International Vincentian Youth Study Days:
“Hope and Service”
Salamanca, June 4-8, 2008 Spain.
To commemorate the 175 Anniversary of Saint Vincent De Paul Society (1833- 2008)the Council General Internationale had for the first time organised a youth meet wherein youth representatives from every National Councils under CGI had been invited to Salamanca a city famous for its historic Universities and predominant youth population which is located in Spain.
By the grace of God I had the opportunity to represent National Council of India in this event which was defined as historic by our CGI president Br. Jose Ramon DIAZ-TORREMOCHA. On reaching Madrid on 4th all the participants were warmly welcomed by the organisers at Madrid Barajas airport and then transported to Salamanca which is 205Kms from Madrid. The venue for this event was “Vincentian Spirituality Center” a huge facility with 400 rooms. Our welcome kit consisted of study material required for next three days a SSVP T shirt which was made for this purpose and box of “SSVP TEA” which was made at “Peermade Kerala” and a book called “Letters from a Layman” written by General President CGI. What was to follow in next three days was a lifetime experience for me as we would be interacting with some of the exemplary Vincentians in flesh for the next three days, namely
· Br. Jose Ramon DIAZ-TORREMOCHA: President Council General
· Michael Thio: Executive Vice President
· Fr. Yvon Laroche, RSV our International Chaplin
· Fr. Gregory Gay: Superior of Congregation.
· M. Brejon Delavergnee
· D. Williams
· Renato Lima De Oliveira
· Eduardo Marques Almeida
Day 1- 5th of June:
· The day started with Holy mass by Fr Yvon Laroche with Sixty participants from various National Councils and our distinguished but humble and ever approachable CGI members and staff. The IVYSD was commenced by the welcome address by our president Br.Jose Ramon DIAZ-TORREMOCHA where he stressed on the prominence of youth in the society and the background with which a programme like IVYSD was conceptualised. The next session by M. Brejon Delavergnee the society historian was very interesting as it dealt with the subject “Foundation of the Society” where he explained the circumstances and sociopolitical condition (French Revolution) prevailing at that time when the first conference was started .Role of Emmanuel Bailey the first president of SSVP and the other cofounders of the society. Sr. Rosalie Rendau’s role in the society and her suggestion towards diversification of the society.
· The second session of the day: Workshop meetings - - started with dividing the participants into French, Spanish, and English groups and were given Three Themes (1 theme per day) to discuss which the participants were working and posting their reflections on our blog website for last four months, this was the regular routine of participants after the first sessions every day.
· . The themes mainly dealt with…
Day 2- 6th of June:
· The speaker for the first session of day 2 was David Williams the person responsible for charting the organisational rules, statutes and legal matters. It started with brief introduction of David Williams by President General and insight into the importance of the session to the youth Br David Williams spoke about “The Rule of The Society”.
· David William explained about the new rule and the first rule that was constituted which lasted for 130 years.
Why a New Rule.
· Renewal of the society according to our Charism.
· To respond to the holy spirit and Developments within the church
· To internationalise the society.
· To include resolutions from all general assemblies.
· To overcome some serious problems. (31 problems were listed out).
· To share good practice from around the world.
· To provide an adequate legal system.
Then he explained about the international structure and way of their functioning.
The day end with visit to main city of Salamanca at 8:30 which was a great experience and one thing that aided us in this was the fact that Sunsets at 10:00PM in Spain.
Day 2- 7th of June:
Day 3 that is the final day started with testimonies by
By Renato Lima de Oliveira – Eduardo Marques – Michael Thio- Jose Ramón Diaz- Torremocha.
They spoke on “The Commitment to Vincentian Life: Witnesses”
(Details of the speech attached)
Which was followed by workshop conclusions and post lunch we had conclusions writing.
Closing ceremony
- Reading of conclusions
- Talk of the Superior of the Congregation: Fr. Gregory Gay.
