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Dr.M.A.M. Ramasamy
Patron
MANAGING COMMITTEE
Mr. Ranjit Jacob
President
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Mr. Chandramouli
Immediate Past President
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Mr. R. Ramachandran
Vice President
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Mr. P.Chander
Hony. Secretary
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Mr.B. Ramani
Hony. Treasurer
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Mr. Ajay Bhalla
Party Halls ,Gym, Health Club,
Crystal & Emerald Rooms
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Mrs. Latha Kumarasamy
DVD Library Library & Members
Directory
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Mr. Raghava Ram
Entertainment
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Mr. N. Sankariah
Cards & Lawn Service
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Dr. Sivaram Selvakumar
Catering, & Tennis
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Mr. Srinivasan K
Cricket, Billiards, Car Rally,
Car Park & Security
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Mr. Srinivasan T K
Bar, Tambola & Website
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Dear Members,
The 80th year celebrations were a huge success. The management would
like to thank everyone involved in the planning and execution of this
great event...
It was truly an entertainment packed August with numerous events like
the annual Presidency – Karlsburg Interclub Karaoke competition, I Bar
anniversary, mega rummy tournament, etc. The prize distribution for the
gym competition on the 13th August was well attended.
The hoisting of the national flag on the Independence Day reaffirms the
nation’s faith to independence and homage to the freedom fighters.
A painting competition for children was organized on the 23rd which
gave the children and parents hours of colorful joy.
The Annual General Meeting of the club will be held on 26th September
2009. The Management would like to place record the invaluable
contribution made by the following outgoing committee members:
Mr. Raghavaram – for getting huge sponsorships and organizing mega
events of quality entertainment.
Mr. T K Srinivasan – for introducing, some of the finest imported spirits
and beers and bringing out the spirit of fellowship and camaraderie
with numerous “Bar Nites”
Mr. Tarun Kumar Bagga – for organizing various tournaments to promote
the spirit of sportsmanship and also for keeping the various club assets in
order through his maintenance duties.
Mr. K Srinivasan – for promoting the spirit of cricket and billiards and
overseeing the challenging task of car park and security.
With regards and best wishes,
Mr. Suresh G
Guest House & Affiliations
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Mr. Tarun Kumar Bagga
Badminton, Squash,
Swimming pool & Maintenance
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P.Chander
Honorary Secretary
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T K Srinivasan, MIC - Bar
I Bar turned 3 on Wednesday,
20th August 2009. In spite of
the sudden down pour, the
bar was packed to capacity
with many senior members
as well as the regulars.
Fantastic offers on various
brands of spirits and beer
accompanied by snacks &
starters on the house was
appreciated by one and all.
President Ranjit Jacob cut the
Birthday cake and honoured
the top three users of the
I Bar – M/s. James Fredrick,
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Chimandas and Bijal K Patel. with
wine bottles. Added to the revelry of
the moment was some live music of
Retro, Jazz & Blues by Ryan & group.
. Everyone present enjoyed the
fellowship and camaraderie. Special
thanks to all the bar staff and sub
committee members –M/s. K Gopal,
Eswaran Annamalai, K Ramanujam,
Chirag Batavia and Sanjai Bagri for
making the evening a grand success.
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THE WAR OF THE BRUSHES - VERSION 2.00, held on Sunday, 23rd
August, turned out as a fun day
for the children. This is the second
year in succession we have run
the painting competition for the
dependents. We had 61 participants
in the age category of 4 to 17. They
were divided into three groups and
prizes distributed to 18 winners.
The first prize was cycles for boys
and girls separately. Second prize
was carom boards and the third
prize was chess boards .All the participating children got a participating gift - professional coco basket
ball and three Wilson tennis balls.
The children were also given participation and winners certificates.
The judges for the competition
were from Global Art . The big news
was that apart from the 18 winning
entries, Global Art had selected 12
more entries from our club ( totaling to 30 entries ) to participate in
KOLOR CHAMP a national competition to be held on 24th September
at Anna Adarsh College.
We would like to thank Mr. Bhupesh
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from Kanishk Jewellery for sponsoring The War
of the brushes and also Mr. Vivek Sachdev from
N.P.T Press for the contribution to the painting
competition. Also a big thanks to the president
Ranjith Jacob and Secretary Chander for attending
the prize distribution ceremony and to all the
committee members for their support.
The refreshments and snacks for the participants
were sponsored by Mr. S B Pillai as his grandson
Akash’s birthday was on the same day.
Boys 4 to 7 Years
1.
