DTA PAST EVENTS 2013
DTA Props up Stilettos for the Cure
June 7th 2013
DTA Sports meet and picnic carnival - summer 2013 hightlights
"Action Speaks More Than Words”
Bharradhi Arts conducted Durham LifeBeat, a 24 hour Musical Bandathon in partnership with numerous community partners on September 27 &28th at Pickering High School in Ajax. The Event raised over $40,000. Every dollar raised will go to purchase a new operating room procedure table for cancer surgery at Ajax-Pickering Hospital. Durham Tamil Association made signification contribution to ensure the event was a success. As an Organization, DTA contributed $5,000 towards this effort plus many more DTA members made individual pledges. In addition to supporting Bharadhhi Arts initiative to fight for a cure for cancer, Durham Tamil Association has been an ardent supporter numerous fundraising campaigns organized by the Cancer Society. 
Mr. Dan Ganesan was a long-term member of Durham Tamil Association. He has been an ardent supporter, advisor, well-wisher and a donor of our Organization. Specifically, he sponsored DTA’s annual University Entrance Scholarship program for many years. More importantly, he was a visionary and a forefather for Tamils living in the Region. He identified the need for Tamils to organize and our drive towards mainstream. Further, he strongly advocated the need for Tamils to build relationships with community partners including federal, provincial and municipal governments in the region. He also understood the plight of Tamil Seniors and worked hard to improve their lives. He was instrumental in the inception of Malvern Tamil Seniors. He was near and dear to us Tamils in the region and we all fondly called him “Ganesan Uncle”. Earlier this year, Ganesan Uncle lost his prolonged battle against cancer and passed away. Durham Tamil Association is eternally grateful to Ganesan Uncle and his service to Tamils in the regions and are very proud to dedicate our $5,000 donation in his memory. Mathi Sreenivasan, the director of Bharadhi Arts, accepted the donation on behalf of the hospital. During his speech, he acknowledged Durham Tamil Association was instrumental in bringing their Fundraiser to Durham Region and thanked DTA for our strong commitment despite numerous challenges along the way. Josh Suresh, President of Durham Tamil Association, thanked the performers for their monumental effort and all volunteers for their support. Particularly, Mr. Suresh thanked Mr. Martin Beckett, Director of Education of Durham District School Board, for his strong initial commitment to facilitate the event.
DTA launches ETUTORING FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR
DTA Launches eTutoring for 2013-2014 school year...enroll your child today...
It is with great pride that DTA executives would like to announce to our members the results of our eTutor pilot program that took place during the month of Aug. 2013. Two highly qualified volunteer teachers from Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and Durham District School Board (DDSB) generously donated their time to pilot DTA’s new eTutoring service. Miss Precious London and Miss Yan Fu contributed their free time to part take on this innovative, technologically advanced online tutoring tool to deliver, Grade 9, 10 and 11 Mathematics to our students. What is more important to note is that this is a joint project with other community interest groups particularly Durham Asian Cultural Association (DACA). A total of 12 students took part in this pilot program which was focused primarily on Grade 9, 10 and 11 Mathematics. Miss Precious London delivered grade 9 math every Tuesday 6-7PM with the use of Internet, while Miss Yan tutored grade 10 and 11 math. The courses were designed to assist students who need that extra help to get to the next grade by polishing up previous grade or get a head start for the new school year. Some of the feedback received from the students and teachers alike included challenges with using the new technology and tools. With time the teachers and the students were able to overcome these challenges to focus on the core course materials. DTA executives have also received excellent feedback from our own members as well as other community groups that took part. The pilot ended the first week of September however DTA and the dedicated teachers continue to receive calls from students and parents asking DTA to continue with the program. It is with great pride DTA executives would like to announce the launch of this eTutoring program starting Oct. 7th. We will be adding Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Mathematics and English tutorials using the same internet medium for DTA kids as well as other communities that can take advantage of this FREE service. DTA will also be working with Durham District School Board and Durham Children’s Aid Society to extend this service to youths who may not have the facilities to get that extra help with their education. DTA is focused on our youth’s education and will be expanding on this program. Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 mathematics tutorial will commence on Monday Oct. 7th from 6-7PM so don't forget to enroll your kids today.... SPECIAL THANKS GOES OUT THESE DEDICATED VOLUNTEER TEACHERS
