CHICAGO: The Mangalorean Konkan Christians Association (MKCA) General Body Meeting was held at Techny Mission Center for electing a new Executive Committee. This was followed by Holy Eucharist Celebration by Rev. Fr. Richard Vaz, SVD.
The meeting was called to order by the President Godwin Rego. After the secret ballot elections, Fr. Vaz announced members of the new Executive Committee as follows: President – Steven D’Souza; Vice President – Ashok Monteiro; Secretary – Roshni Carvallo; Associate Secretary – Stany D’Souza and Treasurer – Mercy Concesso.
Following members were chosen for the Board of Directors: Austin D’Souza Prabhu, Lawrence Mascarenhas, Queenie Mendonca, Francis Mascarenhas, Prima Monteiro, Lincoln Pereira, Lin Martis, Theresa D’Souza, Vissia D’Souza and Eric Fernandes. Fr.Vaz congratulated the newly elected members and wished them well.
The outgoing President Godwin Rego thanked his Executive Committee and all the members for their unconditional support in successfully conducting number of programs in the past two years’ term. The incoming President, Steven D’Souza, thanked all the members present for their support and their trust in his leadership. He mentioned that with the help of the members, he and his committee will work hard in taking the Association to new heights.
It was announced that for the year 2014, the Association will organize Annual Retreat – April 6th; Special Fund Raising Event (event yet to be finalized) – June 21st; Annual Picnic – August 2nd; Monthi Fest – September 6th; Christmas Around the World – December 6th and Nathal Fest – December 20th.
The meeting was followed by the celebration of Holy Eucharist. Fr. Vaz, in his homily said, “I wish to recognize the spirit that I witnessed in each one of you, the spirit of revival, commitment, dedication and above all to work together in moving ahead with all optimism to make MKCA truly a welcoming family to all. “If you want to walk fast, go alone; if you want to walk far go together”.
It was a graceful event, filled with renewed spirit, enthusiasm and hopes to take the MKCA to the greater heights.
Stany G DSouza
