Ceremony in Shimla marks 70 glorious years of Lionism in India, celebrating dedication to humanity and community welfare
Shimla: Recognising decades of commitment to social service and humanitarian work, the Lions Club Shimla honoured 12 senior members as Lionism completed 70 glorious years in India. The ceremony, held at Shimla Club on Saturday, celebrated the members’ enduring contributions to society and the organisation.
The senior Lions were felicitated with trophies, certificates of appreciation and mufflers in recognition of their years of dedicated service. The event highlighted the values of compassion, brotherhood and community welfare that form the foundation of the Lionism movement.
Speaking on the occasion, Lion Dr Dalip Sharma said the essence of Lionism lay in serving humanity with compassion and a spirit of collective responsibility. He noted that the experience, dedication and guidance of senior members continued to inspire younger generations and strengthen the organisation’s commitment to public service. Area Leader Lion Engineer Manmohan Verma also appreciated the contributions of the honourees, acknowledging their dedication and the significant role they had played in strengthening the club over the years.
A special moment during the ceremony was the cake-cutting by senior member Subhash Aggarwal, who has been associated with Lionism since 1994. His long-standing association reflected the spirit of commitment and service that the organisation seeks to uphold.
Those honoured included Anil Kumar Sood, Devendra Kumar Mittal, D.K. Chauhan, J.S. Guleria, Kapil Dev Sood, K.D. Chandel, Naresh Lakhanpal, O.P. Mehta, P.S. Panwar, Subhash Aggarwal, Sushil Kumar Sood and Sushil Sood.
The programme concluded with a community lunch, bringing members together in a spirit of fellowship and shared purpose. Reaffirming its commitment to the motto “We Serve,” the Lions Club Shimla pledged to continue its efforts towards humanitarian service, social welfare and community development.
The felicitation ceremony served as a tribute not only to the 12 senior members but also to the enduring legacy of Lionism and its contribution to society over seven decades in India.
