Y’s Men Club Sharjah had its humble inception on the 28th April, 2006 with 17 Charter Members. The launching pad of the formation was the inspiration and continuous guidance received from Ym, K.P. Varghese, District Governor, District 08 (SWIR). He often discussed with
Ym. Cherian Thomas, about the importance and relevance of such a club in Sharjah that could bring about greater family bonding and societal involvement. Since its commencement, the club hasn’t looked back, it was on progress, leaps and bounds. The Club has grown like a mighty tree with several branches and bearing fruits of Social Commitment. The birth of the Club has made it today a district, a zone and likely to become a region within no time.
The first orientation meeting was held on 3rd February, 2006 at the residence of Mr. Jacob C. Jacob with 13 members. Prof. Jacob Cherian spoke about the charisma of Y’s Men and their significance in the modern challenging and competitive world. The meeting inspired four more members, thus making it a constituent body of 17 Charter members.
Y’s Men’s Club of Sharjah was chartered on 16th February, 2006 and inaugurated on 28th April, 2006 at Kempenski Hotel, Ajman in the presence of several dignitaries. The meeting was presided over by Ym KP Varghese, District Governor, District 08, SWIR and inaugurated by Ym PWAF M.V. Gopalan, Y’s Men India Area President. Ym V.A.A .Shukhur, Regional Director SWIR gave a motivational felicitation speech at the occasion. The dignitaries like Ym Prof. Jacob Cherian and Ym Mr. Joby Joshua, President and Secretary respectively of Y’s Men’s Club of Dubai and several members from the Dubai Club attended the meeting. 17 Charter members were inducted and installed under the able leadership of Ym V. C. Roy and his team of office bearers by the Regional Director, Ym V. A.A. Shukhur.
Y’s Men’s Club of Sharjah witnessed the formation of a new district in the Gulf Region – District 10 which was inaugurated by Ym V.A. A. Shukhur, Regional Director on the same day. Ym Prof. Jacob Cherian was made the first District Governor and Ym. Joby Joshua was installed as the district Governor Elect.
Sponsorship:
Emphasizing its relevance and outreach, Y’s Men’s Club of Sharjah sponsored eight other clubs. It sponsored the first club in Muscat in the year 2008 – 2009. It was followed by 6 more clubs in 2009 – 2010 under the leadership of the then District Governor, Ym Varghese Samuel and President, Ym Cherian Thomas. The clubs are
YMC New Dubai
YMC Sharjah City
YMC Ajman
YMC Ras al khaimah
YMC Umm al Quwain
YMC Chennithala
In 2012 – 2013, Y’s Men’s Club of Sharjah sponsored its eighth Club – YMC Riyadh .
In the second year of its commencement, (2008 – 2009) it became a zone. Y’s Men’s Club of Sharjah was selected as the Best Club in the District, Region and Zone from 2008 – 2016 on account of the meticulous performance and outreach programme of each and every valuable member.
Projects Undertaken:
The club has undertaken various projects for the upheaval of society in various spheres in the past years. The first was the Wayanad Project in the year 2007. The club sponsored
Rs. 25000/ each for education needs of 10 deserving children of the farmers who committed suicide due to economic crisis in Wayanad district. From the club Ym.V.C.Roy, President Ym.Mathews Cheriyan, Secretary and Y’s Guy Ym.V.C. Chacko visited Wayanad to distribute the financial aid. The meeting was co-ordinated by Ym.PWAF M.V.Gopalan. The program was arranged by Y’s Men’s club of Kalpatta on 5thMay 2007 at Hotel Harithagiri Auditorium Kalpatta. The meeting was presided by Ym. PWAF Gopalan and Smt.Sarasamma Teacher, President Wayanad District Panchayat distributed the educational aid. The Program was a big success and every one appreciated our gesture towards the needy and downtrodden.
The club is very pro-active in giving International, Regional and District level charity every year. It clears its dues, if any, promptly.
ELMER CROWE Award:
It’s a prestigious International Award for District Governors. This award was secured by
Ym. Varghese Samuel : 2009 – 2010
Ym. Cherian Thomas : 2012 – 2013
Ym. Jacob Valloor Idicula : 2016 - 2017
PAUL WILLIAM ALEXANDER FELLOW (PWAF):
A total of 28 members have obtained the title by donating 100 US Dollars
Honour Role Member (HRM):
10 Members have received the honours by donating 1000 US Dollars.
Club Bulletin , Directory and Website:
Y’s Men’s Club of Sharjah releases club bulletins every month. It also publishes yearly handbooks and directory.
Inagurated a website www.ysmensharjah.com on 2010 with club information and latest updates.
Festival Extravaganza:
All local, international and religious festivals are celebrated by the families of all members together every year. This year’s Onam celebration had its grandeur under the competent leadership of Yw. HRM Reeja Jacob Valloor and her team of office bearers. The celebration had indeed kept up the ethos, motivated every member and seen a greater dimension in its festivities.
The team too had organized a Leadership Training Programme so meticulously that it was applauded by everyone.
District Cultural and Sports Meet:
Y’s Men’s Club of Sharjah has been participating in Cultural and Sports Meets all these years and won laurels for the Club. It has received honours and prizes including the Ever Rolling Trophy in the past several years.
Picnics and Outings:
As it’s a family club, it gives ample importance to members and their families. It is concerned about joviality and positive scenario for everyone, hence it arranges outings and picnics without fail every year.
Senior Roles:
I would like to state with appreciation and gratitude that this year FOUR of our members are serving the District, Region and Area in various capacities. They are:
Ym. Varghese Samuel, RDE, PLRD, DG, Regional Joint Secretary
Ym. Cherian Thomas, PLRD, DG, Regional Editor
Ym. Jacob Valloor Idicula, PLRD, DG, Area Joint Secretary and Regional Joint Treasurer
Ym. Adv. V.C. Chacko - Regional Treasurer
Ym. Aji John Thomas - DG, District Secretary, Regional Historian
From 2006 until today the club has shown its glorious presence and progress. Several people have contributed their valuable time, energy, money, etc. relentlessly for its growth. We sure that Y’s Men International Sharjah would bear more fruits in the years to come by its genuine generosity of lending a helping hand to the needy brethren.
NEW CLUBS SPONSORED
YMC Muscat
YMC New Dubai
YMC Sharjah City
YMC Ajman
YMC Ras Al Khaima
YMC Umm al Quwain
YMC Chennithala
YMC Riyadh
YMC Ajman
YMC Qatar
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