ACTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Minutes of the Meeting




Minutes of the Active Committee Meeting held on 05/08/2012, Sunday at Ashirwad.

Members present in the meeting
Sl No
Name of the participant
Sl No
Name of the participant
1
Mr Sangappa Vaggar
12
Mr Ramesh M H
2
Miss Nirmala H R
13
Mr Shashidhar C
3
Mr Manjunath K
14
Mr S Venkatesh Murthy
4
Mr Nagesh H V
15
Mr Manjunath T Heera
5
Mr Basanagouda S P
16
Mr Lokesh Amin
6
Mr Gundappa
17
Miss Mary  Florence Freda
7
Mrs Jyothi B N
18
Mr Ponnaswamy N
8
Mr Venkatesh
19
Mr Basavaraj Kambale
9
Mr Vishwanath N Jange
20
Mr Divakar D
10
Mr Veeresh
21
Mr Govind
11
Mr Mahesh
22
Miss Nirmala C Hiremath 

Eligibility Criteria to be an Active Committee Member:
  1. Must be a subscriber of SKH (Annually or Life time).
  2. A graduate/post graduate in Social Work (BSW, MSW) is preferred.
  3. Should possess minimum one year of work experience in any agency like NGO, Project, Teaching social work, and Industry and all other fields of social Work.  
  4. Should involve himself/herself  actively in the activities of Niratanka

Last date – All the present members are requested to send mails stating their acceptance of the membership before 14th August, 2012 Tuesday.

Process of Membership:
  1. Interested person should send an email requesting for active committee membership providing the details of subscription, educational qualification and work experience to ramesha.mh@gmail.com . A confirmation mail will be sent if the request for the active membership is accepted.
Role and Responsibilities of the members:
  1. Member should involve actively in the activities of Niratanka
  2. Member should try to attend the meetings whenever conducted by Niratanka. In exceptional case, they can remain absent to the meeting with prior intimation. Details of the meeting will be conveyed through email to all members in advance. Since, Niratanka has members from remote areas, some time from different districts; it will not be convenient for them to attend meetings. So to provide platform to all the members, Niratanka would like to communicate all its activities through email, blog and google, groups to its members. All members can participate and contribute their views through this method.    
  3. Member should adhere to the timings of meeting and participate actively in the meeting. Should feel free to share the views in the meeting and take up the responsibility of his/her choice.
  4. Whoever takes the responsibility of any particular project of Niratanka should prepare a draft/proposal and send it to Niratanka. Later Niratanka will share it in the blog and google group.  Other members will/should comment on the proposal in the blog.
  5. Decisions are taken democratically in the meeting. However, members are expected to share their views freely on any matter mentioned in the agenda. Final decisio will be taken on democratic principle and such decistion should be accepted by all the members.
  6. Members should use the blog for all activities related to the active committee. Members should comment on any views expressed in the blog. It might be positive or negative. Even if the members are not interested on the expressed views, he or she can comment “Not Interested”. Responding to the views expressed is what Niratank expects from the members always.  
  7. Individual views/arguments are not entertained. So, members are advised to discuss such matters/views which support the growth of group.
  8. Time to time the role and responsibilities are modified and the same will be shared with the members. Members can comment on it.
  9. Periodically membership of the active committee will be reshuffled on the eligibility criteria. Non participant members will be replaced with the active participant members.
  10. Niratank preferes email correspondence. So members are advised to use email correspondence. The purpose of this initiative is to facilitate the participation of all members; especially for those who are in remote areas and districts who cannot participate in the meetings.
Benefits of Membership:
  1. Members can write articles for the journal - Samaj Karyada Hejjegalu
  2. Members can get their books published at Niruta Publication
  3. There will be concession to participate in the trainings conducted by Nirataka.
  4. Members can make use of the material available with Niratanka for the preparation NET/JRF.
  5. Members can avail the assistance of Niratanka Management Service for job, change in job, job reference etc.,
  6. Members will get the books published by Niruta Publication as honorary copy.
  7. Members can also avail honorarium by Niratanka based on their performance.
  8. Members can promote sale of books published by Niruta Publiscation and subscription of the journal – SKH and get the honorarium based on the promotion.
  9. Member can organize and conduct training programmes in association with Niratanka.
  10. Members can avail other benefits fixed time to time by Niratanka.
Frequently Asked Questions:
  1. Since I am not a resident of Bangalore, can I become the member of active Committee?
Yes. Definitely you can be the member of active committee. There are no such criteria that only a resident of Bangalore can become the member of active committee. A member can be from any part of India. Only thing is he/she should always be in touch with Niratanka through email, blog, and google group and participate actively in the activities of Niratanka.  
  1. Can I be the member of active committee without subscribing for the journal – Samaja Karyada Hejjegalu?
Since the core task of Niratanka is publishing the journal and getting it reached to all the social workers and those who are interested in the field of Social Work. Niratanka expects the person wishing to be the member of active committee should subscribe for the journal for annually or life time.
  1. Should I participate in all the activities of Niratanka or take part in any one of the activities of my interest to get the membership of active committee?
Not required to involve in all the activities of Nirataka. But the member should involve himself/herself, at least, in any one of the activities and participate actively, complete the assigned task in stipulated time frame with the assistance of other members.
  1. Is it a registered body?
Yes, Niratanka is registered under the trust act.
For more details visit: http://niratankaramesha-niratannka.blogspot.in/
Minutes of the meeting
1.   Review of the tasks assigned in the last meeting:
The tasks assigned to the members in the last meeting were reviewed. It was decided that the progress of the assigned task should be shared in the google group so that other members can give their inputs, suggestions and comments on the task. It will be value edition to the task assigned.
2.   Strict Adherence to time:
Meeting got delayed as some members were not on time. It was seriously discussed that the team members should stick to the scheduled time. From next time, meetings will be held as per the scheduled time, no matter how many members will be present. So, hereby team members are suggested to be on time to the meeting. The matters discussed in the meeting will be updated in the minutes of the meeting later through email.  
3.   Sarala Samaja Karya:
Team members are suggested to share their views on Sarala Samaja Karya with Mr Ananda. It was also discussed that more suggestions can be sought from Prof HMM in this regard.
4.   Dist Level programme:
Admissions for BSW/MSW have just started and yet to get the copy syllabus.  Mr Manjunath is working on it. Other members too can coordinate with him in organizing the dist level programmes.
5.   Establishment of BSW Colleges:
Experts’ opinions have to be collected. Letters need to be collected from the Principals of BSW Colleges stressing the need of full time teaching faculties. Collecting the details of the candidates who have cleared SLET/ NET/JRF in social work from UGC. Organizing rally at district levels, if not in all districts, at least in selective districts. This task had been assigned to Mr Shashidhar and Mr Anand and it is under process.
6.   Publishing book for NET/JRF aspirants:
Mr Nagesh and Mr Gundappa are working on it.  

