| 150th Founder's Day Programme - 2008 |
| Apr 30, 2008 - May 02, 2008 from: 10:00AM |
| Location: The Lawrence School, Lovedale |
| OL Registration: Rs. 500 |
| Guest Registration: Rs.50 |
| Transaction Charges: Rs.200 |
| OL Dinner: Rs.500 |
| ..................................................................................................................................................................... |
| Wednesday, 30th April 2008 10.00 AM Inauguration of the 150th year celebration by Shri. Arjun Singh 10.30 AM Inauguration of Exhibitions 01.00 PM - 02.00 PM School Lunch - Senior School Lawns 02.30 PM - 03.30 PM OLA AGM at the Large Hall 05.45 PM - 07.15 PM School Play - Large Hall 07.30 PM - 08.30 PM PT Display - Middle Flats 08.30 PM - OLA Dinner & Dance at The Monarch Thursday, 1st May 2008 10.00 AM - 12.30 PM Exhibitions 11.30 AM - 01.00 PM Past Vs Present Matches 11.30 AM - 01.00 PM Equestrian Display - Kailash Flat 01.00 PM - 02.00 PM School Lunch 06.30 PM - 07.45 PM Variety Entertainment - Large Hall Friday, 2nd May 2008 08.30 AM - 09.30 AM Parade - Trooping the Colour - Top Flats. 09.45 AM - 10.15 AM Tea - Gym Lawns 10.15 AM - 11.15 AM Prize Distribution and Address by Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam 05.00 PM - 06.15 PM Beating Retreat - Top flat * Subject to change |
| 150th Founder's Day Programme - 2008 Registration Process |
| 1. Register yourself and/or your guests online, |
| 2. Pay the fees and charges using a credit card, |
| 3. Upon confirmation of your payment, OLA will send you a Registration No./Receipt by email, |
| 4. Bring a photo id of yourself or your guests (if you are not attending Founder’s). |
| 5. Collect your Pass(es) at the OLA Registration Desk at Lovedale during Founder’s. |
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
150th Founder's Day Programme - 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Re: Register separately for Founder's - Email from Palani
Date: Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:36 pm
From: A.Palaniappan - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: Re: Register separately for Founder's
Hi Deepak Johar,
Verifying OLs:
The need to validate membership is a pressing requirement from many OLs. We want to be very certain that no non-OL registers on the website and gains access to the details of the others. We have followed a strict policy of verifying member’s email ids through Batch Reps, in the initial days, almost unknown to the members. Wherever we were doubtful -- where the registered email id did not match with the list given by batch reps -- we marked copies of our emails to both ids. We hoped that when an OL who hadn’t registered sees an email mentioning his registration, would raise it with us or his Batch Rep.
Deepak, we can’t issue your pass only based on the photo you had uploaded. Simple, imagine this: what if, someone logs in as Deepak Johar and uploads a photo of himself and turns up at the Founder’s registration desk? The photo will match him for sure. Should we issue the pass and membership card(with his photo) to him? We need some other proof, that you are who you say you are.
Security at School:
The photo id is also a requirement from School. The School has issued photo id cards along with their invitations to Parents and others and have mentioned it as part of the rules printed on the invites. On OLA President,Bala’s insistence, the School allowed us to register guests of OLs and waived the requirement of photo ids for Guests.
The OLA clearly isn’t aware of and doesn’t have the powers to debate security arrangements being made for someone in Z-Category. We are communicating this so that you are not inconvenienced or, worse, stopped at the gate since you don’t have a photo id.
Baring very few (count them on my hands) who have raised some issues on this, everyone else has been very cooperative. After all, we don’t ask questions (about security, policy, procedure etc.) when we are asked for a photo id at airports and on trains? You can show us any form of photo id –passports, PAN cards, driver’s license, photo credit / debit cards, even Club membership cards – just about any card from a reputed / known organization that has your photo and name on it!
Some of our senior OLs, amongst others, were more comfortable in sending us their photos by courier. Jawahar (OLA VP) has very patiently scanned and uploaded each photo individually. We are doing the best we can, what more can you expect from us?
I am sure all OLs will help us make this easier for all the others.
Thanks,
A Palaniappan
Secretary, OLA
Cell: +91-98412-87747
From: A.Palaniappan - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: Re: Register separately for Founder's
Hi Deepak Johar,
Verifying OLs:
The need to validate membership is a pressing requirement from many OLs. We want to be very certain that no non-OL registers on the website and gains access to the details of the others. We have followed a strict policy of verifying member’s email ids through Batch Reps, in the initial days, almost unknown to the members. Wherever we were doubtful -- where the registered email id did not match with the list given by batch reps -- we marked copies of our emails to both ids. We hoped that when an OL who hadn’t registered sees an email mentioning his registration, would raise it with us or his Batch Rep.
Deepak, we can’t issue your pass only based on the photo you had uploaded. Simple, imagine this: what if, someone logs in as Deepak Johar and uploads a photo of himself and turns up at the Founder’s registration desk? The photo will match him for sure. Should we issue the pass and membership card(with his photo) to him? We need some other proof, that you are who you say you are.
Security at School:
The photo id is also a requirement from School. The School has issued photo id cards along with their invitations to Parents and others and have mentioned it as part of the rules printed on the invites. On OLA President,Bala’s insistence, the School allowed us to register guests of OLs and waived the requirement of photo ids for Guests.
