Monthly Letter – July, 2019

A. New Members:

1. Sri R. Sankareswaran, Assistant (Retd.,), Employees State Insurance Corporation, Madurai, joined as an Ordinary Member on 15-7-19, courtesy, Sri M. Rama Rao, President. Sri Sankareswaran is our 347th Member.

2. Ms. N. Krishnaveni, Principal, B. V. K. Junior College, Dwarakanagar, , joined as an Ordinary Member on 16-7-19, courtesy, Sri G. Bhavahara Rao, former Secretary. Ms. Krishnaveni is our 348th Member.

3. Sri P. Atchutharamaiah, Officer (Retd.), Food Corporation of , Visakhapatnam, joined as a Permanent Member and contributed the entire amount of Rs.50,100/- on 23-7-19, courtesy, his son and our Well Wisher, Sri P. Venkateswara Rao, a Software Professional, US. Sri Atchutharamaiah is our 349th Member, 67th Permanent Member and 47th full-fledged Permanent Member.

4. Dr. Vamsidhar Putrevu, Senior Consultant (Oncology), Visakhapatnam, joined as a Permanent Member and contributed the first instalment on 23-7-19, courtesy, Ms. K. Kamala Kumari, his mother and our Member. Dr. Vamsi is our 350th Member and 68th Permanent Member.

B. Full-pledged Permanent Members:

B.1 It is sort of a hat trick on 20-7-19. The following became full-fledged Permanent Members on that date contributing the balance amounts of Permanent Membership fees, as given below:

a. Ms. K. Malathi, Srikakulam, Rs. 12,000/- b. Ms. D. Kondamma, Visakhapatnam Rs. 25,100/- c. Sri K. Rajkumar, Visakhapatnam Rs. 8,000/-

B.1.2 They are our 48th, 49th and 50th full-fledged Permanent Members.

C. New Permanent Members:

C.1 Sri P. L. N. Raju, Visakhapatnam, opted to be a Permanent Member from this month and contributed Rs. 2, 000/- on 19-7-19. We are also adjusting the Ordinary Membership fees of Rs. 3,300/- paid by Sri Raju from July, 19 to May, 20, towards his Permanent Membership fee, as we were doing in such similar cases. Sri Raju is our 65th Permanent Member.

C.2 Sri V. R. Kumbhare, Addl. Commissioner (Retd.), Employees State Insurance Corporation, Nagpur, who was our 100th Member, re-joined our Society as a Permanent Member and contributed Rs. 9,000/- towards his Permanent Membership fee from July,19 to March, 20, on 22-7-19. Sri Kumbhare is our 66th Permanent Member and 2nd discontinued Member to re-join us.

D. Full-pledged Life Member:

Ms. D. Seshukumari, Visakhapatnam, contributed Rs. 25,000/- on 20-7-19 to become our 27th full-fledged Life Member.

E. Grant of Financial Assistance for Educational Purpose:

E.1 With the sanction of assistance in a record number of cases, the Governing Body at the meeting held on 14-7-19 decided to invite Dr. S.V. Adinarayana Rao, Founder, Prema Hospital, Visakhapatnam, a Surgeon, renowned for the Polio Camps he held throughout the country and recipient of a number of awards, including from the President of India and the Prime Minister of India. The function held at short notice on 17-7-19 was a success. The business like function was attended by 14 students, 12 parents and 15 Members of our Society.

E.1.2 Dr. S.V. Adinarayana Rao garu, the Chief Guest, in his brief address, exhorted the students to not only excel in their studies but also develop positive attitude, have empathy for the less fortunate and lend a helping hand to such persons, after settling in life.

E.1.3 Earlier, in his welcome address, Sri M. Rama Rao, President, said that in today’s Society, there are many wealthy and powerful persons, but we rarely find persons who use their wealth for serving the poor and use their expertise for their benefit and Dr. Adinarayana Rao garu, was foremost among such noble persons.

E.2 Later, Dr. Adinarayana Rao garu handed over cheques to 14 student- beneficiaries and the student-wise details of the cheques distributed are as under:

E.2.1 Cheque number 195572, dated 15-7-19 for Rs.12,000/- issued in favour of Aditya Degree College, Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam, towards part tuition fees in respect of Ms. V. Santhoshi, daughter of Sri Satyanarayana, studying B.Sc., 3rd year, was handed over to her, in the presence of her mother Ms.Ramanamma. Sri G. Bhavahara Rao, former Secretary and Sri D. N. Raj, Member, are also seen in the photo that follows. Sri Satyanarayana is a daily labourer with an annual income of Rs.60,000/-. We supported the education of Ms. V. Santhoshi, in earlier academic years also.

