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AUGUST 2019 NUMBER 1 VOLUME 29

Notice is hereby given that the Twenty Eighth Annual General Meeting of the Tamil Senior Citizens Association (NSW) Inc. will be held on Saturday, 14th September 2019 at 9.30 a.m. at Strathfield Town Hall, No.65 Homebush Road, Strathfield, NSW 2135 Business: The business of the Annual General Meeting shall be as follows: 1. Message from the President. 2. To confirm the minutes of the AGM held in 2018. 3. To receive and consider the Annual Report of the Committee of Management. 4. To receive and consider the Audited Annual Financial Statements. 5. To review the Annual Membership Subscriptions. 6. Any other business. 7. To elect the Committee of Management for the ensuing year 2019 / 2020. 8.To elect members of the Disciplinary Committee. 9. Appointment of a Returning Officer. 10. Appointment of an Auditor. 11.Close of business. By Order of the Management Committee. V.M.Thevarajan Secretary Tamil Senior Citizens’ Association.

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Minutes of ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2018-19 held on 29th September 2018

at the Yarl Function Centre, Pendle Hill

These are the minutes of the twenty seventh Annual General Meeting of the NSW Tamil Senior

Citizens Association held from 10.15am on Saturday 29 September 2018 at Yarl Function Centre,

Pendle Hill. Mr. A. Sivathondan, President, served as the chair. There were 147 members in

attendance.

The meeting started with a rendition of the Australian National Anthem followed by ‘Thamizh Mozhli

Vazhlthu’ and our Association Anthem.

The names of twenty one members who had passed away during the year were read out by the

President, and a two minutes silence was observed in their memory.

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS

The President in his address stated that he was very pleased with the cooperation he had from the

management committee and the members in carrying out his duties as President of the Association.

The year had its full quota of various celebrations like Saraswathi pooja,Deepavali,Christmas,sports

meet,cricket match etc to name a few. He thanked the members for their participation.

As detailed in the reports presented to the meeting the main issue faced by the Association was the

demand for $19,000, a very large amount, as yearly hire for the Bates street hall used by us on

Thursdays. Several meetings had been held with mayor,councillors and officers of Strathfield

Council and recently a proposal to reduce this to approximately $4000 has been made. Even this

amount is excessive for us and further negotiations are in train. President acknowledged the

assistance of Mayor and councillors. He also acknowledged a grant of $3000 received from Hon

Ray Williams Minister for Multicultural NSW.

President also announced the Award of a certificate by the Hon Scott Farlow MLC consequent to

the passing of a resolution in the NSW State Parliament complimenting the services TSCA provides

to the community.

MINUTES OF THE LAST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The minutes of the previous AGM, having already been circulated to all members, were taken as

read. The minutes were proposed for adoption by Mr N Murugesu, and seconded by Mr S

Suntheralingam. The minutes were adopted as a correct and true record of the proceedings of the

Annual General Meeting held on 27th September 2017.

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18

The Annual Report of the Committee of Management for the year 2017 – 18 having already been

circulated to all members, was taken as read.

The Secretary thanked all members of the Committee and other members for the support and cooperation without which we could not have completed our weekly meetings successfully in a manner benefiting all members. AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Audited Financial Statements for the year ending 30 June 2018, having already been

circulated, were tabled for consideration. The Audited Financial Statements were adopted on being

proposed and seconded by Mr Logenthiran and Mr K Thangarajah. respectively.

REVIEW OF THE ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP

Mr Logenthiran described how the subscriptions were increased from $15 to $20 when the church

authorities claimed for an increased rent for our office premises in The Boulevarde, Strathfield. Now

we have saved $4000 which we had been paying as rent for the office and we must be careful in

our expenditure as the Council intends to charge rent for the Bates Street Hall which we had been

using free for more than 25 years.

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Mr Velupillai said that the subscription was increased from $15 to $20 when there was an increase

in the rent paid for the office premises but now as the office is closed the amount can be reduced to

$15 again. He also said that if the members want the $20 to continue and it can be reviewed if any

problems arise later. Mr Rajanayagam expressing his opinion told that there are people in the

Committee who can handle these situations and that we all should support their decision. Mr

Naguleswaran endorsed the view of the President who has said that we can continue with $20 as

subscription. It was unanimously decided to continue $20 as the annual subscription.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

The President announced that even though no one has given notice to talk on any issues, members

can speak on any matters pertaining to the Association.

As no one came forward to speak the President called the Returning Officer to announce the new

members of the Management Committee for the year 2018/9.

ELECTION OF COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT

The Returning Officer took the chair and declared the results of the election for the Committee of

Management for the year 2018-19 that took place on 17 September 2018, where all positions were

elected uncontested:

Committee of Management - 17 September 2018

Office Nominee Proposer Seconder

President Arunasalam SIVATHONDAN

Karthigesu Ratnakumar

Mr. Neville Selliah Thiru

Vice President

Kanagaratnam THANGARAJA

Arunasalam SIVATHONDAN

Mr. Neville Selliah THIRU

Secretary Vettivelu Murugesu THEVARAJAN


Karthigesu RATNAKUMAR

Treasurer Ponniah PASKARANATHAN



Asst. Secretary

Mrs Padmavathy THANGARAJAH

Dr. Mrs Dhayanithi SIVATHONDAN

Sivasampu SUNTHERALINGAM

Asst. Treasurer

Neville Selliah THIRU Arunasalam SIVATHONDAN


Committee Member 1

Mahalingam MOHANKUMAR



Committee Member 2

Subramaniam PONMAILAINATHAN


Neville Selliah THIRU

Committee Member 3

Mrs Kamala SIVANANDARAJASINGHAM

Dr. Mrs Dhayanithi SIVATHONDAN


Committee Member 4

Praphakharan THAMBIRAJAH



Committee Member 5

Subramaniam KARUNALAYAN



Committee Member 6

Paramasamy PANCHADCHARAM



Committee Member 7

Kanapathipillai Kunaseelan



Committee Member 8

Mrs Sarojadevi SUNTHERALINGAM



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The rest of the meeting proceeded with Mr A Sivathondan on the chair. He called for nomination of

members to the Disciplinary Committee. The following were nominated and elected unanimously:

Name of DC member Name of Proposer Name of Seconder

1. Mr Shiva Pasupati Mr A. Naguleswaran Mr S. Velupillai

2. Mr Samy Pasupati Mr. S. Ponmailainathan Mr A. Sivathondan

3. Mr V. Gunaratnam Mr S Logendran Mr S. Velupillai

4. Mr Nicholas Rajanayagam Mr Poologaratnam Mr S Ponmailainathan

APPOINTMENT OF RETURNING OFFICER

Mr N Murugesu was proposed to serve as Returning Officer for the year 2018-19 by Mr S.

Suntheralingam and seconded by Mr S. Ponmailainathan. In the absence of any other names Mr

N Murugesu was declared appointed.

APPOINTMENT OF HONORARY AUDITOR

Mr Hariharan Alagan was proposed as Honorary Auditor by Mr Samy Pasupati and seconded by Mr

Murugesu. In the absence of any other names Mr Hariharan Alagan was declared appointed.

Finally the President thanked the members for electing him as the President for the second term

and expressed his gratitude for the excellent work and cooperation given by the members of the

Management Committee without which no committee or organisation can function properly. He gave

a special tribute to Mr Neville Thiru for the excellent support and help he had been giving

Treasurers of the TSCA for past 5 or 6 years in finalising the accounts and said that he is happy that

he has agreed to be our Asst. Treasurer for this year. `

Then he went on in detail about the Hall Hire which the Strathfield Council is demanding us to pay.

He said majority of the Councillors does not want to give in and want us to pay a rent.

The President said that despite a lack of interest among the members with regard to Arts & Crafts,

the exhibition we had last year was very successful. He wanted more members to participate in the

classes conducted by Mr Thisairasa and give him all the support.

With regard to the Physical Exercise classes he said that we are very much obliged to Mrs

Nallanthuwan for conducting these classes and to Mr Ponmailainathan who acts for her whenever

she is absent.

The President said that not enough members are coming forward to sponsor lunch on Thursdays.

He said that if one person can’t afford two or three or more members can join and sponsor the lunch

so that the cost will be less for each.

Following it the President declared the meeting closed at 12.20 pm and the

members were served with sumptuous lunch.

V.M. Thevarajan Secretary (1918/19)

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ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2018/19 by the Committee of Management

For the period 29 September 2018 to 15 August 2019

1. Management Committee

A new Management Committee was elected to office uncontested at the Annual General Meeting held on the

29th

of September 2018. The first meeting of the Committee was held at the Bates Street premises on

Thursday 9 October 2018. Until 15 August 2019 a total of Ten Committee Meetings were held with more

than 80% of the members participating in the deliberations.

2. Membership

30 new members joined the Association and 33 passed away during the period July 2018 to end of July 2019

and the total membership stands at 777. The membership of 16 members were terminated for nonpayment

of annual subscriptions for more than 3 years.

3. Our Activities

18.10.18- Saraswathy Pooja was performed with devotion by Mr. Thanga Raja and Dr (Mrs) Sivarathy

Ketheeswaran sang devotional songs which added musical lustre to the serene occasion invoking the

blessings of the Goddess Mrs Balam Laksmanan delivered a talk on “Sakthi Valipaadu”. She explained

the significance of the three Shakthis and how saivaites honour these goddesses over nine days culminating

in the Saraswathy Pooja. The Secretary proposed the vote of thanks.

25.10.18 – Dr (Mrs) Manju Rajaratnam spoke on "Power of Mind". She spoke in detail as to how our

thoughts and emotions have an impact on our health. Mrs Seetha Ramanathan hosted the lunch in memory

of her husband and our past President late Col. V. Ramanathan.

8.11.18 – “Deepavali” was celebrated with music recitals and a speech by Dr Chandrika Subramanian on the

festival. She mentioned in her speech about the different reasons told and celebrated in different States of

India. Mr Thirunavukkarasu, Mrs Vimala Vigneswaran and Mrs Kanagambikai Jeganathan sang songs of

devotion. The celebrations concluded with a Vote of Thanks by the Secretary.

22.11.18 - Mrs Mathuranthaki Vythilingam from Kamban Kazhagam, Australia spoke on

"Silappathikaaram". Elaborating, on the subject she said that the story of Kovalan-Kannagi is more than an

epic, because of its author’s skill and clarity in documenting music and dance theory. She kept the audience

spell bound during the whole performance of her speech. Mr Thevarajan proposed the vote of thanks.

