BEACH PARTY SOCIAL AT MANGAMARI PETA HOSTED BY TR . VIDHAN , NEHAL AND TR. HIREN

History of beach parties at 77 : VRT 77 has had some unforgettable memories as far as beach parties at Mangamari Peta are concerned . Who can forget the iconic first beach party way back in 2011 It was a social hosted by 41er Monish Rao and 41er Prem Mirpuri during Tr. Ameet’s chairmanship .

. We went on a boat ride and then we stopped in the middle of the ocean and jumped in to the sea . It was just like the movie “Zindagi Na milegi doobara . It was a memory to remember for a lifetime . Well , as the years had gone by ,
we made new memories , In The tabling year 2016 -17 , during Tr. Shrawan’s year as chairman , we had a fellowship at the same beach where there was sun , sand sea , sports , etc . The fellowship convenors at the time Vidhan and Hiren pulled out all the stops to give us a good time . It was an afternoon to remember . This was a little history of our previous beach parties .

December is here and the party season has begun . This year VRT 77 had its first social of the year on the 24th December 2017 at the scenic Mangamari Peta beach .
The fellowship team of last year and the present Secretary and Treasurer Tr . Vidhan and Nehal and Tr. Hiren were the hosts for the afternoon . The hosts ensured that the enthusiasm was at all time high . They sent out very unique invites which gave instructions to turn up the volume and then a beach themed song clip would play for a few seconds keeping everyone interested .

As soon as tablers , ladies and 41ers started coming in , they were welcomed with ice gollas . The only hitch is that they were spiked (haha ) . There was also a chaat counter for everyone to have quick bites to munch . The weather was just perfect … It wasn’t too hot and there was a cool breeze in the air . The sea wasn’t too rough and neither were the waves to harsh . It was just right .
The bar was set up in a boat on the shore with cocktails and mocktails flowing freely. Everyone just spent some quality time indulging in conversations , pulling legs , having a good laugh and sipping their drinks while some us didn’t want to wait any longer to plunge into the sea while others just decided to just wet their feet . A few of the tablers and Sq. Legs played a few games of volleyball which they thoroughly enjoyed . There was DJ Rahul playing music to set the mood and to keep everyone’s sprits high .
One of the tablers brought along a vehicle suitable for rough roads and sand . A few tablers and 41ers made use of the opportunity to go for a few drives on the sand which they enjoyed thoroughly . The party eventually became a sundowner which lasted till late evening . We just wanted to keep going as everyone were having an awesome time . It was fun unlimited and everyone had their beach vibe on .
The first social of the year for VRT 77 and we started off with a bang !!! .
A big thank you to Tr Hiren , Tr . Vidhan and Nehal for a chilled out and relaxed social on a Sunday afternoon . Kudos to their efforts with all the arrangements ensuring that we had a blast .
We eagerly look forward to the next social . This was once again an afternoon to remember .

 

Bhoomi Pooja of a school project by VRT 68

VRT 68 creates another historic moment with the Bhoomi Pooja of their 3 classroom block project at Bhimavaram for Vijnana Bharati school by the BVK foundation . Kudos to Chairman Tr. Vinay and  the entire team of VRT 68 for all their efforts in making this happen . All the best to them for the completion of this project .

HDRT 189 Annual Charity Golf Tournament

HDRT 189 had their 8th Golf Tournament at Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club, Gachibowli on Saturday, Dec 9th, 2017.
This initiative was a fund raiser to promote Freedom through Education, the theme of Round Table which is a social organisation with a noble cause.

 

Team HDRT189 led by Chairman Karthik toiled for 5 months to get this event in order. Golf Convenor and Tabler Amit Khaitan, an avid golfer himself organised a seamless format and ensured a great participation. Chairman Karthik was ably supported by all the Tablers, HTs, & 41ers of 189.

