President’s Note
Friends, Cuncolkars, Countrymen
The Trustees, Committee Members and myself Wish You All a “Happy Feast”
and welcomes you all to celebrate our togetherness at the Gala Annual
Day Celebration. May our Patroness “Our Lady of Health” intercede for
each one of you and your families and may you be blessed with Good
Health, Happiness, Peace and Prosperity all through 2010.
Hope 2009 had been kind to you and your family.
Photos:
http://picasaweb.google.com/noellakittu/CuncolimSocial#
It has been kind to the Cuncolim Welfare Trust. We had set a modest
target and achieved it. On Independence Day, August 15, 2009, in
Cuncolim Goa -
59 Eligible students were provided financial aid ; 25 students received
Sponsorships ; 25 Meritorious students were awarded scholarships
A drawing/painting competition was organized in Cuncolim on the occasion
of the Independence Day, which was well patronized and attended. An
annual trip to Khandala was organized for Committee/subcommittee members
and their families, and of course the Annual Gala Get-together 2009
which was well attended.
You the Well-wishers, Donors, Committee Members and Trustees deserve a
pat on the back. A ‘BIG THANK YOU’ to you all, we are grateful for your
efforts and valuable contribution.
However, we cannot stop here, but increase our efforts towards our
welfare activities for which we gained the trust of the Cuncolkars.
Our First need is the greatest need – You Cuncolkars.
We need you to become members – make members. We need each one of you to
contribute towards the Trust by registering as members, Come on!!!! The
membership is only Rs 500/- per person and every adult member of the
family is entitled to become and should become a member. This appeal is
to all Cuncolkars, especially the young blood to establish your roots.
We understand many people have moved house, if your address has changed,
please drop your card or intimate us your new address and
telephone/cell no. so that we can get in touch with you.
We also have to make the Trust a dynamic and vibrant entity with its own
distinct identity. The first and foremost step - the registered
office/premises of the Trust must be legally transferred in the name of
the Trust. It is unfortunate and sad that after all these years the
Trust has no legal home to call its own. We are grateful to all the
stalwarts who held the premises in “trust” in the past. Legal
consultations are on to effect this goal and the co-operation of all
committee members past and present, Trustees and well-wishers will be
appreciated.
I end this note, thanking you all once again and wishing you All the
Best for the New Year 2010.
Dev Boren Korum
Nassim DeSouza
President
(Bandra, Mumbai-Dandora, Cuncolim)
Cell No.9920939453
THE CUNCOLIM WEFARE TRUST ANNUAL SOCIAL FIESTA
For many of you who were not able to make it on the 7th of Feb,
2010..........
we give you a gist into what you missed at the wonderful
fiesta!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In the hustle bustle of our lives, we very rarely have the time to meet
and greet each other and the Cuncolim Social Gathering is one such place
where you get your chance to do that....... "God" was and always will be
the center of our celebrations and so we started with the Holy Mass,
which gives you a divine feeling of being one with your community and
with all, gathered there.
We, a small family, the members, wanted to make this Social a one with a
difference, a one where all feel they are a part of it. So we chose a
new venue, a new setting-indoors-The Willingdon Gymkhana-Santa Cruz.
We began the afternoon with the achievements, as that's what makes us
proud of knowing that we are not anywhere behind in terms of academic
excellence and that makes me proud that amongst us we have students
topping with 90% and above. I wish all Cuncolkars take this as an
example and strive to make a place for yourselves in this vast world,
the sky is not the limit anymore. Not to forget the Sports and other
activities too that are equally important in our lives and give us the
spirit to be energetic and healthy.
The Presidents Speech, and the thank you note by Hon. Secretary-Ronnie
Almeida was sweet and short, and one that gave us clarity of all that we
do and all that we want to do as committee members/Cuncolkars, and a
meaning to feel that we are ONE and should remain so.When we work
to-gether, we learn from each other and accomplish more that we could do
alone. Truly it is the combined effort of each and every one of us that
allow us to achieve our goals.
