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Chirstmas & New Year Issue Jan - 2018

for Private Circulation only

40 Feet CHRISTMAS Tree!

Published and edited by General Secretary Mr. P. Asir Pandian YMCA Madras,No 6/74, Ritherdon Road, Vepery, Chennai – 600007.Printed at : Blessed Delineates

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Christian Theology:

The Christian belief is centred around the love of Christ. It is the love of Jesus Christ for humanity and humility, and love for Christ and people is natural. Christians are bound together through their mutual love.

God’s love for the people/world is manifested through his begotten son Jesus Christ. John 3:16 says “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son”.

Jesus said, “As I have loved you, that you also love one another”, John 13:34. It is the change brought in by Jesus through love that transforms our life.

In practice, as per I John 3:16, “We know love by this, that He laid down His life for us”

stIn the 1 Epistle to the Corinthians, Paul writes to the Church, “abide in faith, hope and love. and the greatest of these is love”.

Christmas is Season of Love. It is the time to share love.

Every year we celebrate Christmas.This year, let us give sweets and cakes

to our neighbours and share love.

Dr.Vincent George

When Pharisees, the chief religious sect of that day, asked Jesus about the greatest commandment, He replied, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind” – Matthew 22:37; “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself” – Matthew 22:39.

YMCA Movement:

Through YMCA, we as Christians, express our love through various community related activities and progammes. In YMCA we address the whole person, his body, mind and spirit, which is reflected in the YMCA triangle logo.The main principle of the Paris Basis is to unite Christian young men and pool their efforts for His Kingdom among young men. The Kampala Principles, emphasises “sharing the good news of Jesus Christ”.

Christmas is the time and opportunity to share with neighbours and downtrodden, and it is the means of experiencing love. This would enhance spiritual development.

By the Grace of God, we at Madras YMCA, are able to serve people through various activities and programmes. Some of these need establishing new infrastructure; renovation and redevelopment of existing infrastructure to suit the current and changing needs. This process will continue in the next year also. Please pray for all the projects that we are involved. The Madras Young Men, Christmas and New Year issue presents a view of the activities.

I thank the Board Members, the General Secretary, Secretaries and staff for supporting the activities and programmes. It is an opportunity for us to serve people through YMCA.

Wishing you all a Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year.

President - YMCA Madras

A few words about love and Christianity,and YMCA Movement.

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I have great pleasure in releasing the Christmas and New Year issue of Madras Young Men. The fundamental principles welded into the body politic of the YMCA are:

1. It should be the work of young men for young men.2. Its privilege should be accorded to all young men, without distinction of any kind.3. Its aim should be to meet the needs of the whole man –ministering to the intellectual, social, physical and

spiritual wants of the people.

YMCA was founded by Sir George Williams in London in 1844. The Young Men’s Christian Association in Madras, beginning in 1890 has crossed a milestone of 127 years.

The main principle of the Paris Basis is to unite Christian young men who regard Jesus Christ as their God and Saviour according to Holy Scriptures and associate their efforts for the extension of His Kingdom among young men. The Kampala Principles, reiterates “ Christ is the centre of the Movement”.

The purpose of the YMCA is the making of the perfect man, suggested by the YMCA emblem, the equilateral red triangle with its apex down, who shall have the muscle of an athlete, the mind of a scholar, the manners of a gentleman and the pure loving heart of a Saint.

Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart

Blessed Christmas and Greetings of the Season

- Psalm 37:4

Mr. P. Asir PandianGeneral Secretary - YMCA Madras

By the Grace of our God Almighty YMCA Madras has achieved enviable milestones,

in the service of humanity fulfilling the Mission and Vision of YMCA Movement.

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A Cottage Prayer Meeting was held on 15th November 2017 at 6.30 p.m. at the residence of Dr.N.Paul Sunder Singh (Karunalaya Social Service Centre), during World YMCA/YWCA Week of Prayer . The programme commenced with prayer by Dr.N.Paul Sunder Singh, Director, Karunalaya Social Service and also Vice-Chairman of YMCA Esplanade Branch. Mr.B.Ravikumar David, Board Representative, YMCA Esplanade welcomed the gathering. Songs were sung by the students and volunteers of Karunalaya Social Service and also Praise and Worship Service was led by Mr.D.Solomon, YMCA Madras. Mr.Thangaraj gave the Message on the theme “STAND UP, SPEAK UP” – ‘Be the voice of the Voicesless’.

