th9 NATIONALALUMNI CONGRESS

The Federation of Jesuit Alumni/ae

Associations of India

JESUIT ALUMNI

NETWORKING FOR A NETWORKING FOR A HARMONIOUS WORLDHARMONIOUS WORLDNETWORKING FOR A

HARMONIOUS WORLD

17th, 18th and 19th January 2020

St. Joseph's College (Autonomous) and

St. Joseph's College Higher Secondary School - Campus,

Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, India.

Jesuit Alumni Associations of IndiaTO GIVE NOT TO COUNT THE COST

Note:1. Spouse & guests of delegates are welcome to register and participate in the Congress.2. Registration Fee for spouse / guest is also the same as that of a Delegate.3. Registration Fee includes a registration Kit, two breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners and three high tea. Registration form can be downloaded from the following websites with effect from 15.10.2019: http://alumni.sjctni.edu/jaaicongress2020 We facilitate on-line filing and submission of Registration Forms at http://alumni.sjctni.edu/jaaicongress2020 with effect from 15.10.2019.

Programme Co-ordinators

1. Rev. Fr. Anbarasu.M., SJ – JAAT 2. Rev. Fr. Paul Benedict.S., SJ – JAAT

3. CA. S. Chenthil Kumar - JAAI Secretary

Programme Organisers1. Rev. Fr. Godwin Rufus.U., S.J. 2. Rev. Fr. Jayaraj Elankeswaran.J.A., SJ3. Dr. M. Arumairaj 4. CA. Roy John Thomas

JAAI Congress Consultors

1. Rev. Dr. Leonard Fernando, S.J. 2. Rev. Dr. Peter, S., S.J.3. Rev. Dr. Arockiasamy Xavier, M., S.J. 4. Rev. Dr. Casimir Raj, N., S.J.5. Rev. Fr. Royappan, K., S.J. 6. Rev. Fr. Joseph Kennedy, S., S.J.

Jesuit Alumni Associations of IndiaTO GIVE NOT TO COUNT THE COST

The Jesuit Alumni Associations of India (JAAI) facilitates a

discussion for networking amongst Jesuit Alumni/ae. It empowers

arrangements of affiliations and attempts to build up a connection

among the different Jesuit Alumni Associations all over the world. It

attempts to open strategies for secularism, alleviation of poverty,

empowerment of women, upliftment of the marginalized, protection

of human rights, preservation of environment and spread of literacy.

Jesuit Alumni Association of Tamil Nadu

Jesuit Alumni Association Tamil Nadu (JAAT) is an association

consisting of all the School and College alumni associations in Tamil

Nadu. There are 17 Alumni Associations in the Province of Madurai

out of which 7 are of the colleges and 10 are of the schools. The four

Southern Jesuit Provinces have a Southern Zonal Council of the

Federation of the Jesuit Alumni Associations of India.

The World Union of Jesuit Alumni /ae

(WUJA) World Union of Jesuit Alumni

The World Union of Jesuit Alumni (WUJA) brings together former

students of Jesuit schools and universities in the entire world in order to

build international relationships among these people, to contribute to

the mission of the Society of Jesus and to promote the universal

dynamics of Jesuit education.

For these purposes, WUJA organises world meetings of Alumni

with themes related to the commitment to the world and the society in

the perspective of Christian and humanistic values, as practised and

promoted by the Society of Jesus in its educational vision and mission.

PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

17.01.2020 – Friday 18.01.2020 – Saturday 19.01.2020 – Sunday

09.30 – 16.00 Registration16.30 – High Tea17.30 – Inauguration19.30 – Cultural Programme20.15 – DinnerBreak off for the day

07.30 – Breakfast09.00 – Business Session - I10.30 – High Tea11.00 – Business Session - II13.15 – Lunch14.30 – Group Discussion16.00 – High Tea16.30 – Presentation PPT activities of four zones of JAAI19.00 – Cultural Programme & DinnerBreak off for the day

06.30 – Holy Mass07.30 – Breakfast09.00 – Business Session - III10.30 – High Tea11.00 – Business Session - IV12.30 – Lunch13.30 – Concluding Session & Pleasantries14.30 – Farewell till the

th 10 Congress

CONTACT PERSONS:

