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NGS NewsletterVolume IV Issue IX-X

September-October 2017

Yuvadarshan at Western RegionThe Yuvadarshan Programme of the shores of Goa on September 6, Dr. Lebi Philip Mathew and Mr. Thomas National President continued with 2017 in Manutel Margoa, when Mathew, Member of the National renewed vigour after its resounding elaborate arrangements were Executive Committee besides, the success in the South-Central Region made by the Western India Region Regional Secretary, Mr. Bhen Samson in July and the Central and South- to we l co m e t h e N at i o n a l and those f rom the Reg iona l East Region in August. The rising tide Presidential contingent for the leadership. YMCAs of Vasco, Margao of youth empowerment and vision day-long programme which was and Ponda attended the programmefor the future as enunciated by the graced by among others, by National President reached the myself, the National President,

Received IT Exemption under 80GWUN Conference

AOS ConferenceNational Staff Consultation

Renovated Udupi Centre Inauguration

Yuvadarshan Programme of Western India Region of YMCAs in Goa

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NGS Newsletter September-October 2017

WUN Conference I was privileged to participate in the proceedings of the opportunity to hold several bilateral discussions with World Urban Network Conference in Vancouver, British CEOs of some of the major YMCAs and other Columbia, Canada, during September 17-21, 2017. influential YMCA leaders of the WUN on the sidelines This was my second experience as NGS at the WUN of the Conference. This visit to Vancouver also opened after the Conference in St. Louis, Missouri during June the doors for the NCYI to befriend the YMCA around 7-11, 2015. This was a wonderful occasion to interact the world.with the CEOs of the major metropolitan YMCAs in the world besides, top Executives of YMCAs. I took the

Executive Committee MeetingThe National Executive once again met in Alleppey on meeting was the second after the one in Kolkata in April

September 12, 2017, when they deliberated on matters during the concluding function of the 125th Anniversary

of importance and arrived at conclusive decisions. This celebration.

Executive Committee Meeting in Session Delegates of the Executive Committee Meeting

Mr. Ch. R.P. Manikumar, NGS, along with Rev. Johan Eltwik, Secretary-General, WAY and

Mr. Carlos Sanvee, Secretary-General, AAYduring WUN Conference

Indian delegation at WUN Conference

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Visit to New JerseyOn my way back from the WUN I convening with the help of a core the Indian diaspora especially. had a very important business to group of YMCA friends and well- Fruitful discussions were held conclude in the USA. We have wishers of Indian origin settle in on September 23rd afternoon projected for a Hostel for Indian New Jersey, a luncheon meeting and thereafter. We were also Students and Working People with prospective interesting and s u c c e s s f u l i n v i s i t i n g where our expertise as a YMCA in willing group and volunteers prospective properties which p l a c e s l i k e L o n d o n a n d who are likely to help in the could be explored in the future Birmingham would come in formation of this entity in New for the setting up of this Indian extremely handy though, the new Jersey which has a crying need entity on American soil in the entity will have a different for such a Indian Student-cum- not-too-distant future.nomenclature. I was successful in Working People Hostel among

Mr. Ch. R.P. Manikumar with the Indian community in New Jersey

Visit to ISH LondonConcluding this sojourn on mine I up with pending business at the New Delhi on September 28, 2017.

made a brief stop-over in London YMCA ISH London as well as the

on September 26, 2017 and caught Birmingham chapter and returned to

Luncheon Fellowship withIndian community in New Jersey


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National Youth Forum Activity InaugurationThe YMCA National Youth Forum Mathews Kakkooran, Vice-Chairman, special address. Dr. George Activity Inauguration 2017 on the National Youth Forum and the Abraham, Principal of YMCA College theme; “Empowering Youth in introductory remark done by Mr. was introduced the Chief Guest and Sustaining Vision 2020” was held Koshy Mathew, Chairman, YMCA Keynote address speaker. Mr. M. at YMCA College of Physical College of Physical Education, Karunanidhi, Rtd.IPS was delivered Educat ion, Chennai dur ing Chennai. Presidential address was the keynote address. Smt. Kumari October 9, 2017. It has been given by Er. J.P. Ebenezer Prem Kurias, Vice Chairperson of Gender revived and re-energized by NCYI Kumar, Chairman, National Youth Equity Committee, APAY, Mr. V. for promoting and creating the Forum, NCYI. The Assembly was A s o k a n S o l o m o n , R e g i o n a l Youth participation in YMCA. The inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Chairman, SI Region, Mr. M. Jeya YMCA College in Chennai lived up Padma Sri. Shiny Wilson, former Nesakumar, Project Chairman, YMCA to its reputation of hosting mega Athletic from India also the Olympian Marthandam Project were greeted event. The inauguration of the & Arjuna Award Winner while lighting the gatherings. Mr. Arun Markose, National Youth Forum Activity the traditional lamp along with the Convener of National Youth Forum Inauguration-2017 started with the Guest of Honour Dr. Lebi Philip proposed the Vote of Thanks. Mr. P. devotion and praise & worship by Mathew, National President, NCYI. Sam Robert, Secretary, National the FMPB Team. The formal Mr. Ch. R.P. Manikumar, National Youth Work & Programmes, NCYI welcome address was given by Mr. General Secretary, NCYI gave the coordinated the programme.

