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NEWS AND EVENTS - JUNE 2014

President Secretary & Editor Vinod Thakrar Deenesh Thakerar

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LCNL - News & Events 2014

Contents

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Editor & Constitution Report 04Event Diary 05President’s Report 06-07Secretary’s Report 08LCF & Building Chairperson’s Report 10Social Secretary’s Report 12LCNL Mahila Chairperson’s Report 15Lohana Social Centre Men Report 21Family Guidance & E News 24Membership Secretary’s Report 26YLS & RCT Report 34LCNL Contact List 37-39Mahila Contact List 40-41LCF and RCT Contact List 42

Sponsors

Morari Bapu Event 02Vedanta Hedging 13Invitation to Devotional Journey 17Metro Bank 22Janmashtami 25Sanghani Wardrobe 28Indian Funeral Directors 29Wembley Greetings 30Amratlal Radia (Change of Address) 32Chinmaya UK Event 33Corrundum Construction Ltd. 36Major Estates 43Dhamecha Group 44

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Editor’s Report

Jai Sri Krishna

I have been given this task for the first time but as I was in the last News andevents committee I am aware of the requirements namely to ensure that thecommunity is informed of current and forthcoming events.

This includes events by LCNL and its variants like Mahila Mandal, Senior Social Centre (Men), SeniorSocial Centre (Ladies), RCT, LCF (Lohana Charitable Foundation) and YLS (Young Lohana Society).We also aim to provide updates on the Building Project, announcements and celebrations, variousarticles and of course Contact Details of Committee members, project leaders and various bodies.To fulfil this task I have been blessed with a capable team with specialties which includes VinodThakrar, Jeet Rughani, Yatin Dawada, Meena Jasani and Dinesh Shonchhatra. I thank Vinay andHitesh of Spotcolor for the printing and also the advertisers for the issue.

I am grateful to our President Vinod Thakrar and the Executive committee for trusting me with thistask the aim of which is to convey useful information to the membership. As this will be a regularbulletin I would be happy to receive any information considered beneficial to the Community.

Finally we have dedicated this edition to honour the recent success of Shri Narendrabhai Modi asthe Prime Minister of India who is and shall remain by the grace of God the shining star of Gujaratand the Gujarati Community.

Deenesh ThakerarEditor; LCNL 2014-15E-mail:[email protected]

Constitution Committee Chairperson’s Report

As you may be aware I was appointed to this position by the Executive Committee of 2013-14 witha view to updating our constitution.

Following this I have undertaken that task with the help of my full committee consisting of AmratlalRadia, Janubhai Kotecha, Deepak Jatania, Manish Sangani Dinesh Kotecha Vinod Thakrar andMansukhbhai Raichura including sporadic assistance from the YLS Chairperson and Solicitor ReenaPopat.

I put before the Community a draft working constitution which was debated thoroughly at theSGM on 13 April 2014. It was then resolved that I should continue to be the Chairperson and adate should be fixed after 90 days to finalise and approve the document and equally allowingmembers to make their comments.

I have received a number of suggestions. After considering and discussing these with senior andprominent LCNL members I will present to the Community an amended version of the documentfor final approval.

Deenesh ThakerarConstitution Committee Chairperson (2013 -14 and 2014-15)

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Lohana Community North London - Events Diary

Day Date Event Venue By

Thursday 05/06/2014 Health Seminar (Time 1pm to 4pm) RCT LSC ladiesFriday 06/06/2014 YLS in the City London EC3 YLSSaturday 07/06/2014 Coach Trip, Thames Cruising & RCT Start Mahilas

Picnic at Greenwich ParkSunday 15/06/2014 Picnic at Southend-on-sea Southend LSC menSunday 29/06/2014 Opening of Dhamecha Lohana Centre (DLC) DLC LNCLTBA June 2014 Inhouse Sports Competition followed RCT LSC

by Trophy PresentationTuesday 01/07/2014 Dairo n Mehfil RCT LSC ladiesSaturday 05/07/2014 Mini Yatra from RCT to Haveli RCT, Haveli MahilasMonday 21/07/2014 Golf Tournament Hatfield LCNLFriday 25/07/2014 Grand Dad vs Grand Son Cricket Match RCT LSC menSunday 27/07/2014 Natak - Janak Dulari Sita with Dinner Watersmeet LCNLTBA Jul/Aug 2014 LCNL Professional Networking Event TBA LCNLMonday 04/08/2014 Samuh Shiv Rudrabhishek Maha Puja RCT MahilasTuesday 12/08/2014 Samuh Katha with light snacks RCT LSC ladiesSunday 17/08/2014 Janmashtami Celebration with DLC LCNLSunday 07/09/2014 Ganesh Visarjan at a Seaside TBA MahilasTuesday 16/09/2014 Cookery Demonstration RCT LSC LadiesWednesday 17/09/2014 Business & Professional Event TBA LCNLThursday 25/09/2014 Navratri Celebration till 3rd Oct. 2014 DLC LCNLSaturday 27/09/2014 Ladies Afternoon Garba DLC MahilasTBA Sept. 2014 Speed Dating Event TBA LCNLTBA Sept. 2014 Musical Nite DLC LCNLFriday 03/10/2014 Last day of Navaratri Celebration DLC LCNLThursday 09/10/2014 Sharad Poonam Garba RCT LSC ladiesSunday 19/10/2014 Medical Camp RCT/DLC MahilasThursday 23/10/2014 Chopda Poojan DLC LCNLThursday 30/10/2014 Jalaram Jayanti with Maha Prashad DLC LCNLSaturday 08/11/2014 Tulsi Vivah RCT LSC ladiesTBA Nov. 2014 Speed Dating Event (Lohana only) DLC LCNLTBA Nov. 2014 Mega Diwali Event DLC LCNLSaturday 06/12/2014 Xmas Party (people with special needs) RCT/DLC MahilasThursday 18/12/2014 Xmas Dinner & Mehfil Night RCT LSC menTBA Feb. 2015 Special Tour Programme TBA MahilasTuesday 03/03/2015 Meet and Greet RCT LSC ladiesSunday 08/03/2015 International Womens Day Celebrations DLC MahilasSaturday 28/03/2015 Ramnavmi with Maha Prashad DLC LCNLTBA Mar. 2015 Holi Celebration RCT LSC ladiesSaturday 04/04/2015 Hanuman Jayanti with Maha Prashad DLC LCNLTuesday 07/04/2015 Bhajans RCT LSC ladies

