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Msg from Ranjan Guha Mazumdar

Dear ALL,

A lot has been happening in recent weeks and a lot is going to happen in the next few weeks.. I guess it is time to update you all on these happenings :

1. DARJEELING DISTRICT HILL SCHOOLS REUNION

Representatives of few of the Darjeeling District Hill Schools Alumni met recently and it was decided that :
a. The Darjeeling District Hill Schools Reunion Calcutta (DDHSRC) would seek official Registration
b. Membership to this Reunion would be open to INDIVIDUALS @ Annual Membership Fees of Rs. 500/= per year. However, an Ex-Student of any of the 11 Darjeeling District Hill Schools (residential English Medium schools) would be eligible to become a member of this REUNION only if he / she was a Member of his / her parent school’s Alumni. For example. No Ex-Goethalite would be eligible to join the Darjeeling District Hill Schools Reunion (DDHSRC) until and unless he joined the Goethals Alumni (Kolkata).
c. Mr. Brijraj Singh – NP has consented to officiate as the Secretary of the DDHSR
d. The Rules & Regulations and The Memorandum of Association of the DDHSR is being drawn-up.

2. Victoria and Dow Hill Ex- Students Association Annual Dinner-Dance

The Victoria& Dow Hill Ex-Student;s Association have invited us to attend their Annual Dinner and Dance. Details of this event is given below :

Date :Saturday 9th January 2010
Venue :EASTERN RAILWAY OFFICERS’ CLUB, 23, BELVEDRE PARK, ALIPORE, KOLKATA-700 027
Dinner CardsRs. 300/=
DinksCoupons

Let us forget our friendly rivalry we had in school which has long been replaced by nostalgia for a life that had no sunset and let us attend this Annual Get-Together in large numbers (with our FAMILY & FRIENDS) and show the world that Ex-Goethalites of Kolkata can stand-up and be counted.

Thos planning to attend, please contact the undersigned (by phone / SMS / Mail) so that we can go as a group and also inform the Victorians HERE WE COME.

3. Darjeeling District Hill School’s Reunion Get-Together :

To Kick – Start the Reunion (DDHSRC) it has been decided to hold the following Day Long Event at the Rangers Club on Sunday 10th January .

The following Sports events would be held Hill Schools versus Rangers -
• Cricket – Hill Schools versus Rangers at 10 AM
• 5 A Side Football
• Tug of War
• Beer Drinking
• Basketball / Volleyball
• Housie
• Darts

• Entry Fee will be Rs.100
• Lunch charges will be extra (optional). (Prices will be very reasonable)
• Liquor / Snacks can be purchased

Therefore, folks, please take-out your 2010 Diary and red mark this day right away.

4. Music Concert :

A Music Concert has been tentatively scheduled for 30 Jan 2010 at the RCGC. This concert is being organized under the aegis The DDHSRC. Details of this Concert will be made available later.


Hope to see you all along with your family on 9th & 10th.

Thanks

Ranjan Guha Majumder
Secretary,
Goethals Alumni (Kolkata)

Msg from Merill Smith

Hi Matt & Radheshyam:

I made a power point presentation of GMS centenary hope you like them. Do you know the name of the person who took these lovely pictures. I would have included his name in the presentation.

Cheers Merrill.Smith

Hello Merill,

Most of the pictures wer taken on my camera by D K Roy, my wife and myself.
The ones with Bro, Fitzpaterick and A.K Daw and Arun Shroff by Arun Shroff.
The presentation is beautiful.Thanks for sending it.
I'll attach it on my weekend mail.
Cheers

Radheshyam

Msg from Deepak Saraf sent by John Kingddley

Dear All,

Good afternoon!

You all would be happy to know that finally the "BACK TO SCHOOL - 2010" is taking shape. The dates have been frozen as below.
29/10/2010 - Arrival in Kurseong
30/10/2010 - School visit - (Itinenary to be finalised with School, Suggestions at this satge are most welcome)
31/10/2010 - Departure - (Home/ Darjeeling/ Sikkim etc.)
Elaborating further on the above dates:
29/10/2010: The only official program that we can think at the moment is a dinner hosted by ex-students in Kurseong wherin the Principal, some teachers can be invited.

30/10/2010:
1st half - Official program in School (Assembly, addressed by Principal, prominent ex-Goethalite, snacks, interaction amongst the students and ex-students etc.)
2nd half - (cricket match between ex-students and present students)
Evening - Formal interaction amongst ex-students followed by drinks and dinner. The evening program would strictly be for ex-students only.

