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THE LIST OF OFFICE BEARERS FOR THE YEAR 2017-2018

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THE LIST OF OFFICE BEARERS FOR THE YEAR 2017-2018

DesignationName s

Dr. Cheryl Misquitta President & Chairperson - Membership Committee Darryl D'Monte Trustee Ajit Rodrigues Trustee & Chairman - Finance CommitteeRoger C.B. Pereira Trustee & Chairman - Disciplinary Committee

MEMBERS ELECTED TO THE MANAGING COMMITTEERyan D'Monte Hon. General SecretaryCornel K. Gonsalves Jt. Hon. Gen. Secretary & Hon. Treasurer, Project & Planning Leon Curzai Hon. Secretary - Food & Beverage, SwimmingDenita Gomes Hon. Secretary - Cultural, Senior Citizens, Literary, & HousieLeo Dharmai Hon. Secretary - SportsGordon Athogiaus Hon. Secretary - Social

NOMINATED BY THE SALSETTE CO-OP. HSG. SOCIETY LTD.Sunil Gonsalves Co-ordinator - Tennis CoachingChristine Menezes Jt. Hon. Secretary - SocialGodfrey Rodrigues Hon. Secretary - House & Garden

CO-OPTED BY THE MANAGING COMMITTEEDerrick Drego Hon. Secretary - Bridge & Jt. Hon. Secretary - SportsKaren D'Mello Jt. Hon. Secretary - Cultural & Housie

SECTIONAL SECRETARIES(Not members of the Managing Committee)John Pereira Hon. Secretary - BadmintonBruce Fernandes Hon. Secretary - BilliardsChristopher Rana Hon. Secretary - FitnessLorraine Fernandez Hon. Secretary - LibraryCharles D'Souza Hon. Secretary - Table Tennis Raju Shah Hon. Secretary - TennisEmile Joshi Hon. Secretary - Tennis Coaching Sonja Curzai Hon. Secretary - Yoga

hank you dear Members, for your trust and faith in electing our Tteam at the last Annual General Body meeting. Also a Big Thank You for your goodwill and co-operation extended to us as we

continue to serve you, upgrade facilities, in ensuring the reputation of The Bandra Gymkhana is “Simply The Best”.

The burden of GST thrust upon us by the Government has burnt a hole in our pockets. The confusion of Entertainment Tax on our

Christmas and New Year Dances continues and is being handled by Cornel K. Gonsalves and Leon Curzai and by the time this brochure

reaches you, they would have cleared this with the authorities.

The festivities would begin with the Christmas Bazaar, the Christmas Tree and the Dances ending finally with Members' Nite.

The Sports team has listed out various functions and we hope members participate in large numbers.

Here we go! Only a few days left for Christmas and the birth of Our Saviour…Jesus Christ ….Rejoice!! It's Christmas!!!

On behalf of the Managing Committee, here's wishing you and your families A BLESSED CHRISTMAS

& A PEACEFUL, JOYFUL 2018.

Ryan D'Monte

The Message of the Hon. General SecretaryThe President’s Message

Hon. General Secretary

Dear Members,

As I begin my tenure as the President, I am reminded of the long legacy of our Gymkhana since its inception in 1935 which makes it one of the oldest gymkhanas in Mumbai.

Today in 2017, we must realize the benevolence and vision of our Founder Dr. D.A. D'Monte, way back in 1935 for the benefit of our community. The fruits of which, we are all enjoying today.

We are all blessed to have a dedicated Managing Committee whose unflinching dedication requires much appreciation and makes my tenure as President easier and enjoyable. Our Trustees have been the guiding force.

Our tagline “Simply the Best” is descriptive of our Gymkhana and its facilities for its Members. However when one is the Best, we must remember there is always scope for improvement and innovation and with the help of the Trustees, The Managing Committee and you, our Members I am sure we can take this Gymkhana to greater heights.

Yes we will encounter issues / problems and difference of opinion, however it will be my endeavor and I will strive to work in an atmosphere of consensus rather than conflict.

