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April 25: KCS Youth festival
Dollar for Knanaya Project
As you all know, Dollar for Knanaya is KCS's initiative to help the financially needy people in our community.
Over the years, we have helped many families with the support of the generous contributions of our members. We also thank Mr. Jaimon Nanthikatt for contributing annually to this project. To help the people, at the time of severe crisis in their life, at the right time is our responsibility as a community. Hence we are requesting all of you to contribute some amount to this KCS Charity project Dollar for Knanaya. You will have the option to hand over the money/ cheque to one of the KCS executives or call us or email us to transfer the money electronically. Requesting your cooperation Important Announcement- KCS Community Center at Chicago
The social body of Chicago KCS met on December 14, 2019, and decided to list the KCS building - KCS Community Center located at 5110 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL- 60630 for sale. As per the decision of the social body and the board of directors, before the property is publicly listed, we are informing our members about this upcoming listing.
If any of our members are interested to purchase this property, they should submit their bids in a sealed envelope to KCS President on or before Jan 31, 2020, 8 PM.For the appraisal report and for more information, please contact KCS president Shiju Cheriyathil at 8473411088 or email him at scheriyathil@gmail.com All the bids received will be evaluated by KCS Building Board on February 1, 2020. If a suitable offer is not received, the property will be listed for public. To determine the real estate agent for the property listing, we will be conducting a meeting of all the real estate agents who are KCS members. Meeting will be conducted by the building board. The meeting will be at Knanaya Center on Wednesday, January 29 at 7:30 PM.. If you are interested to work as a listing agent for our property, please attend this important meeting. The social body of Chicago KCS met on December 14, 2019, and decided to list the KCS building - KCS Community Center located at 5110 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL- 60630 for sale. As per the decision of the social body and the board of directors, before the property is publicly listed, we are informing our members about this upcoming listing.
If any of our members are interested to purchase this property, they should submit their bids in a sealed envelope to KCS President on or before Jan 31, 2020, 8 PM.For the appraisal report and for more information, please contact KCS president Shiju Cheriyathil at 8473411088 or email him at scheriyathil@gmail.com All the bids received will be evaluated by KCS Building Board on February 1, 2020. If a suitable offer is not received, the property will be listed for public. To determine the real estate agent for the property listing, we will be conducting a meeting of all the real estate agents who are KCS members. Meeting will be conducted by the building board. The meeting will be at Knanaya Center on Wednesday, January 29 at 7:30 PM.. If you are interested to work as a listing agent for our property, please attend this important meeting. 14th KCCNA Convention Update
As you already know that registration for our 14th KCCNA Convention is open now. We are happy to inform you that response rate from all units are very positive. We encourage everyone to take advantage of the Early Bird Special Discount which ends on December 31, 2019. Please note that the hotel room assignment and banquet seating are based on a first come first serve basis.
KCCNA would like to extend special appreciation to all the families that came forward and provided an overwhelming support for our 14th KCCNA Convention by committing to a sponsorship package. To this date, we have received 62 Grand Sponsors, 12 Mega Sponsors and 2 Silver Sponsors outside of regular registration to support our Convention. We are scheduled to have Convention Kickoff in 4 more units this weekend and 7 more are scheduled within the coming month. Therefore, we are expecting to have an increase in our sponsor list. If you are planning to be a sponsor for our convention, please contact your Local Unit President or Secretary. Please take a few minutes to log into KCCNA.com and register for our convention and be part of our biggest Knanaya traditional gathering. Additionally, Registration for Convention is a two-part process: 1) SIGN UP 2) REGISTER for Convention You must complete both parts to finish your registration. For any additional questions, attached is the instructions to register for the 2020 KCCNA Family Convention in Los Angeles. Look forward to seeing you all in Los Angeles! 
KCCNA Convention Flyer and Internal Sponsor Package
KCCNA Executive Committee would like to introduce to you the Internal Sponsor Package for our 14th KCCNA Convention in Los Angeles, California. We kindly request you to review this internal sponsor package and become a sponsor for this proud moment for every Knanaite in North America.
