Recap: [Hybrid] India, July 13, Sustainibility meet-up at Tukai Temple, Baner, Pune with Tree Plantation

Hi LGs,

It was a pleasant surprise and emotionally moving to see 13 local guides attend the meet-up in person, while nearly the same number participated virtually. I am thankful to all of you.

In person: @TusharSuradkar, @abhishekpatk, @NERKARAMIT, @ShubhamWaman, @Madankumarj, @ChinmayK, @Rushikesh_joshi, @ShubhamHadawale, @Kuldeep, @Sourabh26, Raj, and Pushpak.

Virtual attendees: @NareshDarji, @PrinceKumar, @RJSheetal, @NikhilDubey46, @PrasadVR, @Ru_pali4, @Gvipin, @shaileno, @SharmaK, @RJSheetal, @Gurukrishnapriya, @SarathUpendran, @SonamW, @Praniketmore, @indrajmankas, and @mrkashyap.

Also, kindly note that this meet-up was under the series inspired by @KashifMisidia bhai for celebration of 9 years connect local guides.

At the designated time, we gathered at the base point and began climbing the stairs towards Shree Tukai Mata Mandir above Baneswar Temple on the hilltop.

We initially went to plant the sapling, and Amit, Shubham, and a few others began digging and planting it. On World Environmental Day, some of them went to check on the status of the last one that was planted a year ago.

Madan and his family, as well as Raj and Shashank, arrived later. We had a great time together, taking photos to remember.

After that, we started descending and went for some chai with bun maska at Tea Bar, a small open restaurant nearby. The stickers and other items were then distributed as part of our regular meet-up ritual.

Prince, as co-host, conducted an online quiz through a link, and all the participants enjoyed playing it. K.K. Sharma ji won it. Followed closely by Rupali, Sarath, and RJ Sheetal.

It was an incredible experience after such a long time. Thanks to Shubham, Sourabh, Rushikesh, and Kuldeep for getting the sapling at the last moment. :slight_smile:

Thanks a lot, @PrinceKumar, for being there as a co-host. I mean it.

Cheers!

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A well detailed recap and mesmerizing photographs @AjitThite SirJi, thankyou so much for sharing all the goodness from this meetup :folded_hands: :lotus:

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it was nice to see an old face Dada @AjitThite thanks for Recap. :folded_hands:

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Thanks to all the virtual attendees too for making this meet-up special and participating in the quiz :folded_hands:

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Dear @AjitThite ji,

Congratulations on organizing such a fantastic sustainability meetup on Sustainability! It’s truly inspiring to see so many local guides attending in person as well as virtually. The tree plantation activity, along with the online quiz hosted by Prince Kumar, sounds like a meaningful and engaging way to promote sustainability and community involvement.

I’m sorry I couldn’t join you all due to my official commitments, but I’m glad to hear it was a success. Looking forward to participating in future events - keep up the great & inspiring work!

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Brilliant recap. Sorry I missed it completely. It’s inspiring to see so many LGs participating in the meet-up, both in-person and online. I love the idea of tree plantation drive.
Will try to emulate this in Delhi NCR as well
Thank you @AjitThite dada for sharing amazing pictures from the meet-up.

Thank you @PrinceKumar for co-hosting the meet-up and for the online quiz.

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Nice recap dada @AjitThite .
Thankyou :clap::partying_face::clap:

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Thank you so much @KetanChhaniyara :folded_hands::grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:, I am glad that you liked it.

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It was indeed pleasure to see last years saplings growing up which we planted. This time my daughter and wife accompanied and enjoyed this meet. Felt good to meet with some new guides.

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Holding a meet-up in this location is a more challenging than in a city. Thank you @AjitThite, @PrinceKumar and all the participants for a successful event. The photos are stunning.

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Thanks for joining virtually @PrasadVR :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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Thanks for appreciation, @Nomad_Enkay .

Cheers!

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Thanks for appreciation, @shaileno , Ha, after a long break we had the meet-up in Pune with so many old and new faces.

Cheers!

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I understand your commitments towards work, @KetanChhaniyara .
But, thanks for your kind words.

Cheers!

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Oh yes, please do this as a drive in Delhi; we would love to see that too. @Ssiddharth2000

The number of attendees always encourages you to take one more step. And I am sure you’re on the right path.

Cheers!

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It was nice meeting you after a long time, @Rushikesh_joshi. As discussed, let’s meet somewhere for chai pe charcha!!

Cheers!

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Good to meet you and your family, @Madankumarj. It was a nice gesture when you brought them along with you.

Cheers!

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Thanks for your appreciation and attending virtually. @PrasadVR .

Cheers!

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Thank you @AjitThite dada.

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Yes @AjitThite dada :100:

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