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About Banerji Memorial Club


he Banerji Memorial Club, a century-old institution and a trailblazer in its endowment, fosters connections and relationships that transcend age and time. lt is located in the northern part of Thekkinkad Maidan in the Thrissur district of Kerala. ln 1914 the club etched its name in history as one of the oldest sports clubs in Kerala, and since then, it has continued to provide exceptional services in various domains, including social work, charitable activities, and more.

Back in 19L4, the club sprang to life, born from the visionary mind of Sir Albion Rajkumar Banerji - an lndian civil servant who held important administrative positions such as the Diwan of Cochin, the 21st Diwan of Mysore, and the Prime Minister of Kashmir. Thanks to the graciousness of the Maharaja of Cochin, who ceded land. and building, Mr. J.H Bhor,LC.S Diwan of Cochin became the first president of the club, J.S Mac Beam took on the role of the honorary secretary while, his Highness Sir Ramavarma (GCtS),the Raja of Cochin, served as the patron. Over time the club's name evolved to become the Banerji Mennorial Club..

The club's initial members,a team of 40,included British nationals such as G.E.Browing, H.W.M / Brown, K.E Nicell, Dr.G.N Coomer, committee members,Lordship Mar Timotheus, Rev.John Menachery as Honorary rnembers such as Dora iswa my,V.T. Krish na mccha ry,T.S. N a raya n a lyer, K.S.Shanku Warrier,and Dr.Rammuny Menon.

ln 1956, the club relinquished 13 cents of land to the formation of the Karunakaran Nambiar Road and the construction of the municipal guest house, following an agreement with the Thrissur Municipality and Cochin Dewaswom Board (CDB) in return, the CDB provided the club with an equal area of land on the northeastern side of the premises, which was transformed into a tennis court.Subsequently,the club raised an indoor badrninton court and an additional tennis court in 2003-2004.

lnitially, the club served officers, but it soon transformed into an all-inclusive institution. The club celebrated its golden and diamond jubilees in 1964 and 1974 respbctively, during which it upgraded the clubhouse and introduced several more amenities. To celebrate its Platinum jubilee, the club refurbished the rear portion of the building. ln 2004, the Madhubhan initiative kicked off, and in 2014, the club marked its centennial. Today, the Banerji Club is a Swaraj Round icon, a testament to its continued excellence, with total 743 members of which 74 arehonorary members, 156 life members remaining 513 are resident members.

Vision

To thrive in the long run, we must have a purpose that unites and inspires people.

Mission

We uphold the highest standards of integrity, work together, value our people, and develop relation.

HISTORY OF BANARJI CLUB

A SAGA OF TRIUMPH


The Banerji Memorial Club, a century-old institution and a trailblazer in its endowment, fosters connections and relationships that transcend age and time. lt is located in the northern part of Thekkinkad Maidan in the Thrissur district of Kerala. ln 1914 the club etched its name in history as one of the oldest sports clubs in Kerala, and since then, it has continued to provide exceptional services in various domains, including social work, charitable activities, and more.

RICH LEGACY

Back in 19L4, the club sprang to life, born from the visionary mind of Sir Albion Rajkumar Banerji - an lndian civil servant who held important administrative positions such as the Diwan of Cochin, the 21st Diwan of Mysore, and the Prime Minister of Kashmir. Thanks to the graciousness of the Maharaja of Cochin, who ceded land. and building, Mr. J.H Bhor,LC.S Diwan of Cochin became the first president of the club, J.S Mac Beam took on the role of the honorary secretary while, his Highness Sir Ramavarma (GCtS),the Raja of Cochin, served as the patron. Over time the club's name evolved to become the Banerji Mennorial Club.

