The Rally

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This was the first collective effort for the relaunched Health and Fitness, NSO program to connect to people. The initial shyness (in sloganeering) and inexperience (in poster-making) were overcome by the enthusiasm and team spirit of 800+ students and faculty members. It was as much a community awareness drive, as much making ourselves aware of ill-effects of addiction. In this post, we present a glimpse of the rally.

The Preparation

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We assured ourselves, when we relaunched this program, that the activities will not be limited to morning health exercise. We shall try to see if we can make this program a vehicle for healthy living that may have a larger foot print.

The student lead members and associated faculty got into act. The background preparatory work for an awareness rally, dedicated featured website and a newsletter started. A rally T-Shirt was proposed. Student leaders explored various options. A logo on white T-Shirt was thought to be simple and convenient. A local shop assured of discount. A Rs. 10 charge for logo impression was worked out. A Rs. 90 and Rs. 160 (discounted price) quality of T-Shirt were also bargained in the process, for those who do not have white T-Shirt! Not only students, the faculty also rushed to avoid a sell-out.

The theme chosen has been "Anti-Addiction". Slogans were invited from individual  members and posters from each group. And  finally, we come to the rally day. It is tomorrow (6th April, 2013 morning).

Rally slogans were invited and can be submitted in this link.

http://tinyurl.com/d9ptujq 

We made sure that we tell all students by mail and public announcements that there is no compulsion if one feels financially stressed to get the T-Shirt or logo impression done. The exercise is to see that the rally has greater impact when we hit the street in a common dress.

While these preparations are on, the weekly activities went on as per schedule. Pictures taken from different days are posted here.

Inspiring Note

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In a team, members inspire each other. The success story of one motivates another. Health and Fitness program is not just an exercise to remain fit and strong. It helps improving self-image and we start feeling good about ourselves. Haven't we heard, "A healthy mind is in a health body"?

The "Suggestion Box' requested team members to give suggestion on how we can improve the program. The other day, on opening the box, we found an interesting note. We share it with the team withholding personal identity of the contributor. The message is inspirational and shows how one can benefit from a program like this.

"I weigh around 90 kilograms, this programme is a boon for me, I have started jogging every morning WED and SAT, and at least two more days in the evening too. I feel leaner, and I was very happy when my mother said that I looked leaner. I haven't cut down on food intake at all, this is the best part!!

I love being a part of NSO."

Health and Fitness (NSO) is proud to have you in the team and through your mother we show our gratitude and respect to all parents / guardians for encouraging and promoting healthy living among their wards. Our sincere regards!

Hello, Hello

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It was dropped in the "Suggestion Box" by students! And the wireless collar microphone was introduced today, became an instant hit. The wireless handheld microphone was inconvenient for the instructor as instruction and demonstration were concurrent. We thank Mr. Apurba and Mr. Saroj, laboratory technicians from Dept. of Electronics & ECE for making necessary customization in the P.A. system for field use.

We had one more first today. One faculty member, unconnected to this program, joined us in the exercise for the fun of it. While we were winding up today in the stadium, one research student approached us and asked if he can join the exercise from next session. We welcomed him and welcome all! Didn't we say that yearning for health and fitness is there in all of us and it is infectious :-) [previous post, 'Me Too']?

Finally, the first group meeting of lead student members took place today during 7:00 - 7:30 A.M. We discussed the launch of our newsletter, a full service website, upcoming rally, division of labour etc. It is great to see young student members in the team coming forward and owning responsibility. It is early days yet. We are at ideation stage only. But, yes, we made the first step today and we feel positive about it! Two videos on work out (Video 11  Video 12) are available at the end in player.