Re: [Goanet] Goan convention in Toronto
On behalf of the committee, Thank you Vivian, Wish you could have been here! Sincerely, Kevin Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:56:07 -0700 (PDT) From: Vivian A. DSouza [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] Goan convention in Toronto Kudos and thanks to the organizers of the Goan convention in Toronto.? ? ?Unfortunately, family matters prevented me from attending the convention.? Nevertheless, I want to thank the organizers.? Having been involved in organizing events in the past, I know how much work must have gone into organizing the events.? In my experience, the job of organizing is thankless.? One receives more criticisms then appreciation, and invariably the organizers end up having to spend a lot of money from their own pockets. ? So guys, you know who you are, I for one appreciate all your efforts.? Thank you and please do not be discouraged.? You organized the convention because of your love for our beloved Goa.? That's saying a lot.? Thank you again. ? ? Vivian A. D'Souza --
[Goanet] Goan convention in Toronto
Kudos and thanks to the organizers of the Goan convention in Toronto. Unfortunately, family matters prevented me from attending the convention. Nevertheless, I want to thank the organizers. Having been involved in organizing events in the past, I know how much work must have gone into organizing the events. In my experience, the job of organizing is thankless. One receives more criticisms then appreciation, and invariably the organizers end up having to spend a lot of money from their own pockets. So guys, you know who you are, I for one appreciate all your efforts. Thank you and please do not be discouraged. You organized the convention because of your love for our beloved Goa. That's saying a lot. Thank you again. Vivian A. D'Souza
Re: [Goanet] Goan Convention In Toronto
International Goan Convention is being held in Toronto under the auspices of Goa Netters Assoc. of Toronto who will do their best to make the Convention a mega success. Kudos to Dr Kevin Saldanha , Lizete Saldanha, Francis Rodrigues and the entire team for coming together and putting up such a great event. Folks conventions are not held every year it's a 20 year event or probably even more. Its about to bring our community together. This is a golden opportunity for like minded Goans to renew friendship and exchange views, business ideas and take part in social events . One of the major attraction of this event is the Super Hit Tiatro, a special presentation and thought of Dr. Kevin Saldanha who approached Ace-Director Jr. Menezes to present the Super Hit Teatro Adeus at the LIVING ARTS CENRE, Toronto's prestigious Theatre and it's a honor to our actors and actresses to perform at the LAC in Mississsauga. Last year Adeus was held here in Toronto Micheal Powers to a packed audience of 600 plus. Adeus became hit with running scenes, special effects and the movie style video projection etc.. The story of young lovers acted by Joe Vaz as Steve, and Shirley by Faria one of their best performances in Adeus. Adeus, In America they call him a living legend, play writer, Ace-Director Jr. Menezes won the hearts of people in Toronto as well as in New Jersey. His supper hit Tiatro excelled with state of the art technology, special effects, well written dialogues and solid deliveries. Raymond Menezes performs multi-roles, comedian , father and famous tribal Goan Khasti which reminded of the late Prem Kumar.He keeps the audience laughing all the time with his hilarious comdy. He keeps the Palk alive and demonstrated that we Goans are doing our share to keep amchi Konkani bhas alive here in Canada as well as in US. His unique direction is second to none. As Adeus is scheduled to be staged on 25th July at Toronto's most prestigious Theatre The Living Arts Centre in Mississauga. Once again, Folks some reasons you guys missed this drama. last year, now it is golden opportunity to witness the super hit at a affordable price of 25 cad dollars. I must say its pretty hard for the actors and actresses ( Goan Arts Troupe) to remain in confinement for two months attending Teatro rehearsals because of their family commitments. Keep up the good work guys. The proceeds will go towards Goan Charitable Organization. so come and support the good cause. Camilo Gomes ..
