Saturday, April 11, 2009

CONFESSION - I AM REALLY AGING!!

Dear Friends,

I am realy touched by the various responses I got on my mail and also the experience i have gone through quite recentely.

I sincerely confess that I have made a mistake of sending a mail which I was really not well planned. I wanted to criticise the way Sawant Brothers dealing with the " New Generation" without considering their aspirations but at the same time I did a mistake of criticising on the next generation.

Funnyly I realised that I have joined the golden Hair group ( Its actually grey hair group of Society, by the way I have completed 40 years this year) who find a reson to critisise the new generation always. I must change this. Belive me no more criticisism. I personally feels that Sawant Foundation is passing through the identity crisis. We some of us feel it should have a good mix of family and Social work together. Some strongly feels we need not mix family issues with trust we must seperate this. I was just ecoching those voices, but I confess again I am not a good writer.

I use to relate to those days when if even Kaka and Tai if shouts at us or de humilitae ( I use to feel and cry those days) my mother or father ( Appa or Aai) never grumbled over it, even never interfered or intervened in that they always were having a feeling that whatever Kaka and Tai is doing will be best for our children. And we know it have proved to be the best they have done to us. When I relate it to the current situation I realise that I can not really even copy 5% of them in my present life. I personally started realising offlet how my parents both Appa, Kaka, Aai and Tai would have paaseed through the struggle of managing with such a huge team and dealing with their moods and aspiration. And sometimes I get very upset or disturb to see that at age of 40 I am not really contributing much to my family growth, either financially or otherwise.

I was experimenting something on their experience last few years but I confess I failed completely even I spoiled and lost what I have with Me!! I only learnd that the relationship is such a delicate fibre that you realy need to learn a art to preserve it. My respect to my parents has really multifold.

When I was doing my graduation I got involved doing some events and activities and we could succesfuly formed IACD. I personally decided to go for the field of social work. Though no body in the family was aware about this profession no body objected to my choice. (this is after doing well in Science field). I was just suggesting that during the college years our friends can devote more time, energy to this foundation and they can give a new face to this. Once we join jobs, strugle for House, Roji Roti and Career it is but obivous that our attention will be less. But again I confess I was anawre about their struggle, competetion they are passing throgh?

Any way as Shrikant and Umesh mentioned in their previous mails, I also has guarntee that this situation will change.

With love and regards

Shrinivas

NO MORE GENERATION GAP!!

Hello Kaka,

It was nice to know about how things worked out in those times with lots of patience and trust amongst you brothers and sisters. All of you elderly people have shown immense cooperation and understanding towards each other in every walk of life . The best part of all of you is that you all have not restricted this bonding only within your generation but have always taken earnest efforts everytime to diffuse the same warmth even into our generation. Thanks to you all , all our parents have inculcated a very unique kind of love and liking within all of us , so much that we all literally die to meet each other , whether it is a birthday or any kelvan , wedding or any kind of get-together. We cherish each and every moment that we spend together and are always eager to constructively plan for any activity that takes place within the family . It happens sometimes that all our dates do not match at the same time , but such problems are also tackled by rest of the people who are free. eg. Pranav and I were not free for the camp held in OCT, but even you will agree that Gauri and Ankita , along with the rest of the kids had managed everything with much excellence.

The point that I am trying to make here is that, I request all of you , with due respect , to not be under the misconception that we do not have the same bonding or unity within us ( As you have mentioned in your mail ) . However, I agree we have still to make a much better contribution to the activities of SAWANT FOUNDATION which we will make for sure . The only reason I felt like raising this point is because I have heard similar comments from many other family members , which I know again are only because all of you are really concerned about us . We really consider ourselves to be lucky to be blessed with such loving elders and a beautiful family , and obviously we do understand its value. But I request all of you to not have any negative notions about anything . Please do not get offended, I apologise if I have, but I realised that it was necessary for me to put forward this small point in front of you on behalf of all of us. This is because I would like to say that instead of saying 'your generation' and 'my generation' , it would be better that we all blend together our ideas , understand each other in a better way and take the best qualities from all the generations instead of dividing ourselves on the basis of age . I know this will require a lot of understanding between all of us because it is a little difficult for people coming from different eras to agree with each other , but , I have a strong feeling that ultimately it will work out the best. This was just a small suggestion from us.Thank you for guiding us everytime we have been wrong and please keep your bleesings always upon us similarly in future.

Yours respectfully,

Mugdha Sawant.

