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36th Anniversary Celebrations of the GOA NSW

GOA wins the inaugural GoAraia Cricket Cup

GOA WHIST AND BINGO 2013

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GOA KARAOKE AND FISH CURRY (KFC)

NIGHT

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MANGO Cup 2012

Congratulations to the Goan Team which once again finished as runners up at the MANGO Cup 2012

GOA NSW SPORTS CARNIVAL 16th September 2012

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WORLD GOA DAY 2012 in Sydney

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Over 400 members and guests had a fabulous time at World Goa Day. We thank you all for your strong support

CORAL (35th) ANNIVERSARY DINNER DANCE

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GOA 35th Anniversary Celebrations video

Video Producer and Director – Rennie Colaco and Colin Pereira

Over 330 members and guests had a fabulous evening. We thank you all for your strong support

Date: Sunday, 10th June 2012

Please arrive from 6.00 pm – grab a complimentary drink and check in early – Starting Time sharp at:6.30 pm to 12.30 am

Please note: Its the Sunday before the Queen’s Birthday long weekend

Venue: Grand Royal Function Centre

51-61 South Street Granville NSW 2142.

2 minutes walk from Granville Station

Band: The Breakaways

Guest appearance: Celebrated Goan Artist – Jose Fernandes – Engelbert of Bombay and Goan Elvis of Australia

Performing popular Konkani-Portuguese songs, Mandos and Masala dance sessions

3 course dinner

FREE Scotch, Beer, Wine and Soft Drinks (limited variety) with the compliments of the GOA NSW Inc.!!!

GOA NSW Youth Bowling and Lazer Tag Night

It’s been a long time coming, but the GOA NSW officially has a youth group. We are hoping to build a strong social network between the young Goans in New South Wales. We have established a Facebook Fan Page titled ‘GOA NSW Youth.’ It’s easy enough to connect with the youth group via Facebook, just follow these simple steps:

• Log on to your Facebook account
• Type into your web browser – www.facebook.com/goanswyouth
• Click on the ‘Like’ button
• And you’re in 
• Share and invite your friends to join this page too.

On Saturday the 28th April, we had our first official ‘event’ which was a Bowling/Laser Tag Night, in the city. I have to admit, I was a little apprehensive in the lead up to the day. I wasn’t sure anyone would be interested in the youth group venture. However, on the day itself I needn’t have worried. We had an excellent turnout, for our first ‘event’ there were 18 young people who attended. We had youth attending from various parts of NSW; such as Rene Monteiro coming from the Gosford area and Clinton Colaco from the Gold Coast.

We met up at Kingpin Bowling in Darling Harbour. There was opportunity to play virtual golf, laser tag, pool, arcade games and of course bowling. There were different skill levels among the group; from the more accurate, high scoring like Dean Do Rosario, to the gutter ball magnets like Kirstin D’Souza and Chloe Do Rosario (much love to both, such good sports and excellent dancers too ). Nonetheless we were there to have fun, and that’s exactly what we did.

Many of us had not seen each other for a very long time. So it was interesting to catch up and see what everyone was doing now. The great thing about this outing was that we were able to relax after a stressful week and chill back with old friends and new. From what I observed, we had to be the most enthusiastic group at Kingpin Bowling. The support and encouragement that was displayed, was absolutely contagious.

It was exciting when those rare strikes occurred but I have to say, people were just as enthused when they threw a gutter ball.
The night continued after we had finished the bowling and pool games. We went downstairs to the food court and got some dinner. While we were sitting down to eat, we had several different conversations going on, such as: the latest movies, guessing how old people at the table were (this was quite entertaining, especially for Me. Apparently there’s no need for any anti-aging creams, just yet) and also possible ideas for future events. Those who attended, provided really good feedback about the night. The general consensus was that they were really happy to have an opportunity for the youth to hang out, in a relaxed atmosphere. There were some requests for future events to be located further in the Western suburbs, which will be taken into consideration for the next ‘event’. There was also a lot of conversation about the youth getting together during the GOA’s Coral Dance, which we’re all looking forward to attending. More updates about future ‘events’ or catch ups will be posted up on the Facebook Fan Page, so please check it out regularly. We would love for the youth members on our page to post comments and thoughts up on the Fan Page wall. We will be able to cater ‘events’ to suit the immediate needs of our members. However, the most important thing we gain from active participation on the Fan Page, is that the youth remain in regular contact with each other. Shelley D’Souza GOA NSW Youth Leader

