Alban D’Souza Elected President of SWAK
Kuwait: Shirva Welfare Association (SWAK) held its Annual General Body Meeting on Friday, December 2, 2016, at the Sara Complex – Salmiya. SWAK is regarded as one of the leading community organisations in Kuwait, serving the underprivileged children back home from the past 22 years by providing support for education and basic needs.
The meeting commenced with the opening prayer lead by Felix Serrao and welcome note by President Alwyn D’Souza. Secretary Doris Lobo read out the annual report featuring the events of the past year. Likewise, auditor Clevan Fernandes briefed the information on the financial statement of the Association to its members.
President Alwyn D’Souza set out the agenda and asked the members to express the opinion of his tenure.
In the second phase of the AGM, existing committee was dissolved. Returning officer Alexander Fernandes was requested to conduct the election process to form the new committee.
Alban D’Souza an enthusiastic and energetic personality was elected as the president for the period of two years from 2017.
The new office bearers were elected for various positions:
Executive Committee
President – Alban D’Souza.
Vice President – Clifford D’Souza.
General Secretary – Regina Serrao.
Joint Secretary – Lona Joyce D’Souza.
Treasurer – Denis Pinto.
Auditor – Urban D’Souza.
Cultural Secretary – Naveen Barboza.
Public Relations Officer – Alexander Fernandes.
Media Correspondent – Alwyn D’Souza.
Spiritual Director & Correspondent – Fr Stany Tauro.
SWAK Representative in Shirva – Melwyn Aranha
Cultural Committee:
Naveen Barboza, Alban D’Souza, Anil Menezes, Robert Mathias, Adrian Gomes, Alwyn D’Souza, Doris Lobo, Harold D’Souza, David Mathias.
Committee Members:
Ashok Barboza, Clevan Fernandes, Felicita D’Souza, Felix Serrao, Gilbert Mendonca, Gretta D’Souza, Merwyn Menezes, Roshni Lobo, Valerian Gomes.
Outgoing President Alwyn D’Souza expressed his gratitude for the support extended to him during his term and pledged to guide and motivate the new team headed by Alban D’Souza.
The newly elected President Alban D’Souza recalled the notable contributions towards society in the native place by the members of SWAK. Further, he spoke of his allegiance to tread the path SWAK has committed in its manifesto (a programme in aid of the needy and the downtrodden).
Apart from other issues, a discussion was held on the forthcoming celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Health, Shirva Parish. Feast will be celebrated in Kuwait on February 3, 2017.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Urban D’Souza.