[Goanet] Calling all Goans!
My Fellow GOA Members, For the past three decades the Christmas Dance has always been an event to remember, this year is on track to be a blast! For many of us it is the one annual opportunity to catch up with our friends, and their families. The GOA has always been a family organization that strives to foster our culture and pass on our values to the next generation. With the current tough economic situation, we want to be sure everyone has an opportunity to participate in this long standing tradition, and to make sure that finances are not a reason to stay away. In true Goan Christmas Spirit, we are taking the following steps to encourage participation in this year's Christmas Dance: * All prices have been reset to the early bird special prices. * Furthermore, Children's Tickets (4-12) have been discounted 50% to $10.00. * Families in need can contact me for specially discounted tickets. * Note: For attendees who have already purchased their tickets, please contact us if you are eligible for a refund due to these changes, you may also chose to direct this money to help those families in need. Thank you all for your continued support of this great organization. As always, we look forward to a fun Christmas Celebration! Wishing you all a Merry Christmas See you soon, Kyle Lobo GOA President Dance details and online payment available directly from our web site at www.goansofamerica.com http://www.goansofamerica.com --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] International Goan Youth Convention, July 2-4, 2011, San Francisco
Need vacation plans for July 4th weekend? We have a fun suggestion. Come join us in San Francisco for the International Goan Youth Convention. If you're interested in joining us, please email Kyle or myself so we can coordinate transportation from LA and back. Details below. Thanks! Ralph Figueiredo. --- Five good reasons not to miss the INTERNATIONAL GOAN YOUTH CONVENTION from July 2-4, 2011, in San Francisco, California. Please pass this message on to your children, nieces/nephews, grandchildren and encourage them to attend. Benefits of attending: 1. Discover your Goan roots. 2. Network, socialize, connect, and make life-long friendships with your peers. 3. Learn leadership and entrepreneurship skills and coping in a new globalized economy. 4. Learn about Goa and current issues related to Goa. 5. Partner with Goan groups and organizations to do educational, environmental, charitable and volunteer projects related to Goa. Hurry and register asap if you have not done so already. The Convention is being organized by Youth and the events, topics, presentations will cover ages 15-40, although all ages are invited to attend as people like to travel with family. There are few cities in the world as charming and inviting as San Francisco in summer. See http://www6.sfgov.org/index.aspx?page=5. The convention will be held at the HOLIDAY INN, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco. See http://www.hifishermanswharf.com/, a prime hotel in Fisherman's Wharf, close to Alcatraz, and a short distance from Golden Gate Park, Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square and other world-famous attractions. Rooms can be booked for $165 per night plus taxes (up to 4 people a room). Hotel Reservations for the Event at the Holiday Inn Fisherman's Wharf can be made by calling reservations at 1-800-942-7348 or going online to this link using the Booking Code GOA: http://tinyurl.com/HotelYouthConvention If you are coming alone and want to share a room, contact Acaria at acariaalme...@yahoo.com and she will try and pair you up to share a room. Here is the agenda: Pre-convention. Some optional tours are available during your visit. Please book your tours directly with the tour operators. See tours at http://goasudharop.org/images/Tours-Brochure.pdf Specific tour details can also be viewed at the links below. June 30, Thursday, tour of Monterrey Carmel http://www.montereytours.net/?event=offer.detailofferId=6996 July 1, Friday, tour of Napa Valley (wine country) http://www.tourcarmel.com/tours/san-francisco-to-napa-valley-limousine-b us-tour.html Various dates, times, book to suit your schedule - Tours of Alcatraz Island - http://www.alcatrazcruises.com/ Tours of San Francisco - http://www.partner.viator.com/en/1679/tours/San-Francisco/San-Francisco- Hop-on-Hop-off-Tour/d651-2660HOHO Convention Day 1 July 2 LUNCH: 11:30am-1:30pm Welcome, purpose of the Youth convention, information on Goa Sudharop. 1:30-2pm Session #1, Fun with Konkani, some words, phrases, music. 2:00-2:45pm Session #2, Goan quiz contest and fun Goa-related items. 2:45-3:30pm Tea: 3:30-3:45pm Session #3, Panel discussion on Goan Identity with audience participation. The panel will explore various issues related to identity, growing up outside Goa, cultural expectations, generational issues (parents children), etc. 3:45-5:00pm Grand GOAN ROCKIN TO BOLLYWOOD ON THE BAY Cruise/Dinner with DJ dancing on the San Francisco Bay, passing by Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge, etc. for all paid convention attendees. Subject to availability, individual tickets for non-attendees will be available at $75 per ticket for ages 23+ and $55 for ages 6-23. Under 5 free. Time: 6:15-9:15pm July 3 - Day 2 BREAKFAST8:00-9:30AM Session #4, Volunteering and Connecting to Goa. 9:30am-10:15am Session #5a, Making your dreams come true and planning your life with focus on Career counseling for 18+, 10:15am-12:00pm. Session #5b, Making your dreams come true and planning your life with focus on college counseling for 15-18, 10:15am-12:00pm. LUNCH 12:00pm-1:30pm Session #6, Update on various topics related to Goa. 1:30-2:15pm Session #7, Entrepreneurs, Start-ups, Innovators, Global Markets and doing business in the Global economy. 2:15-3:00pm Close convention and thank you 3:00pm Adults 21+ Club night (adults over 21 only) July 4 - Day 3 Picnic 11am onwards, Picnic lunch included. See location below. Fireworks8pm onwards. See location below. Picnic and Fireworks at Aquatic Park, 2998 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109. Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Hyde St and Jefferson St. Neighborhoods: Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco, CA, North Waterfront San Francisco, California If you plan on attending, please let Acaria at acariaalme...@yahoo.com know the number in your party so she can keep track of headcount. Prices includes CONVENTION (July 2-4) and the San Francisco Bay Dinner
[Goanet] Easter Picnic on May 15th Save The Date for The Christmas Ball on Dec 10th
Hello everyone, The GOA Committee is proud to announce that our annual Easter Picnic will be held on May 15th at the La Mirada Regional Park. We have a full schedule of fun activities planned for kids, young adults, and the young at heart. Best of all, this event is completely free (parking is free as well). Sunday, May 15th When? 11:00: Arrival 12:00: Easter Egg Hunt (bring a basket) 12:00: Appetizers 1:00: Games 2:00: Lunch 3:00: Bingo 4:00: G.O.A Sponsored Tea time What to Bring? 1 appetizer and 1 main entrée Or 1 main entrée and dessert Frisbees, balls, games How do I get there? La Mirada Regional Park 13701 South Adelfa Avenue, La Mirada, CA 90638 See you there! Kyle Lobo GOA President PS: Save the date!! Our Annual Christmas Ball will be held on December 10th, 2011 at the La Mirada Golf Course. Please add to your calendars, you do not want to miss this! We will let you know when tickets become available.
