Mehendi @ Utkarsh

There is something mesmerizing about Mehndi and it’s no wonder that the ancient form of hand and feet painting has captivated the ladies (and now gents also) for years. It’s in the intricate designs that take hours to create, the deep crimson color which shines clearly on the skin, the earthy aroma that fills the air … that creates the magic.

It is this magic that we in our Social Cell wish to tap and use for a social cause. Mehndi project is a very successful project among our projects which has never failed to bring smile to the people whom we wish to help.

As an initiative of this project, a kiosk was set up in Utkarsh, fete of SK Arts & Science college in Somaiya Campus on Dec 22nd 2007. The kiosk was set up at around 3:30pm and went on till 8pm. Many eager students, staff and their kids applied Mehendi.

The conveynor of Utkarsh, Ms.Charlette Madam was highly co-operative and very helpful. She readily gave us the permission to conduct the kiosk and apart from that, she instructed the volunteers to arrange for a table etc and also encouraged us to make announcements on the stage to pull more crowd.

The mehendi ladies made good earnings and were very happy at the end of the day. They wished to be invited for more such occassions.

Let us look out for more such occassions: Let us Challenge destinies, touch hearts and bring more smiles :)

Kiosk at CitiGroup Services

Conducting Events/kiosks in Corporate offices have been a very important reason behind the success of Somaiya Social Cell. One such kiosk was conducted in CitiGroup Services, Malad, Mumbai on 25/10/07 and 26/10/07.

It was a two day event. The event was highly supported by the HR of the company who was our primary contact. The stall was publised under the name ‘Diwali Bazar’ and rightly so as the kiosk was set up shortly before Diwali.

Four volunteers Satyam, Meena, Vinnu Priya and Akhila were in charge of the stalls. SAHAS Cell pouches, Andhra Toys, Paper bags, Candles and Folders from NAB were sold in the kiosks apart from Mehendi.
We had good sales and the employees received the products very well.

We hope to keep up this contact and build many more such Corporate Contacts and add more to our Success Stories.

Nostalgia 2007

NOSTALGIA – The event which brings together the alumni and the present batches and help foster a long lasting relationship between the two. Nostalgia 2007 was no different and it provided the Somaiya Social Cell a platform to keep the alumni informed of the activities and projects that the cell had undertaken the past year.

The Preparation

The preparation took off the previous night itself with all banners, charts, posters of each and every project and activity being worked out by the members. The basic aim was to provide an insight into each and every initiative that the students had taken up and the progress made in recent years. A mehendi stall was also planned, the intention being to highlight the SAHAS initiative to the public. The transition of the student body from a Somaiya SIFE chapter to an entirely social venture was presented through the new logo and banners.

The Exhibition

Founder, Dr S.K Somaiya was one among those who visited the stall and had jotted down in the log book, “Congratulations for imbibing the spirit of the founder and SIMSR. Keep it up”.

Most of the alumni who came over were very much eager to contribute to various projects and indeed most of them spoke about the cell during their interaction with the college students in the Audi. Many of them also evinced interest in joining the Business Advisory Board and also interacting with the members in future.

Feedback

Some of the comments and messages received on Nostalgia :-

“Brilliant work. Extremely committed batch. Makes me feel very proud. Keep the momentum going guys.” - Swati

“Glad to learn about the difference SIMSR is creating to the larger society around.”- Prasad (1992MMS )

“Excellent work. It has moved me! May you move mountains.” – Sheetal (1999 batch)

“Hope you create a legacy of such fabulous work. We pray you guys shine and excel in your life and careers and everywhere. All the best.” – Minoo (1999 batch)

“Great, wonderful, excellent .. are some of the words, that have crammed the feedback … Its just that words are falling short for the great work done by you all.” – Nikita (1999 batch)

“If not now, later you will come appreciate the value of your contribution.” – Mohit C.

“An excellent initiative taken guyz! Proud of you!!!” – Aastha (2007 batch)

“Brilliant initiatives- Please involve the alumni too” – Saikat (2007 batch)

This event provided a platform for the students to interact with the Alumni and also highlight the work being done by the present batch. The commitment provided by the alumni has definitely paved the way for a long term relationship, the evolution of the BAB – a platform for student-alumni-faculty a step in this regard.