Winter Banquet
After a full 2 years of experiencing fun and unity with the youth in Chicago, my KCYL board will be hosting the LAST event of our term. We request all KCYL members to come to our Winter Banquet, and that they RSVP as soon as possible. The event will take place this Saturday at 6 pm at the community center.
RSVP Form Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnsXyN0SRxwHhL_d-ofmll9VWfXVSHECidDPywDTOUFt19Zg/viewform
Sincerely,
Solomon Edat & Team
RSVP Form Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnsXyN0SRxwHhL_d-ofmll9VWfXVSHECidDPywDTOUFt19Zg/viewform
Sincerely,
Solomon Edat & Team
KCYL Honor Class of 2022
Hello everyone! KCYL Chicago is making a post with all this year’s high school graduates in our unit.
If you or someone you know wants to be included in the post, please send the necessary information to us. You can either email us at [email protected], reach out to one of the board members, or direct message us on our Instagram account @kcyl_chicago. The information we need per individual is first name, house name, name of college they will attend, major they are going into, name of high school they graduated from, and parents’ names. Please send the information ASAP as we will make the post within the next couple of days.
We also highly encourage all those who graduated from high school and up to attend KCS’ Graduation Party for the Class of 2022 that will take place in the community center on June 19. This is a great opportunity for the academic achievements of the community’s youth to be celebrated.
Sincerely,
On behalf of KCYL Executive Board,
Solomon Edat
If you or someone you know wants to be included in the post, please send the necessary information to us. You can either email us at [email protected], reach out to one of the board members, or direct message us on our Instagram account @kcyl_chicago. The information we need per individual is first name, house name, name of college they will attend, major they are going into, name of high school they graduated from, and parents’ names. Please send the information ASAP as we will make the post within the next couple of days.
We also highly encourage all those who graduated from high school and up to attend KCS’ Graduation Party for the Class of 2022 that will take place in the community center on June 19. This is a great opportunity for the academic achievements of the community’s youth to be celebrated.
Sincerely,
On behalf of KCYL Executive Board,
Solomon Edat
Hello everyone! KCYL Chicago is making a post with all this year’s high school graduates in our unit.
If you or someone you know wants to be included in the post, please send the necessary information to us. You can either email us at [email protected], reach out to one of the board members, or direct message us on our Instagram account @kcyl_chicago. The information we need per individual is first name, house name, name of college they will attend, major they are going into, name of high school they graduated from, and parents’ names. Please send the information ASAP as we will make the post within the next couple of days.
We also highly encourage all those who graduated from high school and up to attend KCS’ Graduation Party for the Class of 2022 that will take place in the community center on June 19. This is a great opportunity for the academic achievements of the community’s youth to be celebrated.
Sincerely,
On behalf of KCYL Executive Board,
Solomon Edat
If you or someone you know wants to be included in the post, please send the necessary information to us. You can either email us at [email protected], reach out to one of the board members, or direct message us on our Instagram account @kcyl_chicago. The information we need per individual is first name, house name, name of college they will attend, major they are going into, name of high school they graduated from, and parents’ names. Please send the information ASAP as we will make the post within the next couple of days.
We also highly encourage all those who graduated from high school and up to attend KCS’ Graduation Party for the Class of 2022 that will take place in the community center on June 19. This is a great opportunity for the academic achievements of the community’s youth to be celebrated.
Sincerely,
On behalf of KCYL Executive Board,
Solomon Edat
KCYL Memorial Day Tournament is Back!
KCYL Memorial Day Tournament is back! Registration is open now and we encourage teams to sign up ASAP https://forms.gle/7XPYvxWz5ugnbg1d7 https://forms.gle/7XPYvxWz5ugnbg1d7
KCYL CHICAGO BANQUET- April 9th
Hello all! We would like to invite all KCYL youth to join us our formal banquet, on Saturday April 9th, at 5PM at the community center. Food and drinks will be served! Down below is the RSVP link for the event. KCYL members should fill out the google form (as soon as possible) if they wish to attend. If they RSVP ahead of time the fee is $15 but if they don’t, the fee is $18 at the door. Part of the event fee will go towards aid for struggling families in Ukraine. We request that all attendees wear formal attire. We look forward to hosting this amazing event for the KCYL members!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkAXMwBikg_lqBR1kO-pQUHS3iSmPS1Yq1zgQezeh5aSKg8g/viewform
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkAXMwBikg_lqBR1kO-pQUHS3iSmPS1Yq1zgQezeh5aSKg8g/viewform
KCYL Movie Night on 03/27/2021
Any high school and college kids that want to come hang out at our movie night with KCYL are welcome to come! The event will be at the community center on March 27th at 6 pm. We are going to show the film “Grown Ups” and there will also be games, prizes, and free food! We will have an entry fee of $5, which KCYL members can pay to “KCYL-Chicago” on Venmo or they can pay at the door. KCYL members should also make sure to fill out the RSVP form as soon as possible, and they can find it in our Instagram bio or use this link: https://rb.gy/ksrx5k
KCYL Chicago Board Members
KCYL Election Day - Instructions
As informed earlier, an election for the position of KCYL Chicago board will be conducted on January 2nd, 2021 from 9 AM to 7 PM at Knanaya Center (1800 E Oakton Street, Des Plaines, IL- 60018)
We will be strictly following the Federal, State and local Covid-19 guidelines at the time of elections.
-please refrain from participating in voting 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 voting 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.
-Body temperature of the person entering the election hall will be taken. Any one with temperature above 100.4 F will be denied entry to the building.
