Charter President Lion Maneck Homi Dastur
L.Y. 1977-78
A commerce graduate with special qualifications in insurance. Currently running an insurance firm, K.M. Dastur Reinsurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd.
At 29, he became the youngest Charter President.
On 30th July 1977, we received the Charter of the club, at a glittering function at the Taj Mahal Hotel, at the hands of PDG Lion Dr. Harpal. At the Charter night, the Police Commissioner of Mumbai, Mr. V.V. Chaubal, was invited to join our club as an Honorary Member. Special project: Inauguration of the Drug Bank.
Fundraising drive: A Night of Nights was organised at Dadar Parsi Gymkhana.
At 29, he became the youngest Charter President.
On 30th July 1977, we received the Charter of the club, at a glittering function at the Taj Mahal Hotel, at the hands of PDG Lion Dr. Harpal. At the Charter night, the Police Commissioner of Mumbai, Mr. V.V. Chaubal, was invited to join our club as an Honorary Member. Special project: Inauguration of the Drug Bank.
Fundraising drive: A Night of Nights was organised at Dadar Parsi Gymkhana.
President Late Lion Homi P. Tavadia
L.Y. 1978-79
A record member of small and big projects. 104 in number. He felt, and rightly so, that it is the small projects that really help small people.
Special Project: Sponsoring the Annual Sports Meet of East Bombay Bharat Scouts and Guides. A mini fair was organised at Asha Dham for underprivileged children.
Special Project: Sponsoring the Annual Sports Meet of East Bombay Bharat Scouts and Guides. A mini fair was organised at Asha Dham for underprivileged children.
President Late Lion Darius Gotla
L.Y. 1979-80
A seasoned social worker in his own right. Very methodical and mature in his actions. An asset to any organisation.
Currently an honorary member of the Lions Club of Lonavla.
His year will be remembered for the project of donating the water safety patrol project to the Mumbai Police, which is very helpful in saving lives at the Ganpaty immersion ceremony every year.
Currently an honorary member of the Lions Club of Lonavla.
His year will be remembered for the project of donating the water safety patrol project to the Mumbai Police, which is very helpful in saving lives at the Ganpaty immersion ceremony every year.
President Late Lion Baji Nariman Maloo – MJF
L.Y. 1980-81
Baji was a very active Lion. Full of original ideas, with creativity in his blood. The originator of the Drug Bank, Night of Nights, etc.
During his year he was instrumental in doing a daring project. He organised a health fair for a whole week, where 5,000 people were beneficiaries of various health check-up camps, with follow-ups.
Lion Lady Dolly is a Past President of the Lioness Club of Byculla and was a pillar of strength to Baji.
During his year he was instrumental in doing a daring project. He organised a health fair for a whole week, where 5,000 people were beneficiaries of various health check-up camps, with follow-ups.
Lion Lady Dolly is a Past President of the Lioness Club of Byculla and was a pillar of strength to Baji.
President Lion Kersi K. Commissariat
L.Y. 1981-82
Special project: Electrification of 25 Adivasi huts at Talasari, Gujarat. Sponsored a Braille reading competition for visually handicapped children.
During his year we sponsored the Lioness Club of Byculla, headed by Charter President Lioness Zarine Commissariat.
During his year we sponsored the Lioness Club of Byculla, headed by Charter President Lioness Zarine Commissariat.
President Lion Homi Sorabji Divwala
L.Y. 1983-84
Lion Homi was an executive with Bombay Dyeing Co. and is now working for a private company. He was Charter Joint Treasurer and a regular office bearer at the District Cabinet for many years and is also our holding trustee.
Major projects: Soundproofing and air conditioning three classrooms at the Hellen Keller Institute for the deaf and mute. Held family planning camps at Saphala Village. Distributed Braille edition of Gandhiji’s books to various homes for the blind.
Lion Lady Katy is equally appreciated for her service activities.
Major projects: Soundproofing and air conditioning three classrooms at the Hellen Keller Institute for the deaf and mute. Held family planning camps at Saphala Village. Distributed Braille edition of Gandhiji’s books to various homes for the blind.
Lion Lady Katy is equally appreciated for her service activities.
President Lion Parvez Framroz Buhariwalla
L.Y. 1985-86
Lion Parvez worked with the house of Tatas, was posted overseas for a few years, and is now retired. He was a President who organised very laudable projects.
