Report of WZCCME’s first meeting
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World Zarathushti Chamber Of Commerce
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How will it affect our lives and careers? What skills will you, your children, and grandchildren need to flourish in such a future? What does it take to be future-ready and life-ready? Speaker: Atul Pant – Author, co-founder of a knowledge management solutions company. He also imparts training on life skills essential for making the less privileged youth employment-ready. Date: Tuesday 27th February 2018 Venue: Fladgate LLP, 16 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5DG Time: 6.30pm for 7.00pm sharp start Cost: £10 members & £15 non-members (under 18 and students at no cost) Followed by a networking session where refreshments will be served Confirm by email: anup@veracityeducation.com or Tel: 020 7493 0437 Some experts argue that AI will lead to mass unemployment, leading to massive social unrest; while other experts are of the opinion that adoption of AI will lead to the emergence of new jobs. One thing is for sure, technology skews the income distribution and creates, what economists call, a ‘winner-takes-all-market’. And, when skills don’t keep pace with technology the end-result is inequality. Would the growing use of AI mean that most humans will survive only on Universal Basic Income and just eke out a living?
Looking for a new job? Or even a contractor role? Unsure about whether you should move or stay where you are? Not getting the promotion you deserve? Then you need to attend … WZCC is delighted to announce the return of Kris Wadia, co-presenting with Perses Sethna, for an intellectually stimulating session on ‘re-imagining your career’. They will take lessons learned from creating and promoting products and help you apply them to positioning and advancing your career. Perses Sethna has, in his 35 year career at BT, led teams responsible for creating Communication Technology products that have been critical to the success of many diverse industries ranging from oil exploration to finance and defence. He will distil his considerable experience into the 5 Key Levers you need to know for Promoting the Perfect Product. Kris Wadia will then ask you to imagine yourself as the product and apply Perses’ rules to the art and science of managing your own career, whether as a school-leaver, contractor, interim or employee. Kris will draw on his senior roles at Accenture and Quintiles and as a self-employed businessman. You will learn the answers to: What is the core Value Proposition that connects you at an emotional level with recruiters? Who is your best hidden friend when furthering your career aspirations? Which 3 golden rules does everyone follow … but you must avoid at all costs? Why your Social Media profile could be ruining your chances of success daily? When should you time your Career move or push for a new contractor role? Where should you look for inspiration and insights that your ‘competitors’ won’t know about? How important, really, is your LinkedIn profile? This session is not about “how to write a CV” or “how to perform at a job interview”. It is designed to challenge your current perceptions of yourself and your career needs. Date: Tuesday 17th July 2018 Time: 18:30hrs Doors Open (plus tea/coffee) 18:45 – 19:15hrs Perses and Kris presentation 19:15 – 20:00hrs Question and Answer session Venue: Penningtons Manches LLP, 125 Wood Street, London EC2V 7AW (nearest tube is St. Paul’s) Cost: £5 or free to those in full-time education or unwaged You should apply for a place no later than 10 July 2018 clearly stating if you are seeking a contractor role, employment or career advancement as these requests will get priority. Perses and Kris have kindly offered to relocate to The Fine Line, 1 Bow Churchyard, London EC4M 9DQ, a venue near the Penningtons Manches office, after 20:00hrs to help those attendees whose questions were not addressed during the Q&A session. Free feel to join them. WZCC looks forward to seeing you at Promoting the Perfect Product … You! Reply to anup@veracityeducation.com – or – Phone: 020 7493 0437 Deadline: 10 July 2018
