chandrakant & Renuka Shah. Bharatbhai’s technique and dexterity of making a peacock, a rabbit and a dove from plain cloth while twirling were mind boggling.
Sudesh Parmar Group sang a variety of songs including Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai, Kahin Door Jab Din Dhal Jaye, Ab To Hai Tumse Har Khushi Apni, Agar Tum Na Hote, Bholenaath Shankara, Kisi Raah Men Kisi Mod Par, Chand Si Mehbooba, Tumse Achha Kaun Hai, Rimjhim Gire Sawan, Taron Mein Sajke Apne Suraj Se, Kya Khoob Lagti Ho, Phool Tumhe Bheja Hai, Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko, Tujhpe Qurban Meri Jaan Meri Jaan, Hum Kale Hai To Kya Hua, Maru Man Mor Bani Thanghat Kare, among others.
Viewers gave a thumping applause to Sudesh Parmar Group’s performance.
A Vote of Thanks by Mr. Navin Shah, Past President of SCC of VTNY.
2. The Computer Class:
Prof Raj Vangapaty is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting on Sunday, January 3, 2020 from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
Topic: Computer Technology Course for India Home Members
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet Sunday 10:30 am.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://indiahome.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 981 1412 6485
Passcode: 169735
Prof Raj Vangapaty is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting on Sunday, January 3, 2020 from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
Topic: Computer Technology Course for India Home Members
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet Sunday 10:30 am.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://indiahome.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 981 1412 6485
Passcode: 169735
3. The Yoga Class:
Our member Rupaben Dharia’s Yoga class is going in full swing as about 70 families participate on Zoom every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00am. The next class is on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.For your queries, please contact her at rdharia78@yahoo.com or by text at 917 435 1890.
ID: 715 3405 1087
Password: 6789
4. The Arts Class:
India Home has extended an invitation to our members to join the arts, creative writing, cooking, crafts and technology classes. Please contact Mrs. Kavita Shah, Creative Aging Director, at 917 825 1559 for the Zoom link as well as for new educational and informative events. For additional programs, you may visit the following link:
https://indiahome.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 728 015 4731
Passcode: 2007
5. Future Programs:
Mr. Jitendra Zaveri, Jt. Secretary, provided details of the future programs.
Our member Rupaben Dharia’s Yoga class is going in full swing as about 70 families participate on Zoom every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00am. The next class is on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.For your queries, please contact her at rdharia78@yahoo.com or by text at 917 435 1890.
ID: 715 3405 1087
Password: 6789
4. The Arts Class:
India Home has extended an invitation to our members to join the arts, creative writing, cooking, crafts and technology classes. Please contact Mrs. Kavita Shah, Creative Aging Director, at 917 825 1559 for the Zoom link as well as for new educational and informative events. For additional programs, you may visit the following link:
https://indiahome.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 728 015 4731
Passcode: 2007
5. Future Programs:
Mr. Jitendra Zaveri, Jt. Secretary, provided details of the future programs.
Please note the ID and Password for the programs (i) through (xii):
ID: 516 607 5252
Password: 5252
(i) Musical Program and Vaccines Lecture:
A musical program by Mr. Umesh Patel is planned on Thursday, January 7, 2021 from 10:30am to 12:30pm followed by a presentation on “Vaccines and How They Impact Your Health Decisions” by Ms. Vaidehi Jokhakar, LMSW, MPH.
(ii) Music Program:
A musical program of Mukesh-Sada Bahar by Dhomne Group with orchestra is planned on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 10:30am, sponsored by Vijay Patel. Co-sponsors are Mr. & Mrs. Parag & Taraben Patel.
A musical program of Mukesh-Sada Bahar by Dhomne Group with orchestra is planned on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 10:30am, sponsored by Vijay Patel. Co-sponsors are Mr. & Mrs. Parag & Taraben Patel.
(iii) Uttarayan Celebration:
The Uttarayan (Makar Sankranti) celebration, narrated by Dr. Narendra Bhalodkar, is planned on Thursday, January 14, 2021 from 10:30am to 12:30pm (Login starts at 10:15am). Thereafter, Pankajbhai Parikh, VP, will explain rules for the Bingo game to be played in due course.
(iv) Musical Program:
A musical program of K L Saigal, by Shyamlal & Gargi Bhatt and sponsored by family and friends of Harendra & Pragna Sevak, is planned on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 10:30am.
(v) Musical Program:
A musical program by Dhomne Group with orchestra is planned on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 10:30am, sponsored by Drs. Virendra & Nalini Juthani.
(vi) Music Program:
An orchestra program by Narayan Shah’s Group of Baroda, sponsored by the Juthani family is planned on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 10:30am.
(vii) Valentine’s Day:
Valentine’s Day, sponsored by Narendrabhai & Kaminiben Shah, Drs. Mahendra & Lila Shah, and Vinodbhai & Ushaben Shah, will be celebrated on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 10:30am. Co-sponsors are Narendra & Illaben Butala and Chandrakant & Renuka Shah.
(viii) Music Program:
A musical program Suhani Chandni Raate by Dhomne Group, sponsored by Drs. Binita & RP Shah, is planned on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 10:30am. (Full Moon Day)
(ix) Music Program:
A musical program, sponsored by Drs. Mahendra & Lila Shah, is planned on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 10:30am. Deepak & Shashikala Shah are co-sponsors.
(x) Holi Celebration:
A musical/entertainment program by the Kanpur Kalanidhi Group to celebrate Holi, sponsored by Anil & Meena Shah, is planned on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 10:30am.
(xi) Music Program:
A musical program of Ram Navami by Dhomne Group, sponsored by Mukund & Padma Mehta, is planned on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 10:30am.
(xii) Vishnu Sahasranam:
As advised earlier, Dr. Narendra Bhalodkar’s program on Vishnu Sahsranam is on every Monday from 9:45 to 11:30am. His next program will be on Monday, January 4, 2021.
(xiii) Bhajan Sandhya:
Spiritual Development Center (Adhyatmik Vikas Kendra) organizes Bhajan Sandhya every Friday from 8:30pm to 10:30pm. For information, pl contact Paragbhai Patel, President, at 646 496 7748.
ID 127 918 441
Password 1975
(xiv) Kathiyawadi Dayro:
Gujarati Samaj of New York’s (GSNY) Mahila Mandal has organized a Kathiyawadi Dayro, sponsored by Renukaben & Chandrakantbhai Shah, on January 10, 2021 at 11:00am. For information, pl contact Bhartiben Desai at 516 547 3616.
ID 20 1974 1974
Password 1974
GSNY is also planning Satyanarayan Katha and Bollywood devotional songs on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Details to follow.
Happy New Year. Please stay healthy.
Mukund Mehta, President
January 2, 2021
Happy New Year. Please stay healthy.
Mukund Mehta, President
January 2, 2021
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