Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] An open letter to Goa Governor, Mridula Sinha (Monika Kshatriya, Newzhook)

[Nassim Desouza]

Very well written. Hope the Governor will understand what is written or
will have to b translated.

On Thu, Nov 1, 2018, 13:16 Goanet Reader  wrote:

> An open letter to Goa Governor, Mridula Sinha
>
> My Take by Monika Kshatriya
>
> My Take this week is by Monika
> Kshatriya, a disability rights
> activist and freelance
> journalist based in Goa. Monika
> has over 17 years' experience
> in TV news and has an abiding
> interest in issues concerning
> persons with disabilities,
> environment and gender
> non-conformists and continues
> reporting on these issues.
>
> Dear Ms. Governor,
>
> On Saturday, at a celebratory event in Porvorim, you managed
> to turn a victorious mood to a bitter and anguished one. With
> just one line, you displayed not just your utter lack of
> understanding of diversity, but you also managed to trample
> upon the very Constitution that you swore to uphold while
> taking an oath to office.
>
> You were invited as the chief guest at the prize distribution
> ceremony of the T20 Series between India, Sri Lanka and
> England. This sporting event was organised by the Goa Cricket
> Association and the Cricket Association for the Blind in India.
>
> The mood was jubilant because the hosts, Team India, managed
> to claim the cup. This was a moment to celebrate the special
> abilities of the players, the grit and determination of a
> team that fought against all kinds of physical and mental
> barriers to reaching this far. What everyone expected or hoped
> to hear from you were words of praise for these path
> breakers, who are an inspiration to many sportspersons in
> this cricket-obsessed nation of ours.
>
> Instead, you chose to heap a huge dollop of humiliation
> served with a garnish of insult and served with deep
> insensitivity. You said "Blind people are a mistake committed
> by God and it is a miracle such people can play cricket".
>
> Ms Governor, today you hold the exalted office of the
> governor. You are sworn to uphold the law. We address you as
> "Her Excellency", not because you were born in a certain
> family, religion or caste, but because you are appointed by
> the President himself to the high office to ensure that the
> Constitution is adhered to.
>
> Let me enlighten you about what the Constitution says in this
> regard.
>
>   Under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act,
>   2016 the government is required to inter alia,
>   ensure/protect a disabled person’s right to
>   equality, dignity and respect for his/her integrity
>   equally with others; right to personal liberty,
>   right not to be discriminated against; right to
>   live in a community, and right to equal protection.
>   Clearly in complete disregard of this Act, you have
>   attempted to strip persons with disabilities of the
>   dignity they deserve.
>
> Cricket for the Blind is a specialised sport. It requires a
> special skill to play it and clearly not everyone can. I
> assure you that even a blind-folded Sachin Tendulkar or Virat
> Kohli will not be able to clear the qualification round for
> the district team. Clearly, you failed to see the abilities
> of these sports persons. All you could focus on was their
> disability.
>
> Also, it didn't take a "miracle" for these sportsmen to
> perform, but sheer sweat and hard work in perfecting their
> game. A person with visual impairment has to cross a million
> hurdles to get to a sports field. After years of struggle one
> reaches the international level and plays a game. And then to
> be told that you are god’s mistake - is demeaning to say the least.
>
>   Ms. Governor, may I also jog your memory. This is
>   not the first time a right wing politician has
>   repeated this idea. Can you please enlighten me
>   about which text of the Sanatan dharma propounds
>   this idea of God's mistake? So you might argue on
>   the "Karma” theory, that persons with Disability,
>   whom the Prime Minster has lovingly termed "Diyang"
>   (one with divine limbs), are a result of mistakes
>   made in their last birth. Well, then you must admit
>   that one the most revered poets of the Bhakti
>   movement, Surdas, was a huge mistake.
>
> Finally, please don't put this down to a mistake of the
> Almighty, but to your inability to understand diversity and
> the law. Your inability to understand that each of us,
> irrespective of our physical features, is a perfect creation.
>
>
> https://newzhook.com/story/20256?fbclid=IwAR2ENo_zyKr1RTVjANxipfj8dwPl06HZpY92kVikdAs54RocJMUeL7lqSx8
>

Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] A Column That Didn't Make It To The Local Press (Eugene Correia)

[Nassim Desouza]

How very true.

