INSTALLATION CEREMONY OF ROTARACT CLUB – 2015

The installation ceremony of the Rotaract Club of Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology & Management, (SMVITM), Bantakal, sponsored by Rotary Shankarpura, was held on 22 August 2015.

Rtn. Mahadeva Swamy, District Rotaract Representative (DRR), Rotary International District (RID) 3180, was the chief guest on the occasion, during his address to the gathering he encouraged the students of SMVITM to organize many Rotary Club activities under the aegis of the SMVITM Rotaract Club. The guest of honor Rtn. Manjappa D Goni, ZRR, Karavali Zone, R.I. Dist-3180, in his address briefly explained the importance of the Rotaract movement and congratulated the new office bearers and members.

Rtn. Clifford D’mello, President, Rotary Club, Shankarpura acted as the Installing officer at the function.

Dr. A.  Ganesha, Dean (Academics) delivered his message on the occasion.  Prof. Dr. Radhakrishna S.  Aithal, Director, SMVITM; Rtn. Edward Mendonsa, Rotaract Chairperson and Mr. Kishor Kumar Aroor, Rotaract Club Faculty Coordinator were present during the installation program.

The following students were sworn in as office bearers of the club for the academic year 2015 – 16: Mr. Deviprasad Shetty, President; Mr. Alva Rakshith, Secretary; Ms. Sneha Hegde, Treasurer; Mr. Dhanraj Shetty, Mr. Ashwith Samani, Ms. Anusha Pai and Ms. Liban D’ Souza –Directors;           Mr. Sahil Ali and Mr. Harshith Joshi, Sergeant Arms.

The program commenced with the Rotaract prayer by Rtr.Pritesh Rtr. Adheesh Shetty welcomed the guests and Rtr. Devika Lakshmeesha presented a brief report on the various activities organized by the club during the past academic year 2014-15. Rtr. Alva Rakshith delivered the vote of thanks. The Program was compered by Rtr. Anusha Pai and Rtr. Sunetra.