[Goanet] Introducing Committee and Upcoming Events
Hello everyone, You should have received the below email yesterday from Kyle Lobo and if you didn't, it's because you are not currently subscribed to our new/updated GOA Mailing list. Here is how you can subscribe: Join via the website at www.GoansOfAmerica.com. There is a box on the left side where you can enter your email address. And below is an email from Kyle on upcoming events. Thanks and have a great day! Ralph Figueiredo On Behalf Of Kyle Lobo From: goamailingl...@googlegroups.com [mailto:goamailingl...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kyle Lobo Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 6:48 PM To: goamailingl...@googlegroups.com Subject: Introducing Committee and Upcoming Events Hello all, Welcome to 2011! I would like to first start off by introducing our dedicated committee members. Ronnie Dalgado - Vice President Audrey Vieira - Activities and Event Coordinator Ezilda Lobo - Cultural Coordinator Donovan Rodrigues - Treasurer Sharel Figueiredo - Activities and Event Coordinator Sue Furtado - Youth Coordinator Dee Furtado - Youth Coordinator If there is anyone interested in joining the committee or volunteering at any one of our events, please let us know! We welcome any and all help! Upcoming Events It was suggested that we let you all know when the upcoming events are going to be. Here are some loose dates of some of our major events. When they become firm, I will update you all accordingly. Easter Picnic - April - Location TBD Summer Camp - September 16th - 18th - Camp Seely Christmas Ball - December - Location TBD Recording our History and Culture One of our initiatives this year is to record our history and culture. Since we are a small minority, it is imperative that we record and pass our culture on to future generations. We are asking for volunteers to submit any information that they may have. The information will then be posted to our website and credit will be given to the submitter of information. You may also choose to remain anonymous if you wish. Examples of things to submit include: Recipes (credit will be given to the chef) History Customs Places of Interest Music Dance Please submit all information to ezildal...@gmail.com. Your support is very much needed and appreciated! Cultural Dance at the LA Archdiocese- Need Volunteers! Every year the LA Archdiocese does a major diversity Mass celebrated by the Archbishop, in which a lot of world cultures are represented. We have been invited to represent the India Catholics and have a prime opportunity to do a typical Goan Dance at the opening of Mass. If you are interested in this great opportunity for our community, we need both dancers and choreographers to participate! Please contact Sue Furtado at sue_furt...@hotmail.com if you would like to volunteer. Retreat Information Attached to this email is information about a religious retreat being held. This is not a GOA held event so please forward your questions to the contact provided on the flyer. Thank you for your continued support of the GOA! We look forward to another great and exciting year! For those currently not on this mailing list, please tell them to join via the website at www.GoansOfAmerica.com. There is a box on the left side where you can enter your email address. Kyle Lobo GOA President 2011 kylel...@gmail.com
[Goanet] Final Update for the dance this Saturday
Agenda: 6:00pm: Mass (Arrive at 5:30pm if you want to sing in the choir). 7:30pm: Dinner Santa. 9:00pm: Dancing till 1am. We're closing our online payment portal at midnight on Tuesday, December 14th. Several of you have some last minute friends attending. We cannot allow walk-ins, so please have them register before tomorrow night. Don't forget to bring a wrapped and labeled gift if you want Santa to give it to your kid at the event. Santa made a resolution to be punctual and will arrive at 7:30pm SHARP J. Venue: Doubletree Hotel Santa Ana/Orange County Airport Hotel. 201 East MacArthur Blvd. Santa Ana, California 92707 714-825- www.doubletreeocairport.com http://www.doubletreeocairport.com/ Discounted prices for hotel rooms on Dec 18th: $72.00+Tax. You may call the DoubleTree directly and book asking for the 'GOA' special rate or click on our personalized link below for the discounted GOA rate and book online. http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/S/STAOCDT-GOA-201 01218/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG Overnight guests get free parking. We look forward to seeing all of you on the 18th!! Audrey Dias GOA Los Angeles
[Goanet] Last Call for Early Bird Discount
Hello everyone! Just a final reminder that our early bird discount ends tomorrow. We've extended it one day. From December 2nd onwards, tickets will be $50/Adult. Here's what we have left: Orange Section has 2 Seats left. Gray Section has 37 Seats left. The other colored sections are sold out. To pay online, please visit http://goansofamerica.com/events.html Don't forget to bring a wrapped and labeled gift if you want Santa to give it to your kid at the event. New Update: We will have a mass on the 18th as well. From 6pm - 7pm. If you'd like to attend the service, please arrive on time. Dance Details: Date: December 18th 2010 7pm - 1am (Dinner will be served at 7:30pm) Buffet Dinner: The DoubleTree Buffet. Dress Code: Formal. Venue: Doubletree Hotel Santa Ana/Orange County Airport Hotel. 201 East MacArthur Blvd. Santa Ana, California 92707 714-825- www.doubletreeocairport.com http://www.doubletreeocairport.com/ Discounted prices for hotel rooms on Dec 18th: $72.00+Tax. You may call the DoubleTree directly and book asking for the 'GOA' special rate or click on our personalized link below for the discounted GOA rate and book online. http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/S/STAOCDT-GOA-201 01218/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG There will be a live band performing all evening and we promise to keep you on the dance floor all night! For you wine connoisseurs, feel free to bring your own wine bottle to the event. A corkage fee of $10.00/bottle will apply. You will be responsible for checking it in with the Banquet Captain. For everyone else, there will be a cash bar open all night. If you'd like to donate a spot prize or a raffle item, please email us what you'd like to donate. Please gift wrap your prize and bring it to the event and a huge Thank You in advance We look forward to seeing all of you on the 18th!! Audrey Dias GOA Los Angeles
[Goanet] GOA Dance on Dec 18th!
