July 2026 (Final Copy)(Compress)

VOLUME 01 | JULY 2026 A NEW ROTARY YEAR SERVICE • FELLOWSHIP • LASTING IMPACT INSIDE THIS ISSUE Installation Ceremony The Parivartan Year 2026-27 begins with renewed leadership and purpose. PROJECTS School kits & grocery donation HEALTH Eye check-up & cataract care YOUTH Memory development seminar LEADERSHIP Meet the Board of DirectorsCOVER STORY | INSTALLATION CEREMONY A CEREMONIAL BEGINNING Installation of RC Ambarnath North 13 July 2026 | Parivartan Year 2026-27 AN EVENING OF LEADERSHIP, CONTINUITY AND COMMITMENT Rotary Club of Ambarnath North marked the beginning of its Parivartan Year with a dignified installation ceremony. The occasion brought together club members, leaders and guests to celebrate the transition of responsibility, honour service, and reaffirm the club's commitment to creating lasting impact in the community. AVANI | ROTARY CLUB OF AMBARNATH NORTH COVER STORY 02INSTALLATION GALLERY MOMENTS THAT MARKED THE OCCASION A visual narrative of fellowship, felicitation and the formal handover of leadership. “Leadership in Rotary is not merely a position - it is a promise to serve.” The new team steps forward with shared purpose, collective energy and a clear focus on sustainable service. AVANI | ROTARY CLUB OF AMBARNATH NORTH INSTALLATION 03COMMUNITY SERVICE | JULY PROJECTS SERVICE IN ACTION Supporting Students. Caring for Elders. 01 JULY 2026 School Stationery Kits Samarth Vidyalay, Ambarnath West Stationery kits were distributed to support students with essential learning materials and encourage a confident start to the academic year. 01 JULY 2026 Grocery Donation Vishranthi Old Age Home, Ulhasnagar A thoughtful grocery contribution extended warmth, dignity and practical support to the residents. AVANI | ROTARY CLUB OF AMBARNATH NORTH COMMUNITY SERVICE 04HEALTH & YOUTH SERVICE CARE THAT CHANGES LIVES EYE CHECK-UP & CATARACT CORRECTIVE SURGERIES Accessible screening and corrective care helped connect community members with timely eye-health support. MEMORY DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR Learning techniques for sharper focus and confident recall TVM High School, Ambarnath An interactive seminar introduced students to practical memory, concentration and study techniques in an engaging format. AVANI | ROTARY CLUB OF AMBARNATH NORTH HEALTH & YOUTH 05FELLOWSHIP CELEBRATING PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Doctors' & Chartered Accountants' Day FELLOWSHIP WITH PURPOSE RC Ambarnath North celebrated Doctors' Day and Chartered Accountants' Day by recognising the professional contribution of members and guests. The gathering blended appreciation, fellowship and the spirit of Rotary. Recognition strengthens fellowship; fellowship strengthens service. APPRECIATION PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE ROTARY FELLOWSHIP AVANI | ROTARY CLUB OF AMBARNATH NORTH FELLOWSHIP 06LEADERSHIP | PARIVARTAN YEAR 2026-27 THE TEAM BEHIND THE MISSION Club Office Bearers & Board of Directors CORE OFFICE BEARERS PRESIDENT Rtn Rajesh Bhavsar SECRETARY / PRESIDENT ELECT Rtn Anand Raghavan TREASURER Rtn Kavita Roy IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Rtn Pralhad Jadhav VICE PRESIDENT Rtn Shilpa Thombre SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Rtn Rahul Chitre EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Rtn Rajkumar Tolani AVANI | ROTARY CLUB OF AMBARNATH NORTH LEADERSHIP 07BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 2026-27 DIRECTORS & AVENUES OF SERVICE A leadership structure aligned to Rotary service, membership growth and community impact. 1 CLUB ADMINISTRATION Rtn Prakash Rao 2 MEMBERSHIP Rtn Sarvesh Randive 3 MEDICAL SERVICE Rtn Vijaya Basangar 4 NON-MEDICAL SERVICE Rtn Narasimha Mehetre 5 YOUTH SERVICE Rtn Dimple Patil 6 VOCATIONAL SERVICE Rtn Prabhakar Yadav 7 INTERNATIONAL SERVICE Rtn Avdhut Mohite 8 THE ROTARY FOUNDATION Rtn Gunvant Patil 9 THRUST AREA Rtn Prakash Kothari PARIVARTAN YEAR 2026-27 Create Lasting Impact Together, the Board will guide projects, strengthen fellowship and expand the club’s positive footprint across the community. AVANI | ROTARY CLUB OF AMBARNATH NORTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS 08PRESS RELEASE | JULY 2026 MEDIA MENTIONS PRESS RELEASE Rotary Club of Ambarnath North in local media during July 2026. Featured newspaper coverage of the installation ceremony, leadership transition, environmental initiatives and community impact under the Parivartan Year 2026-27. 1 Thane Vaibhav Coverage of the installation ceremony and President Rajesh Bhavsar’s appointment. 2 Ambarnath Janmat Feature on installation, environmental initiatives and community engagement. 3 Local Press Clipping Highlights of the installation ceremony and the Parivartan year message. PARIVARTAN YEAR 2026-27 Create Lasting Impact Local media recognition strengthens visibility, trust and community outreach. AVANI | ROTARY CLUB OF AMBARNATH NORTH PRESS RELEASE 09