Article by Jc Sakunthala N
Month of August has been usually my lucky month. So many lucky things like my first job,
friend’s marriage, change of job etc; last year it was HMP training. So there an eager anticipation as the month
of August approached and passed. For a
difference, I realized later in
September that something important had indeed happened in this year’s August
too
I guess, I should be
discussing about our Chapter induction and not about my sentiments…
My journey with JCI started with a call from Jc Anuradha on
week day. I did not have any clue about JCI and I was
wondering whether to go or not.
Unless it is important, Jc Anuradha would not have called us on that day. So, I decided to go.
There was a gathering of around 15. A JCI member from another chapter
addressed us explaining what JCI is and how it will help individuals
We had follow up meetings. There was excitement in the air. There was a brainstorm session to come with
the chapter name. Finally all of us
agreed with “Bangalore Horizon”. Office
bearers were selected.
All other activities of membership’s fees, getting new
members, designing of logo followed soon.
The induction day, venue modalities kept on changing. Probably Our President might have spent
numerous rounds of talks before the date was finalized. Zone Executive Vice President(Zone D) Jc
Subburaj was scheduled to visit Bangalore and it decided our chapter will be
formally inducted on that day.
We all met again to discuss about the chapter induction. It
was a tremendous team work. Someone volunteered to sponsor the banners, badges,
someone else sponsored flowers for the occasion, someone volunteered to make
handmade scrolls as gifts to the guests and not to forget the gentlemen who
sponsored the audio system.
There was so much of work to do, Mementoes to be designed
and purchases, scrolls to be made, various follow up with the venue, food etc.
Some of us were busy giving final touches to our preparation
on that day of induction and everything
just fell into place before the event is due to start J
With excitement, we all reached the venue and it was very pleasant evening. There was a huge gathering of our brother
JCI chapters and the place was filled with laughter and chatter everywhere.
There was pin drop silence the moment the function was
started. We were amazed by the
professionalism with which the business was conducted.
Then came our turn for the chapter to be inducted. Then something which we have not even dreamt
happened. Two very eloquent JCI members
introduced each member of our chapter to the gathering in such a manner that we
all felt we are kings and queens. (I learnt later that JCI member are trained even in this
skill)
JCI oath was administered to all JCI BH members and CGB
team. We were rained with
congratulations by our brother chapter member.
Zone Executive Vice President Jc Subburaj congratulated us and addressed the
gathering. All other formalities
followed and the function concluded with dinner.
There was happiness and feelings of achievement on our faces
when we were leaving. What a wonderful day it was. A new chapter… A new beginning. The seed is
sown and it is going to grow stronger and wider in the days to come…
Coming back to my August sentiment.. Everyone including our chapter President were
pouring praises that there are only few other places that will match the
standards of JCI training. I expected the JCI trainings will be good but it was
hard for me to believe it was one of the best.
As an ignorant individual, I did not take this seriously.
My impression changed
fully when we underwent the EPS training later and realized that indeed, our
President’s statement was true. I felt
lucky that I have joined JCI.
I forgot to tell you. Our chapter induction happened on 15 August
2012.
J
