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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=093231516-20092008>Dear
All,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=093231516-20092008></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=093231516-20092008>Today some friends
who are volunteers in free software activities in blr along with others from
bgvs went on a street collection.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=093231516-20092008></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=093231516-20092008>There were about 16
of them . All young folks from different software and non software related jobs
in blr.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=093231516-20092008></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=093231516-20092008>They went around
collecting money and raising awareness on the situation in bihar.
</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=093231516-20092008></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=093231516-20092008>Today they collected
about 9000 Rs. Now all these 16 volunteers are charged up and want to work more.
</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=093231516-20092008></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=093231516-20092008>They are willing to
collect in apartment complexes and are willing to spare their weekends for the
same. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=093231516-20092008></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=093231516-20092008>If any of you are
living in apartment complexes and get approval for collection then do let us
know. these youngsters will contact you and engage in a collection next
weekend. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=093231516-20092008></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=093231516-20092008>i personally know
some of these folks and the money will be put to good use. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=093231516-20092008></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=093231516-20092008>okay , whats the
reason for inspiration : two little girls who were seen selling flowers on
brigade road - contributed Rs.10 each and took receipts. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=093231516-20092008></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=093231516-20092008>though online
donations and orgn centered efforts can raise more money..there is a sense of
dedication and more awareness .. when people work on foot..the old fashioned way
;) </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=093231516-20092008></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=093231516-20092008>-S</SPAN></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>