Sunil Watawala
Address : (R)452/12, Main Street , Negombo , Sri Lanka.
(B)Siriyangani Desiccated Coconut Mills (Pvt) Ltd., Katana , Sri Lanka
Phone : (O) 0094312240306, (R) 0094312238360;
Mobile : 0094777354710
Fax : 91-22 2363 308
E-Mail: sjw@sltnet.lk or sunilwatawala@wow.lk
Year of Governor : 1981/82;
Multiple Position : MCC 1982/1983
DOB: 14.07. 1944;
MD: 12-08- 1971;
SP : Manel;
HC : Negombo Host ;
YOJ : 1969
Biography
Sunil Watawala, a Board Appointee in 2007/2008 Lion Sunil was elected to serve on the International Board at the 2011 Seattle convention.
Director Sunil Watawala from Sri Lanka is the recipient of four International Presidents awards and also of the most coveted– Ambassador of Goodwill Award . A Melvin Jones Fellow and a member of All island justice of peace he has also served as a DGE Group leader at the Minneapolis convention.
Member of Lions club of Negombo Host since 1969 he has served on the board since 1970 and bagged the 100% perfect attendance for 43 years. He served as the Club president in 1973-74 and went on to become the Zone chairman in 1975/1976. He was appointed Cabinet Secretary for two consecutive years from 1979 to 1981 and went on to become the District Governor in 1981/1982. History records that he is the youngest governor to be elected.
He served as Multiple council chairman in 1982/1983 and was appointed Chairman for the Afro Asian conference held in Colombo in 1983. He was also appointed Chairman, council of past governors in 1986/1987.
Lion Sunil’s crowing glory was when he chaired the committee of 50th anniversary celebrations of lionism in Sri Lanka. He handled this gigantic task with great efficiency. The arrangements made for the street parade with over 5000 lions, lion ladies and leos, the anniversary meeting, the banquet won the admiration and accolades of the local lions fraternity and the visiting international dignitaries.
Lion Sunil is married to Lion lady Manel who has contributed immensely for his achievements in lionism. They have two children who are happily married and now live with their families in UK and Australia.
Dr. Jagdish Gulati
Address : United Tower 53, Leader Road, Allahabad 211 003
Phone : (O) 0532-2402953, 2401892, (R) 0532-2641608;
Mobile : 93351 01991, Fax : 0532-2401865
E-Mail: director@unitedcollege.com
Profn. : Educational Institution
Slogan : Better Individual Better Community
Year of Governor : 1995-96 ;
Multiple Position : MCS -1995-96
DOB: 15.08
MD: 09.12
SP : Gita Gulati
HC : Allahabad City
District : 321-E
YOJ : 1988
BG : O+ve
Biography
Lion Gulati, has been endorsed by ISSAME and Multiple District 321, India as a candidate for International Director.
Dr. Gulati is a member of Lions Club Allahabad City, 5th largest Club of the World. He served as District Governor of District 321-E (1995-96). He has served as Multiple Council Secretary also in the year 1995-96. He is Secretary of Lions Coordination Committee of India (LCCI), an apex National body of the Lions of India in the year 2010-11. He served as secretary-cum-Teasurer of Multiple Districts Co-ordination Committee of India (2009-10)
Lion Gulati joined Lionism in the year 1988 as Charter Vice President of Lions Club Allahabad City. Before joining Lionism, he was an active Jaycee for 10 years and served as State President of U.P. (1985)
He served Lionism with distinction in various capacities such as President, Zone Chairman, Region Chairman, District Cabinet Secretary, Multiple Leadership Chairman, Multiple Lioness Chairperson, Multiple Nominee to LCCI, Area Leadership Representative, Area Coordinator Leadership etc.
In recognition of his contributions, Lion Gulati received numerous awards including the 100% Club President Award. 100% District Governor Award, 11 Club Extensions, 4 International President’s Awards, 5 International Leadership Awards, Global Membership Key (250 members). He is Progressive MJF (5 Diamond).
The Trainer
Lion Gulati is a trainer and faculty for Management and Personality Development. He has conducted various programmes for Jaycees, Lions, Students and Business people.
Lion Gulati is a faculty for District Governor Elect Schooling by MDCCI since last 5 years. He is a Faculty for leadership Institute.
Other Associations
Patron - U.P.Technical Institutions Foundation.
Additional General Secretary of U.P. Petroleum Traders Association.
