Venkatesh Hanamantrao Deshpande
District Governor 2022-23
Rtn.Venkatesh Deshpande known to friends as Baban.
By profession He is Builder and Developer.
Joined Rotary in 1990 as Charter Member of Rotary Club of Belgaum South. Serving the District in various capacities for last 30 years.
Became President of the Club in Silver Jubilee year in 2014-15. He was adjudged as Best President with 6 District Awards. He raised highest contribution in the District to TRF to the tune of 54000 + Dollers that year.
He was adjudged Best Asst. Governor In the year 2016-17.
He has conducted many Residential RYLA through His Club. He has also conducted Adventure RYLA in Manali for 60 students in the Age group of 12 to 16 for 3 years. He has organised many Youth Festivals for young generation.
He has conducted District Fellowship Tours to Amaranth, Kailash Manas, Nepal, Char Dham, Andaman , Leh - Ladakh, Kerala, Rajasthan etc.
He has received many awards ... Best Rotarian of Club, Best Rotarian of the District in Centennial Year , 4 Avenue Service Citation and Meritorious Service Citation from TRF.
He will lead the District in the Year 2022-23.