The Old Sanawarian Society “OSS” Nominating Committee Meeting November 28 th 2009.

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The Old Sanawarian Society “OSS” Nominating Committee Meeting November 28 th 2009

Transcript of The Old Sanawarian Society “OSS” Nominating Committee Meeting November 28 th 2009.

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The Old Sanawarian Society“OSS”

Nominating Committee Meeting

November 28th 2009

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Agenda

• Welcome

• Introduction to the Executive Committee

• Ratification of the Executive Committee

• An Introduction to the OSS Constitution

• Objectives of the Executive Committee

• Nomination of a member to the LSS

• Any other Points with the permission of the Chair

• Vote of Thanks

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The Old Sanawarian Society

An Introduction to the OSS

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The Overall Framework… simplified

1. The LSSS and the OSS are two independent bodies with NO overlap in scope of operations and / or activities

2. All OS and/or members of the OSS who form part of the LSSS imply NO OPERATIONAL LINK between the two independent

bodies (Example: OS President and Past Presidents)

3. The OSS is NOT a platform to discuss matters pertaining to the LSSS

a) All activities / discussions of the LSSS are confidential to the LSSS members

Board of Governors

The Old Sanawarian Fraternity

LS(S)S Members

The Lawrence School Sanawar

The Nominating Committee

The Executive Committee

OSS Chapters

The Lawrence School Sanawar Society (LS(S)S)

The Old Sanawarian Society (OSS)

Fraternity Blocks

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What we are…

The Old Sanawarian Fraternity ~4,000 members (approx)

The Nominating Committee~35 members

The Executive Committee 7 Members

- President

- Imm. Past Pres. / Pres. Elect

- Vice President

- Secretary

- Three members - OS

- Chairman

- OSS President

- Past Presidents

- Block Representatives

- Chapter Coordinators

Block 381-85

Block 486-90

Block 591-95

Block 696-00

Block 701-05

Block 806-10

Block Representatives – 20 members

6 members for Block 1

2 members each for remaining blocks

Block 276-80

Block 1Pre 1975

~ 200~ 450

~ 400~ 350~ 350~ 350~ 300~ 1,200

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What do we do…

Old Sanawarian Society

The LSSS / LSS

The Old Sanawarian Fraternity The School

1. To ASSIST in furthering the objectives of The

Lawrence School (Sanawar) Society, by

various acts including nominating, if

required, members of the Society to the

Board of Governors of the School or any

other Committees that may be set up from

time to time.

1. To PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN closer bonds of goodwill and

friendship amongst all members of the fraternity and render

assistance to them and their dependents in all aspects.

2. To UPHOLD the traditions and values of the School and

ENSURE that they continue to foster and grow

3. To OPEN CHAPTERS in various cities all over the world and

frame rules for such chapters.

1. To do all that is necessary to protect and

enhance the reputation of the School, to

generate Public and Government awareness

and support for the School and to ASSIST the

School as may be necessary, in its day-to-day

activities, in particular to achieve and maintain

excellence in academics and other spheres of

educational and School activities.

1. Primary focus and responsibility is to the Old Sanawarian Fraternity –

CORE ACTIVITY

2. Supportive role with the LSSS and the School – IMPORTANT BUT

NOT CORE ACTIVITY

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The Executive Committee

1. The operational arm of the OSS

2. The individuals are elected and entrusted effectively by the OS Fraternity via the

framework provided to manage the affairs of the OS Society

3. Responsible and Answerable for and to the society at large, for all actions and or non

actions.

4. Required to dedicate time (and resources) as required towards the OSS’s operations

5. NEEDS TO BE ‘ACTIVE’ AND GOAL DRIVEN

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The Nominating Commitee

1. A group set up to Nominate and assist in nomination on behalf of the OS fraternity, the various

posts inclusive of the OS President

2. From time to time, and on as needed basis, serve as an extension of the executive committee,

for respective operations of the OSS

3. The Nominating Committee represent members (OS) from various blocks and have to ensure

that their feedback/suggestions reach the Executive Committee and also to ensure active

participation from their Block members in all OSS activities

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OSS Chapters

1. Branch Offices of the OSS, around the World

2. Operate independently but in line with the OSS goals and objectives

3. Governed by chapter specific goals and performance metrics – in line with the OSS’s overall

goals and objectives

4. The Single Point of Contact for all Chapters would be The Vice President

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The Old Sanawarian Society

Objectives of the Executive Committee

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Approach for this Term

• Bring energy and ensure active participation from the entire Nominating

Committee across all Blocks (This shall ensure reaching out to

maximum OS updating the directory with current OS Profiles)

• Focus on participation and contribution from the fraternity viz FOSS

(Friends Of Sanawar Society)

• Build approachability to the OSS via structured communication

channels (sanawar.com), further suggestions welcome

• To ensure participation by current Chapters in a proactive manner and

to open fresh Chapters

• To continue the Polo as well as revive the Polo/Monsoon Ball

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Focus and Prioritization

1. Strengthen Approachability / Communication conduits

2. The Old Sanawarian Fraternity– Assess Chapters to energize and enhance activities

– Promote participation in OSS initiatives

– Create forums /platforms for OS intra action

3. The School– Raising Capital

– In Kind Contributions

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Building Approachability

1. To ensure improved participation by the OS Fraternity on the

Sanawar.com (current members >800 from a fraternity of

4000 + members) this must be built up to the highest

possible level through the Nominating Committee (Tip…

identify the leaders of every batch from your block & push

them constantly)

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Interacting with the LSS…

• To be receptive to the LS(S)S and board members in any

requirements they may have via a single point of contact

from the Executive Committee – The OS President

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The Old Sanawarian Society“OSS”

Thank you !!