Mahila Samelan in Oldham hosted by Tameside branch on the sensitive subject of “ Grooming ” and “ Care in the Community ”. In addition , they provided support to the Seniors and youth teams . Our sincere appreciation to Tameside branch .
For the 2017 Mahila Samelan , with no host branch , the Mahila team took on board the challenge and co-ordinated it with all fourteen branches . It was held on 14th May 2017 in Leicester on the theme of ‘ Healthy Brain Healthy Lifestyle ’. It was educational and there have been many requests to repeat this theme , perhaps at a Seniors Event as it is relevant to us all . Our thanks to the ladies for your achievement .
As their two-year term came to an end in 2017 , Nayanaben , Nehaben , Padmaben and Hasmitaben from Leicester branch have now been elected as the new Mahila Committee . They organised a very successful Family Fun Day on 2nd July 2017 at Draycote Water , and they are working with Bradford branch Mahilas towards the 2018 Mahila Samelan in Bradford .
Youths My sincere thanks to Hirenbhai and his youth team who worked with Bradford branch who hosted the 2017 Sports Day on 2nd September 2017 at Leeds Becket University . It was a sunny , sporty and social event enjoyed by all . It was noticeable , as per previous years , that participation is on the decline . All of us need to encourage all our family members to participate in this fun filled social gathering .
Golf Tournament – Gulabbhai and Gitaben from Coventry have been instrumental in organising this tournament . This year it was hosted by Birmingham branch and held at West Midlands Golf Club , Solihull . It has gone from strength to strength . Along with the great weather there was another good turnout with 41 golfers of all abilities . They also raised £ 570 for SPA
( UK ) charities . A big thanks to all in making this a fun tournament and we look forward to your continued support .
Cricket Tournament – Due to be held in Wellingborough in 2017 , this tournament did not go ahead due to a low number of teams . We are planning for 2018 now .
Treasury Team My sincere appreciation to Bhupendrabhai , who has now taken over from Ranjanaben ( now providing support as an assistant along with Rajnibhai ), for their dedication in maintaining accurate finance records in line with our obligations .
Single ? Let ’ s Mingle ! Following Anilbhai ’ s returned from a break , I ’ m delighted to report this event commenced once again on 13th May 2017 in Leicester . Welcome back Anilbhai ! The next event is planned for February 2018 .
Sandesh This year , with Jasuben in the role of Editor to ease the overall burden that this task requires , Dineshbhai and his team have focused more on the design side . Together with Jaimini , Arun , Preeya and Nimisha , they have put together another brilliant publication . It will also be available online through our website . Thank you to the whole of the talented Sandesh team .
Webmaster As a Graphics Design professional , Arunbhai from Luton has been working on both improving the website and the Sandesh . Arun has now completed the new look website , which will be published in early 2018 . Arun has published Sandesh online and the online grant application forms for SPA ITF . My appreciation to Arunbhai for your tremendous contribution .
SPA ( UK ) ITF The SPAITF sub committee has continued to meet and vet grant applications and approving those that meet the criteria . One of the areas we would like to see improve next is the provision of the required information from students and clear a backlog of payments , which can only be processed when correct details are received .
SPAITF requested that any major fund raising go through this committee . This was approved by the Pratinidhis . Following repeated requests for volunteers to take this forward , I am very pleased to advise that Bhupendrabhai from Wellingborough and Uttambhai from East London will take this on board . Furthermore , SPA ( UK ) and Shree Prajapati Education Foundation ( SPEF Canada ) have agreed to share data to avoid duplication of grant applications from students to both organisations . A memorandum of understanding ( MoU ) has been signed by both parties .
SPAITF secretary Hemantbhai is finding it difficult to continue in this role and expressed a wish to resign . I am pleased to report that Dineshbhai from Coventry will take over as secretary in March 2018 . My sincere thanks to Hemantbhai for taking SPAITF forward .
PRO Kiranbhai has continued to assist SPA ( UK ) with professional photographs which we publish in Sandesh and on the website . My sincere appreciation for this support .
Charity Co-ordinator I am pleased to welcome Vipulbhai from Birmingham as the new charity co-ordinator . He has years of experience and is extremely knowledgeable regarding charity governance and has been instrumental in forwarding useful information to ensure the Associations ’ trustees remain compliant with charity laws .
Seniors Sub-Committee The new Seniors committee who are in post for the next three years , worked extremely hard with the host
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