IACRF Seniors farewell the outgoing president and welcome thae incoming president of IACRF:
Contributed By - Dr. Prakash V Kotecha and Sr. Bhagubhai Patel
Dr. Vasudev Atluri completes his tenure as President, IACRF and he appreciated active participation of seniors in the program. He mentioned that he is enjoying attending Thursday meeting and thanks everyone. Bhagubhai thanked Vasu for his material and mental contribution, encouragement and presence in the seniors’ program and giving his heart and time to the program. Dr. Prakash Kotecha thanked Dr. Vasudeva for his constant support and his help for Big TV that incidentally completed one-year besides various other supplies in the kitchen and elsewhere. Vasu thanked the members and appreciated the activities and engagement that the members have with each other so cheerfully and promised to continue with his presence even after completing his presidentship with IACRF.
Sudhir Kalra has been the new president elect and he has promised to come and join with seniors on one of the coming Thursdays.
Fun Time:
Three table tennis tables are set up by 10-30 and still there are members waiting for their turns while 12 members play table tennis. Two sets of tables have members playing judgement and bridge, their favorite games. Everyone enjoys socialization till 11-30 AM. TV display continues showing day’s program and thoughts for the day with instrumental Bollywood music playing in the background.
Antakshari
On the last Thursday of the month, seniors enjoy Antakshari. Meenaben Bhavsar conducted Antakshari with spirted participation of both the groups of men and women. At the end a few members sung full song and all the members appreciated them with applause.
Sharing Interesting Facts
Dr. Prakash Kotecha referred to Women’s empowerment and specified the importance of number 19 as we are in 2019. One hundred years back in 1919 women did not have voting rights and it was 19th Amendment of the constitution passed on June 4 1919 and ratified in on August 18, 1920, that provided women the right to vote in USA.
He also asked the members the difference between jogging and running. After various responses from the members, he clarified that pace is the main difference and when the speed is up to 6 mph or less it is known as jogging and if it is higher than 6 mph it is known as running.
Shyam Byra, our invited guest briefly explained about Kalyanam, a Ramnavami program. He narrated the importance of it and quoted various examples how people benefitted. On another occasion he mentioned about Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA that supports over 85000 school in India covering over 2 million students; boys and girls for their education. He invited members for 21st April program at IACRF Hall. Lalitbhai Patel also endorsed Ekal Vidyalaya activities and appealed members to actively participate and contribute for this noble work.
IACRF Seniors Presentation to IACRF Board of Directors
Lalitbhai Patel made a brief presentation to IACRF Board of Directors about various activities and membership to IACRF Seniors. Lalitbhai then shared the presentation that he had made to the Board of Directors to seniors, showing summary of activities that IACRF Seniors do. Slide presentation showed mission, vision, memberships, activities and how members volunteer for various tasks and enjoy the lunch and games besides picnic, bhajan, outings and professional technical presentations. How they enjoy celebrating all the festivals was nicely included. Members thanked and appreciated Lalit bhai for this comprehensive presentation.
Yoga and Laughing Club
Sarlaben Dave presented her idea of Yoga and Laughing Club to the members every Thursday at 11-00 AM. She demonstrated laughing exercise three times and all the members very cheerfully joined them and liked the idea. Since then for last four weeks at 11-00 AM the activity starts and continues for 30 minutes and more and more members have joined and liked the activity.
60th Marriage Anniversary Celebration for Bahl Family
We celebrated 60th Marriage Anniversary of Suman & Bhisam Bahl. Suresha Shah in her flowery and poetic language described the marriage event of Bhisam & Suman Bahl. Bhisam ji himself in a romantic mood offered the song “O meri zohra jabeen, tu abhi tak hain haseen” to Sumanji and members applauded his love and spirit. Suresha Shah then had various events interwoven into Bollywood songs that our members happily joined. At the end the cake was cut and both of them offered to each other and to others.
Obituary
Thakorbhai Patel, our senior member passed away on 1st April morning. He was a very senior member who had chronic kidney disease for which was under dialysis three times a week. He was very kind and an ever-smiling personality. He recently became life members of IACRF in July 2018. His pictures with members were displayed. Members observed one-minute silence praying for him. Shantiben Patel and Meena Bhavsar offered an ANJALI BHAJAN for him. Prakash Kotecha, Jagan Lingamneni, Bhagubhai Patel and Lalitbhai Patel paid tribute to him.
Acknowledgment: Jagdish Trivedi donated $ 200-00 to seniors’ group in memory of late Mrs. Sheela Trivedi and members applauded his noble action.
Lunch sponsors for the month included Dr. Pinakin & Sarla Dave, Sharad & Anjana Shah, Dr. Jagan & Uma Lingmneni, Kaly & Mani Paramanandam, Bhisam & Suman Bahl and Manjuben Patel.