NEWS & EVENTS

 
 
 

Annual General Meeting- 2017

 

 
 



ACHIEVEMENTS -2017
Academic, Sports & Profession

 


Ms. Malavika Rajesh
(daughter of our member Rajesh - Muvattupuzha) , for having Secured A+ for all the subjects, in the Higher Secondary School Final Examinations


Mrs.Rohini K Menon, daughter of P Kumar Menon participated in the Thiruvathirakali performed by 6,582 women at Kizakkambalam on May 1st 2017 which has set a new Guinness world record.


Mr. Vivek V,
husband of Rohini K Menon was privileged to receive an individual honour of highest individual score and longest six at inter cement company T- 20 tournament held at Alathiyur, Tamil Nadu.
 


Commander Akhilesh Menon
, Indian Navy, husband of Mrs. Reshmy K Menon was awarded the best student in academics for Defence Service Staff College Welligton, Nilgiris, Coonoor - Tamil Nadu for the course for the year 2016-2017.


Sri. Vivek K Menon,
grandson of our beloved President Sri. Balakrishna Menon,and son of Dr. Sajeev B Menon has been awarded by the University of Pennsylvania, the Honourable Harold Heriman award for the best thesis for B.Tec, Final year Project of Electrical Engineering and Systems Engineering student, on 28th April,21017.


Dr. Sajeev B Menon
son of our beloved President Sri.C.Balakrishnan has been chosen in USA in the Top Doctors List, by their Peers for Endocrinology and featured in 435 Magazine of January 2017.The award was presented at a function in Kansas City by South West Clinical Society.
 


Smt. Maya Sashi
W/o Sashi Sivan and daughter of our beloved President has been promoted as Assistant General Manager of Federal Bank Ltd.



Sri. Akshay S Menon
joined as Assistant Software Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services at Info Park, Kakkanad.

 

Obituary


 

We mourn the sad demise of our senior Member Smt SARALA , w/o Late
Shri K. Bhaskaran Nair (Family Unit 10)
who passed away on 28th June 2015 at their residence, Kolongottil House,Kaliyar, MUvattupuzha.

May her soul rest in peace

 



ACHIEVEMENTS
Academic, Sports & Profession

 




ATHIRA
, d/o Sri.C.Viswam & Smt.Maya,(Family Unit 20B) has scored the highest 10/10 Grade in the 10th CBSE Exam.
She received the MLA Award for excellence in Academics among the students from various schools in Ernakulam instituted By Shri Eibe Eden, MLA at a function organised at St Teresas College, Ernakulam. She opted for Computer Science for Plus 1 at B V M, Girinagar.




ATUL SABUJI,
s/o Maya & Sabuji (Family Unit 4A) has passed the 10th CBSE Board Exam with high Grade of 9/10. He opted for Commerce group for Plus 1 course at Bhavans, Elamakkara






NANDANA
, d/o Sheena & Rajesh (Family unit 10B) has passed Plus 2 Exam with high marks and got admission for B Tech (Mechanical) at Ilahia Engg College, Kothamangalam.
 




AISWARYA
(d/o Maya & Sabuji ) has passed the 12th CBSE Board Exam with a high score of 92% and has opted for joining the degree course in Phisiotherapy at Ramaiyah Medical College, Bangaluru.




GOPIKA
, d/o Manju & Rajasekhran (Family Unit 4B) has passed the 12th CBSE Board Exam with a high score of 92% and joined for B Com at St Tereasas College, EKM





ANIRUDH,
s/o Bina & Srinath (Family Unt 2A1) after passing Plus 2, has got admission for the graduate course in Sports Management at Loughborough University, UK.
 





AKSHAY
, s/o Maya & Sashi (Family Unit 15B) has passed B Tech with distinction and got placement at M/s TCS through campus selection and joined at TCS,Technopark,TVM




ADITHYA K
.,son of Krishnakumar & Sreemathy (Family Unit 14B) after passing B Tech wih distintion has acquired PGDM in Embedded System from C-DAC, Banglore and got placement at M/s Wipro, Chennai through campus selection.




SreeHari P Menon
, s/o Maya & Priyan Menon (Family Unit 34 B)
has passed CBSE Plus 2 exam with high marks . He got admission for
B Com at S H College, Thevara.




Anoop Menon
,s/o Shri Sivadas & Usha(Family Unit 2B) has joined M/s Indian Express,KOCHI as Sub Editor.




