Greetings to one and all from “Team CCOT”. As I enter the fourth year to lead the CCOT Team, We, “Team CCOT” are thrilled to share our progress.

Funday

The Children from 12 different Homes were ferried by Bus to reach Club between 8.00 to 8.30 AM. They were then served with a sumptuous breakfast sponsored by Empire. After breakfast, everyone gathered in the quadrangle. This year we had organised Magic Show which kept the children enthralled. We then distributed clothes sponsored by Rotary Mid Town. Next were the cultural activities organised by each participating Home. These activities included dance, music and various performance that showcased the rich cultural diversity of the community. Following the cultural activities, the highlight of the event was the talent competition, where participants showcased their skills and abilities. Throughout the day, there were also lots of fun and games organized by the members. The atmosphere was lively and energetic. The competition was judged, and the winners were awarded prizes. After the talent competition, everyone gathered for a sumptuous lunch, Children were sent off with a School Bag, a Turtleneck Warmer and with lots of goodies in the bag. They were extremely thrilled to receive the same. We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to all the Donors for their generous donations. Donors in Cash namely Mr. Thomas Sudharshan, Mr. Tony Stephen & Dr. Punita, Mr. Anish & Sangeetha Mahendra, Anand Joseph, Nadeem Ahmed, Ben Mathias, Ashok Sharma, Vegas Family and lots of other kind Donors. We also thank our Donors in kind namely, Mr. Nadeem, Puneeth & Nishu from Midtown Rotary for sponsoring the 3 pc Dress Sets, Mr. Sathyanathan from ITC, Ms. Millicent from Britannia Mr. Rajesh from Himalaya, Mr. Narayana Rao from Corner House who over the years, they have been contributing with Condiments, Toiletries and Ice cream. We also thank Mr. Nirav Mehta, Mr. Chetan from Protac, Mr. Naveen Mendonca, Ralph Pinto, Nissin, M/s Plan B, M/s Sidapur Coffee, Mr. Suresh Nilyara and many more.

Medical

The Medical Camp was organized for RTC Girls Home, St. Mary’s Boys Orphanage, St. Patrick’s Boys Home Chaitanya, Sneha Nilaya and Good Shepherd Home with the aim of providing medical check-ups and treatments to the children who might not have access to medical facilities. We were fortunate to have a team of dedicated medical professionals namely Dr. Bobby Joseph, Dr. Pretesh Kiran along with Dr. Ramesh assisted by their entire team for the medical camp which covered general health check-ups, eye examinations for a total of 300 children. Dr. Vijayalakshmi chipped in for the dental check-up. We are grateful to this team of doctors who volunteered with their time and expertise to make this event a great success, the team had a good time working together, accomplishing with enthusiasm and wholeheartedness along with tremendous help of all CCOT committee Members and Volunteers.

Talent Ease

Our well-known ongoing initiative “Talent Ease” program continued at RTC Girls, Good Shepherd Girls, Snehanilaya and St. Mary’s Girls for the total of 260 children, this program has been an incredible opportunity for children to learn, grow and develop new skills that will undoubtedly benefit in their personal and professional lives.

Golf Tournament

This year we had organised 15^th Golf Tournament at BGC in 2 sessions. More than 200 Golfers took part in the tournament. Our golf committee was led by our key committee members Mr. Austin Roach & Mr. Peter Prem. Mr. Sanjay D’Souza was the Chairman for the Tournament. Our other golf committee members helped us to organize the tournament in an efficient manner. A special thanks goes to Mr. Venkat Bashyam for his tremendous effort. Mr. Pritvish D’Souza was the winner of the Catholic Club Best Golfer in the 15^th Edition of the tournament. Finally, how can we not thank Mr. Jude Lobo, who has been a strong support for several years in terms of being a referee to compiling the score sheet within the limited time that was available. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Ajit Rai from M/s Suprajit, who was our main sponsor, Mr. Kush Jawar from M/s Featherlite, Chetan from Birdies for Good, Vijay Kumar from Epson, Austin Roach from Roach Lifescapes, Jawahar Doreswamy from PES Institute Jayeshankar from Aadarsh Developers Swaroop from Shakthi Auto Cars and Mr. N Krishna Kumar from M/s Texline. We also thank our Kind Donors Ms. Millicent from M/s Britannia, Mr. Monappa from Nissin Foods, Mr. Rajesh from Himalaya, Sathyanathan from ITC, Ms. Anushka Shanker from Peps, Sai Hrishi from Plant Science, True Fit & Hill, Mohit Raina from King Fisher, Mr. Shashi Kiran Lewis from Colobus and many more. And our own Catholic Club for hosting the award ceremony. We would like to extend our gratitude for their generosity and support, the donation was utilized to support the children by providing them with the resources they need and access to educational programs.

