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Dear Members,
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The heat to usher in the summers is already here. The breeze in the evenings has
been pleasant. The sultry ‘sham’ should have been here but the weather gods
have been kind, making the walks in the evenings enjoyable. The Swimming Pool, almost
oversubscribed these days, is a welcome relief to the children and adults alike.
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Annual General Body Meeting. The AGM of the club
was conducted on 06 Mar 18. It was heartening to see the members response, and thank
you all for the accolades appreciating the functioning and the get up of the club,
including the golf course. The minutes of this meeting, including various decisions
taken in the AGM will be posted on the clubs website shortly.
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In March, two important events are traditionally held at the Club. The first is
a lunch for all the women employees of the Club on the International Women’s
Day to recognize their contribution. The second being Holi,
which with its vibrant colours and gaiety makes members and families very happy.
We had a large crowd till the evening for Holi, enjoyed delicious snacks, traditional
Holi drinks and danced to Holi songs. It is with great pride that the club wants
to inform its members that there was an unprecedented gathering during this years
holi function. Very many thanks to each and every one of you for reposing such trust
with the club to give you a great Holi afternoon. Please do keep checking
the Notice Board for latest news of Club activities. This is one of the most efficient
ways for us to keep in touch with our Members.
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Books for the Library. We would like to enhance your reading
experience at the Library. The club looks forward to your valuable suggestions regarding
the titles of the books that you would like the club to procure. The details could
be left with the club Librarian, as a register for this purpose is kept with the
librarian. Members are also requested to return the books in time for the conveyance
of other members. For details you may please contact the librarian.
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Baisakhi. Baisakhi will be celebrated on Saturday, 14 Apr.
Get ready for the DJ, dance, dhol and sumptuous eats for the Baisakhi evening. Details
will be placed on the Notice Boards and widely advertised through posters.
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A Few Areas of Concern. May I also take this opportunity
to inform the members about a few things which the club expects from you to better
the services in the club. First, is the issue of parking your vehicles in the
designated parking areas. This needs no further amplification as it
can be easily perceived that your wrong parking adversely affects the parking of
vehicles of other members in addition to inconveniencing a lot of people. Please
do not force the club to start charging parking fines to the members to streamline
this issue as the club feels that it is derogatory to fine such an accomplished
set of members of this prestigious club on a small issue like parking. Second, is
the issue of old membership cards. All members are requested to
ensure that theirs and their dependants cards are the new ones issued by the club.
The old cards are not being accepted at any facility of the club. Hence, all members
are requested to be in possession of new cards to avoid any embarrassment in respect
of non permission to use the club facilities.
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A Word Of Caution. It has been observed that the some members
get into an argument with the club staff over some issue or the other either at
the reception or while being served subsequently. Members may please note that the
club staff follows the directives issued to them by the Management, and hence getting
into any altercation with them is unwarranted and uncalled for. The club rules are
simple and laid down. Members are expected to be aware of the rules and follow them.
There have also been instances when the data sheets of the members are not updated/
incorrect, thereby leading to unnecessary arguments over the age of their children
etc. Please ensure that all data pertaining to you and your family is correctly
updated in the records of the club. May I request all the members to avoid getting
into any altercation with the club staff. However, in the event of any unpleasant
situation, the member is requested to speak to the Secretary whose telephone number
is available at the reception.
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Speeding of Vehicles. The road through the Golf Course inside
the club Annexe is narrow. The pedestrians also use the same road. Therefore, in
the interest of safety, the speed limit inside the club is 20 Kmph. Members are
requested to abide by the speed limits. Also during night time the head lights should
be dipped. For chauffer driven vehicles, members are requested to instruct the same
to their drivers.
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Events of the Month.
(a) Baisakhi will be celebrated with on Saturday, 14th April, 8.30 PM onwards at
the Annexe.
(b) Tombola is played every Sunday from 1100 hrs to 1300 hrs. Bumper Tombola will
be played on 29th April.
(c) Dance to the tunes of Roney Gomes every Sunday evening at the Annexe.
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A few general points are enumerated in the succeeding attachment to this news letter.
All members are requested to go though the same to keep themselves updated on various
issues pertaining to the facilities and timings of various activities in the club.
