40th installation ceremony: continuity and new leadership

Activity date: 7 July 2025 · Meeting No. 1959

The Rotary Club of Patan’s 40th installation ceremony welcomed President Rtn. Khadak S. Bisht and Secretary Rtn. Bishwa B. Sharma on 7 July 2025. IPP Rtn. Preeti Khemka handed over the presidential collar, bell/gong and charter certificate, and the new President opened Meeting No. 1959 with a silent invocation.

Vice President Rtn. Ganga R. Gautam served as master of ceremonies. Charter members Rtns. Kamal B. Nyachhyon, Bijaya B. Bajracharya and Lochan Gyawali welcomed the incoming leadership. Rtn. Nyachhyon administered the presidential oath; nine Board members also took their oaths and were introduced.

Nineteen guests attended, including representatives of Rotary, Inner Wheel, Rotaract and Interact, family members and media. IPP Rtn. Preeti Khemka received appreciation and a PHF+3 pin from Rtn. Gabriele Mallapaty.

The incoming President presented priorities for continuity, innovation, partnerships, fundraising, public image and service. The event was supported through voluntary contributions and assistance in kind, with no formal budget reported.

Source: Rotary Club of Patan report submitted to GML.