Media Release

Kuwait Mar 12: Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) recently held its general body meeting at Indian CommunitySchool, Amman, Salmiya, here.

The meeting commenced with an opening prayer led by Anil D’Mello. President Hilary Stevan Rego heartily welcomed the gathering and expressed his gratitude toward all the members for their support, love and encouragement.

Various reports were presented and appreciated by everyone. Rajesh Aranha presented the minutes of the last GBM and Harry Fernandes presented the activity report. Finance, membership and educational fund reports were presented by Michael Pinto, Sunitha D’Silva and Anil Fernandes respectively. KCWA website and Facebook updates were presented by Allan D’Souza. Cultural and sports activity updates were presented by Jinella Rodrigues and Hywel Pinto respectively. President Hilary Stevan Rego briefed on Gulf Voice of Mangalore Season 6 and Mai Bhas. Konkani Calsses were announced by KCWA.

Norbert D’Souza conducted the lucky draw for the members present at the venue. Vincent Mathias emerged as lucky winner. The prize was sponsored by Rinna D’Souza. Spiritual director Fr Noel D’Almeida, lauded the charity works of KCWA. KCWA’s new public relations officer Naveen Mascarenhas was introduced to the members.

Arun D’Souza proposed the vote of thanks followed by the closing prayer. Vice president Deepak Andrade was the moderator. Joyston D’Souza captured the event through his skills in photography. Alban D’Souza provided the projector and Allan D’Souza facilitated the power point presentation. Sound system was provided by Anand D’souza and managed by Hywel Pinto. Dinner was served by Family Bakers Salmiya. Around 100 members and their families were present.

KCWA managing committee expressed their gratitude to the members for attending the GBM in large numbers and for their valuable suggestions and also thanked the management of ICSK Salmiya for providing the auditorium.