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The 25th Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of Tulu Koota Kuwait (TKK) was held on
Thursday, 5th December 2024, at the Indian School of Excellence, Salmiya, Kuwait.
The program commenced with the Kuwait and Indian National Anthems, followed by a
classical welcome dance performed by the multitalented kids of Tulu Koota Kuwait -
Ms. Lauren Mascarenhas, Ms. Rachel Mascarenhas, Ms. Relony Cardoza, and Ms. Welona Albuquerque.
The members of the Managing Committee and the Advisory Committee inaugurated the event by
lighting the lamp.
Mr. Shankar Shetty Pangala, the Vice-President, welcomed the members of the association.
He extended his heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors Al Mulla Exchange, Bader Clinic, TVS Hyder Group,
and others who supported the association throughout the year.
General Secretary Mr. Harish Bhandary Kaup presented the Annual Report for 2024, and the
Audited Annual Financial Report for the year 2024 was presented by
Mr. Dinesh Ram Bannanje, Internal Auditor. Both reports were approved by the members of
the association with a thunderous applause.
Mr. Aikala Sudhakar Shetty, convener and the first president of TKK, was honored as the
Koota celebrated its Silver Jubilee, in recognition of his unwavering dedication and invaluable guidance
through the association’s 25-year journey since its inception. Nine TKK members were honored for
collecting the highest funds in 2024, as an encouragement for their selfless efforts.
Koota also honored its members and kids with mementos for their outstanding performance and achievements.
The recipients were:
- Melrick Dsouza – District Level inter-school competition first place in Football
- Melriya Dsouza – 2nd place in Football District Level inter-school competition
- Aarav Manoj Kumar – 4th in Under-19 Shot Put at the CBSE Clusters of 23 schools
- Patrick Riyan Pinto – CBSE cluster chess tournament 2nd place under-11 boys
- Arjun Surendra Poojary – 3rd place in open Quiz competition held by Alumni of IITs and IIMs of Kuwait
- Suchita D’sa – Player of Kuwait National Cricket team (Kuwait Cricket Club)
- Glenda Meneges – Player of Kuwait National Cricket team (Kuwait Cricket Club)
- Mario Paul D Cunha Prabhu – Player of Under-16 Kuwait National Cricket team
- Lauren Mascarenhas – 1st place in Under-11 CBSE cluster chess tournament 2024
- Neorah Lareina Dsouza and Melani Dcosta – Recipient of the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Pearl of the School award
- Lanith Dsouza – Academic excellence award for securing 96% in 12th standard
The cultural program that followed featured participation from members of the association across all age groups,
making the evening vibrant and melodious. The event was efficiently hosted by Mr. Devi Prasad Shetty.
Thereafter, the Managing Committee concluded their tenure, and Returning Officer Mr. Prakash Godwin Pinto
commenced the election proceedings for the Managing Committee for the year 2025.
All the members of the new Managing Committee were elected unanimously under the leadership of
Mr. Shankar Shetty, who was elected as the President of the association.
The members of the association applauded to express their unconditional and continued support for him to lead
the team and the association in 2025.
The members of the new Managing Committee are:
- President – Mr. Shankar Shetty Pangala
- Vice President – Mr. Roshan Prashant Quadras
- General Secretary – Mr. Jagadeeshwar Shanubhogue Udyavara
- Joint Secretary – Dr. Vanitha Vinod Kumar
- Treasurer – Mr. Steevan Misquith
- Internal Auditor – Mr. Lionel Rayan Mascarenhas
- Cultural Secretary – Mr. Shrinath Prabhu
- Sports Secretary – Mr. Dinesh Suvarna
- Public Relation Officer – Mrs. Sharon Gonsalves
- Welfare Officer – Mr. Sathish Kotian
The elected members assured the association members of their best service during their tenure in their
introductory speeches. The newly elected President, Mr. Shankar Shetty, thanked all the members for
giving him the opportunity to serve as President. He assured that his team would continue to focus on and
commit to achieving the objectives of the association, uniting people under the umbrella of Tulu, and
serving the Tulu culture and community through various activities.
The outgoing members of the Management Committee - Mr. Abdul Razak, Mr. Harish Bhandary, Mr. Dinesh Ram Bannanje,
Mr. Vijay Wilson Albuquerque, and Mr. Vijay Kumar Kairangala were honored with mementos for their dedicated service
to the association during their tenure.
The Tulu Koota Kuwait 2025 calendar was released by the new Management Committee members and senior members of
the association. The colorful calendar consists of festivals of Tulunadu as well as the public holiday list of Kuwait.
Koota extended its gratitude to Badr Clinic for sponsoring the calendar for the year 2025.
The event concluded with Santa Claus joyously distributing sweets to children, followed by a Christmas cake cutting
and a symbolic celebration of the New Year 2025, accompanied by dinner. The event was well-coordinated by
Cultural Secretary Mr. Vijay Wilson Albuquerque.
General Secretary, Mr. Jagadeeshwar Shanubhogue U, thanked everyone for their efforts and support
in making the event successful in his Vote of Thanks. He especially acknowledged the event sponsors
Al Mulla Exchange, Badr Clinic Farwaniya, TVS Hyder Group, FK Jewellers, and others for their support throughout the year.
Gratitude was expressed to Shangri-La Caterers for the dinner, Wave Events and Rentals for lighting and sound,
Mr. Alban D’Souza for photography, Mr. Ronald D’Souza for technical support, Mr. Rajesh Cardoza and team for
Christmas & New Year celebration arrangements, and all the members for their continued support and contributions to the association.
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