------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * 2007 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa
WHEN: December 27, 2007 @ 4:30pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2007-December/066098.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The felicitation of Dronacharya Awardee Raghunandan Gokhale at the hands of GSCA Vice President M.R. Naik at the Mir Sultan Khan Chess Academy, Sanvordem marked the commencement of the 30th anniversary celebrations of Goa State Chess Association. Gokhale, who is also due to celebrate his 50th birthday few days later, remarked that a chess revolution is truly underway in the tiny state of Goa. Although he is the Chairman of Maharashtra Chess Association, Gokhale mentioned that he enjoyed spending time in Goa and this was largely due to the fact that he had received lots of love and affection from the Goan officials, parents and children. Sameer A. Salgaocar, President of GSCA, stated that on Goa's Liberation Day, it was only fitting that we felicitate the gentleman who had liberated our Goan students from the days of directionless chess. 'With the advent of the Dronacharya, Goa has seen its children rise to become World, Asian, Commonwealth and National Champions and that too in such a short period of time', he added. Tatvesh Savant, a product of the Academy, was presented a digital clock on the occasion by Gokhale for becoming the Under 7 State Champion. His pet student Bhakti Kulkarni was later presented a digital camera for earning her first Woman Grandmaster norm. Finally, it was Niraj Saripalli who received a cash award for becoming the first Goan boy to stand in the top 10 of three different National Championships. The function was well attended by the officials, parents and children. Sanjay Kavlekar, the Academy in charge, presented the Vote of Thanks. SOURCE: Sameer Salgaocar - President - GSCA --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spread the Christmas Cheer, even when you're not here! Send classic greetings to your loved ones in Goa. EXPRESSIONS - 2007 Christmas Hamper Visit http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Or e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------