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South Asian Reception @ RI Convention, Taipei, Taiwan
https://photos.app.goo.gl/h3E9MPwXx2m9sMyz8 What began as a small gathering of South Asian Rotarians has become one of the most popular events at Rotary International Conventions. In Taipei, the South Asian Reception united Rotarians worldwide in a vibrant celebration of fellowship, culture, and leadership. I cherish the memory of serving as Chair of the Melbourne South Asian Reception 2023 & Iam truly honored to serve as the convener of SAR 26 held on 14th June 2026 in Taipei. A special note of thanks to RI Pres Francesco , RIPE Yinka, RIPN Larry, TRF Trustee Chair Holger, Trustee Dr. Bharat, Trustee-elect Venkatesh, Director Nagesh, PRIPs Kalyan Banerjee , Shekhar Mehta, PRID Basker, Anirudha Roy, RIDN Basu, GS John Hewko, & my fellow Directors for their presence. My appreciation to event chair PDG Sridhar, Co-Chair PDG Subra, Sec PDG Debashish Mishra,& the entire organizing team for making SAR 26 a truly memorable one. A special thank you to all the delegates whose participation made the evening so colorful .
The International PolioPlus Committee (IPPC) held its in-person meeting in Taipei ahead of the Rotary International Convention.
Dear Friends,
IPPC Chair Michael McGovern recognized the outgoing members of the committee & welcomed the 2026-27 committee members.
Happy to share that, I am taking the responsibility as an IPPC member for RY 2026-27.
The fight against polio continues. As Rotary reminds us: Polio is not over until it is completely over.Together, let us remain committed to our mission &work tirelessly to END POLIO.
I am happy to congratulate My brother Dr.D Prasanna Balaji on assuming the office of Principal of National College (Autonomous), a renowned institution with a distinguished legacy spanning 107 years. I wish him great success in leading the college to new heights of academic excellence.
What I particularly admire about Dr.PB is his ability to transform every responsibility entrusted to him into a benchmark of excellence. I am confident that he will bring the same passion and dedication to this prestigious role. Wishing Dr Prasanna Balaji a highly successful & fulfilling tenure as Principal.
Felicitation Ceremony for Rotarian Ministers & MLAs@ Trichy ,TamilNadu
https://youtu.be/pdyyEN49OdY Glad to be part of this first-of-its-kind felicitation ceremony honoring our fellow Rotarians who have been elected as Ministers and MLAs in the recent Tamil Nadu State Assembly elections. My appreciation to the Organizing Team, Host Governors, Governor-Elects & committee members for executing such a prestigious &memorable event. I extend my best wishes to all the Rotarian Ministers and MLAs as they embark on this important journey of public service.
RI District 3212 : Aram Team CLLS @ Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu
The Club Leadership Learning Seminar is a vital part of Rotary's leadership training conducted before the commencement of the Rotary year. It equips club leaders with the knowledge, direction,& roadmap needed for a successful year ahead. CLLS enhances leadership skills, fosters teamwork, & a platform to share best practices, align with Rotary goals, and build strong networks. Congratulations to Chair Rtn. KR Kapoor, DGS Rtn. Nandhu & the entire organizing team for conducting a highly successful seminar. Best wishes to DGE Gandhi, DLF Rtn. Mayil T. Balasubramanian, DGN Rtn Ebenesh, &DGND Rtn ShunmugaNatraj for an impactful& eventful Rotary year ahead.
RI District 3231: SIGARAM Rotary District Conference, Mahabalipuram, Chennai.
The SIGARAM Rotary District Conference was an inspiring blend of networking, knowledge sharing, and insightful sessions by distinguished speakers. Happy to share that Mr G. Viswanathan, Founder & Chancellor of VIT, has joined Rotary as an Honorary Member of Rotary Club of Gudiyatham. Congratulations to DG Rtn V Suresh & Team for leading the district successfully. Let us together make our organization bigger, better, and bolder. Appreciation to the organizing team for conducting a successful conference. Kudos to Chair Rtn S Sundarraj, Sec Rtn S. Muralikrishnan, Treasurer Rtn PR. Narender, Advisor Rtn M. Srinivasan & COGS. Special Mention to GOH Thiru T. Krishnakumar, Director RCPL, SG Rtn. G. Viswanathan, Founder & Chancellor VIT, & CG RIPR PDG Rtn AKS Shanmugasundaram, District 3203.
RI Dist 2981 : DLA Samuthiram: Hosted by RC Manora Pattukottai @ Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
The District Learning Assembly is a premier platform designed to inspire, educate, & empower club & district leaders for the Rotary year ahead. As Rotary continues its journey towards becoming bigger, better, and bolder, the responsibility rests with visionary leaders who uphold the values of service, integrity, & excellence. Best wishes to DGE Vaithianathan & First Lady, Dr VanajaV, DGN Jayakumar, DGND Anandan, DLF AKS Balaji, Mentor PDG Mani, Advisor PDG Balaji Babu & Counselor PDG Piraiyon for the eventful RY 26-27. Kudos to the organizing committee, Chair Rtn Sivachandran & members of the host club,RC Manora Pattukottai,for the efforts in making the event a purposeful one.