Kottayam District Pravasi Association Kuwait (KODPAK) celebrated its Second Anniversary, Kottayam Fest 2018, with colorful programs on 06thApril 2018 at Nottingham British School Auditorium, Abbassia.
The meeting was presided over by Sri. Anoop Soman, the president of KODPAK. Indian Embassy Consular Education Diplomatic Attaché Sri.Sanjeev Saklani, has inaugurated the function by lighting the lamp. Sri.Sanjeev Saklani in his inaugural speech, appreciated the charitable activities of KODPAK in India and Kuwait and wished that these activities would be extended to more needy in future too. Sri. Justin James, General Secretary KODPAK, welcomed everyone to the event. Sri.RG.Sreekumar, Treasurer KODPAK, expressed his thanks for all the support of the members and the well-wishers.
President Sri. Anoop Soman in his presidential address expressed that within this short span of Two year KODPAK could help many needy people in Kuwait as well as back in Kerala and that it will continue to do such activities in future.
The Chief Guest of the function was Sri P.C. George MLA.In his felicitation speech Sri. P.C. George commented that KODPAK’s philanthropic activities in this short period of one year were unique and commendable.
He congratulated all members of KODPAK for their sincere efforts and wishes that they continue to extend their support to more needy in Kuwait and Kerala. He inaugurated the innovative charity project of KODPAK, KANIVU 2018, which aim to undertake the educational expenses of economically week students.
Felicitation Speeches were delivered by Chief Guest Panakkad Syed Munavvar Ali Shihab Thangal, Advisory Board Chairman Sri. Jayakrishnan Nair,Sri.Geo Thomas Patron KODPAK ,Kottayam DCC Secretary PN Noushad,Advisory Board Member Binoy Sebastian ,Abraham Malethu, Sri. George Varghese, Managing Director Al-Yusifi Engineering, Sri.Mathew Varghese General Manger BEC Exchange, Sri Gopal TVS Cargo, Sri.Hamza Payyannoor, Managing Director Metro Medical Centre, Sri.Sunil Menon Well Wisher KODPAK, Ladies Wing Chairperson Siji Pradeep,
The ceremony also honored the eminent personalities of Kuwait with Memento and Ponnada.
Sri Stephen Devassy, famous Keyboardist& Music Band performed ‘Musical Night’ which made the evening memorable. The comperes Smt. Jisha and Sri. Jobi mesmerised the audience throughout with their lively presentation. Program convenor Sri. Ratheesh Kumbalathu, Vice President Sri.CyrilJoseph, Joint Secretary Sri.JojoGeorge, Souvenir Convenor Sri. VipinNair, Charity Convener Bhupesh, Area Coordinators Sri. Vijo KV, Kiran Krishna, and other executive committee members lead the smooth conduction of the event.