Media Release
Kuwait, Jan 16: The fourth annual general body meeting of Mogaveers Association Kuwait (MAK) was held recently at Tamarind Restaurant, Abu Halifa, here.
Suresh Salian who was an excellent host for the day, welcomed all the MAK members to the event and invited all the committee members to the dais.
As is customary and traditional, the proceedings of the MAK AGM commenced with Kuwait and Indian National Anthems followed by a prayer song sung by Santhosh Kunder.
The lighting of the lamp was done by the president, Rajesh Mendon, convener Ramesh Kidiyoor, the management committee members Poonam Mendon, Kishore Kotian, Arun Mendon, Dinesh Suvarna and senior MAK members Gopal Suvarna, Ashok Suvarna, Shekar Thingalaya and guest Prema Mendon who was on a visit to Kuwait.
The general secretary, Poonam Mendon read out the annual report of the activities of the association for the year 2019, while the treasurer, Kishore Kotian read out the financial report for the year, both of which were approved by the members.
Some of the major events of 2019 are as follows:
MAK organized its third indoor, national level volleyball and throwball tournament under the title of 'MAK Champion Trophy2019' which was held on February 25 at the American International School, Maidan Hawally, Kuwait
As part of the welfare project, scholarships were given to the first three meritorious students of Mogaveera Management Schools in India Mahalaksmi English Medium School, Uchila and Sagar Vidya Mandir, Beach Road, Padubidri
The outgoing members of the management committee Kishore Kotian, Poonam Mendon, Kusuma Girish, Dinesh Suvarna and Paresh Karkera were honoured with mementos for their
dedicated service to the association
President, Rajesh Mendon is his speech urged all the members to be united. He also assured the members, that the management committee would support and provide help to any member who is in need of help. He urged everyone to support and come forward for the upcoming event 'MAK Champion Trophy 2020', a national level volleyball and throwball tournament which will be held on February 25 at American International School, Maidan Hawally, Kuwait
Convener, Ramesh Kidiyoor urged all the members to come forward to showcase their talent and increase the visibility of the assocation in Kuwait and take the association to the next level
MAK’s seniormost member, Gopal Suvarna was presented with a bouquet to mark the 75th year of his birthday. The guest, Prema Mendon was also presented with a bouquet as a mark of respect.
As part of the welfare project, scholarship of INR 10,000 was given to Rishab Puthran, son of active member, Srinivas Puthran who scored 95.36% in SSLC
The main attraction of the AGM was bhajan and kolata which were beautifully choreographed by Suresh Salian and performed by Geetha Suvarna and team. The audience was mesmerised by the performance. The participants were Geetha Suvarna, Ranjitha Pandari Kanchan, Poonam Mendon, Arun Mendon, Dinesh Suvarna, Kishore Kotaian, Rajesh Mendon, Kiran Kuamar, Dhanajaya Salian, Manoj Amin, Neishant Salian, Nithin Suavarna, Sudesh Puthran and Prashanth Kunder. Solo dance performance was given by Arun
Mendon. Games were conducted by Suresh Salian and Geetha Suvarna which was enjoyed by all the MAK members. Melodious songs were sung by renowned artiste of MAK Suresh Salian, Jaya Kotian, Purandara Manchi, Dinesh Suvarna Dhananjaya Mendon and Kishore Kotian.
The returning officer, Nithin Suvarna announced the new managing committee for the year 2020. The group unanimously re-elected Rajesh Mendon as the president.
The officer bearers for 2020 are as follows:
President: Mr.Rajesh Mendon, Suratkal
Vice-president: Sachidanad Suvarna, Yermal Bada
General secretary: Dhananjaya S Salian, Malpe
Treasurer: Lakshmeesh Salian, Malpe
Cultural secretary: Prashanth Kunder, Malpe
Sports secretary: Arun Mendon, Boloor
PRO and welfare officer: Jaya Kotian, Kinnimulki
The managment committee members introduced themselves, thanked and assured all the members for rendering their best service during their tenure.
President, Rajesh Mendon in his speech thanked all the members for relecting him as president.
The below welfare projects would continue as informed by the president:
- Death grant of IRS 1,00,000 in case of death of any active member, financial help will be provided to next of kin of the deceased
- Financial help (health grant) of IRS 25,000 will be given to the members in case of serious health issues or permanent disability or severe injury due to accident
- Merit cum means scholarship- Children of MAK members residing in Kuwait or India would be awarded scholarship of IRS 10,000 for 10th standard students and IRS 20,000 for 12th standard students
Scholarship for Mogaveera Management School in India
President Rajesh Mendon also announced that scholarship of IRS 7,000, IRS 5,000 and IRS 3,000 would be awarded to the first three meritorious students respectively for 2019-2020, for the following schools of the Mogaveera community:
Mahalaksmi English Medium School, Uchila
Sagar Vidya Mandir, Beach Road, Padubidri
The new management committee welcomed the new year 2020 in a traditional way by distributing 'Ole Bella' (palm jaggery) to all the members
Executive committee of 20 members were announced by the president who are as follows:
Suresh Salian, Dr Vikyath Boloor, Divakar Kotian, Kishore Kotian, Kiran Kumar, Purandar Manchi, Neishant Salian, Geetha Suvarna, Rakshith Suvarna, Srinivas Puthran, Nithin Suvarna, Kusuma Girish, Poonam Mendon, Ranjitha Pandari Kanchan, Pandari Kanchan, Santhosh Kunder, Kaushik Kanchan, Manoj Amin Katapady, Ramesh Kunder, and Jeevan Amin
A sumptuous lunch was served by Tamarind Restaurant.
Prizes were given away to the winners of the games:
Jeevan Amin and Arun Mendon for musical chair
Sudesh Puthran and Kiran Kumar for group game
Dhanjaya Salian, Indiara Purandar and Baskar Amin for alphabetical bingo game
Sudesh Puthran and Vittal Sriyan for passing the parcel
Nithin Suvarna and Lakmeesh Salian for pillow game
Shekar Amin, Jayanth Kunder, Neishant Salian, Purandar Manchi, Ranjitha Kanchan, Arun Mendon, Indira Purandar and Arun Mendon won the housie housie
Quiz was won by Arun Mendon and Ramesh Kunder
Surprise gifts were won by Dhananjaya Salian and Kanishk Kumar
'Lucky Mogaveera' was won by Jeevan Amin
Beautiful moments of the day were captured by Kiran Kumar
Music was played by DJ Neishanth Salian
In his vote of thanks Dhananjaya Salian expressed his gratitude to every member who supported to make the event successful.
It was totally a fun-filled day for all the MAK members who enjoyed all the activities, memories of which will always be cherished.