Ms Sonali Goyal installed as 15th President of Lions Club of Hyderabad Petals.
Lions are devising ways to attract more professional women into Lions Clubs fold: R. Sunil Kumar, Constitutional Area Leader
Hyderabad, July 20: The all-women’s Lions Club, Lions Club of Hyderabad Petals’ 15 Installation & Induction held at Hotel Taj Deccan on Wednesday afternoon.
Lions Club of Hyderabad Petals which falls under Lion District 320A is part of the world’s largest service organization, the Lions Clubs International, which has a presence in 210 countries and has 1.4 million members.
The team is led by Sonali Goyal the 15th President of the club. Her team for the year comprises of Preeti Tainwala, Secretary and Sangeeta Pittie, Treasurer, and others.
Sonali Goyal succeeds Sangeetha Verma who was the President for two terms in the years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022.
Mr R. Sunil Kumar, Constitutional Area Leader, Past International Director, a leader of leaders, the big brother of Lions Clubs International in this area was the Chief Guest.
Sonali Goyal, the newly installed President was welcomed ceremoniously for which she said she had tears in her eyes for the love they showered on her with the most pleasant surprise and ceremonial welcome.
Sonali Goyal is one of the 60,000 Lions Clubs across the globe and 6000 across India in whose guidance the Lionism will March forward in the year 2022-2023.
Addressing the gathering R Sunil Kumar said Lionism came to Hyderabad in the year 1956. The city has a legacy of 66 years of Lionism. Lionism is not just about service but there are many things, he explained.
We are designing ways to encourage more professional women join in Lionism. Turkey has the highest number of women in Lionism. 52% of total members there are women. In India it is 27%. He urged Hyderabad Petals to connect with Lions Clubs in Turkey and Twin with them.