Rotary Club of Poona North
Committed to Lasting Change

For over six decades, we have been transforming lives through dedicated
giving and our community projects

About
A Legacy of Service

About Rotary Club of Poona North

Since December 1960, we have stood as the second oldest Rotary club in Pune city, pioneering service and community development across the region.

Our club’s impact spans generations, from sponsoring five new Rotary clubs to executing multi-crore, life-changing integrated rural projects.

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Years

Decades of Community Service

Serving Pune and its surrounding communities with dedication and impactful projects since 1960.

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Global Project Partnerships

Successfully completed 37 large-scale projects, partnering with International Rotary clubs for major funding.

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Rotary Clubs

Sponsoring Rotary Growth

We have successfully sponsored and mentored five new Rotary Clubs, fostering a wider service network.

Vision

To be the leading force for lasting change in Pune and surrounding rural communities through dedicated service and ethical leadership.

Mission

We unite leaders to promote integrity, goodwill, and peace, applying our passion to solve persistent community challenges through action.

Our Roadmap

The RC Poona North Timeline

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1960-1970

Established RCPN, provided crucial Koyna earthquake relief, and successfully opened a free dispensary.

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1970-1980

Formed The Poona Rotary Charitable Trust; saw the first District Governor and Paul Harris Fellow.

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1980-1990

Launched Rotaract and Interact clubs; began the Women Entrepreneur Award and rural women's training.

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1990 - 2000

Started the monumental Rs. 2 crore, 3H (Health, Hunger, Humanity) village development programme.

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2000 - 2010

Celebrated Golden Jubilee; donated Ambulance Van; launched the multi-phase Cow Donation Project.

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2010 - 2020

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Meet Us

This Year’s Leadership Team

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Mohan Poojary

President of Rotary Club Poona North

Rtn. PP Mohan Poojarey, a corporate veteran turned grassroots leader, champions purpose over position. He brings a systemic vision to Rotary Club of Poona North, focused on sustainability, entrepreneurship, and community empowerment.

He left his high-flying corporate career to build systems that tackle urban waste and empower over 2,500 farmers in Marathwada, demonstrating a commitment to building capacity, not just charity.

Rtn. Mohan is a bold visionary who is leading Rotary Club of Poona North into a new era.

Board Members

Board of Directors

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Rtn. IPP Shanthi Sridhar

Immediate Past President

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Rtn. Suyesh Nair

Hon. Secretary & IT Officer

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Rtn. PP Krishna Bhandari

Vice President & Club Trainer

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Rtn. Deepak Takkar

President Elect, Director of Service Projects - Local

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Rtn. Deepak Bhatia

President Nominee, CSR Director

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Rtn. Sulekha Deuskar

Treasurer

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Rtn. Shyam Sunder

RI Foundation Director

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Rtn. PP Girish Konkar

Director of Service Projects - International

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Rtn. Prema Kulkarni

Director of Memberships

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Rtn. PP Maneesha Konkar

Club Administration

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Rtn. Neelam Bende

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Rtn Milind Inamdar

Director of Youth programs

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Rtn. PP Deepti Poojary

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Our Projects

Projects in Focus

3H Project for Integrated Rural Development

A landmark $275,000 project in Maval taluka that transformed 10 villages through education, health, water, and infrastructure development.

Women Entrepreneurs Award

An enduring annual club tradition, launched in the 1980s, that continues to honour female entrepreneurship today.

3H Project of Micro-Credit Loans for Women Empowerment

A $300,000 project providing vocational training and loans, resulting in over 5,240 loans disbursed.

Kamdhenu Cow Donation Project

Multi-phase Matching Grants provided crossbred cows to poor families, multiplying income and building dairy cooperatives.

Meetings and Service

Month At A Glance

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Our Gallery

Precious Moments Captured

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