Karachi Club Publication March 2014 From the desk of Chief Editor Dear Members, I would like to initiate the news letter with a quote, "Respect is earned. Honesty is appreciated. Trust is gained. Loyalty is returned". As members of the club we do function as a family where we feel secure, respected and valued. This newsletter is dedicated to the senior members where every year the club is proud to announce and reward their bonding and strong affiliation with the club for more than 50 years. Their trust, alliance and allegiance to the club have undoubtedly been consistent, steadfast and full of pride. Thank you for being there for us. May you live the best of your life with good health and success. Now coming to our upcoming events and functions, veterans cricket, KC Badminton, swimming events and much more will be held. The most unique and exclusive stamps display is going to be interesting and attention grabbing for the members. The most interesting thing about postage stamp is the persistence with which it sticks to its job. For our readers, I would like to share that Philately is the study of stamps and philatelist is the stamp collector whom we will witness with a great and valuable collection of stamps from all over the world. With genuine appreciation and warm regards, Shamoon Bakir Ali Lokhandwala shamoon.bakirali@karachiclub.org Refurbished Table Tennis Room, Karachi Club - Main Karachi Club Magazine Magazine Club Karachi Up coming events KC Juniors Tape Ball Cricket Tournament 2014 Cricket Saturday 01st March 2014 (Age Group 9 To 13) at 9:00 am onwards at Karachi Club Main Movie Classics "Sholay" Entertainment Friday 07th March 2014 8:30 pm at Karachi Club Main KC Ranking Badminton Tournament 2014 Badminton Monday 10th March 2014 5:00 pm onwards at Karachi Club Main KC Doubles Handicap Snooker Tournament 2014 Billiards & Snooker Monday 10th March 2014 5:00 pm onwards at Karachi Club Main KC Team Event Tennis Tournament 2014 Tennis Monday 10th March 2014 at Karachi Club Main Friday Night Movie Show "Hasee Tou Phasee" Entertainment Friday 14th March 2014 8:30 pm at Karachi Club Annexe KC Juniors Tape Ball Cricket Tournament 2014 Cricket Saturday 15th March 2014 9:00 am onwards at Karachi Club Main Bohra Food Festival Kitchen Sunday 16th March 2014 7:00 pm onwards at Karachi Club Main Pakistan Day Tennis Tennis Sunday 23rd March 2014 11:00 am onwards at Karachi Club Main Philatelic Exhibition 2014 Publication Sunday 23rd March 2014 4:00 pm onwards at Karachi Club Main Pakistan Day Celebration Entertainment Sunday 23rd March 2014 5:00 pm onwards at Karachi Club Main Aalami Mushaira Literary Friday 28th March 2014 9:00 pm onwards at Karachi Club Annexe 1st Grand Bumper Quiz Rama Show 2014 Quiz Rama Saturday 05th April 2014 8:15 pm onwards at Karachi Club Main Arabian Night Food Festival Kitchen Sunday 20th April 2014 7:00 am onwards at Karachi Club Main KC Day & Night Cricket Tape Ball Cricket Tournament 2014 Cricket Saturday 26th April 2014 (Age Group 24 & Above) 9:00 pm onwards at Karachi Club Main Publication Sub-Committee 2014 Convenor Shamoon Bakir Ali Lokhandwala Associate Editor Abdul Hafeez Memon - Urdu Members Kausar Ali Khan Hunaid Bakir Hussain Yousuf Thara Ali Asghar Mohsin Ali Mohammad Ali Shaikh Haji Aslam Moosa Bangda Anisa Iqbal Columbo Advisers Farida A. Lavingia Mariam Godil Hiba Anis Shazia Shoaib Mustafa Shabbir Sadriwala Aisha Munaf Mehnti Sayeda Inayat Nasser Maryam Murtaza Shagufta Salman Mustafa Sunel
Club Events Karachi Club Publication Winter Fun Extravaganza - Entertainment What a roaring start of the year for the dynamic and young Entertainment Convenor, Munir Colombo, and his dedicated team. A family day full of fun and joy for members and their entire families. It was after a lapse of many years that such program was once again held. This year with mild winter in the air members flocked KC Junior Tape Ball Cricket Tournament (9-13 years) - Cricket Cricket activities in the club have in recent years once again gained a prominent position in calendar of activities of the club. Being first cricket program by Cricket Committee, its Convenor, Yasin Ozri left no stoned unturned to make it a successful