The new renovated office of the CSI Mumbai chapter was inaugurated
at the hands of Raj Saraf, Chairman, Zenith Computers on 4 May,
2010 at E-217, Floral Deck Plaza, MIDC, Andheri East, Mumbai.
After lighting of the traditional lamp by the dignitaries present
and breaking of auspicious coconut by MD Agrawal CSI Fellow and
Vice president of CSI, Raj Saraf, the chief guest cut the ribbon
and all present entered the renovated premises.
Dr Vishnu Kanhere, Vice-Chairman and Chairman Elect, CSI Mumbai
Chapter welcomed all the members and invitees and also expressed
thanks and gratitude to Shri Raj Saraf, for accepting the invite
for the function. As a prominent leader of the industry and a
pillar of strength and support of Mumbai Chapter, his presence was
a source of great encouragement and inspiration to the Mumbai CSI
team members. Dr Kanhere also pointed out the painstaking efforts
spanning over several months of Rajiv Gerela, Immediate past
chairman and Ravi Eppaturi, Ron Dumasia, past chairman and Ravi
Raman, Chairman in this achievement. He also promised the
headquarters of continuous support of Mumbai chapter in all his
initiative.
Raj Saraf in his speech highlighted the prime position of Mumbai
chapter in CSI and expressed satisfaction at the performance of the
chapter. He appreciated the renovated premises, which would attract
even the multinational and leading software companies in the
vicinity to use the facilities. He also reminded the team of the
responsibility cast on them and urged them to rise to the occasion
by delivering value to members.
MD Agrawal, Vice President, CSI recalled the efforts of Late
Satish Doshi, a senior Fellow member and mentor of the chapter in
spearheading the quest for premises for the chapter, which was
fulfilled with the efforts of Saurabh Sonawala, treasurer of CSI.
Agrawal assured the Chapter team and the members present of full
support from the HQ, but also reminded them to do more programs and
activities with the improved facilities.
Saurabh Sonawala recollected the days when they had to scout around
for an appropriate place fitting the budget for independent chapter
premises. He reiterated support to the Chapter but also called upon
the Chapter, being the largest and most active one to rise to the
occasion to support the HQ when required and serve as a role model
for others to follow.
The members present observed a minute’s silence as a mark of
respect to the memory of late Satish Doshi, whose death only about
a week back had lent a sad note to the occasion.
Key Members of CSI such as MD Agrawal, Saurabh Sonawala, Ron
Dumasia, Rajiv Gerela, Vishnu Kanhere, Ravi Eppaturi, K.G. Chari,
RC Goyal, the new CSI trainees, SMF Pasha, Yogendra Gehlot,
Rashmi Chordia, and others were present. The occasion was
lent a special color and brightness by the presence of better
halves – Mrs. M.D. Agrawal and daughter Shruti and Mrs.
Gerela and daughter Chaitali.
MD Agrawal performed the pooja followed by all present invoking the
blessings of God by performing Aarti.
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