DOing MORE Issue1/15July2013 an Area2 - Coromandel Calling initiative

Snapshot

July @ Area 2

AGM’s : 15 Fellowships : 20 Projects/CS : 7 Go-Green : 2 LAPD : 6 Inter Table : 15

What’s Up

August @ Area 2 2nd –BM @ MMRT 3* 2nd-BM @ MSRT 159* 2nd-BM @ MCRT 162 3rd–AGM @ MRT 4th–Fellowship @ MCRT 94 4th–Fellowship @ MSRT 123 7th–BM @ MWRT 10 7th–BM @ PRT 70* 7th-BM @ PRRT 104 7th-Bm @ MKRT 181 9th–Project @ MCRT 82 10th &28th – BM @ MERT 30 10th–Fellowship@ MART 100 11th-BM @ PHRT 167 12th–BM @ MMRT 42* 13th–BM @ MMRT 95 21st–BM @ MSRT 39* 29th-BM @ MHRT 124* 31stAug&1st Sep-AGM @ A2 *As per schedule

From the editors’ desk A New Year in Tabling and its time for AGM's, Fellowships, Projects, Intertable events, Fund Raisers galore. After an amazing year at Area 2, the ONEness has multiplied and now the area strives at DOing MORE. To keep up with the times and DO MORE as the year would want us to, this year we have come up with a unique concept of presenting a monthly newsletter on the happenings at Area 2. With 18 Tables and more than 300 Tablers, Area 2 has already started delivering at every fromt be it projects, community service activities, fellowships, inter table activities etc. The month of July witnessed many Table AGM’s which had unique themes and some brilliant presentations and sergeanting acts. The talent in Area 2 is ever growing with the introduction of new and young tablers where the average age is around 30 today. The DOing MORE monthly newsletter will bring to you all the monthly activities, news and happenings in Area 2. So, sit back and enjoy reading what happened in July in the most vibrant Area – Area 2 Cheers, Akshay Dugar, Editor – Coromandel Calling 13-14 Please send your suggestions / queries / feedback to editor@coromandelcalling.com or akd@msrt123.in.

Trivia No.01 Name the Table & Convenor in Area 2 who had organized a unique Mr. & Mrs. Event in the month of July. Mail your answers to: editor@coromandelcalling.com or akd@msrt123.in.

Featured

Ta l k of the Town

MSRT39’s Mr & Mrs 39 MSRT39 had a unique fellowship on the friendship day eve. This was a table fellowship which was such a raving event that the area too is looking a adopting this concept at the Area 2 level. MCRT94’s Fellowship on Shivalik Navy Ship was a unique Fellowship-LAPD-HRD all clubbed in one where 34 members were aboard the Shivalik Navy Ship to learn and have some fun. MSRT123’s LAPD on Psychologyof Influence was a very relevant and interesting session and had a lot of ideas to take back to work.

Food for Thought

Surround yourself with people who make you happy, people who make you laugh, people who help you when in need, people who genuinely care, because they are the ones worth keeping in your life – the others are just passing through.

Area 2 Head Table 13 – 14 Chairman: Tr. Hari Balaji Vice Chairman: Tr.Shriram D Secretary: Tr.Vinay Grandhi IPC: Tr.Gitesh Agarwal

AGM’s @ Area 2 46thAGM @ MWRT10: C:Ashwin Chetan|VC:Amit Kinger|S:Sachin Nichani|T:Amit Khanna|IPC:Akshay Sarin It was all about the Girls, Guns and ofcourse the Gangsters at the AGM of this vibrant and happening table.Held at the RADISSON TEMPLE BAY Resort in Chennai on 27TH JULY 2013 the AGM had the whoz-who of the Area. The Jaadu ki Whiipi Sergeant kept all the guests entertained with his witty acts.

39th AGM @ MERT30: C:Tr.Sanjay Goel|VC:Tr.Ashish Mehta|S:Tr.Siddharth Bhaiya|T:Tr.Shrejus Kothari|IPC:Tr.Varinder Known as the trend setting Table of Area 2, MERT30 had its AGM on 6th July 2013 at Radisson Blu, Chennai. A meticulously scripted Secretary Report kept the tablers, Circlers, Sq.Legs, Twinklers and guests entertained. This table has already started to DO MORE.

37th AGM @ MSRT39: C:Tr.Inder Singh|VC:Tr.Amar Sonthalia|S:Tr.Ankit Gupta|T:Tr.Munish Jain|IPC:Tr.Sripal Kothari The "Silent Shores" had a lot of noise especially when the Tablers of MSRT39 reached the "Resort" for their AGM in Mysore. A 100% attendance during 12-13 was befitting for the incoming Chairman Inder Singh.

