KCCNA CONVENTION 2012
Message from Mr. Shiju Cheriathil (RVP, Chicago)
My dear community members,
"25 years,10 conventions. Growing in heritage and prospering in youth." This was the slogan for the most recent KCCNA Convention. The ConventIon was a great success by all accounts. The food was great, there were many professional shows for adults, youth, and children, and most of it all, there were no security issues reported. Every Convention participant can be proud of these results. To bring the Convention to this level, there was some serious pain suffered by many of the hardworking Tampa Unit members. If you think about it, the time they had to meet the challenge of hosting a Convention was very limited and to make it worse, there was not enough money in the account to move forward. That is where the Convention Chairman and his team proved true commitment and the Kna spirit. This Convention has faced all kind of obstacles from day one such as not enough registration, to a few of the major local units being unable to contribute as they like, and the Bishops pulling the plug at the last minute after all kind of attempts from KCCNA to bring them. Since we were expecting commitment from a large group for the facility, the contracts needed to be renegotiated to cut some of the additional cost and fines as the total participation went below the anticipated numbers.Now we can forget about all those and proudly say not only we have more than 2800 participants but also we will make a sizable profit. Keeping all this in mind, we have to realize that if it wasn't for the Tampa Unit, the Convention would have been a lot tougher. I wish to congratulate Mr.
Jose Uppoottil, Mr. James Illickal, and their crew for their dedication. Every
individual from this team did their part with an open heart to meet the
requirements. We also have to realize the spouses that were cooperative with
them during this time, too. This was a true example of how a family can
contribute to the success of a community. In some cases, the husband and wife were involved in important committees. It is sad to admit and realize that the Chairs were not recognized at the banquet as is the normal routine at
Convention. I have personally spoken to many Committee Chairs and have asked them about their feelings. Many of them replied with smiles and said they were pleased with the great results. That also proved that KCCCF was primarily concerned with the success of Convention and not for the individual recognition.
It also noteworthy that the Women's Forum and KCYLNA also contributed well to the Convention. While Women's Forum came up with a variety of new shows and seminars for the attendees and KCYLNA, along with Vipin and Mohan, was able to engage the kids and youth throughout the convention. The younger generation was very happy to be at the Convention. It will be very inappropriate not to mention some of the Chairs from outside of Tampa and how they raised to the occasion to a new level. The best example is the KCJL Chair Prathibha Thachet from Chicago. She was running the whole show all alone most of the time. Another person to mention is the KCCNA Treasurer Nimi Thuruthuvelil. He raised over $40K in sponsorships by himself. Then again, it is the spirit of the tradition that kept all of us moving.
As a member of the KCCNA Executive Team, I really appreciate all the members of KCCCF for their commitment and hard work. Your tireless efforts laid the seeds in very healthy soil so the Association will grow on a strong foundation.
Sincerely,
Shiju Cheriyathil
RVP KCCNA
"25 years,10 conventions. Growing in heritage and prospering in youth." This was the slogan for the most recent KCCNA Convention. The ConventIon was a great success by all accounts. The food was great, there were many professional shows for adults, youth, and children, and most of it all, there were no security issues reported. Every Convention participant can be proud of these results. To bring the Convention to this level, there was some serious pain suffered by many of the hardworking Tampa Unit members. If you think about it, the time they had to meet the challenge of hosting a Convention was very limited and to make it worse, there was not enough money in the account to move forward. That is where the Convention Chairman and his team proved true commitment and the Kna spirit. This Convention has faced all kind of obstacles from day one such as not enough registration, to a few of the major local units being unable to contribute as they like, and the Bishops pulling the plug at the last minute after all kind of attempts from KCCNA to bring them. Since we were expecting commitment from a large group for the facility, the contracts needed to be renegotiated to cut some of the additional cost and fines as the total participation went below the anticipated numbers.Now we can forget about all those and proudly say not only we have more than 2800 participants but also we will make a sizable profit. Keeping all this in mind, we have to realize that if it wasn't for the Tampa Unit, the Convention would have been a lot tougher. I wish to congratulate Mr.
Jose Uppoottil, Mr. James Illickal, and their crew for their dedication. Every
individual from this team did their part with an open heart to meet the
requirements. We also have to realize the spouses that were cooperative with
them during this time, too. This was a true example of how a family can
contribute to the success of a community. In some cases, the husband and wife were involved in important committees. It is sad to admit and realize that the Chairs were not recognized at the banquet as is the normal routine at
Convention. I have personally spoken to many Committee Chairs and have asked them about their feelings. Many of them replied with smiles and said they were pleased with the great results. That also proved that KCCCF was primarily concerned with the success of Convention and not for the individual recognition.
It also noteworthy that the Women's Forum and KCYLNA also contributed well to the Convention. While Women's Forum came up with a variety of new shows and seminars for the attendees and KCYLNA, along with Vipin and Mohan, was able to engage the kids and youth throughout the convention. The younger generation was very happy to be at the Convention. It will be very inappropriate not to mention some of the Chairs from outside of Tampa and how they raised to the occasion to a new level. The best example is the KCJL Chair Prathibha Thachet from Chicago. She was running the whole show all alone most of the time. Another person to mention is the KCCNA Treasurer Nimi Thuruthuvelil. He raised over $40K in sponsorships by himself. Then again, it is the spirit of the tradition that kept all of us moving.
As a member of the KCCNA Executive Team, I really appreciate all the members of KCCCF for their commitment and hard work. Your tireless efforts laid the seeds in very healthy soil so the Association will grow on a strong foundation.
Sincerely,
Shiju Cheriyathil
RVP KCCNA
KCCNA CONVENTION CHICAGO CO-ORDINATORS
Tinu Paranjattu - Main Co-ordinator
Jose Toompanal - Cultural Programe Chairman
Betty Mullappally - Cultural Programe Convenor
Bincy Poothurayil - Cultural Programe Co-ordinator
Johnykutty Pillaveettil - Procession
Jessmon Puramadathil - Sports Co-ordinator
Mathias Pullapally - Vallamkali (Team A)
James Puthenpurayil - Vallamkali (Team B)
Gracy Vachachira - Vallamkali Womens
CULTURAL PROGRAM CO-ORDINATORS
Shiju Cheriyathil
Chinnu Thottam
Tania Puthenparambil
Jose Toompanal - Cultural Programe Chairman
Betty Mullappally - Cultural Programe Convenor
Bincy Poothurayil - Cultural Programe Co-ordinator
Johnykutty Pillaveettil - Procession
Jessmon Puramadathil - Sports Co-ordinator
Mathias Pullapally - Vallamkali (Team A)
James Puthenpurayil - Vallamkali (Team B)
Gracy Vachachira - Vallamkali Womens
CULTURAL PROGRAM CO-ORDINATORS
Shiju Cheriyathil
Chinnu Thottam
Tania Puthenparambil
Final Practice of our cultural program 07/17 & 07/21
Dear Convention Registrants
Our convention is on next week, Please get ready to gear up for the finishing point . Our final practice for the cultural program is on - Tuesday 7/17, & Saturday 7/21 at 7.00 PM at Community Center. We needs to get in touch with the positions and timings of the program. If you are participating in any part of the cultural program, please come to the community center tomorrow and Saturday at 7.00PM.
Our convention is on next week, Please get ready to gear up for the finishing point . Our final practice for the cultural program is on - Tuesday 7/17, & Saturday 7/21 at 7.00 PM at Community Center. We needs to get in touch with the positions and timings of the program. If you are participating in any part of the cultural program, please come to the community center tomorrow and Saturday at 7.00PM.
KCCNA Convention - Procession dress code FOR CHICAGO
Dear Convention Registrants,
1) Please see the procession dress code below and try to get the appropriate dress on your age and for your children.
