Canchipur: The Lions Clubs of Canchipur Centurion, Canchipur Greater, and Canchipur Palace hosted an official visitation of District Governor Lion Thokchom Kesho Singh, PMJF, at the Department of Physical Education & Sports Science, Manipur University.
The event commenced with a Board of Directors (BOD) meeting with the District Governor, followed by a fellowship session. At 5:00 p.m., dignitaries took their seats, and the proceedings formally began with an invocation and a minute of silence for world peace.
A key highlight of the evening was the Resolution of Appreciation, in which the clubs expressed their deep admiration for the District Governor’s exceptional leadership and selfless service. The resolution, signed by the presidents of the three hosting Lions Clubs, pledged their unwavering support for Lionism and acknowledged his efforts in making this year’s administration an outstanding one in the district’s history.
Support for Local Beneficiaries
As part of their commitment to community service, the Lions Clubs distributed sewing machines and umbrellas to support local vendors and small-scale workers. The beneficiaries included:
Umbrella Recipients:
Th. O. Mema Devi (Fruit and Vegetable Vendor at MU Gate Junction, Kiyam Awang Leikai, Thoubal)
Keisham Purnima Devi (Blacksmith Street Vendor at MU Gate Over Bridge, Kiyamgei Maning Leikai, Imphal East)
Sewing Machine Recipients:
Kharaijam Thoibisana Devi (Thongju Part-II Makha Leikai)
N. Sanathembi Devi (Kiyamgei Awang Leikai)
A. Radharani Devi (Kiyamgei Maning Leikai)
New Inductees into the Lions Club
The event also saw the induction of two new members into the Lions fraternity:
1. Lions Dr. Th. Gomati Devi (Associate Professor, Department of Physics, MU)
Sponsor: Dr. Maibam Nodiyachand Singh
2. Lions Dr. Abdul Rahaman (Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education & Sports Science, MU)
Sponsor: Dr. Maibam Nodiyachand Singh
The evening concluded with a speech by the Visiting Chief Guest, the handing over of a resolution of appreciation to the District Governor, and a formal vote of thanks. The event ended with the National Anthem, followed by a dinner gathering at 7:00 p.m.
The event reaffirmed the Lions Clubs’ dedication to community service and their ongoing efforts to foster positive change through leadership and social initiatives.
