FAQs

[Q] I have a question / feedback regarding the reunion. Who should I contact?


Please see below for FAQs.  Anyone on the reunion committee can answer any other question you have.


By the way, reunion is going to be on 10th August (Friday, Krishnashtami), 11th August (Saturday) and 12th August (Sunday) at Anantapur.




[Q] How do I register?


You can send in the filled in registration form to Siva.Jasthi@gmail.com 
If you do not have the form, please contact him.


[Q]  How much is the registration fee for the reunion?


The registration fee, per the budgets and estimates the planning committee provided (and also based on the feedback of the alumni), is now finalized. 

For family: Rs.7000


For single: Rs. 5000


For folks coming from other countries (we have confirmed registrations from UK, Kuwait and USA as of now), please do the conversion of the currency as needed when paying the registration fee.


Note that this fee does NOT cover the hotel expense. It covers the following


* breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner for 3 days

* mementos/souvenirs to all the alumni attending the reunion, 

* transportation to Bellum caves (near Tadipatri) from Anantapur and back to Anantapur, 

* alumni directory/souvenir book with the bios/photos 

* any door prizes and winning prizes to games and fun events

* cultural nights
* gifts to the faculty, 

We expect to stay within these budgets to cover the reunion and donate any left-over money (if there is any) to mess-workers union or college. Please let me know if you have any questions on this.

[Q] I do NOT need the hotel / accommodation during the reunion. What is the registration fee?


See above. The hotel expense is NOT included in the registration fee.


[Q] I am NOT coming with my family. What is the registration fee?


See above.  It is Rs.5000


[Q] What are the accommodation / hotel arrangements during the reunion?

We have already blocked the following 59 rooms at RDT Resort and college guest house for the reunion; All rooms can accommodate a family of four.

44 A/C Rooms at  Rural Development Trust (RDT) Sports Resort on Bangalore Road

a)      VIP Suites : 9 Rooms : Rs 1800/- per day : 9 Rooms 

b)      Pandameru  Block  Rs.1600/- per Day  : 21 Rooms

c)       Chitravati  Block : Rs1400/- per day : 14 rooms

15 Rooms (10 AC and 5 non-AC) rooms at the Engineering College Guest House

                       d) 10 Rooms  (A/C: Rs.500 per day)

                       e)  5 Rooms   (Non-AC: Rs.500 per day)

In addition to those 59 rooms reserved, here are some additional hotels lined up in the Anantapur town. We will block these only after the above 59 rooms are booked.

f)  S.R.S Regency Hotels, Kamala Nagar, Anantapur  Ph : 08554 227555

Tariff : A/C Double Room : 1500/- per day  + Tax agreed to give 10% discount .

g) Sree Balaji Residency , Subhashnagar ,Anantapur Ph : 08554 – 222555/66/77

Tariff : A/C Double Room : 1300/- per day + Tax. Family  Deluxe AC : Rs 1700  /- per day + Tax

h) Hotel Sapthagiri Balla, Saptagiri Circle, Anantapur, Ph : 08554 – 220914/15/16

Tariff:  A/C Double Room : 1410/- per day + Tax. Family  Deluxe AC : Rs 1800  /- per day + Tax

[Q] How are these 59 rooms allocated?

These will be allocated in first come first served order. On August 10th, you will chose the room you want and pay the required accommodation charges based on the room you have selected.   

[Q] Should I include the accommodation charges when I pay the register?

It is recommended that you include the accommodation charges if you want to reserve the room and get it blocked for your family right now. 

[Q] What are the arrangements for food and transportation and other logistics?

Our batchmates 

1.       Mr Sayam Sunder  (ECE)

2.       G. Srinivas (ECE)

3.       KSV Bhaskar (Mech)

4.       Murali Mohan S (Civil)

5.       U. Srinivas (EEE)

visited JNTU College of Engineering on 16th April 2012 and met the following

(1) A. Amanda Rao, Principal

(2) Prahlad Rao, Vice Prinicpal

(3) V. Shankar  Register,

(4) Giri Prasad   Alumni Secretary

(5)  Durga Prasad , Hostel Manger  

and other staff members.

We have received excellent support from the administration on all matters (we just need to ask what we need). 

We will be getting the food prepared in the college mess (I am excited about this - as we can recall the good olden days) and we will also be getting it catered from outside on the first day.