ANJALI, d/o Pradip Nair & Vrinda ( Family unit-18C) has won the Title ‘Under 15 Badminton Champion’ in Singles & Doubles at the District level Tournament and obtained Trophies.She has participated in National level Tournaments and has come out as 'runner up'.




Dr JAYASREE,MBBS
(wife of Dr Varun) has acquired MD ( Dermatology) and has been adjudged the best out going postgraduate in 2014 from Department of Dermatology, Calicut Medical College and received the Alumni Award and a cash prize of Rs 10,000/-. She is presently serving at Govt Medical College, Trichur.


Kudumbayogam congratulate all the above members and wish them all success in their future studies and profession.
 

 

MARRIAGE


The Marriage of Kum Aparna,d/o Shri Gopinath & Smt Uma Cheruparambath (Familu Unit 20A) with Shri AnilKumar (s/o Shri. M. Krishnakumar & Smt. Indira Chathankandathil, Palaghat) was held on 6th June 2015 at TDM Hall,Ernakulam

 

MARRIAGE

Rohini K Menon (daughter of Remadevi Kumar Menon and Kumar Menon) with Vivek V Pillai at their
wedding on 03/05/2015 at TDM Hall Ernakulam

 

NEW BORN
 

The couple Akhilesh & Reshmy (d/o Remadevi & Kumar Menon ) is blessed with a daughter on 2nd April 2015 and she is named Aditri. ( Photo shows Reshmi with her son Adhvik and new born girl Aditri)
 

NEW BORN
 

The young couple Varun & Jayasree (Family Unit-14C1) is blessed with a son on 6th May 2015 and he is named VIHAAN
 

NEW BORN
 

The couple Renjith & Anupama (d/o C K Vijayan & Santha) is blessed with a son in July 2015.
 


  ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING


The AGM of Kudumbayogam was held on 17th May 2015 at Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium Ac Hall. Kudumbayogam President Shri C. Balakrishnan presided. Annual Report was presented by the Secretary Shri C.Rajasekharan and Statement of Audited Accounts were presented by the treasurer Shri P. Kumar Menon.

 

 

 
 

Marriage Engagement


The Marriage Engagement of Kum Aparna ( d/o Shri. Gopinath & Smt. Uma Cheruparambath ( Family Unit 20A) with Shri Anil Kumar (s/o Shri. M. Krishnakumar & Smt. Indira Chathankandathil, Anugraha-Rose Garden Apartments, 100Ft Road, Palaghat ) was held on 26th December 2014 at Vinayaka Kaliana Mandapam, Kadavantra.

The Marriage is scheduled on 6th June 2015 at TDM Hall, Ernakulam
 

 

NEW BORN
 

The couple Sreekumar & Deepa is blessed with a baby girl on 1st December 2014 and she is named 'NIHARIKA' .

( Deepa is the d/o Shri Gopinath Cheruparambath & Smt Kumari – Family Unit 11)

Congratulations..

 
 



ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

 



Master Rohith S. Nair , S/o Smt. C.Sangeetha & Shri. K.Sathish-Family Unit 6A (grand son of Sri. C. Ramachandran and Smt. C. Shyamala) has won covetable awards including prize money in several Quiz Competitions, viz: 3rd Semifinalist at All India Zonal level Quiz competition conducted by Reserve Bank of India at Mumbai; Winner of Radio Mirchi Quiz League (Math IIT Mirchi Quiz League) held at Trivandrum; Winner of Lions Club UN day Quiz at Kochi and Runner-up of CBSE Zonal Youth Festival Quiz held at Kochi.
He has now been selected for the Scholarship instituted by NCERT (National Council of Education Research & Training) under their National Talent Search Exam 2014.

He is Plus 1 Student at Bhavans Varuna Vidyalaya, Kochi

Kudumbayogam congratulate him and his parents and wish him all success.



Ms. ATHIRA ( d/o Sri. C. Viswam & Smt. Maya, (Family Unit 20B)
has won 1st prize for English Poetry writing at CBSE Kalostav
 (Zonal Level) and also obtained A-grade at the State level competition for the same. Athira is in her x th class at BVM, Girinagar

Kudumbayogam congratulate him and his parents and wish him all success.




Dr C. VARUN, MD
( s/o Smt C. Jaya & Sri K.V. Rajendran (Family Unit 14C) has successfully
acquired the DM ( Cardiology) from All India Institute of Medical Science.



