Bahrain: Walter Noronha Takes over as President of Konkan Singers Club
Ruben Dsouza - Bahrain
Bahrain, May 8: Walter Noronha, newly-elected president of Konkan Singers Club for the year 2012, along with other newly-elected office-bearers, assumed office during the induction ceremony of the Club held recently at The Papillon First Class Restaurant, Gudaibiya.
The ceremony was attended by 150 members and guests. The new committee was elected during the 34th annual general meeting held on the March 30, 2012.
Executive Committee for 2012
Walter Noronha - President
Moses Cutinho - Vice-president
Steven D'Souza - General secretary
Herald Lawrence D'Silva - Treasurer
Anil Ruben D'Souza - Assistant treasurer
Leo Fernandes - Entertainment secretary
Vincent Durado - Sports secretary
The function began with the entertainment secretary Leo Fernandes welcoming the gathering followed by a prayer dance by Rensilla Fernandes. Leo Fernandes then handed over the dais to the young ladies Lavita Fernandes and Rensilla Fernandes who ably compered the whole function.
Henry D’Almeida, an active member and past president of the club, also a prominent figure among Mangaloreans in Bahrain, introduced the committee and requested the members to support the executive committee in their activities for the betterment of the club and its members.
Walter Noronha in his address thanked the members for their trust and confidence in him to lead the team and on other members of the committee. He further requested members to actively participate in the club activities and asked for members’ suggestions and ideas for the betterment of the club. The president thanked the invited guests Richard Moras (convenor of Konkani Kutam) and Rajkumar (president of Kannada Sangha Bahrain).
The function with beautiful dance performances by members’ children Eunice D'Souza, Hazel D'Sa, Reeshel Fernandes, Lira Pereira and Santripthi was enjoyed by all. The gathering actively and enthusiastically participated in various party games. The young compeer’s were thanked and given a token of appreciation for their efforts.
The welcome function concluded with lunch followed by a dance session to the tunes of DJ Savi.