On Mar 3, 2017 7:53 AM, "Goanet Reader"  wrote:

> Journalist Eugene Correia (eugene.corr...@gmail.com) writes:
> "Here's my column, Expect a Mixed Bag of Surprises, which the
> Herald didn't run on Monday. The editor of the paper said I
> am commenting on elections "by sitting in Portugal." The
> editor. Sujay Gupta, doesn't even know where I am located.
> And I have been writing my column for more than three years.
> My previous column was also on the elections and he carried
> it. He didn't like my comments on Panaji and Taleigao
> constituencies, as his angry note to me said.
>
> Expect a mixed bag of surprises
> ---
> Eugene Correia
>
>   No matter which political party comes to power,
>   Goans must hope that the winning party will serve
>   the goal in giving good governance to the people.
>   If the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) bounces back to
>   rule Goa, it will not necessarily mean that the
>   people have reposed their faith in the party. It
>   could be that BJP squeezed through because the
>   non-BJP votes were divided among the other parties
>   and independents. Overall, the BJP has failed on
>   its promise of good governance. It’s unlikely any
>   party will get the required two-third majority and,
>   perceptively, will have to seek alliances.
>
> Prior to the elections, there was a mad rush to form a
> mahagathbandhan [grand alliance] between some parties,
> particularly a tie-up between the Indian National Congress
> (INC) and the Goa Forward Party (GFP), the latter which came
> about due to a Congress dissenter, Vijai Sardesai. It never
> happened because of several barriers, and the Congress went
> ahead and fielded a candidate in Fatorda. In this fracas, the
> BJP candidate, Damodar (Damu) Naik, could come up trumps.
>
> The GFP was born out of "revenge politics". In avenging the
> denial of ticket by the Congress in the 2012 elections,
> Sardesai rode the sympathy wave to defeat Damu. Though he
> performed well in the assembly, Sardesai's harping on the
> vague concept of Goenkarponn may not solely win him votes,
> though it may have won him accolades. This time should be a
> close-call for either one, as Damu has been Fatorda's
> representative for three times.
>
>   One may never know what provoked Congress to take
>   on the two warhorses. It's hard to believe that BJP
>   and Congress stuck a deal to derail Sardesai's
>   chances. Did Parrikar and Faleiro sit in each
>   other's laps? Maybe there were wheels within
>   wheels. As everyone knows, politics makes strange
>   bedfellows.
>
> Think of what has happened in Panaji, where Congress has not
> fielded a candidate but supports Atanasio J. Monserrate, who
> was expelled from the Congress, and formed United Goans Party
> (UGP) when his overtures to the United Goans Democratic Party
> (UDGP) weren't entertained. Shockingly, his wife, Jennifer
> Monserrate, is seeking re-election from Taleigoa on the same
> Congress ticket. It throws up the question: will Atanasio
> (Babush) be re-admitted into the Congress if he wins the
> coveted Panaji seat, which is counted as a formidable BJP
> stronghold.
>
> The BJP incumbent in Panaji, Sidharth Sripad Kuncalienker, is
> in the fray. But what about his prospects of pulling off a
> victory over both Monserrate and Ketan Kirtikumar Prabhu
> Bhatlikar, the latter fielded by Goa Suraksha Manch (GSM), a
> party floated by expelled RSS boss, Prof. Subhash Velingkar?
>
> Kuncaliker won the bye-poll as he was Parrikar's staffer
> before Parrrikar was summoned to Delhi. Isn't there a special
> friendship between Babush and Parrikar? What seems to be the
> gameplan here? BJP boss, Amit Shah, has hinted that Parrikar
> will manage Goa, and this either could be by remote-control
> or physically moving to take up charge of government if the
> BJP captures Goa again.
>
> The Monserrates are straddling two stools, and it seems
> Atanasio has also kept his previous constituency, Santa Cruz,
> safe by getting his friend, Antonio (Tony) Caetano Fernandes,
> to run on the Congress ticket. There's no doubt that Atanasio
> is a king-maker and his writ runs in the triangle of these
> three constituencies because of of muscle and money power.
>
>   More than any diligent work for the people,
>   Atanasio has a track record for amassing ill-gotten
>   wealth and a long list of police records for
>   nefarious activities. Atanasio's rise in politics
>   runs parallel to another strongman, Churchill
>   Alemao who, however, has longer years in the
>   corridors of power. Now trying his luck in
>   Benaulim, where his daughter, Valanka, was beaten
>   by Caetano (Caitu) Rosario Silva, Churchill is a
>   

Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] Espi Mai... in Portuguese (a report in images)

[Nassim Desouza]

Any Goan club in Lisbon Portugal

On Oct 9, 2016 7:22 AM, "Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك
نورونيا"  wrote:

> A Portuguese song launches the event
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I3gYz06n-E
>
> Ines Figueira introduces the project
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M623df4xy0Q
>
> Norma Alvares, founder of the Other India Book Store, introduces the author
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scPC7IHd4BA
>
> Alexyz's cartoon for Anita
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alpWs4K1dYs
>
> Anita Pinto talks on her book
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXmIHbvI0gA
>
> Athena Souza reads a story from the book
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoocNNnBMx4
>
> More photos, including of the five chief guests
> https://www.facebook.com/events/1150428958384416/
>
> Some of the short stories are available, in audio format, online at
> http://bit.ly/espi-mai This has been heard by some 650 people worldwide.
>
> Author Anita Pinto can be contacted at via email on
> anitapinto@gmail.com
> or by phone at +91-7757043227 or +91-832-2250594 All three editions of the
> book (Portuguese, English, Konkani) can be mail-ordered via
> goa1...@gmail.com
> --
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> _/
> _/  Frederick Noronha | http://about.me/noronhafrederick |
> http://goa1556.in
> _/  P +91-832-2409490 M 9822122436 Twitter @fn Facebook: fredericknoronha
> _/  Goa,1556 CC shared audio content https://archive.org/details/goa1556
> _/
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Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] Goa Obits, Aug 17, 2016: Eng Xantarama Sinai Contoco... Apolinario F'des ex Kuwait Airways...

[Nassim Desouza]

Cud we hv the minutes of what was discussed with  the lawyers regards to
Portugese law n citizenship as I would like to updated n refreshed of an
new laws so that we can prepare ourselves. I am also a Portugese citizen.
Thanks in advance. Nassimdesouza2210@gmail. Com
On Aug 17, 2016 11:30 AM, "Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या *
فريدريك نورونيا"  wrote:

> Goa Obits, Aug 17, 2016
>
> _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
> _/
> _/ NEWS YOU CAN USE
> _/
> _/ PORTUGUESE LAW, INDIAN CITIZENSHIP -- Radharao Gracias,
> _/ posting on Facebook: The South Goa Advocates Association is
> _/ organising a seminar on "Portuguese Law: India Citizenship"
> _/ at the Ravindra Bhavan (Margao) on August 27, at 9.30 AM.
> _/ "The seminar is open to the public and will be addressed by
> _/ three eminent and one not so eminent Lawyer," says his post.
> _/ "All are cordially invited."
> _/ https://www.facebook.com/radharao.gracias?fref=ts
> _/
> _/ FOOTBALL AT THE OLYMPICS: Remembering India's day of glory in
> _/ Melbourne. Centre forward Neville D’Souza scored a hat-trick
> _/ (the first Asian to achieve this feat in the Olympics).
> _/ http://www.sportskeeda.com/football/indias-day-of-glory-at-melbourne
> _/
> _/  WESTERN MUSIC FOUNDER'S DAY: Kala Academy's
> _/  Department of Western Music will celebrate its
> _/  founder's day at teh DMKM Campal at 6 pm on
> _/  Saturday, Aug 20. Choir, ensemble music, piano
> _/  solos, duets and the KA orchestra. All music lovers
> _/  and the general public are invited for an enjoyable
> _/  evening.
> _/
> _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
>
> * BENAULIM: Francis S Fernandes b 1949 of Acsona
> * BETALBATIM: Rosario Barreto of Nagvaddo. b 1951
> * BORIM: Piedade Baretto, month's mind
> * CARANZALEM: Caetano Estrocio. 2dn anniv.
> * CHINCHINIM: Jose Feliciano C Lobo (Babit) 3rd anniv Scremvaddo.
> * CORLIM: Mai Belmira Sequeira, 3rd anniv. S Joao Facundo Ch
> * CORTALIM: Ernestina Soares e Pereira, Church Street, 1st anniv
> * CUNCOLIM: Edward Fernandes (Duarte) of Voddy. Month's mind.
> * CURCHOREM: Devidas Pandurang Sinai Kudchadkar, 87.
>   Ex-sarpanch. Ex-Pres Shantadurga Devasthan. Ex-Chm GUCB.
>   Ex-secy Sarvodaya Education Society.
> * CURTORIM: Angelo Inacino Sebastio da Silva, Ungirim b 1940 1st anniv
> * CUSTOMS: Vidya Sagar S. Supdt of Customs. b 1965.
> * INDO-PORT FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY: Eng Xantarama Sinai Contoco,
>   patron member and former president.
> * LOUTOLIM: Angela Maria Adelaide da Cruz. Ex-MPT. Devotte
> * MARGAO: Akbarali A Essani, Malbhat first anniv. b 1950
> * MARGAO: Esperanca Pinto e Miranda, Ambajim-Chandravaddo 3rd anniv
> * MARGAO: Vincente Cleto Fernandes, Comba. 1st anniv.
> * MARGAO: Maria Felicidade Rodrigues (Mastade) of Madel
>   and Dhobitalao, Mumbai. b 1938. Funeral 18.8 at 10 am.
> * NAGOA-BARDEZ: Jose Sebastiao Fernandes (Mathias) b 1923.
>   Funeral on 17.8 at 3.30 pm
> * NAGOA: Angela Maria Dourado. 1st anniv
> * PARRA: Laura Esperanca Pachaco (B Arrade) 3rd anniv
> * SANGOLDA/CARANZALEM: Albinto F'co Teodoro De Souza b 1928.
> * SANQUELIM: Master Dhruv Rajesh Majithia, student of LKG.
>   St Ann's Girls Primary School, Sanquelim, Goa.
> * ST CRUZ: Apolinario (Apolino) Domingos Xavier F'des. b 1942.
>   Ex-Staff of Kuwait Airways, Kuwait. St Agostino Morrod.
>   Funeral on Aug 18, 2016 at 3.30 to Sta Cruz Church, Goa.
> * VARCA: Honorinha ME Coutinho e Pereira b 1935 Funeral 18.8
> * VELIM: Rosita D'Melo e Colaco. Colacowaddo. 3rd anniv
> * VERNA: Silestre Colaco (Lourdin) b 1922. Sonarwaddo Nagoa
> * Bharti Dukle alias Shirodkar. 12th day remembrance.
>
> Via Jane Rodrigues' GlobalGoans-Mumbai: We reach out to you
> *with the saddest news that Archbishop Raphael Cheenath
> breathed his last at 9.45 PM, on 14 August in Holy Spirit
> Hospital, Mumbai. The funeral is fixed for 17th afternoon
> around 3.00 PM (tentative) at Sacred Heart Church Andheri.
> The body will be kept in the church for the public to pay
> their prayerful respect from 9 AM onwards. May our dear
> Archbishop rest in His Peace!! Yours in the Divine Word, Fr
> Alwyn Pinto SVD, Provincial Secretary, INM, SVD House, 510 32
> Road, Bandra (W) Mumbai - 400050, INDIA inm...@gmail.com
> Archbishop Raphael Cheenath of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar, India,
> who died Sunday at 81, was an ardent champion of the victims
> of anti-Christian persecution in today's India, and his last
> wish was to see the martyrs who died in a 2008 orgy of
> violence declared saints of the Church. (UCAN)
>
>   TO ANNOUNCE a death in the family, send in your
>   submissions to fredericknoro...@gmail.com
>   Get in touch too if you'd like to sponsor the work
>   it takes to create an issue, and keep this going.
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> _/
> _/  Frederick Noronha | 

Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] Radio Mango: listen in Konkani (and English)... lots of Goan music too

[Nassim Desouza]

Pl give us a brief on points no one n two
nassimdesouza2...@gmail.com
On Mar 17, 2016 3:49 AM, "Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या *
فريدريك نورونيا"  wrote:

> The latest Radio Mango programme, available in Konkani and English, online:
>
> http://radiomango.ca/Radio-Mango%20181st%20Show%20March%2012%202016.mp3
>
> * Interview with immigration consultants on new Canada laws.
> * News from Goa: uncertainty for Portuguese-passport holders in the UK.
>   Two Goan bishops on CBCI. 
> * Usual features. Music. News from Goa and Mangalore.
> * Practise your Konkani...
>
> FN
> --
>
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> _/
> _/  Frederick Noronha | http://about.me/noronhafrederick |
> http://goa1556.in
> _/  P +91-832-2409490 M 9822122436 Twitter @fn Facebook: fredericknoronha
> _/  Goa,1556 CC shared audio content https://archive.org/details/goa1556
> _/
>
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>

[Goanet] Fwd: RE. Invitation to Reunion of Cuncolkars

[Nassim Desouza]

Hi

I am President of the Cuncolim Welfare Trust, would appreciate if you would
post the attachment below on your goanet website.

Thanks  regards

Nassim Desouza
-- Forwarded message --
From: Loretta Ferns loretta_lfe...@hotmail.com
Date: Mar 28, 2015 3:17 PM
Subject: RE. Invitation to Reunion of Cuncolkars
To: nassimdesouza2...@gmail.com nassimdesouza2...@gmail.com
Cc:



   *INVITATION*





*REUNION OF CUNCOLKARS*



*On 12th APRIL 2015*

*MASS AT 9:30 AM AT ST. THERESA’S hall, BANDRA (W)*

*ST. THERESA’S MARG, TPS III, LINKING ROAD, BANDRA (WEST), MUMBAI – 400 050*



*FOLLWED BY A REUNION / SOCIAL at 10:30 am onwards at the same
venue   (st. theresa’s hall) *

*We cordially invite you to  join in the celebrations and be a part of this
special occasion*



*Dance to LIVE MUSIC BY the popular band - **2 GIRLZ  A GUITAR**,*

*Lots of GAMES for children and adults, SPOT prizes and surprises*

*Delicious mouthwatering SNACKS AND LUNCH*



*Save the date ●  Meet and mingle with fellow Cuncolkars  ●  We look
forward to your presence*



*Entrance : Free *



*CUNCOLIM WELFARE TRUST*

*1, Goan Co-op Housing Society Building, 23, R.S. Navalkar Marg, Mumbai –
400 002*