- Closing speech by the President General
The Society today is present in 141 countries with 145 Superior, National and Assimilated Councils. It has 50,000 Conferences Andover 700,000 members. It distributes over 550 million Euros in aid every year around the world. Despite having an international presence so quickly, it really only became truly "international" from 2003, when the new Rule was adopted, and the International Confederation established.
The previously very « French » Council General is now led by a truly international Office: a Spanish president, a German Secretary General, Singaporean, Irish and French Vice-Presidents and a Scottish treasurer, a Canadian Spiritual Adviser. The Permanent Section, the legal representative body of the Council General, also mainly French until very recently, now has18 nationalities on its strength, and the Territorial Technical Commission, responsible for studying projects submitted to the Council General has 7nationalities among its 15 members.
At the end of International Vincentian Youth Study Days in Salamanca, Particularly, at the closure session, the General President communicated to the audience the following nominations:
International Youth Coordinator (and member of the International Board of the
General Council): Julien Spiewak (France)
Members of the International Youth Committee:
Leigh Anne Cipriano, (United States); Agustín Hernández Saltos,
(Venezuela); Hasitha Mahabaduge (Sri Lanka); Sarika Sun (Cambodia);
Milica Gjekic (Macedonia); Elie Khoury, (Lebanon); Danusia Kaska,
(Australia); Patrice Mitchell, (Jamaica); Penny, Badwal (Australia); Tommy
Harding, (Sierra Leone); Alice Bakundukize, (Burundi).
Holy Mass in Alba de Tormes.
In the evening we had the opportunity of attending the mass at Alba De Tormes where
St. Theresa’s Heart and her hand is preserved. The mass was a wonderful experience especially because of Spanish Choir group.
At last with a heavy heart it was time to say Adieu to this experience which I would cherish through out my life and seek to serve the society better with the added inputs that I received these three days.
(Kiran Anthony)
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Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) is the National Youth Organization of the CBCI Commission for Youth, which was approved by the Standing Committee of CBCI on 14th September 1999 and was inaugurated on 16 February 2000. Its membership is open to the Catholic Youth of Indian Nationality between the ages of 15 to 30 year who subscribe to Catholic values and principles. The beneficiaries are the youth, not only Christian but also of other faiths.
The CBCI Commission for Youth began in 1972. It was consolidated in 1985, when the United Nations Organization declared it as the “International Year of the Youth” The Youth Commission undertakes a variety of programs for Fellowship, Faith Formation and Social Welfare Service in 149 dioceses in India represented by 12 Regions.
Vision And Mission
Integral Development of Youth for Society and Church by inculcating the Gospel Values, Principles and Leadership in order to be the Agents of Change “by Formation through Action.”
Leading Youth to employment and to serve the national integrity through dialogue and to shine like “sentinels of morning” in the Church and society.
Aims
The aim of the ICYM is to co-ordinate and empower the human potentials of youth based on the Gospel values, to make effective agents of change in the socio-religious and cultural reality of India through National Integration. It also aims at making the youth committed to the mission of the Church and the country.
The ten resource persons chosen from various fields unfolded the potentialities of the youth and highlighted the different skills needed for the Youth Ministry.
Youngsters in this computer age are influenced by globalization and consumerism. These currents are gradually eroding the fabric of social life and community living. A spirit of individualism is creeping in. There is a tendency for the youth to fall prey to this new way of life. There are some youngsters who put their queries such as: What gives meaning to life? What are the ultimate goals of life? Why is there so much pain, misery and suffering? Every parent, teacher, pastor or youth animator is called upon to accompany the youth in their spiritual journey. They need guidance and counseling at the crossroads of their lives. They have carving for love and affection.
Acceptance, affirmation, intimacy and relationships are the four psychological needs of the youth, which need to be attended. The youth is entrusted to the care of the parents, guardians, teachers, pastors etc. These persons shape and mould the lives of the youngsters, just like a potter who gives shape to a pot. They must be friends, guides, counselors and philosophers to the youth.
