Mangaluru: After the invocation and welcome by the staff in charge Prof. Arpana Kamath, the Club was officially inaugurated with the lighting of the traditional lamp by the dignitaries.
Rotary President Rtn. Jathin inducted the Rotaract President Rtr. Aditya. District Governor elect & the Honorary Secretary of Canara Institutions Rtn. Ranganath Bhat who was the Chief Guest & Rotaract Chairman Rtn. Vinod & Youth Service Director Rtn. Kevin inducted the other Office Bearers after which Rotaract President Rtr. Aditya gave his acceptance speech. Chief Guest & District Governor elect Rtn. Ranganath Bhat addressed the office bearers and the students. He delivered a motivating speech, that held the students in thrall.
Rotary President Rtn. Jathin and Youth Service Director Rtn. Kevin briefed the gathering about the Rotary International, its motto, its vision and structure spoke about various aspects of being a Rotarian and a Rotaractorian.
The Principal, Canara College, Dr. K.V Malini, in her presidential address, highlighted the need of students to be involved in extracurricular activities outside the four walls of the class rooms. The programme came to a conclusion with a formal vote of thanks and the singing of the National Anthem.
Rtn. Prof. Gopinath P.A who was instrumental in starting of the club, Rtn. Gopal Shetty dean of Canara P.U College, District Interact Representative Interactor Tushar K other members of the staff and students were present.
Reported by Rtn. Vinod D’Souza