Monday, April 6, 2009

CHANGE YOUR THINKING.......CHANGE YOUR LIFE

Dear Sawant Foundation Members,

Greetings for the new seasons,

As you all may be aware that we have found an opprtunity to meet together again on 2nd May evening at Dadar. This is is just to compensate on what we could not do this time in January due to several reasons and also remind that 3rd Generation of SF (if Kaka we call as 2nd Generation)has reached to its 60s ( Age).

I know there are lots of people within us who do not approve of celebrations but is there any other way to come together? Do we realy celebrate the festivals like our parents and forefather use to celebrate at Kalsuli. What is our budget really (individually) to celebrate these festivals at our necluear families?

Earlier it was use to say that to be happy Food, Cloths and Shelter are the basic needs of Human being. Do we realy mean that? Then the inmates or priosoner will be more happy than any slum or rural poor who do not have any one of that.

The new basic needs are - Food, Shelter, Health, Education, Freedom and Recreation(community living)( Basic Needs have gone up from 3 to 6). We as Sawant Foundation (atleast few) always enjoy (by god grace) 5 basic needs what about the sixth one- Recreation and comming together we could keep aside some budget. atlease once or twice a year we should meet apart from regual Sawant Brothers meeting

My suggestion is, we can have
Sawant Foundation Day-
We can always keep it in May 2nd or first saturday of May month. For CARE we always had last saturday of April and it has wel register to all our students and welwishers. We can have in house programmes planned and welregeresd that calling somebody from outside. And also anounce our commitment towards society.

Since Jan we are taliking of supporting the Education of Sawant Foundation young generation and also from our Village- Umesh has suggested to creat a Education Fund. Can we anounce the same on this 2nd May with good strategy, targets and power point presentation???
Any idea,

Please write to me so that I can collate it together.

I do not see much excitement in the 4th Generation beyond celebrating birthdays or picnic, Can atleast one person from that take a lead to do some fun or comming out with some strategy. After interacting with few of these childrens I found that there are no thoughts or vision ahed them regarding Sawant Foundation, or they are afreid of our 3rd Generation to confront or speak openly. The selflessness is rarely found. Every body feels what is there for me? Why should we do this if there are no tangible returns? are we getting good value for Money?
Even most of the Sawant Brothers has got (including me) a bad habit of preaching people, unnecessary guiding children, telling them how they went through the hard ship of life and how the new generation should also teast that (Doese the hardship we gone through was pour choice? or it was compelled). Giving suggestion, free consultancies and critising the new generation on their idea. Whenever we meet any body we talk about education and end with education and discipline and hell lot of SALAH. I can emagine how the new generation may be feeling when they have tested the freedom.( I remember the joke- When Pranav took a motor bike he happily shared with Sawant Brothers and belive me he was desgusted with the hell lot of suggestion from us on how he should drive that, how he should take care in traffice, speed and what not when no body of them even touched the bike or drove any vehical in life!!! dont you feed how embrasing it could be for him to listen to that than getting any patting and encouragement)
Can we stop the preaching and encourage the new generation, hand over them leadrships, otherwise we will end up with what Kaka has done to us, No body in us can yet take any independent decision (at age of 60)or has leadeship skills which can lead the foundation. We are still afraid to critisise, we are still afraid to speak openly, we are still afraid to take decision, we are still afraid to enjoy. Its Time now CHANGE YOUR THINKING- CHANGE YOUR LIFE

Come on ......... Shoot back to me,

Regards

Shrinivas

Monday, March 2, 2009

Business Training School of Sawant Bros

DearBrothers,

Greetings From Dubai

This indeed a pleasure to address to you all with some thoughts, some emotions and some conviction. As we all awarethat the Sawant Brothers symbols is consists of three areas1 ) Education 2 ) Agriculture 3) Business/ Industries. We are faired well in the first two lets ay at least 90% success in in Education due to hard efforts of our paretnts and us. We were continue doing fairly well in Agriculture. Appa has won the best farmerprize in the past and Kaka has won it again in 2005/6. Baban and Santosh has experimented in farming and were quite successful. I will not say that there is a commercial success but there was a pleasant feeling of wining situation. I am now concern about the third ream of this Symbol which is I suppose this generation job (None in past in Business ) I heard our grand father was in Business of money lending, but I am not sure whether he was real money lender or he was more of social worker helping the farmers and poors.

