District Newsletter "Heart Beats"
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Second Message from |
Dear Inner Wheel members,
I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits.
It seems like the term had just started but July and August have already flown by! Regardless, these months have been incredibly busy but equally productive for our District 330.
I am pleased to share that we have recently concluded successful training sessions for Club Office Bearers. This term, instead of the Incoming District Executives providing the training as in the past, I had proposed that the Outgoing Committee shoulder this responsibility to impart their freshly gained knowledge in delivering their duties and to share the challenges they had faced during their term. As such, both the Incoming and Outgoing Committees collaborated to deliver an effective training not only for the Club Officers but also for the Incoming District Executive Committee. A big thank you to all who participated, and we hope that the knowledge gained during these sessions will empower you to carry out your respective duties efficiently.
The following week saw District Secretary Lucy, District Treasurer Jasbir and me going to the bank for the change of signatories. I happily confirm that they are now all in order.
I am also excited to announce that I have commenced my club visits. I started with my home club, the Inner Wheel Club of Ipoh East which could not have been a better club to commence my visits as I was made to feel right at home by my club members. Following this, I had the pleasure of visiting the Inner Wheel Club of Alor Setar accompanied by District Secretary Lucy. We were greeted by President Dr Rosni and her vibrant members and were immediately engulfed in their warm hospitality. Overall, it was utterly refreshing to connect with members from different clubs and hear about their impressive projects and initiatives. I should, therefore, take this opportunity to appreciate Presidents Anne Edwin and Dr Rosni along with their members for preparing and hosting my first few visits with such care and detail. I look forward to visiting more clubs in the coming weeks to share ideas, strengthen bonds, and continue our mission of service.
Besides that, I also attended the installation ceremonies for the Inner Wheel Clubs of Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Penang and Alor Setar where we enjoyed great fellowship, fun, and camaraderie, along with delightful dance performances by the members. My current hope is to see more members attending future installations for the opportunity to gain exposure, build friendships and learn more about Inner Wheel as it serves as the best informal platform for such an experience.
Till next time,
Yours in Inner Wheel friendship,
Vimalavathi TP Thayaman Pillai
District Chairman 2024-25
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Welcome Message from |
Dear Inner Wheel members,
It is a great honour and privilege to be entrusted to helm District 330 as the 44th District Chairman. I am incredibly humbled by the trust and faith bestowed upon me and I will strive to uphold the legacy set by my predecessors. Just like me, I hope this new term will bring hope and positivism to all. This is also the time of the year that resolutions are made and I pray that all of us can do justice to it.
The theme for year 2024-2025 is Heartbeat of Humanity where every beat counts and every action matters which I believe resonates well with the ideals of Inner Wheel.
The social theme for year 2024-2027 is Reach and Inspire for a better world with key areas in community, relationships, health and wellness, environment, empowerment and culture. I am confident that clubs throughout our District will embark on inspiring and meaningful projects, fuelled by purpose and passion in whichever key areas they see fit.
My vision for the coming year is centred around friendship and unity; both values that form the very core of Inner Wheel. More often than not, these fundamental values are overshadowed by pursuits of completing bigger tasks. Let us not forget what brought us together into this circle of sisterhood and celebrate our bonds through both these themes.
I am looking forward to working closely with my dynamic committee members, some of whom I had the opportunity to work with in the last term. My heartiest congratulations to District Vice-Chairman Jillian Marie Eastrop, Immediate Past District Chairman Kamala A. Yeap, District Secretary Lucy Barrock, District Treasurer Jasbir Sarjit, District Extension Organiser Shamini Nair, District ISO Merlin Angeline Gasper, District Editor Parmeswary K. Sithamparapillai and Webmaster Jaya Ranjitham Samuel. The National Representative for this term is Shanti Menon.
It is my hope and belief that all clubs will extend their full support and cooperation to the District to achieve all the goals that we have set out to do. Please feel free to reach out to me whenever you need any clarification or assistance.
I would like to thank the late Mrs Anne Mahendran (Past President, Inner Wheel Club of Ipoh East) for introducing me to Inner Wheel many years ago, Immediate Past District Chairman Mrs Kamala A. Yeap and IIW Webmaster (and Editor/Media Manager 2021-2022) Mdm Cheng Yeok San for being my mentors, and all the other Inner Wheel members who had been full of support for me to reach this post. To me this important post that I highly revere is not a destination but rather a journey of self-empowerment and fulfillment.
I would like to conclude with my favourite quote from Mother Theresa.
Not all of us can do great things,
but we can do small things with great love.
Thank you,
Vimalavathi Thayaman Pillai
District Chairman 2024-25
International Inner Wheel
Theme 2024-2025
DISTRICT 330
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
2024-2025
Chairman:
Vimalavathi Thayaman Pillai
vimalatp@yahoo.com
Vice-Chairman:
Jillian Marie Estrop
jmestrop@gmail.com
Immediate Past Chairman:
Kamala A. Yeap
kamyeap@hotmail.com
Secretary:
Lucy Barrock
kanalu2002@hotmail.com
Treasurer:
Jasbir Sarjit
jasbirsarjit@hotmail.com
Extension Organiser:
Shamini Nair
shamini_nair2000@yahoo.com
International Service Organiser:
Merlin Angeline Gasper
merlinag@gmail.com
Editor:
Parmeswary K Sithamparapillai
parmespeace57@gmail.com
Webmaster:
Jaya Ranjitham Samuel
jayaranjitham@gmail.com
District 330 &
District 331
National Representative
Shanti Menon
menonshanti@hotmail.com
Deputy
Datin Gillian Lee
gillianlees25@gmail.com