MAHAMANDAL
FOR THE YEAR 2007-2008 READ OUT DURING A.G.M ON 29-06-2008
I.VIVEKANANDA STUDY CIRCLES
a) VIVEKANANDA STUDY CIRCLE (Mahamandal Office)
The study circle was held on all Sundays between 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. during the year 2007-2008 at Sri Ganapathi Seva Samithi, Gorkha Line, Visakhapatnam in which Vivekananda: His call to the Nation and useful stories books are being read and discussed. Vivekananda’s My life and Mission, Vivekananda speaks to you were completed. Vivek-Jivan is also being read.
No. of study circles conducted :36
Average attendance :05
b) VIVEKANANDA STUDY CIRCLE (A U ENGINEERING CAMPUS)
The study circle is being organized on all Sundays (except during vacation and examinations time) between 8Am to 9AM, Vivekananda:His call to the nation and rebuild India,How to build character books were being read & discussed.
No. Of study circles conducted :20
Average attendance :06
c) VIVEKANANDA STUDY CIRCLE (N A D JUNCTION)
The study circle was held on all Sundays between 8AM to 9 AM at N A D Junction, Butchirajupalem, Sri Vivekananda Type Institute. Swami Vivekananda his life & legacy, Vivekananda: Speaks to you books are being read and discussed. Swami Vivekananda His call to the Nation book was completed. . Vivek-Jivan is also being read
No. Of study circles conducted :41
Average attendance :05
II. VIVEK – VAHINI
Vivek – Vahini (childrens wing of VVYM) at Kancharapalem is being organized on all Sundays (except during vacation) in which yoga asana classes, moral lessons and patriotic songs are being taught to children.
No. Of study circles conducted : 34
Average attendance :31
III 2nd ONE –DAY YOUTH TRAINING CAMP REPORT(27/01/2008)
We have successfully organized the 2nd one day youth camp on 27th Jan 2008,Sunday at Kshatriya Kalyana Mandapam,Seethammadhara,Visakhapatnam. Nearly 250 campers (from Polytechnic, Engg College and Employees) attended and shared the experiences with Ramakrishna Mission Swamijis and senior Mahamandal members from morning 6:00AM to Evening 6:00PM. The camp was started at 8 O clock with flag hoisting by Swami Aksharatmanandaji.Mahamandal Anthem and Swadeshi Mantra were chanted.
Swamiji's and senior Mahamandal members taken sessions on the following topics:
WELCOME ADDRESS was given by Sri Mantena Satyanarayana Garu,President,VVYM
HOW SWAMIJI INSPIRED YOUTH by Sri S.K.PADHEE (Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal, Champa, chatthishgarh. )
LEADERSHIP: ITS CONCEPT AND QUALITIES by Dr. PANNALA SYAMA SUNDAR MURTHY convenor, A,P.Ramakrishna Vivekananda Bhava Prachara Parishad, Gunturr
THINK BETTER AND FEEL BETTER (power point presentation) by SWAMI AKSHARATMANANDAJI MAHARAJ, President, RK Math, Rajahmundry.
SWAMI VIIVEKANANDA' S MESSAGE OF MAN- MAKING AND NATION-BUILDING by SRI T.LAXMI NARAYANA RAO sri ramakrishna seva samithi, nellore.
SECRET OF CONCENTRATION by SWAMI GUNESHANANDAJI MAHARAJ,R.K.Mission Ashrama,Visakhapatnam.
KEY TO SUCCESS by SRI S.V.SATYANARAYANA vedanta cultural foundation, visakhapatnam.
EDUCATION IN VIEW OF SWAMIJI & HIS LOVE FOR INDIA by SRI D.V.S.N. RAJU (RAMESH) Minerva Public School, Prathipadu.
HOW TO START &RUN VIVEKANANDA STUDY CIRCLES FOR YOUTH by Sri.N Lakshmi Narayana, vice president, VVYM.
Some of the Youth who attended the camp also spoke.There was a Question and Ansewrs session where Swamijis clarified the doubts of youth.
Songs on Swamiji were Sung by Devotees.Arise! Awake Exhibition on Swamiji and Exhibition on Holy Mother were arranged. Bookstall on Ramakrishna Vivekananda Literature was arranged by RKMath, Rajmundry. Video on Arise! Awake! Exhibition was screened. Mementoes (with Mahamandal symbol) were given to the guest speakers. Translation of English Speeches into Telugu was arranged. Swamiji’s Literature was given to campers.
Flag down was done by Sri S.K.PADHEEJI at 16.30 hrs
The camp was ended by Secretary's report & Vote of Thanks by 18.00hrs.
Local news papers and TV channels coverd the news.