The OLA clearly isn’t aware of and doesn’t have the powers to debate security arrangements being made for someone in Z-Category. We are communicating this so that you are not inconvenienced or, worse, stopped at the gate since you don’t have a photo id.
Baring very few (count them on my hands) who have raised some issues on this, everyone else has been very cooperative. After all, we don’t ask questions (about security, policy, procedure etc.) when we are asked for a photo id at airports and on trains? You can show us any form of photo id –passports, PAN cards, driver’s license, photo credit / debit cards, even Club membership cards – just about any card from a reputed / known organization that has your photo and name on it!
Some of our senior OLs, amongst others, were more comfortable in sending us their photos by courier. Jawahar (OLA VP) has very patiently scanned and uploaded each photo individually. We are doing the best we can, what more can you expect from us?
I am sure all OLs will help us make this easier for all the others.
Thanks,
A Palaniappan
Secretary, OLA
Cell: +91-98412-87747
Monday, April 21, 2008
Golf Update - Email from Jack Chakola
Date: Sun Apr 20, 2008 11:38 pm
From: Joseph Chakola - ripitjack at yahoo dot com
Subject: Golf
From: Joseph Chakola - ripitjack at yahoo dot com
Subject:
I have received only eight registrations for golf. As mentioned earlier we need to give numbers for golf and lunch to Wellingdon Gym. Anybody interested please send me an email by the 25th. As we are eight I think we should anyway go ahead with the game. Still waiting for SPONSORS!!!!
Golfers Registered:
Manohar
TT Job
Koruth
Dimmy
KTJ
Samir Sood
Ramneek
Jack
These are the names with me at present.I have received only four lunch bookings. TT Job 2 and Koruth 2 others please confirm.
Cheers
Jack (1976)
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Other than his email address above, Jack's contact info is not posted here. See his email on Oldlaws for that:
Photo Id Cards - Email from Palani
Date: Sun Apr 20, 2008 7:58 pm
From: A.Palaniappan - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: Photo Id Cards
Dear OLs,
I had put out an email asking many OLs to log into the OLA website with your username and password and upload a passport size photograph (Edit Profile) of themselves. This is required for us to prepare OLA Membership Id Cards. We do not require photos of your guests registering with you.
Please complete uploading by 23rd of April, so that we can start printing these Membership Id cards and keep them ready when you come up for Founder’s. Also, we do require to bring another photo id for verification.
Regards,
A Palaniappan
Secretary, OLA.
Cell: +91-98412-87747
From: A.Palaniappan - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: Photo Id Cards
Dear OLs,
I had put out an email asking many OLs to log into the OLA website with your username and password and upload a passport size photograph (Edit Profile) of themselves. This is required for us to prepare OLA Membership Id Cards. We do not require photos of your guests registering with you.
Please complete uploading by 23rd of April, so that we can start printing these Membership Id cards and keep them ready when you come up for Founder’s. Also, we do require to bring another photo id for verification.
Regards,
A Palaniappan
Secretary, OLA.
Cell: +91-98412-87747
Entry for Founder's - Email from Palani
Date: Sun Apr 20, 2008 7:58 pm
From: A.Palaniappan - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: Entry for Founder's
Dear OLs,
I have heard disturbing news that some of us could be creating an impression that only if you register online with OLA’s new website http://www.oldlawrencian.in will one be permitted to attend Founder’s. This is not true.
ALL OLs will be permitted to attend Founder’s.
School has given OLA the freedom to register OLA members. In order to effectively manage the rush and make it convenient for all, the OLA has created a facility for pre-registering online. Of course, it is not mandatory that you should register online. If you don’t or couldn’t register online, you can always register in person during Founder’s.
Since the process of registration, verification of membership, collection of payment, issuing of passes etc could take a bit of time, we are requesting you to register online for OLA and Founder’s.
I am certain you will agree that this is a far more easier and convenient for all.
Regards,
A Palaniappan
Secretary, OLA.
Cell: +91-98412-87747
From: A.Palaniappan - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: Entry for Founder's
Dear OLs,
I have heard disturbing news that some of us could be creating an impression that only if you register online with OLA’s new website http://www.oldlawrencian.in will one be permitted to attend Founder’s. This is not true.
ALL OLs will be permitted to attend Founder’s.
School has given OLA the freedom to register OLA members. In order to effectively manage the rush and make it convenient for all, the OLA has created a facility for pre-registering online. Of course, it is not mandatory that you should register online. If you don’t or couldn’t register online, you can always register in person during Founder’s.
Since the process of registration, verification of membership, collection of payment, issuing of passes etc could take a bit of time, we are requesting you to register online for OLA and Founder’s.
I am certain you will agree that this is a far more easier and convenient for all.
Regards,
A Palaniappan
Secretary, OLA.
Cell: +91-98412-87747
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Addendum to Notice for the AGM of the OLA - Email from Palani
Date: Sun, Apr 20, 2008 at 2:27 AM
From: A.Palaniappan - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: Addendum to Notice for the AGM of the OLA
Old Lawrencian AssociationFrom: A.Palaniappan - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: Addendum to Notice for the AGM of the OLA
Lovedale
Addendum to the Notice for the Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Old Lawrencian Association to be held at the Large Hall in The Lawrence School, Lovedale on Wednesday, 30th April, 2008 at 2.30 pm.
To Include the Following Agendum:
1. To Consider and approve revision of Membership Fees.
For Old Lawrencian Association
-signed-
Secretary
A Palaniappan
Saturday, April 19, 2008
FOUNDERS REGISTRATION - Email from Palani
Date: Sat Apr 19, 2008 1:05 am
From: A.Palaniappan - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: FOUNDERS REGISTRATION
Dear OLs,
Please note that after registering on the OLA website as a member, you must REGISTER AGAIN for FOUNDER”S.
