Rotary Club of Mangalore City gets new President and office bearers

Mangaluru: The installation ceremony of the new office bearers was held on 3rd July 2020 at Utsav Hall, Karangalpady, and Rtn. Dr. Anil Kumar took charge as the new President of the club for the year 2020-21.

Installation officer and District Governor Nominee Designate of RI District 3181 Rtn. Prakash Karanth installed the new President and other office-bearers.

In his acceptance address after introducing his team of board of directors and various committee chairman, Rtn. Dr. Anil Kumar said “This year’s Rotary International President’s theme is ‘Rotary Opens Opportunities’. Being a member of Rotary itself is an opportunity and all members of the club have to utilise this opportunity to do good for society thus making a difference in the life of mankind and the environment. He asked members support for the new rotary year to carry on all activities with extra zeal”.

Immediate Past President Rtn. Dr Ranjan RK and Past Assitant Governor Rtn. Sumith Rao were honoured for their exemplary service. New Paul Haris Fellow’s were also recognised during the event.

Outgoing president Rtn Dr. Ranjan Rao thanked all the members, members of the board, and their families for the support in the past years which has helped in making this new club active and effective and assured his support to the new team.

Assistant Governor Zone III of RI District 3181 Rtn. Gopal Krishna Shetty in his message praised the club achievements in the past years and invited the club to partake in more activities that can help in the betterment of all.

District Governor Nominee Designate of RI District 3181 Rtn. Prakash Karanth in his message said “Hurdles come and go, but keep moving without stopping. A President and his team get 365 days and these 365 days are nor less nor more to achieve the goals set by the club. Everyone’s participation makes things happen and the result that we get at the end of 365 days will be very satisfactory.”

Past Secretary Rtn. Prashanth Rai presented a report of activities in the last years. Secretary Rtn. Canute Pinto proposed the vote of thanks. Ann Mangala Rai delivered the invocation.

Club Advisor Rtn. Rajendra Kalbhavi, Rtn. Satish Bolar and others were present.

The news office bears of the club are as follows:

President – Rtn. Dr. Anil Kumar

Immeidate Past President – Rtn. Dr Ranjan RK

Vice President – Rtn. Prashanth Rai

Secretary – Rtn. Canute J Pinto

Treasurer – Rtn. Prathiba Rao

Director of Club Service – Rtn. Basav Kumar

Director of Vocational Service – Rtn. Vishal Salian

Director of Community Service – Rtn. Saritha D’Souza

Director of International Service – Rtn. Sorab Nahata

Director of Youth Service – Rtn. Bhuvanesh U