Date was informed to all the members one month in advance so that they can schedule their travel plans. Finally we had 43 members, 3 Anns and 3 District dignitaries joining us for the photo shoot. All had come on time, all were colour coordinated with Riding Vest and Club Jersey. It was a great bonhomie time for many as few don’t join for ride meets and were meeting after long time.
President Rajesh AR, welcomed all for the morning event, requested all to observe a minute silence for an ex-members sudden demise last night. After which our ace Photographer Rtn. Chandru from Rotary District took the centre stage, made everyone sit in order and started the photo shoot by taking pics in various orders, sitting, standing, without vest, Past Presidents group picture and Core Committee group picture. Many did not lose the opportunity for their solo and their close friends group photos. Soon we were joined by District members, PDG KP Nagesh, PDG Nagendra Prasad and Rtn Kiran. They all addressed us and thanked IFMR India for being the most popular, disciplined and best organised Fellowship group in Rotary. President Rajesh AR requested our own member and DGE Mahadev Prasad to unveil new merchandise for our members, a Luggage Tag and ID acrylic cards with individual names in a set of two cards were released, first set was presented to Past Prez and Founder member Rtn Zarryl Lobo and requested others to collect their set from Secretary Vinod. This was a public image and publicity idea to spread awareness about Rotary in general and IFMR in particular and members not to lose their luggage while traveling. It was highly appreciated by one and all. All district dignitaries were given one set each.
Close to 9 am, all were asked to join for breakfast at the adjacent restaurant Brahmins Coffee and Tiffins, soon all our members had taken over the restaurant, filled with only our members, all were exchanging pleasantries and happy to have joined for the photo shoot. A great event came to a close around 10 am, all bid goodbye and left for the home.