The “Jugad” PDG Dr. Bal takes New member’s
Induction program to a ‘NEW PEAK’ with - Right Hand - Program
W
hen it
comes to
delivering
same old
thing with a new
twist, leave it to
P D G D r. B a l
Inamdar to risk
the experiment.
So, say the Rotarians of Dist. 3140.
Induction into Rotary is the most memorable
moment in a Rotarians life…..Likewise
invitation to Rotary and
then an entry into Rotary
would be the dream
moment of many who
wanted to join Rotary.
There have been
umpteen instances when
new members are
inducted in a much
hurried and not so
graceful manner. It does
not leave any good memory with the new
member.
Realizing the problem, Dr. Bal, whose
unforgettable motivating presentation - “Jugad”
at district training assembly, is still fresh in our
minds, thought “why not induct new members
in a big, grand ceremony, where many clubs
come together on a day, and induct all there
members”
The idea was novel, but full of risks. There were
too many if and buts: will clubs agree?, will we
have good number of new members to make it
a worth while exercise? How will they sit? Will
they come in a orderly manner? What if lot of
new members don't turn up? Will the function
be really graceful?
But, if a person gets
fearful of failure, then, it
would not be Dr. Bal.
Planning very careful
with his team, a most
memorable function,
ever, for new members
induction was organized
by Dr. Bal and his right
hand program convener Dr. Arun Chaudhary
on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at LM Rotary
Center, Malad.
Each and every aspect of
the program was
conceived and taken care
of, to make it a grand
success.
The event was led by the
Rotary Club of Mumbai
West Coast, supported
by, Bombay Northwest Malad and co hosted by
other 13 clubs
District Governor, Subhash Kulkarni graced the
occasion as Chief Guest. The Guest of Honor
PDG Dr. Deepak Purohit
(RID 3131) after hearing the
concept, traveled all the
way to witness this unique
idea.
The program was well
planned and executed
flawlessly keeping following
things in mind
1. Proper introduction of
new member accompanied by their family
members, with their Photograph,
Classification,
Professional and Personal
achievements displayed
on Screen .
2) Induction at hands of
District Governor, in
presence of PDG of
another District as Guest
of Honor.
3) Personal memento in form of a photograph
printout on the spot
District Finance Secretary, Rtn. Dilip Mulay
very gracefully read out the induction speech.
Another highlight of the
program was the
recognition of the Introducer
and the Clubs membership
Director…. a point many a
times forgotten. They were
present on the dais when
the induction was being
done. Knowing the fact that
only 20% Rotarians
introduce new members, this was a step
extended to recognize and honor those
introducing and to enthuse
others to do same. The
program also asked the
Clubs to assign a Mentor, to
guide, educate, groom and
imbibe new members into
Rotary. Again considering
that many new Rotarians
leave Rotary in first 3 years,
this move will definitely help
in Membership assimilation and retention.
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