Founder President - Automobile Dealers Association, Allahabad.
Family and Business
He belongs to a business family and is an Academic Entrepreneur.He is promoter of 9 Technical Institution conducting MBA, MCA, M. Tech, B. Tech, B. Pharma, BBA, BCA courses. Dr. Gulati is president of United Group of Institutions which has more than 8,000 students and 500 faculty members.
Dr. Gulati is M.Com, Ph.D from University of Allahabad. His area of study is Human Resource Management.
Krishna Reddy V V PMJF
Address: PH1, VARS Ferndale Apartments,1ST Main,
Kodihalli, HAL 2nd Stage, Bangalore 560 008
Phone : (O) 080-25282522, (R) 25252881
Mobile : +91 – 9845035599
Fax : +918025252882; E-Mail: reddyvvk63@yahoo.co.in
Profn. :
Year of Governor : 2006-07;
Multiple Position : MCC 2007-08
DOB: 10- 10- 1963;
MD: 24th August;
SP : GOWRI V V;
HC : Bangalore East
District : 324D6;
YOJ : 1995;
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BG : B+ve
Biography
Krishna Reddy , was born in a family of agriculturalists in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh, India. As a child he was passionate to be different and do something new, which saw him graduate as an Engineer. His desire to contribute his creative talents in building a vibrant society took him to the teaching profession and from there to the Defense Research & Development Organization as a scientist.
He found his niche in infrastructure development where his creative talents and undisputed leadership skills helped him create one of the leading property development firms in Bangalore, India known as VARS Builders Pvt. Ltd of which he is the Chairman & Managing Director.
Fuelled with the desire to serve the underprivileged he joined the Lions fold in 1995. His commitment and leadership qualities contributed to his meteoric rise in Lionism, to be elected as the First Governor of District 324 D6 in 2006-07 and later in 2007-2008 as the Council Chairman of MD 324, then the largest Multiple District in the world.
A person known for his munificence, he attributes his high energy to his giving nature, which helps him travel a lot all over India and abroad. Networking with UK and the Bangalore Speech & Hearing Trust as its trustee, he was able to reach out to nearly 1500 hearing impaired by organizing hearing aids from there.
He played a key role in strengthening his home club Lions Club of Bangalore East and his untiring efforts saw to it that his Home Club could become the first Model Club in the world by contributing US$ 107000/- to LCIF.
As District Governor
Extended 14 New Lions Clubs & 6 Leo Clubs.
With a Net Growth of 606 Members District 324 D6 stood No 1 in the Multiple, No2 in the country and No4 in the entire world in Membership Growth.
Motivated the lions to Contribute 140,000 US Dollars to Campaign Sight First II by enrolling 140 MJfs and PMJFs. Motivated and supported 4 Lions Clubs to become Model Clubs.
As Multiple Council Chairman
Motivated the District Governors, District and Club level Leaders to achieve a record net growth of 10,288 members, highest ever in MD324 for last 35 Years. MD324 has become No 1 Multiple in the world in Net Membership Growth. A record number of 325 Lions Clubs have been started in the Multiple during that year.
Recognitions and Awards
He is the recipient of Seven International President's Appreciation Certificates consecutively and Three Club Extension Awards. He has received Excellence Award from Past International President Lion Jimmy Ross, Presidential Medal from Past International President Lion Mahendra Amarasuriya and Founders Membership Growth Award from Immediate Past International President Lion Al Brandel.
The feather in his cap is the title conferred by the Past International President, Lion Ashok Mehta, the highest award given by the Lions Clubs International 'The Ambassador of Good Will Award' at 89th International Convention, held at Boston USA.
Lead Gift Donor
He has personally contributed 100,000 US Dollars to Campaign Sight First II, Lions Clubs International‘s worldwide program to combat preventable blindness and become Lead Gift Donor. He was honored with Knights of Leadership Medal at 91st International Convention, at Bangkok for his contribution to LCIF.
Family
Married to Lion Gowri, a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow and is charter Member of the Lions Club of Bangalore Lady Bird. She is also a member of the Bangalore Stock Exchange Ltd. The charming couple is blessed with two children son Siddarth, who is pursuing an under graduate degree in Engineering and daughter Sourya who is studying to be a Fashion Designer. Both the children are Leo members and Melvin Jones Fellows. Together the four of them make a very charming family.