On 16th October, WZCC-Pune had organized an in-person Annual General Meeting at Hotel Shree Panchratna, Tadiwalla Road, Pune. This was the very first meeting which was physical meeting in stead of on virtual platform and got good response from the members and their guests of Pune chapter. Addressing the gathering, Tehmasp Bharuca- Chapter Chair of WZCC-Pune welcome the guests and thank one and all for attending the meeting. In his inaugural address, Tehmasp mentioned that the Pune chapter was happy to put up an in-person meeting considering receding cases of COVID, easing restrictions and improving in pace of vaccination. For last two years, the meetings were held on a virtual platform and all were missing the opportunity to meet and mingle personally. He mentioned that all COVID-related stipulations are strictly followed ensuring the safety of the attendees. Presenting the Annual Report of the activities carried out by the Pune chapter during the year, Tehmasp informed that couple of webinars were held and well attended by audiences all over. Starting with the webinar on the topic of Nuts and Bolts of Digital Marketing by young and dynamic speaker Parinaz Buhariwala, the next webinar was on Oral Hygiene and Dental Care by the husband and wife team of Dr. Taronish and Dr.Farzana Bharucha of Pearl White Dental Clinic at Mumbai and Pune. Thereafter, a very informative talk on the topic of the Journey of Dark Web- Riding the Wave- a guide to safe surfing on the internet was delivered by young and promising speaker Meherzad Motafram who is a partner of Proteq-me, holistic risk management and threat protection solution provider. Next in line was the webinar on Linked In which was very ably taken by Dinyar Mehta who is a Growth Hacker and Digital Marketer. He took Linkedin Masterclass to find out whether we are Linkedin or Linkedout. After this, the last webinar was by Rishi Gupta, Managing Partner with Shepherd’s Hill Group, Pune who spoke on an unsual topic of Where Not to Invest. This talk was also quite informative with tips for the audience. Tehmasp also informed the audience that the next Global AGM of WZCC will be held in Pune on 7th and 8th of January,2022 and requested them to attend in large number and to also come forward with their views and suggestions for making the event grand success. Next in line was introduction of new members who had joined Pune chapter during the year and they were asked to say in brief about their business/profession etc. Dr.Dilshad Patel (Dentist ), Mr. Mehernosh Bobinmaker ( from real estate ) and Adil Rustomjee ( writer ) from amongst the new members spoke about themselves. Mr. Bharucha informed that there are 90 members of Pune chapter consisting of 3 Corporate Life members, 40 individual life members and 47 individual ( annual ) members. He urged the audience to get more new members from Pune . Thereafter, Mr.Bharucha presented audited accounts of the Chapter for the period ended 31st March,2021 which were unanimously adopted by the floor. Mr.Xerxes Dastur- Hon. Treasurer of WZCC-India who specially came from Mumbai to attend the AGM spoke in detail about the new normal trend of work from home and the pros and cons of this method. Next was the informative talk by Viraf Deboo- senior member of WZCC Pune and Director of WZCC-India. He spoke about the upcoming Global AGM of WZCC which is being held in Pune. The global even which is held every alternate year in India was last held at Lonavala in the year 2020 and thereafter it was hosted by UK on the virtual platform due to the onset of the pandemic and the restrictions imposed on physical meetings. So now for the year 2021 the turn is of India to hold the global AGM. The venue of the event to be hled in Pune during 7th and 8th of January will be The Ramada Plaza located at Hinjewadi near Balewadi Stadium on the beginning of Express way from Pune. This venue has international standard of banquets and enough rooms of different budget. Viraf explained the tentative format of the AGM—the first day starting with registration in the morning and Global AGM in the second half and talk by eminent speaker followed by entertainment programme of dance and music in the evening. Next day will start with networking/quitz, panel discussion and address by guest speakers. The evening will be Gala Award Nite when awards will be given to the Outstanding Zoroastrians in the field from amongst the entrepreneurs, professionals , social and youth icons. The audience will also be served with delicious meals through both the days with cocktails. Viraf informed that the Pune chapter Committee is looking forward for the volunteers to come forward to offer their services and suggestions . During the meeting few of them came forward and gave their names . The AGM was concluded with vote of thanks from Farrokh Bhathena, member of the Working Committee of Pune chapter followed by delicious dinner and cocktails served by the Hotel Shree Panchratna.
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HI All, a quick message about the next WZCC event which will again be hosted by Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala at the Cafe Spice, Albert Doc. This time we have Cyrus Mewawalla who will be discussing his career to date, what he has learned along the way and then of course his view of where tech stocks in particular are likely to go and why.
