Doha: The Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) Qatar conducted its 25th Annual General Meeting on June 15 at the Skills Development Centre.
Naveen Melwin D’Souza, Joint Sports Secretary, emcee of the programme, opened the evening with an introduction and welcome speech. Clement Fernandes rendered the invocation. The Executive Committee of 2016-18 led by President Prakash Noronha was invited to the dais.
Riana Pinto, General Secretary presented the annual report of the club to the members for the term 2016-17 and detailed general report on club’s activities while treasurer Joachim D’Souza read out the financial report.
President Prakash Noronha then gave his message thanking the Advisory Committee for their guidance and directions, Executive Committee and all members for their excellent support during the year which helped the club to stage 11 successful programmes in the year and in particular the Silver Jubilee mega event with “Gulf Baila Naach Finals“ which was a grand success. He thanked the volunteers helping in conducting the events successfully. He acknowledged the services of Prabha Rego, Cultural Secretary and Shilpa Rodrigues, Joint Cultural Secretary who had joined the committee initially but due to transfer/personal reasons had to resign from committee in March 2017. He appreciated Kavita Tauro and Wendy D’Silva Lewis who joined the committee and contributed to the mega cultural event.
He also mentioned that it was a great honour for MCC to be recognised by Hamad Medical Corporation on World Blood Donors Day held under the patronage of Her Excellency Dr. Hanan Mohammad Al-Kuwari, Minister of Public Health on 22 May 2017 at the Sheraton Hotel. MCC was honoured with a commemorative plaque and certificate of appreciation amidst many organisations, for promoting voluntary blood donation in the community and helping the blood bank increase its supply of lifesaving blood. He expressed his gratitude to all volunteers and members who supported in big numbers by inviting their friends to this blood donation campaign.
President thanked Membership Secretary Treesa Goveas for increasing the club membership to 507 by registering 52 new members (including single and family) and all who supported her by introducing new members to the club. He also thanked for her services as she would be leaving Qatar for good. He then introduced Sarita Mendonca as the new Membership Secretary and welcomed her to the committee.
He also informed about the forthcoming programme of Monthi Fest Nativity celebrations to be held on September 15, 2017 at the MES School Auditorium.
A small question answer session time was allotted for members.
President Prakash Noronha presented a memento to Founder Member David D’Souza who was on leave during the Silver jubilee celebrations. President then presented a farewell souvenir to Treesa Goveas and her husband Alwine Goveas who were active members and for their contribution to the club, community as Treesa was also active in parish committee/ choir and throwball team. Alwine has also participated in the cultural events as an actor in skits/jokes etc.
The official event was then followed by a short cultural programme and some interesting spot games. Eva Wilma Pinto, GVOM semifinalist presented a solo song “Chor Eklo” by Mike Symon and son Joshwa Pinto accompanied her on keyboard. Budding dancer Aliya Almeida presented a solo dance. Melwin Fernandes presented a solo song “Elveera.” Another entertainer was a rib-tickling comedy from young talents Renzil D’Souza and Nevil D’Souza.
Christen Denzil Lobo, Facilities and Arrangements Secretary proposed a vote of thanks. Naveen D’Souza as a compere did an excellent job in his maiden attempt.
MCC Executive Committee thanked all the volunteers and artistes who came forward to make 25th annual day a memorable one.