2) 20 ladies wearing chatta and mundu and holding the kolu vilakku ( We need volunteers for to wear this dress code .Please let us know )
3) 20 ladies wearing kavani sari holding talapoli with candle and their husbands wearing cream juba and mundu ( This is for the adults )
4) 20 ladies wearing pattu sari and their husbands wearing maroon juba and mundu ( This is for the adults)
5) Kids Club girls - Blue jeans short or capries and red T-shirt
6) Kids Club boys - Blue jeans short and white T-shirt
7) KCJL Girls - Cheer leaders dress
8) KCJL Boys - Any Chicago sports team jersey
9) KCYL - Half sari and blouse, any color
10) Chenda malem,
11) Alphonsamma and Chavara Achan costume ( we need volunteers for this)
14) Halloween costume by any kids
1) Please see the procession dress code below and try to get the appropriate dress on your age and for your children.
2) 20 ladies wearing chatta and mundu and holding the kolu vilakku ( We need volunteers for to wear this dress code .Please let us know )
3) 20 ladies wearing kavani sari holding talapoli with candle and their husbands wearing cream juba and mundu ( This is for the adults )
4) 20 ladies wearing pattu sari and their husbands wearing maroon juba and mundu ( This is for the adults)
5) Kids Club girls - Blue jeans short or capries and red T-shirt
6) Kids Club boys - Blue jeans short and white T-shirt
7) KCJL Girls - Cheer leaders dress
8) KCJL Boys - Any Chicago sports team jersey
9) KCYL - Half sari and blouse, any color
10) Chenda malem,
11) Alphonsamma and Chavara Achan costume ( we need volunteers for this)
14) Halloween costume by any kids
KCCNA Convention - KCJL & KCCL Activities
"Healthy Interactions for Teenagers" is a seminar conducted for the KCJL kids by Mrs. Agimol Lukose Puthenpurayil,MS, RN-BC. This seminar will be conducted on 7/29/12 Sunday afternoon from 2-3 pm and followed by indoor games. Any kids between the ages of 10-14 and their parents are welcome for this seminar. Mrs. Agimol Lukose is working as a clinical Director at Swedish Covenant Hospital, Chicago and she is also a professor at North Park University, Chicago. She has done many community outreach programs for youth and adults on various topics. She has completed Masters in Nursing from North Park University and is currently enrolled at Rush University for Doctorate in Nursing Practice program. She serves as the Vice President of Indian Nurses, Association of Illinois.
Please see the attached brochures for the rest of KCCL and KCJL programs for the convention.
Also for the kids age 0-9 years of age, there will be a character party on Saturday afternoon. So please help them to dress up as their favorite characters.
Sincerely, Prathibha Thachet
KCCL/KCJL committee
Please see the attached brochures for the rest of KCCL and KCJL programs for the convention.
Also for the kids age 0-9 years of age, there will be a character party on Saturday afternoon. So please help them to dress up as their favorite characters.
Sincerely, Prathibha Thachet
KCCL/KCJL committee
KCCNA Convention - Youth Activities
To view the official list of Youth and young adults related events organized for the 2012 Convention by the KCCNA Convention/Youth Committee please click the below button.
KCCNA Convention - Art & Literary Competition
To view the complete official list of Art and Literary Competitions to be held on Friday (27th) and Saturday (28th) during the Orlando Convention, please click the below button.
2012 KCCNA Convention - Vallamkali, Sponsored by Howly Pottoor & Family (Dream Team Productions)
| Vallamkali |
2012 KCCNA Convention - Casino Cruise
Registration Deadline for the 21+ Casino Cruise is on 06/30/2012!!! -- Come join us for an evening of casino games, shows, food, and dancing under the stars on victory cruise lines on Friday July 27th from 7:00pm to 12:30am. -- Cost will be $21.00/person which includes entry, $10 food voucher, $10 slot money!! -- Requirements: Must be registered for the convention & above the age of 21 -- Call (855) 468-4286 to make your reservation and make sure to give our group confirmation code of 207071 to get our discount -- You will need to provide full name, address, and birthdate so that they can pre print your "player" cards! -- Transportation will be provided and will be leaving the hotel at 5:30 pm. Buses are limited and will be on a first come first serve basis so call and book NOW!!!! -- Registration ends on June 30th, 2012"
2012 KCCNA Convention - Indoor Games Participation form
If you are interested in participating in any of the indoor games in the 2012
KCCNA Convention, please fill the below participation form ASAP:
Participation Live Form: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGVYcUZFVllsaF9tNHR2TXBHcG04WUE6MQ#gid=0
Indoor Games Committee Page: http://convention.kccna.com/reg_committee.php?cid=14
Items in Indoor Games:
Card Game 56 (3 members in a team)
Card Game 28 (3 members in a team) -MEN
Card Game 28 (3 members in a team) - WOMEN
Chess Senior
Chess Junior
Poker Championship
Cyril Mukalel, Indoor Games Chair, 952.393.4922, [email protected]
KCCNA Convention, please fill the below participation form ASAP:
Participation Live Form: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGVYcUZFVllsaF9tNHR2TXBHcG04WUE6MQ#gid=0
Indoor Games Committee Page: http://convention.kccna.com/reg_committee.php?cid=14
Items in Indoor Games:
Card Game 56 (3 members in a team)
Card Game 28 (3 members in a team) -MEN
Card Game 28 (3 members in a team) - WOMEN
Chess Senior
Chess Junior
Poker Championship
Cyril Mukalel, Indoor Games Chair, 952.393.4922, [email protected]
2012 KCCNA Convention - Art & Literary Competition Schedule
| Art & Literarty Competition Schedule |
2012 KCCNA Convention - Elocution & Chendamelam Guidelines
The following are the Elocution topics for the different age groups.
Group
1 Grades 0 to 4
WHY AM I PROUD TO BE A KNANAYA? (Only one topic for this age group)
2 Grades 5 to 8
Topic 1: THE FUTURE OF THE NORTH AMERICAN KNANAYA COMMUNITY IN THE YEAR 2025.
Topic 2: WHAT AGE SHOULD A KID BE GIVEN CELLPHONE?
3 Grade 9 to Below age 21
Topic 1: THE ROLE OF THE KNANAYA COMMUNITY IN
MOLDING THE KNANAYA YOUTH IN NORTH AMERICA.
Topic 2: WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND IN WHAT WAY.
Group 2 & 3, prepare both the topics, out of which one will be chosen and will be informed to you , prior to the start of the competition.
Please note the following guidelines. The maximum time allowed is 5 minutes. The use of written reference for guidance during performance is allowed, but will bcause a decrease in scoring points,
Chendamelam Revised Guidelines
In view of the positive feedback and suggestions from various participating units, please note the following changes regarding the rules and guidelines for the Chendamelam competition.
The Chendamelam competition is now open to youth below
Age 30 . For every five youth ( below age 30), you are allowed to
add one adult This adult can be of any age . Thus the maximum allowed in each team is 15 youth and 3 adults. The maximum time limit is 7 minutes. Only one entry from each association. Each group competing should include a minimum of: one ela-thalam two edamthala one valamthala
If there are anymore units, who would like to send a team for chendamelam.competition please contact the Art & literary Committee before the new deadline July 4th.Also the teams who have already given the details, please give us the revised team member list .
If you have any questions please contact the Art & Literary Committee.
Preethy Madathilettu [email protected] 941-661-7210
Sally Machanickal 813-420-3196
Shalini Pathyil 813-469-8995
Selfi Alapat 845-709-6615
Group
1 Grades 0 to 4
WHY AM I PROUD TO BE A KNANAYA? (Only one topic for this age group)
2 Grades 5 to 8
Topic 1: THE FUTURE OF THE NORTH AMERICAN KNANAYA COMMUNITY IN THE YEAR 2025.
Topic 2: WHAT AGE SHOULD A KID BE GIVEN CELLPHONE?
3 Grade 9 to Below age 21
Topic 1: THE ROLE OF THE KNANAYA COMMUNITY IN
MOLDING THE KNANAYA YOUTH IN NORTH AMERICA.
Topic 2: WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND IN WHAT WAY.
Group 2 & 3, prepare both the topics, out of which one will be chosen and will be informed to you , prior to the start of the competition.
