Canadian Hartleyite
Newsletter of the Past Pupils' Association of Canada & USA	Vol 9 No 1 April 2005

Tsunami Affects Hartley

Tsunami that brought havock and destruction together with deaths in the order of 30 000 to Sri Lanka did not spare Hartley. The road from the Point Pedro Jetty along the coast was washed away. Extensive damage was reported to methodist Girls High School. Hartley had its share of damage but not heavy. Water inside the school rose up to 4 feet and files, motor , books and few other office equipments were damaged. It appears that some furniture too have been damaged.

It was reported by the Hartley trust that about 250 chairs and table that were damaged could be repaired and the Ministry of Education with the help of UNICEF have agreed to finance the repair cost of Rs 200 000. The work has been completed by March. There is another 250 chairs and Tables which are totally damaged and need to be replaced. Mr. Gunaseelan, Deputy Principal who is in charge of this has approached UNICEF and he is hopeful of getting the money for the replacement.

STUDENTS AFFECTED

It was reported that no deaths occured among students of Hartrley. When Tsunami struck on the 26th of December , the college was on vaccation and there was only one class going on, probably a teacher doing extra work; but they all escaped in time.

But the stastics provided by the Ministry of Education refers to 119 students affected probably from various villages. The breakdown is as follows:

year 6 - 22 students

year 7 - 21 students

year 8 - 28 students

year 9 - 26 students

year 10 - 29 students

year 11 - 23 students

year 12 - 30 students

year 13 - 20 students

HCPPA CANADA & USA CONTRBUTION TO TSUNAMI RELIEF

No sooner the Tsunami news was splashed, The HCPPA Canada & USA exco. was called for an emergency meeting and contacts were made with the Trust and Point Pedro to assess the damage. It was known that the damage to Hartley was not serious. The committee looked into the possibility of helping Tsunami affected areas in North and East. It was revealed that individual members had already pledged very large sums to TRO and other organisations. Hence it was felt that we need not embark on another collection but send Cad $ 1500 from our funds earmarked tor Vanni children ( this fund is not in operation temporarily as the organization which was responsible has changed their objectives).This contribution was sent to TRO as a token of our desire to help.

HARTLEYITES RUSH TO HELP

It was very gratifying to note that Dr.. Figarado, Canada, along with a team of doctors and nurses flew into North and East. Another team led by Dr . Eswara from USA too flew along with another team to Vanni area. We got information Dr. Sasikanth from UK also went with a team to North and East. Our chief guest at 13th Hartleyites Nite, Mr. S. Gunanayagam ( Thasam) had also gone to Vanni to help for about three months. These and others who have contributed have upheld the spirit of Hartley in coming to the help of their countrymen. We are proud of all these Hartleyites.

Annual Kalai Vilza on May 28th at Mississauga

The Kalai Vilza organised by Hartley and Methodist Past Pupils will be held this year at the Glen Forest Secondary school, 3575, Field Gate Drive, Mississaugua. The program will start at 6 PM. Mr. Vijenthira, our asst. Treasurer will be Coordinating for Hartley ( Tel # 416 429 7423). Mrs Subothini Sureshkumar(Tel # 416 539 9445) will be coordinating for Methodist, Point Pedro.

Tickets are priced at $ 10 for each adult. Children under 12 are free. For the youth, tickets are priced at $ 5 each . NOTE : THESE YOUTH TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE GATES ONLY

DIRECTION FOR TORONTO RESIDENTS

Take 401 to Dixie Rd. Go south on Dixie Rd. At Burnhamthrope Rd turn left to go east. Then right on Field Gate Drive.

Mr Vijenthira is planning an exciting evening for about 3 hrs and is planning to start on time at 6 PM and finish on time about 10::00 PM.

Activities for the Year 2005

ANNUAL CRICKET ENCOUNTER WITH JAFFNA HINDU

The Annual cricket encounter with Jaffna Hindu College PPA will be held as usual, on July 1st Canada day at Sunnybrook Park cricket grounds.

Mr. N. Sivapalan will be in charge ( Tel # 416 746 0307). He will be ably assisted by Mr. V. Jeyaraman and Mr. S. Sivarajah.

Please keep this date free and come with your family and encourage the players.

