The President of the Association of Inner Wheel Clubs in Great Britain & Ireland 2024/25
Heather Sheerin
Inverness D.1
I am delighted and very honoured to be the President of the Association of Inner Wheel Clubs in Great Britain & Ireland for the coming year 2024-2025.
I am Heather Sheerin from D1, a member of the Inner Wheel club of Inverness, and thrilled to be representing Scotland. There are 28 districts across the whole of Great Britain & Ireland, with a welcoming club waiting to meet you.
Each year the ladies of Inner Wheel support a charity chosen by the President and my choice is Arthritis Action.
Inner Wheel is an organisation committed to service, helping others both locally and internationally while building friendships through that service. We have been in existence for 100 years, celebrating our centenary in 2024 with many special acts of service completed for the communities in which we live.
Please continue to browse our website to see the many wonderful activities and achievements carried out in the name of Inner Wheel by our members.
https://www.arthritisaction.org.uk/
International Inner Wheel President – 2024/25
Mamta Gupta
Mamta Gupta, born in the sacred environs of Mathura and Vrindavan, holds a Bachelor of Science degree. Entering the realm of Inner Wheel in 2001, she swiftly ascended to leadership roles, leaving an indelible mark at every turn.
She took on the role of President of the IWC of Central Calcutta in 2006-07, where she acquired a sprawling 10,000+ sq. ft. land for her dream project “Apnalay” – a Home for the elderly.
Stepping into the role of District Chairman in 2015-16, Mamta’s visionary leadership ushered in a new era of innovation. From releasing a comprehensive history book chronicling the legacy of existing 51 clubs to launching the first E-newsletter and E bulletin, her tenure was marked by significant advancements.
Her crowning achievement came as the Association President in 2019-20 when she orchestrated the ambitious initiative “Mission Mamta,” envisioning an Orphan & Orphanage Free India by 2024.
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Govt. of India also became a partner of this project. Collaborating with esteemed organizations, Mamta oversaw the adoption of over 600 orphans and foster caring for over 24,000 children, showcasing her unwavering commitment to social change. Additionally, 73 new clubs (23 New Gen) were formed, and 6840 new members were inducted. Her project, MANAVTA, continued with the distribution of millions of sanitary napkins, while her initiative to eradicate the use of plastic ensured the distribution of over a million cloth bags.
Mamta’s tenure as IIW Board Director in 2020-21 was focused on building relationships with clubs scattered globally.
In 2023-24, as IIW Vice-President, Mamta continued to blaze trails, overseeing the formation of new clubs and expanding Inner Wheel’s global footprint. Her influence transcended borders, as evidenced by her instrumental role in establishing a new club in Uganda – East Africa, with 43 members, sponsored by her home club, further cementing her legacy as a visionary leader with a global perspective.
Throughout her illustrious 23-year journey with Inner Wheel, Mamta has epitomized resilience, innovation, unwavering dedication, and remarkable service and achievements.
With her belief in ‘Change, Challenge and Opportunity’, she rallies Inner Wheel members worldwide to unite in transforming challenges into opportunities for positive changes, with her mantra of reading IMPOSSIBLE as I M POSSIBLE.
Executive Committee – 2024/25
Heather Sheerin – Association President (Inverness D.1)
Anthea Tilsley – Immediate Past President (Chelmsford D.24)
Pam Boyes – Association Vice President (Sale D.5)
Gloria Humphrey – Association Treasurer (Warsop D.22)
Pat Russell – Constitution Chairman (Penrith D.19)
Di Hylton – Association Editor (Swadlincote, D.22)
Liz Norris – M&D Chairman (Hazel Grove D.5)
Melanie Nicholls – Association Secretary
Alicia Perestrelo – Assistant P.A.
Inner Wheel events
International Inner Wheel Cervical Cancer Initiative
The International Inner Wheel President for 2024-2025, Mamta Gupta, is on a humanitarian mission to Uganda to promote the initiative for the year. The challenge is to vaccinate one million girls, between the ages of 7 and 14, against Cervical Cancer. The video...
Margarette Golding visits Manchester
The 19th Convention took place in Manchester during the 100th year of the founding of Inner Wheel. We were very fortunate to have a visit from Margarette Golding, our founder, who gave us an insight into the beginnings of Inner Wheel. The lady in question was none...
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