Re: [Goanet] Goan Convention in Toronto
Dear Gilbert, Thank you for your wishes and we hope that you will participate in this event which is practically in your backyard. There was a certain hesitancy on my part to be so prominently involved with this convention, given, as you have so rightly pointed out, my outspoken views on this and other fora. However, regardless of my personal beliefs or lack therof, my heart lies with the fact that I am a Goan first and everything else after. Many on the executive committee were involved with the earlier conventions and it will be interesting to see how far we have come as a community. We are standing on the shoulders of giants and have comfort in the fact that they have endorsed this effort 100%. The earlier academic conferences had the benefit of an established organization but this is the first time that the agenda will be based on cyber-input from the worldwide Goan community. We hope to utilize the state-of-the-art technology at the UTM venue to webcast the proceedings back to you. So please don't hold back on what you intend to see achieved at this event and, putting your money where your mouth is, ATTEND and CONTRIBUTE to it! We are only providing the facilities for you to provide the content. As a newly formed independent group, we hope to be able to bring together the dozen or so existing local groups for a common cause. Historically, most of the larger organized diasporic groups in the Toronto area are made up of people who have arrived here via some other country or area, eg. G.O.A. (Africa) and their subset the Tanzanites, CanOrient (primarily from Pakistan which started out as the Pioneer Club), Ex-Emirates (Gulf), Bombay Connexion, Manglorean-Canadian Association etc. Their focus has primarily been social in the past but we are now seeing a maturing to include a local support structure for new immigrants etc. with spin offs like the Goan Charitable Organization and the International Goan Organization (both originally formed under the auspices of the GOA). However, being one or more generations removed from Goa, in general the land of their ancestors is not necessarily a priority even if the culture and cusine is familiar. There are, thankfully, many exceptions within their organizations which gives us hope that they will be enthusiastic participants in a convention which aims to focus on what the diaspora can do for the Goa we yearn to retain. Change is inevitable but disorganized and haphazard development, of the type we are seeing today in a land that is flush with foreign money, needs to be channeled in a way that is independent of the vagaries of the fickle administration. To do this effectively, we have to engage our younger generation, who have to buy into a sustainable future for their motherland. Many consider themselves Goan without the slightest idea of what that means. We hope to give them a sense of identity with the proposed workshops and engage them in a constructive way for the betterment of Goa. Reading this list gives me hope that we will have one great convention. Please send your suggestions and ideas to [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you can contribute in any way, would like to present your views or have a plan that fits with our G.I.A.N.T. theme (Goan Identity And Networking Today) please feel free to contact any one of the executive committee from http://2008goanconvention.com/contact_us.html Sincerely, Kevin Saldanha Mississauga, ON. Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2008 10:37:03 -0800 From: Gilbert Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] Most faces and names on the web link are veteran goanetters. Yet it is interesting, they are not using goanet to start a dialogue on the Strategic LONG-TERM and SHORT-TERM GOALS of such national / international Goan conventions. And how these meetings can build on successes of past meetings and provide practical direction of future get-togethers. Kind Regards, GL -- Let go of the past and the moments old, Cast yourself in a brand new mould! Get set to rise on newer horizons Let's develop new dimensions!! - Pravin Sabnis
Re: [Goanet] Goan Convention in Toronto
Hi Gilbert I don't know how on earth the Toronto Goan Convention team managed to get so many welcome photographs and even one of me well before I knew a thing about the Convention. However, I am not complaining. It really illustrates initiative even though I was pained not to see your mug shot. Perhaps we will see it soon. As an experienced organiser of international conferences in London, I have every confidence that the managing team for this Goan Convention in Toronto will generate an outstanding one by organising an excellent agenda/programme and I wish them well. I do note that, you particularly identified caution on the themes of religion and caste and I just wondered why--- but I am not really looking for an explanation. Cornel Gilbert Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It was good to see the announcement of the Goa Convention in Toronto in July in this year. All the best to the organizers. A look at the very well-designed web link provides some tentative information. It is nice, to see the beautiful and handsome faces of some Goanetters. It now allows to put a face to a name (of the goanet posts) and provides further disclosure. Yet some have tried to be incognito.