Dr JAYASREE, (wife of Dr Varun) has also acquired MD (Dermatology) from Calicut Medical College. Congratulations...


 


Congratulations to all of them.
 

 


  MONTHLY EXECUTIVE COMMITTE MEETING 


The Monthly Executive committee meeting was held on 21st December 2014 at Shri Kumar Menon's residence, Ravipuram, Ernakulam. Apart from the monthly official transactions, the President Shri C. Balakrishnan, handed over a gift hamper to Shri Kumar Menon (Treasurer) in appreciation of the stupendous job done by him for filing the I T returns with Income Tax Dept (for first time) and also for the submission of required documents (after consolidation of old records of last few years) to The Registrar of Charitable Societies to comply with the rules of Travancore Cochin Literary Scientific and Charitable Societies Act.

 

 

 
 


Academic Achievement

 


Dr Varun receives Prestigious Award


Dr. Cheruparambath Varun (son of K.V. Rajendran and C. Jayalakshmi - Family Unit 14C) has won the prestigious award ( First Prize ) in All India level competition for final year DM Cardiology students by Indian Chapter of American Institute of Cardiologists in Bombay on 28th September 2014. The prize includes a cash award of Rs. 20,000/- and an invitation to attend a Conference of Cardiologists in San Diego (California ) in March 2015. (with all expenses paid )

Dr. Varun has also won the 2nd prize ( cash award Rs. 50,000/-) in the “Torrent Young Scholar - Cardiology 2014”, an All India level competition held in Ahmedabad for DM Cardiology final year students.

Dr. Varun is presently doing Final Year - DM Cardiology at All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi. Cheruparambath Kudumbayogam congratulate Dr. Varun on his commendable achievements and wish him all Success.

 

Marriage Engagement

 



The Marriage Engagement of Smt. Rohini , d/o Shri. Panthiyil Kumar Menon and Puthukulangara Madom Smt. Remadevi Kumar Menon with Sri. Vivek, s/o Mannarghat Vadakkepuram Shri. Velu Pillai and Puthenveetil Smt. Omana Nair was held on 15/09/2014 at BTH Sarovaram, Kochi. The marriage is scheduled on 3rd May 2015 (Sunday) between 11.10 am and 11.55 am at Ernakulum T D M Hall.

Rohini is working as a teacher at Global Public School, Thiruvaniyoor, Ernakulum and Vivek is Brand Manager at Ramco Cements Ltd.
 


 

 

Obituary


 


We mourn the sad demise of our senior member of Cheruparambath family,
Shri C. Sreedhara Menon (81) who passed away on 22nd September 2014.

He had retired as Office Supdt, CDEI, Indian Navy -Southern Naval Headquarters, Cochin. He had also served as the Secretary of Ernakulam Karayogam.

Shri Sreedhara Menon was a Member of the Executive Committee of Cheruparambath Kudumbayogam from its inception in 2000. During the period from 2008 to 2010 he was its Secretary. Shri Sreedhara Menon was instrumental in moulding the organization in a professional manner. With his vast experience as Secretary of Ernakulam Karayogam, Sreedharamman was a guiding force in all the activities of our Kudumbayogam and helped us in streamlining various procedures for its functioning. Sreedharamman is remembered with all respect and admiration.

May his soul rest in peace.

 



ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

 


Shri ROHITH
 
(S/o Shri K.Satheesh & Smt C.Sangeetha - Family Unit 6A),
Plus-1 student of Bhavans Varuna Vidyalaya represented his
School for the RBI Inter School Quiz and won First Prize.

Congratulations..


Sri Hari P Menon

SriHari P Menon ( S/o Priyan Menon & Maya Menon , Family Unit 34B) has passed the Xth CBSE Exam with distinction.


ROHIT

ROHIT (S/o shri Sathish & Sangeetha, Family Unit 6A) has scored A+ with high marks in all subjects in the Xth CBSE Exam 2014.


ASWIN

ASWIN ( S/o Anilkumar & Radhi Anil, Family Unit 35 A) has passed CBSE Plus-2 exam with high distinction and has got admission at the Royal Clollege of Engg, Dubai.


SreeLakshmy S Nair

SreeLakshmy S Nair ( d/o Suresh Babu & Sindhu - Family Unit 10 A) has passed Plus2 exam with high marks and got admission for B Com at Sree Sankara College, Perumbavoor.