6.12.18 - The Annual Carol Service to celebrate Christmas was held at the Bates Street Community Centre,

Homebush. President Mr Sivathondan inaugurated the event with his welcome address. The attendance was

full house. Cr. Gulian Vaccari, Mayor of Strathfield and Cr Karen Pensabene graced the occasion. After the

welcome address the service began with a Nativity scene (Tableau) depicting the birth of Jesus Christ. The

Choir made up of members of the Association led the singing. Two special songs sung by the Choir were

well appreciated. Congregational songs were rendered by the members of our Association. Mr Charles

Dickens, Mr Nicholas Rajanayagam and Mrs P.J. Gunaratnam read sections of the bible. Rev. G. Nadarajah

delivered a moving Christmas Message. Mr Sivathondan thanked the participants and the audience. Lunch

was hosted by Mr Charles Dickens and Mr M. Mohankumar.

7.1.19 Thai Pongal was celebrated with a speech by Mr Jeiram Jegatheesan from Australia Kamban

Kalagam and music recital by Mrs Amirthakala Gnanaratnam. Mr Jeiram quoted verses from

Kambaramayanam and exhibited his eloquence in the field. The music recital by Amirthakala was a treat to

the audience.

14.2.19 - Bro. Umakanthan from "Brahmakumaris Meditation Centre" spoke on "Unconditional Love".

The speech brought harmony and peace in the minds of the listeners. Mr Thevarajan delivered the vote of

thanks.

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28.2.19 - The Outdoor Games Competitions were conducted with the active participation of members at

Airey Park. Mr Paskaranathan, Mr Murugesu and Mr Karunalayan were instrumental in organising the

competitions and the credit of the success goes to the three of them.

7.3.19 - Hon. Ms. Jodi McKay, M.P. from the Labor Party addressed our members today on the eve of the

elections.

14.3.19 - Weekly Meeting - Dr. M. Varagunan and Dr Ms Praba entertained us with their singing talent.

They also gave very useful tips to maintain our physical and mental health. Mrs Vasuki Mahadevan hosted

the lunch.

22 – 27 March 19 – Cruise -Twenty six of our members went on a cruise to Tasmania from Darling

Harbour, Sydney and this was a fascinating and memorable trip.

28.03.19 - Our members participated with enthusiasm in the Cricket Match played at Airey Park. The

Cricket match concluded with great success with the President’s Team being the victors.

04.04.19 – Our affiliate Tamil Senior Citizens’ Benevolent Society held its Annual General Meeting and

new Board of Trustees were unanimously elected for the current financial year. It consisted of the following

names :-

President : Dr. R.K. Pillay

Secretary : Mr. S. Sri Ganeshwaran

Treasurer : Mr. N.S. Thiru

Asst. Secretary : Mr. S. Kalvalai Seyon

Asst. Secretary : Mr. R. Manickarajah

Asst. Treasurer : Mr. S. Logenthiran

Asst Treasurer : Mr. S. Ratnakumar

11.04.19 - Swami Ramana Suwarupanantha delivered a talk on "Tips for Joyful living". His speech was

engaging and proved himself to be an effective speaker. The speech was followed by Prize Giving for the

winners of the Indoor and Outdoor Games. Hon. Jodi McKay MP, Cr Gulian Vaccari, the Mayor of

Strathfield, Cr. Maryanne Duggan, Cr Nella Hall and Dr. Bala graced the occasion and awarded the prizes

to the winners.

18.04.19 - Tamil New Year Celebrations - A music recital by Ms Madhuvanthi Pakeerathan and a speech by

Senchotselvar Dr Aaruthirumurugan were the highlights of the Celebrations. Madhuvanthi, in her

performance of about an hour, captivated the audience by her eloquent rendering and her musical talents. Dr

Aaruthirumurugan spoke on “Tamil New Year and the Traditions of interwining Tamils”. The audience

listened to his inspiring speech very attentively and at the end of it a sum of $1500 was handed over to him

as contribution from the audience for his charity projects in Sri Lanka.

02.05.19 – Mr S. Ponmailainathan presented a programme on nostalgic songs with video. Memories of old

school days and the songs we were humming during that time were revived by watching this interesting

programme. He and his wife also celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary and hosted the lunch.

09.05.19 - Prof. Dr. A.C. Kantharajah delivered an interesting and informative speech on "Home Gardening"

which was well received by the audience. In his speech he explained about the advantages of organic

farming and how even birds and animals as well as people get affected when they live near the farms where

pesticides are used. By any measure he proved himself to be a very effective speaker and educator. Mr. R &

Mrs Rita Sathiyamoorthy hosted the lunch.

16.05.19 - Mrs Viji Dhayanathan from Pink Sari Inc. delivered a speech on "Your Bowel Matters" creating

awareness on Bowel Cancer. She advised us to do the Test.- Free Bowel Cancer Screening Tests for All

Australians Aged 50 To 74 and not to ignore when it is received by post. Mrs N. Kandasamy celebrated her

birthday and hosted the lunch.

