Khobor A GOA Vancouver Newsletter? r e v u o c n a V What shap Volume 1 / Issue 1 goavancouver.com MESSAGE FROM YOUR NEW EXECUTIVE Thanks so much for the warm welcome we have received from so many of you. As you know, we got off to a bit of a late start but are busy finalizing plans for a few exciting events for the rest of 2017. We look forward to meeting and having fun with you at these events. Speaking of events, we have our first 2 events in August so please mark Aug 3 and August 20 in your calendar! Music lovers will want to join us from 6.30 9pm on Aug 3rd for a performance at the Richmond Legion by Seby Fernandes, a great Jazz musician from GOA, plus our local Lorna, Doris Amaral! Tkts only $10 but space limited to 60 so book right away through caroline.dsa@gmail.com, villap@shaw.ca or Crystal at savcrym@hotmail.com. Cheap drinks and delicious snacks on sale plus Biriyani plates being presold for $6. We are also very proud to present the GOA s Canada 150 picnic and World Goa Day celebration at a lovely park in New Westminster on Aug 20! This picnic is open to the public. Members and friends INSIDE THIS EDITION Message from the Exec Calling writers & communications or marketing students Tentative Event Schedule Names in the News! Travel Opportunities for youth! Deadline looming! Legacy Project make sure your family or group gets recorded Kibera Fundraiser should come early to get a good spot, enjoy the entertainment and games and taste all the wonderful Indian, Goan and other tasty treats which will be sure to sell out quickly. Look forward to seeing you all on Aug 3 and/or Aug 20! We will be in touch with you about our other events in the coming weeks and months. Carol D Sa, President on behalf of fellow committee members Debbie D Mello, Jennifer D Sa, Lynette Pereira
CALL OUT FROM COMMUNICATIONS As you can see, we are trying to revive the informative newsletters issued in the past by the Association, through stalwarts like Cleto dos Remedios. We are looking for contributors with stories of interest, successes, achievements, upcoming community events, tips for job seekers, info for professionals and entrepreneurs, humour etc. Even fake news is welcome! We are also looking for a communications or marketing student or two who might be interested in assisting with the newsletter in return for references for course work or jobs apps plus a small honorarium. To be part of the team or to send stories or event info email communications@goavancouver.com Feedback welcome! NAMES IN THE NEWS TSB releases report The Canadian Transportation Safety Board recently issued its report into the sinking of the whale watching ship, Leviathan II, which resulted in the tragic loss of life of several tourists. Capt. Clinton Ribeiro Featured prominently in the worldwide news coverage of the report s release is Capt. Clinton Ribeiro who was the lead investigator and who is well known to many in our community. We are proud of the work done by Clinton and the rest of the TSB staff whose report was focused on understanding what happened and how to reduce chances of a similar tragedy happening in future. For more info visit the TSB website or check this link: http://globalnews.ca/news/3527426/trans portation-safety-board-releases-report-int o-leviathan-ii-sinking/ Actress wins Genie Award Congratulations to busy local actress Adele Noronha for winning a 2017 Jessie Award for her lead role in Brothel #9. The awards recognize excellence in Adele Noronha (in front) the Vancouver theatre scene. The compelling play garnered 2 other awards and was sold out well in advance. Adele has also been gaining acclaim for her other work over the last couple of years including in a Bard on the Beach production. http://jessies.ca/congratulations-winners-2 017-jessie-awards/ Ma jor Milestones Reached! Congratulations to Vancouver s Edith Da Cunha who recently turned 104! One of the earliest Goans to arrive in BC, Edith, daughter Lydia Fernandes and Lydia s husband, the late Benny Fernandes, were instrumental in giving the Association its start and were very welcoming to the refugees from Uganda in the early 70 s. Congratulations also to Lucy & Ligori0 De Souza who recently completed an incredible 60 years of marriage and Ruby & Andre de Souza who completed 50 golden years.... Cont on Pg 3 Pg. 2
Anyone who knows these wonderful couples and their families will know why they have been able to keep their marriages so happy and so bountiful for so long. Man builds $1bn firm in his basement Carl Rodrigues Those who follow, with delight, the amazing successes of Carl Rodrigues our tech and engineering celebrities Dax DaSilva www.lightspeedhq.com and Milton Carasco www.transoftsolutions.com will also enjoy this BBC story about another success story this time a Pakistan born Goan now living in Toronto! http://www.bbc.com/new/business-40504 764 Fake News? Any truth to the rumour that Mangalorean glam actress, Frieda Pinto, will be visiting her Richmond cousin Rita D Souza in August and might be at the GOA picnic? We are checking with Brietbart News Pres. Trump s favorite source and will report back. Stay tuned! Baby News Congratulations! Cheryse Frances Lobo, born June 22/2017. Proud parents are Rhys & Chelsy Lobo. Grandparents Nell & Ciprian Gomes & Shona (fmr. GOA exec) & late Vijay Lobo. Gabriel D Souza, born July 6/2017 to fmr GOA exec Jackie D Souza and hubby Claude! Grandparents Ralph & Monica D Rozario and Bonfilio & Joyce D souza. Don t Miss These Happenings! Fabulous Travel Opportunities for Youth! The Know India Program is an initiative of the Government of India to engage with young overseas Indians between the ages of 18-30. Application deadline this year is July 21. The Government of Goa is also inviting applications for the almost free Know Goa Program. Apply by August 15 for a chance to be a part of this program and visit beautiful Goa. More info on both programs > http://www.cgivancouver.org/ 40th Anniversary Legacy Project filming at Canada 150 Picnic Work on creating a documentary and archival record of the BC history of Goans, Mangaloreans, East Indians and Anglo Indians and the various groups that hold these communities together began last year as part of the GOA s 40th Anniversary legacy project. A short video and a special keepsake brochure were produced and featured at the 40th Anniversary Gala Celebration. A longer video is now being produced and most of the filming will take place at the GOA s Canada 150 picnic on August 20. Our goal is to capture the legacy of the whole community not just the GOA. We invite all families and groups to contact Villa Pinto - villap@shaw.ca - for a timeslot for your group or family to be filmed and say a few words about your story. The legacy video and other material will be made available to libraries and educational institutions to record our story for future generations. Pg. 3
Keep it up for Kibera For the 4th year running, the YGOA hosts a fundraiser for St. Monica's Nursery school in Kibera, the largest slum in Africa. This year, instead of a 10K run, we will have a special volleyball tournament at the GOA picnic August 20th. Entry fee for each volleyball player will be $20 per person. (Ed note- There will be free games as well.) GOA COMMITTE CONTACT INFO Caroline D Sa president@goavancouver.com Debbie D Mello vicepresident@goavancouver.com Lynette Pereira treasurer@goavancouver.com Jennifer D Sa secretary@goavancouver.com Please participate, sponsor a player or make a donation. Contact paolo.lobo.3@gmail.com to register or donate for an exciting game and a very worthy cause. 2017 EVENT SCHEDULE Aug 3 6.30pm - 9pm Aug 20 Nov TBD Dec TBD Pub night @ Richmond Legion featuring musical performances by great jazz artist from Goa, Seby Fernandes, & our own Lorna [Doris Amaral]. Tkts $10 from caroline.dsa@gmail.com, villap@shaw.ca or Crystal at savcrym@hotmail.com. Tasty snacks and cheap drinks on sale plus you can preorder Biryani plates for $6. GOA presents - Canada 150 Picnic See attached flyer. Free but come early! Gala Dance Night! Details to follow St Francis Xavier Feast Celebration - Stay tuned! Pg. 4
Pg. 5