Friday, November 21, 2008
20th ANNIVERSARY PROGRAMME
VENUE: SANTHI NAGAR KALYANA MANDAPAM, N.A.D.
DATE : 16-11-2008 (SUNDAY) TIME: 9.00 A.M. TO 6.00 P.M
9.00 A.M. to 9.15 A.M. :Mahamandal Flag Hosting, Chanting Mahamandal Anthem & Swadshi Mantram, Jyothi Prajwalana
9.15 A.M. to 9.30 A.M.: Welcome Address by Sri N.Lakshmi Narayana, President, VVYM
9.30 A.M. to 10.00 A.M: Message of Sri Ramakrishna and Holy Mother to the Present Day World by Sri P.L.Narasimha Rao, R.K.Devotee
10.00 A.M. to 10.40 A.M.: “HOW THE PRESENT DAY YOUTH CAN PRACTISE SWAMI VIVEKANANDA’S IDEAS BY : Swami Guneshanandaji Maharaj (Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Visakhapatnam)
10.40 A.M. to 11.00 A.M.: Question & Answers (Swamiji Answers the Questions)
11.00 A.M. to 11.15 A.M.: TEA BREAK
11.15 A.M. to 11.30 A.M.: Release of Book-lets:
Ø Solving Problems : The Vivekananda Way (Telugu) by Swami Guneshanandaji Maharaj.
Ø Short Life Stories of Sri Ramakrishna, Sarada, Vivekananda by Sri Jiyyani Sridhar, 42nd Ward Corporator, Visakhapatnam.
11.30 A.M. to 11.45 A.M.: 20 Years Report, S. Sreedhar, Secretary, VVYM
11.45 A.M. to 12.00 NOON: Introducing Swaiji to the Youth & Mahamandal Method
Sri P. Munuswamy, Mahamandal Senior Member, Raipur.
12.00 NOON to 12.10 P.M.: VVYM SITE REVIEW ; BY : Sri M.Govinda Rao, Vice-President,
Sri D. Venkata Rao, Executive Committee Member.
12.10 P.M to 12.20 P.M.: ABOUT VISAKHAPATNAM VIVEKANANDA YUVA MAHAMANDAL BUILDING FUND APPEAL by Sri Ch.V.S.K.N.Soma Raju,Treasurer,VVYM
12.20 P.M. to 12.30 P.M.: ANNUAL CAMP EXPERIENCE BY SRI CH.SRAVAN KUMAR, VVYM MEMBER
12.30 P.M. to 12.50: SPEECHES BY VVYM MEMBERS & WELL-WISHERS
12.50 P.M. to 01.00 P.M.: MEMENTOES PRESENTATION
01.00 P.M. to 02.00 P.M: LUNCH BREAK
02.00 P.M. to 03.00 P.M.: GROUP DISCUSSION
03.00 P.M. to 03.20 P.M.: HOW THE YOUTH CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE SERVICE ACTIVITIES, SPEECH BY : SRI Y.V.TARAK, (SRUJANAVANI VOLUNTARY ORGANISATION)
03.20 P.M. to 03.30 P.M.: PROGRESS OF VVYM DIGITISATION WORK BY : SRI P.RAVI CHANDRA,VVYM Executive Member
03.30 P.M. to 04.00 P.M.: TEA BREAK
04.00 P.M. to 04.15 P.M.: MEDICAL CAMPS AT RAJAM : BY Sri CHUKKA APPANNA, VVYM MEMBER
04.15 P.M. to 04.30 P.M.: CHETANA & VIVEKA VAHINI AT BONANGI VILLAGE : BY SRI A.Appala Naidu, VVYM MEMBER.
04.30 P.M. to 05.00 P.M.: PROPOSALS BY VVYM MEMBERS :
05.00 P.M. to 05.20 P.M.: FLAG DOWN AND SWADESHI MANTRA
05.20 P.M. to 06.00 P.M.: CONCLUDING SESSION & VOTE OF THANKS
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Completing 20 Years
I N V I T A T I O N
To
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Visakhapatnam Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal was formed on 06-11-1988 and it is completing 20 years of its existence by November, 2008. Hence on this Occasion we are Organising a DAY-LONG PROGRAMME on 16-11-2008 (SUNDAY)
VENUE : SANTHI NAGAR KALYANA MANDAPAM
(42ND ward G.V.M.C. WARD OFFCE)
NEAR SRI RAMAKRISHNA PUBLIC SCHOOL
NEAR SANTHINAGAR PARK, 4th Lane,
(Opp. Lane to Sri Subrahmanaya Swamy Temple)
( N.A.D. TO MARRIPALEM Main Road)
VISAKHAPATNAM – 530 009.
PHONE : 9849811940; 9848297844
TIME : 9.00 A.M. TO 6.00 P.M.
P R O G R A M M E :
v SWAMI GUNESHANANDAJI MAHARAJ, (Sri Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Visakhapatnam) will grace the occasion.
v Senior Mahamandal Members & Sri Ramakrishna Devotees will address the members.
v Day long programme on Swami Vivekananda and Mahamandal Ideas.
v A Book-Stall & Photo Exhibition on Swami Vivekananda is also available.
ENROLMENT
Ø Senior Members Delegate Fee … Rs.50/-
Ø Student Members & Well-wishers Delegate Fee … Rs.25/-
APPEAL
ü All members and previous members of VVYM are requested to attend the celebration and make it a grand success. Please confirm your attendance. Be punctual to the programme.
ü Members and Well-wishers are requested to raise the fund for VVYM Building.
ü Donations for organizing the programme will be accepted and acknowledged.
