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| From Chennai Photo Album 2009 |
This year was no exception.
It is a semi formal affair conducted under recognized rules of Order for such "celebrations". Rotarians from some the many local Clubs were invited along with the Ambattur Club, to attend. For our part, the Team entered dressed in traditional Indian dress (please see attached photo). We were resplendent in our attire, with the women Members wearing "Sarees", while the men wore the traditional male "dhodhies" apparel.
The Headtable welcomed the Club Secretary; Thiru the Rotarian who first brought the SCAW Program to Ambattur in 1986, The Team Leader, The Club President Sumathi Vincent, The Governor Elect of the Rotary District, and the head of a visiting Rotary delegation from Brazil on a Rotary exchange.
On behalf of Sleeping Children Around the World, the Team Leader invited the Club President Sumathi, Thiru, Alban Rebello the Coordinator of the SCAW trip, and Ravishankar, Distribution Organizer, to the Head Table. The Team Leader presented a framed letter from the Board of Directors of SCAW, recognizing the 23 years of able assistance, generously given by the Ambattur Rotary Club, helping SCAW to achieve the One Millionth BedKit milestone this year.This jesture was very well received by all in attendance.
The Team Leader added in his remarks that we brought on behalf of all Donours "the Blessing of Love, the Joy of Kindness, and the Hand of Friendship" to all Indians, especially the children who received BedKits on behalf of all donours. All involved can take justifiable pride and deep satisfaction in the knowledge that we collectively played a vital roll in bettering the lives of those children in Need that we touched.
Each Team Member added their own personal remarks about how much they enjoyed their visit to India; the unselfish devotion to service by all the Rotary Clubs that participated; and for their overwhelming hospitality shown to each and everyone of us.
We are much indebted to those donours for putting your trust and faith in our Team to carry out this wonderful human event on your behalf.
Respectfully submitted
Tom Belton
for Team Chennai 2009
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