Minutes of General Meeting held on 1st February 2020

1st February 2020 General meeting &Programme
Minutes of General Meeting held on 1st February 2020
General body meeting was held at The Friendship Club on 1st February 2020
The meeting commenced at 10.00am with the information of house rules and safety
Shri KirutkumarThakerwelcome all the members and brief about the program
Prarthna was chanted by SuShriRasmikaben and the team of our members
Good thought was presented by SuShriJasvantibenPatel , few lines of her favorite song was sung by Shri VinodbhaiSangani
Shri Rameshbhai B Patel guided members to “Yoga” exercise, members felt refreshed
Members whose Birthdays are in the month of February were presented the Birthday cards by Shri Maheshbhai Patel &Smt.Chandrikaben Patel. Happy birthday song was sung by Shri PurshottamMerai& Shri Kiritkumar Thaker
Smt. KusumbenRambhaiPatel , member who is completing 80 years this month sung a beautiful poetry
Shri KiritkumarThakerbriefthe members about Cancer Society program on 29th Jan 2020.
(Food for Cancer Society was sponsored by Shri Vijaybhai M Mody. Members performed on Prayer and Bollywood songs .On behalf of Gujarati Samaj,cheque was handed over to Cancer Society by Shri KiritkumarThaker . Thanks to Members for their generous donation for a good cause Thanks to Team for GREAT TEAM WORK.)
Shri Kaushikbhai A Soni and Shri KiritkumarThaker jointly brief membes about picnic on 15th Feb 2020
In the second half Dr.NeelimaJoshi sung a beautiful poetry.Smt. Bhavna K Soni and other two members presented a Comedy Drama. Members sung beautiful Bollywood/ Gujarati songs.
All the attendees had lunch. The program ended on a happy note.

Minutes of General Meeting held on 4th January 2020

Minutes of General Meeting held on 4th January 2020
General body meeting was held at Friendship club on 04/01/2020. The hall was decorated by Shri Narharibhai Patel, Shri Satishbhai Patel, Shri Kiritbhai Thaker and the volunteers to welcome the New Year and India’s Republic day. This was the first meeting of 2020.
The meeting commenced with a Prayer which was narrated by the team of our members under the leadership of SuShri Rashmikaben Patel.SuShri Kusumben Patel narrated good thought for the day. Shri Kaushik Kansara talked about safety norms. Shri Kaushik Kansara wished the members for the New Year on behalf of the EC committee.The quorum prayed & observed silence for the sad demise of mother-in-law of SuShri Bhartiben Patel & Father of Shri Mahendrabhai Patel. Guest Shri Madhubhai Shah briefed the members on physiology in terms of Ayurveda. Then the members whose birthdays are in the month of January were honored by singing Birthday songs and giving them individually the Birthday cards. New members introduced themselves.
Treasurer Shri Kiritbhai Thaker briefed the members of the successful event – movie “Hellaro” and the picnic of Long Bay beach with their cost involved. Shri Kausikchandra Soni informed the members about the details of the coming picnic on 18/01/2020 at Snell’s beach.Shri Kaushik Kansara appreciated the involvement of all the members &the efforts put in by them during the year 2019.
Shri Dhansukhbhai Jamnadas, Shri Purshottambhai Merai, Dr. Shri Saurabhbhai Majmundar & Shri Kausikchandra Soni sung patriotic and melodious songs. About 15 members enthusiastically took part in the Fancy dress competition. Three top winners – SuShri Gayatriben Trivedi, SuShri Purnimaben Mody and the pair of SuShri Bhagawatiben & Shri Ashokbhai Shah were presented with prizes. Thus the New Year was welcomed by the members of GSNZ.

