Bellevision Bahrain completes 2 successful years

By Nirmala Fernandes
Pics by Ronald Fernandes
Bellevision Media Network

Bahrain,25 Feb 2013: A great thought to unite all Belleians and surrounding parishioners on this small Island which emerged in the minds of a few enthusiastic leaders gave birth to Bellevision Bahrain two years ago. Today Bellevision Bahrain has successfully completed 2 stunning years and to mark this occasion  the Second Annual Day celebration was held on 21st February 2013 at 8.30pm at Ramada Palace Auditorium with family, friends and well wishers.

 

The event was  compeered by Baptist Sequeira and Alfreeda Castelino with welcome and introduction and was followed by prayer dance by Ashel and Jovita. Simon and Pressy Machado, well known for their philanthropic activities among Mangalorean community in Bahrain and  all time supporters and well wishers of Bellevision were the chief guests for the evening. In their address they  applauded the good work of community building and assured their support and conveyed their best wishes for the future. Fr. Freddy of Sacred Heart Church, Bahrain also graced the occasion. Presidents of Konkan Singers Club and Kannada Sangha were also present at the event.

 

In his Presidential address, Kishore D’Souza expressed his satisfaction about the hosting of various activities successfully for the past year and expressed his gratitude to all the sponsors, well-wishers and all the members and the committee for their hard work and dedication.

 

 

General Secretary Pramila Martis read out the annual report to the gathering highlighting all the programs conducted during the year. All the main sponsors who have been supporting Belelvision Bahrain  round the year and  well wishers were honored with mementos and flowers.

 

The executive committee identified four commendable members for their dedicated service and contribution during the year and honored them with “Appreciation Awards”.  These members were:  Ronald Fernandes, Sharun D’souza, Alfreeda Castelino and Veera Fernandes.

 

Master Jason D’Sa who had won the Table Topic speech at Gavel Masters competition in Bahrain and Ms. Jovita D’Sa who was identified as the all rounder in the children’s day competition were honored during the event. Team Yellow represented by Captain Joel D’Sa who had won the sports day Champion’s  Trophy, was also honored.

 
Non-stop cultural program of about 3 hours was lined up one after the other with dances, songs and skits by the members and children which kept the gathering entertained full time. Raffle draws were held between intervals which had attractive prizes.
Vice President Ivan D’Souza proposed the vote of thanks and thanked each and everyone for their untiring support and love towards Bellevision Bahrain. Joel D’Sa recited the grace before meals and sumptuous  dinner was served by the hotel.

 

Having seen two victorious years under the efficient Presidency of Joel and Kishore and their team, Bellevision Bahrain now steps into the third year. The new committee of Bellevision Bahrain  will be chosen on 28th February 2013.