CLUB PROCEEDINGS, 2007

THE HIMALAYAN CLUB COMMITTEE, 2008

(Founded on 17th February, 1928)

 

 

CLUB NEWS

As usual it was an active year, with many Sectional Meetings at Mumbai, Kolkatta, Delhi and London. The Himalayan Journal Vol. 63 was published in December 2007 while The Himalayan Club Newsletter Number 61 was published in March 2007.

The Grindlays Bank Mountain Scholarships were awarded to various trainees. Many new books were added to the library.

The Club membership continues to grow beyond 800 members spread over various parts of the world and consisting of many leading mountaineers. The membership is open to all who are interested in any aspects of the Himalaya and are qualified to be members.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Publications

The Himalayan Journal

Published since 1929, it is the most authentic and authoritative reference on the activities in the Himalaya. It covers climbing, explorations, scientific observations and almost all aspects related to the Himalaya. The contributors include some of the best writers and climbers active in the range.

The Himalayan Club Newsletter

Published since 1951 the Newsletter covers the climbs in the Indian Himalaya exhaustively. The other major events in the Himalaya, news and views and details of the Himalayan Club activities are covered.

E Letter

Keeping with the modem trend the E Letter is started since 2005. It is sent electronically through E mails of members and to anyone requesting for it. Edited by young editors, it is sent periodically covering the Club news and current events in the world of mountains.

The Himalayan Club Website : www.himalayanclub.org

The exhaustive Web site covers various aspects related to the Club, like activities, articles, application forms, subscription rates and all the news from The Himalayan Club Newsletter and E Letters. The Himalayan Club Yahoo Group is gathering of like minded persons on the Web. Open to all to register and communicate.

Libraries

Himalayan Club Libraries at New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata

The Himalayan Club houses a large library of books at the India International Center, Max Muller Road, Lodi Estate, New Delhi. Sub-libraries operate at Mumbai and Kolkata Soli Mehta Library is located at Mumbai.

Events

Annual Lecture Series: Amn Samant Memorial Lectures, Kaivan Mistry Memorial Lectures and Sarat Chandra Das Memorial Lectures.

Annual Seminars are held at Mumbai and Kolkata. Himalayan Club Re-Union of members is held annually at London, Annual Dinner is held in Mumbai, Workshops and Lectures on various Himalayan subjects are held.

Kekoo Naoroji Book Award

The award was started by the Naoroji family in memory of Kekoo Naoroji, Past President and a great supporter of the club. Each year the award is given to an outstanding book on the Himalayan subject, from the entries received.

Sponsorships

Expedition Sponsorship is granted for a worthwhile project by HC members Standard Chartered Bank Mountain Scholarship, Kesarbai Kilachand Scholarship and J. B. Waller Equipment Fund are given to needy students for training.

 

 

The headquarters of the Club, situated in a central locality, in heart of Mumbai. All are invited to visit and take advantage of the facilities offered and view the displays. It is open every day from 11 a.m. to 6 pm and staff is available to help.

Displays

The Himalayan Club and its officers, including names of current officers. Pictorial history of the Himalaya Club, formation, celebrations, historical events and personalities. The Himalayan Journal and its editors, from 1929 till current date. Himalayan Achievers Galley, those who have excelled in the Himalayan fields with climbs, exploration, literature, writing, studies and travels. Map depicting all 8000 m peaks in the Himalaya, marking their locations on a large map and also showing the countries with the Himalayan Club representatives. Display of Tiger Badge and Himalayan Club Logo, with its meaning and historical importance. Special exhibitions: at present on Nanda Devi and its history, depicting routes into the sanctuary, historical expeditions to the mountains and climbers and explorers associated with the peak. Different mountains will be covered and the display will change from time to time.

Reference Material

Lt Nawang Kapadia Collection:

Map Library - contains a large collection of maps.

Visual Library - contains videos, DVDs on mountains.

Oral Histories - Audio and Video recordings of Himalayan Club members and famous mountaineers. At present, it includes recordings of T.H. Braham, Aamir Ali, Gurdial Singh, Sir Chris Bonnington, Mark Richey, Yoshio Ogata, Tamotsu Nakamura and others.

The Himalayan Club library, Editor's Papers all papers, articles, photos, maps received for the Himalayan Journal are kept in bound albums or on a CD format, with an index. Archives of historical photos, papers and mementos from various historical personalities.

Activities

Meetings and Lectures organized by the Club, including meetings of the Managing Committee are held at HCC.

The HCC is open to all and any member or others are welcome to visit.

Special Events

Special celebrations held by the Club: for the Golden Jubilee (1978) (50th year), 60th year (1988), the new Millennium(2000) and the 75th year (2003) and celebrations for the 80th year (2008).

Special books published by the Club and few of these titles were sent complimentary to entire membership. 80 years on Top film on the 80th year of the club was produced and is available for sale.

 

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