-No more than 20 people including election officials will be allowed inside the hall at a given time, therefore please expect line to vote - do not wait till the last hours.
-Due to COVID 19 related state/federal/local regulations unnecessary gathering/ parking in the premises of Knanaya center may be considered unlawful and invite involvement of law enforcement agencies. therefore voters should leave the property immediately after casting a vote.
-Please avoid congregation in the parking lot, everyone shall maintain safe distance. In the event of law enforcement involvement due to violation of instructions, KCS executives or election officials will not be responsible.
We will be strictly following the Federal, State and local Covid-19 guidelines at the time of elections.
-please refrain from participating in voting 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 voting 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.
-Body temperature of the person entering the election hall will be taken. Any one with temperature above 100.4 F will be denied entry to the building.
-No more than 20 people including election officials will be allowed inside the hall at a given time, therefore please expect line to vote - do not wait till the last hours.
-Due to COVID 19 related state/federal/local regulations unnecessary gathering/ parking in the premises of Knanaya center may be considered unlawful and invite involvement of law enforcement agencies. therefore voters should leave the property immediately after casting a vote.
-Please avoid congregation in the parking lot, everyone shall maintain safe distance. In the event of law enforcement involvement due to violation of instructions, KCS executives or election officials will not be responsible.
KCYL Election Updates
As informed earlier, an election for the position of KCYL Chicago board will be conducted on January 2nd, 2021 from 9 AM to 7 PM at Knanaya Center (1800 E Oakton Street, Des Plaines, IL- 60018).
-Membership is closed and voters list is published in KCYL Facebook page for your reference.
-an online nomination form is also available through KCYL Facebook page. anyone interested in running for a position must submit nomination before 12/29/20 11:59pm. even if you have expressed interest in running for the office, you must fill out this form! last day to withdrawn nominations is Dec 30th.
Please note the following instructions regarding the conduct of this election.
-Every voter should bring a valid ID that has photo and date of birth ( such as Driving License, State ID or passport).
-It will be a panel voting. A check or 'X' mark in front of president candidate will be considered vote for the complete board. Your ballot will be invalid if you mark more than one check or 'X' mark on the ballot paper.
-If any one's name is not in the voters list approved by KCYL board and elections officials, they will not be allowed to cast their vote.
-Counting will begin immediately at the conclusion of the election at 7 PM. Any one in the line at 6:59 will be allowed to cast vote.
-Election will be held at the big hall of Knanaya Center, rest of the building will be locked. Enter through gray double door and exit through glass doors.
-Please leave the KCS building immediately after casting your vote.
We will be strictly following the Federal, State and local Covid-19 guidelines at the time of elections.
-please refrain from participating in voting 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 voting 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.
-Any one entering the KCS property should wear mask covering their face and nose.
-Body temperature of the person entering the election hall will be taken. Any one with temperature above 100.4 F will be denied entry to the building.
-No congregation allowed in the parking lot, everyone shall maintain safe distance.
-Current KCYL Board members, election officials appointed by chaplain, Polling agents of candidates and voters are the only one allowed inside the hall.
-No more than 20 people including election officials will be allowed inside the hall at a given time, therefore please expect line to vote - do not wait till last hours.
-Membership is closed and voters list is published in KCYL Facebook page for your reference.
-an online nomination form is also available through KCYL Facebook page. anyone interested in running for a position must submit nomination before 12/29/20 11:59pm. even if you have expressed interest in running for the office, you must fill out this form! last day to withdrawn nominations is Dec 30th.
Please note the following instructions regarding the conduct of this election.
-Every voter should bring a valid ID that has photo and date of birth ( such as Driving License, State ID or passport).
-It will be a panel voting. A check or 'X' mark in front of president candidate will be considered vote for the complete board. Your ballot will be invalid if you mark more than one check or 'X' mark on the ballot paper.
-If any one's name is not in the voters list approved by KCYL board and elections officials, they will not be allowed to cast their vote.
-Counting will begin immediately at the conclusion of the election at 7 PM. Any one in the line at 6:59 will be allowed to cast vote.
-Election will be held at the big hall of Knanaya Center, rest of the building will be locked. Enter through gray double door and exit through glass doors.
-Please leave the KCS building immediately after casting your vote.
We will be strictly following the Federal, State and local Covid-19 guidelines at the time of elections.
-please refrain from participating in voting 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 voting 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.
-Any one entering the KCS property should wear mask covering their face and nose.
-Body temperature of the person entering the election hall will be taken. Any one with temperature above 100.4 F will be denied entry to the building.
-No congregation allowed in the parking lot, everyone shall maintain safe distance.
-Current KCYL Board members, election officials appointed by chaplain, Polling agents of candidates and voters are the only one allowed inside the hall.
-No more than 20 people including election officials will be allowed inside the hall at a given time, therefore please expect line to vote - do not wait till last hours.
KCYL Chicago election notice
It's time to elect new leaders for Knanaya Catholic Youth League (KCYL) of Chicago. As more youngsters have shown interest in each executive and board position for the year 2021-2022, leadership has decided to conduct an election on 01/02/2021. Below are the important timelines in this regard.
Last date to apply for membership: 12/23/2020
Publication of voters list: 12/27/2020
Submission of nomination: 12/29/2020
Last day to withdraw nominations: 12/30/2020
Election: 01/02/2021 (Saturday) from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Counting & Results: immediately after voting completed.
