Check List

Thrashing out the nitty-gritties

A detailed check-list was today drawn up and discussed for the Annual Function the day after day-after-tomorrow. Right from the erection of the stage to the final distribution of dinner boxes, every activity were dealt with threadbare so as to keep everyone in the loop.
“Now is not the time to raise issues, but to provide solutions,” emphasized Kiran Prakash, who had convened the meeting this morning.
Broadly, it was decided to divide the group into back-stage ‘performers’ (comprising actors, dancers, singers, etc.) and front-stage ‘volunteers’ (for crowd control, technical support, guest management, etc.). Both sections would be mutually exclusive and there shall be no interaction between back-stage and front-stage for the duration of the show.
Another contentious issue was the distribution of food boxes. In order to check pilferage and ensure that every member gets his/her box, it has been decided to issue numbered coupons in advance and not entertain any last-minute requests. As on previous occasions, Arun Patil has been entrusted with the distribution of biryani boxes.
A surprise visitor at the meeting was Akhlesh Kumar who had agreed to provide the background music for the programme. It is not clear whether he is any longer interested as he had opted out of our ‘dry run’ last Sunday. It could well be an issue about his remuneration. But he isn’t saying so and promises to show up at our final rehearsal tomorrow. Let us see.