As per I know I am the only one who started the business around 1983-84 with liquid soap selling from Thana plant and thenstarted a plant with help of Umesh in 1989 at Nasik. However as you all well awareI have not get success in these initiative. The reasons being many, And we had a major loss. But When I look back to my career I see that I am very successful when I have helped others in setting up in their business.I have given consultancy to Mr. Anil Sawant ( Natal) to start up hisbusiness and I have done this project with a challenge and finished this project within 4 months from the date of purchase of the land. All formalitiesby me only. In one day I got a plot from MIDC on thesame day I have taken a DIC approval same Day I have taken SSI UNIT permition and within 8 days I have taken plan approval from MIDC and within 15 days I have finalized contractor and started construction on site. I think I have done thisbecause of the financialsupport, liberty and freedomto take decision given by Mr. Anil. After forth month I have started production on that site and I have hand over that project after one year with 2 crore business with 30 lacks subsidy by government to Mr. Anil. Only the good thing is that he had a ready business with him only he doesnt know how to start up the business in MIDC and what facility will get from government. After that I have got job with Umesh recommendation in Dujodwala Paper Chemicals. After joining them I have done so many changeswithin two year which were necessary to increase the production and profitability of the company.

In two years I got good experience and I leftthat job and I joined another company in Dubai that also with the help of Umesh but in between some problems took place hence I startedmy own business. While doing well in that business I have taken a decisionto start Dongreen resigns and chemical Pvt Ltd. This is also with help of Umesh In Chiplun we have seen so many places but we like Chiplun due to government MIDC and easy to get all necessary permition from government. Sametime we also started the business of trading and consultancy (MARVEL)which was doing well. With that profit andUMESH investmentof about 40 to 45 lacks in the chiplun factory we started the Chplun plant construction.

I have not taken my salary for two years but thought this business will pay off well once we are ready .Now the situation is changed I am in Dubai that is also I got job with help ofUmesh and I am doing well.

We all knowhow Umesh has helped most of our family members in past. I am here doing well only because of his support.Rajan is doing well and he is working as technical manager in M/s Dujodwala paper chemicals in Khopoli with a goodearning . Vilas is also working here as supervisor in OPT with good salary. Mr Prashant is also doing well in India as a production manager with very good salary. Mr.Nandu couldtake his own home due to given a job in Jordan. Two times he tried to give him job in Dubai. Mr.Bala sarmalkar couldalso took home and done job in Dubai. Mr.Babu Patil also came here and doing good. And so many people that you dont know. I have send at list 5 to 7 people in dubai with help of Mr. Umesh. He triedto give job to Subhash also but he could not success. We allknow the reasons, He is trying to give job toSantosh in Dubai. ( Rajesh Pawar, Kiran Gadve, Mande, and so many others I dont know their name )
And many people arestable with help of Umesh through direct from his contact and from another contact. So many Industries he started but all people usedhim and keeping him away from the business. All people utilized him and not given his share or respect.
What more important is he could build a good human Resource but he failed in understanding business well. He mixed business and Social work together,Heis very good to people but very bad in controlling and directing them.

NOW REGARDING CHIPLUN PLANT
Can we make Chiplun plan as a project as a manufacturing cum training institute. Dongreen Resin and chemicals Pvt ltd then in future we can develop so manypeople from this factory (Sharad do we really need so many people to trained, And a best business can only become best training institute) . We all take this share of this company and we will make it institute and we will start the course of Diploma in Resins and chemical industries. One year training program 35 to 40 people will take admition for the course and I know we can do this better naturally this is a social work so we all are expert in this field.

Now the only things how we can generate the fund and what is liabilities on that company
1)Rs. 10 lacks is only the liabilities on that company that is given by Mr. Prashnat. In that I will pay 2 lacks Rs from my pocket as my share.
2) we will also take help of Mr. vijay pawar he is ready to give reactor and in shed investment some of his contribution
3) we will also try to generate private placement in investment (Like share holders in family members for short period they will gate dividend.
4) we will try to take a joint partner to help in this matter.
5) last one to sale in loss.

If u all are interested to save this we all can do the business like what ever material we will manufacture we will sale it and make a fund for our family trust also we will start the marketing course after two three years.