JOINT ANNUAL PICNIC OF HARTLEY AND METHODIST

The joint Picnic has been planned for the 16th of July at Rose Lord Park ( Area I) . This is at Duffrin North on Duffrin and Finch. The convener for Hartley is Mr. T. Thiruchelvam ( Tel # 416 286 1095) . Other members of the Picnic committee for Hartley are Mr. S. Thayaparan, Mr. N. Sivapalan and Mr .S. Sivarajah.

The picnic is expected to start by 10: 30 AM. The organisers are appealing to members to come in large numbers and bring whatever food they like. They are also invited to bring their friends.

17TH HARTLEYITES NITE & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The 17th Annual Hartleyites Nite will be held on 12th of November, 2005 . The venue will be The Centennial Recreation Centre Auditorium, # 1967 Ellesmere Road, Scarborough, Ontario.

The convener this year will be Mr. R. Rajeswaran, our Treasurer ( Tel # 905 896 7982). Mr Rajeswaran is planning to bring new ideas to make the Hartleyites Nite more appealing. He will be assisted by Dr. A. Thangarooban, President, Mr. Siva. S. Sothy, Mr. R. Mathavan and Mr V. Vijenthira. More details will be given in the next Newsletter.

Annual General Meeting will be in Charge of Mr. Shanmuganayagam (Secretary) and Mr. M. Sritharan.

Mr. M. Atputhanathan, Mr. K. Rrajaratnam and Mr. M. Sritharan will be in charge of the Year book.

News from HCPPA Canada& USA

SCREENING WESTERN FILMS FOR BENEFIT SHOW

The committee decided to try out screening a western film around September of this year, for the benefit of the children who cannot enjoy Tamil films. It was decided to select an English Film that will appeal to both the young and adults. Mr. V. Vijenthira was asked to explore and arrange for the show to be held in September.

IDEA OF SENDING IN NOMINATIONS BEFORE THE AGM FOR POSTS IN THE COMMITTEE

Members are aware that we tried out the idea of getting names for different posts proposed and seconded with the consent of the candidate before the AGM. In addition those proposed at the meeting was also obtained on the same form with the consent of the candidate. The idea was to give time for the Candidate to reflect and see whether they could spare some time for Hartley.

Review of this procedure was done at one of the committee meeting and it was agreed that this procedure brought in members of the committee who could spare some time. Hence it was decided to follow the same procedure this year too.

BENEFIT SHOW " AYUTHAM"

The benefit show was held on March 26th at Woodland cinema near Mc Covan and Finch. It was fairly well attended but it was felt that we should all take more interest in increasing the ticket sales.

HOW TO GET ABOUT IMPROVING THE TICKET SALES

By Vijenthira

Here are some tips to improve the ticket sales circulated by our energetic convener of Kalai Vilza, Mr Vijenthira

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1. Write down the names and phone numbers of of your friends and relatives from Hartley College at the back of the ticket book;

2. Don't wait till you meet your friends; pick up the phone and make a call;

3. Don't keep the ticket with you to hand in, mail them right away. No need to drive too;

4. Carry the ticket book around with you when you go to social functions, so you can show it your friends and make a possible sale;

5.Start your sales as soon as possible; some Hartleyites circles may cross your and your friends may have been approached by them ahead of you!

6. Don't keep two tickets for yopu and your spouse; if you are able to sell all tickets, its good, go for it; you can purchase your tickets at the door. We always keep some there.

7. No more tickets? Call Vijenthira at 416 429 7423 or Rajaratnam 416 431 0987.

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR 2005

We are giving again the full list of EXCO members for the year 2005 as there were some mistakes and ommissins.Editor regrets for those mistakes.

President: Dr. A. Thangarooban (905 770 3350) E- mail : atroopan@rogers.com

Vice Presidents: Mr. S. Sivasothilingam (905 275 1821)

E-mail: siva@adaptdrivers.com

Mr. K. Rajaratnam (416 431 0986)

Secretary: Mr. V. Shanmuganayagam ( 905 305 1958)

e-mail vshan@sympatico.ca

Treasurer : Mr R. Rajeswaran ( 905 896 7982) E-mail; kalrajez@yahoo.com

Assisstant Secretary: Mr. M. Sritharan (416 297 1613)

e-mail: rgprinting@on.aibn.com

Assistatnt Treasurer: Mr. V. Vijenthira (416 429 7423)

