Poonjolai Annual Issue 2013 | Page 10

? ??, ? ?? ? ?????????????, ??????? ???????? ? ??? ????? ?????? TSYVO (Tamil Sangam Youth Volunteer Organization, a unique organization of Tamil youth serving the community in and around St. Louis Region) Mission To promote leadership skills, To serve the community around us & To develop personal growth Organization Tamil Sangam Youth Volunteer Organization (TSYVO) a group of youngsters working to make the world a better place. Mahatma Gandhi once said "Be the change you wish to see in the world", and we proudly wear that on the backs of our shirts doing our best to be that change. We have expanded our activities and outreach in the St. Louis Community and hope to grow even more in the future. As we are the next generation of adults, it is our duty to help our community and to make the world a better place. 2013-2014 office bearers are: President: Praveen Bagavandoss Vice President: Preethi UmaShanker Historian: Poornaashri Malarvannan Treasurer: Ramya Palaniappan Secretary: Amudha Porchezhian Projects organized by TSYVO fall into two categories: either fundraising events or community service. Every year TSYVO undertakes the following service projects 1. Serving food at Gift of Mary’s Soup Kitchen 2. Blanket Making for St.Louis Children’s Hospital 3. Sandwich Making for Homeless 4. Birthday Bags for Circle of Concern Other projects we have done in the past include: 1. Coat Drive 2. Trick Or Can 3. School Supplies Drive 4. Health Supplies Drive Poonjolai 2013 | www.MissouriTamilSangam.org 8