Adithya K.

Adithya K. (son of C.Krishnakumar & Sreemathy -Family Unit 14 B) has passed B Tech Exam with Distinction. He got selection for admission to the Post Graduate Diploma Course in Embedded System at C-DAC, Banglore.


Congratulations to all of them.
 

 

MARRIAGE

 


The marriage of SREEPRIYA ( Malu) , d/o Cheruparambath Shri Nanda kumar & Smt Jayalakshmy (Family Unit 7) and KIRAN , s/o Shri Muralidharan (Retd Dy Transport Commissioner) & Smt Asha , Edarat House , VIP Lane, Parur Jn, Aluva
was held on 12th May 2014 at TDM Hall, Ernakulam. ('Thalikettu' was at Ponnethu Temple)

 


  ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 

The AGM of Kudumbayogam was held on 4th May 2014 at Sree Rama Varma Club auditorium. Kudumbayogam President
Shri C. Balakrishnan presided.
Annual Report was presented by the Secretary Shri C.Rajasekharan and Statement of Audited Accounts were presented by the treasurer Shri P. Kumar Menon.

 

 

 


Senior most Members who attained 84 years, namely SarvaShri C.Mukundan Menon, C.Balakrishnan, C.Raghava Menon were honored at the meeting. Sri N.M. Karthikeyan who attained 80 was also felicitated.

The book ('Mangalyan & Chowa') written by Sri Chalara Ramachandran was released on the occassion by our President.


Cash awards from the Education Endowment Fund were disbursed to deserving students from neighbouring Schools.


Election of Executive Committee Members & internal auditor for the next term 2014-16 was held and new Members were elected.

Cash awards from the Education Endowment Fund were disbursed to deserving students from neighbouring Schools.

 


Members & Children participated in Musical programme which was followed by Lunch sponsored by Smt C.Indira & her Family. (FamilyUnits-12).

 

Annual General Meeting- 2014

 

 
 


 84th Birthday of Our President Shri C. Balakrishnan

84th Birthday of Our President Shri C. Balakrishnan was celebrated on 3rd April 2014 at hotel- Travancore Court-.
Kudumbayogam Members, Friends and relatives participated in the function and facilitated him.

 

 
 
 
 

PONNETHU TEMPLE THALAPPOLI

 




PONNETHU TEMPLE THALAPPOLI MAHOLSAVAM
from 31st January to 6th February 2014

Revathy day Thalappoli by Cheruparambath Kudumbam on 4th February

 

Marriage Engagement

 


The marriage engagement etween SREEPRIYA ( Malu) , d/o Cheruparambath Shri Nanda kumar & Smt Jayalakshmy ( Thavazhy 1) and KIRAN , s/o Shri Muralidharan ( Retd Dy Transport Commissioner) & Smt Asha , Edarat House , VIP Lane, Parur Jn, Aluva was held on 28th November 2013 at TDM Hall, Ernakulam.

( The Marriage is to be held on 12th May 2014)
 

 


MONTHLY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING


The Executive committee meetings were held on 24th November at Sri K V Rajendran’s residence, Vaduthala and on 22nd December 2013 at Sri Kumar Menon’s residence, Ravipuram respectively .

 
 

Obituary

With profound grief we mourn at the sad, untimely demise of our beloved Karthika , d/o Smt Manju and Shri Rajasekharan ( Kannan) on 14th September 2013. Let almighty give strength & courage to the bereaved parents.
May her soul rest in peace.
 

Obituary

Smt Thulasi



We mourn the sad demise of our senior Members Smt Thulasi (W/o Cheruparambath C. Raghava Menon) (Thavazhy-10) who passed away on 13th Septemeber 2013

Smt Rajam

Smt Rajam ( W/o Late Cheruparambath C. Madhavan kutty Menon) (Thavazhy-6) who passed away on 26th April 2013 at their residence at Trivandrum
 

May their soul rest in peace.


 


Merits & Achievements

 


Miss Lakshmy Priya



Miss Lakshmy Priya ( daughter of K.V. Rajendran and C. Jayalakshmi ) after completing one year Innovations Advanced Training programme in UK, is now back in Singapore with Millward Brown and got promoted as 'Manager - New Development Programs'

Miss Aparna




Miss Aparna ( d/o Uma & Babu) has passed MSW with distinction from AMITY University, NOIDA and she is now associating with Dignity Foundation at Mumbai as social Worker.

