Dear Members,Greetings !!!

The month of April has been wonderful with exciting programmes involving members, families and childrenwith Ugadi and Srirama navami celebrations.Ugadi is not only a New Year according to Hindu calendar, but also sets the new astronomical cycle intomotion. The celebrations and prayers that follow fill people's hearts with joy and contentment. Leaving thepast behind and starting afresh with positive expectation is one of the key aspects of UGADI. Congratulationsto entertainment committee chair Mr.Nikhil Oza and other committee members who have coordinated for making the event agrand success.The festival of Sri Ram Navami was celebrated in the club by performing puja and Sita Rama Kalyanam by the members. Theobjective of the celebration is not to ask for special favors of the deity, but to seek perfection as a human being. Kudos toCommittee Member Mr. Ch. Ranganath for organizing the event most successfully. All members who were present have greatlyappreciated the programme.Friends, all our programmes will succeed and all our dreams for progress will come true only when we strictly adhere to probityand morality and without compromising with indiscipline at any level. In July 2015 issue of Waltair Times in the President's deskcolumn, we have categorically mentioned that indiscipline in any manner would be dealt with without fear or favour.Friends, it is a matter of great pride and privilege for the waltair club to have several members who have distinguished themselvesin various fields and have consequently brought glory and stature to this prestigious institution. When I assumed office I was awarethat the road ahead may be long and rough and the task ahead carries with it immense challenge and responsibility. There havebeen unexpected twists and turns, but we are not disturbed by temporary turblances that we had because of the different natureof the persons we are working with. There is no feeling of helplessness, but there is only confidence and courage in doing whatwe are supposed to do. We have to draw a Lakshmana rekha in our conduct and must never be crossed for temporary gains.Rather than talking about short-comings and getting bogged down in the issues of the past, we are committed to create a newfuture for ourselves. The challenge before us is to meet the needs and aspirations of all categories of members and I assure youwe are all working earnestly with the aim to defeat any problem and to succeed, no matter what; to make your experience in cluban enjoyable one. May I request you to please SEE the President's desk column of November,2015 issue of Waltair Timeswherein issues pertaining to the club name "The Waltair Club" and updated master data in the records of Registrar of Companieswere brought to the notice of respected members.This is no time for petty and destructive criticism, no time for ill-will and blaming others. We have to build where futuregenerations will enjoy. May our minds be full of unyielding determination. May our hands be clasped together. May our resolvebe to march forward. My dream is to see we become a loving family of the waltair club.Looking forward to your continued cooperation and support.

DV RajuPresident

From the President’s Desk

Managing Committee for the year 2015-2016President Mr. D.V. Raju 9849999225Vice-president Mr. G. Rama Rao 9848198200Hony. Secretary Mr. M. Ramgopal 9849191817(Co-Opted)Hony.Treasurer Mr. B. Srinivasa Rao 9866627466EDITORIAL BOARDEditor G. Rama Rao, Vice PresidentSub Editor P. SravyaMember A Vijay Kumar

Committee MembersCatering Committee Mr.Ch. Ranganadh 9848199500Bar Committee Mr. Sudhir Mulagada 9848548300General Services Committee Mr.V.K. Visweswara Rao 9652510999Entertainment Committee Mr. Nikhil Oza 9849477744Sports Committee Mr.C. Balasatish 9849166099Library & Chambers Comte. Mr.T.V. Thimmayya Gandhi 9246640024Ladies Chairperson Mrs. Sonia Gupta (Bela Gupta) 9849699246

PROGRAMMES FOR MAY, 201601.05.2016 Sunday Beer n Biryani Tambola 12 noon06.05.2016 Friday Movie 7.00 PM07.05.2016 Saturday Live to Dance 8.00 PM13.05.2016 Friday Movie 7.00 PM20.05.2016 Friday Movie 7.00 PM21.05.2016 Saturday Tambola 7.30 PM27.05.2016 Friday Movie 7.00 PM

OBITUARY

We regret to announce the sad demise of ourLife Member Mr.Surendra Kumar Singhal(M.No.S-604) expired on 19th April, 2016. Mayhis soul rest in peace.

TAMBOLA HELD ON 16.04.2016

1st Prize Winner - Mrs.Kamurunnisa BegumW/o.K.Srinivas (S-909)

Member Name M.No. Category D.O.J.Mr.N.V.Sai Siddartha S-1119 Regular mc 06.04.2016Mr.M.V.Anish A-389 Associate 07.04.2016Mr.N.Sudheer Reddy S-1110 Regular mc 07.04.2016Mr.D.Pratap P-342 Regular mc 07.04.2016Mr.A.Srikrishna Vastav S-1107 Associate 07.04.2016Mr.R.Vishal V-389 Associate 07.04.2016Miss.B.Ishita I-027 Regular mc 09.04.2016Mr.K.Mihir M-303 Regular mc 11.04.2016Miss.W.K.Srihitha S-1115 Associate 11.04.2016Miss.S.Surya Sonal S-863 Associate 11.04.2016Mr.P.S.Dhruv Sagar D-131 Associate 11.04.2016Miss.K.Bhavana B-156 Regular mc 11.04.2016Mr.K.Sampath S-1118 Regular mc 11.04.2016Miss.K.Priyanka P-341 Regular mc 11.04.2016Miss.V.Gayatri G-133 Associate 11.04.2016Mr.P.Venkata Kiran V-392 Regular mc 11.04.2016