Editor: Mr. M. Atputhanathan (416 439 7696) E-mail: atput@interlog.com

Committee Members:

1. Dr. S.A. Shanmugavadivel (416 293 0966)

2. Mr. V. Karunaithas (416 438 5102)

3. Mr. S. Krishnalingam (416 963 8591)

4. Mr. R. Mathavan ( 905 472 8825)

5.Dr. A. Somaskandar (USA) ( 516 872 5301

6. Mr. N. Sivapalan (416 746 0307)

7. Mr. S. Sivarajah (416 287 7903)

8. Mr. M. Thayaparan (905 454 8568

9. Prof. S. Thevanayagam (USA) ( 716 568 1168)

10. Mr. T. Thiruchelvam ( 416 286 1095)

AUDITORS

Mr. S. Sivakumaran ( 905 305 6160)

Mr. V. Jeyaraman ( 905 787 0136)

NADARAJAH FUND FOR NEEDY CHILDREN FROM HARTLEY

Mr. K. Navarubakanth best performer in Physical science and was awarded the Late R.M. Gunaratnam Scholarship sponsored by HCPPA Canada/ USA.He has requested help for continuing his Engineering course at the University of Moratuwa, stating his family condition.

The committee requested Mr. M. Atputhanathan to check up his facts with the Principal of Hartley College. This was done on Mr. Atputhanathan's visit to Hartley in 2004 and the Principal confirmed his family situation. The committee has now accepted to help him till he finishes his studies at Moratuwa University through Mr.Nadarajah fund.

NOTE: Those who have committed to Mr. Nadarajah Fund and not paid please send in your committments to either the Treasurer , Mr. R.Rajeswaran or to Mr. M. atputhanathan.

KARU CHINNIAH OUR MEMBER OFFERS TO FINANCE A NEEDY STUDENT

We have also got an offer from Mr. Karu Chinniah, our member for supporting a needy student to persue the studies. We would like to remind the our members that Mr Karu Chinniah also has send in the required amount of money to furnish one class room with furniture and this has been forwarded to the Trust in Colombo which is handling the work.

Hartley Reconstruction Project

Members are all aware that HCPPA Canada/USA launched this project on hearing about the bad plight of classrooms, staff room and library and the inadequate facilities for the laboratories. There was a good response to this appeal and we give below the offers that were made and the amount received up to date as given by the Treasurer.

First column gives the amount pledged and second column, the amount received.

Dr. Shan Shanmugavadivel,1225- 700

Dr. K. Eswara, 1225- 00

Dr. J.C. P. Samuel 1225- 00

Mr. Karu Chinniah 1225-1225

Dr. A Somaskandaa 900 - 00

Dr. A. Thangaruuban 900 - 00

Dr. J. Muhundan 1225 - 1225

Mr. V. Vijenthra 600- 00

Mr. Atputhanathan 500- 250

Dr. R. Mahadeva 1225 - 1185

Mr. Ravindran 119 -119

Mr. R.Rajeswaran 100-100

Mr. S. Gopalakrishnan 100-100

Mr. R. Mathavan 100-100

Mr. G. Sivanesan 100-100

Mr. V. Navakumar 100-100

Mr. B. Dhayananth 100-100

Mr. B. Vasanthakumar 100-100

Mr. B. Ravichandran 100- 100

Mr. S. Nanthakumar 100-100

Mr. S. Thevanayagam 100-100

Mr. V. Jeyaraman 200-00

Mr. S. Srivamathevan 100- 00

Mr. C. Skandariniyan 100-00

The total pledged as of today is Cad $ 11769.00.

Total received in Canada Cad $ 5704.75

Amount Transferred to Trust, Colombo Cd $ 3500.00

Balance to be transferred to Trust Cad $ 2204.75

( Above information provided by Treasure, Mr. R. Rajeswaran)

Members would be aware that our committment for Urgent Reconstruction includes furniture for 10 classrooms at a cost of Cad $ 1225 for each classroom. Those who pledged $ 1225 pledged for one classroom.

Giving basic facilities for for the three Laboratories at a cost of $ 1800 for the Bilogy laboratory ( those two who pledged $900 each is for this lab), $ 600 for Chemistry laboratory ( the one who pledged $ 600 is for this lab.) And $ 500 for Physics laboratory ( one who pledged 500 is for this lab).

