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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)
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The warmth of Hospitality - Thank You Bahrain..!
KOSS Global Meet, Bahrain
21 December 2007, Friday
My dear brothers and Sisters of the KOSS fraternity around the world,
I would like to express my intense gratitude to my own brothers and sisters of Bahrain for the hospitality given to us which made us felt like a child at the warmth of caring, loving mother.
Thank you so much Bahrain….for giving us such an affectionate, loving, warm, devoted, amorous welcome…my vocabulary is small…The Kallakkadavil brothers, Ponnachan, Jacob ….and all... Also for those loving brothers, sisters and children from Saudi Arabia -- The Keeppallils, The Panamthuntil, The Chamuttathu, The Kavupurathu and so on.., and our dear friends, distinguished guests, esteemed delegates from Qatar, Kuwait and the other parts of the Middle East and from India. Above all, to the captain who is standing tall above all others, who give his body and soul to those who love him or whom he loves, irrespective of caste, creed, community, country—Dr.John panackal, the brain and the spirit behind reconnecting and reshaping the Kudassanad community around the world and singlehandedly making this movement to reckon among the elite Middle East Society as a powerful force; kudos to him and to the forum under his captaincy, the KOSS.
The Bahrain experience is an ever memorable one for us, one of the most beautiful experiences that we ever had in our life. The event was managed professionally in presence of the elites and in an elegant setup. As if I came back to an era where all those people and things I thought to have missed from my life have come back at the centre stage in life. I met some of those old buddies after more than a quarter of a century. I could spend the days with those respectable people whom I admired in my childhood as role models and share their enlightening experiences.
An opportunity for a direct interaction with those hardworking self achievers, who inspires others a new hope in life. There were those intellectuals who proved if you have the real talent, then talent only is the criteria for reaching top of the world and getting admirations from around the world. And most importantly the hospitality-I never believed it like this-as if at the lap of a caring, loving mother-really mesmerizing !--thank you again Johnachayan and his dedicated self sacrificing team.
These days I have no telephones, no internet, no e-mails, no meetings, no office, no loud noise, no pollution and only few guests … don’t think that these things are not available at the place I am right now, but I am away from all those mind blowing daily chorus, enjoying a perfect holiday now at a place, at my own God’s own countryside - Kudassanad.
Never mind if anybody have any requirement in Kerala, I am here till 22 January 2007, please don’t hesitate to contact me (Ph.0091-974 504 8785)
Some of the snapshots during my Bahrain Experience
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Shri. Babu Panamthundil, General Secretary said that KOSS GLOBAL office opened at Kudassanad Junction, Ist floor of Keepallil building adjacent to the Post office.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by K.K. Shaju,MLA, Smt. Sujatha Somarajan Pillai, Panchayat member, Mr. Chandra Sekhara Kurup of Pandalam Block panchayat and our patron Mr. Sathyadevan in the presence of KOSS Advisor Mr. johnson Keepallil, all our local members and well wishers.
The first Venture of our KOSS GLOBAL TRUST, a computer institute and an internet cafe is scheduled to be inaugurated on 15th of May 2008.
The furnishing work of the computer centre and the KOSS office is progressed. KOSS computer centre would be equipped initially by three computers and a printer. A high speed a DSL connection is arranged.
Mrs.Shiny (Alampallil) is selected and appointed as the instructor for the computer centre and our local coordinator initially.
A telephone connection also arranged. Mr. Bennichan Kanjickal has assumed as Hon. Secretary. With the help of local committee he would organise and supervise day to day affairs of the computer center.
The registration process of KOSS GLOBAL trust is being finalised. Mr. Visakhan Pillai (Pappadilyil) is proposed as The Treasurer of the KOSS Global Trust.
The Programs and plans for Koss Global trust would be put forward for discussion in the KOSS forum soon.
Babu Panamthundil
KOSS Global Convener.
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Following the successful 2nd Global meet held in Bahrain on 21st December 2007, a major Charity drive & scholarship program was organized. The public meeting was inaugurated by Sri. Jose K baby, honorable deputy speaker of Kerala legislative assembly and other dignitaries attended the meet.
- 55 meritorious students from high school to higher secondary nominated by various schools authorities were given the scholarships to the tune of Rs.100,000/= (Rupees one lakh).
- Medical treatment aid were given to poor & elderly people.
- 10 sewing machines were distributed to economically weaker sections to find self employment. This was supported by Keeppallil endowment Trust.
List of KOSS Members who donated for KOSS Charitable Activities 2007-2008 Scholarship Donations
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KUDASSANAD OVERSEAS SAUHRUDA SANGHAM (KOSS)
KOSS Global gratefully appreciates all well wishers contributed to the Students Scholarship Program 2006-2007. A total of 36 (Thirty Six) meritorious students studying in 8th- 12th grade from various schools around Kudassanad were benefitted and awarded the scholarship amount to the tune of Rs.55,000/= utilizing the generous contributions from our patrons. This was the first major initiative undertaken by KOSS Global.
List of contributors:
1. Babu Panamthundil, Damam, Saudi Arabia
2. Jose Kollamparampil, Doha, Qatar
3. Chacko Georgekutty, Kottor, Kuwait
4. Jose Keeppallil , Damam, Saudi Arabia
5. Johnson Keeppallil, Damam, Saudi Arabia
6. Babu Vilayil Vadakkethil, Abudhabi, UAE
7. CKC Kurup, Cherukulathoor, Kuwait
8. Anish Abraham, Thattackattu, USA
9. Winson Cheekamparayil, USA
10. George Valakkamattom, Bahrain
11. Saji Kavumpurathu, Bahrain
12. George T.Jacob, Thundathil Vadakkethil, Doha, Qatar
13. Babu Samuel, Vadakkeveettil, Doha, Qatar
14. P.Philip, Philip Cottage, Doha, Qatar
15. Joy Kallakadavil, Bahrain
16. Thankachan Kallakadavil, Bahrain
17. K.T.Varughese, Priya Nivas, Ulavuckadu, Bahrain
18. John Panackel, Bahrain.