*Nassim De Souza (President) – 9920939453*



*RSVP : ROSY MORAES (Secretary) -  9820301991 *

[Goanet] FW: SAD DEMISE of TRUSTEE CUNCOLIM WELFARE TRUST

[Nassim Desouza]

  
 Dear Members/Cuncolkars
 
 THIS IS TO CONVEY THE SAD NEWS THAT MR. PURIFICATION
 COUTINHO(MILLIAVADO) 
 TRUSTEE OF THE CUNCOLIM WELFARE TRUST, 
 AND RESIDING AT GOAN HOUSING SOCIETY BLDG, R.S. NAVALKAR
 MARG(TADWADI)-MUMBAI 
 PASSED AWAY THIS AFTERNOON 5 MAY 2011.
HE WAS ONE OF THE FOUNDERERS OF THE ASSOCIATION AND TRUST 
  

 ETERNAL REST GRANT ON TO HIM OH LORD !, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE
 ON TO HIM
 MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.  
 
 
 FUNERAL DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATTER.
 
 
 NASSIM DESOUZA
 
 PRESIDENT
 

[Goanet] CUNCOLIM CELEBRATES INDEPENDANCE 2010

[Nassim Desouza]

63rd INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION - CUNCOLIM –GOA.

There was uncertainty in the air. The heavy rains had damaged both the 
Konkani rail tracks and the highway, we were wondering how we would make 
it to Goa. At the same time we did not want to disappoint the students 
of Cuncolim with whom we usually celebrate Independence day. So when we 
met to finalize the Scholarships and financial aid we decided, come what 
may we would make it to Goa.


Whilst most people were enjoying a weekend siesta, Roney-Hon-Secretary, 
Benes–Vice President and Nassim–President along with Sub-committee - 
Sylvia and Mabel departed with a prayer in their mouths to celebrate the 
63rd Independence day with the children/students of Cuncolim.”Thank 
God”, we arrived safely


Pre Independence, we met the principal/headmasters of all the five 
schools/college. This inter action was very fruitful as it helped us 
understand the infrastructure and needs of the students and schools.


On Independence Day, Sylvia, Mabel, Roney, Benes and Nassim along with 
the Goa committee Filonio Vaz, Jefferies Mascarenhas, Ivan Moraes, Manny 
Fernandes and Dinesh Naik visited Our Lady of Health H School, Cuncolim 
United H School, Maria Bambina Convent H School, Infant Jesus H. School, 
and H.R. Kenkre H School.


At the schools we had the pleasure of interacting once again with the 
principals, teachers’ students and witnessed skits, patriotic songs and 
prayers organized by the students of the primary and secondary section 
of the schools; we were impressed with so much talent on display.


At each school, members in their speech, encouraged students to 
recognize their talents, work hard to achieve their goals, requested 
students to appreciate the good work carried out by the teaching staff 
and make best use of the opportunities given by the schools. The heads 
of school in turn thanked the Cuncolim welfare Trust for their time; 
effort and contribution that helped students overcome their academic 
expenses.


67 Freeships, 24 Sponsorships and 25 Scholarships were distributed to 
deserving students, amounting to Rest 88,200/-

Our Experience at H.R Kendra H. School-Veroda-Cuncolim
At the H R Kenkre H. School, Mabel and I witnessed Innocence, Simplicity 
and Sincerity written on the faces of the children present at the 
Independence Day. They have the inclination but do not have the 
resources, the school is willing to give their time but the boys and 
girls have domestic commitments. What they need is a touch of extra love 
and careful guidance. They are oppressed by society and need extra help 
and help we gave them. They were grateful and thanked us profusely for 
the financial aid.


We believe that this school should be treated differently from the other 
schools in Cuncolim as they have children from very low strata attending 
the school and many may not complete high school due to lack of funds. 
We believe that children have the right to live, to play, to be 
protected and express their views. We act as an NGO to identify, address 
and try to eliminate the root causes of issues but, due to the paucity 
of funds, Cuncolim welfare trust has not been able to reach out to all 
the students. (Non-Cuncolkars) . The school has appealed for new desk 
and benches for their student as the old one are completely broken(not 
repairable). If any of you would like to donate a desk and a bench pl 
get in touch with Nassim DeSouza - 9920939453- nassim.deso...@emirates.com


A drawing competition was held in the respective schools for all the 
children. Cash prizes were awarded to first three winners of each category.


The Independence celebration ended on a very productive, informative and 
satisfying note. We can say one thing “All went well”


We owe a Big Thank You to Roney Almeida- Hon Secretary for the planning 
and looking into every minute detail to ensure the celebration was a 
success.


Many thanks to Benes Coutinho- Vice President for scrutinizing all the 
Scholarships, financial aid applicants and pay-outs.


