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Wednesday July 03, 2024

FAS pays tribute to a member

By Ishrat Hyatt
July 02, 2024
An undated image of Floral Art Society member Zeenat Saleem (late). — Facebook/Floral Art Society of Pakistan Magnolia Chapter/File
An undated image of Floral Art Society member Zeenat Saleem (late). — Facebook/Floral Art Society of Pakistan Magnolia Chapter/File

Islamabad: The Floral Art Society, Magnolia branch held their General Body Meeting with two agendas - a tribute to Zeenat Salim, a cherished member who recently passed away and elections for the new committee. The event was held at the Serena Hotel and a framed picture of Zeenat, with a beautiful floral arrangement was displayed in the hall, honouring her memory.

While the election process was going on overseen by the election committee, headed by Aisha Zahid and comprising Ghazala Abdullah, Fahima Yusuf, and Parvanay Maqsood, Sarwat Aslam presented a multimedia tribute to Zeenat, highlighting various aspects of her life, including her family, creativity and floral achievements. She was a lovely person, always smiling and full of life. She was sorely missed at the meeting.

In Zeenat's honour, experienced floral artist Asma Ansari also demonstrated three arrangements using Zeenat's floral accessories. Several members and former presidents of Magnolia shared their heartfelt memories and expressed their sorrow over Zeenat's loss.

Aisha Zahid, announced the results of the elections for the 2024-2025 term. The newly elected committee members are: President: Wiqarunnisa Boolani; Vice-President: Nahida Raza; General Secretary: Yasmin Salman; Treasurer: Hina Kamran; Chairperson Show and Programs: Huma Ehsan; Chairperson Magazine and Publications: Bushra Maqsood; Chairperson Publicity and Media: Samina Tariq and committee members, Keh­kashan Zaheer and Suz­anne Jamshaid.