(IV) BLOOD DONATION CAMPS
We have organized two blood donation camps during the year.First blood donation camp was organized on 01/07/2007,Sunday and the second blood donation camp was organized on the occation of Swami Vivekananda’s 146 th birth anniversary on 20/01/2008 .Both camps were held at A.S.Raja blood bank.Around 40 members and well-wishers of VVYM donated blood which included rare blood groups.
V. Arise! Awake! Exhibitions
Six Arise! Awake! Exhibitions were organized at different places on different dates, around 600 people visited the exhibitions.
Exhibition Venue Date
1.Vivekananda Vidhyanilayam, Kancharapalem, 20-12-2007
2. Kendriya Vidhyalaya, Steel Plant, 04-01-2008
3.MC High School, Port Quarters, K. Colony, 08-01-2008
4. Rightway Public School, Kancharapalem, 10-01-2008
5.Sri Vidhya Coaching Center, Kancharapalem, 12-01-2008
6. Kshatriya Kalyana Mandapam, Seethammadhara, 27-01-2008
VI. Annual Youth Training camp
Three Members of VVYM participated in the Annual Youth training camp organized by Akhil Bharat Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal from 25-12-2007 to 30-12-2007.
VII. National Youth Day
VVYM Members Participated in the National Youth Day procession organized by Ramakrishna Mission, Visakhapatnam on 12.01.2008.
VIII. ABVYM Telugu Booklet.
Mahamandal booklet “Solving the Problems: The Vivekananda Way” was translated into telugu by Sri Turlapati Lakshminarayana Rao, Senior Mahamandal Organizer, Nellore. This book will be published in the year 2008 after taking approval from ABVYM.
IX. Blogspot for VVYM
Our senior member Mr C.Sree Ram Kishore prepared a blogspot for VVYM to post our activities and information .The blogspot name is: www.vvym.blogspot.com
IX. Proposal of VVYM Building
After working for 19 years, there was an earnest appeal from our members, to search for some site for Mahamandal building to accommodate office etc., It helps to strengthen our activities. Appeal for site was prepared and is being submitted to the Govt. Authorities. Parallel to the site searching, VVYM building fund is being raised. All the members are requested to raise donations for the building fund.
| VISAKHAPATNAM VIVEKANANDA YUAVA MAHAMANDAL | |||||
| STATEMENT OF RECEIPT AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2007-2008 | |||||
| RECEIPTS | PAYMENTS | ||||
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| Cash on Hand B/F from 2006-2008 | 2,991.80 | AGM |
| Printing Envelop covers | 250.00 |
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| DTP & Xerox | 248.00 | EC Meeting arrangements | 311.00 |
| Subscriptions | 4,200.00 | Snacks | 416.00 | Auditor Charges | 500.00 |
| One day Camp fee | 4,950.00 | Postage | 120.00 | Stationary | 495.00 |
| One day camp donation | 21,767.00 |
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| Sponsoring for Annual Camp | 2,075.00 |
| General donation | 1,460.00 | Sub Total | 784.00 | Postage & Courier | 340.00 |
| Sale of Books | 1,030.00 |
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| Iron Shelf, Lock, Spare Keys | 5,880.00 |
| Monthly Donations | 5,320.00 | ONE DAY YOUTH CAMP |
| Purchase of Books | 990.00 |
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| DTP & Xerox | 397.00 | DTP & XEROX | 160.00 |
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| Postage & Courier | 210.00 | Exhibition Arrangements | 210.00 |
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| Phone Calls | 110.00 | Sponsoring for Rajhmundry RK Math Youth Camp | 200.00 |
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| Transport Charges | 650.00 |
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| Guests Transportation | 1,395.00 | Mahamandal Badges | 150.00 |
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| Camp forms & Program Sheets | 800.00 |
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| Banners+Rope | 790.00 | Cash on hand | 4,448.80 |
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| Conference Pads,Pens&Stationary | 1,050.00 |
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| Mementos to Guests | 1,100.00 |
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| LCD &Audio Recording | 1,780.00 |
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| Suppliers (Chairs & Tea Cans) | 400.00 |
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| Water,Snacks,Tea, disp. glasses | 2,840.00 |
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| Breakfast & Lunch for campers | 10,000.00 |
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| Free Books Distribution | 765.00 |
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| For Catering boys&Watch man | 380.00 |
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| Food Arrangement for Guests | 859.00 |
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| Garlands & Bouquets | 1,279.00 |
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| Photo Prints | 120.00 |
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| Sub Total | 24,925.00 |
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| Total | 41,718.80 |
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| Total | 41,718.80 |
| President |
| Secretary |
| (M. SATYANARAYANA RAJU) |
| (J. MOHAN KUMAR) |
