Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Thiru. H. Ramanathan - Facts of a legend

Thiru. H. Ramanathan, MA

* Affectionately called as HR
* HR means Humble and Resourceful
* He was a HWB (C) Holder
* He was the GL of Prathap Scout group(South Chennai) for more than 30 years
* Served as DC(S) for more than 25 years in south Chennai
* He was the classmate of Arignar. CN. Anna Durai, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
* He was nicknamed as 26 letters (A-Z) as he had a very good writing skill
* Silver Elephant Awardee
* Served in State Head Quarters as Editor for monthly magazine.
* Served as SOC(S) and State Secretary for TN State for a period of time
* Always prefered to travel by cycle only.
* He bacame the EC member in the SHQ in 1954 itself.
* Attached to St. Johns Ambulance Brigade and held the highest post.
* A Trained First Aider and trainer and veteran in cub section
* Served in the district association in many capacities like Editor, secretary, DC, Vice President etc.
 The Scout Trinity: NV Ramaswamy, H Ramanathan and Mr. T Vaidhyalingamof SRly


I am receiving my HWB beads and parchment from HR sir.