Minutes of Therty Fourth General Body Meeting

The Therty Fourth General Body Meeting.

The Therty Fourth General Body Meeting of our Association was held on 9th June, 2025 in premises of Senior Citizen Association Meeting Hall at 5.00 PM.

The discussions and resolutions are given below;

The minutes of 34th General Body Meeting are given below in Telugu.

Minutes of the 34th General Body Meeting

The 34th General Body Meeting was held on *June 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM* in the Senior Citizen Meeting Hall. The following discussions, proposals, and resolutions were adopted during the meeting.

1. Opening and Welcome:
The meeting commenced with the Joint Secretary, Sri K. Pandu Rangaiah Garu, inviting the esteemed members onto the dais: President Sri Jayant Kumar Garu, Vice President Sri Kashi Viswanadham Garu, Treasurer Sri Venu Mohana Rao Garu, and Executive Members Sri C. H. Lakshman Garu, Sri K. K. Sharma Garu, Sri G. Venkateswara Rao Garu, and Sri B. Chandrasekhar Garu ascended the dais.

The President extended a warm welcome to all members present at the meeting.

2. Welcoming New Members:
On behalf of all members, the President cordially welcomed newly admitted members Sri T. Devender Reddy Garu, Sri Palakurthi Shyam Kumar Garu, and Sri Tangirala Sitharama Rao Garu into the association. Sri Shyam Kumar Garu then introduced himself to the attendees.

3. Homage to a Departed Member:
A solemn moment of two minutes of silence was observed to pay homage to the soul of Sri S. Seetharamajaneyulu, a former executive member, who passed away on June 15, 2025. Dr. Jayant Kumar Garu and Sri K. Pandu Rangaiah Garu shared their cherished experiences with the late Sri Anjaneyulu Garu.

4. Felicitation and Recognition:
Several distinguished members, including Sri K. Buchi Reddy Garu, Sri P. Satyanarayana Murthy Garu, Sri Nomula Veeresham Garu, Sri G. Venkateswara Rao Garu, Sri Badri Venkatramulu Garu, Sri C. H. Vasudev Reddy Garu, and Sri M. Anand Prasad Garu, were felicitated with shawls by the Executive Committee members with the courtesy of Sri C. H. Lakshman Garu.

Those unable to attend the felicitation on that day included Sri E. Damodar Rao, Sri U. Prabhakar Raju Garu, Sri B. Janardhanam Garu, Sri E. Ravinder Rao Garu, Sri Y. Yoganand Reddy Garu, Sri Brij Gopal Rathi Garu, Sri M. Narayana Garu, Sri B. Bheem Rao Garu, Sri Anche Srinivas Rao Garu, and Sri R. Subramaniam Garu expressed birthday wishes from all members through their applause. Additionally, a small packet of hot & sweet was offered to all members present, with the courtesy of Sri M. Anand Prasad Garu.

5. Financial Updates and Acknowledgments:
The President expressed profound gratitude to every member who participated in the third series of the Chit Fund, acknowledging its contribution of Rs. 1,20,000 to the association, which effectively rendered the association debt-free.

The Chairman also extended gratitude to the inverter donors, Sri P. Satyanarayana Murthy Garu, Sri M. Anand Prasad Garu, and Sri D. Sudhakar Garu, on behalf of all the association members.

Sri V. Yadayya Garu was congratulated by the President for his patience until the conclusion of the second series Chit, and he was presented cash acknowledging fifty thousand rupees.

6. Chit Lottery:
The lottery for the second month of the third series of the Chit was jointly conducted by Sri K. Pandu Rangaiah Garu and Sri G. Venkateswara Rao Garu. Sri V. Yadayya Garu was declared as the winner.

7. Report of Recent Financial Transactions:
The Financial Secretary and Treasurer, Sri V. Venu Mohana Rao Garu, provided an explanation of recent financial transactions. He thanked everyone who participated in this Chit for depositing the Rs. 1,20,000 received through the third series of chit under the Corpus Fund and for allocating Rs. 60,000 from it towards loan repayment, as decided in the previous meetings, thereby making the association debt-free.

8. Digital Payment Solutions:
Details regarding the newly established QR code for payments to the association were provided. This QR code allows for daily payments of up to one lakh rupees via scanning. The same QR code can be saved in the gallery and this saved image can be used for daily payments up to two thousand rupees only. Members can also share the QR code image with friends, who can then display the image on their phones for scanning to pay up to one lakh. Colonel P. Satyanarayana Murthy Garu officially unveiled the QR code by making a payment of ten thousand rupees.

9. Health and Wellness Program:
During the Doctor's Advice program, Dr. Manik Prabhu delivered an informative session on common health issues among the elderly.

10. Discussion on Medical Camp:
With the President's permission, Sri Anand Prasad Garu raised the important topic of organizing a regular medical camp. In response, the President and Dr. Manik Prabhu confirmed that discussions on this initiative had recently taken place and would be resumed in due course.

11. President's Concluding Remarks:
In his concluding remarks, the President offered valuable suggestions to the members, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the association's high standing and ensuring continued harmony among members for successful four terms. He highlighted:

"Two senior citizen associations recently visited our office, drawn by information about our programs available on our website. They were genuinely impressed by our building and the organization of our programs, expressing their intent to seek our advice for their future endeavours. This stands as a testament to our positive reputation externally.

It is widely acknowledged that senior citizens hold a respected position in the eyes of politicians and the community. Let us diligently uphold this respect without any compromise. As human beings, differences of opinion and occasional rivalries are natural. However, at this stage in our lives, around 70 years of age, let us endeavour to transcend these. Let us set aside past differences and extend forgiveness for any unintended words spoken. Forgiveness is not a sign of weakness; rather, it reflects our inherent strength and magnanimity. Let us not succumb to 'egos'. Taking a step back does not signify defeat; instead, it paves the way for mutual understanding and respect for differing viewpoints.

Just as the anonymous wisdom of the Vedas, thousands of years old, continues to offer guidance and insight in complex situations, the origin of this building's construction is less significant than its purpose. It has become a platform for countless individuals, providing shelter and facilitating numerous beneficial programs. Let us collectively strive to work together as members of one family, without any disturbances, disputes, or accusations, and with a broad perspective, respecting each other's contributions."

12. Clarification Regarding "Jolly Friends" Group:
The President addressed concerns raised by some members regarding a group named "Jolly Friends" being perceived as an internal part of the Senior Citizens Association. He clarified that the "Jolly Friends" group is entirely separate from the Senior Citizens Association. He explained that while all members of the Senior Citizens Association are above 60 years of age by definition, "Jolly Friends" has no age restrictions and is open to individuals in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, formed solely for recreational purposes with only a few members participating. To resolve any potential confusion, he suggested instead adding a "Jolly Friends" tag, it is better to replace it as “Senior Citizens” to relevant photos. He also advised members to carefully consider the utility of any message before posting it in the group and to disregard any mistakenly posted messages.

13. Vote of Thanks:
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Sri K. Pandu Rangaiah Garu.

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