LSC Ladies LSC Men Mahilas LCNL YLS

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Jai Shree Krishna

I want to begin by thanking the membership for entrusting me with theresponsibility of the President at the last AGM on13 April 2014. I amhonoured and privileged to attain this prestigious office of our very largecommunity. It is exciting that after my service as a Secretary for three yearsand Vice Presidents duties for two years, I can now further make contribution to serve ourorganisation. I am aware that with this high office, there is a big responsibility that follows. I intendto fulfil this to the best of my ability. I wish to thank our past President Deepakbhai Jatania andretiring officers for their service to the community.

I am encouraged by having a new enthusiastic team .This year we have 5 new committee membersand with some officers retiring, gave us an additional opportunity to promote other members tothe officer’s position. Our management structure consisting of LCNL, Mahila Mandal, Social Centre(Men), Social Centre (Ladies) and YLS is excellent I will be working very closely with the Chairpersonand the Secretaries of each of the operating bodies. Last year I have worked at a close proximitywith our youth body (YLS) who are a group of professionals having a lot new ideas and full ofenthusiasm. They are our future, therefore, we should encourage them to recruit younger membersto join us at all our events and activities.

My task is also to built unity, work with all the operating bodies, raise profile our community, andcooperate with our trust boards namely, LCF & RCT and enhance operational matters I am positivelyconvinced that with the opening of our Lohana Centre building in South Harrow, we will have anopportunity to bring our community much closer by organising events that are suitable andbeneficial for all age groups.

The Dhamecha Lohana Centre opening is now scheduled for 29th June 2014. I am happy to saythat members will be given an opportunity to attend. All of us as Lohana’s should be very proudof this achievement. This has been possible with the dedication of many members inclusive of allLCF trustees, enthusiasm of Pradipbhai Dhamecha, Bhaveshbhai Radia, Vimalbhai Pau andAmratlalbhai Radia and Past Presidents, Pratibhaben Lakhani, Janubhai Kotecha, DeepakbhaiJatania and many more people; We are now reaching final stages of this project. I am thankful toall the donors, volunteers, well wishers, fund raising teams and all Lcnl operating committeemembers for the hard work put in for this project. Our builders, councillors, professionals, bankersand permanent trustees & donors will be appropriately acknowledged officially on the openingday.

We have already had our 1st EC meeting and have appointed new convenors. Our SecretaryDeeneshbhai Thakerar will report these in his report. I am positive that our new convenors andthe enthusiastic team members will organise religious, entertaining, social, business andinformative programs that will give our members a platform to socialise, educate and build up thecommunity spirit.

Our new Social Secretary, Vishal Sodha with the team managed to organise a successful HanumanJayanti on 19/4/2014.We are always thankful to all our sponsors, volunteers and the members forattending. We now have a specialist Natak team members being Deeneshbhai Shonchhatra,Pratibhaben Lakhani and Pushpaben Karia who with all other team members do an excellent job.

President’s Message

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Vinubhai Kotecha, our bereavement chairperson together his team of volunteers provides anexcellent service to the community during the time of the need. I would like to thank the team forgiving this service to very many families when requested and many a times at a very short notice.

Deepakbhai Jatania is our new funding Chair person who has done great work on the fundcollection. Our Lohana Centre is opening soon but let’s not get too complacent as there is still asizeable fund requirement to fulfil our obligations .I want to take this opportunity urge to all theremaining members to join hands and show their generosity Our Lohana Centre is a communitycentre which belongs to all of us and it is a legacy for our future generation We have someinnovative schemes lined up for fund raising which will be communicated to the membership witha view of collecting our remaining fund requirement. In mean time if any of our ExecutiveCommittee members can be approached for donation inquiries and schemes.

Our new membership Secretary Ashokbhai Dattani has new ideas for increasing our membershipnumbers He will be communicating the services and the benefits of the membership. Let me justremind you that all members over the age of 18 need to have their own life membership. We allneed to encourage them and other non members to apply for the life membership.

Family guidance team provides match making services which the members find it very beneficial.Our convenors Dineshbhai Kotecha with Mansukhbhai Raichura and the team has many years ofexperience and have helped many families to find suitable partners.

Our honorary Secretary Deeneshbhai Thakerar together with our young, Assistant Secretary JeetRughani have already brought with them their professional business skills to the committee. I amconvinced that with their refreshing approach, we will become more efficient and enhance ouroverall profile to a professional level. Deeneshbhai is also our Constitution Chairperson who hasbeen given the task of making further updates as directed by the SGM to accomplish finalisationof our long awaited constitution.

We now have two young, IT professionals, Amit Chandarana and Sanjay Morzaria in our committee.They have been given the task of managing our website, and electronic communication and datamanagement together with Yatin Dawada, our Vice President. They are evaluating database of thecommunity with a view of having a secured online directory. Their initial report is very encouragingas this electronic database will be much faster, informative, efficient and cost effective and willserve the community for years to come. This project will be put in action soon, please assist themwith the missing data from the records we are currently holding.

Our sport convenor, Dhiru Savani is planning our annual, popular, Golf event very soon with theteam. Our main sponsors are Metro Bank and their founder Mr Vernon Hill will be joining us forthis golf event, this will add extra value to our members. Our Cricket tournaments and the leaguesare doing well. We intent to explore other sports like five aside football, cricket, etc and the inputfrom our YLS team will be very useful.

