25 Jul 2026

By ~ Tan Jen Nie


Club Annual General Meeting July 2026


Following a morning filled with purpose at our Bear of Hope Project at Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital, members gathered at Lava Mansion on 25 July 2026 for a fellowship lunch ahead of the Club’s Annual General Meeting. The gathering embodied the enduring spirit of friendship and service that defines Inner Wheel, setting an uplifting tone for the significant proceedings ahead.

The AGM commenced in the private meeting room with the symbolic lighting of the Candle of Friendship & the Poem, led by President Belinda Ong and IPP Dr Janet Lim. Formal business was conducted with clarity and efficiency under the stewardship of Secretary Helen Chew and PDISO/PDW Merlin Gasper, covering key year-end reviews, elections, and constitutional alignments for the 2026-2027 term.

Key Highlights & Handover Traditions

• Presidential Installation: IPP Dr Janet Lim officially installed President Belinda Ong with the solemn, time-honoured garlanding of the Presidential Collar, marking a graceful transition of leadership.
  
• IPP Pin Presentation: IPP (2025/2026) Lisa Yeap pinned the IPP pin on Dr. Janet Lim in deep appreciation of her steadfast devotion and stewardship over the past year.
• Welcoming New Members: Tan Jen Nie, Vivianne Lee, and Norizan Binti Shaari were warmly welcomed into the fold, each presented with a single rose—a timeless symbol of Inner Wheel sisterhood.
  
• Expressions of Gratitude: Dr. Janet Lim presented each member with a thoughtful token of appreciation, while the club surprised her with a pearl bracelet and ring set in honour of her service. Beautiful floral bouquets were also presented to both Dr. Janet Lim and President Belinda Ong.
  
• Fellowship Celebrations: The sisterhood celebrated July birthdays for Sue Shaari and Jen Nie with a cake, sharing joyful moments while fondly keeping member Lim Su Earl in thought, who was unable to attend.
  

With the Executive Committee for the 2026/2027 term officially installed, the Inner Wheel Club of Pearl of the Orient, Penang enters the new term inspired to Grow & Flourish.

In her maiden address, President Belinda pledged to lead with heart alongside every member, expressing heartfelt thanks to the club for championing her anchor initiative, the Presidential Tadika Project, as we unite to nurture meaningful community impact in the year ahead.