We also want to thank Ms Doreen Gama-Hon. Asst Treasurer for helping us 
write and check all the cheques and envelops.

Thanking you Francis Jacques for organizing the cheque books
A word of thanks to our Sub-Committee members Sylvia Coutinho and Mabel 
Desouza for volunteering to come to Goa and be with the students of Cuncolim


Above all we want to thank Mr Cedric Moraes- Trustee for his 
encouragement, help and moral support
The Cuncolim Welfare Trust is Proud of the following Cuncolkars for 
their Financial support : “The more you give the more you get”


Mr Joe Coutinho – Mileavado – Bandra Mumbai - Rs6000/-
Mr Derrick D’Souza – Dandora – Andheri(W) - Rs6000/-
Mr Elvis D’Souza – Dandora -Cuncolim - Rs6000/-
Mr Edson D’Souza - Dandora -Cuncolim - Rs6000/-
Mr Rudolph Noronha – Madicotto - Cuncolim - Rs3000/-
All our precious sponsors-donors who believe in “the Joy of Giving.”
Lastly thank you Mr President- Nassim DeSouza

[Goanet] REPORT: Cuncolim Welfare Trust Annual Social Fiesta

[Nassim Desouza]

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

[Goanet] CUNCOLIM Invitation / Newsletter January 2010

[Nassim Desouza]

Dear Fellow Goans/ Friends/Cuncolkars

We are proud to present the Cuncolim Newsletter 2010 and Invitation, to 
keep all you wonderful people who support
and encourage us year after year, informed of Cuncolim Welfare 
Trust-Mumbai activities, Aims and aspirations

for a better future for Our Village- Cuncolim-GOA!
Thank you and God Bless

Nassim DeSouza-President.



NEWS FROM CUNCOLIM WELFARE TRUST

CUNCOLIM COMMUNIQUÉ
January 2010 * (For Private Circulation Only)

Details at:
http://tiny.cc/CWT_Jan2010


Lets Get Together

CUNCOLIM WELFARE TRUST

INVITES ALL CUNCOLKARS TO A FUN-N-FROLIC ENTERTAINING GET TOGETHER

ON SUNDAY, 7th FEBRUARY 2010 MORNING

MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED AT 9:00 AM

AT SACRED HEART CHURCH, S.V.ROAD SANTA CRUZ (W),

(NEAR KHAR SUBWAY)
FOLLOWED BY A GET-TOGETHER
FOR THE FIRST TIME AT THE PRESTIGIOUS
WILLINGDON CATHOLIC GYMKHANA
3RD FLOOR, ORCHID HALL, NEAR KHAR SUBWAY,
SANTA CRUZ (W), MUMBAI AT 10:30 AM

MUMBAI'S FOREMOST DJ – BRIAN SOUNDS WILL ENCHANT THE CROWD

MOUTH WATERING SNACKS AND LUNCH SERVED BY TASTEBUDS HOSPITALITY

MASTER OF CEREMONY - MUMBAI'S LEADING COMPERE AND CUNCOLKAR MR JOE COUTINHO

ALL FAMOUS NOVELTY DANCE – LOADS OF PRIZES AND SURPRISES BY POPULAR 
DEMAND FANCY HAT COMPETITION FOR CHILDREN UPTO 10 YEARS


(Pls call/e-mail us if your child will participate)

JIVE CONTEST FOR THE YOUTH AND YOUNG AT HEART!

Cuncolkars And Their Families Who Missed The Event Last Year
Don't Miss Out On The Fun This Year!

All the Excitement at subsidised rate of just Rs 100/- per person
(Spirits  soft drinks at Gymkhana rates)

Children 5 years and below need not contribute
Mark your calendar - the red letter day is Sunday, 7th February 2010 Morning

Please come and grace the occasion - Your presence would be a blessing!
RSVP
Nassim DeSouza 9920939453
Ronnie Almeida 9821882657
Email: nassim.deso...@gmail.com


Other items on the Cuncolim Welfare Trust (estd 1930) Communique include:

- President's Message
- Report on the Cuncolim Annual Thanksgiving  Social 2009
- Annual Picnic
- List of Donors
- Other Events organized by the CWT
- Scholarship Applications
- Donor Strip for Souvenir
- Appeal for Freeships
- Appeal for Sponsorship of a Student


Read all of the above at:

http://tiny.cc/CWT_Jan2010

[Goanet] Monsoon Advisory

[Nassim Desouza]

Monsoon Advisory
United Way-Mumbai Helpline


It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most
intelligent. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.
- Charles Darwin

We need to prepare ourselves to minimise the effects of floods

BEFORE FLOODS

?? Be aware of the potential flooding spots in your ward/area
?? Keep all emergency contact numbers handy for immediate use
?? Identify and visit elevated areas in and around your home as places of 
refuge 
during
floods. Consult and involve local authorities and neighbours
?? Keep 'Family Emergency Kit' ready (Refer Page No.2)