Padma Sri. Shiny Wilson, former Athletic from India also the Olympian & Arjuna Award Winner, inaugurating the event with the National President, Dr. Lebi Philip Mathew, Mr. Ch. R.P. Manikumar, NGS

and other YMCA leaders

National President, Dr. Lebi Philip Mathew, addressing the gathering during the National Youth Forum Activity Inauguration


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National Women's Forum Activity InaugurationThe YMCA National Women's President of Madurai YMCA, Mrs. J. At this energetic event of YMCA Forum Activity Inauguration 2017 Shamila Doris, General Secretary of National Women's Forum Activity was organized at Madurai YMCA in Madurai YMCA, Mrs. Glory Darling Inauguration, the International Day of Tamilnadu based on the theme Margaret, Chairperson, National the Girl Child celebrated with the "Beti Padao, Beti Bachhao" Women's Forum, Dr. Janet Shankar, special cultural programme by the (Promote the Girl Child & Her Chairperson, Women's Concerns Hearing Impaired Students. Education) during October 11, Desk, YMCA Madurai and Mr. P. Sam 2017. National President, Dr. Lebi Robert, Secretary, Youth Work & One among the programme part of Philip Mathew inaugurated the Programmes. The keynote address the National Women's Forum Activity programme in the presence of was delivered by Mrs. Rosaline Inauguration, the birthday of Sir former National President of NCYI Inbanathan, Research Scholar, George Williams was celebrated by Adv. R. Sathiamoorthy, Fr. J. Thiyagaraja College of Arts and all the delegates and dignitaries. B e n a d i c t B a r n a b a s , V i c e Science, Madurai.

Dr. Lebi Philip Mathew, inaugurating the National Women’s Forum Activity in Madurai

Sir George Williams’ Birthday celebration

Delegated of the National Women’s Forum Activity Inauguration


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Renovated Udupi Millennium Project InaugurationA long-awaited event was gone National President, Dr. Lebi Philip along with the Executive Secretary of through with tremendous success Mathew, National Treasurer, Mr. R.S. the Project, the Rev. S. Dhanaraj and in Udupi when the renovated Shettian, myself, the South-Central the Regional Treasurer, Mr. Reginald YMCA Millennium Centre of the Regional Chairman, Dr. P. Sethu and Soans. The proceedings occupied NCYI was inaugurated on the National Executive Committee the major part of the morning morning of October 16, 2017, M ember, Mr. Bennet Soans. The concluding with community lunch at before a large gathering of the Members of the Udupi Project YMCA Kinnimulki Road in Udupi.YMCA fraternity and the local Committee headed by Mr. Shashipal dignitaries in the presence of the Shettian, were present in full strength

AOS Conference This year's AOS Conference Professional Body of the YMCA Mr. P. Sam Robert, Mr. Paulson concluded successfully at the Secretaries in India which included Thomas, Mr. Kurian Paul, Mr. Sujan YMCA Camp Centre, Alwaye the Triennial elections where Mr. Paul K. Behera, Mr. Leonard K. Myron, Mr. hosted by the SWIR of YMCAs George was declared the President, Daniel Ratnakar and Mr. G. where well over 65 YMCA Mr. T.S. Kiran Kumar, Vice-President; Premanand. The National President, Professional Secretaries, some Mr. Sai ju Varghese Joseph, Dr. Lebi Philip Mathew, inaugurated with their families, congregated in Secretary and Rev. S. Dhanaraj as the Conference on the afternoon of this salubrious conference centre Treasurer for the triennium 2017-20. October 20, 2017, while I made a on the banks of the Periyar River A nine-member Executive Committee presentation before the Secretarial for three days of fun, fellowship also took office which included, Mr. fraternity and administered the Oath a n d f r a t e r n i z i n g b e s i d e s Praveen Mckenzee, Mr. Bhen of Office to the Office-bearers and concluding the business of the Samson Executive Committee Members.