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Current EventsKCS Legislative Board officials for the year 2020
Let us congratulate the new KCS Legislative Board Office-bearers for the year 2020. They are:
Legislative board Chairman: Matt Villangattussery Legislative Board Vice Chairman: Saji Panayaparampil Finance Committie Chairman: Job Makil Entertainment committee Chairman: Linson Kaithamalayil Outdoor committee Chairman: Joy Thenakara Kalapurayil Tours and Travel Committee Chairman: Sibu Kulangara Technical Committee Chairman: Manoj Vanchiyil Newsletter Editor: Binoy Kizhakkinadiyil Sports Forum Chairman: Jeswin Edayadiyil. Let us wish them all the best in their activities. 
KCCNA convention officials from KCS Chicago
The general body meeting held on Dec 14, 2019 has selected the following KCS members for the various chairs and co-chairs for different committees of 2020 KCCNA LA convention.
Let us congratulate all of them and wish them all the success on their assignments. Hope they can contribute to make the convention a memorable one. 
KCS Knanaya Night 2019 Photos
Please click the link below to see Chicago KCS Knanaya Night Photos
KCS Pooram Stage Show 2019 Photos
Please click the link below to see Chicago KCS Pooram Stage Show Photos
KCCNA convention registration kick-off in Chicago
KCCNA would like to express our sincere thanks to KCS Executive Committee, KCS unit members and all convention sponsors who came together for the KCCNA convention registration kick-off, held in Chicago, IL, last Saturday, Nov 23rd, 2019. We are extremely overwhelmed to witness so much support and sponsorship for our upcoming convention.
We would like to thank all sponsors stated below from KCS unit for all their support and encouragement. SILVER SPONSOR ($10,000) Joy and Molamma Nediyakalayil MEGA SPONSOR ($5000) Saibu and Regina Pathiyil Stephen and Cimi Kizhakkekuttu Shaji and Mini Edat Cyriac and Siju Koovakattil Johnny and Ancy Kooplikattu GRAND SPONSOR ($3000) Binu and Jisha Poothurail Binoy and Jijo Poothurail Saji and Betty Mullapallil Sibi and Anisha Kadalimattom Ronnie and Tania Puthanparambil Kurian and Suja Thottichirail Jomom and Binu Thodukail Joy and Thresiakutty Nellamattom Biju and Bincy Pootharail Thomas and Thresiamma Appozhiparambil Raju and Sibi Pinarkayil Binu and Toshmi Kaithakathoti Tomy and Sherly Nellamattam Thomas and Julie Puthettu Jojo and Mini Edakkara Chackochan and Shijimol Kizhakekuttu Biju and Dolly Kizhakekuttu Sunny and Molly Mutholath George and Gigy Nellamattam Biju Thuruthiyiil Memorial Badminton Tournament winners
KCS sports forum conducted Biju Thuruthiyil Memorial badminton tournament on October 27, 2019.
The Champions are James Vettikkatt and Jubin Vettikkatt. Runner up: Rijesh Enthukattil and Amal Vellappillil Women's Champions: Manju Kollappallil and Merlin Jose Kids 13 and above : Winner: Joel Alappatt and Jeslin Vettikkatt Runner up : Blesson Thekkamalil and Jaslyn Alappatt Kids 13 and under : Winner: Jaslyn and Joana Alappat On the same day we conducted the badmintorn tournament part of KCS Olympics 2019. Kaipuzha forane represented by Jubin Vettikkatt and James Vettikkatt are the winners and the Runner up were Jom Mattathil and Shabin Kuruttuparambil. Chicago KCS congratulates all the winners and the participants as all the games were toughly fought. We appreciate the presence of Biju Thuruthiyil's wife Lisamma and daughter for present on the occasion and handing over the trophies to the winner. KCS offers our tributes on the memory of our departed leader Biju Thuruthiyil. Special thanks to KCS president Shiju Chirayathil, Sports Frum chairman Jeswin Edayadiyil and committee members Philip Alapattu, Manju Kollappallil and Joyce Alappatt for conducting the tournament efficiently. Few pictures of the winners are attached with this email. For more photos please look at KCS Facebook page. 
