Dubai: Austin Barboza Elected President of Lourdes Kanajar

Media Release

Dubai, 1 May 2014 : Lourdes Kanajar Association of Emirates held its 9th general body meeting recently. The meeting was organized in the form of an outdoor picnic at Dubai’s mushrif park where over 50 plus parishioners attended the full day family event. Austin Barboza has been unanimously elected as the 9th president of LKAE since its inception 13 years ago.

The important part of the annual general body meeting was the formation of the new managing committee. The election to the new managing committee was conducted by Thomas Sequeira,

 

 

Following members were elected unanimously for the next tenure:

Core Committee:

Austin Barboza  - President
Edrin Dsouza - Vice-President
Wilfred Mendonca  - General Secretary
Johnson D’Souza  - Treasurer
Anil Sequeira - Sports Coordinator
Merwin Dsouza  - Cultural Secretary

 

Executive Committee:

Stan D’Souza
Lawrence D’Souza
Vijay Barboza
Joy Dsouza
Frank Lobo
Alwyn Dsouza
Leo Mendonca
James D’Souza
Joseph Rebello
Kevin Saldanha
Elsie Lobo
Seema Sequeira
Juliet Dsouza
Thomas Saldanha

Outgoing president Vijay Barboza thanked all the parishioners for their whole-hearted support and also acknowledged the good work carried out by his committee in the last few years.

LKAE Easter Celebration at Winny’s Party Hall Dubai

Lourdes Kanajar Association Emirates (LKAE) celebrated “Easter Feast” at Winny’s party hall, Dubai on Thursday 24th at 8.30pm under the leadership of President Mr. Austin Barboza.

The program was compared by the duo, Mrs.Nisha Dsouza and Mrs.Seema Sequeira who briefed the gathering about the history and importance of Easter Feast.

A warm welcome was addressed to the gathering by President Mr. Austin Barboza. Flower bouquet was presented to the new members of LKAE by the committee members.

 

 

The cultural programme commenced with various games for elders, children’s and couples were organised by Mrs. Juliet Barboza, Merwin Dsouza & group.

Delicious Food was served during the occasion by Winny’s Restaurant. Housie Housie game was conducted by Mr.Stan D’Souza and attractive prizes were distributed to the winners.

The program concluded with the vote of thanks by the Founder Member Mr.Stan D’Souza who spoke on the LKAE’s recent contributions towards the needy parishioners and the education fund. He also thanked every member for supporting and strengthening LKAE for the last 10 years and requested them to continue the generosity in future.

The gathering made all the LKAE members to feel the united family bond yet again. All committee members extended their maximum cooperation and support for the success.