Guru Poornima 2019

This year the Guru Poornima event was celebrated on August 3, 2019.  It was hosted by the students of Purva Fountain Square in their Celebration Hall.

With the lighting of the ceremonial lamp,  the day was declared open. 

Usually,  Guru Poornima means a Contest time for SwaraShraddhians. But this time, we went ahead with a simple Bhajan Program.  Here is the schedule

1. Veena vadini - Pradyumna and Pratham on keyboards and Vivaan, Maanya and Arsh on vocals
2. Nammamma Sharade - a Carnatic bhajan by advik and dipta
3. Achyutam keshavam - Abhinav, Bharat and Sameek
4. Tunga teeradi - a Dasvani by Gowri,
5. Shri Ramchandra - a Tulsidas bhajan by Unni and Radha
6. Bolo bolo sab mil bolo - shankar bhajan by Pooja, Saanvi, Sarika
7.  MahadishwarA - Ishanee, Vainavi, Varun and Diksha

Refreshment Break

8. Swami Krupa - Shraddha
9. Bhakta jana vatsale - Pratham
10. Majhe maher pandhari - reya
11. Deva shriganesha by samarth
12 Swagatam krishna - Devika
13. Hari Mhana - vocals by Shraddha and keyboards by Devika , Reya and Samarth

Sur Niragas Ho - Annual Day 2018

On Dec 9, 2018,  We held the Annual Day concert for the session of 2018.  Unlike last year, we presented a mix of Bollywood and Hindustani Classical Pieces.

Rehearsals began a few months before.Most performances were Group. Only the senior students in the Classical section got to go solo.

This year's Program  too was divided into two sessions  with a small refreshment break in between.

The emcee was  shared by  Pratham,  and Radha and was scripted by Radha.

As is tradition, each participant received a participation medal and gift. This time we also gave each student a Refrigerator Magnet , hand made by Mrs. Varsha Gupta.

Click Here for some still photos from the event

Schedule of the Concert
No	Item	Type	Partipants	Video Link
1	He Gajavadana – An Invocation	Solo Vocal	Soloist – Shraddha, Pratham on Keyboard	https://youtu.be/EWPgGHvh3mA
2	Alankaars	Group Vocal	Pratham on Keyboard , Background Choir – Vivan, Arsh, Manya, Ishana, Dev, Myrah, Kuhu, Pihu, Dhruvika, Manvik	https://youtu.be/QUJvKhFV2d4
3	Aigiri Nandini	Group Keyboard	Sarika, Anvi, Sanmathi and Saanvi
4	Vande Meenakshi – Nottuswaram	Group Keyboard	Gowri and Treisha
5	Bho Shambho	Group Keyboard	Vainavi, Ishanee, Pooja and Diksha
6	Mahadishwara (Raghu DIxit) -	Group Keyboard	Santosh and Bala
7	Gori Tera Gaav - Chitchor	Group Keyboard	Suman, Varsha and Santhi
8	Gulabo – Shandaar	Group Keyboard	Radha and Dipta
9	Slow motion anhreza – Bhaag Milkha Bhaag	Group Keyboard	Samarth, Annirudh, Advik and Varun	https://youtu.be/8c9S-MmgyPs
10	Songs Medley	Group Vocal	Choir – Vivan, Arsh, Manya, Ishana, Dev, Myrah, Kuhu, Pihu, Dhruvika, Manvik	https://youtu.be/QS3p-5fqJfc
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11	Raag Bhoop	Group Keyboard	Pradyumna, Pratham	https://youtu.be/JC59vyYHcgw
12	Raag Bhoop	Solo Keyboard	Devika
13	Raag Yaman Kalyan	Solo Keyboard	Reya
14	Colours of Malkauns	SOLO	Shraddha
	Kanada Raja Pandharicha – A Bhajan			https://youtu.be/vqOw9qolRtQ
	Ughavala Chandra – A Natyageet			https://youtu.be/9A3hHoQRp9E
	Aaj More Ghar - A Bandish			https://youtu.be/G9k-YAgb1bE
	Tadaare – Tarana			https://youtu.be/iUPHgij-qqE
15	National Anthem	Group Vocal	Everyone
16	Group Photo of the Participants.		Participants

Here is the playlist of  selected pieces from  the program

Katyaar Kaalzaat Ghusli - Annual Day 2017

On Feb 4, 2018,  We held the Annual Day concert for the session of 2017.  This concert was fully based on the famous songs from the equally famous bilingual classical movie -  Katyaar Kaalzaat Ghusli.

