Monthly Archives: December 2019

The Immaculate Cottonian Bob Myers Esquire / passed on

Dear All,
It is my painful duty to pass on the sad news given to me today by his daughter Emma Way, of the death of  her father Bob Myers.
He died yesterday, suddenly but peacefully, with his wife Gilly at his side. His family were looking forward to joining him, from around the world on the 30th December for his 92nd Birthday and he was in good spirits until a couple of weeks ago when he began to be in some pain.
It was Bob’s wish that those whom he knew and loved would gather to enjoy his memory and so on Friday 3 January there will accordingly be such  a gathering. Details will follow.
Best regards
Gay [Allan Gay Niblett]

As sent in by Mr Allan Gay Niblett our OCA fraternity must join together to express our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Mrs Myers on the passing of Bob Myers Esquire.
 
He was one of the finest and most immaculate gentleman; another die-hard Old Cottonian.
 
I was privileged to have known him starting  1999 when I was positioned in London from San Jose Costa Rica.
 
He always made the strongest effort to come up to London for the OCA UK Luncheon.  
 
His sense of humour and his grand demeanour always left me in awe.
 
May His Noble Soul Rest in Peace.
 
Vivek 
 
Capt Vivek Bhasin 
Lefroy 1961-1970

Nakul Anand (Lefroy House) has been named World Hotelier 2019

Yet again a Cottonian from our beloved BCS steals global headlines!

Nakul Anand (Lefroy House) – ITC Luxury Hotels – has been named World Hotelier 2019!

What an amazing award for a superb Cottonian! Nakul is a leading icon in the global world of hospitality. He has under his belt, over four decades of exemplary dedication showcasing ITC Hotels, which are world renowned offering the very best properties and resorts in India to local and international guests. The ITC Grand Bharat has been nominated as Asia’s finest. We Cottonians honour Nakul Anand and feel proud that he is etched in history, Cottonian history, accepting this accolade with the greatest of humbleness and humility.
Congratulations Nakul!

God Bless You abundantly.

[Vivek Bhasin  – Lefroy 1961-1970]

Mr. Anand is the third Old Cottonian Hotelier [that we know of as of now] to have made a mark of achievement in the field. Congratulations!

Assistance for Old Cottonian [undergoing cancer treatment]

We have been informed that Old Cottonian Anil K Sood [1989 batch] is undergoing treatment for colon cancer at Delhi.

OCA Delhi Chapter has taken the initiative to mobilize assistance toward the cost of medical treatment and the following funds have been  given so far:

  • OCA Delhi Chapter Rs 50,000
  • Anuraag Batra and Samit Khullar 25,000
  • Japvir Singh 9,500

Anyone who would like to contribute toward this cause, please contact Vijay [Kuttu] Singh at mobile number +91-981-105-6361 or email vijay.s.y@gmail.com or remit directly to the OCA Delhi Chapter account and inform Vijay about the contribution

Punjab And Sind Bank
H-Block branch, Connaught Place, New Delhi, India.
Account # 00131100016103
IFS Code: PSIB0000013
Swift Code: PSIBINBB130
Old Cottonians Association India.
Office Address:
Mr. Jaspal Sawhney,
OCA India,
2nd Floor
Plaza Cinema Bldg.
Connaught Place
New Delhi 110001 India.