INDIAN WOMENS’ ASSOCIATION, LAGOS, NIGERIA (IWA)
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1991-1993
President: Mrs. Raghunath
Vice-President: Mr. Prabha Roy
Secretary: Mrs. Srivasthava
Treasurer: Mrs. Payal Khemanani
Asst. Treasurer: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
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Year 1993
President: His Excellency Lait Mansingh
Vice-President: Mrs. Madhur Das
Secretary: Mrs. Chakori Gupta
Treasurer: Mrs. Payal Khemanani
Asst. Treasurer: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Committee members
Mrs.Neelu Johns
Mrs.Anuthaz Savara
Mrs.Chitra Keswani
Mrs.Rukhi Mitra
Membership Fee for 1993: = N=300/
EVENTS
1. Members’ Monthly Meetings
2. “Made for Each other” Fund Raising Program at Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos
3. Children’s’ Christmas party
Charity
Donated a Maruti Van to Missionaries of Charity, Ketu
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Year 1994
President: His Excellency Lalit Mansingh
Vice-President: Mrs. Madhur Das
Secretary: Mrs. Chakori Gupta
Treasurer: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Committee Members
Mrs. Neelu Johnes
Mrs. Anuthaz Savara
Mrs. Chitra Keswani
Mrs. Rukhi Mitra
Membership Fee for 1994: =N=300/
EVENTS
January
Independence Day celebration
Venue: High Commission of India
February
Members Tea
Venue: High Commission of India
March
Talk- Health Talk
Venue: High Commission of India
July
Demonstration -Flower arrangement
Venue: High Commission of India
August
Independence Day celebration
Venue- High Commission of India
October
Gandhi Jayanthi Celebrations
Venue-Indian High Commissioner’s Premises
Dignitaries:
Zeikh Mustapha (Director of Dar-ul-dawa Arabic school, Lagos
Swami Anandini Das
His Holiness Swami Swaroopanada of Chinmaya Movement
Rev.John R. Sheehan, Communication coordination for the Society of Jesus
H.E.Mr. Lalit Mansingh, High Commissioner of India
H.E.Archbishoop Carol Maria Vigano, Apostolic Pro-Nuncio
Rev.Dr.Anthony O.Okogie, Archbishop of Lagos
H.E.Walter Carrington, Ambassador of U.S.A
Recitations from Koran, Bhagvad Gita& Bible. Prayers for the Father of our Nation.
November
Festival of Indian Films (18th November)
Attending Dignitary: H.E.Mr. Lalit Mansingh High Commissioner of India
Film: Viewed: Mansoom, Ganashatru, Arth
Seminar: Women’s Issue
Venue: Nigerian Institute of Internal affairs
December
Children’s party-
Venue: La Brazaree Restaurants
Charities
Christmas Party for 1700 Prison Inmates at Ikoyi
(14th December)
(In association with Missionaries of Charity)
Hamper Provisions for 56 destitute families in Ketu
Official Support announcement towards Missionaries of Charity
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Year 1995
President: H.E. Lalit Mansingh
Vice-President: Mrs. Madhur Das
Secretary: Mrs. Chakori Gupta
Treasurer: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Committee Members
Mrs.Neelu Johnes
Mrs.Anuthaz Savara
Mrs.Chitra Keswani
Mrs.Annie Varghese
Mrs.Mithla Gupta
Membership Fee for 1995: = N=400/
Events
January
Republic day Celebration (26th January) -involving all the diplomatic wives (evolution of clothes) Former President of Nigeria. Olushegun Obasanjo was the chief guest. Full programme was televised in NTA CHANNELS. H.E.Mr. Lalit Mansingh with his never-ending enthusiasm and constant involvement with IWA activities enhanced the Indian Profile by adding a new dimension of bringing together Indian women with women of other nationalities.
Venue: High Commission of India
February
Symposium for Children with cognitive and behavioral deficits.
SYMBOSIUM-Children –slow learners, with behavioral problem, impartial hearing and cerebral palsy
Dr. Yinka Akindayomi a pioneer in Nigeria in the field of Special Education
Mr. Janzen and Mrs. Metcalfe-counsellors in the American School Lagos
Venue: High Commission of Indian
March Floristry
Venue: High Commission of India
April
Farwell party for H.E. Lalit Mansingh at LA BRASSERI Restaurant
May
Late marriage is gamble – ‘Love’ Marriage & ‘Arranged’ marriage.
Vice-President Succession: Mrs. Mona Prasad became the Vice-President
August
Teej Celebrations
Dress code-Guajarati /Rajasthani (bright and vibrant-reds, green and yellows. Khanak of bangles and the tinkle of anklet
Venue: High Commission of Indian
October
Gandhi Jayanthi-Special programme
Venue: High Commission of India
November
Talk with Mrs. Fay Mottahed - ‘Recognition of the Dignity of women ‘.
