GOA Committee 2025 Goans of America - Community Newsletter August 2025 Edition Goans of America Survey - 2025
The goal of this survey is to gain valuable insights into our community members. We will use your feedback to develop better offerings and more effectively serve our community. Submit Your Survey Here http://www.mmsend3.com/link.cfm?r=yHDtM14RtG9OanU7WHGIvQ~~&pe=ef9248dky2cMuRz-3GfRTY2Vdh6H7Jp1XGc-SohccFukdAAuurIuqSIlmysNwwGg&t=LB_Cx9PAcJwyk6rcfw4l-A~~ Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendars! GOA Picnic Date: Sunday, August 10th Time: 12:00 - 4:00 PM Location: El Dorado Park, Picnic Site C 7550 E Spring St, Long Beach, CA 90815 http://www.mmsend3.com/link.cfm?r=yHDtM14RtG9OanU7WHGIvQ~~&pe=h-77mL_iEu6Vko9ByhCw7Njqy-pZmsgNYPSoigrMgNARMA0D62FGCA4rVvEeukU0&t=LB_Cx9PAcJwyk6rcfw4l-A~~ Details: * Please bring your favorite meal to share (4-8 portions) and your own beverages. We will provide plates, cups, napkins, bowls, forks, knives and spoons. * There'll be organized games for the little ones and a bingo game in the afternoon. Bring a soccer ball or volleyball net and volleyball if you have one. * Bring chairs, canopies, - no electrical outlets - no BBQ pit in the picnic. * Come hang out, chat and enjoy the time building relationships with the people in our community. Parking is free. 13-year-old Goan artist Alexi Viegas Trusevych has created a piece of digital art which will be sold as a 4"x4" magnet at the picnic. She's donating 100% of the proceeds from her sales to the GOA: thank you Alexi! Comedy Show Date: Friday, September 19th Time: 5:30 - 9:00 PM Location: Hollywood Improv 8162 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 http://www.mmsend3.com/link.cfm?r=yHDtM14RtG9OanU7WHGIvQ~~&pe=8t4GxfULk7Kkme3bCAoo0zPT0S_bjuwmtF_60_EF1GIRs6iQbX_o_eiPu7pg_6v_&t=LB_Cx9PAcJwyk6rcfw4l-A~~ Details: Goan comedians Wyatt Feegrado & Luke Abranches (brothers from Walnut Creek, CA) * GOA will subsidize 50% of the base ticket price. * Send a selfie from the event + ticket image to Ronnie along with your Venmo or Zelle details for reimbursement. * A great meet-up opportunity for younger adults in the GOA community! Book Tickets Here http://www.mmsend3.com/link.cfm?r=yHDtM14RtG9OanU7WHGIvQ~~&pe=S37QzV-7DXf1vhkIP87q19Bu2Qo3wBKe64m0DoB3szu5nvFZeFu4vyn1eUiMGvJN&t=LB_Cx9PAcJwyk6rcfw4l-A~~ Christmas Dance - New Date! Date: Saturday, December 20th Location: Hotel Zessa (by DoubleTree Hilton), Santa Ana http://www.mmsend3.com/link.cfm?r=yHDtM14RtG9OanU7WHGIvQ~~&pe=ch1RiQ7qgqIJAuHLAu3kpc1ZwK4tgADJLQwJz9sZWhh-NNrm42inJymlzUOkDv0Z&t=LB_Cx9PAcJwyk6rcfw4l-A~~ Details: * Expect a live band and a DJ for all ages * Santa Claus will make an appearance-get the kids excited! * Save the date-more details soon! Thank You to Our Donors We are incredibly grateful for those who've supported GOA's initiatives. Platinum Donors Philip & Bernadine de Sousa Watson & Margaret DeSa Andrew Abranches & Dawn Feegrado Gold Donors Tony & Melita Santiago Roy & Nora Braganza Other Contributions Anonymous: $1300 Louella Viegas & Ivan Trusevych: Donated product for Alexi's project - Priceless To donate, make checks payable to 'Goans of America' and mail to: Ronnie Dalgado 2625 Beland Blvd. Redondo Beach, CA 90278 A Message from Ronnie Hello everyone, We're thrilled to see many of you expressing interest in attending our events-it truly brings us joy! With momentum building and exciting gatherings ahead, we're grateful for your continued support and enthusiasm. Warm regards, Ronnie Dalgado President, Goans of America - 2025 http://www.mmsend3.com/link.cfm?r=yHDtM14RtG9OanU7WHGIvQ~~&pe=4WOnXr3sxTMr1OFCy5NFWrwgXsjYwnpR6tb39hmZFmbyr9akbU73uqrpakTYqMkw&t=LB_Cx9PAcJwyk6rcfw4l-A~~ http://www.mmsend3.com/link.cfm?r=yHDtM14RtG9OanU7WHGIvQ~~&pe=BdGMM3k1DmV7BArOzGnQyKPJbGkkkbIHRm78Ls91KfS4kCnRymgLoaoYdRvfOi_O&t=LB_Cx9PAcJwyk6rcfw4l-A~~ MAIL US: goansofamerica at gmail.com mailto:goansofamerica at gmail.com CONTACT US tel:+1 310-938-1889: +1 310-938-1889 tel:+1 310-938-1889 ************************************************************** 2510 W. 237th Street, Suite 202, Torrance, CA 90505 **************************************************************
