Wanted Old Scanned Photos for 25G84

Folks,

We are planning to have a Photo Projection Session during the Event on June 27, 2009 to recall our campus days. In this regard, it would nice to have the Old photos from you all (even if you are unable to take part in the event, it would be great have them).

Could you please search them and take them out and scan and send it to us at AJBALA AT GMAIL DOT COM or upload in www.picasaweb.com and let us download by sending the link to this above email id.  Tell our friends about this request.

BTW, the event organizing process is gaining great momentum. We will keep you updated. Exciting days ahead. 

AJB

Transportation and Other Arrangements on June 27 & 28,2009

You may have noticed that we have 79 bookings already for the event. We expect at least 15 more families to join us. If you have not confirmed your registration, please do now, by submitting your details now.  Register here!

We are planning to arrange Transport for the benefit of those who may not use their own transport  on the Reunion dates. We assume most of those based out of Chennai with personal transport may prefer to use their own transport. For the others, especially who are coming from outside Chennai, we are planning to arrange bus, van and car ( a combination of these modes) to transport people from College venue on June 27, 2009 after lunch to Resort. Then we also plan to drop those who have opted Option B, after the Dinner on June 27 2009 at the resort. 

For this we are collecting data from all those registered. We have created a form for this purpose and are mailing links and forms to all those emails submitted with us.  Please make sure you fill this form as soon as possible. Also inform our friends to fill their details here. This much needed information will help us to make sure, people reach their destination easily after the event. Let us know, if you have any suggestions.

In this regard, we may be having a meeting of organizing volunteers this week, during the week days. If you would like to take part in the meeting, please do join us. 

Thanks

AJB

Some Letter Collage

I found a web service for creating  artwork using random letters and here some of them for our event. Please comment

` AJB

Booking Terms finalized at Ideal Beach Resorts

Today a team of our friends, Sahi, Nagarajan, Saravanan, Sridhar and Kalai, have visited Ideal Beach Resort and finalized exact terms with them. Earlier we were not sure about the total occupancy, now we feel that we may hit 75 families finally. The Team members have also looked at the space/facilities once again and rooms and made some plans.  They also have tried their food. Now that we have over 50 families confirming for the overnight stay at resort, we may have to plan for the spill over booking beyond the 75 families. However, without accurate requirement, we cannot initiate any discussion with any nearby second resort to accommodate the spillover in excess of 75 families. Also, we have to expect that the rates and quality in the second resort or hotel may not as it is at Ideal Beach Resort. It may be costlier as we may not get bulk booking discount, as well as rates may be different. To enable us plan and seal this terms early, we need your help. Please rush your registration as soon as possible. And also request our other friends register and send the money ASAP. We would try our best to accommodate all in the best possible place. However, we need to know the requirement as early as possible. We hope you would understand  the problem in organizing this.  Thanks and looking forward to your support.

~ AJB

Now we have 66 Registrants and Why the form is so long?

Friends,

We are happy to announce that as on today we have 66 participants for 25G84

When we started, all of us, were concerned about getting at least 75 families for the overnight stay in resort, as we wanted to book all the 75 rooms there. Now we are confident, we may cross 75 eventually. We learn that many people are yet to register and would do so soon. Some have expressed that the form for registration is long. I admit, it is my mistake. However, we were left with no option when we decided to announce the event registration, expect to meet with different expectations. First we wanted to just have only one amount as contribution and force all the join the party. But then many were reluctant to accept this proposal. Some wanted to contribute according to what they enjoy. Then some said that they may not be able to stay late. After lots of discussion we evolved these options and wanted to collect all the relevant data so that tracking of payment and contacts are accurate. Hence this long form. Please bear with us. But assure you, if you spend about 10 minutes, you can complete this form and help us plan better. Please rush your registration ASAP.

AJB

Last Date extended to Feb 20, 2009 For registration

Folks

About 46 registrations have been received as at Feb 11, 2009, 9.15 pm. We would like to thank all those friends who have helped us achieve this number. We are confident the final tally will touch 200. Now it is your duty to push your other friends to come and sign up. We are likely to confirm the resort this weekend with an assumption that the expected and assured 70 families would make it. You may be aware this 70 room booking is necessary get the deal at the rates that we have budgeted. Please talk, email, send SMS and do whatever to reach those who have not registwered yet, to add more numbers. 

Thanks and we look forward to having wonderful time.

~ AJB

30 Alumni have registered, with 87% opting for Option C

As on Feb 08, 2009, 11.30 am IST, 30 Alumni have confirmed their registration, with 87% (26 of them out of 30)  of them opting for Option C.  We thank all those have helped us in this regard and we look forward to a great time, in June 2009.

Nearly 23 of them are coming either with spouses and families. 

Check the details here, which is being updated regularly.

We expect this number to go upto 75. We need to follow-up personally to get the message across as soon as possible. The deal at Ideal Beach Resort was assured on the basis of our booking the full resort, 75 families. Hence, we request you all to follow up with the others who have not yet firmed up their plans. 

In the mean while, please send us your old (scanned) photos of our alumni, for a picture show during the event.

- AJB