It is a pity to see the current state of affairs at Goan Welfare Society- Kuwait. The Society which was in the forefront by organizing some of the main events like Goa Day, Christmas Tree, May Queen Ball, etc. is now on the verge of disintegration.
And this is mainly because of the stubborn attitude and ego problem of some of the current and ex-members of the Managing Committee. Each one’s ego is bigger than the others. These members who are responsible to bring in others in the Managing Committee are now at each other’s throat. On one side, we have the members running the affairs of the Society (are they really running?), who use every opportunity/forum/space to expose/malign the ex-members (misappropriation of funds, non-delivery of documents, seeking commissions, etc). On the other side, we have the ex-members who are in possession of either some papers/documents proving their innocence or claiming that in fact, it is the opponents who are at fault (are these papers relevant?). And as a result, the Society has almost ceased to function and the ordinary members are confused as who is speaking the truth. At the last AGM, the Society which boasts of having around 400 memberships, was attended by merely around 20 members (approximately 5%). And these 5% members are out to decide the fate/future of the Society. The poor attendance at the meeting where even some of the managing committee members abstained, reflects the state of affairs at GWS. Members are disgusted with the in-fighting by these people, who appear to consider themselves as custodians of the Society. As a result, the GWS has almost ceased to function. Enough damage has been done. It is high time we give a healing touch and think of the revival of the Society for the welfare of Goan community. In this regard, it is my request to the Managing Committee to call an OPEN FORUM MEETING for all Goans in Kuwiat. Let every peace loving Goan who is interested in well being of fellow Goans attend the meeting and express themselves. Let the differences be sorted out. If the managing committee fails to call the meeting, I request ex-managing committee members to come forward along with all other members and call such meeting in the interest of Goan community in Kuwait. Best Wishes. Aleluia Fernandes Tel. # 66671853
