5th Installation & Fellowship Event
Inner Wheel Club of Butterworth
16 Jul 2023
Members of the Inner Wheel Club (IWC) of Butterworth organised the Club’s fifth Installation with President Shanthi Shanmugam at the helm. The event was held at The Light Hotel, Seberang Perai, Penang at 11 am on 16/7/2023.
The Installation and Fellowship event was attended by District Chairman (DC) Kamala A Yeap of Inner Wheel District 330, District Vice Chairman (DVC) Vimalavathi Thayaman Pillai, National Representative (NR) of Districts 330 & 331 Datin Dr. Ramani Subramaniam, District Secretary (DS) Jillian Marie Estrop, District Extension Chairman (DEC) Shanti Menon, President Daljit Gill of the Inner Wheel Club of Penang, President of the Rotary Club (RC) of Butterworth Thilainayagi Muruhanatham and Secretary Thamil Selvi Jayapirakasam as well as Inner Wheel Members from the IWC Penang and Butterworth. The registration of the guests was smooth and they were given goody bags by the club.
The Installation event began with the reading of the poem “Candle of Friendship” by President Shanthi and the Lighting of the Candle of Friendship by DC Kamala & Outgoing President Datin Santhi Sundara. This was followed by the protocol of singing the National and State anthems. The Loyal Toast to His Majesty the Yang di Pertuan Agong was led by DVC Vimalavathi followed by the Loyal Toast to His Excellency Yang di Pertua Negeri led by DS Jillian. NR Datin Dr. Ramani gave a brief speech on the theme of ‘Shine a Light’ for the year 2023-2024 before doing the Loyal Toast to International Inner Wheel.
Organising chairman and Outgoing Club Secretary Dr. Jayashri Nerali did the roll call of Clubs followed by a warm welcome address. Outgoing President Datin Santhi delivered her farewell speech and thanked all the EXCO & club members for their support for the past 2 years; Datin Santhi also gave gifts of appreciation to all club Members.
Club Charter President also District Editor, Lucy Barrock did the introduction of President Shanthi Shanmugam which was followed by Outgoing President Datin Santhi installing her by putting the President’s collarette around her neck. Next, President Shanthi Shanmugam gave her inaugural address by expressing her ideas and interest to carry out the projects in line with the International Inner Wheel (IIW) theme ‘Shine a Light’ and acknowledged all the guests from District 330, IWC of Penang, RC of Butterworth and Club members present. President Shanthi then proceeded to introduce her Executive Committee to DC Kamala and all present. This was followed by a series of group photo sessions.
DC Kamala Yeap then delivered her speech and she mentioned how IWC of Butterworth was formed in 2019 under her guidance. On behalf of IWC of Butterworth, President Shanthi gave a token of appreciation and a bouquet of flowers to DC Kamala Yeap. This was followed by entertainment in the form of dance performances by the club’s mentees Arvianna and Cassandra who are being supported under the Inner Wheel Care and Education (ICE) Programme; Arvianna’s sister Aneesa joined in her elder sister’s dance performance and Cassandra wowed all present with her energetic dance moves. There was also a singing performance by Dr Jayashri’s daughter Annika. DEC Shanthi Menon presented gifts to all the performers.
President Shanthi, DC Kamala and NR Datin Dr. Ramani cut a celebration cake decorated with the new theme of ‘Shine a Light’. The most enjoyable part of the event was the fun games and the Fashion show organised by club members. The guests next proceeded to fellowship over a buffet lunch and enjoyed the delicious spread of food at the Light hotel’s restaurant. Everyone had a lovely time interacting and bonding with all the guests.
~ Dr. Jayashri Nerali