The Lawrence School, Lovedale
166th Founder’s Day Celebrations
23-25 May 2024
Register for the 166th Founder’s Day Celebrations and OLA Dinner & Dance
Register for events at the earliest to avoid any last-minute hassles and delays in gaining access to the school campus and events.
FOUNDER’S 2024 PROGRAMME
- THE OL EDITION -
PLEASE NOTE:
1) Alumni should not forget to collect their school-issued Founder’s car stickers for your vehicle at the OLA Registration Desk.
2) Founder’s Dress Code - Typically business casual or casual, however on the day of the Parade and Retreat please dress formally (e.g blazers) to reflect the solemnity of the occasion.
OL NATION
LEARNING, DEVELOPMENT & MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME
We are delighted to invite visiting OLs, parents and students to this year’s Founder’s Day Celebrations special edition of OL Nation focused on Learning, Development & Mentorship with the theme ‘PLAY OUR PARTS’ – inspired by a school hymn close to our hearts; “Never Give In.”
TIME
2.30 pm to 4.30 pm
Thursday, 23rd May 2024
(Please note - we will start on time.)
VENUE
Junior School Prep Hall.
Our Host and Moderator will be in a conversation with diverse mix of four accomplished OL panelists who will also interact with the audience during the Q&A section while bringing out their Never Give In stories and thoughts on our theme.
The OL Nation Team will be live-streaming this exclusive event from The Lawrence School, Lovedale on Thursday, 23 May 2024.
PANELIST INFORMATION:
ABISHEK GANESAN, OL 2014
Abishek is an entrepreneurial lawyer and founder of a firm focusing on corporate law in disruptive technology, online gaming, artificial intelligence, fintech and e-commerce.
In his professional past at a leading law firm, he specialized in white-collar crime. His clients included an incumbent chief minister, real estate tycoons, a fugitive diamond dealer, high-net-worth individuals, and expatriates. His services included extradition, corruption, money laundering, market manipulation, extortion, tax evasion, cybercrimes and criminal defamation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/abishekganesan-/
DINESH SOUNDAPPA, OL 2010
Dinesh’s professional experience spreads across Start-ups, Product Management, Management consulting & Real Estate. His expertise includes growing organisations through geographical expansion and new product/initiatives. Dinesh is looking to make the transition to entrepreneurship by 2025. His mission is to help the masses gain financial freedom through fractional and commercial real estate. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinesh-soundappa-37668b42
PRASHANT DHARIWAL, OL 1999
From an established business family, Prashant did not inherit any enterprise. Instead, he went on to found several businesses in the fields of Dairy, Textiles & Trading. His efforts are now on working with state governments to increase farmer milk yields by setting up milk collection centres and promoting entrepreneurship amongst the farmers. He is also focused on expanding his businesses in the field of e-commerce in Indian fashion and spreading the dairy brand GAIA to all parts of the country. Prashant is a recipient of the ZEE TV entrepreneurship award. https://www.linkedin.com/in/prashant-dhariwal-a9179720a
MADHAVI DESAI, OL 1980
Founder of India’s first professional student counselling firm, for over 35 years Madhavi and her team have enabled 28,000+ students to study overseas, including Ivy League Universities and top Universities worldwide. She has been so successful that she is now securing admissions for her student’s children too! Her expertise is in finding the “right fit” for students. Madhavi is a recipient of the All India Independent Counsellors Association of India Lifetime Achievement Award. https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhavi-desai-3ba61536
HOST & MODERATOR
ROHAN SHETTY, OL 1986
Rohan is an entrepreneur, investor, shipbroker and maritime chartering/logistics expert. He is currently developing new ventures with global business partners focusing on maritime “green” technologies and information systems, chemical & mechanical filtration technologies and blockchain/AI based solutions for improving provenance/traceability/transparency. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohanshetty/
He created the OL Nation project in 2020 and built the program along with a highly committed team of OLs across the world – The OL Nation Working Group - delivering online as well as live programs for our Lawrencian family.
To check out the complete OL Nation series playlist, scan the QR code or click here .
OLA AGM 2024 - AGENDA
The Annual General Body Meeting of the members of the Old Lawrencians Association will be held on 24th May 2024 (Friday) at 2:30pm IST physically and virtually at the Junior School Prep Hall (The Lawrence School, Lovedale) and over Video Conferencing, respectively.
*Re: Point 15 of the above agenda, please click here to read Resolution 1.
For more information regarding the OLA AGM, please write to the Secretary, Karishma Sushilkumar, OL 2005 at olalovedale@gmail.com
The OLA will be live-streaming this exclusive event from The Lawrence School, Lovedale on Friday, 24 May 2024.
Join us by clicking the link below.
Important Documents for OLA Annual General Body Meet
Please click the button below to access the Agenda for the AGM, Proposed Resolution, Annual Report, Minutes of our previous AGM, Audited accounts of the previous financial year 2023 - 2024 and Budget for 2024 - 2025.
OLA DINNER & DANCE
Watch a video of the band
Watch a video of the DJ
Map location for OLA Dinner & Dance - 25th May 2024 - Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- TN ePASS REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL TO OOTY -
In an effort to manage the recent surge in tourists and protect the delicate ecosystem of the Nilgiris, the Madras High Court and the Government of Tamil Nadu have implemented a new requirement for visitors to Ooty and Kodaikanal.
According to recent news reports as of 6 May 2024, anyone planning a trip between 7 May to 30 June 2024 will need to acquire a *TN ePass before arrival. This TN ePass system is intended to regulate tourist flow during the peak season.
There is some positive news for those planning a trip!
There is no limit on the number of TN ePasses issued, and local residents are exempt from this requirement. Please note that each individual travelling requires a TN ePass.
The TN ePass will act as a mandatory entry permit, helping to manage visitor flow and ease traffic congestion on the area's roadways.
The OLA team will continue to monitor news reports for any updates on the regulations and will share them with the community as warranted.
In the meantime, you can apply for your TN ePass by clicking the button below or by using the QR code in the image above.
*Please note that the TN ePass is administered and facilitated by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The Old Lawrencians Association is in no manner directly or indirectly affiliated with the TN ePass system and is not responsible and/or liable for any errors in the process of applying for and acquiring the TN ePass. The Old Lawrencians Association only shares the link by the Government of Tamil Nadu to make the application for the TN ePass convenient for the alumni community.
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Please review the parking instructions below to allow for smooth entry and exit to and from the school campus.
The school’s security personnel will also be on-site to guide you to designated parking areas during the Founder’s Day Celebrations.
SCHOOL GUIDELINES
To allow everyone attending Founder’s Day Celebrations and enjoy themselves, the school has shared a list of important guidelines to be followed.
Please take a few moments to review these to make your experience an enjoyable one.
Register for the 166th Founder’s Day Celebrations and OLA Dinner & Dance
Register for events at the earliest to avoid any last-minute hassles and delays in gaining access to the school campus and events.
We hope you have an enjoyable experience at the 2024 Founder’s Day Celebrations!
For more information or feedback, please email us at olalovedale@gmail.com or contact us on the OLA Official Mobile/Whatsapp Number - +919498490228