GOA Community Picnic and Golf Putting Competition

Date: Sunday 15th April 2012

View the photos of theGOA Picnic and Putting Competition 2012 by clicking hereG.O.A. NSW hosted its 3rd annual golf putting competition on 15th April 2012, on a beautiful Sydney autumn day at Barnwell Golf Club. The concept of the putting competition is not only to entice non golfers, both male and female into the game of golf but also to forge the social interaction between the members and introducing new people to the camaraderie shared in the G.O.A. There were a total of 32 contenders for the four categories in the competition, played over four holes on the practice putting green. With cheers of encouragement from the gallery, the best putters were: Junior Girls winner, one of our newest member’s daughter, 8 year old Aswani Devji, Junior Boys won by our young upcoming golfer Dean Athaide, the ladies winner, after a play-off, was Renee Costello, and the men’s category winner, with amazing talent, Duncan Antao. The event was followed with the picnic and prize giving at the Bay View Park at Canada Bay. The idea of developing this event into a larger sporting day was born including sports such as, beach volley ball, football and cricket. As the G.O.A. NSW president, Mr Tony Colaco, said in his presentation ‘’We need to get our children more involved with our G.O.A. social functions at a younger age so that they carry on the legacy of the G.O.A. in the generations to come”.

BUMPER WHIST AND BINGO

Record crowd attended – Lots of fun – Happy Days!!!

Date: Sunday, 12th February 2012

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24th Golf Presentation luncheon(Held on 22nd January 2012)

The 2011 Golf Annual Day Luncheon was held on Sunday 22nd January 2012 at Mother India Restaurant, Middle Dural, NSW to award the winners of the 2011 Golf season. This was the 24th year of operation of the Golf wing. The event was well attended by all the Golfers, GOA members and their wives and families. Dr Yadu Singh, pre-eminent cardiologist form Sydney and President of the Council of Indian Australians was the Guest of honor. Mr. Subba Rao Verigonda, President of the Telugu Association of Sydney and Executive committee member of the Council of Indian Australians was a special invitee to the function. All members and guests converged on the venue at Mother India at 12.00noon and after the customary Meet & Greet and exchange of pleasantries; G.O.A. Sports Director Roy Do Rosario accorded a warm welcome to the audience. In his Welcome address Roy narrated various sports initiatives of GOA-NSW in the past and though the organization of other sporting events was inconsistent, the Golf wing had consistently maintained the tradition and organized the Golf league every year. 2011 Golf Captain Alwyn Henriques in his address mentioned it was a pleasure to serve the Golf wing as Captain for 3 consecutive years. He stated that GOA-NSW is the only Indian association in Australia to run a Golf League for its members and it is a remarkable achievement for GOA-Golf Wing to have the golf league for the 24th year in succession. He also drew the connection of Goans with Golf as they moved out of Goa to Africa, Europe, Americas & Australia and how that was instrumental in starting the Golf league in Sydney in 1987 by the founding members of GOA-Golf. Three of the founding members Tony Vaz, Dr George Dias & Reg Mathais were present at the luncheon and he thanked them and all the other founding members for their initiative. Alwyn said that GOA Golf wing will continue to serve as a platform to focus on bonding the Goan golfing community, creating an awareness for this grand sport, organizing golfing events that engage the families such as Putting Comp cum Picnic and also encourage new Golfers from within the Goan community to join the Golf League. He mentioned in 2011 season, 7 new golfers participated in the League including young and budding Goan Golf talent Patrick Ferris and Lina D’Silva who became the first lady to play in the history of the Golf League. Dr Yadu Singh our Guest of Honor gave away the Following prizes to the winners. 1. Nett Champion: Carl D’Silva, -6@woodville, Par@Camden, -4@Dunhaved, -6@Windsor, (-16) 2. Nett Runner-up: Dr George Dias, +1@woodville, -9@Dunhaved, Par@Richmond, +1@Penrith, (-7) 3. Gross Champion:Carl D’Silva, +8@woodville, +12@camden, +8@Dunhaved, +6@windsor,(+34) 4. Gross Runner-up: Alwyn Henriques, +17@Dunhaved, +16@Penrith, +16@Windsor, +16@Liverpool, (+65) 5. Stableford Champion: Carl D’Silva, 42pts@Woodville, 37pts@Camden,40pts@Dunhaved, 38pts@windsor, (157pts) 6. Eclectic Champion: Dr George Dias, Nett score 48 7. Dynaflow Pairs Competition (sponsored by Dynaflow, kind courtesy Roy Do Rosario) Winners: Patrick Ferris & Lina D’Silva, 62 points. 8. Dynaflow Pairs Competition (sponsored by Dynaflow, kind courtesy Roy Do Rosario) Runners-Up: Cajetan Miranda & Dr. George Dias, 55 points. 9. Golfer of The Year: Carl D’Silva, 64pts 10. Bradman Prize (sponsored by Bruno D’Souza): John Fernandes. (+134) The Hero for 2011 season was Carl D’Silva who successfully defended his Gross Championship Title and also achieved a rare feat of winning the Gross & Nett Championship Title in the same season. Carl also was also awarded the Golfer of the Year for the second year running. G.O.A. President Tony Colaco in his address introduced our Guest of Honor Dr Yadu Singh and our special Invitee Subba Rao Varigonda and talked about their involvement with the Council of Indian Australians. He also mentioned that the GOA-NSW Golf wing is well known to all the Goan associations worldwide and has done G.O.A-NSW proud with its Annual golf League. He also thanked the founders of the Golf wing for their initiative 24 years back. Dr Yadu Singh in his address recalled his memorable association with various Goans from Sydney and said that Goan Community is known world over as a fun loving community, trustworthy and reliable. He showered praise for Tony Colaco’s commitment to GOA-NSW. He congratulated the winners and the golf wing for completing 24 years. He expressed his desire to have a Golf Day for all the Golfers of all the Indian Community and appealed to the GOA Golf wing to take the initiative in making it a reality. Subba Rao Varigonda also addressed the audience and congratulated Tony Colaco and the Golf wing for organizing the event. He said he was impressed with Sandra Antao’s Photo Album collection going back to 1990 Golf annual day. He expressed his support for the Golf day for all Indian golfers and said he will work along with GOA Golf wing to ensure it is organized this year at one of the well known Golf Courses in Sydney. On behalf of the Council of India Australians he conducted a Lucky Raffle for Tickets for two to the CIA’s Australia Day dinner function on Sunday 29th Jan 2012. Lina D’silva picked the lucky Ticket and picked our 2011 Captain Alwyn Henriques as the Lucky winner. Carl D’Silva was installed as 2012 Captain by Sports Director Roy Do Rosario and Outgoing captain Alwyn Henriques. Roy thanked everyone for gracing the event and supporting the Golf wing. After a delicious Lunch catered by Mother India, the group posed for a Photography session which drew the curtains for yet another memorable Golf Annual day Luncheon. View the photos of theGOA Golf Presentation Luncheon 2012 by clicking here