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23.05.19 – “Women’s Day” was celebrated on a grand scale with dramas, comedy and music. Dr Nithi

Sivathondan who inaugurated the celebrations mentioned in her welcome speech that the theme of the

International Women’s Day Celebrations is “Balance for Better” and quoted proudly the achievements of

women in all walks of life. First item in the agenda was Exercise for Seniors with music which was

performed by six members well trained by Dr Nithi Sivathondan. Two dramas on captions “Maya Kannan”

and “Thaathaamaar Thathinkina thom” were played by our members. Both were absorbing dramas,

beautifully done by superb teams of cast and crew. Hope to see more plays like these in future from these

teams. Congratulations to Mrs Vasuki Mahadevan and Mrs Rita Sathiyamoorthy for the hard work they have

put in. Mrs Vasuki Mahadevan and Mrs Xavier sang nostalgic songs and entertained the audience. Mrs

Elizabeth Rodrigo sang a lovely song in a great tone with good control on the high notes which was enjoyed

by all. Mrs Devakanya Kulasekerran presented a stand up comedy which was hilarious and caused laughter

and amusement among the audience. The organiser of the whole event Dr (Mrs) Nithi Sivathondan and her

team deserve an accolade for making it a success. Concluding the celebrations Mrs Kalaiyarasi Chinniah

gave a speech of appreciation on the event. Well done ladies! You did prove a salient point on Women’s day

that you are a force to be reckoned with. Mr A & Dr (Mrs) D Sivathondan hosted the lunch on the eve of the

birthday of Mr A Sivathondan.

13.06.19 - Weekly Meeting - Lunch was hosted in memory of our founder member Mrs Pathmavathy

Arumainayagam by her family. Mr Samy Pasupati spoke about the services she has rendered to the Tamil

Community.

27.06.19 - "Paaddukku Paaddu" was conducted by Mr Suji and Mr Rajkumar and the members participated

and sang songs with zeal. Mr. K.Thanga Raja, Mrs. R. Thirunavukkarasu, Mr V.M.Thevarajan and Mr T.

Thirugnanasambandar who celebrated their birthdays during the month of June hosted the lunch

25.07.19 - Men's Day was celebrated on a grand scale with a drama on caption "Enakku Ivar Vendaam",

written by Mr V.M. Thevarajan and acted with him were Mr S. Suntheralingam and Mr A. Naguleswaran.

Mr Thirunavukkarasu and Mr Ponmailainathan sang captivating songs while Mr Sivasooriyar presented a

few songs on his Mouth Organ. All programmes were well received by the audience. Mr. Radhakrishnan

delivered a speech of appreciation and Mr Kalavalai Seyon proposed the vote of thanks.. Dr.K. Kugathasan,

Mr. R. Sriskantharajah, Mrs N. Naguleswaran, Mrs D. Kulasekerran, and Mrs B. Gananadha who celebrated

their birthdays during the month of July hosted the lunch.,

4. Physical Exercise Classes

Physical Exercise classes are held on the first and third Thursdays of every month under the able guidance

of Mrs Sarojinidevi Nallanthuwan. These exercises help our members to maintain the physical fitness of our

members. Mr Ponmailainathan / Mr Panchadcharam acts as instructor if Mrs Nallanthuwan is absent.

Arts & Crafts

5. On the second Thursday of every month Arts & Crafts classes are conducted and an exhibition is held

annually well organized by Mr. Thisairasa and Ms Y. Subramaniam. The Association encourages these

classes as Arts, crafts and other creative pursuits have the power to help seniors to improve their hand-eye

coordination, cognitive abilities and concentration.

6. Indoor & Outdoor Games

Chess, Carom, Bridge, Scrabbles, Draughts and Table Tennis are facilitated at the Community Centre for

the benefit of Members. This year we have added Bingo and Rummy to our games list. An Indoor Games

Tournament is organized in March each year to coincide with the Seniors’ Week and the winners are

awarded trophies. An Outdoor Games Competition and a Cricket Match is played at Airey Park near our

Meeting Hall during the Seniors week. (List of winners & runners up appears on another page of this

bulletin ). These events foster socialising, physical activity and fun. They also serve the seniors as a great

resource to escape from the stress associated with the day to day living.

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7. “Issaiyum Kalaiyum”

Once a month members are afforded the opportunity to exhibit their singing skills as well as relating

comedies or their past experiences. Members are showing keen interest in participating and awaits the day

anxiously every month.

8. Website

TSCA’s website is actively managed by Mr. V.M. Thevarajan with the Weekly Journal and photo albums.

This website serves to keep our members and the world to know about our activities. .

9. Photographs

Mr Kunaseelan takes photographs of the special activities of our Association at our weekly meetings and

these are being sent to all members who have email facilities by Mr Thevarajan. Thank you Mr Kunaseelan.

10. Bates St Premises and hire charges

Last year we reported the continuous negotiations with the Strathfield Council re the hire charges payable

for the use of the Bates Street premises.

In December 2017 we were asked to pay $19714 for 2018. After protracted negotiations between the

Strathfield Council and the president Mr Sivathondan, it was reduced to $4066 for a year effective August

2018.

Our president took up the matter again and after intense negotiations Strathfield councillors unanimously

agreed to give us a discount of 95% on the normal hire charges subject to certain conditions. This new rate

applies from the last Thursday of February 2019. This equates to $1600 (approx) for a year. We trust that we

will continue to get this rate in the future.

The mayor and the councillors have complimented Mr Sivathondan, our president, for his persuasive but

professional manner of negotiations.

We wish to thank the Mayor and the councillors of Strathfield council for their understanding and assistance

in solving this important issue.

