District Governor Official Visit
The Rotary Club of Yala successfully conducted the Official Club Visit of District Governor (DG) Rtn. Binod Koirala, coinciding with its 4th Club Assembly and RWM 1482 at Hotel Godwill, Kanibahal, Lalitpur. DG Koirala, accompanied by District officials Rtn. Anish Bajracharya (District Secretary), Rtn. Arjun Shrestha (Joint Secretary), Rtn. Uttam Paudyal (Aide to DG), and Rtn. Naresh Man Tuladhar (Assistant Governor), was warmly welcomed by Club President Rtn. Om Shanker Shrestha.
The visit began with an exhibition of Coding and Robotics projects by students of Kitani Secondary School, featuring innovations like 3D printing, Home Automation, and Obstacle-Avoiding Robots. DG Koirala appreciated their creativity and technical skills.
A confidential meeting followed, where the DG and his team commended RC Yala’s timely online reporting, active participation in district programs, and contributions to The Rotary Foundation (TRF). They suggested bylaw alignment with RI’s new model, BOD approval for honorary memberships, inclusion of two vice presidents (with the president elect as the first vice), issuance of membership certificates with RI numbers, inducting more young members, and cost-effective online meetings.
During the 4th Club Assembly, conducted by DG Koirala, committee chairs presented progress updates:
Club Administration: Rtn. Manjari Tamrakar
Membership: Rtn. Sanjaya Shrestha
TRF: Rtn. Surendra Govinda Joshi
Service Projects: Rtn. Dinesh Lal Shrestha
Public Image: Rtn. Minu Pradhan Shrestha
Global Grant (TaRL): Rtn. Pramod Sagar
DG Koirala expressed his long-standing connection with RC Yala and praised its tradition of weekly meetings and encouraging members to visit other clubs. He emphasized online reporting for award consideration, urged sustainability in projects, highlighted the global membership challenge, and encouraged adding at least one new member this Rotary year. He appreciated RC Yala’s $5,500 TRF contribution but noted the need to enhance publicity of its impactful community work.
RWM 1482 was held following 4th Club assembly. Club President Rtn Om Shanker Shrestha chaired the meeting and expressed gratitude to dynamic and visionary District Governor for his inspiring remarks and valuable guidance.
A visual introduction of DG Koirala was presented.
During the meeting, the President presented a token of love to the District Governor, a cheque of US $100 (Rs 14,200) for the club’s contribution to the PolioPlus Fund. He also handed over a cheque for US $4,500 (Rs 6,39,000) as the club’s contribution to The Rotary Foundation. Contributors included:
Rtn. Deepak Kumar Shrestha – PHS ($1,000)
Rtn. Dinesh Lal Shrestha – PHS ($1,000)
Rtn. Surendra Govinda Joshi – PHS ($1,000)
Rtn. Om Shanker Shrestha – PHF ($500)
Rtn. Prem Kumar Shrestha – PHF ($500)
Rtn. Jeetendra Nakarmi – PHF ($500)
The President extended heartfelt thanks to the contributors for their generosity and commitment to Rotary ideals.
He also expressed heartfelt gratitude to DG Rtn. Binod Koirala and his team for their valuable time, guidance, and encouragement.
