Dear Rotarian friends,
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Alhamdolillah, I am very delighted to inform you that the District Installation Ceremony – first District event for the year 2010-11 of the District 3272 was successfully held on July 3, 2010 at Lahore Grande, Lahore. The participation was about 500 with representation from Rotary Clubs from all over the District comprising of Northern, Central and Southern Regions. Assistant Governor Dost Mohammad from Kabul represented Afghanistan in this colorful ceremony.
I am thankful to our College of Governors for their support and participation – first in the College of Governors’ meeting held in the afternoon the same day and later at the District Installation ceremony. IPDG Usman Masud Khan specially came from Karachi and graced the occasion with his presence. PDG Mughis Sheikh, PDG Ata ur Rahman Barry, PDG Suhail Ahmad, PDG Abdul Rauf Rohaila, PDG Shakil Ansari, PDG M Saeed Shamsi, DGE Pervez Ahsan Khan and DGN Anthony Richards participated in the District Installation which shows their dedication to the Rotary movement and support to the District.
Highlights of the event were:
- Distribution of Polio Social Mobilization Items among all participants for creating awareness
- Presentation of Ceremony kit in a Cloth Bag giving message of “Re-Use Cloth Bags, Preserve Environment”
- Active participation from Rotarians from all over the District representing all regions and both countries (Afghanistan and Pakistan)
- Active participation of Innerwheel members, Rotaracts, Interacts, EarlyActs, prospective members and guests
- Recognition of IPDG Usman Masud Khan as last Governor of the combined District
- Recognition of College of Governors with presentation of shields
- Display of District Directory 2010-11 in printed format
- Announcement of more than US$ 20,000 as contribution towards TRF received before the Installation ceremony
- Participation of prospective members of proposed Rotary Clubs in Bhimber, Jaranwala and Okara
- Recognition of Deputy Governors, Assistant Governors and Presidents by inviting them to stage one by one
- Recognition of renowned singer Anwar Rafi as “Rotary Polio Ambassador”
- Recognition of sponsors of Lucky Draws and Banners
- Numerous Prizes through Lucky Draws
I am thankful to the Host Club (Rotary Club of Lahore Garrison, which is also my Home Club) for their full support, detailed planning and execution of the program. I will especially like to mention efforts of District Secretary & Charter President G. R. Siddiqui, IPP AG Rtn. Shaheen Ahmad, President Rtn. Mian Muhammad Shafeeq, Secretary Shafqat Ali, PP Syed Rashid Ali Rizvi, PP M. Aslam Ch, Haroon Naimat, Dr. Rizwan Vohra, SEI Parvez, Asif Javed Khawaja, Abdul Haleem, Mian Zahid Javed, Faisal Rauf and Mian Abdul Hakeem. All played their parts very well, which resulted in such a successful event. PP Saeed Chaudhry and Past Secretary Raheela Malik sent their appreciation and best wishes from abroad and gave me their contributions towards TRF before going abroad.
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Though the event was very successful and had very good attendance, I still feel there is always room for improvement. I personally take responsibility for all shortcomings and hope that with your feedback we will be able to further improve our future programs.
I am also thankful to Rotaract Club of Lahore Garrison, specially IPP Ali Ashtar Naqvi and President Umer Bhatti, and members of Rotary Community Corps (RCCs) who provided excellent logistic support at the Registration Desk, within the hall and for arranging decorations and flowers. District Secretariat also played an effective role in communicating with all Rotary Clubs. Muhammad Asif from District Secretariat handled all his responsibilities very well.
At the end, I thank you all for your continued support, and I look forward to an exciting and rewarding year ahead. We all have to work together in making our Rotary Clubs Bigger, Better and Bolder during the Charter year of D-3272, which will help us in “Building Communities – Bridging Continents.”
Regards,
Shehzad
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Rtn. Shehzad Ahmed ! District Governor 2010-11
Rotary International District 3272 (Pakistan & Afghanistan) *
242-B Shalimar Lane, Cavalry Grounds Extension, Lahore Cantt, Pakistan
Phone: (92 42) 36667164, 36681251 ! Fax: (92 42) 36667031
Mobile: (92 321) 8402556 ! Email: rotary@promark.com.pk
Website: www.RotaryDistrict3272.org
Home Club: Rotary Club of Lahore Garrison (www.rotarylahoregarrison.org)
P.S. Our mission:
1. END POLIO NOW
2. “Each Rotarian: Reach One, Keep One”