Please note the following guidelines. The maximum time allowed is 5 minutes. The use of written reference for guidance during performance is allowed, but will bcause a decrease in scoring points,
Chendamelam Revised Guidelines
In view of the positive feedback and suggestions from various participating units, please note the following changes regarding the rules and guidelines for the Chendamelam competition.
The Chendamelam competition is now open to youth below
Age 30 . For every five youth ( below age 30), you are allowed to
add one adult This adult can be of any age . Thus the maximum allowed in each team is 15 youth and 3 adults. The maximum time limit is 7 minutes. Only one entry from each association. Each group competing should include a minimum of: one ela-thalam two edamthala one valamthala
If there are anymore units, who would like to send a team for chendamelam.competition please contact the Art & literary Committee before the new deadline July 4th.Also the teams who have already given the details, please give us the revised team member list .
If you have any questions please contact the Art & Literary Committee.
Preethy Madathilettu [email protected] 941-661-7210
Sally Machanickal 813-420-3196
Shalini Pathyil 813-469-8995
Selfi Alapat 845-709-6615
| kccna_youthactivities.pdf |
Unit Cultural Program Guidelines
Dear Friends and Family of the Knanaya Community,
The officials of the KCCNA Convention are working hard to make
this upcoming convention a memorable one. The National Cultural Committee is putting in our best effort to create a successful Cultural Program for this year’s convention.Our community has immense talent and resources to marvelous cultural events.It is high time to use latest theatrical
technology and facility to showcase our great talents.In order to raise the standards our cultural programs, Cultural program committee along with
convention committee has organized the following. All are encouraged to make use of these facilities.
.The stage will be setup with high resolution digital projection system to create dynamic background during cultural programs.You may use digital image files or video files that can be projected in synchronize with your cultural program. This will help to avoid any backdrop and save time during setup.
·The stage will be setup with fairly good theatrical lighting systems for the events.
·All audio (music) and video for the programs will be controlled using laptop computer to avoid CD issues during the program. All units are required to submit their audio (mp3) , picture or video files in flash drive to assigned cultural program committeerepresentative and make sure everything is loaded andsetup properly, at least 2 hour before starting of that day’s
cultural program event.
The maximum time for each unit is allocated according to the ratio of registrants per unit. . With the given number of registrants, our committee has assigned the following time for the Cultural Program to each unit as follows:All set up time must be included within your unit's allocated time. If any unit feels as though they will not use their entire allocated time, please let us know
immediately.
With the 18 units that are competing, the committee is not allowed to exceed the total time allocated for the entire cultural program.The Cultural Competition will be split into the four following groups with times listed according to unit: Judging by the best performance in the Cultural Competition. There will be prizes for first and second winners per group. This is to be fair to those groups who have less participates and less time to showcase their talents.
GROUP - A
Tampa 75min, Chicago 75 min, New York 75 min
GROUP - B
Miami 35 min, Houston 35 min, Atlanta 35 min
GROUP - C
Dallas 15 min, Los Angeles15 min, San Jose15 min, Canada
15 min, Detroit15 min, Philadelphia15 min
GROUP - D
Association At large 10 min, San Antonio10 min, Washington
10 min, Minnesota10 min, Boston 10 min
Guidelines for the program content:
Please develop an engaging and fun-filled variety program with an enjoyable theme and performance for your region. We are looking for unique programs that display the enormous talent that we possess in our community. Be aware that this is a family centered event and that all performances should maintain and promote good culture. Any performances that display provocative or discriminatory ideas toward any individual or group will be disqualified from the cultural program competition. We emphasize that regions do not limit programs to single dances, standup comedy, and instrumental music.
We highly encourage all regions/units to reduce any single item performances at all.We also encourage you to incorporate item or theme that
promotes knanaya culture, values and how that can be transferred to future
generations. The judges scoring will be bases on overall coordination,
creativity, dramatic effect, variety of program, costume, and thematic flow from the very beginning of the performance till the exiting of the stage. There will be ten percentage marks for elements of program that promote Knanaya culture, values and how that can be transferred to future generations.
It is important to remember that the cultural program is the prime time to display the immense talent of the Knanaya community. This is an
opportunity that each unit should take with both seriousness and excitement in order to reflect the beauty and unity of our culture. We look forward to viewing a variety of performances from each region/unit that displays the strength and tradition of our people. We want to make this convention unforgettable, so please bring forth your best talent!
For any communication regarding the cultural program, we need a contact person other than President and Secretary of the unit. Each unit, please give your contact person’s name, phone number and email address as soon as possible.
Please e-mail or call any of the unit cultural program committee members with any questions, concerns, or suggestions you may have regarding the
cultural program competition. Our committee is more than willing to make this convention a successful one.
Sincerely,
Rajimon Abraham (Chair), [email protected]
JollyVettuparappuram (Co-chair), [email protected]
Tresa Tecanattu (Co-chair), [email protected]
Simy Thymalil (Co-chair), [email protected]
The officials of the KCCNA Convention are working hard to make
this upcoming convention a memorable one. The National Cultural Committee is putting in our best effort to create a successful Cultural Program for this year’s convention.Our community has immense talent and resources to marvelous cultural events.It is high time to use latest theatrical
technology and facility to showcase our great talents.In order to raise the standards our cultural programs, Cultural program committee along with
convention committee has organized the following. All are encouraged to make use of these facilities.
.The stage will be setup with high resolution digital projection system to create dynamic background during cultural programs.You may use digital image files or video files that can be projected in synchronize with your cultural program. This will help to avoid any backdrop and save time during setup.
·The stage will be setup with fairly good theatrical lighting systems for the events.
·All audio (music) and video for the programs will be controlled using laptop computer to avoid CD issues during the program. All units are required to submit their audio (mp3) , picture or video files in flash drive to assigned cultural program committeerepresentative and make sure everything is loaded andsetup properly, at least 2 hour before starting of that day’s
cultural program event.
The maximum time for each unit is allocated according to the ratio of registrants per unit. . With the given number of registrants, our committee has assigned the following time for the Cultural Program to each unit as follows:All set up time must be included within your unit's allocated time. If any unit feels as though they will not use their entire allocated time, please let us know
immediately.
With the 18 units that are competing, the committee is not allowed to exceed the total time allocated for the entire cultural program.The Cultural Competition will be split into the four following groups with times listed according to unit: Judging by the best performance in the Cultural Competition. There will be prizes for first and second winners per group. This is to be fair to those groups who have less participates and less time to showcase their talents.
GROUP - A
Tampa 75min, Chicago 75 min, New York 75 min
GROUP - B
Miami 35 min, Houston 35 min, Atlanta 35 min
GROUP - C
Dallas 15 min, Los Angeles15 min, San Jose15 min, Canada
15 min, Detroit15 min, Philadelphia15 min
GROUP - D
Association At large 10 min, San Antonio10 min, Washington
10 min, Minnesota10 min, Boston 10 min
Guidelines for the program content:
Please develop an engaging and fun-filled variety program with an enjoyable theme and performance for your region. We are looking for unique programs that display the enormous talent that we possess in our community. Be aware that this is a family centered event and that all performances should maintain and promote good culture. Any performances that display provocative or discriminatory ideas toward any individual or group will be disqualified from the cultural program competition. We emphasize that regions do not limit programs to single dances, standup comedy, and instrumental music.
We highly encourage all regions/units to reduce any single item performances at all.We also encourage you to incorporate item or theme that
promotes knanaya culture, values and how that can be transferred to future
generations. The judges scoring will be bases on overall coordination,
creativity, dramatic effect, variety of program, costume, and thematic flow from the very beginning of the performance till the exiting of the stage. There will be ten percentage marks for elements of program that promote Knanaya culture, values and how that can be transferred to future generations.
It is important to remember that the cultural program is the prime time to display the immense talent of the Knanaya community. This is an
opportunity that each unit should take with both seriousness and excitement in order to reflect the beauty and unity of our culture. We look forward to viewing a variety of performances from each region/unit that displays the strength and tradition of our people. We want to make this convention unforgettable, so please bring forth your best talent!
