CHAPTER 1 : Preliminaries

1. The Association shall be called the Godavari Alumni Association. It shall be referred to in these articles as the G.A.A.

2. The Constitution of the G.A.A. shall be in force from the 2nd day of October 1965.

3. The Constitution of the G.A.A. shall apply to any member of the G.A.A. wherever he/she may reside.

4. The Patron of the G.A.A. is the Nepal Jesuit Regional Supervisor.

5. The G.A.A. aims primarily:
A) To encourage its members to continue their loyalty to the ideals of their school days. Our Motto is “Live for God, Lead for Nepal.” This means that members strive to become fully human, truly modern, loyal citizens of Nepal, the World and eternity; to become open to God, the Nation and all men, showing this openness by service to those in need, and by being actively concerned about national and international development, and
B) To stimulate its members to be persons who live for God so that, in one’s own way and place, one leads Nepal and the world to greater development, truer peace and happiness: who will strive for high thinking and plain living: who will be outstanding for politeness, good manners, thoughtfulness and honesty.

6. The G.A.A. has, as its secondary aims:
A) The social and cultural improvement of its members;
B) The provision of study and recreational facilities for its member;
C) The encouragement of a friendly atmosphere for the discussion of topics of scholarly and social interest among its members.

7. The G.A.A. shall have the power to buy and sell and to carry on such business as is required for the attainment of its aims. The G.A.A. may have paid staff to assist in the day to day administration.