Dear fellow alumni and friends,
How time flies! It is been two years now that our EC of the ELSA Alumni Association took charge.

Hope you have blocked your diaries for both the Annual Dinner- “Namma ELSA” at Bangalore on Aug 10 and ELSA AGM at LSR on Sep-14. AGM of course is open to only registered lifetime members of ELSA. Promise both will be fun, with some doses of serious stuff!

So if you are still wondering whether you should take up membership, don’t blink- jump into the ELSA field now! If it helps you decide, here’s a brief recap of how our alumni body is simply awesome & needs each one of you-

That sweet sweet data…
ELSA association is evolving and becoming more inclusive as many more alumni have joined us- your membership gives you access to the whole database on our website! That’s a rich resource on how you can connect better and develop new synergies.

Network..Network..Network
Global Mentorship Network, Annual Mentoring Walk, ELSA Talks & Conversations from gender concerns to leadership, ELSA HUB and women entrepreneurship exhibits, Basant Bazaar, ELSA Cultural HUB are all activities that are not just enjoyable but will open new horizons!

And then there is a whole world of partnerships with organizations such as SHEROES and now with the BML Munjal University- all wanting to help you get back to work after sabbaticals, sprucing leadership, connecting you with new opps! Hope you follow us on ELSA social media where we keep posting all information on our programs- ELSA website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn and of course the monthly Post. All editions of Post are uploaded on ELSA website. Happy Browsing.

Where do we go now?
This EC’s term is soon coming to an end with Elections for 2019/21 underway. As we proceed with the EC elections, so as to ensure that a new EC with a fresh mandate picks up the work and launches new initiatives, we have put in place a Code of Conduct for the candidates who would like to serve as EC members in future terms. To create more accountability and responsiveness, we have also put in place an internal assessment of EC members. We undertook this exercise, as a vote of confidence on EC members who collectively we feel should stand for next 2019/21 EC elections and serve ELSA. ELSA is a young institution but evolving fast as a strong forum and going forward we need to maintain continuity of work with highest standards of commitment and ethics.

Finally, in my capacity as ‘outgoing’ (or rather ‘outgone’) President, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my fellow EC members and alumni for your support. There are challenges, limitations, and sometimes unseen blips, but it has been a wonderful two years. There is a lot more that can be done to improve our work and increase collaboration amongst the alumni. Your engagement in ELSA activities & our chapters as well as informal communities, including through membership, are an essential part of making all of these achievements possible.

I invite you to come forward, present your ideas, become ELSA members, participate in all activities, become volunteers…..

Diversity is welcome..
Differences abound within our community, but we also share core values- a commitment to service, a belief in access and opportunity, the drive to make a positive difference — that unite us. Stay cool! see you in Bangalore and at the Delhi AGM!!

Best wishes,
Vinita
EC ELSA President 2017-19

We are now open to receiving your candidature for elections for the third elected Executive Committee of the ELSA Association!

Details of the Election Schedule and Process are communicated to you directly by the Election Officer and are also available on the ELSA website. You may then check it out to see how you can apply to be an EC Member, and how you can vote for the team of your choice. Standing for the elections to the Executive Committee and voting are both big responsibilities, as it is the EC that takes forward our mandate and objectives and helps build our strong community.

You can now submit your application for being a part of the 3rd Executive Committee of the ELSA Association! Last date of submission is 30th July, only 5 days left!

Details on the election are on our website: http://lsralumna.org/elsa-ec-election2019.php
You can fill out your form here: http://lsralumna.org/EC-elections-application-2019.php

Please note: ONLY members of the ELSA Association can give in their candidature.

The Annual Dinner will be held on the 10th of August at the iconic BLUE BAR at Taj West End Bangalore!

You can still Register (if you haven't so far) .... See you there!

Once you Register you can add a holiday to join various experiences as part of NAMMA ELSA

Don't forget to send us your latest pic! Simply share them on elsabangalore@gmail.com

We have are holding some rooms in Bangalore till july 31st for you..so get booking!

