Mr. Kishor Bhalerao
President of Rotary Club of Thane Mid town

Tell us something about yourself?
Well, let me introduce myself, I am Kishor Bhalerao, President of Rotary Club of Thane Midtown. By profession, I am Human Resources (H R) professional, in H R profession for last about 28 years.

Currently working with Mastek group of Companies as Group Sr. Vice President - H R. earlier was with Tata Infotech as Director - H R.

Happily married and enjoy the association of my better half, two children and a mother.

Since when have you been associated with this Club?
I have joined Rotary in 1992 and later on worked on different Avenues and Services as Member / Director as a part of the Board Of the Club, before taking over as President in this year.

What have been the achievements of your Club since its inception?
We have a team of enthusiastic members, which includes active past Presidents and officials of the Club. We have taken up number of projects in the past and served Tnaneits at large. Some the projects include Huge monetary contribution to Kargil affected people, Smrutivan at Yeoor Hills, Heart Brigade Ambulance at Singhania Hospital, Aid Check up programme for highway drivers, Medical check up of Police personnel etc.

What is your motto / aim during your Tenure as the President of the Club?
Our club has seen an unprecedented growth last year. It is therefore necessary that all the new and old members need to assimilate with each other and thereby with the club. Secondly, while doing the social work for the society, it is equally important to value addition by looking after the development aspect of our members and their families. Hence the motto / aim is to strengthen the Club by focusing on' Relationships and Development.'

How do you demarcates your duties as a professional & a Rotarian?
Well, I find myself quite fortunate that I need not to demarcate as a professional and a Rotarian, since for both my Roles, the common factor is people ! As a H R professional I deal with people and as a Rotarian too, it is nothing different.

How far your club has reached in its objectives?
As far as this year is concerned so far we have done three projects since 1st July 2001. There some of the projects are in the pipeline. We, all Club members are committed to meet our objectives during the year.

Any message for Thaneites?
It's a great feel when you work for Thane and Thaneites. In stead of giving any 'message', I would request Thaneites to support and join the noble cause of social service what Rotary is pursuing in Thane through 11 clubs.

As told to Thaneweb.com