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Pat t imanram was conducted during World

YMCA/YWCA Week of Prayer and World Fellowship programme on 14th November 2017 at 6.00 p.m. Prof. Dr.Minnur Srinivasan presided on the theme “STAND UP, SPEAK UP” – ‘Be the voice of the Voicesless’ and Dr.Ezhil Vendhan, Mr.Venu Gunasekaran and Mr.M.V. Manikavasagam recited poems on the topic. Dr.N.Paul Sunder Singh, Vice- Chairman for YMCA Esplanade was the Speaker. The participants appreciated the programme. Mr.P.Selwyn Devadoss, Treasurer, YMCA Madras, commenced the programme with prayer and Mr. G. Bakthavathsalam, Secretary, Pattimanram extended a hearty welcome and Mr.B.Ravikumar David, Board Representative thanked the audience.

Inter Branch Table Tennis Tournament was conducted on 4th November 2017 at YMCA Esplanade for Categories - Mini Cadet Boys, Cadet Boys, Sub Junior Boys, Sub Junior Girls, Senior Singles, Veterans Singles, Open Doubles. This encouraging programme for the youth was inaugurated by Mr. M.J.Martin Kennedy, Vice-President, YMCA Madras and distributed the prizes, and Mr.B.Ravikumar David, Board Representative welcomed the members. The programme was organised by Mr. Ivan Sunil Daniel, YMCA Secretary and Mr. Alex Paul Joshua, YMCA Asst.Secretary, and coaching was done by Mr. John Bosco.

BRANCH ACTIVITIES:

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YMCA Pattimanram Condolence Meeting was held at thYMCA Esplanade on 12 September 2017 in memory of

Dr.P.Chandra Sekaran, Former President of YMCA Madras

and Padma Bhushan. Forensic Scientist. Professor Dr.Rama

Gurunathan presided; Mr.K.Veeramani, President of Dravidar

Kazhagam unveiled the portrait of Dr.Chandra Sekaran and

paid homage. A short film on the life and service rendered by

Dr.P.Chandra Sekaran was screened. Mrs.Meena

Kothandaraman, daughter of P.Chandra Sekaran, showed the

memorable incidents and achievements of her father.

Mr.G.Bakthavathsalam, Hon. Secretary of the Pattimanram

welcomed the participants and remembered the services of

Dr.P.Chandrasekaran to the YMCA Madras and paid glowing

tributes. The meeting was well attended by the family

The Annual YMCA Carrom Tournament 2017 was th

inaugurated on Wednesday, 27 September 2017 at McConaughy Hall of YMCA Esplanade by Mr.A.Maria Irudayam, Arjuna Awardee-Carrrom, Chennai District Carrom Association and Mr. Isaiah Kumar, Director, Chalcedony Controls & Instrumentation Pvt. Ltd. Chennai District Carrom Officials – Mr. Vincent (Hony. Asst.Secretary), Mr.R.Amudhavanan (Hony. Asst. Secretary) and Mr. G.Vijayaraj (Hony. Secretary, Tamil Nadu Carrom Association) and Mr.Dhananjayan, Asst.Chief Referee were present. The YMCA Madras Officials Mr.P.Asir Pandian (General Secretary), Mr.Selwyn Devadoss (Treasurer), Mr.B.Ravikumar - David, Board Representative, Mr.J.S.Anbu, Committee Member, Mr.L.J.I Jayaraj, Committee Member and Er.Stephen Theodore, Branch Chairman for YMCA Esplanade were also present. There were 76 entries in Men Singles and 16 entries in Women Singles. 12 Carrom Boards

th thwere installed and the matches were played on 27 and 28 September 2017. Players from leading institutions and clubs like Air India, Chennai Port Trust, India Post, Periamet Carrom Promotion Centre, Grand Slam Carrom Academy, Indian Oil Corporation, AGORC, Lazar MCC, Defence Accounts Recreation Club etc. participated. Mr. Chozha Naachiar Rajasekar, President, The Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce was the Chief Guest and distributed the prizes.