Hello everyone! Happy Thanksgiving from the GOA! We still have a few tickets left in 3 colored sections for our Christmas Dance. Once they sell out, you'll be allocated seats in the White tables section, so please pick your tickets ASAP. Additionally, our early bird discount ends in a week and you will then have to pay full price of $50.00 per adult ticket. This event is always a sellout, so please get your tickets while they are still available to avoid any disappointment later. Web site for payments is http://goansofamerica.com/events.html New Update: We will have a mass on the 18th as well. From 6pm - 7pm. If you'd like to attend the service, please arrive on time. We are looking for talented singers for our mass choir. If you'd like to join the choir, please email Maxie Mascarenhas with your contact information. Maxie has been CC'ed on this email. Dance Details: Date: December 18th 2010 7pm - 1am (Dinner will be served at 7:30pm) Buffet Dinner: The DoubleTree Buffet. Dress Code: Formal. Venue: Doubletree Hotel Santa Ana/Orange County Airport Hotel. 201 East MacArthur Blvd. Santa Ana, California 92707 714-825- www.doubletreeocairport.com http://www.doubletreeocairport.com/ Discounted prices for hotel rooms on Dec 18th: $72.00+Tax. You may call the DoubleTree directly and book asking for the 'GOA' special rate or click on our personalized link below for the discounted GOA rate and book online. http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/S/STAOCDT-GOA-201 01218/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG There will be a live band performing all evening and we promise to keep you on the dance floor all night! For you wine connoisseurs, feel free to bring your own wine bottle to the event. A corkage fee of $10.00/bottle will apply. You will be responsible for checking it in with the Banquet Captain. If you'd like to donate a spot prize, please email us what you'd like to donate. Please gift wrap your prize and bring it to the event and a huge Thank You in advance GOA SAT AWARD: Thanks to the generosity of Tony Azavedo,CPA, and Alfred Braganza, the G.O.A. is proud to offer the G.O.A. S.A.T. Award. This is the 14th year of this prestigious award. It is a great incentive to our students to excel and compete. All 11th and 12th grade scholars are invited to apply for this annual G.O.A. S.A.T. Award. It consists of a $600.00 cash prize and a Plaque. As in the years past, scores will remain absolutely confidential. One of the parents should be Goan. The scholar must be present to receive the Award. Kindly submit your test scores, duly countersigned by your School Counselor by December 1st to Alfred Braganza: 2201 Greenfield Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064. The SAT Committee: Tony Azavedo,CPA, Alfred Braganza and Audrey Dias, Member Ex-officio. Lastly, we have Santa making his grand appearance before dinner, so please make sure to leave your child's gift with their name in the designated area provided, prior to the event. We look forward to seeing all of you on the 18th!! Audrey Dias GOA Los Angeles
[Goanet] Important Dance Update
Hello everyone! We have received an outstanding response to the dance. I guess going online for payments helped! Below is the link for those of you that haven't signed up yet. http://goansofamerica.com/events.html We have added a few more color sections, now that the initial ones have filled up / sold out. The Gray, Orange and Light Blue areas are still open and all 3 areas are open to everyone. So, please pick your color and book your tickets ASAP. FAQ's: 1) Will I receive a ticket in the mail? A: No. You will receive an email from PayPal as soon as you pay. That is your ticket. Please print it and bring it to the dance. 2) Do I need to reserve a specific table number? A: No you don't. You reserve a color section. PayPal at this time doesn't have the functionality to reserve specific tables. We will add that functionality for future events when it becomes available. 3) Do I need to sign up for a PayPal account? A: No you don't. Just use your credit card online and PayPal will process that transaction without needing a PayPal account. 4) What happens if I pay by check? A: If you pay by check, you'll be assigned to one of the White (Open Seating) tables. We can only allocate the Color sections to those that pay by credit card as PayPal does it for us. We realize that this is a new process and a learning experience for everyone. We apologize for any hurdles. We also appreciate all the positive feedback from all of you that found this system extremely convenient. We sold over 200 tickets in the first 2 days and we've sold a 100 more since then. THANK YOU!! Those of you who are yet to book your seats, please do so online. It's convenient and fast and extremely safe. PayPal takes care of the online security. Thank you once again for your support. We look forward to seeing all of you on the 18th!! Audrey Dias GOA Los Angeles _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] Dance Ticket Sales Update
Hello everyone, Just a quick update: The Yellow section is SOLD OUT and the Green section has 5 tables (50 tickets) left. The rest are still wide open and available. We had to take the payment page down for a day for some quick maintenance, but we're back up again, so please go ahead and book your tickets. I encourage you to pay online as that's the only way you get to pick your seating preference. If you send in your check by mail, you'll be seated on a first-come-first served basis in the 'General Seating' area. Here's the link to pay online http://goansofamerica.com/events.html Thanks and have a great week ahead! GOA Los Angeles _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] Christmas Ball on December 18th 2010
Hello everyone, Get ready to kick up those heels and let your hair down! We have a fantastic most requested live band, delicious food, high-spirited people, Santa, what more can you ask for! We've had so many of you ask about the details of this dance. Well, here it is! We have a new GOA website! Please visit us online at www.goansofamerica.com For your convenience, we have now gone online (Special thanks to Kyle Lobo). Payments for the GOA MAA Combined Christmas Dance will be done through Credit Card or PayPal. You are requested to pick your own seats with the help of an online map. We have a video on the web site with a quick tutorial on how to pay online. http://goansofamerica.com/events.html For those interested in mailing in checks, please make your check out to: GOA Los Angeles, please mail to 213 East Sycamore Avenue, El Segundo CA 90245. We will need your list of attendees, age groups and email address so we can email you confirmation. Additionally, if you pay by check, you will be seated on a first-come-first-served bases in our general seating area. However, if you pay online, you can pick your seating preference by color coded areas. Dance Details: Date: December 18th 2010 7pm - 1am (Dinner will be served at 7:30pm) Ticket prices for the dance are as follows: Adults (Ages 21 and Up): $45 On/Before December 1, 2010 (Early Bird Discount). Adults (Ages 21 and Up): $50 After December 1, 2010 Kids (Ages 11-20): $35 Kids (Ages 4-10): $20 Buffet Dinner: The DoubleTree Buffet. Dress Code: Formal. Venue: Doubletree Hotel Santa Ana/Orange County Airport Hotel. 201 East MacArthur Blvd. Santa Ana, California 92707 714-825- www.doubletreeocairport.com http://www.doubletreeocairport.com/ Discounted prices for hotel rooms on Dec 18th: $72.00+Tax. Overnight parking included. You may call the DoubleTree directly and book asking for the 'GOA' special rate or click on our personalized link below for the discounted GOA rate and book online. http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/S/STAOCDT-GOA-201 01218/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG There will be a live band performing all evening and we promise to keep you on the dance floor all night! For you wine connoisseurs, feel free to bring your own wine bottle to the event. A corkage fee of $10.00/bottle will apply. You will be responsible for checking it in with the Banquet Captain. If you'd like to donate a spot prize, please email us what you'd like to donate. Please gift wrap your prize and bring it to the event and a huge Thank You in advance GOA SAT AWARD: Thanks to the generosity of Tony Azavedo,CPA, and Alfred Braganza, the G.O.A. is proud to offer the G.O.A. S.A.T. Award. This is the 14th year of this prestigious award. It is a great incentive to our students to excel and compete. All 11th and 12th grade scholars are invited to apply for this annual G.O.A. S.A.T. Award. It consists of a $600.00 cash prize and a Plaque. As in the years past, scores will remain absolutely confidential. One of the parents should be Goan. The scholar must be present to receive the Award. Kindly submit your test scores, duly countersigned by your School Counselor by December 1st to Alfred Braganza: 2201 Greenfield Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064. The SAT Committee: Tony Azavedo,CPA, Alfred Braganza and Audrey Dias, Member Ex-officio. Lastly, we have Santa making his grand appearance before dinner, so please make sure to leave your child's gift with their name in the designated area provided, prior to the event. We look forward to seeing all of you on the 18th!! Audrey Dias President - GOA Los Angeles audrey_d...@hotmail.com _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] Cabin Trip - Important Update
Hello everyone, We have great news! We have received an overwhelming response to the GOA Cabin trip on September 24-26. Unfortunately, we have to cut off attendance due to this amazing response. We're at capacity. The site has very strict rules about head count. And so, any checks received after today (May 18, 2010) will not be included in the listing. Please see the attachment for the names of people whose checks we have received and who have a cabin confirmed. If you are on the attached list, we would like you to please reply only to colacom...@hotmail.com as soon as possible with the following details: 1) Name of the person(s) attending 2) No of Adults 3) No of Children (under 18) 4) Contact telephone No. 5) e-mail address Please provide the following information to colacom...@hotmail.com mailto:colacom...@hotmail.com We also wanted to inform you that because we have exceeded the minimum number of people, the camp site requires that we pay an additional amount for each person above the standard allocated number for the group site. It is possible that depending on the total number of members, from your responses to Mira, that we may have to charge an additional (small fee) amount per cabin. Once we receive the above responses from all of you attending, we should be able to estimate the additional amount and will let you know accordingly. We will provide details regarding food and other events in the next few weeks. THANK YOU for your responses and sending in your checks so quickly. We appreciate the support and look forward to another fun GOA event. Audrey All the post budget analysis and implications Sign up now. http://news.in.msn.com/moneyspecial/budget2010/
[Goanet] Bruno De Silva Mortuary
Just to inform all of you of the sad passing of Bruno De Silva. Here is some information regarding the service. Date: Saturday, May 1st, 2010. Place: Holy Cross Mortuary. 5835 W. Slauson Ave., Culver City, CA Time: 11 AM Service to be held in the Mortuary's Chapel. Ralph Figueiredo.