Please use the login name and password sent to you after activation of your account to log into the website. You must pay for Founder’s and OLA Dinner using your credit card.
If you don’t receive an Activation / Deactivation email email by Tue the 22nd of April, please email us.
Thanks,
Regards,
A Palaniappan
Secretary, OLA.
Cell: +91-98412-87747
From: A.Palaniappan - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: FOUNDERS REGISTRATION
Dear OLs,
Please note that after registering on the OLA website as a member, you must REGISTER AGAIN for FOUNDER”S.
Please use the login name and password sent to you after activation of your account to log into the website. You must pay for Founder’s and OLA Dinner using your credit card.
If you don’t receive an Activation / Deactivation email email by Tue the 22nd of April, please email us.
Thanks,
Regards,
A Palaniappan
Secretary, OLA.
Cell: +91-98412-87747
Friday, April 18, 2008
PHOTO Id - Email from Palani
Date: Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:51 pm
From: A.Palaniappan - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: PHOTO Id.
Dear OLs,
Please don’t forget to bring your Photo Id when you come up for Founder’s to
collect you Passes.
This is an absolute must.
We are told that due to the security arrangement being made for the
President, the School could also insist on Photo Id proof at other places
during Founder’s.
Hence please bring one and remember to carry it with you always.
Regards
A Palaniappan
Sum ‘86
Secretary, OLA
Cell: +91-98412-87747
From: A.Palaniappan - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: PHOTO Id.
Dear OLs,
Please don’t forget to bring your Photo Id when you come up for Founder’s to
collect you Passes.
This is an absolute must.
We are told that due to the security arrangement being made for the
President, the School could also insist on Photo Id proof at other places
during Founder’s.
Hence please bring one and remember to carry it with you always.
Regards
A Palaniappan
Sum ‘86
Secretary, OLA
Cell: +91-98412-87747
OLA REGISTRATION FOLLOWUP - Email from Palani
Date: Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:48 pm
From: A.Palaniappan - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: Register separately for Founder's
Dear OL,
We thank all those who have registered with the OLA Website http://www.oldlawrencian.in
We have sent emails to all those who have registered either activating their
account or stating the reason why we were unable to do so for the following
reasons:
1. Membership --> To log into the website and remit the membership
payment
2. Data Entry Error --> we are correcting it on the database manually.
Please wait for further information.
3. PayPal Incomplete --> To log into the website and remit the
membership payment again.
4. Class List Confirmation --> Awaiting confirmation from Batch Reps.
If you have received any one of the above emails, we request you to act on
it accordingly please.
Since the online registrations will be closed by Friday the 25th of April,
2008, we request you to complete the online registrations within the next
couple of days.
If you haven’t received the auto-response email, please email:
olaregistration@yahoo.com
paypal@oldlawrencian.in,
Palaniappan@karpagambal.com
and we shall send you another email.
If you have already Registered, please ignore this email.
Regards
A Palaniappan
Sum ‘86
Secretary, OLA
Cell: +91-98412-87747
From: A.Palaniappan - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: Register separately for Founder's
Dear OL,
We thank all those who have registered with the OLA Website http://www.oldlawrencian.in
We have sent emails to all those who have registered either activating their
account or stating the reason why we were unable to do so for the following
reasons:
1. Membership --> To log into the website and remit the membership
payment
2. Data Entry Error --> we are correcting it on the database manually.
Please wait for further information.
3. PayPal Incomplete --> To log into the website and remit the
membership payment again.
4. Class List Confirmation --> Awaiting confirmation from Batch Reps.
If you have received any one of the above emails, we request you to act on
it accordingly please.
Since the online registrations will be closed by Friday the 25th of April,
2008, we request you to complete the online registrations within the next
couple of days.
If you haven’t received the auto-response email, please email:
olaregistration@yahoo.com
paypal@oldlawrencian.in,
Palaniappan@karpagambal.com
and we shall send you another email.
If you have already Registered, please ignore this email.
Regards
A Palaniappan
Sum ‘86
Secretary, OLA
Cell: +91-98412-87747
Thursday, April 17, 2008
OLA Lunch & Meeting at Founder's 2008 - Email from Bala, OLA Prez
Date: Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 7:55 AM
From: J Balamurugan - jb_personal at yahoo dot com
Subject: OLA Lunch & Meeting
The School lunch is on May 1, 2008 at the school lawns.
The OLA AGM is at 2.30 pm on April 30, 2008
Regds.,
Bala
OLA President
From: J Balamurugan - jb_personal at yahoo dot com
Subject: OLA Lunch & Meeting
The School lunch is on May 1, 2008 at the school lawns.
The OLA AGM is at 2.30 pm on April 30, 2008
Regds.,
Bala
OLA President
Register separately for Founder's - Email from Palani
Date: Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 1:26 AM
From: A.Palaniappan - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: Register separately for Founder's.
Dear OLs,
I would like to remind you that Registering online as an OLA Member is only the first step. Once you receive our activation email with the Username and Password, you should register separately for Founder’s.
The Founder’s Registration is very simple (see below) and quick. You can pay through our online payment gateway PayPal using your credit card.