The club's initial members,a team of 40,included British nationals such as G.E.Browing, H.W.M / Brown, K.E Nicell, Dr.G.N Coomer, committee members,Lordship Mar Timotheus, Rev.John Menachery as Honorary rnembers such as Dora iswa my,V.T. Krish na mccha ry,T.S. N a raya n a lyer, K.S.Shanku Warrier,and Dr.Rammuny Menon.

ln 1956, the club relinquished 13 cents of land to the formation of the Karunakaran Nambiar Road and the construction of the municipal guest house, following an agreement with the Thrissur Municipality and Cochin Dewaswom Board (CDB) in return, the CDB provided the club with an equal area of land on the northeastern side of the premises, which was transformed into a tennis court.Subsequently,the club raised an indoor badrninton court and an additional tennis court in 2003-2004.

lnitially, the club served officers, but it soon transformed into an all-inclusive institution. The club celebrated its golden and diamond jubilees in 1964 and 1974 respbctively, during which it upgraded the clubhouse and introduced several more amenities. To celebrate its Platinum jubilee, the club refurbished the rear portion of the building. ln 2004, the Madhubhan initiative kicked off, and in 2014, the club marked its centennial. Today, the Banerji Club is a Swaraj Round icon, a testament to its continued excellence, with total 743 members of which 74 arehonorary members, 156 life members remaining 513 are resident members.

Sir SriRama Varma XVGCSIGCIE (1852-1932) 1st Patron in BMC


Popularly known as The Rajarshi of Cochin and as Abdicated Highness, was the ruler of the erstwhile princely state of Cochin from 1895 to 1914.

An erudite scholar in Sanskrit and English, he earned high repute inside and outside the State and no less person than Lokamanya Thilak described him as “A Scholar among princes and a prince among scholars”. Lord Curzon once remarked that among the native Indian States, nowhere had he seen a more progressive administration than in Cochin. He had high praise for the Rajarshi. He brought permanent reforms to the department of Revenue and Accounts. He introduced Railways in the State. The Village Panchayath Bill was a valiant attempt to get the people at the grassroots involved in administration. The Tenancy Act was a personal triumph of Rama Varma XV. Rajarshi abdicated the throne in 1914. Rama Varma XV died in January1932 at Trichur.

Ramavaram Appan Thampuran (1876- 1941) 1st Vice Patron in BMC


A Scion of the Royal Family of Cochin. Appan Thampuran lived a life dedicated to the promotion of language, literature and the arts. He was scholar, essayist, novelist, researcher, journalist all rolled into one. He has unearthed and published, with introduction and commentary, many old Malayalam writings with a deep insight. An ardent student of ancient Kerala History.

Sir Joseph William Bhore, KCSI, KCIE, CBE,ICS ( 1878 –August 15, 1960) 1st President in BMC


He was an Indian Civil Servant and Diwan od the erstwhile princely state of Cochin. He is best remembered for his Chairmanship of the Health Survey and Development Committee that charted a course for public health investments and infrastructure in India.

GENERAL COMMITTEE

Igny Mathew
(PRESIDENT-2024)
Joy Palathingal
(Vice President-2024)
Santhosh Ramaswamy T.K
(Joint Secretary-2024)
Tiny Francis
(Hon. Secretary-2024)
Francis C.J
(Treasurer-2024)
Antony Francis
(Executive Member-2024)
Antony palathingal
(Executive Member-2024)
Er. Daison Joy Kavalakkat
(Executive Member-2024)
Jackson Christopher
(Executive Member-2024)
Jayaraj P. Unni
(Executive Member-2024)
Dr. Paul J. Padikkala
(Executive Member-2024)
HON. PRESIDENTS OF OUR CLUB 1914 ONWARDS

