Happy Ugadi to all the Andhrites, Gudi Padva to the Maharashtrians, Cheti Chand to the Sindhi’s Puthandu for Tamils, Yugadi to the Kannadigas ,Navreh to the Kashmiri’s and Baisakhi to the Punjabi’s. New Year in any language , is the first day of the rest of the year, and heralds new beginnings. On my personal behalf as well as on behalf of the MANAGING COMMITTEE, I wish all of you an auspicious beginning to this year. Most students must be over with the exam tension, so must be the parents, I wish them all the best for the coming academic year. Here at Waltair Club, keeping with the exam fever all around, activity was limited to a couple of events. “Holi” a festival that always comes during the exam time, but kids and their parents have never let that be a hurdle inreveling in the festival of colours and enjoying playing “Holi” with friends and family. The Holi celebrations in the Club were enjoyed by everyone who have put aside their studies and financial year ending issues. Arrangements were well made. The Ugadi eve program showcased all the traditional aspects of Andhra culture and was an immensely enjoyable evening for the entire family. Great effort by the Entertainment committee. The Ladies Committee is organising a cookery contest at our club, and it will be a competition worth watching as it is open to men,women, and children members of the Club An upgrade to the services being offered at the Club is the introduction of palm held tablets for stewards to take orders. This system will improve efficiency in order taking as well as reduction in the service time. Parking areas in the Club have been re-organized to streamline flow of traffic within the club premises. Inspired by the “Arrive Alive” campaign by the Police Department, we now have the option of availing the service of a driver (on payment) to be dropped off home. Club members are advised to make use of the facility especially after late night parties. The Club office has undergone a drastic upgrade too. With more space and better ventilation, the work environment has improved. The Committee members have more space to perform their duties with a dedicated space for meetings which can be used by all the sub Committees too for their meetings without having to use either the Club lounge or the banquet areas. With couple of months left in this Club year ,I look forward to all our regular programs like the weekly movie, Tambola and other events. Until next month.

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