A ceremonial pin presentation during the Rotary Club of Patan installation programme

40th installation ceremony: continuity and new leadership

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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.

The information desk at Ganga Lal Hospital with Rotary and partner signage

Patient communication and helpdesk support at Ganga Lal Hospital

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Activity date: 2024–25 pilot · Board support confirmed 27 June 2025

The Rotary Club of Patan joined a pilot initiative to improve communication, orientation and support for patients and caregivers at Shahid Ganga Lal National Heart Centre, especially people arriving from outside Kathmandu. A club committee formed in August 2024 included Rtns. Prakash R. Regmi, Rabendra R. Pandey and Mahendra S. Rawal.

The submitted activity report names Nepal Heart Foundation as lead partner, together with Mrigendra Samjhana Chikitsa Guthi and the hospital. It describes a one-year pilot budget of NPR 320,000 shared by four institutions, including an RCP commitment of NPR 80,000. The report records the establishment of a helpdesk and club visibility at the service point.

At the 27 June 2025 joint Board meeting, the club agreed to provide NPR 40,000 in that Rotary year and budget a further NPR 40,000 for the next year, referring to the MOU agreed with partners. The Board requested a status report for release of that year’s funds.

This story is dated to the verified Board milestone and covers the broader 2024–25 pilot. It does not assign an unverified opening date to the helpdesk or claim that committed funding had already been paid.

Source: Rotary Club of Patan report submitted to GML.

Rotary Club of Patan members and spouses celebrating a birthday fellowship

Birthday fellowships in Rotary Year 2024–25

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Activity date: 12 August 2024; 10 February and 16 June 2025

The Rotary Club of Patan held birthday fellowships on 12 August 2024, 10 February 2025 and 16 June 2025 during Rotary Year 2024–25. This retrospective is dated to the final gathering and records all three activity dates.

Members and spouses celebrated their milestones together alongside regular meetings and club activities. The gatherings offered opportunities to connect beyond formal business and strengthen fellowship, inclusion and member engagement.

Costs were supported through member contributions and fellowship arrangements; the submitted report identifies no dedicated budget. The shared celebrations formed part of the club’s continuing effort to build a welcoming Rotary family and encourage lasting participation.

Source: Rotary Club of Patan report submitted to GML.

Veterinary team working during the community dog vaccination and sterilisation programme in Harisiddhi

Animal welfare for public health in Harisiddhi

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Activity date: 29–30 May 2025 · Harisiddhi, Lalitpur

On 29–30 May 2025, the Rotary Club of Patan supported vaccination and sterilisation of 105 community dogs in Harisiddhi: 38 females and 67 males.

The programme worked with the National Zoonoses and Food Hygiene Research Centre, Lalitpur Metropolitan City Ward No. 18 and the local community. It aimed to improve animal welfare, support humane population management and reduce public-health risks such as rabies.

RCP contributed NPR 300,000. The activity report records that the club funded the programme after an earlier proposal for shared funding with the Ward Office. Completion was reported to the club on 2 June 2025.

The programme connected humane animal care with community health. Its activities should be distinguished from any later measurement of changes in rabies incidence or dog population.

Source: Rotary Club of Patan report submitted to GML.

Participants and trainers at the Student Quality Circle workshop at Siddhi Mangal School

Teacher development and Student Quality Circle training

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Activity date: 23–25 May 2025 · Siddhi Mangal School

The Rotary Club of Patan supported a three-day Training of Trainers workshop at Siddhi Mangal School to strengthen Student Quality Circles and teaching practice. Rtn. Ganga R. Gautam conducted the training, coordinated by Rtn. Mahendra S. Rawal.

Twenty-two trainees participated from five PEEF-supported schools, including two headmasters and one participant with a disability. Rtn. Maheswari Bisht Rawal also participated. President Rtn. Preeti Khemka and other club members joined the event.

The activity involved QUEST-Nepal, with voluntary support from founder Prof. Dinesh P. Chapagain and President Narad Rijal; educational materials were also donated. RCP allocated up to NPR 35,000 for the workshop, within wider teacher-development planning of up to NPR 200,000.

The training prepared teachers to establish student-managed Quality Circles with follow-up and reporting. Members shared appreciative feedback at the 26 May meeting. The dates follow the announced 23–25 May schedule, corroborated by the completion report in that meeting’s minutes, published in Lalitdhara issue 1609.

Source: Rotary Club of Patan report submitted to GML.

Health team and Rotary participants during the western Nepal school heart-screening mission

Heart screening and health camps in western Nepal

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Activity date: 11–18 May 2025 · Jajarkot, Rukum and Salyan

From 11–18 May 2025, the Rotary Club of Patan and Nepal Heart Foundation conducted paediatric heart screening and general health camps in western Nepal, led by Dr. Prakash R. Regmi. The 18-person team included six cardiologists.

A total of 13,896 children were screened across 60 schools in Rukum West (Musikot), Rukum East (Rukumkot) and Salyan (Kapurkot). The activity report records 21 rheumatic heart disease cases and 51 congenital heart disease cases. Fifteen children were identified as needing surgery and referred to Kathmandu for free treatment.