John Powell, the priest psychologist says, “The essential sadness is to go through life without loving. But it would be almost equally sad to go through life and leave this world without ever telling those you loved that you had loved them.”
There are some parents who have never expressed their love to their children. There are some parents who immediately call the attention of the children and warn them whenever they are found guilty and naughty, act in stupid ways and behave in a childish manner, but fail to recognize them whenever they are awarded prizes in the competitions or pass the examinations with high marks or grades. Yet I have come across so many parents who acknowledge their children whenever they do well either in examination or in other activities.
The Time is Now
The time is now for you to tell your children that you love them! The time is now to acknowledge the good work of your children. The time is now to allow them to grow fully and freely without prohibitions and constraints. We have to create a space for the youth to be fully human and fully alive. It is our moral duty to initiate the process of animating the youth for fullness of life. Love is a must for human growth and to become fully human.
John Powell also says, ;Love demands that I learn how to focus my attention on the needs of those I love.” It is a bounden duty of each parent at home, each teacher at school and each pastor at the parish to focus the attention on the needs of the youth.
On the occasion of the 22nd World Youth Day celebrated in the dioceses on the Palm Sunday this year, Pope Benedict XVI said, “Love is possible , and the purpose of my message is to help reawaken in each one or you-you who are the future and hope of humanity, - trust in a love that is true, faithful and strong; a love that generates peace and joy; a love that binds people together and allows to feel free in respect for one another. Let us now go on a journey together in three stages, as we embark on a “discovery of love.”
It is the mission of the youth to establish harmony in their families by their positive attitude and behaviour, to work for the solidarity in the society by their collaborative spirit and to bring peace in the world by their generous acts of love and charity. When the youngsters contribute towards these goals, then the words of the message of the Pope will be realized.
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Copied from Fr. Agnelo’s call
Benedict XVI to Youth: Open the Doors to Christ
Benedict XVI told young people in Assisi that they are his joy, just as they were for Pope John Paul II. The final event of the day was a meeting with young people. Some 10,000 youth, who had been gathered since dawn in the square outside the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, were on hand for the address. The Holy Father extended the meeting for a half-hour longer than planned.
The youth were invited to address questions to the Holy Father. One young man, Marco Giuliani, said: ”We have thousands of questions, but it is hard to find convincing answers. We are tempted to think that the truth doesn’t exist, that each person has his own truth. “Naturally we like to be happy, but we, too, feel, like the Pope, that merely having fun will not make us happy. Help us, Holy Father, to understand, and to make St. Francis’ experience our own.” A young woman, Haria Perticoni, said, Holy Father, Francis fascinates us but it is not easy to follow him, imitate him. “Benedict XVI responded: “St. Francis speaks to every one, but I know he has a special attraction for you young people. Your great presence here confirms that, as do the questions you asked me. “His conversion happened during the most vital time of his life, of his experiences, of his dreams. He lived 25 years without coming to terms with the meaning of life. A few months before he died he would recall that time in his life as the time that he was ‘in sin. “The Pope offered Francis and Clare as models for facing the numerous problems that often afflict the life of young people. “Many youths fall victims to drug use in search of an artificial happiness, or became prey of a culture that exalts egoism, “the Holy Father said. “This was also the drama of Francis’ life before his conversion.” “Your life’s compass, “said the Pope, taking a break from his prepared remarks, “must be the truth, because without truth the foundation for peace is lost.” He continued: “Francis’ commitment to peace is also to be seen as a form of prayer. This aspect of his life is of great contemporary importance in a world that has so much need of peace yet does not manage to achieve. “Francis was a man of peace and an architect of peace. He showed as much in the mildness with which he approached men of other faiths, yet without silencing his own faith in the presence of men of other faiths, as we see in his meeting with the sultan.”
Benedict XVI then invited the young people to join him in Loreto in early September for his meeting with Italian youth. “Open the doors to Christ. Open them as Francis did, without fear, without calculations, without measure,” the Pope exhorted the young people. He affectionately concluded, “You are, dear young people, my joy, as you were for John Paul II”
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YOUTH SEMINAR OF TAMIL NADU REGIONAL CO-ORDIANTION COMMITTEE.
