Editorial
AGM & "MPF Waves" launch The AGM director Mr. Durgesh Chandak and his team organised this AGM on 13th Jaunary 2018 at Abhinav Vidyalaya English Medium School, Pune. The voting was done online few days before the event in a simple way. Record breaking 95% voting was done this year. Glimpses of AGM event:
2. Shri. Deepakji Mundada 3. Shri. Parikshitji Darak 4. Shri. Anandji Jakhotiya 5. Shri. Navaniitji Mandhaani 6. Shri. Durgeshhji Chaandak 7. Shri. Gopalji Jaju 8. Mrs. Shruti Vimal Karnani 9. Mrs. Preeti Pavan Jaju MPF Waves Launch: The MPF waves a magazine was launched on with the AGM event by Director Amit Rathi & his team. A small skit for the magazine promotion done by MPF Digital team was very interesting. The speech given by Director Amit Rathi was an overall review about the MPF waves in detail. The 7 trustees came up on the stage to unveil the magazine...and in the backdrop ‘congratulations & celebrations ‘ the beautiful tune was played. Each member walked home with a copy of MPF waves, a creative well designed book both visually and textually, a window to showcase the highlights of what MPF is all about. Each page reflects the hard work put in by the team to make it the best !! The event was attended by many MPF members. A menu perfect dinner was enjoyed by all, and the overall observance was that there was no food wastage. Message from Secretary: Mr. Durgeshh Chaandak Jai Mahesh, First of all I personally thank all the members for giving me an opportunity to work as Secretary of MPF Pune. There was great support from my committee members, Board Members, Trustees and all members of MPF. Last year we tried few things to go paperless like e-voting, feedback / suggestions through google form, etc. We continued the same this year as well. We received more than 50 feedbacks / suggestions from 22 members through google form. We achieved 95% voting, which itself is a remarkable achievement, last year it was 83%. We thank each & every member for extending valuable support. We tried to keep voting process as simple as we can without compromising on security / confidentiality aspect. Congratulations to all the members of nomination committee. Once again, thank you for your commitment to our professional growth! Thanks & Regards, CA. Durgeshh B. Chaandak Secretary - MPF Pune Central AGM Team Director: Durgeshh Chaandak Project Chairman: Shyam Bang Team Members: Sarita Chaandak Nitita Bang Bankat & Shilpa Lahoti Gopal & Veena Kabra Gajanan & Deepali Mundada Tushar & Darshana Lathi Deepak & Kirti Baldawa Jugal & Manju Pampalia Pankaj & Sarika Khadloya Ketan & Pooja Khatod Vishnu & Jayshree Bhutada Naresh & Smita Malani Shrikant & Sushma Bhutada Manoj & Arti Mundada Mayur Mundada Digital & Business Connect Team Director: Amit Rathi Project Chairman: Shruti Mantri Team Members: Shilpa Rathi Sachin Mantri Kiran & Savita Zanwar Kailash & Pooja Navandar Sunil Malu & Mayuri Malu Darshan & Rakhi Rathi Sandesh & Mayuri Karwa The Great Rann of Kutch: Confluence of Beauty and Barren - Mrs. Nisha Abhijeet Kasat When we started a travel from Bhuj to Dhordo tent city little did we know that next few days we will experience the utmost of natural wonder and grandeur celebrations. One and half hour drive from Bhuj takes you to Dhordo (the last inhabited village before we can access the Rann of Kutch). Tent city never fails to impress you with its sensational creation and warm welcome. There were rows of white tents and bhungas inside the Rann Utsav area. Our noon went in exploring the tent city and enjoying the hospitality over there. Setting Sun in the White Rann: Ahh, Sunsets are The Best!! They have all the colours of the spectrum… So warm and soothing…. You can see the barren land everywhere when you are transported from tent city to view sunset. Commutation is by bus or car upto certain point where the camel carts are waiting for you to witness the beauty in barren. In no time the camel cart took us in the midst of desert and there you are in the largest salt marsh. The more we walked inside more white the land became. Sun and sand stretched before me as far as my eyes could see. And then it’s the time when sun meets the horizon, it is not a typical desert sunset experience. Everything is so different and that’s the mystical magic of Kutch. Locals say that the Rann changes mood with the changing hour of the day because the white desert reflects the mood of the sky. And this can be felt, in no time evening turns cold and dark. Black sky with almost full moon, more stars and constellations was spread above me. The Rann was shining like diamonds in the