2014 KCCNA Convention @ Chicago News
KCCNA Convention 2014 - Welcome / Opening Ceremony july 03rd, 2014Request to Convention registrants from ChicagoDear Convention registrants from Chicago,
KCS Chicago requests all the convention registrants to come to McCormick convention center as early as 10.00 AM on Thursday July 3rd to do the hotel check in and to watch the security video prior to get registration package. The holy mass will start at 2 pm. The procession will start right after the holy mass so please get ready for the procession after or before the holy mass. Sincerely, George Thottapuram, KCS President Convention Final Touches (06/22/2014)Convention leaders from Chicago along with KCCNA leaders held an on-site meeting at the Convention center yesterday (06/22) as the much anticipated KCCNA Convention is only 10 days away from taking the whole Knanaya world by storm with majestic shows, diverse activities for different age groups, many thrilling sports moments, colorful parades and record number of Knanites mingling with each other under one roof for four straight days at a world-class facility.
The meeting started with a welcome speech by KCS President, George Thottapuram, followed by a general account of progress of activities of various committees by Dr. Mathew Joseph, individual reports of diverse committees by sub-committee Chairs and Co-Chairs, a highly productive Q&A session led by KCCNA President,Tomy Myalkarapurathu; KCCNA Secretary, Anto Kandoth, General Convener, Cyriac Koovakattil, Convener, Sunny Mundaplackal and RVP, Deepu Kandarapallil. The entire team was upbeat about the prospect of having great KCCNA convention from July 3rd to July 6th at McCormick Place! Convention Update from Youth Co-Chair (04.18.2014)Dear Convention Registrants,
With only months remaining until our highly anticipated 2014 KCCNA Convention in Chicago, I'd like to provide a brief update regarding the convention planning for youth activities. Together with the KCYLNA board, led by President Abey Thachet, along with local Chicago youth representatives, our goal is to create an unforgettable convention experience for our young registrants. Following two tremendously successful events in 2013, the KCYLNA Youth Convention in Houston and the KCYLNA Youth Summit in Detroit, our vision is to take this summer's convention to the next level. Our greatest priority is the security of our young registrants and we believe that providing a myriad of entertaining events throughout the weekend will help ensure that. Listed below is a sneak preview of some of the activities and programs that are being organized.
The KCCNA and the 2014 Convention Committee are taking the youth convention experience very seriously. The youth have been provided the largest convention budget to date, but more important, the absolute trust and support from our association. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. Regards, Ronnie Joseph Puthenparambil Youth Co-Chair, 2014 KCCNA Convention Phone: 630.730.6060 Email: [email protected] Mr. and Miss Kna Pageant 2014Parents and Community Members,
Below is the registration link for the 2014 Mr. and Miss Kna Pageant at this year's KCCNA convention in Chicago. The pageant will be conducted on July 5, 2014. Registrants must be within the ages of 15-25 to participate. If you or your child is within this age range and is interested in participating in the pageant, please fill out this form by MAY 18, 2014. Details about the pageant are listed in the form as well. Please feel free to email me with any questions. Have a wonderful week! Jinu Kaithamattathil, 2014 KCCNA Convention Pageant chair person Convention procession dress code - KCYL (12 yrs & above)Dear KCYL members and Parents,
For this years procession we would like to inform all kids aged 12 and above to participate in this years procession. The options for the girls are half sarees and full sarees. For the boys the dress code is either black dress pants with blue shirt and black tie or munde with any colored shirt. Parents, please try to get your kids to participate in this program. Please let me or any other procession committee members know if you are interested. Josemon Chemmachel 630-456-6313; [email protected] Convention procession dress code for KCJL kids ( 5-8 graders )Hi everyone
Dress code for the KCJL kids (5-8 graders), if you are not been assigned in any of the segment. Boys ( sports segment) - Bulls Jersey ( red) with basket ball shorts ( Black) Girls- Blue or red Anarkali churidhar. Boys- Black pant with red or blue shirt If you have any questions, please contact Rajesh Kizhakathil 8473453552 Denny Thuruthuvelil 8477217908 We request all parents and kids to participate in the procession and make it a great event. Thank you, Rajesh Kizhakathil Skit Rehearsal - KCCNA Convention 2014 (06.13.2014)Dear Convention Registrants,
If anybody interested to join KCS Culture program skit, we will have a rehearsal on June 13th at 7.00 pm at community center. We need girls and boys age of 13--25 and adults of any age. For more information, please call me at 630 689 7984 or Jain Makil at 630 544 0984 or Lisy Thottapuram at 847 480 3558. For KCS Cultural Program Committee Gracy Vachachira Margamkali cultural program - KCCNA Convention 2014As you all know the convention date is coming close. Preparations for the cultural programs have already started. If any of you Ladies would like to participate in the cultural program, here is a wonderful opportunity to take part in a dance form that is unique to Knanaya and Malayalee Christians, Margamkali.
