KCWA Holds Extraordinary General Body Meeting to Approve Constitutional Amendments
Kuwait: The Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) held an Extraordinary General Body Meeting (EOGBM) on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Indian School of Excellence, Salmiya, exclusively to discuss and approve proposed amendments to its constitution. The meeting commenced at 6:30 p.m. with an opening prayer led by Vinitha Pinto.
KCWA President Prakash Godwin Pinto welcomed the gathering and expressed gratitude to the Constitution Amendment Committee for its dedication and hard work in reviewing the existing constitution and preparing the proposed amendments. He also thanked members for their continued support, commitment, and active participation in the association’s activities, acknowledging their valuable contributions to KCWA’s growth and progress.
Rev. Fr. Darel Fernandes, parish priest of the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Arabia, Ahmadi, attended the meeting and delivered a message encouraging members to continue serving others with kindness and generosity. He emphasised that good deeds ultimately bring positive outcomes and congratulated KCWA on completing 38 years of dedicated service to the community.
Following this, moderator Arun Jossy D’Souza introduced the members of the Constitution Amendment Committee and commenced the presentation of the proposed amendments. Kevin D’Souza and Deepak Andrade presented the proposed corrections and changes to the constitution. Smitha Suvarna, Veena Serrao, Tressy Cutinho, and Reena Pereira read out the existing clauses alongside the proposed amendments, enabling members to understand and review the changes.
Members participated in constructive discussions on the proposed amendments, which marked the first such revision in 10 years. All the proposed amendments were passed by voice vote, reflecting the members’ collective support.
A period of 60 days, until December 22, 2026, has been provided for members to submit further queries or suggestions regarding the amendments. The revised constitution is scheduled to come into effect on February 19, 2027, marking an important milestone in the association’s development and future governance.
Marian Quiz Draw and Prize Distribution
As part of the Monthi Fest celebrations, KCWA organised an online Marian Quiz for Mangalorean Catholics aged 10 and above residing in Kuwait. The quiz featured 20 questions about the Blessed Virgin Mary. A total of 120 entries were received, of which 102 participants answered all the questions correctly.
A draw was held during the meeting to select the top three winners, followed by a prize distribution ceremony. The draw was conducted by Rajesh Aranha, Leader of the Salmiya Church Konkani Community, former KCWA General Secretary, and a member of the Constitution Amendment Committee, along with KCWA President Prakash Pinto.
The winners were selected by drawing lots. The results were as follows:
First Place: Kevin Preetham D’Souza
Second Place: Ida Lobo
Third Place: Reshma Maria D’Souza
KCWA congratulated the winners, and the prizes were distributed by Rajesh Aranha. The quiz was coordinated by Vinitha Pinto and Yvonne Veigas, with Nilton D’Souza providing technical support for hosting it online.
Acknowledgements and Participation
During the meeting, moderator Arun Jossy D’Souza welcomed newly registered member Prakash Pinto Mauris to the KCWA family.
Tressy Cutinho proposed the vote of thanks and led the closing prayer, followed by grace before the meal.
Alban D’Souza photographed the event 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. Samson Serrao provided the sound system.
Around 100 KCWA members and their families attended the meeting. Ruchik Restaurant served dinner and refreshments to all participants.
The KCWA Managing Committee expressed its sincere gratitude to the members for attending the meeting and sharing their valuable opinions and constructive suggestions. The committee also thanked the management of the Indian School of Excellence, Salmiya, for providing the venue for the meeting.