[Goanet] Funeral - FINAL UPDATE
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- Final Update: Adrian Menezes, son of Lea and Orland Menezes from San Diego (Chula Vista) passed away on Tuesday April 6th at the age of 23. Funeral on FRIDAY, April 16th at Corpus Christi Catholic Church: 10:00am: Body Arrives. 10:30am: Rosary. 11:00am - 12:30pm: Viewing. 1:00pm: Mass Starts. 2:00pm: Glen Abbey Cemetery. If anyone wants to send flowers, please send them directly to the church. Funeral Mass will be at 1:00pm on Friday the 16th at: Corpus Christi Catholic Church 450 Corral Canyon Road Bonita, CA 91902 (619) 482-3954 Burial will follow after the mass at: Glen Abbey Cemetery 3838 Bonita Road Bonita, CA 91902 Thank you. Lea and Orland Menezes PH: (619) 656-8367 955 Plaza Amistad, Chula Vista CA 91910.
[Goanet] Funeral arrangements for Adrian Menezes - UPDATE
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- Adrian Menezes, son of Lea and Orland Menezes from San Diego (Chula Vista) passed away on Tuesday April 6th at the age of 23. There has been a delay in getting the body from the Dominican Republic, so the Mortuary Service will not take place as scheduled at the Humphrey Mortuary on Thursday. I will send an email with updated information as soon as it's available. The viewing will likely be at 10am on Friday, an hour BEFORE the funeral. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday the 16th at Corpus Christi Catholic Church 450 Corral Canyon Road Bonita, CA 91902 (619) 482-3954 Burial will follow after the mass at: Glen Abbey Cemetery 3838 Bonita Road Bonita, CA 91902 Lea and Orland Menezes PH: (619) 656-8367 955 Plaza Amistad, Chula Vista CA 91910.
[Goanet] Funeral arrangements for Adrian Menezes
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- Adrian Menezes, son of Lea and Orland Menezes from San Diego (Chula Vista) passes away on Tuesday April 6th at the age of 23. Viewing will be on Thursday, April 15th from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at: Humphrey Mortuary 753 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910 619-425-9111 Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday the 16th at Corpus Christi Catholic Church 450 Corral Canyon Road Bonita, CA 91902 (619) 482-3954 Burial will follow after the mass. Lea and Orland Menezes PH: (619) 656-8367 955 Plaza Amistad, Chula Vista CA 91910.
[Goanet] GOA Picnic Reminder - April 18th.
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- Hi Everyone, We have a whole bunch of you attending the picnic next Sunday April 18th. We hope that you and your bunnies are getting ready to enjoy a day of games, egg hunting, cookie decorating and some delicious cupcakes to name a few. So if you plan on attending with your kids please rsvp to goa...@yahoo.com so that we can plan the distribution of goodies for the kids accordingly. Without giving too much away in advance, we have some really fun games planned, for kids and adults, so come out and enjoy your Sunday with us. It's a potluck, so bring your own food and maybe a little extra to share? Venue Details: Columbia Park, 4045 W 190th Street, Torrance, CA 90504 When: 11:00 am onwards. RSVP to: goa...@yahoo.com especially if you have young kids coming as we need to know how many kids to plan for. Note: *The parking lot on Prairie Avenue is closer to the picnic site. Thanks, Team GOA goa...@yahoo.com (310) 534-0358
[Goanet] GOA Picnic on April 18th!!
Hello everyone, We could not get enough of you from our last get together. So Team GOA is looking forward to having you all on Sunday, April 18th, 2010 for a picnic out in the sun. Get ready to tap into your energy reserves or simply catch up with friends! The picnic will be a potluck so bring your favorite delight and some more to share so everyone can enjoy the finger licking assortment of food. So, please join us and add this to your calendars. Put on your favorite game face to score in a game of volleyball or soccer, to hit the jackpot in bingo, or to cheer on your kids as they participate in an egg hunt. Where: Columbia Park 4045 W 190th Street, Torrance, CA 90504 When: 11:00 am onwards. Rsvp: goa...@yahoo.com Note: *The parking lot on Prairie Avenue is closer to the picnic site. *Alcohol Prohibited Till then! Audrey Dias
[Goanet] Thank You
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Happy New Year Twenty-Ten --- Hello everyone, It is with immense pleasure that I introduce all of you to Audrey Dias. Audrey has played a key role in organizing all the events last year and she has agreed to take over running the Los Angeles GOA in 2010. Please welcome her and provide her your continued support. We are all excited about the prospect of a new team and a revived Goan Association in Los Angeles. Please continue to provide us feedback, and your support is what we survive on. All those members and friends that help out at events, that donate prizes and those of you that get your groups together to come and attend our events - we really owe all the success to you. Keep up the good work. We'll put together good events but only your attendance, with your positive, fun attitude can make these events GREAT! Thank You and it has been a true pleasure serving my Goan community all these years. All the very best for 2010!! Ralph Figueiredo. A message from Audrey Dias below: Dear members of The Los Angeles Goan Overseas Association: Thank you for attending the wonderful Christmas event of 2009. This event would not have been possible if it was not for the participation from all of you, our generous donors and our wonderful team of dedicated organizers. Events such as these bring us closer to our roots, help us continue traditions and provide our children with an enriched heritage. During 2009, we were able to achieve some of these objectives. As a result of the picnic and camp out, members had an opportunity to come together and taste the culinary skills of our fellow men. The year 2010 looks like a promising year as we have a whole host of events planned such as an Easter picnic in spring, a camp out in summer and a Christmas get-together in winter. As always, these events require time and manpower. Our devoted team could use additional help. We would love if you could join us in organizing and making our events more exciting. Please continue to provide us with ideas and suggestions. We appreciate your feedback. We managed a profitable 2009 inspite of keeping ticket costs lower than previous years, and our accounts are always available to any of our members that would like a copy of them. Please email us a request and we'll gladly share them with you. Once again, thank you for your participation and support in 2009. We are looking forward to a great year ahead. Sincerely, Audrey Dias. TEAM GOA
[Goanet] GOA Christmas Dance - Almost Sold Out!!!
