The one and only magazine of JCI Coimbatore Marutham, Zone 17, JCI India

Issue # 2 of 2017 February Issue 8 Pages Circulation Private Price equals cos900

HIGHLIGHT Know about our COIMBATORE Town Hall which is celebrating its 125th birthday

IN THIS ISSUE

Page 2 Cheese n Freeze

Page 3 Double Take
Page 4 Tribute
Page 5 Story Board
Page 6 Photo Point
Page 7 Boomerang
PIN UP Page 8 Highlight TRIBUTE
Jc.PNP.Santhosh Kumar for being elected as Coimbatore Jaycees pay tribute to Jc.Sushil
Chairman for SR PAI FOUNDATION Vadakara whose demise was our dismay

JCI COIMBATORE MARUTHAM

President - Jc.G.Arun Kumar Happiness is when
Secretary - Jc.Abdul
WHAT YOU THINK
WELL

Chaiman - Marutham Alai Jc.PP.Pon.Rathnavel

SAID

WHAT YOU SAY

www.jcicoimbatoremarutham.org WHAT YOU DO
www.facebook.com/jcicoimbatoremarutham
jcicoimbatoremarutham@gmail.org
are in harmony
CHEESE n Our LOM

FREEZE Our Photos

The Installation of Jc.G.Arun Kumar

as the 8th President of JCI Coimbatore
Marutham took place on 07th January
2017 at Rotary Texcity Hall,
Coimbatore.

The function was made memorable by

the presence of esteemed dignitaries
and beloved Jaycees from our LOM
and other LOMs in Coimbatore.

OATH OF OFFICE THREE IS COMPANY THE MAIDEN SPEECH

It is time for change in guard as The enthusiastic Presidents of 2016 Jc.Arun Kumar spoke about his
Jc.Venkatesh administers the oath of and 2017 strike a pose with our emotions and ambitions in his
office to Jc.Arun Kumar fervent Founder and the dignitaries adorable acceptance speech

MOTHER OF ALL JOURNEY WITH METRO YOUNG AND DYNAMIC

A proud and happy moment for our Our President receiving greetings The young team of JCI Coimbatore
LOM as our President is being from JCI Coimbatore Metropolis Yuvabharath strikes an easy accord
felicitated by our mother chapter courtesy their President and IPP with our young LOM

LION OF LEADERS FOR THE MEMORY ARMED WITH CHARM

Our Chief Guest PZP Jc.Palaniappan Our vibrant Zone President receiving Our IPP Jc.Venkatesh and our ZVP
requested Jaycees to know history a memento from his friend, our Past Jc.Ranjith, two of the most charming
and then create history President Jc.Pon.Rathnavel men exchange pleasantries
 MARUTHAM ALAI February Issue Page 3
Two Sides of a Coin DOUBLE
TAKE
TAKE Jc.R.Venkatesh Jc.R.Karthikeyan

Introduced to JCI by Jc.Pon.Rathnavel Jc.J.Rajkumar

First Like about JCI Network Training Ladder

Favourite JCI Leader Jc.S.M.Palaniappan
Favourite JCI Trainer Jc.Mohammed Imran
LOM away from LOM JCI Coimbatore Metropolis
ZVP in one word Jc.Ambi
Understanding
ZP in three words Jc.Mythili Aravindan
Patient, Trust, Maturity
Project Close to Heart JCI Online Conference An
Online meeting with
Jaycees from 2 countries.
Favourite LOM Officer Jc.Karthik Gonsalvez
Zone/National Event Close to Heart ZONECON 2016
Your IPP in one word Jc.T.K.Saravanan
Evolution
Your President in one word Jc.G.Arun Kumar
Exposure
Favourite JCI Friend Everyone No one specific
One phrase for your LOM Define life for young
people
One word for MARUTHAM ALAI Creative
Jc.PNP.G.Subramanian
Jc,.Mahesh Bhagwandas
Jc.PNP.Santhosh Kumar &
Jc.PNP.Vamana Kumar
Every LOM
I look for JCI and I dont restrict to
LOMS
Jc.Dr.Senthil Kumar
Determination
Jc.Mythili Aravindan
Vision, Smartwork, Perseverance
LITTLE HEARTS Integrity Day Event
THE WAR A Week long team building
programme
Jc.V.Indhar @ Manivannan
PUNNAGAI THIRUVIZHA
JASMINE
Jc.Gnanapandithan
Very Supportive
Jc.Deepa Priya
Believes in nothing but the best
Many No boundaries defined for
friendship
Making a Difference
Positive

