INAUGURATION of IWC MUMBAI JEWELS

Report of the INAUGURATION of IWC MUMBAI JEWELS Happy to share with you that the 78th club of District 314, the IWC of Mumbai Jewels, comprising of 60 members was inaugurated on 18th October 2024.
There was a preliminary meeting on 26th September 2024, at the residence of Rotary President Charul Sharma. District Chairman Prerana Raichur and ESO Dr. Kanak Saxena gave the initial information about the organization and it’s activities. The level of enthusiasm was very high and they were eager to form the club at the earliest.
On 9th October the District Executive Committee met again at Rotary President Charul Sharma’s place and training was imparted to all the office bearers. The team was very confident and it was decided to have the inauguration on 18th October 2024.
To the great honour of the club Association President Sunita Jain who was already coming to Mumbai for the District Seminar ‘Vishuddha’ agreed to grace the occasion with her presence and consented to be the Chief Guest for the event. The function was also attended by PAP Pushpa Suryamurty and PDC’s Jyoti Soneji, Smita Batra, Amita Timbadia, Mrudula Dand, Amala Mehta and Mita Sheth whose presence was a source of motivation for the aspiring members of the new club.
Inaugural meeting was called to order by President of Rotary Club of Mumbai Jewels, Charul Sharma, followed by the National Anthem. Inner Wheel prayer was read by District secretary Mona Gyani followed by lighting of the lamp.
Rotary President Charul Sharma welcomed the dignitaries and members. District ESO PDC Dr. Kanka Saxena was introduced by Dist. Vice Chairman Lakshmi Singh. On behalf of Inner Wheel Dist. 314, Dist. ESO Kanak Saxena welcomed the enthusiastic members of this very vibrant club assuring them that the organization will not only provide them with an opportunity to serve the community but also to strike life long friendships with like minded enlightened members as Friendship and Service were the bedrock of this wonderful organization. She further informed everyone that she had received the Resolution from Rotary Club of Mumbai Jewels passed at their extraordinary General Body Meeting to sponsor IWC of Mumbai Jewels.
District Treasurer Monila Bhattasali introduced Dist. Chairman Prerana Raichur who was very happy at this new addition. She declared the club open and gave her remarks.
Charter President Rakhi Bora was introduced by Niyati. President Rakhi in her acceptance speech thanked everyone for reposing faith in her and electing her as the club’s Charter President. She also thanked the IW District Executive Committee members for their valuable support and guidance in forming the club and gave an outline of her plans and projects with emphasis on projects related to women empowerment.
Assn Pres. Sunita Jain was introduced by IPDC and AC member Pallavi Choksi after which President Rakhi introduced her team followed by oath giving and pinning of the team by the Association President.
Rotary President Charul Sharma gave her good wishes to the newly formed club and assured her of their club’s full support. Association President Sunita Jain is her address expressed happiness at the addition of such a strong club to District 314 with a charter membership of 60. She blessed the club and congratulated all the members of the newly minted club.
Charter secretary Sangeeta Dokania made the secretarial
announcements followed by vote of thanks by charter Vice President Ekta Agarwal