Mesa West member Lucinda General was in California on Sunday, August 4, 2019 to enjoy the celebration of chartering a very special new Rotary Club.  She shared the photo and a link to the following:
 
"Ralph W Emerson said, 'Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.' Silicon Andhra has routinely done just that, and this time they did it jointly with Rotary International.

"Rotary International’s requirements for chartering a new Rotary club is a minimum of 20 members. And, Silicon Andhra has put together an amazing group of 221 charter members, a blitz that would be hard to surpass, and yes, a World Record”!

"On Sunday August 4, 2019, we participated in the spectacular chartering ceremony of the Rotary Club of Silicon Andhra. This also marked the 18th Birthday of SiliconAndhra!

"A great Charter Night Celebration started with a warm welcome by District Governor Ramesh Hariharan, featured world class violin performance by Ashok G Gurjale and his students, presentation of Paul Harris Fellow to Dr. Hanimireddy Lakireddy, keynote by Past Rotary International President Rick King, and Past Director Brad Howard and Rotary Charter and Pins presentation. Senior Rotarians from our zone, and numerous Rotarians from our District 5170 were in attendance. 

“'Rotary connects the World' is our new theme for this year! We have 221 freshly minted Rotarians, filled with nascent energy to make a difference in the world! The exhilarating charter celebration has been etched forever in our hearts!

"President Anand Kuchibhotla said, 'We are looking forward to serving the world with continued compassionate passion'. Anand is an uncommon leader with a tireless passion for excellence. Silicon Andhra demonstrates that commitment to excellence at every breath!

"President-Elect Raju Chamarthi said, 'We aim high and execute higher. When the goal appears hard to reach, we don’t adjust the goal, we adjust the steps.' Rotary Club of Silicon Andhra is yet another shining example of that zeal and perseverance.

Madhuri Krishna said, 'Rotarians are responsible leaders both socially and ethically! Rotarians discover and celebrate diverse perspectives! Rotarians make the world better one community at a time! I am a proud Rotarian!' She, along with all her members are bound to enrich the lives of millions of people in the world! 

Rotary Club of Silicon Andhra is filled with hope, synergy, positivity and inspiration! I have been fortunate to have played a supporting role in the chartering of Rotary Club of Silicon Andhra. 

Exciting beginnings! But, watch out, the trail blazing has just begun!