Keeping Goan culture alive Doha Goans at the Sports Club annual general meeting The first annual general meeting of Doha Goans Sports Club (DGSC) since its revival was held on June 24 at the Mercure Hotel. The DGSC has always encouraged and motivated the youth of the community to assist in community service, and Queenie Fernandes was the first to tread along this path by hosting their first annual general meeting. The chairman, Joe Carvalho, welcomed the gathering and specially thanked all those who co-operated and helped the club during its revival, and requested all to further support and strengthen the club. The president, Ambrosio Dias, began with an quote of Dalai Lama: “Our prime purpose in life is to help others and if we can’t help them, at least, do not hurt them”, thus emphasising the objective of the club which is to help the less fortunate and keep alive the tradition and culture of Goa in Qatar. The President then concluded by presenting the annual report and expressed his sincere gratitude to his team, all the members, sponsors and well-wishers for their contribution towards the success of a number of events hosted by the club in a short time. Ambrosio Dias was declared president (unopposed) for a period of two consecutive years, 2011-2013, since the only other nominated candidate did not show up. During the open forum a number of concrete and constructive decisions were taken by the gathering in the interest of bettering the club. The gathering bid farewell to one of its committee members, Paul Fernandes, who will leave Qatar for good. Prizes for a lucky entry draw were awarded to the winners: Joaquim Pereira and Joao. F.B D’souza.
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