0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 From "C. Felix D'Sa" [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.piczo.com/felixhabari?g=10656859 World Goa Day 2005 - Montreal "YOUTH ESSAY COMPETITION" ===================================================== There will be an essay competition for our youth between the ages of 9 and 20 years. Prizes will be awarded to the best essay in each of the three age groups: [A] 9 12, [B] 13 16 & [C] 17 - 20. 1. Each youth can choose to write (preferably in one's own handwriting), on any one of the following topics: a) Why do I call myself Goan. b) What does it mean to be Goan. c) How does it feel to be a Goan living abroad. d) What do I like about Goa and Goans? 2. The article should be about 250 words, but not less than 100 words. The chosen topic must be clearly indicated at the beginning of the essay and the persons name at the end. 3. The contestants Name, Age, Address and Phone number must be provided on a separate sheet, and stapled to the essay. 4. All essays must be submitted by 2.0pm at the Montreal WGD_2005 picnic on August 20, 2005. 5. The essays will be judged by a panel; and the decision will be final. The winners will be announced and the Prizes will be awarded at the QGA VARIETY SHOW, on October 15, 2005. These essays will then be posted at our site and could be posted on Goan forums on the net. Felix DSa Tel: 450 676-8560 http://www.piczo.com/felixhabari?g=10656859 ------------------------------------------------------ Please Note: See you, your family and friends at the World Goa Day picnic. Venus: Parc Agrignon, Lasalle. (Entrance near METRO station) Date: Saturday, 20 August 2005 Time: 10.00am - 6.00pm [EARLY BIRD GIFTS while stocks are available]. Pot-Luck Lunch. Bring a dish {Goan if possible), your drinks, chairs, umbrellas, etc. etc. [all your picnic stuff]. LOTS OF FUN AND GAMES, WITH PRIZES GALORE!!!!!. Last years World Goa Day 2004, Montreal. Youth Essay Competition Results The results were announced on October 16, 2004 at the Night in Goa Raat Goeant. Maria De Souza, secretary of the Quebec Goan Association, presented the prizes (and awards) to the winners. "Why I call myself Goan" by Shannon Marlow won the first overall, as well as first in Group A [9 - 12 years]. Group B [13 - 16 years] was won by Sandra Moraes's "What do I like about Goa and Goans". Bruce D'Souza's "What does it mean to be Goan" was a close second overall and the winner in Group C [17 -20 years]. Thanks to all the contestants [and the judges] of the essay competition, and to all who supported the World Goa Day picnic on August 21, 2004. Special thanks to the prize donors, Austin DeSouza, Dawn D'sa, Lino Leitao, Danielle D'Sa, etc. A big thank-you to Luiza D'Sa, Joan Paes, Norman Chatelier and Clinton DSouza for their time and effort at the picnic. The next WGD picnic is scheduled for 20th. August 2005. Felix DSa 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 To the Organisors of WORLD GOA DAY - essay competitions : Please send in the three best judged essays to Bosco our WGD Coordintor at Goanet. We hope to organise a Final of Finals on Goanet. Details to follow. rene barreto For more details on WORLD GOA DAY visit our website www.goaday.com or other Goan websites. Working on building a Goan Alliance ==================================== ===================================================== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com