Media Release
Kuwait, Sep 2: Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) held its general body meeting on August 30 in Indian Public School, Salmiya. The meeting commenced with the opening prayer lead by Anil Fernandes.
President Maria Rinna DSouza heartily welcomed the gathering and expressed her gratitude towards all the members for their support, love and encouragement.
Fr Dominic Sequeira, parish priest of St Therese of Child Jesus Church, Salmiya, was present and rendered his spiritual message in preparation for Monthi Fest.
Various reports were presented and appreciated by all. Deepak Andrade presented minutes of last GBM and Sunitha Dsilva presented the activity report. Finance, membership and education fund reports were presented by Arun Jossy D Souza, Jinella Rodrigues and Anil Fernandes respectively. KCWA website and Facebook updates were presented by Allan D Souza. Cultural and Sports activity updates were presented by Harrison Monteiro and Royce Fernandes respectively.
Travelogue contest 2019 prizes were awarded by Fr Noel D’Almeida to the following winners:
Photo Essay:
• First Place: Tianna D Souza Child of KCWA Member Rosario Vincent D’Souza # 2190
• Second Place: Crystal Pinto Child of KCWA Member Michael Pinto # 1901
Vlog:
• First Place: Reiner Rego Child of Reena Wilma Pereira # 2442
• Second Place: Auriel Pinto Child of Lavina Savitha D’Souza # 1459
Victoria D Souza conducted the lucky draw for the members present at the venue. Albert Crasta # 1814 emerged as the lucky winner. Spiritual director Fr Noel D’Almeida applauded the charity works of KCWA. Hilary Stevan Rego proposed the vote of thanks followed by closing prayer. Vice president Michael Pinto was the moderator. Marwin Ferrao captured the event through his skills in photography. Projector was provided by Alban DSouza and Allan DSouza facilitated power point presentation. Sound system was provided by Anand DSouza and managed by Harrison Monteiro. Dinner was served by
Family Bakers Salmiya. Around 110 members and their families were present.
KCWA managing committee expressed their sincere gratitude to members for attending the GBM in large numbers and for expressing their valuable thoughts and suggestions. They also thanked the management of IPS School, Salmiya for providing the auditorium.