Class meets at St. Mary's Church, (7800 W. Lyons St. Morton Grove, IL.) Saturday from 2pm to 4pm. If you are interested please call or text one of the coordinators Jelitta Joy 954 383 4298 or Neena Pottoore 224 639 4003. This is a great chance to learn something traditional to our community that we can pass on to our next generation and also loose some weight in the process! We would greatly appreciate your participation. Thank you, Jelitta Joy, Neena Pottoore. 
Kids Club Dress Code - KCCNA Convention 2014Dear Convention registrants,
We are glad to inform you that our kids club members are also following dress codes during the procession ceremony for our convention. The code is as follows. *Boys up to 4th grade - blue jeans and red polo t-shirt with collar. *Girls up to 2nd grade – blue denim skirt and red top. *3rd and 4th grade girls - cheer leaders dress. We should be able to rent the dress for these girls and the detail will be provided soon. Please let us know how many of our kids will be able to follow these dress code as we need to plan early to make it a big success. Thanks Samaya 847-903-0138 Alphy 847-293-9094 Shibu 630-849-1253 KCS Art & Literary competition for the KCCNA convention -
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Sub Committees guarantee a top-notch convention (04/06/2014)
Meeting of convention sub-committees of Chicago held on April 6th at Community Center appreciated all the registrants from around the world for registering for the 2014 KCCNA Convention in Chicago which set new records in the categories of total number of early bird registrations, total number registrations from a hosting unit and final total number of registrations in the history of KCCNA Conventions. The high quality work of various committees was recognized during the meeting in which the future activities of divers committees were unfolded in preparation for a top-notch convention for all the attendees. Sub-committees guaranteed,as in the past, that they will continue to include all the parties in the hierarchical level during their decision making process so as to come up with best product out of their activities without compromising the quality and ensure maximum transparency in all the steps. (04/06/2014)
Convention Registration crosses 1000 mark (03.20.2014)Dear Knanaya Community members,
It is with immense pleasure that we the KCCNA Convention Registration Committee present to you the wonderful news that when Mr. Sanchu Chacko Puthenpurayil from New York completed his registration procedure 2014 KCCNA Convention at Chicago has just now crossed 1000 registration mark tonight 03/20/2014 at 22.16.57 ( E S T). We would also like to bring to your attention that among these 1000 registrations, more than 925 are family registration which speaks about the amount of support expressed by Knanaya families from all across North America and Canada. The National Registration was kicked off on October 26th, 2013 and the On-Line registration started on November 1st, 2013. Some of the milestones so far was that the first 100 registration was achieved within the first 3 days, we welcomed the new year of 2014 with 500 registration and we closed off the 1099.00 early bird deal on January 15th, 2014 at a record breaking 807 registration. That trend seems to continue on as we now are beyond 1000 mark. As you all might be aware that we have recently introduced a new registration package oriented towards making it easier for unmarried youths (21 to 35) of our community and we are experiencing a very positive move in that direction too. With only days remaining until March 31st, for this long registration journey to come to a close, we welcome with open arms everyone who has not yet registered. Let’s all look forward to spending the convention days together amongst 5000 or more Knanayites. With Gratitude, KCCNA Convention Registration Committee Jojo Analil - Registration Committee Chairman Teddy Muzhayanmakkil Sanish Arackaparambil Saji Marangattil Maggi Pattakandathiil Lukose Thathamkinattukarayil Jose Kongapuzhakalayil 
Dear All,
