Young indians

Tricity Chandigarh Chapter

Annual Report

(Yi)

2011-12

Message from Chairman

Yi Tricity Chandigarh Chapter

It has been great priviledge, honour and experience for me to lead the Yi Chandigarh Tricity Chapter. Young Indians is a unique and amazing platform for each one of us to contribute to the development of the country. It leads the way in successfully showcasing to the world, how a group of passionate, committed and like minded individuals can contribute their energies in realizing their dream of a developed nation. In 2011-12 Yi Chandigarh Tricity Chapter had made significant strides in the areas of environment, learning and youth affairs

G20 Experience
Young Indians (Yi), an integral part of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), was chosen to represent India at the G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit (YES) at Nice, France in November 2011. It was a great honour to be one of the 24 young entrepreneurs chosen from 19 cities across India to join 400 others from the worlds leading 20 economies to pitch entrepreneurship as a possible solution to the global crisis to the Heads of G20 states. The G20 YES showed how the youth could be a part of a bigger plan, and how they could collectively play a part in shaping destinies of millions of people around the world. It also demonstrated that when the young get together, infinite possibilities open up for a more equitable and prosperous world. It was great listening to thought leaders like Shai Agassi, Anand Mahindra, Maria Panelli, and Xavier Fontanet among others. I was lucky to be picked for a breakfast meeting with Nobel Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus, founder of Grameen Bank. In just a few minutes of interacting with him, I realised there are no barriers high enough if we are determined to make a difference, that we are only bound by our self-imposed limitations. I have not only made friends for life with a vibrant set of enthusiastic entrepreneurs from across India, my participation in YES as a Yi delegate brought me in touch with, learn from, and associate with great young entrepreneurs from across the G20 countries.

I have firm believe that Yi Chandigarh Tricity Chapter will be able to raise the bar and scale it up with every passing year by breaking traditional barriers and challenging new frontiers.

Highlights of the year 2011-12:

Participation of the chapter representative at the G20 Summit in Nice, France Yi Chandigarh e-waste project 1 new Yi net launched Industry visit to Infosys for Yi net students Guest speakers for the Yi net students Blue Ocean dialogue with Yi net student ClYick workshop for Yi net students 9 learning sessions for members Packet of seeds with members Retreat to wagah border Health and eye check up and deworming camps Yi Ludhiana Chapter Launch Overall the chapter has done well in some areas and in some we will do in future. The experience of being a Co-Chair first and then the Chair has been a great learning for me. Being at the G20 summit in Nice, France has been an outstanding experience. I lay down this office with the firm belief that Yi Chandigarh Tricity Chapter will be able to raise the bar and scale it up with every passing year by breaking traditional barriers and challenging new frontiers. I would like to wish all the best to the incoming Chair Parul Pandey, who stood by me during my chairmanship. I am confident that with the new leadership taking over, Yi Chandigarh Tricity Chapter will achieve the goals that have been set. I would like to thank my EC team and Yi secretariat without whom it would had been difficult to run the activities of Yi throughout the year. Their support had been remarkable. WE CAN WE WILL Regards, Sameer Jain Chair Yi Chandigarh Tricity Chapter, 2011-12

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Message from Co-chair

Yi Tricity Chandigarh Chapter

As I reflect on the last few years of my association with Yi, Im indebted to the whole Yi fraternity for opening up a world of opportunities for me. Opportunity to make a difference, opportunity to contribute, opportunity to think large and out of box! It is almost addictive to be around the charged up and passionate young entrepreneurs & professionals who are optimistic to the core. Yi National, last year has shown some path breaking initiatives in global alliances, rediscovering our culture and heritage, environment and innovation. It is after four years of being part of Yi in various capacities that I am now getting the opportunity to lead the Yi Chandigarh Chapter in year 2012-2013. With humility and commitment Im going to be taking the baton on from Sameer who also took it on from extremely promising predecessors like himself in a nutshell, there is a huge legacy already that I would need to match up to! Heres what I have, to begin with: an amazing team of vertical chairs and co-chairs, a great set of Yi members and the power packed group of student nets! In the coming year, while well all work to take the ongoing Chapter and National initiatives forward, well have a special focus on Employability in India. Yi Chandigarh chapter would closely work towards building employability skills of youth including those from the marginalized sections. Fortunately for us, there are huge synergies between CIIs initiatives and our goal of enhancing employability. We look forward to leveraging our seniors experiences. WE CAN WE WILL Regards Dr Parul Pandey Co-Chair Yi Chandigarh Tricity Chapter, 2011-12

Today the whole nation is looking up towards the youth, referring to them as Our Demographic Dividend, it is time that youth across social and geographic segments stands up to the demands of the nation.

