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 Rtn. Ashok Mulkraj Mahajan, a member of Rotary Club of Mulund, Mumbai India has been involved in Rotary since 1st July 1973 and has risen from an ordinary member to the coveted position of R.I. Director 2007-2009 by sheer dint of commitment, compassion and consistency.Born on 23rd July, 1947, he passed his B.E. (Electrical) from Bombay University standing in the merit list of the university. He then took Diploma in Operation Management and Diploma in Business Management of Bombay University – again obtaining distinction. Currently he runs an Industry manufacturing electrical and electronic components. Ashok’s prestigious assignment begins with his President ship of R.C. Mulund in1982-83 culminating in the office of District. Governor Dist.3140 in 1993-94. His major achievements as a Dist. Governor include the formation of 20 new clubs – the highest in Rotary world in that year. He also was responsible for chartering 26 Rotaract clubs, 27 Interact clubs and 23 RCCs. The collection for the Rotary Foundation exceeded U.S. $ 2, 36,000-the highest in Asia Zone II that year. Latur earthquake saw his ability to collect over Rs.54lacs for the quake affected victimagain a record for Rotary Districts in India. His District Conference was one of the most memorable one with many wellknown dignitaries addressing the Conference. Such was the impact of the District Conference that press and the media world of India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan and even U.K. had given Conference a good name and BBC covered it under its “Asia Today” program. The period from1994-95 to this date also witnessed Goliath achievements. He has been R.I. President’s special representative to District Conferences eight times. He was appointed Zonal Coordinator- Membership Task Force in 1995-96 & again in 1998-99. He has been with National Polio Plus Committee for about 10 years. He served as Zonal coordinator-Avoidable Blindness Task Force in 2000-2002, Campaign Associate Rotary UNF private sector campaign, wherein he was able to raise Rs One Crore for Polio Eradication Programme. Member World Affair Committee-Asian 2003-05, Member India Presidential Polio Plus Summit 2001-02. He was Dist.3140’s representative to 2001 Council on Legislation held at Chicago. He has received Rotary Foundation’s highest award- Distinguished Service Award, Rotary’s highest award-Service above Self Award and Regional Service Award for a Polio free world. Past R.I. President Herb Brown & Luis V Giay recognized him for his contribution to Rotary when he was awarded the Golden century Award. A major donor to TRF a multiple PHF a benefactor and a member of Paul Harris Society. His entire family is recognized as P.H.Fs. Wife Nayantara is a silent but solid supporter who walks hand in hand with his commitments. She is a Past President of Inner Wheel Club of Mulund. Children: Son Nikhil & daughter Namrata have given him encouragement and motivational support. Ashok enjoys reading, cricket and social service. |