Hearty Appreciation to your support provided to KCS Mega show- Pooram 2019
Our fundraising program was a huge success, thanks to all of your overwhelming support and participation.The show was entertaining and Suraj's performance added more value to the program.There were lot of people worked tirelessly to make this show a huge success.All 43 of the board members helped us to sell the tickets, sponsored the event and volunteered at the event. A big thank you to all of our board members who showed their commitments to KCS.
In addition, we need to mention some individuals specifically to recognize their effort. The efforts were coordinated by Finance Committee Chairman Gio Kakkattil, Project Chairman Cyriac Koovakkattil and KCS President Shiju Cheriyathil.Their planning, connections and time helped us find the sponsors and to reach out to the general population. We really appreciate their hard work.In addition, we really appreciate the hard work of the following board members James Thirunelliparampil, Matt Vilangattuserril, Mathew Edukkuthara, Saji Panayaparambil,Tomy Edathil, Jerryn Poothakary, Linson Kaithamalayil, Joe Puthusseri. Tibu Myladumparayil.and many others. We appreciate the technical support provided to our audiovisual department by Anil Mattathikunnel.. Our sincere thanks to Benny for managing the sound system very efficiently. We also thanks our volunteers from Woman's forum coordinated by President Ancy Kooplikatt and Secretary Beena Indikkuzhy. We thanks the support provided by Gracy Vachachira in hospitality. We want to thank our Yuvajjanvedhi team lead by Albin Pulikunnel, Jeevan Thottikkad and Sino for managing the transportation of the stars efficiently. We appreciate the service of our caterers Malabar catering and Elite catering. Special mention to our media team from Asianet lead by Anil Mattahikunnel and Biju Zacharia of Flowers TV. We thank Denny Pullapally and Jomole Cheriyathil who coordinated the local dance teams and all the kids and their parents who performed on the stage with the stars. We also thank Fr. Thomas Mulavanal, Fr. Abraham mutholath and Fr. Bince Chethalil for their support to this fundraising initiative. No show will be possible without the sponsors and the audience. We thank all the people who came and supported KCS Dream project by sponsoring the even and attended the event in addition to the those who are listed below. Diamond sponsor : B & K Equipment, Lucky Lincoln Gaming Fund raising Kick off inaugurated by John & Ancy Kooplickatt FIRST TICKET- Shaji and Maya Palliveettil MEGA SPONSOR- Kunjkumon & Lallu Thathamkulam Platinum Sponsor- Pramod Zacharia /Anjose Ottakunnel Grand Sponsors Shibu & Susmitha Mullayanikunnel, Jaibu & Alamma Kulangara Steby & Chinu Thottam, Matt & Dayana Villanagttussery Binu & Jisha Poothurail, Jose & Suma Aikaraparampil Justin & Shoma Thenganattu, Febin & Manju Kaniyalil Shiju & Jomol Cheriyathil, Jais Cherukara Sunny & Beena Indikuzhy, Malabar Catering Binoy & Jijo Poothurail, Thomas & Julie Puthethu Stephen & Cimi Kzhekkekuttu, Shaji & Mini Edattu Saibu Pathiyil, Andrews CPARaju Pinarakayil, Gino & Jibi Kakattil Kunjumon Thottichira, Cyriac & Siju Koovakattil Dr Mathew & Mercy Thirunelliparampil, James & Mannu Thirunelliparampil Tomy & Ancy Edathil, Roy & Sheena Chelamalayil. We also thank our 110 sponsors and countless other members who supported this KCS initiative. Overall the show was a success, and the Chicago people overwhelmingly demonstrated their support to KCS Chicago. Newly Elected Board Members
Below news from KCS Liaison Board Chairman, Babu Thaiparambil announcing the newly elected board members.
