AFVOA Newsletters of Year 2012

Page 51 of 80 unmatched organization. Most of all, let us remember with pride that we place ethical behaviour as a foundation for all our activities. Everything that we are and will be depends entirely on each one of us. The future of AFVOA cannot be the exclusive concern of a handful; it is in fact safely in the hands of each one of you. We recognize this fact and thus, we are always open to your individual and collective wisdom, this shall be our strength and motivation to give our best and live up to the confidence you have bestowed upon us. Volunteerism has caught on and I am happy to see a few of our fellow veterans giving their time and energy as volunteers. I would like to particularly mention the name of Col KS Chakravarthi who has been conspicuous by his active volunteer activity in the ECHS Polyclinic at Nandambakkam. However, we need more volunteers for our internal audit of accounts, stock verification boards and the like. Please do spare some of your valuable time and help us. We have a full agenda on this AGM. I am sure your enlightened views on the points raised will result in optimal decisions being taken for improvements and further strengthening our organization. Before I conclude let me place on record my greatest appreciation for Brig K Muthulakshmi, Col TN Raman and Col RS Varadan who have been instrumental in running the affairs of the AFVOA over the last one year. I also thank our Patron for his generous guidance, his encouragement and his wise counsel. He has always been on the ball and his quick reply to our mails always impresses me. I also wish to thank some of our senior members and other well wishers who have given us so much close support whenever we needed it. Lastly my grateful thanks to you members and your gracious ladies who have stood by us and made our job easier. Presentation of the Annual Report by the Vice President The present team of Office Bearers of our Association took over the responsibility on 19 June 2011, when the last AGM was held. Maj Gen CT Chari was elected as the President. Col TN Raman, Col RS Varadan and self were elected as Secretary, Treasurer and Vice President respectively. At that time the association had 272 members, comprising Army 218, Navy 14 and AF 40. During this year 8 more members have joined the Association. I will very briefly give out some important activities carried out by the Association during the past one year. Raising Day - 28 Aug 2011 The first meeting the new Committee organized was the Raising Day of our Association. Though the Raising Day falls on 7 August, due to non availability of the venue, the event was conducted on 28 Aug 2011. It was a grand success, with maximum members participating. In addition, the Offg GOC of ATNK&K Area with his SOs, AF Station Cdr,