      Miss Aparna



Miss Aparna ( d/o Sankarankutty & Vijayam) has passed the ‘SET’ Exam after completing B Ed and she got placement at the Rani Matha Public School.

Sri Adithyah



Sri Adithya
(s/o Krishnakumar & Sreemathy) has been selected for the ‘Amrita TIDE Innovation Seed Grant Winner Award’. (He is final Year Engg student at Amrita, Coimbatore.)

Miss Nandana




Miss Nandana
( d/o Rajesh & Sheena) has come out with high distinction ( Grade A+ in 6 Subjects & grade A in 2 subjects ) in the SSLC Exam 2013 of the STATE ). Cash award was presented to Kum Nandana at the Kudumbayogam AGM 2013.


Congratulations to all of them.
 

 


 The Annual General Meeting 2013

The Annual General Meeting was held on 1st May 2013 at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor stadium ac hall. Kudumbayogam President Shri C. Balakrishnan presided. Annual Report was presented by the Secretary , Shri C.Rajasekharan and Statement of Audited Accounts were presented by the treasurer Shri P. Kumar Menon.


 


Student members namely Kum Nandana ( d/o Rajesh & Sheena) Kum C.Aparna( d/o Uma&Gopinath), Kum K.Aparna(d/o Sankarankutty & Vijayam), Shri Aswin ( s/o Geetha Udayan), Shri K.Adithya ( s/o Krishnakumar & Sreemathy) were congratulated for their meritorious achievements in academics.


Finacial assistance from the Education Endowment Fund was distributed to 3 deserving students from the neighbouring schools.

 

The Music programme on old songs by the professional singer Shri was enjoyed by every one. Afterwards, dinner was arranged. The venue for the AGM,entertainment programme and Dinner etc. were sponsored by Shri Ramachandran & Syamala.
 

NEW BORN
 

 


 
The young couple Lakshmy & Dileep s/o Usha Sivadas ( Family Unit 2 B ) is blessed with a son on 15th July 2013 and he is named MADHAV Menon.
 








The young couple Akhilesh & Reshmy d/o Rema & Kumar Menon
( Family Unit 1 c) is blessed with a son on 26th June 2013 and he is named Adhvik Menon.
 






The young couple Aneesh & Ambily d/o Usha Susilkumar (Family Unit 26A) is blessed with a son on 16th March 2013 and he is named ARNAV.
 






The young couple Pulari(Ammu) & Krishnadas(Kichu) s/o Jayalakshmy Nandakumar(Family Unit-7) is blessed with a son on 23rd March 2012 and he is named MUKUND.


 

Congratulations to all of them.
 
 
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 New Year celebrations -2013


Cheruparambath Kudumbayogam New Year celebrations held at Lotus Club Hall on 29/12/2012

 

 
 
 
 

   
   
   
 


ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

University Rank
 

 

 

Rohini K Menon, d/o Remadevi Kumar Menon & Kumar Menon (grand daughter of late Panthiyil Ratnakala S Menon and late Cheruparambath Sankarankutty Menon) has obtained first rank in M.Sc (Family Resource Management) of M G University for the academic year 2010-2012. She was post graduate student of St.Teresa’s College ,Ernakulam.

She was congratulated at the Executive Committee Meeting held at Shri Nandakumar’s residence on 18th Nov’ 2012. President Shri C. Balakrishnan presented the ‘Letter of Commendation’ and wished her all success in her future endeavors

Congratulations and all good wishes to Rohini.

 

NEW BORN
 

A baby boy is born to Smt SreeVidya & Shri Mahesh (s/o Smt C. Indira, Thavazhy 3, Family Unit 12 D )
on 17th October 2012 and he is named Vaishnav.

Congratulations..

 
 

News letter in Colour print released
 


A new look has been given to the “Cherparambath Kudumba Vishesham” ( News letter) by printing it in colour. The copy was released at the Executive Committee Meeting held at Shri Nandakumar’s residence on 18th Nov’ 2012. President Shri C. Balakrishnan handed over the first copy to Shri K.V. Rajendran who offered felicitations. The Committee appreciated the initiative and efforts taken by Shri Rajaskharan (Kannan), Shri Kumar Menon, Shri C.Ramachandran and Shri C. Nandakumar for bringing out the new edition.

