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Sangam News  2008                    2006-2007
 

Tamil New Year Camp - April 2008

  • This year’s TNY 2008 camp was held at Heathcote Scouts Camp from 18th Apr – 20th April 2008.

  • Members arrived on Friday, 18th Apr, 4pm onwards.

  • Achis deliciously cooked Rava Kitchadi, Sambar and Chutney for dinner.

  • After dinner, a discussion forum was conducted on ‘Nagarthars History’.  Members discussed and shared information on our History.

  • Saturday, 19th Camp’s main events began with a prayer by kids and Mr. Karuppan Chetty Ganesan.

  • President, Subramanian Shanmugam announced the successful incorporation of NSA.

  • Australia Clean up Day certificates were distributed to participated members.

  • First Tamil Seithi Malar has been released by Mrs. Chitra Algappan and received by Mrs. Shanthi Annamalai.

  • An updated directory was released.

  • Mrs. Meena Muthaiah, Mr. Muthiah Ramanathan and Mr.Manikam Ramanathan conducted ‘Amazing race’ – an exciting treasure hunt game.

  • Prof C.Sathyamoorthy and Prof. Meena Sathyamoorthy delivered a lecture on Sky Meditation, which was an eye opener to meditation for most of our members.

  • This event was followed by special chettinad lunch cooked by chettiars.

  • In the after-noon men played cricket and Mrs & Mr.Manivasagm conducted outdoor games for achis and kids.

  • Members’ kids participated in fancy dress parade in the evening.

  • Mr. Manivasam conducted ‘Tamboola’ game.

  • Mrs & Mr. Muthaiah Ramanathan conducted ‘Ideal couple’ and Mrs & Mr. Alagappan Muthu won the title.

  • After dinner, Ms. Divya Annamalai conducted trivia.

  • On Sunday, members played Anthakshari, and games were conducted for kids as well.

  • Prizes were given away for all events.

  • A special non-veg / veg lunch was prepared by chettiars.

  • Mrs.Devi Krishanan gave vote of thanks.

  • Members checked out at 5pm after a memorable weekend get together.

 

Australia Clean up Day - Mar 2008         Click here for photos

For 'Clean up Australia Day', Shiva Mandir, Minto has been selected and registered with Clean up Australia Day and temple management.

The temple was completely cleaned up by our members and also did some road work and garden work as requested by Temple management.

Rubbish collection was organised through Campbell town council.

Appreciation certificates were given by Clean up Australia to our sangam and participated members thanking our contribution to Australian community.

The temple management was so happy and thanked NSA for helping them in right time – just before 'Maha Sivarathri' festival.

The temple management provided lunch and drinks to our volunteers.

This has been published in ‘Shivam’ temple’s newsletter with photo.
 

Dr Kalaimani's visit  – Feb 2008           

Dr. Kalaimani, one of the key organisers of recently concluded International Conference of Nagarathars at Kualalumpur, Malaysia visited Australia in Feb 2007.  A get together was organised by NSA to meet Dr.Kalaimani at Mrs & Mr. Muthukaruppan Ramasamy’s residence at Giraween on 23rd Feb.

  • Function started at 6pm with President Mr. Subramanian Shanmugam welcoming everyone.
  • Mr. Annamalai Sundaram introduced Dr.Kalaimani to NSA members.
  • Dr. Kalaimani shared his experiences of ICN with our members.  Also, shared and explained his involvements with out social service activities and Lakshmi pooja.
  • Delicious chettinadu food cooked by our members was served.

Pillayar Nonbu and AGM – Dec 2007            Click here for photos

The Pillayar Nonbu function and Annual meeting of the Nagarathar Sangam was held at Uniting Church Hall, Frances Avenue, South Strathfield on 15th Dec 2007.

 Highlights of the Pillaryar Nonbu function are:

  • All chettiars, achis and children attended the function in our traditional dress of dhothis and silk sarees.
  • All members sung devotional songs. 
  • Prayer was followed by pooja. 
  • Thiru. AR.Somasundaram Chettiar of Devakottai gave away the ezhais. 
  • Eighty ezhais were taken. 
  • Delicious typical pillyar nonbu dinner cooked by our members was served.

Highlights of the AGM:

  • Mr. Annamalai Sundaram – Out going President of NSA welcomed all members. 
  • Members, guests and their families were introduced.
  • Mr. Vengatasalam Jeganathan presented the annual report.
  • Mr. Chinna Nachiappan submitted the Financial Report for year 2007.  
  • Mr. Annamalai Sundaram tabled the proposals for Sangam Incorporation and  Article of Association documents for deliberation of AGM. 
  • 2006-07 EC members have resigned and gave way to elect next EC members.
  • Mr. Alagappan Muthukaruppan has volunteered as Election officer and conducted elections.
  • New Executive members are: President – Mr. Subramanian Shanmugam,Secretary – Mr. Palaniappan Ramanathan, Joint secretary – Mrs. Devi Krishnan, Treasurer – Mr. Sambatham Coordinators – Mr. Muthaiah Ramanathan & Mrs. Premalatha Manivasagam and Web coordinator – Mr .Muthukaruppan Ramasamy.
  • On behalf of newly elected EC, Mr. Subramanian Shanmugam thanked the out going committee and all the sangam members.

  •  Mr. Subramanian Shanmugam, President 2008 asked the members for the approval of the proposals tabled by the previous committee and was approved by members. 

  • Mr. AR.Somasundaram Chettiar of Devakottai, Vice President of Nagarathar Matrimonial Trust (www.nagarathar.net) briefly explained the systems.
  • Finally Mr. Subramanian Shanmugam gave vote of thanks.

 
 
 
 
 
2008 Nagarathar Sangam Australia