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WHERE: Art Lounge - Sunaparanta, Near Lar de Estudantes, Altinho, Panaji
WHEN: September 30, 2009 - 5:30pm
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Workshop for the Young Aspirants held at Cuncolim
In connection with its 2009 YEAR OF THE YOUTH theme, Goa Sudharop, in
association with Rotary Club and C.E.S. College of Arts and Commerce, Cuncolim,
organized a One-day Workshop for young aspirants on 12th September 2009 in the
College Audio-visual Hall. Goa Sudharop is a development oriented voluntary
organization working towards the advancement of Goa and Goans.
The programme titled “YOU CAN DO IT” was conducted in the College Audio-visual
Hall, Cuncolim. Around 100 students participated in the Workshop.
At the inaugural session Mr. Anil V. Pai, President, Rotary Club, welcomed the
gathering and told the participants to take the benefit of the Workshop to
develop into complete citizens. Mr. Bhicu Dessai, member, Rotary Club,
introduced the Chief Guest. The workshop was inaugurated by lighting the lamp.
Mr. Ibonio D’Souza, Chairperson, Goa Sudharop, addressed the participants on
the purpose of the Workshop. In his inaugural addressed the Chief Guest, Dr.
Laximan G. Naik, Principle, C.E. S. College, spoke about the importance of soft
skills in the personality development and stressed upon three aspects that the
youngsters should cultivate – 1) Self-respect; 2) Nationalism; and 3)
Individual productivity. Mr. Gaurakshanath Panchwadkar, member, Rotary Club,
proposed the ‘Vote of Thanks’.
The first session of the Workshop on the theme ‘You Can Do It’ was conducted by
the resource person, Mr. Atul Shah (Director, VVM’s H.M.N. Gaunekar Institute
of Management, Training and Research). With the help of film clippings, Mr.
Shah explained how will-power and determination help in developing leadership
qualities and achieve the set goals. One should set a positive attitude of ‘I
Can Do It’. He spoke about the need of communication skills, confidence
building, cheerful attitude, activeness and alertness in personality
development.
The theme for the second session was ‘Drug Addiction’ and its adverse effects.
The resource person Dr. Priti Bakre (Psychiatrist, Sethu Centre of Child
Development and Family Guidance) said that multiple developmental pathways like
culture, interpersonal relations, psycho-behavioural factors and biogenetic
factors lead to consumption of drugs, which in-turn can lead to addiction. The
session was conducted with the help of scientific diagrams and pictures to show
the effects of addiction on mind and behaviour. Dr. Priti concluded the session
by emphasizing on ‘Just say No to Drugs’.
Dr. Jorson Fernandes (ENT Surgeon, Cuncolim), the resource person for the third
session spoke on the theme ‘Stress Management and Life Values’. He said, ‘image
is the sum total of knowledge, skills and attitude’. Areas of knowledge include
effective communication, motivation, effective decision-making, effective
time-management, managing change, managing stress, setting goal, effective
planning and managing self.
The fourth session was conducted by Mr. Sandeep Azrencar (President, Nisarga)
on the theme ‘Environment Awareness and Conservation’. He stressed on the need
for protection of environment and awareness of the issues related to
environment and its conservation. He brought out the role and contribution of
Nisarga (NGO) in protecting environment and promoting tree plantation in
various places. He appealed ‘Do not damage environment in any form’.
All presentations were made on Power Point supported with Audio-visual
clippings to sensitize the issues.
The Workshop was concluded by giving away the certificates to the participants
during the valedictory function. Mr Ibonio D’Souza made his ‘Concluding
remarks’. Dr. Sarala V. Katageri (Lecturer, C.E.S. College) presented a brief
Report of the proceedings of the Workshop and also compeered the conduct of
Workshop. Mr. Shivanath Sawant, member, Rotary Club, proposed the valedictory
‘Vote of Thanks’.
Thank you to the volunteers, supporters, well-wishers and donors of Goa
Sudharop and to the participants, hosts and facilitators of the event.
Goa Sudharop
www.goasudharop.org
