Xavier Devadas sdb
KARJAT, SEPTEMBER 2, 2008: Shelter Don Bosco Karjat began an entirely new chapter in its history on 
Sunday, August 31, with the launching of the Lamprell Work2LivE programme. The first batch of sixteen boys, all living earlier on the streets, enrolled for this training programme and pledged that they would now make a fresh beginning in their lives. The Chief Guest for this simple yet solemn inaugural function that began at 4.00 pm was Mr. Ed Lancaster, Lamprell Head of H.R. He was accompanied by Mr. Jim Henderson, Senior Training Manager; Mr. Garry Scott, Senior Safety Manager; and Mr. Tom Sellars, Lamprell Manager in India. Also present for the occasion were Ms. Roswitha Maus, Projects Manager of Jugend Dritte Welt, Germany; Fr. Anaclete D’Mello, Provincial Economer; and Fr. Adolph Furtado of DBIT Kurla. As a symbol of their enrollment into this programme, the boys were presented with overalls, safety boots and helmets. A few moments later, dressed in the Lamprell uniforms, they received their ID Cards and then took a solemn pledge: “I will take responsibility for my life by setting a goal for myself and strive hard towards reaching it. I will uphold the high standards of Lamprell by maintaining safety first, quality in work and personal discipline.” Mr. Tom Sellars who received the pledge, responded to them saying: “Gentlemen, Lamprell is proud to be associated with you.” He then declared the “Lamprell Work2LivE Programme at Karjat open.” The boys then put up 
a short programme comprising two ‘Advertisements’ and a skit depicting how a boy living on the streets decides to give up that type of life and joins the Lamprell programme. Finally, the chief guest Mr. Ed Lancaster, who is on his first visit to India, addressed the gathering. He expressed his great satisfaction at the Lamprell Don Bosco tie-up and opined that this joint venture would enable a large number of disadvantaged youngsters build up good futures for themselves. The programme came to a close with Fr. Xavier Devadas proposing the vote of thanks.
Sunday, August 31, with the launching of the Lamprell Work2LivE programme. The first batch of sixteen boys, all living earlier on the streets, enrolled for this training programme and pledged that they would now make a fresh beginning in their lives. The Chief Guest for this simple yet solemn inaugural function that began at 4.00 pm was Mr. Ed Lancaster, Lamprell Head of H.R. He was accompanied by Mr. Jim Henderson, Senior Training Manager; Mr. Garry Scott, Senior Safety Manager; and Mr. Tom Sellars, Lamprell Manager in India. Also present for the occasion were Ms. Roswitha Maus, Projects Manager of Jugend Dritte Welt, Germany; Fr. Anaclete D’Mello, Provincial Economer; and Fr. Adolph Furtado of DBIT Kurla. As a symbol of their enrollment into this programme, the boys were presented with overalls, safety boots and helmets. A few moments later, dressed in the Lamprell uniforms, they received their ID Cards and then took a solemn pledge: “I will take responsibility for my life by setting a goal for myself and strive hard towards reaching it. I will uphold the high standards of Lamprell by maintaining safety first, quality in work and personal discipline.” Mr. Tom Sellars who received the pledge, responded to them saying: “Gentlemen, Lamprell is proud to be associated with you.” He then declared the “Lamprell Work2LivE Programme at Karjat open.” The boys then put up 
a short programme comprising two ‘Advertisements’ and a skit depicting how a boy living on the streets decides to give up that type of life and joins the Lamprell programme. Finally, the chief guest Mr. Ed Lancaster, who is on his first visit to India, addressed the gathering. He expressed his great satisfaction at the Lamprell Don Bosco tie-up and opined that this joint venture would enable a large number of disadvantaged youngsters build up good futures for themselves. The programme came to a close with Fr. Xavier Devadas proposing the vote of thanks.