Ancy D'Souza Paladka
Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Oct 8: The fifth Annual General Body Meeting of Canara Konkani Association, Borivili was held on Thursday Ovtober 6 at St Francis Institute's MBA hall.

The secretary read out the minutes of of the previous AGM, and treasuerer presented the accounts statement and balance sheet for the year ended 2010 - 2011 which  were approved by the members.

Vice chairman George D'Souza gave the welcome address.

Chairman Albert W D'Souza expressed his happines over the growth of the association which induced 100 new  members to the association
during the year and raised the funds by successfully organising the cultural programme. The total membership of the association is 700 he
said.

He also informed that the association has met the  educational needs of six poor children. New degree college and medical college will be opened by Franciscan brothers from next year which will be benefitted for the  people from suburbs specially of Borivli, which will have
minority quota. And he urged the members to take the advantage of the same.

Dr Pamela Correa, a member of the association was felicitated for securing MD degree in June 2011.

Guest of honour Flora D'Souza, a social worker and active  member of Konkan Taram, shared her experience, and gave tips to members of
the association how to sucessfully  manage the house, office and the social activities.

Godfrey Quadros introduced the 6 children who were given the support to continue their studies by the association. Children gave a rose to the chairman with gratitude for the help given by the association.

'Turupachyo Tin Kannyo', a Konkani book written by Felix DSouza was released by Flora D'Souza.

Honourable chairman Albert D'Souza,vice chairman George D'Souza, secretary Charles D'Cunha, treasurer Robert Tauro and the chief guest Flora D'Souza were present on the dais.

Sunita D'Souza intruduced the guests. Lynette Noronha anchored the programme. 

As many as 360 memebrs were present.