37th AGM @ MMRT42: C:Mahesh Ramamurthy|VC:Grorge Cherian|S:Alok Parakh|T:|IPC:Mahavir Jindal The Formal Encounter was on the 27th July 2013 where more than 50 visiting Tablers/Sq. Legs attended the AGM with the permanent area Sergeant Tr.Prasad having his way with the tablers as usual.

27th AGM @ MCRT82: C:Tr.Siraj|VC:Tr.Suresh Eknath|S:Tr.Raj|T:Tr.Sachin|IPC:Tr.Paul On 12th July 2013, The Green Park saw a dynamic team take over. The police act by Praveen Sathyapal left the tablers panting after a series of rigouros excercises. He was kind enough to empty their pockets before the excercise which he thought made them lighter.

24th AGM @ MART100: C:Tr.Rajiv Shah|VC:Tr.Apoorva Modi|S:Tr.Satish Mehta|T:Tr.Amith Shah|IPC:Tr.Rajesh Shah The Bonds & the Babes were dressed to kill. Right from the grand, gala, political type welcome in Kodaikkanal to the rocking AGM on the 20th July 2013 at Carlton, the table showcased that it had indeed grown as ONE in the past year. Thanks to Sergeants Tr. Apoorva Modi and Tr. Satish Mehta along with Madavi and Sushana's researched facts on the tablers - each one was exposed for a good laugh.

21st AGM @ MSRT123: C:Tr.Viral Shah|VC:Tr.Akshay Dugar|S:Tr.Bharat Bhandari|T:Tr.Muthuraman|IPC:Tr.Kishor Reddy Set at one of the most picteresque resorts in India, MSRT123 had their AGM on the 13th July 2013 at Taj, Coorg. While the tablers were lost in the scenic beauty and the video presentations, ticket collector of Coorg Express Sergeant Bharat made sure he collected a fast buck towards sunshine. The presence of a Charter Member Sq.Leg.Amit Nanavati who was also the guest of honor added to the high spirited mood of the tablers.

AGM @ MSRT159: C:Tr.Tejas Mehta|VC:Tr.Narendar Shah|S:Tr.Deepak Dugar|T:Tr.Deepak Baid|IPC:Tr.Sudhanshu 20th July 2013 saw the men behind the Spice Sutra - hosts for the upcoming Area 2 AGM - conclude their AGM is 159 style at Radisson Blu, Chennai. The highlight of the AGM was charter of 41ers club called XXXX159, The Chairman elect was Rajiv Gupta and Secretary Rishi Tulsyan and in total 14 new members were inducted of which most of them where square legs of MSRT 159.

AGM’s @ Area 2 11th AGM @ MCRT162 C:Tr.Dannie Mathew|VC:Tr.Srikrishna Dayal|S:Tr.Bharath M.S.|T:Tr.Balachander|IPC:Tr.Sapan Gupta 14th July 2013 at Accord Metropolitan, Chennai saw the big wigs of RTI movement - from the NP RTI, NS RTI, NP LCI, A2C, A2C Elect,A2Cp-wow all under one roof at the same time - these guys made it look more like a national event.

9th AGM @ MKRT181 C:Tr.Pratik Shah|VC:Tr.Ajmal|S:Tr.Rajeshwar|T:Tr.Dipesh Jain|IPC:Tr.Gaurav Bajaj The youngest table in Area2, and the most vibrant one - MKRT181 hosted the AGM on 5th July 2013 at Turtle Beach Resort, Alleppy. The guests for the event were in splits thanks to Sergeants Cr.Bhavana, Cr.Jaya and Tr.Gaurav and their funny acts.

LAPD @ Area 2 MERT30 An exhaustive material on India Tax profile - designed by KPMG was circulated to the Area2 mailing groups which was very informative. Areas covered were direct and indirect taxation in India, Corporate IT, FTA's entered into by India. Concepts of basic contract law & Basics of Arbitration law was another series of presentation circulated on mail to the Area2 Groups.

MSRT123 Our mind is imperfect and if we understand these imperfections, we can effectively influence people’s decisions about our products / service / ideas. This was the central theme of Tr.Radhakrishnan’s talk on the topic Psychologyof Influence. An interesting insight was in parenting where it is extremely important to give a uniform message to the kids instead of oscillating our responses based on circumstances. If we are successful in doing this, the kids would be more likely to listen to us and look up to us. A well attended and highly appreciated session. It was a hot sunny morning where about 30 tablers, circlers and twinklers went all the way to Gummudipoondi to learn about how Industrial Dampers are manufactured. Tr. Viral took the group around the factory explaining how the raw material enters the factory and how it is taken through various steps to make the final product. And what a better way than try ones hands on one of those mammoth machines - Tr.Pankaj Shah was very pleased to operate the huge equipment so easily with a small hand wheel. Circulation of interesting article to the member groups which prescribes that Beer is great for creative thinking whereas Coffee is great for execution. So when you want that great idea, go have a couple of beers and when you get that idea, go gram a coffee to execute it well.