The first youth seminar organized by the youth wing of the Tamil Nadu Regional Co-ordination Committee was held at Good News Centre, Tuticorin on 29th and 30th April, 2006. with Bro. Anthony Kempuraj, the Tamil Nadu Regional Co-ordinatior, was in the chair. The seminar was inaugurated on 29th April 2006 at 10 a.m. by Dr. S. Pious, Editor of Reach Out and President of Tuticorin Central Council in the presence of Bro. Arockiasamy, the National Secretary, in which 90 boys from all over Tamil Nadu attended.
After the initial self-introductions by participants and invocation, Bro. A.S.A. Michael. TRCC-South Zone youth representative, welcomed the gathering. Bro. Velankanniraj, TRCC. North Zone youth representative presented the last meeting minutes and it was approved by the members.
Bro. S. Pious, in his inaugural address expressed the importance of youth in spreading the message of Christ around them. Rev. Fr. J. Rathnaraj, Spiritual Advisor of Tuticorin C.C, Bro. Xavier Methodius, Tuticorin PC President, Bro. G. Amalraj, Lions Town PC President offered felicitations.
After the inaugural session Bro. J. Arockiasamy, National Secretary spoke on “Vincentian Spirit which leads to peaceful life” by quoting several examples from his life. After the lunch, Tuticorin C.C. arranged a pilgrimage picnic to Shrine Basillica of Our Lady of Snows, Shrine of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Alandalai, Holy Cross Shrine at Manapadu (by boat) Chetivilai, St. Mary’s Shrine which is in the underground and Ovari, St. Antony Shrine.
After dinner at Ovari, TRCC. Youth General Body meeting was held and they discussed their annual plan.
This picnic was arranged and sponsored by Tuticorin C.C. with generous support of Manapadu PC, C.C. youth wing and St. Andrew’s Conference, Ovari.
On 30th April after morning prayers, the second session started at 8 a.m. which consisted of two talks, the first by Bro. N. Soundara Raj, entitled “the Role of Youth on Future Vincentian Service”. The secpmd talk was given by Bro. Johnson, TRCC yoth. Co-ordinator offered his felicitation.
After the second session, the Most Rev. Fr. Dr. Yvon Ambroise the Bishop of Tuticorin concelebrated high mass, with Rev. Fr. J. Rathanraj and Rev. Fr. Jerosine A. Kattar.
In his homily the Bishop exhorted the young people to do their work emulating the spirit of Our Lord Jesus Christ and also the spirit of their patron St. Vincent de Paul. In this function Bishop Yvon Ambroise distributed scholarships to the students of Tuticorin C.C. and two sewing machines to the two poor women.
Before concluding, the participants were divided into groups for discussion which generated a lot of interest and lively interaction among the participants and resolutions were passed. The participants attended this seminar opinioned that this seminar has created awareness about the Society and this will lead to more involvement of the youth in the Society’s activities.
The youth present were so impressed by the two day’s programmes that they requested for similar seminars for the youth at Conference and P.C. level in order to promote team spirit and to co-rodinate the activities of the Society.
By a vote of thanks proposed by Bro. J.M. Anto Ruben, Project officer of Tuticorin Central Council, the seminar drew to a successful close.
