Saturday, July 5, 2008

Installation of . Rtn. Sanjay Deshpande as a President for the year 2008-09

Installation Ceremony of Rotary Club of Thana West was held on 2nd July 2008, at TMA Hall, Wagle Estate, Thane. Rtn. Sanjay Deshpande was installed as a President for the year 2008-09, at the hands of DGN 2010-11 Rtn. Dr. Jayant Kulkarni. The ceremony was attended by over 120 invitees.

IPP Rtn. Jayant Joshi reflected on the year 2007-08 by giving glimpses of the work done in this year. IPS PP Rtn. Pramod Ambekar elaborated on the projects executed. It was very well received and appreciated by the audience. All the board members and other Rotarians were awarded for their contribution in club activities.

Rtn. Sanjay Deshpande, in his acceptance speech, carried the messages of RI President D.K.Lee, of “preventing child mortality” and DG Bansi Dhurandhar “ASMITA and NAVPRERANA” to the august gathering. He told about the projects that will be executed in this year, in line with the thrust areas given by these two stalwarts. Our club has targeted 100% growth in membership this year and have committed to raise US$10,000/- for The Rotary Foundation.

Assistant Governor Milind Ballal showered his blessings on the club. Group Coordinator Krishna Kolambkar introduced the Chief Guest.

Chief Guest DGN Jayant Kulkarni, in his address, asked board members to be proactive and help the President to achieve GR8 heights.

We inducted following 3 active and 1 honorary members to our club this night.

1. Principal Bagad as Honarary Member
Active Members
2. Vinayak Patankar
3. Mahesh Deshpande
4. Dilip Gokhale


President Rtn Sanjay giving acceptance speech


New Board for Rotary Year 2008-09


Engrossed R'Ann and Rotarians

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