Upcoming EventsKCS Social Body meeting on 01/23/2021 7:00pm
All eligible members of KCS social body please take note: a meeting of social body is scheduled on 01/23/21 7pm at KCS community center. Agenda is as follows;
1. Selection of 2 building board members. 2. Updates of all the properties. 3. Discussion of possible selling price adjustment on Elston building based on the current market trend.. 4. Any other relevant topics, with permission of president. We will be strictly following federal / state / local COVID protocols. -please refrain from participating in the meeting if you have come into close contact (within 6 feet) with someone who has a laboratory confirmed COVID – 19 diagnosis in the past 14 days. -Please refrain from participating in the meeting if you have any of the following: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat. -Anyone entering the KCS property should wear a mask covering their face and nose. -Please maintain social distance Inviting contents to KCS Newsletter
വരാനിരിക്കുന്ന വാർത്താക്കുറിപ്പുകളിൽ നമ്മുടെ കമ്മ്യൂണിറ്റിയെക്കുറിച്ചുള്ള ആവേശകരമായ വിവരങ്ങൾ ഉൾപ്പെടുത്തുന്നതിൽ ഞങ്ങൾ സന്തുഷ്ടരാണ്. പുതുതായി വിവാഹിതർ, നവജാതശിശുക്കൾ, പുതിയ കുടിയേറ്റക്കാർ, പുതിയ ബിസിനസുകൾ, മരണവാർത്തകൾ തുടങ്ങി എന്തും. ചിത്രങ്ങൾ ഉൾപ്പെടെ ഈ വിവരങ്ങൾ ഞങ്ങളുമായി പങ്കിടുക - സാധ്യമാകുമ്പോഴെല്ലാം അവ ഉൾപ്പെടുത്താൻ ഞങ്ങൾ ശ്രമിക്കും.
അതോടൊപ്പം തന്നെ കമ്മ്യൂണിറ്റി അംഗങ്ങളിൽ നിന്നുള്ള പരസ്യങ്ങളും ക്ഷണിക്കുന്നു, അതിൽ ബിസിനസ് പരസ്യങ്ങളിൽ ഉൾപ്പെടുന്നു, എന്നാൽ അതിൽ മാത്രം പരിമിതപ്പെടുത്തരുത്, വാങ്ങലുകൾ വിൽപ്പന, മെമ്മോറിയലുകൾ തുടങ്ങി എന്തും നല്കാവുന്നതാണു. ഒരു വർഷത്തെ പരസ്യത്തിന് $ 250 റേറ്റ് ചെയ്യുക, ഒറ്റ പരസ്യം മാറ്റം ആവശ്യമെങ്കിൽ പ്രേത്യേകം തുകക്കും ലഭ്യമാണ് (Below is the actual message and above is its google Malayalam translation) Dear Members, We are excited to include any exciting information about our community in upcoming newsletters. Such as newly wedded, newborn, new immigrants, new businesses and obituaries. Please share this information with us, including pictures- we will try to include them whenever possible. Also inviting advertising from our community members, that may include but not limited to business classifieds, for sale, memorials. Rate for one year advertising $250, call for pricing on single advertisement. നിങ്ങൾ വാർത്തകൾ വൈകി മാത്രം അറിയുന്ന ആളാണോ !!
കെസിഎസ്‌ ചിക്കാഗോ സംബന്ധമായ വാർത്തകളും വിവരങ്ങളും നിങ്ങൾ സമയത്തു അറിയുന്നില്ലെങ്കിൽ, അതിനർത്ഥം താങ്കളുടെ മേൽവിലാസവും ഇമെയിൽ വിലാസവും ഞങ്ങളുടെ പക്കൽ ഇല്ല എന്നാണ്. ദയവായി ഈ ഫോം പൂരിപ്പിക്കുക, പുതുതായി വന്നതോ മാറി താമസിച്ചതോ ആയ ആളുകളെയും ഈ വിവരം അറിയിക്കുക.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSOkfPay-WTu4VGjmuara7CJjgGsLzrtoTNf_6n3gDbQkdsw/viewform?embedded=true Inviting KCS Auditor for the Financial year 2021
As you know, KCS usually elects an auditor for the following financial year from the December general body meeting. due to pandemic situations we were unable to convene the usual general body meeting in december and the selection did not occur. Therefore we are seeking volunteers from our community to serve as auditor for the financial year 2021. interested individuals may please contact president Thomas Poothakary before 12/28/2020 @ 708-969-1544.
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 |
Current EventsNew Leadership for KCS Legislative Board
KCS legislative board meeting held on 12/26/20 selected Jimmy Mukalel as board chairman for 2021-22 term. Sunny Mookettu will serve as vice chairman. following individuals were also unanimously chosen to head different committees.