NOTE:
ü All the members are requested to submit their recent passport size photographs of 3 Nos. at the reception counter for preparing ID Cards.
ü All the members are requested to clear their membership dues without fail.
SECRETARY
Friday, August 8, 2008
AGM 2008 Meeting Minutes
Annual General Meeting was started with Mahamandal Anthem and Swadeshi Mantra at Punjab National bank cellar premises, NAD junction, Visakhapatnam at around 10 a.m on 29/06/2008.
Ramanama Sankirtan done by Sri P.L.Narsimharao and other members as it is Ekadasi day.
Tributes paid to Sri Ch.Satyanarayana,VVYM and Sri Ganapathi Seva Samithi member who passed away in May,2008.
Sri Valluri Veerabhadrarao(Secretary,Sri Ramakrishna Seva Samithi,Vetlapalem,E.G.District) was the chief-guest and spoke on “Swami Vivekananda:An Ideal for Youth”
Sri Peddiraju Srinivas (A.U.Vivekananda Study Circle Member,1990-1994)came from Hyderabad and spoke on “Will Power and It’s Develpoment”.
Sri P.Munuswamy,Senior Mahamandal member from Bhilai Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal spoke on “How we can take Swamiji to our youth?”
Sri Mantena Satyanarayana Raju,President ,VVYM spoke on Swamiji.
Arise!Awake Exhibition was also organized at near by venue. Around 500 students visited the exhibition A book-stall on Swamiji was also organized at the exhibition.
Annual report for the year 2007-2008 was read out and passed.
Statement of Accounts for the year 2007-2008 was read out by the secretary and passed.
Proposals for the year 2008-2009 were discussed.
VVYM site review & VVYM 20th anniversary celebrations were discussed.
The following office – bearers were unanimously elected
President : Sri N. Laxmi Narayana
Vice President -1 : Sri M. Govinda Rao
Vice-President-2 : Sri P. Srinivas
Secretary : Sri B. Sreedhar
Asst. Secretary-1 : Sri T. Gokul Chand
Asst. Secretary-2 : Sri M. Chandra Sekhar
Treasurer : Sri Ch.V.S.K.N.Somaraju
The following action plan was proposed for the year 2008-2009
1) A 2 or 3 days youth training camp will be conducted on the eve of VVYM 20th year celebrations.
2) To open a savings bank account in ICICI Bank, Dwarakanagar for building fund.
3) To Conduct free coaching classes for Govt. Polytechnic, Visakhapatnam students.
4) To organize Blood Donation camps on every important occasion.
5) To Publish Telugu book of “Solving problems: The Vivekananda way”.
6) To continue searching of site vigorously and to collect donations for building fund.
7) Participating in ABVYM Annual Youth Training camp without fail.
8) To form Sub- Committees for the effective functioning of VVYM.
9) To accept regular voluntary donations from the members for the effective running of VVYM
10) To enroll like- minded young men as members.
LIST OF OFFICE-BEARERS
President : Sri N. Lakshmi Narayana
Vice President -1 : Sri M. Govinda Rao
Vice-President-2 : Sri P. Srinivas
Secretary : Sri B. Sreedhar
Assistant Secretary-1 : Sri T. Gokul Chand
Assistant Secretary-2 : Sri. M. Chandra Sekhar
Treasurer : Sri Ch. V.S.K.N. Somaraju
EXUCUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Sri J.Mohankumar
Sri D.Appalaraju
Sri P.Ravi Chandra
Sri D.Venkatrao
Permanent Representative : Sri Ch.V.S.K.N.Somaraju &His Address D.No:58-25-20
Butchiraju Palem(P.O)
VISAKHAPATNAM
PIN-530020
Phone: 0891-2743768
(B. Sreedhar) (N. Lakshmi Narayana)
Sunday, July 6, 2008
AGM-2008
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 | ||||
| Rs. Ps. |
| Rs. Ps. |
| Rs. Ps. |
Cash on Hand B/F from 2006-2008 | 2,991.80 | AGM |
| Printing Envelop covers | 250.00 |
|
| 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 |
|
| 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 |
|
| Iron Shelf, Lock, Spare Keys | 5,880.00 |
Monthly Donations | 5,320.00 | ONE DAY YOUTH CAMP |
| Purchase of Books | 990.00 |
|
| DTP & Xerox | 397.00 | DTP & XEROX | 160.00 |
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| Postage & Courier | 210.00 | Exhibition Arrangements | 210.00 |
|
| Phone Calls | 110.00 | Sponsoring for Rajhmundry RK Math Youth Camp | 200.00 |
|
| 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 |
|
| 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) |
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008
VVYM EC MEETING MINUTES
VVYM EC & SITE Committee meet held on 13/04/2008 at Sri Vivekananda Type Institue, NAD from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
The following are the minutes
1. Annual General Meeting is on 29/06/2008. Venue will be at Kshatriya Kalyana Mandapam, Seethammadhara or at Patanjali Yoga Kendra, MVP Colony.
2. Representation for site allocation should be submitted to the following persons
a) Dist. Collector
b) Visakahpatnam Steel Plant - PRO
c) Visakhapatnam Port Trust
d) East Coast Railway - DRM
e) Simhachalam Devastanam - EO
f) MLA - Pendurthy through Mr. Behara Bhaskara Rao, Corporator
3. Bank Account opening in State Bank of India, NAD Branch. Account will be operated by
Mr. N. Laxmi Narayana, Vice-President
Mr. Ch. V.S.K.N. Soma Raju, Asst. Secretary
Mr. D. Appla Raju, Treasurer