 


ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
 

 

 

ASWIN ( s/o Shri S. Udayakumar & Smt C. Geetha –Thavazhy-3, Family Unit 10 C) has obtained 52nd Rank in State Medical Entrance Exam and got confirmation of seat in any of the Medical Colleges in Kerala. He has opted for joining Kottayam Govt Medical College. Shri Aswin and his parents were invited as special guests at the Executive Committee Meeting of Kudumbayogam held on 15th July 2012 at Shri Ramachandran's residence. Shri Aswin was presented with a cash award and Commendation letter by the President Shri C. Balakrishnan on behalf of Kudumbayogam.

Congratulations and all good wishes to Aswin .

 


 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING -2012

Annual General Body Meeting of Kudumbayogam was held on 12th May 2012 at Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium A/C Hall. A Special General Body meeting was convened at 4 pm, to present the resolutions for Bye –law amendments : 1. for the introduction of life term subscription and 2. formation of Trust- and these were passed by the General Body. Kudumbayogam President Shri C. Balakrishna Menon presided. Annual Report was presented by the Secretary , Shri C. Krishnakumar and Statement of Audited Accounts were presented by the treasurer Shri P. Kumar Menon.


Senior most Lady Member Smt Radha Nair was honoured on the occasion.
Cash awards were presented and student members were congratulated for their meritorious achievements in academics. Aswin ( s/o Geetha Udayan), Sajith ( s/o Madhavikutty Ravi), Akshay (s/o Maya Shasi) , Karthika (d/o Manju Rajasekharan for scoring Grade A and Distinction in +2 CBSE Exam, Vivek (s/o Dhanya & Dr Sajeev) passed +2 equivalent exam in US and got selected for Bio Engg in US. Aparna K. (d/o Vijayam Sankarankutty ) obtaining 1st class in MA English Literature & joining for BEd course. Rohini (d/o Rema- Kumar Menon) topper in Family Resource Management in M.Sc 1st year Exam of MG University.

New Executive committee and office bearers (for the term 2012-2014) were elected
( list & Committee photo -
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Entertainment programmes were also organized. The Music programme by the professional singer Smt Jyothi Menon was enjoyed by every one. Afterwards, dinner was arranged which was sponsored by Deepa Srikumar.
 

Obituary


 

We mourn the sad demise of our senior Member Shri R.K. Sharma ( Family Unit No.22 Thavazhy-6) who passed away on 14th April 2012

May his soul rest in peace.

 

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Marriage Engagement

 


The marriage engagement between Ambily , d/o Cheruparambath (late) Shri Susil kumar & Smt Usha B. Nair ( Thavazhy -8) and Aneesh , s/o Shri Gopalakrishnan Nair & Smt Vasundhara , Pazha Veedu, Alleppy was held on 25th March 2012 at NSS Hall, Kaloor, Cochin

( The Marriage is to be held on 11th May 2012 at Pavamkulangara Temple auditorium)


 

Marriage Engagement

 


The marriage engagement between Dr Varun, S/o Smt C. Jalakshmy & Shri K.V. Rjendran ( Thavazhy 6) and Dr Jayasree , D/o Smt Puravoor Visalakshy & Shri Kanakassery Sreedhara Menon, Patturaikkal, Trichur was held on 29th January 2012 at Trichur.

( The Marriage is to be held on 6th May 2012 at Kausthabham Kalianamandapam, Trichur)


 

NEW BORN
 

A baby boy is born to the young couple Tripti & Suraj on 18th March 2012.
( Tripti is the younger d/o Shri RK Sharma & Smt Thankam - Thavazhy 6)

Congratulations..

 
 


Professional Achievements
 


Shri KrishnaKishore, has received yet another award in US – the ‘ Akshara Puraskaram’ from the New York Malayalam Publications (Aksharam) for his valuable contributions made to the Malayalee community and for his commendable performance as a media person and columnist. The award include US$ 1000 and Commendation letter. Congratulations..

(Krishnakishore serves the U.S. Editor for Asianet News; Anchor of the Asianet U.S. Weekly Round Up and also as the Foreign Affairs Columnist for The Mathrubhumi. In his full time profession, he serves as the Vice President at Deloitte and Touche LLP, New York and heads up Knowledge Management for Deloitte's U.S. Technology, Media and Telecommunications Practice. He is the son in law of Shri C.Venunath - Thavazhy 6 )
 

 


MONTHLY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING


The Executive committee meeting for the month of March 2012 was hosted by Committee member Shri C Venunath and was held on 18th (Sunday) at his residence , Kalika Apartments, Kadavantra

The Executive committee meeting for the month of February 2012 was held on 19th (Sunday) which was hosted by Committee member Shri Pradip at the residence of his mother- Smt C. Radha P. Nair at Chilavannore.