A Jajarkot health camp examined 875 patients and distributed medicines valued at NPR 500,000. RCP contributed NPR 50,000 for the trip. The earlier Global Grant partnership had also provided a portable echocardiography device for continued outreach.

The mission supported early detection, awareness and access to further care in remote communities. Screening, referral and subsequent completion of treatment are separate outcomes.

Source: Rotary Club of Patan report submitted to GML.

Rotary Club of Patan members gathered for a meeting during their Bandipur visit in April 2025

Fellowship and service opportunities in Bandipur

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Activity date: 13–15 April 2025 · Bandipur

Fifteen Rotary Club of Patan members joined the annual Bandipur outing from 13–15 April 2025, coinciding with Nepali New Year 2082 and Visit Bandipur 2025. Rtn. Kedar B. Shrestha led the programme, hosted locally by Rtn. Santa K. Shrestha. Weekly Meeting No. 1947 included traditional attire and cultural engagement. Some members also trekked to Ghodepani.

Members met Gaunpalika Chair Surendra Thapa, Vice-Chair Panchamaya Gurung and tourism coordinator Bayash Gurung. Discussions covered tourism development and a local need for a small fire brigade.

For a proposed KPAD organic-agriculture initiative benefiting persons with disabilities, Rtn. Santa K. Shrestha offered 28–30 ropanis of land for ten years, renewable, together with accommodation and training facilities. The report envisaged collaboration involving KPAD, TRIFC and ADSoN. These were service opportunities and offers at the time, rather than completed projects. No dedicated outing budget was reported.

Source: Rotary Club of Patan report submitted to GML.

Rotary Club of Patan members and hosts during their visit to Olgapuri Village

Visit to Nepal Youth Foundation’s Olgapuri Village

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Activity date: 31 March 2025 · Olgapuri Village, Chunnikhel, Lalitpur

The Rotary Club of Patan held its fifth-Monday meeting at Nepal Youth Foundation’s Olgapuri Village on 31 March 2025. NYF President and Rotarian Som Paneru hosted members and guided a tour of vocational workshops, offices, children’s accommodation, kitchens, gardens and farms.

The visit explored NYF’s work in health and nutrition, residential care, education, vocational training and career counselling, counselling services and caste equality. The club’s submission reported approximately 80 children in the residential programme and at least NPR 18,500 in Happy News contributions. No specific operational budget was recorded.

RCP’s earlier matching and Global Grant partnerships with NYF provided a foundation for discussion of support for vulnerable children and young people. Members exchanged reflections on NYF’s approach, and the visit combined learning with fellowship.

Date source: Lalitdhara issue 1601, dated 7 April 2025, records the Olgapuri meeting on 31 March. This activity date corrects the newsletter issue date used in the original GML form.

Source: Rotary Club of Patan report submitted to GML.

Awardees and Rotary representatives at the fourteenth Vocational Award Programme

14th Vocational Award Programme

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Activity date: 17 March 2025

At its 14th Vocational Award Programme on 17 March 2025, the Rotary Club of Patan recognised Dr. Rabindra Bhakta Timala and Ms. Sirjana (Sizzu) Oli for their professional contributions and service.

Dr. Timala, a Senior Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, was honoured for contributions to cardiac surgery in Nepal, particularly paediatric valve repair. Ms. Oli, a YouTuber and blogger with a forestry background, was recognised for sharing remote Nepal through trekking, solo travel and social causes.

Each awardee received a token of appreciation and NPR 25,000. Rtn. Prakash R. Regmi coordinated the event with Rtns. Rabendra R. Pandey and Nirmal K. Pradhanang. Assistant Governor Rtn. Suresh Acharya attended as Chief Guest. The programme celebrated ethical professional service, with coverage reported through Kantipur Online.

Source: Rotary Club of Patan report submitted to GML.

Flood relief programme: support delivered to affected families

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Activity date: October 2024–January 2025 · completion recorded 3 January 2025

Following severe flooding in 2024, the Rotary Club of Patan mobilised financial and material support for affected families. Members pledged NPR 310,000 within two weeks in October. The activity report records clothing, utensils and bedding valued at NPR 220,000, with additional supplies planned. Rtns. Khadak S. Bisht and Maheswari Bisht Rawal led the collection of materials.

Relief supported families in the Sikali and Mediciti areas of Lalitpur Ward 18. Completion of this phase was recorded at the Board meeting of 3 January 2025. The report records NPR 420,000 for Ward 18 relief; this figure is presented separately from pledges and collected materials to avoid treating them as additional, non-overlapping expenditure.

A separate phase-one relief package supported flood-affected households in Bethan Chaur, Kavre, through the KPAD partnership with ADSoN and TRIFC. The submission described the Kavre rehabilitation phase as continuing. The programme helped families address immediate needs after loss of homes, food stores and livelihoods.

Source: Rotary Club of Patan report submitted to GML.