Chitrek Bangera elected president of Billava Sangha Kuwait

Kuwait: The annual general body meeting of Billava Sangha Kuwait witnessed the emergence of the new Managing Committee rencently at the Indian Community School, Salmiya. Lots of other cultural programs were lined up to keep the audience entertained.

The cultural programs were graciously hosted by JayalaxmiVishwas, as the program commence with the lighting of the lamp and release of the yearbook “BillavaBolpu” by the President of the association Mr. Mohandas Poojary. SudhaSandesh gracefully welcomed the audience with her welcome dance while other kids grooved to other Hindi dances. It was followed by a brief skit, which essayed details about Bramha Shree Narayan Guru Swamy and Gokarnatheswar temple, Kudroli under the able direction of Mahesh Poojary&ManojPoojary.

The President in his speech urged all Billavas to stay united and strong with each other and urged to work for the upliftment of the community. The General Secretary for the year 2014,SushmaBangera read out the annual activities of the association, while the treasurer, GauthamSuvarna read out the financial report for the year, both of which were approved by the members. The scholarshipinitiated by the association, was distributed to 3 deserving students by Mr. RohitSanil and Mr. SatishKunder.

The committee also gave an emotional farewell to the outgoing President of the association, Mr. Mohandas Poojary, as he has retired and will soon leave to his homeland after serving in the country for 32 years. He wished very well for the association and everyone the best of luck in future. He was felicitated by the advisors, Mr. Manoj Kumar and Mr. Raghu Poojary.

Soon after the felicitation program, cultural program followed with a comedy skit, comedy dance by elders,various dances by our talented little Billava kids. Singing and music were also a part of the event by our

The Returning Officer,Rashmi Raj announced that the new Managing committee members were elected unanimously as follows for the year 2015:

President – Chitrek Bangera
Vice President -Raghu C Poojary
General Secretary –Vijay Kavoor

Joint Secretary – JyothiSudhir
Treasurer – PradeepKotian
Internal Auditor – RaghavPoojary
Sports Secretary – Krishna Poojary
Cultural Secretary – MithunVishwanath
PRO – GovindBelchada
Joint PRO – JagadeeshaPoojary
Welfare Officer – Rajesh Poojary
Media Secretary –SushmaBangera
The advisor of the committee is Mr. Manoj Kumar, while Mr. A.K. Ravindra& Mr. Mohandas Poojary are the honorary advisors.
The Main Sponsor of the event was a Well Wisher, while it was co-sponsored by UAE Exchange and Khalil Bahman& Partners. The sound and lighting was arranged by Zain Event Management Company, whilethe photography was ably handled by BipinKirodian.The event was concluded with a speech from the newly elected President,Mr. ChitrekBangera, a vote of thanks by the new General Secretary Mr. Vijay Kavoor, singing of the Indian National Anthem and tasty dinner served by Mingash Restaurant.