Hi Folks, Just got back from a short break from a Hidden Cornwall mini holiday www.stives-cornwall.co.uk/about-our-town/the-beachesVisit Cornwall | Holidays in Cornwall UK |... Visit Cornwall | Holidays in Cornwall UK | Official Tourist Board and was pleased as a Cornish pasty to read the reply from Melvyn Fernandes in response to my : A Short timeline= Goan Association(uk) Hi Joe, before we all become doddery and gaga my short response to your note..... Visit Cornwall | Holidays in Cornwall UK | Official Tour...The Official Tourist Board online visitor guide to Cornwall, UK. Everything you need to know; What's on, Where to stay, Things to do, Cornwall maps, guide to beache... View on www.visitcornwall.comPreview by Yahoo I have had a string of very informative replies to my short timeline history of the Goan Association (UK) but Melvyn's response has been the most definitive and would consider to be the best of it type todate. He has given us some indications as to the makeup of the Goan Association as it was in the earlier years and as it is today, which I know from previous experience most of us will find very interesting and possibly hard to believe . Regards, Joe
----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Melvyn Fernandes To: JosephRebello Cc: lisa monteiro Sent: Sunday, 22 May 2016, 14:54 Subject: RE: Fw: A very short Timeline of important events in our Goan Association (UK) history in the making in London - UK A Short timeline= Goan Association(uk) Hi Joe, before we all become doddery and gaga my short response to your note All that glitters is not Gold in Rip off Britain, The Goan Overseas Association UK was registered and known as The G.O.A. UK Limited over the years it was felt that as we live here in the United Kingdom the term Overseas' was not appropriate, hence the trading name of Goan Association UK a company limited by guarantee registered in the United Kingdom to safeguard members liability, assets and that of office bearers who are elected by the general body at an AGM. We have been to court at least seven times IN FORTY YEARS due to the foolishness of office bearers under the theme “in the interest of the association”. As our people keep looking the other way, the underdeveloped crab school of thought has given way, in my opinion, to the infestation of cockroaches taking office over the last ten years with self-enrichment in mind. It appears some people are even helicoptered into positions to cash in specifically in the Golden Year of the Goan Association (UK)and then helicopter themselves out again . This illuminates the street credibility and decision making process in pricing the entrance fee for the Gold Anniversary celebration where the complimentary guest list will also shine to match the band, giving an atmosphere of sunshine in a fools paradise. Our goenkarpon only have to remember the 2015 trumpeting of attendance figures on “Goa Day” aka UK Goan Festival at Cranford , and when questioned, the “complimentary” ticket response as seen on the video below (starting from minute 8.57). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXwSqVZsavs Rewinding back ten years a three bedroom flat on the 13th floor of a tower block at Ilford was purchased in cash with money from the sale of the GOA Clubhouse and grounds which many of us remember. From my recollection, contracts were exchanged within half an hour. I was told at a board meeting that money in the Money markets can go missing from the Bank and needs to be ring fenced. There was no mention of yield from money ring-fenced being credited to the Bank. As far as I am aware, the Rental income stream cannot be known or verified as Auditing process has been removed (ENOE). Rental Income 2015 @ £1,478.75 PCM = £17,745.00 Outgoings: Ground Rent £252.00 Estate Agent Fees £1,397.00 Service Charges £3,468.00 Sundry Mainanence £78.00 (5,195.00) Net Income £12,550.00 As you are aware I did not renew my membership and after over 35 years as an active member my address was immediately deleted from the membership roll. This is another issue. So Joe I must commend you as an active Life Member for the items stored up your sleeve, this will have slowed down the decay, sudden death or even voluntary liquidation of the company, Administrators will need to claw back funds back to the company. The United Kingdom Government recently hosted a conference on Fraud and Corruption. I am sure the appropriate Secretary of State will also be interested. The goauk.com website advises that the 12 Voluntary Directors are supported by a General Secretary and a Company Secretary I can only assume these two posts are self-appointed and remunerated to practice financial terrorism on the company as instructed by the servants of the company. People have complained that they get no response to their enquiries. Unaccountable income streams from Raffles, Sob stories, coffin collections for ppp in the name of charity and welfare cannot be dismissed As the Family Raj manipulate and take hold of office every three years there is also an opportunity for our learned members to connect with the instruments of law and snatch back the Association with all its rules and regulations working in harmony and values of our community. I can recall the days of Committee meetings held at BOAC Speedbird Club, under damp lampposts in the Strand before getting shelter at India House. At Ravensbourne we had for the very first time our very own address, Clubhouse, Caretakers Bungalow with six and half acres of land, destroyed by what I can see as dishonourable people . Today our youth are once again roaming the streets of London for venues nourishing the coffers of others, achievement or what? I observe our small community disintegrating in multi cultural Britain like mongrels into all of pond life as they have nowhere to go and are intentionally homeless. Village and other Goan organisations with and without mandate play an important part in preserving our rich culture and heritage. Meeting our peoples needs with Greed is not acceptable . Through social media we cannot be gagged, do keep up the valuable work, much appreciated. Melvyn Fernandes Hon. Community worker(since 1974) Thornton Heath Surrey 22 May 2016