7.   Inviting articles and Career Directory:
It was discussed that members should work on these too. No active response was got on these two aspects. Members are suggested to take active participation in these activities.
8.   Confirmation of Attendance of meeting:
It has been observed that, except few, most of the active committee members do not confirm their attendance after receiving agenda of the meeting. It will be easy for booking if we are confirmed about numbers of members attending the meeting. So members are suggested to confirm their attendance through mail or phone call.
9.   Email correspondence:
Ideas can best be shared through email. So, Niratanka prefers email correspondence. Members are advised to correspond through email.


10.               Process of the project:
The member who has taken any one particular responsibility should draft it and share it in the group. So that other members can provide their inputs, suggestions, comments on it. Other team members are requested to respond to such emails. They can share their view in the meeting as well.
Steps involved
1.   Draft of the particular responsibility should be prepared and  sent to Niratanka and that will be shared in the blog and google group  by Niratanka
2.   Other members should comment on the shared draft in the blog with their opinions, suggestions etc., oral suggestions and comments are not entertained.
3.   Responsible member should collect the opinions; suggestions expressed by the members in the blog and implement it.
11.               Democratic Decision Taking Process:
Members are free to express their views on any activity. All members’ views will be appreciated. Finally, decision will be taken democratically. Individual ideas/arguments are not entertained.    

12.               Separate Blog for Active and Advisory Committee Members:
Separate Blog will be created exclusively for Active Committee Members and Advisory Committee Members. They will have access to this group and can comment.  
13.               Role and Responsibilities :
Role and responsibilities of active committee members will be fixed and updated in the blog. Members can decide as to which field they can contribute their ideas, views etc. Members should read the role and responsibilities and send an acceptance email. The member who is not performing any role will be replaced with the other active member.