35TH ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S FEAST 2011 (Held on 11th December 2011)

The Goan Community in Sydney celebrated the Feast of St Francis Xavier in Sydney. The Mass Celebrated by Most Reverend Bishop Terrence Brady followed by a tradition Goan entertainment.View the pictures of the2011 St Francis Xaviers Feast by clicking hereView the video of theKonkani Mandos sung at St Francis Xaviers Feast by clicking hereView the video of theKonkani Mandos sung at St Francis Xaviers Feast by clicking hereView the video of theKonkani Mandos sung at St Francis Xaviers Feast by clicking hereView the video of theKonkani hymns sung at St Francis Xaviers Feast by clicking here

35TH CHRISTMAS GALA DANCE

Held on Saturday, 17th December 2011

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Dear members and friends

The G.O.A NSW inc supports and appreciates the social activities carried out by the various Village – groups/committees in NSW.

Working together as one united Goan community in NSW is the vision of the G.O.A NSW Inc.

In order for all the village groups to have their activities published on the web, the G.O.A NSW has dedicated this page for all type of village activities and announcements.

Navelim

The Union of Navelim is celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Rosary on Sun 17^th November as per flyer below.

By attending this event you will also be supporting the Goans in Goa, where we have donated from our profits to various worthy charities.

We have a new and fabulous venue with a sumptuous buffet and dancing to the music of Craig Dickinson.

Please contact us and book and bring as many as you wish. This is also a family day so bring the kids too. Please pass this to your friends. Thanks

Kind regards

Mona Dias

Assagao and Betalbatim 2012 NY Dance

The success story of the New Year’s Eve Fun night rolls on into the 6th year. This year the Assagao and Betalbatim Association have the crowd favourite – musician Craig Dickenson, back to entertain you and have you dance right off your feet. Rock and Roll, Cha Cha Cha, Jive, Macarena, Line Dance and the lot! As with last year, there will be some disco music thrown in for the younger set and a session of Goan masala music to thrill too. The kids will be entertained with games and the Limbo rock competition will return. All this entertainment with dinner and soft drinks thrown in for $45. Despite spiralling costs, we have maintained our entry cost at $45 for adults and $15 for kids between 5 years and 15 years. Kids under 5 years are free.

