Kuwait: Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA), a premier Catholic Association in Kuwait, held its General Body Meeting on Friday, August 26, 2016 in Indian Public School, Salmiya. The meeting commenced at 6:30 pm with the opening prayer lead by Satish Saldanha. President, Albert Praveen Menezes heartily welcomed the gathering and expressed his gratitude towards all the members for their support, love and encouragement.

Various Reports were presented and appreciated by all. Louis D’costa and Deepak Andrade presented Minutes of last GBM and activity reports respectively. Finance, membership and educational fund reports were presented by Steevan Misquith, Vijay D’souza and Reema D’Souza respectively. Cultural and sports activity updates were presented by Satish Saldanha and Loyd D’Souza respectively. KCWA website and Facebook updates were presented by Rajesh Aranha. Monti Festh programme details were presented by Harry Fernandes. Linette D’Souza briefed on the proceedings of upcoming GVOM Season 5 Semi-Finals. KCWA constitution amendmentswhich were approved in the last GBM was signed by the President. Lucky draw was held by Navin Mascarenhas for the members present at the venue. Wilfred D’Cunha emerged as the lucky winner. KCWA Spiritual director, Fr. Noel D’Almeida, lauded the works and achievements of KCWA. Rony Suares and Mabel Andrade were inducted into the Managing Committee.

Mabel Andrade proposed the vote of thanks followed by the closing prayer. Vice President Freya Saldanha was the moderator. Alban D’Souza captured the event through his skillful photography. Sound system was provided by Waves Events and Rentals- Anand D’Souza. Dinner was served by M&M confectionary and restaurant. Around 100 members and their families were present.

KCWA Managing committee would like to express their sincere gratitude to members for attending the GBM in large numbers and for their valuable suggestions and also thank the management of IPS Salmiya for providing the auditorium.