Lets get to the fun and frolic, the dance sessions of "Beat It" and
“Fruit Salad Mix” by Susie was a great entertainer...keep it up Susie,
we need enthusiastic people around who can make us shake a leg and
everything else too. The DJ and Compare were great too, they made sure
the young and not so young were entertained with excellent music, dance
and games. The tiny tots were not left out, there was a fancy hat
contest for them too. Lots of prizes were given away.
How can I forget, the way to a Man's heart is through his Stomach and
the food and snacks were a perfect combination to make this afternoon
even more memorable.
I could go on and on but I am sure we have a limited space in the column
and I cant just keep on blabbering, so I end this short and sweet note
of mine with an appeal to all the young Cuncolkars, come on guys you
need to do something to keep the spirit alive and we need your support
to make this family more stronger in mind, words and deeds........... we
are doing our best but to get the best out of us we need you all
.............
Goodluck, Thank you for being there and looking forward to 2011!!!!!!!!
with a bigger crowd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lets rock......... Lets Beat it.
Thanks to you.., you made sure all were on the Dance floor shaking a leg
and swaying their hips..…too.. Cheers!!!!!!!
A review from some of the Cuncolkars who were present
7th Feb 2010
The 4th Get together of the Cuncolim Welfare Trust was held this year at
the Willingdon Catholic Gymkhana, Santa Cruz. A very welcome decision
indeed. Not only is the new venue convenient to all, the infrastructure
and atmosphere too is ideally geared for such happenings. The function
was enjoyable with the Organizers doing a commendable job. The games
were fun although some old timers did find the “banana” in the “Fruit
Salad” game a tad “fruity”!
A few suggestions to be taken in the right “spirit”.
1. The Hatters’ Parade for toddlers should have been held much earlier.
2. The game for Senior Citizen (?) Couples would have been more
enjoyable if it was conducted in Konkani. Come on, this is a Cuncolim
function after all! Next time could all the Senior Citizens be given
some gifts?
3. Some entertainment from a professional should have been organized.
E.g Kenny,
the Konkani singer who impersonates a lady. I’m sure sponsors for the
same would be readily forthcoming.
4. The arrangements for food could have been better managed. It was
painful to see the old standing in long queues.
5. Similarly, the seating arrangements should have been “table type”
instead of row type of seating.
The compere Joe, was his usual dapper self and did a good job. With his
hat, I guess he too could have been part of the “Hatters’ Parade”!
That’s it. Congrats for giving us a good time.
Edwin Fernandes
Hi Nassim,
The social was very well organised and we enjoyed ourselves especially
on the dance floor. The lady really encouraged all the young and not so
young to tap their feet which was admirable. Congrats to her. I forget
her name. I did thank her for the same. - The snacks and food too were
delicious. The Compere was just too good - hats off to Mr. Joe Countinho
for making the function very lively. The seating arrangements made did
not permit people from meeting up with the others due to space
constraint. Senior citizens found it a little difficult to manage
without the tables. On the whole it was a great function which we all
enjoyed, especially my daughter.
Wishing the Association all the best for its future endeavours.
Regards,
Clare D'Souza
Hi Nassim,
I did enjoy the party and am looking forward to coming for it next year
too. I am also looking forward to helping out in any way I can in
making this function more eventful.
Do keep me posted.
Cheers!!!
Audrey
Scholarships awarded to Meritorious students of Mumbai for the Academic
year 2008-2009
Late Pedro Antonio, Late Marequinha & Late Albert D’Souza Memorial
Scholarship. - Donor: . Vida and Isidore D’Souza For a student securing
highest %age at the SSC Exam. Recipient: Clinton Fernandes
Late Albert D’Souza memorial Scholarship. Donor: .Alba and Ramdas
Choudhary For a student securing highest %age at the SSC Exam.
Recipient: Clinton Fernandes
Late Patrociano Moraes Memorial Scholarship. Donor: Patrociano Moraes.