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Message from Chairman

CII Chandigarh Council

Dear Young Indians, During my Chairmanship of CII Chandigarh Council for 2011-12, we had the priviledge of working closely with Yi Tricity Chandigarh Chapter members. We appreciate your spirit of We Can We Will in whatever you do.

In my opinion, the mission of Young Indians is just that. Yi aims to inspire, motivate and educate the youth towards nation building.

Youth have the unmatched energy, creativity and untapped potential to reverse the trends, if provided with the right opportunities and support. The future lies in the young leaders initiatives. We must nurture the leadership qualities of youth. The nation today looks towards young leaders, from different walks of life to play an active role in the development of India. My compliments to Yi Tricity Chandigarh Chapter for successfully launching the first ever E-waste project amongst all Yi Chapters. It has a wider reach now with the recently launched new chapter in Ludhiana and the new Student Net in Corporate Gurus. The Chapter did remarkable work in the health vertical by conducting health & eye check up camps and deworming campaigns. Congratulations to Sameer for leading the team of dedicated young achievers of Chandigarh along with Parul. I convey my best wishes to the Yi Tricity Chandigarh Chapter for their future initiatives and congratulate each and every member of the Yi Chandigarh Chapter for their commitment and contribution. With the igniting passion and strong determination, the CII team is sure, Yi would continue to work towards shaping a better India. Best regards, Vikram Hans Chairman - CII Chandigarh Council 2011-12

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Learning Sessions
Yi Tricity Chandigarh Annual Session & Discussion on WE Must Be the Change We Want to See
15 april 2011
Key Speakers: Dr Navita Mahajan, then Chairperson, Yi Chandigarh Chapter, Mr Shankar Vanavarayar, National Chairman, Young Indians, Mr Raj Chengappa, Editor in Chief, Tribune, Mr Manoj Kumar, Gold Medalist, Boxing, Common Wealth Games 2010, Mr Hemant Goswami, Social Activist, Chandigarh, Mr Sameer Jain, then Co Chair, Yi Chandigarh Chapter

Young Leaders Series: Conversation with Gannon Giguiere, CEO and Founder, Yet to Know & Sean Devlin, Co-Founder & Director of Product Development, Front Rush
6 May 2011
Key Speakers: Mr Gannon Giguiere, CEO and Founder, Yet to Know & Mr Sean Devlin, Co-Founder & Director of Product Development, Front Rush

Change is both individual and collective, We should think, act and be inspired. The concept of Satyagraha innovated by Gandhiji is viable even after 64 years of independence. Its not the whole country one needs to take care of, as a individual we should just be responsible of the 50 yards around oneself and all shall be taken care of. We all have spark, we just need to ignite it and channelize all the energies in the right direction. Time is now to fold in your future and effect the change, rather than being a spectator. Chapter Review for year 2010-11, Announcment of New Chapter Leadership for year 2011. ImpaCT Nos. 100

Mantras of Success for young entrepreneurs, Employee handling skills and change required in mangement with changing times and changing attitude of people. Sharing of success stories. ImpaCT Nos. 45

Caption: (L-R): Mr Sameer Jain, Chair, Yi Chandigarh Chapter, Mr Sean Devlin, Co-Founder & Director of Product Development, Front Rush, Mr Gannon Giguiere, CEO and Founder, Yet to Know, Dr Parul Pandey, Co-Chair, Yi Chandigarh Chapter