An official delegate at the Beijing conference. She was working for the Advancement of Nigerian
Women
Venue: High Commission of India
December
Christmas Party
Venue: La Brasserie Restaurant, Victoria Island
Participation fee- Children =N= 300, Adult-=N=400/
Charities
1. Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul
a. Mathematics programme
b. Medicines
c. Sewing machines
2. Federal Nigeria Society for the blind: Braille Typewriter.
3. Motherless Babies Home: Food
4. Old People’s Home: Food, Clothing & Toiletries
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Year 1996
President: Mrs. Taiko Uppal
Vice-President: Mrs. Prabha Roy
Vice-President: Mrs. Sarita Agarwal
Gen .Secretary: Mrs. Shalini Srivastava
Social Secretary: Mrs. Arti Gupta
Treasurer: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Asst. Treasurer: Mrs. Mithla Gupta
Committee Members
Mrs.Annie Varghese
Mrs.Vasanthi Sunramanium
Membership Fee for 1996: =N= 1000/
Intra Organizational Changes
1. IWA Constitution revised, inclusion of additional Vice President Post.
2. Official IWA Logo Release (Logo competition)
3. Agreement on Election every 2 years.
Events
April
Talk: Nigerian Marriage customs and demonstration (Mrs. Uche)
Venue: High Commission of India
Stained glass painting (Mrs. Urmi Mithal)
Venue: High Commission of India
May
Visit to Lagos Oba at his Palace
Charity Bridge Tournament at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja
July
Visit to Tower Aluminum
August
Talk on Madras George -Mrs. Amrita Mukerjee
Venue: High Commission of India
September
Sight seeing trip to Olomo Rock, Abeokuta
October
Husband Night at Flamingo Restaurant, Victoria Island
November
Children’s Fancy Dress Party
Venue: High Commission of India
December
IWA Bazaar at High Commission of Indian
Charities
1. Missionaries of Charity
2. =N= 500,000/ to ILS for School Equipment purchase.
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Year 1997
President: Mrs. Taiko Uppal
Vice-President: Mrs. Sarita Aggarwal
Vice-President: Mrs. Shoba Lalchandani
Gen .Secretary: Mrs. Shalini Srivastava
Asst Gen .Secretary: Mrs. Mona Harajini
Social Secretary: Mrs. Inder Advani
Publicity Secretary: Mrs. Mithla Gupta
Treasurer: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Asst. Treasurer: Mrs. Amita Jain
Committee Members
Mrs.Annie Varghese
Mrs.Vasanthi Sunramanium
Mrs.Mithla Gupta
Mrs. Urmi Mithtal
Mrs.Pooja Bhambani
Mrs.Lata Mohanani
Mrs.Raji Bhasin
Mrs.Punam Trehan
Mrs. Neelam Daryanani
Events
January
Seminar: General Well-being of the Family through Managing Stress and Healthy Food
(Dr. Ms. Elizabeth Kafaru) .I WA & Indian Professional Forum (IPF) Collaboration
Venue: High Commission of India
February
Saree display Competition
Venue: High Commission of India
March
Holy Singing
Venue: High Commission of India
April
Talk: on low calorie diet Food-Mrs. Haneesha Daryani
Venue: High Commission of India
May
A visit to IITA Ibadan
July
Film Geet Quiz
Venue: High Commission of India
August
Independence Day Golden Jubilee celebration
Venue: High Commission of India
Learn mathematics without tears (Mr.H.R.Kabra)
Venue: High Commission of India
September
Charity Bridge Tournament at Flamingo Restaurant
Getting friendly with the Computer -Mrs. Asha Gupta
Venue: High Commission of India
October
Work shop: “A Better You”
A Better Communication Skills
B Time Management
C Crisis Management & Decision Making
D Coping With Growing Children
E Career Opportunities for your children
F Portfolio Management and small investments
G Towards a successful and quality life
Venue: High Commission of India
November
Taste of India: Funfair & painting competition – A special programme for the guest of Asia Pacific Ladies.
Venue: High Commission of India
Charities
1. Motherless Babies, Daughters of Charity
2. Missionaries of Charity (IWA is providing 6 bags of Garri every month to feed 60 families at Ketu Since 1994)
3. Donated 27 artificial limbs to the handicapped person
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Year 1998
President: Mrs. Taiko Uppal
Vice-President: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Vice-President: Mrs. Shoba Lalchandani
Gen .Secretary: Mrs. Shalini Srivastava
Asst Gen .Secretary: Mrs. Lata Mohnani
Social Secretary: Mrs. Inder Advani
Publicity Secretary: Mrs. Mithla Gupta
Treasurer: Mrs. Tanuja Srivastava
Membership: Mrs. Amita Jain
Committee Members
Mrs.Meeta Saxeena
Mrs.Pooja Bhambai
Mrs.Seema Khatri
Mrs.Annie Varghese
Mrs.Vasanthi Sunramanium
Mrs.Kanta Ram
Membership Fee for 1998: =N= 1200/
Events
January
AGM Lunch - Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island
February
Farwell to Mrs. Sarita Agarwal (Vice-President 1996-1997)
Lecture on Electrolysis & Facial -Mrs. Monika Ganglani
Venue: High Commission of India
March
Culture of Yoruba land’ (Chief R. A.Gbadamosi
Venue: High Commission of India
Holi celebration
Venue; High Commission of India
April
Trip to Lekki Conservation Centre
Exhibition organized by (President Taiko Uppal)
Baiskhi - colourful Indian attire
Bridge Classes for Members (every Thursday)
May
Nigerian Afternoon Tea
Venue: High Commission of India
Indian Ladies Society Inception with subsidiaries
1. Indian Women Association
2. Young Sindhi Ladies
3. Sindhi Ladies club
4. Charity Group
5 Vama Wave.
Terrytex Camp Limbs was a joint effort of Indian Ladies Society. In 1998, the total recipient numbered 105 through the nine weeks Camp conducted at Ikorodu. The formal presentation was done at the High Commission of India under the auspices of the Deputy Governor of Lagos state - Mrs. Kofoworola Bukonor Akerele.She was pleased with the work and allotted a plot of land for the project, assuring her continued help.