CA. S. Chenthilkumar - 9842412891

Dr. S. Albert Rabara - 9443127199

Mr. S. Pandian - 6374844542

Dr. S.P.Benjamin Elango - 9443188794

Dr. T. Vadivu - 9443529760

Mr. V. Ramasamy - 9442014559

Mode of Payment: Method I: The delegates can register and make payment through the website – http://alumni.sjctni.edu/jaaicongress2020 which will direct to the registration page. After entering the details of the delegates in the electronic registration form, press -> To Pay, then it will direct to the Payment Gateway of BILLDESK through which you can make payment from your respective bank account.Method II:Name of the Account: JAAI National Congress 2020Name of the Bank and Branch: South Indian Bank / Trichy Main BranchAccount Number: 0082053000046408 IFSC Code: SIBL0000082Swift Code: SOININ55XXX

Deposit of Cash / Cheque / Demand Draft / NEFT / IMPS to be made in the name of JAAI National Congress 2020. (Cheques are subject to realization).

Spot Registration is available at the Congress venue on 17th and 18th January 2020. Registrations on 19th January 2020 will not be accepted.

Registration will be confirmed on your e-mail after we receive and verify your Unique Transaction Reference (UTR)

Contact Address:

JAAI Congress Secretariat,

C/o St. Joseph's College Alumni

Association Office,

St. Joseph's College (Autonomous),

Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu – 620002.

For further communications please e-mail to:

jaai2020@mail.sjctni.edu

Welcome to TAMILNADU - Tiruchirappalli

The Ease of Living Index 2018 has

indentified Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) as the

12th best liveable city in India and 1st in

Tamilnadu in the category of health.Trichy is an ancient city located on the

banks of the River Cauvery with history

tracing back to several centuries. Trichy

was the capital of the early Cholas, known

as Woraiyur. This is still in existence as a

part of the city. The famous Chola king,

Karikala Cholan who ruled from Woraiyur

was a great warrior and an engineering

maverick. He built Kallanai (9 kms away

from Trichy) almost 2000 years ago.Later Trichy was ruled by Pallavas who

built the Rockfort. Trichy is also one of the

most important religious centres for all.

After the rule of Pallavas, Trichy was under

another reign of the Chola empire.

Rajaraja Cholan and Rajendra Cholan

ruled from Tanjore (50 kms away from

Trichy). Then Trichy was also ruled by

Pandyas and Nayaks of Vijayanagar

empire, and the famous queen

Mangammal. Later it was ruled by the

Arcot Nawabs. Robert Clive's victory over

French and Arcot Nawabs opened a new

leaf in the history when the seed of the

British Empire was sown in India.In 1870s Trichy Railway Junction

became the most important headquarter

for the South Indian Railways (SIR). In

1928, the Golden Rock Railway workshop

was established. The Bharat Heavy

Electricals Ltd (BHEL) in Trichy is

manufacturing heavy boilers and power

generating systems.Trichy is the vibrant city, located in

the heart of Tamil Nadu. Trichy

International Airport is one among the

top ten international airports in India

with many international flights from the

Middle East, Singapore, Kualalumpur

and Colombo.

The Rockfort Uchi Pillaiyar Temple (Ganesa) is 275 ft tall with 437 steps, Srirangam (one of the 108 vaishnava temples) is a river island flanked by the Cauvery and Coleroon r ivers , Thiruvanaikoil (one of the 5 centres of cosmic elements in the form of water), Samayapuram (the famous Sakthi Temple), Vayalur (Lord Karthikeya/ Murugan temple), St.Lourdes Church (St.Joseph's College Church) built in 1890 AD as a replica of St.Lourdes Church in France and Nathar Shah Dharga (more than 1000-year-old) are the famous spiritual centres in Trichy.