 

The ad campaign to promote the Golf Fund Raiser had celebrities like ace golfer AnirbanLahiri, cricketer VVS Laxman, Tollywood actor Adarsh and Sumanth and Actress and socialite Laxmi Manchu giving video bytes on promoting Freedom Through Education. These were floated through various social media platforms.
104 golfers including 6 women participated in the tournament. There were a diverse mix of people ranging from the Army, Finance, Real Estate, Technology, Pharma, Healthcare, Agro, Advertising, Sports, Govt, etc. To na,me of a few personalities who participated were :

• PP Reddy (Mega Engineering)
• Chamundi, (Sportsman, Sports Administrator, & Businessman)
• Sudhir Bajaj (Philanthropist & businessman)
• Swaranjit Sen (Retd. IPS)
• Bhaskar Reddy (Rtd. Commissioner IRS)
• KP Reddy (CEO, Maxivision)
• Patric Mc Dermott (Ericsson India)
• Jayant Tagore (MD Synthokem Labs)

Deepak Gullapalli (Headinfotech

 

The day started with registrations, followed by a hearty breakfast and tee off at 7 AM. The session lasted until 12.30 pm and was followed by cocktail lunch by the poolside. The celebrations went on till 4pm.

 

 

The tournament format was Team Stable Ford and Individual stable ford. Golfers had a fun time during the tournament with the availability of Mulligans (a Mulligan is a second chance to perform an action , usually after the first chance went wrong through bad luck or a blunder . A player is informally allowed to replay stroke )

for their game, giving each player additional opportunity to up their game.

 

As part of afternoon program, prizes were given away to the winners. In all, we had 16 prize winners from different categories including special appreciation awards to three people who played a key role in making this event happen.

 

A campaign was also run along with a fund raiser that got a huge response. The “Donate a Bench” initiative where you can donate a school bench with your initials engraved on it saw more than 100 donations across tablers and golfers.

Special appreciation awards were given out to Area 9 HT Sudhanshu Shah, 189 41er Mohan Tayal, and our long-time supporter & sponsor Mr. Sudhir Bajaj.

 

 

We thank our sponsors with a special mention to them .

Thank you to  Ripples of Kindness, Aparna Constructions, Tata Pravesh,  HeadInfotech, Eventronicx,  RxAdvance, Parasakti Cements, Thermopads, Mahavir Motors, MR Developers, Finecab, &LuxLogix with our F&B partners Viola! By Fusion 9 and Ballentines and all those who contributed in making the event a grand success.

Special thanks to our tournament management partners: Mr. Brandon DeSouza and Mr. Ishan DeSouze of Brandon DeSouza management services in making the golf session seamless to all involved.

 

 

Team HDRT189  looks forward to the next year with another Golf tournament hoping to make it grander & bigger than ever before.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Twinkler’s community service activity on twinkler Dhruv’s birthday at the PAPA Home Orphanage for street children at VRT 77

It is very important to teach our children about service to the needy from a younger age and also teach them that its not always about receiving but also about giving . VRT 77 continues to make a difference by continuing its initiative where we celebrate twinklers birthdays with a community service activity . It was Twinkler Dhruv ( Tr. Sandeep Chowdary and Sangeeta’s son’s birthday ) where we celebrated with a community service activity at PAPA (Public and Police association) home , an orphanage for street children . Dinner which was sambar rice and a vegetable curry was sponsored for them along with organges , biscuits and chocolate . The kids sang “Happy birthday ” for the birthday day boy Dhruv and twinkler Hardik showed them a few magic tricks . All in all , it was yet another satisfying community service activity for us at VRT 77 .

77 raids the GLUTTONS GARAGE

Gluttony means habitual greed or excess in eating. It is also one of the seven deadly sins .

We want to pamper our taste buds and try out new food . We are always looking for new places  to eat , so when a new restaurant opens up , it’s an opportunity for a fellowship . It happened to be our ChairmanTr. Naveen and Manasa’s anniversary so naturally our Chairman was in a very good spirits . He decided to treat us on this special day . We  had attendance in good numbers. We had a lot of varieties of food and when there is so much choice it becomes difficult to decide what to have.