Our grand business and professional event is being finalised for September 2014. This event ishistorically well attended and popular amongst the Business and Professional members. We arenow looking to launch a new LCNL Professional networking event/seminar with a view of providinga platform to network, exchange views and ideas. Jeet Rughani and Reena Popat, our YlsChairperson has been given the task to launch this event soon.

I am very much looking forward to this year as it is going to be very interesting, exciting andchallenging. Finally, I thank you all for your continued support and wish you good health.

Vinod ThakrarPresidentLCNL 2014-15

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Secretary’s Report

I feel privileged for having been elected as the Secretary for this term. Ijoined LCNL one year ago and so pleased that my committee felt that I canaccomplish the tasks appended to this position. I have previously served asthe assistant secretary and this has given me a very good insight into theworkings of the committee.

I am doubly comforted further that I am working under the leadership of our very capablePresident Vinod Thakerar for the second year running (the first one when he was vice-President).

The AGM was held on 13 the April 2014 and was preceded by the SGM. During the latter discussiontook place on the adoption of the new Constitution a report on which I have provided separatelyin this bulletin. Both these meetings were well attended and participated by various members.Deepakbhai Jatania presided over both meetings and provided the necessary reports. At the SGMit was decided to postpone the final decision on the constitution for 90 days so that the comments,observations and amendments to be made can be considered and adopted by the Constitutioncommittee of which I was selected to remain as the convenor.

At the AGM the various officers and sub-committees chairpersons presented their reports for theyear 2013-14 which were all adopted. This year we carry the torch to conclude the refurbishmentplans for our building and plans for the way forward are being constantly made under the capablehands of Sri Amratlal Radia, Manish Sanghani and trustees of LCF.

Like last year elections took place for the post of Assistant Secretary, rest of the Committee waselected unopposed. The full list of the Executive Committee is printed in this bulletin togetherwith details of the Mahila, Senior Social Centre Men and Ladies committees, RCT, YLS and LCFrepresentatives on the LCNL Committee.

The 2013-14 committee considered alternative propositions for the formation and support of ayouth body and YLS was born under the leadership of our young and capable Solicitor ReenaPopat. They have kicked off successfully in their first few months of probation and their report.Their activities / events appear in this bulletin.

Since the AGM our first Executive committee meeting was held on 8th May 2014 chaired byVinodhai Thakrar when forthcoming programmes were discussed and planned. It was veryheartening to see a near to full attendance. Needless to say that by this time we had alreadyorganised and hosted 2 programmes namely Hanuman Chalisa and a Gujarati Drama. The balanceof the events and itinerary is contained in the list annexed.

We should continue to dedicate this year to the success of the LCNL building and other projects.Let us all reverberate the ethos of the recently elected Prime Minister of India Shri NarendrabhaiModi: “Actions speak louder than words”. I would like to urge all the members to give all thesupport they can in any form in order to further the name and image of our Community consistingof talented, professional and philanthropic people.

Deenesh ThakerarHon. Secretary (LCNL 2014-2015).Mobile: 07939 251684; E-Mail: [email protected]

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Fund Raising Committee Report

Firstly, I would like to thank our president Vinod Thakrar and the Executive Committee for theirtrust and support in raising finances for our new Community Hall.

I am extremely pleased to announce that the date for the opening of The Dhamecha Lohana Centrehas been set for 29th June 2014. I humbly request all Lohana Community North London membersto mark this date in the diary.

So far 400+ members have made valuable contributions towards the Centre and for this we aretruly grateful. Approximately 80% of the cost of the hall has already been collected via donationsand 20% remains outstanding.

Since April 2014, I am extremely proud to announce the following donations:- Mrs. Kantaben Chhaganlal Suchak: 800 Chairs (cost in excess of £15,000)- Mrs. Nimuben Dwarkadas Kotecha: £10,000

With your support we would like to have the Centre completely paid for before the opening, andfor that we need your help.

Once again, I thoroughly encourage those considering a donation to please get in contact withmyself or any member of the LCNL Fund Raising Committee.

Best wishesDeepak Jatania - ChairpersonLCNL Fund Raising Committee

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Report of Lohana Charitable Foundation (“LCF”)

Jai Shree Krishna

We are pleased to confirm that the work at our building at Brember Road (“Lohana Centre”) is nowcoming to an end.

All floors have structurally been completed and awaiting finishing aspects although a lot of thathas also been completed. It is planned that the opening event will be on 29th June 2014. This willgive a chance to everyone to partake in the long-awaited success of LCNL in this regard.

As Deepak the fund-raising Chairperson has reported approx. 80% of the costs have been coveredand that we are still looking for the balance. We rely on well-wisher donors. Fund raising iscontinuing and we are pleased to report that many well-wishers and members of the communityare contributing and we now have a very small portion to do.

We will continuously update you on the progress and should anyone require any information withregard to the progress of the building, please do approach any of the committee members.

Manishbhai SanganI Amratlalbhai RadiaLCF Chairman LCNL Building Chairman

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Various Events

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1st Executive Committee Meeting Hanuman Jayanti Event

Mahila AGM Hanuman Jayanti Event

Mahila AGM Fund Raising Presentation

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Social Secretary Report

Shree Hanuman Jayanti -19th April 2014

In continuation with our annual ritual Shree Hanuman Jayanti was celebrated on Saturday atOakington Manor Primary School Wembley HA9 6NF.

The 108 Hanuman Chalisa, recitation started at 10:30 am in presence of Pujya Rambapa who wasfull of zeal and energy. It was encouraging to see teenagers participating in the event. Theatmosphere was divine and electrifying lasting for more than 6 hours. It ended with Arti anddelicious Prashad for all the devotees present and everyone had a chance to offer ‘ladoos’ toHanumanji.

