Dear Anthony, Thank you very much for your valuable suggestion and opinion. Many of us have been thinking in this direction of late and hope to make it a reality God Willing. I do fully agree that like minds with interest of Goa and Goans as the priority must come together not only in the Gulf but Globally with a strong base in Goa with Goa based like minds who are sincere and devoted to the cause. With over two decades of my close association with our Community, I do strongly believe that a big number is standing for the cause particularly those living abroad. Those in the middle east have no where to go but back home upon their retirement or loss of job. Those in the East and West, with permanent abode, also do look for Goa and Goans way back home. We must all work together without the distinction of caste, creed and color. I am indeed proud of our Community and will always be there to contribute my share. We need strong benevolent leaders to lead. We need a strong man in Goa to champion the cause with clear and clean mind besides the courage and determination to stand upright. We must look forward no matter what. Let all the Global Goan Associations come together under one banner in Goa with proper representation. Together we can build the empire and no one can do it single handedly. We must talk the talk and walk the walk. We must work together to find solutions and not create problems. Let us be constructive critic with solutions. Let us be proud of our rich cultural heritage. Such an organization must be duly registered in Goa with a strong foothold / base in Goa - no politics - no political games but champion the cause of Goa and Goans. We can salvage the prevailing situation in Goa as it is not too late. Politicos will have no choice when we stand together on one platform in one voice no matter who but a benevolent leader who will take care of the generations to come.
May God Bless us all in our endeavors. Viva Goa! Viva Goenkar! Wilson Coelho Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2010 09:31:05 -0700 From: konkani_catho...@yahoo.com Subject: GULF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS (GGA) To: gulf-go...@yahoogroups.com; goan-nri@yahoogroups.co.in; savegoa-...@yahoogroups.com; goa-go...@yahoogroups.com CC: wilson_coe...@hotmail.com; arwinmesqu...@gmail.com “GULF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS” must take the initiative and bring all Gulf Goans in their respective Associations and take the lead in Organizing Meetings related to “GOANS IDENTITY” Gulf Goan Associations can do it and Save Goa from further damages. How to do, What to do, etc. will be decide by the Members of the Gulf Goan Associations. “All The Best” *Goans Identity Movement* (GIM) By this Policy, Goans Majority, Identity & Culture will remain intact. VIVA GOA _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969