Please note that this online facility will be open only till Friday the 25th of April, 2008. Thereafter, you can only register in person during Founder’s (expect long queues)
Please Register for Founder’s Online and beat the rush
Additionally, please upload a Passport-size photograph of yourself so that we can issue photo ids when you come up for Founder’s.
Regards,
A Palaniappan
Secretary, OLA.
Events
Will you be Attending Founder's*
Yes
Do you have guest Attending Founders:
No of Adults:
Select12345678910
No of Children:(age less than 15)
Select12345678910
Do you want to register yourself for the OLA Dinner:*
Yes No
Do you have guests attending OLA Dinner:
No of Adults:
Select12345678910
No of Children:(age less than 15)
Select12345678910
From: A.Palaniappan - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: Register separately for Founder's.
Dear OLs,
I would like to remind you that Registering online as an OLA Member is only the first step. Once you receive our activation email with the Username and Password, you should register separately for Founder’s.
The Founder’s Registration is very simple (see below) and quick. You can pay through our online payment gateway PayPal using your credit card.
Please note that this online facility will be open only till Friday the 25th of April, 2008. Thereafter, you can only register in person during Founder’s (expect long queues)
Please Register for Founder’s Online and beat the rush
Additionally, please upload a Passport-size photograph of yourself so that we can issue photo ids when you come up for Founder’s.
Regards,
A Palaniappan
Secretary, OLA.
Events
Will you be Attending Founder's*
Yes
Do you have guest Attending Founders:
No of Adults:
Select12345678910
No of Children:(age less than 15)
Select12345678910
Do you want to register yourself for the OLA Dinner:*
Yes No
Do you have guests attending OLA Dinner:
No of Adults:
Select12345678910
No of Children:(age less than 15)
Select12345678910
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Golf - Email from Jack Chakola
Date: Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 1:11 AM
From: Joseph Chakola - ripitjack at yahoo dot com
Subject: golf
Dear All,
There is some confusion reg the registration for golf. Please send me a mail if you are interested in playing.Please note the following.
1) Green Fees and Caddie Fees to be paid by each participant.
2) Please bring your own set.
3) Tee off at 8.00a.m
4) Please inform me if you and any others are there for lunch. ( Open only to OL's, spouses and children.
5) Refreshments will be sold at cost at the venue.
6) The cost of lunch will be shared equally among those present.
7) Anybody wanting to sponsor any of the above is more than welcome!!!!!!!
Please mail me if you have any other clarifications.
Rgds
Jack (1976)
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Other than his email address above, Jack's contact info is not posted here. See his email on Oldlaws for that:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/oldlaws/message/6776
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From: Joseph Chakola - ripitjack at yahoo dot com
Subject: golf
Dear All,
There is some confusion reg the registration for golf. Please send me a mail if you are interested in playing.Please note the following.
1) Green Fees and Caddie Fees to be paid by each participant.
2) Please bring your own set.
3) Tee off at 8.00a.m
4) Please inform me if you and any others are there for lunch. ( Open only to OL's, spouses and children.
5) Refreshments will be sold at cost at the venue.
6) The cost of lunch will be shared equally among those present.
7) Anybody wanting to sponsor any of the above is more than welcome!!!!!!!
Please mail me if you have any other clarifications.
Rgds
Jack (1976)
-----
Other than his email address above, Jack's contact info is not posted here. See his email on Oldlaws for that:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/oldlaws/message/6776
----
OLA "Site Under Construction" - Email from Palani
Date: Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 12:53 PM
From: A.Palaniappan - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: OLA "Site Under Construction" !?!
Hi,
Do you get frustrated when you run into this message each time you try to log into the OLA’s website?
I am told that this could have happened because of:
1. Your browser cache is full or has old information, so clear the browser’s cache and try again,
2. Your computer may have some problem, so try on another computer / browser
3. the site may have been overloaded and would require you to try again later.
Regards,
A Palaniappan
Secretary, OLA.
From: A.Palaniappan - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: OLA "Site Under Construction" !?!
Hi,
Do you get frustrated when you run into this message each time you try to log into the OLA’s website?
I am told that this could have happened because of:
1. Your browser cache is full or has old information, so clear the browser’s cache and try again,
2. Your computer may have some problem, so try on another computer / browser
3. the site may have been overloaded and would require you to try again later.
Regards,
A Palaniappan
Secretary, OLA.
Photo Display during 150th - Email from Palani
Date: Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 12:30 PM
From: A.Palaniappan - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: Photo Display
15th April, 2008
Dear OLs,
The OLA proposes to organise a display of photographs at School during the 150th Founder’s Day between April 30th and May 2nd 2008. We propose to arrange several 4x4 pinup boards for each batch to display their photographs.
We request you to take the time to dig out School photos from your old albums or collect them from your batch mates, make copies, caption them and bring them to school when you come up for Founder’s. If you are not coming up, please send the photograph copies through a friend or to the OLA directly. (Please do not send OLA original photos since we do not have the resources to return them.)
We intend to archive these photographs and use them later in our newsletters, website and other OLA events.
The date and venue of the photo exhibit will be announced soon.
This will be a good way for all OLs to see School and other OLs during different times. We require you support in collecting a large number of photographs to make this a very memorable and a very, very special display.
Thanks & Regards,
A. Palaniappan
Secretary, OLA.
From: A.Palaniappan - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: Photo Display
The Old Lawrencian Association
15th April, 2008
Dear OLs,
Photo Display during 150th
The OLA proposes to organise a display of photographs at School during the 150th Founder’s Day between April 30th and May 2nd 2008. We propose to arrange several 4x4 pinup boards for each batch to display their photographs.