KCYL Board will publish current applicants list in their Facebook page for your verification. if any other eligible individuals are interested, you may apply for membership before cut off date using the following link.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKxF9gUyVALad_ClwdlEiFV4obKJf5xWk1WL0fSgmFKTHJog/viewform
Last date to apply for membership: 12/23/2020
Publication of voters list: 12/27/2020
Submission of nomination: 12/29/2020
Last day to withdraw nominations: 12/30/2020
Election: 01/02/2021 (Saturday) from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Counting & Results: immediately after voting completed.
KCYL Board will publish current applicants list in their Facebook page for your verification. if any other eligible individuals are interested, you may apply for membership before cut off date using the following link.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKxF9gUyVALad_ClwdlEiFV4obKJf5xWk1WL0fSgmFKTHJog/viewform
KCYL: March Of Dimes Walk 04/26/2015
KCYL Career Day - 03/21/2015
KCYL Basketball Tournament - May 26th, 2014
On May 26th 2014, the KCYL board hosted a basketball tournament at the Accelerated Center in Northbrook, IL. The day consisted of a double elimination tournament that started at 9am and went till 7:30 pm. Thanks to our sponsors, Cyriac Koovakkatiil and Binu Poothurayil, the KCYL board was able to present a successful tournament. The tournament ranged from kids who were in high school to young adults. Food and drinks were being sold as well as complementary Subway sandwiches for the players. KCYL also raised money to send to a local cancer research center.
In a very close game, Roshan Muringothu, Alvin Nella, Michael Vettathukandathil, Xaiver Mannappil,Shawn Mathilparambil, Patrick Nedumackal,Justin Nella, TJ Ellampally, Jason Assarikutt and Shony Poozhykunnel won first place in the tournament. In second place was Shane Nediyakalayil, Rino Muringothu, Sabin Thomas, Justin Abraham, Arun Joseph, Samson Cherukara, Jeremy Joseph, and Joel Chollampel.
The first place trophy was presented by KCS president, Mr. George Thottappuram, honorary guest, KCYLNA president, Abbey Thachet, and KCYL president, Matthew Pathyil. Thank you for all the players for participating and a big thanks to our sponsors for helping to make such a successful event happen.
In this past year KCYL has conducted programs such as Game Night & Sky High. Game Night was a successful event where KCYL sponsored a game night for all ages. Participants from Kids Club, KCJL, and KCYL were all present. A meeting was held at the same time evaluating convention ideas. The kids got the chance to color, make beaded jewelry, play musical chairs, candy picking, and play Taboo. A very fun night for the kids as well as for KCYL members who got time to spend with the young children of our community. Ski High was a trampoline venue where KCYL members had a blast using the facility to it’s fullest.
Convention is around the corner and Battle of the Cities preparation is near. Please keep an eye out on Facebook and emails for further details. If you haven’t already, contact one of the board members to receive contact information via phone, email, or Facebook.
Sincerely,
For KCYL Chicago
Juliane Joseph VP
In a very close game, Roshan Muringothu, Alvin Nella, Michael Vettathukandathil, Xaiver Mannappil,Shawn Mathilparambil, Patrick Nedumackal,Justin Nella, TJ Ellampally, Jason Assarikutt and Shony Poozhykunnel won first place in the tournament. In second place was Shane Nediyakalayil, Rino Muringothu, Sabin Thomas, Justin Abraham, Arun Joseph, Samson Cherukara, Jeremy Joseph, and Joel Chollampel.
The first place trophy was presented by KCS president, Mr. George Thottappuram, honorary guest, KCYLNA president, Abbey Thachet, and KCYL president, Matthew Pathyil. Thank you for all the players for participating and a big thanks to our sponsors for helping to make such a successful event happen.
In this past year KCYL has conducted programs such as Game Night & Sky High. Game Night was a successful event where KCYL sponsored a game night for all ages. Participants from Kids Club, KCJL, and KCYL were all present. A meeting was held at the same time evaluating convention ideas. The kids got the chance to color, make beaded jewelry, play musical chairs, candy picking, and play Taboo. A very fun night for the kids as well as for KCYL members who got time to spend with the young children of our community. Ski High was a trampoline venue where KCYL members had a blast using the facility to it’s fullest.
Convention is around the corner and Battle of the Cities preparation is near. Please keep an eye out on Facebook and emails for further details. If you haven’t already, contact one of the board members to receive contact information via phone, email, or Facebook.
Sincerely,
For KCYL Chicago
Juliane Joseph VP
KCYL March Madness - 03/14/2014
Dear parents,
The KCYL March Madness event was a success! A little more than 65 people came to this big fundraising event! Kids had their faces painted, made bead bracelets, colored pictures, played musical chairs, Taboo, and had many more other activities. The KCYL board would like to thank all the parents, Kids Club and KCJL coordinators, and KCYL members for attending this event!
We hope parents are encouraging their children even more to attend all the events Kids Club, KCJL, and KCYL offers. KCYL's upcoming events to look forward to are:
March for Babies in April
KCYL Basketball Tournament in May
Battle of the Cities program-May/June
Back to school BBQ and Beach party in August
And a few more events will be coming soon so please look forward to them!
Thank you!
Tima Kandarappallil
KCYL Secretary
KCYL Board
The KCYL March Madness event was a success! A little more than 65 people came to this big fundraising event! Kids had their faces painted, made bead bracelets, colored pictures, played musical chairs, Taboo, and had many more other activities. The KCYL board would like to thank all the parents, Kids Club and KCJL coordinators, and KCYL members for attending this event!