Jc.R.Venkatesh Jc.R.Karthikeyan
IPP - JCI COIMBATORE MARUTHAM IPP - JCI COIMBATORE METROPOLIS

They were both two young and vibrant leaders who stood the test during testing times. The IPP of JCI Coimbatore Metropolis and
the IPP of JCI Coimbatore Marutham are two unique personalities. They have their own personality and their own opinions by
which they stand tall and strong. Both of them have an engineering background and have had won laurels in Rotaract. They also
have a caring heart and they take responsibility very seriously. They have a lot in common including as small as initial to as big as
mutual respect for each other. The Double Take of this issue will feature 2016 Presidents Jc.Karthikeyan and Jc.Venkatesh who
share their observations on quite a few things , under the giant sun of JCI.
TRIBUTE Remembering Legends MARUTHAM ALAI February Issue Page 4

Jc.Sushil Vadakara is one of the most well known people among Jaycees in Coimbatore. He was a self made individual and gave
paramount importance in contributing to our society in one or more ways. He was the founder and backbone of JCI Coimbatore
Yuvabharath which has already created an impact among Jaycees in the Zone. To our utter shock, Jc.Sushil passed away just
three days after his 49th birthday (January 17, 2017) . A couple of tributes one from a friend who watched him with awe from a
distance and other is his daughter who grew under his matchless affection.

I had the opportunity to personally meet and Dear Daddy

interact with Sushil Sir for not more than a couple
of occasions. But even before I met him in person,
I have heard a lot about him. My friends in the
field of Photography have always held him in high
esteem.
The first time I met Sushil Sir was for a discussion
about Jaycees to prospective members when JCI
Coimbatore Yuvabharath was nearing inception. I
got to feel his special warmth and hospitality,
about which I had heard a lot about. A good quick
shower made things difficult for him to organise
the meeting. I would have called off the meeting.
But within 20 minutes, with his great care and
superb plans, he ensured everyone had a good time.
We met again at MIDCON 2015 and the way he
and his young team conducted themselves at
MIDCON was a lesson for all leaders. Sushil Sir
had this wonderful combination of compassion
towards his team mates and commitment towards
his goal. He maintained a wonderful balance
between his goal and compassion and that
justifies the huge respect he commands from one
and all.
His untimely demise is great misfortune and a
colossal loss which we are all bound to suffer. At
the same time, his legacy filled with respect and
achievements will remain forever and will be hard
to emulate
- Jc.Pon.Rathnavel, JCI Coimbatore Marutham
Some dads are strict while some dads are lenient.
You are a different breed altogether. I am the most
lucky to have a super cool dad to us.
You love me with your whole heart
You taught me how to be wise
You urge me to be better and fight harder
You do not always like my choice or agree with
me, but I know you will always be there right by
my side to support me no matter what
Even if I find my prince you will always be my
king
These were my lines for your birthday, written
happily and whole heartedly and after three days,
I am at a loss for words during this sorrowful
time. Please know that I am thinking of you and
praying for peace and comfort
I see many people pouring in their tributes. You
have been a great man to our society, but you have
been the best man for the family.
We loved you a lot. God loved you more.
Thinking about the rest of my life without you , is
painful horrible daddy!!
- Jc.K.S.Aishwarya, Zone Vice President

NEW WORD A New Addi(c)tion to your diction

EULOGIZE To praise highly Leader of Opposition Party in Tamil Jc.Dinesh, Charter President, JCI
(verb) in speech or in Nadu M.K.Stalin recently said The Coimbatore KTVR recently called our
writing ruling party MLAs spend more time editor to enquire about Jc.Sushils
EULOGY in the Assembly in eulogizing their death and said I have not seen in
(noun) leader than in discussing public recent past so many heartfelt eulogies
problems pouring in for a person. May his soul
Rest in Peace

If you can come up with a sentence with the word eulogy/eulogise, Whatsapp it to 9894090456.
The deadline is 15 February 2017. The best sentence will be rewarded by 25 February 2017.
TOP TEN Personal Choices
On Public Interest
A Tale to Tell
STORY
BOARD
In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. He
then hid himself and watched to see if anyone would move the
boulder out of the way.

