Posted by David Button on May 27, 2022
 
It is always terrific to have guests to the Club, especially when they are Rotarians and potential Rotarians. I am pleased to introduce you to Mahendra and Milind Bulsara. Mahendra is from the Rotary Club of Valsad, India and Milind, who is Mahendra's son is from Cranbourne North.
 
Mahendra has had a long history with Rotary spanning 45 years. When in India, he runs his own business. His Club is very proud and very strong. We can learn a lot from Mahendra through his Rotary journey and that is why we must form connections well outside our Club. Rotary is a big wide world of humanity in action with many different takes on what Rotary is and how it can interact with the local community. I have been fortunate to share some time learning about Mahendra's club and the cultural differences between us over a very nice glass of Ceylon whisky made from Coconut flowers. I have a bit to learn!
 
Mahendra comes from an amazing part of the world and has created a booklet promoting the highlights of his area. I hope to get a soft copy to share with those who are interested to learn more. It certainly looks like a great place to visit with some very nice Rotarians to meet as well!
 
Club No 15159 & Charter Date: 29/01/1958 Rotary Club of Valsad, a part of Rotary International located in R I Dist 3060 was founded in the late fifties when Valsad was known as Bulsar. The Club has a glorious social service record of over five decades in and around the town in southern Gujarat
 
Now, what about Milind? Milind is a Rotarian waiting to happen! He is young, has a young family and all the pressures that young people have to become established in life. He knows that Rotary is a powerful organisation but he has priorities towards his family first. I would love to have Milind become part of our Club for two reasons. Firstly because he is young and vibrant and secondly to create a bridge to Mahendra's Club. There is something strong about having meaningful connections over the world that bring the true meaning that Rotary as a big picture organisation. We can stop swimming in the small pond by just diving into the big pond!
 
I hope we will see more of Mahendra and Milind at our meetings. They are both wonderful people.
 
As a side note, Milind went back to India just to get a Rotary banner to present to our Club (maybe a slight exaggeration) but either way Rotary connects the world.
 
 
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