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G BABU RAO
INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR

Nothing proves the adage that remarkable outcomes can arise from humble beginnings more than the life
and work of Dr Ghattamaneni Babu Rao. Born in a poor, rural, agricultural family, he achieved fame that even
emperors would envy. Today, Dr Babu Rao is synonymous with humility, humanity and hospitality. He is well-
known for his generous donations, courteous attitude and empathetic friendship. He has never turned away
anyone who has asked for his help.
Living is Giving. Dr Babu Rao has lived by this philosophy in his lionism, in business, in community work, in
family, in his hometown and with his friends. He has left his mark on everything he touched.
Punctuality and time management are hallmarks of his character. He not only preaches these values but
meticulously practises them. He has instilled a sense of punctuality in our district and beyond.
Lion Babu Rao’s commitment to the growth of our Association is evident in the 23 lions clubs he extended, over
500 members he invited into various clubs and the motivational workshops he conducted to help retention.
As District Governor 324-C6 in 2010-2011, he achieved the highest membership growth for the district in
the world, with 39 new clubs and net growth of1,832 members. He brought several creative ideas to district
administration and coordinated over 25 very successful leadership workshops at district and multiple district
levels.
He was Council Chair in 2011-2012 and a Member of the Board of Management of The Lion magazine, India
Edition for a year.
Lion Babu Rao has been presented eight International President’s Certificates, three Leadership Medals and
the International President’s Medal four times. Lion Babu Rao was a special invitee to the 92nd international
convention at Minneapolis in recognition of his contribution to the growth of the organization. He has also been
presented the Ambassador of Goodwill Award, the highest award presented to a lion by Lions Clubs International.
In recognition of his enormous contributions to the Association in various sectors, Lion Babu Rao has been
endorsed by Multiple District 320 to contest for the position of International Director at the Boston Convention.
He is a great host and whatever he organizes is massive, memorable and is meticulously executed. He
organized and hosted a unique get-together of people from his native village bringing together more than
a thousand people who had long lost their roots with their village. The event was recognized by the media
for its uniqueness and its magnitude.
Lion Babu Rao donated a generous US $49,000 to earn a 53 diamond PMJF lapel pin. He has also contributed
crores of rupees as incentive to lions from the entire Multiple District to motivate them become MJFs. During
his term in office as Area Leader, our Multiple District was one of the few in the entire world to surpass the
fundraising targets of LCIF.
His birthday since 2015 has been celebrated by all clubs in our district by organizing massive hunger relief
activities benefiting several lakhs of needy poor every year. His birthday now is celebrated as Hunger Relief
Day across the entire Multiple District.
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