About District Governor
PERSONAL
Lion Suresh Sinhal born on 25th February 1957 in the hill town of Kalimpong. After graduating in commerce from Kalimpong College, he joined his family business of Medicine Retail along with his 2 brothers. He moved to Siliguri in 1985 and started Pharma wholesale and retail business in 1985 & 1987 respectively. He further expanded in healthcare by starting a Hospital in the year 2004. Married to Lion Laxmi Sinhal, they are blessed with 2 daughters Payal, Gunjan and son Sumit.
Lion Suresh Sinhal joined Lionism at the age of 19 as the youngest charter member of Lions Club of Kalimpong in 1976. He became a transfer member of Lions Club of Siliguri Greater in the year 1986. Lionism is deep ingrained in the Family as a total of 8 members of the family are Lion Members.
1. Lion Radhey Shyam Sinhal – Lions Club of Kalimpong Greater
2. Lion Suresh Sinhal – Lions Club of Siliguri Greater
3. Lion Ashok Sinhal – Lions Club of Siliguri Terai
4. Lion Laxmi Sinhal – Lions Club of Siliguri Greater Femina
5. Lion Bandana Sinhal – Lions Club of Siliguri Terai Shakti
6. Rtn. Rakesh Sinhal – Rotary Club of Kalimpong
7. Lion Sumit Sinhal – Lions Club of Siliguri Greater Youth
8. Lion Ritu Sinhal – Lions Club of Siliguri Greater Youth
9. Lion Anuj Poddar – Lions Club of Siliguri Terai
Lion Suresh Sinhal is a Lion for over 47 years now and has been a part of numerous service projects affecting innumerable lives. He has held various positions of Leadership at both the Club and District level and is committed to Serve in Lionism for many decades ahead.
CLUB LEADERSHIP POSITION
1st Vice President & Fundraising Chairperson in 1996-97
Club President in 1997-98
Chairman of SGLEH in 2004
Home Club Lottery “Dhamaka” consecutively for 3 years
Co-Chairman for Inauguration – Shri Vidyasagar Oswal Greater Lions Eye Hospital
Chairman for project – “SAMMAN” Major Fundraising for new eye hospital
Chairman for project – “SRAMDAAN” Brick laying Ceremony by Lions fraternity at new Eye Hospital
DISTRICT LEADERSHIP POSITION
1998-99 – Zone Chairperson
1999-20 – Region Chairperson
2001-02 – District Pro
2006-07 – Region Chairperson
2009-10 – Deputy Cabinet Secretary
2010-11 – District Chairperson – Innovative Projects
2014-15 – District Chairperson – Centennial Celebrations
2016-17 – Cabinet Member & Chairman “Fungama – Dist 322F Centennial Celebration”
2018-19 – GST Coordinator – Promoted 5 service challenges (year I)
2019-20 – GST Coordinator – Promoted 5 service challenges (year II)
2020-21 – GAT Vice – Coordinator & Chairman “Naman – Dist. Conference ”
2021-22 – GAT Vice Coordinator & DC Sight First Contributed to Dist. Cabinet by holding a total of 13 Leadership Positions
2022-23 – Vice District Governor Dist 322F
ATTENDANCE IN DISTRICT & INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
LCICon HONG KONG in 2005
LCICon Chicago, USA in 2017
ALLI (Advanced Lions Leadership Institute), Kathmandu, Nepal in 2017
RLLI (Regional Lions Leadership Institute) in 2021
Centennial Celebration Workshop at Pune
AWARDS AND LIONS QUALIFICATIONS
International Presidential Medal – 1
International President’s Leadership Medal – 3
International Certificate’s – 5
Best District Chairperson for Centennial Celebration
District Ambassador of Service Award
MEMBERSHIP WITH OTHER ASSOCIATION / NGO’S
Trustee Member of Maharaja Agrasen Charitable Hospital
President for 2 terms at HCRBS – Hill Cart Road Byabasayi Samity
Member – Punjabi Para Marwari Seva Samity
Member – BCDA – Bengal Chemist & Druggist Association – Darjeeling District
Member – CII, Confederation of Indian Industries, North Bengal Zonal Council