Media Release
Kuwait, Mar 30: Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) held its Extra-Ordinary General Body Meeting on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the Indian School of Excellence, Salmiya. The meeting commenced with an opening prayer led by Veena Serrao. The primary agenda was the election of the new Executive Committee for the 2025–2027 term.
KCWA president Naveen Valerian Mascarenhas welcomed all the members present and expressed his gratitude to the members, committee members and their families, donors, and sponsors for their unwavering support during his tenure. General secretary Reena Pereira presented the minutes of the last general body meeting held on February 28, 2025, while Praveen Fernandes presented the audited financial report.
President Naveen Valerian Mascarenhas highlighted the association’s achievements during his 2023–2025 term. Spiritual director Fr Avil Rosario lauded KCWA’s contributions in his address.
The election commission, comprising Alwyn Noronha, Lavina Furtado, and Naveen Valerian Mascarenhas, conducted the election process, resulting in the following appointments:
Newly Elected Executive Committee (2025–2027):
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President: Prakash Godwin Pinto (Fajir/Beltangady)
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Vice President: Arun Jossy D'Souza (Perampally)
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General Secretary: Reena Wilma Pereira (Belvai)
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Assistant General Secretary: Vinitha Margaret Pinto (Puttur)
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General Treasurer: Smitha Suvarna (Casia)
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Treasurer – Cultural Affairs: Jinella Rodrigues (Neerude)
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Auditor: Kevin Preetam D'Souza (Miyar)
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Members Affairs Coordinator: Tressy Cutinha (Gurpur)
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Cultural Secretary: Anil Roshan Pais (Permannur)
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Education Fund Coordinator: Veena Serrao (Angelore)
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Sports Secretary: Alan Vaz (Hirgan)
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Website Administrator: Nilton Josen D'Souza (Manjeshwar)
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Public Relations Officer: Prakash Lawrence Gonsalves (Padukone)
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Immediate Past President: Naveen Valerian Mascarenhas (Bajpe)
The gathering applauded the newly elected committee. Incoming president Prakash Godwin Pinto thanked the members and sought their support and cooperation for a successful tenure. The new committee took an oath to uphold the motto of KCWA.
Naveen Mascarenhas welcomed visiting priest Fr Ronald Cardoza with a floral bouquet. In his vote of thanks, he expressed gratitude to spiritual director Fr Avil Rosario, visiting priest Fr Ronald Cardoza for their presence, and acknowledged the contributions of:
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Allan D'Souza and Harry Fernandes for the multimedia presentation
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Alban D'Souza for photography and projector management
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Anand D'Souza for the sound system
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Roshan Rodrigues for sound management
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Blue Hill Restaurant for the sumptuous dinner
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The Indian School of Excellence, Salmiya, for providing the venue
Grace before meals was recited by Fr Ronald Cardoza. The meeting concluded with a prayer and hymn led by Johnson D'Almeida. Vice president Arun Jossy D'Souza moderated the proceedings.