We hope parents are encouraging their children even more to attend all the events Kids Club, KCJL, and KCYL offers. KCYL's upcoming events to look forward to are:
March for Babies in April
KCYL Basketball Tournament in May
Battle of the Cities program-May/June
Back to school BBQ and Beach party in August
And a few more events will be coming soon so please look forward to them!
Thank you!
Tima Kandarappallil
KCYL Secretary
KCYL Board
Dear Parents and KCYL members,
As we all know convention is coming up and it's going to come by fast! Discussions on how to coordinate this years Chicago convention and how to make it an enjoyable time for everyone has already begun. However, KCYLNA and the Chicago KCYL local board would like to reach out your children and ask for their help. We are looking for volunteers to help the KCYL local board and the KCYLNA national board to create further ideas and plans for the upcoming convention. We would like to get more youth involved to help out planning an unforgettable convention.
Parents if you can encourage your child to help out with convention to make it the best convention of all time it would be very well appreciated.
For further questions or to volunteer, please call or email a Chicago KCYL board member.
Thank you
Tima Kandarappallil, KCYL Secretary
Chicago KCYL local board Contact Info:
KCYL President Mat Pathiyil-(708) 949-0422, [email protected]
Executive VP Julie Joseph- (847) 224 9912; [email protected]
General VP Shane Nediyakalayil- (847) 917 1068 ; [email protected]
Secretary Tima Kandarappallil- (847) 682 7888; [email protected]
Publicist Maria Vachachiria (224) 632-0567; [email protected]
KCYL directorJimmy Vachachiria- (630) 854-9889; [email protected]
As we all know convention is coming up and it's going to come by fast! Discussions on how to coordinate this years Chicago convention and how to make it an enjoyable time for everyone has already begun. However, KCYLNA and the Chicago KCYL local board would like to reach out your children and ask for their help. We are looking for volunteers to help the KCYL local board and the KCYLNA national board to create further ideas and plans for the upcoming convention. We would like to get more youth involved to help out planning an unforgettable convention.
Parents if you can encourage your child to help out with convention to make it the best convention of all time it would be very well appreciated.
For further questions or to volunteer, please call or email a Chicago KCYL board member.
Thank you
Tima Kandarappallil, KCYL Secretary
Chicago KCYL local board Contact Info:
KCYL President Mat Pathiyil-(708) 949-0422, [email protected]
Executive VP Julie Joseph- (847) 224 9912; [email protected]
General VP Shane Nediyakalayil- (847) 917 1068 ; [email protected]
Secretary Tima Kandarappallil- (847) 682 7888; [email protected]
Publicist Maria Vachachiria (224) 632-0567; [email protected]
KCYL directorJimmy Vachachiria- (630) 854-9889; [email protected]
We will rock at the convention in our home town” says KCYL
The occasion for this outpouring support to KCCNA Convention from KCYL members was when they got together for the dance practice at Community center today for the KCYL Detroit Summit being held from December 27th thru December 30th. They said they are eagerly waiting to see the friends and families from out-of-state at the KCCNA Convention. KCS congratulate Mathew Pathiyil, Julie Chottuvelil, Shane Nediyakalayil, Tima Kandarapallil, Jisha Kadamuryil, Patrick Nedumackal, Roshan Muringoth, Maria Vachchira, Josemon Chemmachel(KCYL Executive team) for organizing KCYL members well for the Detroit summit and wishes all the members best at the Summit.
KCYL Ski Trip -Jan 4th, 2014
Dear Parents and KCYL Members:
KCYL has planned out a huge event that will be loads of fun! Before everyone’s winter break ends and school starts up again, come participate in KCYL’s Ski Trip! The Ski trip will be on Saturday January 4th, 2014. Parents do not worry! KCYL will provide transportation for all participants by having a rental bus to take us to the ski resort. We will be leaving early morning on Saturday. Further details will be coming out shortly as the time gets closer...but in the mean time mark your calendars for JANRUARY 4TH 2014!!
The event is already posted on Facebook. Please email or call any KCYL Executive board member if there are any questions or concerns. Please consider you son or daughter to experience this amazing trip. We promise they are in safe hands!
Thank you
KCYL Board
KCYL has planned out a huge event that will be loads of fun! Before everyone’s winter break ends and school starts up again, come participate in KCYL’s Ski Trip! The Ski trip will be on Saturday January 4th, 2014. Parents do not worry! KCYL will provide transportation for all participants by having a rental bus to take us to the ski resort. We will be leaving early morning on Saturday. Further details will be coming out shortly as the time gets closer...but in the mean time mark your calendars for JANRUARY 4TH 2014!!
The event is already posted on Facebook. Please email or call any KCYL Executive board member if there are any questions or concerns. Please consider you son or daughter to experience this amazing trip. We promise they are in safe hands!
