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“For Private Circulation Only” `1September 2016

President’s Message

Regd News Paper I Regd No. KA/BG-GPO-2535/06-09 I RNI No. Kareng03340/2008 I Permitted to post at Bangalore GPO I Posting Date: 29 and 30 I 10 Pages

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Some good news and some not so good news:

Bar Timings : � ese will be enhanced from September. You will now be able to enjoy your Club ambience for longer, even on week days!

Smart Cards : From September, Smart Cards will have to be charged personally, as the Waiters/ Bar-Men will not be permitted to do this. � e best way would be to charge your Card when you enter the Club.

Club MATTERS

Dear Members,

August has been a wonderful month. The Club has seen increased utilization in all departments by Members. It is an encouraging sign and has kept all of us in the Managing Committee on our toes.

Family Day at the Club saw a large gathering of Members and their families enjoy a great day of fun and festivities after the Flag hoisting by Msgr. Jayanathan. I thank both, Msgr. Jayanathan for celebrating the Thanksgiving Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, and the choir for their wonderful musical contribution. I regret that we were unable to live up to the levels of service we hoped to provide. However we hope A-26’s great music ensured everyone in attendance had a wonderful day.

I am sure many Members have now been served using our new automated order-taking and bill closure/payment system in the quadrangle and at various other locations in the Club. We hope this upgrade will improve our service levels and increase our ability to handle higher levels of Member utilization. We are pleased to inform you that the transition from the manual KOT system was smooth, Thanks to our MIC-IT, Mr. Shashi K Lewis, with the support of the PIT. Our Staff have also done a remarkable job in adapting to the new system with minimal assistance. Our Members can look forward to more automation within various functions of the Club.

For the month of September, Members can look forward to respite from the heat of Bangalore’s second Summer along with many events planned for the month including the Blue & White Ball jointly held with the

St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School’s Old Boys Association (OBA). The following pages will give you further details of all the events.

By the time this Newletter reaches you, the Members will have had a pleasant shopping experience at the CC Souk. Thanks to Naveen Mendonza and his team for giving the Club somet hing new to look forward to and enjoy.

We have been receiving some constructive criticism from Members and I thank them for this. The MC and I are appreciative of any feedback. I assure you that all our efforts are focused on enhancing the experience of the Members and thank all of you for your support.

ALTON VIEGAS

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Entertainment

Bang!!!! Bang!!!! Bang!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It was an August packed with activities. Family Day on 15th August , had the Biggest turn-out ever. It was an action packed day starting with awarding the Academic Achievers and felicitating a few of our Club Staff for their Honesty. It continued with activities for the Children and a few group games for the rest. The Goan Band A-26 set the fl oor on fi re with their mind blowing Music, performing through the afternoon.

The Kingfi sher Buzz Night was a great success where our Club Members were dancing to the tunes of DJ Roly. As we go to print there is lot of Buzz taking place around the CC Souk (Flea Market) with around 30 stalls of Merchandise, Cocktail counters and Yummy Food.

The Blue and White Ball will be held on 3rd Sept 2016 with one of the Top Goan Bands “FOREFRONT”. Book your tickets

Naveen MendonzaMIC

early and carry your Club ID’s for identifi cation.

Look forward to the next Kingfi sher Buzz night with DJ Roly on the third Friday, 16th Sept 16, for those who missed out the last time.

Don’t miss out on our annual Onam Sadhya (Delicacies from Gods Own Country) on Sunday the 25th Sept 16 at 12:30 pm. Limited tickets on sale. Book early to avoid disappointment. KJ Rachana hosting the new season of Karaoke on 24.9.16- 8:30 pm Onwards.

We have moved to a New system wherein your Orders and Billing will be on Electronic Tabs. We hope to improve the effi ciency of our Services with this New system. Kindly bear with us, for any short comings as we migrate to the new system.

Bacardi DJ & Cocktails Night are back with effect from 9th of Sept 16

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The 10th edition of the ‘ROMP Run’ was held on 21st August with 30 runners covering distances of 5 kms and 7.7 kms. The next edition of ‘ROMP Run’ will be held on 18th September at 6:30 AM. Interested Members may register their names at the Gym. Look forward to seeing more runners in September.

