Dubai, April, 9, 2014 : Noel D’souza has been unanimously elected as a president of Emirates Pangalites, UAE for the year 2014- 2016 during the 11th Annual General body meeting held at Sivstar Bhavan Restaurant Party Hall, Karama, Dubai.
The meeting started with a prayer from Joel Quadras followed by welcome by President Clevin D’souza.
Secretary Ms. Veena Noronha, presented the annual reports for the year 2012-2014 with full details of the activities conducted during the years. Treasurer Joel Quadras presented finance report for the year and informed that we have continued to support our social causes which we are doing for the last 10 years such as providing books, uniforms and school fees for the poor children and also contributed towards poor children mid meals in Shankerpura besides providing medical assistance for the needy people.
Noel D’Souza
Andrea Mendonca and Vinay Vaz
The Election for the new committee was conducted by Mr. Michael Castelino, Founder President and Advisor of Emirates Pangalites. He informed that the Association which was started in January 2003 with an objective of bringing all Pangalites in UAE together under one roof and support the needy and poor with Financial and Medical help is successful in reaching its objective with the help of sponsors, donors and well-wishers. He also called on the newly elected office bearers to carry on the good work of Emirates Pangalites. He further stressed to bring more and more Pangalites to the organization.
The following new committee members were elected unanimously for the year 2014-16
President: Mr. Noel D’souza
Vice President: Mr. Sunil D’Souza
Secretary: Ms. Andrea Mendonca
Joint Secretary: Ms. Sweeny D’souza
Treasurer: Mr. Vinay Vaz
Sports Secretary: Mr. Clayton Mendonca
Joint Sports Sec: Mr. Kevin Mendonca & Mr. Eldin D’Souza
Cultural Secretary: Mr. Sohan Castelino
Media Rep: Ms. Veena Noronha
Charity Project coordinator: Mr. Ignatius Alva & Mr. Jovin D’souza
Committee Members:
Mr. Ronald Noronha
Mr. Herald Menezes
Mr. Ashwin D’Souza
Mr. Walter D’Souza
Ms. Sonia Castalino
Mrs. Veera D’Souza
Advisors:
Mr. Micheal Castalino
Mr. Joel Quadras
Mr. Paul Quadras
Mr. Clevin D’souza
Current office bearers handed over the duties to the newly elected office bearers. The out-going President Clevin D’souza thanked the committee members for their exemplary performance during the 2 years term and wished new office bearers all success.
New committee proposed following events:
Continuation of charity projects. Mid-Day meals support, School fees, books & uniforms for needy at native place..
Drawing competition in May.
Monthi Feasth Celebration in September.
Blood Donation Camp in October.
Domestic workers day out In November.
Annual Day celebration in January2015.
Sports event in February 2015
Secretary Andrea Mendonca Proposed the vote of thanks.