Thank you
KCYL Board
KCYL Write up on Summer Events 2013
The beautiful Chicago summer has unfortunately come to an end but we hope that our KCYL members had fun at our summer events: Six Flags Great America and Beach BBQ! Six Flags was taken place on July 24th on a chill, sunny Chicago summer day. A group of around 35 of our youth came out to enjoy the thrills of roller coasters and to end the night off with some traditional funnel cake. Six Flags seems to be a tradition for KCYL to do every summer, so look forward to another one next summer! KCYL's Beach BBQ was recently taken place on August 12th. Though the usual Chicago sunny weather didn't corporate with us, personally, I can say that the 30 youth that attended had a blast! We had some great BBQ, played beach volleyball, football, a revised version of the Hindu festival Holi, and Kerala's very own Khabdi! The rain didn't stop us from having a great time. On behalf of the KCYL board, I would like to thank each and everyone of you for coming out to these events. The KCYL board wants our youth to have a fun time and in order to do that, we need the help and support from our youth! With school about to start, KCYL will do it's best to create events throughout breaks but definitely keep your eye open for a Ski trip this winter! Good luck to all the incoming college freshman and to all other students; may God bless us all with the strength and courage to heighten our education. *Note: Not everyone made it into the picture during the event, we apologize for the inconvenience*
KCYL Executive Board
KCYL Executive Board
K C Y L N A YOUTH CONVENTION 2013 - Aug 8th-13th, 2013
We the KCYLNA executive board are pleased to inform you that for the first time in 10 years, KCYLNA will be hosting a YOUTH CONVENTION for the 18 -25 year age group. This event will take place in the exuberant and sunny city of HOUSTON, TEXAS!Aside from family convention, events directed to this age group and their particular interests have been fairly slim. As the future of this community, we want the older youth to get the chance to regain the spark and interest they had in community events. We hope that this youth convention, surely, will keep our youth in the loop and rekindle a sense of Knanaya pride in them, because after all K-N-A is our D-N-A!We have planned for this to be a unique event for the Knanaya Catholic youth within this age group to get together, enjoy each other’s company, and meet new peers from all over North America. We have organized a fun weekend filled with activities and events that will create a lifetime of new memories. There will be fun, food, and of course the opportunity to create FRIENDS and rekindle bonds with old ones. As the organizers of this convention, we assure you that we have taken proper measures for the safety and security of all convention participants.
We are extremely excited and motivated to bring the aspect of youth convention back, so that future generations of Knanaya youth will be given the chance to create the memories and regain the pride we hope participants will gain this time around! This event will only be possible if our vibrant Knanaya youth between the ages 18-25 come through and take part in this event. We want you all to be able to come and participate in the RETURN of youth convention… at the end of the day, you’re only KNA once (YOKO)!
Convention Highlights
Abey Thachettu Ashlyn Chazhikattu
KCYLNA President KCYLNA Secretary
We are extremely excited and motivated to bring the aspect of youth convention back, so that future generations of Knanaya youth will be given the chance to create the memories and regain the pride we hope participants will gain this time around! This event will only be possible if our vibrant Knanaya youth between the ages 18-25 come through and take part in this event. We want you all to be able to come and participate in the RETURN of youth convention… at the end of the day, you’re only KNA once (YOKO)!
Convention Highlights
- When: August 8th – 11th, 2013
- Programs
- Poolside Icebreakers
- Karaoke and Poker
- Each room will be SUITE style
- Basketball Tournament against different states
- Co-ed Olympic Games (brand new sporting with flag football, dodge ball, Kabadi, relays, and much more!)
- Unconventional Seminars that we’ve never had before
- Career Expo
- Ice skating at the Houston Galleria for 18-20
- A relaxing day at Kemah Boardwalk for 21+
- Social outings for 2 nights
- Red Carpet Themed Banquet
Abey Thachettu Ashlyn Chazhikattu
KCYLNA President KCYLNA Secretary
KCYL - Youth Convention Raffle Winners
Dear Knanaya community
Thank you to the members of KCS that purchased raffle tickets for the past two weeks at St. Marys and Sacred Heart Church. The Winning number which will receive the Grand Prize of 4 tickets to Thursday's Bulls vs. Nets game is: 320531. (This does not include a parking pass) A second place prize of a $50 gift card is awarded to the number of: 320536. For those with a winning number, please send photo verification of your ticket to [email protected] to claim your prize Thank you all for participating in the fundraiser and a special thank you to all of our sponsors! We look forward to having a successful Youth Convention
Mathew Pathiyil
KCYL Chicago President
Thank you to the members of KCS that purchased raffle tickets for the past two weeks at St. Marys and Sacred Heart Church. The Winning number which will receive the Grand Prize of 4 tickets to Thursday's Bulls vs. Nets game is: 320531. (This does not include a parking pass) A second place prize of a $50 gift card is awarded to the number of: 320536. For those with a winning number, please send photo verification of your ticket to [email protected] to claim your prize Thank you all for participating in the fundraiser and a special thank you to all of our sponsors! We look forward to having a successful Youth Convention
Mathew Pathiyil
KCYL Chicago President
KCYL Career Day- A Report (03/23/2013)
KCYL Career Day was a success on March 23, 20134 We had a variety of professionals from our very own Knanaya community coming out to talk to teens about the endless job opportunities there are for them. We had several careers that were presented. Linesh Madathiparambil presented Law, Dr. Tessy Kanjarapalli & Dr. Alina Kunnathikizhakethil for Medicine, Jenny Choottuvelil for Accounting, Raju Kanjarapalli for Engineering, Marilyn Pathiyil for Speech Pathology, Beena Indikuzhy and Jasmine Puthenpurayil for Nursing. More than 30 KCYL members came to our event and they said that it was a good experience. The young high school students were glad that their community had given them a chance to look out for their future possibilities. KCYL would like to thank the all the professionals that took their time out of their day to inform the young generations of out community about different careers. We also would like to thank the parents for encouraging their young teenagers to come to the event to explore their future careers. Thankyou!
KCYL Board
KCYL Board
KCYL Career Day - March 23rd, 2013 (Saturday)
Dear Parents and Youth,
KCYL will be hosting Career Day for students in high school, middle school students and for anyone else interested. This event is for your child to come out and learn about all the possible careers there are for him or her to think about.