For any communication regarding the cultural program, we need a contact person other than President and Secretary of the unit. Each unit, please give your contact person’s name, phone number and email address as soon as possible.
Please e-mail or call any of the unit cultural program committee members with any questions, concerns, or suggestions you may have regarding the
cultural program competition. Our committee is more than willing to make this convention a successful one.
Sincerely,
Rajimon Abraham (Chair), [email protected]
JollyVettuparappuram (Co-chair), [email protected]
Tresa Tecanattu (Co-chair), [email protected]
Simy Thymalil (Co-chair), [email protected]
2012 Convention - ITEMS FOR GAMES
VOLLEYBALL - MEN AND WOMEN (NO AGE LIMIT)
SHUTTLE BADMINTON (NO AGE LIMIT) - MEN AND WOMEN ( 2 MEMBERS PER TEAM)
BASKETBALL - SENIOR BOYS AND GIRLS ( COLLEGE AND UP)
BASKETBALL - JUNIOR BOYS AND GIRLS ( 12TH GRADE AND BELOW)
SHUTTLE BADMINTON (NO AGE LIMIT) - MEN AND WOMEN ( 2 MEMBERS PER TEAM)
BASKETBALL - SENIOR BOYS AND GIRLS ( COLLEGE AND UP)
BASKETBALL - JUNIOR BOYS AND GIRLS ( 12TH GRADE AND BELOW)
Mr & Ms Kna Pageant Registration is now OPEN
Dear Knanaya community,
KCCNA, KCYLNA, and KCCCF have been working non-stop, day and night to prepare for this upcoming 2012 Orlando Convention.
Everything is looking successful and many people across the globe are waiting for the much anticipated July 26th weekend.
KCYLNA is working with our directors and the youth of our community to provide them with the best, but safest, entertainment throughout their convention experience. As many of you already know, one of the most popular stage programs at convention is the Battle of the Cities. Incorporated with the Battle of the Cities is the Mr & Ms Kna Pageant. We are officially opening up registrations for all youth members who
want to participate in the Mr & Ms Kna Pageant, on Saturday May 13,
2012. Please inform all your children and their friends that registrations are now open. In order to register, please visit http://convention.kccna.com/news_details.php?nid=146
and have the registrant fill out the form and click the submit button. A
parent's approval is needed electronically. On the bottom of the registration form, you will find a section where you, the parent, will have to fill in your electronic signature (name and phone number). You can also find the registration form if you go through the convention website ( http://convention.kccna.com/).
Please encourage your children who are KCYLNA members, to participate in all the activities and events we have lined up for them. Don't forget to remind them of the Mr & Ms Kna Pageant registration opening. Please feel free to contact me with any question regarding the pageant. May God bless you and see you all in Orlando!
Sincerely,
Timmy Idiyalil KCYLNA Vice President
Mr & Ms Kna Pageant Chair
E: [email protected]
W: http://convention.kccna.com/
KCCNA, KCYLNA, and KCCCF have been working non-stop, day and night to prepare for this upcoming 2012 Orlando Convention.
Everything is looking successful and many people across the globe are waiting for the much anticipated July 26th weekend.
KCYLNA is working with our directors and the youth of our community to provide them with the best, but safest, entertainment throughout their convention experience. As many of you already know, one of the most popular stage programs at convention is the Battle of the Cities. Incorporated with the Battle of the Cities is the Mr & Ms Kna Pageant. We are officially opening up registrations for all youth members who
want to participate in the Mr & Ms Kna Pageant, on Saturday May 13,
2012. Please inform all your children and their friends that registrations are now open. In order to register, please visit http://convention.kccna.com/news_details.php?nid=146
and have the registrant fill out the form and click the submit button. A
parent's approval is needed electronically. On the bottom of the registration form, you will find a section where you, the parent, will have to fill in your electronic signature (name and phone number). You can also find the registration form if you go through the convention website ( http://convention.kccna.com/).
Please encourage your children who are KCYLNA members, to participate in all the activities and events we have lined up for them. Don't forget to remind them of the Mr & Ms Kna Pageant registration opening. Please feel free to contact me with any question regarding the pageant. May God bless you and see you all in Orlando!
Sincerely,
Timmy Idiyalil KCYLNA Vice President
Mr & Ms Kna Pageant Chair
E: [email protected]
W: http://convention.kccna.com/
Add KCCNA to your Facebook & follow on Twitter
Dear Community Members,
Please follow latest convention news and updates through our social media sites Facebook and Twitter! Please add us on
Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Information is below:
Facebook - KCCNA CONVENTION (http://www.facebook.com/#!/kccna.convention )
Convention Event page - OFFICIAL 2012 KCCNA CONVENTION
Twitter - @KCCNA2012
We will be updating the information available as soon as we can, so stay tuned especially through twitter for live updates during the Convention!
Thank you,
Siby Vazhappalli | General Secretary, KCCNA
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Twitter - @KCCNA2012
We will be updating the information available as soon as we can, so stay tuned especially through twitter for live updates during the Convention!
Thank you,
Siby Vazhappalli | General Secretary, KCCNA
KCCNA Convention - ALUMNI GATHERING
Dear Knanaya Family, As you all know KCCNA convention is coming up around the corner! We, Saju Vattakunnathu and Betty Nadakuzhackal are the chair and co- chair persons for the alumni committee. After several discussions with KCCNA executive board,we have come up with an event,for the former students of different schools and colleges to meet and renew friendships. In order to make this reunion successful,we need individuals to help coordinate the event, preferably the students who went to that institution.If you are interested to participate and /or help coordinate the event please let us know ASAP.This gathering is planned for Sunday,7/29/2012 in between 3pm-4pm.please contact Saju Vattakunnathu or Betty Nadakuzhackal preferably via e-mail [email protected] or telephone number 678-656-8362 and [email protected] or telephone number ,813-309-2214.
Kids Club Practice - 2012 Convention
We are starting the first practice for the Kids Club program for Convention this Sunday, June 17 th at the community center from 5pm -7:30pm. If you are going to the convention and plans to add your kids in the program, please contact us, (if you haven't already) and come to community center on Sunday. We are planning to have 5 practices, 2 hrs each, over the next 5 weeks. The kids are placed in 2 groups based on their grade.
Jai-Ho group: children entering K and 1st grade. Chamak-Challo group: children entering 2 nd through 4 th grade.
We are trying our best to have lessons for both groups at the same time. We will have a fixed practice schedule by next weekend, which will be e-mailed to the participants. If for some reason, the fixed practice time will not work for you, please let us know ASAP.
Thanks
Denny
Chamak-challo Jai-Ho
Denny Thuruthuvelil Tanya Puthernpura
Jomole Cheriyathu Dolly Kizhakkethil
Bincy Ammaikunnel Chinu Thottam
Maya Palliveetil Nisha Puramadathil
Jai-Ho group: children entering K and 1st grade. Chamak-Challo group: children entering 2 nd through 4 th grade.
We are trying our best to have lessons for both groups at the same time. We will have a fixed practice schedule by next weekend, which will be e-mailed to the participants. If for some reason, the fixed practice time will not work for you, please let us know ASAP.
Thanks
Denny
Chamak-challo Jai-Ho
Denny Thuruthuvelil Tanya Puthernpura
Jomole Cheriyathu Dolly Kizhakkethil
Bincy Ammaikunnel Chinu Thottam
Maya Palliveetil Nisha Puramadathil
2012 Convention Opening ceremony practice Sat & Sun (June 16th &17th )
Convention Opening ceremony dance practice is scheduled this sat and sun(16&17) from 1-5 pm at community center.If you already have given your name to participate please arrive on time. Shinkari Makora will be giving lessons for the Opening ceremony dance.
Thank you for your cooperation.
sincerely
Shiju Cheriyathil
Gracy Vachachira.
Thank you for your cooperation.
sincerely
Shiju Cheriyathil
Gracy Vachachira.