Hello everyone, we're well over 400 attendees for this event. We're almost at capacity and we still have a few checks coming in. If your check is not RECEIVED by Dec 10th, you will not be able to walk in. We cannot accept last minute walk-in's as we'll be over capacity. Checks need to be made out to GOANS OF AMERICA. $50.00/Adult and $25.00/Kid (Ages 4-12). Mailing Address: 213 E Sycamore Avenue, El Segundo CA 90245. (Please list the full names of all your attendees and a phone number as well) To check that we've received your last minute checks, you can email colacom...@hotmail.com mailto:colacom...@hotmail.com Anyone want to donate a prize? You name/Company name will be mentioned as the prize sponsor. Just bring it to the event and let us know what it is. Dance Information: 2) Buffet Dinner: The DoubleTree Buffet. 3) Dress Code: Formal. 4) Discounted prices for hotel rooms on Dec 12th: $72.00+Tax. Overnight parking included. You may call the DoubleTree directly and book asking for the 'GOA' special rate or click on our personalized link below for the discounted GOA rate and book online. http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/STAOCDT-GOA-20091 212/index.jhtml 5) There will be a live band performing all evening and we promise to keep you on the dance floor all night! Make sure to wear those dancing shoes! 6) For you wine connoisseurs, feel free to bring your own wine bottle to the event. A corkage fee of $7.00/bottle will apply. 7) Venue: Doubletree Hotel Santa Ana/Orange County Airport Hotel. 714-825- www.doubletreeocairport.com 201 East MacArthur Blvd. Santa Ana, California 92707 Date: December 12th 2009 7pm - 1am (Dinner will be served at 7:30pm sharp) 8) Santa will be gracing our dance too, so bring a wrapped and labeled gift for Santa to give it to your child. 9) If you'd like to donate a spot prize, please email me what you'd like to donate. Please gift wrap your prize and bring it to the event. See all of your on the 12th!! (This Saturday!!!) Thank you all for your support! We look forward to a fun event with all of you this Saturday!! G.O.A Committee (310) 534-0358 www.goacom.org/goa-la
[Goanet] GOA Christmas Dance - Early Bird Price Expires
Hello everyone, just a reminder to pay the regular price for any checks you mail in Tuesday onwards. If your check is post marked Nov 30th (Monday) you'll get the early bird discount. Checks post marked December 1st - December 10th: $50.00/Adult and $25.00/Kid (Ages 4-12). Thanks. Hello everyone, Just a quick reminder to send in your checks ASAP. There are 2 weeks left for the 'early bird' deadline which expires on the 30th. We're filling up too, so get your seats now. Since this is a combined G.O.A and M.A.A event, our tickets are selling out real fast, so if you and your friends plan to attend I suggest you get us your checks soon. Dance Information: 1) Checks need to be made out to: Goans of America. Mailing Address: 213 E Sycamore Avenue, El Segundo CA 90245. (Please list the full names of all your attendees and a phone number as well) Early Bird Price - On/Before November 30th: $40.00/Adult (Ages 13+) $20.00/Kid (Ages 4-12) *(December 1st - December 10th: $50.00/Adult and $25.00/Kid (Ages 4-12))* 2) Buffet Dinner: The DoubleTree Buffet. 3) Dress Code: Formal. 4) Discounted prices for hotel rooms on Dec 12th: $72.00+Tax. Overnight parking included. You may call the DoubleTree directly and book asking for the 'GOA' special rate or click on our personalized link below for the discounted GOA rate and book online. http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/STAOCDT-GOA-20091 212/index.jhtml 5) There will be a live band performing all evening and we promise to keep you on the dance floor all night! Make sure to wear those dancing shoes! 6) For you wine connoisseurs, feel free to bring your own wine bottle to the event. A corkage fee of $7.00/bottle will apply. 7) Venue: Doubletree Hotel Santa Ana/Orange County Airport Hotel. 714-825- www.doubletreeocairport.com 201 East MacArthur Blvd. Santa Ana, California 92707 Date: December 12th 2009 7pm - 1am (Dinner will be served at 7:30pm sharp) 8) Santa will be gracing our dance too, so bring a wrapped and labeled gift for Santa to give it to your child. 9) If you'd like to donate a spot prize, please email me what you'd like to donate. Please gift wrap your prize and bring it to the event. See all of your on the 12th!! G.O.A SAT Award: Thanks to the generosity of Tony Azavedo and Alfred Braganza, the G.O.A. is proud to offer the G.O.A SAT AWARD again. This is the 13th year of this Award. It is a great incentive to our children to compete. All the 11th and 12th grade scholars are invited to apply for this annual G.O.A. S.A.T. award. It consists of $600.00 cash prize and a $70.00 plaque. As in the years past, scores will remain absolutely CONFIDENTIAL. One of the parents should be Goan. The scholar must be present to receive the award. Please submit your test scores duly countersigned by your school Counselor by December 2nd to any of these members: 1. Tony Azavedo,CPA,18021 Skypark Circle # K-2, Irvine CA 92614. 2. Alfred Braganza, 2201 Greenfield Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064. For additional info. call: tel. 310/478 3142. 3. Ralph Figueiredo, Ex-officio Member, 2941 Ladoga Ave, Long Beach CA 90815. Thanks to everyone that sent your checks in. We've received a terrific response and filled a bunch of tables so far. Our event flyer is attached as well. G.O.A Committee (310) 534-0358 www.goacom.org/goa-la
[Goanet] Christmas Dance and SAT Award - 2 Weeks to deadline
Hello everyone, Just a quick reminder to send in your checks ASAP. There are 2 weeks left for the 'early bird' deadline which expires on the 30th. We're filling up too, so get your seats now. Since this is a combined G.O.A and M.A.A event, our tickets are selling out real fast, so if you and your friends plan to attend I suggest you get us your checks soon. Dance information: 1) Checks need to be made out to: Goans of America. Mailing Address: 213 E Sycamore Avenue, El Segundo CA 90245. (Please list the full names of all your attendees and a phone number as well) Early Bird Price - On/Before November 30th: $40.00/Adult (Ages 13+) $20.00/Kid (Ages 4-12) *(December 1st - December 10th: $50.00/Adult and $25.00/Kid (Ages 4-12))* 2) Buffet Dinner: The DoubleTree Buffet. 3) Dress Code: Formal. 4) Discounted prices for hotel rooms on Dec 12th: $72.00+Tax. Overnight parking included. You may call the DoubleTree directly and book asking for the 'GOA' special rate or click on our personalized link below for the discounted GOA rate and book online. http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/STAOCDT-GOA-20091 212/index.jhtml 5) There will be a live band performing all evening and we promise to keep you on the dance floor all night! Make sure to wear those dancing shoes! 6) For you wine connoisseurs, feel free to bring your own wine bottle to the event. A corkage fee of $7.00/bottle will apply. 