We request you to take the time to dig out School photos from your old albums or collect them from your batch mates, make copies, caption them and bring them to school when you come up for Founder’s. If you are not coming up, please send the photograph copies through a friend or to the OLA directly. (Please do not send OLA original photos since we do not have the resources to return them.)
We intend to archive these photographs and use them later in our newsletters, website and other OLA events.
The date and venue of the photo exhibit will be announced soon.
This will be a good way for all OLs to see School and other OLs during different times. We require you support in collecting a large number of photographs to make this a very memorable and a very, very special display.
Thanks & Regards,
A. Palaniappan
Secretary, OLA.
Founder's Registrations - 10 days left!! - note from Palani
Date Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 12:24 PM
From: A.Palaniappan - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: Founder's Registrations - 10 days left!!
Dear OLs,
We are pleased to announce that we have crossed 600 Registrations on the OLA Website. However, the actual number of registrations for Founder’s is far fewer.
Please note that we are following a 2-Stage online registration process:
1. Register as a Member of the OLA, and
2. Register for 150th Founder’s and OLA Dinner.
If your membership / payment has been verified, we will activate your account. Thereafter, you have to log into the website again and register for Founder’s.
Also please note that the Online registration for Founder’s & Dinner will be closed on Friday, the 25th of April, 2008.
So, register for Founder’s immediately and please help us in making it convenient for all OLs.
Regards,
A Palaniappan
Sum ‘86
Secretary, OLA.
From: A.Palaniappan - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: Founder's Registrations - 10 days left!!
Dear OLs,
We are pleased to announce that we have crossed 600 Registrations on the OLA Website. However, the actual number of registrations for Founder’s is far fewer.
Please note that we are following a 2-Stage online registration process:
1. Register as a Member of the OLA, and
2. Register for 150th Founder’s and OLA Dinner.
If your membership / payment has been verified, we will activate your account. Thereafter, you have to log into the website again and register for Founder’s.
Also please note that the Online registration for Founder’s & Dinner will be closed on Friday, the 25th of April, 2008.
So, register for Founder’s immediately and please help us in making it convenient for all OLs.
Regards,
A Palaniappan
Sum ‘86
Secretary, OLA.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Invalid Registrations on OLA website - OLA Sec Palani responds
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 11:03:58 +0530
From: "A.Palaniappan" - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: Invalid Registrations.
Dear OLs,
Online Registration:
I thank all those who have taken efforts to register themselves with the OLA's website http://www.oldlawrencian.in/ . As you are well aware that this registration is a prerequisite for registering online for Founder's and the OLA Dinner. If you haven't registered yourself as yet, please do so at the earliest since we would like to complete the process soon.
Activation Emails:
We have started activating the valid registrations. If you haven't received an activation email as yet, you could expect to receive it within a week's time. The priority for activation is (i) Existing members, (ii) new members who have paid through PayPal, (iii) New Members who have sent a cheque / DD.
From: "A.Palaniappan" - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: Invalid Registrations.
Dear OLs,
Online Registration:
I thank all those who have taken efforts to register themselves with the OLA's website http://www.oldlawrencian.in/ . As you are well aware that this registration is a prerequisite for registering online for Founder's and the OLA Dinner. If you haven't registered yourself as yet, please do so at the earliest since we would like to complete the process soon.
Activation Emails:
We have started activating the valid registrations. If you haven't received an activation email as yet, you could expect to receive it within a week's time. The priority for activation is (i) Existing members, (ii) new members who have paid through PayPal, (iii) New Members who have sent a cheque / DD.
Those who have received the activation email with a login id and password can now log into the website and register for Founder's and the OLA Dinner.
Please note that he payment option for this is only though PayPal using your credit card (no DD / cheque option available here).
Invalid Registrations:
We will, after clearing a major portion of the valid and verified registrations, start sending out "deactivation" emails to those that have insufficient / invalid / junk data. You will then have to re-register on the website. I request all to be a little more patient and careful while registering. We are being slowed down considerably by such invalid registrations (each such registration has to be handled offline individually and it takes a lot time and effort to do this).
If you do have any difficulties please email us.
Regards,
A Palaniappan
Sum '86
Secretary, OLA.
Invalid Registrations:
We will, after clearing a major portion of the valid and verified registrations, start sending out "deactivation" emails to those that have insufficient / invalid / junk data. You will then have to re-register on the website. I request all to be a little more patient and careful while registering. We are being slowed down considerably by such invalid registrations (each such registration has to be handled offline individually and it takes a lot time and effort to do this).
If you do have any difficulties please email us.
Regards,
A Palaniappan
Sum '86
Secretary, OLA.
Friday, April 11, 2008
OLA AGM, 2008 -- Notice & Agenda
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:51:34
From: "A.Palaniappan" - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: OLA AGM, 2008 -- Notice & Agenda
Old Lawrencian Association.
The Lawrence School, Lovedale
Annual General Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the of the Association shall be held at The Lawrence School, Lovedale on Wednesday, 30th April, 2008 at 2.30 pm.
Agenda:
1. Notice convening the meeting.
2. Remembrance.
3. Welcome – M. Jawahar, Vice President.
4. Read and approve the minutes of the previous AGM held on 3rd May, 2007.
5. Presentation of the Annual report of the Association – A. Palaniappan, Secretary
6. To consider and approve the audited Balance Sheet as on 31.3.2008 and the Income and Expenditure Accounts of Association for the year ended 31st March, 2008 the along with the Auditors’ Report thereon.