DURING FLOODS

?? Turn off all electrical appliances in a flooded area
?? Stay away from Power lines
?? Avoid contact with flood water - it may be contaminated
?? If stranded in a vehicle, leave the vehicle and move to a higher land
?? Don't drive through flooded water
?? Avoid unnecessary calling on emergency contact numbers
?? Don't spread rumors
?? Don't walk through moving water. Six inches of moving water can make you 
fall. If 
needed
use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you
?? Don't eat and drink open food or water
?? You can help keep yourself afloat by tying air-tight empty plastic bottles 
around 
your waist


AFTER FLOODS

. Stay away from drowned power lines, and report them to emergency personnel
. Stay out of any building if it is surrounded by floodwaters
. Clean and disinfect everything that got wet. Discard any food items which may 
have 
got
wet
. Service damaged drainage and sewage systems as soon as possible. These can be 
a
major health hazard
. If you live in a flooded area, return home only when authorities indicate it 
is 
safe


Emergency Numbers
Disaster Management Helpline:
108, 1916
22694725, 22694727
Mumbai Police: 100
Fire Brigade: 101
Civil Defence: 22843667/3600

Measures Taken By MCGM:
?? Dedicated Disaster Control Room for Each Ward
?? Safe houses identified at ward level *
?? Disaster Management plan for Each ward
?? Power pumps for evacuating Storm Waters at Low Lying Areas
** Note: To know about safe houses in your locality, kindly contact the 
respective 
ward control room.


Family Emergency Supplies Kit:
You can prepare an emergency supply kit for your family which can be used when 
required to
evacuate your home for moving to a safer place for shelter. The kit can contain:
?? Water ?? Food ?? First-Aid Kit
?? Basic Supplies ?? Essential household toolkit ?? Cash and loose change
?? Important family
documents
?? List of emergency contact
numbers
?? Specific needs of your family


LET'S JOIN HANDS TO WORK TOWARDS MAKING MUMBAI CITY SAFER  A BETTER PLACE TO 
LIVE 
IN!


This advisory has been compiled by United Way-Mumbai Helpline as part of its 
Corporate Ward
Adoption Program and other initiatives for improving disaster preparedness and 
civic 
issues in the city
of Mumbai. United Way- Mumbai Helpline has also been working as Third Party 
Auditors 
for Municipal
Corporation of Greater Mumbai's Clean-Up Mumbai Campaign.
For further information visit: www.unitedwaymumbai.org www.mumbaihelpline.org
Email at: a...@mumbaihelpline.org; a...@unitedwaymumbai.org
Phone: 91-22-24937676, 91-22-24937679
Source: (1) MCGM's Disaster Management Monsoon Plan, 2009
(2) Booklet on Emergency Awareness, India Act Now

[Goanet] HAPPY FIEST.

[Nassim Desouza]

MY DEAR CUNCOLKARS

THE PRESIDENT AND THE CUNCOLIM WELFARE TRUST MUMBAI AND ALONG WITH OUR GOA 
COMMITTEE 
WISH ALL CUNCOLKARS HERE/GOA AND AROUND THE GLOBE A 'HAPPY FIEST' - TODAY IS 
THE 
FIEST OF OUR LADY OF HEALTH THE PATRONESS OF CUNCILM GOA.
MAY OUR MOTHER INTERCEED THAT ALL CUNCOLKARS MAY BE BLESSED WITH GOOD HEALTH, 
PEACE 
AND PROSPERITY TODAY THE MUMBAI COMMITTEE IS CELEBRATING THE FIEST WITH A 
'LADAIN' 
SUNG IN KONKANI AT THE CUNCOLIM OFFICE FOLLOWED BY A FELLOWSHIP.

THIS IS JUST TO BRING YOU BACK TO YOU ROOTS WHEREEVER YOU ARE.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL.. HAVE A GREAT DAY
NASSIM



THE PRESIDENT SPEAKS

My Fellow Cuncolkars



On behalf of the Trustees, the Managing  and other Committees I wish all 
Cuncolkars 
in homeland and across the seven seas 'Bon Feast', may our Patroness Our Lady 
of 
Health intercede for every Cuncolkar's good health, peace and prosperity.and 
let 
eternal light always shine on each and every Cuncolkar.



Its February 7 2009, and it gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to this 
Gala 
Annual Day Celebration. The one time- we interact, renew ties and have a fun 
filled 
evening of entertainment. We have prepared a beautiful setting with lots of fun 
filled events to make sure the night is special for you and your family. We 
want you 
to have fun.