It was big group of us so  by the time the food came , everyone got  such  a ravenous appetite  that we just kept eating whatever came our way  without keeping track of  who ordered what  . The food got over quick and then some of us were still left hungry that we ended up ordering some more . We ordered quite a bit but in the end we left quite satisfied .

We ordered burgers , pizzas , wraps , pasta , omelet  and a lot more . In the end , it was quite filling for all of us  .

We cut a cake for our Chairman Tr. Naveen and Manasa to celebrate their anniversary . The ambience of the restaurant is a major plus point as it looked pretty chilled out . It was more like a café with a funky décor and everyone liked the look and feel of the place , All in all  , it was an awesome fellowship with a lot of bonding and camaraderie. Another fellowship to remember for a long time .

 

 

PROJECT HOPE by VRT 77

This was another historic moment for VRT 77 as this was the first  community service project inauguration for 77 at Srikakulam Vaiodikula Sangam , Prasanthi Old age home . This old age home was started by our Chairman Tr. Naveen’s parents and is now being looked after by a retired income tax officer .

Under Project Hope , VRT 77 had donated a water purifying system to cater to 100 aged people , 25 beds , a 220 liter  refrigerator , steel cupboards , 20 ceiling fans and pillows for all . The old age home people were extremely happy and thanked us profusely . For the first time Round Table India’s presence has entered Srikakulam   . The chief guest was a local MLA , Mrs . Gunda Lakshmi Devi . She was very impressed with the work of Round Table India and had offered her assistance to with any work we further take up in the district . The media coverage was really extensive .

We also had a small community service activity there where we served sweets and biscuits for them. All in all , a very satisfying community service activity and yet another moment where you feel proud to be a tabler .

 

MEGA COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH OF NOVEMBER BY GRT 86 and GLC 39

A massive initiative by GRT 86 and GLC 39 .   The  entire month of November dedicated for community service activities . Kudos to the efforts of team GRT 86 and GLC 39 for taking this up  and doing their bit to give back to society .

  Day 1 (1^st November 2017):  GRT 86 and GLC 39 donated Mixer/Grinder worth 5500/- at Red Cross Orphanage. Now the children can enjoy sumptuous chutney along with meals

Day 2(2^nd November 2017 ) :  GRT 86 & GLC 39 donated Mattresses / Rice Bag / Biscuits at SVMM Orphanage. Now the children can have a comfortable night sleep !

Day 3 (3^rd November 2017 ) :  GRT 86 & GLC 39 today donated Water Tank / Fruits / Biscuits at Brodipet Blind School on the occasion of our Tr. Sanjay & Cr. Vinita ‘s son Twinkler Garv’s bday. Now the children can have a happy bath !

DAY 4 (4^th November 2017 ):  GRT 86 & GLC 39 today donated Snacks Box / Rice Bags for 1 month  / Cake Cutting at Cap School on the occasion of our Tr. Nani & Vinisha ‘s son Twinkler Darshan’s bday. Now the children are a happy lot !

DAY 5 (5^th November 2017) :  GRT 86 & GLC 39 today donated 86 breakfast packs across 7 temples in the city. Supported by Tr. Kranthi & Cr. Darshini. Now the people are a stomach filled happy lot !

DAY 6 (6^th November 2017) : . GRT 86 & GLC 39 donated Bread loaves at Anurag Old Age Home & Orphanage. Supported by Tr. Seshu & Cr. Harika.

DAY 7 (7^th November 2017 ) :  . GRT 86 & GLC 39 today donated Rice Bags at Daya Hrudalaya. (Daya Hrudalaya is an Orphanage for which the Building was supported by GRT 86 & 41 club 60 of Guntur). Today’s community service Supported by Sq. leg Dr. Raghu of VRT 77.