He established a vocational training unit at Phansa village. Another laudable project was the garden cum playground built on the terrace of the new Child Care Medical Centre at Asha Sadan, with a fibreglass roof on the terrace. This project was inaugurated by none other than Field Marshall Sam Maneckshaw.
He established a vocational training unit at Phansa village. Another laudable project was the garden cum playground built on the terrace of the new Child Care Medical Centre at Asha Sadan, with a fibreglass roof on the terrace. This project was inaugurated by none other than Field Marshall Sam Maneckshaw.
President Late Lion Mohammed Zoyeb Merchant
L.Y. 1986-87
Partner of S.B. Billimoria & Co. Chartered Accountants, now at Deloitte. He is the uncrowned Finance Minister of our club. His budget is something to look forward to, and has been appreciated by all the district dignitaries.
Special projects: Donation of very useful equipment to Nair Hospital and Savera School, for special children.
Memorable meeting: October Service Week finale day where cine star Dilip Kumar had the crowd lapping up his inimitable style.
Outstation meeting: Lonavla and Udwada, where barbecued bakra was the talk of the town.
Special projects: Donation of very useful equipment to Nair Hospital and Savera School, for special children.
Memorable meeting: October Service Week finale day where cine star Dilip Kumar had the crowd lapping up his inimitable style.
Outstation meeting: Lonavla and Udwada, where barbecued bakra was the talk of the town.
President Lion Hoshang Nadirshaw Wania
L.Y. 1987-88
If Mohammed is the Finance Minister of our club, Hoshang is the Auditor General and tax expert of our club. A well known chartered accountant by profession and a social worker. Connected with various religious and community organisations. Knows more about the accounts and records of our club than most of the past presidents.
Special projects: Replacement of water tanks, repair of toilet blocks and a new bathroom at King George Memorial Hospital. Donated a dental air turbine cart with air compressors to Masina Hospital. Organised a blood collection drive and sponsored four rotating trophies for the Police Department.
The entire Wania family has Lionism in their blood. Dinoo is active at service projects. Their son Burges, who was a Leo Club of Queensway’s Past President, is now our 3rd Vice President and Project Committee Chairman.
Special projects: Replacement of water tanks, repair of toilet blocks and a new bathroom at King George Memorial Hospital. Donated a dental air turbine cart with air compressors to Masina Hospital. Organised a blood collection drive and sponsored four rotating trophies for the Police Department.
The entire Wania family has Lionism in their blood. Dinoo is active at service projects. Their son Burges, who was a Leo Club of Queensway’s Past President, is now our 3rd Vice President and Project Committee Chairman.
President Lion Adi Maneksha Mistry
L.Y. 1988-89
A senior and seasoned Lion, active and dedicated mason. He was in charge of various committees at the club and district level.
Special projects: Rehabilitation Centre for Women at Mazagaon. Equipped and furnished a canteen and donated a fridge and a water cooler at Sharan, Vashi. Started shorthand and typing classes at Wadia School, Phansa. Soundproofed and air conditioned the Language Laboratory at Kamla Mehta School for the blind at Dadar.
Actor Raj Babbar presided over the service project of donating tricycles to the physically handicapped.
Special projects: Rehabilitation Centre for Women at Mazagaon. Equipped and furnished a canteen and donated a fridge and a water cooler at Sharan, Vashi. Started shorthand and typing classes at Wadia School, Phansa. Soundproofed and air conditioned the Language Laboratory at Kamla Mehta School for the blind at Dadar.
Actor Raj Babbar presided over the service project of donating tricycles to the physically handicapped.
President Lion Cawas Darabshaw Palia - MJF
L.Y. 1989-90
He was recommended to our club by the founder of Lionism in India, Lion Sorab Khan. Lion Cawas is a highly respected Lion, not only at the club but also at the district level, who has held many district offices. A soft spoken and silent worker, dedicated to his given job. Retired from the house of Tatas after a long and meritorious service.
Projects: Relief and rehabilitation for the mute students of Vikas Vidyalaya School, Dadar. Built a recreation room for the National Association for the Blind at Ambernath.
Projects: Relief and rehabilitation for the mute students of Vikas Vidyalaya School, Dadar. Built a recreation room for the National Association for the Blind at Ambernath.
President Lion Shabbir H. Babrawala
L.Y. 1990-91
Holding Trustee and very effective Past President. Guided the club even before he took over the highest office. One of the few Charter Members who is still very active at the club level.