There are many juniors and seniors still in high school who do not know which career they want to pursue, so please urge them to come out to KCYL's Career Day and let them explore their opportunities. We have a variety of careers to learn about - from nursing to engineering and to law! Professionals from our very own Knanaya community will be speaking on behalf of their own careers.
So let your child do some research on their future and encourage them to come to KCYL's Career Day on Saturday March 23, 2013 from 11am-3pm. It will be held at St.Marys Knanaya Catholic Church, 7800 W Lyons St, Morton Grove. Lunch will be provided.
Thank you
KCYL Board
KCYL will be hosting Career Day for students in high school, middle school students and for anyone else interested. This event is for your child to come out and learn about all the possible careers there are for him or her to think about.
There are many juniors and seniors still in high school who do not know which career they want to pursue, so please urge them to come out to KCYL's Career Day and let them explore their opportunities. We have a variety of careers to learn about - from nursing to engineering and to law! Professionals from our very own Knanaya community will be speaking on behalf of their own careers.
So let your child do some research on their future and encourage them to come to KCYL's Career Day on Saturday March 23, 2013 from 11am-3pm. It will be held at St.Marys Knanaya Catholic Church, 7800 W Lyons St, Morton Grove. Lunch will be provided.
Thank you
KCYL Board
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KCYL Haunted House (Halloween) - October 28th 2011
As Halloween is getting closer, KCYL is planning a trip to the Screams Haunted House in Rosemont, off River Road and Bryn Mawr, behind Muvico Theaters.
Tickets will be $12 with a School I.D. and $20 for general admission. We will meet at the park around 5:30p.m and go in and stay together from then on. Please encourage all KCYL members to participate as this will be another excellent opportunity for them to see and strengthen their friendship among our younger Knanaya generation. Please contact any KCYL Representative if you have any questions. Hope to see everyone there!
Tickets will be $12 with a School I.D. and $20 for general admission. We will meet at the park around 5:30p.m and go in and stay together from then on. Please encourage all KCYL members to participate as this will be another excellent opportunity for them to see and strengthen their friendship among our younger Knanaya generation. Please contact any KCYL Representative if you have any questions. Hope to see everyone there!
Knanaya Youth Fest 2011
KCCNA and KCYLNA are jointly organizing the "Knanaya Youth Fest 2011" for the 18+ age group of our community. This event will be held in Chicago, IL on the Labor day weekend, September 2nd through 4th. Knanaya Catholic Society of Chicago (KCS) has kindly agreed to host the event. Last day to register is September 2nd, 2011.
We have planned a weekend full of exciting events including:
Sept 2, Friday - Registration and Ice Breaking session at the KCS Coomunity Center located at 5110 N Elston Ave Chicago , IL 60630
Sept 3, Saturday - Basketball Tournament. This will be conducted at Appollo School located at 10100 Dee Road, Des Plaines, IL - 60016
Sept 4, Sunday - Volunteer Work and Bar-B-Que (location TBD)
Registration is absolutely FREE and each Basket Ball team from out of town will get up to a maximum of $1000 ($100/player) to partially cover the expenses of the trip. The expenses for the event will be supported by kind contributions from young adults and parents across North America. If you are interested in participating please register with any of the individual as below:
Mohan Kaduthodil : 845-667-2801 Nimi Thuruthuvelil : 847-338-3333
Anish Naduzhayil : 813-298-7875 Binu Poothurail : 847-644-9869
Timmy Idiyalil : 630-835-4780 Simon Muttathil : 847-910-4531
Vipin Chalunkal : 847-275-5049 Mathiyas Pullappallil : 847-644-6305
Shiens Akasala : 908-391-1244 Jomon Thodukayil : 312-719-3517
Siby Vazhappalli : 310-609-9576 Shiju Cheriyathil : 847-341-1088
Cyriac Koovakkattil : 630-673-3382 Tinu Parnajattu : 847-845-7022
We have planned a weekend full of exciting events including:
Sept 2, Friday - Registration and Ice Breaking session at the KCS Coomunity Center located at 5110 N Elston Ave Chicago , IL 60630
Sept 3, Saturday - Basketball Tournament. This will be conducted at Appollo School located at 10100 Dee Road, Des Plaines, IL - 60016
Sept 4, Sunday - Volunteer Work and Bar-B-Que (location TBD)
Registration is absolutely FREE and each Basket Ball team from out of town will get up to a maximum of $1000 ($100/player) to partially cover the expenses of the trip. The expenses for the event will be supported by kind contributions from young adults and parents across North America. If you are interested in participating please register with any of the individual as below:
Mohan Kaduthodil : 845-667-2801 Nimi Thuruthuvelil : 847-338-3333
Anish Naduzhayil : 813-298-7875 Binu Poothurail : 847-644-9869
Timmy Idiyalil : 630-835-4780 Simon Muttathil : 847-910-4531
Vipin Chalunkal : 847-275-5049 Mathiyas Pullappallil : 847-644-6305
Shiens Akasala : 908-391-1244 Jomon Thodukayil : 312-719-3517
Siby Vazhappalli : 310-609-9576 Shiju Cheriyathil : 847-341-1088
Cyriac Koovakkattil : 630-673-3382 Tinu Parnajattu : 847-845-7022
Game Night
Hello everyone,
As we all know and agree on the statement ‘Youth of today is the future of tomorrow’, as the young adults of this Knanaya Community and KCYL
representative, we believe it is important to guide the younger generation in the right direction, prepare them for the challenges they will soon face and
help them build relationship that will last a lifetime. With this is in mind, KCYL is conducting a game night for the entire youth community of KCS Chicago, especially for KCJL and KIDS CLUB CHICAGO on August 26, 2011 at the KCS Community Center from 5-10 pm. We will start the night with an icebreaker to get to know everyone and after that, we have a wide variety of fun games planned for the group. We ask our parents to encourage the younger kids to come to this program as it is an opportunity for them to meet the younger adults in our community and start building a relationship. We also ask our KCYL members and young adults to come and support us and become a great role model to our little brothers and sisters. There will be a $5 Entrance Fee. Food and refreshments will be served. Hope to see everyone next Friday, August 26, 2011 at 5pm at the KCS Community Center.