Dr. Lebi Philip Mathew, National President, inaugurating the renovated Udupi Millennium Centre in the presence of Mr. R.S. Sehttian, National Treasurer and Mr. Ch. R.P. Manikumar, NGS

Mr. R.S. Sehttian, National Treasurer, lighting the ceremonial lamp with the National President and other YMCA Leaders

Delegates at the inauguration of the renovated Udupi Millennium Centre

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New Office-Bearers of the AOS for the term2017-20, taking oath of office with NGS and National President

Delegates of the AOS Conference 2017

Inauguration of the AOS Conference


Office-Bearer of the AOS for the term 2017-20

Mr. Paul GeorgePresident

Mr. T.S. Kiran KumarVice-President

Mr. Saiju Varghese JosephSecretary

Rev. S. DhanarajTreasurer

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National Staff ConsultationUtilizing the presence of the taking the agenda of the NCYI challenges of an entirely transformed majority of the National Council f o r w a r d p a s s i o n a t e l y a n d I n d i a w i t h e v e r - i n c r e a s i n g staff at the AOS Conference in committedly. While I recounted some responsibilities of our as a committed Alwaye, I convened a National of the major highlights of our professional body. This National Staff Consultation on the afternoon achievements as a Nat ional Consultation was happening after a of October 22, 2017, where I drove Movement I urged my professional long while and the occasion provided home the importance of the colleagues to come out of their the opportunity for a stock-taking of obligation on the national staff of comfort zones in facing the emerging our strengths and weaknesses.

Received the IT Exemption under 80GIt is a matter of great pride and honour for us to receive the IT Exemption under 80G on October 27, 2017. At present with this 80G Exemption a person will be entitled to 50% exemption on his donation, while efforts are on to secure 60-75% exemption in the very near future. I hope this opens up scope for NCYI to receive substantial donations from friends and well-wishers. During the next financial year we will also be applying for the 75% exemption which I am sure the NCYI will be able to receive based on the 80G which is in our hand as of now.


National Staff Consultation in session

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The Newsletter always attempts to convey the inherent dynamism of the Indian YMCA Movement more especially, the vision, vigour and vitality that permeates the National Council. The last two months have seen frenetic activities and some significant developments which impact immeasurably on the Movement itself. As you go through the content I am sure, you would find areas of interest and stimulation for you and your friends and well-wishers as they peruse the newsletter hoping for many more exciting happenings in the coming days and months. I will leave it to you to draw your own conclusions as to how we are faring as a National Alliance in the 119-nation World Alliance of YMCAs. Of course, one thing is sure that the depth and variety of our programmes and activities have seldom any parallels in the global YMCA Movement as the preceding narrative would amply testify.

Ch. R.P. ManikumarNational General SecretaryThe National Council of YMCAs of IndiaBharat Yuvak Bhavan, Jai Singh Road, New Delhi-110001Mobile : 9654370580 Phone : 91-11-23360769 / 23364309E-mail : [email protected]

Future Programmes¦ National Consultation on Water, Food and Climate Justice, November 9, 2017, Trivandrum¦ Special General Meeting and National Board Meeting, December 15, 2017, Trivandrum


Visit to Mysore YMCA I visited the Mysore YMCA on how they had to struggle to secure a o f soc io -economic , phys ica l October 29, 2017 with South piece of land for the YMCA. recreation and spiritual activities for Central Regional Chairman Dr. P. students and the general public. I told Sethu, Bangalore YMCA General them that the intention of the visit was The visit is to encourage leaders of Secretary, Dr. Anthony Isaac and to encourage the lay-leaders for the Myso re YMCA and he lp i n Regional Secretary Rev. S. development of the YMCA. The establishing the Programme Centre. Dhanaraj. The Mysore YMCA National President, Dr. Lebi Philip The Regional Chairman and P res i den t Adv. Ma r i adas , Mathew, is keen to support and Secretary will have meetings and extended a warm welcome and develop the YMCA. The YMCA also plan for future development. The also acquainted us with a brief felicitated me, Dr. P. Sethu, Dr. Antony Mysore YMCA can do a lot in the field background of Mysore YMCA and Isaac and Rev. S. Dhanaraj.

Mr. Ch. R.P. Manikumar, NGS, visited Mysore with Mr. Antony Isaac, Dr. P. Sethu and Rev. S. Dhanaraj

Welcome reception for NGS by the Mysore YMCA

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