11. Recognition by NSW Government

Our Association proudly announces that it has been awarded the NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement

Award for for this year too. We received the award once previously in 2011.

Hon Ms Jodi McKay M.P. said at the award ceremony that the award recognises the Association's service to

the community and also the persuasive and successful negotiations the president had with the Council that

resulted in lower hire charges not only for our Association but also for the benefit of other similar

organisations that use the Bates Street Community centre premises. We wish to thank Hon Ms Jodi McKay

M.P for recognising us. Mr Sivathondan received the award on behalf of the Association.

Acknowledgements

We would like to commend all those, especially our past presidents and other office bearers, who support us

in ensuring that the TSCA continues to be a strong and loud voice in our efforts to improve the quality of life

for the seniors.

The Management Committee has great pleasure in gratefully acknowledging the contributions made by

members in various ways enabling us to accomplish our tasks to the best of our ability. Sincere thanks to

those who work unheralded –

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Mr. N.Murugesu, Mr. Naguleswaran, Mr. Manickarajah, Mr. Suntheralingam, Mr. Kunaseelan and

Mr.Logenthiran in arranging the hall in the mornings and tirelessly stacking the chairs back in the afternoon.

Mrs. Sarojini Nallanthuwan who does a wonderful job guiding the physical exercise owes our gratitude.

Our thanks are due to Mr. Ponmailainathan and Mr. Panchadcharam who were conducting the exercise

classes whenever Mrs. Nallanthuwan is absent.

Mr. Thanga Raja for ensuring our refreshments, plates, cups, rice etc. whether in meetings or at functions are

well stocked. Mrs. PadmaThangarajah, Mrs Naguleswaran, Mrs Suntheralingam, Mrs. Kamala

Sivanandarajasingam, Mrs. Kandasamy, Mrs. Nallanthuwan, Mrs. Subathra Ramanathan, Mrs. Indra

Pathmanathan, Dr Mrs.Nithi Sivathondan, Mrs. Rita Sathiyamoorthy, Mr. Velupillai, Mr. Mohan Kumar, Mr.

Karunalayan, Mr. P. Arumugam and Mr. Manickarajah for their team effort to ensure orderliness and timely

supply of refreshments and lunch smoothly served. Mr. Prabakaran and Mr Panchadcharam for their

enthusiastic support given to Mr Thevarajan in setting up of the audio and slide projector.

We also express our thanks to:

Strathfield Municipal Council for allowing us the use of the Community Centre Hall for our weekly

gatherings at a concessional rate of hire, office space and Airey Park for our annual outdoor game

competitions.

Members / their families who hosted lunch at our meetings.

Editor of “Uravu” Mr Thevarajan for doing the designing and print layout as well, thereby saving a

considerable amount of dollars for the Association. He has taken this huge task in addition to his

numerous other functions in the Association. He deserves a special Thank You from all members for

his contribution to TSCA.

ABC Shop, Toongabbie for printing our News Bulletin “Uravu” and the Member’s Directory..

Australian Tamil Broadcasting Corporation for making announcements of our activities.

RAMS for the catering.

Our Honorary Auditor Mr. Alagan Hariharan for his remarkable service.

Mr. N. Murugesu for functioning as the Returning Officer.

Concluding Remarks

On behalf of the Management Committee and on my own as Secretary of the Association, I wish to record

my appreciation and gratitude for the trust and confidence you have placed on us. We wish the Association

and each and every one of the members a bright and healthy life in the coming years.

On behalf of the Management Committee

V.M.Thevarajan

Secretary

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TSCA ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS

Our Financial Report for the current year shows that a sum of $5240 is

due from the members as Annual Subscriptions.

Members are kindly requested to pay the dues before the AGM

and give their continued co-operation.

