9th December 2009 : Angelica Rising...

Its been a great few weeks with positive support pouring in.

1. I-Shiner Vyjayanthi the ANGELICA MISSION pamphlets ( a few) which were distributed to the volunteers that came for the annual meeting on 14th Nov'09.
   
2. The pamphlets were handed out to the volunteers who committed to bring in a minimum of Rs.2-3k .
   
3. Costing was discussed between Sukumar and Vyjayanthi. Total spent for project by volunteers was about 15k.
   
4. God willing, if we can make more than that by our sponsors, w e would be able to sustain the mission for the coming months .
   
5. Discussion was there about introducing this Mission to Rotary Club or loin's club, for which, Founder-Jason was concerned of loosing the simplicity of the Mission by allowing big banners to make it a 'flashy' affair for the photographs and publicity. We remain a simple cause and the beauty of the Mission lies in the simplicity. Those who are genuinely moved by the Mission would be drawn to the cause and contribute selflessly, in the spirit of the season.
   
6. Ishiner- Janaki and the new Occupational therapist for the STROKE REHAB CENTER, Ms. Jisin Jose, gave the next consecutive Saturday afternoons to pack the kits.
7. The cover of kits still is a dilemma as we would like a cover ( that is not plastic , of-course !!) that is DURABLE, SUSTAINABLE ( remember the kits will be made and stocked for a month !) and SAFE for the babies too .
8. A few contributions in cash have come in . Heartly thanks to all our generous benefactors.
9. GIVING IS RECEIVING. an innovative concept followed by all Ishine Mission where the volunteers too GAIN along with the joy of Giving. This time, we have managed not only to get many people from all walks of life to help the babies, but to create , in them , a drive to learn a skill so that they can contribute. About 6-9 people, girls and boys ( Including Myself!! ) have learnt how to crochet blankets. ALL FOR A GOOD CAUSE !! I guess, this shows that goodness and LOVE , truly, knows no boundaries.
   
10. We are extremely grateful for KGA ( Karnataka Goan Association ) to have taken an interest through our co-founder, Ms. Nitasha Noronha, in the ANGELICA MISSION. We hope that the good people would adopt the Angelica Cause and help sustain the joy of giving throughout the year. God bless you all