14.               Honorarium:
In coming days, based on the performance, honorarium will be paid to the active and advisory committee members. 
Meeting with Block Placement Students and District Coordinators:
After lunch a meeting was held with Block Placements Students and District Coordinators. Students shared their experience with Niratanka. Students were advised to involve themselves in the activities of Niratanka. The roles they can play in Niratanka, the extent of their participation with Niratanka, being in touch with Niratanka after BPT, the benefits they can avail from Niratanka, etc were discussed in the meeting.   

Special Note: Niratanka has planned to bring out a bi-annual journal of social work in English. Members are requested to share your opinions on the proposed plan. 


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Active Committee Meeting

5th, 2012 (Sunday)

Dear Members,

The Active Committee Meeting is convened on august 5th, 2012 (Sunday) to discuss the matters mentioned in the agenda.

Venue:       Ashirvad, #30, St. Marks Road, Bangalore-560001

Landmark:  Near White House

Time:        10:00am to 01:30pm, Active committee 
                2.30 pm District coordinators Meeting 

AGENDA OF THE MEETING
Active committee Meeting
1.    Action Plan for Celebration of 2nd year Anniversary of Niratanka:
Formation of Committees: Roles and Responsibilities
a.    Programme
b.    Hospitality
c.    Fund Raising
d.    Food 
e.    Transport
f.     Reporting, Documentation and Publicity
g.    Release the social work and social welfare book
h.    Release the all the cover page articles
i.      A special issue of SKH , articles , design , interview etc  

2.    Professional Social Workers Directory
3.    Social Work Journal , Biannual registration( English edition)
4.    Selection of Guest editors for the year -2013-2014
5.    Careers in Social Work
6.    Publishing a book exclusively for NET/JRF aspirants.- Murali and Nagesh
7.    Organising NET Coaching classes
8.    Training programme on counselling
9.    SARALA SAMAJA KARYA- Anand and Shashikanth
10. Organizing district level training programmes for MSW/BSW
Students based on their needs- BV Gowda and Manjunath

Lunch: 1.30-2.00pm

District coordinators meet at 2.30 pm
  1. Increase the subscription
  2. Increase the books sale
  3. Advertisement for SKH
  4. Organizing training programmes at district level
  5. Job description – district coordinators
  6. Publication of Books
  7. Printing
  8. A special issue on 2nd anniversary of SKH 
Note: Please confirm your participation by responding this mail immediately as there are limited number seats in the meeting hall

Your active participation and valuable suggestions are highly solicited.

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 NIRATANKA-SOCIAL WORK FOOT PRINTS 
An Exclusive Journal on Social Work
   ACTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Minutes of the Meeting

Dear Members,

Niratanka Active Committee meeting was held on July 1st, 2012, Sunday at Brigade Homestead, No 500, 8th Block Jayanagar, Bangalore. The details ofthe meeting can be seen as below. 

Members presented and participated in the meeting.


Mr Anand
Mr Manjunath
Miss Nirmala H R
Mr Venkateshmoorthy
Mr Venkatesh
Mr B V Gowda
Mr Shashikanth Rao
Mr Mohan V T
Mr Akshay M
Mr Prakash R M
Mr Punit
Mr Ramesh M H
Mr Basavaraj Kambale
Mrs Jyothi B N
Miss Mary
Mr Murali
Mr Nagesh
Mr Shashidhar C


Responsibilities
Responsible Members
1
Inviting articles from MSW/BSW students to share their field work/blockplacement/camp/field visit..etc experiences.

All Members
2
Publishing a book exclusively for NET/JRF aspiratnts.
Organising NET Coaching classes
Mr Murali and Mr Nagesh
3
A CD dipicting the activities of Niratanka to be displayed during the celebration ofsecond anniversary of the journal Samaja Karyada Hejjegalu.

All Members
4
Rewarding the best articles published inthe journal SKH on the celebration day.

Niratanka Team
5
Suggesting NGOs and students to make thebest use of the directory by having a copyof it.

All members
6
Social Work Careers Directory: Members are suggested to choose activity of their interest in working on career directory.

Members are requested give your opinion .
7
SARALA SAMAJA KARYA – A small book on social work in simple words. The basic objective of which is to introduce theconcept of social work to common people.
Anand and shashikanth
8
Organizing district level training programmes for MSW/BSW students based on their needs
Mr V Gowda and
Mr Manjunath, MJ Consultancy.
9
Streanthen the activities of KAPSW – Discussed in detail in the meeting.
Foramtion of Social Workers Forum.