July
'On the spot Rakhi Making' Competition
Venue: High Commission of India
August
Husband Nite ' (Golden Gate Restaurant, Ikoyi- EK DUJHE KE LIYE
September
Formal Presentation of Artificial Limbs camp at Ikorodu
October
Diwali- High Tea
Venue: High Commission of India
November
Children’s Mela, IWA Fun fare
Venue: High Commission of India
December
IWA & IPF Lecture cum Dinner (Alhaji Suleinman: BAFFA
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Year 1999
President: Mrs. Taiko Uppal
Vice-President: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Vice-President: Mrs. Shoba Lalchandani
Gen .Secretary: Mrs. Shalini Srivastava
Asst Gen .Secretary: Mrs. Seema Khatri
Social Secretary: Mrs. Inder Advani
Asst. Social Secretary: Mrs. Neeta Sharma
Publicity Secretary: Mrs. Mithla Gupta
Treasurer: Mrs. Tanuja Srivastava
Asst. Treasurer: Mrs.Vasnthi Subramaniam
Committee members
Mrs.Annie Varghese
Mrs. Geeta Punjabi
Mrs.Pooja Bhambani
Mrs.Joyti Changrani
Mrs.Sushma Ahuja
Mrs.Meeta Saxeena
Mrs.Lata Mohinani
Mrs.Geeta Punjabi
Mrs.Annie Varghese
Mrs.Sureka Jajoo
Mrs.Archana Tiwari
Mrs.Anita Kawara
Membership Fee for 1999: =N= 1200/
Events
January
Biennial Election
February
Annual- Lunch
Venue: Federal Palace Hotel
Floristry –Japanese lady
February
1. Workshop : ‘ A Better You’
2. Etiquette
3. FIRST AID
4. WOMENHOOD-BIOLOGICAL ASPECT
5. SAVING AND INVESTM,NET IN INDIA
6. INDIAN POLITICAL SYSTEM
7. EFFECTIVE FAMILY LIFE
8. 19TH -21ST JANAUARY 1999
March
Holi-celebration
Venue: High Commission of India
April
‘Unity in Diversity ‘
14th April is an auspicious date which has one thing in common between north, south, east and west of India. Different states refer to the date differently; however it simply implies the same. For example: In Punjab it is known as 'Baisaki', in Karnataka as 'Yudadi', in Kerala as 'Vishu',
Venue: High Commission of India
May
Talk on First Aid (Dr. Ranjana Gupta.’First Aid book' published by IWA
Venue: High Commission of India
June
Artificial Limb camp under the banner of Indian Ladies Society. The camp started on 22nd June 1999 at rehabilitation centre, Ikorodu
July
Salad making (Whassan group-
Farewell Party: Dr.Mr. & Mrs. Ratnam. (IWA & IPF undertaking)
Venue: High Commission of India
August
'On the spot Rakhi Making' Competition
Farewell Party: Mrs. Taiko Uppal (President 1996 -1999) Mrs. Taiko Uppal was with IWA 3 ½ YEARS. She was vibrant and wonderful, enjoyed doing social work.
IMPERIAL CHINESE RESTURANT
September
Succession of Mrs. Madhumitha Pradhan as President.
High Tea with Diplomat's Wives.
Venue: High Commission of India
October
Lady & Gentleman of the Millennium (at Cactus)
Venue: Cactus Restaurant, Victoria Island
November
Fancy Dress Competition (Children’s day)
Venue: High Commission of India
December
Talk: REIKI (Mrs. Sunanda Rao)
Venue: High Commission of India
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Year (2000)
President: Mrs. Mrs. Madhumitha Pradhan
Vice-President: Mrs. Dr. (Mrs.) Suman Kanwar
Vice-President: Mrs. Bharti Chatlani
Gen .Secretary: Mrs. Shalini Srivastava
Asst Gen .Secretary: Mrs. Seema Khatri
Social Secretary: Mrs. Inder Advani
Asst. Social Secretary: Mrs. Neeta Sharma
Publicity Secretary: Mrs. Mithla Gupta
Treasurer: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Asst. Treasurer: Mrs.Vasanthi Subramaniam
Membership: Mrs. Amita Jain
Membership Fee for 2000: =N= 1500/
Events
January
IWA’S Bazaar for the Millennium
Venue: High Commission OF India
February
AGM- China Town
March
Holi celebrations
Snacks competition\
Venue: High Commission of India
April
Baisakhi
Panel Discussion: ' Growing Children' (Dr. Mrs.Poornima Mathur, Mrs. Khushi Lal)
Venue: High Commission of India
July
Khel Mein
IWA & IPF Joint talk (Dr. Mrs.Elizabeth Kafaro)
Venue: High Commission of India
August
Gala Night 'Shaam-e-Mehfil
Venue: Muson Center
September
Diwali celebration - Fireworks Display and Reenactment.
