I received an email from a Goan Overseas Association (GOA) Toronto executive member informing me that there is talk of Kevin Saldanha running for president of the association. He wants to challenge Oscar Furtado who has been at the helm for maybe at least four terms. In a democratic setup, opposing an incumbent is part of the process. Oscar has worked hard to build the association and wants to continue his work. Those who have met and seen him work an attest to what I have said. Some years ago I asked him if he wasn't tired of running the GOA. He said he would quit if someone that he thinks would be an asset to the association comes forward to lead it. I doubt Kevin fits the bill. Forget how he ran the Goan International Convention and perhaps many will say I am bias because of what I wrote about it. No doubt would probably want to win the elections on the false canard that the convention, of which he The most recent news I heard from Toronto is that Kevin called the Goan Netters Association of Toronto (GNAT) and allegedly "dissolved" without inviting the president Francis Rodriques and secretary Bosco D'Mello. Francis is the founder-president and the man who originally thought of and worked to form the association. Besides, most constitutions of association gives the right to call a meeting to the secretary. On what basis Kevin called the meeting is a moot point. There is also talk that Francis has initiated legal proceedings against Kevin. Perhaps Francis himself or some GNAT members on this forum can clarify. The GOA AGM is on April 19. Goanetters in Toronto should make it a point to attend and vote for Oscar. Eugene
