1. Tennis Coaching program :

Summer tennis coaching classes for children and adults (ladies/gents), both for primary and advance levels, are in progress at Islamabad Club’s Coaching Center under the direct supervision of Mr. Mahboob Khan, a Certified Tennis Teacher, Coach, and Tennis Developer of International stature. Minimum age required for registration is 9 years. Modern, state of the art standard method of tennis teaching is employed. In order to re-enforce learning, hitting sequencings and stroke’s diagrams of the top ATP and WTA players are shown.

Dates and timings will be announced once the registration and grouping processes are completed.

Interested members may kindly contact Mr. Mahboob Khan, Tennis Program, on 0300-8568403, for registration.

2. New Reciprocal Arrangement with Karachi Boat Club:

Club has entered into a reciprocal arrangement with Karachi boat club. Members of both clubs can avail facilities for maximum of 30 days for each visit and a maximum of three visits in a calendar year. Members are expected to clear their bills in cash before leaving Karachi/Islamabad. Here is the brief description of KBC.

3. New Reciprocal Arrangement with Princeton Club of New York:

Islamabad Club has entered into a reciprocal arrangement with Princeton club of New York. Members of both clubs can avail facilities for maximum of 30 days in a calendar year. Members are expected to clear their bills in cash before leaving New York / Islamabad.

4. New Reciprocal Arrangement with The Royal Automobile Club, London:

Islamabad Club has entered into a reciprocal arrangement with Royal Automobile club of London. Members of both clubs can avail facilities for maximum of 90 days in a calendar year. Members are expected to clear their bills in cash before leaving London / Islamabad.

Following are the rules agreed upon between two clubs:

Card of Introduction:

The card of introduction is to be valid for a specific number of days. Such cards should be issued only to members in good standing at the date of issuance.

Reciprocal Privileges:
All privileges granted by either Club are subject to the rules and regulations of the Host Club.

Bedroom Reservations:
All reservations are to be confirmed in writing and are subject to the rules in force at the time of booking. Members may book accommodation for their guests at Host Club.

Payment of Accounts:
Account must be settled by guest on departure, and paid by either cash or any major credit card that is accepted by Host Club.

Guarantee of Accounts:
The Host Club is responsible for ensuring payment is received from the guest on departure.

Guest of reciprocal members:
Reciprocal members may include guest when utilizing the facilities of Host Club. Guest must be accompanied by the reciprocal member.
5. Revised Dining Guest Charges:

Dining guest charges have been revised with effect from July 20, 2010 as follows:
A la Carte Rs.50/- per head
Buffet Rs.100/- per head
Saturday Night Bar B Que Rs.150/- per head
Sunday Brunch Rs.125/- per head
Above charges are exclusive of sales tax.

6. Bridge Workshop
Islamabad Club in collaboration with the Bridge Sub-Committee is organizing a Bridge Workshop for the Bridge playing members. Main features of the program are as under:

Venue: Bridge Room
Duration: One month
Dates: 17 July to 8 August 2010
Timing: 11:00am – 1:00pm (Every Saturday & Sunday)

Entry Fee: Rs.3000/- per person for the entire course

7. Special Movie

Join us for an exclusive screening of Mian Adnan Ahmad's award winning short film, HEAL, which was nominated in five categories at the annual CECIL Awards ceremony held in the U.S, winning in four, including 'Best Picture'. HEAL was also one of only six films selected for an exclusive screening as part of First Cut Showcase being held at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) headquarters in Los Angeles and is an official selection at this year's Cleveland International Film Festival. Mian Adnan Ahmad, son of our senior member Mian Javaid Ahmad Kakakhel (983-NS) is a Pakistani filmmaker who is a recipient of the Fulbright Scholarship and Leo Freedman Award. The short film will be shown just before the screening of our regular movies on Sunday July 25, August 1 and August 8, 2010 at 9:00pm.

8. Prohibition of Smoking and Protection of Non Smoker's Health Ordinance:

Section 5 of the law and S.R.O 51 (KE) / 2009 has now disallowed “Designated Smoking Areas” in all places of public work or use. “Smoking Sections/Rooms/Zones” in all places of public work or use, including hotels, restaurant and cafeterias, are now illegal. However, smokers may smoke outdoors, in open spaces. Therefore, smoking in all enclosed spaces of Islamabad Club, like offices, lobbies, lounges, restaurants, card-rooms, etc. is a violation of the law. It is therefore; notified that members may please observe the law in letter and spirit.

9. Swimming Gala:

Islamabad Club in collaboration with the Swimming Pool Sub-Committee is organizing a Swimming Gala on 7 and 8 of August 2010. For further details, please see the Club notice boards. Coaching facility for members and their children are also available at our pools. Members may contact the pool reception for details.

10. Showing of Membership Cards:

The prevailing security situation in the country has forced the club to take stringent security measures for the safety of the members. Whereas it is the responsibility of the management to ensure proper security through these measures it is at the same time expected of members to cooperate with the management for strict implementation of the rule in this regard. Security has been beefed up at the main entrance and instructions have been passed on to check the membership cards without any letup. Members found hesitant/ resistant will be referred to the proper forum. Members inviting Non-Members will inform the club reception (051-9046000) well in advance for ensuring the guest’s entry without hurdle. Members sharing the same table with another member/members are necessarily required to produce their own E-Card to help facilitate our billing system in relation to number of guests present on the table. We are confident that all members would appreciate the steps being taken regarding security and guest identification to ensure maximum subsidized services to members only are in their best interest.

11. Gym Talk Shows:

The Club management is organizing following talk shows :

12. Tombola:

The Club will continue to hold two weekly events every Monday and Thursday at 6:00pm at Multipurpose Hall.

The Tombola Sub-Committee is also holding a monthly event known as “Monthly Super Tombola” on the first Monday of each month at Multipurpose Hall, a family event ensuring fun and flair for our members and their family.

Valuable suggestions in the context of sponsorship, suggestions for improvement etc are most welcome at fahadbinsaeed@islamabadclub.org.pk.

13. Squash Tournament/ Generous Grant by Federal Minister for Privatization:

A Squash Tournament was held at Islamabad Club from June 22 – June 26, 2010; around forty players took part in the tournament. Finals were played on June 26, 2010. 'Plate category Final' was played between Mr. Nasrullah and Mr. Ahmad Naqvi. Mr. Nasrullah was the winner of the final. Main event final was played between Mr. Ibrahim and Mr. Shaqeeq. After a tough competition Mr. Ibrahim won the Championship. The event was a great success due to the hectic efforts of Mr. M.Saleem Sethi, Convenor Squash Sub-Committee. Senator Waqar Ahmad Khan, Federal Minister for Privatization graced the occasion and graciously announced an amount of Rs.100,000 for the improvements of the Squash Courts.

14. Construction of the Badminton Courts and New Gymnasium:

Contract for the construction of the Badminton Courts and New Gymnasium with a provision of a Table Tennis Room has been awarded. The project is scheduled for completion by April 2012.