Only for NAMMA ELSA registered ELSA's Please email nammaelsa@gmail.com for confirmations

We regularly provide updates on our Facebook group LSR- Alumna Chapter (https://www.facebook.com/groups/LSR.alumnae/) - do join to hear about the Annual Dinner and on our activities! #NammaElsa

*Members registered for the Annual Dinner *
Request all to send your favourite *Solo Picture* ( recent one)

And do share your LSR takeaway in ....
* One word or a line *

Mark the mail
*My Elsa Moment*
send it to elsabangalore@gmail.com

Please ensure that the picture is a fun picture in high resolution

TILL JULY 31st only

Hello ladies the countdown has begun- 15 days to the AD! Now it’s time to peep into your wardrobe and figure out what to wear! In keeping with the theme of Sustainable living this year, we’d like you to wear something that’s linked to ‘Heritage’- either from our cultural heritage which could mean something with exquisite handwork or your own personal heritage which means something from your family heirloom that has a story- the sari that came down to you from your grandmother, a piece of jewellery or accessory. The idea is to appreciate slow fashion, handwork & reuse what we own rather than acquire more.

Email us a picture of what you plan to wear (ideally a picture of you wearing it) along with the story behind it and the 2 best entries will win a beautiful sari each from Taneira at the Annual Dinner!
Send in your entries no later than the 4th of August 2019 to nammaelsa@gmail.com

Delhi July 20, 2019

ELSA lunch

Behind the Scenes from NAMMA ELSA



An all-day Decoupage workshop was organised by the Decor team lead by Roopsi, Kanupriya, Nalini, Neha and Mayukhi. Keeping the Tree of Life motif symbolising growth and strength which is the core of ELSA community. Old, reject, discarded swatches of cloth were reused to create this artwork. Enthusiastic Elsas turned up in large numbers to leave their magic touch to this exclusive work of art.



Numerous reckie trips and brain-storming and ideation sessions have been held at the venue at Taj West End ... in this pic you see the ‘Blue Girls’ at the BLUE BAR Vandana EC member and Bangalore chapter president, Yumna Vice President Bangalore chapter, Linika, Pragya, Mithila, Ishita , Binu



A “dry run “ of the Pub Crawl kept the team in “ High Spirits” Linika, Sanjari, Binu, Pushkina, Radha and Simeran

TravELSA brings you an exciting array of activities and trips in the month of August as ELSAs make their way to beautiful Bangalore for the Annual Dinner on August 10th! Check out the various especially curated outings for you below which will be paid at actuals.
Only for NAMMA ELSA registered ELSA's

1) August 9 : Pub Crawl
Will start at 7pm and cover iconic microbrewries and pubs in Indiranagar. Pit stops of around 2 hours in each and swagger off to Stay past mid-night if you aren’t Cinderella! Distance covered: 1.1 kms
Cost at actuals.

2) August 10 : Shopping
TANEIRA (Indiranagar) opens it's doors to an exclusive "ELSAS ONLY" AT 10.30 am with a specially curated in-store experience! In addition routes, that include must-visit stores special to the city, have been identified for small groups, ending at eateries where special rates have been negotiated for ELSAs.

3) August 11 : Lal Bagh Walk
Starts at: 7 am to 10:30 am

A guided walk through the expanses of Bangalore’s sprawling garden, in time for the annual flower show. The tour includes breakfast at MTR, the iconic Mavalli Tiffin Room, where the food is so good that seats are usually impossible to get!

Cost 900/- each, Including breakfast
Must be booked in advance. Limited seats

4) August 11 : NRITYAGRAM

Starts at: 11am to 4 pm This centre for classical dance is 35 kilometers away from Bangalore city. Check out this beautiful space designed by Gerard Da Cunha, catch the graceful Nrityagram Ensemble practicing Odissi, and have lunch there, before heading back to town. Cost 800/- each, Including lunch and transport Must be booked in advance. Limited seats

5) August 12,13,14 - Plantation Trails, Coorg
A trip is planned to a heritage coffee plantation, now run by the Taj. The Plantation Trails is the best way to relax, experience coffee and enjoy Nature at its greenest!

Check the place: www.amaplantationtrails.com
Stay at Cottabetta Bunglow at ‘Never before’ discounted rates that have been negotiated for ELSAs on this trip. Limited room availability. Rs. 6000/night double occupancy. For further details contact ELSA Vandana Sarin

Register quickly with us at nammaelsa@gmail.com and let us know:

• Your duration of stay in Bangalore
• Your preferences for Add-a-Holiday options
• Your need for help with a place to stay

Waiting to meet all ELSAs from across the world at the Annual Dinner!

On behalf of the ELSA family we warmly welcome our new members