  • J W. Bhor ICS 1914-1919
  • K. Sanku Warner 1919-1922
  • V K Sankara Menon 1922-1923
  • U Kandru Menon 1928-1930
  • N R. Sahasranama lyer 1930-1934
  • K Govinda Menon 1934-1938
  • A V. Krishna lyer 1938-1939
  • K Achutha Menon 1939-1940
  • A. R. Pcduval 1940-1946
  • I. Raman Menon 1946-1958
  • A. N. Varghese 1958-1961
  • T. R. Balakrishna lyer 1961-1969
  • Dr. M. P. N. Nambiar 1969-1971
  • K M. Krishna lyer 1969-1971
  • E. J. Kuruvila 1971-1974
  • Prof. N D Subramanian 1974-1976
  • K. E. Koshy 1976-1977
  • C. K. George 1977-1978
  • P. V. Narayanan 1978-1980
  • V. Parasuram 1980-1981
  • K. D. Paul 1981-1982
  • Joy Kavalakkatt 1982-1983
  • K. L. Devassy 1983-1984
  • P. A. Ponnchu 1984-1985
  • Ds Varghese Paul 1985-1986
  • Jose C. Chacko BE 1986-1987
  • Kochu V. Tharayil 1987-1988
  • Maj V. J. Devassy 1988-1999
  • Prof. Edmand Peter 1990-1991
  • Philip Varghese 1991-1992
  • P. Somasundaram 1992-1993
  • Dr. P. K. Joseph 1993-1994
  • Er. P. FJohn 1994-1995
  • Maj. Gen P.M. Menon, AVSM VSA 1995-1996
  • Jose Pulikken 1996-1997
  • Prof. T. D. Francis 1997-1998
  • Dr. T. G. Gauthaman 1998-1999
  • Er. P.V. Thomas B E 1999-2000
  • Sunny Manjila 2000-2001
  • Er. AbdulMajeed KM 2001-2002
  • Jose Pulikken 2002-2003
  • Dr. N. K. Ignatious 2003-2004
  • V. P. Varunny 2004-2005
  • Chackochan Chandy 2005-2006
  • E.T. Somasundaram 51. Thomas Kollannur 2006-2007
  • Dr. Varghese Chakola 2007-2008
  • P. R. Paulose 2008-2009
  • Dr. A. M. Anto 2009-2011
  • V. P. Varunny 2011-2012
  • T.S. Anantha Raman 2012-2013
  • Thomas Kollannur 2013-2014
  • Joy Kavalakkatt 2014-2015
  • Jose Alukka 2015-2022
HON. SECRETARIES OF OUR CLUB 1914 ONWARDS

  • K. Govinda Menon 1914-1922
  • K. Govindan Nambiar 1922-1923
  • K. Achutha Menon 1923-1924
  • E. Ikkanda Warder 1924-1928
  • M. Balakrishna Menon 1928-1931
  • S. Venkita Krishna lyer 1931-1932
  • M. Balakrishna Menon 1932-1935
  • T. R. Ganapathy 1935-1936
  • K.N. Pilial 1936-1937
  • K. Raman Menon 1937-1939
  • N. Kesavan Namboodiri 1940-1941
  • T. A. Balakrishna lyer 1941-1944
  • R. Ravi Appan Thampuran 1944-1946
  • R. V. Amman Thampuran 1946-1947
  • A.A.V. Mannadi Nayar 1947-1949
  • J.H. Williams 1949-1951
  • N.I. Davi 1951-1955
  • Joseph Kavalakkat 1955-1956
  • M.R. Kurup 1956-1966
  • V. Parasuram 1966-1967
  • K. E. Kurian 1971-1972
  • K. D. Paul 1972-1980
  • Joy Kavalakkatt 1980-1981
  • Prof. N. D. Subramanian 1981-1982
  • Prof. T. D. Francis 1982-1983
  • Maj V. J. Devassy 1983-1984
  • Philip Varghese 1986-1987
  • K. M. A. Namboodripad 1987-1990
  • P. C. Chandy 1990-1991
  • Joy Kavalakkatt 1991-1992
  • V. P. Varunny 1992-1994
  • John Christopher 1994-1996
  • Sunny Manjila 1996-1997
  • Sunny Manjila 1996-1997
  • A. K. Mohandas 1997-1998
  • Joy Kavalakkatt 1998-1999
  • Chakochan Chandy 1999-2001
  • P. Venugopal 2001-2002
  • Sunny Manjila 2002-2003
  • Somasundaran E. T. 2003-2006
  • Dr. Tony Akkara 2006-2007
  • Er. P. V. Thomas B E 2007-2009
  • Prof. T. D. Francis 2009-2011
  • Er. P. V. Thomas B E 2011-2012
  • Jose C.D. 2012-2014
  • Renji John 2014-2015
  • Igny Mathew 2015-2022
Demise Member

  • ER. KENNE KURUVILA 2023
  • LAKSHMI KRISHNAN 2023
  • C. G. PRINCE 2023
  • ER. T. HARIDAS MENON 2022
  • C J SEBASTIAN 2022
  • ABDUL KHADER G. 2022
  • E M UNNIKRISHNAN 2022
  • ANTONY K PALLAN 2022
  • O T DAVID 2022
  • I. G. SUDARSAN 2022
  • FRANCIS J. MANACHERY 2022
  • V. RAGHUNANDHAN 2022

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