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In conclusion, wishing you all the very best and looking forward to your continued
interaction with the club including suggestions to make this club more vibrant,
and the facilities more meaningful and enjoyable for each and every one of us. Thanking
you all once again.
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(GS Khera)
Commodore
Secretary
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Place : United Services Club, Mumbai
Date : 04 Apr 18
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General Points for Information
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Classes. The following classes are presently being held
in the club:-
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(a)
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Aerobics by Mrs Amrita Warikoo
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(b)
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Zumba Classes by Mrs Rupali Barve
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(c)
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Yoga by Mrs Manisha Soni
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Members desirous of joining the above classes may contact Mrs B S Poornima, Mrs
Rupali Barve and Mrs Manisha Soni on mobiles 09869710585, 09966330412 and 09619967171
respectively.
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Weekly Closing of Main Club and Annexe. All Club facilities
for weekly off will be closed on days mentioned against each:-
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Golf and Annexe : Monday
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Main Club : Tuesday
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Swimming Pool. In order to carry out maintenance of the
pool, swimming pool will be closed from 1400 to 1600 h everyday. The following timings
will be followed:-
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(a)
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Members, Spouse and – 0630 – 1400 h
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guests above 18 years 1600 – 2030 h
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Dependents and guests - 0630 – 1400 h
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below 18 years 1600 – 1845 h
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(c)
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Tuesday - Closed
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The club would like to reiterate a few issues for the benefit of members. The same
are enumerated in the succeeding paragraphs.
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Payment of Bills. Members are requested to maintain a minimum
of zero balance account with the club.
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Updating of Mobile and Email ID. Our endeavour to reach
out to members through SMS and e-mail will only be successful if members update
their mobile numbers and e-mail IDs with the club. Members are requested to intimate
the clubs IT operator, Shri Shabaz Khan, on Mobile No 09029248255 regarding their
mobile nos and email Id. This will enable keeping the members updated on the latest
events of the club.
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Singing on Chits. Members are requested to write their Name
in full, Membership No and Welcome Chit No to avoid billing errors.
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Club Web Site. Members must visit the club website to know
about their bill details. The ‘Member Login’ page gives complete details of your
current and previous monthly bills. The ‘Bill Details’ Section shows you a complete
breakdown of F&B items consumed by you with their price. Your latest balance is
also shown. Option for online payment appears on the page in case there is a negative
balance in excess of the permissible limit.
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On Line Payment. Detailed deliberations and negotiations
were held with the respective agencies to ensure lowering of transaction fees for
online payments. The following rates of transaction processing fee
will be applicable for on line payment wef Dec 2017:-
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Net banking transactions
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HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, AXIS Bank, SBI and Associate Banks. 1.75% of Customer Payment
Amount.
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All other banks. 1.25% of Customer Payment Amount.
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Amex / Diners card based transactions. 2.75% of Customer
Payment Amount.
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Mobile wallets / Cash card based transactions. 2.50% of
Customer Payment Amount.
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Service Tax and other tax / taxes if applicable, will be charged in addition.
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Transaction fee is subject to a minimum of Rs. 10/- per transaction.
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Procedure for Online Payments
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Go on website: www.usclub.co.in
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Login by membership number.
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Password (by default 123)
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Update Profile.
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Monthly billing – select “month”
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If debit – select “ pay now”
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Charges will be displayed.
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(h)
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Select “pay now” (to pay by debit/credit card). You can increase this amount
manually by erasing it on your screen and entering the enhanced figure to maintain
a positive balance account
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Dress Regulations. Please follow the simple rule of being
formal rather than casual. Dress Regulations are laid down in Club Bye Laws 15.
Slippers are not allowed in the club as foot wear for anyone.
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Dress not Permitted. Chappals, pathan shoes, kurta-pyjama,
dhoti-kurta, round neck tee-shirt, sneakers.
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Swiping of Debit / Credit Card. The club has gone out of
its way to approach SBI higher management with a view to reduce/ zeroise the convenience
charges charged to members whenever they swipe their debit/credit cards to make
any copayment to the club. The Management of SBI has been magnanimous in giving
a ruling to this in the clubs favour. Henceforth, no convenience charges will be
charged by SBI on swiping the SBI debit card for making any payment with the club.