Special projects: A General Ward of nine beds at Masina Hospital was equipped with a Burns Unit, the first of its kind in Maharashtra, at the cost of Rs. One Lakh. A mercy mission project for baby Khushnam Khambatta, for cancer treatment in the U.S.A. at a cost of Rs. 1,27,000/-
Special projects: A General Ward of nine beds at Masina Hospital was equipped with a Burns Unit, the first of its kind in Maharashtra, at the cost of Rs. One Lakh. A mercy mission project for baby Khushnam Khambatta, for cancer treatment in the U.S.A. at a cost of Rs. 1,27,000/-
President Lion Neville Behramshaw Mehta
L.Y. 1991-92
Another executive from the house of Tatas. Low profiled but efficient Past President.
Special projects: An imported wheelchair was donated to a physically handicapped young man, Umesh Pooran. Medical and eye check-up camps organised at Saphala Village.
Special projects: An imported wheelchair was donated to a physically handicapped young man, Umesh Pooran. Medical and eye check-up camps organised at Saphala Village.
President Lion Prakash Laxmanrao Tate – MJF
L.Y. 1992-93
Lion Prakash is an archcitect by profession and his career demands that he shuttle between Mumbai and Pune. He has an office and residence at both these places.
Special projects: Donated water cooler and renovated a library at Sir J.J. School. Donated a cloth cutting machine to the National Job Development Centre.
Special projects: Donated water cooler and renovated a library at Sir J.J. School. Donated a cloth cutting machine to the National Job Development Centre.
President Lion Percy Ratanshaw Buhariwala – MJF
L.Y. 1993-94
Lion Percy joined Lionism in 1980-81. He involves himself (and his wife Dr. Arnie) in all the club meetings and projects.
Lion Percy and Dr. Arnie are god sent gifts to our club. You name the project and this couple’s involvement is there to be noticed by all. They have won many trophies and awards. Lion Percy was installed at Gallops restaurant by Late Lion Vispy M. Engineer, Secretary Lions International for South Asia.
Landmark project: Built thirteen tenements at Lions village in Kawtha for the victims of the Latur earthquake.
Total amount spent during the year on service projects: Rs. 7,80,000/-
Lion Percy and Dr. Arnie are god sent gifts to our club. You name the project and this couple’s involvement is there to be noticed by all. They have won many trophies and awards. Lion Percy was installed at Gallops restaurant by Late Lion Vispy M. Engineer, Secretary Lions International for South Asia.
Landmark project: Built thirteen tenements at Lions village in Kawtha for the victims of the Latur earthquake.
Total amount spent during the year on service projects: Rs. 7,80,000/-
President Lion Jimmy Firoze Khan
L.Y. 1994-95
Lion Jimmy is a strict disciplinarian and a very upright person. He is frank, free and fearless in his opinions on the working of any organisation. He will not hesitate to call a spade a spade. Hence, he is better known as the Sheriff of our club.
He was installed at a lovely venue, the Bombay Gymkhana, where a fundraising programme involved a musical hungama by Johny Lever. We won the awards for Best President, Best Secretary and Best Docket in his year.
Projects: Adopted 16 children at the Happy Home and School for the Blind. Sponsored an open heart surgery. Started a telephone booth at Priyadarshini Park.
Lion Lady Firuza has written poems about our club and is the winner of many quiz contests. Firuza is now the President of Lions Club of Bombay (Queensway) and is also the Zone Chairperson of Region IV Zone II.
He was installed at a lovely venue, the Bombay Gymkhana, where a fundraising programme involved a musical hungama by Johny Lever. We won the awards for Best President, Best Secretary and Best Docket in his year.
Projects: Adopted 16 children at the Happy Home and School for the Blind. Sponsored an open heart surgery. Started a telephone booth at Priyadarshini Park.
Lion Lady Firuza has written poems about our club and is the winner of many quiz contests. Firuza is now the President of Lions Club of Bombay (Queensway) and is also the Zone Chairperson of Region IV Zone II.
President Lion Ali Akbar Changi
L.Y. 1995-96
He is a businessman of repute. This was the year in which our club received double glory, first by winning the Late Lion Minoo J. D. Engineer Trophy for the Best Secretary of the Multiple District (super secretary Aspi Minocher). We also won the Lions Qiuz Multiple Contest (Lion Aspi Minocher and Lion Corryne Pinto of the Lions Club of Bombay, Queensway).