SPORTS TOURNAMENT 2018/2019 WINNERS LISTEVENT WINNERS RUNNERS UP

1 BOOK BALANCING Mr A.NAGULESWARAN MR PANCHADCHARAM

2 BRIDGE - OPEN Mr G .SANTHIRAN S C DICKENS

Mr V. SANTHIRASEGARAM P THAMBIRAJAH

3 CARROM DOUBLES - MEN Mr S .SUNTHERALINGAM N BALENDIRA

Mr S. THIRUNAVUKKARASU V M THEVARAJAN

4 CARROM DOUBLES - WOMEN Mrs L. V. DEVADAS MRS N S SELVANATHAN

Mrs N. YOGARAJAH MRS R THIRUNAVUKKARASU

5 CARROM -SINGLES - MEN Mr S. SIVAGNANASUNDRAM MR S.THIRUNAVUKKARASU

6 CARROM SINGLES - WOMEN Mrs K. SIVANANDARAJASINGHAM MRS B GANANADHA

7 CHESS Mr T. SUNDARARAJAH K VEERASINGHAM

8 DRAUGHTS OPEN Mr P. THAMBIRAJAH MR V. NADARAJAH

9 LIME AND SPOON Mrs K. SIVANANDARAJASINGHAM MRS S. XAVIER

10 50m MENS RACE Mr V. RAJALINGAM MR K. RAJENDIRAM

11 MUSICAL WALK Mr S.THIRUNAVUKKARASU MRS A.R. VIJAYARATNAM

12 SCRABBLE - OPEN Mrs K . SIVANANDARAJASINGHAM MRS P .THANGARAJAH

13 TABLE TENNIS DOUBLE Mr S. C. DICKENS Mr K . KRISHNADASAN

Mr P . PASKARANATHAN Mr N . VISUVALINGAM

14 TABLE TENNIS SINGLE Mr K. KRISHNADASAN Mr S. C. DICKENS

15 25m WOMENS WALKING Mrs A. R. VIJAYARATNAM MRS N. NAGULESWARAN

16 RELAY Mr K. AMIRTHASINGAM MR .N. BALENDRA

Mrs D. KULASEGARAM MR A. NAGULESWARAN

Mr P. PANCHADCHARAM MRS S. NALLANTHUWAN

Mr E. XAVIER MR R. RAJENDIRAM

CRICKET CHALLENGE TROPHY PRESIDENT TEAM

Trophy in memory of Senator Kanaganayagamsponsored by Dr Bala

17 MEMBERS OF THE WINNING TEAM Mr A. ARUMUGANATHAN

Mrs L. V. DEVADAS

Mrs S. NALLANTHUWAN

Mr P. PANCHADCHARAM

Mr J. RADHAKRISHNAN

Mr S. SIVAGNANASUNDRAM

Mrs K. SIVANANDARAJASINGHAM

Mr A. SIVATHONDAN

Mr T. SUNDARARAJAH

Mr S.THIRUNAVUKKARASU

Mr E. XAVIER

Mrs S. XAVIER

PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHIES Trophies Sponsored by

BRIDGE WINNERS

Trophy in memory of Mr Ponnuthuraisponsored by Mr Ponnuthurais Family

RUNNERS UP S C DICKENS & P THAMBIRAJAH

Trophy in memory of Mr Subramaniamsponsored by Mr Karunalayan

CRICKETPLAYER OF THE MATCH Mr S. SIVAGNANASUNDRAM &

Mr S .SUNTHERALINGAMTrophy sponsored by Mr Thuraiappa Sivasubramaniam

TOURNAMENT PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT Mrs K. SIVANANDARAJASINGHAM

Trophy in memory of Mr Pushpanathansponsored by Mr Paskaranathan

G SANTHIRAN & V SANTHIRASEGARAM

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NOMINATION TO THE COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT OF THE

TAMIL SENIOR CITIZENS’ ASSOCIATION (NSW) Inc. FOR THE YEAR 2019/20

Nominations close at 2.45 p.m. on Wenesday, 4th

September 2019.

(TO BE FILLED IN BLOCK CAPITALS)

PROPOSER

I, …………………………………………………...……………….(Memb. No………….) propose the

name of ………………………………………………………………………………..to the position of

………………………………………………………….for the year 2019/2020.

………. ……...…………………………… ……..

Signature and date

SECONDER

I, ……………………………………………………………………… (Memb. No……….) second the

nomination of …………………………………………...…………………………….to the position of

…………………………………………………………..for the year 2019/2020.

…………………………………………. ………

Signature and date

CONSENT

I, ………………………………………………………………………(Memb. No………) consent to

my nomination to the position of ……………………………………………….for the year 2019/2020.

……………………………………………… ……..

Signature and date

You may cut here -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.

Relevant extracts of the Constitution of the Tamil Senior Citizens’ Association (NSW) Inc.

8.1 The Committee of Management shall consist of the following 14 members who have been members of the Association for not

less than 12 months:-

(a) President (b) Vice President (c) Secretary (d) Assistant Secretary (e) Treasurer

(f) Asst. Treasurer and (g) Eight (8) Executive members.

5.2 The annual membership fee for the current financial year shall be due on 1st July of that year and become payable not later

than the last Thursday preceding the date of Annual General Meeting, provided the right to vote at the Annual General Meeting or

to nominate or be nominated for membership to the Committee shall not be before the payment of the annual membership fees.

8.3 A member can be nominated for only one post. If multiple nominations are received for the same member, all such

nominations will be declared null and void.

8.5 Nominations duly proposed and seconded by two eligible members, with the signed consent of nominee, should reach the

Returning Officer at least ten (10) days before the Annual General Meeting. (ie. by 4th

Sept. 2019).

Nominations will close at 2.45 p.m. on Wednesday, 4th

Sept. 2019. Wangal Room in the Community Centre 1 B Bates Street,

Homebush will be open from 2.00 p.m.on this day to facilitate members to hand in Nomination Papers.

24.2 All nominations for the posts of office bearers will be made on appropriate forms and sent in sealed envelopes addressed to

the Returning Officer at the official address of the Association.

The Returning Officer’s Address :- The Returning Officer,

P.O.Box 2127,

Homebush West, NSW 2140

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Nomination papers for election of the Management Committee are attached. Nominations close at 2.45 p.m. on Wednesday 4th September 2019. Wangal Room in the Community Centre, 1 B Bates Street, Homebush will be open from 2.00 p.m. on this day to facilitate members to hand in Nomination Papers.

1. Only members who have paid up their annual subscriptions up to date including the subscriptions for the current

year July 2019 to June 2020, have the right to vote and participate at the General Meeting. Persons who have not paid their due membership fees will not be eligible to attend the AGM or to nominate or to be nominated for membership to the Management Committee.

2. The Returning Officer will open the Nomination Papers at 2.45 p.m. on Wednesday, 4th September 19 in the Bates Street Community Centre and announce the names of the candidates standing for election. Members are welcome to attend this.

