Vishu with 100 underprivileged Ammas - update
Gopal Nair
My Dear Friends
With the help and support by the following
sponsors, we could arrange the function a great success. Enclosed message from
Dr. AC Peter is self-explanatory.
The relevant bills and photos have been
forwarded to the sponsors. Payment for 100 set mundu has been made directly to
the manufacturer against their bill.
We express our sincere thanks to all who have come forward to support this noble cause.
Our special thanks to Ms Justice Sophy Thomas (Senior Judge of Kerala High court) for not only attending the function and given an excellent speech to the Ammas but for having lunch with them. Thank you so much madam.
Also our special thanks to the Municipal Chair also for having lunch with these Ammas and making the beautiful place available for the function.
It will not be very difficult to get sponsors for such events, but there are many things to co-ordinate to make the event a grand success. We express our sincere thanks to our beloved Dr AC Peter for his excellent coordination to perfectly coordinating the same. GOD Bless you Sir
We are sure, we all will get blessings of these
underprivileged Ammas - to make them happy atleast for a day.
GOD Bless
With love
Gopal
P.S. Due to some technical issues, some of our members are not getting our mails regularly. Sincerely regret the same. We have taken up the matter with Google team through our contacts and awaiting the resolution.
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Vishu Celebration with 100 Ammas on 13-4-2024 |
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Sponsors |
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Name |
Amount |
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Biju Nair |
16250 |
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Aneesh Sekhar |
10000 |
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Indran Nair |
10000 |
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Arun Nair |
15000 |
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Shantan Menon |
10000 |
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Raja Sekhar |
3000 |
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Total received |
64250 |
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Total expenses |
75554 |
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Shortfall |
-11304 |
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---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: AC Peter <acp...@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 6:57 PM
Subject: Vishu Amma-marodoppam 13 April 2024
To: Gopal Nair <gopalnair...@gmail.com>
16 April 2024
Mr Gopal Nair
Founder Chair, M.F.G
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Dear Sir,
Sub: Vishu Ammamarodoppam - 13 April 2024
We thank you for sponsoring the above event.
"Vishu Amma-marodoppam" (Vishu celebrations with Mothers) was organised on 13 April 2024, a day prior to actual Vishu day, where the following items were made available for 100 Ammas, who assembled at the Municipal Children's Park, situated alongside Muvattupuzha River, at Piravom, Ernakulam, Kerala:
a) Cultural program by Natya Kalashetra artists
b) Settu Mundu (Vishu dress)
c) Kaineetam (Rs 200 cash envelope)
d) Kit consisting of Banana chips, Sarkaravaratty, Pappad, Nestle milk powder, Nagarjuna medicine items
e) Sadya
Ms Justice Sophy Thomas, serving as a senior Judge of Kerala High Court joined Ammas for the Sadya. Mr N.M. Sundar, Executive Secretary/Trustee Director of Chinmaya University (Vishwa Vidyapeeth) and his wife Dr Arundathi joined. Former Chairperson and current Municipal Chairpersons (they are Ammas) who share two and half years each of the 5 year tenure period joined to meet and greet Ammas. 27 ASHA workers who were in attendance to extend help to Ammas. We have attached a few photographs of the program.
Ammas had sumptuous sadya, good time meeting people, spending quality time together, mingling and talking with the High Court Judge who is an Amma herself, enjoyed the cultural items presented and received Set Mundu, cash and kit items. Their satisfying smiling faces while returning was ample evidence that they were quite satisfied with the quality time they spent with MFG annual event "Vishu Ammamarodoppam". While MFG filled the kit with many useful items for Ammas, MFG did not forget to fill unobstructive, blossomed full love too for them.
All of them expressed gratitude and thanks to MFG for remembering them every year without fail and extending help to fulfil their wish and dream to celebrate Vishu in a pleasant manner. They prayed for the sponsor patrons for their good health and prosperity.
