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PRESIDENT’S REPORT # 63 - Mukund Mehta
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Dear Friends:
The following is a brief summary of the February 13, 2021 Zoom meeting. The proceedings at the meeting have been recorded by Jagdish Patel, VP-PR and placed promptly on YouTube. The PowerPoint presentations are prepared by Jyotindrabhai Patel. The meetings were anchored by Pankaj Parikh, hosted by Jagdish Patel, VP-PR and co-hosted by Niranjan Patel, Secretary. Thanks to all.
1. The February 13th Meeting:
The meeting started with a prayer by Mr. & Mrs. IG and Monaben Patel.
In his welcome address, President expressed condolences and sympathies for the sad demise of Harshad (Pakaji) Patel’s elder brother Mr. Chandrakantbhai who passed away in India yesterday. May God rest his soul in peace. Condolence messages may be sent at pakaji1953@gmail.com
(i) The 2nd Day of Lagnotsav:
President welcomed Mr. B. Elango, CEO, U.S. Operations, Bank of Baroda, the Grand Sponsor, who greeted the Zoom viewers on the second day of Lagnotsav and wished happiness and prosperity to 13 couples whose 50th wedding anniversaries were being celebrated today.
Pankaj Parikh briefed today’s program which was kicked off with half an hour colorful video of Varghodo taped in Nagpur, India, with Barat and Band music showing non-stop dancing by local people impersonating 13 Golden Jubilee men, sponsors, EC members wearing masks (Mahora). The bridegroom, Chandrakant Shah (mimicked), gracefully rode a gorgeous white horse. Sachin, Surabhi and Dr. Manoj Salpekar were congratulated for organizing and making a spectacular and impressive video of the Barat.
Mr. Jayesh Bhatt, who serves religious functions for the Indian community for over 22 years, conducted a 30-minute traditional wedding of Chandrakant & Renuka in a colorful ceremony at a well-decorated Mandap in the couple’s house. Simultaneously, the 13 couples performed the ceremony in their homes.
Thereafter, a beautiful PowerPoint presentation of sponsors, co-sponsors and donors was displayed.
Since today’s event was viewed by about 1,000 people (Zoom logins 525) which consisted a large number of non members, President briefed them about the Center, its activities and appealed them to become members. A membership form is available on WhatsApp or can be obtained through an EC member. It is encouraged that you join WhatsApp by giving your iPhone/cell number to Jagdish Patel,VP-PR at 516 607 5252 to get the latest information.
(ii) Sachin & Surabhi’s Pranay Gatha (Love story):
The progression of Sachin & Surabhi’s love story in the form of Bollywood songs was presented in an amazingly thoughtful manner which kept the viewers glued to their seats. About a dozen and a half songs covered the story from the inception of love, its advancement, hurdles on the way, and finally the wedding!
Please note the sequence of the songs to follow the love story:
Mere Sapno Ki Rani Kab Aayegi Tu, Ye Sama, Sama hai Pyaar Ka Kisi Ke Intjaar Ka, Ek Ajnabi Hasina Se Yu Mulakat Ho Gayi Phir Kya HuaYeh Na Puchho, Unse Mili Nazar Ke Mere Hosh Ud Gaye, Mere Dil men Aaj Kya Hai tu Kahe To Main Batta Du, Kahna Hai Kahna Hai Aaj Tumse Pahli Baar, Phool Tumhe Bheja Hai Khat Mein Phool Nahi Mera Dil Hai, Jab Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Pyar Karne Wale Kabhi Darte Nahin, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Maye Ni Maye Munder Pe TeriBol Raha Hain Kaaga, Jo Wada Kiya Woh Nibhana Padega, Tuzhe Jiwan Ki Dor Se Baandh Liya Hai, Joote De Do Paise Le Lo, Aaj Hamare Dil Mein Ajab Ye Ulajhan Hai, Tare Hain Baaraati Chandani Hai Ye Baaraat, Wah Wah Ramji Jodi Kya BanaayiBhaiya Aur Bhabhi Ko, and capping with Babul Ki Duayen Leti Ja.
Viewers applauded the musical presentation.