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members of Dr.P.Chandrasekaran YMCA General Secretary & CEO, Mr.P.Asir Pandian, Treasurer, Mr.Selwyn Devadoss,

YMCA Esplanade Chairman Er. Stephen Theodore and others.

Christmas Carols Programme was conducted on 14th

December 2017. Five choirs from five different churches – 1 .

God’s Army Church, 2. New Way Anglican Church, 3. BCM

Church, 4. MPA Church and 5. Christos Divine Love Church,

presented Christmas Carols. The programme was well attended

by the members. The programme commenced with Prayer by

Mr.B.Ravikumar David, Board Representative, and Er. Stephen

Theodore, Chairman, YMCA Esplanade extended a hearty

welcome to the members present.

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Inter Collegiate Oratorical Contest under the Toast thMasters Club was held on 7 October 2017 at YMCA

Royapettah. The contest started with a word of Prayer by Ps. V.

Selvasegar, Branch Member. Mr. B. Parthasarathy, President,

Toast Masters Club explained about the role and function of

Toast Masters Club. Mr. V. Balasubramanian introduced the

chief Guest and officials. Mr. R. Ramakrishna Raja,

industrialist & Former Rotary President, gave his inaugural

speech. Mr. M.J. Martin Kennedy, Vice President, YMCA

Madras, Mr. P.S. Selwyn Devadoss, Treasurer, Mr. P. Asir

Pandian, General Secretary, distributed the Prizes to the

winners. The topics of competitions were, 1) Human Being and

Human Doing, 2) Gandhiji, come back to settle Men and

Matters, and 3) Social Networking – Its Pros and Cons. 16

Colleges from the city of Chennai took part in the competition.

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Prizes and Certificates were given to the following winners; I Prize – Mr. Nassir Hussain, Dr. Ambedker Law College, II

Prize – Venkatachala Krishna Sarma, D.G Vaishnav College, III Prize – Ms. Shivani Gupta, Hindu College, and Team

Prize – Ms. J. Puja Kumari & Ms. Urmi Mukherjee, Dr. M.G.R. Janaki College for women.

YMCA Madras Royapettah Branch & Chennai District Table Tennis Association organized Under 12 &

Under 14 Boys and Girls Inter School Open Table Tennis th stTournament on 30 November & 1 December 2017. Rev. V.

Selvasegar, Branch Member welcomed the gathering. Mr.

Isaiah Kumar, Director, Chalcedony Controls &

Intrumentation Pvt, YMCA Board Member inaugurated the

Tournament . There were around 124 Children from various

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The prize distribution was held on 1 December 2017.

Mr.Abishek Ravichandran, “Common Wealth Silver

Medalist”, for Table Tennis was the Chief Guest.

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YMCA VEPERY BRANCHthInter – Church Singing Competition was organised on 14 October 2017. Eva. Benny Joshua was the Special Guest, who

led the gathering in Worship and delivered the Lord’s message on the theme “Thanksgiving”. The competition commenced with opening prayer by Pr. Henry John and concluded with Prayer & benediction by Pr. Reenu Kumar. Pr.Max Premson welcomed the gathering and Mr. Eric Christopher, Secretary, YMCA Vepery proposed the Vote of Thanks.

Inter YMCA Snooker Tournament – 2017, was conducted on nd2 December 2017at YMCA Vepery. The Tournament was

inaugurated by the General Secretary Mr. P. Asir Pandian. Around 35 members participated from all the branches. Welcome address was given by Mr. N. Rama Krishnan. The Chief Guest for the tournament was Mr. Rafath Abib, Asian gold metalist snooker under 21 juniors, and world No:5, 2017 snooker master. He distributed the prizes. The Champion of the tournament was Mr.Vadivel from Kilpauk branch & Runner- up was Mr. Santhosh from Vepery branch.

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YMCA & YWCA World Week of Prayer Jeevan Jothi thProgram was conducted on 18 November, 2017. YMCA

Boys Town boys & YWCA girls participated. Scripture

union Team conducted special action songs, quiz program,

popped show & devotion. Children participated with

dance & skit.