YOUTH WORK CAMP
The Vincentian team of Thuckalay Central Council conducted a work camp. On 11.01.2006 at Thuckalay Govt. Hospital, as it was done last year at Arumanai Govt. Hospital. 235 Vincentians from all over the diocese including ladies assembled at Thuckalay Govt. Hospital. Most of them came with the needed tools, to clean the bushy place. They were divided into 6 groups and work assigned to each group. The work as formally started by very Rev, Fr. Dominic Palanthinkal the Spiritual Adviser, Central Council of Thuckalay. The other dignitaries who graced this work camp were Rev. Fr. Dr. Christu Dhas, Thuckalay Diocese Catechism Director and Rev. Fr. Vargheese, Headmaster, St. Joseph High School, Pilankalai. Bro. Barotta S. Kumar, Youth Representative, Central Council of Thuckalay organized the work in an efficient way. The Vincentians removed the decayed bushes and burnt them. Under the leadership of Rev. Bro. Geo some Vincentians Cleaned the drainage and the cycle shed. Most of the members of Thuckalay Central Council also took part in the work camp. They were Bro. Deva Raj, Council President, Bro. Maria Dhas, Vice President, Bro. Soundar Raj Adviser, Bro. Manivannan, Treasurer, Bro. Thanka Swamy, Bro. Robert Paul, Bro. Lawrence and Bro. Edwinson. The Chief Doctor of Thuckalay Government Hospital.
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Annual Report October 2004 – August 2005
National Youth Representative.
I was nominated as the National Youth Rep. on 20th October 2004, when discharging duties as the Youth Rep. of Western India Regional. I have been participating in the meetings and activities in the conference (St. Anne’s Conference, Bangalore), Particular council, Central Council, Regional Council and National Council.
Attended my first National Governing Body meeting at Chennai on 12th and 13th of December 2004.
On 23rd January 2005, visited Mangalore, to form the Mangalore Central Council Youth Committee. Br. Dolphy and Bro. Maxim, Youth Rep. Mangalore Central Council convened the meeting with the guidance of Br. Gilbert Pinto, President of MCC. I delivered a message to the committee members on the role of the youth in the society, importance and guidelines to form youth committees and to conduct regular meetings and activities. In the Evening, shared my experience in the society with the brothers (youth) of the St. Sebastian Conference. The Parish Priest (St. Sebastian Church) was very cooperative and encouraged the youth to join SSVP.
On 6th February 2005, attended the Youth Festival conducted by Guntur Central Council. Br. Bose, President and member of the Guntur C.C. organized this event to promote youth in the society. The event consisted of Quiz and Debate competitions and addressed to youth and delivered a message on the role and importance of youth in SSVP. The event concluded with some inspiring thoughts on involvements of youth in the society by the resource persons.
On 12th February 2005, attended the inaugural function of Grace Youth Conference, Goa with the invitation of Br. Mario, President and Br. Jason, Youth Rep. Western India Regional.
On 13th February 2005, with other members of Western India Regional youth committee visited Holy Spirit Conference (youth and senior). We shared our experience and importance of youth Committee meeting at Benaulim, Goa. Youth Rep. from different Central Council reported their activities. The meeting concluded with planning activities to promote youth for the next quarter.
27th February 2005 convened my first National Council Youth committee meeting at Gundala, Vijayawada. Br. Joseph Pandian President NCI, Bro. Balaswamy VP NCI, Br. Jayaraju President ARC and Br. Jacob President Vijayawada Central Council attended and youth Rep. from Northern India Regional, Western India Regional, Tamilnadu Regional and Andhra Pradesh Regional were present for the meeting. Br. Joseph Pandian delivered the Key note address to the youth. Youth Reps. Reported about their activities in the region. The Regional Council Committees are constituted and is functioning well in all the Regions except ARC. Initiatives were taken by each Regional Youth Rep. to constitute youth committees in the lower lever (CC and PC’s) and organize activities for the youth to join SSVP.
The committee also proposed to organize a National Youth Seminar and then to conduct similar events in different levels to highlight the “Year of the Youth”.
12th and 13th March, attended the National Council of India Governing Body meeting at Bangalore. The report on activities by the youth in each Regional Council was presented. I also presented the proposal to organize a Youth Seminar at National Level.
On 10th April 2005, attended Western India Regional meeting at Mangalore. A report on activities by the youth to promote youth at different CC was presented.
In the month on May Br. Kiran, Youth Rep., Bangalore Central Council and I visited different Particular Council in Bangalore C.C. and requested to take initiative to promote more youth in the Conference level and appoint Youth Rep. in respective P.Cs to form Bangalore Central Council Youth Committee.