E.2.2 Cheque number 195569, dated 15-7-19, for Rs. 10,000/- in favour of Sri Kalyanachakravarti Memorial Educational Trust towards part tuition fees in respect of Ms. M Madhavi Priyanka, daughter of Ms Kamala, studying Inter 2nd year at Sri Chaitanya Junior College, Visakhapatnam, was handed over to her in the presence of her grandfather. Sri G. Bhavahara Rao, Sri Bh. Subbarao and Sri P. Krishnamohan, Permanent Members are also in the photo that follows. We supported the education of Ms. Priyanka in the earlier academic years also. Ms. Kamala is a Teacher in a private School with an annual income of Rs. 60,000/-.

E.2.3 Cheque number 195565, dated 15-7-19, for Rs.15,000/- in favour of the Principal, Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology and Sciences, towards part tuition fees in respect of Mr. G. Ramesh, son of Sri Narayanappadu, studying B. Tech., 4th year, was handed over in the presence of his father. Sri Bhavahara Rao and Sri M. Rama Rao, President, are also seen in the photo that follows. Sri Narayanappadu is a daily wage worker, with an annual income of Rs.72,000/-. We supported the education of Mr. Ramesh in the earlier academic years also.

E.2.4 Cheque number 195581, dated 15-7-19 for Rs. 10,000/- in favour of Sri Kalyana Chakravarthi Memorial Educational Trust, towards part tuition fees in respect of Ms. D. Madhavi Latha, daughter of Ms Chandrakantham, studying Inter 1st year, was handed over to her in the presence of her mother. Sri G. Bhavahara Rao, M. Rama Rao, Sri P. Krishnamohan and Sri V. Venkatapathi Rao, former Joint Secretary are also seen in the photo that follows. Ms Chandrakantham is a Typing Instructor, with an annual income of Rs.96,000/-.

E.2.5 Cheque number 195568, dated 15-7-19 for Rs. 10,000/-, in favour of Sri Gayatri Educational Society, towards part tuition fees in respect of Ms. P. Akhila, daughter of Sri Ramakrishna, studying Inter 2nd year at Sri Gaayatri Junior College, Visakhapatnam, was handed over to her in the presence of her mother. Sri G. Bhavahara Rao, Sri Venkatapathi Rao and Sri Rama Rao are also seen in the phot that follows. Sri Ramakrishna is a daily wage worker, with an annual income of Rs.60,000/-. We supported the education of Ms. Akhila in the previous academic years also.

E.2.6 Cheque number 195582, dated 15-7-19 for Rs. 10,000/-, in favour of Sri Kalyana Chakravarthi Memorial Educational Trust, towards part tuition fees in respect of Ms. P. Madhavi, daughter of Ms. Lakshmi, studying Inter 2nd year at Chaitanya Junior College, Visakhapatnam was handed over to her in the presence of her mother. Ms. K. Malathi, Sri Bhavahara Rao, Sri P.L.N. Raju, are also seen in the photo that follows. Ms Lakshmi is a Watchwoman, with an annual income of Rs.36000/-.

E.2.7 Cheque number 195567, dated 15-7-19 for Rs. 10,000/- in favour of Sri Kalyana Chakravarthi Memorial Educational Trust, towards part tuition fees in respect of Ms. K. Radha Sai, daughter of Sri Shankar, studying Inter 1st year in Chaitanya Junior College, Visakhapatnam, was handed over to her in the presence of her mother Ms. Manga. Sri Shankar is a daily wage worker, with an annual income of Rs.84,000/-. We supported the education of Ms. Radha Sai in the previous academic years also.

E.2.8 Cheque number 195574, dated 15-7-19 for Rs.10,000/- in favour of the Principal, Visakhapatnam Vocational Junior College, Visakhapatnam towards part tuition fees in respect of Ms. K. Yamuna, daughter of Sri Simhachalam, studying Inter 2nd year, was handed over to her in the presence of her father. Sri Bhavahara Rao and Sri V. Venkatapati Rao, are also seen in the photo that follows. Sri Simhachalam, is a Watchman, with an annual income of Rs.60,000/-.