 

 

DAY 8 (8^th November 2017 ) :  Day 1 of the RTI Week. National Girl Child Abuse Prevention Awareness day. Cr. Dr. Anusha & Cr. Dr. Shilpa interacted with the girl children in the hostel and explained them about the Girl Child Abuse . They also enlightened them about Hygiene. GRT 86 & GLC 39 also donated Toiletries for a month supply at Cap School & Hostel. Today’s community service Supported by Tr. Nani &Vinisha

 Day 9 (9^th November 2017 ) : Day 2 of the RTI week . Mid Day Meal. Happy Stomachs. GRT 86 & GLC 39 today served meals to more than 300 people at Nagarampalem Saibaba Temple. Supported by Tr. Balakrishna & Priya.

 

DAY 10 (10^th November 2017 ) : Day 3 of the RTI week :  GRT 86 and  GLC 39 Dental Camp at Red Cross Orphanage. Cr. Dr. Shilpa conducted Dental Camp for the children and briefed them about tooth care. We gave the children Dental kits. Today’s event also attended by our Table Jewel Sq.Leg Raja Srinivas & Sq. Leg Balla Srinivas. Supported by Tr. Ramu & Cr. Dr. Shilpa.

DAY 11 (11^th November 2017): Day 4 of the RTI week:  Freedom through Education. GRT 86 & GLC 39 today donated books & stationery at SVMM Orphanage. Today’s event also attended by our HT. Tr. Ramesh Bhai. Supported by HT. Tr. Ramesh & Cr. Sirisha

 

DAY 12 (12^th November 2017 ) : Day 5 of the RTI Week :  . Nutrition. GRT 86 & GLC 39 today donated Horlicks Nutrition to children at Lambadi Slum Colony.

 

Day 13 (13^th November 2017 ) : DAY 6 OF THE RTI WEEK : Go Green . GRT 86 and GLC 39 today distributed saplings at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan . Today’s event also attended by our evergreen Sq. Leg Raju Garu . We also enlightened the children on how to nurture the saplings responsibly .

 

Day 14 (14^th November 2017) : DAY 7 OF THE RTI WEEK : Taare Zameen Par drawing competitions : GRT 86 and GLC 39 along with ART 282 and Rotary Club of Guntur Aadarsh today conducted a drawing competition for 500 children at Chetana School for the underprivileged. The atmosphere was serene and green . The topic was Go green and we could see the imagination of the children pour out . Today’s event was also attended by our Sq. Leg Raja Srinivas . Sq.Leg Kitkat, Sq. Leg Arun , Past Cr. Raji , Past Cr . Usha.

Day 15 (15^th November 2017) :  GRT 86 and GLC 39 today distributed biscuit packets for the needy at Brindavan Gardens Colony .  After this we proceeded for a joint Volleyball fellowship with VRT 68 at Vijayawada club .

Day 16 (16^th November 2017 : GRT86 and GLC39 today held a prize distribution ceremony for the winners of Taare Zameen Par . We selected 27 children out of the 500 who participated .

DAY 17 (17^th November 2017 ) : GRT 86 & GLC 39 today donated Exercise Equipment to Dakshinya Institute for Mentally Handicapped Children. Supported by HT. Tr. Ramesh & Cr. Sirisha.  GRT 86 & GLC 39 today donated Exercise Equipment to Dakshinya Institute for Mentally Handicapped Children. Supported by Tr. Veeru & Cr. Sravani.

DAY 18 (18^th November 2017 : GRT 86 & GLC 39 today celebrated our Twinkler Parnik’s bday with the children of Dakshinya Institute for Mentally Handicapped. We gave them snacks box, stationery & steel utensils and we could feel the happiness.
Supported by Tr. Veeru & Cr. Sravani .

DAY 19 (19^th November 2017) : GRT 86 & GLC 39 today celebrated the bdays of the November born children in SVMM Orphanage along with our Twinklers..

