Media Release
Kuwait, Feb 21: Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) held its general body meeting on Friday, February 17 at Indian School of Excellence, Salmiya. The meeting commenced with the opening prayer led by Prakash Pinto.
President Ruth Clara Veigas heartily welcomed the gathering and expressed her gratitude to all members for their love, support, and encouragement.In her message, she mentioned that the current committee term comes to an end and a new managing committee has to be formed for the year 2023-25. She requested members with God given talents and skills to come forward and apply for appropriate positionsto form an energetic executive committee. Also, she requested all Mangalureans to become a member of the KCWA.
Various reports were presented and appreciated by all. Jeneviv D'Souza presented minutes of last GBM and Jinella Rodrigues presented the activity report. Finance, membership and education fund reports were presented by Jayson D'Souza, Rinna D'Souza, and Veena Serrao respectively.
Sports activity report was presented by Preetham D Souza, whilsthe updated upcoming event 'KCWA cricket cup 2023' which will be held on Friday, February 24, 7 am onwards at Sulaibikat (UPL grounds). Websiteand Social Media updates were presented by Roshan Rodrigues.
Sylvia D'Costa and Vincent Rego conducted the lucky draw for the members present at the venue. Allan Joseph Pinto #2696 emerged as the lucky winner.
Spiritual director Fr Noel D Almeida OFM Cap lauded the charity works of the KCWA. "The KCWA Association functioning well and systematically. We would like to see more youngsters with leadership qualities to come forward to serve the community," he said and congratulated KCWA family for supporting less fortunate in India as well as in Kuwait.
KCWA managing committee elections for the term 2023-2025 are due in the month of March 2023. Rajesh Aranha, Flevia D'Mello and Ruth Clara Veigas were selected for the election commission. President Ruth Clara Veigas briefed the gathering about the election procedures and requested talented and committed members to join the managing committee to take KCWA for greater heights. The elections for various posts in managing committee shall be held on March 24.
Alban D'Souza proposed the vote of thanks. Vice president Harry Fernandes was the moderator. Alban D'Souza captured the event through his skills in photography. Projector was provided by Alban D'Souza and Alwyn Noronha animated the presentation. Sound system was provided by Roshan Rodrigues. Dinner was served by Shangri-La Restaurant, Salmiya. Around 85 members and their families were present.