Thereafter, leaders of several organizations and social workers including the following expressed their blessings and well wishes to the 13 couples:
Mr. B. Elango, Dr. Vasundhara Kalasapudi, Sudhir Vaishnav, Drs. Indravadan & Saroj Shah, Drs. Virendra & Nalini Juthani, Jagdish Patel, Vijay Shah, Hemant Shah, Dilip & Rekha Tolat, Parag Patel, Rajni & Dr. Jyoti Gandhi, Suhag Mehta, Hemant Pandit, Bharti Desai, Shobhna Doshi, Aroon & Shobhna Shah, among others. Mr. Arvind Vora, Anil Shah, Dahyabhai Patel, Dr. Narendra Bhalodkar, Labhubhai Upadhyay, and Bharat Goradia could not attend but conveyed their best wishes.
2. New Members:
We welcome the following new members:
Gautam & Chhaya Shroff
Bharti Gatha
Hemakshi Parekh
Rohit & Neha Patel
3. Chanlo:
We thank for the chanlo. Please let’s know if your pledged amount is not recorded.
1 Bharatbhai and Hansaben Patel 501
2 Niranjna Parikh 251
3 Vasundhara Kalaspudi 251
4 Kiritbhai and miraben, CT 151
5 Mukundbhai and Padmaben Mehta 151
6 Rajni and Jyoti Gandhi 151
7 Dr Harshad O Shah 101
8 Jagdish and Shaila Patel 101
9 Nayana Gandhi 101
10 Niranjan and Minaxi Patel 101
11 Pravinbhai and Manjulaben Patel 101
12 Shashikant and Bharatiben Desai 101
13 Viren and Nalini Juthani 101
14 Mukesh Kapadia, Toronto 61
15 Anil and Aruna Parikh 51
16 Aroon and Shobhana Shah 51
17 Arun and Pratibha Ankola 51
18 Askok and Kusum Gandhi 51
19 Bakulesh and Madhuben Dhamecha 51
20 Baldevbhai and Mitra Patel 51
21 Bharatbhai and Minaxiben 51
22 Bharati Gatha 51
23 Bharti Ashwin Parikh 51
24 Dilipbhai and Rekhaben Tolat 51
25 Gautam and Chhaya Shroff 51
26 Haresh and Divya Sevak 51
27 Haresh and Surya Sheth 51
28 Harshadrai and Indiaraben Joshi 51
29 Hasumati Chudasma 51
30 I G and Monaben Patel 51
31 Well wisher1 -51
32 Kalpanaben Gajrawala 51
33 Kamlaben Khatri 51
34 Well wisher2 – 51
35 Navin and Harsha Jani 51
36 Navnit and Premila Shah 51
37 Pannaben Mehta 51
38 Parag and Taraben Patel 51
39 Pulin and Jayshree Bhatt 51
40 Ramesh and Lata Shah 51
41 Rekha Gajiwala 51
42 Vanlila Parikh 51
43 Vijaybhai Patel 51
44 Bhupendra and Suverna Shah 21
45 Kishor Shah 21
46 Suhag Mehta 21
2 Niranjna Parikh 251
3 Vasundhara Kalaspudi 251
4 Kiritbhai and miraben, CT 151
5 Mukundbhai and Padmaben Mehta 151
6 Rajni and Jyoti Gandhi 151
7 Dr Harshad O Shah 101
8 Jagdish and Shaila Patel 101
9 Nayana Gandhi 101
10 Niranjan and Minaxi Patel 101
11 Pravinbhai and Manjulaben Patel 101
12 Shashikant and Bharatiben Desai 101
13 Viren and Nalini Juthani 101
14 Mukesh Kapadia, Toronto 61
15 Anil and Aruna Parikh 51
16 Aroon and Shobhana Shah 51
17 Arun and Pratibha Ankola 51
18 Askok and Kusum Gandhi 51
19 Bakulesh and Madhuben Dhamecha 51
20 Baldevbhai and Mitra Patel 51
21 Bharatbhai and Minaxiben 51
22 Bharati Gatha 51
23 Bharti Ashwin Parikh 51
24 Dilipbhai and Rekhaben Tolat 51
25 Gautam and Chhaya Shroff 51
26 Haresh and Divya Sevak 51
27 Haresh and Surya Sheth 51
28 Harshadrai and Indiaraben Joshi 51
29 Hasumati Chudasma 51
30 I G and Monaben Patel 51
31 Well wisher1 -51
32 Kalpanaben Gajrawala 51
33 Kamlaben Khatri 51
34 Well wisher2 – 51
35 Navin and Harsha Jani 51
36 Navnit and Premila Shah 51
37 Pannaben Mehta 51
38 Parag and Taraben Patel 51
39 Pulin and Jayshree Bhatt 51
40 Ramesh and Lata Shah 51
41 Rekha Gajiwala 51
42 Vanlila Parikh 51
43 Vijaybhai Patel 51
44 Bhupendra and Suverna Shah 21
45 Kishor Shah 21
46 Suhag Mehta 21
47 Dahyabhai & Pushpaben Patel 101
4. The Computer Class:
Prof Raj Vangapaty advised that there is no class on Sunday, February 14, 2021. Enjoy Valentine’s Day.