My sincere thanks to family members of the late Vrajlalbhai Goverdhandas Pau, Manubhai Radiaand family, a Lohana well-wisher for their continuous support. I would also like to thankReshmaben Thobani of La-Occasion for decorations, Rajnibhai Thakrar for the fruits and JignyasuSatsang Mandal for reciting Shree Hanuman Chalisa.

Gujarati Natak – “Pati Thayo ae Pati Gayo

On Bank Holiday Monday 5th May 2014 was slightly different for a select few sitting in WinstonChurchill Hall LCNL hosted a comedy Gujarati Natak “Pati Thayo ae Pati Gayo” organised under theconvenor ship of Dinesh Shonchhatra and Pratibhaben Lakhani. It was a sold out event. My specialthanks to our newly elected president Shree Vinodbhai Thakrar, all the EC, YLS, Mahila and Seniorladies Committees and all volunteers for their hard work, not forgetting Pankaj Sodha.

Janmashtami:

“Nand Gher Anand Bhayo Jay Kanaihya Lal Ki, Haathi Ghoda Palki Jay Kanaihya Lal Ki” –when wehear these lines our mind drifts away to “VRAJ” where thousands of year ago our beloved “Krishna”appeared on this earth in the form of “Bal Gopal” to liberate the souls. We will make you feel thatyou are in a modern day celebration of this divine activity.

The celebrations will be held on 17th August with pomp and ceremony and serving ofMahaprashad. I sincerely thank Shree Ketanbhai Ramniklal Kotecha, Shreemati Ditiben Kotecha,Sachin and Dharam Kotecha for being our regular manorathi for this event since last few years andcontinuing with this tradition.

Janak Dulari Sita:

Our next Natak takes place on 27th July 2014 at Watersmeet Theatre, Rickmansworth from 7 PMonwards.

From our experience of the past events organised by Lohana Community North London, the ticketswill sell quickly.

Vishal SodhaLCNL Social Secretary - 2014-15

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Lohana Community North London Events

Ramnavmi Event LSC Ladies Event

YLS Hanuman Chalisa LCNL Natak

Hanuman Jayanti Event Hanuman Jayanti Event

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LCNL Mahila Mandal Chairperson’s Report

Springtime is a wonderful time of the year for new beginnings. The month of Aprilmeans the start of the New Year for both, our LCNL and Mahila Mandal.Congratulations and Best Wishes to our new LCNL President elected, VinodbhaiThakrar, the new Executive Committee and the newly appointed members.

I am honored and humbled to be re-elected for this second year as the Mahila Chairpersonand truly look forward to continue to serve with the solidarity support of all our hardworking and dedicated Mahila Committee. My sincere gratitude to our entireCommittee of LCNL Lohana Senior Ladies and Men Centres, LCF, RCT and YLS fortheir extended help. It is once again a blessing to have the opportunity to get to knowthe valuable community in large.

The zeal of the team is that, over the coming months, lot of positive activities have beenorganised. We look forward to welcoming you, your family and friends to join us at allour forthcoming programs listed in the Events Diary in this May issue of News andEvents. Please also look out for the following attached flyers:

1. Saturday 7th June 2014: Coach Trip, River Cruise and Picnic2. Saturday 5th July 2014: Walk-A-Thon Mini Yatra from RCT to Haveli3. Monday 4th August 2014: Samuh Shiv Rudrabhishek Maha Puja

On behalf of Mahilas, I thank you all as always for your continued well wishes,generosity, encouragement and blessings.

Jai Shree Krishna, Jai Siya Ram, Jai Jalarambapa.

“Rudi Rite Jivo Jagama Ruda Karjo Kam,

Sacha Dil Thi Seva Karta Rize Maro Ram”

Sandhya Gandecha

Mahila Chairperson 2014-2015

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Rohit & Saryu Kotecha Mayur & Alka Kotecha Jayesh & Parul KotechaPooja Rohit Kotecha Kunal Mayur Kotecha Karissa Jayesh KotechaMeera Rohit Kotecha Krupa Mayur Kotecha Ishaan Jayesh Kotecha

Kajal Mayur KotechaDiya Mayur Kotecha

Diviash & Bhavisha Thakrar Vimal & Nishma ChatwaniJai Diviash ThakrarNimai Diviash Thakrar

AN INVITATION TO A DEVOTIONAL JOURNEY

Late Shri Dwarkadas Haridas Kotecha & Smt Nirmalaben Dwarkadas Kotecha & Family

Cordially Invites you to a divine program to celebrate

Shri Krishna Leela & the Life Journey of Shri Vallabh

These enchanting and Love filled devotional discourses will be narrated by

HDH Yuvavaishnavacharya Pujya Goswami 108 Shri Vrajkumarji Mahodayshri

12th to 18th August 2014

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LCNL GOLF DAY 2014On Monday 21st July 2014

At Essendon Country Club, The Old Course,Bedwell Park, Essendon, Hatfield, AL9 6HN

Our Corporate Sponsor for this Event areMetro Bank

Executive team members will at the event forNetworking and Consultation for the full dayContact : [email protected]

For further information, please contact:

Dhiru Savani: 07956 492825 - [email protected]

Vinod Thakrar: 07960 541216 - [email protected]

Prakash Radia: 07847 336573 - [email protected]

Mahendra Ganatra: 07940 532695 - [email protected]

Ashok Sodha: 07870 701507 - [email protected]

Deepak Jatania : 020 950 2484 - [email protected]

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Lohana Social Centre (Men)With the gradual improvement in the weather the regular attedance of members is now reachingto 85+ for three days a week.Our current regular membership is in excess of 100.

On 3 March 2014, following the Management Committee's unanimous decision,an appeal wasmade to our regular members to contribute our individual share towards the building of newLohana Community Hall with a view to showing our loyalty and solidarity to our motherorganisation.I am exremely pleased to report that LSC members have very generously donated inexcess of £13,000.