2012 KCCNA Convention - Mail in Registration ends on 31st May
Dear Community Members;
Even though the Online Registration for our 2012 KCCNA Orlando Convention was closed on 30th of April 2012, we had been receiving additional manual registrations by mail. However we are at a point to stop accepting registrations due to logistic reasons, as we have to make final arrangements for our 2012 Convention.
Please note that 2012 Conv. Registration Committee won't be able to accept mail-in registrations after 31st May 2012.
In addition, keep in mind that 10th June 2012 is the deadline set for Convention Competition Registration. Those who like to participate in competitions during the conventions needs to contact the corresponding committee Chair / Co-Chair. A list of Chairs and Co-Chairs is available at our convention website. Please see the below web link for contact information.
http://convention.kccna.com/committees.php?
Thank You.
Siby Vazhappalli | General Secretary, KCCNA
Even though the Online Registration for our 2012 KCCNA Orlando Convention was closed on 30th of April 2012, we had been receiving additional manual registrations by mail. However we are at a point to stop accepting registrations due to logistic reasons, as we have to make final arrangements for our 2012 Convention.
Please note that 2012 Conv. Registration Committee won't be able to accept mail-in registrations after 31st May 2012.
In addition, keep in mind that 10th June 2012 is the deadline set for Convention Competition Registration. Those who like to participate in competitions during the conventions needs to contact the corresponding committee Chair / Co-Chair. A list of Chairs and Co-Chairs is available at our convention website. Please see the below web link for contact information.
http://convention.kccna.com/committees.php?
Thank You.
Siby Vazhappalli | General Secretary, KCCNA
2012 KCCNA Orlando Convention - Discounted Registration Extended until Midnight of March 4th, 2012(02/15/2012)
Dear Community Members,
It is with lot of excitement and gratitude, we are writing this note to all of you. As we have completed the early bird special on Feb 12th,more than 460
families registered either online or using hard copies (we are working to enter the hard copy registrations online so that we will have the complete picture in a week). The following are the highlights of the convention registration so far.
1. We never had this many families register for the convention within 1 month after opening registrations in the history of KCCNA conventions
2. More than 90% of the registrants registered online (only about 30 registrations came in via hard copy) which is a record in itself proving that our members accepted the convenience offered by online registration (we certainly understand that there were glitches here and there, however for the most part it went well)
3. About 20% of the registrants used online payment system either through credit card (Secure PayPal system) or through bank to bank transfer - We had doubts initially whether implementing online payment would be acceptable, once again our people comfortably embraced the convenience of online payment.
4. Almost all of the registrations were approved online by the presidents and Secretaries of member associations within 48 hours - this approach eliminated the need for people to go and meet local association officials.
We have been getting lot of requests since last weekend to extend the discount for few more weeks suggesting such an extension was always allowed in the past conventions. Given the success of the program thus far and to extend the benefit to our community members, the steering committee met on Tuesday (Feb 14th) decided to extend the $100 discount until midnight of March 4th 2012. Check payments for these registrations need to be postmarked by March 5th 2012 for discount eligibility.
Sincerely for the steering committee
Shiens Akasala (President, KCCNA)
Siby Vazhappalli (Secretary, KCCNA)
It is with lot of excitement and gratitude, we are writing this note to all of you. As we have completed the early bird special on Feb 12th,more than 460
families registered either online or using hard copies (we are working to enter the hard copy registrations online so that we will have the complete picture in a week). The following are the highlights of the convention registration so far.
1. We never had this many families register for the convention within 1 month after opening registrations in the history of KCCNA conventions
2. More than 90% of the registrants registered online (only about 30 registrations came in via hard copy) which is a record in itself proving that our members accepted the convenience offered by online registration (we certainly understand that there were glitches here and there, however for the most part it went well)
3. About 20% of the registrants used online payment system either through credit card (Secure PayPal system) or through bank to bank transfer - We had doubts initially whether implementing online payment would be acceptable, once again our people comfortably embraced the convenience of online payment.
4. Almost all of the registrations were approved online by the presidents and Secretaries of member associations within 48 hours - this approach eliminated the need for people to go and meet local association officials.
We have been getting lot of requests since last weekend to extend the discount for few more weeks suggesting such an extension was always allowed in the past conventions. Given the success of the program thus far and to extend the benefit to our community members, the steering committee met on Tuesday (Feb 14th) decided to extend the $100 discount until midnight of March 4th 2012. Check payments for these registrations need to be postmarked by March 5th 2012 for discount eligibility.
Sincerely for the steering committee
Shiens Akasala (President, KCCNA)
Siby Vazhappalli (Secretary, KCCNA)
2012 Convention - Badminton rules and regulations
1. A player may not touch the net with a racket or his/her body during
play.
2. A birdie may not come to rest or be carried on the racket.
3. A birdie may hit the net on its way across during play and the rally can continue.
4. A term of service is called an inning.
5. A player may not reach over the net to hit the shuttlecock.
6. A loss of serve is called a side out.
7. In class games will be played to 21 points and a match is 2 out of 3
games.
8. Some types of shots are the lob, drop shot, smash and drive.
Serving
1. A coin toss or spin of the racket determines who will serve first.
2. The serve must travel diagonally (cross court) to be good.
3. A serve that touches the net and lands in the proper court, then they can continue ,it is not called a let serve .
4. The racket must make contact with the birdie below the waist on a serve.
5. The server and receiver shall stand within their respective service courts until the serve is made.
6. Each game is played to 21 points, with players scoring a point whenever they win a rally regardless of whether they served [7] (this differs from the old system where players could only win a point on their serve and each game was played to 15 points)
7. All lines are considered in bounds.
8. In singles, when the server's score is an even number, the serve is taken from the right side.
When the server's score is an odd number, it is taken from the left. (Serving in a doubles game is different)
play.
2. A birdie may not come to rest or be carried on the racket.
3. A birdie may hit the net on its way across during play and the rally can continue.
4. A term of service is called an inning.
5. A player may not reach over the net to hit the shuttlecock.
6. A loss of serve is called a side out.
7. In class games will be played to 21 points and a match is 2 out of 3
games.
8. Some types of shots are the lob, drop shot, smash and drive.
Serving
1. A coin toss or spin of the racket determines who will serve first.
2. The serve must travel diagonally (cross court) to be good.
3. A serve that touches the net and lands in the proper court, then they can continue ,it is not called a let serve .
4. The racket must make contact with the birdie below the waist on a serve.
5. The server and receiver shall stand within their respective service courts until the serve is made.
6. Each game is played to 21 points, with players scoring a point whenever they win a rally regardless of whether they served [7] (this differs from the old system where players could only win a point on their serve and each game was played to 15 points)
7. All lines are considered in bounds.
8. In singles, when the server's score is an even number, the serve is taken from the right side.
When the server's score is an odd number, it is taken from the left. (Serving in a doubles game is different)
2012 KCCNA Convention Kick-Off on Sunday 01-29-2012 (01/27/2012)
My dear fellow Knanaya Brothers and Sisters,
It is my great pleasure to inform you that our upcoming KCCNA Convention registration is in great process. As you know there is a special pricing is available for early bird registration which is ending on February 10th 2012. The entire registration will end on March 31st 2012.
Please mark your calender for Sunday,29th January 2012, 6.00 pm. This is the official kick off day for Chicago KCS and it will be held at our Community Center. I am recommending every one of you to take part of this great event and be part of the KCCNA golden history.
