'Creamy Layer'

Hari Singh Shekhawat has unwittingly got himself a new job. Every month, beginning today, he would be collecting Rs50 from every member, which will go into augmenting the common kitty. Of course, members have the option of paying in advance – for a year, six months or on a quarterly basis.
The spot decision taken this morning (right pic) was triggered by Monthi Serrao who expressed her concern over the Club’s finances and reiterated her suggestion of having a Housie Session every second Saturday – if only to generate some funds for the Club. While this was endorsed in principle by all present, the practicality of ensuring regular attendance every month raised doubts in some quarters. A few pointed out that “there were too many Housie sessions being held in the vicinity by assorted groups” to hold members’ interest for long.
Comparatively, the 50-rupee idea sounded more practical because not only will it serve the desired purpose, members would scarcely feel the pinch. Above all, it would sift the chaff from the grain because only those serious about the Club would be paying up. As Harbans Singh pointed out, we would be “left with the creamy layer” and all riff-raffs and absentees would be eliminated.
Another spin-off from this impromptu meeting was the registration of the Club. A much-needed formality, which has been kept in abeyance for long, was revived this morning with Hem Chand Jain showing up. He had been promising to use his influence and get it done for us free of cost. Srichand Arora jumped at the opportunity and the two (above left) have scheduled a visit to the registrar’s office today itself to initiate the process.
Jagmohan Papneja:
Mr H C Jain is truly indispensable and he will be able to get BIG LAAF registered with the competent authority. Soon everyone will be surprised to see the outcome of his influence.