Kuwait Canara Welfare Association Holds AGM
Kuwait: Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) held its General Body Meeting on Friday, 9th March at the Indian Community School, Amman, Salmiya. The meeting commenced at 6:30 pm with the opening prayer led by Anil D’Mello. President Hilary Stevan Rego heartily welcomed the gathering and expressed his gratitude towards all the members for their support, love and encouragement.
Various Reports were presented and appreciated by all. Rajesh Aranha presented the Minutes of the last GBM and Harry Fernandes presented the activity report. Finance, Membership and educational fund reports were presented by Michael Pinto, Sunitha D’Silva and Anil Fernandes respectively. KCWA website and Facebook updates were presented by Allan D’Souza. Cultural & Sports activity updates were presented by Jinella Rodrigues and Hywel Pinto respectively. President Hilary Stevan Rego briefed on Gulf Voice of Mangalore Season 6 and MaiBhas, Konkani Classes announced by KCWA.
Norbert D’Souza conducted the lucky draw for the members present at the venue. Vincent Mathias emerged as the lucky winner. The prize was sponsored by Rinna D’Souza. Spiritual director Fr. Noel D’Almeida, lauded the charity works of KCWA. KCWA’s new Public Relations Officer Naveen Mascarenhas was introduced to the members.
Arun D’Souza delivered the vote of thanks followed by the closing prayer. Vice President Deepak Andrade was the moderator. Around 100 members and their families were present.
KCWA Managing committee would like to express their sincere gratitude to all the members for attending the GBM in large numbers and for their valuable suggestions and also thank the management of ICSK Salmiya for providing the auditorium.
Pics by: Joyston D’Souza
