AIBOC CIRCULAR NO. 160 DATED 16TH DECEMBER 2010

AIBOC issued its circular No. 160 dated 16^th December 2010 on Centenary Programme of NATURE. We are reproducing the same here for our readers.

CIRCULAR NO: 160                                16^th DECEMBER, 2010

TO ALL AFFILIATES/MEMBERS:

CENTENARY PROGRAMME OF NATURE

AN ACT OF GRATITUDE – HONOURING OF FACULTY

We reproduce hereunder the text of AISBOF Circular No.121 dated 14^th December 2010, contents of which are self-explicit.

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It was an act of gratitude on the part of “All India State Bank Officers’ Federation” to recognise all those stalwarts who were part of the success story of NATURE in reaching an important milestone of the 100^th Programme. All the members of the faculty, both past and present, during the last 2 decades were invited with a view to express appreciation for the great contribution they have made in building the wonderful institute ‘NATURE’, through their contributions in handling various sessions during the last 100 programmes. It was a great day for the members of the Federation and Confederation that they had an opportunity of witnessing on the dais, the galaxy of the leadership of yesteryears and honour them in recognition of their valuable guidance and support in nourishing the NATURE since 1991 and bringing it this far. 

The NATURE has come a long way. It has seen ups and downs of the trade union movement over the last 2 decades due to the changing environment and the policies of the Government. The academic work in the area of ‘Leadership Development’ as well as training of the defense counsels across the country is an unparalleled effort of NATURE. It is not just an institution of the Federation but a public institution ready to take up any responsibility in ensuring the success of the trade union movement and also to take on the forces, which are inimical to the interests of the working class in this country. The journey of 2 decades is full of activities that not only covers the area of training but also a series of publications, the production of a documentary film on the domestic enquiry etc., It could not have been possible, but for the excellent faculty support rendered by the former and the present leaders of the Federation and Confederation. “Expressing gratitude in a small way by calling all those faculty who had in one way or the other, been the part of this great journey and had rendered their valuable services to the success of the activities of NATURE, was appreciated by all. By honouring them, we are honouring ourselves and paying our respects to their contribution to the movement,” declared Com.G.D.Nadaf, the General Secretary of the Federation and also the Course Director of this wonderful institution ‘NATURE’, amidst thunderous applause. Along with him, the course Co-ordinator and President of SBIOA(K) Com.B.S.Ravindra, Com.G.Muthuswamy, General Secretary, SBIOA(K) and the other members of the faculty viz., Com.Y.Sudarshan and Com.S.P.R.Vittal, Dy.General Secretaries of SBIOA(K), Com.D.Shyam Sundar Rao, Regional Secretary, SBIOA(K) Bangalore Zonal Office, Com.K.Nagaraja Shastry and Com.K.F.Mamdapur, Secretaries of Federation and other leaders from the Federation were present for felicitating the members of the faculty. The faculties were honoured, offering a flower bouquet, shawl, fruit bowl, a citation on their valuable contributions, a silver coin commemorating the 100^th Programme of NATURE, by Com.T.N.Goel, President, Com.G.D.Nadaf, General Secretary, Com.Ganesh Mishra, Com.S.K.Haldar, Com.G.Muthuswamy, Senior Vice Presidents of AISBOF.

It was a moment of happiness and contentment for the members of the faculty when their names were announced and their contributions to the movement was recited for the benefit of the august audience, who were clapping throughout the programme and encouraging the members of NATURE for the excellent gesture exhibited by them. The most gratifying moment was when the backbone of the offices of AISBOF and AIBOC i.e., the staff of the Federation and Confederation were also honoured amidst thunderous applause by the audience. The following faculty members were honoured on the occassion:

                                   

Members of Past Faculty	Members of Present Faculty
Com.C.Nanjappa	Com.G.D.Nadaf
Com.A.Raghavendrachar	Com.G.Muthuswamy
Com.K.Rama Murthy	Com.B.S.Ravindra
Com.Dharmarajan	Com.D.Krishna Kumar
Com.V.N.Inamdar	Com.D.Shyamsundar Rao
Com.Sanjeev Murthy	Com.Y.Sudarshan
Com.M.G.Venkatesh Murthy	Com.S.P.R.Vithal
Com.G.Thiruvengadam	Com.Shankar.N.Naik
Com.R.V.Krishnamurthy	Com.K.B.Ballur
Com.B.Raghavendra Achar	Com.K.Nagaraja Shastry
Com.Chekki.C.S.(Babu)	Com.K.F.Mamadapur
Com.Venkatachenulu	Com.G.S.Padmaji
Com.Shakun Mohini	Com.S.L.Kulkarni
Com.Shabari Shetty	Com.T.S.Nagaraja

Staff Members

Com.M.Ramachandran	Com.Bharathi
Com.Deepak Suvarna	Com.Asha
Com.Surya Kumar	Com.Gangadhar
Com.B.R.Rudresh	Com.Narayana Swamy.M
Com.Ankaiah	Com.Jayamma
Com.Chandre Gowda M.D.

Comrades, it was a momentous for all of us when the veteran, the legend of Trade Union Movement and the founder father of NATURE Com.R.N.Godbole was felicitated by Justice.N.Santhosh Hegde, Lokayuktha, Karnataka State and Shri.O.P.Bhatt, Chairman of SBI, by to the standing ovation of the entire audience, who throng the spacious Auditorium both inside and outside. Com.Shantha Raju, the Doyen of Trade Union Movement, who nurtured the NATURE since its inception, was the next to be honoured by Justice Santosh Hegde and Shri.O.P.Bhatt, who took pride in participating the valedictory function.

Comrades, the journey of 100^th programme was culmination of the collective contribution of the senior stalwarts as well as faculty, coupled with the active support of the affiliates of the Federation and Confederation, supported by the rank and file across the country since the establishment of the NATURE from 2^nd October 1991. The honouring ceremony shall remain fresh in our memory for a long time to come. The senior stalwarts who led the movement in the difficult days and still made it a point to stand by the side of the NATURE in all its endeavours shall be remembered and respected for all time to come. The honouring of them was yet another feather in the cap of NATURE and the Federation shall remain in the hearts of the Faculty during the remaining period of their lives.  Let us wish all those senior stalwarts a happy and contented life.

With warm regards and Wishing All A Happy New Year

Sd/-

(G.D. NADAF)

GENERAL SECRETARY