YMCA Kilpauk Branch conducted Anti-Dengue Drive by th th

distributing “Nilavembu Kudineer” from 6 to 8 of October

at Kilpauk area. About 250 people were benefited by the

program. Earlier Bro. Daniel of Church of Christ commenced

the program with prayer.

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Organized Junior Open Badminton Tournament and Inter st thYMCA Badminton Tournament from 31 October to 4

thNovember, 2017. The finals & Prize distribution were held on 4 November 2017, at YMCA Kilpauk Branch. The Event commenced with prayer by Mr. Raju Ninan (Committee member). Mr. Rajjiv George (Board Representative), Mr. D.S. Mithra (Branch Chairman), Mr. Justin Selvakumar (Former Secretary), Mrs. Sharmila Moses (Former YWCA President), and Mr. Lenin Paul (Tournament Sponsor), graced the occasion with their presence. Mr. Siva Kumar (Badminton Player, Represented India) Manager, IOB was the Chief Guest. Trophies and Certificates were awarded to the winners.

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thDhenna Bandhu Bible Quiz was held at CSI Ulaga Meetpar Alayam on 15 October 2017. Many Schools & Churches participated in the Bible Quiz competition. Our Kottivakkam Boys Town Destitute Home students also participated.

thYMCA & YWCA World Week of Prayer, Cottage Prayer Meeting was conducted at Ps.Daniel’s house on 15 November 2017. The opening prayer was by Mr.Jagadish, Mr. Alwin Raja read the Bible portion, Ps. Daniel led the worship, and Mr. S Edwin Abraham gave the message and benediction.

A Cottage Prayer Meeting was conducted in connection with thWeek of Prayer YWCA/ YMCA on 15 November 2017 at the

residence of Bro. Samson. The meeting commenced with prayer by Bro. David Martin, Songs were sung by the congregation. Mr. P. Abraham, Asst. Secretary of Kilpauk branch read the scripture portion. Message was rendered by Rev. Peter Solomon, Pastor, Kumaran Nagar Church of Christ on the theme of Week of Prayer “STAND UP, SPEAK UP”. The programme concluded with prayer and benediction by Rev. Peter Solomon. Vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. Richard Ezekiel, Asso. General Secretary.

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Organized the 43rd Annual Scripture Quiz Contest for th“DEENA BANDHU ROLLING TROPHY” on 15 October,

2017 at the CSI Ulaga Meetpar Alayam, Royapuram. The programme commenced with opening prayer by Mrs.Mercy Ebenezer, Pastor amma, of the Church. Mr. Reginald Raj, Chairman, YMCA Royapuram welcomed the gathering. Around 24 teams from various Schools, and Churches participated in the contest. Mr.Mohan Paulraj, Convener, introduced the competition. Rev.Ebenezer Kirubakaran, Presbyter, CSI Ulaga Meetpar Alayam, was the Chief Guest and inaugurated the quiz competition. Mr.Augustine Jeyakumar conducted the quiz for Children through many rounds. The children actively took part in all the rounds. The winners were,

st nd1 Place : CSI Church of the Coming King, 2 Place: CSI St.

rdLuke’s Church, and 3 Place: St.Moses Matric. Hr. Sec. School

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Royapuram branch organized Christmas Carols & Celebration on 16th December 2017, at St.Mary’s Nursery & Primary School, Royapuram. The celebration commenced with opening Prayer by Rev.Paul Sampath, Blessing Jesus Christ Church. Mr.Arul Rabi, Chairman, YMCA Community Centres & Committee Member, YMCA Royapuram, extended a warm welcome and the speakers were felicitated by Mr.P.Asir Pandian, General Secretary & Mr. P.S. Selwyn Devadoss, Treasure r. Chr i s tmas message was de l ive red by Rev.R.S.Daniel, Church of Jesus Christ. Children belonging to six different schools performed dance on stage. The birth of our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ was depicted through a skit. Gifts were distributed to all children who performed on stage. People from different faiths participated and enjoyed the programme. Around 80 sarees were distributed to the poor and the downtrodden ladies in the local community. Mr.S.J.Chriswright Johnsingh, Asst Secretary, proposed the Vote of Thanks. The programme concluded with Prayer & Benediction by Rev.R.S.Daniel