May we take this opportunity to thank our Sponsors and wish them all the best with the blessings from 100 Ammas. We thank Mr Gopal Nair ji for providing this great opportunity for the deprived Ammas, with funds and materials. Thank you all.
The following invoices are attached:
a) Set Mundu
b) Sadya
c) Conveyance
All other expenses and arrangements were managed by volunteers of Rotary Club of Piravom River Valley
Kind regards,
AC Peter
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Biju Nair < >
Date: Sun, Mar 31, 2024 at 12:14 PM
Subject: Re: Vishu with 100 Amma-marodoppam 13 April 2024 (Vishu celebration
with Mothers)
To: Gopal Nair <gopalnair...@gmail.com>
Dear Gopalji, I hope this email finds you well.
I am ready to contribute for Sadya amounting to Rs 16250/-
Please let me know.
Regards,
Biju Nair
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: ANEESH SEKHAR < >
Date: Sun, Mar 31, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Subject: Vishu sadhya 2024
To: Gopal Nair <gopalnair...@gmail.com>
Hi Gopalji,
I dont know why, i dont receive any emails from you for sometimes. I just saw the Facebook post and would like to contribute an amount of 10k to help the ammas this year. Kindly help to allow me to contribute this year if there is any possibility.
Regards
Aneeshsekhar
+44791….
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: ANEESH SEKHAR < >
Date: Sun, Mar 31, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Subject: Re: Vishu sadhya 2024
To: Gopal Nair <gopalnair...@gmail.com>
Hi Gopalji,
I have transferred 10000.
Regards
Aneeshsekhar
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From: Indran Nair < >
Date: Sun, Mar 31, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Subject: Re: Vishu with 100 Amma-marodoppam 13 April 2024 (Vishu celebration
with Mothers)
To: Gopal Nair <gopalnair...@gmail.com>
Kindly
count me in for Rs10000
Regards, Indran
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From: arun nair < >
Date: Sun, Mar 31, 2024 at 7:49 PM
Subject: Re: Vishu with 100 Amma-marodoppam 13 April 2024 (Vishu celebration
with Mothers)
To: Gopal Nair <gopalnair...@gmail.com>
Dear Gopalji,
I would like to contribute to this. Please let me know
Thanks
Arun
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: arun nair < >
Date: Tue, Apr 2, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Subject: Re: Vishu with 100 Amma-marodoppam 13 April 2024 (Vishu celebration
with Mothers)
To: Gopal Nair <gopalnair...@gmail.com>
Hi Gopalji, I will be transferring Rs 15000/- by tomorrow. Will confirm once done.
Thanks
Arun
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Forwarded message ---------
From: Shantan Menon < >
Date: Mon, Apr 1, 2024 at 8:27 AM
Subject: Re: Vishu with 100 Amma-marodoppam 13 April 2024 (Vishu celebration
with Mothers)
To: Gopal Nair <gopalnair...@gmail.com>
Sai Ram Gopalji,
I would like to contribute INR 10,000 towards this. Kindly let me know when to do this.
Thank you.
shantan
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: RAJA SEKHAR < >
Date: Tue, Apr 2, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Subject: Re: Vishu with 100 Amma-marodoppam 13 April 2024 (Vishu celebration
with Mothers)
To: Gopal Nair <gopalnair...@gmail.com>
Dear Gopaletta,
I hope you are doing well.
I am interested to be a part of this event by paying Rs. 3000.
Please let me know.
Regards,
Rajashekhar
Padmanabhapuram.
---------- Forwarded
message ---------
From: Gopal Nair <gopalnair...@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Mar 31, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Subject: Vishu with 100 Amma-marodoppam 13 April 2024 (Vishu celebration with
Mothers)
To: Malayali Friend's Group <Malayali_Fri...@googlegroups.com>
My Dear Friends
We all are always eager to celebrate each festival with family and friends. But there are many underprivileged Ammas who are not able to celebrate any of the festivals.
