Report of the Seminar organized by GOA SUDHAROP in association with V.V.M’S R.M. SALGAOCAR Higher Secondary School on August 13, 2010 in connection with Goa Sudharop's 2010 theme "YEAR OF THE GOAN VOLUNTEER SPIRIT".
The seminar was held at Kare law College Hall and attended by 210 students which included those from various Higher Secondary Schools such as Carmel HSS, R.M. Salgaocar HSS and Multipurpose HSS with their teachers. The seminar began at 8.45 a.m. with the inaugural function. Principal Shri. Vinod V.Powar of R.M. Salgaocar HSS, welcomed the gathering. The executive Director, of Goa Sudharop, Mr.Ibonio D’Souza introduced the gathering about the mission of Goa Sudharop. The Chief Guest for the seminar was Rev. Father Kyriel D’Souza, an eminent spiritual personality and an academician Rev. Father Kyriel D’Souza addressed the gathering and also enlightened the students on the topic “Put your best foot forward”. He encouraged students not to get discouraged when problems come their way, but face them bravely. Next there was an interesting talk “Serve and Deserve” by Brahmachari Acharya Prahlad Chaitanyaji of Chinmay Mission who expressed the importance of voluntary service. After a refreshing tea break Mr. Pravin Sabnis of Unlearning Unlimited spoke on “Volunteering to make a difference” explaining that each one of us has the power to make positive things happen in our lives. “Caring for Mother Nature” was another interesting topic presented by Mr. Savio Fernandes of Dual Angle and a nature lover. He stressed upon our concern, attention, reaction and empathy (CARE) towards mother nature and how little we are doing about it. The program ended with distribution of certificates to the participating students and teachers and mementos to the faculty members. A special prize was given to the best volunteer by Mr. Ibonio D’Souza. The whole seminar was co-ordinated by NSS Programme Officer of RMSHSS, Mrs. Rekha Mohan Rao along with other NSS Programme Officers and students. Students were provided much information on volunteerism and a lunch packet. Thank you to all who made this event a great success. Goa Sudharop www.goasudharop.org
