Special postal cover of Rotary Club of Mangalore Sunrise released

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Feb 13, 2021:     Rotary Club of Mangalore Sunrise (Club # 31296) in Rotary International District 3181 (formerly 3180) was chartered on 12th February 1996, and has been doing several community services projects for the last 25 years.

The Department of Posts released a Special Cover to mark the Silver Jubilee of the Rotary Club of Mangalore Sunrise on 12th February 2021 at 4.00 pm at Head Post Office, Pandeshwar. The special cover was released by Mr. Shriharsha N, Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Mangaluru division in the presence of Rtn. M Ranganath Bhat, District Governor, RI district 3181.

The cover has been designed by Rtn Dr. Nagesh KR and Rtn Dr. Animesh Jain. The cover has been generously sponsored by Rtn Dr. Ravish Thunga and Rtn Dr. Hansraj Alva of Vinaya Hospital and Research Centre and Rtn Joseph D’Silva, Proprietor of Bon Masala, all being members of the club.

The special cover depicts the activities and the service projects of the club and also has a silver jubilee logo. There is also a special cancellation cachet which will be affixed on these covers making it a collector’s item. The cover is priced at Rs. 20 including stamp and cancellation charges and limited quantity is available from Philatelic Bureau or by contacting Dr Animesh Jain. This cover also becomes more significant because this is the first time Department of Post is releasing a special cover on any Rotary Clubs in Mangaluru.