KCS Executive Board
കെ.സി.സി.എന്.എ. കണ്വന്ഷന് ചിക്കാഗോ കിക്കോഫ് ജനുവരി 29 ന്
ചിക്കാഗോ: കെ.സി.സി.എന്.എ.യുടെ ആഭിമുഖ്യത്തില് ഒര്ലോന്റായില്വച്ച് 2012 ജൂലൈ 26 മുതല് 29 വരെ നടക്കുന്ന പത്താമത് കെ.സി.സി.എന്.എ. കണ്വന്ഷന്റെ ചിക്കാഗോയിലെ കിക്കോഫ് ജനുവരി 29-ാം തീയതി ഞായറാഴ്ച വൈകിട്ട് 6 മണിക്ക് കമ്മ്യൂണിറ്റി സെന്ററില്വച്ച് നടത്തപ്പെടുന്നു. എല്ലാ ക്നാനായ കണ്വന്ഷനുകളിലും ഏറ്റവും കൂടുതല് അംഗങ്ങളെ ങ്കെടുപ്പിക്കുന്ന ചിക്കാഗോയില്നിന്നും ഇത്തവണത്തെ കണ്വന്ഷനും പ്രോത്സാഹജനകമായ പങ്കാളിത്തമാണ് ലഭിച്ചുകൊണ്ടിരിക്കുന്നതെന്ന് കെ.സി.എസ്. പ്രസിഡന്റ് സിറിയക് കൂവക്കാട്ടിലും, വൈസ് പ്രസിഡന്റ് ബിനു പൂത്തുറയിലും അറിയിച്ചു. ജനുവരി 29-ാം തീയതി നടക്കുന്ന കണ്വന്ഷന് കിക്കോഫിനോടനുബന്ധിച്ച് അവിടെവച്ച് തന്നെ രജിസ്ട്രേഷന് നടത്തുവാനുള്ള സൌകര്യങ്ങള് ചിക്കാഗോ ആര്.വി.പി. ഷിജു ചെറിയത്തിലിന്റെ നേതൃത്വത്തില് ഉണ്ടായിരിക്കുന്നതാണ്. വടക്കേ അമേരിക്കയിലെ ക്നാനായ സമുദായത്തിന് അമൂല്യമായ സംഭാവനകള് എന്നും നല്കുന്ന ചിക്കാഗോയിലെ ക്നാനായ മക്കളുടെ സജീവ പങ്കാളിത്തം ഒര്ലന്റോ കണ്വന്ഷനിലേക്ക് ഉണ്ടാകണമെന്ന് കണ്വന്ഷന് ചെയര്മാന് ജെയിംസ്
ഇല്ലിക്കനും, കണ്വീനര് ടോമി മ്യാല്ക്കരപ്പുറവും അഭ്യര്ത്ഥിച്ചു.
ചിക്കാഗോയിലെ കണ്വന്ഷന് കിക്കോഫില് കണ്വന്ഷന് കമ്മറ്റി ചെയര്മാന് ജെയിംസ് ഇല്ലിക്കല്, ജനറല് കണ്വീനര് ടോമി മ്യാല്ക്കരപ്പുറത്ത്, മറ്റ് കെ.സി.സി.എന്.എ. ഭാരവാഹികള് തുടങ്ങിയവര് പങ്കെടുക്കുന്നതാണ്. ചിക്കാഗോ കണ്വന്ഷന് കിക്കോഫിന്റെ സമ്മേളനത്തിലേക്കും, രജിസ്ട്രേഷന് ചെയ്യുന്നതിലേക്കും മുഴുവന് ക്നാനായ സമുദായാംഗങ്ങളുടെയും ആത്മാര്ത്ഥമായ സഹകരണം കെ.സി.എസ്. എക്സിക്യൂട്ടീവ് അഭ്യര്ത്ഥിച്ചു.
സൈമണ് മുട്ടത്തില്
It is my great pleasure to inform you that our upcoming KCCNA Convention registration is in great process. As you know there is a special pricing is available for early bird registration which is ending on February 10th 2012. The entire registration will end on March 31st 2012.
Please mark your calender for Sunday,29th January 2012, 6.00 pm. This is the official kick off day for Chicago KCS and it will be held at our Community Center. I am recommending every one of you to take part of this great event and be part of the KCCNA golden history.
KCS Executive Board
കെ.സി.സി.എന്.എ. കണ്വന്ഷന് ചിക്കാഗോ കിക്കോഫ് ജനുവരി 29 ന്
ചിക്കാഗോ: കെ.സി.സി.എന്.എ.യുടെ ആഭിമുഖ്യത്തില് ഒര്ലോന്റായില്വച്ച് 2012 ജൂലൈ 26 മുതല് 29 വരെ നടക്കുന്ന പത്താമത് കെ.സി.സി.എന്.എ. കണ്വന്ഷന്റെ ചിക്കാഗോയിലെ കിക്കോഫ് ജനുവരി 29-ാം തീയതി ഞായറാഴ്ച വൈകിട്ട് 6 മണിക്ക് കമ്മ്യൂണിറ്റി സെന്ററില്വച്ച് നടത്തപ്പെടുന്നു. എല്ലാ ക്നാനായ കണ്വന്ഷനുകളിലും ഏറ്റവും കൂടുതല് അംഗങ്ങളെ ങ്കെടുപ്പിക്കുന്ന ചിക്കാഗോയില്നിന്നും ഇത്തവണത്തെ കണ്വന്ഷനും പ്രോത്സാഹജനകമായ പങ്കാളിത്തമാണ് ലഭിച്ചുകൊണ്ടിരിക്കുന്നതെന്ന് കെ.സി.എസ്. പ്രസിഡന്റ് സിറിയക് കൂവക്കാട്ടിലും, വൈസ് പ്രസിഡന്റ് ബിനു പൂത്തുറയിലും അറിയിച്ചു. ജനുവരി 29-ാം തീയതി നടക്കുന്ന കണ്വന്ഷന് കിക്കോഫിനോടനുബന്ധിച്ച് അവിടെവച്ച് തന്നെ രജിസ്ട്രേഷന് നടത്തുവാനുള്ള സൌകര്യങ്ങള് ചിക്കാഗോ ആര്.വി.പി. ഷിജു ചെറിയത്തിലിന്റെ നേതൃത്വത്തില് ഉണ്ടായിരിക്കുന്നതാണ്. വടക്കേ അമേരിക്കയിലെ ക്നാനായ സമുദായത്തിന് അമൂല്യമായ സംഭാവനകള് എന്നും നല്കുന്ന ചിക്കാഗോയിലെ ക്നാനായ മക്കളുടെ സജീവ പങ്കാളിത്തം ഒര്ലന്റോ കണ്വന്ഷനിലേക്ക് ഉണ്ടാകണമെന്ന് കണ്വന്ഷന് ചെയര്മാന് ജെയിംസ്
ഇല്ലിക്കനും, കണ്വീനര് ടോമി മ്യാല്ക്കരപ്പുറവും അഭ്യര്ത്ഥിച്ചു.
ചിക്കാഗോയിലെ കണ്വന്ഷന് കിക്കോഫില് കണ്വന്ഷന് കമ്മറ്റി ചെയര്മാന് ജെയിംസ് ഇല്ലിക്കല്, ജനറല് കണ്വീനര് ടോമി മ്യാല്ക്കരപ്പുറത്ത്, മറ്റ് കെ.സി.സി.എന്.എ. ഭാരവാഹികള് തുടങ്ങിയവര് പങ്കെടുക്കുന്നതാണ്. ചിക്കാഗോ കണ്വന്ഷന് കിക്കോഫിന്റെ സമ്മേളനത്തിലേക്കും, രജിസ്ട്രേഷന് ചെയ്യുന്നതിലേക്കും മുഴുവന് ക്നാനായ സമുദായാംഗങ്ങളുടെയും ആത്മാര്ത്ഥമായ സഹകരണം കെ.സി.എസ്. എക്സിക്യൂട്ടീവ് അഭ്യര്ത്ഥിച്ചു.
സൈമണ് മുട്ടത്തില്
| Kerala Express News |
2012 KCCNA Convention- Online Registration is now open for Knanaya Community Members ( (01/10/2012
Dearest Knanaya Community Members,
We are happy and excited to inform you that the Online Registration for the upcoming 2012 KCCNA convention at Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando, FL is now open.
2012 KCCNA Orlando Convention Online Registration is Open at HTTP://CONVENTION.KCCNA.COM
There are 2 ways people can register for the convention.