Satchidanad Radesh ( R 951) - First Prize
2.
Pratham Lodha S/o Arvind lodha (R 944 ) - Second Prize
3.
Piyush Agarwal S/o Tarun Agarwal (R 1302) - Third Prize
4.
Girls 4 to 7 years
1.
A.Varna D/o R.Aravind (R 1099) - First Prize
2.
Dia D/o Chirag Batavia (R 1003) -Second Prize
3.
Avni D/o Dr Ramesh Rao (R 281) - Third Prize
4.
Boys 7 to 12 years
1.
Shravan S/o Muthusrinivasan (R 1017 ) - First Prize
2.
Anirudh S/o Kannan (C 010) - Second Prize
3.
Yash Naik S/o of Chetan Naik ( R 215)- Third Prize
4.
Girls 7 to 12 years
1.
Anchal D/o Arvind Lodha ( R 944) First Prize
2.
Shraddha Sriram D/o Mahalakshmi (R 026) Second Prize
3.
Honey D/o Dheeraj Jain (R 880)-Third Prize
Boys 12 to 15 years
1.
Rohn Joseph S/o Viji Joseph (I123 )-First Prize
2.
Viren paul s/o sunil paul (IT 014)-Second Prize
3.
Akash S/o Dr. Prasanna (R 198 ) - Third prize
Girls 12 to 15 years
1.
Priyal Saraf D/o Pramod Saraf (R 1439) - First Prize
2.
Shreya Dangi D/o Usha Dangi (R 905) - Second Prize
3.
Sanjana Sriram D/o Mahalaksmi (R 026 ) - Third Prize
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The annual gym competition conducted from
1st August to 13th August was a huge success.
We have received 75 entries for all the 6 events
Ajay Bhalla, MIC – Gym & Healthclub
and separate events were conducted for ladies
& gents. The prize distribution function was well
attended and the prizes were distributed by our
President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and
the committee members.
Winners in all the categories in all the events were
given Reebok T shirt, medal and certificate.
Runners up in all categories in all the events were
given Reebok socks, medal and certificate.
All the participants were given Reebok Bag and
certificate.
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We would like to thank the sponsors – Mr. P Ganesan of Golden Tower, M/s. Afton and Mr. Vivek Sachdev.
Our thanks are also to all the sub committee members and the gym and health club staff for the
successful conduct of the competition.
Prize winners
Overall Champion of the competition
- Mr. P Ganesan
Longest Distance (4.64 km) covered
In 20 minutes
-Mr. Vivas Nandhakumar
Most Calories Burnt (300) in 15 minutes
- Mr. Shiv Batra
Lying Leg Raising (180 count in 5 minutes) - Ms. Rani A Chandani
Maximum weight in Bench Press (120 kgs) - Mr. N L Sawlani
Maximum Arms Curls (63 Kgs)
- Mr. N L Sawlani
Mr. Presidency
Age Group
Name
Place
18-25
Mr. Prashant
Winner
Mr. Siva
Runner
Mr. Prasad
Winner
Mr. Santhosh Ahuja
Runner
Mr. Pughalendi
Winner
Mr.Thambi Kalangan
Runner
Mr. P Ganesan
Winner
26-40
41-50
51-60
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N Sankariah, MIC –
The rummy tournament held on 16th
August was well received with good
participation.
The winners were :
First Prize: Mr.JOSEPH LOYOLA RODRIGO
Second Prize: Mr.R.S.JEEVARATHINAM
Third Prize: Mr.T.RADHAKRISHNAN
Fourth Prize: Mr.S.B.PILLAI
Fifth Prize: Mr.ARUNA GIRI NATHAN
Sixth Prize: Mrs.SUSILA KEJIRWAL
I thank all our sponsors and special
thanks to Mr.V.Prabhakar Reddy,
Mr.Ramesh G Chari, Mr.S.Krishna Kumar,
Mr.R.S.Jeevarathinam, Mr.Thennavan,
Mrs.Susashree, Mr.Prasahar Lohia and
Dr.M.R.Siva kumar. Thanks are also due to
all the sub committee members.
Please await for the next 13 card
Tournament.
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Dr. K.Shivaram Selvakkumar
MIC catering & Tennis
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The catering Dept has made a surplus of Rs 38.51 lacs for the period Oct 08 to
Aug 09 as compared to Rs 28.40 lacs for the period Oct 07 to Aug 08. The increase
is 35.60% over last year.
The cost of food has been increased by approx. 6 to 10% only as against the
increase in the cost of raw materials which have gone up by about 38%.