Special projects: Sponsoring emergency cardiac surgery for an 18 month child, at a total cost of Rs. 56,000/-. During that year, the club spent Rs. 9 Lakhs on various projects.
Special projects: Sponsoring emergency cardiac surgery for an 18 month child, at a total cost of Rs. 56,000/-. During that year, the club spent Rs. 9 Lakhs on various projects.
President Late Lion Maneck Tata
L.Y. 1996-97
Here we have another officer from the house of Tata’s. Lion Maneck was a very low profiled but highly dedicated Lion. His wife Lion Lady Dhun Maneck Tata is still very active and does not miss any opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause. Maneck suddenly developed ill health and passed away peacefully with his boots on.
Special projects: Twinned project with Lions Club of Lonavala and Lions Club of Bombay (Queensway). Honoring of S.S.C. students and giving school uniforms and toys to Balwadi. Sponsored a telephone booth at Byculla so a physically handicapped person could earn a livelihood.
Special projects: Twinned project with Lions Club of Lonavala and Lions Club of Bombay (Queensway). Honoring of S.S.C. students and giving school uniforms and toys to Balwadi. Sponsored a telephone booth at Byculla so a physically handicapped person could earn a livelihood.
President Lion Phiroze Bomanji Javeri
L.Y. 1997-98
Lion Phiroze is an architect and an interior designer of repute. Lion Phiroze, a Charter Member, seemed in no hurry to become President. He went through all the important offices, doing justice to all of them, and then, as a seasoned and experienced Lion, he became our President.
Special projects: Donated group speech training equipment to the School for the Deaf and Mute, and a Vacuum Suction Unit to the poor patients at Nair Hospital. He sponsored sports activities like kabbadi and double-wicket cricket tournaments.
Special projects: Donated group speech training equipment to the School for the Deaf and Mute, and a Vacuum Suction Unit to the poor patients at Nair Hospital. He sponsored sports activities like kabbadi and double-wicket cricket tournaments.
President Lion Shahrukh Ratanshaw Marolia
L.Y. 1998-99
A firebrand President, who makes his voice heard, whether he is seated in the last row or the first. He initiated the idea in our club, and later on at district level, that a common platform should be mooted for those aspiring to the post of Vice District Governor. His arguments with various District Governors may have made him ‘not so popular’ with them, but in our club he won the admiration and respect of all Lions. He was one of the very rare non-presidents to be appointed as a district officer.
A charity ball was organised at the Yacht Club for his fundraising program.
A charity ball was organised at the Yacht Club for his fundraising program.
President Lion Aspi Minocher
L.Y. 1999-2000
A President from whom the club expected too much, even before his installation, and he did not let us down! He won the prestigious award of the Best Secretary in the Multiple District. His leadership qualities, his meticulous and methodical working, his knowledge of computers and his ability to deliver a speech (which is a treat to hear) are only some of his golden qualities.
Special projects: Renovation of the Operation Theatre and construction of three polyclinic cabins at Marathi Mission’s Nagpada Neighbourhood House.
Lion Aspi’s wife Gulnar has always helped him in his various duties. Their daughter Dalzeen (another excellent speaker) is a Past President of the Leo Club of Bombay (Queensway).
Special projects: Renovation of the Operation Theatre and construction of three polyclinic cabins at Marathi Mission’s Nagpada Neighbourhood House.
Lion Aspi’s wife Gulnar has always helped him in his various duties. Their daughter Dalzeen (another excellent speaker) is a Past President of the Leo Club of Bombay (Queensway).
President Late Lion Piloo Gustadji Kaka
L.Y. 2000-01
Late Lion Piloo Gustadji Kaka joined Lionism in the year 1988-89. He was a very modest and soft spoken gentleman, with articulate manners. He was a tax advocate by profession. He had great zeal and dedication for service.
Special projects: Donation of vitrectormy equipment for eye operations to a hospital. Adoption of 40 blind children at the Happy Home and School for the Blind. Donation of physiotherapy equipment to the Lok Seva Sangam, Chembur. He started a collection drive in various resident colonies for the earthquake victims in Bhuj, and its surrounding areas. With the money thus collected, he and a team of dedicated Lions went to Bhuj, Anjaar, Rapar and various other villages that were affected by the quake, to distribute grain and other essential commodities.