Yi Interaction with Director General, CII

28 May 2011
Caption: (L-R): Mr Hemant Goswami, Social Activist, Chandigarh, Mr Manoj Kumar, Gold Medalist, Boxing, Common Wealth Games 2010, Dr Navita Mahajan, then Chairperson, Yi Chandigarh Chapter, Mr Shankar Vanavarayar, National Chairman, Young Indians, Mr Raj Chengappa, Editor in Chief, Tribune, Mr Sameer Jain, then Co Chair, Yi Chandigarh Chapter Key Speakers: Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII

Discussion on CII Yi integration / initiatives / way forward ImpaCT Nos. 15

Yi Tricty Chandigarh Pathfinder 2011

30 april 2011

Finalisation of Workplan for 2011-12, sharing of national update for the year 2011 ImpaCT Nos. 25

Caption: (L-R): Mr Chandrajeet Banerjee, Director General, CII, Ms Anupama Arya, National Vice Chairperson, Young Indians (Yi) Caption: Dr Navita Mahajan, Immediate Past Chairperson, Yi Chandigarh Chapter, Mr Sameer Jain, Chair, Yi Chandigarh Chapter, Dr Parul Pandey, Co-Chair, Yi Chandigarh Chapter, Mr Sumanpreet Singh, Punjab State Head, CII

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Meeting with Commonwealth Secretariat

4 July 2011
Key Speakers: Mr Raj K Mishra, Regional Director, Commonwealth Youth Programme, Mr Amin Islam Khan, Programme Manager, Commonwealth Youth Programme, Ms Babit Batra, Programme Associate, Commonwealth Youth Programme, Mr Tushar K Parida, Adviser (YE), Youth Enterprise Facilitation Centre

Sharing of Yi National Upates, Discussion on Activities of the chapter for Next Quarter. Concerns / experiences / Suggestions from Yi Members in reference to Yi ImpaCT Nos. 20

Yi Members meet
23rd dec 2011

A MoU to be signed for a minimum period of 3 years between Yi National and Commonwealth Asia Alliance for youth entrepreneurs. Focus of the Alliance to be Advocacy and Mentorship. ImpaCT Nos. 7

Sharing Yi updates, discussion on activities done and planned for the last quarter of the year 2011-12.

Yi Members Interaction with Chairperson - Next Practices, Yi National on Packets of Seeds

4 July 2011
Key Speakers: Dr Rahul Mirchandani, Chair, International Relations, Partnerships & Next Practices, Yi National Discussion on Next Practices focusing on Blue Ocean Dialogue; Innovation Simulation Workshop

Discussion on Next Practices focusing on Blue Ocean Dialogue ; Innovation simulation workshop ImpaCT Nos. 15

Key Speakers: Mr Sameer Jain, Chair, Yi Chandigarh Chapter, Dr Parul Pandey, Co-Chair, Yi Chandigarh Chapter Sharing Yi updates, discussion on activities done and planned for the last quarter of the year 2011-12.

ImpaCT Nos.

15

Yi Meeting with CommonWealth Youth Asia centre

25 august 2011
Key Speakers: Mr Shankar Vanavarayar, National Chairman, Young Indians, Ms Anupama Arya, National Vice Chairperson, Young Indians, , Mr Raj K Mishra, Regional Director, Commonwealth Youth Programme and Ms Babit Batra, Programme Associate, Commonwealth Youth Programme

Yi Members interaction with Mr David Wittenberg CEO, the innovation workgroup

12 March 2012
Key Speakers: Mr David Wittenberg CEO, the innovation workgroup, Mr Sameer Jain, Chair, Yi Chandigarh Chapter, Dr Parul Pandey, Co-Chair, Yi Chandigarh Chapter

Next Steps of Yi and ComSec Alliance. ImpaCT Nos. 7

Yi Tricity Chandigarh Members Meeting and Felicitation of Ms Pramila Puri, Renowned Classical Singer, Patiala Gharana
25 august 2011
Key Speakers: Mr Shankar Vanavarayar, National Chairman, Young Indians. Ms Anupama Arya, Vice Chairperson, Yi National, Mr Sameer Jain, Chair, Yi Chandigarh Chapter, Dr Parul Pandey, Co-Chair, Yi Chandigarh Chapter. Ms Pramila Puri, Renowned Classical Singer, Patiala Gharana

Mr David Wittenberg shared the mantra of innovation. He addressed the questions of the participants based on innovation and management. He mainly focussed on how one can grow personally and professionally and also how one can create owness among the employees, which would lead to the growth of the employees and the organisation. ImpaCT Nos. 20

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Net Launches and Activities

Yi Millenium Net Palstic is Drastic Poster Making Competition
4 May 2011

Yi Net MoU Signing with Corporate Gurus.

