Friends, Greetings.
Feeling happy to share that we could meet and some of us could actually turn up. Thanks to all those who attended and thanks to all those who tried their level best to attend and unfortunately couldn't make it. It was a good meeting. We could discuss few things. NTR Gardens was nice. We sat at a comfortable place. Raghu Vineel, Harinath, Mrs. Kavita Harinath, Ravi Shankar, Bhargav, Kasyap, Murali, Ratan, Mrs. Deepthi Kasyap, Divya, and the little Adya attended. We had a good time with Aadu and chocolates from Ratan and Divya. Initially we discussed on how each of us joined the group, what are the pros and cons that we feel and what are the suggestions to revive the group and keep up the pace. Harinath felt that BosF is the best thing that we are doing. He says that we seem to be lacking in focus. Bhargav suggested that we should give publicity to the activities that we are doing and that is how we can bring in more volunteers. He also mentioned that we should target people who are looking for jobs and give them some money for doing our work and though there are chances that these people will only work til they get job, still it is worth a try and helps our activities. Kasyap suggested that we should appoint senior persons like school principals etc., for the teams (Education and Health) and TMAD members should assist them, back when needed. Kasyap mentioned that he feels we are doing charity only and he personally does not like helping individuals (medical cases, providing funds for Mehdipatnam school etc.,). Ravi says that he feels happy that he is doing things though he feels that he does things on impulse. He gets to know so many things. Instead of charity work, we can focus on the society and how we can expand our knowledge and reach there by we can try to create awareness among people. Murali felt that no group can be active all the time and so if any volunteer feels that he cannot be active or cannot take part for some reason or other, it is good if he/she introduces new volunteers to the group. He cited his example that he introduced Karthik and Jairam who were very active and did good work. Raghu Vineel said that as he relocated from Blr he felt that he cannot mingle with others easily and he will be all alone. So he has taken some time to get adjusted to Hyderabad and also to settle some personal issues. He is actively involved with other groups as well. He feels that our group is more planned and organized. He is now ready to take active part. Prasanthi mentioned that it would be good if the interaction is more and people open up with reasonable replies (does not sound absurd) and also it would be helpful if we can say if we are available for any activity in particular period say for two months or so and this way we can get a clear view on how many volunteers are available and which activity to take up. Also as every volunteer knows about their potential and interest, it would be good if they come forward saying that this is what I can do and am willing to do and it helps the group tremendously. It is not like someone assigns tasks but we do the things that we like and also own up the tasks and TMAD as well. Harinath mentioned that for a group like us it is not sufficient that we meet for two hours and go but should keenly sit for 3 to 4 hours doing brainstorming to take the group forward. Divya said that though she is extremely busy she came only because today is our anniversary. Meeting members we can meet any day but as this is anniversary it is special and so she wants to take part. Though we used to have many fights in the group we restricted it for the difference of opinion on the concept and we always used to be like a family and thats what keeps the group going despite how many of us can be active or not. She hoped and expressed confidence that we will continue the spirit and be like a family and do the constructive work. That is what she suggested Raghu Vineel too to keep meeting people even online (she also quoted our example that most of us haven't met each other for so many years and inspite of that we were like one strong family). Ratan seconded Raghu Vineel's view that our group is much better when compared to other groups, we have all the things at our disposal to make it work and just that we are expecting more from us and are setting high targets and expectations. Though we didn't conclude anything, we dispersed with the view that we need not feel sober that we are not doing much. It only takes some time before we revive again. It is only that all of us should seriously think and do whatever we can within our constraints for the group. If at all we cannot make it, at least we should see that a new volunteer joins our group and fill our part. At the end, this meeting reiterated the fact that we are still a family and there is only a communication gap owing to busy lives. WE ARE HERE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND WE WILL MAKE. Thank you. with regards, Prasanthi.
