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PRESIDENT’S REPORT # 64 - Mukund Mehta
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Dear Friends:
The following is a brief report of the Thursday, February 18, 2021 Zoom meeting. It is recorded and placed promptly on YouTube by Jagdish Patel, VP-PR. The meeting was anchored by Pankaj Parikh, VP. It was hosted by Jagdish Patel and co-hosted by Niranjan Patel, Secretary. Thanks to all.
1. The 3rd day of Lagnotsav:
The meeting started with a prayer by Bhartiben Desai.
In his welcome address, President assured viewers that today’s finale of the Lagnotsav celebration will match the enjoyment we had on the previous two days’ of the Golden Jubilee celebration. He thanked the Zoom facility which enabled us to celebrate in the warmth of our homes amid snow storm outside.
Mr. B. Elango, CEO, U.S. Operations, Bank of Baroda, commended EC members for organizing the Lagnotsav and congratulated 13 couples on their Golden Anniversary and showered his best wishes on them. Thereafter, he briefed about Bank of Baroda.
President thanked Mr. B. Elango for sponsoring and attending all the three days of the gala function despite his busy schedule. Thanks to Ashok Sheth for initiating Bank of Baroda’s Grand sponsorship.
The Golden Anniversary couples were given a Saree, a shawl and a certificate of recognition which President read out to viewers.
Although the three-day Lagnotsav was a cordial team work, President requested to unmute all viewers and give a Shout-out to Pankaj Parikh, VP. and Varsha Parikh, EC member, for the concept and planning of the celebration. Jagdish Patel, VP-PR and Niranjan Patel deserve kudos for their time and efforts.
(i) Musical Program:
Varsha Joshi, a virtuosic singer, revisited us with a host of love songs. Pankaj Parikh, VP, introduced her whose impressive profile is attached.
She kicked off with love songs which were favored by the Gold Jubilee couples: Jodi Kya Banayi Wah Wah Ramji, Hum Tere Bin Ab Reh Nahi Sakte, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.
Thereafter, each Gold Jubilee couple shared their love story, some love birds had romance prior to marriage whereas others developed love after their marriage. Varsha Joshi sang favorite songs of Golden Jubilee couples and sponsors:
1. Narendra & Kamini Shah: Sau Saal Pehle Mujhe Tumse Pyar Tha.
2. Drs. Mahendra & Lila Shah: Tum Jiyo Hajaaro Saal, Maine Tere Liye Hi Saat Rang Ke Sapne.
3. Vinod & Usha Shah: Phool Tumhe Bheja Hai Khat Mein.
4. Mansukhbhai & Ranjanben Patel: Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein Khayaal Aataa Hai.
5. Dwarka & Sarla Kalantry: Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai, Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana.
6. Nareshbhai & Smitaben Shah: Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaye.
7. Chandrakant & Renuka Shah: Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya.
8. Prabhakar & Ashaben Dharawat: Chalo Sajna Jahan Tak Ghata Chale
9. Narendra & Ila Butala: Akhand Saubhagyavati
10. Ramesh & Rasila Shah: Tere Mere Sapne Ab Ek Rang Hai.
11. Jyotindrabhai & Paranjyotiben Patel: Yeh Raat Bheegi Bheegi.
12. Dhruvkumar & Charusmita Patel: Tera Mera Pyaar Amar Phir Kyon Mujhko.
13. Bharat & Neeta Parikh: Ude Jab Jab Zulfen Teri.
14. Haresh & Suryaben Sheth: Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho.
15. Ramesh & Jyoti Parekh: Kisi Raah Mein Kisi Mod Par.
16. Yogen & Minakshi Pathak: Mehlon Ka Raja Mila.
Thereafter, Varsha Joshi sang melodious songs capping with Aaye Ho Meri Zindagi Mein Tum Bahaar Banke.
Viewers applauded versatile Varsha Joshi’s canorous voice. Please see contact number and email in her attached profile.
(ii) New Members:
We welcome the following new members:
Chandrakant & Aruna Shah
Shreenivas & Kokila Vasanwala
(iii) Chanlo:
Naliniben & Harishbhai Parikh $101
Well Wisher 3
Jagdish & Bakula Patel 51
Rambhai & Kiran Punjabi 51
Ramaben Dudakia
A Vote of Thanks by Pankaj Parikh, VP.
In his welcome address, President assured viewers that today’s finale of the Lagnotsav celebration will match the enjoyment we had on the previous two days’ of the Golden Jubilee celebration. He thanked the Zoom facility which enabled us to celebrate in the warmth of our homes amid snow storm outside.
Mr. B. Elango, CEO, U.S. Operations, Bank of Baroda, commended EC members for organizing the Lagnotsav and congratulated 13 couples on their Golden Anniversary and showered his best wishes on them. Thereafter, he briefed about Bank of Baroda.
President thanked Mr. B. Elango for sponsoring and attending all the three days of the gala function despite his busy schedule. Thanks to Ashok Sheth for initiating Bank of Baroda’s Grand sponsorship.
The Golden Anniversary couples were given a Saree, a shawl and a certificate of recognition which President read out to viewers.
Although the three-day Lagnotsav was a cordial team work, President requested to unmute all viewers and give a Shout-out to Pankaj Parikh, VP. and Varsha Parikh, EC member, for the concept and planning of the celebration. Jagdish Patel, VP-PR and Niranjan Patel deserve kudos for their time and efforts.
