The Cavelossim-based ASRO Community Care and Support Center (CCSC) will be the main beneficiary of funds collected at the GOA of New Jersey picnic last Saturday.
Some $543 was collected at the Holy Mass said by a visiting goan priest from Rome - Father Henry. The Rachol seminary will be the other beneficiary. The Center, as a transitional shelter for AIDS patients, acts as a bridge between health care institutions and patients' families to create awareness in the community. The picnic- at the Princeton Country Club in West Windsor- was attended by a record 345 people ; however, the amount collected was far "shy" of the $1564 collected at last year's picnic. The smaller collection is attributed to the low attendance at the mass following a heavy downpour before the event. Before the mass, the newly-formed "Wolfpack" band entertained the attendees. It featured Alan Lobo on vocals, and the well known New Jersey DJ and guitarist- Brian Barretto and his wife- Leonie on vocals. Two musicians with the Toronto-based "Naked Flame" - Band leader and guitarist - Joe Rebello and Key-boardist- Carlos assisted the band with the set-up of the equipment. The attendees also ratified the election of the Members of the Association's Board of Trustees for another two-year term. The four trustees-who were returned unopposed- are Tony Barros (Chairman), Michael Alvares ( Vice-Chairman), Vilma Martins and Elvis Proenca. rgds. Tony Barros. Union, New Jersey, U . S . A . __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Goanet mailing list Goanet@lists.goanet.org http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
