At a colourful function held at Manjooran Centre, Narakkal, The Office bearers of the Lions Club of Narakkal for the year 2004-2005 were installed in office. The installation Officer for the day was Lion.T.A.Varkey, Region Chairperson, 2003-2004 and the Public Relations officer designate for the year 2004-2005.

As installing officer Ln.Varkey in his address cherished the wonderful relationship he had with Narakkal lions club in his tenure as the Zone Chairman in charge of the club. He also placed on record his appreciation for the performance of the club over the period of time and also said, one never remembers a lions club by the awards it received in a year from the District but the number of lives it touched through its service.

Lion Dr.P.J.Thomas was installed in office as the President and Lion Adv.Kurian Antony Edassery as the Secretary and Lion M.P.Jose as the treasurer.

The office Bearers for the year 2004-2005 are as follows:-

President :

Ln. Dr. .P.J. Thomas

Secretary:

Ln.Adv. Kurian Antony Edassery

Treasurer:

Ln. M.P.Jose

1^st V.P. : Ln. Mathew Vattathara

2^nd V.P. : Ln. K.A.Kunjachan

3^rd V.P. : Ln. Dr. Shakthidharan

Jt. Secretary : Ln. K.P.Joseph

,, ,, : Ln. Sajan Paramel

T.T.: Ln. Yesudas Augustine

Lion Tamer : Ln. Thomas Paul

M.C.C. : Ln. E.K.Antony

The Office bearers for the Lioness Club were also duly installed in office. Lns.Dr..Anies Thomas was installed in office as the lioness President and Lns. Adv.Anna Kurian and Lns. Mary Lincy were installed as the secretary and Treasurer respectively.

In his acceptance speech The President sought the co-operation of all the members and expressed confidence that the present year would be a fruitful year for the club. Lioness president also promised to work along with the lions and bring in laurels to the club.

The project inauguration was done by Lion Dr.Thomas Philip, D.C.Leadership and the visiting presidents of the Neighbouring Clubs offered their felicitations. The incoming secretary proposed vote of thanks and the meeting was adjourned for fellowship and dinner.

The host for the day was Ln.P.D.Varghese.

A MEDICAL CAMP organised jointly by Lions Club of Narakkal and the Red cross society, Vypeen Unit was held at St.Mary’s U.P.School Narakkal on 14th August 2004. The camp was inaugurated at 9.30 am. It was intended to cover patients of the lower income groups from the area. A team of Doctors under the guidance and leadership of Lns.Dr.Anies Thomas examined the patients .

Free Medicines were also distributed at the camp. At the inaugural function held, Rev.Fr. Joseph Kozhikadan Presided, and Joseph J.Palakkapilly, Hon. Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society,Ernakulam District, Inaugurated the camp and Lns..Dr.Anies Thomas President, lioness Club and Ln.Adv.Kurian Antony Edassery, Secretary, Lions Club, Narakkal felicitated. The camp saw active participation of members and it was a great success.

Various Administrative and Activity Committees for the year are constituted as Under :-

Bulletin/ Public Relation/ Byelaws Constitution/Lions Information Etc.

1. Ln. K.P. Mohan

2. Ln. Thomson Paul (LT)

1. Ln. Jose Joseph Mampilly

2. Ln. Mathew Vattathara (I VP)

1. Ln. Shibu Joseph

2. Ln. Yesudas Augustine (TT)

3. Ln. Joshy P.A.

4. Ln. K.P. Antony

2. Ln. Joy J. Chelat

1. Ln. E.K. Antony (MCC)

2 .Ln. Francis P.J.

3 .Ln. Dalbin D’cunha

1. Ln. Cherian P. Vazhappilly 2. Ln. K.A. Kunjachan. (II VP)

3. Ln. K.P.Joseph (J. Sec)

1. Ln. Cherian Vattathara

2. Ln. Manual Menacherry

3. Ln. Dr. Shakthidharan S.N.

4. Ln. Dr. Thomas Parakkal

5. Ln. Dr. C.P. Tomy

2. Ln. Sajan Paramel

2. Ln.P.D.Varghese
3. Ln. Sebastian D’cunha

Ln. K.R. Prasad.

On 14th of August 2004 evening at 8.30 pm, a dinner meeting to celebrate the Independence day was held at Manjooran Centre Narakkal. The evening saw a heavy rain. Despite it, most of the members were present, though the meeting was delayed by thirty minutes. The president, Dr.P.J.Thomas presided. The flag salutation was rendered by Cub. Soumya Manuel. The master of ceremony was Ln.K.R. Reghunath. The ZMA, Cherian Paul Vazhappilly addressed the members. The most important item for the day was the formation of the Leo Club and the principal officer bearers were elected.

