Joint installation of Lions District 325’K Bagmati Area completed

Kathmandu, October 11 : A joint installation ceremony of various Lions Clubs under the Bagmati Area of Lions International District 325 K, Nepal, has been successfully held in Kathmandu, formally installing the newly elected club presidents and office bearers for the Lions Year 2026–27.

The ceremony, held on Sunday at BG Banquet in Gongabu, Kathmandu, was attended by prominent Lions leaders and representatives from various clubs. Former International Director of Lions Clubs International, Bal Krishna Burlakoti, attended the event as the chief guest.

Addressing the gathering, PID Burlakoti expressed confidence that Lions Year 2026–27 would become a model year in the history of Lions service in Nepal. He praised District 325 K for chartering 42 new clubs in the first quarter, generating contributions of more than 52,000 to the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), and expanding its social service activities.

Burlakoti highlighted the importance of organizational growth alongside humanitarian service and social responsibility. He stated that District 325 K had established a distinct identity within Multiple District 325 by achieving significant club growth among its 15 districts. He also emphasized the need to identify genuine community needs and develop effective service programs.

District Governor Ramesh Adhikari, the distinguished guest, said the district had been modernizing traditional practices and bringing more people together to advance social service initiatives. He thanked all those who had supported efforts to make the Lions movement more inclusive, active and service-oriented.

Adhikari handed over the installation responsibility to First Vice District Governor Bishnuhari Phuyal, who formally installed the newly elected club presidents and office bearers in accordance with Lions policies, procedures and traditions.

During the ceremony, Chief Advisor Min Raj Kafle presented the newly installed club leaders with gavels, symbolizing leadership, responsibility and the traditions of the Lions organization. Kafle has also been distributing gavels to newly chartered clubs during Lions Year 2026–27 to encourage new leadership and support organizational expansion.

Kafle is also a proposed official candidate for the position of Second Vice District Governor for Lions Year 2027–28. His contributions to Lions activities and club expansion were highlighted during the event.

The participants reaffirmed their commitment to the Lions motto, “We Serve,” and the district theme for 2026–27, “Leading with Purpose.” They pledged to prioritize social service, humanitarian assistance and community-focused initiatives throughout the Lions year.

The ceremony was attended by Second Vice District Governor Hasan Kumar Gopali, District Secretary Ganesh GC, District Treasurer Chudamani Silwal, Chief Advisor Min Raj Kafle, PRO-in-Chief Surendra Babu Shrestha, Chief Admin Muna Thapa, Mission 1.5 Chief Mahaprasad Pandey and DG Theme Chief Shrikrishna Manandhar, among other Lions leaders.

Regional and local Lions leaders, including Region Chairperson Prem Raj Naral, Cluster Chief Gobinda Prasad Pathak, and Zone Chairpersons Kamala Sharma and Prakash Pandey, were also present.

Presidents and office bearers for Lions Year 2026–27 from Lions Club of Manmaiju, Lions Club of Rosemary, Lions Club of Himalayan Vision, Lions Club of Talbarahi, Lions Club of New Rising Star, Lions Club of Stupa and other clubs under the Bagmati Area were installed. The new leadership of Leo Club of Kathmandu Manmaiju was also installed.

The program was chaired by Zone Chairperson Kamala Sharma. Cluster Chief Gobinda Prasad Pathak delivered the welcome remarks, while Region Chairperson Prem Raj Naral served as the master of ceremonies.

The joint installation ceremony concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthening coordination among clubs, expanding membership, and delivering meaningful community service throughout Lions Year 2026–27.