We will not be able to celebrate the festival with ALL such Ammas but try to celebrate this Vishu with atleast around 100 such Ammas from Ernakulam Dist.
Dr. Peter was kind enough to agree to organize the same on 13th April, 2023 at Piravom, Ernakulam District. Thank you so much Sir.
The proposed program details are given in the enclosed message of Dr. Peter. We would love to have atleast some of our members attending the same to see the happiness of these underprivileged Ammas. Those who are interested to join may please do let us know in advance.
We could get excellent discount from the manufacturer for 100 Set Mundu. Thanks to our Committee Member, Ms. Sree Rajmohan, for organizing the same.
The total cost for organising this is explained in the attached mail of Dr. Peter. Those who are interested to be part this, may please inform us and money to be transferred only after our confirmation, as we need only Rs.75524/- for this specific purpose.
The relevant details/bills/photos etc shall be shared with the sponsor. If anybody would like to sponsor the set Mundu to these Ammas, shall share the bank details of the manufacturer so the the sponsor can make the payment directly to them against their bill.
We express our sincere thanks to you all for the help and cooperation and we are sure we will have the blessings of these Ammas.
Wishing all a Happy Vishu in advance.
GOD Bless
With love
Gopal
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: AC Peter <acp...@gmail.com>
Date: Thursday 14 March 2024
Subject: Vishu Amma-marodoppam 13 April 2024 (Vishu celebration with Mothers)
To: Gopal Nair <gopalnair...@gmail.com>
14 March 2024
Mr Gopal Nair
Founder Chair, M/s M.F.G
Ahmedabad
Dear Sir,
Vishu greetings to you, exactly a month in advance!
There are many underprivileged aged uncared Ammas (mothers) residing at adjoining Piravom region of Kerala, who cannot afford to celebrate forthcoming "Vishu" on their own. There are other unfortunate economically disadvantaged Ammas who are are not able to celebrate their favourite "Vishu" due to absence of their dear ones, near to them with supporting hands.
This year. "Vishu" falls on 14th April which is on Sunday. Subject to MFG approval, we are desirous to give opportunity to economically disadvantaged Ammas for get-together on this occasion on 13th April 2024 Saturday over "Vishu Sadya'' (Vishu lunch).
These unfortunate aged Ammas, for many years now, are excitedly, impatiently and enthusiastically waiting and looking forward to this occasion. They are grateful for the generosity extended by MFG patrons every year for them on this auspicious day.
May we request your kind approval to serve Vishu sumptuous Sadya, Vishu Kaineettam and auto-fare to 100 Ammas this year also, like last year. This gives them happy moments of get-together, mingling with everyone, sharing joy and enjoying cultural items. Reminiscent of their younger age, they also present certain cultural items. Alongwith it, we make arrangements for a dance school students to perform to entertain them. This MFG platform gives them comfort and consolation in time of distress or sadness. They use this occasion to share their words of wisdom with the younger generation. As in the past, they will return home fully satisfied by spending quality and meaningful time, expressing gratitude to sponsor patrons and MFG and praying for them.
"Vishu Amma-marodoppam" program was organised last year on 14 April 2023.
The following were the expenses incurred:
(Despite the increasing cost, we budget the same 2023 expense, this year too)
Vishu "Set mundu" Rs 34,304.00 (paid by MFG direct to supplier)
(Items procured through the good offices of MFG member Madam Sree Rajmohan)
Vishu Sadya 125 persons @ Rs 130 Rs 16,250.00
Misc - Chair, table, Kannat etc Rs 5,000.00
Auto rickshaw conveyance -
100 Ammas @ Rs 200 per person) Rs 20,000.00
Total Rs 75,554.00
We shall submit bills and invoices to MFG promptly after the event, as done earlier. If any of our patron members will be around on this date, kindly request them to join to meet Ammas and to celebrate Vishu with them at Piravom.
We look forward to receiving your kind approval so that we can plan the event in advance.
Kind regards.
AC Peter