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DTA Donates $5,000 to Ajax-Pickering Hospital in Memory of Mr. Dan Ganesan
DTA in the community news -year 2013
DTA at Audley Recreation Centre Official Opening - June 8th 2013The Audley Recreation Centre, a new community hub is a place where all Ajax residents can come together to learn, work, and play. The grand opening was arranged in a very luxurious manner on Saturday June 8 th from 1 pm till 4 pm to all residents of Ajax , bringing interest to all age groups. The day were filled with live entertainment, Celebration cake , skateboard competition, cultural performances, games and activities, buskers and so much more! Durham Tamil Association had a booth set up to grant service for the public who came for the opening function with various activities like Temporary Tattoos for kids, Henna, Rice Art which is an ancient art. The youth volunteers of DTA came in large number to this occasion. They decorated the booth with kuthuvilaku and other symbols of Tamil culture which made other nationalities to take a picture of our stand. The guest were fascinated by the Henna and Rice Art. Entire guests who visited our booth were happy and returned with a cheer on their face. We were honored to see Mr. Chris Alexander visiting our booth and he was pleased to see the good works of Durham Tamil Association and said we are all over the place promoting the social services to human kind of all walks of life.
DTA AT THE AJAX HOME WEEK PARADE - June 14thThe astonishing 43rd Ajax Home Week celebration by MPP Joe Dickson swept away thousands of hearts during the massive and colorful parade that took place on 14 th June in Durham Centre. The main goal of the Ajax Home Week is to say thank you to the wonderful people of Ajax including all business and commercial community who have supported the non profit organisations and service club throughout the year. Durham Tamil Association proudly took part in Ajax Home Week celebrations and particularly the fascinating parade. DTA's four member PINNACLE BAND launched their musical extravaganza during the parade and took the crowd with them. Also, Sarika Navanathan mesmerized the audience with her sweet voice. DTA overwhelmed the crowd by the luxurious Limousine with members dressed in colorful traditional outfits bringing lots of cheers to the loving people of Ajax who were witnessing this historical parade.
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DTA Props up Stilettos for the Cure - June 7th 2013“Stilettos for the Cure” is an event that is not only celebrated by women but also raises funds for cancer research and supports our community. This breathtaking event took place in Heydenshore Pavilion - Whitby on Friday June 7th at 6 pm. There were 350+ high heeled guest gathered together in the most stunning costumes as it was called the Arabian Nights. The room was strikingly decorated, the food was sumptuous and the entertainment was magical. This fundraising event was founded by Oshawa’s Tina Dezsi and Whitby’s Tamara McKee, the main goal of this occasion is to bring together women from of all walks of life together for an evening of fun and excitement as they bid on some of the most beautiful shoes. Among the shoes donated were pairs from ET Canada’s Cheryl Hickey, Dragons’ Den’s Arlene Dickinson and eTalk’s Tanya Kim. All auction proceeds were donated to the Heather Griffith Breast Assessment Center and the Canadian Center for Abuse Awareness to help women, men and seniors here in our own community. Durham Tamil Association played a vital role at the event by setting up a booth and providing Henna services that left women looking all pretty and happy!. All the participants of the event were overwhelmed by the Henna work done by the DTA youth volunteers, which went on till 11 pm. We had 9 youth volunteers along with three women working nonstop to make all the women
happy and cheerful. Tamara appreciated DTA’s kind service and wanted us to work with them all year around as she felt she could rely on us. All this hard work from our youth volunteers have gave them a real sense of pride for helping to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. |