Some of the kings wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by

and simply walked around it. Many people loudly blamed the
King for not keeping the roads clear, but none of them did
anything about getting the stone out of the way.

A peasant then came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon

approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and
tried to push the stone out of the road. After much pushing and
straining, he finally succeeded.

After the peasant went back to pick up his vegetables, he noticed

a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse
contained many gold coins and a note from the King explaining
that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from
the roadway.

Lesson: Every obstacle we come across in life gives us an

opportunity to improve our circumstances, and whilst the lazy
complain, the others are creating opportunities through their
kind hearts, generosity and willingness to get things done.
Story Courtesy : Jc.PP.Duke Makhiyel Eliyasar

Revering an JC
who has been an inspiration
INJC
My life has been inspired by two
Jaycees and I am always indebted
to the two Singams.

I believe that Training and

Leadership are two eyes of Jaycees.
My eyes open to these two Jaycees
for training and leadership.

Jc.U.Jayaraman was the first trainer I met in Jaycees and he remains

the best till date. His style of training with complete control over
humour and audience is unique. So is his play with letters and
words. I think it is inhumane for some one to devise information
Our charming Vice President Jc. Karthik and training packet in Whatsapp and send it to a list of people , but
Gonsalvez is known for his entertaining Jayaraman Sir does it with ease.
abilities and futuristic ideas. Trust him to
come up with Future Stars of Tamil Cinema I can never think of any other person than
when asked to conjure up a Top Ten. JCI.Sen.S.M.Palaniappan when I hear the word leader. He is a
person who easily has a vision for organization and LOM. He
While Vijay Sethupathi and Siva Karthikeyan communicates clearly to people and he goes beyond his limits in
have already made it big, his list is a good mix motivating people to transform their vision into action. He always
of star sons like Vikram Prabhu, Shanthanu, sees the larger picture and wants Jaycees and JCI to always be
Gautam Karthik, Adharva etc as well as self better.
made stars like Vishnu, Vikranth, Ashok
Selvan and Bobby Simha. - Jc.N.Ranjith Kumar
This has to be the
most valuable
photo compilation
in our country,
A total of 45
people have been
conferred with
Indias highest
honour BHARAT
RATNA in the
past 61 years.
Have a glimpse of
these gems of our
country

PHOTO
POINT
Passport Size Photos of
People with Visa to
Achievements
 Illustrious List As you sow
LISTICK
Thou you reap
BOOMERANG
The Bharat Ratna (translation : Jewel of India) is the highest civilian A collection of a dozen words and phrases (first words)
award of India and is conferred "in recognition of exceptional dedicated by esteemed Jaycees after perusing the first issue
service/performance of the highest order". The award was instituted (January) of our MARUTHAM ALAI.
in 1954 & so far (till 2017) 45 people have been conferred with the
We wholeheartedly thank all our Jaycees for their good words
award. The Recipients receive a Sanad (certificate) signed by the and support. Your words and affection go a long way in helping
President and a peepal-leafshaped medallion; there is no monetary us bring this issue consistently and in a better manner.
grant associated with the award. The Bharat Ratna recipients rank
We specially thank Jc. Bala Deepak for his telephonic
seventh in the Indian order of precedence after President, Vice
conversation which had not only heartfelt appreciations, but
President, Prime Minister, Governors, Former Presidents. Chief also some wonderful ideas.
Justice of India, Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chief Ministers of the
State. Good Work Jc.Dawn Hetzel, JCI President
1954 Rajaji, Dr Radhakrishnan, Sir CV Raman
Looking Forward Jc.Robin Abraham, EVP Incharge
1955 Bhagwan Das, Sri Viswesarayyah,
Terrific Jc.R.S.Prabhu, Past ZP & EVP
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Creative Jc.K.V.Rajesh, Zone President
1957 Pandit Govind Bhallab Pant,
Wholesome JCI.Sen.S.M.Palaniappan, PZP
1958 Dr Dhondo Keshav Khare
So Happy Jc.PP.A.C.Baladeepak,
1961 Dr BC Roy, Purushotam Das Tandon
JCI Salem Steel City
1962 Dr Rajendra Prasad Well done Jc.PP.U.Jayaraman,
JCI Salem Rungs
1963 Dr Zakir Hussain,
Dr Pandurang Vaman Kane Very Proud Jc.PP.Jyotikrishna,
JCI Salem Midtown
1966 Lal Bahadur Shasthri
Excellent Jc.PP.S.M.Saravanan,
1971 Indira Gandhi JCI Salem Metro