He has graduated as a Trainer from Faculty Development Institute (FDI 08), a Leadership Division of Lions Clubs International, held at Colombo, during April 2008
He has attended 6 International Conventions and 5 ISAAME Forums.
He worked in the Election Committee during the 92nd International Convention held at Minneapolis in July 2009.
Narendra Shantilal Bhandari
Address : 302, Indira Chambers, 1549/B, Sadashiv Peth,
Tilak Road, Pune – 411 030, Maharashtra
Phone : (O) 020- 24337221, 32901933, (R) 020- 24264301
Mobile : 09823052002, 098817 33681; Fax : 020- 24337221
E-Mail: lion_narendra@yahoo.co.in
Web : www.idnarendra.com
Profn. : Dealers in Iron & Steel, Plywood, Real Estate,
Corporate Training & Event Management
Slogan : BRING BEAUTY IN LIFE (District Governor)
BUILD BEAUTIFUL HORIZON (Multiple Council Chairperson)
Year of Governor : 98-99;
Multiple Position : Multiple Council Chairperson 1999-2000
DOB: 15-10
MD: 24-05
SP : RANJANA
HC : POONA KIRKEE
District : 323-D2
YOJ : OCTOBER 1980
BG : B Rh +ve
SBG : A Rh +ve
Biography
Lion Narendra Bhandari, born on 15th October 1958, was introduced to Lionism through the Leo movement in 1976. An active member of Lions Club of Poona Kirkee since 1980 and an efficient President of the year 1990-91.
With his strong will and zeal, served on various posts at District Level and excelled as District Governor (1998-99). He is a dedicated, consistent performer. The members of MD 323 know & esteem him for his mature & No-Nonsense Image, his precise and brilliant & subtle intellect, his patient dignity & courage. He has served the Multiple District 323 in various capacities as Multiple Council Chairperson (99-2000), Grant Administrator MD 323 Core 4 Grant, Chairperson Sight First (2000-2001), Chairperson Multiple Awards & Coordinator PDG Consultative Assembly (04-2005), Multiple Chairperson Leadership Development (05-2008), Multiple Chairperson Orientation (2008-2009).
He is a popular trainer and facilitator. He has conducted numerous workshops for Club Officers in Sub-Districts of MD 323. Being a balanced speaker, effective orator & patient listener, he has been invited as faculty for schools/workshops of Cabinet Officers and has won admiration all round. He was a faculty at Regional Faculty Development Institute, Area Forum, Senior Leadership Institute and also at DG/VDG Schooling.
He is an outstanding event organizer, a selfless & humble mentor who supports upcoming talent & promotes subordinates/colleagues. He has served on various committees at District Conferences, District Functions, Multiple Conventions & other Multiple events. He was a Coordinator for Regional Leadership Institutes, MERL Chairpersons Workshops of MD 323, Cabinet Secretaries/Cabinet Treasurers, Cabinet Officers Training Programs of MD 323.
On the International Board in the 1st year he served as the Member of Finance and Headquarter Operations Committee and is the Co-Chairman of LCCI.
Being methodical and analytical, he never compromised on qualities. All the posts he served with devotion to work & loyalty to the organization.
He has traveled widely, nationally & internationally, which has broaden his vision, skills, ability of dealing with Lionistic matters & challenges more successfully.
In recognition of his meritorious service to the Association, he has Received numerous outstanding awards such as Guiding Lion, 100% President, Best President of District, 5 International Presidents Leadership Awards, Best Leo President of District, 100% Attendance, Best Lion of District, International President’s Appreciation Awards, 5 International Presidents medals, International Award for District Pin - Area Award for Youth Exchange Activity.
Narendra is a Corporate Trainer and deals in Iron & Steel, Plywood, Doors & Real Estate . He is a dynamic businessman having number of partnership concerns. He is associated with many Social, Cultural & Educational Institutions like Poona Iron & Steel Merchants Association, Poona Jaycees, Rajiv Gandhi Social Cultural & Sports Foundation, Shri Jain Shwetamber Dadawadi Temple Trust, Jain Social Group Pune Main, Camp Education Society, Royal Cannought Boat Club, Punjabi Cultural Association, Poona Hospital & Research Foundation.
He is happily married to Lion Lady Ranjana. No less has been the contribution of Mrs. Ranjana to his success. The couple is blessed with two sons Piyush & Ketan and a daughter Chaitali , all married & well settled in Business. The couple has three grand-daughters Nishka, Naisha & Dhyana.
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