At present our in-house Table tennis and Pool Competition is in progress.In the month of June2014 Prize/TRophy presentation will be held to the winners.

On 15 June 2014 A Day's Picnic in South-End-On-Sea is planned for members and Spouses.

On 25 July 2014 a friendly 20 Overs Cricket match is planned at RCT Sports Ground between GrandDads and Grand Sons.

Our AGM/Annual Panchayat will be held on Wednesday the 16 July 2014 for the election of theManagement Committee for 2014/15.

Jai Shree Krishna

Chandubhai RughaniChairperson - Lohana Social Centre (Men)

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which on this occasion will be attended by the owner of Metro Bank. Full details will be provided shortly.

Cricket- The season has started but the weather is not currently assisting us. We have league matches on a regular basis. We also have teams for ladies and youth’s. Matches are regularly taking place at RCT on Saturdays.

Table Tennis Practice and Matches take place at RCT& Pool

Please contact me for all the information

Regards

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Family Guidance Sub Committee Report

The main purpose of this committee is to facilitate and assist our youths of marriageable age tofind a suitable Jivan Sathi commonly known life partner. We provide an updated database of theprospective matches and organise get together events to facilitate/help them to find suitablematches.

The full database with all candidates’ information is updated regularly by Mansukhbhai Raichura.Upon request the relevant list is e-mailed to the registered candidates. The events are well plannedto ensure that the appropriate ratio of boys/Girls is maintained. In recent past we have organisedevents in conjunction with National Council of the Vanic Association (NCVA), the Essex BrahmaSamaj and Jain Marriage Services. We intend to organise such a Joint event in September 2014

We are also in the process of organising a LOHANA ONLY speed dating event in November 2014and an approach will be made to all those who are registered with us and also those who attendedthe Joint Events.

We notice that as a result of these events and introductions a lot of networking is being doneduring and after the functions. The aim of the sub-committee is to create and maintain a databasefor introductions and prospective relationships leading to a happy healthy and prosperous life forour youngsters.

Our efforts in this matter are very sincere and we would like to enhance or widen the horizons toreflect the trend in facilitating an extended choice to those interested. The permanent teamMembers are Mansukhbhai Raichura, Vinod Thakrar, Dipak Jatania Dinesh Kotecha andPratibhaben Lakhani. At our recent EC Meeting has also further nominated Sandhyaben Gandecha(Mahila Chairperson) and Jeet Rughani to be part our team. As we now have a Young & Energeticteam of YLS we would seek 100% support from them in joining hands with us for this very worthycause.

Kind regards

Dinesh Kotecha.Chairperson – Family Guidance

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E-News & Website Report

E-news: This is only transmitted to the life members who have registered with our membershipSecretary. This database is a separate from the bereavement database which is managed byVinubhai Kotecha. Most of the relevant information was included in the News and Events this year,so this year we have sent five newsletters with over half of the recipients reading the newsletter.

Website:All the programme information from each of the bodies within LCNL is regularly updated.Our building brochure, News & Event magazine and Raghuvanshi Magazine are uploaded in a flipbook format. The current programmes are displayed on the front screen.

We are actively looking at upgrading our website to a more modern design with newfunctionalities including launching our new Facebook & Twitter pages. Alongside the website weare looking at automating our membership database.

If there are any areas which the members would like me to cover, then please write to me [email protected].

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Lohana Community of North London

Invites you all to celebrate

On Sunday 17th August 2014

Sponsors for the evening:Sachin, Dharam, Shreemati Ditiben,

Shree Ketanbhai Ramniklal Kotecha parivar

Venue : Dhamecha Lohana Centre (DLC)

Address: Brember Road, South Harrow HA2 8AX

For further information please contact :Vishal Sodha: 07732 010955Dineshbhai Shonchhatra: 07956 810 647Pushpaben Karia: 0208 907 9563Vinubhai Kotecha: 07956 847764Pratibha Lakhani: 0208 907 3330Sandhyaben Gandecha: 01707 270540Jeet Rughani: 07956 284 177Rajnikanth Sawjani: 07950 267 765

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Our committee is committed in providing helping hand to the families during the sad time.

We can assist by finding: Prayer halls, Priest, Bhajan Mandlis, Place to conduct a service,General advise on bereavement procedures and services

For Further Information and any assistance including Hall Booking please contact:

Vinubhai Kotecha Rameshbhai Devani Manubhai Radia07956 847764 07957 150505 07961 351484

If you wish to receive bereavement announcements then, please register by forwarding youre-mail address to: [email protected]

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Membership Secretary’s ReportJai Shree Krishna

I am most to grateful to Vinodbhai Thakrar, our President and the Executive Committee of LCNLfor my appointment as Membership Secretary at the last AGM in April 2014. I would like to thankKiritbhai Vithlani who had held the post prior to me.

I am pleased to see a continued increase of Membership which currently stands in excess of 2000and would encourage the Membership to promote LCNL to help increase our numbers. As a LifeMember we are part of the largest group of Lohanas outside India who have the same goals andenjoy true sense of belonging. Some of the membership benefits are listed below:

1. Have a say in how the community is run2. Involvement in the community’s religious and social and cultural events3. Play a hands-on role in helping the community4. Receive e-newsletters, publications, news and events and members directory

Membership application can be made through the LCNL website or by contacting me [email protected] or telephone me on 07815 438 262. Life Membership fees are £75.00.

We are currently conducting a feasibility study with a view to producing our database and directoryin an electronic format. Initial findings are positive and it is perceived that this will help and benefitthe LCNL Members. Finally, I would like to thank all Members for their continual support of theLCNL.

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Report of the YLS

Following our probationary period during part of last year we have excelled in the activitiesand communication with our members and at the same time the main body. We have a verygood team which despite their professional commitments make a communal effort in respectof all the programmes.