E.2.9 Cheque number 195573, dated 15-7-19 for Rs. 10,000/- in favour of St. Joseph's College for Women, Visakhapatnam, towards part tuition fees of Rs.10,000/- in respect of Ms. P. Deena, daughter of Sri P. Srinu, studying Inter 2nd year, was handed over in the presence of her mother Ms. Mangamma. Ms. K. Malati is also in the photo that follows. Sri Srinu is a Driver with an annual income of Rs. 60,000/-. We supported the education of Ms. Deena in the previous academic year also.

E.2.10 Cheque number 195555, dated 15-7-19 for Rs. 10,000/- in favour of Sri Kalyana Chakravarthi Memorial Educational Trust, towards part tuition fees in respect of Ms. B. Kusumanjali, daughter of Sri B. Naidu, studying Inter 2nd year at Chaitanya Junior College, Visakhapatnam was handed over to her in the presence of her mother Ms. Satyavati. Sri G. Bhavahara Rao and Sri P. Raghuramaiah are also seen in the photo that follows. Sri B. Naidu is a Bus Driver, with an annual income of Rs.96,000/-. We supported the education of Ms. Kusumanjali in the previous academic years also.

E.2.11 Cheque number 195579, dated 15-7-19 for Rs.10,000/- issued in favour of Narayana Educational Society, towards part tuition fees in respect of Ms. G. Harshini, daughter of Sri Ravi, studying Inter 1st year at Narayana Junior College, was handed over to her in the presence of her father. Sri P. Raghuramaiah and Sri Bhavahara Rao are also seen in the photo that follows. Sri Ravi is an Auto Driver, with an annual income of Rs.88,000/-.

E.2.12 Cheque number 195585, dated 15-7-19 for Rs. 8,000/-, in favour of Om Sree Siva Shankar Educational Society, Visakhapatnam, towards part tuition fees in respect of Ms. Y. Jagadeeswari, daughter of Ms. Rajakumari, studying 8th Std., was handed over in the presence of her mother. Sri G. Bhavahara Rao is also seen in the photo that follows. Ms. Rajakumari is a daily wage worker, with an annual income of Rs.60,000/-. We supported the education of Ms. Jagadeeswari in the previous academic years also.

E.2.13 Cheque number 195571, dated 15-7-19 for Rs. 10,000/- in favour of Dr. L.Bullayya Junior College, Visakhapatnam, towards part tuition fees in respect of Ms. E. Jhansi Lakshmi, daughter of Ms. Appayyamma, studying Inter 2nd year, was handed over to her in the presence of her mother. Ms. P. Balatripurasundari, Life Member, Visakhapatnam, is also seen in the photo that follows. Ms Appayyamma is a daily wage worker, with an annual income of Rs.40,000/-.

E.2.14 Cheque number 195578, dated 15-7-19 for Rs. 12,00O/-, in favour of the Principal, GVP Degree College, Visakhapatnam, towards part tuition fees in respect of Ms. N. Divya Jyothi, daughter of Sri Ramu, studying B.Sc., 2nd year, was handed over to her in the presence of her mother. Sri G. Bhavahara Rao, Sri M. Rama Rao, and Sri Venkatapathi Rao are also seen in the photo that follows. Sri Ramu is a daily wage worker, with an annual income of Rs.60,000/-. We supported the education of Ms. Divya Jyothi in the previous academic years also.

E. 3. The student-wise details of the remaining 10 student-beneficiaries are as under:

E.3.1 Cheque number 195575, dated 15-7-19 for Rs. 10,000/- in favour of Vasundara Junior College, Keesara Mandal, Medchal District, Telangana, towards part tuition fees in respect of Ms. A. Dharani, daughter of Ms.Amrutakala, studying Inter 1st year, was handed over to her by Sri P. Ramakrishna Rao, Member, Hyderabad, on 22-7-19.

Sri Surendar, father of Ms. Dharani earns an income of Rs. 1,20,000/- from all sources.

E.3.2 Cheque number 195583, dated 15-7-19 for Rs. 7,500/- in favour of S.V.L.N.S.V.P. Junior College, Visakhapatnam, towards part tuition fees in respect of Ms. E. Sravani, daughter of Ms. Kanakamma, studying Inter 1st year, was handed over in the presence of her mother by Ms. P. Suryalakshmi, Home Maker and our Well Wisher who facilitated donations of about Rs.60,000/- to our Society, on 22-7-19. Ms Kanakamma is a daily wage worker, with an annual income of Rs.72,000/-.

