Countries should come forward and release commemorative stamps recognising the service done by Inner Wheel clubs in their countries, said Post Master General (Chennai Region) Mervin Alexander, while speaking at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Inner Wheel Club of Madras here on Thursday.

Alexander said such commemorative and cancellation stamps were mainly based on certain themes. At present, such stamps were released for the work done by Rotary Clubs all over the world.

“This is the first time such special cancellation is done for the service of Inner Wheel in the country,” he said. Addressing the gathering, Charlotte De Vos, International Inner Wheel president, said she was happy to see many enthusiastic women volunteers and members take the vision of Inner Wheel across the country. She also said that she was touched by the passion and commitment of the members of the Inner Wheel Club of Madras in serving the general public, especially women and children. Earlier, danseuse Anita Ratnam enthralled the audience with a dance performance as a tribute to her mother, Lily Ratnam, who was association president of Inner Wheel Clubs in India.

On the occasion, a special postal cover with special cancellation was released by the Post Master General. Also, The Golden Journey , a book that deals with the journey of the Inner Wheel Club of Madras in the past 50 years, was released on the occasion.

Noted participants at the event included Kamala Ramakrishnan, convenor, golden jubilee celebrations, and Mamta Agarwal, association president, Inner Wheel Clubs.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Chennai / by Staff Reporter / Chennai – February 12th, 2016