Venue: High Commission of India
October
Farewell of Mrs. Shalini Srivastava (General Secretary 1996 -2000)
Cactus Restaurant
November
Talk: General health problem (De. Corpuz - St. Francis Hospital, Ikoyi)
Venue: High Commission of India
December
Children’s party
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2001
President: Mrs. Madhumita Pradhan
Vice-President: Mrs. Bharti Chatlani
Vice-President: Dr. (Mrs.) Suman Kanwar
General Secretary: Mrs.Geta Punjabi
General Secretary: Mrs.Seema Khatri
Asst.General Secretary: Mrs.Meeta Saxeena
Treasurer: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Asst.Treasurer & Membership: Mrs. Vasanthi Subramaniam
Publicity Secretary: Mrs.Geetika Tondon
Social Secretary: Mrs.Archana Tewari
Committee Members
Mrs.Mithla Gupta
Mrs.Anita Kawura
Mrs.Inder Advani
Mrs.Pooja Bhambani
Mrs. Nisha Jethwani
Mrs.Renu Jain
Mrs. Annapurna Rao
Mrs.Pallavi Agarwal
Mrs.Annie Varghese
Mrs. Neeta Sharma
January
FUN FAIR
VENUE: High Commission of India
Dance Competition, Art & Craft competition
February
AGM LUNCH- OCEAN VIEW CHINESE RESTURANT
LUNCH- OCEAN VIEW CHINESE RESTURANT
April-
TALK ON AROMA THERAPY
Mrs. Hannah Bakshani & Rekha Udasi
July
FARWELL TO IWA PRESIDENT MADHUMITHA PRADHAN & ANTHAKSHARI
VENUE: VICTORIA PALACE HOTEL
August
Ganesh making competition
Rangoli, Dry Colour or Rice Powder
Make Ganesh by Clay
October
Annual Fund Raising-India Gala Night
Venue: Muson center
November
Diwali Dhamaka (for Children & Ladies)
Membership fee 1500
Charities Benefited
Missionaries of Charity
Satya Sai Baba School
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2002
President: His Excellency Arti Sinha
Vice-President: Mrs. Bharti Chatlani
Vice-President: Dr. (Mrs.) Suman Kanwar
General Secretary: Mrs.Geta Punjabi
General Secretary: Mrs.Seema Khatri
Asst.General Secretary: Mrs.Meeta Saxeena
Treasurer: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Asst.Treasurer & Membership: Mrs.Vasanthi Subramaniam
Publicity Secretary: Mrs.Geetika Tondon
Social Secretary: Mrs.Archana Tewari
Asst.Social Secretary: Mrs. Hennah Bakshani
Committee Members
Mrs.Anita Kaura
Mrs. Annapurna Rao
Mrs.Annie Varghese
Mrs.Inder Advani
Mrs.Mithla Gupta
Mrs. Neeta Sharma
Mrs. Nisha Jethwani
Mrs.Pallavi Agarwal
Mrs.Pooja Bhambhani
Mrs.Renu Jain
Mrs. Sandhya Sankar
January
Cookery Demonstration
MR. Anil Pandey
VENUE: High Commission of India
February
AGM LUNCH LAGOON RESTURANT
March
Holi Hungama
April
Talk on meditation by Brahmakumaries
Venue: High Commission of India
July
The Art of Cooking-by Sherlaton Chef
Venue: Sherlaton Restaurant
August
Annual Fund raising event-Heart beat Group of Bombay
September
High tea –FUNFILLED EVENING
Venue: High Commission of Indian
October
Fund raising,
VENUE: Muson
November
Array of Lamp
Competition for Ladies
Gift wrapping for sweets, thali, basket, box etc.
Competition for children
1. Hindi Songs? Poems
2. Card making
Venue: ILS Ilupeju
December
Cookery demonstration by Anil Pandy, Rajeev Talwar
Membership 1800
Charities
1. Artificial Limb project
2. Missionaries of Charity
3Donation to Orissa Cyclone victims
4. Martyrs of Kargil war
5Gujarat earthquakes relief fund
6. Sponsored a classroom at Indian Language School new building
7. Donated books to University of Lagos
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2003
President: His Excellency Atish Sinha
Vice-President: Mrs. Bharti Chatlani
Vice-President: Dr. (Mrs.) Suman Kanwar
General Secretary: Mrs.Seema Khatri
Asst.General Secretary: Mrs.Meeta Saxeena
Treasurer: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Asst.Treasurer: Mrs.Pooja Bhambani
Publicity Secretary: Mrs.Geetika Tondon
Social Secretary: Mrs. Hennah Bakshani
Assist Social Secretary: Mrs.Inder Advani
Committee Members
Mrs.Anita Kaura
Mrs.Pallavi Agarwal
Mrs. Nisha Jethwani
Mrs. Sandhya Sankar
Mrs.Renu Jain
Mrs.Mithla Gupta
Mrs.Sudha Kapoor
Mrs.Laxmi Valecha
February
AGM LUNCH-
VENUE: NEW SHERLATON RETURANT
March
IWA BAZAAR
Venue: High Commission of India
August
Annual Fundraising
SHAAN
Venue: Muson Center
September
Talk: Art of Living
Venue: High Commission of India
October
Trip on Cruise
November
Diwali Special for Ladies and Children
Venue: Cumberland
Membership fee Naira 1800
Charities
1. Repaired roof of handicapped children’s Modupe Cole, school at Yaba
2. Donated books to University of Lagos
3. Clothes to the motherless babies
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2004
President: His Excellency Atish Sinha
Vice-President: Mrs.-Bharti Chatlani
Vice-President: Dr. (Mrs.) Suman Kanwar
General Secretary: Mrs.Seema Khatri
Asst.General Secretary: Mrs.Meeta Saxeena
Treasurer: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Asst.Treasurer: Mrs.Pooja Bhambani
Publicity Secretary: Mrs.Geetika Tondon
Social Secretary: Mrs. Hennah Bakshani
Committee members
Mrs.Pallavi Agarwal
Mrs.Mithla Gupta
Mrs. Sandhya Sankar
Mrs.Sudha Kapoor
Mrs.Laxmi Valecha