25 august 2011

Awareness spread among students on usage of plastic through poster making competition. ImpaCT Nos. 80

Key Speakers: Mr Shankar Vanavarayar, National Chairman, Young Indians, Dr Navita Mahajan, Co Chair- Next Practices, Yi National. Ms Poonam Khurana, Chairman - Nets, Yi Tricity Chandigarh. Ms Anupama Bains, Faculty - Corporate Gurus Caption: Poster made by students

Yi Net Millenium Infosys Visit

21 May 2011

New Yi Net MoU Signed,. Corporate Gurus, an M.B.A institute to start a Yi Net in their campus.

Yi Blue Ocean Dialogue

8-9 septeMber 2011 & 17-18 OctOber 2011
Key Speakers: Dr Navita Mahajan, Chair- Next Practices, Young Indians- National, Dr Parul Pandey, Vice Chairperson, Yi Tricity Chandigarh, Ms Vandana Aggarwal, Co Chair- Yi NETS, Yi Tricity Chandigarh, Ms Geeta Gulati, Chairperson - Learning, Yi Tricity Chandigarh

Discussion on IT, usage of IT, our likes and dislikes about IT of the students with Infosys professionals . Learning experience for the students about practical working life ImpaCT Nos. 80

Interaction of Yi Net Amity students with Mr Shankar Vanavarayar, National Chairman, Yi on Yi and his Success Story
25 august 2011
Key Speakers: Mr Shankar Vanavarayar, National Chairman, Young Indians, Ms Shivali Dhingra, Director, Amity Chandigarh, Dr Parul Pandey, Co Chair, Yi Chandigarh Chapter

The objective behind the dialogue was to challenge existing ways of doing things by changing the status quo and promoted innovation. ImpaCT Nos. 170

About Yi and sharing of experience and Mr Shankar Vanavarayars success story. ImapCT Nos. 70

Caption: Blue Ocean Dialogue being conducted in a school

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Yi Tricity Chandigarh ClYick Workshop Basics of photography

19 septeMber 2011
Key Speakers: Mr Navneet Saxena, Photographer & Award Winner - Federation of Indian Photography & Indian International Photographic Council, Mr Sarbjit S Pandher Special Correspondent, The Hindu. Ms Vandana Aggarwal, Co Chair Yi Nets, Yi Tricity Chandigarh & Director, Ozone Overseas Ltd

Yi orientation at Yi net Amity Global Business School

6 March 2012
Key Speakers: Dr Parul Pandey, Co-Chair, Yi Tricity Chandigarh Chapter, Mr Robin Aggarwal, Student net chair, Yi Tricity Chandigarh Chapter,, Mr Jaiprakash Hansrajani, Student net co-chair, Yi Tricity Chandigarh Chapter,

To promote Job Creators than Job Seekers ImpaCT Nos. 60

Dr Parul Pandey Yi Chandigarh Co-Chair oriented the students on how could they participate in the making of a better nation & benefit from being a member of Yi. ImpaCT Nos. 50

Caption: Dr Parul Pandey, Co-Chair, Yi Tricity Chandigarh Chapter Caption: (L-R): Mr Navneet Saxena, Photographer & Award Winner - Federation of Indian Photography & Indian International Photographic Council, Mr Sarbjit S Pandher Special Correspondent, The Hindu. Ms Vandana Aggarwal, Co Chair Yi Nets, Yi Tricity Chandigarh & Director, Ozone Overseas Ltd

Yi net Amity Global Business School interactive session with Mr Anil Sachdev
6 March 2012
Key Speakers: Mr Anil Sachdev Founder & CEO of the School of Inspired Leadership, Mr Sameer Jain, Chair, Yi Chandigarh Chapter, Dr Parul Pandey, Co-Chair, Yi Chandigarh Chapter, Mr Robin Aggarwal Yi Tricity Chandigarh Chapter, Student net chair, Mr Jaiprakash Hansrajani Yi Tricity Chandigarh Chapter, Student net co-chair

