Spring Picnic 7^th September 2007

Dear Nagarathars,

Thanks for all who responded to our previous mail and as most of the members preferred 7th Sept 2007, this year's Spring Picnic will be held at Chipping Norton Lakes (near Liverpool) on the same day. Other members please RSVP one of our program coordinators given below before 22nd Aug 2007 regarding their participation in the picnic.

Date : Friday, 7th Sept 2007
Venue: Chipping Norton Lakes (near Liverpool)
Address: Ascot Drive, Chipping Norton
Meeting Point: To be announced later
Time: 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM
Food : BBQ

Park Webpage : http://www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/parksandrecreation/openspace.htm#chipping

Activities: Features in the lakes include Boating, walking tracks, playground equipment for kids etc.

For participation RSVP either
Mr. Ramanathan Rajendran at ramanathanram@yahoo.com
(or) Mr. Palaniappan Ramanathan at drrmp_2000@yahoo.com or 0423274300

Please do indicate to Ramanathan/Palaniap pan if you are interested in organizing any activities in the picnic and also if you require any assistance with transport.
The parks is only 25 minutes drive from Paramatta or 40 mins from Sydney CBD ( actually CBD will be "closed" for APEC summit). So please do try to make it for the picnic.
(NOTE: To reply by email just click the reply button, remove the Nagarathar Sangam email address, copy and paste one of the program coordinators e-mail and send your response.)

Regards,
Palaniappan Ramanathan

Dr. Lakshmanan Visit 26^th May 2007

Dear Nagarathars,

Dr.N.Lakshmanan Chettiar, Adelaide is visiting Sydney this weekend and likes to meet all Sydney Nagarathars. So we are planning to organize a get-together this Saturday evening (26th May 2007) possibly in a Hall (based on availability) or alternative place.

Event: NSA get-together to meet Dr.N.Lakshmanan Chettiar
Date: Saturday, 26 May 2007
Time: 6.00 - 9.00 pm
Venue: To be confirmed

Food: Home made food prepared by all participants (Participants will be informed after receiving RSVP). Event expenses, if any, will be shared by the all participants.

Please send your RSVP e-mail to Vengatasalam Jeganathan at vengattpj@yahoo.com or Palaniappan Ramanathan at drrmp_2000@yahoo.com on or before Wednesday, 23rd May 2007 (To send RSVP e-mail, please click the reply button and type the above e-mail id(s) on the To address).

Regards
Vengatasalam Jeganathan

Tamil Newyear Camp 2007 13th April 2007

Dear Nagarathars,

After a successful and exciting camp last year, the Nagarathar Sangam Australia is conducting the Tamil New Year camp this year at:

Venue: Heathcote Campsite, Heathcote
Address: St. George Area Scout,
J.Harold Kaye Training centre,
Freeman Rd , Heathcote - 2233 (Max. 10mins. walking distance from Heathcote train station) Map Link: http://www.whereis.com/whereis/retrieveEmailMap.do?linkId=-4326644921315703979
From: Friday 13th April 7 PM To: Sunday 15th April 5 PM
Full Fee: $30 per person for stay either two nights or one night.
Food expense will be approximately $15 per person per day
(breakfast, lunch, coffee & dinner).
No fee for kids below 5 years of age.
Day visit fee: $15 per person per day including food. No fee for kids below 5 years of age.
Food will be prepared by the participants at the camp site.

We are in the process of preparing food menu and program schedule which will be communicated to the participants.

Activities during the Tamil New year weekend Camp:

• 1. Visiting Sri Venkateshwara Temple , Helensburgh on the Tamil New Year day.
• 2. Various Family Entertainment Activities and Fun programs throughout the weekend for all age groups.
• 3. Various Group Activities (indoor and outdoor).
• 4. Opportunity to meet and spend time with Nagarathar families on the Tamil New Year Weekend.
• 5. Bush walking
• 6. Camp Fire .
• 7. Visiting various sites in and around camp area. And More..

For your participation, please RSVP to one of our coordinators on or before 30th March 2007.
Mr. Palaniappan Ramanathan at drrmp_2000@yahoo.com or on 0423 274 300
Mr. Ramanathan Rajendaran at ramanathanram@yahoo.com or on 0401 734 714

I appreciate your co-operation and support to make this camp successful and memorable one.
(To reply to this e-mail, click the Reply button and replace the TO e-mail address with coordinator(s) e-mail ID)

Thanks
Regards
Vengatasalam Jeganathan

Australia Cleanup Day 2007 4th March 2007

Dear Nagarathars,

Greetings from NSA. As part of involving our group with the Australian community, it has been planned to involve in Australia Clean up Day (March 4) activities this year. Sorry for the short notice.

