I have been a silent spectator of the unfolding of this undertaking. Ranjit Baruah asks the key question here: " What is the agenda and expectations from us ??"
I was hoping to hear something about this before I considered participation. Not hearing anything thus far, I did not even think of the matter. I noticed how Jugal conveyed some of our questions and made some good suggestions. However there was no response back on any of the points that I know of. It is possible I missed it--but unlikely. Nothing new however. I have encountered the problem time and again. Somehow our compatriots prefer to ignore specific questions, even though it is hard to fathom why. Now the sudden re-scheduling, albeit with good intentions--of synchronizing it with Magh Bihu, discloses a degree of 'arbitrariness', if not outright mismanagement.Those in the USA or Canada who planned to attend in December must already have purchased tickets by now, and I can imagine their disapponitment, even resentment. I agree that not everyone's conveniences could be accomodated. It is the nature of the beast. But if something has been either agreed upon or even given, and is suddenly changed, it is bound to cause problems. We can appreciate that the organizers may be unfamiliar with such issues as are faced by those of us in USA, Canada, Europe etc--who need to make arrangements accomodatinbg many conflicting requirements. But that is PART of the MANAGEMENT of the process of communicating. In conclusion, one would hope the event could be a productive one, provided clear goals are set, based on realism and the affair managed with professional zeal and skills. I wish it the best. cm At 10:53 AM +0000 11/13/03, Ranjit Baruah wrote: >Dear Rini, >The responses that have come thro' so far tells me what I had told the >'powers' !!!!!! >That - >1, No single date will suit everyone >2, Everyone has to arrange their leave, travel etc.etc well in advance - an >issue not confined to a specific part of the Globe eg UK,USA,Canada or >others >3, Although less expensive than in the past, international travel is still >quite expensive, the figures simply multiply depending on the size of the >families. Journeys are often very lengthy esp from North Americas and >Europe. >4, Like it or not, each 'prabasi' is a capable, bright individual and hence, >likely to have 'individual agendas' which may or may not strike a chord with >the 'corporate agenda' - >Therefore, the answer lies in adequate, meaningful discussion/debate, >agreeable planning and adequate notice with an explicit agenda and NOT hand >down unilateral decisions. May be there lies the lesson for the future. >What is the agenda and expectations from us ?? >Best wishes >Ranjit >----- Original Message ----- >From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 3:38 PM >Subject: (Assam) Prabasi Asomiya Sanmilan postpone > > >> >> Good news!.The organising committee of Prabasi Asomiya Sanmilan have >decided to postpone the convention to 17th and 18th Jan '04 at Srimanta >Sankardev Kalakhetra.The idea is to invite the NRI Assamese families to >celebrate Magh Bihu together for the first time and have fun. >> >> Rini Kakati >> >> >> >> -------------------- >> talk21 your FREE portable and private address on the net at >http://www.talk21.com >> > >_______________________________________________ >Assam mailing list >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >http://pikespeak.uccs.edu/mailman/listinfo/assam > >To unsubscribe or change options: >http://pikespeak.uccs.edu/mailman/options/assam _______________________________________________ Assam mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://pikespeak.uccs.edu/mailman/listinfo/assam To unsubscribe or change options: http://pikespeak.uccs.edu/mailman/options/assam