event. After trials more then 175 young boys were selected and distributed in 12 teams which played the day long March 2014 at Sindbad, Nisar Shaheed Park in the early morning to first enjoy the Breakfast of Halwa, Tarkari and Puri and then unlimited fun rides on the offer. Entire arena was booked exclusively for the members. No stone was left unturned to make an event a success with a army of club staff available on various duties. Attendance was recorded at 1500 plus members. Program concluded around 2.30 pm with exhausted yet satisfied members who had a memorable day of fun. tournament on 1st March on the lawn of KC Main. Total of 11 matches were played. The final was won by KC Panthers which scored 95 for 4. KC Eagles chasing the total were all out for 32 runs. Ibrahim Saleem scoring 60 runs for KC Panthers was declared Man of the Match. At the conclusion Former President, Ashfaq Tola was the Chief Guest who gave away the trophy to the winning team. Those present included Honorary Secretary,Mohammed Jawed Zakaria and other members of Managing Committee. "Be nice to people on your way up because you meet them on your way down." - Jimmy Durante
March 2014 Karachi Club Publication 1st KC Open Single Red Ball Snooker Tournament - Snooker The 1st KC Open Single Red Snooker Tournament was held at the Grand Snooker Room of the club, from 3rd Feb till 12 Feb 2014. A total of 64 players participated in the event. First Semi final was played between Rizwan Jumbo and Ismail Arif which was won by Rizwan with a score of 4-1. Other Semi final was played between Ali Aqeel Suria and Hussain Ferozpur which Club Events was won by Ali with a margin of 4-2. Final a best of seven frames, was played between Rizwan Jumbo and Ali Aqeel Suria, which was won by Rizwan Jumbo by 4-2. Abbas T. Bandukwala, a Senior member of the club and former Managing Committee Member graced the occassion as the Chief Guest at the prize distribution ceremony, alongwith the President, Ayub Bawany and Honorary Secretary, Mohammad Jawed Zakaria. Munir Colombo Acting Convenor Billiard and Snooker and other Managing Committee Members were also present. Achievements Zakaria Usman (L-0951), a senior and active member of the Club has been elected unoppossed as President of apex body of trade and indusry, The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry for the year 2014. Mohammad S a d i q Hidayatullah (L-0499), member of our Club has been elected as Vice President Supreme Court Bar Association (Sindh) for the year (2014-2015). Kazi Abdul H a m e e d Siddiqui (D- 0306), member of our Club has been elected as M e m b e r Executive Committee, Supreme Court Bar Association (Sindh) for the year (2014-2015). "The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good." - Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)
Club Events Karachi Club Publication March 2014 Punjabi Food Festival - Kitchen When one entered the club's main lawn on Sunday the 16th February, it was covered with Red Marquee and low lights that suited to dinning. Smell of freshly cooked food was in the air. One could see various varieties of Punjabi delights on offer specially Sarsoon Ka Saag, Makkai ki Roti, Charga, Lahori Fish, Murgh Cholay to name few. Yet again Kunna and Paya were instant hits. Credit for this again goes to our Kitchen Convenor, Ayaz Siddiq who organized Punjabi Food Festival; yet again a thorough success. Members along with their families enjoyed the food and music late into the night. Dear Members, The Management, in an effort to facilitate the members, have proposed the following tentative dates to hold Balloting Meetings from April 2014 to December 2014. Proposed Tentative Dates For Balloting Committee Meetings April 2014 To December 2014 S. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Date 15-04-2014 06-05-2014 03-06-2014 24-06-2014 08-08-2014 02-09-2014 23-09-2014 21-10-2014 13-11-2014 05-12-2014 Day Friday Mohammad Jawed Zakaria - Honorary Secretary Date: 28th February 2014 Wedding Bells Shahana daughter of Mohammad Iqbal Adhia (L-0949) weds Kashif Mukadam on 24th February 2014. Condolence Karachi Club Members express their grief on the passing away, on 9th February, 2014, of our Life Member Zoaib Ali Quettawala (L-0647). May Almighty Allah rest the departed soul in eternal peace. Aameen "Basically, I no longer work for anything but the sensation I have while working." - Albert Giacometti (sculptor)