The Festive season is a few months away and its not too late for those who would like to shed or gain a few pounds. Our experienced instructors Wayne and Suresh will be happy to assist you achieve your targets.

Fitness Quote: Fitness is not a destination. Its a way of life!

hEALTH club

Good News !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Bar will now be Open from Monday to Sunday till 12:30 am. However, Waiter Service shall be limited to 11:30 pm from Sunday to Thursday and on Friday and Saturday’s Waiter service shall be as usual till 12:30 pm.

Bar Nites as usual with an electric mix of entertainers, food and liquor. Kindly look up to the Notice Board for other Bar events and offers. Ask your Bar Man/Waiter for offers of the Day.

BAR NEW PROJECT

Estate:Mr.Jude Rajesh FerraoMr. Vijay Dsouza

Sub Committee Health Club Members:Ms.Maya BashyamMs.Nasreen VarkeyMr.Nelson PhillipsMr. Rizwan Mohammed

Naveen MendonzaMIC

Tushar FernandesMIC

This column is to update the members on the progress of the Sportico remodeling project approved by the General Body.

The structural design work and other related activities have been completed and the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) has been generated.

Contractors were identifi ed and fi ve of which were shortlisted. Tenders were then issued to the shortlisted contractors. Quotations were received and the contractors have made their presentations. The negotiations are in progress and contracts will be awarded shortly. We expect to commence work around the 6th of September.

There are also some modifi cations planned for around the Kitchen and the Bar. The Bar will be temporarily shifted to the fi rst fl oor and we expect the modifi cations to be completed in around 12-16 weeks.

We would like to inform the Members that the Library has been moved to the “Tulip Room” in Block A. Any inconvenience caused is regretted. Going forward, we anticipate some disturbance to the usage of other facilities in the Club. We request your support and understanding and thank you for the same.

The Members of the Permanent Project Committee (PPC) have provided complete technical and commercial support for the Project. We thank them for this.

ALTON VIEGAS

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Well! Well! Well! The Independence 1 Lakh Bumper Housie was a Grand success which saw a footfall of 200+. I would like to Thank Mr.Leonard Correa for his constant support towards the success of this Bumper Housie and Jake Texeira for his Hilarious calling. Dear Members, we look forward to having many more such Mega Bumper Housies in the months to come.

Dudley MascarenhasMIC

We have introduced a lot of new items on the Food menu with Grill House, Crunch and Nibbles. So do come and enjoy the food right through the week. If there are any suggestions for food and service, do let us know and we will do our best in implementing your

HOUSIE

Sportico

Catholic Club is conducting an Inter-Club Squash Tournament from Sept 1-17. A total of 8 Clubs will take part in this Event. It will be a 7-a-Side Tournament, 1 Lady Player, 1 Boy under the age of 19 years and 5 Men above the age of 19 years. We will have the 5-a-Side cricket on 25 Sept 2016.Coaching classes:Squash coaching on Saturday 9:00 to 10:30 am by Mekhala SubedarBadminton coaching on Sunday 10:00 to 12:00 noon by SanjeevUnder 9 years old Football coaching on Mon - Wed - Fri : 5 to 6 pm by BYFL”

Cafeteria:

suggestions. There is a suggestion book which is available at the front entrance of Ball Room Hall. So Please feel free to give your valuable suggestions. As per the new timings the last Order for Food will be served as per below :

FOOD WEEKDAYS WEEKENDS

HOUSE TIME TIME

SDC 11:00 PM 12:30 AM

GRILL HOUSE 11:30 PM 12:00 AM

CRUNCH 12:00 AM 12:00 AM

NIBBLES 11:30 PM 12:00 AM

Kenuite MartisMIC

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Billiards

The Snooker and Billiards Club Ranking has started in August with Snooker in progress. This will be followed by Billiards.

The 2nd Indian Gymkhana Inter Club Handicap Snooker Tournament concluded in August . The Catholic Club “ B “ Team were Runners Up. Congratulations to the team. I would also like to congratulate the Catholic Club “ A “ Team for making it to the Quarter fi nals.

The Beer & Biriyani Tournament for September will be held on the 16th of September 2016 @ 7.00 pm. Entry fee for Members will be Rs.100 /-. Kindly register with the Markers.

