Sunday, 15 September 2013 00:11
The first ever get-together of Abdalian's in Faisalabad was held on Friday, 13 September, 2013 at the Serena Hotel in Faisalabad. It was attended by 19 people from a cross section of various entries. The senior most alumunus was from the 3rd Entry, while the junior most boys belonged to the 55th Entry. A very successful campaign was organized and run by Shaukat Ali (33rd Entry) both on Facebook and in his personal capacity, to ensure that the event was a success. Attendance of 19 people, a nice Serena environment and good food made it an enjoyable and memorable evening for everyone.
The participants unanimously agreed to form a Faisalabad Region Abdalians Association as well, the prime purpose of which will be to form a productive network of alumni in Faisalabad and adjoining areas. Everyone agreed that while this was the first get-together, it certainly would not be the last, and accordingly a date for the next event was announced before people left.
Participants:
- Abdul Moiz Malik (55/A)
- Abdul Muqeet (55/J)
- Brig. Ahmad Riza Siddiqi (10/J/H)
- Dr. Farrukh Latif Rana (22/L)
- Dr. Shahid Abbas (38/A)
- Dr. Sultan Ahmad Abdullah (3/J)
- Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmad Khokhar (37/L)
- Ilyas Muhammad Chaudhry (13/J)
- Javed Iqbal Senior (12/O/I)
- Kashif Riaz (35/I)
- Naseem Khan (12/O)
- Rashid Majeed (12/J/H)
- Sajid Munir Khawaja (12/J/H)
- Sajjad Ahmad Sheikh (10/A)
- Shahid Ayyaz Wahla (27/A)
- Shaukat Ali (33/J)
- Siddiq Akbar (42/L)
- Sohaib Akbar (35/L)
- Zafar Ali Mughal (33/J)
Minutes of Get-together:
- All participants agreed to form a formal Abdalians Association of Faisalabad Region.
- All participants agreed to hold such gatherings on regular periodic basis.
- With mutual consensus Dr. Sultan Ahmad Abdullah (3rd Entry) was nominated as President for Abdalians Association of Faisalabad Region, while Shaukat Ali (33rd Enry) was nominated as Vice President and Zafar Ali Mughal (33rd Entry) was nominated as General Secretary.
- Zafar Ali Mughal will keep details of funds and any member would be able to track the information any time.
- Abdalians from surrounding areas of Faislabad can also be member of Abdalians Association of Faisalabad Region.
- All agreed to add fun activity besides dinner in every get together.
- Next get together is planned on Friday, November 1st, 2013 at 6 pm at Chenab Club, Faisalabad.
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News contributed by: Shaukat Ali 33rd Entry Jinnah Wing