For a student securing highest %age at the SSC Exam. Recipient: Clinton
Fernandes
K.R. Foundation Scholarship Donor: K.R. Foundation. For a student
securing highest marks in English at the SSC Exam. Recipient: Clinton
Fernandes
Late Professor Floriano And Damascena Jacques Memorial
Scholarship.Donor: Mrs Vilma D’Silva. For a student securing highest
marks in Hindi at the SSC Exam. Recipient: Clinton Fernandes
Late Paixao & Helena Vaz Memorial Scholarship. Donor: Mrs.Vilma
D’Silva. For a student securing highest marks in Marathi at the SSC
exam. Recipient: Clinton Fernandes
Late Ignatius & Late Sophie D’Souza (Inacio) Memmorial Scholarship.
Donor: Mrs Phila Tavares & Mrs Zeena Colaco. For a student securing
highest marks in Mathematics at the SSC Exam. Recipient: Clinton Fernandes
Late Sophie & Late Ignatius D’Souza(Sophie) Memorial Scholarship. Donor:
Mrs. Phila Tavares & Mrs Zeena Colaco. For a student securing highest
marks in Science at the SSC Exam. Recipient: Clinton Fernandes
Late Maria Sapienca Coutinho Memorial Scholarship. Donor: Mr Francis
Coutinho. For a student securing highest marks in Mathematics at the SSC
Exam. Recipient: Clinton Fernandes
Late Especiano Fernandes Memorial Scholarship. Donor: Family of Late
Especiano Fernandes. For a student securing highest marks in science at
the SSC exam. Recipeint: Clinton Fernandes
Late B.K. Khosla Memorial Scholarship. Donor: P K Khosla. For a
student securing highest marks in Science at the SSC Exam. Recipient:
Clinton Fernandes
Late Professor (DR) George, Julie, Conon Moraes Memorial Scholarship.
Donor Dr.Joe & Phila Tavares. For a student securing highest Marks in
social studies at the SSC Exam. Recipient: Clinton Fernandes
Late Dr Condorseth Moraes Memorial Scholarship
Donor: Dr Cedric Moraes - Highest Marks in English/Marathi Combined SSCE
Recipient: Clinton Fernandes
Late Livino Coutinho Mem. Scholarship - Donor : Mrs Annie Coutinho :
For a student securing the highest %age in the SSC Exams Recipient:
Clinton Fernandes.
Eliza-Nap Scholarship(In Memory of late Eliza-Napolean D’Souza). Donor:
Shaheen & Nestor D’Souza. For a student securing the highest %age at the
HSC Exam Recipient: Nadia Rebello - RolFred Coutinho - (Commerce)
Highest %age HSC Commerce
Late Luis Piedade Martins memorial Scholarship. Donor: Late R J
Martins & Family. For a student securing highest %age at the HSC Exam
(Commerce Faculty). Recipient: Nadia Rebello
Late Mrs Ida Almeida Memorial Scholarship. Donor The Cuncolim
Association. For an outstanding girl student excelling in Academics,
Sports, or Extra curricular activities. Recipient: Sukanya Nag Fernandes
Satyawate Soiru Pai Angle Memmorial Scholarship: Donor : Mr Ramakant
Angle: Recipient . Sukanya Nag Fernandes
Late Franklin Coutinho Memorial Scholarship Donor: Joe Coutinho. For
student securing highest Marks in the ICSE/CBSE board Exam Recipient:
Jammie Rebello
Dr Joe & Phila Tavares Scholarship. Donor Dr Joe, Phila, Sheldon
Tavares – Highest marks at B.M.S.( Bachelor of Business
Management.)Recipient: Jeremi Fonseca
Late Mariano Noronha Memorial Scholarship Donor Late Brigidio Noronha –
Highest Marks at the graduate Level any Faculty Recipient: Claudia L Fonseca
Late Roque John Martins Memorial Scholarship. Donor: Ray Martins. For a
student securing highest Marks in Bachelor of Art or Bachelor of
Science.(no applicant) Recipient : Claudia L Fonseca - for highest marks
in Bachelor of Commerce.
EVENTS: On the occasion of the feast of “Our Lady of Health” the patron
of Cuncolim, Salcette, Goa on 2nd February 2010 A Ladain was held and
sung in Latin at the Cuncolim Welfare trust offce.The Ladain was well
attend by all the Committee members and their family members. A
fellowship was organized after the Ladain.
