M.V. Prakash, a local industrialist, was installed as the president of Rotary Club of Guntur at a colourful ceremony held at Gottipati Kalyana Mandapam here on Sunday evening.
Mr. Prakash, and his team comprising of K.V. Bhaskara Rao and Cherukuri Srinivasa Rao as secretary and treasurer were installed by district governor, RI District 3150, T.V.R. Murti.
The Rotary Club of Guntur, chartered in 1943, is a member of Rotary International district 3,150 and is one of the oldest clubs in the country.
District governor elect Ch. Hari Krishna, assistant governor Mattupalli Sunitha, regional secretary Thomas Sebastian and past district governor T. Vijendra Rao were present. Mr. Prakash, who has served in various capacities in the district, pledged that he would continue the good work done by his predecessors in executing matching grants project, extending support to students and women and contributing to the Rotary International’s effort to foster global peace.
‘Motivate the young’
Mr. Murti urged the new governing body to execute service projects and motivate more number of young leaders to join the Rotary’s family.
Past president of Rotary Club of Guntur Ramana Yashaswi, past secretary Lakshmi Narayana and treasurer GNV Sasi Bhushan were also present.
New members were inducted at the end of the installation ceremony.