On 22nd Mary 2005, attended Western India Regional Youth Committee meeting at Bombay. Youth Rep. from different C.C. presented their reports on the youth activities. We also planned few activities to promote more youth in each Central Council, and take initiative to form committees at lower level.
The committee also proposed to organize a Youth Seminar at Regional Level to mark the “Year of the Youth” and to have similar events at lower level to attract more youth.
On 5th June 2005, Br. Kiran and me convened a meeting to form a Bangalore Central Youth Committee. Br. Antony Louis V.P. B.C.C. attended the meeting and delivered a keynote address to the youth.
On 10th July 2005 attended the Western India Regional Governing Body Meeting at Bangalore and presented the report on activities by the youth. We proposed to organize a Youth Seminar at Regional level for Western India Regional.
On 20th August 2005, National Council Youth Committee was convened at Trivandrum, Kerala to report, evaluate and plan activities for the year 2005-2006. As scheduled the meeting took place with active participation of youth Reps. Of all the regions with exception of Northern India Regional (excused). The meeting had two sessions with keynote address by NCI representative Bro. George Project Officer National Council of India followed by reporting by regional youth Rep’s on the first half, Evaluation and Planning for the year 2005-2006 and preparation of Annual Agenda was done in the second half.
On 2nd September 2005, attended the National Governing Body, at Mangalore. President of NCI Youth Committee Annual Report and the agenda for the Year 2005-2006. Participated in the Annual General Meeting from 3rd Sept. to 5th Sept. 2005, at Mangalore.
Parthvish Pinto
Youth Rep. NCI.
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Report of NCI Youth Committee for the year September 2004-2005.
National Council Youth Committee comprises of youth representatives of Andhra Pradesh Regional, Western India Regional, Kerala Regional Council, Tamilnadu Regional Council and Northern Indian Regional Council. There has been a decent increase (3%) in the total number of youth and is in line with the agenda which targets 5% growth annually. The total number of youth at the national level is 11930 compared to last year’s 11536. As per the agenda we were able to retain the number of the youth.
In the month of October Br. Prathvish Pinto was nominated as Youth Representative of NCI succeeding Br. Litto Pallanthingal. In the duration of October 2004 to August 2005 two NCI youth committee meetings were held at Andhra Pradesh Regional hosted by Vijayawada Central Council and the second at Kerala Regional Council, hosted by Trivandrum Central Council.
At eh first youth committee meeting youth representatives from Northern Indian Regional Council, Western India Regional, Tamilnadu Regional Council and delivered the presidential address. The objective of the meeting was to evaluate the formation & functioning of youth committees at different levels. Meeting concluded with planning activities for next six months as per the annual agenda.
The second Youth Committee meeting of NCI was convened at Trivandurm by Bro, Prathvish Pinto. The meeting was attended by Youth Representative from Kerala Regional Council, Western India Regional, Tamilnadu Regional Council, Andhra Pradesh Regional Council Br. Thomas president of host Central Council was also present. Br. George NCI Project Officer delivered the keynote address. Reporting and evaluation was done, meeting concluded with planning of agenda for the year 2008-06.
The details of youth committee & report of activities conducted/planned by the youth as reported by Regional Council youth representatives is as follows:
Andhra Pradesh Regional Council:
Andhra Pradesh Regional Council youth committee comprises of 6 Central Councils, with the strength of 1309 youth and has a 5% increase in it compared to last year.
· Formation of Youth committee at different levels is at progress.
· Youth festival was conducted at Guntur Central Council comprised of Quiz, debates on role of the youth in the society. Event concluded with some inspiring thoughts on involvement of youth in the society by the resource person.
Kerala Regional Council:
Kerala Regional Council youth committee comprises of 27 Central Council, with the strength of 5605 youth and has registered a decrease in it compared to last year.
· Successfully formed and functioning of youth committee at all levels.