Chicago KCS would like to announce that the total number of registrations from Chicago glides over the milestone of 400 and that it is on pace to break the record set in total number of registrations by a hosting unit for KCCNA Convention. Nationwide plus Canada registration total crossed 918 as reported by KCCNA website chair, Teddy Muzhaynmakkal,and moves effortlessly towards setting another record in the category of total number of registrations. KCS Chicago thanks all the convention registrants for your unconditional support to 2014 KCCNA Convention. This is a proud and jubilant moment for the hosting unit. KCS requests all the rest of the members to register as early as possible and join the convention activities like welcome, opening ceremony, cultural program, procession ,sports and art & literary competitions etc Once again, KCS thanks all the registrants. (02.15.2014) KCS Basketball Preparations and Schedule for 2014 KCCNA ConventionDear registrants of the Knanaya Society of Chicago:
This message is to inform all those who are interested in participating in the basketball tournament at convention on July 2014. The KCS community has given notice about renting out a gym in which we can utilize to host basketball activities: to determine who will represent our community in all interest of the city of Chicago. The goal is to obtain the championship, nothing less. The blueprint for success given by the Sports Committee is as follows: College and above: A tournament will be held to determine the top two teams to represent at Convention. (Teams involved must send information regarding their team to one of the emails listed below before the end of April). Women (all ages): There will be one team combined of all ages to represent at convention. If interested, contact one of the emails below and further assembly of a team will take place at open gym. High School Boys (Grades 9-12): A tournament will be held to determine the top two teams to represent at Convention. (Teams involved must send information regarding their team to one of the emails listed below before the end of April). Middle School Boys (Grades 5-8): Tryouts will be conducted to form the two best teams. Open gym hours will help select those fit for the teams. There will be a mandatory $50.00 fee in order to participate for open gym activities at Golf Maine Park District (Feldman) located at 8800 W. Kathy Lane, Niles. With this fee includes 2 months of playing basketball, regardless if you/your team will represent KCS at convention. Basketball practice will start from May 10th (Saturday) until June 22nd (Sunday). Time: Saturday 4.00 PM to 6.00 PM Sunday 4.00 PM to 6.00 PM You must be an active participant at Feldman, in order to be under supervision of the Sports Committee in all fairness. Please reach out to the following contacts below for any further questions/concerns. Aijo Akasala 312-451-8175 [email protected] Kevin Thottichira 847-902-8717 [email protected] Joel Thottapuram 847-530-8877 [email protected] PLEASE FILL OUT THE ATTACHED REGISTRATION FORM AND GIVE TO ANY OF THE KCS SPORTS & GAMES COMMITTEE MEMBERS BY EMAIL OR IN-PERSON ON OR BEFORE MAY 04, 2014. THE SELECTION DATE AND TIME FOR OTHER ITEMS WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER. THANKS KCS SPORTS & GAMES COMMITTEE JOJO ALAPPATT MATHEW THATTAMATTATHIL MANOJ AMMAIKKUNNEL SAJI VELLARAMKALAYIL Avoid last minute rush and register for what could be billed as the greatest KCCNA convention ever!As the Knanaya Community is only three months away from converging from different parts of the world on July 3,4,5 and 6 at McCormick Place in Chicago for KCCNA Convention for four days of uninterrupted fun and information gathering with friends and families at an ultramodern convention center flanked by a world famous skyline and beautiful Lake Michigan while staying for four days in a row at the cozy Hyatt Regency hotel overlooking refreshing Lake Michigan, final preparations are being done for what will be known as the greatest gathering ever recorded in the history of Knanaya Community.
