Madurai West Celebrates Independence day with handicapped children

On the morning of 15th August 2011, President Raja Govindasamy and his ann Asha, accompanied by Secretary Rajeshkanna and his ann Kavitha and a number of Rotarians visited the YMCA KAMAK SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, to clebrate one more year of independence with the inmates.

The Principal of the School in her welcome referred to the children missing "Annachi Rajagopal" this year, for he always comes two weeks earlier to motivate the children to put up a good show.

Other members from Madurai West included, R.Meenakshisundaram, S.B. Rajkumar and his son Master Premkumar, NAN, Jacob Abraham C.Damodharan, C.R. Chandran, N.M.P.Gunasekaran and V.M.Nandalal.

National Flag was hoisted by our President, followed by an impressive "MARCH PAST" in which he took the salute. Then the children demonstrated their talents in a mass drill, dances, and gymnastic exercises. Raja gave a noving address and complimented the Teachers and the School authorities for the excellent manner in which they were looking after the children. He also complimented the parents for their care and understanding the children.

Prizes, sponsored by Madurai West, were distributed to the winners of the various competitions held earlier in the School. Following this we hosted a delicious breakfast to the children, their parents and the teachers and staff of the school.


- Reported by Rtn.PP.NAN