Finance Committee: Sabu Mutholam (Chairman) Sabu Tharathattel (Vice Chariman), Kevin Vadakkedath Outdoor Committee: Job Makil (Chairman), Albin Pulikunnel, lukose Klakeel News letter committee: Binoy Kizhakkanady (Chairman) Entertainment committee: Annjose Ottakunnel (Chairman) Ronald Pookumbel, Taju Kandarappallil Sports Forum: Jojo Edayadiyil (Chairman) Cyril Myalil During the meeting Few newly elected officials, who were not able to take oath along with rest of the board on 12/12/20 took oath of office in front of liaison board chairman Sabu Kattapuram. LET IT SHINE - Winner
As you all are aware KCS conducted two different activities this Christmas season to lift up holiday spirit which COVID 19 attempted to steal.
First one: Toy distribution for children. several kind hearted individuals stepped up to be a 'secret Santa' by sponsoring toys and money. most of the sponsorship were handed over to appropriate agencies to distribute among children in Illinois foster care. KCS executive were also able to distribute gifts to those children from our community who wrote a letter to 'Santa'. Second one, Holiday home decoration & Christmas gift contests. Congratulations to all winners. our sincere thanks to all those participated with short notice. thanks to our judges and online-offline supporters. Winners of the contest are given below; 'The Star of Bethlehem' (Christmas Crib contest) First: Annvarsha & Dibing Vilangukallel First runner up: Anitt & Lyju Kinaririkkumthottiyil second runner ups: Cinu & Byju Madathil, Geethu & Nithin Pandavath 'Christmas Spirit 2020 Award (Holiday home decoration contest) First: Jismy & Tiny Paranjattu First Runner ups: Baby Thattamattathi, Elizabeth & Appu Puzhakarottu Second Runner Ups: Suja & Anil Mattathikunnel, Cyriac Lukose Puthenpura Rewards for the winners will be distributed later. Click below link to view announcement video; https://fb.watch/2FB_ooeUyu/ Thank You from your KCS Team 2019-2020
We are handing over the reigns of KCS Chicago to the new team lead by Mr. Thomas Poothakary. Ever since we took the office on December 8, 2018, we did our best to safeguard the interests of KCS Chicago and acted as a united voice of Chicago Knanayites. The participation by all of you in every activities of KCS Chicago is a testimony to this. We are passing through a once in lifetime pandemic and it affected our activities also. But we had adjusted the activities and remain a moral booster of our community.
We would like to thank each and every Chicago Knanayites who supported us throughout this term. In addition, we thank all the board members who shared the responsibilities with us. We are asking you to forgive us any thing which might have offended you during this time. We are happy that we are handing over the responsibilities to an even strong team: Thomas Poothakary, Jose Anamala, Linson Kaithamala, Albin Sunny Aikaroth, Shibu Mulayanikunnel and team. We are requesting your wholehearted support to them in the coming years. Oath taking ceremony will be at 7 PM today at Knanaya Center. This will be live streamed on Knanayavoice and KVTV. Please watch the program live. Wish you all a Merry Christmas and a safe, healthy and prosperous new year. Shiju Cheriyathil, James Thirunelliparambil, Roy Chelamalayil, Tomy Edathil and Jerryn Poothakary. 
KCS New administration take charge on December 12
This is to inform you that the new KCS executive will assume their responsibilities on December 12, 2020.
The swearing-in ceremony will take place at 5 PM at the Knanaya Center, 1800 E Oakton Street, Des Plaines. The oath-taking ceremony will be live cast through knanayavoice and KVTV. Because of the current pandemic situations, we are not able to conduct a general body as stipulated by the constitution. The annual report and accounts will be presented in the final Board meeting which will be conducted at 4 PM on December 12, 2020. We thank you for the support we received throughout our term. We wish all the best for the new team. More information about the program will be sent later. 
Chicago KCS new leadership for the term 2021-2022
After the completion of yesterday's election for the National Council members, we now have a full team to lead KCS Chicago for the term 2021-2022.
Following are the candidates elected for the various positions: President: Thomas Poothakary Vice- President: Jose Thomas Anamala Secretary: Linson Thomas Kaithamalayil Joint- Secretary: Albin Sunny Aikareth Treasurer: Shibu Joseph Mulayanikunnel KCCNA National Council Members: 1. Benny Vachachira 2. Cyriac Chandy Koovakattil 3. Jairose Pathiyil 4. Jose Chacko Oliyanickal 5. Justin Jose Thenganatt KCCNA National Council Member- Women Anitha Jacob Panayaparambil KCCNA National Council Member- Youth Shawn Thomas Mullapallil Legislative Board Members (One member per KCS ward) 1. Jomy Joseph Edayadiyil 2. Anjose Thomas Ottakunnel 3. Sajan Joseph Illikunnupurath 4. Cyril John Myalil 5. Sabu Lukose Tharathattel 6. Kevin Mathew Vadakkedath 7. James Mathew Thadathil 8. Taju Jacob Kandarapallil The new leadership will took office on December 12 as per KCS constitution. Details of the program will be announced later. Once again congratulations and welcome the team to lead KCS Chicago for the term 2021-22. KCS Chicago activities video
A recap of KCS Chicago activities for the last two years. Please watch the full video.
Thanks to everyone who supported us during this term. 
KCS video for Graduates of 2020
KCS video for Frontline Workers
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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 2020 |
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