Behind-the-Scenes

The formation of the Club’s first-ever managing committee last Saturday has generated widespread interest and curiosity, particularly among the many neighborhood groups and associations. People from these assorted groups are dropping in every morning, mouthing homilies like “Yeh bahut achcha hua”, “This was long overdue”, “Better late than never” – the imputation being that the Club is headed for bigger times now that there is an elected body to steer its activities.
But amidst all the euphoria and excitement, what has gone unnoticed is the silent work being put by one man, Srichand Arora. Even before the Club had elected him secretary, he was instrumental in mobilizing the members and forging a consensus on the managing committee. Now, little known to many, he has been working tirelessly behind-the-scenes at giving a formal shape and structure to the Club – right from taking care of legal nitty-gritties and basics like designing the letter-head and purchasing stationery, to checking out on the bank, drafting the bye-laws/ memorandum of association, etc. This is no mean task. It is an investment Arora has been putting in voluntarily and uncomplainingly, the benefits of which would be reaped by everyone later.
Today, he was seen finalising the minutes of last Saturday’s general body meeting. What however set many tongues wagging was the undue interest certain non-members evinced towards the document. This was interpreted as needless interference, a means to win confidence and formalize entry into the Club through the back door. The apprehensions, discussed earlier in hushed tones, have become increasingly voluble. What should however, put these fears to rest is the membership being frozen (see Arora’s note in post of January 7, 2012) till such time a proposed entry is “approved by 80 per cent of the present members”. That should settle the matter effectively.
Dilip Babani:
Everybody in Garden knows that Arora-ji is doing a good job. Blog Monster, you are 100 per cent correct on what you have written about Arora-ji. That is why we all respect him. And that is why our Laughing Club is the best. We will always enjoy being with the Club.