We are happy that we were able to select all the candidates unanimously. We wholeheartedly welcome them as KCS board of directors and is looking forward to work with them in the coming years. The following persons have been elected to the Laison Board: Sabu Kattapuram (Chairman) George (Juby) Vennalasseril (Vice Chairman) Lukose Chummar Poozhikunnel (Member) Maju Ottapally (Member) Simon Muttathil (Member) The following persons have been elected to the Legislative Board: Ward 1: Sunny Mookettu Ward 2: Jimmy Mukalel Ward 3: Joseph (Sabu) Mutholam Ward 4: Albin Pulikkunnel Ward 5: Job Makil Ward 6: Manoj Vanchiyil Ward 7: Sibu Kulangara Ward 8: Biju Karikulam The above listed members shall take their oath of office at the Annual General Body meeting in December 2019. Great news
We are happy to share a very exciting news to the community that our Knanaya Center located at 1800 E Oakton Street, Des Plaines has received 100% tax exemption status with effect from Jan 1, 2018 from Illinois Department of Revenue. This is a great news affecting the growth of the Knanaya Community in Chicago. Now we have plenty of opportunities and options. Soon we will get together and decide the future developments.
At this moment, KCS Chicago expresses our greatest gratitude to the previous KCS executive lead by Binu Poothurayil, Saju Kannampally, Johnykutty Pillaveettil, Dibin Vilangukallel and Shibu Mulayanikunnel for their dedication and hard work for the purchase of the the building at the center of our Chicago Knanaya Community. Even after their executive term finished, Binu and team followed every step of the tax exemption application process. Now we are successful, thanks to their follow up. I would like to thank Mr. Kurian Thottichira for the outstanding service provided for this project by coordinating every step of the purchase and application process. In addition we thank our dedicated legal team for their timely actions. Our dream of a community center at the center of Chicago Knanaya community happened because of the unconditional support provided by the members of our Chicago Knanaya Community. We thank each and every person who contributed financially, physically and mentally to make this project a reality. Special thanks to all the previous executives who worked hard for raising the money for our projects. We will celebrate this milestone in our history during our Onam Celebration of September 15, 2019. Let us celebrate with KCS on September 15. Details to follow. 
Youth Festival 2019- Kala Thilakam, Kala Prathibha and Rising Star
Below message is from our entertaining committee chairman Mr. Linson Thomas Kaithamalayil, announcing KCSYF2019 Kalaprathibha, Kalathilakom and Rising star.
On behalf of the organizing committee, I thank all those 150+ children and their parents for participating in 2019 KCS Youth Festival. “Participation, I think is one of the best methods of educating.” – Tom Glazer We are so delighted to see how much blessed our community is with these amazing talents. Congratulations to all the winners and for others we adults taught them the biggest life lesson “Life is for participating, not for spectating.” We are so pleased to announce 2019 Kala Thilakam, Kala Prathibha and Rising Star. Complete winners list is below. Special Thanks to KCS executive for their outstanding support and guidance which made this year’s Youth Festival Memorable in all means. Linson Kaithamalayil Jose Anamala Mishal Edukkutharayil Nidhin Padinjath 
Sunny Mundaplackal is new KCCNA Vice-President
We are very happy and proud to inform you that our national council member Sunny Mundaplackal is elected as the new KCCNA Vice-Pesident by getting more than two thirds of the votes.in KCCNA election conducted yesterday(03/23/2019) at New York.
Mr. Alex Paicattu is elected as the new Regional Vice President (RVP Chicago) of KCCNA and Sonthosh Kalarickaparambil is the new DKCC representative of KCCNA. Chicago KCS congratulates all the winners and wish them success in their new positions. Endorsement to Sunny Mundaplackal as the KCCNA Vice-President Candidate
 The Executive Committee Members and the KCCNA National Council members of Knanaya Catholic Society of Chicago (K.C.S) are extremely proud to endorse unanimously our own Sunny Mundaplackal, a staunch supporter of the core principals of Knanaya identity, for the position of KCCNA Executive Vice- President, for the term 2019-2021.
