IIA Pune Centre's new executive committee takes charge at 'Imprint' ceremony

The Pune Centre of the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) held a ceremony titled 'IMPRINT' to hand over charge to its new executive committee. The event took place on Saturday, October 24, at JW Marriott in Pune.

IIA national president Ar. Jitendra Mehta, joint honorary secretary Ar. Sandeep Bavdekar and IIA Maharashtra Chapter joint honorary secretary Ar. Vikas Achalkar were present.

The programme began with the lighting of the lamp by Mehta, Bavdekar, Achalkar and the incoming chairperson of the Pune Centre, Ar. Shitesh Agrawal.

The first part featured felicitations. Agrawal felicitated Mehta and Bavdekar, while Pune Centre vice-chairperson Ar. Shailesh Dandane felicitated Achalkar. Ar. Amit Khivansara felicitated Ar. Mangesh Gotal, a member of the IIA Maharashtra Chapter executive committee, and Ar. Milind Panchal felicitated Ar. Parag Deshpande. Panchal will be honorary secretary of the IIA Pune Centre.

In the first part, representatives of sponsors Zydex and Barrisol gave presentations. Presentations by AIS Windows, Somany and Pare followed in the later parts.

In the second part, Achalkar delivered a speech and spoke about the work the IIA Pune Centre did during his tenure as chairperson. He also introduced Bavdekar and Mehta, and both addressed the gathering.

Mehta, Bavdekar and Achalkar administered the oath of office to the new executive committee.

The office-bearers are Ar. Shitesh Agrawal, chairperson; Ar. Shailesh Dandane, vice-chairperson; Ar. Amit Khivansara, honorary treasurer; and Ar. Milind Panchal, honorary secretary.

After the installation, Agrawal introduced the members of the committee to everyone and addressed the gathering.

In the final part, architect Ar. Stig Gothelf gave the keynote presentation. Mehta, Agrawal and Achalkar introduced and felicitated him. Gothelf then gave a 45-minute talk on architecture.

The ceremony ended with a vote of thanks by Dandane, who thanked the dignitaries, members, sponsors and organisers.