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ICCC's 15th Annual Golf Classic
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ICCC President Naval Bajaj
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Golf Committee Chair Anil Shah
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Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce's (ICCC) 15th Annual Golf Classic was an overwhelming success with over 140 enthusiastic amateur golfers having a great time. Thursday, September 12, 2013 turned out to be a perfect day for golf, and the Blue Springs, at Acton ON, a perfect venue. In the past, ICCC’s golf tourneys have supported registered charities. However, this year the tournament’s revenue would be utilized for ICCC’s newly acquired headquarters at The East Mall in Toronto. The golfers – an eclectic combination of the Chamber’s long-time and new members, and guests – began arriving mid-morning. After collecting the registration gifts they were treated to sumptuous culinary delights specially prepared by the expert chefs of Aroma Fine Indian Cuisine, and Warraich Meats. The tournament started around noon with a shotgun start – scramble format.
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Member of Parliament Hon. Parm Gill
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The team comprising Rahul Mehta, Anuj Luthra, Neil D’souza and Harpinder Gill won the tournament. Consul General Mr. Akhilesh Mishra and Naval Bajaj, President, ICCC, presented the winning team with the rotating trophy. Fortuitously, ICCC’s golf tourney became the first public event for Akhilesh Mishra, the new consul general of India in Toronto, who has assumed charge in early September.
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Consul General of India in Toronto Akhilesh Mishra
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Speaking at the occasion Mr. Mishra said that the consulate would work in tandem with the community organizations to meet the aspirations of the Indo-Canadian community. He lauded the ICCC for its role in promoting bilateral relations between Canada and India, and promised to continue working closely with the chamber.
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The winning team led by Rahul Mehta (second from left)
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Addressing golfers at the cocktail reception, Naval Bajaj, ICCC’s President, said the Chamber had broken its tradition of donating the golf tourney’s proceeds to a registered charity this year because the revenues would be utilized for the Chamber’s new headquarters. Giving information about the new 6,000 square feet headquarters, the ICCC President said the building will have 2000 square feet area exclusively dedicated for events. In addition to serving as the headquarters of the 36-year-old institution, the building would also house a Centre for Excellence for Small Business. The proposed centre would encourage entrepreneurship and provide key inputs to Canadians of Indian origin wishing to launch their new ventures. “The centre will also provide information, coaching, hand-holding on all vital aspects of business,” he said.
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Golf committee member Tavinder Malhotra (left) with guest
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The ICCC golf committee comprises of Anil Shah (Chair), Naval Bajaj, Pradeep Sood, Tavinder Malhotra, Vikram Dua and Rahul Mehta.
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