Kuwait, 26 Feb 2017: Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) convened its annual general body meeting at Indian Community School auditorium, Amman branch, Salmiya, here on Friday, February 24.
The meeting commenced at 6:30pm with the opening prayer led by Lynette D’Souza. President Albert Praveen Menezes 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. Deepak Andrade presented Minutes of last AGM and activity report. Finance, membership and educational fund reports were presented by Steven Misquith, Vijay D’Souza and Anil Fernandes respectively. KCWA website and Facebook updates were presented by Rajesh Aranha. Sports activity updates were presented by Naveen Mascarenhas.
Lucky draw was held for the members present at the venue. Alban D’Souza emerged as the lucky winner. KCWA spiritual director Fr Noel D’Almeida lauded the social welfare activities and achievements of KCWA.
KCWA managing Committee elections for the term 2017-2019 are due in the month of March. Henry Castelino, Lydia Misquith along with Albert Praveen Menezes were chosen to officiate the election process. Anil Fernandes briefed the gathering about the election procedures and requested talented members to join the managing Committee and to take KCWA to greater heights. The elections will be held at ICSK, Amman, Salmiya, here on March 24.
Steven Rego introduced Henry D’Silva Suratkal who is in Kuwait to promote Konkani film ‘Noshibacho Khell’ which will be screened at American International School, Maidan Hawally, here on February 26. Henry D’Silva spoke on the occasion and thanked KCWA for the opportunity given to him and requested all to support the film.
Naveen Mascarenhas proposed vote of thanks followed by closing prayer. Vice president Freya Saldanha was the moderator. Alban D’Souza captured the event through his skills in photography. Rajesh Aranha facilitated power point presentation. Sound system was provided by Anand D’Souza. Dinner was served by M&M confectionary & Caterers. Around 100 members and their families were present.