Dear Members, as we start this festive season and move into 2018, I request all of our dear Members to patronize the Gymkhana in even more numbers. This will keep the Gymkhana vibrant and happening. We have planned a few initiatives on the Medical Front and have a few thoughts on improvement which I look forward to implement albeit with the help of the Co-operation of the Trustee and Managing Committee and of course you my Members without whom this Gymkhana will not flourish.

I wish each and every Member and their families A Merry Christmas and a Prosperous and Healthy New Year.

Yuletide NightCome on over to the Gymkhana after Midnight Mass! Meet and greet your family and relatives

Catch up with friends and acquaintances over a hot cup of coffee and in-house Christmas carolsThe Bandra Gymkhana will remain open till 1.00 a.m.Dress Code: No jeans and T-shirts

th24 December 2017

With warm regards,

Dr. Cheryl Ann Misquitta President

New Year's Eve Dance

STRICTLY FORMAL – LADIES & GENTSEvening / Lounge Suits(Cravats / Ties are a must)

(No Polo necks / Safaris / Denims / Jeans)

Collect your Table Cards & thTickets from Wed, 27 Dec 2017

(6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.) till tickets are available

Dance Dress Code

Dance InstructionsBooking of tables is open to only members except red card holders. Red card holders are NOT members and cannot book member tickets.

Booking of tables and tickets must be done personally with your membership card as letters of authority will not be entertained.

A member may r e s e r ve a maximum of 1 table provided 2 tickets against each table are collected.

Member s t i cke t s a re NOT TRANSFERABLE.

Admission to the dances WILL NOT be permitted to persons below the age of 14 years.

Christmas Dance STRICTLY FORMAL – LADIES & GENTSEvening / Lounge Suits (Cravats / Ties are a must)

(No Polo necks / Safaris / Denims / Jeans) Collect your Table Cards & Tickets from Thurs, 21st Dec 2017 (6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.) till tickets are available.

(The Management reserves the Right of Admission.)

Members and their guests are required to observe the dress code throughout the Christmas and New Year ' s Eve dances and non-compliance with dress code will result in refusal of admission / the person being asked to leave the premises.

Drinking, carrying glasses / bottles on the dance floor is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Any person found not complying with the above will have to leave the premises.

SMOKING in the entire premises of The Bandra Gymkhana is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Dance Instructions

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12 to 14 � Booking for Children's Christmas Tree

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15 & 16 �– 6.00 p.m. onwards

Christmas Bazaar

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- from 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

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New Year Eve Dance

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F & B: Christmas Season Special Menu

� � East Indian / Goan / Mangalorean

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3 � � Bandra Gymkhana Talent

Show th10 � � Carnival Nite

– 7.30 p.m. onwardsth12 � � Medical Mantra Series (3)

– Parkinson's / Alzheimer th13 � � Valentine Eve Social

– 7.30 p.m. onwardsth th17 to 28 � Open Rink Football

Tournament - DPRC Grounds

– 5 .00 p.m. onwards

MARCH 2018��st rd 1 to 3 � Open Rink Football

Tournament - DPRC Grounds

– 5 .00 p.m. onwards th th9 & 10 � Members' Under-arm

Fun Cricketth

11 � � Medical Mantra Series (4) –

Gynaecology

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7 � � Super Super New Year

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17 � � Members' Billiard Tournamentst rd

21 to 23 � Booking for Members' Nite

– 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.th

25 � � Members' Nite

– 7.30 p.m. onwardsth

26 � � Flag Hoisting at 9.00 a.m.th

28 � � Super Super Republic Day

Bumper Housie at 10.45 a.m.

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1 � � Easter Social

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7 � � Fitness Centre Socialth th

9 to 14 � Open Invitation Rink

Hockey Tournamentth

15 � � Members' Billiard Tournamentth th st

19 , 20 , 21 � Women's Throwball

Tournament nd22 � � Swim-cum-brunch at DPRCth th th26 , 27 , 28 �Members Over Arm

Tournament th30 � � May Day Eve Social

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1 to 31 � Badminton, Table Tennis,

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5 � � Annual Thanksgiving Mass

– 7.30 p.m. th th th

16 , 17 , 18 � Booking for 3 B's Nite

– 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.th19 � � 3 B's Nite

– Super Super Bumper Housiest31 � � Rosary at 7.15 p.m.

