Poonjolai Annual Issue 2013 | Página 49

??????????? ??? ?? Members were motivated by awarding Winners and Runners-up trophies. ?? TSYVO Youth group was given a separate time slot to get traffic for the carnival for the fund raising. Muthamizh Vizha ?? The much awaited event was fun & entertainment packed. ?? The Previous committee members were felicitated and their families in a unique way. In 2013 Pongal Vizha ?? With the help of Mr. Nagendran and his family (Mysore Woodland Hotel, Chicago) & few members TSM was able to cook and serve food for all during the vizha. ?? Introduced Parai Music and dance which was greatly enjoyed by everyone and it was great stress buster for many. Vasantha Vizha ?? Members and their kids exhibited their talents in Talent show which gave a great opportunity for those who can’t perform solo in other TSM programs. ?? Bingo game was exciting to the member again and prizes like iPod were given. ?? Tamil School teachers were recognized for their service to our community. Fund raising ?? Volleyball, Chess, Carrom board, painting competitions were conducted 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. Poonjolai 2013 | www.MissouriTamilSangam.org ???????????? ?? ?????? ??????? ??? FeTNA – 2013 Toronto, Canada ?? A bus trip was arranged for FeTNA 2013 and members enjoyed the sightseeing like Toronto downtown, Safari, Niagara, monuments, etc on the way besides attending the convention and meeting the celebrities. ?? A drama ’Uzhave Uyir’ was staged by Tamil Sangam of Missouri which was well received crowd. ?? Kids and Members enjoyed a lot in the Bus with storytelling, music and dance and it was an awesome trip. Picnic – McNair Park ?? New games were conducted like Flag Kabadi, dodge ball, three-legged etc. ?? Members were motivated by awarding Winners and Runners-up trophies. Tamil Isai Vizha ?? First of its kind in USA, supported by Missouri Tamil Sangam. ?? The response was overwhelming and it was a great successful event. Poonjolai ?? Magazine published by TSM once in two years, which again gives a great opportunity for TSM Members to show their talents in writing, poetry, painting, photography etc. There were prizes also for many of these categories. Muthamizh Vizha ?? Lot of fun filled cultural programs, by kids and adults. ?? Office bearers of American Tamil Academy (ATA) were recognized. ?? Sirpis from Tamilnadu are recognized for their art of sculptors. 47