Kuwait: The Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) held its Extra Ordinary General Body Meeting (EOGBM) on October 23, 2026, at the Indian School of Excellence, Salmiya, to discuss and approve proposed amendments to its constitution.
The meeting began at 6.30 pm with an opening prayer led by Vinitha Pinto.
KCWA President Prakash Godwin Pinto welcomed the members and thanked the Constitution Amendment Committee for its efforts in reviewing the existing constitution and preparing the proposed changes. He also expressed his gratitude to members for their continued support and active participation in the association’s activities.
Rev. Fr. Darel Fernandes, parish priest of the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Arabia Church, Ahmadi, attended the meeting and addressed the gathering. He said that every good deed would eventually come back to the person doing it and encouraged everyone to continue serving others with kindness and generosity. He also congratulated KCWA on completing 38 years of service and appreciated its contributions to the community.
Moderator Arun Jossy D’Souza introduced the members of the Constitution Amendment Committee and began the presentation on the proposed changes. Kevin D’Souza and Deepak Andrade explained the corrections and amendments. Smitha Suvarna, Veena Serrao, Tressy Cutinho and Reena Pereira read out the existing constitutional clauses along with the proposed changes to help members understand and review them.
Members held discussions and shared suggestions on the proposed amendments, which were taken up after 10 years. All the amended articles were passed through a voice vote.
The association has allowed 60 days, until December 22, 2026, for members to raise further queries or submit suggestions. The amended constitution is scheduled to come into effect on February 19, 2027.
Marian Quiz winners announced
KCWA had organised an online Marian Quiz during Monthi Fest for Mangalorean Catholics aged 10 and above residing in Kuwait. The quiz featured 20 questions about the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The association received 120 entries, of which 102 participants answered all the questions correctly. A draw was held during the EOGBM to select the top three winners, followed by a prize distribution ceremony.
Rajesh Aranha, Leader of the Salmiya Church Konkani Community, former General Secretary of KCWA and member of the Constitution Amendment Committee, conducted the draw along with KCWA President Prakash Pinto.
The winners were:
- First place: Kevin Preetham Dsouza
- Second place: Ida Lobo
- Third place: Reshma Maria D’Souza
Rajesh Aranha distributed the prizes to the winners. Vinitha Pinto and Yvonne Veigas coordinated the quiz, while Nilton D’Souza supported the initiative by hosting it online.
The moderator also welcomed newly registered member Prakash Pinto Mauris into the association.
Tressy Cutinho proposed the vote of thanks and led the closing prayer along with the grace before the meal.
Members and volunteers appreciated
KCWA acknowledged the contributions of its office bearers and team members who helped organise the meeting. Those recognised included Musthafa Gundmi and Suhaib Ahmed, Vice Presidents of Bearys Qatar; Arif Abdul, Treasurer of BCCI Qatar; Mohammad Faisel Sheikh, Treasurer of Bearys Qatar; Faisal G, Sports Secretary of Bearys Qatar; Shameer Mahin Ahmed, Sports Coordinator of Bearys Qatar; Naufal and Nasir of the BCCI Qatar Event Support Team; Imran Areej, Joint Secretary of BCCI Qatar; and Elyas Beary, Kasim Udupi and Shamsheer Ahmed, Executive Members of BCCI Qatar.
The association also thanked Ansar UT, Joint Secretary of Bearys Qatar, for his logistical support and coordination.
Alban Dsouza covered the event through photography and provided the projector. Nilton D’Souza animated the presentation with support from Reena Pereira. Special appreciation was extended to Constitution Amendment Committee member Steevan Misquith for preparing the presentation and Samson Serrao for providing the sound system.
Around 100 KCWA members and their families attended the meeting. Ruchik Restaurant served dinner and refreshments to the participants.
The KCWA managing committee thanked all members for attending the meeting and sharing their views and suggestions. It also expressed gratitude to the management of Indian School of Excellence, Salmiya, for providing the venue.