MKRT181 A very interesting LAPD session, by Tarun Murugesh, 24 years old Chennaiite and a MSSW-HR student who is a certified Lifesaving, Lifeguarding and First-Aider Trainer with Rashtriya Life Saving Society since 2008. He is a commonwealth Gold Medalist in Lifesaving Sports and was awarded the Mrs.Henry Cup for fostering the movement in India, First Asian to receive this Honour. A 30 minute session on first aid followed by a demonstration on CPR for infants and adults was conducted. He spoke about first aid measures to be taken in case of heart attacks, accidents. First aid procedures for snake bites, fractures, etc were detailed.

Inter-Table @ Area 2 As part of the inter table activities, Area 2 believes in DOing More. To improve the bonding across all tables, the Inter Table initiative for the year has been to have 2 young tablers from each table attend the Business Meets & Socials of other Tables. By this one gets to interact with other tablers across the table in the same area - thereby breaking barriers within the area. The young tablers also get to know how a Business Meet takes place in other tables and a feedback is given to the Secretary and Chairman of their own table on the same. A wonderful new DO MORE idea.

Projects @ Area 2 MWRT10 Sponsor a Child | St Andrews Church, Periamet A joint community service was held with Table 181. Chairman Tr Akshay Sarin and CS Convenor Tr. Rathan attended. The education of one underprivileged child was sponsored for the year. The event was held at St Andrews Church at Periamet, near central station

MSRT39 Sponsor a Meal | Guild of Service, Egmore Tr. Alok Poddar thanked Tr. Sudheer Paul had volunteered to sponsor breakfast for the kids at Guild of Service, Egmore on his son Twk. Samar’s birthday on 14th July. Blood Donation Camp |Cybervale International Park, Chengalpettau and Ascendas IT Park, Taramani A Blood donation camp was held at Cybervale International Park, Chengalpettau and Ascendas IT Park, Taramani and the project won many accolades for MSRT39 for taking up the activity in such a large scale. Community Service | Sakthi Foundation Service Another community service activity was taken up at Sakthi Foundation Service

MCRT 82 Donation | Adyar Cancer Hospital Essentials & Utility materials like drums, water jugs, medicine boxes, bread, rice, wheat, towels, dustbins, garbage bags, oil, barley, dal etc. were distributed to the needy patients.

MART100 Campaign - Stree Suraksha | Marina Beach MART100 supported the Stree Suraksha Movement - a rally to rage against rape and discrimination carried out by the WCC Rotaract Club in association with Round Table India and Survival Instincts. In the wake of the Delhi incident, this year’s rally is against rape and discrimination. The Tabler‘s and Circlers of Mart 100 where there in full strength at 6.30 am on Sunday morning in support of the Event. There was a huge show of solidarity with people from every walk of life and gender gathered for the Rally to show their support to the cause. The walk started from Gandhi Statue on Marina Beach and ended at Kannagi Statue.

MSRT123 Stationery Distribution | Hope Foundation School The first project for the year 2013-2014 was a joint effort of MSRT123 & MSLC63 and was well received by the audience and the participants. The project was held at HOPE Foundation Nursery & Primary School – Kannagi Nagar, a needy institution, supported by the US based HOPE Foundation which provides free education to children who are less privileged. Supporting this cause, MSRT123 & MSLC63 distributed stationery items like chart papers, sketch pens, staplers, book covers, pens etc. based on the requirement of the school.

GO Green @ Area 2 MERT30 Recyclable Tissue Paper Box Distribution | Sathyam Cinemas The pioneers of GO Green in Area 2, MERT30 with its Circlers & Twinklers have completed a commendable job of distributing recyclable tissue paper boxes which talks about saving the environment by using recyclable paper and materials. This project was exceuted at Sathyam Cinemas, a leading Cineplex in Chennai.