Ln.Dalbin D’Cunha delivered the Independence day message. He started with a small quiz for the cubs on the independence struggle and its leaders and after wards rendered his message which, though addressed to the cubs on the need of preserving your neighbour’s independence was appealing to all. Then patriotic songs were sung the Lionesses, Cubs and Lions. Leo. Amrita Reghunath sang an impressive solo too. The vote of thanks was proposed by Ln. M.P.Jose, It was decided at the meeting that the Onam celebrations will be held on Saturday,18th September and the lioness club was entrusted to organise the same with the Leos.

Ln.E.K.Antony and Ln.Cherian Vattathara hosted the Dinner.

The Lioness club had shown enthusiasm in joining the lions in attending the Cabinet Installation. The President, Secretary and the treasurer of the Lioness Club and the Spouse of ZMA Cherian Vazhappilly accompanied the Lions to the function.

The Lioness President Lns.Anies Thomas was instrumental in organising the medical camp in association with the Red Cross Society.

A Leo Club is formed on 14th August 2004, Cub. John T. Parakkal will be the President and Amrita Reghunath, is the Secretary. The principal office bearers are as follows;

Ln.Thomas P.Varghese & Joy J. Chelat will be the Advisors.

A MEGA MEDICAL CAMP in Association with the Medical Trust Hospital Ernakulam was held at The Sacred Heart Church,Manattuparambu on 17th of October 2004. The Camp was inaugurated by Lions Club International Multiple Vice Chairman Ln. Sabu Karikkasery at 10.00 am The meeting was presided over by the president, Lions Club of Narakkal Ln.Dr.P.J.Thomas. Fr. Sebastian Karukapilly, Vicar, Sacred Heart Church, Manattuparambu, Dr. P.V.Louis,Director Medical Trust Hospital Ernakulam also spoke on the occasion. Ln. Sabu Karikkasery in his inaugural address has opined that it is the fundamental right of every citizen that he should be getting advanced medical care and he said the Lions movement is devoted to provide the same and also appreciated the efforts taken by Medical Trust hospital in this connection. Dr. P.V.Louis Expressed his willingness to provide whatever concessions to the deserving patients at the camp.

Fr.Sebastian Karukapilly has appreciated the Lions Club for coming up with the proposal of conducting the camp at the Church and offered his support for the future endeavours. Ln.Cherian Paul Vazhappilly proposed vote of thanks. The medical camp began at 10.30 am. The Doctors who were present at the camp included Dr.Manu R.Varma- Cardiologist, Dr.Sarath-Urologist,Dr.Jose-ENT,Dr.George Mothi Justin-Pulmonologist, Dr.Mohammed Unni,and Dr.Hassan-General Medicine, Dr.P.V.Louis,Director

Medical Trust Also examined the patients. Apart from the Doctors a Contingent of very able and efficient team of staff from the Hospital also rendered their service at the camp The camp saw active participation of almost all the members except those who had to be away for certain unavoidable personal commitments. Lns.Lathika Mohan was also present through out the camp hours and was actively involved at the Registration Counter. Volunteers from various associations in the church were also available with their service.

More than 350 patients were examined by the Doctors. Free medicines were also distributed. The camp concluded at 1.50 pm.

The First Zone Conference of Zone II Region II of the District 324E4 was hosted by Lions Club of Narakkal on 1st of October 2004 at Manjooran Centre,Narakkal. Zone II consists of Lions Clubs of Cochin-South, Cochin-City, Udyogamandal,and Narakkal. The zone advisory committee met at 8.00 pm which was presided over by the Zone Chairperson Ln.T.V.Thomas and all the principal office bearers of the member clubs and the Zone Membership Advisor participated in the same. The conference meeting started at 8.30 pm.Leo.Annmol Cherian rendered the invocation and Leo.Priya Varghese the Flag Salutation. Ln. Dr.P.J.Thomas,President,Narakkal Lions Club welcomed the gathering. . Ln.Dr.P.M.Abdul Gafoor of Cochin –south,.Ln.M.A.Thankappan of Udyogamandal and Ln.Adv.Kurian Antony Edassery of Narakkal presented the Club reports. The zone Chairperson Ln.T.V.Thomas in his conference address appreciated the performance of the member clubs During the previous period and urged them to perform better in the coming months. Zone membership advisor Ln.Cherian Paul Vazhappilly offered felicitation

The vote of thanks was proposed by Ln.Thomas P.Varghese. After the adjournment there was a ganamela in which almost all the members participated and it was a memorable musical evening for all . The masters of ceremony were Ln.Dalbin D’Cunha and Leo.Dhiya Jose. The Dinner was hosted by Ln.Cherian Paul Vazhappilly, Ln Jose Joseph Mampilly and Lion Yesudas Augustine.

Bulletin/ Public Relation/ Byelaws Constitution/Lions Information Etc. (Ln. K.P. Mohan & Ln. Thomson Paul )

1.The First News letter was published on 15/8/2004.

2. The Second News letter on 24/10/2004

3.Wide News Coverage for the Mega Medical Camp,

Peace Poster Contest etc.