starlight. The sky seemed to merge with the unending dark horizon. I have never seen so many stars in my entire life. Was it a desert thing?? There was absolute silence, the quietness in the desert that you can absorb here. By the time you reach back, tent city is all decked up like a bride groom, ready to welcome all love in the life. At night the aura of the entire place is mesmerising. There are various in-house cultural activities, acoustic music, tribal performances, and star gazing to give your day a perfect end. Don’t leave the place if u haven’t……. Don’t watch the sunset if you don’t plan on watching the Sunrise too… In Kutch you enjoy the best of both the worlds. Sunrise at the Rann of Kutch leaves you with the feeling of convergence and separation. White sand here witnesses the convergence of sun and moon, where in the moon calmly bids adieu while the sun is drumming energy to rise from the white desert. The beauty of rising sun takes your breath away. You cannot believe that it is the same sun that was dominant yesterday evening is striving hard to make its presence feel over the expanse of white. At night the sky which enhanced the beauty of sand is now the reflection of desert. All the experiences cannot be described so it’s better to let camera lens take this beautiful morning home. But I would say lenses failed this time!! Mandvi Beach…. Mandvi is one of the place covered in the package of Rann Utsav. It is around 3 hours drive from Dhordo city. I don’t know what is it about the endless blue waters that attract me so much? My love for ocean always gives me something new. The sea at Mandvi beach seems to be very calm and quiet, it’s a mix of infinity and decipher. The sand at the sea shore is very hard and there are no high tides, so it is only good for swimming not like the other renowned beaches. The wind mills at the shore of the beach makes it look beautiful and different from other sea shores. It is more of private beach hence clean and not crowded. Other places: The package tour of Kutch has other places such as Kala Dungar, Swani Naranyan Temple, Vijay Vilas Palace, Shyamji Krishna Verma memorial. Visit to these places depends entirely on your liking, whether you want to explore or sit back in tents and enjoy in-house. Handicrafts and embroidery of Kutch has noble contribution to the Indian handwork traditions and can be procured in Dhordo or handicraft village at the time of visit to Kala Dungar. Handicrafts from Kutch have great overseas market. Best Time : Best time to visit Kutch is November to February during Runn Utsav. It is Rann festival held by Gujarat Tourism. Package takes care of end to end travel, food, BSF permits and all local sight seeing which makes your entire experience hassle free. Can be visited with friends and family, it is more fun if you go in large group. Every Journey is a treasure trove of memories. And behind each memory is a story. Hope you enjoyed this one!! Few glimpses captured below : Next Event
Mahesh Idol on 4th Feb. morning 8.30 a.m Venue: MIT college Auditorium, Kothrud, Pune
0 Comments
Editorial
MPF PICNIC MPF CASTLE 2017 “LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE.…..!! COME ONE COME ALL, TO CHERISH LIFE TIME MEMORY…..!!!” This was the moto of this year’s Team Picnic, and therefore they took us through our childhood memories of “Takeshi’s Castle”. Yes, you read it correctly, the same TV Show which is telecasted on Pogo Channel. This year i.e. on 24th December 2017, Team Picnic has entertained MPFian’s with the theme of Takeshi's Castle in the name & styled as “MPF CASTLE 2017”, with a small replica of the original show, at amazing park namely, Gravitation Park, and took us through the magnificent ride of childhood memories..!! Dear MPFians, Takeshi’s Castle was a Japanese Game cum Reality Show telecasted by Tokyo Broadcasting Inc. and aired in the year 1989-1990 in Japan, wherein General Takeshi used to build his army amongst the contestants, with unique style and funny games, to conquer the Castle. In line with the format of Takeshi’s Castle, Our Very Own General of MPF Castle 2017 namely, General Vimalji Karnani has built his army of best of best 25 MPFians to conquer the Castle. General Vimalji Karnani and his Lieutenant General namely, Manoji Mall have made all the MPFians to pass through various levels of games. There were three Rounds for filtration of final 25 MPFians i.e. Vimalji Karnani’s Army. These rounds included various hurdle, fun filled, adventurous games. Key Highlight was that, all these games were same replica of the said Show, with little modifications