Keeping in mind that many members live around Paramatta, Paramatta Park has been chosen as the venue. It will be 4 hours commencing at 7.30 am this Sunday, March 4. Main activities involve clean up of the Creek adjoining Paramatta Park. Volunteers need to wear protective clothing, water-proof covered shoes, hats, sunscreen lotion and gloves. We have spoken to the site co-ordinator and will send out the flyer to interested volunteers. Please find below the link to the site which provides further details.

http://www.cleanup.org.au/search/site.html?4829

Please do RSVP me by this Thursday (1st of March) about your participation either by e-mail: drrmp_2000@yahoo.com (or) on my mobile: 0423 274300.

(To reply to this e-mail, click the reply button and replace the e-mail address with my e-mail id: drrmp_2000@yahoo.com)

Thanks,
Palaniappan Ramanathan
(On behalf of NSA)

Pilliar Nonbu 2006-2007 26th December 2006

Dear Nagarathars,

Nagarathar Sangam Australia invites you all for this Pillayar Nonbu Celebration to be held on 26th December 2006.

Here are the details:
Date: Tuesday, 26th December 2006
Time: 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Venue: Uniting Church Hall , Frances Ave, South Strathfield

Cost: $10.00 for families and 5.00 for singles

Food: by courtesy of all families

Food item(s) to families will be decided by draw system (kulukal) as usual. Please send RSVP on or before 11th December 2006 and kulukal will be conducted on 16th December 2006. Kulukal location will be informed closer to the date. Members may please be advised that this year Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be conducted after pooja. Please send you RSVP to Vengatasalam Jeganathan vengattpj@yahoo.com or Palaniappan Ramanthan drrmp_2000@yahoo.com On behalf of our Sangam, I seek every ones co-operation to make this event success.

Best Regards
Vengatasalam Jeganathan

Dewali get-together - 21st October 2006

Dear Nagarathars,

Hope all had a good break. Diwali is only 3 weeks away. We cordially invite all Nagarathars who happen to be in Sydney on the 21st of October (Saturday) to celebrate Diwali together at Mrs and Mr. Muthuraman's house in Epping. We thank Mrs and Mr. Muthuraman for agreeing to host the evening celebrations at their residence.

The evening starts with a special pooja at a temple followed by Diwali celebration and dinner at Mrs and Mr. Muthuraman's residence. Expenses are to be shared among all participating Nagarathars.

It is also planned that participants will bring food from home, so we can all share the pleasure of having each others home-made food. Program coordinator will contact all interested participants to coordinate food and sweet preparation.

Please RSVP to one of our program coordinators on or before 13th October 2006 for your participation in the Diwali get- together:

Mr. Palaniappan Ramanathan on 0423274300 / (02) 8399 2139 / or at drrmp_2000@yahoo.com or
Mr.Ramanathan Rajendran on 0401734714 or at mailramanathan@rediffmail.com

(To reply by email just click the reply button, remove the Nagarathar Sangam email address, copy and paste one of the program coordinators email and send your response.)

You may also indicate to Palaniappan/ Ramanathan, if you can offer any assistance in conducting this Diwali celebration, helping with activities in the celebration or if you need any assistance with transport. Please mark your calendar blocking the date 21st October 2006. More details such as direction assistance to get to the temple and to reach Mrs and Mr. Muthuraman's residence at Epping will be emailed at a closer date to the celebration.

