Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Blood Donation Drive and Free Medical Checkup

The Bagan Datoh Branch Youths has successfully held Blood Donation and Health Checkup Campaign in colaboration with Hospital Teluk Intan for the last 10 years.

This year another Blood Donation Drive and Free Medical Checkup is being organised by Bagan Datoh Branch Youths which is going to be held as follows;
Date: 25th April 2010
Time: 8.00am
Venue : SJK(T) Tun Sambanthan, Bagan Pasir



It only takes about an hour out of your busy schedule and it may save a life. Donating blood may not only benefit the person who received the blood cells but may also improve the health of the donor. What are the potential health benefits of donating blood?

While the most obvious health benefit of donating blood is the wonderful feeling derived from giving something vital to someone who needs it, the benefits of donating blood may extend far beyond this to having a positive impact on the donor's health.

Studies have shown that, in general, Malaysians tend to consume more iron on a daily basis than is necessary for good health. Ingestion of quantities of iron beyond a certain quantity can promote formation of free radicals in the body. Free radicals have justly earned their reputation for causing cellular changes which can disrupt normal cell function and increase the risk of certain chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer. This is more likely to be a problem for men and post menopausal women since women of child bearing age shed excess iron through regular menstrual cycles. If a person happens to be a red meat eater, the risk for iron overload can be even higher.

How does blood donation help with iron overload? Blood donation removes some of the excess iron which can cause free radical formation in the body. In fact, studies have shown that men who donate blood on a regular basis have a lower risk of heart disease. With heart disease being the number one cause of death in males, this is, indeed, an important health benefit of donating blood.

How can you be sure you're not giving away too much iron? Before you're allowed to donate blood, your hemoglobin level, a rough measure of your iron levels, will be checked. If it's deemed too low, you won't be allowed to donate that day. Your hemoglobin level will be monitored closely every time you present for donation and you'll only be allowed to donate every eight weeks to prevent too much iron from being removed from your body. It's a free and easy way to keep track of your iron levels.

When you consider the potential health benefits of giving blood along with the joy of giving to others in need, it's no wonder the donation of blood has become so popular. An hour spent relaxing in a chair every two months is all it takes to benefit both your health and the health of a lucky recipient. Somewhat out there someone is waiting for your generous gift of life.

Masterskill University College of Health providing scholarship for Telugu Students

Terms of Application

Applications for the scholarship must include the following documents:
a. Student hand written letter to apply scholarship.
b. Copy of Masterskill Offer Letter
c. Copy of Masterskill Application for Program
d. Copy of Student IC
e. Copy of SPM result duly certified.
f. Copy Parents IC
g. Letter of Confirmation from Branch Chairman/Secretary on parents membership
(Applications without full documents will not be entertained)

1. Scholarship will only given for April and July Intake.

2. Deadline for April Intake : 30th April to reach TAM Education Bureau

3. Deadline for July Intake : 31st July to reach TAM Education Bureau

4. Students from other intakes are not eligible.

5. Following minimum requirement is a must:
Passed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia with:
a. Minimum credit (C6) in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia
b. Minimum credit (C6) in English
c. Minimum credit (C6) in any Mathematics subject
d. Minimum credit (C6) in any Science subject
e. Minimum credit (C6) in any other subject excluding Kesusasteraan (literature)

6. Applications only from fresh students who have enrolled into any of the following subjects :
· Diploma in Nursing
· Diploma in Pharmacy
· Diploma in Medical Imaging
· Diploma in Environmental Health
· Diploma in Physiotherapy
· Diploma in Medical Lab Technology
· Diploma in Healthcare
· Diploma in Health Informatics
· Diploma in Occupational Therapy
· Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health
· Diploma in Paramedic Science

7. Student must maintain CGPA of 3.3 at all times to continue to receive this scholarship.

8. The final decision on Scholarship is by Masterskill College of Nursing and Health(MUCH)

9. Parents /Guardians of the student must be a life member of TAM for minimum of ONE (1)year to eligible for this scholarship application.

10. Amount of the scholarship award will be decided by MUCH and TAM.

11. Application for scholarship is NOT an automatic award for scholarship.

12. TAM will send letter for students not successful in the application within 45 days from the deadline for April and July intake.