Re: [Goanet] Goan convention in Toronto - Topics to be tackled
Venantius Pinto wrote: I have a feeling having met Kevin Saldanha, and having some knowledge of Goan Canadian intelligentsia (long distance observation), that the Tononto convention could well be an energizing and constructive one. Now that I have my thinking cap on, I also believe it could also be a great conference for socializing and matchmaking. Fortunately, there are many Goan Candians who are solid thinkers, one Zulema comes to mind; a broad spectrum of inputs will raise the stakes in what the convention could offer. Venantius , This convention is organized by Goanetters. From our very first meet, more than a year ago, we decided not to organize just another convention but one that would produce solid results i.e. both for Goans and for Goa. If you, or anyone else here, has a topic that needs to be tackled, send in your suggestions. Better yet, make plans to attend the convention. This is the time to stand up and let your views be known. This is also your opportunity to stand up and be counted. More importantly, this is your opportunity to network with those who have similar views as you AND who want to do something about it. Send in your suggestions folks and mark the dates on your calender. Mervyn3.0 Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers and share what you know at http://ca.answers.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Goan Convention in Toronto
It was good to see the announcement of the Goa Convention in Toronto in July in this year. All the best to the organizers. A look at the very well-designed web link provides some tentative information. It is nice, to see the beautiful and handsome faces of some Goanetters. It now allows to put a face to a name (of the goanet posts) and provides further disclosure. Yet some have tried to be incognito. Most faces and names on the web link are veteran goanetters. Yet it is interesting, they are not using goanet to start a dialogue on the Strategic LONG-TERM and SHORT-TERM GOALS of such national / international Goan conventions. And how these meetings can build on successes of past meetings and provide practical direction of future get-togethers. A public dialogue, prior to the convention, would help lay the ground-work and provide publicity to the convention. Such a dialogue on Goanet would be a lot more beneficial to Goa, Goans and goanet; instead of a series of postings on religion (or lack there off), or caste. The Toronto conventions should permit Goans to organize without direct government influence. Most important it should bring Goans together, hopefully on many long-lasting productive endeavors, useful to the Goan community. This is the opportunity to showcase that esteemed Goans can together achieve a lot more than song and dance. From the names of Goans seen on the convention web, they have never been shy to present ideas, even innovative and radical ones, on Goan web forums. I hope they do not hold back now, when it counts most. I wish the organizers all the best, as this is their opportunity to show they can Walk the Talk. Kind Regards, GL
Re: [Goanet] Goan convention in Toronto - Nelson, Cornel
Dear GoaNetters, The response to the upcoming convention has been overwhelming. We wan to make sure that concerns voiced by Nelson are addressed to his satisfaction and would welcome his suggestions in that regard. This event, organized primarily by the GoaNetters Association of Troroto, in co-operation with all the local Goan groups, will be more than an academic exercise. Every workshop will be charged with the duty of producing a white paper outlining a plan of action and a timeline that can be revisited in the future. We have identified several broad categories that we would like to deal with but other suggestions are more than welcome. Not sure where we would put the breast-feeding issue, though. Please send your comments and suggestions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Kevin Saldanha Mississauga, ON. ps. Venentius, thanks for the compliment, I think :-) /ks = Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2008 12:28:10 +0530 From: Venantius Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Nelson, I have a feeling having met Kevin Saldanha, and having some knowledge of Goan Canadian intelligentsia (long distance observation), that the Tononto convention could well be an energizing and constructive one. Now that I have my thinking cap on, I also believe it could also be a great conference for socializing and matchmaking. Fortunately, there are many Goan Candians who are solid thinkers, one Zulema comes to mind; a broad spectrum of inputs will raise the stakes in what the convention could offer. But any convention can offer only so much, before it turns into a jamboree (meant in the sense of confusion). There could certainly be a section on small business entrepreneurship, as well as one on lifestyle and sexuality -- the whole shebang; family planning, breast feeding, domestic violence/abuse including those that youngsters are getting into, general sense of values etc. Hi Cornel, Kevin Saldanha of Toronto, who attended the Lisbon conference, was instrumental in offering that the next convention be held in Toronto. A lot about the Lisbon convention was put out on Goanet, including a piece by Wendell Rodricks. Between the archives and Kevin Saldanha (mind bogglingly articulate for the par) , I believe one could have any question regarding the upcomg Goan convention in Toronto, answered. venantius -- Let go of the past and the moments old, Cast yourself in a brand new mould! Get set to rise on newer horizons Let's develop new dimensions!! - Pravin Sabnis
Re: [Goanet] Goan convention in Toronto
Hi Nelson Please could you say what was particularly good about the Lisbon Convention and would be useful info for the Toronto Convention? Unfortunately, I could not attend in Lisbon. Cornel DaCosta nelson ferrao [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear All Are we going to discuss any matters relating to the state of affairs of Goa? or it is going to be a pure social gathering! The one organised in portugal was very good and this one should be organised on a similar basis.
[Goanet] Goan convention in Toronto
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[Goanet] Goan convention in Toronto
Dear All Are we going to discuss any matters relating to the state of affairs of Goa? or it is going to be a pure social gathering! The one organised in portugal was very good and this one should be organised on a similar basis. The organisers should invite people from various faculties to talk. Invite The NRI COMISSIONER and he should be given question time to listen to other peoples comments on diff. issues including the one affecting Goa which indirectly affects the Goans worldwide.He should not behave the way he did in goa during The NRI Meet in 2006! cheers Nelson