3. Only one set of ballot papers will be issued by the Returning Officer when members enter the voting area after

their names are marked off on the list of members.

4. The Returning Officer may (if necessary) request some form of acceptable identification to check the names before the issue of ballot papers.

5. Ballot paper of different colours will be issued for the different set of office bearers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Asst. Secretary, Treasurer, Asst. Treasurer, and Executive Members).

6. Members can either place a cross or a tick against the nominees they want to cast their vote for.

7. In the case of voting for the President, Vice President, Secretary, Asst. Secretary, Treasurer, Asst. Treasurer,

please vote for one nominee only. In the case of voting for Executive Members please vote for any eight nominees of your choice, however, if you vote for less than eight it will be counted as votes for the respective nominees. But, if you vote for more than the number of vacancies available, the Returning Officer will reject the ballot.

8. Counting may continue while the election is still in progress but no interim results or trend analysis will be available to any person.

9. The Returning Officer may provide assistance to any member who is having difficulty in reading the ballot paper or requires physical assistance with regard to the casting of votes.

10. The Returning Officer’s decision shall be final with regard to the conduct of the election of the Management

Committee.

11. Members will be sent in for voting in accordance with the numbers of their lunch tickets. Please co-operate by complying with the numbers as announced.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please help us to conduct the elections in an orderly manner. All members are invited to attend the meeting and lend your support to your Management Committee. The first 200 members who enter the hall and register, will be provided with a free copy of the Directory of Members.

GUIDELINES FOR ELECTION PROCEDURES OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

2019 / 2020

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AGM of BENSOC – 4.4.19

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சகாண்டிருந்ே தபாது

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Hon. Jodi McKay, MP, Strathfield Mayor Cr Gulian Vaccari, Cr. Maryanne Duggan, Cr Nella Hall and Dr Bala graced the occasion and awarded the prizes to the winners.

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When the Tamil Senior Citizen’s Association was

presented the

2019 NSW Seniors Local Achievement Award

for its Outstanding Service to the Community

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30-Jun-19 30-Jun-18

$ $

ACCUMULATED FUNDS

Balance at the beginning of the year 35,240 29,360

Current year's Surplus Income /(Deficit) 1,795 5,880

37,035 35,240

Building Fund

Balance at the beginning of the year 46,461 45,416

Interest Income 1,192 1,045

Balance in Building Fund Note 2 47,653 46,461

84,688 81,701

Note 5 9,406 8,384

Note 1.2 & 5 (4,488) (3,989)

Note 5 4,918 4,395

Current Assets

Cash at Bank 8,790 8,111

Building Fund Account - Term deposit 47,518

-Accrued Interest 135

-T O T A L 47,653 46,461

Term Deposit CBA 11,516 11,044

Term Deposit- Bendigo Bank 10,698 10,244

Members Subscription Receivable Note 4 5,240 5,844

Accrued Interest 88 482

Bond Deposits-Bates Street Centre Kitchen 200 200

Deposit-Hall Hire 1,450 300

Pre-payments 80 237

85,715 82,923

Total Assets 90,633 87,318

Less: Current LiabilitiesAccrued Expenses 1,200 1,962 Subscriptions received in advance Note 4 4,345 3,595 Provision for Grand Parents Grand Children Day Expenses Note 6 300 -

Unidentified Credits 100 60 Unidentified Credits 120

5,945 5,617

84,688 81,701

Notes on pages 5 and 6 form part of these accounts

TAMIL SENIOR CITIZENS' ASSOCIATION (NSW) Inc.

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2019

T O T A L F U N D S

Represented by:

Non Current Assets

Furniture , Fittings & Equipment

Total Original Value

Less: Accumulated Depreciation

Net Value at the end of the year

N E T A S S E T S

2019 2018

$ $

600 540

15,480 15,850

Note 4 16,080 16,390

Less: Unpaid Subscriptions of Ceased Members Note 4 (1,105) -

14,975 16,390

Associate Member subscriptions - 100

533 499

276 150

Grants Received - 3,000

500 -

16,284 20,139

Rent-Bates St Centre (Thursdays) 2,457 -

1,690 1,750

1,950 2,874

451 946

313 337

308 188

130 127

1,002 1,538

1,138 912

Note 6 545 1,007

150 1,830

1,522 944

82 95

Note 7 2,170 1,300

300 332

281 79

Total Expenses 14,489 14,259

1,795 5,880



INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

INCOME

NewMmember Subscriptions

Current Year Member Subscriptions

Total Member Subscriptions

Bank Interest

Other Income

Donations Received

Total Income

EXPENDITURE

AGM Expenses

Newsletter Expenses

Postage

Public Liability Insurance

Stationery

P.O.Box lease

Members' Recreation

Sports Meet Expenses

Grand Parents Grand Chilren Day Expenses

Cultural Activities

Depreciation

Fair Trading Lodgment - Annual Return

Donations

Member Directory

Website & Google Cloud GSuite charges

Net Surplus/(Deficit) for the year

2019 2018

$ $

Inflows of Cash & Cash Equivalent

Members' Subscriptions Note 4 16,329 11,975

Building Fund- Term Deposit Interest 1,100 1,552

Bank Interest- Term Deposit 926 369

Bensoc Share of Insurance (one third) 157 169

Other Inflows 520 118

Grant Received - 3,000

Donations Received 500 -

Advertisement Receipts 100 150

19,632 17,333

Outflows of Cash & Cash Equivalent

Rent- Bates St Centre (Thursdays) 2,457 -

Cultural Activities 150 1,830

Donations -Unifund Project & Graduate Tamils 970 1,300

Equipment Purchase 2,049 4,972

Newsletter/Member Directory 1,950 3,263

AGM Expenses 1,690 1,250

Members recreation 2,141 2,450

Deposit-Hall Hire (for AGM & Grand Parents Grand Children Day) 1,450 300

Other Expenses 4,070 2,812

16,927 18,177

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash or Cash Equivalent 2,705 (844)

