AID Nite at Duke

  The Annual General Body Meeting for AID - Duke was held at LSRC Dining Hall, Duke  University on Feb 26, 2006. In addition to presentation about AID, and our report for years 2004-2006, we had an evening of entertainment and games. The evening was made absolutely delightful by the musical talent of Nilesh, Anuj and Partha, who alternated between playing the guitar, keyboards, ghattam, flute, moorsing,  and mouth organ, and sang evergreen Hindi oldies and the most happening recent film music. We had audience members who sang to karaoke as well.

In addition, there was a raffle and tambola, with prizes of calendars, t-shirts, articles of Indian handmade paper, and 2 bumper prizes of dinner for two at Spice and Curry restaurant. Dinner was generously donated by Tower Indian restaurant, and the venue was made possible due to Duke-OSAF. The audio system was sponsored by GPSC. So you can see, that when it is a good cause, there is no end to goodwill! All funds raised will go towards supporting development projects in India.

Spring Fest and Oktober Fest at Duke

The annual fall outdoor festival - Oktober Fest - is held on the West campus at Duke Chapel Quad and offers a relaxing day of entertainment amid an environment of fine crafts, artworks and cuisine. In the event of rain, the festival is held in the Bryan Student Center.

The Duke University Union Special Events Committee and the International Association present Springternational. This annual festival is held on Duke University's Chapel Quadrangle on main campus and offers a fun-filled, relaxing day of outdoor entertainment and fine international crafts, artwork and cuisine.

AID-Duke has a food stall during both of these festivals. The food is catered by a local Indian restaurant. The profit from these food stalls are a steady source of funds for the chapter each year. Many students and employees volunteer to serve food at the stall. The volunteers (some of them are first-timers) get to learn the work done by AID both at Duke and in other chapters. We also place a banner and some AID posters near the food stall. This helps in making the Duke community aware of our presence and gives them an opportunity to know what we do.

AID-Duke fundraising event at OktoberFest

AID Cricket Cup - Cricket for a Cause

AID - Duke, sometimes partnering with other local chapters or student groups hosts the AID Cricket Cup - Cricket for a Cause every Fall. This is an 8 a side tennis ball cricket tournament, an entire day of non-stop cricket, camaraderie, competition, food and fun. All proceeds from the day's events go towards the AID-Duke fund for supporting projects in India.

In 2005, 16 teams, one of which came from as far as Charlottesville, VA, battled it out for the trophy at the West Astro Turf fields of Duke University, with the final match played under floodlights. 2 additional kids' teams also participated in this event.

This tournament is made possible because of the generosity of many local businesses who sponsor the event, t-shirts, certificates and banners. A team of dedicated volunteers chip in for registrations, umpiring, scoring and selling refreshments throughout the day.

AID Cricket Cup is an annual event, so make sure that you sign up for next fall!