Mrs.Renu Jain
Mrs. Nisha Jethwani
Membership Naira 2500
February
Valentine Lunch
Venue; New China Restaurant, Ikeja
April
I W A Bazaar
Venue: High Commission of India
(Hawain)Nigerian dance Competition
August
Saree Competition
Venue: High Commission of India
September
Fund raising
Sunidhi Chauhan
Venue: Muson
2nd show at Nigerian Law School
November
Diwali
Pooja Thali decoration for ladies
FANCY DERESS FOR CHILDREN
(Mythological CHARACTERS)
Charities
1. Geeta Ashram eye camp
2. Two Indians stranded in Lagos-ticket to India
3. Tuition fees for Nigerian students
4. Bore Hole
5. Support to motherless baby home Lekki
6. Sewing Machines and refrigerator for Gardasa Catholic community
7. Donation to I L S
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2005
President: Mrs.Lalitha Vishvanthan
Vice-President: Mrs.-Bharti Chatlani
Vice-President: Dr. (Mrs.) Suman Kanwar
General Secretary: Mrs.Seema Khatri
Asst.General Secretary: Mrs.Meeta Saxeena
Treasurer: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Asst.Treasurer: MrsPooja Bhambani
Publicity Secretary: Mrs.Geetika Tondon
Social Secretary: Mrs.Inder Advani
Committee members
Mrs.Mithla Gupta
Mrs.Sudha Kapoor
Mrs.Laxmi Valecha
Mrs.Renu Jain
Mrs. Nisha Jethwani
Mrs.Alka Somani
Mrs. Uma Sagar
Mrs.Anita Kaura
Mrs.Pallavi Agarwal
January
Cookery demonstrations
(Easy to make desert and attractive salad)
Sherlaton Restaurant, Ikoyi
February
AGM Lunch
Venue: Ocean view, Victoria Island
April
IWA Mela (Tsunami Victims)
Venue: High Commission of Indian
July
Regional Attire Competition
August
Farewell to Ethiopian Airline General Manager
September
Annual Fundraising at MUSON
Artist- Sukywinder Singh night
November
Pooja Thali Competition
Children’s Day
Fancy dress competition, Mythological characters
Membership fee Naira 2,500
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2006
President: Mrs.Lalitha Vishvanthan
Vice-President: Mrs.-Bharti Chatlani
Vice-President: Dr. (Mrs.) Suman Kanwar
General Secretary: Mrs.Seema Khatri
Asst.General Secretary: Mrs.Meeta Saxeena
Treasurer: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Asst.Treasurer: Mrs.Pooja Bhambani
Publicity Secretary: Mrs.Geetika Tondon
Social Secretary: Mrs.Inder Advani
Committee members
Mrs.Mithla Gupta
Mrs.Sudha Kapur
Mrs.Laxmi Valecha
Mrs.Renu Jain
Mrs. Nisha Jethwani
Mrs.Alka Somani
Mrs. Uma Sagar
Mrs.Anita Kaura
Mrs.Vijeta Bhambani
Mrs.Sangeet Bhavani
Mrs.Nilima Kacher
Mrs.Madhu Goyel
MrS.Rupa Walia
Mrs.Sowmiya Sharma
Mrs. Rekha Sheroff
MEMBERSHIP 2500
February
Annual General Meeting
Venue: Pearl Garden Chinese Restaurant, V.I
Maintain good health with yoga
Dr. (Mrs.) Bansal
Venue: High Commission of India
March
Cruise & Picnic
Boat trip
April
Fun fair Ethnic Bazaar
Venue: High Commission of India
May
Talk
Skin care & Beauty tips
Mrs. Rekha Udhasi
Venue: High Commission of India
July
Jewelry Making Competition
August
Saree Competition
September
Musical Dhamaka with Usha Uthup & REX
Nigerian Dress competition
October
Diwali celebration
Venue: Cumberland
November
Demonstration children’s Day
Drawing Competition (3-10)
Theme: Christmas
Cake decoration (11-17)
Ladies –Candle decoration
Charities
1. Teachers salary-Sathya Sai Baba school
2. Cardosa training centre, Apapa
3. Missionaries of Charity
4. Save a child heart
5. Modupe Cole, Yaba. (2 wheel chairs, 10 sets of table & chairs, one roll of bed sheet)
6. Geeta Ashram eye clinic
7 Scholarship –two student of DON BOSCO SCHOOL
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2007
Chief Patron: Mrs.Lalitha Vishvanthan
President: Dr. (Mrs.) Suman Kanwar
Vice-President: Mrs. Bharti Chatlani
Vice-President: Mrs. Amita Jain
General Secretary: Mrs.Seema Khatri
Asst.General Secretary: Mrs. Sangeeta Bahani
Treasurer: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Asst.Treasurer Membership: Mrs. Pooja Bhambani
Publicity Secretary: Mrs.Geetika Tondon
Social Secretary: Mrs. Inder Advani
Committee members
Mrs.Mithla Gupta
Mrs.Sudha Kapur
Mrs.Laxmi Valecha
Mrs.Renu Jain
Mrs. Nisha Jethwani
Mrs.Alka Somani
Mrs.Anita Kaura
Mrs.Vijeta Bhambani
Mrs.Nilima Kacher
Mrs.Madhu Goyal
MrS.Rupa Walia
Mrs. Rekha Sheroff
Mrs.Sowmiya Sharma
Mrs. Uma Sagar
Events
January
Thambola afternoon
February
Valentine Lunch-Pearl Garden restaurant
April
IWA Bazaar
Venue: High Commission of India
August
Mutual exchange programme
Hosted International Women’s Society
Talk: Deputy High Commission Of India, Anil Trigunayak
Venue; high Commission of Indian
September
Fund raising Programme
Venue: Muson Center
Rock & Roll with SHAAN
October
Reciprocating our spouses
Venue: Cumberland
November
Diwali
Children-Drawing completion 3-10
Cake decoration 11-17
Ladies –Candle decoration
Membership 2500
Charities
1. Teachers salary-Sathya Sai Baba school
2. Missionaries of Charity
3. Geeta Ashram eye clinic-Mrs.Lalitha Vishvanthan
HIGH COMMSSION WAS MOVED TO ABUJA STILL
MRS.LALITHA VISHVSANATHAN WAS IWA PRESIDENT.
