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KMC Get Together in Utica, NY - August 1-3, 2008

Hosts: Mathukutty (Mathew Joseph) and "slippery" Leena
Co-Hosts: Samson and "smiling" Jane (watch your hair!!)

Grand Reunion - 30th Anniversary Celebrations at Kerala
January 2009
Organized by Jose Tom

It is Now Uticans Turn to Continue our Yearly Tradition

Mathukutty and Company Rolling out the Red Carpet for a Reunion to Beat all others

Saturday and Sunday August 2-3, 2008

From the little bit I heard, this is going to be a memorable reunion. Mathukutty requests that everyone arrive by Friday evening/night so we can start the program bright and early on Saturday with an all day boat ride. WOW!!

No bananas will be served; but I heard George with his Canadian Dollars at an all time high and Philsamma buying all those bananas will be bringing all those bananas he had been stuffing into the closet. (In case you do not know, Leena and Meena prohibits their spouses from eating bananas they love; Philsamma, on the other hand, wants George to eat all the bananas and George hates them.)

A Fair Warning: Savio had been studying a bible CD all year long to be ready for the quiz. We cannot tell you if a quiz will be held and, if so, what subjects will be selected. So, come prepared. Last year, Money's team lost more points than anyone on questions about Wisconsin. So, these may not be as easy as you think. Does that mean we should study about Utica (or Ootah). I am not sure.

Our Mathew Periappuram (MP) recently visited South Africa. I understand that he nearly had a heart attack seeing some of the sights there. Apparently, he was saved by instructions sent by Meena in an email sent through the KMC forum early this year. So, MP has voted that this tips on surviving a heart attack (when you are alone) as the best he received from the KMC Forum.

Here is the link for those who missed it. To download, right click on the link and choose "Save Target as"

How to survive a heart attack.

PS: Meena liked the instructions in this document because the way Meena sees it, if you are busy deep breathing, you cannot be eating bananas.

Past Events of KMC 1973 (Kottayam Medical College Alumni 1973 Batch)

Reunion at Milwaukee, WI - August 4-5, 2007 Hosted by Meena and Mony

Oh... What a feeling .....

Allen's Graduation from Northwestern University Med School NEW

Seena's Graduation Photos (by special request)

Photo Album. Experience the excitement. See your old classmates in our album.

Reunion at Hudson, Ohio - May 25-28, 2006 Hosted by Shila and Jacob
Lovely provided the impetus, Meena provided the motivation, Jaya provided the drive, George provided the numbers, everyone else said, "let us go," and so it was.

Attendees: Meena and Money; Jay and Ike; Samson and Jane, and son; Mathew Joseph, Leena and daughter; Savio and Annie; Lovely and Renu; Shila, Jacob, Madhu and Keesha; Philsamma & George - at Niagara Falls

See all the pictures here

KMC-1973 Yahoo Forum (Kottayam Medical College Alumni 1973 Batch)

How to Join KMC-1973 Forum

Joining is easy. Send an email (Just click here) kmc1973-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

You can also contact Meena monymeena@yahoo.com
or Jose Tom drjosetom@yahoo.com
They are the moderators and would help you get started.

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Current News Briefs of KMC 1973 (Kottayam Medical College Alumni 1973 Batch)

Xavier Loses Mother
Dr. Xavier C Moolayil's mother died on October 3, 2006. She was 89. Had a sudden death. She was staying with his brother Dr. Mathew C Moolayil at Vazhappally, Changanacherry. Funeral was at Changanacherry Valiyapalli on 4th October morning. (Jose Tom)

Madhu Organizes Charity Drive in Muvattupuzha
Around Onam time, Madhu asked if there was any interest in KMC alumni to help provide school uniforms to poor kids. One Govt. Primary School in Muvattupuzha (Govt. Town U.P. School, Muvattupuzha 686661) was in dire need of some financial help for its poor nursery class children for their school uniforms. The kids come from very poor families who cannot afford to buy the uniforms. There were about 50 kids. The cost for providing uniforms to all the kids was estimated at about Rs. 10,000.

KMC alumni in North America immediately jumped on the bandwagon. Within minutes 5 alumni (Philsamma/George, Jaya/Ike, Savio/Annie, Mathew Joseph/Leena, and Shila/Jacob) pledged enough money to cover the entire expense for providing the school uniforms. The money was sent to Madhu for presenting to the school authorities on behalf of all KMC alumni.

On September 26, 2006 Madhu handed over the charity donation to the school authorities. According to Madhu, this was a timely gift. "The condition of some of the children are so pitiful. You can imagine the children of our towns' government primary schools which cater to the below poverty line children."

The Municipal Chairman, Headmaster, PTA President etc. were there when the cheques were handed over to the Headmaster. (Madhusudanan MS)

Thank you Madhu for adopting this cause and following it through. You are the true hero.

