The 41st Installation Meeting of Rotary Club of Purulia was held on July 20, 2008 at Mahadeolal Smriti Bhawan, Purulia. Important dignitaries from the district like, DG, DS (General), DS (Administration), DS (Logistic) CDP & AG along with a host of other district officials were present to attend the meeting. They were later joined by members from other clubs from the neighbouring districts like Asansol & Bokaro. All the guests were felicitated with a token of love from our club. In the evening, the Meeting was hosted by Rtn. Rajesh Sarawgi and Rtn. Mallinath Mukherjee and the programme began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by DG Nayantara Pal Choudhuri. Beautiful and inspiring speeches were made by the dignitaries on the dais as well as the Outgoing & Incoming Presidents of our club. A documentary film on Rotary Club of Purulia Service Centre, our pride, was presented during the tea break. There were riddles with slide show for the audience in the entertainment programme Fun Zone. A power point show, that teaches us about the value of time, was organized by Rtn. Rajesh Sarawgi After the hand over of proceedings President Rtn. Ajit Sarawgi presented his speech with a photographic presentation by means of slide projection. Total Twenty One (21) members of our club were awarded & recognized for their 100% attendance in club activities and outstanding contribution to the club. Two (2) new members were inducted into the Rotary world. Two (2) deserving students were given scholarships and four (4) mentally retarded students of Manobikash Kendra were sponsored in the form of monetary assistance for annual maintenance. Opening of Rotaract Club of Purulia Central & four (4) Interact Clubs in four different schools were announced. The installation issue of our club bulletin VOICE was also released by Guest of Honour Group Captain Vijay Kaushal and other dignitaries on the dais. A few members from other club also expressed their views and appreciated the works done by our club. For this well attended meeting exceeding 250 people, a lucky draw was organized and prizes were given away instantly. The Installation Meeting concluded with delicious dinner being served to all and fellowship.
DISTRICT OFFICIALS OR LOCAL DIGNITARIES PRESENT IF ANY : DG Rtn. Nayantara Pal Choudhuri, DS (Administration) Rtn. Meeta Lakhotia, DS (Logistic) Tapas Bhattacharya, Chairman District Publication Rtn. Angsuman Bandyopadhyay & a host of other District Officials from District 3291, members from neighbouring clubs like RC Asansol and RC Bokaro.
“Bus Passengers Resting Shed is one of our permanent project and we are maintaining the sheds at two places, Telkalpara and Desh Bandhu Road, Purulia.”
“This Ambulance Service run by Rotary Club of Purulia is a 24 hrs x 365 days service done on a no profit basis. This service has been able to help in many patients surviving as they were able to reach better medical facilities outside Purulia.”
