Shirva: The Installation Ceremony of new officer bearers of Lions Club, Shirva-Manchakal was held on 30th June 2012 at Hotel Milan, Shirva. The President of the Club, Ln Ronald Menezes welcomed the gathering. The Secretary, Ln Gregory Fernandes presented the brief report of the activities of the Club. Ln Norbert Machado introduced Ln Sapna Suresh.
The Installation Officer and Ln Wilson Rodrigues introduced Mr. Valentine Dsouza, Circle Inspector, Karkala, the Guest of Honour of the function. Ln Sapna Suresh very systematically conducted the Installation Ceremony of newly elected office bearers for the year 2012-13 and advised them to maintain the dignity of the Lions Club International.
Guest of Honour Mr. Valentine Dsouza in his inspirational speech asked the members to help the poor and to arrange some awareness programmes which are beneficial to the society. Financial assistance of Rs.5,000 was given for the medical treatment of a sick and needy person. Rs.5,000 was awarded as Scholarship to five students of Don Bosco Kannada Medium School, Shirva.
Mr. Ronald Menezes, Mr. Gilbert Dsouza and Mr.RaghavendraNayak were honoured by guests for their unselfish service to the society. Newly inducted President Ln Melwyn Aranha spoke on the occasion. Leaders like Ln ShridharaShenava, Ln. N.M.Hegde, Ln.Dinakara Shetty, Ln LawranceDsouza, Ln Panduranga Achar, heads of the various educational institutions and local leaders were present. Ln Wilson Dsouza was the Master of Ceremony. Ln Ramananda Shettigar, Secretary of the Club proposed vote of thanks.