Media Release
Dubai, May 14: Konkan Yuva, youth wing of St Mary’s Church Dubai has announced Lee D’Almeda as its new president for the next term. Lee D’Almeda was elected unanimously in the general body meeting held in Dubai. Lee has been an active member of Konkan Yuva since its inception and served as VP, sports secretary in the past. Lee hails from Kushalnagar parish, Coorg and is an active member in most of the church activities.
Lee took over the post from Josna Martis, who served as president of Konkan Yuva in the past years.
The newly elected president has a major responsibility of taking Konkan Yuva to its new heights by uniting the members and making it stronger and approachable to newcomer or youth of Konkan belt.
The new president said, "It is a major responsibility to preside this year as Konkan Yuva is celebrating its 10th year anniversary this year. I am sure we will reach to the extent what we have in mind and fulfil all the plans that are planned for the coming year. I wish more youth join KY. We are here to help the newcomers to Dubai in all possible aspects thus fulfilling the motive of Konkan Yuva 'home away from home'."
The outgoing president, Josna Martis expressed her views saying, "We the members of KY are very delighted as Lee is appointed as the new president. We have extreme confidence in him as he has been with KY since its inception and seen all the ups and downs of the organisation. I am sure Lee and team will definitely strive for success during their tenure. We promise him and core committee our wholehearted support in all the activities they plan for the upcoming year. I wish the president and the core committee all the best and complete success for the next term."
Core Committee Members
President: Lee D’Almeda
IPP: Josna Martis
Vice-president: Sandeep D'Souza
Secretary: Smitha Priya Pinto
Treasurer: Shelma D’Almeda
Sports secretary: Stephen D’Souza
PR secretary: Godwin Castelino
Spiritual secretary: George Pinto
Cultural secretary: Lolita D'Souza
About Konkan Yuva
Konkan Yuva– the youth wing of St Mary’s Church Dubai is a group of young and dynamic individuals who belong to the Konkan belt and residing in Dubai. The tagline of Konkan Yuva being 'home away from home', it has helped many individuals seeking comfort and assurance in the team. The main vision of the organisation is to help the newcomers from Konkan belt in Dubai , to give them the comfort and create a friendly atmosphere, to be reachable for them whenever they are in need.
Past Activities:
Konkan Yuva has been one of the active organisations in the St Mary's Church. KY has been actively involved in various activities of the church like participation in sports fest, family fest, volunteering in church activities, Cemetery cleaning to mark all souls day, Clean up the world campaign, Christmas crib competition, city quest etc.
For membership contact:
Smitha Priya Pinto
(055-4293079)
General Secretary
Email: info@konkanyuva.com