Learn To Swim Swimming Pool Sub-committee is pleased to announce Swimming Coaching Classes for children Classes start from 1st April 2014 at Karachi Club Main Categories: 4Beginner Children (Age 5 and above) 4Stroke Correction for Children (Age 5 and above) 4Competitive Swimming Training for Children Registration forms available from at Karachi Club Main Swimming Pool from 15th march onwards. Shahid Dhedhi - Convenor Swimming Pool A rare opportunity to learn swimming in only 13 classes (attendance must) Swimming Pool Sub-committee is pleased to announce Ladies Swimming Coaching Classes for ladies 25 years & above Classes start from 2nd April 2014 at Karachi Club Main Swimming is a life saving skill, it is a great exercise and stamina building activity. It controls your blood chemistry and makes you feel fresh & young. 3 days a week 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Mon - Wed - Fri (during exclusive ladies hours) Discounted Charges Rs. 1000/- only Registration forms available from at Karachi Club Main Swimming Pool from 15th March onwards. Coaching for one month to be followed by ladies swimming competetion. Shahid Dhedhi - Convenor Swimming Pool
Special swimming classes for Vetaran and Beginners Men Don t miss this apportunity to learn swimming in a month Swimming Pool Sub-committee is pleased to announce Coaching Classes Veteran/Beginner Men Classes start from 1st April 2014 at Karachi Club Main Swimming is a life saving skill, it is a great exercise and stamina building activity. It controls your blood chemistry and makes you feel fresh & young. Do a favour to yourself & your family spare an hour in evening for one month (excluding holidays) feel fresh, young & active. Discounted Charges Rs. 1200/- only Registration forms available from at Karachi Club Main Swimming Pool from 15th March onwards. Coaching for one month to be followed by veteran / beginners swimming competetion. Shahid Dhedhi - Convenor Swimming Pool Entertainment Committee presents Pakistan Day Celebration on Sunday, 23rd March 2014 5:00 pm onwards at Karachi Club Main Special highlights 4Puppet & Magic Show 4Cartoon Characters 4Musical Concert 4Food Street Please Note Guests are strictly not allowed Variety of Foods available on Cash Payment Mohammad Munir Columbo - Convenor Entertainment
Dont miss the huge collection of International & Pakistan Postal Stamps, FDCs and much more... Also a complete collection of Pakistan Mints and Used stamps Philatelic Exhibition 2014 to commemorate Pakistan Day by M. Arif Balgamwala - Tamgha-i-Imtiaz on Sunday, 23rd March 2014 at 5:00 pm onwards at Karachi Club Main Organized by Publication Committee Shamoon Bakir Ali Lokhandwala - Convenor Publication Bohra Food Festival Authentic varities of Bohra Food Organized by Kitchen Committee Sunday, 16th March 2014 7:00 pm onwards at Karachi Club Main 4Live music4all food available on cash payments 4Strictly for Karachi Club member only Mohammad Ayaz Siddiq - Kitchen Convenor
Quiz Rama Committee Presents First Grand Bumper Quiz Rama Show of 2014 in celebration of Pakistan Day on saturday 5th April 2014 at 8:15 pm at Karachi Club (Main) Special Highlights 4Exciting prizes along with a Grand Snowball Card offering 4a fantastic Bumper Prize and many lucky draw prizes 4Don t miss this great event and join us in this 4Thrilling & Entertaining evening with live music 4Tasty eatables and refreshing fresh fruit juices Please note Entry restricted to members of Karachi Club, their spouses & household only who must present their club membership card at the entrance or whenever asked by a committee or staff member Children of all ages are allowed In case of any dispute the decision of the convenor shall be final Cards will be priced at Rs. 170/- only Mohammad Ayaz Siddiq - Convenor Quiz Rama Committee
March 2014 Karachi Club Publication "A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both." - Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969)