Sunny Mundaplackal acquired a great deal of leadership skills stemming from his experiences, which spanned over thirty years, as KCS Joint Secretary, KCCNA Convention Convener, KCS Laison Board member, KCS Legislative Board member and various leadership roles held for Chicago Malayalee Association. Sunny is honest, pragmatic and has helpful insight into our community’s problems and needs. Similarly, his willingness to examine the issues and listen closely to the public’s questions and concerns, sets him apart from others. In all he does, Sunny exemplifies integrity, fairness and thoughtfulness. With pride and enthusiasm, we unequivocally endorse Sunny Mundaplackal as our candidate for the Office of KCCNA Executive Vice- President. We request all the other KCCNA National council members to support Sunny Simon Mundaplackal. Sincerely Shiju Cheriyathil (President) James Thirunelliparambil (Vice President) Joseph Roy Chelamalayil (Secretary) Tomy Edathil (Joint Secretary) Jerryn Poothakary (Treasurer) Alex Paicattu (NC member) Santhosh Kalarickaparampil (NC member) Tomy Ambenatt (NC member) Chacko Mattathiparampil (NC member) Denny Pullapally (NC member- Woman) Matt Pathiyil (NC member- Youth) Beena Indikkuzhy (NC member- KCWFNA) Knanaya Center as a Warming Center
As you all know, we are experiencing historic low temperature in Chicago on these days. Please stay warm and listen to the official instructions from the civic authorities. Please check the well-being of others.
In aligning with our social service mission, we are offering our Knanaya Center (1800 E Oakton St, Des Plaines) as a warming shelter. If any one is in need for a warm shelter tomorrow (Wednesday), please contact any of the building board members listed below: Shiju Cheriyathil : 847 341 1088, James Thiirunelliparampil: 847 858 5172, Roy Chelamalayil: 773 319 6279, Tomy Edathil: 847414 6757, Jerryn Poothakary: 708 890 0983, Jino Kakattil: 847 224 016, Shibu Mulayanikunnel: 630 849 1253, and Pramod Vellian: 847 558 9789. KCS Christmas carol
KCS is conducting Christmas Carol to spread the message of Christmas. The upcoming KCS board under the leadership of the President elect Shiju Cheriyathil will lead this years' Christmas Carol. A Christmas carol committee is formed with Vice-President elect Jamel Thirunelliparampil as the General Coordinator and KCS board members from each ward as the area coordinators. We have planned to make this year's Christmas carol as a family event. Please support the KCS Carol team and invite them to your house when they approach you. We are also inviting you to participate in the carol team with family to make this a unique experience.
In preparation for the Christmas Carol, Baby Jesus statue's were blessed by Fr. Bins Chethalil after the Sunday mass at St. Mary's Knanaya Catholic Church. Below is the pictures taken after KCS leaders and Koodarayogam representatives from the Church received the blessed statues from Fr. Bins.Chethalil. 
Chicago KCYL Executive Board
ഷിക്കാഗോ കെസിഎസ് വിമന്സ് ഫോറത്തിന് നവ നേതൃത്വം
ഷിക്കാഗോ ക്നാനായ കാത്തലിക് സൊസൈറ്റിയുടെ പോഷകസംഘടനയായ വിമന്സ് ഫോറം പുതിയ ഭാരവാഹികളെ തെരഞ്ഞെടുത്തു. സ്ഥാനമൊഴിയുന്ന പ്രസിഡന്റ് ജിജി നെല്ലാമറ്റത്തിലിന്റെ അധ്യക്ഷതയില് ചേര്ന്ന വിമന്സ് ഫോറം പൊതുയോഗത്തില് വച്ചു 2019 20 വര്ഷത്തെ ഭാരവാഹികളായി താഴെപ്പറയുന്നവരെ തെരഞ്ഞെടുത്തു.
