CASK Gearing Up for the Mega ‘Annual Reunion Bash’
CASK Gearing Up fjujuor the Mega ‘Annual Reunion Bash’ at Lobo’s Riverview Resort, Mangaluru
Mangaluru: It will be a Saturday evening full of music, dance, entertainment, food and drinks- and as always Catholic Association of South Kanara (CASK) hosts a glittering and glamorous “Annual Reunion Bash”- and this is year too, the committee members of this gala event have all geared up for the “2016 CASK Annual Reunion Bash” to be held this Saturday, 19 November 2016 at Lobo’s Riverview-Morgan’s Gate, Mangaluru from 6.30 pm onwards.. And it will be a grand occasion to be remembered for ever- so mark your calendar to attend this gala event
With over 1250 CASK members spread across India and several countries of the world, every year the Association organizes an Annual Reunion of its members in November each year. The Annual Reunion is renowned as a spectacular show of unity and entertainment with songs, dances, music and skits in English and in Konkani. This year CASK is collaborating with Mandd Sobhann for the Entertainment programme. In addition, the Reunion is aimed at fund-raising for the various welfare and social service activities of the Association targeting the marginalized sections of society.
There will be scintillating dance performances by Mandd Sobhann- the World’s Premier Konkani Cultural Organization, along with skits (with Christmas theme) and dances by children of CASK members, and also musical treat. And the place where this Reunion will be organized is he Lobo’s Riverview Resort, which boasts the rich tradition of Cascia Tile Industry and scenic beauty of Mangaluru riverside making it a unique Tourist Destination at Mangaluru, and also an ideal place for get-together and parties. Located at the heart of Mangaluru without the hectic and Chaotic City life, party revelers will experience a whole new world quite suitable to relax and recreate- so be there on Saturday evening for the CASK Annual Reunion Party, and feel he difference.
Regarding, The Catholic Association of South Kanara(CASK), it is the oldest Catholic Laity Organization in South India, established in July 1914 and Registered under the Societies Act in 1925. CASK publishes a monthly magazine entitled “Mangaluru” since July 1927, one of the oldest monthly magazine in the country with the credit of uninterrupted publication for 90 years. The Bishop of Mangaluru – Most Rev.Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza is the Patron of CASK.
Over the last 102 years, CASK has worked towards fulfilling the following Objectives of the Association:
– Promote the educational, economic, cultural, social and general welfare of the community;
– Render assistance to the under-privileged and vulnerable groups of society, irrespective of religion, caste, creed or any other distinction;
– Support the publication of books, periodicals, and other literature authored by community members and also support preservation of the Konkani language, literature, culture, heritage, arts, architecture, music and fine arts;
– Act as the voice of the community in upholding its rights and privileges;
– Inter-act, network and function as a link to unite the community spread across India and abroad;
CASK also organizes regular programmes for its members and also special programmes for students, youth, women and other target groups. CASK celebrated its centenary during 2013-2014 and successfully launched and implemented the following programmes in honor of the Centenary, which are still continues:
* “Promotion of Blood, Organ and Whole Body Donations” in collaboration with Fr Muller Hospital. CASK is involved in Creating awareness to encourage people to donate blood and pledge organs and organizes Eye and Paediatric camps.
* “Personality Development Programme” for School/College Students. During the last 5 years, CASK has conducted this programme in 15 schools and 3 Colleges in Mangaluru. Nearly 1,500 students have been the beneficiaries of this programme so far.
* “CASK Education Fund” has been substantially scaled up in order to provide annual scholarship to deserving students irrespective of religion, caste, creed or other distinctions. Each year 100 scholarships are provided at Rs.5,000 each, primarily for purchase of books and extra coaching.
* “Provision of Safe Drinking Water in Schools” – Most rural schools, both Government and private do not have Purified Drinking Water facilities for its students. CASK has installed Safe Drinking Water Units in 6 schools last year and plans to cover 6 more schools this year.
* “Footwear for Barefoot School-Going Children” – We have observed that approximately 20-25% of students attending Rural Schools and a few city school come barefoot to school, thereby exposing the children to snake-bite and infections like hookworm. CASK provided footwear to 500 children of 4 schools last year and plans to cover more schools this year.
The above are some of the ongoing projects. CASK plans to scale-up the above projects and needs support from its members and well-wishers to do such impactful charitable work.
The Present Office-bearers of CASK are: R.C.Rodrigues – President; Ms Nayana Fernandes – Vice-President and Convenor – CASK Reunion 2016; Capt Vincent Pais – Vice-President; Mr Mario Saldanha – Secretary; Dr Anand Pereira – Joint Secretary; Mr Walter D’Sa – Treasurer.
For more details of CASK Annual Reunion call : RC Rodrigues at 9845084202 or Ms Nayana Fernandes : 9844075758