In association with North Madras Basketball Club & Royapuram Youngsters Basketball Club organized “STATE LEVEL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT”

th rdfrom 16 to 23 September, 2017 at the Robinson Park Playground, Royapuram. The Finals & Prize Distribution

thfunction was held on 28 October, 2017. Thiru S. Saravanan, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Greater Chennai Police was the Chief Guest and inaugurated the tournament. Around 44 men teams & 11 women teams participated. YMCA Board of Directors and Officials from various basketball clubs were the Chief Guests for the different matches. Mr.Aadhav Arjuna, Secretary, Tamil Nadu Basketball Association and Founder, Arise Foundation was the Chief Guest for the finals and distributed the prizes for winners. Men’s finals was played between IOB team and Income Tax team, and IOB team became the winners. Arise Sports Academy won the winners title playing against Hindustan University in the Women’s finals.

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thThe YMCA Fort Boys Town High School achieved cent percent pass in the last 10 Standard examination, which is

th13 successive year of record. Congratulation.

The Annual Sports Meet – 2017 of the YMCA Boys Town High School was declared open by the Chief Guest Dr. Vincent George, President, YMCA Madras. Mr. Asir Pandian, Correspondent & General Secretary YMCA Madras and Mr. Robert Short and his team from Chennai Challenge, United Kingdom graced the occasion. Mrs. J. Swarna, Headmistress of the School welcomed the guests and participants, and coordinated the event. For the first time, the School introduced ‘Sports Torch’.

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thThe Independence Day Celebrations were held on 15 August 2017. The Chief Guest Mr. Asir Pandian, Correspondent & General Secretary YMCA Madras hoisted the National Flag. The children entertained the audience by displaying their skills in dances, cultural

programmes and fancy dress. Pastor Daniel S. Kumar, Chairman distributed certificates and prizes. Mr. Robert Short and his team from Chennai Challenge, United Kingdom were delighted to be part of this programme.

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thThe Christmas Programme was celebrated on 7 December 2017, in the School premises. Dr. Vincent George, President, YMCA Madras was the Chief Guest and was pleased with the performance including Nativity Play of students. Mr. A.M. Packianathan Easter, Board Member and Trustee delivered the Christmas message. The Chief Guest and Mr. Asir Pandian, Correspondent & General Secretary, Pastor Daniel S. Kumar, Chairman and Mr. R.C. Samuel Swamikkan, CFO of YMCA Madras distributed prizes, gifts and cakes. Mrs. J. Swarna, Headmistress of the School thanked the participants.

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71th Independence Day was celebrated in the school in a grand manner. Mr.Velu, Industrialist was the chief guest and he hoisted the National Flag in the Kottivakkam school premises. Special guests were Mr.T.N.Santhosh Kumar – Auditor, Mr.David Samuel – Committee Member and Chennai Challenge Team, London. Mr.T.N.Santhosh Kumar gave Independence Day Message to students and Ms.Shifana of class VII-A gave Independence Day Speech. Mr.Velu distributed the prizes to students who won the inter school speech, essay and drawing competitions. The students presented their talents in Silambam, Karagam Dance, ‘Parai’ and fancy dress of National Leaders through cultural programmes.

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s 86th birthday programme was th

organized by YMCA Boys Town Hr. Sec. School on 11 October 2017, in the school premises. Mr. Edwin Abraham, Correspondent of YMCA Boys Town Hr. Sec. School, welcomed the gathering. The Chief Guest Er. M.M. Selvakumar (Chairman) addressed the students. and auditor Mr. T.N Santhosh Kumar (Committee Member) felicitated the students. The prizes were awarded to the students who won in the speech competition. Vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs. Sundari Headmistress.

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Organized Medical Camp and Dengue Awareness thProgramme, along with Chennai Corporation on 6 October

2017. The body checkup was done by Docters. It was sensitised

that Dengue fever is caused only by mosquitoes and we can

prevent Dengue by using mosquito nets and by draining

stagnant water sites. The students were given Nilavembu

Kudineer to enhance their body immunity.

The Science Exhibition was organized by YMCA Boys thTown Hr. Sec. School on 20 October 2017, in the school

premises. The best project was selected and was rewarded

by the Committee members. The vote of thanks was given

by Mrs. Sundari (Headmistress).