1. Online Registration (Preferred Method: 3 Steps)
a. Primary Registrant creates an account for himself/herself
b. Registrant completes the Registration Form and submit for online approval by his/her respective Association Leadership (President/Secretary)
c. Registrant completes the payment after his/her registration is approved by his/her respective Association Leadership
2. Manual Registration (If all possible, try to avoid this method: 3 Steps)
a. Primary registrant print out the registration form from the convention website and manually fill the paper copy of the form
b. Get the signature of his/her respective associations president or Secretary on the form
c. Mail the completed form with all necessary signatures from the local authorities (President/Secretary) and payment (Check) to the KCCNA Convention address on the registration sheet.
The new dates are as follows:
1) "Early Bird" registration discount will be available till Feb 10th. In order to receive the discount the approved registration form and payment must be received by KCCNA on or before Feb 10, 2012. It is advised that payment be completed within 2 weeks of registering at the most.
2) Last date of Registration will be April 10th, 2012.
Contacting Convention Committee for support:
You can contact Convention Committee via online at: http://kccna.com/support
Thank You.
Shiens Akasala (President, KCCNA)
Siby Vazhappalli (Secretary, KCCNA)
We are happy and excited to inform you that the Online Registration for the upcoming 2012 KCCNA convention at Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando, FL is now open.
2012 KCCNA Orlando Convention Online Registration is Open at HTTP://CONVENTION.KCCNA.COM
There are 2 ways people can register for the convention.
1. Online Registration (Preferred Method: 3 Steps)
a. Primary Registrant creates an account for himself/herself
b. Registrant completes the Registration Form and submit for online approval by his/her respective Association Leadership (President/Secretary)
c. Registrant completes the payment after his/her registration is approved by his/her respective Association Leadership
2. Manual Registration (If all possible, try to avoid this method: 3 Steps)
a. Primary registrant print out the registration form from the convention website and manually fill the paper copy of the form
b. Get the signature of his/her respective associations president or Secretary on the form
c. Mail the completed form with all necessary signatures from the local authorities (President/Secretary) and payment (Check) to the KCCNA Convention address on the registration sheet.
The new dates are as follows:
1) "Early Bird" registration discount will be available till Feb 10th. In order to receive the discount the approved registration form and payment must be received by KCCNA on or before Feb 10, 2012. It is advised that payment be completed within 2 weeks of registering at the most.
2) Last date of Registration will be April 10th, 2012.
Contacting Convention Committee for support:
You can contact Convention Committee via online at: http://kccna.com/support
Thank You.
Shiens Akasala (President, KCCNA)
Siby Vazhappalli (Secretary, KCCNA)
Message from Chicago RVP (01/02/2012)
Dear Family and Friends,
Let me take this opportunity to wish you best of the season! May the up coming year bring you much luck and prosperity. I hope the year 2012 brings extraordinary achievements for the the whole world, especialy for the Knanaya people.
The year 2012 will be a landmark for KCCNA. This is because 2012 is KCCNA's Silver Jubilee and host the 10th convention here in North America.
I believe it this is the time to thank the leaders who originally presented this great idea to this organization. More than 24 years ago, some visionaries
thought of having the Knanaya people of North America under one roof every 3 years. Once we realized that was not often enough we changed to
every 2 years. Although the role of the Association was different back then, the core agenda and the goal has never changed. Starting in 2001,
The syro malaber knanaya region churches have experienced tremendous growth in North America, but it will never be able to keep our unique identity separate. I know most of you realize this, but the people who immigrated to the US after 2001 don’t realize how important the role of the association in protecing Knanaya traditions in North America.
We need churches and priests to fulfill our spiritual needs, but in order for us to stay together as a community we need to support and help the Association grow. In order to grow the Association's strength and influence, as a member, you should participate and help in all of the Association's programs and gatherings. It has been proven in the past that your contribution was essential in the Association's growth. As we all face new challenges, your involvement with the Association is more important than ever. As strong Catholics and followers of Jesus, we the Knanaya people should strive together for one common goal; a 100% Knanaya Parish and strong leadership for our churches and associations. Therefore, I ask each one of you to come and join us in Tampa Bay, Florida for the 2012 Convention.
In order to pass down some of the savings we received from the convention facility in Tampa Bay, the KCCNA is offering a special for all the sponsors who sign up early. The family sponsor amount has been determined to be $1299. However, if you register before Jan. 31, 2012, you would receive
all the benefits for just $1199.I urge all of you to take advantage of this special price and register for our 2012 Convention. If you get the opportunity, pass the word around and encourage others to also participate in the 2012 Convention. With all of your help, we can make this a memorable one for you and your children.
As time flies by, everyone realizes that our kids are growing up and are ready to take us to the next level. This is not without new problems, though. As we all learn our new roles in personal and public life, I think it is time to rethink the process and procedures used in the past. We need to come up with creative ideas and plans to lead our community in the coming years. As we all learn from our past, we will strive to make this convention safe, knowledgeable, fun, and entertaining for each participant. We have many young adults involved in this process to introduce new concepts and KCCNA is determined to do what it takes to make this the best possible convention .
I really want to thank you for all your support, and once again wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Sincerely.
Shiju Cheriyathil
RVP of KCS Chicago.
Let me take this opportunity to wish you best of the season! May the up coming year bring you much luck and prosperity. I hope the year 2012 brings extraordinary achievements for the the whole world, especialy for the Knanaya people.
The year 2012 will be a landmark for KCCNA. This is because 2012 is KCCNA's Silver Jubilee and host the 10th convention here in North America.
I believe it this is the time to thank the leaders who originally presented this great idea to this organization. More than 24 years ago, some visionaries
thought of having the Knanaya people of North America under one roof every 3 years. Once we realized that was not often enough we changed to
every 2 years. Although the role of the Association was different back then, the core agenda and the goal has never changed. Starting in 2001,
The syro malaber knanaya region churches have experienced tremendous growth in North America, but it will never be able to keep our unique identity separate. I know most of you realize this, but the people who immigrated to the US after 2001 don’t realize how important the role of the association in protecing Knanaya traditions in North America.
We need churches and priests to fulfill our spiritual needs, but in order for us to stay together as a community we need to support and help the Association grow. In order to grow the Association's strength and influence, as a member, you should participate and help in all of the Association's programs and gatherings. It has been proven in the past that your contribution was essential in the Association's growth. As we all face new challenges, your involvement with the Association is more important than ever. As strong Catholics and followers of Jesus, we the Knanaya people should strive together for one common goal; a 100% Knanaya Parish and strong leadership for our churches and associations. Therefore, I ask each one of you to come and join us in Tampa Bay, Florida for the 2012 Convention.
In order to pass down some of the savings we received from the convention facility in Tampa Bay, the KCCNA is offering a special for all the sponsors who sign up early. The family sponsor amount has been determined to be $1299. However, if you register before Jan. 31, 2012, you would receive
all the benefits for just $1199.I urge all of you to take advantage of this special price and register for our 2012 Convention. If you get the opportunity, pass the word around and encourage others to also participate in the 2012 Convention. With all of your help, we can make this a memorable one for you and your children.
As time flies by, everyone realizes that our kids are growing up and are ready to take us to the next level. This is not without new problems, though. As we all learn our new roles in personal and public life, I think it is time to rethink the process and procedures used in the past. We need to come up with creative ideas and plans to lead our community in the coming years. As we all learn from our past, we will strive to make this convention safe, knowledgeable, fun, and entertaining for each participant. We have many young adults involved in this process to introduce new concepts and KCCNA is determined to do what it takes to make this the best possible convention .
I really want to thank you for all your support, and once again wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Sincerely.
Shiju Cheriyathil
RVP of KCS Chicago.
