Monthly Archives: January 2020

Congratulations Varun Gaur for GALLANTRY

71st REPUBLIC DAY of INDIA

Arun Gaur 2005 batch (10th) is being awarded the Sena Medal bar for [the second time!] gallantry ops on the Kashmir valley – on the 26th of January 2020 by the President of India. It’s a rare honour as bar in military terms means he has received the same award before.

As quoted from https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1600543#.Xi0BetNUFKQ.whatsapp

BAR TO SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY)

IC-76799H MAJOR VARUN GAUR, SM

THE ARMOURED CORPS / 22ND BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES

Notice for EGM / OCA India

Dear OC,
This is to inform you that an EGM of OCA (India) has been scheduled for Sunday, 9th February, 2020 at 1, Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi.The EGM would commence at 11:30 a.m.
The EGM is being conducted to address a few amendments to be made in the OCA MOA and to ratify the new OCA (India) Southern Chapter.
The amendments recommended to be made in the OCA ( India) MOA are self explanatory and are highlighted and attached to the email along with a copy of the resolution passed in the meeting of the executive committee of the OCA ( India) held on 16th December, 2019. A copy of the agenda has also been enclosed.
Regards,
Ajay Thiara
Secretary
OCA ( India)

Agenda

for the EGM of OCA (India), 9th February, 2020

at

1, Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi

  1. Amendments to be made in the Constitution of the ‘Old Cottonians Association (India)’ to more clearly and specifically provide for the carrying out welfare measures and charitable activities.
  2. To ratify the OCA India Southern Chapter.
  3. Any other point with the permission of the chair.

Message from Richard [Dick] D’Abreu

Great to be still around at the age of 93!
It is also so good of the information and news I receive of the old School. I find it a privilege to be among the OC’s of the great BCS . Jim Lee and Peter Maidment for keeping in touch on Skype. We may be getting a bit forgetful from time to time, however we enjoy laughing together at the good times.. Thanks for keeping me in the OC’s membership. 
Best to all of you all for keeping up good times.
Sincerely,
Dick D’Abreu  [1936-46 Curzon]

First ever! OCA SOUTHERN Chapter meet

Dear Cottonians,

Please note that the first ever Old Cottonians Southern Chapter meet will be held on 25th January 2020 at Hyatt Centric, near Lido Mall, Bangalore from 2 PM onwards. Kindly spread the word around and let other Cottonians know.

With best wishes

RSVP:

Saharsh Bajla.

saharshbajla@gmail.com
+91 8971971783 |+91 9538044995 |+91 9538871234 |+91 9513999850 |+91 9434051532

Applications invited for the post of Vice President OCA India [Delhi Chapter]:

Dear Oc’s

This is to inform you that as the tenure of the Vice President of The Delhi Chapter ends on January 2020, the process to select the new Vice President of our Chapter, as laid down in our Memorandum of Articles of Association has been initiated.  The eligible applicant shall fulfill the following conditions as laid down below:-

Mandatory eligibility conditions (Clause 7 (f):

1.    Person applying for the post of Vice President shall be a member of the Society and shall apply in writing to the Secretary of the concerned Regional Chapter.

2.    A Vision statement must accompany the application.

3.    He should have served as a member of the executive committee of the concerned regional chapter or alternatively he should be an OC of eminence.

4.    He must have studied in Bishop Cotton School for a minimum period of two academic years.

All those OC’s who fulfil the above criteria and are interested to apply for the post of the Vice-President may kindly do so in the manner laid down above on my email address mentioned below latest by 12.02.2020.

Thanking you

Harpreet Khatkar
Secretary
OCA (India) Delhi Chapter

ocadelhichapter@yahoo.in

Notice for the forthcoming annual lunch of OCA-India

OCA (INDIA)
1, Sri Aurobindo Marg, 
New Delhi – 110 016.
Tel: 011 – 4209 2302
E Mail: oldcottonianassociation@yahoo.com
Date: January 9th, 2020

LUNCH – OCA (INDIA) NEW DELHI

The OCA Annual Reunion Lunch will be held at 1, Sri Aurobindo Marg, Hauz Khas,New Delhi -110 016,on Sunday, 9th February 2020, at 12.00 noon.
​i) Donation for Lunch:
(a) Couple ​​​​​​Rs.3,000/-
(b)​ Single ​​​​Rs.2,500/- 
(c )​ Students Rs 1,000/-
All OCs are requested to donate liberally over and above the Lunch charges.
ii)​Dress: Blazer with Tie/Lounge Suit/Combination Suit.

Note:As all OCs are not habitually accessing the Internet, it is requested that, those who do, should give the event wide publicity.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR ATTENDING OCA ANNUAL REUNION LUNCH
I, (Name) …………….…………………………………….
House I/C/R/L (Please tick)
Years in School from ………..…….to……………
Batch year …………………….…….
Address…………………….……………………………………………………………..
E-mail ID……………………………..……………………..…………………………….
Tel: (Off)……………………………………….(Res)……………..…………………….. 
Mob: ………..………………………….
Will be attending the OCA, Lunch on Sunday 9thFeb. 2020 at 12.00pm
Yes / No ……….
[Please copy the above acknowledgement form, Click here to
RSVP: Gopa Seal then paste the form to the email] mobile 98995 46669

Happy Days are here again! 

SD/-

Ajay Thiara Secretary – OCA (India)​
Mob: 98769-00001

Mission Aconcagua Completed / Karma Tenzing Nyangmi

Completed. Here’s me at the summit of #Aconcagua (6,962 meters or 22,840 feet above sea level) after an intense 13 hours of climbing where we started our climb directly from Camp 2 with no acclimatisation. Due to weather conditions we had to change and complete our entire climb from Base Camp to Summit and back to Base Camp in a shortened 5 days (in Everest it was 21 days and in Manaslu I did it in 10 days – Usually it takes double or even three times for most climbers).

With this summit of Aconcagua, I’m now closer to my goals of being a true Explorer. If summiting an 8,000 meter peak is equivalent to a Masters degree and summiting Everest is a PhD, then the below are the lifetime Emeritus titles offered. So far, below are my membership journey into the various clubs I’ve always wanted to be a part of:

  • Completed 1/3rd of the Three Poles Challenge
  • Completed 2/7th of the Seven Summits Challenge
  • Completed 2/9th of the Explorers Grand Slam
  • Completed 2/14th of the 14 8,000+ Meters Challenge