DAY 20 (20^TH NOVEMBER 2017): GRT 86 & GLC 39 today celebrated our Cr. Vinita’s bday with the children and elders of Amma Ashram for Orphans & Old Aged. We served them with dinner.
Supported by Tr. Sanjay & Cr. Vinita .

DAY 21 (21^ST November 2017) : GRT 86 & GLC 39 today celebrated the bdays of 6 children of Daya Hrudalaya Orphanage.

NOVEMBER MONTH BIRTHDAY
17-LALIT KISHORE
18-ANIL
22-YESWANTH
22-DAVID
29-PREMKUMAR
12-AYYAPPA

Supported by Tr. Anil Kolla & Cr. Manasa

DAY 22(22^ND November 2017) : GRT 86 & GLC 39 today sponsored Cataract Surgery for 4 needy people at Sankara Eye Foundation.

 

Day 23 (23^rd November 2017) .

GRT 86 & GLC 39 today distributed cupcakes & bread for the aids affected children at Vihaan Aids Society.

Supported by Tr. Seshu & Cr. Harika
Day 24 (24^th November 2017 ) .

GRT 86 & GLC 39 today organised Food For Change Luxury Lunch at our Tr. Ramu’s “Cousin’s Cuisine” Restaurant for 10 children from Red Cross Orphanage & Pattabhipuram Municipal School. They were served a 7 course meal which they relished a lot.

Supported by Tr. Ramu & Cr. Shilpa
Day 25 (25^th November 2017) GRT 86 & GLC 39 today contributed towards Travel Expenses for 3 months for 18 needy students of SKBM Municipal High School.

Supported by Tr. Kranti & Cr. Priyadarshini
Day 26 (26^th November 2017)

 
GRT 86 & GLC 39 today presented Spikes Shoes to National Level Athletes of Sahiti Sports Academy. Occasion also graced by Tobacco Board Secretary Sri. A. Sridhar Babu – IAS Officer.
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GunturRoundTable 86 today presented Spikes Shoes to National Level Athletes merry rani & Aruna jyothi of *Sahiti Sports Academy*. Through the handsof Tobacco Board Secretary Sri. A. Sridhar Babu – IAS *. Sri Sridhar babu  have wished them all the very best for their    senior national tournament going to be held in May 2018.
Day 27  (27^th November 2017)
GRT 86 & GLC 39 today distributed books at Balananda Kendram School.

Supported by Tr. Ramakanth & Sirisha

Day 28 (28^th November 2017 )

GRT 86 & GLC 39 today distributed books at Sri Krishna Nagar Aided Primary School

Supported by Tr. Ramakanth & Sirisha
Day 29 (29^th November 2017) :  GRT 86 & GLC 39 today donated 3 lacs for the infrastructure development at Sri Satya Sai Vidya Vihar.

Supported by Sq. leg Raja Srinivas.

 

Day 30 (30^th November 2017 ) : GRT 86 & GLC 39 today celebrated the November month birthdays of the children at Red Cross Orphanage.

Supported by Tr. Hari Kishen Sai & Madhu Smitha

MOVEMBER (NO SHAVE NOVEMBER) FELLOWSHIP BY VRT 77

Movember is annual event involving the growing of moustaches by letting them grow wild and free during the month of November to raise awareness about men’s health. The goal of Movember is to change the face of men’s health. This is traditionally why movember is practiced .

Over the years , it has been taken up as challenge to see if men can go on for a one full month without shaving . So , in that spirit , the tablers of VRT 77 volunteered to grow beards and moustaches .. They had shared pictures with the fellowship team.. the before and after images .

A total of ten tablers volunteered and collages were made out of their images . These were shared on whatsapp groups and our ladies were asked to vote for Mr. Movember .  Tr. Teja  Muthiyam won the Mr. Movember 2017. Teja promised an all exclusive ladies fellowship as a treat (haha) . Chairman promised special Movember pins to all participants . All in all another innovative fellowship for VRT 77 .