Training Time

Hi Guys ,

I am sure everyone will be pleased to know that Security Officers are once again being detailed for foreign training after a hiatus of nearly three years. Two officers were detailed for "Security Survey & Design" course commencing on 22 May 2006 at the International Academy for Security Management, UK, but only one may be attending as the other sorry bloke did not possess a passport. So get your passports ready guys !! You never know you may be next in line.

Training within our own shores is also commencing on 24 May 2006 viz: Professional Certification Course on Advanced Technologies in Bank Security being conducted by IISSM at Hyderabad. A lot of our colleagues are going to Hyderabad for the same.

PS - The officer who was to proceed to attend the course at UK, it is believed, could not do so owing to shortage of time required for mandatory paperwork. What a pity !!! (updated on 22 May 2006)

Lungar Gupp X

Hi Guys !!

Firstly, its promotion time for some lucky blokes. Interviews will be held for two posts of DGMs in our cadre shortly. Assuming that both the posts are filled by deserving (or even otherwise) candidates, there will be a vacancy for one post in Grade 'C'. And now comes the interesting part - we are then likely to witness yet another race where FIVE old horses and TWO fresh ones will be scratching the starting blocks for ONE grand post. What a travesty of fate.

Secondly, "being dressed to kill" is now being propagated and advocated with vigour by our Central Office. We are getting official letters on the subject now in addition to the mandatory "action taken report" para in the minutes of the Internal Security Committee Meetings. The latest barrage is the result of one of our colleagues being found improperly dressed by the SA at one of the Centres. Come on guys, start strutting your stuff, wear your goddam safaris. Who gives a damn whether you look smart or not. Look at the positive side - save your civvies for other occasions and be properly dressed to boot !!!

Thirdly, our career progression case, it seems has come a full circle. The whole thing, it is believed is now dependent on the whims and fancy of just one individual. Any guesses ???

Caring !!!

Guys, I thought I must share this mail forward with you all.
The following is something to make us stop and think.
Take this quiz:
* Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
* Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
* Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest.
* Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
* Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.
These are no second-rate achievers.
They are the best in their fields.
But the applause dies.
Awards tarnish.
Achievements are forgotten.
Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz.
See how you do on this one:
* List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
* Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
* Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
* Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
* Name half a dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you.
* Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
Easier?
The lesson?
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care.
"People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care!" We all want someone to care.

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