As some of the committees are relegated briefly to back stage after having stellar performances on main stage for over six months, other committees will be coming forward in the coming months on the main stage for their outstanding performances. Chicago KCS congratulates KCCNA leaders, convention heads and leaders of each sub-committee for orchestrating well the various steps with aim of conducting a highly satisfying experience for the attendees. Chicago KCS offers its gratitude to all the registrants for the convention. We would like to remind prospective registrants to avoid last minute rush as registration is coming to an end by visiting convention.kccna.com to register for what could be billed as the greatest KCCNA convention ever! Thank you KCS Executive Board, 2014 ,11th കെ.സീ.സീ.എൻ.എ കണ്വെൻഷൻ രജിസ്ട്രഷൻ ആയിരം കവിഞ്ഞു2014 ജൂലൈ 3,4,5,6 തിയതികളിൽ നോര്ത്ത് അമേരിക്കയിലെ ഏറ്റവും
വലിയകണ്വെൻഷൻ സെന്റര് ആയ മകോർമിക് കണ്വെൻഷൻ സെന്ട്രിൽ വച്ച് നടക്കാൻ പോകുന്നKCCNA 11TH കണ്വെൻഷൻ രജിസ്ട്രഷൻ 1000 കവിഞ്ഞതായി രജിസ്ട്രഷൻ ചെയർമാൻ ജോജോ ആനാലിൽ അറിയിച്ചു. 2013 ഒക്ടോബർ 29 ആം തിയതി കണ്വെൻഷൻ ഹോസ്റ്റിംഗ് യുണിറ്റ്ആയ ചിക്കാഗോ KCS നടത്തിയ ക്നാനായ നൈറ്റ് പരിപടിയോടനുബെന്തിച്ചാണ് KCCNA NATIONAL REGISTRATION കിക്ക് ഓഫ് നടത്തപ്പെട്ടത് . തുടർന്ന് നവംബർ ഒന്നാം തിയതി തുടക്കം കുറിച്ചഓണ്ലൈൻ രജിസ്ട്രഷന് ആദ്യ തിവസംതന്നെ വളരെ ആവേശകരമായ പ്രതികരണമാണ്ലഭിച്ചത്. വളരെ ഹ്രസ്വവും നൂതനവവും ലളിതവുമായ ഓണ്ലൈൻ രജിസ്ട്രഷൻനടപടിക്രമത്തിനു ചുക്കാൻ പിടിക്കുന്നത് ശ്രിമാൻ റ്റെടി മുഴയന്മാക്കിൽ ആണ്. ഓണ്ലൈൻ രാജിസ്ട്രഷനെ പറ്റിവളരെ അഭിനന്തരൂപമായ പ്രതികരണങ്ങളാണ് രജിസ്ട്രനന്റ്സ് നിന്നുംലഭിച്ചുകൊണ്ട്ടിരിക്കുന്നത് രജിസ്ട്രഷൻ തുടങ്ങി മൂന്നു ദിവസത്തിനകം 100 രജിസ്ട്രഷൻ ക്രോസ് ചെയ്യാൻ സാധിച്ചത്മുന്കാല കണ്വെൻഷൻ കളെ അപേഷിച്ച് എടുത്തുപറയതക്കതും, ര്ത്ത് അമേരിക്കയിലെക്നാനായ മക്കൾ തങ്ങൾളുടെ കൂട്ടായയ്മ്മ ആയ ഈ മാമാങ്ങത്തെ എത്രത്തോളം വരവേൽക്കുന്നു എന്നതിന്റെ തെളിവാണ് എന്ന് പറയുന്നതിൽ യാതൊരു സംശയും വേണ്ട. പിന്നിട് കണ്വെൻഷൻ അയ് ബന്തപെട്ടു പല കുപ്രചാരണങ്ങൾ ഉണ്ടായെങ്ങിലുംഅതിനെയെല്ലാം അതിജീവിച്ച് അസൂയവഹമായ ഒരു മുന്നേറ്റത്തോടെ പുതുവത്സര ആഴ്ചയിൽ രജിസ്ട്രഷൻ 500 ൽ എത്തി. സമുദായ സംഘടനയുടെ വിവിത പ്രവര്ത്തന മേഘലകളിൽ നേതൃത്വപാടവം തെളിയിച്ചശ്രിമാൻ ടോമ്മി മ്യൽകരപുറത്ത് നേതൃത്വംകൊടുക്കുന്ന KCCNA എക്സിക്യൂട്ടീവ്കമ്മിറ്റിയുടെ നിർദേശാനുസരണം DR .മാത്യു തിരുനെല്ലിപരമ്പിൽ നേതൃത്വം കൊടുക്കുന്നകണ്വെൻഷൻ കമ്മിറ്റിയുടെ ഊർജിതമയ പ്രവർത്തനങ്ങൾ എക്കാലവും എല്ലാക്നനായമക്കളുടെയും മനസ്സിൽ തെളിഞ്ഞുനില്കുന്ന ഒരു അനുഭുതിയായി മാറും എന്നതിൽ സംശയമില്ല. 1099 നിരക്കിലുള്ള ഫാമിലി പാക്കേജ് ജനുവരി 15ന്ക്ലോസ് ചെയ്യുമ്പോൾലക്ഷ്യമി ട്ടിരിക്കുന്ന മൊത്തം രാജിസ്ട്രഷന്ടെ 75 ശതമാനം അയ 807 ഓളം എത്താൻ സാ ധിച്ചത്ജനപങ്ങാളിത്തം കൊണ്ട്ചരിത്രം കുറിക്കുന്ന ഒരു മഹാ മാമാങ്ങം ആയി 11-മത്കണ്വെൻഷൻ മാറും എന്നതിന്റെ തെളിവാണ് . ലോകമെമ്പാടുമുള്ള ക്നാനയമക്കൾ പ്രതേകിച്ചു വടക്കേ അമേരിക്കയിലെ ക്നാനയജ നങ്ങൾ ഒറ്റുനോക്കുന്ന ഈ മഹാ മേളക്ക് ആദിതെയത്വം വഹിക്കുന്ന ചിക്കാഗോ KCS UNIT- ൽ നിന്നും 400 രിൽ പരം രജിസ്ട്രഷൻ ഉണ്ടായിരിക്കുന്നത് മുന്കാല കണ്വെൻഷൻനുകളെഅപേഷിച്ചു ആദിതേയപങ്ങാളിത്തത്തിലും ഈ കണ്വെൻഷൻ മുൻപിൽ തന്നെ എന്ന്സൂചിപ്പിക്കുന്നു. യുവജനങ്ങളുടെ കൂടുതൽ പങ്ങാളിത്തം ഉറപ്പു വരുത്തുവാനും ഭാവിയുടെവാഗ്ധാനങ ങളായ യുവതലമുറയെ സംഘടന പ്രവര്ത്തനങങളുടെ മുഖ്യധാരയിലക്ക് എത്തിക്കുവാൻ എന്നും മുൻകൈ എടുത്തുകൊണ്ടിരിക്കുന്ന KCCNA നേതൃത്വം യുവജനങ്ങല്കുവേണ്ടി അടുത്തയിടെ പ്രസിദ്ധികരിച്ച YOUTH PACKAGE ന്വളരെ ആവേശകരമായ പ്രതികരണമാണ് ലഭിച്ചുക്ണ്ടിരിക്കുന്നത്. മാർച്ച് 31 ആം തിയതിരജിസ്ട്രഷൻ ക്ലോസ് ചെയുവാൻ ആണ് തീരുമാനിചീരിക്കുന്നത് എങ്കിലും LAST MINUTE REGISTRATION ന്ടെ പ്രവണത വളരെഏറെ കണ്ടുകൊണ്ടിരിക്കുന്ന സാഹചര്യത്തിൽ മൊത്തം രജിസ്ട്രഷൻസർവ കാല RECORD തകർത്ത് സുവർണ്ണ ലിബികളിൽ എഴുതപെടാൻ സാത്യതകൾ ഏറെ എന്ന് KCCNA GENERAL SECRETARY സ്രിമാൻ ആന്ടോ കണ്ടോത്ത് അഭിപ്രായപെട്ടു. KCCNA യുടെ വിവിധ യൂനിറ്റുകളെ പ്രത്ധിനിതികരിച്ചുകൊണ്ടുള്ള ഏഴംഗ രജിസ്ട്രഷൻകമ്മിറ്റിയിലെ മെംബേർസ് ആയ ജോജോ ആനാലിൽ, ടെഡി മുഴയന്മാ ക്കിൽ,സനിഷ്അരക്കപറമ്പിൽ,മാഗ്ഗി പാട്ടകണ്ടത്തിൽ,ലുക്കോസ് തത്തംകിണറ്റുക രയിൽ,സജി മരങ്ങാട്ടിൽ , ജോസ്കൊങ്ങംപുഴകാലായിൽ എന്നിവരുടെ പ്രവർത്ത ങ്ങൾ പ്രശംസനീയാമാണ്എന്ന്കണ്വെൻഷൻ കമ്മിറ്റി ചെയർമാൻ DR മാത്യു തിരുനെല്ലിപരമ്പിൽ പ്രസ്താവിച്ചു. Logo and Slogan contest winners from Atlanta and ChicagoChicago KCS congratulates both Tom and Prathibha for winning the contest. We especially accolade Prathibha Thachet who currently is the board member of KCS, chairwoman of KCS entertainment committee and one of the Chicago KCJL coordinators. She also plays pivotal role in this year's convention as the head of the welcome/opening ceremony and KCJL/KCCL activities at the convention.
KCS Executive Board Dear all, KCCNA, hosted a contest for all community members to design a logo and slogan for the upcoming convention. The two winning selections, one logo and one slogan, were chosen from several submissions. The special logo and slogan will be used at various events and programs throughout the convention. The winning logo (see below) was designed by Tom Chemmalakuzhy from Atlanta, who is currently a senior at Brookwood High School and preparing for college next year at Georgia State University. Tom is on the track team and involved in various clubs and organizations. He has been playing bass in the orchestra for the last seven years. For the past two years, he has been teaching CCD to middle school students at Holy Family Knanaya Catholic Church. Tom is the former president of the Atlanta KCYL, and has faithfully led the youth to a prosperous age in the year of 2013. His other hobbies include dancing, reading, running, basketball, and music. Tom’s father, Sabu Chemmalakuzhy, is from Neezhoor and mother, Ancy Chemmalakuzhy, is from Onamthuruthu, Kurumulloor. He currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia with his two brothers, Jim and Ron. Tom states his goal in life is to “to have a career in the medical field and become closer to God.” The logo that Tom submitted features names of all the associations under K C C N A The winning slogan: “Honoring our Heritage, Celebrating our Existence, Foreseeing our Future,” was created by Prathibha Thachet from Chicago. Prathibha is married to Punnoose Thachet and has 3 kids: Max, Emily, and Derek. She been an active member of KCS Chicago since 1992 and is currently