E.3.3 Cheque number 195586 dated 22-7-19 for Rs.10,000/- in favour of Sri Kalyanachakravarti Memorial Educational Trust, towards part tuition fees in respect of Mr. K. Deepak Kumar, son of Ms. Suryakumari, studying Inter 2nd year at Sri Chaitanya Junior College, was handed over to him by Sri R. Ramachandrarao, Permanent Member, Visakhapatnam, on 22-7-19. Ms. Suryakumari is a Tailor, with an annual income of Rs.70,000/-. We supported the education of Mr. Deepak Kumar in the earlier academic years also.

E.3.4 Cheque number 195577 dated 15-7-19 for Rs.10,000/- in favour of Sri Chaitanya Junior College, , Visakhapatnam Dist., towards full tuition fees in respect of Ms. P. Srilakshmi, daughter of Ms. Sunita, studying Inter 1st year, was handed over by her and her mother to Sri A. Ananta Rao, Principal of the College, on 21-7-19.

Ms. Sunita is a Tailor, with an annual income of Rs.40,000/-.

E3.5 Cheque number 195563, dated 15-7-19 for Rs.10,000/- in favour of BVK Junior College, Visakhapatnam, towards part tuition fees in respect of Ms. V. Sailaja, daughter of Sri Pothuraj, studying Inter 2nd year, was handed over to her, in the presence of her father by Sri J.B. Appa Rao, Member, Visakhapatnam, on 20-7-19. Sri Pothuraj is an employee in a private firm , with an annual income of Rs.72,000/-. We supported the education of Ms. Sailaja in the earlier academic years also.

E.3.6 Cheque number 195584, dated 15-7-19 for Rs. 5,000/- in favour of Sri Adinarayana Mahila Kalasala, Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam Dist. towards full tuition fees in respect of Ms. K. Priyanka, daughter of Ms K. Bujji, studying B. Com., 2nd year, was handed over to her by Sri K. Venkata Reddy, Member, Thotada, Visakhapatnam Dist., on 21-7-19. Ms. Bujji is a Water Carrier, with an annual income of Rs.40,000/-. We supported the education of Ms. Priyanka in the earlier academic years also.

E.3.7 Cheque number 195566, dated 15-7-19 for Rs. 15,000/- in favour of the Principal, Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology and Sciences, towards part tuition fees in respect of Mr. Ch. Ajay Dileep, son of Sri Simhachalam, studying B. Tech., 4th year, was handed over to him by Sri P.L.N. Raju, Permanent Member, on 18-7-19. Sri Simhachalam is a Plumber, with an annual income of Rs.72,000/-. We supported the education of Mr. Dileep in the earlier academic years also.

E.3. 8 Cheque number 195580, dated 15-7-19 for Rs. 10,000/- in favour of Vasundara Junior College, Keesara Mandal, Medchal District, Telangana, towards part tuition fees in respect of Ms. B. Sirisha, daughter of Sri Bhaskara Rao,studying Inter 1st year, was handed over to her by Ms. P. Rajani Rao, Life Member, Hyderabad on 22-7-19.(No photo was taken).

Sri Bhaskara Rao works as a Cab Driver, with an annual income of Rs. 45,000/-.

E.3.9 Cheque number 195564, dated 15-7-19 for Rs. 15,000/- in favour of Aditya College of Engineering, Surampalem, East Godavari District, , towards part tuition fees in respect of Ms. P. V. Krishna Prasanna, daughter of Sri Venkata Tirumalacharyulu, studying 4th year B.Tech., was handed over by her and her father to Sri A. Ramesh, Principal of the College on 26-7-19.

Sri Acharyulu is a temporary potu worker with a monthly income of Rs.13,000/-.

We supported the education of Ms. Prasanna in the previous academic years also.

E.3.10 Cheque number 195570, dated 15-7-19 for Rs. 12,000/- in favour of the Principal, Pragati Women's Degree College, Peddapuram, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, towards part tuition fees in respect of Ms. Ch. Kamala Radhika, daughter of Sri Srinivasa Rao, studying B.Sc., 3rd year, was handed over to her by Sri P. Madhava Rao, Member, Tuni on 25-7-19.

Sri Srinivasa Rao, is a marginal farmer with an annual income of Rs.36,000/-.

We supported the education of Ms. Radhika in the previous academic years also.

F. My appeal on 15th July, to pay the contributions up to March 2020, received positive response from the following Members:

Ms. R. Sukanya Rao, Hyderabad, Rs. 3,600/- on 15-7-19 Ms. P. Bhagirathi, Visakhapatnam, Rs.2,400/- on 17-7-19 Ms. G. Srivalli, Visakhapatnam, Rs. 2,400/- on 17-7-19. Sri K.V. Babjee, Permanent Member, Visakhapatnam, paid Rs.5,000/- on 16-7-19. Sri P. Ramakrishna Rao, Hyderabad, Rs. 10,500/- on 19-7-19. Sri V. Venkatapathi Rao, Visakhapatnam, Rs. 2,400/- on 19-7-19. Sri A.V.S.S. Ramesh, Member, Rajamahendravaram, contributed Rs.2,400/- on 16-7-19. Sri P. Madhava Rao, Tuni, contributed Rs. 3,600/- on 23-7-19. Ms. P. Ushadevi Madhava Rao, Tuni, contributed Rs. 3,600/- on 23-7-19. Sri P. Ramkiran, Member, US, contributed Rs.6,000/- on 24-7-19.

G. Filing of amendments to our bye-laws:

The amendments to our bye-laws, approved by the General Body of our Society at the annual meeting held on 27-4- 19, were duly taken on file by the District Registrar of Societies, Visakhapatnam, on 29-7-19.

H. Matters related to Vruddhaasrayam (OAH):

H.1 Certificate of Registration

The Old Age Home (Vruddhaasrayam) of our Society was issued the Certificate of Registration (No. 2 of 2019) as per Rule 19 of Andhra Pradesh Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules, 2011 under the Andhra Pradesh Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 on 5-7-19 by the Asst. Director, Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled, Transgender and Senior Citizens, Visakhapatnam.

H.2 Land for OAH:

On the suggestion of Sri P.L.N.Raju (Permanent Member) and Sri G.Bhavahara Rao (former Secretary), along with both of them, your Secretary, Sri M. Rama Rao, President & Sri T.Purushottam, Jt. Secretary met Dr. S. V. Adinarayana Rao garu, Founder, Prema Hospital, who is well known for his acts of philanthropy, on 13-7-19 with a request to donate about 1500 sq. yds. of land, a part of the lands he has near Pyda College and Boyapalem "Y" Junction, on the way from Visakhaapatnam to Vizianagaram.

Dr. Adinarayana Rao garu assured to consider our request and it is hoped that he may take a favourable decision in due course.

H.3 Birthday Celebration:

Sri Bhogaraju Subbarao, Permanent Member, who does voluntary service at our Vruddhaasrayam on Saturdays, visited our Vruddhaasrayam on 7-7-19 along with his spouse Ms. Sita Nagaratnam and celebrated the birthday of Ms. Sita Nagaratnam by presenting new clothes to the 5 inmates.

H.4 Donations:

H.4.1 Sri S. Raghuram, Asst. Commissioner, Central Excise, Visakhapatnam, donated Rs.2,001/- on 21-7-19, courtesy, Sri P. S. Ravikumar, Life Member, Visakhapatnam.

H.4.2 Sri S.V.Ramana Murthy, Foreman (Mech.,)( Gaz.), (Retd.) Naval Armament Inspectorate, Ministry of Defence, Hyderabad, donated Rs. 3,000/- to AASARAA on 27-7-19, courtesy your President.

H.5 Happy re-union:

Ms. A. Padmavathi, who admitted her grandmother Ms. K. Radhamma in our Vruddhaasrayam on 10-6-18 taken back Ms. Radhamma to her house on 12-7-19.

H.6. Regular donations to Vruddhaasrayam (free OAH):

Out of the 7 Members who were committed to donate Rs.5,000/- every month for the upkeep of the inmates, the following donated the amounts shown against their names in this month:

Sri R. Atchannaidu, Member, Visakhapatnam, Rs.5,000/- on 5-7-19. Ms. K. Rajeswari and Sri T. Chandrasekhara Rao, Life Members, Visakhapatnam and Kakinada, respectively, Rs. 5,000/- on 9-7-19 Sri P.S. Ravikumar, Life Member, Visakhapatnam, Rs.5,000/- on 23-7-19. Sri P. Raghuramaiah, Permanent Member donated Rs.2,100/- each on 5-7-19.

I. She did us proud:

As expected, Ms. Divya, one of our student beneficiary, got admission against the quota of free seats in the Government Medical College, Srikakulam.

J. Sad news:

I regret to inform about the sudden demise of Sri. M.V.Rama Rao, our Member on 23-7-2019 at Visakhapatnam. Late Sri Rao is survived by his wife, recently married daughter and a son.

Sri M. Rama Rao , President and Sri K.V. Babjee, Member, Governing Body, paid last respects to the departed Soul on their behalf and on behalf of our Society and offered condolences to the family members.