F & B: Summer Menu – Burgers & Pizzas

F & B: Sizzler Festival

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AUGUST 2018th14 � � Independence Day Eve Socialth

15 � � Flag Hoisting at 9.00 a.m.

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notice board

F & B: Parsi Food Festival

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SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER 2018th9 � � Super Super Bumper

– Bandra Feast Housieth15 � � Bandra Feast Socialth16 � � Super Super Bumper

– Bandra Feast Housierd23 � � The Bandra Gymkhana

nd – 82 AGM 2018

– 10.00 a.m. onwards

Copies of the AGM book can be collected

from the office 15 days before the AGM

F&B: Bandra Feast Menu

1. Members must carry their membership I.D.

cards at all times and produce them when

requested while on the premises.

2. Members sending outstation cheques will have

to add Rs.100/‐ as clearing charges per cheque.

If fees not paid within 30 days from due, Rs.50/‐

additional levy would be charged.

3. Members must pay their Annual Club

Subscription on a half yearly / yearly basis IN

ADVANCE. Sectional Fees should be paid on a

quarterly / half yearly / yearly basis IN ADVANCE

as per Rules 7, 9 and 11.

4. Any member opting out of a Section, must fill in

the Discontinuation Form available at the

office. Failure to do so, the office will continue

billing for the section which must be paid.

Please refer Rules 7© and 11 of the Rules and

Regulations of the Institution. Cancellation

must be done on or before the 10th of the first

month of the quarter.

5. It is obligatory that Members when entering the

Gymkhana enter their names legibly and sign at

the entrance. Members must also sign the

Sectional Registers while using the same on

entry.

6. Members signing in their guests must be

present along with their guests at all times

within the Gymkhana and be responsible for

their behavior and ensure they comply with the

rules at all times.

7. Members are also requested to always carry

their Liquor Permits while consuming alcohol in

the Bandra Gymkhana premises. Children

below 25 years are not permitted inside the bar.

8. No outside liquor / food will be permitted into

the Gymkhana premises on any day or function.

Carrying glasses, bottles outside will invite

disciplinary action.

9. For members / their guests (gents), short pants,

capris are not permitted in the Gymkhana after

7 p.m. and also Member players whether

badminton or tennis with short pants are not

permitted to sit in the pavilion, cafeteria, bar

and restaurant.

10. Two Straps Rubber slippers, flat rubber flip‐

flops and T‐shirts/outfits with expletives are not

permitted in the Gymkhana.

11. Members are requested to ensure that Children

accompanying them do not run around and

disturb other fellow members; especially in the

Pavilion, Cafeteria and First Floor Terrace &

Restaurant.

12. Members and their children / guests are

informed that kicking a football or any ball

against the chain‐link fence and electrical cable

trays is prohibited and playing on the courts

after 10 p.m. is not permitted to ensure no

disturbance to the neighbourhood.

13. For all tournaments / programmes, Entry Forms

will be available one week in advance of the

function and may be collected from the Guest

Clerk Cabins. Members are requested to adhere

to dates for bookings and to co‐operate at all

times. All programmes are subject to change.

14. Members' children above the age of 8 years

must have a family card issued to avoid issues

during functions/payment of entry fees at the

entrance. Children must carry the cards at all

times while entering the institution.

15. Red card holders are family card holders and not a membership holder and is only a facility for entering the institution. Red card holders cannot sign in guests or avail of Sectional /Games facilities. It is obligatory that all red card holders return their cards on expiry of the same, viz. boys at 21 years of age and girls when married and when the original membership ceases.

16. Membership is now open for members' children in the age group from years of 18 to 23age as on 10.2.2018. Application may be addressed to the Hon. General Secretary from 27.1.2018 to 10.2.2018 along with proof of age.

17. If there is any change in your Residential Address / Telephone Number, kindly intimate the office in writing as well as log your email address with the office if you require regular mailings.