It was a KMC-73 project. We all shine when we make another person smile. In this case, we get a chance to make a whole lot of kids happy. There is no better feeling in this world.  Thank you all for participating on this great cause. After all, there is more to American KMC-ites than American Ammayimar. (JM)

Surprise Party at Cochin
We ar eincluding a story as written by Jose Tom as it is:
Today (a day in September 2006) started as any other normal day. Eapen had called me few days back to enquire about a visit of MP at Ernakulam since none of us could go to his house after his fathers death due to various reasons. Soman told yesterday that he is willing to come though he has to go to hospital in the morning. Vijayakumar and Gopi had other engagements. Mohandas called today morning to say that he can also get free from a meeting in the nearby temple by the time we reach his place at Kanjiramattom. So Eapen, on the way from Kanjirappally picked up Soman from District Hospital, Kottayam, myself from my home proceeded to Mohandas's house. He was very much prepared to serve us break fast or an eye opener, which ever we preferred. His wife offered lunch on return. With great difficulty we refused all offers and proceeded to MP's house with Mohandas. When we were nearing Ernakulam, we were discussing about the paucity of get togethers since few months and decided to call Moola. Being Sunday and probably getting bored with ' Empty Nest' Moola told that he and Aravindakshan can meet us at Ernakulam. We went Periappuram's house and spent about 45 minutes there. MP is leaving tomorrow.

We decided to spend some time in Eapen's brother's vacant apartment near Bharat Tourist Home Ernakulam and asked Moola and Aravindakshan to come there. Nearby is a new hotel, started by the sons of Late Mr. Kayikka, the Biriyani specialist. We were on our way to the hotel to collect the Biriyani parcel.Then came the surprise of the day. We saw Ramakrishnan ( our Pillachan) walking along the street. He had come all the way from Palghat to attend some meeting. He also joined our company. We spent some time in the apartment. On our way back, we visited Gangadharan and Chitra - Both were at home. Could see Ganga's mother also, who had a by pass few months back.

Soman was commenting that if we call our classmate Sainudheen for any get together, the only condition he puts forward is that the function should last till evening to get a feeling that ' INNATHE DIVASAM MUTHALAAII'. That was the feeling that we all had today when we returned home late evening. (Jose Tom)

Mathew Periappuram Loses Father
Dear MP: Our family join you in this time of sorrow and pray for your father. Though your father was unwell, he came to our house with your brother Jose when my father died. (Jose Tom)

I just heard (September 8, 2006) from my parents that Mathew P.'s father passed away . Mathew, our  prayers will be with you and your family. Let us all remember Chacko Sir  in our prayers. (Jaya)

Lovely is a Winner Too
Congratulations Deepu. Deepu has passed the step 1 exam at UK. Lovely is deeply relieved. We want to congratulate both Deepu and Lovely. I think Lovely deserves it more than Deepu.

While we are talking about the awards and recognitions received by our KMC alumni, we often overlook the unsung heroes and heroines. Some people sacrifice their lives for the betterment of their family. If there is a person who deserves a high commendation, it is Lovely. After the sudden death of Alex, she has dedicated her life for her kids. She didn't give up, that would have been the easy thing to do. Lovely knew she has to do it alone. But at the same time she didn't become greedy like some others would have done. She often does not collect any fees from poor patients. And she managed to send her kids to US and UK. For one person to do all that while still smiling and still trusting God, I say, she is the biggest winner. Congratulations Lovely. (JM)

Philsamma Bags Coveted Award
Philsamma was given special recognition for her services by the Brant Healthcare Network in a Ceremony held at Brantford Golf and country club on September 7th, 2006.
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Savio and Annie Visits Utica and Hudson
With this visit Savio has completed everyone who have come to the Hudson reunion earlier in the year. Well, that is a great commendable accomplishment. Annie was much more relaxed this time around (well, she may have a false sense of security thinking that the formal introduction ceremony is over. Well, we will see about that!) Here are some photos.

Annakutty is in Complete Remission
We (Jaya and Ike) have been in contact with Thomas George and Rachel since we were planning to visit them In London. By the Grace of God, Annakutty is in complete remission now. Let us all continue to pray for her complete cure. (Jaya)

Ipekutty Relocating to Kottayam
Ipekutty is planning to shift from Muscat and relocate at Kottayam by November ’06.

Mercy Back from a Trip to Kerala
Mercy is back in Oman after a short visit Kerala. She met Subrahmonya Iyer, Chithrathara etc. Now she is on annual leave at her residence at Buraimi. (Ipekutty)

Samson's Brother and MP's father Recovering from Recent Bout of Illness

Welcome Madhu and Salam
We are delighted to rediscover Dr. MS Madhusudanan and Dr. Abdul Salam and their families who have joined the KMC Forum. A special commendation to Lovely who connected them to the rest of the alumni. Welcome.

Savio and Poocha Appam
What has Savio to do with Poocha Appam? Everything. Read all about it here.

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Photo Album of KMC 1973 (Kottayam Medical College Alumni 1973 Batch)

Classmates - reunions, in the news

Family Album - your classmates' family

Selvin J Puthiyedom has become a grandfather. His son became a father few weeks back. (June 2005)

Elizabeth is eagerly waiting.... (Read the news of her son's wedding.)

Directory Project

Get your classmates' telephone numbers here. Keep in contact. Please advise the webmaster if you have a new number or if the info is not correct.

We are working on providing you with the full directory of the classmates (including the address, details of family etc.) Please send me the updated info about you so that the directory will be current. Contact Jacob.