This was a special session.
Not that other sessions are not special - every session in RTC is special in its own way - but this was not a normal session.
Amazingly, this un-normal session happened to host the maximum number of guests so far, including 2 young Gavelliers, who reduced the average age of the group significantly. Hopefully we will see the guests grace our venue in future as well.
There were two important club processes planned today - installation of the new Ex-com and conducting the Moments of Truth exercise. Both of these were supervised by the Area Director KSN Murthy.
The session was kicked off by the SAA TM Viswa at 3.00 pm.
This being a special occasion, TM Kumar had agreed to be the MC. He gave the opening address and conducted the program for the day.
Installation ceremony:
The AD recognised and thanked the Excom who had been in charge during 2018-19 and relieved them of their duties.
He then called upon the stage the new Ex-com. Each of them took oath of office with the gavel in hand and were awarded their office-bearer pins by the AD.
The new Ex-com is as follows:
- SAA - TM Viswanath
- Treasurer - TM Bhaskaran
- Secretary - MTM Swati Tanna
- VP-PR - TM Ramalingam
- VP-M - TM Venkat
- VP-E - TM Chaitanya Khimji
- President - TM Rajat Ray
- Immediate Past President - MTM Panna Rashmi Ray
We welcome the new Ex-com and encourage them to take the club to greater heights.
Moments of Truth session:
This is a critical process, usually conducted once a year in the club, wherein members give feedback as to how the club is functioning and what are the areas of improvement. It was the first time this was being conducted in RTC since its inception in Sep 2015.
AD gave a small presentation on the process, since this is an activity well-defined in the TMI manual. TMI recommends 6 areas where feedback should be taken, covering member introduction, education, session management, membership buildup etc. The members (and guests as observers) were split into 3 groups, each discussing 2 areas. A representative from each group then made presentations summarizing the improvement areas.
The improvement areas would be circulated later to the Ex-com by the Secretary.
Overall this was a very revealing and motivating exercise. It was felt that it should be held twice a year instead of once.
The President concluded the session by thanking AD for his guidance, to the new Ex-com for having committed themselves to the club and to all members present for having given their frank feedback.
Tea and snacks followed.
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