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Changes that mattered, matters that changed...
In 2012
Pongal Vizha
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A change in trend; TSM served food to its members,
rather than a pot luck. This was widely appreciated by
the parents who were able to fu lly concentrate on
preparing Tamil School kids for the grand Pongal
performance.
?? This also immensely helped the membership drive.
?? TSYVO used to charge $1 for the photos, making it
pay-as-you-wish had better fund raising.
Focus Groups - Events
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Robotics session
Photography - 101 sessions
Financial Management session
Kids session for Improving Memory and multitasking
abilities by Thiru. Kalaichezhian
Simplified Kundalini Yoga Sessions for both kids and
adults
pizza.
?? Bingo was introduced which was fun and exciting.
There was almost 100% participation from the
members.
?? New trend was started by giving slots for
recognizing all Tamil School teachers for their service
and also honor the winners and participants of Tamil
Bee competition.
Fund raising TSM Volley ball & Tennikoit
Tournament
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This event was first of its kind for TSM. Volleyball and
Tennikoit Tournaments to raise funds for a noble
cause.
?? Many TSM members participated with their families
and encouraged the event.
?? This event provided our TSM members with a great
opportunity to give back to our society.
?? All the winners were awarded medals and certificates.
FeTNA – 2012 Baltimore, MD
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Kodai Vizha
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Organized this event, exclusively to have an inspiring
speech by Thiru. Sagayam, IAS officer, popular for his
corruption-less administration.
?? Kavanakar Thiru. Kalaichezhian’s display of his
multitasking abilities simultaneous 70 activities .
Vasantha Vizha
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While Pongal Vizha and Muthamizh Vizha were more
attributed to kid’s events, this event was conducted
focusing adults.
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various games were played, leading to a lot of team
building activities.
?? While members were actively participating in the
activities, kids were entertained with movies and
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A bus trip was arranged for FeTNA 2012 and
members enjoyed the sightseeing like Washington
monuments, Pittsburg temple, etc on the way
besides attending the convention and meeting the
celebrities.
?? Kids and Members enjoyed a lot in the Bus with
storytelling, music and dance and it was an awesome
trip.
Picnic – McNair Park
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Various games were conducted, so all the members
could participate and get socialize better.
?? All the members were given hand tags of different
colors, dividing them into 4 teams and conducted
various team sports.
?? Some of the games conducted were Volley ball,
Running Race, Musical Chair, 3 Leg Race and Tug of
war.
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