in rules. As usual this year’s Picnic, No No…. MPF Castle started at sharp 0800 Hours and for the first time in the history of MPF, Registration Process was done paper less i.e. Team Picnic has prepared a special Wrist Bands with unique Bar-Codding System given to each member/guest/kid. At registration counter, some of the Team Picnic Members have welcomed the fellow MPFians with Welcome Drink and have also tied those respective wrist band and scanned the bar-code to mark his/her attendance. Each family or small group were made to pass through the Three Barricades Cum Rooms, constructed in the Path-Way, consisting some surprises. The moment MPFians have entered into 1st Room to welcome them a Devil appeared from no-where and MPFians got pleasant and shocking surprises. Predicting and making similar mind-set for some another surprise in next Rooms, MPFians entered into 2nd Room, however, Team Picnic have really played well with the mind-set of MPFians, to surprise them all with Little Angles Welcoming with Sweets. With no idea MPFians entered into 3rd Room and found Moving Box Man, scaring them with smile. Finally, after warm welcome and un-predictable surprises MPFians were escorted and served with delicious breakfast. Around 0915 Hours Team Picnic gathered all MPFians in gathering arena, where Anchor namely, Mr. Abhay Jaju welcomed all and made them to shake on his moves, dance, warm-up exercise. Thereafter Anchor has explained the theme and event flow to all. Here everyone was excited and set to go through all the 3 Levels set by the Team Picnic. In Level-1, Team Picnic has created set up of three fascinating and interesting games i.e. Footloose, Animuddle and Line-Up. Only, 150 MPFian winners have qualified through this level to next level. For the first time, selection process and winners were registered through scanning process of Bar-Codes of the Wrist Bands. The details of the 1st Level games are as follows:- Ø Footloose :- Some funny and creative footwears were kept and MPFians have to wear and cross the track full of hurdles. MPFians have never seen such footwears of Keyboards, Buckets, boxes, cardboards, thermocols, etc. The first 150 MPFians were scanned and registered as winners of this game. This game was played in two set, giving opportunity to late comers MPFians to participate in round 2. Ø Animuddle (Giant Puzzle) :- Everyone has played puzzle in his/her childhood, but not like this. Team Picnic have placed various pieces of giant puzzles on the ground and to complete the puzzle MPFians have to search and match his/her piece with remaining 5 pieces. All MPFians were running, shouting and searching for their puzzle holders to complete his/her puzzle. First 25 groups were made to sit in the numbered boxes marked on the ground, and these all were scanned as winners of this game. Ø Line-Up :- Name itself disclose that, MPFians have to make a line, however, Team Picnic making a twist made everyone to stand up in line on specially prepared numbered Wooden Planks matching the Token Number grabbed from the hanged wires. Once 6 members of any row/line gathered then, that row/line/group was entitled to start walking wearing those specially made Wooden Planks till the Achiever’s line. MPFians were enjoying the unique walk. Team-bounding and collective efforts were witnessed amongst the MPFians. First 25 winners were scanned and registered as winners of this game. While the shortlisting of top winners was going MPFians were enjoying the delicious lunch in the dining area. In second half everyone were gathered in ground and all the 150 qualified winners were announced and distributed into small groups, which were randomly allotted to different games of Level-2, escorted by the respective Game Leaders and Referees. For the first time the selection process was done via computer, and for this all Team Picnic has set up of Laptops and Printers. In Level-2 four amazing and creative games i.e. Bowling, Show of Hands, Bin the Ball and Earth-Quake were planned to filter further, which were played simultaneously at the various places in the park. Only, 80 MPFian winners have qualified through this level to next level. The details of the 2nd Level games are as follows:- Ø Earth Quake :- MPFians have really experienced the feeling of earth-quake. Here, each MPFian sat on pillows with his/her hands tied with a rope or keeping on head, and some kids jumping on the same Trampoline. The MPFian managed to balance himself/herself has declared as winners of this game. Ø Show of Hands :- Name itself speaks about the game. Each MPFian wore the specially prepared