In addition there is a need to construct an attached computer room for the library that is being built to give internet facilities for students. We are awaiting estimates for this from Trust / school.

At the moment teachers are huddled in a small classroom. Urgent need is to renovate the old staff room and equipp it. Estimates are expected from Trust/ school.

NEED FOR MORE TO COME UP WITH THEIR OFFER

Thus one can see there is a need for more members and well wishers of Hartley to come up with offers to help.

Please send your pledges / contributions to Treasurer Mr. R. Rajeswaran ( 905 896 7982) e- mail : kalrajez@yahoo.com

Postal address

Mr. R. Rajeswaran

725 Vermouth Ave #38

Mississauga

Ontario L5A 3X5

Canada

Hartley College PPAs' Trust is three years old

Hartley College PPAs' made history by convening a Global meeting of representatives of all the six PPA's from around the globe at Hotel Galadari in Colombo with the sole pupose of forming a Trust body to coordinate the development effort of Hartley with all branches and to look after the needs of Hartley. As a result of the meeting on 28th of July 2002, Hartley College PPAs' Trust was formed. It took almost one and a half years for the constitution to be ratified by all branches and the Trust to be legally registered.

But during that time Trust wasted no time and with the help of mainly UK branch assissted by three other branches, Colombo, New South Wales , Australia and Victoria , Australia, they procured a house to keep the sports equipment and alsothe land in front of the College for a proposed IT centre in memory of Late Mr. K. Pooranampillai, long standing Principal of Hartley college and an Auditorium for Hartley ( the present Hall is being used as classrooms).They also moved to get govt. help for the College. and also started a Web site where all activities are posted to update the members. Canada branch has completed transferring all its fund which were kept with Point Pedro and Colombo and also those earmarked for Hartley and kept in Canada, to the Trust for implementation.

Now three years have passed and according to the constitution a set of new trustees have to be elected. 5 out of the 8 trustees have to be elected by the PPAs' and two are members of the Trust by virtue of their position as Presidents of Colombo and Point Pedro branches. Principal is an EX officio member .

According to the constitution, if 4 PPAs are unable to send delegates for a meeting in Colombo to elect, electronic method is to be used. The Trust has called for nominations for the 5 elected posts. Canada branch at its meeting in April has named its nominees.

The website of the Trust is : www.hartleytrust.com. Members can go into it and update themselves.

News From Other PPAs

UK BRANCH

The following are the office bearers for the year 2005.

President: Mr. N. Balendra, e-mail: balendra@hotmail.com

Vice President: Mr. V. Jai Indran, e-
mail; jai_indiran@hotmail.com

Secretary: Mr. R. Ravindralingam, e-mail: rravi@hadsa.co.uk

Chaiman Board of Trustees Mr. A Eswaramohan, e-mail: mohan@darrenestate.com

Secretary of Trust: Dr. R. Selvakadungo

NSW BRANCH, AUSTRALIA

President : Mr. Charles Somasundaram, e-mail: charles.somasundaram@sydneywater.c om.au

Vice President: Mr. K. Kaneshalingam , e-mail: kanesh@sai- global.com

Secretary: Mr. K. Paskarajothy, e-
mail:paskey@yahoo.com.au

Editorial

The Editor regrets for the mistakes that krept in the last Newsletter .

It is encouraging to see that all members eagerly await for the Newsletter to find out about Hartley and its PPA's and also for what is happening within the Canada/USA PPA. Members of Canada/USA PPA are distributed over a vast continent and the Newsletter is the main link that keeps them informed of what is happening around them and globally.

In this Newsletter we have highlighted to what extent Tsunami has affected Hartley. Fourtunately it has not brought in extensive damage. The only setback is that Canada/USA PPA's effort to give basic infrastructure to make the Hartley function has been delayed to some extent. But thanks to the untiring effort of the Principal and his deputy together with the Trust the set back has been reduced.

Once again the Ediditor thanks those inquired when the Newsletter is coming. This gives the Exco encouragement to put out the Newsletter regularly.

Editor

M. Atputhanathan

e-mail: atput@interlog.com

We apologize for any mistakes that might have crept in inadvertently.