It is heartening to see community initiatives being promoted by my colleagues. I'm sure there are others who work quietly in the background.
Joy de Souza is a colleague from Bombay Veterinary College, now a veterinarian in Australia & married to fellow Saligaokar Louis. She has been very involved with community events and associations in Australia for many years. Joyce D'Souza Shamshudin is a veterinarian in Kenya who is involved with the Goan Welfare Society in Kenya. Her sister, June is also a veterinarian, owning her own hospital in Barrie, ON. June's daughter attended the Design workshop by Wendell Rodricks at the 2008 International Goan Convention. Sal Rocha, who attended the 2008 International Goan Convention is the vice president of TEGSA (Toronto East-end Senior Goan Association). He enjoyed Victor's writing workshop and hopes to pen (type?) his spiritual memoirs shortly. A few years ago, I started an online forum for Goan veterinarians worldwide which has a membership of approximately 45 currently. Of those, about a dozen reside in and around the Toronto area. Kevin Saldanha Mississauga, ON. ======= following messages edited for brevity ========== Message: 8 Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:14:33 +1000 From: "Joy de Souza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] WGD Celebrations in Brisbane, Australia " Tumkaan sogleank Aamontron ditaun aamchea Bazaar Disaak yeopaak: " (We invite you all to come for our Market Day. ) held on the fourth Sunday Club day on 24 August 2008 to celebrate World Goa day and Bazaar Dis held at Warrigal Road State School from 2pm to 5pm <snip> The Club will provide tea and coffee. Please bring a plate of 'afternoon tea' to share. Joy de Souza Brisbane ------------------------------ Message: 9 Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:24:51 +0300 From: "Dr.Joyce D'Souza Shamshudin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] Goaday - reminder Dear Members and Friends, The executive committee of the GWS will be celebrating the World Goa Day on Sunday 31st August 2008. Venue : Goan Institute, Nairobi Mass: 11.30 am followed by Lunch. at the GI Charges Adult members- 500/- per person Adult Non- Members- 700/- per person Children under 12 - 300/- per child PLEASE MARK THIS IMPORTANT DATE IN YOUR DIARY! <snip> Name Office Mobile Joyce Shamshudin 4451295 0733-616947 Sincerely, for GWS Secretary -- http://2008goanconvention.blogspot.com/ ======================