45th District Annual General Meeting

The successful  45th District Annual General Meeting was held on the 27th September 2025 at Eastin Hotel, Kual Lumpur after a careful planning over several weeks by the District Exco under the leadership of District Chairman Jillian Marrie Estrop. Followed by a photography session, lunch and a face to face training activity thereafter.

After an early breakfast at the foyer, participants from far and near rushed to the  registration venue to be registered at  the registration table manned by DS Lucy and DT Jasbir Kaur.   A  practice run of the roll-call of clubs was led by District Editor Jaya Ranjitham Samuel, IPDC Vimalavathi Thayaman Pillai and Extension Chairman Krishnaveni Mutthiahi.  The official photographer  was guided by DVC Sarawathy Veloo.The meeting was called to order at 9.30 am by Emcee DVC Sarawathy Veloo. All the 20 clubs were present for this meeting. Inner Wheel protocols were strictly adhered.

The meeting commenced with DC Jillian welcomed all attendees and conveyed appreciation to club committee members for their commitment and service. She  expressed hope for smooth proceedings and sound decisions for the progress of the District. DC Jillian declared the 45th Annual General Meeting officially open.

The Roll Call of clubs was done by District Secretary Lucy Barrock  in alphabetical order and as an usual practice, three members from each club marched  with their name placards and rostrum banners which were then displayed on prepared stands at the front, both sides of the hall.

All the participants were upstanding when the National Anthem was played. The traditional practice of the Friendship Candle was lit by IIWPBD Jessie Wang who went on to lead the recitation of the Friendship Poem followed by the loyal toasts. The  loyal toast to His Majesty the King of Malaysia was by IPDC Vimala and the toast to International Inner Wheel was  by NR Datin Gillian Lee. 

 

The District Exco for the previous term of 2024-2025 helmed by IPDC Vimala also had their reports passed as were the all-important audited District accounts.  Complaints and suggestions were noted for future reference.

District Chairman Jillian then took over the current matters on the Agenda with  announcement of 2025-2026 District Executive Committee. DC  presented the Proposed Budget for 2025-2026. Appointment of Auditors 2025-2026 was announced by DT Jasbir Kaur. Constructive and inclusive discussions  took place throughout the meeting. Hence, the meeting was lively with active participation from the delegates.   After the discussion on any other business, Delegate Catherine Thenagaran from IWC Kuala Lumpur City Centre gave a Vote of Thanks to the Committee.

DC Jillian thanked all members for their presence, support, and dedication. She encouraged continued fellowship and cooperation to make the year meaningful and inspiring. With the agenda completed, she declared the 45th AGM of District 330 closed. All members adjourned for a photography session.

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A photography session was held in the hall immediately after the meeting. Group photos of participants with different styles of action were taken.

Then the Delegates and other attendees continued with fellowship over a sumptuous buffet lunch. District Webmaster Merlin assisted by District Editor Jaya kept the lunch break filled with  laughter as the members  voluntarily participated in the fun quizzes and games.

After lunch, most of them  stayed back to attend the training for Club Officers organised by DC and DISO Sumitra Sundram. The District Exco led by District Chairman managed to keep attendees engaged for  almost three hours in the training session with the help of attractive slide presentation and interactive sessions . The club officers were then grouped according to their roles: Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurers, International Service Organisers, and Club Correspondents. This fruitful session was guided by the respective District ExCo.  The last  breakout session  was both engaging,  intellectually stimulating and built up the confidence of the club officers to STEP UP and LEAD by EXAMPLE.

Once the training was completed, the ladies bade farewell and went back to their hotel rooms or rushed home.