We will also be requesting the college buses for local transportation (including the trip to Bellum caves near Tadipatri on the last day)

We will also be reserving the auditorium and seminar halls as well for the faculty felicitations and alumni introductions.

[Q]  Is it mandatory to pay the registration fee now when I send in the registration form?

NO. The purpose of the registration is to facilitate the planning (1) how many rooms should be blocked (2) what cultural programs need to be arranged (3) how many souvenirs / prizes / books should be planned.

So, it is NOT mandatory that you pay the registration fee along with the registration.

However, if you are certain that you are coming with the family and want the reunion committee to take care of all accommodation arrangements in Anantapur, it is encouraged that you send in the registration fee now to get the room blocked for you.

[Q] I do not know at this point of time whether I will be able to come to the reunion.  Should I still be sending the registration form?

Yes.

For the reasons beyond your control, you may not be able to come to the reunion. However, please send the registration form with your details so that your bio can be included in the souvenir. 

[Q] I know for sure that I will not be attending the reunion. Should I still be sending the registration form?

Please send in your registration form with "NO" reflecting the current status. However, please make every effort to attend the reunion as it is once in life time event.

[Q] I can not answer the question "How many from your family (including yourself) are planning to attend the reunion?". How should I register?

Indicate "MAYBE" or "NOT KNOWN" and send in the registration form with the rest of the details

[Q] How should I pay the registration fee?

 Registration Fee: Rs 5,000 per single; Rs7,000 per family; For folks coming from other countries (we have confirmed registrations from UK, Kuwait and USA as of now), please do the conversion of the currency as needed when paying the registration fee.


You can pay the registration fee through wire transfer as follows


Name            k.g.srinivasulu
Account no    52078042296
Bank             state bank of hyderabad
Branch          ap transco genco building , khairatabad, hyderabad
IFSC code     SBHY0021027


 (For USA folks) You can mail your checks to (or pay through paypal):
Krishna Bhagavatula
3635 Blue Ridge Ct, 
Aurora IL,60504

[Q] What is being planned during the reunion? Do we have the detailed schedule?


We only have the big ideas now. We need to work out the details based on the registration forms we receive.


There are going to be cultural/musical nights, games, door prizes, networking, and loads of fun. Depending upon the interest our batchmates are showing, there will be panel discussions / giving back to the college / networking opportunities. 


This is the rough outline of the plan we have for the reunion.  We will also have plans to visit a local orphanage or non-profit organization to give on behalf of our batch; There is going to be lot of big talent coming to the town for the reunion and we have plans to organize some panel discussions / seminars (to be decided later)



10th August (Friday):  
         * Morning Session: Check-in, Registrations (based on the arrival times)
         * Afternoon: Lunch at RDT, and tour of the campus and hostels
         * Evening: Dinner at RDT; Entertainment, Distribution of T-Shirts, Gifts


11th August (Saturday):
         * Morning Session:  Formal Introduction of alumni members
         * Afternoon Session: Felicitating our faculty
         * Evening Session: Games for the alumni, families, children
         * And Musical Night

12th August (Sunday): 
         *  0700- 0800  am : Breakfast at RDT followed by trip to  Bellum caves Tadipatri
            * 1300 : Lunch  at Tadipatri/or to  PNB Dam
            * 1700 Hrs Return to RDT

              Dinner will be arranged depending up on requirement
              Departure to respective destination.



[Q] Can our juniors or seniors attend the reunion?


Yes. We would like to open up the reunion if any of your closest junor or senior members want to tag along with you. Please pass on the registration form to them.


[Q]  Some of the batch members want to come with the family for the reunion. However, they may not be able to afford the registration fee.


We recognize that there may be an exceptional case or two we need to take care of. 


We started this reunion planning with a simple goal of bringing all of our batch mates together - to take a pause in our lives after 25 years and to reflect upon our good old college days.    


There will certainly be some successful batchmates who contribute beyond the registration fee towards the reunion. We will coversuch cases as well (in confidence). We do not want any one to drop out or back off due to financial reasons.


[Q] How can I help towards the reunion?


There are many ways you can help


* Send in the registration form in the next two weeks. That is big help we are seeking now at this point of time.


* Keep your batch mates in the loop in communications (participation, planning, dates, logistics)


* Even if you are not attending, consider contributing towards the reunion expenses






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If you have any questions regarding the reunion, please leave a comment or send a mail to Siva.Jasthi@gmail.com