My Presidentship Journey – Rotary Year 2025-26

Serving as President of the Rotary Club of Pune Deccan Gymkhana has been one of the most rewarding chapters of my Rotary journey. Guided by the theme "Unite for Good," our club came together to make a meaningful impact through nearly 35 projects worth over ₹80 lakhs, benefiting more than 3.8 lakh people.

Our key focus areas were education, healthcare, women empowerment, and youth development. Highlights included the approval of a Global Grant for 25 paediatric heart surgeries worth ₹40 lakhs, donation of computers and interactive screens to rural schools, support for digital education, and several projects benefiting women, children, and senior citizens. We also strengthened our Rotary Foundation contributions and expanded our community partnerships.

The greatest achievement, however, was not in numbers but in the spirit of teamwork, friendship, and service demonstrated by our members. Every challenge became an opportunity, and every project reaffirmed Rotary's power to transform lives.

As I conclude this memorable year, I am filled with gratitude for my fellow Rotarians, donors, and partners who made this journey possible.

Every President has a story. This has been mine—a journey of service, learning, friendship, and impact.

President Sarita Goenka