Revival of “ DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB “ in Qatar DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB, a prestigious Goan Club in Qatar which had ceased to function was revived during an Open Forum held on Friday, 9th July 2010 at the Conference Hall of the Doha Municipality Building, Doha, State of Qatar.
The Convener, Mr. Antonio Vaz, in his opening address thanked the Qatar Government authorities, the ex-Presidents and the Committee Members of the various other clubs which existed then and over 200 members who attended the Open Forum. Mr. Vaz emphasized the need to revive the club for the welfare of the Goan Community in Qatar including the youth who excel in various social, cultural and sports arenas. The President, Mr. Ambrosio Dias, in his introductory speech said: “Today, let us all be honest and ask ourselves; do we Goans truly have One Goan Club for the welfare of our Goan Community in the State of Qatar”? Having recalled the great and glorious good times of the past, the result of sincere and dedicated hard work of many of the Goans in Qatar, he pointed out that the involvement and activities of the Goan Community in Qatar had slowly come to a halt and had to be revived." Ambrosio further mentioned the names of over twenty Goans who had agreed to become the DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB Revival Team Members by contributing additional funds for the creation of an Operating Cash Flow for the Club. Having met for several weeks they also unanimously selected the following persons for key positions namely: Chairman Mr. Avito Carvalho, Vice President Mr. Lubino Soares, Gen. Secretary Mr. George Fernandes, P.R.O & Director of Social & Cultural Affairs Mr. Maurico Pereira, Director of sports Mr. Collin Fernandes, Financial Controller Mr. Gill Cardozo, General Coordinator Mr. Kevin D'Souza, Melwin Barreto -Advisor, Antonio J. Vaz Advisor, Mathew Estrocio-Advisor, Paul Fernandes Cultural Secretary. These are the core committee to run the affairs of the club for a period of six months. A comprehensive committee shall be formed eventually and will be announced shortly. The President, Ambrosio Dias, assured that a General Body Meeting would be held during January 2011 to elect a New Committee. “Until then, we ask each one of you to extend your support and cooperation for the love, unity and welfare of our Goan Community in Qatar by supporting the revival of good old DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB “, he said. The President thanked everyone and concluded by admiring the courage, hard work and dedication of Mr. Antonio Vaz, Convener for the movement of Revival of DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB in Qatar. During the open Questions & Answers session that followed, all queries were satisfactorily and adequately responded living no room for delay in stepping up the efforts for revival of the club. The Open Forum concluded with a game of Bingo. Prizes were donated by Pheonix Co. Ltd., Mr. Mathew Estrocio, Mr. Reggie Vaz, Mr. Caitan Fernandes, Mr. Vincy D’Costa, and Henry Fernandes. Refreshments for all were sponsored by Mr. Kevin D’Souza and Mr. Anthony Carvalho. The day’s program was compared by Mr. Paul Fernandes and Mr. Mauricio Pereira, PRO and Director for Social and Cultural Affairs, proposed the vote of thanks. Membership of the club stands opened to all Goans living in Qatar.