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GHAZALS by
Sri.Ghazal Srinivas
The program was inaugurated by Mrs.Malleswari
Veeranna by lighting the lamp. President
Dr.D.Veeranna in his welcome address thanked the
invited dignitaries and sponsors for gracing the
occasion to felicitate the great Ghazal singer Sri
Srinivas for his contribution to spread the message
of human values, essence of life and peace. His
recent peace march on foot to Wagha signifies his
efforts to bring together people of the two nations
of the Sub-continent India and Pakistan. An album
‘Shanti Yatra’ was released on this occasion by
President Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam. The program was
anchored by Gen.Sec.K.Suresh.
The stage was left to Sri Ghazal Srinivas. He
enthralled the audience with his Hindi and Telugu
Ghazals. At the end of the program, President
Dr.D.Veeranna felicitated Sri Srinivas by presenting
“ Antarjathiya Sathbhavana Puraskaram” in
recognition of his contribution to peace and
understanding. An album on “Lord Venkateswara”,
composed by Sri Ghazal Srinivas was released by the
TKS President.
Sri
Srinivas presented mementos, on behalf of executive
committee of TKS, to some of the members for their
significant contribution in organizing the programs
during the year. With this program, the literary and
cultural programs for the year came to an end. This
was followed by AGM.
Annual General Body Meeting
President Dr.Veeranna thanked the members for their
cooperation in conducting the program in an orderly
manner as per announced time schedules throughout
the year. He emphasized that this was possible only
with the full cooperation of the members. He thanked
the all the executive committee members for their
relentless efforts in organizing the programs. Some
of the members might have not spared any time for
their families in their commitment to TKS. Families
bore the brunt of it. But for the cooperation of the
families of the EC members, it would not have been
possible to organize the programs in this way.
Finally he thanked all the sponsors and well wishers
but for whose support, it would not have been
possible to organize the programs on this scale.
Gen.
Secretary, Mr.K.Suresh gave a power point
presentation of the activities conducted during the
year. Treasurer Mr.U.G.Saibaba presented the audited
financial statement for the year. Then the forum was
open for discussion.
Expenditure
on programs
One
of the members raised the issue of difference in
estimated budget and actual expenditure for some of
the programs as highlighted by the audited
committee. President explained that in spite of the
best efforts by the committee to keep expenditure
within the estimated budget, some last minute
problems resulted in increase in expenditure in some
cases.
Membership
One
of the members expressed that even though the
overall income for the year was more than last year,
the membership subscription was less indicating
reduction in membership. It was informed that in
spite of the best efforts by the committee members
some of the old members did not renew their
membership. There was a large addition of new
members. Thus it is a dynamic process. Old members
are requested to introduce any new members wishing
to join TKS.
Additional
Jt.Secretary
Some
members asked about the position of additional
Jt.Secretary that was displayed on website for some
time and deleted later on. President informed that
additional Jt. Secretary was in fact displayed on
the website for some time and deleted later
following his resignation He further informed that
it was not provided in the byelaw. It was a
deviation from byelaw. Soon after the election of
the committee in June 2004, the committee in its
wisdom unanimously decided to have a position of
additional Jt. Secretary with full concurrence of
the Jt.Secretary Mr.M.Suresh Babu Naidu. Since it
was deviation from byelaw, it was put to the GB on
17th June 2004. It had the approval of
the GB and hence it was not violation of byelaw.
The
member asked if the same person could be appointed
on the Advisory Committee. The President informed
that it is absolute prerogative the Executive
Committee to select advisory committee from TKS
members. The committee needed his services and hence
requested him to serve on the Advisory Committee.
Election
of Executive Positions
One
of the members suggested that people contesting for
the Executive Positions (President, V.President,
Gen.Secretary, Jt.Secretary and Treasures) should
work as Executive Committee members for a year. This
will encourage people to work as EC members. Another
member suggested that this resolution should be put
voting. Other members said that these are
responsible positions and only capable people will
take up these positions. It is not advisable to ask
these people to work as EC members. This will only
deprive TKS of members capable of providing strong
leadership. Many other members supported this line
of argument. Hence the proposal was dropped.
Association of Past Executive Committee members in
Executive Committee of other Associations
Some
members raised concern about some of the immediate
past executive members running parallel organization
and its adverse effects on TKS. Members questioned
EC for not taking any action on such members. Vice
President Mr.B.Srinivas and Gen.Secretary
Mr.K.Suresh informed the members that such
organizations did create problems and bad name for
the entire community. However, there is no provision
in the byelaw. It talks about immediately preceding
two years and not the following years. Members
expressed that the condition should be applicable
for following two years also. It should be included
in the undertaking given in the election nomination
papers. For any violation Executive Committee is
empowered to take action as per item byelaw.
Vote of thanks
Jt.Secretary, Mr.M.Suresh Babu Naidu thanked all the
members, sponsors, artists and well wishers for
their cooperation and support during the year but
for which it would not have been possible to
organize the programs on this scale. |