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After the meet and greet session, the AGM proceedings continued seamlessly. Guest speaker for the evening : Farida Irani who talked about Bowen Therapy – A holistic health plan The session closed with a talk by Dilshad Jalnawala
14th August 2018 Dear Members, World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC) provides its members, among many other services, an opportunity to learn how to manage various aspects of their finances. This Program guides a person to understand why Insurance is such an important component of financial planning. Insurance is a way of managing risks. When a person buys insurance, the cost of a potential loss is transferred to the Insurance Company in exchange for a fee, known as premium. Insurance Companies invest funds securely, so it can grow and pay out when there is a claim. There are various types of insurance besides life insurance – businesses including coverage for property damage, legal liabilities and employee related risks, etc. Today business is full of Risks and it is very important to transfer Risks so that those in business could totally concentrate on the core business, with the assurance that both tangible and intangible Risks are transferred and would not hit the Balance Sheet. Today transference of Risks is a complicated legal process and hence, the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority has introduced Insurance Brokers to the Market, very much akin to the Developed Countries where a Company or an Individual is always in touch with the Insurance Brokers and never with the Insurance Company. Mr. Maneck Dastur will appraise WZCC members on nuances wherein they can venture into large business without apprehension or fear of Fortuitous, Force Majeure and Legal Liability losses. He will also speak on why, most of the Insurance Policies should be structured as per the needs of the Company rather than acceptance of pre-fabricated policies of the Insurance Companies. This program will be conducted by Mr. Maneck Homi Dastur, who has more than 4 decades of experience in the Insurance Sector handling both Marketing and Technical assignments. He is the General Manager with K.M. Dastur Reinsurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd. He has been instrumental in developing and structuring Direct and Reinsurance business. K.M. Dastur Reinsurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd. has 14 offices in India, 12 offices abroad and are Lloyds Brokers at London, U.K. They specialize in marketing and structuring covers for Special Contingency, Event Insurance, Legal Liability and Group Health Insurance Schemes. Details of the program are – Date : Friday, 31 August 2018. Venue : Kilachand Conference Room, IMC Chamber of Commerce & Industry, IMC Building, IMC Marg, Churchgate, Mumbai 400 020 Timings : 6.00 p.m.to 6.30 p.m. – Registration 6.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. – Program (includes tea/coffee/snacks break) 8.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. – Q&A Session. The participation fees for this Program will be Rs.450/- for members and Rs.600/- for non-members. he participants are requested to confirm their attendance with Ms. Zarine Khan / Ms Aban Mistry on Tel. Nos. 9619165444 / 23532522 or email wzccindia@on-lyne.com. The number of participants is limited and will be on “first come first serve basis”. Looking forward to your active participation in this extremely interesting and useful Program.
In Conversation with Winners of ‘Mrs India She is India Pageant’ An Interactive Workshop for Women Organized by ‘WE’ – Women Entrepreneurs’ Wing of WZCC On Saturday 15th September, 2018, WZCC-WE (Women Entrepreneurs’ Wing of WZCC) brings to you an exciting opportunity to meet and talk to the winners of ‘Mrs India She is India Pageant’. Here is your chance to get close and personal with these go-getters – so make sure you reserve your seats right away! The details are as follows. Date : Saturday 15th September, 2018 Time : 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Venue: YWCA, 18 Madam Cama Road, Fort, Mumbai – 400001. Registration: 5:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Session I Introduction “Achieving Excellence in the Professional and Glamour World.” Q&A Session 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Mrs. Delnaz Balsara Sharma – 1st Runner-up Mrs. India She is India and Mrs Beautiful Skin. Delnaz has achieved excellence not only in the insurance, banking and social service sector, but has also made a name for herself in the world of fashion and modelling. She started her career with the British Consulate as Visa Support Executive. After two years, Delnaz joined J P Morgan and later moved into the insurance sector and was associated with reputed companies like Religare, Reliance and Kotak. She has been associated with several NGOs like Save the Child, Sopan, Green Peace, WWF and Habitat for Humanity. Break for Tea and Snacks 6:15 p.m. To 6:45 p.m. Networking Session II “Prioritizing your Priorities” Q&A SessionVote of Thanks 6:45 p.m. To 7:45 p.m. Dr Neha Tyagi won the title Charity Queen at the Mrs India She is India Pageant 2018. Neha is a pathologist by profession, working as Chief of Lab and Consultant Pathologist in Dr Lal Path Labs, Sehgal Neo Hospital, New Delhi. She completed her MBBS from Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni, Maharashtra and specialized in MD Pathology from the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun where she topped the University. Neha is a well-known speaker in medical conferences with more than 10 research publications to her name. Neha is also a social activist associated with Go Green Project, NGO Chotti Chotti Khushiyan (for abandoned girls) and Sai Vridhashram. The fee for participation inclusive of tea and snacks is Rs 350 /- for WZCC/WE Members and Rs. 400 /- for Non-Members. Cheques to be made in favour of WZCC, Mumbai and sent to WZCC, 8 R N Gamadia Polyclinic, Gamadia Colony, Tardeo, Mumbai 400007. If you are unable to send the fees, you could bring cash / cheque to the venue of the programme. We look forward to seeing you! For further details and registration please contact: Ms. Homai Mehta jjccmumbai@gmail.com 98208 26367 Ms. Dolly Dhamodiwala dolzeen@gmail.com 9920368979 Ms. BehrozeDaruwalla behroze@frenaus.com 9619201951 Ms. VillieDaruvala villied@gmail.com 9820076993 Ms. Percis Dubash pdubash3@yahoo.com 9820131150 Ms. VeeraMundroina veera.mundroina@gmail.com 9769801389 Ms. Zarine Khan wzccindia@on-lyne.com 022-23532522 / 9619165444 We look forward to your early response and seeing you in large numbers. Best Wishes, Mrs. Homai H. Mehta Chairperson- WE – Women Entrepreneurs’ Wing of WZCC