The 9th activity

20th of August 2012

After we presented the case of Elvira, who no longer had the affection of the family and close relatives, in our next activity four of the members of our team held an extremely interesting discussion with two war veterans: Mr Botezatu-91 years old and Mr Drăgotescu-97 years old. In comparison with the previous case, the elderly have some attention, appreciation and love from their family. Originally from the village of Ploştina, Mr. Drăgotescu and Mr.Botezatu stated that in their youth, this village was very populated and that there is a deep connection between all the inhabitants. Through extensive discussions like this one, between representatives of the young-old generations, the two sides realized that they have things in common and that they can help each other.

The 8th activity

 15th of August 2012

The project team "Fireflies" initiated the greening activity at the home of Mrs. teacher Elvira. She said she really needed some help from our side because, due to old age and the problems with the sight it is very hard to clean the entire household.

We mobilized quickly and on 15th of August, we grabbed the job. Those 6 volunteers present at the activity  have worked together and so they managed to change the dark atmosphere which was in the House and in the yard of Mrs. Elvira.

The 7th activity

5th of August 2012

On the 5th of August our team members met at the Orthodox Cathedral of the city of Motru, to get in touch with older men and to present the theme of our project.During the activity we've all been very excited, even elderly people were enthusiastic to offer us their advice, and share experiences.We also spoke with the priest, which was very happy to hear about this project and told us that he would be glad to help us.

The 6th activity

17th of July 2012

 
In July, our team has organized a excursion together with the elderly in a very beautiful tourist places of the area: the Tismana Monastery, Tismana trout, Henti Glogoveanu. During this trip, there happened a lot of fun things, we played football and we shared life experience with eachother.

The 5th activity

June 2012

Considering that the time has come for us to learn something from successful people, we decided to hold an interview with each of them, namely:Mr Sarcina, Mr. Ramescu and a representative of the BCR Bank , from which I could glean most of the tips.

Mr. Sarcina told us that he started his own business at the age of 20 years,without which he will probably not be here. He revealed us the secrets of a successful business, with emphasis on the following words: "it is difficult, but not impossible to run a business."

From Mr. Ramescu I learned that the beginning is always the hardest because dreams seem impossible, but ultimately achievable. This successful man, over time, has come to hold important business. Becoming a man worth to be followed, we tried to dig deep into his past, finding a lot of important things.

BCR representative told us that the amount of money you have doesn't matter and the thing that actually matters is how they are used to fulfill what you want, both in business and in everyday life.

The 4th activity

 May 2012

Through those organized activities, our team aims to create a deep and sentimental connection

between young people and the elderly.This could not be managed without the organisation of cultural activities which are representative for both of the generations.One of these activities was achieved through watching old movies which show how the society was 3, 4 decades ago.After the end of these films, they have debated a lot and have come to a conclusion.Young people have understood that some time ago values were really respected, and rude things were not tolerated .The elders have appreciated very much the technology and resourcefulness that we brought.In particular, we, the young people learned very important things about culture, education and many more.We saw old roumain movies like Ciuleandra, and some new movies like Avatar and also an animation: Up

Throughout this new activity we had the opportunity to feel good and to discover things which we have in common with eachother.The link between the protagonists of this activity has become even stronger.

The 3rd activity

 May 2012

Chess is certainly one of the most popular games in the world. This may due to his very long history, but also because of the style and its opportunities online, almost infinite.The mind and life can be compared to a game of chess.Therefore, we have decided to organize a chess contest between the elderly and members of our team.If the elderly are not good at Chess, then who?We had very many difficulties for us to keep at their level.In this confrontation meet the experience and wisdom with freshness and clairvoyance.In addition to this chess game, I received many tips from our elderly friends.They have explained that we must think every move we make, and if it will be wrong..checkmate.The link between the two generations was strengthened through the exchange of experiences.In the end he created a symbiosis between the two mindsets and types of thinking.The elderly have won the contest, telling their experience and Word.The protagonists of this contest have understood that if the two generations in society would do more activities like these, there will be a better future for everyone.To immortalize the moment I made pictures and videos of the game group, encouraging us to each other.It was a pleasant experience from which everyone had to learn.

The 2nd activity

Today, 12 April, we had our first task in which I interacted with the elders of Motru.

Before we meet with the elders, we piled all the resources needed for the activity.We have prepared questionnaires, I tuned the guitar, I brought the tables and I went to the municipality Park.

In the center of the Park, in the gazebo, there were a large number of elders, anxious to participate in our work. We shared the questionnaires and I started the job.

While elders were completing the questionnaires, some team members were discussing with them on various topics, others on guitar and others were playing Backgammon, creating such a nice atmosphere.

The elders were delighted by our presence and have cooperated with us without any hesitation.

So, our first task was a real success, establishing a bridge between the two generations.

Following this activity we have obtained important data about elderly people of Motru.

The 1st activity

 April 2012

Students who meet the conditions to participate in this project established by the information Office of the European Parliament in Romania, will be informed of the selection of the stabilisation for the  24 students. Requirements will consist in the presentation of an european CV, a sample in English, French and a letter of intent and submission.They will be sent by mail to high school selection.

The jury will be made up of school directors, teachers and faculty researchers.