As you may have noted the Speed dating, social events, Hanuman Chalisa and other functionshave gone very well and our efforts in this regard continue by cooperation with othersubcommittees of LCNL. I would remind everyone that we had a drinks event ‘YLS in the City’on 6th June at Pause Bar which was extremely successful and well attended. In addition, weare putting together a young Lohana professionals networking event. Further details can befound on our website www.ylsnl.com and our Facebook page.

As a lot of our members take interest in golf, i would recommend that we support the goftevent day as below and make contact with the relevant people. I would encourage all youngand upcoming professionals, businesspeople and others to join and become part of the YLS.

Reena PopatChairperson, 2014-15

Report of the RCT

The RCT congratulates Vinodbhai Thakrar on becoming the President of the LCNL at the recentAGM. The RCT Board of Trustees also welcome Smt. Urmilaban Thakkar MBE as Trustee andwe look forward to working constructively together.

The Trust continues to improve the facilities that are available to the Community at RCTCentre. The roof leaks above the main dome in the entrance foyer have been repaired andthe foyer has been repainted.

At a Bhajans/Mehfil programme with a light meal beforehand, held on Saturday 3rd May 2014,designed to engage with the Patrons and potential new Patrons of the Trust, the RCT hascollected some funds for installing a defibrillator at the Centre. The Board felt this could be ofinvaluable use in the event of a cardiac arrest by any member of the public using the premises.A £10 donation was encouraged by each person attending the Programme. It is noteworthythat, in addition, a substantial individual donation was received from a very generousindividual to cover the total cost of the meal. We are very fortunate as a Community to havesuch individuals in our midst.

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Health SeminarOn Thursday. 5th June. 2014

At RCT Sports Centre. Headstone Lane, Harrow, MIddx.Time : 1pm – 4pm.

Professional Doctors will talk on :Osteoporosis • Dementia • Cancer

Time permitting, there will be tips on healthy eating and nutritious food.Light snacks will be provided.

Entry : FREE

Mehfil / DyroTuesday, 1st July 2014

At RCT Sports Centre, Headstonelane, Harrow, Middx.Time. :1.30pm – 4 pm

Light snacks will be provided.

Entry : £4 per person

Samuh KathaTuesday, 12th August 2014

at RCT Sports Centre. Headstonlane, Harrow, Middx.

Manorathi : £11 per person • Observers : £3 per personTime : 1pm – 4pm

Light snacks will be provided

Contact : Urmila Thakkar, MBE 01923 825523 Pratibha Lakhani 0208 907 3330Maheshwari Kotecha 0208 902 1983 Naju Thakkar 0208 424 0516Pushpaben Panchmatia 0208 537 8580 Ella Kotecha 020

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LCNL Executive Committee 2014-2015

President - Vinod Thakrar21 Howard Close, New SouthgateLondon, N11 1EHTel: 020 8361 1877/ Mob: 07960 541216 E-mail: [email protected]

Immediate Past President- Deepak Jatania4 Fairseat Close, BusheyWD23 1SBTel: 020 8950 2484 / Mob: 07939 084094E-mail: [email protected]

Secretary- Deenesh ThakerarSai Nivas - Tall Trees, Thornton Grove Hatch End, HA5 4HGTele: 020 8420 1771 / Mob: 07939 251 684 E-mail: [email protected]

Assistant Secretary - Jeet Ashvin Rughani18 FairacresRuislip, Middex, HA4 8ANMob: 07956 284177 E-mail: [email protected]

Immediate Past Secretary-Dinesh Kotecha66 Old Church Lane, StanmoreMiddlesex, HA7 2RPTel: 020 8954 7050 / Mob: 0781 681 3239 E-mail: [email protected]@gmail.com

Membership Secretary - Ashok Dattani12 White Craig ClosePinner, MiddexHA5 4AQTel: 0208 421 4793Mob: 07815 438 262 Email: E-mail: [email protected]

Vice President-Yatin Dawada31 St. Andrews AvenueSudbary, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 2QBTel: 020 8904 6890 / Mob: 07711 650 698E-mail: [email protected]

Treasurer-Pravin Khagram127 Kings RoadHarrow, Middlesex, HA2 9LDTel: 020 8426 9234 / Mob: 07939 223151E-mail: [email protected]

Assistant Treasurer-Pratapbhai Khagram19 Grafton Road, Harrow, HA1 4QSTel: 020 8248 4601 / Mob: 07906 878 049Email: [email protected]

Social Secretary-Vishal Sodha “VRAJ” - 8 Beechcroft Gardens, Wembley Park, Middlesex, HA9 8EPMob: 077 3201 0955Email: [email protected]

Assistant Social Secretary-Dinesh SonchhatraOaktree Cottage1A Sylvia Avenue, Hatch EndMiddlesex, HA5 4QWTel: 020 8424 8686 / Mob: 07956 810647E-mail: [email protected]

AuditorMr. Ashokbhai M Sodha F.C.AAshmans, Chartered AccountantsZone G Salamander Quay WestPark Lane, Harefield, Middlesex, UB9 6NZTel: 01895 822 551, Fax: 01895 822 552E-mail: [email protected]

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Committee MembersAmit Chandarana 1 Sheridan Terrace, Whitton Avenue WestNortholt UB5 4JSMob: 07956361713Email: [email protected]

Dhiru Savani35 Cowbridge Road, KentonMiddlesex, HA3 9QATele: 020 8206 1583 / Mob: 07956 492825E-mail: [email protected]

Pushpaben Karia 4 Dudley Avenue Kenton, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 8SS Tele: 020 8907 9563 / Mob: 07906 595933 E-mail: [email protected]

Kishorbhai Dattani3 Lyndon Avenue, Hatch End HA5 4QFMob: 07980768161Email: [email protected]

Meenaben Jasani9 Homestead Close, Bricketwood, Herts AL2 2TBTel: 01727 874 006 / Mob: 07900 005 719Email: [email protected]

