Rashmi Kulkarni has the honour of becoming the First Lady Governor of our District 3131 in 2020-21.

Rashmi Kulkarni is an Architect by profession and has done her graduation from the Abhinav Kala Vidyalaya. She has been in the field of Architecture and Interior Designing for more than 30 years. She is an innovative thinker and strongly believes in Green House and Eco-friendly concepts.

She heads her own firm by the name of Rashmi Kulkarni and Associates and also is a partner in the Interior Designing firm known as Ameya Interiors. She also is an executive committee member of The Institute Of Architects, Pune Centre.

She is the recipient of the prestigious ‘Udyogini Puraskar’ and ‘Ranaragini Puraskar’ for her outstanding work in the fields of architecture and community service.

She is a member of the Rotary Club of Pune Parvati for the past 20 years and has been it’s President in the year 2011-12. She has served on many District assignments as Director and her passion is Rotary Youth Exchange and The Rotary Foundation.

She along with husband PDG Vinay are members of the Arch Klumph Society and will soon reach Level 2.

Her husband Vinay is a past Governor of the erstwhile combined District 3130. He has served on various assignments at the national as well as international level such as RRFC, Moderator, TRF Fund Development Committee and the CSR Committee.

DG Rashmi and PDG Vinay have one daughter Riddhi. She too is following in her mother’s foot steps and has just graduated as an Architect. She is the President of Rotex.

Dear President,

It's my great pleasure to share my views and thoughts with you in writing.
It has been almost one & half years since I am in touch with your President as if like we are from one family and in the past few months seems like we have been transported far away physically and meeting virtually on a daily basis.
When we think of 2020-21, the first thing that comes to mind is how to go about OUR year.
So many questions cloud our mind immediately…. what's next?..., what about covid19?…., what about the installation ceremony?..., DG visit…, service projects… so on and so forth.

Well let me start from the beginning… ,

One at a time!

Installation! Obviously virtual in June and in July depending on the pandemic situation , but doesn't matter! Ceremony is one part but feel happy about the money you saved!
We have made fantastic plans for Service projects, PI, TRF etc. and your club can do micro planning as we are getting 1-2 months more than previous years. Assume that our year will be of 10 months. First two months you will have tremendous scope to show your leadership to keep members occupied and scope to show your creativity in holding meetings, maintaining personal relations with members, being cheerful & keep them cheerful. I'm sure your club members will support you in all your efforts in making 2020-21 a grand success.

In these unforeseen circumstances, Rotary has given us all an unique opportunity to serve the community unitedly. Your President has done wonderful training, great planning for the year and you are all on the starting line raring to begin the new Rotary year 2020-21.

As I said earlier first two months of planning and the remaining 10 months to implement and put in action all the plans for various projects.
My dear Rotarian friends, this Rotary year is going to be very unique and special for everyone. You all are fortunate enough to experience a different kind of year where each and every Rotarian is going to put his best foot forward.
Friends the situation demands that we as Rotarians rise to the occasion and meet and overcome all challenges that may come our way. It is an opportunity to show the community that Rotary serves and cares.

Will like to share one story.

Parents of a child who was spastic went to Mother Teresa to seek her blessings. They asked a touching question.
“Why we? Why do we have a child like this?”
She answered, “Children, God has faith in you that you are the ones who are capable to grow and bring up such a baby.”
So dear Presidents don't ask why our year, because we know we have special capacity to handle the situation. We are taking Rotary ahead in full swing even in adverse circumstances and coming out in flying colours.

All my best wishes

District 3131 recently completed 111 days of the Rotary year 2020-21. There were quite a few projects completed during these 111 days inspite of the COVID-19 restrictions.
DG Rashmi Kulkarni has congratulated all Rotarians from District 3131 for this and listed out 11 of the outstanding projects completed during this period.
Digital Guru Mantra, 1st RYLA on Environment and Hoardings about work done during COVID-19 are some of the projects where RCPS has actively participated.

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PC - Rtn. DG Rashmi Kulkarni's FB Timeline

• Rtn. Abhay Jabade is a Chartered member of RCP Hillside and joined Rotary in 1990. He was 25th President of his Club. He is multiple PHF and all members of his family are PHF.
• He has shouldered many responsibilities in this club and at the District level.
• Completed Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from COEP (Pune) and established a successful company in Pune 'Daytron Systems.'
• He has performed various roles in more than 18 dramas. Musical Drama (Sangeet Natak) is his passion.
• He has acted in 'Sangeet Katyar Kaaljat Ghusali' at New Jersey at First Vishwa Marathi Natya Sammelan in May 2010. He also acted in many renowned festivals in Maharashtra and other states.
• He was felicitated by senior artist Mr Prashant Damale for his participation in Musical Dramas.has

PC - Rtn. AG Abhay Jabade's FB Timeline

• Rtn. Dr. Pramod Velankar is serving President of Rotary Club of Pune Lakshmi Road and he shouldered various responsibilities in his club such as Secretary, Treasurer, Bulletin Editor.
• He is visiting Consultant Anesthesiologistat various eye hospitals in Pune.
• Born and brought up in Pune completed his schooling in MES and completed MBBS and MD from B J Medical College in 1968 and 1979, respectively.
• Served in the Army Medical Corps from 1971 to 2000. Took early retirement at the age of 54 and subsequently worked as a Professor and Consultant at D Y Patil Medical College, Pimpri and other hospitals.
• Wife Manish is a home-maker and they have three daughters settled in various professions.
• He played cricket at school and college and represented Maharashtra state at Kuchbihar Trophy.