The wastage and raw material consumption have been strictly monitored and
controlled and as a result, the same has come down by 49%.
The employee salaries have also gone up by Rs. 2.78 lacs for the period Oct 08
to Aug 09. an increase of 11.75%.
Despite the steep increase in the production cost, we have achieved a surplus of
35.60% and also crossed the Rupees one crore in the turnover of the club kitchen
alone. This does not include the Tandoor and Chinese Kitchens.
We place on record the remarkable and commendable work done by our kitchen
and catering staff without whom this feat would not have been possible. Last but
not the least, thanks to the support and encouragement given by the management
&sub-committee and the members of the club.
Various Club functions held are as detailed under;
1.
A Dosa Mela was held and about 500 odd people were in attendance, where they
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had the opportunity to feast their taste buds with about 25 varieties of Dosas
including Non. Vegetarian items. The Dosa Mela was well received and appreciated.
2. The Thai Food festival was conducted in a grand manner with the Chef and
ingredients flown down from Dubai. Inspite of the rain playing spoilsport and a few
other drawbacks, the Thai Food festival being a first of it’s kind in our club gave us
an insight and to learn from the experience and to overcome and improve upon
the shortcomings.
3. The Goan Food festival was held and was a complete success with about 650 odd
people attending the same. The Chefs and ingredients were brought from Goa
exclusively for the festival.
4. An Elai Sappadu was organized on the occasion of Tamil New Year and Ugadi. The
entire menu was prepared by our Club Kitchen for the first time.
5. Executive lunch has been introduced in our club which has been well received by
one an all.
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6. For the first time in our club, we have introduced Table service for all the club
functions which has been very well received and greatly appreciated by all
the members. We would also like to place on record that Table service was also
provided for the huge turnout during the 80th year Members Nite Celebrations for
300 tables amounting to 1200 persons, again a first in the history of the club.
7. Designer Menu cards at par with 5 star Hotel standards which can be easily read
by all members even without reading glasses were made individually for different
restaurants, Bar, Guest House, Lawn etc;
8. Designer Uniforms were provided for all bearers and other club employees which
has been well appreciated.
ALACARTE SEA FOOD FESTIVAL for three week ends
12th & 13th Sep 19th & 20th Sep 26th & 27th Sep
Kerala Special Lunch 20th Sep
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Annual Tennis tournament was conducted in the month of Nov 08 for the following trophies;
1. Presidency Veterans Rolling Trophy
2. Hanumantha Rao Rolling Trophy
3. Benjamin Cherian Rolling Trophy
4. M K Chetty/K G Bhashyam Rolling Trophy
5. Prasanna Venkatachalam Rolling Trophy
Presidency Club participated in the TNTA SANMAR City Club League Tennis Tournament in A & B category
held in Feb/Apr 09.
3B (Breakfast, Beer, Biriyani Doubles Tennis Tournament) was conducted.
Beginners Tennis Tournament was conducted for Children of different age groups.
Summer Tennis coaching Camp was held and medals and certificates were given to all the participants.
During the period Oct 08 to Aug 09, the deficit in Tennis portfolio has been pegged to 26% when
compared to last year. This is despite the fact that the employee cost has gone up by 39% and 9.27% for
Ballboys and Markers respectively.
Floodlights are being replaced/enhanced by another 7KW by adding 48 nos of 400 Watt bulbs in place of
12 nos of 1000 Watt bulbs which will enable the Tennis playing members have the pleasure of sighting the
ball in par with daylight. The present lighting of about 100lux is being increased to 400 odd lux.
We thank the management&sub- committee, the tennis playing members, and the staff (Markers, ballboys
& maint. personnel) for their continued support.
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Con grat ulations
Master Sumer Malhotra son
of Mr. Rohit Malhotra (M No.
R 853) has won many prizes
and medals in the various
swimming championships
held at national, state
and district level during
2008 -09 which includes
individual championship in
the group IV boys category
conducted by Tamil Nadu
Mr. A Sankara Krishnan (M. NO. R 349) Managing
State Aquatic Association,
Director KONE Elevator has been conferred Knight,
Hindustan University, Lady
First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland,
Andal interschool meet and
a high Finnish decoration by Mr. Asko Numminen,
Indo Srilankan International
Ambassador of Finland to India in recognition of
Invitation Meet and South
Mr. Sankara Krishnan’s long term contribution in
Zone Age Group Acquatic
promoting ties between Finland and India.
Championship.
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