a legistlative member. Prathibha continues to be active in KCYL and Women's Forum and has organized many events and activities for these subunits in Chicago. She served as the coordinator for Kids Club, KCJL, and WF and was the former Joint Secretary of KCWFNA. Also, she was the chairperson for the KCJL /KCCL activities for the 2012 Orlando Convention. Currently, Prathibha is the chairperson of the KCCL/KCJL committee of 2014 K C C N A Convention KCCNA would like to extend a hearty congratulations to Tom and Prathibha and special thank you to all who participated in the contest! Anto Simon Kandoth General Secretary, KCCNA Dear Community members, (03/15/20104)
KCCNA convention 2014 hosted by KCS Chicago is getting a good momentum from our fellow Knanaites and moving forward with good spirit by surviving all the adverse propagandas from some corners. It is very happy to announce that local registration is moving well beyond 400 family registrations and nationwide plus Canada registration is heading towards the magical number of 1000 family registrations. These numbers will dramatically be changed to another level when the youth package gets rolled out soon setting a new record for the total number of registrations in the history of KCCNA conventions. We thank each registrant all over the world for believing in the integrety and firmness of Chicago KCS. We are a community which strongly believes in traditions, practices and catholic faith. Chicago KCS will withstand all negative attacks and conitne to stand tall in the knowledge that matters of KCS are being carried out with honesty and integrety. KCS request all our members who are not registered yet to visit website convention.kccna.com to register and become part of a historical knanaya gathering in Chicago .All the convention committees headed by the convention heads and KCCNA Executive and KCS executive are working tirelessly around the clock to make the necessary and systematic arrangements for 2014 Knanaya MAMAMGAM in Chicago after 18 years of waiting. KCS Chicago thanks to all of our registrants for unconditional support towards this convention. |
2014 KCCNA Convention is expected to break many more records after it broke in January this year the record set at the Dallas Convention in the total number of early bird registrations. Yesterday, the total number of registrations from Chicago glided over the milestone of 400 and it is on pace to break the record set in total number of registrations from a hosting unit for a KCCNA Convention. Again, Nationwide plus Canada registration total crossed 918 and it moves effortlessly towards setting another record in the category of total number of registrations. We can expect many more and therefore, please visit at convention.kccna.com as soon as soon possible to become part of the greatest extravaganza hitherto unseen in the history of KCCNA as the 2014 Convention is expected to break the record set for the earliest closing date of registration !