Please see our strength if we all together to do business only I have given below of all s only the
1. Vijay m Sawant-Banking , accounting legal formalities of the bank and other
2. Ramesh M Sawant-Science baground with good financial planning of his money and knowing risk assessment in investment
3. Raghuvir P Sawant-Accounting banking with good financial planning of his money and knowing risk assessments in investment
4. Suresh M sawant-Economic and good vision for the family and knowing risk in economic al condition and investment and legal matter. Also a good contact to do this in lower budget
5. Umesh M Sawant-Technology , marketing knowledge , experience in same field and attachment to develop the family with good financial growth
6. Subhash M Sawant-Hard work with honestly and experience to handle store
7. Rajendra P Sawant-Hard work with fabrication experience required for the same field and with honestly
8. Sharad M Sawant-Resin field experience, fabrication and dashing power with hard work
9. Sanjay P Sawant-Accounts, banking, legal matter and over all supervision
10. Shrikrishna M Sawant-Science student, banking legal formalities, and
11. Shrikant M Sawant-Science baground with experience in pharmaceutical production and resin
12. Vivekanad P Sawant-Experience in same field also hard work with dashing power
13. Shrinivas M Sawant -Social and science baground with good experience , hard work and planning

If we utilized this all points together for one project we will save this and in future there are so many our family members to get good job they can get a good opportunity in future
My request is not sale this factory help us to save this one other wise somebody will take this only 8 to 10 lacks and we will loose about 30 to 35 lcks which we spent this chance.

I except answer from all what ever your opinion positive negative but dont forgot to write. Time is short but god is grate.

Regards

Sharad Sawant

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Absorb The Change!!

There will always be conflict between generations. The older generation is expected to change with the times. They are made to believe that their archaic thinking is not in sync with modern trends. The younger lot, on the other hand, is expected to follow in the elders footsteps. Our thinking is largely shaped by our family, school and workplace. While change is inevitable and our thoughts keep evolving with the changing times, there are some traits that do not lose their relevance even with the passage of time honesty, empathy, integrity, compassion, tolerance, humility and respect. In that case, should such universal norms also change? And if so, what could be the implications?

To be a parent is a challenging task, especially in these times of rapid change. Having traveled and lived in different parts of the world, I believe that we are in a new age, in which the new generation has a new outlook. Its approach to life, people and the environment is dominated by a more detached and practical approach, with less idealism and more cynicism. Fundamental values have a place only if these fit in with their lives, rather than their lives being designed around these values.

Parents must accept this change in a childs attitude. Wise parenting lies in instilling basic values in children, keeping in mind their changing mindset and adapting one's approach accordingly. A sensible approach would be to accept that society will and should change, hopefully for the better. Accepting change while inculcating core values is the key to sound parenting. The early years are crucial to instill fundamental universal values in a child. It is these values that will last a lifetime. Weakness on the part of parents in inculcating these basic values will mean the next generation will behave worse, possibly showing disrespect to parents and grossly abusing parental support solely to fulfill personal desires. Todays children watch parental behaviour closely. Leading by example is the only mantra that can work. Children increasingly tend to question authority and this change must be accepted and handled by parents and teachers.
A child may mock ones old-fashioned values because they may not fit into his/ her way of thinking, or interfere with his/her plans, but it is only possible to impart values to children if the parents lives are governed by the same principles.

Parents have to exemplify what they want their child to be. Children dont respect and believe their parents just because they are their parents. In our modern times, the authoritarian parent has had to move into the role of friend. The openness that comes with such sharing is an advantage, but it can also result in an overly casual attitude towards parents. It is very different from times gone by when the parent's wish was the childs command and the parents authority was unquestioned. Wise parenting means practicing ones beliefs, keeping ones your values strong and voicing them in context even as one accepts positive changes in a child's so long as his/her basic values are intact.

It is not necessarily a problem if todays child want to be independent in views and behaviour from a very early age. For instance, even the motivation to make money need not be seen as against family values so long as he/she tries to get rich using methods that remain within the framework of fundamental values. It is only by accepting that times change that parents can perceive this as a forward movement by a young and dynamic generation. But there is a lot to frighten the older generation.

For instance, young people's tendency to live life luxuriously without a thought for tomorrow or any apparent appreciation of all that it took to create wealth and opportunity. It is frightening to see the easy arrogance that comes with the next generation's easy access to money and consumer goods.

Young people appear to take for granted all the comforts and luxuries provided by parents. Often enough, one hears parents claim that they have brought up their kids in the best possible manner even if it meant bribing someone, or lying or being dishonest. But shouldnt parents stop and think about the dangerous effects of their children indirectly benefiting from dishonesty. Parents need to confront these issues. They have nothing to do with changing times. They have everything to do with sound basic values. Such matters need to be thrashed out delicately with children. This can only happen if a parent spends enough time with his/her child.

HOME TRUTHS
* The early years are crucial to instill fundamental universal values in a child. It is these values
that will last him/her a lifetime.
* Children increasingly tend to question authority and this change must be accepted and
handled by parents and teachers.
* In our modern times, the authoritarian parent has had to move into the role of friend. The
openness that comes with this is an advantage.

