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| From Chennai 2011 |
Today -- our last distribution -- was at Ambattur. It is unbelievable that the end has come. So many days ago we were all waiting with anticipation to begin our journey to distribute 6,000 bed kits to help the children of India. Now it has come to fruition, and what a journey it has been. We have touched many children's lives, but they, in turn, have touched all of our lives -- ten fold.
Ambattur school is for underprivledged children, and was founded by a Rotarian. In 1979 the school was made up of buildings with thatched roofs. Today it has permanent block buildings. There are plans for more expansion when the funds become available. There are approximately 560 boys and girls who attend the school. The school has grades up to grade 10. The government pays the teachers up to grade 9, and the Rotary Club of Ambattur pays for the grade 10 teachers.
Rotary handed out scholarships under Murray Dryden's name today to many students They receive 1,200 Rupees, which is approximately $30.00. The students will receive this money for the next five years to assist in their schooling.
The young boys and girls who received the bedkits were happy to be photographed by our most able Team Leader Doug. With a little coaxing from other team members they put on their best happy face. Due to the language barrier we really don't know what they were thinking about us when we tried various tactics to bring that smile to the forefront. I think it would be fun to find out.
Untill we meet again,
Poyitu varugiren (Goodbye)
Karen Morgan
for the Chennai 2011 Team
p.s.: The concluding event of our distribution was the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Rotary Club of Ambattur and SCAW co-operating with friendship to deliver 77,150 bedkits since 1987. A wonderful social evening was held at the Marriott Courtyard Hotel in Chennai with approximately 80 persons in attendance. Leaders from both organizations were honoured with tributes and gifts. Enthusiasm and commitment for the future was assured.
Don Harris
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