It is said there is nothing permanent in Life except Change. The year ‘20-21 has brought about such monumental change that humanity is still to come to terms with it, and to find a new ‘normal’. The extended Lockdown has given us an opportunity to each of us to evaluate our lifestyle, relationships, our health & wellness, and importantly to the realization of how privileged we are. While such acute misery prevails for so many people. This must change, and we must be the catalysts to do so, with even more renewed vigour.

I am grateful to Inner Wheel Club of Bombay to give me an opportunity to bring our collective strength together to continue in this endeavor. This illustrious Club, from the Founder President to District Chairmen, to all the Past Presidents and all our members has persisted in transforming thousands of lives with dedication and generosity over decades. It will be my humble endeavor to continue to keep this flag of Inner Wheel Club of Bombay flying high.

I send my greetings to all the members of Inner Wheel Club of Bombay. My best wishes to President Swati Bhansali and team 2020-21. You are indeed blessed to be chosen to lead your prestigious club. It’s an opportunity to serve the organization and motivate members to serve the community along with you. Hearty congratulations to President Jayati Dasgupta and team of office bearers for excellent leadership, worthy projects and fellowship programs in the year gone by.

A small and new word “corona virus” has altered our lives as never known before. The lockdown and social distancing have changed the whole of our everyday lives. While restrictions are being relaxed let us stay alert and safe.

As Inner Wheel members and responsible Indians, our commitment to underprivileged and needy has not wavered. We shall continue to strive to help those in need, inflicted with social & medical miseries.

Our IIW theme for the year is “Lead the Change”. What an apt theme! As the effects of pandemic recede and humanity gains confidence in current routines, our world will change and so shall we. Each of us must adapt, adopt and evolve. Let us be more creative in our approach to our activities.

Through our District coordinated Urban Medical Project we shall help as many hospitals and other institutes who are working to combat the pandemic, through the donation of medical instruments and kits. We shall try and help as many underprivileged and orphans in their educational needs as possible. Environment is the thrust area of Association President. Water Conservation, Alternate source of energy, E-Waste Management and our Inner Wheel Forest are going to be our focus in the year.

Every effort must also be made to publicize the good work done by Inner Wheel so that it improves our public image and we get more support in our endeavours. As we embark upon this journey in unprecedented times, I can say with conviction and commitment that “We shall overcome”.

Amala Mehta
District Chairman
2020-21