LCNL-BUILDING CHAIRPERSONAmratlalbhai RadiaFlat 2, Woodsman Court, 24 Eastbury Road,Northwood, Hillingdon HA6 3ALTele: 01923 826 220, Mob: 07931 795 785E-mail: [email protected]

LCNL TRUSTEES FOR RCTMansukhbai Raichura28 North Way, KingsburyLondon, NW9 0RGTel: 020 8204 4407E-mail: [email protected]

LCNL TRUSTEES FOR RCTUrmilaben Thakkar-MBE12 Foxfield Close, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 3NUTel: 01923 825523E-mail: [email protected]

YLS CHAIRPERSONReena PopatM: 07931 347 854Email: [email protected]

Chandrika Pajpani91 Buck Lane, London, NW9 0AA, Tel: 020 8930 1426 M: [email protected]

Rajnikant T Sawjani102 Kenmore AvenueKenton, Harrow HA3 8PWTel: 0208 907 2401 / Mob: 07950 267 765Email: [email protected]

Rashmi Karia 39 Landseer Close Edgware, Middex HA8 5SBTel: 0208 952 3019 / Mob: 07980 221 406Email: [email protected]

Sanjay Morzaria 55 Sefton Avenue, Harrow HA3 5JPMob: 07932 623 852Email: [email protected]

Sushma Khagram59 Tookey Close, Kenton HA3 9UEMob: 07432 630 852Email: [email protected]

LCNL MAHILA MANDAL - CHAIRPERSONSandhyaben Gandecha37 Dixons Hill Close, Welham GreenHertfordhire, AL9 7EFTel: 01707 270540, Mob: 07956 883342E-mail: [email protected]

LCNL MAHILA MANDAL - SECRETARYNutanben Jobanputra40 Grove Farm Park, NorthwoodMiddlesex. HA6 2BQTele: 01923 836 309, Mob: 07957 787329E-mail: [email protected]

LCNL MAHILA MANDAL - TREASURERShobnaben Kishor Drone25 Wessex Drive, Hatch EndMiddlesex. HA5 4PXRes: 020 7421 3324 / Mob: 07504 454 264Email: [email protected]

YLS SECRETARYPooja ChotaiEmail: [email protected]

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LCNL Representatives-At Mahilas

LCF Representatives

LCNL Representatives -LCUK

LCNL Representatives-Lohana Social Centre-Men

RCT RepresentativesLCF - ChairmanManish Sangani"Suraj Nivas", 54 Dennis LaneStanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4JWTel: 020 8954 1472, Mob: 07990 582158E-mail: [email protected]

LCF SecretaryPratibhaben Lakhani10 Shaftesbury AvenueKenton, Middlesex, HA3 0QXTel: 020 8907 3330, Mob: 07956 454644E-mail: [email protected]

RCT - REPRESENTATIVES-CHAIRMANRavi Tanna 34 Bishops Avenue, Northwood, HA6 [email protected] 07958 608 072 / Tel: 01923 824 078Office: 020 8459 0521

RCT - REPRESENTATIVES-SECRETARYKamalesh KantariaRosend, Sarratt RoadCroxley Green, Rickmansworth,Herts,WD3 3JFMob: 07976 253971E-mail: [email protected]

Pushpaben Karia 4 Dudley Avenue Kenton, Harrow Middlesex, HA3 8SS Tel: 020 8907 9563, Mob: 07906 595933 E-mail: [email protected]

Urmilaben Thakkar-MBE12 Foxfield CloseNorthwood, Middlesex, HA6 3NUTel: 01923 825523E-mail: [email protected]

LCNL President - Vinod Thakrar21 Howard CloseNew Southgate, London, N11 1EHTel: 020 8361 1877Mob: 07960 541216 E-mail: [email protected]

LCNL Imm. Past President - Deepak Jatania4 Fairseat Close, BusheyWD23 1SBTel : 020 8950 2484, Mob: 07939 084094E-mail: [email protected]

President Vinod Thakrar21 Howard Close, New SouthgateLondon, N11 1EHTel: 020 8361 1877 / Mob: 07960 541216 E-mail: [email protected]

YLS ChairpersonReena PopatM: 07931 347 854Email: [email protected]

SecretaryDeenesh ThakerarSai Nivas - Tall Trees, Thornton Grove Hatch End, HA5 4HGTel: 020 8420 1771 / Mob: 07939 251 684 E-mail: [email protected]

Dhiru Savani35 Cowbridge Road, Kenton

Middlesex, HA3 9QATel: 020 8206 1583 / Mob: 07956 492825

E-mail: [email protected]

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LCNL Mahila Committee Members 2014/2015

LCNL Representatives

DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON Mrs Seemaben Devani 43 Bishops Avenue, NorthwoodMiddlesex. HA6 3DDRes: 01923 824200 Mob: 07932 007906Email: [email protected]

ASSISTANT SECRETARYMrs Nutanben Badiani 32 Beechcroft Gardens, Wembley Park Middlesex. HA9 8EPRes: 020 8908 1393 / Mob: 07903 937909Email: [email protected]

ASSISTANT TREASURERMrs Anilaben Tanna 139 Culver Grove , StanmoreMiddlesex. HA7 2NPRes: 020 8907 9554 / Mob: 07904 869559Email: [email protected]

ASSISTANT SOCIAL SECMrs Pravinaben Khagram 19 Grafton Road, HarrowMiddlesex. HA1 4QSRes: 020 8248 4601 / Mob: 07947 928487Email: [email protected]

AUDITOR Mr Ashokbhai M Sodha F.C.A Ashmans Chartered Accountants, Zone G Salamander Quay West, ParkLane, Harefield, Middlesex – UB6 6NZRes: 01923 285740, Office: 01895 822551 Fax: 01895 822552Email: [email protected]

CHAIRPERSON Mrs Sandhyaben Gandecha37 Dixons Hill Close, Welham GreenHertfordshire. AL9 7EFRes: 01707 270540Mob: 07956 883342Email: [email protected]

