[ILUG-Cochin.org] Swathanthra Software Sangamam a Sucess !!

[ILUG Cochin (Indian Libre User Group)]

Hello All,

The 2nd edition of the Swathanthra Software Sangamam organized by ILUG
Cochin and VHSS Irumpanam is a grand success!!.

At the conclusion of the 4 day python programming
workshop, the final day comprised of the following:
- Free Software Quiz  contest
- Hardware expo
- Inaugration of Swathanthra Software Kootayma (Free Software Group).
- Talks  by
 - M I Andrews ( School Manager )
 - V A Thampi ( School Principal )
 - Sanal Kumar ( School Faculty, Event Coordinator )
 - Thomas Yoyaku ( SSK Coordinator , School faculty )
 - Anandan ( Senior Reporter, The Hindu )
 - Anil Sanalan ( Senior Reporter , Indian Express )
 - Vimal Joseph ( Space , former student of VHSS Irumpanam)
 - Jay Jacob ( ILUG Cochin )
 - Vishnu, Siddharth ( Students )
 - Sreenadh ( ILUG Cochin )

>From the feedback of students and teachers and
the final programmes, there is no doubt to the
fact that the event has been a resounding
success, just like the first edition.

Report in The Hindu by Anandan
http://www.hindu.com/2009/05/30/stories/2009053058750300.htm

The following people need mention for their contribution and
hard work in making the program a grand success.

Sponsors
- Chandran Kunnapilly ( PTA President, VHSS Irimpanam )
- Santhosh, Chaitram Clothing , Irumpanam ( Former Student, VHSS Irumpanam)
- Sathish, ( Abacus Peripherals ) ( Quiz contest Prizes )
- IB Manoj  ( Hardware Expo )

ILUG Cochin Python Workshop Team
- Sreenadh H
- Manu Ram
- Harikrishnan

Hardware Expo
- Venkat , ILUG Cochin
- Prem, Biju (Abacus peripherals)

VHSS Irumpanam
- Sanal Kumar
- Thomas Yoyaku
- VA Thampi
- Binu
- Niju
- Reji
- Shiju

Media
- Anandan, The Hindu
- Anil Sanalan, Indian Express
- Prashant Madhyamam
- Pushpangadan, Deshabhimani

Of course we also need to thank all the students who participated for the
events and we had a great time with all of them.

Let us look forward to a bigger and better Swathanthra Software Sangamam,
3rd Edition.

Regards
Co-ordinator
Indian Libre User Group, Cochin

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