On March 25, 2021 PDG Henri Guda from Suriname passed away.
Rotarian Henri Albert Maria Guda was born on August 5, 1933 and has been member of the Rotary Club of Paramaribo since June 15, 1970.
He became President of the club in the fiscal year 1988-1989 and the first District Governor from Suriname in 1997-1998. On July 29, 2019 he became an Honorary member. Unique was last year's celebration of his 50 golden years of Rotary service. A slideshow was also shared on the District Facebook page. (https://www.facebook.com/674235389262700/posts/3355736204445925/?vh=e&d=n).
He was widely respected throughout the District for both his wisdom, charm and wit. At the District Conference 2019 in Guadeloupe PDG Harry Louis (1998-1999) even asked me about PDG Henri. It was then that I realized, that asked about after 22 years, how loved and respected he was. As former diplomat he was known for his strong belief in the power of protocol. He saved us from many a blunder!
PDG Henri has been the initiator of several annual projects, among which, the Rotary Vocational Excellence award - a joint project of all 3 Rotary Clubs of Suriname, the National Art Fair, and the donations to the Salvation Army.
As PDG Henri mentioned in one of his interviews : “Being a Rotarian gives me much satisfaction”. We know that his star will keep on shining on Suriname‘s and on District 7030‘s firmament! May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Paramaribo, April 3, 2021
Assistant Governor to Suriname,
Djaienti Hindori
