The President of the Goan Association thanked the founder Members...I can only think of Tony D'Costa and myself who are still around - I do believe the late Camilo D'souza's (ex Saligao and Ugdanda) son was also present, Don't know where he is at present.
For a full read see:- http://epaper.asian-voice.com/PUBLICATIONS/AV/AV/2011/07/30/ArticleHtmls/Goa-comes-to-London-30072011014007.shtml?Mode=1 There was a jolly farewell, held at the Bombay Brasserie; This is courtesy of the Goan Voice (U.K.) *Global Goan Convention Farewell Dinner*<https://picasaweb.google.com/104571897235224303965/ConventionDinner?authkey=Gv1sRgCNLx-Iuw06mezQE>Click to enlarge<https://picasaweb.google.com/104571897235224303965/ConventionDinner?authkey=Gv1sRgCNLx-Iuw06mezQE> 25 July. The Farewell Dinner, hosted by Flavio Gracias, the President of the Goan Association (UK), was held at the Bombay Brasserie, Kensington, London for the dignitaries from Goa. This was the culmination of a very successful Global Goans Convention & Festival. Unfortunately, Lorna and Tony Luis were among those unable to be present. Mr John Major, ex British Prime Minister was coincidentally dining in the restaurant and was introduced to Mr Faleiro, the Commissioner for NRI Affairs (photo). It was sad to part company with many of those we were closely associated with in recent days. For a small selection of the photographs of the event, select the link below. more details<https://picasaweb.google.com/104571897235224303965/ConventionDinner?authkey=Gv1sRgCNLx-Iuw06mezQE> .. It breaks my heart that One who was fighting the cause and was an ardent member of the Organising Team, was not missed - only Lorna and Tony Luis were! Was she not invited? O.K. She had a plane to catch. -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
