AFOVA Newletters of Year 2001

Page 5 of 52 When George submitted the second card, the pro examined it: “Congratulations George,” he said, “these two cards show that you have just had the two best rounds of your golfing career.” “What should I do next?” replied George. “Give up the game now while you’re at your peak.” %%%%%%%%%%% John, a painter, got married and continued working in his avant-garde style. Someone asked his bride a few weeks after the wedding, “How’s married life, Helen?” “It’s great,” she answered. “My husband paints, I cook; then we try to guess what he painted and what I cooked.” (c) Deciding on the manner in which to widen the scope of EXSOA activities, particularly welfare of retired officers and their families. A report on the meeting will be presented to you at the next meeting. The next meeting The next meeting of the EXSOA will be conducted at the usual venue on Sunday, 23 rd Jul 2000. Assembly 1830. Members are requested to phone in their confirmations to the following positively by 10 Jul 00 Brig VA Subramanyam 491 7446 Wg Cdr ME Muthu 441 6289 Col A Krishnaswamy 491 1233 Lt Col M Narayanan 492 8546 Col N Viswanathan 441 6720 Wg Cdr Ravi Mani 491 6705 Subscriptions Members who have yet to pay in the last years subscription of Rs 240 are requested to positively pay their dues at or before the next meeting-though few in number, the unpaid subscriptions hurt. It must be understood that a body like the EXSOA cannot function and grow without unstinting support Members are also reminded that they must pay in this year’s subscription of Rs 300. Payments can be sent in by cheques in favour of “EXSOA, Adyar” mailed to the President/Vice President/Secretary. Madras Gymkhana Club An Extraordinary General Body Meeting (EGBM) of the Club was held on the 30 Jun 2000. For the first time in recent years the Area Headquarters, took the lead in calling for a meeting at the Area Mess, prior to the meeting at the Club. This helped in cementing all the Garrison members together so that they could vote in a cohesive manner. One of the main points discussed related to increasing the subscriptions from the present Rs 100/- per month to Rs 150/- per month. Further for those that were paying annually the subscriptions proposed