Mr Venkateshmoorthy and
Mr Shashidhar.

10
Collection of experts opinion on pressurising the state government to introduce BSW colleges in Karntaka State


Mr Anand and Mr Shashikant Rao.

11
Members are requested to take part in any of the committees to be formed for the 2nd  year anniversary celebration of the journal Samaja Karyada Hejjegalu at Ravindra kalakshetra , Bangalore  
a.   Programme
b.   Hospitality
c.   Fund Raising
d.   Food 
e.   Transport
f.    Reporting, Documentation and Publicity


Members can be the memberof the committee of your choice in the following, pls inform through mail before 25th july 2012

Special Note:
  1. Active Committee will be revised in December, 2012. So, active involvementof the members in the activities of Niratanka is saught.
  2. Tentative date for the next Active Committee Meeting is 5th August, 2012. Members are suggested to email the matters for the next agenda of themeeting. Venue of the proposed next meeting will be conveyed once it is finalised.
  3. Members are requested to come prepared with the details of the progressthe task/responsibility assigned to them in the previous meeting.
  4. kindly send your suggestions and opinions


Regards
Ramesha



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Previous meeting - 1-7- 2012         

NIRATANKA-SOCIAL WORK FOOT PRINTS 

ACTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA

        
 Date: 25 June 2012
Dear Members

The Active Committee Meeting is convened to discuss on the following matters on July 1, 2012 (Sunday) between 10.00 am to 02- 00 pm at Brigade, Jayanagar, Bangalore. All the members are requested to attend the meeting and to give your valuable suggestions for the same.

Venue- Brigade, No 500, 40th cross, 8th Block Jayanagar, Bangalore – 560 070
AGENDA OF THE MEETING

Samajakaryada Hejjegalu (Social Work Foot Prints) Time: 10-00 am to 10.30 am

·         Discussions on the Monthly Journal
1.   Increase the Number of Life Members and subscription
2.   Articles for the Journal (Monthly):Own and Inviting from others
3.   Value Addition to the Journal– Discussion on the Quality, Design, Subject matter, Information, Advertisement, Interview with the Experts, UGC-NET/JRF column, Students Column, Other   Innovative ideas etc
4.   Revise the members of Active and Advisory committee

Action Plan for Celebration of 2nd year Anniversary of Niratanka: 10.30 am to 11.00 am

·         Formation of Committees: Roles and Responsibilities
g.   Programme
h.   Hospitality
i.     Fund Raising
j.    Food 
k.   Transport
l.     Reporting, Documentation and Publicity

Coffee Break:                        
                                   
Time: 11.00 am to 11.15 am


Proposed Activities:                   
                                   Time: 11.15 am to 11.45 am

1.    Felicitation for senior professional Social Workers
2.    Nero's Guests -Farmers Suicides  
3.    Book Release: Dr.Shankar Pathak’s “Social Work and Social Welfare” 
4.    Film Show and Documentary
5.    State Level Drama/Street Play Competition on Social Work themes for B.S.W and M.SW. colleges: Distribution of prizes forthe winners

Discussions on the Publications of Social Work Books:Time: 11.45am - 12.15pm  12.15pm

6.    Karnataka NGO's Directory-
7.    Professional Social Workers Directory
8.    Careers in Social Work
9.    UGC –NET exam  , Multiple choice questions and answer
10. Book on cover page articles
11. Book on selected articles Published in SKH
12. Other Social Work Books Publication 

Nirathanka and Karnataka Association of Professional Social Workers (KAPSW)
Time: 12.15 Noon to 12.45 Noon

13. Support and Encouragement  to strengthen the Activities ofKAPSW
14. Establishment of Professional Social Workers Forum in develop networking with KAPSW
15. District level Social work programmes

Efforts and Initiatives to introduce BSW colleges in Karnataka -Time: 12.45 pm to 1.15 pm


Other matters:                      
                              
                             Time: 1.15 pm to 1.30pm


Lunch: 1.30 pm

Note: Please confirm your participation by responding this mail immediately as there are limited number seats in the meeting hall

Your active participation and valuable suggestions will be highly solicited.
Regards

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