MSRT123 Planting 123 Saplings | KELD Ellentoft MSRT123 & LC63 decided to do their bit for the environment and they convinced one of the industries in Goomdipundi to plant saplings in order to reduce the industrial emission and improve the quality of air in the surrounding villages. Located on a 5 acre property KELD Ellentoft is a pioneer and market leader in designing, manufacturing and supplying Non Metallic Expansion Joints in India. 123 saplings and trees were planted on 28th July 2013 at the Goomdipundi unit of KELD Ellentoft India with the help of the staff and management of the company by MSRT123, MSLC63 & the Twinklers as part of the first phase of the GO GREEN Project which the company undertook. The number of 123 is symbolic for the Table 123 and the company has promised to plant another 63 (LC #) during the year.

Fellowships @ Area 2 MWRT10 Tablers of MWRT attended the the big fat Table 10 wedding of Tr.Premjit Bedi. The functions were spread out for over 2 days and this was a good opportunity for all tablers to bond. Vices Night hosted by outgoing VC and Incoming Chairman Tr. Ashwin Chetan was a roaring success. After a brief business meeting, it was time to take the festivities ahead. Several Tablers, HTs joined the party which started with the drinks at Zara and dinner at Capuccino, Park Sheraton. Tablers at MWRT10 decided to explore the restaurant options on ECR road this time and their new catch was "New Town Cafe" which served some amazing Karee Mee Soup and Pasta

MERT30 It was cinema time at MERT30 with 13 tablers catching up for a movie – the latest blockbuster - “Bhag Milkha Bhag”. A Joint Brunch Fellowship with LC 100 @ Radission Blu got the Table and LC have some fun.

MSRT39 Fellowship Convenor Tr. Vishal Goel followed the Big Bang approach. He organized Mr & Mrs 39, on the eve of Friendships Day @ Citrus. The excitement for the event was built 2 weeks prior, during our Business Meeting when the FC declared the rules of this event. A transparent point system made it easier yet competent for everyone. One of the most talked about event in July in Area 2.

MCRT 94 A fellowship on a Navy Ship is an unthinkable and unique concept. This wonderful idea to have a Fellowship+LAPD+HRD aboard the indy Navy Ship was initiated by MCRT94. Tablers, Circlers and Twinklers were part of this knowledge and fun fellowship. The kids had a great time observing everything and also posing from the captain's seat. We were happy that our kids (and we too) were learning a bit about one of our major defence forces. Then came hot tea, samosas and yummy cakes courtesy the captain of the ship Capt.Uniyal.

Fellowships @ Area 2 MART100 MART100 had a fellowship at Kodaikkanal at HT. Sanjay Ramaswamy’s residence and this was the first party for the new team at 100. Rishi Wadhwa ‘ the Jungle boy’ of 100 celebrated his bday with MART100 tablers. RK, the LAPD man of MART100 celebrated his bday at his residence – any yes it was a big bash and lots of cake all over the place. After all this partying, a decent place for breakfast was the need of the hour, and the next fellowship was a breakfast .

MSRT123 The clouds had come down and the weather was perfect to go trekking in the forest and coffee estate inside the hotel. The slushy and muddy roads were filled with different fauna and flora, especially leeches. However, everyone had a great time exploring this virgin land led by the staff of Taj @ Coorg. Tr. Gaurav and Cr. Niloufer treated the Tablers to some lovely tea and snacks as we lazily assembled to get together on a nice Saturday morning at their house. Though it was a little early, especially after the late partying the previous night, the attendance was worth appreciation. After a gruelling project @ The Hope Foundation School, The Tablers & Circlers felt the urge to fill their tummies with a little something. While driving back, the sight of Saravana Bhavan was enough for the cars to come to a screeching halt in front of the venue. Secy Tr. Bharat was at his best as he ordered a wide variety of dishes that were each sampled by the new Chairman Viral. He did not even spare the coffee and had to lick off the last morsels. The new Tr. Sarvan got a taste of the eating fellowship and decided to come better prepared next time. First dinner fellowship and Celebration of Tr. Bushan and Cr. Pooja's Birthday at a newly opened Chinese restaurant Wok the touque. Though this was planned at the last minute, yet most were able to make it. That is the spirit of 123. The food tasted great. Unlike the usual Indianized Asian restaurant, they had a comparatively authentic tasting food. Prospect couple Ram and Meghana

MCRT162 MCRT162 had 4 fellowships in July including Birthday of Secy MS Bharat.

PHRT167 On a short notice, Tablers, Sq.Legs and HTs of PHRT 167 attended the fellowship which was visited by National President GLMF.Tr.Harish. It was also the first time any National President attended PHRT167 meet since its charter – a proud feeling and a sense of joy.

MKRT181 Soon after the AGM, Tablers of 181 got together for a movie fellowship in Chennai and enjoyed the movie, Fukrey. An out-an –out entertainer and a perfect place to unwind and bond with the fellow tablers.

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