The Executive committee meeting for the month of January 2012 was held on 21st (Saturday) at Smt PadmaKumari’s residence, Kadavantra which was sponsored by Committee Member Shri Rajasekharan ( Kannan) .


 

Obituary


 

We mourn the sad demise of our senior Member Smt Saraswathy Amma ( Ammini) (83) w/o (late) Shri C. Govindan Kutty Menon, (Thavazhy-6) who passed away on 31ST December 2011.

May her soul rest in peace.

 

 

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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

 

Dr C. Varun , MD ; son of Smt C. Jayalakshmy & Shri K. V. Rajendran ( Thavazhy 6) has got selection for D M (Cardiology) at the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), New Delhi.  

Congratulations and Best wishes to Dr Varun.

 

  Dr Varun had earlier won the Gold Medal from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal for his academic excellence and being the ‘Best Outgoing Post Graduate Student'
 

 

 

HOUSE WARMING CEREMONY

The house warming ceremony of the newly constructed house of Shri Pradip Nair & Vrinda ( Thavazhy 6) was held on 5th December2011. The new house is in the same compound of his mother's house ( C. Radha Nair) along the Water Land Road, Chilavannore, Cochin 20.

 

 

 New-born

A baby boy is born to Smt Srilakshmy Girish ( d/o Usha Susilkumar- thavazhy 8) on 4th November 2011 and he is named SRIHARI.

 


MONTHLY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

The Executive committee meeting for the month of December 2011 was held on 18th ( 3rd Sunday ) at Shri Kumar Menon's residence, Ravipuram,Ernakulam.

'Kudumbayogam Jeeva Karunya Fund' : It was reported that the donations received this year from Members together with an amount from Kudumbayogam Jeeva Karunya Fund were disbursed to Cancer Care unit, Ernakulam and to Jeevan Raksha Society, Elamkulam. Members are requested to be a part of this Noble act and for making generous contribution to this Charity Fund.

'Education Endowment Fund' : Shri C. Balakrishnan ( our President) offered Rs 10,000/- towards Kudumbayogam Education Endowment Fund in memmory of his sister (late ) C. Malathy Amma. Shri K.V. Rajendran also offered Rs 5000/- towards this Fund. In yester years, Kudumbayogam had helped our own Member's chidren for their studies. Now, in the absence of needy children of Kudumbayogam Members, it has been decided to select eligible poor students from our neighborhood and for this a sub committee comprising Members: Smt Malini Menon, Smt Jaya Nandakumar and Shri Rajasekharan has been formed to carry out a preliminary study and to report.

Another sub committee with members: Shri C. Venunath, Shri K.V.Rajendran and Shri N.M. Karthikeyan has been constituted to device methods for reducing the default rate of annual subscription, to seek opinion about introducing Life Term Subscription, its amount and for recommending necessary amendments in Byelaws.

Entrusted Shri C. Ramachandran for releasing the next volume of 'Kudumbavishesham' and to attach the Notice of Ponnethu thalappoli 2012.

Nominated Shri C. Mahesh as an Internal Auditor for verifying the Kudumbayogam accounts.

Next Committee is scheduled on 15th January 2012 at the new house of Shri Pradip Nair.


 

Obituary

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We mourn the sad demise of our distinguished and most senior member of Cheruparambath family
Smt C. Malathy Amma (86) who passed away on 11th October 2011.

May her soul rest in peace. .
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"Sapindi" ceremony
will be held on 26th October 2011 at Cheruparmbath House
 




Academic Achievements
 

Rohini K Menon has been selected to receive the PG ACQUIRE SCHOLARSHIP 2011 of Govt of Kerala co ordinated by MG University. The amount is Rs.50000.00 and is to be used for a project on "Age friendly Housing Practices for senior citizens in Cochin".


Congratulations …

 


House warming Ceremony

House warming ceremony of the newly built house of Smt Subadra at Edaparambath, Kadavantra was held on 15th Sept 2011.
 