2012 Convention Video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1zcJ74yvYk&feature=related
2012 Convention Video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6z47bmlvwI
2012 Convention Video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1uwDWiGhpA&feature=youtu.be
Message from Convention Chairman and Co- Chairman (12/26/2011)
My Dear Fellow Knanaya Family Members,I wish to offer you the greetings of this holiday season and I hope you all had a wonderful time celebrating the birth of our Saviour at your hearts and homes. As many of you might have heard already through KCCNA communications, I have been selected as the chairman for the 2012 Knanaya Catholic Congress of North America’s (KCCNA) Convention. The 2012 KCCNA Convention will be a special Occasion as we are celebrating the Silver Jubilee of our organization. Furthermore, in its 25 year existence the KCCNA has held 9 National Conventions and the 10th National Convention will be held here inOrlando, Florida on July 26,27,28,29. I am writing you this letter to invite you to embrace this forthcoming Convention and make it your own as a testament to our success in establishing ourselves as a vibrant community in North America.
This Convention is unique in nature because:
1. Tampa Assocaition and KCCNA procured a great Convention facility, Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida. We are confidant that this will be a wonderful facility that will provide us with the best convention experience.
2. All activities will be under one roof and the cost is affordable for all segmnts of our community, whether large families, young families, single adults or youth.
3. We are using our collective experience in planning and organizing past convenitons to establish the infrastructure to create a framework to allow for a great convention experience.
Tampa unit is very excited for the opportunity to host this wonderful celebration, we strongly suggest you to register yearly for this Knanaya Family Sangamam. Registration for the 10th Annual KCCNA National Convention has already begun. To reward those who register early, we are offerring a discounted registration fee until January 31, 2012, so please take advantage of this opportunity. I am encouraging everyone to join your fellow community members in Tampa to make this Convention the best, ever for our community.
Each convention is a grand occasion to preserve our community as well as Knanaya Heritage and we use this occasion to show our children, our way of life as well as our Knanaya pride. We must put aside whatever differences we may have had or pain we may have felt and do what is best for the future of our community when it is time for the convention.
The accomplishment of reaching the Silver Jubiliee for our federation cannot be revered enough and those who helped to establish and ensured the success of our organization cannot be admired or exalted enough. Almost 1700 years ago, our ancestors left the shores of Canaan to the Malabar Coast and despite moving to an unfamiliar territory, our community and culture not only survived but thrived. In the 20th century, we have left the shores of Malabar to the shores of North America, the land of opportunity, and now it falls upon us to ensure that our community and culture thrive in this land for another 1700 years. So plan to join for our 10th "Sangamam" and lets togehter celebrate our Jubilee of being an organized community in North America. This will be an opportunity to ensure that we will commit to another 25 years of continued growth and prosperity in this promised through our future generations.
I wish everyone a safe, peaceful, happy, 2012.
If you have any further questions, comments, concerns or suggestion for the smooth conduct of 10th convention please email me at[email protected] or call me any time at (813) 230 8031. Thank you for your time. God bless our community.
Sincerely for the Convention Committee,
James Illikal, Chairman
Please see below a message from our young adults who are leading the planning of 2012 Convention along with me.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!!! The planning of KCCNA Convention 2012 is moving full steam ahead even through the holidays to make sure that this event exceeds all expectations.While we are all aware of the general "Template" that is usually followed for Kna Conventions, this time great thought is being put into breaking out of the mold and making sure that the needs of all participants are taken care off. One of the first decisions that KCCNA National Council took was to appoint one of us as the co-chairman for the convention with the responsibility of addressing the needs of the "Next Generation of Kna's". This is first of its kind in the history of our conventions.
We can assure you that this Convention Committee cares greatly and are working with both of us very closely in all decisions. While there has been some displeasure related to the activities of our Youth at past conventions, a lot of planning is being done to insure the safety of all while insuring that the convention remains a joyful and memorable experience. Please find below some of the decisions that has been made in a short period of times related to "Next Gen Kna's". We hope to share more initiatives with you throughout the planning stages.
1. The Banquet will be arranged as a family gathering where all parents and children sit together at the table for the dinner.
2. Convention committee is planning to provide onsite professional Daycare/Babysitting service for parents with young kids3. There will be "Knanaya Vallam Kali" (Boat Race) for the first time for all to enjoy
4. There will be age appropriate enterntaintment programs for next generation Knanaites
ThankYou,
Anish Nadakuzhiyikal - KCYLNA President/Youth Chair
Vipin Chalungal - Convention Co-Chair
This Convention is unique in nature because:
1. Tampa Assocaition and KCCNA procured a great Convention facility, Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida. We are confidant that this will be a wonderful facility that will provide us with the best convention experience.
2. All activities will be under one roof and the cost is affordable for all segmnts of our community, whether large families, young families, single adults or youth.
3. We are using our collective experience in planning and organizing past convenitons to establish the infrastructure to create a framework to allow for a great convention experience.
Tampa unit is very excited for the opportunity to host this wonderful celebration, we strongly suggest you to register yearly for this Knanaya Family Sangamam. Registration for the 10th Annual KCCNA National Convention has already begun. To reward those who register early, we are offerring a discounted registration fee until January 31, 2012, so please take advantage of this opportunity. I am encouraging everyone to join your fellow community members in Tampa to make this Convention the best, ever for our community.
Each convention is a grand occasion to preserve our community as well as Knanaya Heritage and we use this occasion to show our children, our way of life as well as our Knanaya pride. We must put aside whatever differences we may have had or pain we may have felt and do what is best for the future of our community when it is time for the convention.
The accomplishment of reaching the Silver Jubiliee for our federation cannot be revered enough and those who helped to establish and ensured the success of our organization cannot be admired or exalted enough. Almost 1700 years ago, our ancestors left the shores of Canaan to the Malabar Coast and despite moving to an unfamiliar territory, our community and culture not only survived but thrived. In the 20th century, we have left the shores of Malabar to the shores of North America, the land of opportunity, and now it falls upon us to ensure that our community and culture thrive in this land for another 1700 years. So plan to join for our 10th "Sangamam" and lets togehter celebrate our Jubilee of being an organized community in North America. This will be an opportunity to ensure that we will commit to another 25 years of continued growth and prosperity in this promised through our future generations.
I wish everyone a safe, peaceful, happy, 2012.
If you have any further questions, comments, concerns or suggestion for the smooth conduct of 10th convention please email me at[email protected] or call me any time at (813) 230 8031. Thank you for your time. God bless our community.
Sincerely for the Convention Committee,
James Illikal, Chairman
Please see below a message from our young adults who are leading the planning of 2012 Convention along with me.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!!! The planning of KCCNA Convention 2012 is moving full steam ahead even through the holidays to make sure that this event exceeds all expectations.While we are all aware of the general "Template" that is usually followed for Kna Conventions, this time great thought is being put into breaking out of the mold and making sure that the needs of all participants are taken care off. One of the first decisions that KCCNA National Council took was to appoint one of us as the co-chairman for the convention with the responsibility of addressing the needs of the "Next Generation of Kna's". This is first of its kind in the history of our conventions.
We can assure you that this Convention Committee cares greatly and are working with both of us very closely in all decisions. While there has been some displeasure related to the activities of our Youth at past conventions, a lot of planning is being done to insure the safety of all while insuring that the convention remains a joyful and memorable experience. Please find below some of the decisions that has been made in a short period of times related to "Next Gen Kna's". We hope to share more initiatives with you throughout the planning stages.
1. The Banquet will be arranged as a family gathering where all parents and children sit together at the table for the dinner.
2. Convention committee is planning to provide onsite professional Daycare/Babysitting service for parents with young kids3. There will be "Knanaya Vallam Kali" (Boat Race) for the first time for all to enjoy
4. There will be age appropriate enterntaintment programs for next generation Knanaites
ThankYou,
Anish Nadakuzhiyikal - KCYLNA President/Youth Chair
Vipin Chalungal - Convention Co-Chair
2012 KCCNA CONVENTION (12/09/2011)
The 2012 KCCNA Convention will be held in Orlando, Florida. The convention will be hosted by the Tampa Knanaya Association. It is scheduled for July 26, 27, 28 and 29th in Orlando.
The convention will be lead by Mr.James Illickal as the Convention Chairperson and supported by Mr.Tomy Myalkarappurath as General Convener.
The convention will be lead by Mr.James Illickal as the Convention Chairperson and supported by Mr.Tomy Myalkarappurath as General Convener.