Yi Net LPU Computer education program

1 OctOber 2011

Computer donation and education program conducted by Yi Net LPU students as a contribution to make a difference to the education system. ImpaCT Nos. 60

Yi Net LPU run

23rd February 2012

Mr Anil Sachdev shared his professional experience and motivated the students on accomplishing their dreaMs Mr Sachdev mentioned that just believe in yourself and the world is yours. Listen to your inner strength and you can achieve your goal. ImpaCT Nos. 50

Caption: (L-R): Mr Anil Sachdev, Founder & CEO of the School of Inspired Leadership, addressing the students

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Health
Yi Tricity Chandigarh free Health, Eye check-up and De-worming Drive
11-13 OctOber 2011

Environment
Yi Tricity Chandigarh launch of e-Waste project
4 June 2011

Dr Rajan Chugh, Eye Surgeon and Laser Specialist, Fortis Healthcare, Mohali and Dr Dr Sunil Kumar Agrawal, Neonatologist, Fortis Healthcare, Mohali Provided Free Heath and eye Check up along with de worming tablets for the underprivileged with the objective to provide services free of cost in the field of health for underprivileged people contributing to healthier India ImpaCT Nos. 1050

First e-Waste Project launched in the city with support from Environment Department, Chandigarh Administration. MoU signed between Yi Chandigarh and Attero Recycling Pvt Ltd in presence of Chandigarh Administration for the project. ImpaCT Nos. 60

Caption: Mr K.K Sharma, IAS, Advisor to the Administrator, UT Chandigarh, launching the project Caption: (L-R): Doctors examining the patients

Yi Meeting on way forward for E Waste Project and collection drive

20 July 2011
Key Speakers: Mr Arijit Das, Vice President, Attero Recycling Pvt Ltd, Mr Rohit Aggarwal, Chairman- Environment, Yi Tricity Chandigarh Chapter, Mr Shantanu Daga, Co Chair - Environment, Yi Tricity Chandigarh Chapter

Next Steps of taking forward the E Waste Project. ImpaCT Nos. 20

Caption: (L-R): Deworming tablets been given to students

Specially designed Discounted health package with a validity for 1 month rotated among all CII and Yi members.
14 OctOber 2011

To reach out to the privileged section of the society Yi Under its Health Campaign had a specially designed basic health check up at discounted rates for all CII and Yi Members. The package is also extended to employees / colleagues/ friends and family of Members. The package is valid till 15 November 2011. By getting a special health package at special rates designed by Fortis Healthcare Yi aims to promote a culture of taking a basic health check up among the privileged section of the society, this would also lead to a Fitter India. ImpaCT Nos. 50

Caption: Mr Shantanu Daga, Co Chair - Environment, Yi Tricity Chandigarh Chapter, Mr Vikram Hans, Chairman CII Chandigarh Council, Mr Vijoy K Singh, Mr Sameer Jain, Chair Yi Tricity Chandigarh Chapter, Mr Arijit Das, Vice President, ATTERO Recycling Pvt. Ltd., Mr Rohit Aggarwal, Chairman- Environment, Yi Tricity Chandigarh Chapter

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Arts, Sports & Culture

Yi Interaction with Mr K K Muhammed, Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India
25 august 2011
Key Speakers: Mr Shankar Vanavarayar, National Chairman, Young Indians, Mr K K Muhammed, Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India, Dr Parul Pandey Co Chair, Yi Chandigarh Chapter

Special and Unique Initiatives

Yi Ludhiana Chapter Pre Launch
24 august 2011
Key Speakers: Ms Kamna Raj Aggarwalla, Chairman, CII Punjab State Council, Mr Shankar Vanavarayar, Chairman, Yi National, Ms Anupama Arya, Vice Chairperson, Yi National, Mr Kumara Guru, Chairman -Chapter Growth & Finance, Yi National, Mr Sameer Jain, Chairman, Yi Tricity Chandigarh, Mr Gaurav Munjal, CEO, Hero Tech, Mr Jacob Joy, Co Chairman - Membership Engagement, Yi National

