PRACTICALLY SUPPORT THE CONCEPT:
`LIVE & WORK TOGETHER’
BY JAVED ZAHEER, FREE EXPRESSION
AWARD WINNER
TORONTO: In order to practically support and promote
the concepts of “Live & Work Together” and “Help, Support, Promote, Love
& Respect Each Other”, members of the Canadian Seniors Club held its first
meeting at the new location at 18 Thorncliffe Park Drive on January 31, 2015.
Ahmed
Hussein, Executive Director of Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office, took special
interest in arranging the new location for the Canadian Seniors Club and
assured his full support for provision of more facilities for the seniors and
members.
Abdul
Razzaq Chishti, senior most member of the CSC, and Naseem Hussain (Popularly
known as Guard Sahab), floated the idea and made efforts for the new location
including meeting with Ahmed Hussein. It was the result of team effort.
The
first CSC meeting started with recitation of verses of the holy Quran by
Shakeel Ahmed, Vice President of CSC. Tariq Rehman, President of the CSC, in
his address thanked the TNO’s Executive Director Ahmed Hussein for his interest
in CSC, support and the facilities provided and promised. He also thanked the
CSC members for helping form and run the club successfully.
It
was unanimously decided that members of all communities, except those actively
or in any way involved in or promoting dirty politics or solely vested
interests of party politics or not working in the interest of all people and
common cause, were welcome to join the Canadian Seniors Club. Presently, the
members belong to the South Asian community, mostly Pakistani community and
some Indian community members.
It
was hoped that each member would do his best to present and build a good image
of the community and come out with new ideas and proposals which could prove constructive,
beneficial, inspirational and motivational for all. It was decided to recognize and promote
extraordinary talents, gems, geniuses and distinguished members of the
community for their achievements and tremendous contributions and for making
the people and country proud.
Those present at the CSC meeting
were Tariq Rehman, Abdul Razzaq Chishti, Naseem Hussain, Syed Shakeel Ahmad,
Azhar Bokhari, Afzal Khan Nayyar, Mohammad Masood Alam (Facilitator), and Javed
Zaheer. Fateha (Prayer) was offered by members for late Razaul Jabbar, a
reputed community leader, who passed away on January 29, 2011.
TRIBUTE:
Afzal Khan Nayyar, General Secretary and Program Coordinator of the Canadian
Seniors Club, who is also General
Secretary of PICAS, the organization of late Razaul Jabbar and worked closely
with him, paid rich tributes to the
personality and read out Javed Zaheer’s article titled “Razaul Jabbar
Remembered”(Read article at www.javedzaheernews.blogspot.ca).
Afzal
Khan said: “Razaul Jabbar was a distinguished, recognized and respectable
personality of the South Asian community and India’s Hyderabad community. His
literary contributions and achievements are remarkable. He contested for
councillor seat in Ward 26 of Toronto. He had a brilliant literary background,
was author of seven books of selected stories in South Asian languages and was
recipient of literary awards. His books are: 1. Hadees-e-Deccan 2. Nau Heerey
(1958) 3. Roshni Ki Kiran (1970) 4. Nai Dharkan (1975) 5. Chand Ki Kashti Ka
Akela Musafir (1985) 6. Sunkh Uthaney Ka Hosla (1991) and 7. Saharon Ke Mausam
(2006).
“He was president of Seniors
Association, which provides opportunities to share and socialize for healthy
living. He participated in various international conferences.”
HURDLES:
Some hurdles are being faced in attracting new members, who are unhappy with
TNO performances and say TNO must first pay attention to those living in the
locality including for facilities and employment. They allege that presently
most of the staffers and employees do not live in the area and as a result lack
interest, do not understand the people, their issues and problems. Mostly
favourites of some groups and parties are being promoted and others
neglected. This is making people unhappy
and disappointed with TNO.
They
keep asking as to why the people of this locality not being considered for jobs
or services in TNO? Are they not competent, qualified or capable? Why the
step-motherly treatment when they can communicate and serve in similar or much
better way?
They
said that the new Executive Director, Ahmed Hussein, must try to understand and
redress the grievances of the community members. Also, TNO must protect its
image and reputation by not playing in the hands of those with vested
interests, who are proving harmful for both the TNO and people.
JZ’S PROFILE: Declared by Judges as one of 75 Finalist Best
Canadian Immigrants, an Honour for the Pakistani Community. Joined Journalism
Profession in 1974 (Daily `SUN’, Karachi) and still serving as a professional
journalist (2014). Javed Zaheer, Free Expression Award Winner (Awarded by
National Ethnic Press & Media Council of Canada—NEPMCC. Award presented by
Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, Canada), Desi Idol Recognition Award Winner
(Presented by North American Desi Idol), Member/Honorary Director of NEPMCC,
Veteran Active Member (VAM) of Toronto Press Club, Ex-Member of The National
Club and The Ontario Club, Honorary Editor of English Weekly `Pakistan Abroad’,
Canada, ex-Chief Editor (Honorary) of English Weekly `The Ambassador’, Canada,
ex-Chief Editor (Honorary) of English Weekly `DAWN', Canada, ex-Senior
Sub-Editor of English Daily DAWN, Pakistan (From 1986-1999), Chairman, CANOPI,
Director of Children Dignity Foundation (CDF---Canada & Pakistan) and Honorary
Director, Canpak, Chamber of Commerce, and Honorary Director Information, Pak
Seniors Forum (PSF), is contributing purely on Voluntary and Honorary Basis in
order to serve all people and communities. Contact:
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REALITY
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