New Rotary Club Chartered: Federal City
Posted by Robert Nelson
on Feb 27, 2014
42 New Rotarians Join Fourth Rotary Club in Washington, DC
by Bob Nelson
Over 150 people attended the chartering of the Federal City Rotary Club on February 21. The Ambassador of Pakistan, Jalil Abbas Jilani, graciously hosted the event at the embassy in Washington, DC. Congratulating the club was City Council member Muriel Bowser who noted the great community service provided by Rotarians. Both the ambassador and the council member were given honorary club memberships. Governor Peter Kyle presented
the charter to President Navin Valliappan and thanked him for his dedication and hard work in founding the new club. Rotary District Extension Chair PDG Ray Streib adminstered the oath for the new Rotarians. Rotarians from ten area clubs pinned the new members and provided gifts to the new club. Many Rotaractors joined in the celebration. President Navin noted that several of the new Rotarians have been previously members of Rotaract Clubs. Charter officers are: President Navin Valliappan, VP Rebecca Pandolph, Secretary Mathias Schroeder, Treasurer Chia-Chia Chang and Directors Lydia Rump, Jon Smith, Chris Marshal and Denise Ojie. The President of the club’s foundation is Thomas Chen.
by Bob Nelson
Over 150 people attended the chartering of the Federal City Rotary Club on February 21. The Ambassador of Pakistan, Jalil Abbas Jilani, graciously hosted the event at the embassy in Washington, DC. Congratulating the club was City Council member Muriel Bowser who noted the great community service provided by Rotarians. Both the ambassador and the council member were given honorary club memberships. Governor Peter Kyle presented
the charter to President Navin Valliappan and thanked him for his dedication and hard work in founding the new club. Rotary District Extension Chair PDG Ray Streib adminstered the oath for the new Rotarians. Rotarians from ten area clubs pinned the new members and provided gifts to the new club. Many Rotaractors joined in the celebration. President Navin noted that several of the new Rotarians have been previously members of Rotaract Clubs. Charter officers are: President Navin Valliappan, VP Rebecca Pandolph, Secretary Mathias Schroeder, Treasurer Chia-Chia Chang and Directors Lydia Rump, Jon Smith, Chris Marshal and Denise Ojie. The President of the club’s foundation is Thomas Chen.