PLEASE NOTE YOGA ON THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER WILL BE FROM 11AM TO 12.30PM
Dear members,
Jai Jinendar and Jai Shree Krishna
1. Today's Yoga was by Jalpa Chotai. Jalpa's Yoga session was a complimentary session to NVK. Everyone enjoyed the Yoga session by Jalpa. Thank you to Jalpa on behalf of Kendra.
2. One minute silence was observed in memory of Late Mr Natwarlal Mehta, ourmember who passed away on *****
3. Donations:
- A non-member donated 1 pack of biscuits from the family of Late Ratilal Doshi on 'Puniya Tithi' of Late Madhulata Ratilal Doshi (mother of Jaswantbhai Doshi NVA President). May her soul rest in peace. Many thanks from the Kendra.
- £101 received from Mrs Vanitaben Shantilal Shah on the occasion of her husband's 80th birthdat wich was celebrated on 10 November. Our congratulation to Shantibhai and wish him many more birthdays to come.
- £51 received from Mrs Mena Anil Shah on the occasion of her husband Anil Trambaklal Shah's 82nd birthday. Congratulations to Anilbhai and wish him many mre birthdays to come.
4. briefing on Comment box:
Introduction
Following members wish to give them a voice, the committee has agreed to keep a comment box at the first Thursday of each month.
- At these sessions we will give you the committee’s response to the comments received in the comments box.
- Please note this is not your opportunity to ask questions to the responses we give you.
- If you have any questions please put them in the comments box.
The system
- Once a month- first Thursday invite comments.
- The box will be opened at the end of Thursday in the committee’s presence.
- The committee will meet to discuss collective response
- Third Thursday of the month – we will announce the committee response.
On Thursday 7 November the box was opened in presence of Vinodbhai Parekh, Vinodbhai Kapashi, Purnima Mehta, Dr Vora, Hasubhai Parekh, Jayeshbhai Shah and Kusumben Punater.
The meeting (Tuesday 19 November) to discuss responses was attended by all committee members except Shirishbhai Mithani. Four members attended by wats app video.
Not just negative but please put in positive comments as well. So the committee and volunteers get encouragement to continue the wonderful work they are doing.
COMMENTS RECEIVED AND COMMITTEE RESPONSE
Total 14 received in the box
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Increase in Sub fee |
Food |
Diwali Dhamaka £15 is wrong |
Various |
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1 + 1+1 +1 +1 +1+1+1+1= 9 Response: -projections sent/all may have seen them/how arrived at £200
-last 3 years increase has been well below what was required to balance
-they have been very minimal 2022-£105 2023-£125 2024-£145
-Reserve has been used up. Loss for the last 3 years.
All this years members have enjoyed the subsidy.
We cannot continue to operate on a loss.
To break even we needed to increase the membership fee to £225. But committee considered it was too high so decided on £200.
So still paying under £4 per Thursday. This is still Value for money which you will not get anywhere else.
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Change Menu: Response: -No control over menu -price does not warrant change -whatever they supply we have to accept |
1 + 1 Response: -Point taken |
Health tips to be recorded Response: -You record what relates to you |
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Table calling should be more transparent Response: -It is already transparent -Members choose the next line to call numbers -Can’t be more transparent than that. |
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Advance Registration does not work Response: We are keeping an eye on this and are working to improve. |
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Meera should deliver before 1 pm Response: -Not in our hands -generally, they do -circumstances beyond their control – stuck in traffic |
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Those who leave NVK should be placed at the bottom in waiting list Response: YES |
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Yoga to finish at 12.30 Response: We aim to finish at 12.30 whenever we can, particularly, when we have certain types of afternoon programme. |
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Complaint box to be handled by non-EC member Response: the committee decided to carry on with the system we have set up |
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Break down of all functions Response: We will provide breakdown when ready. |
POSITIVE COMMENTS RECEIVED:
From: Lalit mehta <lalitmehta561@gmail.com>
Date: 20 November 2024 at 18:36:50 GMT
To: Vinodchandra Parekh <vparekh42@gmail.com>
Subject: Health Awareness Seminar & Dr. Amit Bakhai Heart related talkJJ and JSK VinubhaiCongratulations to you and your Committee. from bottom of our heart for the organised Health Seminar last Thursday.As you are aware that after Covid-19,the world has changed.Our members are elderly and need to remind them of Health Issues.We are really appreciative that you and your CommitteTeam are always working very hard toproduce every Thursday variety of programme after our Yoga sessions.Health Seminar was very useful and awareness of Diabetic and Mental Health awarenessand Cardiology Talk were very interestingAs you aware that I am working with Barnet Rapid Response Team (CLCH NHS TRUST) more than 10 years.I tried to bring my Team @ NVK,but unfortunately we are so busy in Community and unable to come.I have an opportunity to thank you and your Committee Team work for organizing Diwali Dhamaka @Satavis Patidar NVK center.instead of Blueroom in Harrow.Members really enjoyed.I also like to request that you organise a Christmas or New Year Party @Blue room.If possible only.Due to my poor L leg,I am currently unable to help in Kitchen.We wish you all the best in future.You and your Committee members are very strong.Lord Krishna bless you and your Committee.Best Regards.Lalit & Chandrika Mehta
Hi Vinubhai I want to thank you and the Committee for organising yesterday’s medical event.
It was well organised and provided members with not only useful information but also solutions that their own personal medical issues.
I know from talking to other members that they were all praising the event.
This type of program provides real benefit to the members.
I suggest that a medical event like this should be held whenever possible but definitely at least once a year.
Thanks again.
Vinod Malde.
5. A gentle reminder to everyone that if you are looking to renew your membership fee for 2025 by CASH or CHEQUE you only have 4 Thursdays to do so (Thursday 28 November, Thursday 5 December, Thursday 12 December and Thursday 19 December).
6. However, if you are looking to pay by BANK TRANSFER, the last day for transfer is Tuesday 31 December. Bank details are as follows:
BANK : HSBC
ACCOUNT NUMBER - 12152525
SORT CODE - 40-46-09
Please remember to put your membership no as reference.
7.Wats app registration - 157
8. Today's attendance - 194 members
9. Dishes used - 196 - (no sattavis staff came for food). Food ordered - 220
10. Proceeds from the sale of food - £46