Rehearsals began in Nov 2017.  The individual pieces were chosen based on the expertise of each student. Most were presented as group performances.  Only the very senior were given solo pieces.

This year's Program  was divided into two sessions  with a small refreshment break in between.

The emcee was  shared by  Pratham, Shweta, Rhea and Akshata and was scripted by Mrs. Shraddha Prabhu.

As is tradition, each participant received a participation medal and gift. The gift covers were prepared by our Student Mrs. Varsha Ghosh.

The Tabla support was given by Shri Vishwas Sagarji.  He was also this year's Felicitation awardee.

Click Here for some still photos from the event

No	Item	Participants	You Tube Link
1	Naandi - Naman Ganesha	Saisha, Ruhin, Saukshmya, Pratik, Shivani, Rhea with Pratham on Harmonium	https://youtu.be/nDfpANCxsU0
2	Humko Manki Shakti Dena	Purvi,Timon,Prisha,Shrishti, Tanvi and  Shrivishnuwith Pratham on Harmonium	https://youtu.be/cm_x7PUIfQA
3	Sur Niragas Ho Cover	Pratham Prabhu	https://youtu.be/Q0Fu6_YZjzQ
4	Tejo Nidhi Loh Gol	Varun and Surya	https://youtu.be/BAfq24lOTLg
5	Bhola Bhandari	Vansh, Shivani and Pradyumna	https://youtu.be/u0bJ7dM825I
6	Tarana	Rhea, Akshata and Shweta	https://youtu.be/IPWoz5RRfvY
7	Dil Ki Tapish	Varsha, Shanthi, Advik, Vainavi and Ishanee	https://youtu.be/mgLvRWRLbLg
8	Prize Distribution and Felicitatiion of Vishwas Sagar		https://youtu.be/4v0UXKZ6qP4
9	Katyar Theme	Pratham Prabhu	https://youtu.be/4ebTJcUVhLs
10	Sur Se Saji	Saisha, Ruhin, Saukshmya, Pratik, Shivani, Rhea with Mrs. Shraddha on Harmonium	https://youtu.be/jK3ASZMB1UQ
11	Man Mandira	Kavya, Anushka and Anamika	https://youtu.be/Ij_zgymk_ac
12	Surat Piya Ki	Dipta, Suman, Radha, Samarth and Sarah	https://youtu.be/GsUzGLSn8qw
13	Muralidhar Shaam	Reya	https://youtu.be/CWF5wIUhQU0
14	Ghei Chand	Devika	https://youtu.be/JSXjffeXy60
15	Aruni Kirani	Mrs. Shraddha Prabhu	https://youtu.be/V8OOUl9V4NE

If you would like to the see the program as is, then  here is the playlist.

Guru Poornima 2017

This time Guru Poornima came on the 9th of July, 2017 and a Sunday that too.

We celebrated in two centres - Marathalli and Adarsh.

The morning half was dedicated by the Marathalli centres and celebrated in the ITTINA ABHA Hall. Students decorated the hall themselves. After Mrs. Shraddha Prabhu Lit the Ceremonial lamp, Santhi and Harshita, presented the Ganesha Invocation ' Maha Ganapati'

This was followed by a brief felicitation of Mrs Prabhu by Ittina Students.

The ever jovial students from Govindam centre presented a small tableau on Guru Poornima and felicitated their teacher again.

And then, We held our first contest for this year - Bhajans.

The Students were asked to choose new bhajans, ones they had not performed in the past. Totally, there were 3 categories.

All the keyboard attempts were really thorough. the bhajans were varied and blissful.


In the afternoon half, the Adarsh Centre had its Bhajan contest. Here we had Keyboard contests as well as Singing Contests with totally 4 categories


The Winner list is as below

Marathalli Centre

Junior Keyboard
1: Ishanee - (Chik Motyachi Maal) and Varun - (Payoji Maine)
2: Advik - (Guru Mata Pita)
3: Vainavi - (Guru Om)

Senior Keyboard
1: Devika - (Swagatam Krishna)
2: Samarth - (Ganeshaay Dhimahi)
3: Dipta - (Humko Manki Shakti)and Radha - (Majhe Maher Pandhari)

Adults
1: Varsha - Raag Bhoop
2: Suman - Raag Kaafi
3: Shanti - Raag Durga


Adarsh Centre

Junior Singing
1: Pratham - (He Sharade Maa)
2: Shivani - (Brahma Vishnu )

Senior Singing
1: Ruhin - (Raghupati Raghav)
2: Saisha - (Ekam Kar - Shabadh)

Junior Keyboard
1: Swami - (Dehachi Tijori)
2: Shweta - (Payoji Maine)
3: Vansh -  (Itni Shakti)

Senior Keyoard
1: Pratham - (O Sherawali)
2: Akshata - (Bhagyada Lakshmi)

Congrats to all the students for their Wholehearted Performances.

Here are some videos

Sur Niragas HO - Annual DayConcert 2016

The Annual Day 2016 Concert  - Sur Niragas Ho  will be held on Sunday , January 22, 2017 at 4 pm Plumeria Hall .

The Invitation  is as below

The Program Schedule is as below

1. Lamp Lighting by the Chief Guest
2. Invocation - Shree Ganeshaay Dhimahi  by  Shivani, Siddanth, Riti, Saisha, Sanjana, Ruhin, Pratik, Rhea  and Pratham on Keyboard
3. Swaagat Geet in Marathi by Shivani, Siddanth, Riti, Saisha,  Ruhin, Pratik, Rhea  and Pratham on Keyboard
4. Bhajan 'Jai Ganesh' - Keyboard Presentation by Anamika, Suhani, Naisha and Sanjana
5. Bhajan ' O Sherowali '  - Keyboard Presentation by Varsha and Advik
6. Shiva Bhajan Medley   - Keyboard Presentation by Shanthi and Vainavi
7. FELICITATION of Chief Guest
8. Vande Mataram   - Keyboard Presentation by Varun and Nandita
9. Sare Jaha Se Achaa  - Keyboard Presentation by Kavya, Rhea and Neha
10. Nanha Munna Rahi Hoon  - Keyboard Presentation by Vansh, Pradyumna, Parth, Ranjit and Divita
11. 'Man Mandira' -Classical Vocal Presentation by Pratham
12. 'Love  You Zindagi'  - Keyboard Presentation by Radha and Sara
13. 'Buleya'  - Keyboard Presentation by Samarth and Suman
14. 'Chaiya Chaiya'  - Keyboard Presentation by  Jamuna and Deepthashree
15. 'Bam Bam Bole'  - Keyboard Presentation by Ishanee and Adityaveer
16. 'Zoobi Doobi '  - Keyboard Presentation by  Akshata, Swarali and Tejovardhan
17. Vocal Presentation by Chief Guest 
18. Medley  - Keyboard Presentation by Arjun
19. Medley  - Keyboard Presentation by Reya
20. Carnatic Raaga- Keyboard Presentation by Devika
21. Raag Baageshri  - Keyboard Presentation by Pratham
22. Prize Distribution
23. Classical Presentation  - Keyboard Presentation by Shraddha
24. 'Humko Manki Shakti Dena '  - Vocal Presentation by Shivani, Siddanth, Riti, Saisha, Sanjana, Ruhin, Pratik, Rhea  and Pratham on Keyboard
25. National Anthem

Guru Poornima Celebrations 2016

The Guru Poornima Celebrations for 2016 were held on July 31, 2016 at GOVINDAM Community Hall. The decorations and logistics were arranged by GOVINDAM Centre and they did a very good job at it!! Many Thanks to them.

The Highlight of the program was the Felicitation of  Mrs. Shraddha Prabhu. The GOVINDAM students Varsha and Shanthi planned it well and took the teacher by surprise. Varsha  Presented the Shawl , Shanthi garlanded her while Vainavi and Advik gave their teacher mementos and a bouquet of fresh red roses.  All this to a huge round of applause.


Pratham Prabhu was the official compere of the program.

The program list with their videos is as below.

1: Ganeshaay Dhimahi - The Official anthem of our academy was presented  by Shanti and her daughter Harshita.  WIth the melodious song as the background, Shraddha lit the traditional lamp.

2:ADVIK AND VAINAVI  -  presented a medley of bhajans Achyutam Keshavam and Om Jai Jagadish Hare.

3:ISHANI,ADVAIDH, VARUN AND ADITYAVEER  - presented VAISHNAV JANATO

4:VARSHA, SHANTI - played  JAY JAY HE JAGADAMBE MAATA with Shraddha on the Manjira

5: JAMUNA presented Lingashtakam

6: Mother son Pair, Suman and Samarth presented Thumak Chalat Ram Chandra.

7: PRATHAM gave a Harmonium Recital in Raag MALKAUNS

8: REYA presented  SAWAR LOON from Lootera 2013

9: DIYA  gave a Harmonium Recital in Raag RAAG DES

10: DEVIKA  presented   GORI TERA GAAV BADA PYARA from Chitchor

11:ARJUN played  MATARGASHTI from Tamasha

12: Sarah and Deepta  played  MAUSAM KE SARGAM KO SUN from  KHAMOSHI

13: Lastly, the teacher (Shraddha )  ended the program with Raag Bhairavi based improvisation of 'Laaga Chunari Mein Daag'

Here is the Playlist of videos. 

Annual Day 2015 - ' Sur Niraagas Ho'

The  Annual Day 2015 celebration of the Academy  was celebrated on Sunday, March 6, 2016.

The Theme this year was ' Sur Niraagas Ho'.   As it is every year, each item was handpicked by Mrs Shraddha Prabhu with this theme and the students capability and interest in mind.

All the centres came together to celebrate the event

The Venue was Adarsh Palm Retreat Plumeria Party Hall. The invite was as below

Almost every student who was eligible presented a piece.

Our Chief Guests this year were Mr. Maltesh Kolur, the President of Daffodils Residents Association and Mrs. Bhavana Bhargava, Vice president of Daffodils Residents Association.

Ofcourse the program, which lasted 3 hours, was expertly EmCeed by Master. Pratham Prabhu and professionally video recorded by Mr. Krishna Prabhu

The list of programs is as below.

No	Item
1	Lighting of the Lamp -  Mrs Bhavana Bhargava , VP and Mr. Maltesh, President
2	Ganesha Invocation - Shree Ganeshaay Dhimahi  by Choir 'Stars'
3	Welcome Song - 'Swagatam Shubh Swagatam' by Choir 'Stars'
4	'Sur Niraagas Ho' - By Mrs. Shraddha Prabhu
5	Saraswati Vandana - 'Veena Vadini' by Choir 'Angels'
6	Sargam Alakaar Presentation - Choir 'Stars' and Keyboard students Medha,Swarali and Ayyappa
7	Lighting of the Lamp -  Mrs Bhavana Bhargava , VP and Mr. Maltesh, President
8	'Lakadi Ki Kaathi' - Keyboard Presentation by Tejovardhan and Arsh
9	'Nani Teri Morni' - Keyboard Presentation by Swarali,Akshata, Rhea and Divita
10	'Bam Bam Bole' - Keyboard Presentation by Pratham Prabhu
11	'Kal Ho Na Ho' - Keyboard Presentation by Samarth,Sarah,Deeptha and Radha
12	'Phoolonka Taaronka' - Keyboard Presentation by Varsha, Advik, Shanthi and Vainavi
13	'Zoobi Doobi' - Keyboard Presentation by Medha and Rishika
14	'Taal Teentaal' - Tabla Presentation by Shri. Vishwas Sagar
15	'Doraemon and If you're Happy ' - Keyboard Medley Presentation by  Ishani and Advaidh
16	'Raag Yaman Kalyan' - Keyboard Presentation by Devika,Reya and Arjun
17	'Raag Bhimpalas' - Harmonium Presentation by Diya Anand
18	'Raag Brindavani Saarang' - Harmonium Presentation by Pratham Prabhu
19	'Bhaagyada Lakshmi Baaramma'- Keyboard Presentation by Mrs. Shraddha Prabhu
20	Chennai Express - Surprise Keyboard Presentation by Devika

Here are the Photos. (Unable to embed due to google issues)

Here is the playlist of the videos

Guru Poornima Celebrations 2015

The Academy celebrated Guru Poornima this year on 1st August 2015.

The programs included a variety from Shlokas to Bhajans to  Raaga Presentations to Bollywood Songs.

Students of all ages presented their peices with full confidence and very effectively. The youngest being 3 years , all the way to adults.

The whole event was compered by 8 year old Pratham Prabhu.

The list of programs is as below.

No	Item
1	Invocation – Was presented all vocal students. They sang the Official Invocation 'Shree Ganeshaay Dheemahi' based on Ajay Atul's Composition.
2	Saraswati Vandana -  Veena Vadini Varde - Was presented by the Students from the Vocal Juniors batch - Stars
3	Ram Bhajan - Payoji Maine - Presented by Students from the Vocal Tiny Tots Batch -  Angels
4	Dasvani - 'Bhagyada Lakshmi' - Vocal Solo by Pratham Prabhu
5	Bhajan - 'Thumak Chalat' - Keyboard Solo by Medha Sanjay
6	Classical Presentation - Raag Bhimpalas - Alaap, Bandish and Taane - Harmonium Solo by Dhruti Hegde
7	Classical Presentation - Raag Bhairav - Alaap, Bandish and Taane - Harmonium Solo by Diya Anand
8	Classical Presentation - Raag Durga - Alaap, Bandish and Taane - Harmonium Solo by Pratham Prabhu
9	Taal Teentaal – Tabla Solo by our Tabla Teacher Sri. Vishwas Saagar
10	Bollywood Song - 'Kajra Mohabbatwala - Kismet' by Mrs Neeta Verma and Mrs. Prachi Tayal
11	Raag Bhairavi -  Harmonium Solo by Music Teacher Mrs. Shraddha Prabhu -  She played the compositions 'Mile Sur' and 'Jyot Se Jyot'

Here is the play list .

Annual Day 2014

The  Annual Day 2014 celebration of the Academy  was different than the others.

This event was a harbinger in a way with many 'firsts'. 

This Event heralded  a theme as a base for all the programs in it. The Theme this year was ' Raagas and their adaptations in Bollywood'.   Each item was handpicked by Mrs Shraddha Prabhu with this theme and the students capability and interest in mind.

This was the also the first time that all the centres came together to celebrate it on one single day.

The Venue was Ekam Sports Arena, one of our centres.

Almost every student who was eligible presented a piece.

The Heralding performance of Sargam Alankaar presentation saw a mix of students across the centres. - A First

Various Contests were held through out the year for the first time.

We had a chief guest for the function - a first again .  (Mr. Amar Singh, CEO of Ekam Sports was the chief guest.)

There was a prize distribution ceremony towards the end where all students who completed their Level 1 were awarded their certificates . - Another first

Perhaps the best was that one of our students 'Devika Maniraj', presented a melodious piece from a Malayalam Film, self taught and dedicated to her teacher Shraddha Prabhu. She played the piece so well that it managed a tear or two from her teacher. Atta Girl Devika!!

Ofcourse the program, which lasted 2 hours, was expertly EmCeed by Mrs. Jaya Ranganathan and professionally recorded by Mr. Krishna Prabhu

The list of programs is as below.

No	Item
1	Invocation – Was presented by Mrs. Shraddha Prabhu. She sang the Official Invocation shloka 'Shree Ganeshaay Dheemahi'
2	Sargam Alankaar – The basic for Classical Students, A mixuture of students from across the centres presented this piece. Participants were Nandini,Vedi, Yashas,Dino and Radhika
3	Raag Bilawal – Keyboard Solo by Devika- This was a full classical presentation replete with aalap, bandish and taane.
4	Sare Ke Sare' – Song by Pratham based on Raag Bilawal
5	Nanna Munna Rahi Hoon' – Keyboard Solo by Saarang
6	Re Ma Ma Re' – Keyboard presentation by Aditya, Ishani and Manaswini
7	Nani Teri Morni' and 'Lakadi Ki Kaathi' -Keyboard Presentation by Atreya and Harshul
8	Piyu Bole – Keyboard Solo by Diya
9	Raag Bhoop – Keyboard Solo by Arjun-This was a full classical presentation replete with aalap, sargam geet and palta.
10	Panchi Banoon' – Vocal presentation by Shraddha Prabhu based on Raag Bhoop
11	Raag Durga – Keyboard Presentation by Diya and Dhruthi - This was a full classical presentation replete with aalap, bandish and taane.
12	Raag Yaman – Keyboard Solo by Shraddha Ranganathan -This was a full classical presentation replete with aalap, bandish and taane.
13	“Jaya Jaya He Jagadambe Mata' – Keyboard Solo by Dhruthi based on Raag Yaman Kalyan
14	“Jaha Daal Daal Par” - Patritic Song Keyboard Presentation by Medha
15	“Raag Kaafi” - Keyboard Solo by Reya - This was a full classical presentation replete with aalap, bandish and taane.
16	“Baadal Ghumad Badh Aaye' – Vocal Presentation by Shraddha Prabhu based on Raag Miya Malhar
17	Medley of popular 60's songs followed by 'Slow Motion Angreza ' – Keyboard Solo by Shraddha Prabhu
18	Ad Hoc Presentation by Devika – A Malayalam Song which she dedicated to Her Teacher Shraddha Prabhu.
19	Prize distribution in the hands of Mr. Amar Singh
20	Raag Bhairavi - Jyot Se jyot Jagaate Chalo – Keyboard Solo by Shraddha Prabhu

Here is the playlist

Annual Day 2013 - FountainSquare Centre

The Fountainsquare Centre of the Academy is hosting its Annual Day on March 1, 2014.

Please feel free to attend the event and encourage the students.

The Invitation is as below.

Annual Day 2013 - Riviera Centre

Swara Shraddha Music Academy is holding its Annual Day for Riviera Centre on Sunday, February 23, 2014.

We hope you will grace us with your presence. You may also invite your friends in Riviera to see your children's performances.

Here is the the Invitation.

Event - Presentation 2013

On Sunday, August 25, 2013 , we organized a Presentation function at two of the apartments where we currently hold classes. Here is a brief write up  on

Purva Riviera Presentation 2013

The afternoon session was at Purva Riviera. All the students from this centre presented their pieces. The Audience comprised of Parents and friends. The Program started at 3:45 pm.

Item No.	Item	Video
1	Ganeshay Dhimahi by Pratham,Amogh,Dhruti and Diya
2	Pratham reciting the list.
3	Sargam and Alankaar by All Students
4	Behti Hawa from 3Idiots by Venu Kukundan
5	Dil Hai Chotasa from Roja by Jhanavi
6	Kal HO Na Ho by Amogh
7	Phoolonka Taaronkaa from Hare Krishna Hare Rama by Diya
8	All is Well by Shaurya
9	Jiya Re from Jab Tak Hai Jaan by Dhruti Hegde
11	Lakadi Ki Kaathi by Pratham Prabhu
10	Saare Jaha Se achaa by Prajesh
11	Raag Yaman Kalyan Bandish by Shraddha
12	Raag Yaman Kalyan Taranaa by Shraddha

Event - Presentation 2013

On Sunday, August 25, 2013 , we organized a Presentation function at two of the apartments where we currently hold classes.

Purva Fountainsquare Presentation 2013

The Morning event at  Purva Fountainsquare started at 11 am on dot. Most of the students presented their pieces. The audience included parents and friends. The event was a success and elicited many responses of appreciations. 

Below is the table of events and the videos to each item.

Item No.	Item	Video
1	Ganeshay Dhimahi by Pratham Prabhu
2	Sargam and Alankaar by All Students
3	Vakratunda by Arjun
4	Lingashtakam by Premnath
5	Twinkle Twinkle by Anushka
6	ABCD by Ria
7	Old Mac Donald by Aakruti and Aushima
8	Jingle Bells by Devika and Reya
9	Hum Honge Kaamyaab by Rimjhim and Saachi
10	Raag Malkauns Bandish by Shraddha
11	Raag Malkauns Taranaa by Shraddha

Presentation 2013 in Purva Riviera

The Students in Purva Riviera, Bangalore,India will be presenting a few pieces on August 25th,2013.

The program will start with a classical presentation by all students and will then continue with each student playing one song they each selected.

If you are in Purva Riviera that particular day, be sure to drop in the Yoga Room and encourage the students.

The Invitation is below.

Presentation 2013 in Purva Fountainsquare.

Our new Batches from Purva Fountainsquare,Bangalore,India are ready with their first presentation.

The students who started learning from June 2013 onwards are elated with the pieces they are going to play. Each has selected a song and have been trained on that.

If you are in Fountain Sqaure on the 25th of August, 2013, do drop in the club house and encourage the students.

Here is the Invitation .