Goanet meets in Goa: December 27, 12 noon and January 7, 4 pm (meeting point: Kala
Academy canteen). See you there!
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Eddie's recapitulation of the past history of NRI Conventions
is factually correct and I do not dispute it. I also do not dispute
Aires' right to hold his own view of the forthcoming Sammelan, but only
beg to differ from it for reasons explained in my earlier posts.
Incidentally, it is NOT meant to be a convention restricted to NRIs,
but a convention of all Goans getting "Together for Goa" for promoting a
"Goa Vision 2012." Perhaps for the first time, public participation is
being sought to resolve Goa's problems by bringing together all the
stake-holders on a common platform. Having attended the Executive Committee
meetings for the past few months, I can vouch for the intensive efforts
and planning that have gone into organising the convention. This by itself
may not guarantee its success, if the participation is poor. The convention
may well fail to achieve its objectives, but it certainly won't be due
to want of motivation or effort on the part of the organisers!
I apologise to Vivian for misunderstanding the purpose of his
proposed NRI Association. As I see it, it's purpose is basically the same
as that of the World Wide Goans, which unfortunately could not be sustained.
Any attempt to bring together Goans of all hues (NRIs and locals) is to
be welcomed and supported!
---Tony Correia-Afonso.
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'Phone: 91-832-2772063
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