Special projects: Donation of vitrectormy equipment for eye operations to a hospital. Adoption of 40 blind children at the Happy Home and School for the Blind. Donation of physiotherapy equipment to the Lok Seva Sangam, Chembur. He started a collection drive in various resident colonies for the earthquake victims in Bhuj, and its surrounding areas. With the money thus collected, he and a team of dedicated Lions went to Bhuj, Anjaar, Rapar and various other villages that were affected by the quake, to distribute grain and other essential commodities.
President Late Lion Dhunjishaw F. Ichhaporia
L.Y. 2001-02 (1-7-2001 to 8-7-2001)
Lion Dhunjishaw F. Ichhaporia joined Lionism in the year 1990-91. Our club’s Silver Jubilee Year did not start very well, for within seven days of installation, we suddenly received the shocking news that our newly installed President, Lion Dhunjishaw F. Ichhaporia, was no more. He had a massive heart attack, which took him away from us. It is said that those dear to God are always needed above.
He was so much of a perfectionist that he had really felt the burden of running this prime club of the district. On the very day of his installation at Hotel Diplomat, everyone could see how eager he was to be the 25th president of this fine club. We were looking forward to our Silver Jubilee Year under his leadership.
The one and only full meeting that Lion Dhunjishaw presided over was at the Banaji Atashbehram Hall, where he showed how meticulous he was. He had taken care of the smallest details. He looked rather disturbed that day as everything was not going this way. This is the seriousness with which some of our presidents work.
He was so much of a perfectionist that he had really felt the burden of running this prime club of the district. On the very day of his installation at Hotel Diplomat, everyone could see how eager he was to be the 25th president of this fine club. We were looking forward to our Silver Jubilee Year under his leadership.
The one and only full meeting that Lion Dhunjishaw presided over was at the Banaji Atashbehram Hall, where he showed how meticulous he was. He had taken care of the smallest details. He looked rather disturbed that day as everything was not going this way. This is the seriousness with which some of our presidents work.
President Lion Rupesh Jassani
L.Y. 2001-02
Lion Rupesh Jassani joined Lionism in the year 1993-94. Upon the sudden demise of Late Lion Dhunjishaw F. Ichhaporia, Lion Rupesh Jassani had to take up the responsibilities of presidency at a moment’s notice. However, he performed beyond all expectations and fulfilled his duties in an excellent manner.
He was a service-oriented President. He carried out a record number of low cost or no cost projects. Twice every week, he organised various types of medical camps, either in schools or at community levels. During the October Service Week, medical camps were organised for eight days continuously (from 1st to 8th October) at a booth, set up outside Dadar Station (Central Railway) East side, benefitting hundreds of poor people. This project was also recognised by the International Director Lion Ashok Mehta, the then District Governor Lion Dr. Bharat Parmar, Vice District Governor Lion Bhavna Shah and many district dignitaries who visited the camp sites.
He achieved an all-time record of 110 projects in 52 weeks, i.e. over two projects per week. He conducted 40 medical camps, 15 educational seminars, issued 1,500 pairs of spectacles and touched the lives of 13,000 people. That year, our club appeared in the media 12 times.
Lion Rupesh Jassani is also the recipient of the Most Outstanding Club Award 2001-02 from District 323 A1 by District Governor Lion Dr. Bharat Parmar and Best Eye Projects 2001-02 Multiple Award.
He was a service-oriented President. He carried out a record number of low cost or no cost projects. Twice every week, he organised various types of medical camps, either in schools or at community levels. During the October Service Week, medical camps were organised for eight days continuously (from 1st to 8th October) at a booth, set up outside Dadar Station (Central Railway) East side, benefitting hundreds of poor people. This project was also recognised by the International Director Lion Ashok Mehta, the then District Governor Lion Dr. Bharat Parmar, Vice District Governor Lion Bhavna Shah and many district dignitaries who visited the camp sites.
He achieved an all-time record of 110 projects in 52 weeks, i.e. over two projects per week. He conducted 40 medical camps, 15 educational seminars, issued 1,500 pairs of spectacles and touched the lives of 13,000 people. That year, our club appeared in the media 12 times.
Lion Rupesh Jassani is also the recipient of the Most Outstanding Club Award 2001-02 from District 323 A1 by District Governor Lion Dr. Bharat Parmar and Best Eye Projects 2001-02 Multiple Award.