7) Venue: Doubletree Hotel Santa Ana/Orange County Airport Hotel. 714-825- www.doubletreeocairport.com 201 East MacArthur Blvd. Santa Ana, California 92707 Date: December 12th 2009 7pm - 1am (Dinner will be served at 7:30pm sharp) 8) Santa will be gracing our dance too, so bring a wrapped and labeled gift for Santa to give it to your child. 9) If you'd like to donate a spot prize, please email me what you'd like to donate. Please gift wrap your prize and bring it to the event. See all of your on the 12th!! G.O.A SAT Award: Thanks to the generosity of Tony Azavedo and Alfred Braganza, the G.O.A. is proud to offer the G.O.A SAT AWARD again. This is the 13th year of this Award. It is a great incentive to our children to compete. All the 11th and 12th grade scholars are invited to apply for this annual G.O.A. S.A.T. award. It consists of $600.00 cash prize and a $70.00 plaque. As in the years past, scores will remain absolutely CONFIDENTIAL. One of the parents should be Goan. The scholar must be present to receive the award. Please submit your test scores duly countersigned by your school Counselor by December 2nd to any of these members: 1. Tony Azavedo,CPA,18021 Skypark Circle # K-2, Irvine CA 92614. 2. Alfred Braganza, 2201 Greenfield Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064. For additional info. call: tel. 310/478 3142. 3. Ralph Figueiredo, Ex-officio Member, 2941 Ladoga Ave, Long Beach CA 90815. Thanks to everyone that sent your checks in. We've received a terrific response and filled a bunch of tables so far. Our event flyer is attached as well. G.O.A Committee (310) 534-0358 www.goacom.org/goa-la
[Goanet] GOA SAT Award at the Christmas Dance
Hello everyone, Thanks to the generosity of Tony Azavedo and Alfred Braganza, the G.O.A. is proud to offer the G.O.A SAT AWARD again. This is the 13th year of this Award. It is a great incentive to our children to compete. All the 11th and 12th grade scholars are invited to apply for this annual G.O.A. S.A.T. award. It consists of $600.00 cash prize and a $70.00 plaque. As in the years past, scores will remain absolutely CONFIDENTIAL. One of the parents should be Goan. The scholar must be present to receive the award. Please submit your test scores duly countersigned by your school Counselor by December 2nd to any of these members: 1. Tony Azavedo,CPA,18021 Skypark Circle # K-2, Irvine CA 92614. 2. Alfred Braganza, 2201 Greenfield Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064. For additional info. call: tel. 310/478 3142. 3. Ralph Figueiredo, Ex-officio Member, 2941 Ladoga Ave, Long Beach CA 90815. Thanks to everyone that sent your checks in. We've received a terrific response and filled a bunch of tables so far. Our event flyer is attached as well. We look forward to meeting all of you on the 12th. GOA Committee 310-534-0358
[Goanet] GOA MAA Christmas Dance on Dec 12th 2009
Hello everyone, Below are the details you've all been waiting for! Since the last 'Save The Date' email, we've received several positive, excited responses. This promises to be a grand affair with a sellout crowd. Thank you all for your support and encouragement. We're excited about the new combined (G.O.A and M.A.A) Christmas Dance too! Below is the ticket information you've all asked for and additional details as promised. We will send out a flyer with our program for the day as soon as it's been finalized. So, call your friends and plan on sending in your checks ASAP. M.A.A members will be sending theirs to the M.A.A directly as usual. Seating will be on a First-come-first-served basis. If you want your friends seated with you, send a combined check for 10 people or a combined envelope with your group checks AND the names of all your attendees. Below are the event details: 1) Checks need to be made out to: Goans of America. Mailing Address: 213 E Sycamore Avenue, El Segundo CA 90245. (Please list the full names of all your attendees and a phone number as well) Early Bird Price - On/Before November 30th: $40.00/Adult (Ages 13+) $20.00/Kid (Ages 4-12) *(December 1st - December 10th: $50.00/Adult and $25.00/Kid (Ages 4-12))* 2) Buffet Dinner: The DoubleTree Buffet. 3) Dress Code: Formal. 4) Discounted prices for hotel rooms on Dec 12th: $72.00+Tax. Overnight parking included. You may call the DoubleTree directly and book asking for the 'GOA' special rate or click on our personalized link below for the discounted GOA rate and book online. http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/STAOCDT-GOA-20091 212/index.jhtml 5) There will be a live band performing all evening and we promise to keep you on the dance floor all night! Make sure to wear those dancing shoes! 6) For you wine connoisseurs, feel free to bring your own wine bottle to the event. A corkage fee of $7.00/bottle will apply. 7) Venue: Doubletree Hotel Santa Ana/Orange County Airport Hotel. 714-825- www.doubletreeocairport.com 201 East MacArthur Blvd. Santa Ana, California 92707 8) Date: December 12th 2009 7pm - 1am (Dinner will be served at 7:30pm sharp) 9) If you'd like to donate a spot prize, please email me what you'd like to donate. Please gift wrap your prize and bring it to the event. See all of your on the 12th!! G.O.A Committee (310) 534-0358 www.goacom.org/goa-la PS: We may be missing a few email addresses, so feel free to forward this to your family and friends!
[Goanet] Save The Date!! GOA MAA Christmas Dance on Dec 12th 2009
Hello everyone, The months are flying by and we're in October already. Unbelievable! Hope the year has gone well for all of you. It's an exciting time for us! It's time to plan and get our annual Christmas Dance on your calendar. We know this will be a huge sellout event. We've got a new team, full of new ideas and enthusiasm. Our goal is to provide you with an evening filled with memories to make you smile throughout 2010. Join us so we can all bring in the holiday season together! Family, friends, great music and yummy food. and fully stocked bars J. what else can we ask for??? We're thrilled to inform you that this will be a combined G.O.A and M.A.A (Mangalore Abroad Association) event. So, call your friends and plan on sending in your checks ASAP. M.A.A members will be sending theirs to the M.A.A. We'll be sending a flyer out with details in a few days. Seating will be on a First-come-first-served basis as always. If you want your friends seated with you, send a combined check or a combined envelope with your group checks. Additional information to follow in a flyer, but for now, below are some event details: - Buffet Dinner: The DoubleTree Buffet. - Discounted prices for hotel rooms: $72 + Tax. Overnight parking included. - Live Band. - Venue: Doubletree Hotel Santa Ana/Orange County Airport Hotel. 714-825- www.doubletreeocairport.com 201 East MacArthur Blvd. Santa Ana, California 92707 - Date: December 12th 2009. See all of your on the 12th!! G.O.A Committee (310) 534-0358 goa...@yahoo.com www.goacom.org/goa-la PS: We may be missing a few email addresses, so feel free to forward this to your family and friends!