SECRETARYMrs Nutan Jobanputra 40 Grove Farm Park, NorthwoodMiddlesex. HA6 2BQRes: 01923 836309 / Mob: 07957 787329Email: [email protected]

TREASURERMrs Shobnaben Drone 25 Wessex Drive, Hatch EndMiddlesex. HA5 4PXRes: 020 8421 3324 / Mob: 07504 453264Email: [email protected]

SOCIAL SECRETARYMrs Prafulaben Chotai 23 Ennerdale Avenue, StanmoreMiddlesex. HA7 2LBRes: 020 8907 9193 / Mob: 07956 470712Email: [email protected]

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRPERSON Ms Sukeshiben Thakkar19 Ash Close, StanmoreMiddlesex, HA7 3RH Res: 020 8416 3838Mob: 07983 517189Email: [email protected]

Mrs Pushpaben Karia4 Dudley Avenue, Kenton – Harrow HA3 8SSRes: 020 8907 9563 & Mob: 07906 595933Email: [email protected]

Mrs Urmilaben Thakkar MBE.12 Foxfield Close, Northwood, HA6 3NURes: 01923 825523 & Mob: Email: [email protected]

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Mahila Committee Members

Mrs Pushpaben Panchmatia

30 Parkfield Crescent, North HarrowMiddlesex. HA2 6JZRes: 020 8537 8580 / Mob: 07779 876544Email: [email protected]

Mrs Haruben Chotai 10 Alconbury, PanshangerWelwyn Garden City – AL7 2QLRes: 01707 393282Mob: 07533 774825Email: [email protected]

Mrs Pritaben Karia 1a, Second Avenue Watford, Herts WD25 9PXRes: 01923 351395Mob: 07985 293487Email: [email protected]

Mrs Bhaviniben Kotecha 23 Hooking Green, HarrowMiddlesex. HA2 6ADRes: 020 8248 8163Mob: 07770 922911Email: [email protected]

Mrs Kalpanaben Sanghani 44 Preston Hill, HarrowMiddlesex. HA3 9SGRes: 020 8204 3271Mob: 07946 443691Email: [email protected]

Mrs Kamlaben Kotak 10 Osmond Close, South HarrowMiddlesex – HA2 0QERes: 020 8864 6866Mob: 07531 014032

Ms Sangitaben Chande

Mob: 07989 743640Email: [email protected] .uk

Mrs Hansaben Devani 68 Valley Walk, Croxley GreenRickmansworth, Herts. WD7 3TGRes: 01923 241897Mob: 07598 478324Email: [email protected]

Mrs Manjuben Keshani (Late Chandrakantbhai)27 Morley Crescent East, Stanmore Middlesex HA7 2LGRes: 020 8909 2606 / Mob: 07983 615699Email: manojkeshani@

Mrs Nayanaben Popat

Mob: 07958 402843Email: [email protected]

Mrs Pushpaben Somaia 25 Parkside Way, North HarrowMiddlesex – HA2 6DERes: 020 8416 7231Mob: Email: [email protected]

Mrs Geetaben Nathwani 41 Kingsley Road, Pinner Middlesex – HA5 5RBRes: 020 8429 0544Mob: 07846 001214Email: [email protected]

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LCNL Lohana Senior LadiesUrmila Thakkar - MBE 0192 382 5523Maheshwari Kotecha 0208 902 1983Najma Thakkar 0208 424 0516Pushpaben Panchmatia 0208 537 8580

LCF Trustees RCT TrusteesManish Sangani (Chairperson)Pratibha Lakhani (Secretary)Amratlalbhai Radia (Treasurer)Ajaybhai GokaniBhaveshbhai RadiaVinod Thakrar (LCNL President)Deenesh Thakerar (LCNL Secretary)Dhirubhai PauJagdishbhai NagrechaJanubhai KotechaNarendrabhai ThakrarPradipbhai DhamechaVimalbhai Pau Vinubhai KotechaDr. Rasikbhai KantariaRameshbhai Kantaria

Ravi Tanna (Chairman - Trustee)Kamalesh Kantaria (Secretary - Trustee)Raj Saujani (Treasurer - Trustee)Parag Thacker (Trustee)Mohanbhai Jobanputra (Trustee)Neil Morjaria (Trustee)Kiranben Popat (Trustee)Vinod Thakrar (Trustee - ex Officio - LCNL President 2014/15)Urmilaben Thakkar - MBEMansukhlal Raichura (Trustee - LCNL Representatives)

Management Committee MembersDhirendra M RajaKantibhai KakadDhirubhai Savani

LCNL Sub Committee & Chairperson / ConvenorSub Committee Convenor ContactAffiliation - Mansukhbhai Raichura 020 8204 4407Bereavement - Vinubhai Kotecha 079 5684 7764Building Chair Person - Amratlalbhai Radia 020 8428 0851 Business Professional - Deepakbhai Jatania 020 8950 2484Chopda Poojan - Vishal Sodha 0203 632 9752Media Officer - News & Events Deenesh Thakerar 079 3925 1684 E-News Website A Chandarana / S Morzaria 079 5636 1713Navratri - D Sonchhantra / D Kotecha 07956 810 647Diwali Celebrations - Vinod Thakrar 07960 541 216Raghuvanshi & Diwali Magazine - Yatin Dawada 077 1165 0698Sathi Sammelan - Dinesh Kotecha 020 8954 7050Networking - J Rughani / R Popat 07931 347 854Social Secretary - Vishal Sodha 077 3201 0955 Sports - Dhiru Savani 020 8206 1583

Pratibha Lakhani 0208 907 3330

Ela Kotecha 07946 399 212

Vijyaben Suchak 0208 907 4345

RCT HALL BOOKING CONTACT : Kantibhai Kakkad Dhirubhai SavaniTel: 020 8248 1635 Tel: 07956 492 325

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