Rotary Club of Dimapur (RCD) marked its Golden Jubilee (50 years of service) here on Saturday with blood donation camp, during which a total of 50 units of blood was collected.
In a press release, RCD secretary Rtn Arijit Sharma stated that later in the evening, the members celebrated the ‘Charter Nite’ at Rotary Centre with founding member, Rtn U.S Agarwalla as special guest.
RCD president Rtn. KitoshiZhimomi, in her welcome speech acknowledged the tireless efforts of all past and present members of the club.While highlighting about the social and philanthropic works carried out by RCD, Kitoshi said she was fortunate to head the club to celebrate the golden jubilee.
Project chairman of blood donation camp, Rtn. Rakesh Kochar, presented a brief report on the blood donation camp and thanked sr. specialist blood bank Dr. T. Temsu,and his team, service partner IndusInd Bank and other donors for their support.
Rtn. R.S Panesar gave a brief report about the journey of RCD and highlighted various social service activities carried out by the club.
Besides other initiatives, RCD said that it has also vowed to remove illiteracy by 2025 by taking up projects for adult literacy, teacher training and bringing drop-outs back to school. Rotary Club has also converted five government schools into ‘happy schools’ by providing toiletsand other necessary facilities.
Rtn Vijay Sharma,astt. governor (Zone IX) read out the congratulatory message of Rotary District Governor SubhasishChattterjee.
On the occasion,the multi-lingual singing talent of Nagaland, Nk Naga was inducted as an honorary member of the club.He also enthralled the audience with his melodious songs.
Others who spoke on the occasion were Lions International District Governor Lalita Khadaria,Lion Gopal Sharma past president of Lions Club while vote of thanks was delivered by Rtn Ashok Agarwal.