13. Successful candidate for the scholarship will be notified via letter/agreement by Masterskill

For the application form, please download from www.telugumas.org or please contact the following persons;
Mr R.Ramanaidu (Branch Chairman)- 016-6681240
Mr N.A.Ramulu (Branch Secretary)- 05-6489120

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Telugu Association of Malaysia's Excellent Student Reward

CRITERIA FOR 2009 SPM/STPM ACHIEVERS FOR TAM EXCELLENT STUDENT REWARD

1. SPM
· The candidate should have achieved at least 7As (A+ / A / A- are considered in the selection criteria)
2. STPM
· The candidate should have achieved at least minimum 2As.

GENERAL CRITERIA:
· Students sat for the year 2009 SPM & STPM examination are only eligble for the award
· Parent/s or guardian should be a TAM live member for at least one year. Guardian is only considered if the parents have expired.
· Membership of parent/s should be prior to the examinations of the candidate.
· All the applications should come through their respective TAM Branches.
· Final selection will be done by HQ Education Committee and the prize money will be awarded accordingly.
· A copy of SPM / STPM result & IC shall be enclosed together with the application form.
· All result slips and forms should be endorsed by TAM Branch Chairmen/Secretary.
· Application which does not comply for any of the above requirements will be rejected

Please get the application form now from the Branch Chairman, Sri Ramanaidu Ramaloo or Secretary, Sri Ramulu Appanna. For branch members who are now not staying in Bagan Datoh Area, you can download the application form at the link given below;
http://www.telugumas.org/web2/excellent_student_reward_form.pdf
Please mail your application form to the following adress;
51, Kampung Teluk Baru, 36300 Sungai Sumun, Perak

All application form with the required documents must reach us by 11th April 2010.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Ugadhi Celebration in Bagan Datoh Branch

Bagan Datoh Branch has recently held its Branch Level Ugadhi Celebration on 16th March 2010 at Sri Venkateswara Devasthanamu, Sungai Sumun. About 400 people participated in the event. The celebration started at 7.00pm with the offering of special prayers to Sri Venkateswara Swamy followed by bhajan and ubhayams. Then, Sri Ramanaidu Ramaloo, Chairman of Bagan Datoh Branch gave a speech followed by Sri D.V.Sri Ramulu who spoke about the significance of Ugadhi and how to celebrate Ugadhi. After that, annathanam was served. Traditional Telugu food and sweets like ‘garulu’, ‘burulu’, ‘aresulu’, ‘ladoo’ were also served. The most important dish which has to be served on Ugadhi day is the 'ugadhi paccadhi’. It was also served to the crowd. The crowd enjoyed the food. During the event, a birthday celebration was held for Jaykirthana, a 3 years old girl whose parents are members of South Perak Branch. The best part of the small celebration was the birthday song which was sang fully in Telugu by the crowd.




Ugadhi Vaibhavamu Programme in Astro

In conjunction of Ugadhi, ASTRO has telecasted a one and a half an hour programme called ‘UGADHI VAIBHAVAM’. More than 50 percent of the shooting for the programme has taken place in Bagan Datoh Area. More than 50 Bagan Datoh Branch members and their children took part in the shooting. This is the first time TAM Bagan Datoh branch has been given the chance to perform for the programme. We on behalf of TAM Bagan Datoh would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to the Telugu Association of Malaysia for giving us such a honour. We would like to thank the director and producer of the ‘UGADHI VAIBHAVAM’ as well for producing such a nice documentary for us. And without forgetting, thanks for all those who participate and help directly or indirectly in producing ‘UGADHI VAIBHAVAM’ successfully.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Vikruti Naama Sanvatsara Ugadhi Subhakankshalu!!!!!!!

మలేసియా తెలుగు సంఘము బాగన్ డత్తో శాఖ తరపున మలేసియాలో ఉన్న తెలుగు వారి అందరికి వికృతి నామ సంవత్సర ఉగాదిశుభాకాంక్షలు తెలుపుకొనుచున్నాము. ఈ ఉగాది మీకు మీ కుటుంబ సభ్యులకు ఆయురారొగ్యాములు, సకల ఐశ్వర్యములు తేవాలని మా ప్రార్ధన.

As you savor ugadhi Paccadhi...
Here's wishing that
Your New Year is filled
with all the rich flavors of life

Vikruti Naama Sanvatsara Ugadhi Subhakankshalu to all Telugus in Malaysia on behalf of the Bagan Datoh Branch of Telugu Association of Malaysia

ఉగాది / Ugadhi

Ugadhi is the New Year's Day for the people of Andhra Pradesh and also for the Telugu people all over the world. This year, Ugadi falls on March 16,2010.