A small amount of only 0.10 percent will be charged as convenience charge whenever
any other bank debit card is swiped in the SBI swiping machine. Swiping of any credit
cards will entail a charge of only 0.95 percent as convenience charge. This has
been agreed to by the SBI Senior Management and has been implemented wef 20 Jul
2016.
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NEFT. The club has successfully tied up with the State Bank
of India in commissioning yet another mode of money transfer by NEFT. This is one
of the most economical and convenient way of money transfer for making bill payments
or paying subscription or clearing any outstanding payments/ bills electronically.
Details regarding usage of this way of remittance are displayed on the NOTICE BOARD
of the clubs website www.usclub.co.in. It may also be pertinent to mention here
that the club initially discouraged cash payments and now has stopped all cash transactions
across the counter for paying any bills. NEFT is one more step towards ensuring
the clubs resolve to have a cashless setup.
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No Smoking Zone. A NO SMOKING ZONE has
been enforced at the Annexe and Main Club. Smoking, however, is permitted at areas
indicated below:-
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(a) Main Club - On lawn just outside the Main Bar.
On lawn in swimming pool area.
(b) Annexe - In the Canopy Area excluding the Children Play Area.
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Club Membership Card. All members and their dependents are
requested to carry and swipe their new membership cards at the entrance of the Main
Club and Annexe. Entry into the club without a valid membership card will not be
permitted. Also, the old cards will not be honoured.
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Helpers. The club prohibits the presence of personal security/bodyguards,
ayahs and attendants anywhere in the club premises. Signing them in as ‘guests’
is strictly not permitted. Infirm members requiring help may please speak to the
Secretary in this regards.
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Drivers. Drivers are permitted only in the parking area
for chauffeur driven cars.
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Feeding Strays. Feeding of stray dogs / cats within the
club premises is strictly prohibited. The dogs may be fed at the ‘dog feeding point’
only.
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Sound Levels. Members may kindly note that music and use
of PA equipment, when permitted, for all private parties in the club is to stop
at 10 pm sharp. The volume is not to exceed permissible levels as it disturbs other
members and residents staying in the proximity of the club. As a thumb rule, the
music should be audible within the immediate venue only.
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Golf Safety. Golfers play till sunset on all days except
Mondays. Walkers are cautioned not to enter and walk on the fairways before sunset
as it is very dangerous. When you are driving in the Annexe please stop and check
if a golfer is teeing off before you proceed. This is in your own interest. Members
are also requested to educate non golfers in their circle of influence about the
dangers of a flying golf ball.
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Signing in of Guests. The request to sign in their guests
at the entrance of the Main Club and Annexe has been repeatedly made to the members.
Guests are not to be taken in without being signed in, under any circumstances.
Dependents are not permitted to sign in guests. The Managing Committee has directed
that violation of this rule on the first occasion will invite a warning letter from
the Secretary. On the next occasion, membership will be suspended for six months.
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Entertaining of Foreign Nationals. Entertaining foreign
nationals in the club without prior permission is strictly prohibited. There is
a well laid out procedure to take permission of the Command for entertaining foreign
nationals. Members are to take the requisite form from the Secretaries office and
submit the same with requisite documents atleast a fortnight prior to the date of
entertaining your foreign friends. The club liaises with the Command to request
for all such approvals. It is reiterated that any foreign national can visit the
club as a members guest only if this approval has been accorded by the Command and
the conduct of this guest whilst in the club is the sole responsibility of the host
member.
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Adhering to Club Timings. Working of staff is designed in
a manner so that services can be provided within the promulgated club working hours
only. When the staff is detained overtime it adds unnecessary financial burden on
the club which can be avoided. Members and their dependents are therefore requested
to strictly adhere to promulgated club timings.
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Discipline. It is informed with regret that there are instances
of poor discipline when it comes to adhering to club rules like dress regulations,
carrying club membership cards, parking, signing in of guests, not feeding stray
dogs and following club timings etc. Members are requested to strictly adhere to
the rules. Club staff is directed to bring infringement to the notice of members
immediately. Kindly do not get into arguments with the duty staff nominated to ensure
that rules are being followed as they are doing so on directions of the Managing
Committee.
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