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The Christmas Celebration was organized by YMCA thBoys Town Hr. Sec. School on 4 December 2017, in the

school premises. Opening Prayer was taken by Mr. Justin

Jesudoss (Vice Chairman). Correspondent of YMCA Boys

Town Hr. Sec. School, Mr. Edwin Abraham, welcomed the

Teachers & Chief Guest. The Bible reading was read by Mrs.

Little Flower (Teacher), Rev. Selva Sekar (Living Water AG

Church Rayapettai) gave Christmas message. The prize was

distributed to the students for the various competitions like

fancy dress, drawing and singing. Christmas programmes

through Dances & Skit were performed by the students.

Chennai Challenge Team of around (12 Members) from UK, London visited our Destitute Home Children and they interacted with the Home children and conducted various games and activities. They encouraged the students and they took the Destitute Home children to a trip to Yelagiri from 18.08.2017 to 21.08.2017, and the children participated in various activities.

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thFormer President of India Dr. Radha Krishanan’s 129 birthday thprogramme was celebrated on 5 September 2017, as

Teacher’s Day at our school premises. Opening Prayer was

done by Mrs. Ruth Raj Kumari (Teacher). The Bible reading

was read by Ms. Subhashini (Teacher). Mr. Edwin Abraham,

Correspondent of YMCA Boys Town Hr. Sec. School

welcomed the Teachers & the Chief Guest, Er. M. M. Selva

Kumar (Chairman) and Auditor Mr. T.N Santhosh Kumar

(Committee Member). Er. M. M. Selva Kumar gave a

motivational speech for the teachers. The teachers were greeted

with an inspirational poem & Speech by Mrs. Thamizhkani &

Mrs. Ruth Raj Kumari (Teacher). Vote of thanks was given by

Mrs. Sundari (Headmistress).

CITI WIDE ACTIVITIESPhysical Activities

The YMCA Madras Physical Activities Committee conducted

the State Level Inter- College Volleyball Invitation nd rd

Tournament for Men & Women – 2017 on 22 & 23

September 2017, at Royapettah Branch. The function started

with opening prayer by Rev. V. Selvasegar, Branch Member

followed by Tamil Thai Vazhthu, and the welcome address was

given by Mr. B. Ravikumar David, Chairman Physical

Activities Committee. The tournament was inaugurated by Mr.

C. Sakthikumar Director, Panimalar Engineering College. Mr.

Martin Kennedy, Vice President YMCA Madras inaugurated

the new Volleyball court. This tournament is approved by

Tamil Nadu Volleyball Association.

The Chief Guest was Thiru. A. Arokiyaprakasam, Asst. Commissioner of Police, Triplicane Range who addressed the gathering and distributed prizes, medals & trophies to the winners. Men, first place was won by SRM University, second place by St. Joseph College of Engineering, third place by Panimalar Engineering College and fourth place was won by Sathyabama University. Women, first place was won by Jeppiar College of Engineering, second place by Ethiraj College for Women, third place was St. Joseph College of Engineering and fourth place was won by Panimalar Engineering College, and Mr. William G. Morgan award was given to the best players of the tournament.

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Religious Activities Committee organized “Christmas with thYMCA” on 19 December, 2017 at YMCA Vepery. The

programme commenced with Opening Prayer by Mr.Benjamin Franklin, Board of Director, and Mr.Selwyn Devadoss, Treasurer, YMCA Madras, extended a warm welcome to the gathering. The Orchestra “Madras String Ensemble” was conducted by Mr.Augustine Paul. Singing by, Mr. Ebenezer Arunkumar, Ms. Roshini Sharon Rajan and Legato group were encouraged by the audience. Mr.Clement Vedanayagam Sasthriyar, Vice Chairman, Religious Activities Committee, was instrumental in organizing the programme. The Orchestra and band performed awesome classical songs and the gathering enjoyed an evening of traditional Christmas Carols and Classical pieces. Fr.Thisai Gerry, Chairman, Religious Activities Committee, delivered the Lord’s message.