Discussion on heritage, archeology, history of India ImpaCT Nos. 75

Genesis, Vision, Objective of Yi as an organization. Clarity on Running of Chapters. Importance to Yi. What does Yi offer. Clarity on Building of a Successful Chapter, Membership engagement, International Relationship & ImpaCT Nos. 60

Caption: (L-R): Mr Shankar Vanavarayar, National Chairman, Young Indians, Mr K K Muhammed, Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India, Dr Parul Pandey Co Chair, Yi Chandigarh Chapter

Fun @ Yi
Yi Tricity Chandigarh Retreat to Wagah Border
14-15 august 2011
Key Speakers: Mr Shankar Vanavarayar, Chairman- Yi National, Mr Sameer Jain, Chairman. Yi Tricity Chandigarh, Dr Parul Pandey, Co Chair, Yi Tricity Chandigarh

Caption: (L-R): Mr D Thulasiraj, Head Yi, Mr Sameer Jain, Chairman, Yi Tricity Chandigarh, Mr Jacob Joy, Co Chairman - Membership Engagement, Yi National, Mr Shankar Vanavarayar, Chairman, Yi National, Ms Kamna Raj Aggarwalla, Chairman, CII Punjab State Council, Ms Anupama Arya, Vice Chairperson, Yi National, Mr Gaurav Munjal, CEO, Hero Tech, Mr Kumara Guru, Chairman Chapter Growth & Finance

Yi Ludhiana Chapter launched

10 nOv 2011

Celebrating the independence day with flagging off ceremonty at the wagah border. Attending the midnight ceremony at the border celebrating the independence day . Visiting heritage places like golden temple, Jallianwalla bagh on the occasion of independence day. ImpaCT Nos. 26
Caption: (L-R): Mr Kumara Guru, Chairman -Chapter Growth & Finance, Mr Gaurav Munjal, Chairman-Yi Ludhiana Chapter, Mr Manpreet Singh Badal, President, Peoples Party of Punjab, Ms Kamna Raj Aggarwalla, Chairman, CII Punjab State Council, Mr Sameer Jain, Chairman, Yi Tricity Chandigarh, Ms Sifti Riat, Co-Chair-Yi Ludhiana Chapter

Caption: (L-R): Members at Wagah Border

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In the News

About Young Indians (Yi)

Young Indians (Yi) is an integral part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), a non-government, not-for-profit, industry led and industry managed organisation playing a proactive role in Indias development process. Yi was formed in the year 2002, with an objective of creating a platform for young Indians to realise the dream of a developed nation. Yi has around 1200 direct members in 24 city chapters, 160 members in 3 corporate chapters and engages around 12,000 members through its district chapter, Farmer Nets and student Nets. Yi membership includes young progressive Indians between the age group of 25 & 40 and comprises entrepreneurs, professionals and achievers from different walks of life. To become the voice of young Indians globally being the vision of Yi, it provides a platform for young Indians to participate in and contribute by becoming an integral part of the Indian growth story. Yi has successfully conducted campaigns and developed projects across the focus areas of education, environment, healthcare, next practices, employability and arts (sports & culture) contributing positively to its surrounding eco system and the nation. Yi has also been very actively engaged in International activities.Yi hosted the G20 Leadership assembly in New Delhi in January 2012 that had the presidents and sherpas of the G20 countries. Yi has organized learning missions to UK, China, singapore, argentina, Brazil, Chile, malaysia, sri Lanka, Israel, Turkey, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Zambia. It has also worked with the planning Commission of India in conducting consultation workshops across its chapters for accumulating a youth perspective to be included in the 12th Five Year plan The National summit of Yi is a yearly feature that helps the young minds to connect with people and organizations that have displayed excellence through their work and stand out as an inspiration to the youth today. Retreat to places of tourist and historical importance gives members an opportunity to meet in an informal atmosphere and network to enhance the organizations reach and value. With nine years of glorious past and decades ahead that promise nothing short, Yi intends to become a larger movement of young people and promote the attitude of We Can, We Will.

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