7. OLA President’s Address.
8. Any other matter with the approval of the Chair.
9. Vote of thanks
10. The School Song.
For the Old Lawrencian Association,
[A. Palaniappan, Sum ’86]
Secretary.
From: "A.Palaniappan" - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: OLA AGM, 2008 -- Notice & Agenda
Old Lawrencian Association.
The Lawrence School, Lovedale
Annual General Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the of the Association shall be held at The Lawrence School, Lovedale on Wednesday, 30th April, 2008 at 2.30 pm.
Agenda:
1. Notice convening the meeting.
2. Remembrance.
3. Welcome – M. Jawahar, Vice President.
4. Read and approve the minutes of the previous AGM held on 3rd May, 2007.
5. Presentation of the Annual report of the Association – A. Palaniappan, Secretary
6. To consider and approve the audited Balance Sheet as on 31.3.2008 and the Income and Expenditure Accounts of Association for the year ended 31st March, 2008 the along with the Auditors’ Report thereon.
7. OLA President’s Address.
8. Any other matter with the approval of the Chair.
9. Vote of thanks
10. The School Song.
For the Old Lawrencian Association,
[A. Palaniappan, Sum ’86]
Secretary.
FOUNDERS 2008 INFO and REGISTRATION FAQ
FAQ email from Palani on OLA and Founders Registration
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:09:11
From: "A.Palaniappan" - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: [oldlaws] OLA - FAQs on REGISTRATION (Please circulate widely)
From: "A.Palaniappan" - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: [oldlaws] OLA - FAQs on REGISTRATION (Please circulate widely)
Dear Friends,
We are trying our best to answer individual queries. But a common FAQ could be helpful to all. If you have any other questions / concerns, please email us. I am attaching the same as a Word document if you need it.
Thanks,
A. Palaniappan
Sum ‘86
Secretary, OLA.
+91-98412-87747
Sum ‘86
Secretary, OLA.
+91-98412-87747
OLA - FAQs on REGISTRATION:
1. I faced and error during the online registration. Do I need to register again?
At the end of the registration, a completion message will be displayed on the screen. If you did not reach this point, your registration is probably incomplete.
If you could not successfully complete the online registration, please try and register all over again.
2. Do I need to take a print out of the confirmation mail (Pre-registration)?
We do not require you to bring a print out of the Pre-Registration confirmation email.
3. What type of Photo Id will you accept?
We require you to show some form of photo id before you collect your OLA membership and Founder’s passes. We will accept driver’s licence, passport, PAN card, credit card with photo etc (what you would use in an airport.)
4. What if I don’t have a Photo Id with me when I come for Founder’s?
We require a photo id to be absolutely sure that we aren’t giving you passes that someone else may have paid for. If you don’t have any id with you, we may require an OL know to the present office bearers of the OLA to identify you on a case by case basis. If not, you will be required to pay the Registration fees again. Sorry.
5. I can’t remember which year I joined the OLA? Is this information mandatory for registering?
This information is not mandatory now. If you couldn’t register because of this, please try and register again.
6. Can I register during Founder’s.
Of course you can. However, if you did register online, you will help us reduce the delays and long queues and make it convenient for all.
Guests & Family:
7. Three other members of my family will be attending the Founders who are not OLs. Do they need to be registered?
Registration for all guests attending Founder’s is compulsory.
All non-OLA members – OLs who are not registered with the OLA, and family, friends and other guests of OLs – must also register themselves with the School for Founder’s.
To make it more convenient for OLA members, the OLA website will accept registrations for their guests and family.
Please note that, even though there is no Registration charge for guests, the OLA will charge Rs 50/- as total transaction charge to cover, in part, the expense related to online registration.
Further, even OLs who are not attending Founder’s can register only their guests through our website.
8. I left School after Class 8. I am not sure if I need to register myself again as an OLA member. Please help.
If you left School before the 12th, it is unlikely that you were automatically enrolled in the OLA. I suggest that you register yourself as a member of the OLA. If you are confident that you were indeed registered by School, then I request [??]
9. Is there anything else overseas OLs, their families and guests need to know prior to arriving at LSL? Not much other than Registration.
10. I do believe that I am an OLA member but I don’t remember when I paid the Membership fees and unfortunately, I do not have any records to show that I am a member? Do I need to register myself and pay the fees again?
The OLA has very limited records handed over to us over the years. We have tried our best to consolidate and collate all the information available. We have traced records for a vast number of OLA members and if you do believe that you were indeed registered, we request you to indicate that you are a existing member of the OLA when you register online.
We shall verify our records and, if your name is on the list, we will accept your registration without any additional fees. Otherwise, you will be required to register yourself as an OLA member.
11. I received an email from you rejecting my Membership stating that my name wasn’t in your records. However, I do have an old receipt from the OLA.
If you can establish with documents that you are a member of the OLA, then we will review it on a case to case basis. Please send us a photocopy of all the available records for our perusal.
FEES & CHARGES:
12. Are there any other entry fees to be paid for the various functions including the OLA Dinner?
There are 4 different types of Fees the OLA will be collecting:
i. OLA Membership + charges
ii. 150th Founder’s Registration Fees + Charges for OLs
iii. 150th Founder’s Registration for Guests & Family of OLA members (only charges)
iv. OLA Dinner (excluding Drinks and beverages)
You must be a Registered OLA member to register online for Founder’s.
The OLA Dinner is optional.