President Lion Aspi Cooper – MJF
L.Y. 2002-03
Lion Aspi Cooper joined the club in the Lionistic Year 1989-90. During his tenure as the 26th president, he did yeoman work for the poor and needy. A strong sense of commitment and dedication gave him and edge as a good leader, taking the club to the prime position of being the best in the district, thus achieving the Best President Award as well as the Best Administrated Club Award.
With cooperation extended to him by all the trustees and members, he touched the hearts of the poor, by conducting various medical, educational and other miscellaneous service projects totalling Rs. 7 lakhs, benefitting a large cross section of the poor and needy in society. His notable projects included the donation of expensive Ophthalmic instruments worth Rs. 1,50,000/- to the Dr. D.B. Kulkarn Eye Check-Up and Diagnostic Centre at Naigaon and furnishing four classrooms at the Bombay Institute for Deaf and Mutes at Mazagaon, at a total cost of Rs. 83,000/-
He is the only Lion from our club to have represented District 323 A1 at the Multiple Contest, for the Best Treasurer, Secretary, President and Zone Chairman’s Awards and created a record for the club by being the recipient of the Late Minoo J. D. Enginner Trophy for the Best Secretary of the entire Multiple District 323 in the Millennium Year, i.e. Lionistic Year 2000-01. No other club in the multiple has won this prestigious award three times – the other recipients being Lion Hoshang Wania and Lion Aspi Minocher.
Lion Aspi Cooper was also adjudged to be the Best President of the entire Multiple District 323 and he was the recipient of the Late I.P. Shah Trophy and the recipient of the 100% International President’s Excellence Award.
Lion Aspi Cooper was the Zone Chairman during the Lionistic Year 2003-04 and was adjudged to be the Best Zone Chairman of the Multiple District at the Multiple Convention held at Jodhpur. He, together with his better half Lion Armaity had also brought laurels to the District 323 A1, when they jointly won the Multiple Quiz Contest at Jodhpur in April 2004.
His life partner, Lion Armaity, Charter Member of the Lions Club of Bombay (Queensway), who also a very active Lion in District 323 A1, has equally brought laurels to our district and the club in particular, when she was adjudged to be the Best Lion, i.e. most active and well informed Lion of the entire Multiple District, for the Lionistic Year 2003-04, making them the only couple to win awards at the same Multiple.
With cooperation extended to him by all the trustees and members, he touched the hearts of the poor, by conducting various medical, educational and other miscellaneous service projects totalling Rs. 7 lakhs, benefitting a large cross section of the poor and needy in society. His notable projects included the donation of expensive Ophthalmic instruments worth Rs. 1,50,000/- to the Dr. D.B. Kulkarn Eye Check-Up and Diagnostic Centre at Naigaon and furnishing four classrooms at the Bombay Institute for Deaf and Mutes at Mazagaon, at a total cost of Rs. 83,000/-
He is the only Lion from our club to have represented District 323 A1 at the Multiple Contest, for the Best Treasurer, Secretary, President and Zone Chairman’s Awards and created a record for the club by being the recipient of the Late Minoo J. D. Enginner Trophy for the Best Secretary of the entire Multiple District 323 in the Millennium Year, i.e. Lionistic Year 2000-01. No other club in the multiple has won this prestigious award three times – the other recipients being Lion Hoshang Wania and Lion Aspi Minocher.
Lion Aspi Cooper was also adjudged to be the Best President of the entire Multiple District 323 and he was the recipient of the Late I.P. Shah Trophy and the recipient of the 100% International President’s Excellence Award.
Lion Aspi Cooper was the Zone Chairman during the Lionistic Year 2003-04 and was adjudged to be the Best Zone Chairman of the Multiple District at the Multiple Convention held at Jodhpur. He, together with his better half Lion Armaity had also brought laurels to the District 323 A1, when they jointly won the Multiple Quiz Contest at Jodhpur in April 2004.
His life partner, Lion Armaity, Charter Member of the Lions Club of Bombay (Queensway), who also a very active Lion in District 323 A1, has equally brought laurels to our district and the club in particular, when she was adjudged to be the Best Lion, i.e. most active and well informed Lion of the entire Multiple District, for the Lionistic Year 2003-04, making them the only couple to win awards at the same Multiple.
President Lion Eruch Dossabhoy Mistry
L.Y. 2003-04
Lion Eruch Dossabhoy Mistry is a very senior Lion member. He was a Charter Member of Lions Club of Pirojsha Nagar, Vikhroli. In the Lionistic year 1982-83, Lion Eruch Mistry joined Lions Club of Byculla and became the President of our club in the Lionistic Year 2003-04.