(i) Musical Program:
Varsha Joshi, a virtuosic singer, revisited us with a host of love songs. Pankaj Parikh, VP, introduced her whose impressive profile is attached.
She kicked off with love songs which were favored by the Gold Jubilee couples: Jodi Kya Banayi Wah Wah Ramji, Hum Tere Bin Ab Reh Nahi Sakte, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.
Thereafter, each Gold Jubilee couple shared their love story, some love birds had romance prior to marriage whereas others developed love after their marriage. Varsha Joshi sang favorite songs of Golden Jubilee couples and sponsors:
1. Narendra & Kamini Shah: Sau Saal Pehle Mujhe Tumse Pyar Tha.
2. Drs. Mahendra & Lila Shah: Tum Jiyo Hajaaro Saal, Maine Tere Liye Hi Saat Rang Ke Sapne.
3. Vinod & Usha Shah: Phool Tumhe Bheja Hai Khat Mein.
4. Mansukhbhai & Ranjanben Patel: Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein Khayaal Aataa Hai.
5. Dwarka & Sarla Kalantry: Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai, Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana.
6. Nareshbhai & Smitaben Shah: Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaye.
7. Chandrakant & Renuka Shah: Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya.
8. Prabhakar & Ashaben Dharawat: Chalo Sajna Jahan Tak Ghata Chale
9. Narendra & Ila Butala: Akhand Saubhagyavati
10. Ramesh & Rasila Shah: Tere Mere Sapne Ab Ek Rang Hai.
11. Jyotindrabhai & Paranjyotiben Patel: Yeh Raat Bheegi Bheegi.
12. Dhruvkumar & Charusmita Patel: Tera Mera Pyaar Amar Phir Kyon Mujhko.
13. Bharat & Neeta Parikh: Ude Jab Jab Zulfen Teri.
14. Haresh & Suryaben Sheth: Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho.
15. Ramesh & Jyoti Parekh: Kisi Raah Mein Kisi Mod Par.
16. Yogen & Minakshi Pathak: Mehlon Ka Raja Mila.
Thereafter, Varsha Joshi sang melodious songs capping with Aaye Ho Meri Zindagi Mein Tum Bahaar Banke.
Viewers applauded versatile Varsha Joshi’s canorous voice. Please see contact number and email in her attached profile.
(ii) New Members:
We welcome the following new members:
Chandrakant & Aruna Shah
Shreenivas & Kokila Vasanwala
(iii) Chanlo:
Naliniben & Harishbhai Parikh $101
Well Wisher 3
Jagdish & Bakula Patel 51
Rambhai & Kiran Punjabi 51
Ramaben Dudakia
A Vote of Thanks by Pankaj Parikh, VP.
(iv) Saptpadi:
Mrs. Purvi Modi Malkan has graciously sent a Gujarati writeup on Saptpadi which is attached.
(v) Single Seniors (50+) Group:
Dr. Lila Shah has forwarded a Valentine’s Day flyer (after the event) which provides details of mysang1.org dedicated to single seniors (50+). Flyer attached.
(vi) Bhavan’s Cultural Center:
Mr. Sudhir Vaishnav, Executive Director, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan has sent the attached flyer for Gujarati drama Papa Parnya Triji Vaar to be performed on Sunday, February 21,2021 at 10:00am (NY time).
2. The Computer Class:
Prof Raj Vangapaty is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting on Sunday, February 21, 2021 from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
Topic: Computer Technology Course
Time: This is a recurring meeting 10:30 am Sunday Computer Class
Join Zoom Meeting
https://indiahome.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 981 1412 6485
Passcode: 458962
Topic: Computer Technology Course
Time: This is a recurring meeting 10:30 am Sunday Computer Class
Join Zoom Meeting
https://indiahome.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 981 1412 6485
Passcode: 458962
3. 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 23, 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/7280154731?pwd= d1preTlFMng5NXBQdFlKVjVqenh5Zz 09
Meeting ID: 728 015 4731
Passcode: 2007
5. Future Programs:
NiranjanPatel, Secretary, provided details of future programs.
Please note the ID and Password for the programs (i) through (ix).
ID: 516 607 5252
Password: 5252
(i) 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). Flyer attached.
(ii) Housie Game:
Housie Game is planned on Sunday, March 7, 2021 between 2:00pm and 5:00pm.
(iii) Music Program:
A musical program by Dhomne Group and sponsored by Drs. Mahendra & Lila Shah, is planned on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 10:30am. Deepak & Shashikala Shah are co-sponsors.
(iv) 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.
(v) Music Program:
A musical program by Dhomne Group and sponsored by Ramnik & Hansa Shah, is planned on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 10:30am.
(vi) 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.
Mother’s Day celebration is planned on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 10:30am. Details to follow.
(viii) Father’s Day:
Father’s Day celebration is planned on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 10:30am. Details to follow.
(xi) GSNY:
(ix) 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 22, 2021.
(x) 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
GSNY has organized the Hello Doctor program on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 8:00pm. GSNY Mahila Mandal has organized a Gujarati drama Var Maro Muthhi Ma Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 10:30am. A flyer is attached.
(a) Gujarati Diaro by Vikram Lambadia Group on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 7 pm. A Flyer is attached.
(b) Holi Rasiya on March 21 at 4:30pm.
(c) Details of programs to be announced later: March 14, March 26, April 11, April 24 and May 7, 2021.
(xiii) SAWAO’s Program:
(a) 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.
(xiv) 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.
718 450 1829 (C)
Please stay healthy.
Mukund Mehta, PresidentFebruary 18, 2021
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