STUDENT UNIY The YMCA Madras, Students Activities Committee organized an adventure camp at YMCA camp lakeside,

th thNilshi, Pune from 4 to 7 November 2017. Around 60 students accompanied by 10 teachers & 4 secretaries

ndYMCA Madras presented Christian Cultural Academy’s Songs of the Season on 2

December 2017. It was composed and directed by Dr. Samuel Joseph. Well known artists like

percussionist Anandan Sivamani, Sharath, Alka Ajith, Kalpana, Sandra, and group

performers like Pravasi, Geethanjali Isai Koodam and CCA Choir, made the evening

memorable. The event was to support the charity project of the Chennai Cultural Academy.

participated in the camp. The President Dr. Vincent George, Treasurer Mr. P.S.Selwyn Devadoss, General Secretary Mr. Asir Pandian, Chief Financial Officer Mr. Samuel Swamikkan, and Board of Directors visited the campsite, and their presence encouraged the students & teachers. The secretaries and volunteers from YMCA Bombay conducted various activities like Swimming, Archery, Team Games, Swing Walk, Burma Bridge, Rapelling and Rock Climbing. The students took part in all activities with enthusiasm.

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The YMCA Madras, Students Activities Committee

organized an Adventure Camp at Avalanche, Ooty from th th24 to 28 September 2017. Around 100 students and 4

secretaries participated in the camp. The Scripture Union

volunteers conducted various activities like Hiking,

Kayaking, Archery, George Walk, Survival Activity and

Night Walk. On fourth day, The Students were taken to

Black Thunder. The students actively took part in all

activities.

Visited,

Child Care Center of Cambodia YMCA, a project

sponsored by Japan YMCA that caters to around 15 kids in

the age group 3 to 5

Elderly people project “Home By Care” of Cambodia

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Tourist places called “killing field and S21”, that explained

the history of Cambodia

Religious places towards their religious history – around

90% of people believe in Buddhism, 3% people believe in

Christianity and the remaining in Islam.

Climbed the mountain and saw the famous Buddhist

temple, visited royal palace of Cambodia and Cambodia

Museum. Street children school run by CambodiaYMCA, a project funded by APAY.

Cambodia silk farm

This was a good exposure trip to Madras YMCA Secretaries.

World YMCA organized Alternative Tourism to th th

Cambodia from 10 to 17 November 2017. Two

secretaries, Mr. A. Anandakumar and Mr. J. Eric Solomon

Christopher from Madras YMCA and one gentleman Mr.

Nico from Switzerland YMCA participated . Ms.Komphea

from Cambodia YMCA welcomed them from the airport

and coordinated the trip. The members met Cambodia

YMCA National General Secretary Mr.Bunthok Deth and

exchanged their experience.

GLOBAL YMCA ALTERNATIVE TOURISM

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Dengue Awareness Rally was organised by the YMCA Madras

Disaster Preparedness Management Relief & Rehabilitation

Committee and Police Public Friends Association on 20th

November at St.Mary's Matriculation Higher Secondary

School, Old Washermenpet. The Rally was inaugurated by

Mr. J. Benjamin Franklin, Chairman DPMRRC, YMCA

Madras & Dr. Ln. L. Parameshwaran, State president Police

Public Friends Association. Around 650 students participated in

this rally. The Rally was for 1km distance from St.Mary's Mat.

Hr. Sec. School upto St.Mary's Nursery School, Old

Washermenpet. Mr. M.J. Martin Kennedy Vice President,

YMCA Madras & Correspondent St. Mary's Matriculation

School welcomed the gathering and Mr. P. Asir Pandian,

O U T R E A C H A C T I V I T I E SDISASTER PREPAREDNESS MANAGEMENT,

RELIEF & REHABILITATION

General Secretary, YMCA Madras honoured the chief guest, Dr.S.Jeyachandran. A Drama programme on dengue awareness

was performed by the students of St.Mary's School.

Integration and Dedication of Redeveloped Fecilities

ESPLANADE VEPERY

FITNESS CENTER

AUDITORIUM BILLIARDSSWIMMING

RESTAURANT ROOMS DESTITUTE HOME

SPECIAL SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL LADIES HOSTEL

INTERNATIONAL SPORTS CLUB

KODAMBAKKAM

LITERATURE & SOUVENIRS T T & TENNIS