 

 
 
 

MARRIAGE

The Marriage of PREETHI d/o Shri V. Mohandas & Smt Suseela Mohandas (Thavazhy-6) with KRISHNA DASS s/o Shri G. Sudhakaran Nair & Smt Girija Sudhakaran ( Vadavalli, Coimbatore) was held on 3rd July 2011 at Sunrise Lakshmi Narayana Mandapam, Guruvayoor

 

MARRIAGE

The Marriage of DILIP ( s/o Shri M Sivadas Menon and Smt Usha Sivadas, Thavazhy 1, FU-2B) and LAKSHMY ( d/o Shri Jayakumar & Smt Prasanna Jayakumar, Malayattil House, Thottipal, Irinjalakuda was held on 10th July 2011 at Irinjalakuda . The Marriage Reception was arranged on 11th July at Hotel Sarovaram, Kochi

 

Obituary


 

Smt Radhamani Gopalankutty Menon passed away on 2nd June 2011. May her soul rest in Peace.

(Her desire to donate her eyes after death was fulfilled through Abhaya Eye Bank)
 

 
 


 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING -2011

The Annual General Meeting of Kudumbayogam was held on 24th APRIL 2011 at Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium A/C Hall. President Shri C. Balakrishnan presided. Annual Report was presented by the Secretary,Shri C. Krishnakumar and Statement of Audited Accounts were presented by the Treasurer Shri Kumar Menon.

 

 
 

 
 
 
 


Before commencement of the official proceedings,all the Members present observed few minutes silence to mourn the sad demise of four of our Members/relatives(listed below) and paid homage to the departed.
 
a) Shr P. Bhaskara Menon eledest brother of Meena Balakrishnan who passed away on 14th March 2011,
b) Smt K. Bhavani Amma, mother of Smt K. Jayashree ( w/o Shri C. Srikumar) who expired on 11th January 2011,
c) Our Kunji krishna Ammavans daughter Smt RajaLakshmi’s husband Sri Viswanath who passed away on 1-12-2010 at Vizakhapatnam
d) Shri Premachandran ( Babu) eldest brother of Shri K.V. Rajaendran who passed away on 1st Sept 2010


Student Members were congratulated and cash award presented for their meritorious achievements in academics.

a) Kum. S Ambili obtained 3rd Rank in the final year LLB Exam of M.G University.
b) Rohini K. Menon obtained 8th Rank from M G University for B Sc.( Family & Communication Science) and joined for MSc course
c) Aparna C has passed BA -double major in Sociology & Pshychology in First Class and joined for MSW course at AMITY, Noida
d) Adithya K. has passed plus-2 CBSE Exam with distinction and obtained admission for Engeering at Amrita Engg, Coimbatore
e) Suraj Krishna has passed plus -2 commerce group in first class and has joined Munnar Catering College for Hotel Mngmt course.
f) Athira Viswam has obtained distinction in Bhavans Scholorship Exam and secured Cash award & Merit Certificate.
(Sports & Arts)
g) Anjali Pradip has won the Title ‘ Under 10 Badminton Champion’ in the District Tournament and also stood first in the Inter School Shuttle Badminton Competition.
h) Karthika C. has won Ist prize in Music competition at Bhavans Zonal School Meet and secured Second Prize in the All Kerala Bhavans School Compititions
i) Anirudh got selected in the ‘Under 16 Kerala’ District Cricket Team.

Following Members were congratulated for their Professional Achievements

1) Smt Maya Sashi has been promoted as Chief Manager ( IT) of Federal Bank
2) Dr. Krishna Kishore received the 2010 Media Excellence Award instituted by Federation of Kerala Associations of North America (FOKANA) from Mr. Vayalar Ravi, Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs. He has also received the Best Journalist awards from Federation of Malayalee Associations of North America; New York and Maryland Malayalee Association and his program ‘US Weekly Round Up’ in Asianet was adjudged the Best Foreign Program in Malayalam channels.
3) Smt Vidya K. got promoted as Director ( HR) at Johnson & Johnson, New Jersy, USA
 

During the open discussion session, Memebers came out with valuable suggestions for strengthening and promoting the activities of Kudumbayogam.

Kum Ambili extended Vote of Thanks at the close of the official meeting.

Lunch was sponsored by Smt Malini Menon and after Lunch Entertainment programmes were held. In the Orchestra our children and Members participated.

 

 New-born

A baby Boy is born to Lalitha – Anoop couple ( Grand daughter of C. RaghavaMenon) on 5th March 2011 and he is named Sri Hari
 

 

 
 

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