5.The Yoga Class:
Our member Rupaben Dharia’s Yoga class is going in full swing as about 80 families participate on Zoom every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00am. The next class is on Tuesday, February 19, 2021.For your queries, please contact her at rdharia78@yahoo.com or by text at 917 435 1890.ID: 715 3405 1087
Password: 67896. 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/
7280154731?pwd= d1preTlFMng5NXBQdFlKVjVqenh5Zz 09 Meeting ID: 728 015 4731
Passcode: 20077. Future Programs:
Please note the ID and Password for the programs (i) through (x):ID: 516 607 5252
Password: 5252
(i) Lagnotsav Dhamaka
Reception on Thursday, February 18, 2021 from 10:30am wherein the couples and their family members will share interesting stories.
(ii) 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)
(iii) Housie Game:
Housie Game is planned on Sunday, March 7, 2021 between 2:00pm and 5:00pm.
(iv) 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.
(v) 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.
(vi) Music Program:
A musical program, sponsored by Ramnik & Hansa Shah, is planned on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 10:30am.
(vii) 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.
(viii) Mother’s Day:
Mother’s Day celebration is planned on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 10:30am. Details to follow.
(ix) Father’s Day:
Father’s Day celebration is planned on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 10:30am. Details to follow.
(x) 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, February 15, 2021.
(xi) 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
(xii) Programs of SCC of VTNY:
(a) Valentine’s Day Celebration on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 7pm. A flyer attached.
(b) A scheduled drama Ek Selfie Sajode now rescheduled for Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 7 pm. Flyer to follow.
(c) Gujarati Diaro by Vikram Lambadia Group on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 7 pm. Flyer to follow.
(xiii) Music Program:Long Island Gujarati Cultural Society has organized Valentine’s Day celebration, sponsored by Mayur & Aruna Shah, on Sunday, February 14, 2021 from 10:30am. Pl contact Mr. Vijay Shah, President, at 631 371 6405. A flyer attached.
(xiv) JAIN Senior Group’s Valentine’s Day program is planned on Sunday, February 14, 2021. Flyer attached.
(xv) Music Program:(a) SAWAO has organized Valentine’s Day celebration on Monday, February 15, 2021 at 8:00pm. Pl contact Suhag Mehta at 516 324 5230. A flyer
is attached.
(b) SAWAO has organized Holi Ke Rang program on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 10:30am. Please contact Suhag Mehta at 516 324 5230 . A flyer is attached.
(xvi) Music Program:Brahmin Society of New York has organized a musical program celebrating MahaShivratri, sponsored by Padma & Mukund Mehta and Clara & Joy Oza, on Saturday, March 6, 2021 from 11:00am to 2:00pm.
(xvii) GSNY:
GSNY Mahila Mandal is planning a drama on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 10:30am. Details to follow.
8. The February 11, 2021 meeting report will be sent separately.
Please stay healthy.Mukund Mehta, President
February 13, 2021
718 450 1829 (C)
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