Rtn, Arun. Daniel Bhandare is a member of Rotary club of Ichalkaranji Executive & has been serving Rotary & the community of RID 3170(India) for over 25 years. He is ably supported by his spouse Rtn. Madhavi, who is the member of Rotary club of Ichalkaranji Textile City.
Rtn. Arun is born in a family, who respects joint family culture, no wonder he is blessed with values, which made him spiritual, humble, social & ethical. He is a graduate of Civil Engineering with a bright educational career. He is University Ranker & is an accomplished consultant, valuer & Building Contractor. Rtn. Arun is known for his expertise in construction of Industrial structures, showrooms, Hotels, commercial complexes, Multiplex Theaters, educational institutes & Bunglows.
His vast experience in the field was recognized by Indian Institute of Engineers & Indian Council of Arbitration by bestowing the coveted membership. He is Member of Indian Council of Arbitration, Govt. approved valuer: Chartered Engineer & recipient of Award of excellence from various professional organizations which includes CREDAI & Institution of Engineers (India), like Excellence in Construction Awards 1999 & 2001, Best Engineer Award, Abhiyanta Gourav Puraskar. Also he was bestowed with Sarvotkrusth Abhiyanta Puruskar 2024 by Association of Engineers & Architects, Ichalkaranji and J. K. Cement and many mores.
Rtn. Arun possesses excellent leadership skills which were demonstrated when he was the President of Builders Association of India, Engineers & Architects Association at Ichalkaranji.
Socially & professionally he is associated with Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Indian Red Cross Society, Kolhapur Chamber of Commerce & Industries, Kolhapur District Kho-Kho Association & Ichalkaranji Church.His involvement & exemplified Service to the community is honoured with - SAMAJ RATNA national award.
ROTARY invites citizens of good standing in the vocation & community to be the members. Rtn. Arun was inducted in 1997 to the R.C. of Ichalkaranji. His contribution in strengthening the club is recognized with BEST ROTARIAN Award by his club, similarly, he was adjudged as the Best Secretary of the District in 2002-03.
Rtn. Arun served his club as President in 2010-11 & was bestowed with 20 Awards with Best President Award along with 15 other District Awards, 4 Rotary International Awards, namely,
- Best Administered Club
- Best in Community Services
- Best in Vocational Service
- Best in Youth Service
- Best all round participation in TRF
- Best in Public Relation
- Best Club Bulletin
- Best in Polio Plus Programme
- Best in TRF Program Participation
- Best in Innovative Community Service Project
- Best in Rural & Urban Relation
- Best in Medical & Public Health Trophy
- Late PDG Dr. Gorge & Loba Award for highest TRF Contribution
- PDG Dr. Kishor Magdum Award
4 Rotary International awards, namely
Significant Achievement Award
Presidential Citation with distinction
India National Polio Plus Award were the highlight of his success story as the leader of the club.
The District leaders aptly identified his potentials & gave him opportunities to develop him as an established Rotary leader through various District Assignments, namely, Dist. Chair Co ordinator (DCC), District Secretary, Conference Secretary, Gov. Area Aide & Asst. Governor. He had carried out all these assignments with excellence. So he bestowed with Best DCC, Best Asst. Governor, Best Governor's Area Aide, Best District Secrertary Awards. He has established R.C. of Hatkanagale Central as a GSR. Rtn. Arun was instrumental in inducting 54 members to the Rotary family.
Rtn. Arun & Madhavi are proud Donors to The Rotary Foundation with a reorganization of being a Major Donor. His Service to Rotary District 3170 has been appreciated with laurels by Rotary International Awards. namely-Club builder award (Twice), Avenues of service Award (Twice) & TRF District Service Award.
He is the founder Trustee of Deepak Memorial Trust which helps the needy and deserving by supporting the cause of education & health. An amount of Rs. 25, 00,000/- has been invested to uplift the economically weaker families.
All good deeds has been reciprocated equally by God who has gifted 03 promising children to these pious, generous & spiritual couple. He is blessed with 02 sons & 01 Daughter. Son Amol is B.Tech & serving in Multinational Company. He is a Gold medalist for India in Go-Carting at Dubai. Daughter Capt. Esther is a commercial pilot of Boeing 787 Dreamliner on International flights & her husband is HOD of Medical Tourism for 52 countries and Global Head for 82 Countries. Youger son Aashish is married to Interior Designer Neelam & the couple is managing the family business of Construction and running their own Interior Designer Company.
Rtn. Arun has a perfect life partner in Rtn. Madhavi who is a qualified Trainer for slow leaner students. Rtn. Madhavi is the Past President of Innerwheel club of Ichalkaranji with Best President Award & Best ISO Award to her credit.