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2008
Chief Patron: Mrs.Lalitha Vishvanthan
President: Dr. (Mrs.) Suman Kanwar
Vice-President: Mrs. Bharti Chatlani
Vice-President: Mrs. Amita Jain
General Secretary: Mrs.Meeta Saxeena
Assist. General Secretary: Mrs.Sangeet Babani
Treasurer: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Asst.Treasuer: Mrs. Amita Jain
Publicity secretary: Mrs.Mithla Gupta
Social Secretary: Mrs.Geetika Taandon
Committee members
Mrs.Alaka Somani
Mrs.Sowmiya Sharma
Mrs.Chavi Yankha Kaul
, Mrs. Sabina Ramchandani
Mrs.Madhu Goyal
Mrs.Renu Jain
Mrs. Rupa Walia
Mrs. Uma Bhagala
Mrs. Rekha Sheroff
Mrs.Vijetaa Bhambani
Mrs.Sudha Kapoor
Mrs.Anita Kaura
Mrs.Laksmi Valecha
Mrs. Uma Sagar
MEMBERSHIP 2500
EVENTS
January
Fun Filled Evening
Venue: High Commission of Indian
February
Annual General Meeting
Venue: Regeant Chinese
April
Bazaar –BAISAKHI DA MELA
Venue: High Commission of India
May
Farwell to our President MRS.Lalitha Vishwanathan & His Excellency Mr.Vishwanathan, Regeant Chinese
August
Welcomed our new High Commissioner His Excellency Mr. Mahesh Sachdev
September
Fund Raising
Venue: Muson
MIKA & MAMTA SHARMA
“Mauja Hi Mauja”
Reception for Padmashree Kalaimani K.S.Chitra
Venue: Banquet hall Lagoon
October
Diwali Programme
Venue: Cumberland
Ladies
Traditional Festive Dress Competition
Children
Basket Decoration
Age group 4-8 years
Age Group 9-12 years
November
Talk
How to handle Teenagers
Membership Fees Naira 2,500
Charities
Satya Sai Baba School
Don Bosco-Ondo
HIV Positive Children’s Education at Abuja
Missionaries of Charity
Bore Hole& Toilet for School
Contributed funds to Indian foundation, a vocational centre for street children in Delhi
Contributed funds to a home for destitute women in Pune, India
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2009
President: Dr. (Mrs.) Suman Kanwar
Vice-President: Mrs.-Bharti Chatlani
Vice-President: Dr. (Mrs.) Suman Kanwar
General Secretary: Mrs.Meeta Saxeena
Assist. General
Secretary: Mrs.Sangeet Babani
Treasurer: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Asst.Treasuer: Mrs. Amita Jain
Publicity secretary: Mrs.Mithla Gupta
Social Secretary: Mrs.Geetika Taandon
Committee members
Mrs.Alaka Somani
Mrs.Sowmiya Sharma
Mrs.Chavi Yankha Kaul
Mrs. Sabina Ramchandani
Mrs.Madhu Goyel
Mrs.Renu Jain
Mrs. Rupa Walia
Mrs. Uma Bhagala
Mrs. Rekha Sheroff
Mrs.Vijetaa Bhambani
Mrs.Sudha Kapoor
Mrs.Kashish
February
AGM Lunch
Spice Bar Restaurant
April
IWA Fun-Fair
Venue: High Commission of India
August
Annual Fund Raising
Venue: Muson
Kailash Kher & Meekeeta Nigam
October
Diwali Bazaar
Venue: Cumberland Restaurant
November
Children’s programme
Venue: Cumberland Restaurant
Charities
Contributed funds to the Indian Language School Building for the construction of a room
Have paid for airline tickets to distressed Indian Nationals to travel back home.