Sincerely
Tissy Vettikattil
KCYL General Secretary
As we all know and agree on the statement ‘Youth of today is the future of tomorrow’, as the young adults of this Knanaya Community and KCYL
representative, we believe it is important to guide the younger generation in the right direction, prepare them for the challenges they will soon face and
help them build relationship that will last a lifetime. With this is in mind, KCYL is conducting a game night for the entire youth community of KCS Chicago, especially for KCJL and KIDS CLUB CHICAGO on August 26, 2011 at the KCS Community Center from 5-10 pm. We will start the night with an icebreaker to get to know everyone and after that, we have a wide variety of fun games planned for the group. We ask our parents to encourage the younger kids to come to this program as it is an opportunity for them to meet the younger adults in our community and start building a relationship. We also ask our KCYL members and young adults to come and support us and become a great role model to our little brothers and sisters. There will be a $5 Entrance Fee. Food and refreshments will be served. Hope to see everyone next Friday, August 26, 2011 at 5pm at the KCS Community Center.
Sincerely
Tissy Vettikattil
KCYL General Secretary
Message from KCYL Secretary
Dear Family & Friends,
With the help and support of KCS Chicago, KCYL & Yuvajanavedhi will be hosting Chicago Youth Night 2011, on Saturday, July 16th at Evanston High School, 600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. The program will start promptly at 6.30PM
On this night, the youth of Chicago will come together and make their mark in our community by showcasing their young, remarkable talent and their passion for our valuable culture and traditions. In addition, we will be honoring the graduates of 2011 for their hard work and achievement during the program. It will also be an excellent environment for both the parents and the youth to meet and strengthen their relationship with the fellow Knanites.
We are here today only because of the support we receive from our elders and we truly believe this night won’t be memorable without our family and friends there to celebrate with us. So on behalf of the entire KCYL Board, I would like to take this opportunity to ask our family and friends’ to support us and come to the Youth Night 2011 and help us make it into a successful night.
Sincerely,
Tissy Vettikattil
KCYL Secretary
With the help and support of KCS Chicago, KCYL & Yuvajanavedhi will be hosting Chicago Youth Night 2011, on Saturday, July 16th at Evanston High School, 600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. The program will start promptly at 6.30PM
On this night, the youth of Chicago will come together and make their mark in our community by showcasing their young, remarkable talent and their passion for our valuable culture and traditions. In addition, we will be honoring the graduates of 2011 for their hard work and achievement during the program. It will also be an excellent environment for both the parents and the youth to meet and strengthen their relationship with the fellow Knanites.
We are here today only because of the support we receive from our elders and we truly believe this night won’t be memorable without our family and friends there to celebrate with us. So on behalf of the entire KCYL Board, I would like to take this opportunity to ask our family and friends’ to support us and come to the Youth Night 2011 and help us make it into a successful night.
Sincerely,
Tissy Vettikattil
KCYL Secretary
Chicago Youth Night 2011 - All are WELCOME
As the main event of this summer, we will be hosting Chicago Youth Night 2011, in collaboration with our Yuvajenavedi, on July 16th at
Evanston High School located at...600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. The program starts at 6.30PM
This will be a grand occasion at which we intend to showcase all of Chicago’s spectacular, youth talent and enthusiasm while creating a great environment for our Youth to meet and strengthen relationships with one another. Any Knanaya youth member who has the desire to perform at this upcoming Youth Night, should contact members of the KCYL or Yuvajenavedi boards immediately for further details.
So, on behalf of the entire KCYL Board, I take this opportunity to once again request the Knanaya Youth of Chicago for all your support for these upcoming KCYL events, and encourage all of you to come out and invigorate “KCYL Chicago” to levels our community has never seen before.
Sincerely,
Neil Edat
KCYL Joint Secretary
Evanston High School located at...600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. The program starts at 6.30PM
This will be a grand occasion at which we intend to showcase all of Chicago’s spectacular, youth talent and enthusiasm while creating a great environment for our Youth to meet and strengthen relationships with one another. Any Knanaya youth member who has the desire to perform at this upcoming Youth Night, should contact members of the KCYL or Yuvajenavedi boards immediately for further details.
So, on behalf of the entire KCYL Board, I take this opportunity to once again request the Knanaya Youth of Chicago for all your support for these upcoming KCYL events, and encourage all of you to come out and invigorate “KCYL Chicago” to levels our community has never seen before.
