Committee
Committee 2004 – 2006
The following is the first management committee of KCA UK President – Mr. Ronald Lobo - Manchester Vice President – Mrs. Marina B. Monis – Warrington Secretary – Mrs. Lucy Lobo – Manchester Cultural Secretary – Mr. Santhosh Pinto – Manchester Communication Coordinator – Mr. Raj Francis Pereira - Carlisle
Under the able the leadership of Mr. Ronald Lobo, and the dedicated work of other committee members, KCA UK got a very strong foundation. These like minded people gave a good start for KCA UK by hosting the first “Monti-Fest” in Manchester, KCA family Picnic and other indoor games. This committee succeeded in creating link between Konkani people in the United Kingdom.
Committee 2006 - 2008
President – Mr. James Ravi Pinto - Liverpool Vice President – Mr. Stany Rodrigues - Manchester Secretary – Mrs. Anitha Serrao – New Castle Cultural Secretary – Mrs. Diana Pinto – Warrington Treasurer – Mrs. Lainet Pinto - Manchester Communication Coordinator – Mrs. Reshma Lobo - Carlisle
This committee put all its efforts in developing KCA UK as a strong association, by developing contacts with other Konkani Association in the United Kingdom. The First “Christmas Boom’ a social gathering during the Christmas time was successfully carried out. Thanks to President Mr. James Ravi Pinto for his commitment and continuing support to KCA UK.
Committee 2008 - 2010
President – Mr. Santhosh Aloysius Pinto - Manchester Vice President – Mr. Joseph Santhosh Sequeira - Warrington Secretary – Mrs. Reena Pinto - Manchester Cultural Secretary – Mr. James Ravi Pinto - Liverpool Treasurer – Mrs. Diana Lobo - Manchester Communication Coordinator – Mrs. Reshma Lobo - Carlisle
This committee has worked hard for recognition of the Konkani community in the United Kingdom. KCA UK has promoted a greater understanding and cooperation amongst various Konkani speaking communities in the United Kingdom during this time. During this time KCA UK started participating in the cultural and social events conducted by local community groups.
The Present Committee (Since 2010)
President – Mr. Stany Rodrigues – Manchester. Vice President – Mr. Raj Francis Pereira – Carlisle. Secretary –Mr. Vinod Barboza – Manchester. Cultural Secretary – Mrs. Anita D’Silva Birmingham. Treasurer – Mr. Ronald Lobo – Manchester. Joint Secretary – Martin Saldhana - Manchester Communication Coordinator – Mrs. Marina Monis – Warrington.
Apart from following the footsteps of earlier committees, President Stany Rodrigues and his team would like to reach more Konkani people within the United Kingdom. Cultural cohesion has been promoted through talks and training events.