During his tenure the total value of all projects carried out was an outstanding Rs. 15.50 lakhs, which is a record for our club. The most outstanding project was the handing over of the Outreach Mobile Van, procured against the Lions Club International Foundation’s first grant, to B.Y.L. Nair Hospital, amounting to Rs. 8.62 lakhs.
Other projects included a bore well for Mission City of India – Belapur, an eye camp at Lonavala and several projects during the October Service Week.
Judicious planning of meetings enabled the club to glide through the year, without having to increase the annual membership fees, in spite of the increase in international dues per member.
The club achieved a net increase in membership growth of four members during the year.
During his tenure the total value of all projects carried out was an outstanding Rs. 15.50 lakhs, which is a record for our club. The most outstanding project was the handing over of the Outreach Mobile Van, procured against the Lions Club International Foundation’s first grant, to B.Y.L. Nair Hospital, amounting to Rs. 8.62 lakhs.
Other projects included a bore well for Mission City of India – Belapur, an eye camp at Lonavala and several projects during the October Service Week.
Judicious planning of meetings enabled the club to glide through the year, without having to increase the annual membership fees, in spite of the increase in international dues per member.
The club achieved a net increase in membership growth of four members during the year.
President Lion Kobad Burjorji Doodhmal
L.Y. 2004-05
Joined Lionism in the year 1995-96. A President with a dynamic personality and a big heart.
Special projects: Donated a generator to B.Y.L. Nair Hospital (Rs. 89,000/-). Adopted blind children from Kamla Mehta School for the Blind (Rs. 48,000). After the tsunami, he went to Chennai with a team of dedicated Lions, to distribute essential items to the victims, twinning with Lions Club of Chennai.
Special projects: Donated a generator to B.Y.L. Nair Hospital (Rs. 89,000/-). Adopted blind children from Kamla Mehta School for the Blind (Rs. 48,000). After the tsunami, he went to Chennai with a team of dedicated Lions, to distribute essential items to the victims, twinning with Lions Club of Chennai.
President Lion Soli Pestonji Tavadia
L.Y. 2005-06
Joined Lionism in 1990-91. Working for the Society of the Education for the Crippled, at Agripada.
Projects: Completed projects worth Rs. 6 lakhs. Donated spiral mixers and microwave ovens to Om Creations (Rs. 48,000/-). Sponsored blind students at Kamla Mehta School for the Blind (Rs. 55,750/-). Donated a computer system, eye surgery equipment, a fridge and special needles to B.Y.L Nair Hospital (Rs. 53,000/-). After the flood, he collected and distributed essential items to victims at Ambernath, Badiapur and other remote places.
Projects: Completed projects worth Rs. 6 lakhs. Donated spiral mixers and microwave ovens to Om Creations (Rs. 48,000/-). Sponsored blind students at Kamla Mehta School for the Blind (Rs. 55,750/-). Donated a computer system, eye surgery equipment, a fridge and special needles to B.Y.L Nair Hospital (Rs. 53,000/-). After the flood, he collected and distributed essential items to victims at Ambernath, Badiapur and other remote places.
President Lion Rohinton D. Panthaki
L.Y. 2006-07
Lion Rohinton Darabshaw Panthaki joined Lionism in the year 1996-97. He is a very straightforward, honest and god-fearing person. He retired from the Central Bank of India and started doing social work.
He went with a team of dedicated Lions to Bhuj, Anjaar, Rapar and various other villages that were affected by the earthquake to distribute food grains and other essential items to the victims.
He helped “apro” Lion Daara Patel in his Vice District Governor election campaign and in filing his nominations. Lion Daara Patel won and was elected as Vice District Governor.
Total projects worth Rs. 14 lakhs were successfully completed, including many twinning projects, medical eye camps and blood donation drives.
He went with a team of dedicated Lions to Bhuj, Anjaar, Rapar and various other villages that were affected by the earthquake to distribute food grains and other essential items to the victims.
He helped “apro” Lion Daara Patel in his Vice District Governor election campaign and in filing his nominations. Lion Daara Patel won and was elected as Vice District Governor.
Total projects worth Rs. 14 lakhs were successfully completed, including many twinning projects, medical eye camps and blood donation drives.