(Ln. Jose Joseph Mampilly& Ln. Mathew Vattathara)

1. International, and District & Multiple dues

paid on 15/9/2004

( Ln. Shibu Joseph & Ln. Yesudas Augustine)

1. Independence day celebrated on 14/8/2004

2. Zone conference held on 1/10/2004

3. Onam celebrated on 18/9/2004

1.Lioness Club has sent its report on 6/10/2004

2. Inauguration of Leo Club due on 13/11/2004

(Ln. E.K. Antony, Ln. Francis P.J & Ln. Dalbin D’cunha)

1.Varghese Menachery, Saju S.J., Ouseph Mampilly,

etc. are expected to join the club in December 2004

(Ln. Cherian P. Vazhappilly, Ln. K.A. Kunjachan. &Ln. K.P.Joseph)

1. Peace poster held on 20/10/2004 at Manjooran Centre

and the winners participated at the regional level on 24/10/2004

(Ln. Cherian Vattathara, Ln. Manuel Menacherry,

Ln. Dr. Shakthidharan P.J.&Ln. Dr. Thomas Parakkal)

1. Medical Camp in Association with Red Cross 14/8/2004

2. Mega medical Camp held on 17/10/2004

(Ln. K.R. Reghunath & Ln. Sajan Paramel)

1. Entertainment programmes arranged successfully on

Independence day & Onam celebrations, Zone Conference.

(Ln. George V. Mampilly,Ln.P.D.Varghese,Ln. Sebastian D’cunha

& Ln. K.R. Prasad.)

1. Two houses will be constructed and handed over on 13/11/2004

Handing over of good used clothes to Andhyodhaya Society,Angamaly

On 18th of September 2004 the Onam celebrations of Lions Club of Narakkal was held at Manjooran Centre,Narakkal. Though Onam was long over the festive mood was reverberant with the members dressed in the traditional Kerala dress with ladies wearing Kerala Saree and the men in Mundu and Jubba. A Pookalam was laid by the lioness and Leo members which was well designed and was pleasing to the eyes. The Zone chairperson Ln.T.V.Thomas was invited as a guest at the meeting. The meeting started at 8.00pm and was presided over by the president. Flag salutation was rendered by Leo.Soumya Manuel and the President welcomed the gathering. The club had organised a project of handing over of good used clothes collected from members to Andhyodhaya society,Angamaly as ONAM GIFT, initiative for which was taken by Ln.E.K.Antony. The Zone chairperson handed over the clothes to D.C. Ln.Peter Thettayil,Director, Andhyodhaya Society, Angamaly. The Zonechairperson Ln.T.V.Thomas, Ln.Peter Thettayil, Ln.M.A.Thankappan,President Lions Club of Udyogamandal spoke on the occasion. The Onam messages were delivered by Lns.Rosy George and Ln.Thomas P.Varghese. Various entertainment programmes were arranged for the evening. The first of which was the competition for the best dressed couple. In the parade all the members participated and it was beautiful to see the well dressed couple moving along. Ln. K.P.Mohan & Lns.Lathika Mohan and Ln.K.R.Reghunath & Lns.Zaina were adjudged joint winners. Ln.Sajan Paramel conducted the programme ‘Manaporutham’ in which the couple were tested for the Porutham in knowing each other. Ln.K.R.Reghunath & Zaina were the winners. There was a solo dance by Leo. Amrita Reghunath and an anthakshari competition in which all the members sang onapattu and Vanchipattu. The masters of ceremony were Leo.Priya Varghese and Leo.Dhiya Jose. The dinner was hosted by Ln.P.J.Francis and Ln.Dalbin D’Cunha.

The Club Level Peace Poster contest was held on 20th October 2004 at Manjooran Centre,Narakkal. Students from various schools at Narakkal were invited to participate in the competition. About 54 students registered for participation at the contest. The contest began at 2.30 pm and it was concluded at 5.30 pm. The judges for the competition were Jaimon Akkanath an artist, Jose George an art-teacher and Lns. Thilakam Thomas,. The winners were Jibin M.P., Joe Peter and Shankar A.M. all from Little flower High School,Narakkal. The standard of work was very high and the top five were recommended for participation at the Regional level competition. The trophies for the winners were given away by the Zone chairperson Ln.T.V.Thomas. All the participants were given consolation prizes. In spite of it being a working day the presence of Lions Thomson Paul,Dalbin D'Cunha, K.R.Reghunath, George V.Mampilly, Sajan Paramel, E.K.Antony, and Lionesses Jessy Thomson, .Mary Francis were quite encouraging.

Leo.Amritha Reghunath - 28th November

(Ph.No: 2493260)

Cub.Elma Yesudas Augustine: 12th December

( Ph.No:2492694)

Ln.& Lns. Shibu Joseph - 31st October

(Ph.No: 98460 18666)

Ln.& Lns. Cherian Vattathara - 8th November

(Ph.No: 2493196)

Ln.& Lns. K.P.Mohan - 21st November

(Ph.No: 2493074)

Ln.& Lns.Thomson Paul - 30th November

(Ph.No: 2492929)