prop of Giant Palm. Referee quoted an equation and MPFians have to calculate it and search the answer on Plank kept on the ground and simply jump/lie on it. Team Picnic have taken special efforts towards the safety, and therefore have prepared a large bedded ground. MPFians hopped and fell down on the right answer were declared as winners of this game Ø Bin the Ball :- A game of childhood memories with some twist to it. MPFians were tied a basket on their back and have to catch a ball thrown via Large Guller, MPFians weren’t allowed to use their hands, the one who catches the ball in the bin were declared as winners of this game. Ø Bowling :- One of the key highlight game and set-up of the event. Everyone has played the bowling game, however not this kind. Team Picnic has specially prepared Giant Pins, enabling MPFians to enter into it, Yes this was the twist. MPFians were to wear those Giant Pins as per the card selected by them and stand on the matching number. Very specially prepared Huge Ball hanging on wire was thrown towards the Human Pins. MPFian falling were disqualified and the one who are standstill were declared as winners of this game. All the 80 qualified winners were distributed into small groups and randomly were allotted to different games of Level-3 and escorted by the respective Game Leaders and Referees. Here also the selection process was done via computer. In Level-3 four adventures and thrilling games i.e. Bridge-Ball, Big Bird, High Rollers and Flag It were planned to filter further i.e. final 25 MPFians as Final Army of General Vimalji Karnani. These all games were also played simultaneously at the various places in the park. All credit shall go to the Team Picnic for designing the games using the set-up of the Gravitation Park so smartly. The details of the 3rd Level games are as follows:- Ø Bridge Ball :- This set-up and game looked one of the simplest, but was one of the toughest of it. MPFians have to cross the Big Burma Bridge collecting balls in his/ her bin, which is tied on back. MPFian finishing quicker and collecting maximum balls was declared as winner of this game. Many MPFians lost their balance while crossing the Big Burma Bridge, which made audience worried and laughter. Ø High Rollers :- At first instance all MPFians qualified for this game expressed their thoughts as too simple and easy, but while playing found the most difficult game. Each MPFian has to complete two rounds of lap on the rollers with lesser time. Twist was that, those rollers were moving and to balance on those was the biggest task. MPFian finishing both the laps in lesser time was declared as winners of this game. Ø Big Bird :- MPFians playing this game experienced themselves as being a bird. Yes each of them literally was flying like a bird on a Zip-Liner. MPFians while flying with the special wings given on zip-line have to pick a Teddy with their legs and put it in basket placed at the end. In first rounds almost everyone failed to finish the task and therefore this game was played twice, and in next round few MPFians have successfully dropped the teddy in the basket and these were declared as winners of this game. Ø Flag It :- The most funniest game of all. Very simple game and set-up, with special twists. MPFians have to cross the Big Commando Bridge and collect maximum Flags with MPF CASTLE imprint on it. MPFians were rolling, falling and slipped while attempting the target. Audience watching this game were unable to control their laughter and comments. MPFians who collected maximum flags were declared as winners of this game. At the end of this Level i.e. 3rd Level General Vimalji Karnani got his Final 25 Army MPFians. Other eliminated MPFians were also enjoying the event. Team Picnic very nicely engaged the MPFians with various small and funny Gags and Games played with the eliminated MPFians and kept everyone engaged between the slots required by them to make ready their next game set-ups. Huge coordination and team bounding was seen in between the Team Picnic. Every Team Picnic Member was aware of his/her roles and responsibilities, and were performing and delivering their 100% without any hazel or shame. Each of the Team Picnic Member was smiling throughout entire event, without any botheration that, they are unable to enjoy and actually play the games. It seems that, the passion and efforts of organising the event was making them more fascinating and enjoyable. Finally, the winner 25 MPFian i.e. selected Final Army of General Vimalji Karnani entered into the arena of Final Showdown. It was the highlight of the entire event. The