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A Night of Fellowship and New Leadership:

Rotary Club of North Shore Installs

Dr. Bhavani Srinivasan as President

OUR BUREAU
New York, NY
n the evening of Saturday,
July 19, 2025, the Rotary
OClub of North Shore (RCNS)
hosted a grand Installation Ceremo-
ny at The Mint, Roosevelt Field, in
Garden City, New York. The event
marked the formal induction of the
club’s new president, Rotarian Dr.
Bhavani Srinivasan, signaling the be-
ginning of the 2025–2026 Rotary year
with renewed energy, commitment,
and camaraderie.
The RCNS was officially char-
tered on September 2, 2023, under
the founding leadership of Charter
President Rotarian Dr. Mamta Sha-
ha and Secretary Rotarian Sunil R.
Makhijani. In the following year, the
presidency was held by Rotarian Dr.
Rakesh Sharma.
For the 2025–26 term, the lead-
ership mantle now rests with Rotar-
ian Dr. Bhavani Srinivasan, support-
ed by a team that includes Secretary
Rotarian Rahul Soni and Treasurer
Vandana Kumar. The club continues evening—Rotarian Dr. Kamini Shah of Nassau County and the Town of medley of Bollywood songs, adding a
to grow in strength and vision, draw- and Rotarian Rahul Soni—opened North Hempstead conferred cita- joyful and festive note to the evening.
ing from the diverse expertise of its the formal proceedings by inviting tions upon RCNS members in rec- In her address, President Rotari-
members. Rotarian Dr. Nita Mehta to lead the ognition of their community service an Dr. Bhavani Srinivasan expressed
The incoming board for 2025– audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. efforts. her gratitude to all who contributed
2026 was introduced during the Karishma Pahuja then deliv- The event also honored several to making the evening a resounding
ceremony. Rotarian Mona Gohil ered a stirring rendition of the U.S. distinguished community leaders, success. She thanked Rotarian Dr.
will serve as Vice President, while national anthem, followed by the including Mr. Jagdish Patel, Ms. Nita Mehta for event coordination,
Rotarian Mukund Mehta steps in Indian national anthem sung by Ro- Neeta Bhasin, and Reverend Father Rotarian Vinod Goyal and Shashi
as President-Elect for 2026–27. Ro- tarians Vandana Kumar and Sunil R. Valentino Rebello, each of whom Goyal for venue selection and ca-
tarian Gunjan Rastogi was named Makhijani. addressed the gathering and shared tering arrangements, and Rotarians
Director of Services, and Rotarian Among the dignitaries present words of inspiration. Guest speak- Vandana Kumar and Dr. Lila Shah
Dr. Kamini Shah will take charge as were Jennifer S. Desena, Supervisor er Rotarian Vibhuti Jha offered an for managing the registration table.
Foundation Chair. Rotarian Vinod of the Town of North Hempstead, insightful talk on the core tenets of She also acknowledged Rotarian Dr.
Goyal assumes the role of Member- and Ragini Srivastava, Town Clerk of Rotary, including its three pillars and Abha Bhatnagar for the elegant dec-
ship Chair, Rotarian Dr. Abha Bhat- North Hempstead. A representative the guiding principles of the Four- orations and Rotarians Rahul Soni
nagar as Media Chair, and Rotarian of Donald X. Clavin Jr., Supervisor Way Test. and Sunil R. Makhijani for ensuring
Dr. Nita Mehta as Sergeant-at-Arms. of the Town of Hempstead, also at- In a warm and personal gesture, the timely release of the club’s annu-
The outgoing president, Rotarian tended. Representing the Consulate all dignitaries, speakers, and honor- al journal.
Dr. Rakesh Sharma, remains on the General of India in New York was ees were presented with shawls at the As the evening came to a close,
board as Immediate Past President. Mr. Tsewang Gyaltson, Consul for podium. The celebration continued the spirit of fellowship, service, and
The festivities commenced with Community Affairs. with a vibrant dance performance shared purpose was palpable among
a Rotary fellowship hour and cock- From Rotary International Dis- by local artist Jyotika Patel, known the attendees. The Rotary Club of
tails, accompanied by a soulful live trict 7255, District Governor for for her work in Bollywood musicals. North Shore enters this new year
instrumental performance by a fa- 2025–2026 Lydia Wells and Past Later, the in-house entertainment with strong leadership, a dedicat-
ther-and-son duo on saxophone and District Governor Beverly James ex- team—Rotarians Vandana Kumar, ed team, and a continued commit-
keyboard. As guests mingled and en- tended their congratulations to the Sunil Makhijani, and Vinod Goyal— ment to the Rotary ideal of “Service
joyed appetizers, the emcees for the incoming leadership. The Offices brought the audience to life with a Above Self.”

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