All proceeds will go to Charities in India. To date, we have donated over $12,000 to charities in Goa and Mumbai over the past five years. As usual, your attendance and financial support by way of donations is invaluable and will be greatly appreciated. So those of you who can afford, we would gratefully accept any cash sponsors for the Limbo rock competition and the kids games.

The party starts promptly at 6:30 pm and dinner is from 7:45 pm. Then we bring on the New Year excitement with dances, prizes and our midnight special. Be there on time so you don’t miss out on any of the food or fun.

We have a total of 200 tickets (adults and kids) available so you MUST book soon. Booking confirmation and payment is required no later than 25 November 2012. Please tell your friends interested in attending or send them this web page link above. Dev borem korum.

Payment:
Bank: Qantas Credit Union
BSB# 704 865 AC# 02182847
Account Name: Mark R Fonseca

Adults $45 and Kids 5 to 15 years – $15
Show your surname/name and no of tickets in the EFT
Please send a confirmation email to: fonseca@optusnet.com.au
or phone Mark (0414912053)

Moira

Watch this space.

Tivim

The first Tivim Social was held in Sydney, Australia on 17^th September 2011. I’m pleased to report that it was a huge success and a fun filled evening.

We received an overwhelming response and support from Tivimkars, and well wishers. The organising committee would like to thank all those who donated prizes, promoted and attended the event. We hope you will support us in the same way in the future.

As intended the profits made on the day, were sent to the Principal of St Ann’s High School Tivim to assist their ongoing school building project. Over the past fifty years the school has provided education, employment, and assistance to families in need. Through education it has changed many lives and uplifted the standards of others. The fundraising held was in appreciation of the sacrifices and good work the St Ann’s nuns and teachers have done for the betterment of others. I would also encourage ex student in other parts of the world to raise funds and help your school in any other way you can.

This is what Sister Joysee had to say on receiving our donation:-

“With grateful heart I am here to say a big thank you to you & all those who worked very hard to collect this huge amount of Rs.1,44,918/-

GOD LOVES A CHEERFULL GIVER – said Jesus

Yes, this is just meant for all of you. You deserve GOD’S blessings in abundance because you worked hard for a very good purpose – for the well being of your Alma Mater( St. Ann’s High School – Tivim.) Be assured that this amount will be used to clear the debt of the school building.

God bless you all!!

Sr. Joysee T; Principal, St Ann’s School Tivim Goa “

For your viewing pleasure here are some photos of the evening captured on camera by our amateur photographers.

Thank you all and once again.

Best wishes

Joe & Alcina

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

”TIVIM SOCIAL 2012” Will be held on the 20th of October 2012 at St Getrudes Church Hall Smithfield. Tivimkar’s and fellow Goan’s please make a note in your diary. More details will follow soon in the meantime please pass the word around specially people from Tivim be part of this special day.

Tivim Social 2012.

Tivim Social 2012 was truly a night of fun and entertainment with lots of dancing, prizes and delicious buffet dinner. Interesting to note how much people cherish their own and ancestral connection with Tivim. Each one relates their own reason for being part of this Social gathering. It was to a great opportunity for people to meet their old and new friends and revive their friendships. There were others who turned up simply to have fun and support a great cause. Patriotic Tivimkars and generous members of the community donated many prizes which added some extra excitement on the day.

This year’s beneficiary was St Vincent de Paul Society of Tivim who provide refuge to homeless women, medical assistance to the sick and help the needy in Tivim. The total amount donated was Rs142, 545/- which was greatly appreciated and acknowledged by St Vincent De Paul Society in Goa.

Fr Clifford D’souza graced the occasion with his presence, blessing of the food and all present on the day. The crowd danced to thenonstop music by CraigDickinson and our upcoming Goan musician Malcolm Britto. As always compere Noel Carvalho was at his best and set the mood right for the evening with games, prizes & surprises. This was followed by our traditional Goan march, masala, line dancing and the latest craze Gangnam Style. It was all in good fun as it was meant to be.

Our sincere thanks to all those who attended, helped us on the day and donated prizes. Wish you all Happy festive season and safe holidays.

With thanks and best wishes

Joe Dsouza

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