President Lion Noshir Jamshedji Divecha – MJF
L.Y. 2007-08
During the year carried out service activities worth more than Rs. 17 lakhs. A major project was an international twinning project wherein Lions Club of California and Nevada conducted an eye check-up camp. More than 2,000 persons were examined and very good quality spectacles were donated to the needy.
Donated equipment and medicines worth Rs. 1 lakh to the Bel Air Hospital, Panchgani. The actual cost would have been much more than Rs. 1 lakh, but thanks to Lion Daara Patel, we got some heavily discounted medicines as well as also some free medicines. During that year, our club started working on a very ambitious project – upgrading the Ophthalmic Department of B.Y.L. Nair Hospital with the help of a second grant of Rs. 2.5 lakhs from the Lions Club International Foundation. Lion Percy Buhariwala did a lot of the spade work for the same. Our club had been a major contributor during the year to the CSF II program and eight of our members became MJH, which was a record.
This was the first time that we had our very own Lion Daara Patel as Vice District Governor.
Donated equipment and medicines worth Rs. 1 lakh to the Bel Air Hospital, Panchgani. The actual cost would have been much more than Rs. 1 lakh, but thanks to Lion Daara Patel, we got some heavily discounted medicines as well as also some free medicines. During that year, our club started working on a very ambitious project – upgrading the Ophthalmic Department of B.Y.L. Nair Hospital with the help of a second grant of Rs. 2.5 lakhs from the Lions Club International Foundation. Lion Percy Buhariwala did a lot of the spade work for the same. Our club had been a major contributor during the year to the CSF II program and eight of our members became MJH, which was a record.
This was the first time that we had our very own Lion Daara Patel as Vice District Governor.
President Lion Percy Kaikobad – MJF
L.Y. 2008-09
A cost accountant by profession, he served a long and happy term of over 18 years with TCS. Currently, he is working as the Vice President of Finance, with Patni Computers.
In his year as president, the club completed service projects worth Rs. 14.5 lakhs and received the district award for Best President of our region, as well as the award for Best Club in the region.
The club was sanctioned a grant of US $75,000 from Lions Club International Foundation for an upgrade of the Ophthalmic Ward of Nair Hospital.
As Fundraising Chairman in 2007-08, he organised a show with Pankaj Udhas and managed to pull in an unprecedented sum of Rs. 10 lakhs towards fundraising.
In his year as president, the club completed service projects worth Rs. 14.5 lakhs and received the district award for Best President of our region, as well as the award for Best Club in the region.
The club was sanctioned a grant of US $75,000 from Lions Club International Foundation for an upgrade of the Ophthalmic Ward of Nair Hospital.
As Fundraising Chairman in 2007-08, he organised a show with Pankaj Udhas and managed to pull in an unprecedented sum of Rs. 10 lakhs towards fundraising.
President Lion Tehmasp Dorabshaw Munshi – MJF
L.Y. 2009-10
Joined Lionism in 1998. Started from the grass root level and became a President of this great club under the leadership and guidance of the senior Lions. He is helpful to all the upcoming leaders of the club with his expertise in keeping service and administration accounts.
Under his presidency, he and his team completed projects worth more than Rs. 14 lakhs, thanks to the generous contributions donated by our worthy members, as always.
During his year as president, the club got the FCRA number sanction from the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, on 16th June 2010. We thank Lion Percy Buhariwala for the hard work he put in towards the upgrade of the Ophthalmic Department at the B.Y.L. Nair Hospital, a mega project.
Lion Tehmasp received many district awards for the worthwhile projects done during the October Service Week and also won the award for Best Club in the district.
Under his presidency, he and his team completed projects worth more than Rs. 14 lakhs, thanks to the generous contributions donated by our worthy members, as always.
During his year as president, the club got the FCRA number sanction from the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, on 16th June 2010. We thank Lion Percy Buhariwala for the hard work he put in towards the upgrade of the Ophthalmic Department at the B.Y.L. Nair Hospital, a mega project.
Lion Tehmasp received many district awards for the worthwhile projects done during the October Service Week and also won the award for Best Club in the district.
President Lion Pervez Kanga
L.Y. 2010-11
Joined M/S Larsen and Tuobro in 196 as Mechanical Engineer in the Service Department and retired after 32 years of service.
Joined Lionism in 2002-03, introduced by senior member Late Lion Rustomji Machina, who encouraged him to join Lions Club of Byculla and join the Board of Directors. Under the leadership and guidance of several past presidents and trustees he made a fine President.