As any parent will agree, it is always easier to say yes than no to ones child. It is easier to agree than disagree. But it is unwise to take the easy way out. It is wise to recognize how exactly society has changed. Sometimes, money has replaced family time. Sometimes, modern parents are too self-absorbed to pay attention to their children. Whatever the problem, the best parenting is by example. Give way on everything else, but not on fundamental values. Howsoever fashionable the values of the day, it is only the basics handed down the generations that can keep society rooted and on the right path.

Change is inevitable but it should be positive. There is no argument but that change must occur. But change must never be allowed to affect core moral values.

With best regardsYours sincerely

Dr. R. M. SAWANT
M.Sc. Ph.D.

Monday, February 16, 2009

What are good family values to have?

by Ann Scott

In today's world we need to have some family values, and we need to teach these values to our children. Family values are just as important today as they were in days gone by, or possibly more so, since many people do not, seemingly, have these necessary values. The most important values, in my opinion, are honesty, loyalty, courtesy, obedience, respect, and concern for other people's feelings.

When I was growing up, my parents always taught me, first of all, obedience and respect for them and for all my elders. I was taught to say please, and thank you. These are respectful phrases that will let others know that they are important, too. Everyone needs to feel that they are a part of the human community, therefore, we as human beings need to show courtesy and kindness to others to help them feel a part.

Most of the time, it is the way people are treated in society that makes them do some of the terrible things that they do. Of course, their childhood rearing plays a big part, also.
You might say, how does having these values help me? Let me try to explain some of the ways. First of all, when you help others and treat them right, it makes you feel good about yourself. You feel better, then when you are kind of others it makes them feel better, so all are happier individuals. When you do kind things to other people, it makes them more prone to do good things to others.

I think that a child should be taught respect for their elders because there are will always be people who are older than you are, and those folks deserve our respect. They have lived life and suffered all the hardships that we are going through, already. Many times they have no one to care for and love them, and if we are kind to them it will place a smile on their face. I, for one, had rather be around someone with a nice smile than to have to be around an old grouch. I think that most folks feel that way, also, if they will be honest.

Obedience should be taught, also, because there is always going to be someone that you will, more or less, need to listen to and follow their instructions. If you ever have to work on a public job, more than likely you will have someone who is in a position that is above yours. You will have to listen to what he/she tells you to do if you expect to keep your job. A child who has never been taught to be obedient will not be able to function in society as they ought to.

Honesty is another value that is very important. Do youenjoy dealing with people who are very quick to tell you that they will do something, but never carry it out. It won't be long until you won't believe anything that they tell you. Honesty and loyalty go hand in hand. Loyalty involves keeping your word no matter what, or being sure to let the other person know why you can't. I have had people tell me they would meet me somewhere at a certain time, or that they would do a certain thing, and then they did not keep their word and never even let me know why they didn't. It is frustrating, to say the least, and it makes you feel as if they didn't think that your time was very important. Trust is very important between individuals, and you soon learn who you can and who you can't place your confidence in.

I believe that it is very important that everyone learn to be caring and concerned about other people. When we show concern for others we are showing concern for God and his word. God loves everyone, so therefore we are required, by Him, to love others. In fact, His word teaches us to love even our enemies and to do good to them.

If we want friends we must be a friend. We were created to need the fellowship and friendship of other people. We do not have to like everyone's ways and we do not have to be friends with everyone but we must treat all people with respect if we expect to be able to communicate with and live in harmony with other people. There are all types of personalities, and many do not get along well, but I believe that if we are kind and considerate of others, we will be able to at least tolerate one another, without major problems, for the times that we must be in each other's company.

Friday, January 30, 2009

Thank you

Date: 27th Jan 2009
Dear all,

Let me convey my sincere appreciation and happiness about the outcome of the meeting which took place in such a co-ordeal, healthy atmosphere and in a planned schedule. I will like to give special thanks to some members.

* Subhash & Family : They have taken lot of pain to keep the good arrangement of meeting and attended everyone of us with lot of care.

* Santosh & Nandu : They attended the meeting in spite of their busy schedule coming all the way from kalsuli and preparing themselves for it.

* Srinivas : He has gifted everyone of us with a valuable and memorable gift(Book) which is really appreciable.

The meeting went on smoothly, just because of proper planning, good study of the points to be discussed and overall your co-operation. We could easily interact in a very good manner and also able to take quite many decisions in less time

Once again I thank one and all to make this meeting a great success.

With Regards.

Shrikant Sawant
Tel: (0253)2397753 Cell: 9421507658
Note : Shortly you will receive the minutes of the meetings.