battle between General Vimalji Karnani’s Army against Team Picnic, headed by Mr. Parikshit Darak was worth watching. Soldiers of both the team were equipped with FULLY LOADED GUNS (i.e. Water Guns). Each MPFian of Showdown had placed specially prepared Paper Ring Hat on their head, and he/she has to defend that ring being broken/damaged by other team’s soldiers, with the help of those water guns. Finalist were running within the arena, and attacking each other to break those Paper Rings targeting as per their own plans. Audience watching this show were unable to control their laughter, and witnessing themselves to Big Holi fight. The twist of this show was that, the team’s all Paper Rings are damaged or broken was declared as defeated in the battle (i.e. Final Show Down). The army headed by General Vimalji Karnani have defeated the Team Picnic headed by Parikshitji Darak and finally conquered the MPF CASTLE. Once the General Vimalji Karnani conquered the Castle everyone from the audience entered into the arena and celebrated by dancing on special DJ. Team Picnic facilitated the winning team i.e. General Vimalji Karnani’s Army by honouring them with specially made Ribbons uncarved as MPF CASTLE WINNERS. Everyone (including all age groups) had enjoyed the entire event. Team Picnic’s preparation and dedication was commendable and speechless. During entire event, delicious snacks and energy drinks were served continuously. This year some innovative initiatives have been taken by the Team Picnic such as Personal Invitations to its Fellow MPF Members with a Customised Calendar. Every MPFians have appreciated this personal invitation activity and expressed their gratitude at fullest. During entire event the kids were engaged in various physical and educational activities by “Saksham Group”. Everyone has admired and complemented this most difficult and big task, because every couple were able to play and enjoy the event to its fullest. This year for the first time Team Picnic have conducted and organised a trial event for the Avians Couple Group on 26th November 2017, which made them enable to rectify and overcome the drawbacks. Even for the first time all the special props prepared are let on rent to different groups, whereby the Team Picnic is recovering their deficit. Team Picnic have not stopped here..!! They have also made everyone to wear Funny, Attrangi and Mis-Match dressing. For the first time it was realised that, “To Dress No-Sense, You Require a Sense..!!”. MPFians have witnessed the creativity and madness of the dressing, dressed by all fellow MPFians, including the Attrangi dressing of Team Picnic i.e. Shaktiman, Spiderman, Draculla, Devil, Joker, Adivasi, etc. Almost everyone has marked his/her presence in very unique style and mis-match dressing. This added the charm and made the event more colourful. Everyone was expecting some extra ordinary and unforgettable day out and the same has been delivered by Team Picnic headed by Mr. Parikshit Darak in the form of MPF CASTLE. Somebody said rightly, ‘Expect the Unexpected’, and this is the quality of this year’s Team Picnic…!!! Finally, when asked Mr. Parikshit Darak about the success tips and mantra, he replied, ‘Tireless and collective efforts of entire committee is the key success of the event.’ He gave entire credit to his Team and further expressed his gratitude to his Project Chairman. He has also not forgot to mention about some extra ordinary commitments and dedications of some Committee Members. MPF TEAM PICNIC CA Vimalji Karnani – President, MPF Central CA Durgeshhji Chaandak – Secretary, MPF Central Shri. Parikshit Darak – Project Director CA. Tushar Lohe – Project Chairman Mrs. Deepti Darak Mrs. Priyanka Lohe Mrs. Manisha & Atul Navandar Mrs. Aarti & Manoj Mall Mrs. Vaishali & Sanjay Karwa Mrs. Shweta & Sachin Mantri Mrs. Rekha & Manish Mundra Mrs. Preeti & Rajan Khadloya Mrs. Neha & Sujit Jaju Mrs. Vaishnavi & Om Bhattad Mrs. Shruti & Mahesh Bangad Mrs. Sonam & Venkatesh Zawar Mrs. Anjali & Jitesh Bhutada Mrs. Poonam & Sushil Biyani Mrs. Trupti & Shailesh Bangad Mrs. Shweta & Pushpak Mundada Mrs. Sheetal & Tejas Jhawar Mrs. Mrudula & Ganesh Mandhane Mrs. Priyanka & Hitesh Bhutada Mrs. Deepa & Shivprasad Charkha Mrs. Sapna & Rohit Somani Mrs. Ankita & Swapnil Rathi Mrs. Smita & Amol Lahoti Upcoming Event ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Get ready for MPF AGM (Central) on 13 January 2018 Details will be updated soon. |
AuthorThis website contains the details about Mahesh Professional Forum Pune. More about MPF at: MPF India Archives
February 2018
Categories |