SUGAR FESTIVAL 2011 PAGE 8 GOLDEN Y<strong>EARS</strong> EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS BIJESH CHAND JP President GYAN CHAND PRASAD Member BALAVU TORA Secretary VINOD KUMAR Asst Secretary PUSP RAJ JP Senior V. President KARALAINI BULA Member HEM RAJ Treasurer ANITA RAJ Admin Officer SHIVA RAJAN Vice President MICHAEL FAGA Member
<strong>of</strong> <strong>generous</strong> <strong>giving</strong> Bula vinaka and Namaste to all. It is <strong>of</strong> great pleasure that I present the activities <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Association</strong> for the year 2010, briefly: 1. MEETINGS: A total <strong>of</strong> 12 meetings were held, as at end <strong>of</strong> June, 2011. 2. ASSISTANCE TO SCHOOLS: Altogether 2950 students from 37 schools were assisted with the relevant exercise books, lecture pads and stationery. Some schools missed out as they did not respond to our written announcement <strong>of</strong> this project. 3. APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE: Applications poured into the <strong>Sugar</strong> <strong>Festival</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice for:- assistance for burnt homes, they were assisted by way <strong>of</strong> supplying building materials, and household kitchen goods & groceries. Medical Assistance we have assisted a good number <strong>of</strong> people from the community with treatments done locally and overseas. 4. FREE FUNERAL SERVICE VEHICLE: The <strong>Association</strong> provides a vehicle to service the community, at no cost, for funeral services. Gratitude <strong>of</strong> thanks goes to our vehicle director – Vinesh Chand (Sam) , who works tirelessly at odd hours. 5. POLICE CARAVAN - LAUTOKA POLICE STATION: The <strong>Association</strong> had constructed, donated and maintains the police caravan given to <strong>Lautoka</strong> Police Station. 6. MEMBERSHIP: The committee is served by nine (9) Executive Members with fifteen (15) co-opted members. 7. FESTIVAL 2010: The <strong>Festival</strong> was organised with great success. The <strong>Association</strong> met up with a few hiccups in the initial stages; nevertheless, we went through “thick and thin” with the sturdiness <strong>of</strong> our ‘foundation’ and hardworking members. We hosted ten (10) contestants and the charity funds raised was $24,943.00 8. OVERSEAS ASSISTANCE: A donation <strong>of</strong> 70 computers received from Dr. Kamlesh Sharma <strong>of</strong> Canberra, Australia, which is bonus to us, also assisted the very needy schools. These computers were distributed to 43 schools in <strong>Lautoka</strong> and the Western Division on January 26th, 2011, by Dr Sharma and his wife. As my report go to the printers – we welcome with much gratitude the arrival <strong>of</strong> 63 laptops and 26 P.Cs. There are more computers to arrive in the very near future. A big vinaka vakalevu and dhanyawaad to Dr. Sharma for the sponsorship <strong>of</strong> the printing <strong>of</strong> lottery books and the prizes. Dr. Sharma also funded the printing <strong>of</strong> the History books and our souvenir magazine. Finally, we also thank James Falzon for the donation <strong>of</strong> the computers as well. 9. OFFICE ADMINISTRATION: The <strong>Sugar</strong> <strong>Festival</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice is located at 49 Vitogo Parade, <strong>Lautoka</strong>, information & our contacts being;- Telephone/Fax - 6668010 Digicel Contact - 7162802 Postal Address - P.O. Box 2233, <strong>Lautoka</strong> Email Address - sugarfesass@connect.com.fj Website - www.lautokasugarfestival.com Office Hours - 8:30am-4:30pm (Mon-Fri) Office Administrator - Mrs Anita Raj ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Many thanks to the Committee Members, co-opted members, volunteers, for the much admired outstanding assistance rendered to the community and the general public. Your kind assistance will continue to extend to the celebration <strong>of</strong> our Golden Jubilee with its theme, being GOLDEN Y<strong>EARS</strong> OF GENEROUS GIVING. Vinaka vakalevu/Dhanyawaad, may God bless you all. Balavu Tora SUGAR FESTIVAL 2011 PAGE 9 Message from Secretary <strong>Lautoka</strong> <strong>Sugar</strong> <strong>Festival</strong> <strong>Association</strong>
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