[Goanet] GOA Camping - Only 6 sites left - Last Call
Everyone, we have only 6 sites left. So, please send in your checks ASAP if you want to camp with the GOA group. Those of you that have sent yours in already - Thank You!! If you miss the deadline (June 30th - Tuesday Next Week) you can pay the venue directly and request a site near ours. I'll post our range of site numbers next week. Last call!! GOA Picnic pictures online at: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=653328766aid=118647 Original Message Below: As promised at the GOA picnic, we are going camping this year. The GOA camping trip will be at Lake Piru, from July 24th to July 26th. Please click on this link for pictures of the venue and for addition information from their web site: http://camplakepiru.com/?page_id=42 Came Site address: 4780 Piru Canyon Rd, Piru, CA 93040. PH: (805) 521-1500. Please read ALL the below important details: - $69.00/Camp Site which includes 1 car, multiple tents and up to 8 people per site. - Each extra car is $10.00/day (Friday and Saturday) to be paid at the entrance. Maximum 2 cars allowed per camp site. - Every site includes an electric connection, BBQ grill and picnic table. Carry ext cords and surge strips. - All checks need to be RECEIVED by July 1st 2009. - Check-in time 2:00pm onwards on July 24th (Friday). - We'll do a potluck for dinner on Saturday the 25th, so please bring some food to share. - We will provide Chai in the evenings and include games for the kids and sports for the adults. - Toilets and showers close by. - Temperatures range from high 80's during the day to 60's in the evenings/nights. - Carry swim suits as swimming is allowed at a designated portion of the lake. - Sites will be handed out by the camp ranger on a First-come-first-served basis at the camp venue. Pass this on to your friends who love to camp. We'd love to have them join us. If you want to do your own thing, the lake includes a LOT of fun activities like: Swimming, Rental Boats, Kayaks, Fishing (Trout, Bass, and Catfish) and Hiking the Agua Blanca Trail one of the most scenic trails in the Ojai Ranger District. We will book everything on July 2nd so if your checks come in late, we won't be able to help you find a spot near us. IMPORTANT NOTE: If your friends are joining your site in a second car, please have them pay $10/day at the entrance. Make sure they don't take up someone else's pre-paid camping spot or it will cause us audit headaches at the camp. Thank you. Please RSVP via email to goa...@yahoo.com and mail your checks in ASAP. All checks need to be RECEIVED by July 1st 2009. Make Checks out to: Goans of America Address: 26602 Athena Avenue, Harbor City, CA 90710. Thank you!! Goans of America goa...@yahoo.com --- RALPH FIGUEIREDO Director, Sales Business Development Aurora Enterprises Data Security | Compliance | Consulting Direct Phone: (424) 203-7302 Direct Fax: (424) 203-7352 HQ Off: (310) 530-8260 www.auroraent.com
[Goanet] Rate Change - GOA Camping Trip July 24th - 26th
Everyone, the rate for the entire weekend (July 24th - 26th) GOA camping trip is $69/Site + $10.00/day for a 2nd car. I made an error in the initial rate mentioned. Thanks and my apologies for the error. Revised Email: Thank you all for attending the picnic last weekend. It was very enjoyable and everyone had a fun time. Some pictures have been uploaded to our Facebook site at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/photo_search.php?oid=98196118273view =all As promised at the GOA picnic, we are going camping this year. The GOA camping trip will be at Lake Piru, from July 24th to July 26th. Please click on this link for pictures of the venue and for addition information from their web site: http://camplakepiru.com/?page_id=42 Came Site address: 4780 Piru Canyon Rd, Piru, CA 93040. PH: (805) 521-1500. Please read ALL the below important details: - $69.00/Camp Site which includes 1 car, multiple tents and up to 8 people per site. - Each extra car is $10.00/day (Friday and Saturday) to be paid at the entrance. Maximum 2 cars allowed per camp site. - Every site includes an electric connection, BBQ grill and picnic table. Carry ext cords and surge strips. - All checks need to be RECEIVED by July 1st 2009. - Check-in time 2:00pm onwards on July 24th (Friday). - We'll do a potluck for dinner on Saturday the 25th, so please bring some food to share. - We will provide Chai in the evenings and include games for the kids and sports for the adults. - Toilets and showers close by. - Temperatures range from high 80's during the day to 60's in the evenings/nights. - Carry swim suits as swimming is allowed at a designated portion of the lake. - Sites will be handed out by the camp ranger on a First-come-first-served basis at the camp venue. Pass this on to your friends who love to camp. We'd love to have them join us. If you want to do your own thing, the lake includes a LOT of fun activities like: Swimming, Rental Boats, Kayaks, Fishing (Trout, Bass, and Catfish) and Hiking the Agua Blanca Trail one of the most scenic trails in the Ojai Ranger District. We will book everything on July 2nd so if your checks come in late, we won't be able to help you find a spot near us. IMPORTANT NOTE: If your friends are joining your site in a second car, please have them pay $10/day at the entrance. Make sure they don't take up someone else's pre-paid camping spot or it will cause us audit headaches at the camp. Thank you. Please RSVP via email to goa...@yahoo.com and mail your checks in ASAP. All checks need to be RECEIVED by July 1st 2009. Make Checks out to: Goans of America Address: 26602 Athena Avenue, Harbor City, CA 90710. Thank you!! Goans of America goa...@yahoo.com
[Goanet] GOA Camping Trip July 24th - 26th
Hello everyone, Thank you all for attending the picnic last weekend. It was very enjoyable and everyone had a fun time. Some pictures have been uploaded to our Facebook site at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/photo_search.php?oid=98196118273view =all As promised at the GOA picnic, we are going camping this year. The GOA camping trip will be at Lake Piru, from July 24th to July 26th. Please click on this link for pictures of the venue and for addition information from their web site: http://camplakepiru.com/?page_id=42 Came Site address: 4780 Piru Canyon Rd, Piru, CA 93040. PH: (805) 521-1500. Please read ALL the below important details: - $48.00/Camp Site which includes 1 car, multiple tents and up to 8 people per site. - Each extra car is $10.00/day (Friday and Saturday) to be paid at the entrance. Maximum 2 cars allowed per camp site. - Every site includes an electric connection, BBQ grill and picnic table. Carry ext cords and surge strips. - All checks need to be RECEIVED by July 1st 2009. - Check-in time 2:00pm onwards on July 24th (Friday). - We'll do a potluck for dinner on Saturday the 25th, so please bring some food to share. - We will provide Chai in the evenings and include games for the kids and sports for the adults. - Toilets and showers close by. - Temperatures range from high 80's during the day to 60's in the evenings/nights. - Carry swim suits as swimming is allowed at a designated portion of the lake. - Sites will be handed out by the camp ranger on a First-come-first-served basis at the camp venue. Pass this on to your friends who love to camp. We'd love to have them join us. If you want to do your own thing, the lake includes a LOT of fun activities like: Swimming, Rental Boats, Kayaks, Fishing (Trout, Bass, and Catfish) and Hiking the Agua Blanca Trail one of the most scenic trails in the Ojai Ranger District. We will book everything on July 2nd so if your checks come in late, we won't be able to help you find a spot near us. IMPORTANT NOTE: If your friends are joining your site in a second car, please have them pay $10/day at the entrance. Make sure they don't take up someone else's pre-paid camping spot or it will cause us audit headaches at the camp. Thank you. Please RSVP via email to goa...@yahoo.com and mail your checks in ASAP. All checks need to be RECEIVED by July 1st 2009. Make Checks out to: Goans of America Address: 26602 Athena Avenue, Harbor City, CA 90710. Thank you!! Goans of America goa...@yahoo.com
[Goanet] GOA Picnic on June 14th - Reminder to RSVP
If you're attending the picnic on June 14th please send us an email at goa...@yahoo.com and let us know how many of you will make it. Those of you that have already RSVP'ed - Thank You for your prompt responses. See you'll on the 14th!! We have received 40 RSVP's so far Original Email: Add to your calendars!!! Don't miss out on our first event in ages!! We're BACK!!! The Los Angeles Goan Association has received a bailout!! :-) And we're taking it!!! We have some new, exciting, energetic, talent to lead us in putting together events and bring all you wonderful people together again. So, if you're looking to get involved, and help us out, please email me... The L.A GOA is organizing a picnic on June 14th in Long Beach. We really hope you can make it! Join us... Catch up with old friends and make tons of new ones. Venue: El Dorado Park (Lakeview Grove) 7550 E Spring Street, Long Beach, CA 90815. 11am onwards. We'll have tons of fun games for all ages to participate in or, just bring your board games and chill in the shade with your family and friends Don't Forget: 1) It's a Potluck, so bring food and drinks for yourself. 2) Carry picnic chairs / floor mats / beach umbrellas for shade. 3) Invite your friends too. Feel free to forward this email along. 4) Please RSVP with a head count to goa...@yahoo.com There is no fee/charge for this event. Just a parking fee of $7.00/car charged by the park. See you all on the 14th!!! I'm really looking forward to it. Time to get the sun screen out and practice some Volley Ball!! :-) --- RALPH FIGUEIREDO goa...@yahoo.com Goans of America.