Sincerely,
Neil Edat
KCYL Joint Secretary
KCYL Six Flags Trip
KCYL Chicago has organised a trip to Six flags on August 10th (Wednesday). Please contact any KCYL office bearers for more information
KCYL Soup Kitchen
Hello everyone,
To start off the summer, KCYL has organized a volunteer opportunity for everyone at a local soup kitchen to help out those in need. It’ll take place on Saturday May 28th, 2011 from 11-3pm at the Illinois Outreach Centerin Chicago. It is located at 4628 North Clifton Avenue Chicago, IL
– 60640. Since parking is tough in the city, we will meet at St. Mary’s Knanaya Catholic Church at Morton Grove at 9am and carpool to Skokie Swift and take the CTA from there. It’ll be chaperoned by Linesh Madathilparambil, our KCYL Director.
If you are under the age of 18, you need to fill out a form, so please contact someone from the KCYL board to get the form. You will also be
able to get a copy of the form from any KCYL Representative on this coming Sunday at both St. Mary’s and Sacred Heart Knanaya Church. Please contact Timmy Idiyalil (630-835-4780), Tissy Vettikattil (847-693-1248), Chris Nediyakalayil (224-381-3887) or any KCYL Executive Member if you have any questions or need more information. Please encourage your kids to come and participate as it is an excellent opportunity to give back to our community.
Thank You
Tissy Vettikattil, KCYL Secretary
To start off the summer, KCYL has organized a volunteer opportunity for everyone at a local soup kitchen to help out those in need. It’ll take place on Saturday May 28th, 2011 from 11-3pm at the Illinois Outreach Centerin Chicago. It is located at 4628 North Clifton Avenue Chicago, IL
– 60640. Since parking is tough in the city, we will meet at St. Mary’s Knanaya Catholic Church at Morton Grove at 9am and carpool to Skokie Swift and take the CTA from there. It’ll be chaperoned by Linesh Madathilparambil, our KCYL Director.
If you are under the age of 18, you need to fill out a form, so please contact someone from the KCYL board to get the form. You will also be
able to get a copy of the form from any KCYL Representative on this coming Sunday at both St. Mary’s and Sacred Heart Knanaya Church. Please contact Timmy Idiyalil (630-835-4780), Tissy Vettikattil (847-693-1248), Chris Nediyakalayil (224-381-3887) or any KCYL Executive Member if you have any questions or need more information. Please encourage your kids to come and participate as it is an excellent opportunity to give back to our community.
Thank You
Tissy Vettikattil, KCYL Secretary
KCYL Canned Food Drive and T-Shirt Design Contest
Hello everyone,
As the new Executive Board for KCYL, we ask our parents for your complete help and support as we start this journey. We ask you to please encourage your kids to come to KCYL events and participate. We are very excited to start our term and bring many activities, both social and service oriented to our youth. Our goal is to bring the Knanaya Youth of Chicago as one.
We plan to give our youth an opportunity to give back to their community through volunteer programs, get in touch with their spiritual side
through seminars and the best opportunity for them to build a strong relationship with their fellow Knanaya kids in the community and strengthen
their Knanaya tradition.
With that being said, KCYL along with the Chicago Youth Ministry will be hosting a Canned Food Drive on every Sunday till May 29th, 2011 at both, St.
Mary’s Knanaya Catholic Church, Morton Grove and Sacred Heart Knanaya Catholic Church, Maywood. Your donations would really help the Community Food bank and help feed those who are in need. Please join us as we fight to stop hunger in our community. Please contact Timmy
Idiyalil, Thomman Puthenpurayil or any KCYL Representative or the Youth Ministry Coordinators from either church if you have any questions.
T-Shirt Design Contest
Also, KCYL is planning on coming out with our own T-shirt this summer. Therefore, we are conducting a T-shirt design contest. Requirements are the design must include the words “KCYL CHICAGO” and have a design/slogan that represents our culture. Those who are interested and to be considered in the contest, your design must meet all the requirements and must be turned into a KCYL Representative no later than June 5th, 2011. Please contact any KCYL E-board members if you have any questions. The winner will be rewarded.
Sincerely
Tissy Vettikattil, KCYL Secretary
As the new Executive Board for KCYL, we ask our parents for your complete help and support as we start this journey. We ask you to please encourage your kids to come to KCYL events and participate. We are very excited to start our term and bring many activities, both social and service oriented to our youth. Our goal is to bring the Knanaya Youth of Chicago as one.
We plan to give our youth an opportunity to give back to their community through volunteer programs, get in touch with their spiritual side
through seminars and the best opportunity for them to build a strong relationship with their fellow Knanaya kids in the community and strengthen
their Knanaya tradition.
With that being said, KCYL along with the Chicago Youth Ministry will be hosting a Canned Food Drive on every Sunday till May 29th, 2011 at both, St.
Mary’s Knanaya Catholic Church, Morton Grove and Sacred Heart Knanaya Catholic Church, Maywood. Your donations would really help the Community Food bank and help feed those who are in need. Please join us as we fight to stop hunger in our community. Please contact Timmy
Idiyalil, Thomman Puthenpurayil or any KCYL Representative or the Youth Ministry Coordinators from either church if you have any questions.
T-Shirt Design Contest
Also, KCYL is planning on coming out with our own T-shirt this summer. Therefore, we are conducting a T-shirt design contest. Requirements are the design must include the words “KCYL CHICAGO” and have a design/slogan that represents our culture. Those who are interested and to be considered in the contest, your design must meet all the requirements and must be turned into a KCYL Representative no later than June 5th, 2011. Please contact any KCYL E-board members if you have any questions. The winner will be rewarded.
Sincerely
Tissy Vettikattil, KCYL Secretary
KCYL Chicago Board Members (2011-2012 Term)
