KOSS Bahrain chapter had organized a family get-together yesterday (Friday, 28th May 2010) at Kalavara Restaurant, Salmaniya. Thirty five members were present including those on visit to Bahrain; Mrs & Prof. P. John Mathew Palavilayil (KLC Chairman), Smt. Susan Raju & son (Muttettilkizhakkethil) and Mrs. Saramma Cherian (mother-in-law of Paul Varghese, Jerome Villa).
A stirring key note address was given by KOSS Global Governor Dr. John Panackel, followed by felicitations by Prof. P. John Mathew & Smt. Susan Raju.
Dr. John Panackel, on behalf of KOSS family, wished our honourable member, Mr. Yesudas, who celebrated his 50th birthday recently.
The ongoing activities of KOSS Bahrain chapter were discussed in detail during the presidential address and are summarized below for your kind information:
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Enrolling members to Pravasi Insurance, a very beneficial scheme initiated by Indian Embassy Bahrain and New India Insurance Co.
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Assist members to obtain Pravasi Identity Card.
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Assist members to join Pravasi Suraksha Insurance Schemes (ref attachment for more info on the same).
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Assist interested members to be a part of Pravasi Welfare Fund.
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KOSS Trust membership campaign.
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Formation of a blood donation team for Non Resident Keralites in Bahrain.
Live entertainment programs included songs & mimicry acts by Master Rijin Raju (son of M.D. Raju, Muttettilkizhakkethil) & Master Vishnu (son of Pradeep M Kurup, Kaithackattu).
The meeting concluded with a love feast by around 2 pm.
Renjith John Palavilayil
(President, KOSS Bahrain Chapter)