Add: Cash & Cash Equivalent at the beginning of the year:

Association Cheque Account - 3352 8,111 10,876

Building Fund Account - 0998 46,418 44,566

Term Deposits -CBA 8337 11,044 10,128

Term Deposits -Bendigo Bank 10,244 10,791

Savings Account-6396 (closed in 2018) - 300

75,817 76,661

Cash & Cash Equivalent at the benning of the year 78,522 75,817

Association Cheque Account - 3352 8,790 8,111

Building Fund Account - 0998 Note 2 47,518 46,418

Term Deposits -CBA 8337 11,516 11,044

Term Deposits -Bendigo Bank 10,698 10,244

Cash & Cash Equivalent at the end of the year 78,522 75,817



STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019


Notes to and forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2019

1. Significant accounting policies

1.1 Basis of accounting

Tamil Senior Citizens' Association(NSW) Inc.(the Association) is an association incorporated in

New South Wales, Australia.

The Committee of Management have prepared the financial statements on the basis that the Association is

a non-reporting entity because there are no users dependent on a general purpose financial report.

The financial report is therefore a special purpose financial report that has been prepared in order to

meet the requirements of the Association Incorporation Act 2009 and the constitution of

Tamil Senior Citizens' Association(NSW)Inc.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement

requirements specified by the Australian Accounting Standards and Incorporations and disclosure

requirements of AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, AASB 107 Statements of Cash Flows and

AASB 108 Accounting policies, changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors.

The financial statements have been prepared on the basis of historical cost. Historical cost is generally

on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for goods and services. All amounts

are presented in Australian Dollars, unless otherwise noted.

1.2 Plant and Equipment

Depreciation is provided for on a straight line basis for all depreciable assets so as to write off the

depreciable asset as it is consumed over its useful life as per taxation guidelines. As per taxation

standards all items under $300.00 are fully depreciated in the year of purchase.

All serviceable assets are shown at a minimum value of $1.00.

2. Building Fund

The amount in this fund now stands at $47,652 made up as follows:

2019 2018

$ $

Balance from Previous Year 46,461 45,416

Add: Donations -

Interest Income 1,191 1,045

47,652 46,461

3. Grants

The following table shows all grants received and spent by the association during the financial year.

2019 2018

$ $

Balance at the Beginning of Year 2,000 -

Grant Received from NSW Minister for Multicultural Affairs 3,000

2,000 3,000

Less Grant Expenses -Grand Parents Grand Children Day Expenses - 1,000

Purchase of three Laptops 2,000 -

2,000 1,000

Unspent Grant Funds as at year end - 2,000

Carried Forward as per Balance Sheet

Total Grant Funds Available

Total Expenses

4. Subscriptions

This amount represents the subscriptions received from members during the financial year including

payment of subscriptions for future years.

2019 2018$ $

As at July 1st Subscription in Advance 3,595 5,391

(5,844) (3,125)

16,329 11,875

14,080 14,141

(4,345) (3,595)

6,345 5,844

Members' subscriptions for the year 16,080 16,390

Unpaid subscriptions of Ceased Members

5. Furniture Fittings & Equipment

2019 2018$ $

8,383 3,705

2,049 4,972

10,432 8,677

(1,026) (293)

9,406 8,384

(4,488) (3,989)

4,918 4,395

6.Provision for Grand children/Grand parents Day Expenses

Grand Children Day has been organised for the year 2018-19 to be held on 31 August 19 and provison

has been made for the expenses.

2019 2018$ $

Hall Hire Charges 245 245

Provision for other expenses such as refreshments, beverage etc. 300 762

TOTAL AMOUNT 545 1,007

7. Donations- Expense

Donations for the year 2018/19 are as follows:

2019 2018$ $

Drought Relief paid 1,000 -

Less: Contributions by Members (330) -

670 -

ATBC-Radio 100 -

Tamil Resources Centre 100 -

Graduate Tamils 100 -

Unifund (Accrued) 1,200 1,200

TOTAL AMOUNT 2,170 1,200

Add : Subscriptions due for previous years

In Subscriptions due for previous years an amount of $1,105 was owed by 16 members written off and their

memberships were terminated by the committee for non-payment of annual subscriptions. The net receivable as at

30 June 2019 amounts to $5,240.

The Association maintains a complete register of all inventory items owned by the Association, the summary of

which is as follows:

Original Value

Less: Subscriptions in Arrears as at July 1st

Subscriptions received during the year

Less: Subscriptions carried forward for future years

Additions during the year

Disposal & Write Offs

Less: Accumulated Depreciation

Net Value

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