NOTE:
The 30th program is currently a broad guideline for the day in discussion with Br. D'Souza, current Principal.
The final itenary for the day would be finalised later.
For the expenses to be occured by School, we have suggested that School charge a registration fee per participant. Entry would be for only registered ex-students and family.
We as an Association would not be charging any registration fee BUT participants would be required to fill in a data form.
We as an association may facilitate the required logistics support for our members only.
Also a possibility of this program being repeated on an annual basis with another group taking charge of the program exists.
We are open to suggestions to make this event a memorable one. As such please write back.

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ANNUAL DINNER IN MUMBAI: (BR. S. D'Souza, current Principal, would be attending.)

Contributory Dinner in Mumbai
Saturday, 09 January 2010
07:00 pm onwards

GMS Alumni is hosting a Contributory Dinner for ex-Goethalites and their families in Mumbai on Saturday, 09 January 2010. You are cordially invited.

Venue
The Press Club
Glass House, Azad Maidan
Mahapalika Marg
Mumbai - 400 001
Tel: 22616463
Website: www.pressclubmumbai.com

What’s on the Menu?
Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

Suggested Contribution The minimum suggested contribution is Rs500 per head.

RSVP
Sarad Saraf (1990); Mobile: +91 9820639784; E-mail: sarad@rassets.com
Please confirm your participation/non-participation well in advance to help estimate space and catering requirements

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Thanks & regards,

For and on behalf of the Governing Body, GMS Alumni (Regd.).
Deepak Kr. Saraf
Secretary

Address for correspondence: Sandip Agarwal, 2nd Floor, D-173 Saket, New Delhi - 110017

Registered Office: B-5/6, 4257 Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 110070
Eastern India Chapter: 20B Nimtala Ghat Street, Kolkata - 700006
Western India Chapter: Our Lady of Salvation High School, 131 S.K. Bole Road, Dadar, Mumbai – 400028

Msg from Jimmy Keir

THANKS JOHN,

I WILL KEEP THOSE DATES IN MIND AND SEE IF CAN EXTEND MY DATES IN INDIA. I AM BOOKED FOR THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES IN DELHI 7-14TH OCT., THEN IN KALIMPONGFOR GFF MATTERS, 15-21 OCT.

AS FOR THE BOMBAY DINNER, I WILL BE WITH THEM IN SPIRIT AND IN GOOD SPIRITS! " I DRINK TO FORGET, BUT DON'T FORGET TO DRINK"!

JIMMY

Msg from Udoy Banerjee (North Point)

Dear All,


This is to inform you that NPAA Calcutta Chapter will be participating in an Inter alumni Sports Meet being organised by Frank Anthony Alumni at Kolkata on Sunday 19th Dec.


The Sports events are
5 A Side Soccer
Volleyball
Basketball
Table Tennis


Those interested to participate please contact Leonard Ryan 9830616770, or Mukesh Mirchandani 9830649342. We are short of numbers and request you to contact us immediatly.

Best Regards

SURSUM CORDA

Brijraj Singh

Msg from Henry Hulley

Dear Radheshyam,

First of all I send you, your family and all the Goethals family best wishes for Christmas and the new year. May it be filled with love, peace, happiness and good health.
I really enjoy reading your blog which does give us an insight of what is going on.
It is so good to see how the old boys keep in touch and I love seeing photographs and hearing about our dear old school.
Unfortunately the only member of my batch that I know is still alive is KKChirimar, we were well before the computer days. I did meet some of my batch for years in Calcutta - Clinton Dickide, Bobby Mann, Tethong, Gerry Nation and the Tipthorpe brothers to name a few. I would greatly appreciate if anyone who knows how to contact any of the 1953 batch would get in touch with me, I will contact KK shortly.
My goodness how Goethals, Calcutta and Patna have changed, the latter two due to the increased population.
Do the boys still draw the school crest on a white bed sheet and tie it to the front of the engine the last station we stop at before Sealdah station. I can remember the many hours that used to go into drawing the crest especially in `53 when we had all the dormatories to ourselves.
I have many wonderful memories of my days at Goethals even though the mind does not remember everything after 56 years since my last day.
Please keep up the good work.
With all best wishes

Henry Hulley

Msg from Dipak Roy

Dear Radheyshyam:

Keep up the good work. Kajal & I will be in Kolkata from January 8 thru January 27, 2010. As usual, hope to meet all of you again.

Regards.

Dipak Roy