1975 VV Giri Awesome Jc.PP.T.Boopathy,

JCI Erode Greencity
1976 Kamarajar
Slick Presentation Jc.PP.Vishwanathan,
1980 Mother Teresa JCI Coimbatore Indcity

1983 Vinoba Bhave Wonderfully Done Jc.Deepa Priya, President,

JCI Coimbatore Metropolis
1987 Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
1988 MG Ramachandran Bureau of
JCI Information
JCIBI
1990 Dr B.R.Ambedkar, Nelson Mandela
SR PAI Foundation is a wonderful effort by Kerala Jaycees.
1991 Rajiv Gandhi, Morarji Desai, It is an initiative to support Jaycees from Kerala to grow
Sardar Vallabhai Patel and glow and provide a common platform for Jaycees to
1992 Abul Kalam Azad, JRD Tata, Satyajit Ray care and share. The Foundation is a tribute to the visionary
leader and first National President from Kerala, JCI
1997 Gulzarilal Nanda, Aruna Asaf Ali, Senator Jc.S.R.Pai (Rajendranath Pai)
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
JCI.Sen.PNP.P.Santhosh Kumar is the chairman of the SR
1998 MS Subbulakshmi, C Subramaniam
Pai Foundation for 2017 and 2018. The Foundation leads
1999 Gopinath Bordoloi, Pandit Ravishankar, the following activities
Jayaprakash Narayan, Dr Amartya Sen
Organise Kerala Jaycees Sangamam
2001 Lata Mangeshkar, Ustad Bismillah Khan Organise CRUSADE, a one full day leadership training
programmes in all four Zones of Kerala
2009 Bhimsen Joshi Conducts KELI (Kerala Emerging Leadership Institute)
Bestow SR PAI Memorial Social Leadership Excellence
2014 Sachin Tendulkar, Dr CNR Rao
Award
2015 Madan Mohan Malviya, AB Vajpayee Provide Study Scholarships to needy and meritorious
students
HIGHLIGHT Momentum on Monument

Victoria Town Hall is a landmark and was once the venue for public meetings, council meetings,
civic receptions and banquets in honour of celebrities visiting the city, including Mahatma Gandhi
and Rajaji.
Victoria Town Hall is a 6,000 sq.ft structure, which includes the 3,000 sq.ft. council hall and stands
on a 48-cent plot. It is in the central Big Bazaar Road of Coimbatore. Thanks to this monument, the
entire adjorning area is called Town Hall.
Victoria Town Hall was constructed in 1892 in honour of Queen Victoria. The then Coimbatore
municipality granted the land and Rs.3,000 for the construction of the hall in 1892 and the rest of
the money was donated by members of the Town Hall Committee (comprising prominent citizens
of the city)
Victoria Town Hall was restored during its 100th year (1992), thanks to the Indian National Trust
for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) Coimbatore with the support of the Indian Chamber of
Commerce and Industry, at a cost of Rs.15 lakh.
Victoria Town Hall has an entrance porch with Gothic arches and a balcony. The foyer leads to
the assembly hall. The mezzanine floor is now used as a visitors' gallery for council meetings. The
historical structure has walls made of stone and lime and mortar, panelled shutters for windows,
and timber trusses with Mangalore tiles for roofing. A low-roofed corridor, with Tuscan type
stumpy columns, runs along three sides of the hall.
Victoria Town Hall was listed by INTACH as a heritage building in 1995.

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