Sending food once a month to the Missionaries of Charity at Ketu
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2010
President: Dr. (Mrs.) Suman Kanwar
Vice-President: Mrs.-Bharti Chatlani
Vice-President: Mrs. Amita Jain
General Secretary: Mrs.Meeta Saxeena
Assist. General
Secretary: Mrs.Madhu Goyel
Treasurer: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Publicity secretary: Mrs.Mithla Gupta
Social Secretary: Mrs.Geetika Taandon
Asst.Social Secretary: Mrs.Saumya Sharma
Membership: Mrs. Sabina Ramchandani
Committee members
Mrs.Meenu Kakar
Mrs.Uthra Sharan
Mrs.Renu Jain
Mrs.Sudha Kapoor
Mrs.Laxmi Valecha
Mrs. Uma Bhagla
Mrs. Rekha Sheroffl
Mrs.Mamtoo Tuksiani
March
AGM Lunch
Venue: Spice Bar Banquet Hall
April
IWA Fun-Fair
Venue: High Commission of India
May
Demonstration of Pilates (a form of Exercise)
July
IWA Singing Idol
August
MATKA decoration & Raki making
September
Fund raising
Venue: Muson
JASHN 2010
SALIM –SUKAIMAN, Neha Bhasin/Shadab
November
Children’s Programme
Venue: Cumberland
Membership fess 3000
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2011
President: Dr. (Mrs.) Suman Kanwar
Vice-President: Mrs.-Bharti Chatlani
Vice-President: Mrs. Amita Jain
General Secretary: Mrs.Meeta Saxeena
Assist. General
Secretary: Mrs.Sangeet Babani
Treasurer: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Publicity secretary: Mrs.Mithla Gupta
Social Secretary: Mrs.Geetika Taandon
Membership: Mrs. Sabina Ramchandani
Committee members
Mrs.Madhu Goyal
Mrs.Sowmiya Sharma
Mrs.Meenu Kakar
Mrs.Uthra
Mrs.Renu Jain
Mrs.Sudha Kapoor
Mrs.Pooja Bhambani
Mrs.Laxmi Valecha
Mrs. Uma Bhagla
Mrs. Rekha Sherof
Mrs.Sandya Sankar
February
Valentine Day Kunch
Venue: Jade Palace
April
IWA Bazaar
Venue: H High Commission of India
August
BAND BAJAA BARAAT
Venue: Cumberland Restaurant
Ladies
Competition Bridal Attire
Children
Shaadi based songs
Age group 3-6 years
7-12 years
12-18 years
September
Fund raising
Venue: Muson Centre
SHAAME E Suroor with Himesh-Vineet-Ritu Pathak & Troup
October
Diwali Bazaar
Venue: Cumberland Restaurant
Membership fees 3000
Charities
Tuition fees for Nigerian students
Teacher’s Salaries for Satiya Sai Baba School
Tuition fees to HIV children at Abuja through High Commission of India
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2012
President: Dr. (Mrs.) Suman Kanwar
Vice-President: Mrs.-Bharti Chatlani
Vice-President: Mrs.Mamtoo Tulsiani
General Secretary: Mrs.Meeta Saxeena
Assist. General Secretary: Mrs. Reena Bangera
Treasurer: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Social Secretary: Mrs.Geetika Tindon
Asst.Social: Mrs. Rupa Walia
Publicity: Mrs.Mithla Gupts
Membership: Mrs. Sabina Ramchandani
Assist. Membership: Mrs. Vidya Parmeshwar
Committee members
Mrs.Renu Jain
Mrs. Rekha Sheroff
Mrs. Uma Bhagala
Mrs.Madhu Goyal
Mrs.Laxmi Valecha
Mrs. Neetu Pandya
Mrs.Senha
Mrs. Henna
Mrs.Utara
Mrs. Vidya Parameshwar
Mrs.Pooja Bhambai
Mrs. Neetu Pandey
Heena
Events
AGM Lunch
Venue: Jade Palace
April
IWA MELA UMANG
Venue: High Commission of India
August
Pritam Show
Venue: HARBOUR POINT
October
Diwali Bazaar
Venue: Cumberland
November
Indian Epic re -visited
Children‘s Programme
Membership fee NAIRA 4000
Charities
Tuition fees for Nigerian students
Contribution to High Commission of India for the release of a distressed Indian National from captive.
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2013
President: Mrs.Bhaarti Chatlani
Vice-President: Mrs-Mamtoo Tulsiani
Vice-President: Mrs.Mithla Gupta
General Secretary: Mrs.Meeta Saxeena
Assist. General Secretary: Mrs. Reena Bangera
Treasurer: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Asst.Treasuer: Mrs. Vidya Parameshwar
Social Secretary: Mrs.Geetika Tondon
Asst.Social: Mrs. Rupa Walia
Membership: Mrs. Sabina Ramchandani
Committee members
Mrs.Renu Jain
Mrs. Rekha Sheroff
Mrs. Uma Bhagala
Mrs.Madhu Goyal
Mrs.Laxmi Valecha
Mrs. Neetu Pandey
Geetanjali Bajaj
Meeu Kakkar
Events
February
AGM Lunch
Venue: Jade Palace
DELHI-PARIS-NEW YORK
April
Antakshri
Venue: Cumberland Hotel
July
Dance performance
AAJA NACHLE
August
Fund raising
Venue: Muson
SAJITH & WAJITH
October
IWA Diwali Bazaar
Venue: Spice Bar Restaurant
November
Children’s Day
Venue: Cumberland Restaurant
Membership fee: 4,000
Charities
Tuition fees for Nigerian students
Teacher’s Salaries for Satiya Sai Baba School, Lagos
Medical Treatment Assistance
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2014
President: Mrs. Bharti Chatlani
Vice-President: Mrs-Mamtoo Thulsiani
Vice-President: Mrs.Mithla Gupta
General Secretary: Mrs.Meeta Saxeena
Asst.General secretary: Mrs. .Reena Bhangera
Vice-President: Mrs.Mamtoo Tulsiani
Vice-President: Mrs.Mithla Gupta
Treasurer: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Asst. Treasurer: Mrs. Vidya Parameshwar
Social Secretary: Mrs.Geetika Tondon
Assit Social Secretary: Mrs. Rupa Walia
Membership Secretary: Mrs. Sabina Ramchandani
