Decisions and Deliberation - Saathi's First Meeting

- Meghna Bhasin

On the 17th of March, Saathi, the NGO formed by the students of Carmel Convent School, held their first official meeting.

The meeting commenced with the singing of the National Anthem, after which the members of Saathi sat down to begin their elaborate planning and decide on the agendas for the upcoming months.

The structure of Saathi was decided as follows – The NGO is divided into five committees, namely, the Community Service Committee, the Cultural Committee, the Sports Committee, the Social Committee and the Extra – Curricular Committee. Each Committee is headed by a Committee Leader, who is changed every two months.

The team decided that their goal would be to execute at least five to six projects in the period of two months. The projects, depending on their type, would fall into the section of the different committees.

Together, the members of Saathi discussed their ideas, displaying great insight and creativity and finally, a list of agendas were created. A few events that we are sure to see in the future include a Sports Day, organized in the Government Model High School, Sector 52, a Rock Concert, organized in the Rock Garden, as well as other educational activities like sermons on the importance of road safety and first aid, well as competitions and quizzes.

Another cool thing which will soon be seen is the Saathi NGO t-shirt, which will be available to all volunteers, as well as anyone who wants to support the Saathi cause.

All the members of Saathi seem fired up and enthusiastic as can be. This will also help them in another major project – profiling. Every single student of The Sector 52 Government Model High School will be closely interacted with, and his/her records will be kept in order to ensure the all round development of every child and to make sure that he/she is happy. The aim of Saathi is to grow close to the students of the school.

The meeting ended with the rendition of the National Anthem, and the promise of great things to come.

It looks like we will see many interesting developments in Saathi’s agenda scheme. Don’t forget, Saathi is always open to more volunteers. Lend a helping hand and save a child!