Significance of Ugadhi
It is believed that the creator of the Hindu pantheon Lord Brahma started creation on this day - Chaitra suddha padhyami or the Ugadi day. Also the great Indian Mathematician Bhaskaracharya's calculations proclaimed the Ugadi day from the sunrise on as the beginning of the new year, new month and new day. The onset of spring also marks a beginning of new life with plants (barren until now) acquiring new life, shoots and leaves. Spring is considered the first season of the year hence also heralding a new year and a new beginning. The vibrancy of life and verdent fields, meadows full of colorful blossoms signifies growth, prosperity and well-being.With the coming of Ugadi, the naturally perfumed jasmines (mallepulu) spread a sweet fragrance which is perhaps unmatched by any other in nature's own creation! While large garlands of jasmine are offered to Gods in homes and temples, jasmine flowers woven in clusters adorn the braids of women. Ugadi is thus a festival of many shades. It ushers in the new year, brings a rich bounce of flora and fills the hearts of people with joy and contentment!

Preparing For The Occasion
Preparations for the festival begin a week ahead. Houses are given a thorough wash. Shopping for new clothes and buying other items that go with the requirements of the festival are done with a lot of excitement.On Ugadi day, people wake up before the break of dawn and take a head bath after, which they decorate, the entrance of their houses with fresh mango leaves. The green mango leaves tied to the doorway signify a good crop and general well being. It is noteworthy that one uses mango leaves and coconuts (as in a 'Kalasam', to initiate any puja) only on auspicious occasions to propitiate gods.People also splash fresh cow dung water on the ground in front of their house and draw colourful floral designs. This is a common sight in every household. People perform the ritualistic worship to God invoking his blessings before they start off with the New Year. They pray for their health, wealth and prosperity and success in business too. Ugadi is also the most auspicious time to start new ventures.

UGADI PACHCHADI

Ingredients
Neem Buds/Flowers for bitterness
Raw Mango for tang
Tamarind Juice for sourness
Green Chilli/Pepper for heat
Jaggery and ripe banana pieces for sweetness
Pinch of Salt for saltiness

This mixture with all six tastes (షడ్రుచులు), called ugadi Pachhadi (ఉగాది పచ్చడి) in Telugu symbolizes the fact that life is a mixture of different experiences (sadness, happiness, anger, fear, disgust, surprise) , which should be accepted together and with equanimity. All experiences have to be treated with equanimity. Every one should make a resolve that he will face calmly whatever happens in this year, accepting it with good grace and welcoming everything. Consider everything as for one's own good. Men should rise above sorrow and happiness, success and failure. This is the primary message of the Ugadi festival.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Sri Venkateswara Devasthanamu Maha Samprochanamu and Mandalabisheka Prayers


Sri Venkateswara Devasthana Maha Samprochanamu and Mandalabisheka Pooja had completed on March 7,2010. We on behalf of TAM South Perak Branch would like to extend our sincere and heartful thanks and gratitude to those who participate and help in making this temple festival a grand celebration directly or indirectly. We would like to extend our special thanks to the TAM HQ TAM Kulim Branch, TAM National Youths, TAM National Mahilas and all other branches as well.

TAM South Perak Branch Honouring Active Members

In the year 2008, TAM South Perak Branch had initiated an award for active members and those who contribute much to the branch as well as to the Sri Venkateswara Devasthanamu, Sungai Sumun . This award would be given in our branch Biennial General Meeting (BGM) which is held once in two years. As for now, our branch had honored 11 members with this award. 5 of the members in the year 2008 and 6 other members recently on February 8,2010.

Here is the list of recipients of the award

2008
1.Sri Ramanaidu Periah(Currently V.Chairman of Branch )
2.Sri Subramaniam Bangaraiah (Currently V.Chairman of Branch)
3.Sri Anandha Rao Sannasy (Currently V.Chairman of Branch)
4.Sri Apparao Gengiah (Currently C.Member of Branch)
5.Sri Ramarao Ramanaidu (Former C.Member of Branch)

2010
1.Late Sri Mariah Malaiah (Former V.Chairman of Branch)
2.Sri Simmatire Simanchalam (Currently C.Member of Branch)
3.Sri Subramaniam Naganaidu (First Youth Chief of Branch)
4.Sri Atchannah Ramulu (Currently C.Member of Branch)
5.Sri Raman Krithannan (Currently C.Member of Branch)
6.Srimati Thanalechumy Juval (First Mahila Chairlady of Branch)