Minutes of General Meeting held on 7th December 2019

MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEETING HELD ON 7TH DECEMBER 2019
AT FRIENDSHIP CLUB 3063 GREAT NORTH ROAD
General meeting of December commenced at 10.00 AM with prayers by the team lead by Shri Sureshbhai Trivedi & SuShri Rashmikaben Patel; followed by presentation of good thoughts by SuShri Hansaben Modi & Shri Narharibhai Patel. The stage was decorated by Shri Satishbhai Patel, Shri Narharibhai Patel, Shri Kiritbhai Thaker and volunteer members. Safety norms were narrated by Shri Kaushik Kansara. All the members whose Birthdays happen to be in the month of December were presented Birthday cards and all sung Birthday wishing songs. SuShri Lalitaben Chunilal Patel, who have crossed ninety years was honored by presenting a framed certificate.
Shri Kiritbhai Thaker informed the members about the TTCF grant & Whau board’s approval of grant. Shri Kausikchandra Soni presented the information about the picnic of 21st December 2019 to Long Bay Beach. Shri Kaushik Kansara furnished the details of the movie “Hellaro” which is to be screened on 11th December. He also introduced to the members the actor of the movie Shri Shailesh Prajapati; who talked about the movie.
The entertainment program started at 11.00 AM with the singing of melodious Bollywood songs by Shri DHansukhbhai Jamnadas, Dr. Shri Saurabhbhai Majmundar, and Shri Purshottambhai Merai. Shri Kausikchandra Soni sung a Gujarati song. SuShri Bhavnaben Soni talked about Gujarati poet Dalpatram Travadi. Shri Sureshbhai Trivedi & SuShri Hemanginiben Trivedi danced on the tunes of popular Bollywood songs.Shri Maheshbhai Patel narrated a Hindi poem of Kumar Vishwas. Our members danced to the tune of popular Hindi Bollywood pop-song.
Ms. Illa Kumar motivated our members to do exercise on the tunes of songs. Later on she explained the members about Green prescriptions and its importance for healthy life style. Bhojan mantra was chanted and all had lunch wherein the sweet was sponsored by past president Shri Chunilal Mehta.
The general meeting ended with a happy note.

Minutes of General Meeting held on 5th January 2019

Minutes of General Meeting held on 5th January 2019

General body meeting was held at Friendship club on 05/01/2019. The hall was decorated by Shri Vijaybhai Modi, Shri Satishbhai Patel, Shri Jasubhai Patel and the volunteers so as to welcome New Year and also this was the first meeting of 2019.

The meeting started with the information on house rules & safety.

Prarthna was narrated by the team of our members.

Smt. Kokilaben S. Dave talked about the sacrifice of Gujarati Shri Garbaddas Mukhi in freedom fight of India.

Then the members whose birthdays are in January were honored by singing Birthday songs and giving them individually the Birthday cards.

President Shri Vijaybhai Modi briefed the members on the picnic held on 15/12/18 at Pakiri beach. He also informed the members the details on the coming picnic on 19/01/2019 at Miranda, Thames. He also provided the detailed program for the suggested three days trip to Wellington. Shri Vijaybhai Modi thanked all the members for their contribution during the year 2018 and he also appreciated the efforts put in by various committee members. President also appreciated the efforts of EC members during last year.

President informed the gathering about the achievement of two sons – Xitij & Kamal, of our members Mrs. & Mr. Nayanbhai Mistry. Both Xitij & Kamal were called on the stage and honored by the President Vijaybhai Modi. Both the achievers informed the gathering about their work and seek blessings form GSNZ members. Xitij is working with Ford motors as Product strategic design manager and Kamal on Artificial Intelligence with Uber for driverless vehicle.

Vice President Shri Kiritbhai Parikh’s daughter Shrina, son-in-law Nishit &granddaughter Kanishka impressed the members with the memory & brain development of Kanishka by systematic training with their Brain-O-Brain model.

Kaushik Kansara instructed all the members to sign the attendance book whether they have their food or not. He also read out the suggestions of the members and the efforts put in by the executive committee to implement them.

Shri Dhansukhbhai Jamnadas, Shri Purshottambhai Merai, Shri Jasubhai Patel & Shri Dharmesh Patel sang some good Bollywood songs and members danced to the tunes of the songs. Thus the New Year was celebrated by the members of GSNZ.

Shri Ashokbhai Raval sponsored sweet on the occasion of his birthday.
Everyone had lunch and thus the program ended on a happy note.

Minutes of General Meeting held on 1st December 2018

Minutes of General Meeting held on 1st December2018

General body meeting was held at Friendship club on 1/12/2018. The meeting started with the information on house rules & safety.

Mantra & Prarthna were narrated by the team of our members.

Suvichar narrated by Smt. Jashwantiben.

Then the members whose birthdays are in December were honored by singing Birthday songs and giving them individually Birthday cards. New members came on the dais & introduced themselves.

President Shri Vijaybhai Modi briefed the members on the picnic held on 17/11/18 at Mangawhai Heads. He also informed the members the details on the coming picnic on 15/12 at Pakiri beach. Shri Vijaybhai Modi informed the members that there is a need for volunteers for laying chairs & table for general meeting. Current contract is about to be over and till we finalize the new contract; we need volunteers to help Satishbhai Patel. The members were provided with the new details’’ forms and the utility value of the data.