The Snooker Coaching classes are yet to start as we require more number of registrations. All Members interested in learning to play Snooker, do register with the Marker.

Looking forward to seeing new faces at the Snooker Room.

Cheers !!!!Catholic Club “B Team” Runners-Up ( Anand Paul, Vivan Sequiera, Kush Medhora, Sam Texiera)

Praveen JeromeMIC

With the New Project scheduled to commence soon, The Pool will be closed from September onwards. However you can look forward to a rejuvenated, heated Pool soon!!.Suresh MonteiroMIC

This is an 8 class session. FREE TRIAL on FRIDAY 23rd SEPT - 11:00amClasses start Friday 30th SEPT. NO CLASSES DURING DASSERA AND DIWALI HOLIDAYS

SWIMMING POOL

Rhythm n Rhyme

Childrens

A Special programme for Kids at the Family Day was a hit with the Children and their Parents. Parents- do enlist in the regular Rhythm and Rhyme programmes at the Club.

Do come in on Monday, Wednesday or Friday with your Children for fun Football with the BYFL.

Due to administrative reasons, we were forced to postpone the Children’s evening. It will now be held on Saturday 10th September 16 at 4:00 pm. Do buy your Childrens’ tickets early.

The next event is scheduled for the October holidays, when we plan to have a series of events over 5 days. To effectively plan this do let us know when your Children have their holidays in that month..

Gavin CordeiroMIC

Good fathers & Great Dads in September.

We were fortunate to have the brilliant Goan Poet and Novelist Tanya Mendonsa at our 4th August, iBrowse event. The hall was full, inspite of glowering rain clouds and the audience was treated to readings of Tanya’s poems from both of her books - ‘ All the answer I shall ever get’ and ‘The Dreaming House’ She read ‘I Sing a song of Goa’ a paean to Goa’s languid lifestyle, specially for the KGA who had jointly sponsored the event..

Sussegad evenings of chatting in the balcaos, kingfi sher days with the ‘Brawling of Buffaloes’. Her song was of the rains that cause the parched land to erupt with green and the ‘ knotted rosaries of families that stretch to lands far away.’ Second -hand night dress’ and ‘Waiting in the Cafe’ were two other poems read out to the audience.

Tanya spent 20 years living in Paris studying French Literature at the Sorbonne, painting and running a language school. After which she spent time in Cooke town, Moira in Goa and now in a beautiful hideaway in the Nilgris blue mountains, where she enjoys her solitude with her partner and dogs. Her novel ‘ The book of Joshua’ which is a love story written with her heart on every page, is not to be missed by dog lovers. The archetypical artist, the evening was relaxed and fun, punctuated with Tanya’s hearty laugh and husky voice.

Her books have her paintings emblazoned across the covers and one can see this multi faceted and talented woman has not hidden her gifts, but has shared them unstintingly with us. To celebrate her birthday, her sister Sunita Vaznaik baked a delicious chocolate cake, which was shared with all the iBrowser’s after a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday! Tanya was presented with a beautiful potted plant rather than the usual bouquets, at the request of conscious iBrowsers, who are keen not to add to the waste in the city.

Indu Balachandran is our second guest author on the 12th of August after which we have Chris D’souza and

iBrowse

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2 Bumper Tournaments within 1 week!Good, or should I say Great participation.Congratulations to the WinnersTHE FIRST ONE – 21 CardsWinner : Nita Reddy2nd : Sharmila MartisRunners Up : Rajendra Patel Virginia S Sandra Castelino Gavin Cordeiro

THE SECOND ONE – 13 CardsWinners : Francis Rego and M Narsimhaiah Runners up : Rita Fernandes Shanker Hegde Paul Augustus Patrick D’Costa Claude Huddleston Gavin CordeiroCongratulations to all the winners (esp. Gavin Cordeiro, who reached both Finals)

Dudley MascarenhasMIC

Card room

We take off in September with a theme based Party ....... JAILBREAK!! On 28th Sept. from 7.00 pm

So, get out your stripes or your orange jumpsuits and get ready to be locked in for 3 hours of fun!

No escape for the wicked!