Infrastructure – This year was a big leap on the infrastructure for various homes, which is as follows:

Sneha Nilaya – Desktop Printer, Washing Machine, Workstation, Visitors Chair and Kitchen Equipment, Table and Benches Chaitanya – Washing Machine St Mary’s Boys – Solar Service, New Solar, Washing Machine repair, Desktop Printer and Workstation St. Charles convent – Glass & Plates Holder and Water Purifier, Tables and Benches Good Shepherd Home – Tables Repair, Varnishing, Painting and Lockers St Patricks Boys – 2 Desktops along with a printer and 2 Workstations Reaching Hands – Solar RTC Girls – Solar Repair, Washing Stones, Lockers and Solar St Marys Girls – Desktop with Printer and Workstations, Mobile, Water Purifier and  Refrigerator Blessing Home – Freezer, Food Processor and Solar Hygiene – A program where we supply menstrual pads for the children for all year-round requirement. This was sponsored by Lodge of Light 413. We thank them for their generosity. Tuition – This fiscal we added one more initiative namely Tuition. Here the Children from 10^th Standard are taught one on one for better academics. We thank U&I and its Volunteers for their time and generosity. Initiatives of Catholic Club Orphans Trust Fun Day: Each December, children from various orphanages gather at the Catholic Club for a fun-filled day, starting with breakfast, talent showcases, and informative talks. The event concludes with a prize distribution and goody bags, fostering community and friendship. Medical Care: CCOT conducts annual health examinations for children, covering essential assessments and treatments. This proactive approach enhances overall well-being and promotes healthier lifestyles. Talent Ease: This program reshapes a competitive environment into one that fosters cooperation. Through skits, dance, and visuals, children learn essential life values and leadership qualities. Infrastructure Support: CCOT funds essential resources for orphanages, including refrigerators and water purifiers, improving living conditions and operations. Hygiene: With 80% of participants being girls, CCOT offers hygiene sessions led by doctors and provides menstrual pads, toiletries, and dental supplies to ensure children’s well-being. POCSO Training: Annual POCSO sessions educate children and caregivers about rights and boundaries, promoting a safe environment. Career Guidance: CCOT hosts yearly sessions to empower children in pursuing their dreams and career aspirations. Placement Services: In partnership with ICICI Foundation, CCOT offers free training and placement for ages 18 and above, creating promising career opportunities. Higher Education Support: This initiative assists high-achieving students in pursuing further education, helping to secure a brighter future. Ration Supply: Continuing from its COVID-19 response, this initiative ensures children receive adequate food supplies whenever there is a shortfall. Free Tuition: Partnering with U&I Trust, CCOT provides free tuition for 10^th graders, leading to substantial improvements in academic performance. Sports Excellence: In association with Bangalore Schools Sports Foundation, CCOT encourages its Children to participate in “Champion in Me” event. Here the talent is identified and nurtured for bettering their sports abilities. Infra Health: We have taken up this new initiative where we would like to make sure that the equipment supplied by us are up and running. A big thanks to The President, Mr. Jude Rajesh Ferrao & The treasurer, Mr. Francis Mascheranhas. who are the trustees of CCOT. We also thank members of the Catholic Club and all the staff for their whole-hearted support and cooperation towards the success of the various activities of CCOT. I also thank all the CCOT committee members namely Mr. Brian DLima, Mr. Dianney Lobo, Dr. Margaret Lavina, Mr. Rohan Pais, Mr. Joey Santiago, Ms. Lunita Pais, Ms. Mable Pinto, Mr. Rex D’Silva, Ms. Vinita Thumboochetty, Ms. Savitha Gonsalves and Ms. Tessa Ramapuram for all your unconditional support. We also thank Catholic Club members and their families who have come forward in making CCOT activities possible. We look forward to your co-operation has you have extended over the years in and future as well. Thank you.