Trichy and its vicinity offer a lot of historical and tourist places like famous Brahadeeswara Temple (Tanjore, 50 kms away from Trichy) an engineering marvel built by the mighty Chola Emperor Rajaraja Cholan more than 1000 years ago, the Gangaikonda Cholapuram (grand temple built by Rajendra Cholan, son of Rajaraja Cholan almost 1000 years ago), Navagraha temples (9 temples including Lord Saneeswara near Karaikal), Nagoor Dharga, Our Lady of Good Health, Velankanni (150 kms away from Trichy) and Poondi Madha Basilica (45 kms away from Trichy).

Trichy is also known as a vibrant educational hub. St.Joseph's College and St.Joseph's College Higher Secondary School have celebrated the Dodransbicentennial celebrations (175th Anniversary). Bharath Ratna Late Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Former President and scientist is an illustrious Jesuit alumnus from St. Joseph's College, Trichy. Similarly, St. Joseph's College Higher Secondary School has produced eminent scientists, statesmen, leaders in all walks of life and entrepreneurs such as Shri. Shiv Nadar, the Founder and Chairman of HCL Technologies.

St.Joseph's College has been awarded the special Heritage status by UGC and A++ in the 4th cycle of NAAC Accreditation. St. Joseph's College Alumni Association was awarded 4 out of 4 marks by NAAC for its dynamic activities.

HOTEL & ACCOMMODATION :Many hotels are available in all tariff ranges. The Host Committee is always at your service for any support/assistance.Hotels within 1 Km reach to the Congress Venue:Hotel Le Temps Fort, Hotel Mayas, Hotel PLA (Chathiram Bus stand), Hotel Rockfortview, Hotel Vivid Boutique, Hotel Royal Sathyam, and Hotel Ragavendra Residency.Hotels within 3 Kms reach to the Congress Venue:Hotel Shans, Hotel Grand Inn, Hotel Mayas Kem Pride, Hotel Sonas, Hotel High Point, RBS Residency, Hotel KVM, and Treebo Trend Rohini Service Apartment.

JAAI's Flagship Programmes/Activities:a) Blood Donation Programmes Blood donation camps are arranged over the country throughout

the year especially on 31st July to coincide with the Feast Day of the St. Ignatius Loyola.

b) Environment and Ecology Programmes JAAI has collaboration with Jesuit Council of South Asia (JCSA) for

environment and ecology programmes to be carried out in Jesuit Educational Institutions.

c) Alumni Exchange Programmes 'College to village' and 'Village to college' concept has been evolved

wherein every semester the students should go to villages and serve the society. This has a very good outcome through domestic alumni exchange and international alumni exchange.

d) Student Exchange Programmes Student exchange groups in the past visited India from different

countries like Ireland, Australia, Spain, and Belgium and participated in social service projects.

e) Students' Leadership & Soft Skill Development Programmes JAAI facilitates Jesuit Educational Institutions to start Young

Leadership Programme under the aegis of Toastmasters International in public speaking.

f) Constitutional Modules, Human Rights & Women's Rights Programmes Based on the principles of GC 36, it is contemplated to start

orientation / diploma course for 1 year or 2 years in our Jesuit Educational Institutions, wherein the Constitution Module will be taught. Few of our Jesuit educational institutions are already having programmes on human rights education.

g) Afghan Medical Professional's Skill Enhancement Programmes Steps have been initiated to train Afghan doctors in India, as per the norms of Medical Council of India (MCI).

REGISTRATION: Registration Fee is Rs. 2,000/- (Rupees Two Thousand only) per delegate. Early registration is solicited.

Hotels within 6 Kms reach to the Congress Venue:Hotel Breeze Residency, Hotel Sangam, Hotel SRM, Hotel PLA Krishna, Hotel PLA Rathna Residency, Hotel Femina, Hotel Blooms, Hotel Ajantha, Hotel Chendur Residency, Hotel Abirami, Hotel Anand, Hotel Elam Suvai (Service Apr.), Hotel Gajapriya, Hotel Ramyass, Hotel Orange Blossom. Budget Hotels are very close to Trichy Railway Station and the Central Bus stand. (5 Kms from Congress Venue.)

Madurai Province: Seventeen Alumni Associations Andhra & Telangana Province: Six Alumni Associations

Kerala Province: Eight Alumni Associations

Karnataka Province: Eight Alumni Associations

SOUTH ZONE COUNCIL OF JAAI