Special thanks to all the registrants. (02/22/2014) |
Welcome/Opening Ceremony - Cinematic Segment for HS girlsDear all, (03/17/14)
We are recruiting college age young adults for the Bollywood segment for the Welcome/Opening Ceremony. This segment will be taught by Josh Nediakalayil and Michelle Kulangara. This will be a high intense and fast paced segment. Those young adults with previous Bollywood dance experience and who were or are currently in HS or College dance teams are preferred. Any one interested please call Prathibha Thachet at 224-805-2433. Please leave your cell phone number and email address when you text or call. Thank you, Welcome/Opening Ceremony Committee Dear all, (03/02/14) For the Welcome program there will be a cinematic segment for the HS girls starting in April. No classical experience needed for this segment. Please contact Prathibha Thachet at 224-805-2433 for more details. Thank you, Welcome/Opening Committee(03/01/14) |
Art & Literary Competition NewsChicago KCS is pleased to announce that the team which conducted KCS youth festival last year with zero complaints is back again. This time the task entrusted with this team is to organize Art & Literary Competition for selecting participants to represent KCS at KCCNA Art &Literary Competition at the Convention. This meticulous team headed by Zacharia Chelackal has Santhosh Kalarickaparambil, Roy Chelamala and Jiji Kunnathukizhakethil as members. Once KCCNA announces the items for competition for this year’s convention, KCS will conduct this competition among interested registrants at a convenient date and time which will be announced later.
Chicago KCS congratulates this team and appreciates your time and effort and wish the team all the best! 
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Cultural program news: (02/21/2014)Dear KCCNA convention Chicago registrants,
Western/American theme dance choreographed and taught by Shingari will start practice on March 8th Saturday. This segment will be divided into 2 groups, 6th, 7th, 8th grade boys and girls will be in one group and 3rd, 4th, 5th grade boys and girls will be in the second group, if interested in participating please contact Chinu Thottam 630 863 4984, [email protected] or Samaya Thekkumkatil 847 903 0138 [email protected]. Gladiator theme cinematic dance Chroreographed by Shingari will also start their practice on March 8th Saturday, Ladies and Gentlemen college and up interested please contact Jetsy idiyalil 215 850 5987 [email protected] , Dibin Vilangukallel 224 565 5663 [email protected], or Gracy Vachachira 630 689 7984 [email protected]. There will be $50 dance fee and an additional costume fee for these segments. *** You must be a convention registrant before the first practice which is March 8th***. Thank you Convention Cultural program Committee |
KCS Sports & Games committee newsChicago KCS is proud to announce the KCS Sports& Games Committee formed for the purpose of selecting KCS teams and individual participants to represent KCS at the KCCNA Sports& Games Competition at the Convention. This Committee is chaired by Luke(Jojo) Alappatt and co-chaired by Mathew Thattamattathil, Manoj Ammaikkunnel and Saji Vellaramkalayil who are well known sportsmen in our community undoubtedly endowed with a great deal of knowledge about sports and games and fine organizing ability. