Various Programs and Activities of YMCA Cuttack

Various Programs and Activities of YMCA Cuttack

1. The Prize Giving Ceremony of the Art & Craft Summer Camp- 2024

The Art & Craft Summer Camp—2024, organized by YMCA Cuttack in association with Hemant’s Art & Creativity, was held from May 20th to 29th, 2024, at YMCA Cuttack. The Prize Giving Ceremony took place on June 1st, 2024, at YMCA Cuttack. The ceremony began with a prayer led by Mr. Sujit Pani, a Board Member of YMCA Cuttack, followed by a cultural program performed by some of the camp participants.

The Chief Guest of the occasion was Padma Shri Shilpi Guru Binod Maharana, who inspired the gathering with his motivational words. Dr. Raj Bolobha Mohanty, President of YMCA Cuttack, delivered a testimonial speech that encouraged the participants for their enthusiasm and efforts. Mr. Hemant Kumar Dash, Fine Artist from Hemant’s Art and Creativity, provided an overview of the Art & Craft Summer Camp – 2024, appreciating the efforts of the participants, parents, and guardians present.

Er. Alok Kumar Sahu, Secretary of YMCA Cuttack, offered the Vote of Thanks, and Mr. Udaya Kumar Puri, Honorary Treasurer of YMCA Cuttack, concluded the ceremony with a prayer. Mr. Ramakanta Sahani, Board Member of YMCA Cuttack, was also present to encourage the summer camp participants.

Following the prize-giving ceremony, the Art & Craft Exhibition was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Padma Shri Shilpi Guru Binod Maharana. The exhibition featured all the artworks and crafts created by the participants during the summer camp.

2. OBSERVATION OF THE 180TH WORLD YMCA FOUNDATION DAY

The YMCA Cuttack organized a Traffic Awareness Program on 6th June, 2024, at Chandi Chhaka, Cuttack, to celebrate the 180th Foundation Day of World YMCA, founded by Sir George Williams in 1844. The program commenced with a prayer offered by Mr. Manoranjan Samantaray, Staff Coordinator, YMCA Cuttack. Volunteers, Life Members, and Staff of YMCA Cuttack distributed printed leaflets containing traffic rules and regulations to vehicle riders and passersby to raise awareness about obeying traffic rules for their safety and others, with the support and cooperation of the local traffic police. Significant encouragement was provided by the presence of Mr. Udaya Kumar Puri, Honorary Treasurer of YMCA Cuttack, and Mr. Sanjib Kumar Roul, Board Member of YMCA Cuttack. Their support was instrumental in motivating the volunteers and reinforcing the importance of the program. The event concluded with a prayer led by Er. Alok Kumar Sahu, Secretary, YMCA Cuttack, marking the successful completion of the Traffic Awareness Program.

3. RAJA FESTIVAL CELEBRATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH HEMANT’S ART AND CREATIVITY

YMCA Cuttack observed Raja Celebration on 14th and 15th June, 2024 for the first time its 130 years of existence in association with Hemant’s Art and Creativity. Odisha is renowned for its vibrant culture and historical legacy. The Raja Festival, a significant celebration in Odisha, holds great importance as it honours fertility and womanhood. On 14th June, 2024, a Drawing Competition was organised. The Competition started with a word of prayer by Rev. Ranjit Jena.  Total 60 participants participated in the competition. On 15th June, 2024, a Pitha Competition was organized and was started with a word of Prayer offered by Mr. Sudhananda Bihari, Board Member, YMCA Cuttack in which 20 mothers participated. After the pitha competition, Rangoli Competition was organized in which 20 girls participated in the competition. YMCA Cuttack also promoted Jan Shikshan Sansthan group of ORMAS Cuttack to sell pitha during the occasion in its premises. The prize giving ceremony was organized after the competitions on 15th June, 2024. Trophies were presented for the Drawing Competition for three groups. Three Induction Cook Tops sponsored by Dr. Raj Bolobha Mohanty, President, YMCA Cuttack were presented to three best pitha participants. While trophies and gifts were presented to the rangoli participants. Judges of the competitions, Mrs. Sudha Singh and Adv. Sangeeta Pattnaik, members of the Innerwheel Club of Cuttack Silver City were the felicitated by Dr. Raj Bolobha Mohanty, President, YMCA Cuttack. During the Celebration Mr. Narendra Kumar Sahoo sponsored Raja Paan for all. During the prize giving ceremony Mr. Sudhananda Bihari, Board Member, YMCA Cuttack, Mrs. Sangeeta Das, President, Innerwheel Club of Cuttack, Ms. Rashmita Maharana, member, Innerwheel Club of Cuttack, Mr. Hemant Kumar Dash and other renowned persons were also present. The prize giving ceremony concluded with the Vote of thanks offered by Er. Alok Kumar Sahu, In-charge office of General Secretary followed by Closing prayer offered by Mrs. Sangeeta Das, President, Innerwheel Club of Cuttack Silvercity.

By Er. Alok Kumar Sahu, Secretary,

In-charge O/o General Secretary, YMCA Cuttack