Best Regards

Palaniappan Ramanathan
Nagarathar Sangam Australia

Spring Picnic 10th September 2006

Dear Nagarathars,

Hope all are well. Spring is not far away so as our spring picnic. This year spring picnic venue is as follows:

Venue: Mount Annan Botanic Garden
Address: Mount Annan Drive , Mount Annan NSW . 2567
Phone: 02 - 4648 2477
Date: 10th September 2006 (Sunday)
Time Start: 10.00 AM & Finish: 4.00 PM

Entry charges: Family (2 adults and 2 children): $8.80, Adult: $4.40, Child: $2.20, Seniors cardholders: $3.30 & Concession: $2.20

Those likes to know more details about this garden, visit the following link. http://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/mount_annan_botanic_garden/visitor_information/planning_your_visit/ Click the following link for the Gardens location map: httc://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/mount_annan_ botanic_garden/garden_features/map_and_photos/location_map2
Meeting point & Mobile coverage in the park will be informed closer to the picnic date.
Lunch will be BBQ and organized by EC along with the other volunteer members. Those willing to contribute to the BBQ preparation, please indicate that in the RSVP e-mail. Food expenses will be shared by participating members. Please RSVP to one of our picnic coordinators on or before 1st September 2006 for your participation in the picnic.

Mr. Vengatasalam Jeganathan on vengattpj@yahoo.com
Mr. Ramanathan Rajendran on ramanathanram@ yahoo.com

Please communicate to above if you need any assistance in transport as well as need more clarification.

Thanks

Regards
Vengatasalam Jeganathan

Wedding Reception and Introduction to New Born Nagarathars event - 24th June 2006

Dear Nagarathars,

Nagarathar Sangam would like to invite you all for the wedding reception to Dr. Thaneermalai Renganathan family & introducing to New Born Nagarathars to be held on 24th June 2006.

Here are the details:

Date: 24th June 2006
Time: 5.30 PM . 9.30 PM
Where: Uniting Church Hall , Frances Ave, South Strathfiled

Please send your RSVP on or before 22nd June 2006 to Vengatasalam Jeganathan on vengattpj@yahoo.com or Palaniappan Ramanathan on drrmp_2000@yahoo.com. Since food will be prepared by participants for this event, please express your interest to share the food preparation along with RSVP e-mail. All the expenses of this function including Hall rent will be shared by participants. This is same the place where we usually conduct our .Pilliar Nonbu. function. On behalf of our Sangam, I seek everyone.s co-operation to make this event success.

Best Regards
Vengatasalam Jeganathan

Tamil New year picnic 21st April 2006

Dear Nagarathars,

Following to my previous e-Mail regarding Tamil New-year picnic, our members has anonymously chosen Campsite as a picnic spot for this year.I would like thank those responded to the opinion e-mail. As per our member.s decision, this year Picnic spot will be:

Venue: Heathcote Campsite, Heathcote
Address: St. George Area Scout,
J.Harold Kaye Training centre,
Freeman Rd , Heathcote . 2233
(Max. 10mins. walking distance from Heathcote train station)

Map Link:
http://www.whereis.com/whereis/retrieveEmailMap.do?linkId=-4326644921315703979

From: Friday 21st April 7 PM To: Sunday 23rd April 5 PM

Participation fee: $28 per person for two nights / one night (Only above 5 years old)
Food will be prepared by the participants at the camp site and expenses will be shared
We are in the process of preparing food menu and program schedule and will be communicated.

Attraction of the Camp site:

• 1. Bush walk
• 2. Camp fire
• 3. Visiting the sites in and around camp area
• 4. Fun activities
• 5. Relaxed weekend - staying with Sydney Nagarathars

For your participation, please RSVP to one of our coordinators on or before 2nd April 2006.

Mr. Vengatasalam Jeganathan at
vengattpj@yahoo.com or
On 0411 017 804

Mr. Ramanathan Rajendaran at
ramanathanram@yahoo.com or
On 0401 734 714

I appreciate your co-operation and support to make this camp successful and memorable one.

Thanks
Regards
Vengatasalam Jeganathan

Lecture on "The Chettiar Heritage" at Sydney

Dear Nagarathars,

Mr. S. Muthia, a Historian and Journalist, gives a lecture on "The Chettiar Heritage" on Saturday 8th April 2006 from 7.00 to 9.00 PM at Homebush Boys School, Bridge Street, Homebush, NSW- 2140.

This program is organized by Nagarathar Sangam , Australia . (NSA) and Sydney Tamil Heritage Study Group. This would be a very good opportunity to our young generation to know about Nagarathar.s historical background and richest culture. Since the speech will be on English, it is good chance to invite your friends, who will be interested in knowing our culture. Please consider this as an invitation and make it this as a one more successful event.

Note: Admission is free.

If you need any assistance or information, please don.t hesitate to call Annamalai Sundaram on 0411 242 134 or myself on 0411 017 804.

Thanks

Regards
Vengatasalam Jeganathan