President also detailed the members about the health issues of various members so as to pray for their speedy recovery. He also announced the names of the donors and expressed his sincere thanks. He further thanked and appreciated kind gesture of one member to donate “Laadu” to all the members attending General meeting today.

President informed the gathering about the selection as Youth Member of Parliament of a girl who happens to be the granddaughter of our member Madhuben Ganatra. This girl was called on the stage by the President and was presented with a flower bouquet. She spoke to the audience and thanked GSNZ for honoring her and seeked the blessings of all the members.
Our member Smt. Ushaben Trivedi talked to the audience about the origin of Gayatri Mantra and its creator.

Kaushik Kansara instructed all the members to sign the attendance book whether they have their food or not. He also read out the suggestions of the members and the efforts put in by the executive committee to implement them.

Smt Purnimaben Modi performed two good dance on Bollywood songs. Ms. Ella Kumar’s group performed rhythmic dance. Veenaben sung melodious songs solo and also with Purshottambhai Merai. Dr. Saurabhbhai Majmudar sung one classic Saigal song. Shri Sureshbhai Trivedi& Smt. Hemanginiben Trivediperformed very good dance on old Bollywood song. Ms. Saras Raninga told some jokes.

Everyone had lunch and thus the program ended on a happy note.

Minutes of General Meeting held on 3rd November 2018

Minutes of General Meeting held on 3rd November 2018

General body meeting was held at Friendship club on 3/11/2018.
The meeting started with the information on house rules & safety by Kaushik Kansara.
Mantra & Prarthna were done by the team of our members.
The Hall was well decorated for the diwali festival look with colorful ribbons and baloons by Narhari Patel, Satish Patel & Preetiben Satish and our Shri Vijay Mody. Narhari had brought his own lighting series to add value to the decoration. Thanks to all. All members appreciated and was acknowledged by big clapping.
Then Birthday celebration started by giving Birthday cards to the members.
Suvichar was presented by Smt. Jashwantiben Patel on relevant to festival of Diwali.
Shri Chunibhai Mehta Past President talked on literature and stressed on the members to express their talents on literature and culture.
President Shri talked on the festival of Diwali, its importance and reasons why we are celebrating Diwali and wished to all members on the occasion. Thereafter, he also informed the members about the successful & positive event of 5th Sep 2018, like visiting the Cancer Hospital offering entertainment to the patients and prepared and served food to the patients and their care takers by our volunteering team.
He also acknowledged two events, one at Manukau on 30th Sep 2018 Diwali Expo by Radio Tarana and the second one at Waitekere on 28th October 2018 Diwali Celebration by Waitekere Indian Association, establishing of food stalls on diwali celebration. Almost 30 members volunteered the work under the leadership of Shri Kiritbhai Thaker. A round of applause was announced for the involvement and dedication towards the event in the interest of Samaj.
The financial gain in numbers were presented by Shri Kiritbhai Thaker which was much applauded by all the members. He also announced the names of the donors. The President called all the members on the stage and appreciated their efforts and also presented them with the Certificates of Participation in the events. The generated record profit of $4,411.00 out of the two events was credited to the GSNz bank account.
Mr Mody also informed about the plans in detail for the one day picnic on 17th November 2018 at Mangawhai.
Our member Shri Ashwinbhai Vaidya turned 80 this month. His son donated $500.00 to GSNZ towards “Laadu” to all the members attending General meeting on3/11/18. They were called upon the stage & felicitated by the President.
The President welcomed Mr. Kamaljeetsingh Bakshi, the List MP of National Party as well as Shri Amichand, the ex – local board member. Mr. Bakshi wished all the members for Happy Diwali and the new year.
The birthday cake was cut by Mr Vijay Mody on his birthday and was distributed to all members during the lunch time.
Shri Dhansukhbhai Jamnadas, Shri Purshottambhai Merai, Shri Jasubhai Patel, Shri Sureshbhai Trivedi & Shri Saurabhbhai Majmudar entertained the members by singing very nice songs. Shri Kishorbhai Desai told jokes and entertained the audience.
Kaushik Kansara appreciated the efforts of all who decorated the hall for Diwali and all the members to attend the general meeting.
Everyone had lunch and thus the program ended on a happy note.