Report: Steven D'Souza
Pics: Ruben D'Souza
Bahrain, Jun 8: The newly elected members of the executive committee of Konkan Singers Club, Bahrain for the 2014 term were introduced to the members during the induction ceremony cum welcome party at The Papillon Restaurant Auditorium, Gudaibiya.
Walter Noronha was unanimously elected president of Konkan Singers Club for the third consecutive term.
The ceremony was attended by 120 members and guests. The new committee was elected during the 36th annual general meeting held on March 28 this year.
Executive Committee for 2014:
Walter Noronha - President
Moses Cutinho - Vice-president
Steven D'Souza - General secretary
Anil Ruben D'Souza - Asst general secretary
Robert Fernandes – Treasurer
Joel Paul D’sa – Assistant treasurer
Leo Fernandes - Entertainment secretary
Arun Castelino – Assistant entertainment secretary
Vincent Durado - Sports secretary
Rico Braganza – Assistant sports secretary
Ronald Fernandes – Internal auditor
The function began with the entertainment secretary Leo Fernandes welcoming the gathering followed by a prayer dance by Jovita D’Silva and Ashel Castelino. Leo Fernandes then introduced the master of ceremony John D’souza who wonderfully compeered the event.
John D’souza introduced the committee to the members, and invited the president Walter Noronha to address the gathering. Walter Noronha in his address thanked the members for their trust and confidence in him to lead the team by electing him for the third year in a row and giving him a team of experienced committee members. He further requested members to actively participate in the club activities and asked for members suggestions and ideas for the betterment of the club. He also informed members that Konkan Singers Club along with Konkani Kutam Bahrain will be hosting the Gulf Voice of Mangalore 4 Preliminary auditions and semi-finals this year and asked members to join and support the event. John D’souza then invited the assistant treasurer Joel D’sa who proposed the vote of thanks.
The function had beautiful dance performance by Ashel Castelino, Hindustani Classical Raag sung by Melissa Martis and a hindi song sung by Melba Martis. The participants were presented with token of love and appreciation by the executive committee members. Members and guests danced to lovely music played by DJ Francis. The gathering actively and enthusiastically participated in party games and spot questions all through.
The induction ceremony-cum-welcome party concluded with lunch.