[Goanet] GOA Picnic on June 14th
Save the date!!! Add to your calendars!!! We're BACK!!! The Los Angeles Goan Association has received a bailout!! :-) And we're taking it!!! We have some new, exciting, energetic, talent to lead us in putting together events and bring all you wonderful people together again. So, if you're looking to get involved, and help us out, please email me... The L.A GOA is organizing a picnic on June 14th in Long Beach. We really hope you can make it! Join us... Catch up with old friends and make tons of new ones. Venue: El Dorado Park (Lakeview Grove) 7550 E Spring Street, Long Beach, CA 90815. 11am onwards. We'll have tons of fun games for all ages to participate in or, just bring your board games and chill in the shade with your family and friends Don't Forget: 1) It's a Potluck, so bring food and drinks for yourself and some for me :-) 2) Carry picnic chairs / floor mats / beach umbrellas for shade. 3) Invite your friends too. Feel free to forward this email along. 4) Please RSVP with a head count to goa...@yahoo.com There is no fee/charge for this event. Just a parking fee of $7.00/car charged by the park. See you all on the 14th!!! I'm really looking forward to it. Time to get the sun screen out and practice some Volley Ball!! :-) --- RALPH FIGUEIREDO goa...@yahoo.com Goans of America.
[Goanet] 2008 MAA Christmas Party RSVP cut-off.
Dear MAA Members and Friends, This is to thank all of you that responded to this year's Christmas party invitation and for letting us know that you are attending the function. Yesterday December 2nd, 2008 was the cut-off for RSVPs. We have received a tremendous response to this year's invitation and have reached the maximum seating and dinning capacity of the venue. Therefore, we will not be able to accept anymore responses / requests / checks after the 2nd. Again, thank you for your positive response and support. We look forward to seeing all of you that are attending the function and hope you have a fun-filled evening. Date: Saturday, December 13, 2008 Time: 6:00 p.m. Where: Gandhi Palace (Tandoor) 1132 E Katella Ave, Orange, CA Phone: (714) 538-2234 Regards, The Mangalore Abroad Association (MAA) Mario Reisha Coelho 949-461-7220
[Goanet] GOA Christmas Ball Invitation!
Hello Everyone!! Our Annual Christmas Ball is just around the corner. Please mail in your checks for the event ASAP. Attached is the flyer for the event with details. This event is always a sell out. Last year we had over 350 attendees and we had to turn some people away due to the venue capacity limitation. Please remember that the deadline for checks is December 2nd!! Date: December 22nd, 2007 @ 7pm Venue: Los Verdes Country Club Address: 7000 W. Los Verdes, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. An important message below: 1) G.O.A SAT Award G.O.A SAT AWARD Once again we are inviting all 11th and 12th graders to apply for the G.O.A. S.A.T. AWARD. This annual competition is open to all students residing in So. California . One of the parents must be Goan. The candidate must send a copy of the score, duly countersigned by the School Counselor, to one of the Committee Members down below, by December 10th. Tony Azavedo, CPA 18021 Skypark Circle #K-2, Irvine, Ca 92614 OR Alfred Braganza, 2201 Greenfield Ave., Los Angeles , CA 90064 -2019 Ralph Figueiredo. President - Los Angeles G.O.A. 26602 Athena Avenue, Harbor City, CA 90710. http://www.goacom.org/goa-la [EMAIL PROTECTED] 310-534-0358
[Goanet] Updates from the Los Angeles G.O.A
http://www.GOANET.org International Cuisine Conference on Traditional Asian Diet Panaji, Goa, September 2-5, 2007 - http://www.indologygoa.in Online Media Partner: http://www.goanet.org As many of you may know, the LA GOA has a soccer team. The Lads (Los Angeles Demolition Squad) was formed in 2004 and we play every Saturday in Long Beach. Please visit our team page on our web site http://www.goacom.org/goa-la/lads.html We'll be heading up to San Francisco on August 25th-26th to participate in the Challenge Cup organized and hosted by the San Fran Goan Institute (GI). Wish us luck :). If you happen to be in the area, stop by to support us. More details of the event on the GI web site at http://www.goa-sf.org/ The Lads would like to thank our sponsors for their generosity and support. Sponsors, we truly appreciate your help. Our Sponsors Include: Anthony Azavedo, CPA www.tonycpa.com Aurora Enterprises www.auroraent.com Jeanette Ronnie Dalgado Oceans Wholesale www.oceanswholesale.com If you'd like to be a team sponsor and want to know what's involved, please call/email me. Thanks and have a great day! Save the date: Our Christmas Ball will be held on December 22nd. Details to follow... Ralph Figueiredo. President - Los Angeles G.O.A. 26602 Athena Avenue, Harbor City, CA 90710. http://www.goacom.org/goa-la [EMAIL PROTECTED] 310-534-0358 --- http://www.GOANET.org --- Enjoy Goa cartoonist, Alexyz Fernandes, daily take on contemporary issues www.alexyztoons.com ---
[Goanet] Easter Party at Bombay Bistro
Looking for an Easter dance party with delicious Goan food? Sounds too good to be true?? :) Goan restaurant, awesome Goan food and a Goan singer (Melque) to top it all... When: Easter Sunday, April 8th - 5pm onwards Where: Bombay Bistro - 8851 Central Avenue, Montclair CA 91763 Goan Buffet: Fish Curry Rice, Fish Fry Recheade, Chicken Xacutti, Sorpotel, Arros, Verdura, Caramel Pudding and Custard. Cost: $25.00/Adult; $15/Child below 10. You have to call and pay in advance: (909) 445-1455 / (909) 702-7572 Cell Deadline for registrations is March 31st, 2007, so please hurry and get your table. This event is not organized by the Los Angeles GOA. I am circulating the attached flyer as a courtesy to the owner of Bombay Bistro. Over the years I've received many requests from all of you for an event with tasty Goan food. Well, here's your chance.. and my opportunity to earn some brownie points, although I don't deserve any credit for this one :) Happy Easter everyone! I hope to see you'll on Easter Sunday! Ralph Figueiredo. President - Los Angeles G.O.A. 26602 Athena Avenue, Harbor City, CA 90710. http://www.goacom.org/goa-la [EMAIL PROTECTED] 310-534-0358
[Goanet] Tragic death of a Goan Family in Santa Clara
Hello everyone, A very tragic story/article attached. Please read and if you feel it in your heart to contribute towards the family benefit fund, please do so. Details are below. Here is the article from Mercury News about the tragic death of a Goan family who died in a bizarre accident in Santa Clara. http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/states/california/the_valley/15609212.htm Donations on behalf of the Fernandes Family Benefit Fund may be sent to Wells Fargo account No. 7038442971 or mailed to Wells Fargo, 2792 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, Calif. 95051. This fund has been set up by the school, Monticello Academy. Ralph Figueiredo. President - Los Angeles G.O.A. 26602 Athena Avenue, Harbor City, CA 90710. http://www.goacom.org/goa-la [EMAIL PROTECTED] 310-534-0358 ___ Goanet mailing list Goanet@lists.goanet.org http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
