Assistance Updates for Mrs DeMellow

Dear All, The appeal from BM Singh has elicited a very quick, spontaneous and heart warming response. Here they are, in reverse chronological order [and the list will continue to be updated on a regular basis, so do check back]: June 28th Update Contributions for the benefit of Mrs Coralie deMellow continue to arrive. A generous contribution was made […]

Assistance sought from OCs for Coralie deMellow [OC Melville deMellow’s widow]

Dear OCs, In continuation to the message I sent earlier, we have decided to take the following measures based on the information currently available to us. Mrs Coralie DeMello deMellow is in dire need, given her age and condition, of physical care and assistance. She needs a person to help and assist her with simple household chores. Moving around the house, […]

AN APPEAL TO OCs

New Year greetings to all of you!   You may be aware from the message circulated on our Website by Wendy Dewan , Secretary OCA, the ANNUAL LUNCH this year is scheduled to be held on 19th Feb at Aurobindo Marg. Let me take this opportunity to earnestly request our members to make this a great […]

OCA (India) – Annual get-together 2012

LUNCH – OCA (INDIA) NEW DELHI on Sunday 19th February 2012 at 12.00 PM The oldest alumni association in the country will be celebrating its 101st jubilee lunch!! The OCA Annual Lunch will be held at 1, Sri Aurobindo Marg, Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110016 on Sunday 19th February 2012 at 12.00 pm Donation […]

Delhi / NCR Chapter

Dear OCs, In my previous letter there was mention of the various Chapters of OCA (India) and the need to structure them within certain geographic limits. I have not had any feed back as yet from any of the members on this subject. Even the Delhi or NCR Chapter, as it should be called, has […]

Minutes of the Meeting [India AGM 2011]

AGM – 7th April 2011 1.         The AGM was held at 1 Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi on 7th April 2011. 2.         52 members attended the AGM this year. * 3.         The President, Mr. DC Anand briefed the House and thanked his committee for the good work put in by all. He also apprised the […]

Letter to all OCs – from BM Singh

Dear OCs, I feel privileged in addressing this letter to all fellow OCs after my election as President of OCA (India). I accept this responsibility with all humility and with some apprehension too. There are some OCs who feel that the organization is not inclusive but too Delhi centric and want a greater say in […]

OCA India audit report 2010

The balance sheet of OCA (India) as on 31st March 2010 is  attached.   Regards,  Col R Dewan Download: OCA INDIA BALANCE SHEET 31/31/2010

OCA India – Draft MOA

Dear All, Since the draft of the MOA from the committee has been received only on March 24, 2011, it needs to be reviewed  and consequently each of the chapter may peruse it and send their comments. Regards, Col. R. Dewan Hony. Secretary DRAFT MOA OLD COTTONIANS ASSOCIATION (INDIA)MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION : Downloadable copy available […]