NEW MEMBERS JOINED IN THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2016Member Name M.No. Category D.O.J.Mr.K.Nagarjuna N-237 Regular mc 11.04.2016Miss.P.Srija S-1109 Associate 12.04.2016Mr.G.Vidhan Mangaraj V-390 Associate 12.04.2016Miss.K.D.Sai Sucharita S-1112 Associate 12.04.2016Miss.M.Avishma A-258 Regular mc 12.04.2016Mr.B.Venkata Krishna C Babu V-393 Associate 12.04.2016Mr.P.Vinay Varma V-391 Regular mc 13.04.2016Mr.D.Sai Srikar S-1113 Associate 14.04.2016Mrs.M.Moulika M-304 Regular mc 18.04.2016Mrs.Bishakha Dutta Gupta B-157 Regular mc 18.04.2016Mr.R.Shravan Krishna S-1122 Associate 19.04.2016Mr.Rajdeep C Deo Bhanj R-604 Regular mc 20.04.2016Miss.S.Akshara A-390 Associate 21.04.2016Mr.S.Tarun Chowdary T-083 Regular mc 25.04.2016Mr.M.Sai Hrushikesh S-1106 Associate 25.04.2016Mr.M.Jagdish J-128 Regular mc 02.05.2016

2nd Prize Winner - Mrs.P.MadhuravaniW/o.P.Krishna Prasad (K-190)

Waltair Club ushered in the Durmukhi Naama Samvatsaram -Ugadi this year,with ethnic festivities in a grand way. The Ambience of the main stage wascreated to look like a village thatch with rangoli designs and hay while an ethnicwelcome arch and welcome food counters including Live Sugarcane, Candy,Chilaka Jyosyam, Mehendi artists and other drew a lot of crowds at entry itself. Afull house attendance was marked with more than 400 members and familiesenjoying the event to the full. Special sit down ethnic meals were arranged includingthe traditional Ugadi Pachadi, Gaaris, Andhra Vegetarian & Non vegetarian dishes

and a whole list of sumptuous items which was appreciated by all. The catering committeehad arranged a typical “Banthi Bhojanam” and waiters were dressed in ethnic ensembles.

Nightingale of Tollywood, Nandi awardee Playback singer GEETA MADHURI was the crowd pullerand she performed old and new hits in Telugu and Hindi also accommodating special requests from club members in

the audience. Her band from ETV accompanied her and singers Uma Maheswar Rao. Satyanarayana and Others joinedin. A special filler by well known TV Artist DTS RAMESH (New generation beat boxer) was well received as he not justenthralled with telugu numbers but also included Hindi hits and MTV special ballads in his presentation.The highlight of the event was the breath taking performance by Guinness awardee Ring Dancer AMBIKA (Andhra Stateambassador) who performed classical Kuchupudi, Andhra Folk dances and a special Vande Mataram dedicationwith rings around her waist and got a standing ovation from the audience. Event managersRazzmatazz presented the event with panache while Anchor Vishali hosted the evening.Our Club member and Hon’ble Minister Sri Ganta Srinivasa Rao also graced the occasion.The performance of Telugu block buster KSHANAM was a special attraction.The Entertainment Committee and Catering committee as always, rose to the occasionand excelled in their arrangements. All the events of the club this year have been agrand success and Ugadi added one more feather to the cap of activities. Special thanksare due to the sponsors KANKATALA FABRIC STORE & VAIBHAV JEWELLERS.On Ugadi morning a special “PANCHANGA SRAVANAM” was delivered by VIDWANSHRI. D. RAJESWARA SHARMA followed by special breakfast arranged by the clubManaging Committee.

SRI RAMANAVAMI CELEBRATIONSSri Ramanavami celebrations For the second year the Club conductedSri Rama Navami the Celestial wedding of Lord Sri Sita RamachandraSwamy in a traditional way. Member couples and members participatedin large numbers in the Kalyana Mahostavam .Sri Ch Ranganath andSri Laksmi represented Janaka Maharaja & Sumedha Devi, Sri M Sudhir& Sri Devi represented Dasaradha Maharaju & Kausalya Devi, SriT.V.Thimmayya Gandhi & Nagaratnam and the event followed bydistribution of prasadam.

Senior Citizens Day

Quarterly Programme of Senior CitizensMeet was organized on 10th April, 2016wherein 85 Senior Members with familiesparticipated enthusiastically. Old melodysongs sung with Piano Instrument was aspecial attraction. 4 Senior membersMr. G.V.Ramjee (R-143), Mr.V.SambasivaRao (S-131), Mr.S.Prasada Rao (P-152)& Mr.P.Sankar Rao (S-249) graciouslysponsored the programme.

Thanks to Mr.M.V.Narayana Rao forconducting the interesting event.

This is to inform thatSri M.Ramgopal(M.No.R-51), PastSecretary has been co-opted by theManaging Committeeto act as HonorarySecretary.

Mr.Rana PratapUppalapati (R-498)S/o. of our seniormember UppalapatiRaja (R-154) skated600 kms fromMumbai to Goa topromote the “GoaGoing Pink” Mission.Then in Goa heskated alongside therunners participation in the Marathon.Congratulations Rana ! We are proud of you !!

Member Honour