Munish Sood
MANDI: Rotary Club Chhoti Kashi Mandi welcomed its new leadership team for the year 2025-26 during its annual installation ceremony held at a private hotel in Mandi. At a glittering ceremony, Dr Hemlata was officially inducted as club president while Renu Gulati assumed the role of secretary. Both will serve a one-year term.
The formal handover took place through a traditional collar exchange ceremony, conducted by District Governor Elect (District 3070) Rotarian Anil Singal, who commended the incoming team for stepping into leadership roles with a spirit of service and responsibility.
Vision rooted in service and inclusion
In his keynote address, Rtn. Singal extended his congratulations and best wishes to the newly appointed executive. He described Rotary International as the world’s largest humanitarian service organisation, a global network founded in 1905 and headquartered in the US, with over 35,000 clubs and 1.22 million members spanning more than 200 countries.
“Rotary brings together individuals from all walks of life who are united by a shared commitment to serve humanity, promote goodwill and foster peace,” he said. Emphasising Rotary’s core values of diversity, equity and inclusion, Singal encouraged members to feel proud of their association with an organisation that stands at the forefront of global philanthropy.
He also highlighted Rotary’s active role in disaster response, noting the club’s on-ground efforts during the recent flood crisis in Mandi, working alongside the state government and other relief organisations to support affected communities.
Health camps in focus: President Hemlata outlines her agenda
Addressing the gathering for the first time as president, Dr Hemlata expressed gratitude for the confidence placed in her and shared her vision for the year ahead.
“As a medical professional, I am committed to organising healthcare outreach programmes, especially in rural and underserved areas where access to medical services remains limited,” she said.
“This year, we aim to bring tangible change to the lives of the underprivileged through meaningful and accessible service projects.” She called upon fellow Rotarians to unite in purpose and strengthen the club’s impact across the region.
New executive committee announced
Dr Hemlata also introduced her leadership team for the 2025–26 term:
Board of Directors:
• President: Rtn. Dr. Hemlata
• Secretary: Rtn. Renu Gulati
• Treasurer: Rtn. Suman Sharma
• Immediate past president: Rtn. Dr. Anupama Singh
• President-elect: Rtn. Akhilesh Bharti
• Sergeant-at-arms: Rtn. Amarjeet Kaur
• Club trainer: Rtn. Munish Sood
Directors:
• Club services: Rtn. Prabodh Anand
• Community services: Rtn. Akhil Gupta
• Vocational services: Rtn. Raminder Kaur
• International services: Rtn. Nitish Sharma
• Youth services: Rtn. Anuradha Sood
Key Committee Chairs:
• Rotary foundation: Rtn. Raja Malhotra
• Membership development: Rtn. Brinda Sharma
• Public image: Rtn. Seema Sharma
• Service projects: Rtn. Suresh Gupta
• Club administration: Rtn. Jaspal Singh
Distinguished guests felicitated
During the event, the club honoured chief guest Rtn. Anil Singal and his spouse Rtn. Sonia Singal with a traditional shawl and commemorative memento. Other dignitaries, including Assistant Governor Rtn. ML Mahajan, Rtn. Praveen Aggarwal from Rotary Club Sundernagar, Secretary Rtn. Roshan Lal from Rotary Club Suket and Secretary Rtn. Ashu from Rotary Club Nerchowk, were also felicitated for their support and contributions.
The ceremony saw enthusiastic participation from all members of Rotary Club Chhoti Kashi, along with their families, marking a spirited beginning to a year dedicated to service, compassion and collective progress.