13. Do I have to pay for the OLA dinner if I won’t be able to attend it?
The OLA Dinner is optional. But we do hope you will join the revelry and enjoy OLA’s hospitality.
COLLECTING MY ID CARD:
14. What if I am not Attending Founder’s. How do I collect my OLA Membership Id card?
The OLA membership Id card will be handed over to you in person if you are coming up for Founder’s in Apr / May 2008.
If you are not attending Founder’s, then you Id card will be couriered to you anywhere in India. The charges for courier within India are not charged separately.
If you live abroad, then the cost of courier will be extra and will be collected separately from you.
MISSING EMAIL:
15. I didn’t enter my e-mail address in the field provided. (I had read one of your earlier e-mails that you will send the username and password by e-mail.) What do I do?
Please email / call us separately and we will update your profile on your behalf and activate your account as an exception.
But, please be patient since we need to attend to all the other registration first.
At the end of the registration, a completion message will be displayed on the screen. If you did not reach this point, your registration is probably incomplete.
If you could not successfully complete the online registration, please try and register all over again.
2. Do I need to take a print out of the confirmation mail (Pre-registration)?
We do not require you to bring a print out of the Pre-Registration confirmation email.
3. What type of Photo Id will you accept?
We require you to show some form of photo id before you collect your OLA membership and Founder’s passes. We will accept driver’s licence, passport, PAN card, credit card with photo etc (what you would use in an airport.)
4. What if I don’t have a Photo Id with me when I come for Founder’s?
We require a photo id to be absolutely sure that we aren’t giving you passes that someone else may have paid for. If you don’t have any id with you, we may require an OL know to the present office bearers of the OLA to identify you on a case by case basis. If not, you will be required to pay the Registration fees again. Sorry.
5. I can’t remember which year I joined the OLA? Is this information mandatory for registering?
This information is not mandatory now. If you couldn’t register because of this, please try and register again.
6. Can I register during Founder’s.
Of course you can. However, if you did register online, you will help us reduce the delays and long queues and make it convenient for all.
Guests & Family:
7. Three other members of my family will be attending the Founders who are not OLs. Do they need to be registered?
Registration for all guests attending Founder’s is compulsory.
All non-OLA members – OLs who are not registered with the OLA, and family, friends and other guests of OLs – must also register themselves with the School for Founder’s.
To make it more convenient for OLA members, the OLA website will accept registrations for their guests and family.
Please note that, even though there is no Registration charge for guests, the OLA will charge Rs 50/- as total transaction charge to cover, in part, the expense related to online registration.
Further, even OLs who are not attending Founder’s can register only their guests through our website.
8. I left School after Class 8. I am not sure if I need to register myself again as an OLA member. Please help.
If you left School before the 12th, it is unlikely that you were automatically enrolled in the OLA. I suggest that you register yourself as a member of the OLA. If you are confident that you were indeed registered by School, then I request [??]
9. Is there anything else overseas OLs, their families and guests need to know prior to arriving at LSL? Not much other than Registration.
10. I do believe that I am an OLA member but I don’t remember when I paid the Membership fees and unfortunately, I do not have any records to show that I am a member? Do I need to register myself and pay the fees again?
The OLA has very limited records handed over to us over the years. We have tried our best to consolidate and collate all the information available. We have traced records for a vast number of OLA members and if you do believe that you were indeed registered, we request you to indicate that you are a existing member of the OLA when you register online.
We shall verify our records and, if your name is on the list, we will accept your registration without any additional fees. Otherwise, you will be required to register yourself as an OLA member.
11. I received an email from you rejecting my Membership stating that my name wasn’t in your records. However, I do have an old receipt from the OLA.
If you can establish with documents that you are a member of the OLA, then we will review it on a case to case basis. Please send us a photocopy of all the available records for our perusal.
FEES & CHARGES:
12. Are there any other entry fees to be paid for the various functions including the OLA Dinner?
There are 4 different types of Fees the OLA will be collecting:
i. OLA Membership + charges
ii. 150th Founder’s Registration Fees + Charges for OLs
iii. 150th Founder’s Registration for Guests & Family of OLA members (only charges)
iv. OLA Dinner (excluding Drinks and beverages)
You must be a Registered OLA member to register online for Founder’s.
The OLA Dinner is optional.
13. Do I have to pay for the OLA dinner if I won’t be able to attend it?
The OLA Dinner is optional. But we do hope you will join the revelry and enjoy OLA’s hospitality.
COLLECTING MY ID CARD:
14. What if I am not Attending Founder’s. How do I collect my OLA Membership Id card?
The OLA membership Id card will be handed over to you in person if you are coming up for Founder’s in Apr / May 2008.
If you are not attending Founder’s, then you Id card will be couriered to you anywhere in India. The charges for courier within India are not charged separately.
If you live abroad, then the cost of courier will be extra and will be collected separately from you.
MISSING EMAIL:
15. I didn’t enter my e-mail address in the field provided. (I had read one of your earlier e-mails that you will send the username and password by e-mail.) What do I do?
Please email / call us separately and we will update your profile on your behalf and activate your account as an exception.
But, please be patient since we need to attend to all the other registration first.
FOUNDERS 2008 INFO and REGISTRATION
FOR QUESTIONS RE FOUNDERS 2008 AND OLA REGISTRATION, READ BELOW, WHICH INCLUDE EMAILS POSTED ON OLDAWS FORUM BY PALANI, OLA SEC:
OLA WEBSITE: http://www.oldlawrencian.in/
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Registration process for OLA and Founders 2008
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:07:33
From: "A.Palaniappan" - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: [oldlaws] Registration Process
Dear OLs,
Over 500 OLs have already registered online. If you haven’t registered, please do so soon.