And, no ‘ Get out of Jail Free’ cards.

Do buy your tickets in advance

Members : Rs.100/-

Guests : Rs.200/-

CCOT

Ladies Event,

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Ladies Coffee Morning on the 21st of August 2016 was yet another thumping success. The games had all the Ladies huddled over with their thinking caps on to come up with the answers. Great to see such team spirit! Well done the teams who went away with the prizes and better luck to the others.

Important dates:

Wednesday the 21 st of September will be Hawaiian theme Bar Night exclusively for Ladies. So get your grass skirts and hula hula garlands ready. Sunday the 23rd of October will be the next Ladies Coffee Morning. Buy your tickets early.

Sheila LushingtonLadies Representative

A New Location and Several new books added for your reading pleasure.

We will also be having the popular “ What’s the Good Word?” Quiz Programme this month on Friday 23.9.16 from 7:00 pm onwards.

Shashi Kiran KewisMIC

ELDERSAdrian Stevens with their family oriented book - “ Good Fathers & Great Dads.” on the 9th September @ 6pm in the Ballroom. Dads do come and get tips on how to be a great father..

LIBRARY

Gavin CordeiroMIC

CCOT invites you, on two levels.a. First of all, and most importantly, CCOT needs

You. Without people, no work gets done. There is lots to do. And together with you, we can get it done.

b. Secondly, we need funds. No contribution is too small. And you get Income tax relief Under 80G of 50 % on whatever you contribute. You can give your names to anyone of us, and your contributions to Club stating that this is for CCOT. You can pay by Cash, Cheque Or Credit Card.

We will be meeting on the fi rst Wednesday of every month, unless otherwise notifi ed. So do join us on September the 7th at 7.30 pm in the Fulcrum ( A Block).

Greg D’SaChairman

Shashi Kiran Lewis MIC

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Fri-2nd September 2016- Bar Nite with Kittu – 8:30pm Onwards.

Sat-3rd Sept 2016- Blue and White Ball- with the Goan Band Forefront 8:00 pm onwards.

Fri-9th Sept 2016- iBrowse- Good Fathers & Great Dads- 6pm in the Ballroom.

Fri-9th Sept 2016- Bacardi DJ & Cocktails Night - 8:30 pm

Sat-10th Sept 2016- Bar Nite with 4 Stroke in attendance – 8:30 pm Onwards

Sat-10th Sept 2016- Children’s Evening-4:00 pm

Fri-16th Sept 2016- Kingfi sher Presents’ Buzz Neon Life Nights” with DJ Roly- 8:30pm Onwards

Fri-16th Sept 2016 - Beer and Biryani Tournament - 7:00 pm

Sat-17th Sept 2016- The Revivers - 8:30 pm Onwards

Sun-18th Sept 2016-ROMP Run - 6:30 am

Wed - 21st Sept 2016 - The Hawaiian Theme Bar Night - 8:00 pm

Fri-23rd Sept 2016- Musical Nite with Fabian - 8:30 pm Onwards

Fri-23rd Sept 2016- Rhythm and Rhyme Free Demo - 11:00 am

Fri-23rd Sept 2016- Whats the Good Word - 7:00 pm

Sat- 24th Sept 2016- With our own in house KJ Rachana hosting the new season

of Karaoke- 8:30 pm Onwards.

Sun - 25th Sept 2016 - Onam Sadhya (Delicacies from Gods Own Country) 12:30 pm

Wed-28th Sept 2016 - JailBreak - An Evening for the Elders- 7:00 pm

Fri-30th Sept 2016 – Musical Nite with Dominic- 8:30 pm Onwards

Fri-30th Sept 2016 – Movie Nite - 7:30 pm Onwards

Programme for the month

Bar Nites: All Fridays – 8:30 pm.

Sunday Housie: All Sundays – 7:15 pm.

Whist drive: All Mondays – 6:00 pm.

Duplicate Bridge: All Tuesdays – 6:00 pm.

Rummy Knockout Tournament: All Sundays – 3:15 pm.

Edited by: Alton Gerald ViegasPublished by: Catholic Club, 22, Museum Road, Bangalore - 560 025Printed at: National Printing Press, Bangalore - 560 095

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