Publicity Secretary: Mrs. Geetangali Bajaj
Assit. Publicity Secretary: Mrs. Neetu Pandey
Committee members
Mrs.Renu Jain
Mrs. Rekha Sheroff
Mrs. Uma Bhagala
Mrs.Madhu Goyel
Mrs.Laxmi Valecha
Events
February
AGM Lunch
Venue: Jade Palace
Talent Hunt
April
IWA BAZAAR
VENUE: High Commission OF India
Diwali Bazaar
Venue: Cumberland Hotel
November
Fund raising
Venue: Harbour Point
Rhythm 2014
Musical Moment with Benny Dayal
Membership fee Naira 4,000
Charities
Tuition fees for Nigerian students
Teacher’s Salaries for Satiya Sai Baba School
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2015
President: Mrs. Bharti Chatlani
Vice-President: Mrs.Mithla Gupta
General Secretary: Mrs.Meeta Saxeena
Asst.General secretary: Mrs. .Reena Bhangera
Vice-President: Mrs.Mamtoo Tulsiani
Vice-President: Mrs.Mithla Gupta
Treasurer: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Asst. Treasurer: Mrs. Vidya Parameshwar
Social Secretary: Mrs.Geetika Tondon
Assit Social Secretary: Mrs. Rupa Walia
Membership Secretary: Mrs. Sabina Ramchandani
Publicity Secretary: Mrs. Geetanjali Baja
Assit. Publicity Secretary: Mrs. Neetu Pandey
Committee members
Mrs.Renu Jain
Mrs. Rekha Sheroff
Mrs. Uma Bhagala
Mrs.Madhu Goyal
Mrs.Laxmi Valecha
Events
January
Tresses
Hair dressing Competition
Venue: Cumberland Hotel
February
AGM Lunch
Venue: Jade Palace
August
JASHN-E-MEHFIL
Kunat Ganjanwala & Shruti Pathak
Comedy by Raviraj Kande
Venue: Muson Center
October
Diwali Bazaar
Venue: Cumberland
Tuition fees for Nigerian students
Teacher’s Salaries for Satiya Sai Baba School
Chennai Flood relief fund through High Commission of India
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2016
President: Mrs. Bharti Chatlani
Vice-President: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Vice- President: Mrs.Geetika Tondon
General Secretary: Mrs. Reena Bangera
Asst.General secretary: Mrs. .Laxmi Valecha
Treasurer: Mrs. Vidya Parameshwar
Joint Treasurer: Mrs. Uma Baghla
Publicity Secretary: Mrs. Neetu Pandey
Publicity Secretary: Mrs. Geetanjali Bajaj
Social Secretary: Mrs. Rupa Walia
Social Secretary: Mrs.Renu Jain
Membership Secretary: Mrs. Rekha Sheroff
February
AGM LUNCH
VENUE: Inter Continental Hotel, Victoria Island
APRIL
IWA Bazaar Phaag mela
Venue: Nigerian Law School
Victoria Island
July
Anthshari
Venue: Cumberland H
October
Diwali Bazaar
Smirthu Restaurant, Victoria Island Hotel
Membership Fees Naira 5,000
Charities
Tuition fees for Nigerian students
Teacher’s Salaries for Satiya Sai Baba School
Supported Rotary Walk
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2017
President: Mrs. Geetika
Tondon
Vice-President: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Vice- President: Mrs.Renu Jain
General Secretary: Mrs. Reena
Bangera
Assist General Secretary: Mrs.Laxmi
Valecha
Treasurer: Mrs.Neetu Pandey
Assist Treasurer: Mrs. Uma Baghla
Publicity Secretary: Mrs. Rupa Walia
Social Secretary: Mrs. Geetanjali Bajaj
Membership Secretary: Mrs. Rekha Sheroff
Committee members
Mrs.Kavita Pahariya
Mrs.Mamta Debroy
Mrs.Anjali Bagheria
Mrs.Charu Sharma
Events
January
PRAVASI BHARTIYA DIWAS
Venue: High Commission Of India
AGM LUNCH
Brides of India
Venue:Jade Palace
April
Kanika Kapoor
Venue: Inter condimental Hotel
August
Antakshari
October
Diwali Bazaar
Membership Fees Naira 5,000
Charities
Tuition fees for Nigerian students
Awards to the ILS Students
Supported Rotary Walk
Nigerian Society for the blind
Down Syndrome foundation,Nigeria
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2018
President: Mrs. Geetika
Tondon
Vice-President: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Vice- President: Mrs.Renu Jain
General Secretary: Mrs. Reena
Bangera
Assist General Secretary: Mrs.Laxmi Valecha
Tresurer: Mrs.Rupa Walia
Assist Treasurer: ali Bajaj Mrs. Uma Baghla
Publicity Secretary: Mrs.Anjali Bagheria
Social Secretary: Mrs.Geetanjali Bajaj
Assistant Social Secretary: Mrs,Charu Sharma
Committee Members
Mrs.Kavita Pahariya
Mrs.Mamta Debroy
Mrs.Anamika Sharma
Events
February
AGM Lunch
Venue: Jade Palace
April
Ankit Tiwari
Venue: Muson
October
Disco Dandiya Night
Bollywood singer
Rekha Raj & Troupe
Venue: Havilah Event Centre
Charities
Tuition fees for Nigerian students
Awards to the ILS Students
Rotary Free Cataract Surgery
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2019
President: Mrs. Geetika
Tondon
Vice-President: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
Vice- President: Mrs.Renu Jain
General Secretary: Mrs. Reena
Bangera
Assist General Secretary: Mrs.Laxmi Valecha
Treasurer: Mrs.Rupa Walia
Assist Treasurer: Mrs. Uma Baghla
Publicity Secretary: Mrs.Anjali Bagheria
Social Secretary: Mrs.Geetanjali Bajaj
Assistant Social Secretary: Mrs Charu Sharma
Committee Members
Mrs.Kavita Pahariya
Mrs.Mamta Debroy
Mrs.Anamika Sharma
Events
January
Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas
Venue: High Commission of India
March
Annual lunch
Venue: Spice root