Maintaining A Fine Balance

He has several
plans for the association and wants to make members more proactive to allow more
scope for interaction.

In a world where malpractices, bribes, flaunting political clout are the call
of the day, there is one man who believes in honesty, value of hard work,
dedication and determination. It is because of these qualities that VK Bhandari
was elected President of the Computer Association of Eastern India (COMPASS) for
the third time.

"I was not at all prepared to take this responsibility as I remain very
busy with my business. But there was no one else to take the charge. Moreover,
the trust and confidence that the members have and their joint request has made
me finally accept this," said Bhandari.

Aiming for bull's eye

The new President has set certain targets that he wants to achieve for the
association during his tenure. He plans to publish one internal newsletter of
COMPASS for the last four years. And this time he wants to turn this to reality.

VK Bhandari  President, Compass  “My secret aspiration is to become a journalist, so I can delve into the lives of people from different social backgrounds, like commercial sex-workers and find out why they take up this profession”

Organizing seminars on different and upcoming issues, holding training
sessions for the members, arranging social get-togethers and picnics for the
members are few to mention.

"I would like to conduct activities through out the year to involve
members and help the group interact more frequently," explains Bhandari.
"This will help to maintain the glory and unity of the association, which
is very important," he adds.

His other plan includes organizing the COMPASS exhibition. The association is
also involved with some social activities, like helping social groups or NGOs
that work for poor or deaf students, to set up computer learning centers by
donating PCs and related supports. Bhandari hopes to open yet another such
center.

Humility personified

Bhandari manages his duties as COMPASS President and as MD and Chairman of
Supertron Electronics quite smoothly. He took his first steps in the
professional world at Sujata Electronics. Later, he had a humble beginning as
Proprietor of Supermatic Computers with just four employees in one office. It
later metamorphosed to Supertron Electronics that now has 16 branches all over
the eastern region.

When Bhandari is not in office, he is a person who prefers spending quality
time with his family by either checking out the latest movies that have hit the
big screen or even going shopping with them. When it comes to movies, he simply
adores the big B, Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit.

At home, he catches up on political and international news and enjoys
watching one-day cricket matches. Another thing he loves is eating Chinese food
and would be one of the first ones to check out any new joint that has opened in
the city.

Apart from his personal interests, he engages himself in social activities
too and is a part of the Lions club. Along with his family, Bhandari goes to the
poor and needy to offer help to them.

One of his secret aspirations is to be a journalist, which will give him a
chance to delve deeper into the lives of those with a slightly different social
background like commercial sex-workers and finding out the reasons that forced
them to take up this profession.