Aslam Merchant Installed as President of Rotary Bombay West

At a glittering ceremony held at the Rotary Service Centre, Mumbai, on 22nd June, 2016, Rtn.Aslam S. Merchant was installed as the President of Rotary Club of Bombay West for the year 2016-17, beginning from 1st July, 2016.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Guest Rtn.Gopal Rai Mandhania, District Governor 2016-17 of Rotary International District 3141 said that Rotary Club of Bombay West was considered as one of the most prestigious clubs of the District with excellent infrastructure, hi-profile members and permanent and on-going community service projects which would keep its President busy throughout the year.  He was thoroughly impressed with the range of service projects planned by the incoming President Aslam and his Board members for the upcoming Rotary Year which is the first year of Pratham Year of the newly carved RID 3141.

Earlier, the current President of the Club, Rtn.Shirish Rege gave glimpses of the work done by the Club during 2015-16 which was praised and applauded by the members and invited guests present at the Installation Event.  He also went on to introduce the incoming President, Rtn.Aslam Merchant as a Rotarian who sees his role as a facilitator for his team to plan, fund and implement projects. Rtn.Aslam Merchant is a retired banker - he was associated as Group Vice President of DCB Bank.

In his Acceptance Speech, Aslam thanked all his Past Presidents for having done remarkable work and setting newer bench marks for coming years.  He said he was privileged and honoured to accept the responsibility of the President of the Club with pride and happiness.