Rtn Rajalingam better known as ‘Raj’ was formally installed as the
22nd President of the Rotary Club of Colombo Uptown in a glittering
Ceremony at the Hotel Transasia recently.
Performing the honours was outgoing President Manoji Samararatne
who ceremonially placed the Presidential collar on the new President.
The club had one of its finest years under Manoji’s presidency and the
impact the club had made on the district was amply demonstrated by
the number of district awards awarded to the club.
The outgoing president thanked all the members for their wonderful
support and had a special word of praise for the Past Presidents who
she said were a tower of strength to her at all times.
Raj pledged to continue the good example set by Manoji and requested
the members to assist him reach the ambitious goals the club had set for
itself.
The evening’s programme was followed by dinner, light entertainment
in the form of dinner theatre and lots of dancing.