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registry , organised by Lodge Cherian No
183, Bhopal and Lodge Fulchand Patel No.
163, Mumbai . Bro Aditya Sinha who is a
member of both Lodges played a key role in
seeing this through. The event was supported
by Brethren of Bhopal and RGLOWI.
A total of 135 students registered as volunteer
stem cell donors. This will help to increase the
pool of stem cell donors needed to treat
Thalassemia and other blood cancers.’
Lodge Fulchand Patel No.163, Mumbai
INTERACTION with NON- MASONS Water Purifier Installation
A few Non-masons from various walks of life Lodge successfully installed a water purifier
visited the Lodge on 28/9/24. W.Bro Madan at a school in Palghar, providing safe drinking
Kalwit introduced them to Freemasonry. He water to more than 390 students. This
gave an account of the history, principles and initiative, suggested by W.Bro Sanjeev Shah,
morals of Freemasonry. All present were very aimed to address the critical need for clean
silently listening to him. Masonic history
pamphlets were distributed to them.
W.Bro. M Kalwit then conducted a guided tour
of the temple also, Bro S Muttampeth, Bro. C
Karkar active brethren of the Lodge were also
present.
All their queries were answered by him, which
was satisfactory. In fact some of them very
happy to have visited the freemasons hall.
The Worshipful Master W.Bro Ravindra
Durugkar arranged some snacks for the
guests and thanked them for the interest
shown.
Fulchand Patel No.163, Lodge Cherian drinking water, thereby enhancing the health
No.183, Mumbai and Bhopal and hygiene of the students.
On occasion of special meeting of RGLOWI in The installation took place on 12 July 2024,
Bhopal, a stem cell donor registration drive thanks to the generous full donation of Rs
was organised at Maulana Azad National 40,000 by Bro Chaitanya Desai. The delivery
Institute of Technology on 27th September and installation of the water purifier were
2024. smoothly executed, ensuring that the
It was conducted by DKMS - stem cell donor students now have access to clean and safe
drinking water.
Special thanks are extended to the
Worshipful Master and Bro Chaitanya Desai
for their significant contributions to this
project. This initiative reflects the lodge's
commitment to community welfare and its
proactive approach to addressing essential
needs.
Lodge Trimurty No.294, Nagpur
Venue : Pench Tiger Reserve.
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