AGM 2018

ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING OF BIG LAAF

A new Managing Committee has taken over, as per the Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) held in the China Hut this morning. Comprising Siba Prasad Maitra, Arun Patil and Derek Bose, the

Yusuf Rassiwala convenes meeting by reading out items on the agenda

three-member committee will hold office for a period of two years -- till 2020.
Significantly, members of this newly-constituted committee will also be serving as its office bearers, replacing Yusuf Rassiwala (president), Kiran Prakash (secretary) and Kajal Babani (treasurer). Yusuf Rassiwala, who retains his post of Chairman (Emeritus), convened the AGM with a brief welcome address, listing out the items on the Agenda.
A major highlight of the hour-long meeting was the Secretary’s Report on the year gone by. In keeping with the spirit of a laughter club, Kiran Prakash had deliberately peppered his text with witticisms and wisecracks, much to the amusement of everyone present. All the same, it was studded with hard facts on the activities of the Club over 12 months – the Annual Function, excursions undertaken, seminars/ talks organized, movie outings, weddings in the families of members and of course, the many celebrations, parties and treats. Kanta Sharma, a senior member who passed away on June 1, 2017, was also remembered on this occasion.
A contentious issue on determining the ‘optimal’ number for membership came up for discussion.

Kiran Prakash holds forth with his Secretary's Report

Opinion was divided on whether to actively invite new members or be content with the existing strength of 30 or nearabouts. It was clear nobody wanted a crowd (or deadwood), but surely some allowance could be made for inducting fresh blood, provided there is evidence of genuine interest in exercising. It was also decided NOT to waive off the Rs1,000 registration fee charged on fresh admissions.
Bihari Milwani, as always, presented his audit report and balance sheet for 2017-18, flagging the principal items of income and expenditure. In an exceptional gesture of appreciation and gratitude, Kiran Prakash presented him with a special gift for his pro bono services to the Club. Milwani’s chartered accountancy firm was formally appointed to audit our accounts for the year 2018-19.
In conclusion, Shekhawat brought the curtain down on proceedings by extending the customary vote of thanks and inviting all present for refreshments and tea at the Garden gate. Zareena Khan chipped in with boxes of light snacks in a ‘double celebration’ of sorts (see post of June 21) upon her seventh grandchild entering the family. To us, this was a wonderful bonus for attending the meeting!

Usual paperwork

Bihari Milwani

Zareena Khan

Kiran Prakash:
I welcome the new office bearers Maitra babu, Arun Patil and Bose babu and hope that under their leadership the Club will achieve newer heights. I also thank the erstwhile committee members and all others for their support during my tenure as Secretary of the Club. I shall always remember this. You all have done your best.

Bihari Milwani:
The three new committee members together make MBA -- Maitra-Bose-Arun!

Blog Monster:
Bihari Milwani has (surprisingly) got the order all wrong. It is Maitra-Arun-Derek. Maybe, Bihari was being polite!

Lt Col Angad Singh (rtd):
Congratulations to the new Managing Committee. I wish them a very successful stint. Certainly, the new team will bring new laurels to the Club. Three cheers to them!!!

Kiran Prakash:
Does the blog monster suggest that the new office bearers are MAD? Good for the club. We will be mad to perform.