The selection will take place in the actual volunteer availability and teamwork. Display the select students will be held the next day's blog and his high school. The names of the students selected will be posted on the school blog.

The symbol

„Ageing well”, the expression we all really look for, it’s an art, an art that means acceptance of human condition, resignation, reconciliation with the idea that something we call life, slowly fades away. Octavian Paler says that „ageing starts like the autumn, with melancholy, with shadows that get longer, with reveries...”. 

In fact that’s the most difficult thing: everything gets filled with melancholy, the nostalgy, the entire string of surprising events disappearing from life. Everything is memory and becomes what we know as wisdom, sometimes if we listen carefully we can read between the lines in words like „ I remember like it was yesterday”.
In order for a society to evolve, or better say, to not loose it’s humanity, the past must be admired, to create harmony, respect between eachother.
 
„Be you the one which „today” supports „yesterday” for a better „tomorrow” ”. This phrase puts togheter the harmony that needs to be between the representants of the past, the present and the future, for the sake of the development of the society from which to not loose our human values, so this is the first step we need to make if we want to attend to a greater tomorrow. This ideal can be accomplished by doing volunteer activities and keeping in our mind that we must be the change.

The team

The “George Cosbuc” National College team consists of 24 high school students guided by two teachers : Constantina Negrea and Nicolae Negrea.

1.Sulugiu Andreea - team leader
Description- I'm unusual, unpredictable and active. I like everything that is indescriptible. I'm progressive and I want to learn as much as I can. I try to everytime to be with the smile on my lips.

2.Delia Vintilescu - responsible for relations with the citizens. 
Description - I am sociable, happy, childish, lusting for life, ambitious, strong, and by now I realized everything I wanted

3.Lungulescu Andreea - text writer. 
Description - I'm sometimes very communicative and sometimes very independent.I'm strong, amibtios, and I have great expectations from life.

4.Bejenaru Felix - responsible for relations with the citizens.
Description - I'm a smart boy, with big dreams like any other boy at my age. I like to travel, to do diversified activities for school and for fun.
  
5.Popescu Anca - photo album creator  
Description - I am sociable, brave, open to new, smart, serious. I'm capable of adapting to any situation; intereseted in the personal perfection, able to end every task.

6.Mischie Dana - technical producer of the project. 
Description - I'm dreamy,  spontaneous, friendly, ambitious, perseverant.

7.Giurcau Adelina - prolocutor
Description - I'm competitive, perseverant, sometimes sensible. I like simple thing, but special and I give everything I have in everything I do.

8.Negrea Alexandru - text writer
Description - I am ambitious, eager for afirmation, inventive and creative, passionated by History, English, Physics and Astronomy. 

9.Bianca Iorga - text writer
Description - I am a realistic person,  shrewd and laconic, and I always want to see things behind their appearance.

10.Pirvanescu Nadina Maria - technical producer of the project
Description -  I am an ambitious person, I belive in myself and sometimes I'm a bit stubborn .I try to always see the good in people and I think that any experience will always teach us something.

11.Cotan Amalia Roxana - project designer
Description - I am tough when needed and at the same time easily sensitized.I'm realistic, responsible and very sociable. 

12.Mihart Ionut Cristian - wiki site builder
Description - I am ambitious, communicative, realistic and  concerned about my own development. I like to make myself better understood, I enjoy socializing and I'm open to new ideas and new challenges. 

13.Osnaga Madalina - text writer
Description - First of all, I can say that I am a very optimistic person and always dreaming.I like to think that there is always room for improvement and that after a storm, on  the sky always appears the sun.

14.Militaru Alexandru - project designer
Descripton - I'm a young communicative man with the sense of humor.I always bring the smile on my friends faces.

15.Nicolescu Andreea - photo album creator   
Description - I am an ambitious person, understanding and communicative. I really like going out with friends, listening to music and traveling.

16.Gorgan Anca - text writer
Description - I am a modest, sociable, patient, ambitious and honest person.

17.Buta Cristian - wiki site builder
Description - I am a proud person, I adapt easily, and when I want something, I'm using everything I have to obtain it.

18.Forlafu Anca Mihaela - responsible in the relation with citizens
Description - I am optimistic, ambitious, sociable and perseverant.

19.Enescu Alexandru - wiki site builder
Description - I am a young boy, ambitious, resourceful and responsible. I like challenges and I never refuse them. 

20.Tihoc Carmen - translator
Description - I am calm, quiet and sensitive. I am sociable and friendly, always looking to make new friends. I'm honest and reliable and I know to listen to others. 

21.Horcea Ruxandra - translator
Description - I consider myself a selfless nature, sociable, attentive to detail, able to adapt to multicultural environments. I developed team spirit, communication skills and organizational spirit by participating in volunteer activities. 

22.Dudescu Denisa - translator
Description -  I am sociable, ambitious, energetic and willing to learn new things.

23.Pop Liviu - wiki site builder
Description - I am a person who likes teamwork and emphasizes with devotion and punctuality.I'm realistic in terms of how things work. I like to know different personalities and to help people.

24.Murdeala Amanda Raluca - resource manager
Description -  I am optimistic, always with the smile on my lips. I like to live fully each moment and I really like socialization.