The year 2008-2009 has begun with a change. A new Committee Old Wine in New 
 Bottles The year has been fraught with acrimony and marred by internal 
dissension, 
but has not distracted us from our Goal. For it is not, how big or small the 
Committee is, but how effective it is. The fault lies with no one - and 
everyone.



August 15, 2008, Independence Day, 26 Sponsorships, 42 freeships, were 
distributed 
to the needy and marginalized students, and 28 scholarships were distributed to 
the 
meticulous students of Cuncolim.  We owe this to some of the new committee 
members 
and our well-wishers. A Big Thank You to you all for your contribution to a 
worthy 
cause.



The next task is to widen our grass roots. For this, we have to induct new 
members. 
We need new blood, new faces, new ideas and I sincerely request you all 
especially. 
the young sons and daughters of Cuncolim to come join us, shoulder some 
responsibility, take up some project, an idea of a project that will benefit 
Cuncolim  Only 10 new members have joined the family. A concerted effort must 
be 
made, to bring in one, two, three members. So Lets' Start Now and continue year 
round.



To my fellow Cuncolkars overseas, how can we reach you. Whoever you are, 
wherever 
you are touch base. This is an appeal to keep your roots alive. If any one in 
India 
or overseas knows of a fellow Cuncolkar, please give us the 
E-mail/Fax/Cell/Phone 
no. we will contact them and your one will be equal to Ten.



Second Saturday in May, we plan to organize a dance in Cuncolim with the help 
of our 
Goa committee, spearheaded by Mr Filonio Vaz, once again elected Chairman of 
the 
Cuncolim Municipal Council.  Lets' salute him. Do try and make it to Cuncolim, 
if 
you can.



With the blessing of our Lady of Health, Cuncolkars, Trustees, the Managing 
Committees and well-wishers we have traveled this long journey as one family, 
generation after generation, working towards the social upliftment of 
Cuncolkars in 
Mumbai and Goa. In this current scenario, finance may be hard to come by, but 
the 
generosity of Cuncolkars is famed throughout Goa and overseas and it is this 
generosity we are counting on.  We look forward to your valuable contribution 
through political and administration contacts, sponsorships and financial help 
to 
meet all our goals.



Dev Boren Korum





Nassim DeSouza

President

(Bandra, Mumbai - Dandora-Cuncolim)

Cell No.9920939453

[Goanet] Sad Demis of Our Dear Cuncolkar Sunny De Quepen-9th Nov

[Nassim Desouza]

The President, Managing Committee and the Cuncolim- Goa Committee  of
The Cuncolim Welfare Trust deeply mourns the demise of our Dear
Cuncolkar
Mr Sunny de Quepem in Kuwait.

May the Almighty Give strength and guidance to the his family to
overcome this great loss

Eternal rest grant to him OH Lord and let perpetual light shine on him,
May his soul Rest in Peace Amen.

With deep Sympathy.

Nassim DeSouza-President Cuncolim Welfare Trust

Re: [Goanet] Goanet's 13th Anniversary - August 25, 2007

[Nassim Desouza]

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Dear Friends

Congratulations to Goanet on its 13th anniversary. Thank you for keeping us 
updated on GOA events and around.

Keep up the good work

Best regards to all

Nassim DeSouza-President-Cuncolim Welfare Trust,Mumbai

Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] Churchill Alemao's entry into the Congress ministry

[Nassim Desouza]

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Dear All  
Churchill Alemao's entry into the Congress ministry:

1.Shows his opportunistic and mercernary nature 

Nassim

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Churchill Alemao's entry into the Congress ministry:

[]  Is a post he well deserves
[]  Shows his opportunistic and mercernary nature []  Shows that
ideology is dead in Goan politics []  Another political switch in Goa,
no big deal []  Shows how voters get taken for a ride, each time []
Attempt by him to do something positive in govt


Cast your vote at:

http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modloadname=NS-Pollsfile=indexpo
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Goanet POLL
http://www.goanet.org

[Goanet] Congrats

[Nassim Desouza]

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Dear Friends

The President and the Managing Committee  of  CUNCOLIM WELFARE TRUST, MUMBAI
 would like to CONGRATULATE MR JOAQUIM ALEMAO (Cuncolim  Constituency) and 
CHURCHILL ALEMAO(Navelim)
On winning the Goa Elections with  a big margin.

NASSIM DESOUZA
PRESIDENT

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Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-news] Who would you vote for in Goa's election on June2/07??

[Nassim Desouza]

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Independent, but in Cuncolim salcette Goa - Joaquim Alemao
Rgds
Nassim DeSouza
Cuncolim Salcette 
 

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Elections to Goa's Legislative Assembly will be held on June 2, 2007.

If you are/were in Goa, whom would you vote for on June 2/07

[]  BJP
[]  Congress / NCP
[]  Any regional party
[]  An independent
[]  None of the above
[]  I think all politicians are crooks

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