· Events have been organized to strengthen the youth in the society.
· Varied activities such as visits to hospitals, home for aged and blood donation camp etc have been conducted by the youth.
Northern India Regional Council:
Northern India Regional Council youth committee comprises of 8 Central Council, with the strength of 846 youth and has a decrease in it compared to last year.
· Formation of youth committee is under progress.
· Youth representative of Bhubaneswar Central Council has been nominated as president of Balasore Central Council and thus is the youngest president among all the Central Councils at present.
· Efforts to increase youth have been given priority in the region.
· Youth seminar was held at Jatni, Orissa on 23rd and 24th April with a participation of more than 25 SSVP youth.
Tamilnadu Regional Council:
Tamilnadu Regional Council youth committee comprises of 19 Central Council, with the strength of 3467 youth and has a 8.5% increase in it compared to last year.
· Regional council youth meetings are held in regular intervals.
· A hand book on junior Vincentians and basic actions for PC youth representatives has been prepared to facilitate clear understanding of their role in the society.
· A report on basic activities of CENTRAL COUNCIL youth representative was prepared and distributed to all Central Council youth representative on the basis of which they could carry out their activities.
· Golden jubilee competitions were held at all levels of society under Tamilnadu Regional Council.
· Regional level Blood donors list of SSVP members, provide hand books to all adopted students, to have at least two junior conferences per PC and create youth Fund through sales of raffle tickets are the activities that are currently being undertaken.
Western India Regional Council:
Western India Regional Council Youth Committee comprises of youth representative from 6 Central Council, with the strength of youth and has a 15.5% increase in it compared to last year.
· Two Youth Committee meetings were conducted from the time of its formation. The first meeting was conducted on 13th Feb 2005 at Benaulim Goa and second on 22nd May at Trombay, Mumbai.
· It has been instructed to conduct at least one programme for 3 months at all Central Council’s.
· All Central Council Youth Representatives have been instructed to form Central Council Youth Committee and PC Youth Committee; most Central Council’s have formed the Committee with rest under way.
· Regular visits to Hospitals and Aged Home at Pune Central Council.
· Blood Donations Camps organized as Conference level in Vasai Central Council.
· Youth Conventions to be held by the end of August at Vasai Central Council.
· Programme to be held to create awareness about the society in parts of Vasai.
· Personal visits made to all PC’s by Central Council Youth Rep’s at Bangalore Central Council.
· Blood Donation Camps.
· Workshop on job oriented short-term programme.
· One day Seminar to attract more youth and induct them into the Society.
Agenda for the year 2005-2006
National Council Youth Committee
VISION
Ø Manifestation of Youth for the betterment of the Community at large..
Ø To Spread the Network of Charity of different parts of India.
MISSION
Ø Increase in the Youth membership.
Ø Retaining existing Youth Members.
Ø Ensuring the active functioning of the Youth Committees at all Council level.
Ø Co-operate towards establishment of new Conferences and reviving the defunct.
PLAN OF ACTION
Ø At least one junior conference at each PC.
Ø Coordinating with the extension Officers in establishment of Conferences and Revival.
Ø At least one programme in the following areas for the youth in all levels.
Spiritual Works.
Youth Empowerment.
Ø Youth representative visit the immediate lower level youth committee at least once a year.
Ø Convening Meeting of Youth Committee Executive Members at least twice a year at all levels.
Ø Blood Group data bank at all council levels.
Ø Sponsorship of one-year job oriented course including hostel at Central Council with accommodation and food expenses for 100 students by the youth members.
The National Council Youth Committee acknowledge and thanks the committee members and all senior Vincentians for the support rendered.
Parthvish Pinto
Youth Rep.NCI.
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Bro. P. Vincent Antony has been appointed as the YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE of the National Council of India, his address and telephone number is as under.
Bro. P. Vincent Antony.
32,2nd Street, Kamaraj Nagar,
Ennore,
Chennai - 600 057.
Phone: 98 843 87011