The PICNIC-2011 was organized by the Hawalli Unit of Saradhi-Kuwait at Al-Mulla Park, Kuwait City on May 06, 2011 for all its members, their families and children. For all the early-birds, we have arranged breakfast at the Park. Picnic commenced with rendition of Daivadashakam. Unit Convener Mr. Ramdas welcomed the gathering. Respectful tributes were paid to the departed soul of Sri Satya Sai Baba by observing one minute silent prayer. The General Secretary of Saradhi-Kuwait Mr. Deepak Sadanandan flagged off the PICNIC-2011.
Morning session of the PICNIC-2011 was started off with two Topic-Presentations. Mrs. Rema Vidyadharan presented an insightful topic on Guru. Followed to this,was a very relevant medical subject on 'Diabetic-causes and care' by Mrs. Dr. Sheena Lalu. Both the subjects were mind-blowing and very informative for all. We congratulate both of our beloved members and putting on record our sincere gratitude and appreciation for their kindness for considering our request for the topic-presentations.
Aimed at moulding our youngsters and to contribute what all little for their personality development, we have organized group-wise elocution competitions on various subjects (viz., Should India Ban Endosulfan Completely-for class 8-10, All that glitters is not gold-for class 3 to 7 and My grandparents for LKG to Class 2). We made it compulsory participation for all Padashala students. The involvement of all the children were tremendous and they all made a commendable effort and some of them were truly outstanding.
For the little ones, we have organized Memory Contest. Kids enthusiastically participated in the contest. There came the games and fun-fillers for the ladies and gents and Mr. Nithin Ashok was the man of the hour. As expected, he had all the new varieties stored in his kitty. To mention quite a few, it consisted of 'Don't Mess With Me, Pick the Chickpea for ladies and gents, Lemon and Spoon, Spot Questions and Answers etc. We thank Mr. Nithin for the excellent conduct of various games and for playing a pivotal role for the success of the PICNIC-2011. Mr. Sajeev also taken his due part to stage some interesting items for the picnickers.
A sumptuous lunch and payasam were arranged for all, for a meager cost of KD 1. A quizzing session covering a wide range of topics including ideals and preaching of Guru, current affairs, science, general knowledge, politics etc were conducted for all including children. Mr. Adv. Sasidharapanikker and Mr. Sajeev then led the Adyakshari for the amusement of all.
At the fag end of the PICNIC-2011, 'vadamvali' were held for both gents and children. To pull the curtains down of an interesting day that too under the scorching sun, Raffle-draw were called in with 1st prize (Nokia C-3 Mobile with Wataniya line) sponsored by Mr. S. Chandran, 2nd prize (Vacuum Cleaner) sponsored by Mr. Adv. Mahendrakumar. Mr. Sajeev and Mr. Rajumon were the lucky winners of the raffle-draw.
Winners of all the events and games were awarded with suitable prizes. The winners were:- Elocution (Group A) - Jithin, (Group B)- Jyothy. Memory contest-Nischal, 'Don't Mess With Me'-Alwin Vidyadharan, 'Pick the Chickpea' for ladies-Nisha Anoop, 'Pick the Chickpea' for gents -Mahendrakumar, Quiz-Alwin Vidyadharan, Lemon and Spoon-Mrs Sandhya Mahendrakumar. Prizes were given away to all the children in Group C in elocution competition viz., Rishi Anoop, Keerthana and Sradha. Unit Secretary Mr. P.G. Rajendran tendered vote of thanks and the PICNIC-2011 has concluded with reciting Poornnamatha.
In fact the PICNIC-2011, in the present structure was an experiment. From all the feedbacks we understand that it was a resounding success. We now record our sincere gratitude and appreciation to one and all, more particularly, Mr. Chandran, Mr. Adv. Mahendrakumar, Mr. Adv. N.S. Aravindakshan, Mr. Balram and Mr. Adv. Sasidhara Panicker who have lent unflinching support by contributing all the essentialities that really help made this PICNIC-2011 an ever memorable one. We are also thankful to Mr. K.K. Mohan, Mr. Deepu and Mr. Vasudevan for the all the help, cooperation and guidance.
Yours truly,
Ramdas Anoop Vasu Rajendran P.G.Unit Convener Program Convener Unit Secretary
Here are some lighter moments from PICNIC-2011…..
