AFOVA Newletters of Year 2001

Page 17 of 52 We will either find a way, or make one. ˜ Hannibal ˜ (BC 247 182; Carthaginian General) 11. Col A Krishnaswami VrC, VSM** gave a resume of the various challenges involved in the collection, collation, screening, verification and finally the printing of the details of the officers. He thanked all the members for their active cooperation, which helped in the compilation. He paid glowing tributes to the ladies who had actively participated in the staff work involved in the production. Release of the Directory The best job goes to the person who can get it done without passing the buck or coming back with excuses. ˜ Napoleon Hill ˜ (1883 1970; Motivational Speaker) 12. Maj Gen V Jayashankar, GOC ATNKK and G Area, released the Telephone Directory – “Hello Veterans”. Complimentary copies were given to selected guests. 13. In his Presidential address Maj Gen Jayashankar, appreciated the efforts put in by the members of the AFVOA in producing this invaluable publication. He said that this would be of immense help to various service organizations. He had a word of praise for the members of the AFVOA for the dedication in producing such a useful Directory. He appealed to everyone to constantly give a feedback to the publishers to enable them to update the entries. He magnanimously announced that for the good work that the AFVOA is carrying on in fostering camaraderie, he would make an appropriate financial contribution. Vote of Thanks No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks. ˜ St. Ambrose ˜ (340 397; Bishop of Milan) 14. Col N Viswanthan, the Secretary proposed the customary Vote of Thanks. 15. The high tea, which followed, was sumptuous and enjoyed by everyone present. New Members Friendship is essentially a partnership. ˜ Aristotle ˜ (BC 384 - 322; Greek Philosopher) 16. The fraternity welcomes the following new members and hopes that their association with the AFVOA will be both fruitful and enjoyable. (a) Capt V J Arul Raj, JAG (b) Brig SP Balachandran, AOC (c) Capt JA Gregory, Raj Rif, (d) Brig AVT Krishna Rao, AMC, (e) AVM V Krishnaswamy, VSM, (f) Maj S Lakshmanan, Arty, (g) Col P R Narasimhan, Engrs, (h) Cdr S R Prasad (i) Mrs Indira Raju, (w/o Cdr VN Raju) (j) Wg Cdr V Ramadurai,