I request you to circulate this to all your batch and to urge them to register as well. (Please note that the OLA membership registration is a prerequisite for Founder’s Registration, so its important that you register at the earliest.)
All you need to do is:
OLA Registration:
1. Log into http://www.oldlawrencian.in/
2. Click on “New Member” under the Login (top left corner)
3. Enter your registration information correctly -- especially Name, Batch, email id. ( NOTE: Please avoid entering incorrect / junk data to avoid any delay in your activation.)
4. Where it asks for “Existing Member”, please indicate “Yes” if you are already a member of the OLA (you don’t have to pay any amount) or “No” if you wish to register for the first time.
5. If you are a new member, then you would have to pay the membership fees of Rs 1,000/- + Charges of Rs 200/- using our online payment gateway PayPal with you credit card (Keep one ready).
6. Upload a passport size photograph of yourself (keep this ready on your computer)
7. Wait for our email activating your account. It will have your login in id and password.
Founder’s Registration:
8. Login to http://www.oldlawrencian.in/ again (after you haveregistered as above)
9. Enter you login id and password in the Login Box (left corner)
10. Click on Events --> Founders (or on the picture of School on the home page)
11. Register yourself and guests for Founders and the OLA Dinner (keep a credit card ready)
12. Pay the Founder’s charges through our online payment gateway PayPal using your credit card
13. Note the registration & payment details for your reference (probably print out a copy if you can)
14. Bring a photo id to school when you come up for Founder’s
15. Collect your passes at the registration desk in Lovedale.
See, its that simple!!
If you still have trouble, please get someone in your batch / friends to help out.
Regards,
A. Palaniappan
Secretary, OLA
Sum ‘86
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UPDATE as of April 11, 2008:
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:11:23
From: "A.Palaniappan"
Subject: [oldlaws] 500 OLA Registrations!!
Dear OLs,
Congratulations!!
We have touched 500 registrations on the OLA website.Thank you for your support. I request all those of you who are yet to register on the OLA website , even if you aren’t coming for Founder’s, to register yourself. With your cooperation, we hope to cross 1200registrations within the next 2 weeks.
Please log into http://www.oldlawrencian.in/ to register.
However, the number of Founder’s Registrations are much fewer. I suppose many of the OLs who have been validated and accepted are taking their time to register for Founder’s. I request all those who have received an activation email from the OLA website to register themselves for Founder’s without further delay.
Regards,
A. Palaniappan
Secretary, OLA
Sum ‘86
OLA WEBSITE: http://www.oldlawrencian.in/
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Registration process for OLA and Founders 2008
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:07:33
From: "A.Palaniappan" - palaniappan at karpagambal dot com
Subject: [oldlaws] Registration Process
Dear OLs,
Over 500 OLs have already registered online. If you haven’t registered, please do so soon.
I request you to circulate this to all your batch and to urge them to register as well. (Please note that the OLA membership registration is a prerequisite for Founder’s Registration, so its important that you register at the earliest.)
All you need to do is:
OLA Registration:
1. Log into http://www.oldlawrencian.in/
2. Click on “New Member” under the Login (top left corner)
3. Enter your registration information correctly -- especially Name, Batch, email id. ( NOTE: Please avoid entering incorrect / junk data to avoid any delay in your activation.)
4. Where it asks for “Existing Member”, please indicate “Yes” if you are already a member of the OLA (you don’t have to pay any amount) or “No” if you wish to register for the first time.
5. If you are a new member, then you would have to pay the membership fees of Rs 1,000/- + Charges of Rs 200/- using our online payment gateway PayPal with you credit card (Keep one ready).
6. Upload a passport size photograph of yourself (keep this ready on your computer)
7. Wait for our email activating your account. It will have your login in id and password.
Founder’s Registration:
8. Login to http://www.oldlawrencian.in/ again (after you haveregistered as above)
9. Enter you login id and password in the Login Box (left corner)
10. Click on Events --> Founders (or on the picture of School on the home page)
11. Register yourself and guests for Founders and the OLA Dinner (keep a credit card ready)
12. Pay the Founder’s charges through our online payment gateway PayPal using your credit card
13. Note the registration & payment details for your reference (probably print out a copy if you can)
14. Bring a photo id to school when you come up for Founder’s
15. Collect your passes at the registration desk in Lovedale.
See, its that simple!!
If you still have trouble, please get someone in your batch / friends to help out.
Regards,
A. Palaniappan
Secretary, OLA
Sum ‘86
------------------
UPDATE as of April 11, 2008:
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:11:23
From: "A.Palaniappan"
Subject: [oldlaws] 500 OLA Registrations!!
Dear OLs,
Congratulations!!
We have touched 500 registrations on the OLA website.Thank you for your support. I request all those of you who are yet to register on the OLA website , even if you aren’t coming for Founder’s, to register yourself. With your cooperation, we hope to cross 1200registrations within the next 2 weeks.
Please log into http://www.oldlawrencian.in/ to register.
However, the number of Founder’s Registrations are much fewer. I suppose many of the OLs who have been validated and accepted are taking their time to register for Founder’s. I request all those who have received an activation email from the OLA website to register themselves for Founder’s without further delay.
Regards,
A. Palaniappan
Secretary, OLA
Sum ‘86
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