ആന്സി കുപ്ലിക്കാട്ട് (പ്രസിഡന്റ്), ചാരി വണ്ടന്നൂര് (വൈസ് പ്രസിഡന്റ്), ഡോ. ബീന ഇണ്ടിക്കുഴി (സെക്രട്ടറി), ആന് കരികുളം (ജോയിന്റ് സെക്രട്ടറി), ഡോളി ഇല്ലിക്കല് (ട്രഷറര്). വിമന്സ് ഫോറത്തിന്റെ പ്രവര്ത്തനങ്ങള് കൂടുതല് വിപുലീകരിക്കുന്നതിന്റെ ഭാഗമായി 36 ഏരിയാ കോര്ഡനേറ്റര്മാരേയും തദവസരത്തില് തെരഞ്ഞെടുത്തു. പുതിയ ഭാരവാഹികള്ക്ക് ആശംസകള് അര്പ്പിച്ചുകൊണ്ട് സെക്രട്ടറി ബിനി തെക്കനാട്ട് സംസാരിച്ചു. ഡിസംബര് എട്ടിനു നടന്ന കെ.സി.എസ് പൊതുയോഗത്തില് വച്ചു കെ.സി.എസ് സ്പിരിച്വല് ഡയറക്ടര് ഫാ. ഏബ്രഹാം മുത്തോലത്ത് പുതിയ ഭാരവാഹികള്ക്ക് സത്യപ്രതിജ്ഞ ചൊല്ലിക്കൊടുത്തു. നോര്ത്ത് അമേരിക്കന് ക്നാനായ സമുദായത്തിലെ തിലകക്കുറിയായി പ്രവര്ത്തിക്കുവാന് പുതിയ ഭാരവാഹികള്ക്ക് എല്ലാവിധ സഹകരണവും കെ.സി.എസ് പ്രസിഡന്റ് ഷിജു ചെറിയത്തില് വാഗ്ദാനം ചെയ്തു. വിമന്സ് ഫോറത്തിന്റെ പുതിയ ഭാരവാഹികള്ക്ക് ക്നാനായ റീജിയന് വികാരി ജനറാള് മോണ്. തോമസ് മുളവനാല്, അസി. വികാരി ഫാ. ബിന്സ് ചേത്തലില് എന്നിവര് ആശംസകള് അറിയിച്ചു. 
Christmas Greetings from KCS Chicago
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KCS WARDS
WARD 1: Addison, Algonquin, Barrington, Bartlett, Bensenville, Bloomingdale, Brookfield, Carol Stream, Carpentersville, Elmwood Park, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights, Hoffman Estates, Itasca, Lombard, Melrose Park, Oak Park, Roselle, Schaumburg, Streamwood, Villa Park, Wood Dale
WARD 2: Aurora, Bolingbrook, Burr Ridge, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Lemont, Lisle, Naperville, Oswego, Westmont, Woodridge
WARD 3: Evergreen Park, Flossmoor, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Oak Forest, Orland Park, Palos Hills, Peoria, Rockford, Springfield, Sugar Grove, Tinley Park, Urbana, Wisconsin, Woodstock
WARD 4: Des Plaines East (East of Dee Rd)
WARD 5: Morton Grove, Niles, Park Ridge
WARD 6: Chicago, Calumet Park, Lincolnwood, Skokie
WARD 7: Arlington Heights, Des Plaines West (west of Dee Rd), Mount Prospect, Prospect Heights
WARD 8: Glenview, Grayslake, Gurnee, Lake Zurich, Long Grove, Northbrook, Palatine, Riverwood, Round Lake, Vernon Hills, Wheeling
WARD 2: Aurora, Bolingbrook, Burr Ridge, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Lemont, Lisle, Naperville, Oswego, Westmont, Woodridge
WARD 3: Evergreen Park, Flossmoor, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Oak Forest, Orland Park, Palos Hills, Peoria, Rockford, Springfield, Sugar Grove, Tinley Park, Urbana, Wisconsin, Woodstock
WARD 4: Des Plaines East (East of Dee Rd)
WARD 5: Morton Grove, Niles, Park Ridge
WARD 6: Chicago, Calumet Park, Lincolnwood, Skokie
WARD 7: Arlington Heights, Des Plaines West (west of Dee Rd), Mount Prospect, Prospect Heights
WARD 8: Glenview, Grayslake, Gurnee, Lake Zurich, Long Grove, Northbrook, Palatine, Riverwood, Round Lake, Vernon Hills, Wheeling
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| KCS Voters List 2019 with Ward and City of Residence |
| KCS Membership Form - 2015 Version |