Report By: Sajida Ghartey

15th MAY 2010, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

A group of twelve very committed and excited leaders worked behind the scenes to get things ready for a smooth flowing AVP World Tour.  They took the decision to serve from the heart and ensure that nothing was missing from our end to make the event one of the most memorable for the participants and the honoured guests.  We did our best to make the most out of this event.

We all had a meeting at the venue one day before the event do the hall set up which included arranging the chairs, the VIP sitting area, the stage and setting and testing of the music system, microphones, the projector and trying out all the video clips provided by The V for the event.

Tickets and registration forms were also prepared in advance.

We gave priority to ensuring that the sound system is perfect and the registration flow is smooth and fast to ensure we can start the event on time. Also, priority was given to ensure the VIP hospitality and security is taken care of.

On the day of the event, the InService reported at 12:30pm and completed the final touches: included rechecking the microphones, decorating the VIP area, setting up the registration desk and also preparing for the VIP hospitality requirements.

Registration started at 1:30pm and we opened doors at 2:30pm. All InService comrades took their positions in the hall and the event finished by 7:30pm.  The event was very exciting, and we thank The V for giving us this amazing platform to be able to serve our team. In the process of serving them, we become better human beings and we strive to make a difference to those around us.

Five departments were deployed to run the event:

Crew Chief
Sajida Ghartey

Assistant Crew Chief
Abdala Mbena

Registration
Light Chobya
Jamila Mgude

Set Up and Security (including Door and Time keeping)
Ayub Sykes
Musa Mkumbwa
Kassim Dhirani
Melon Fernandes
Davis Rugashumba

Hospitality
Nurina Mawji

Music
Dr. Grace Mallya
Patrick Rodrigues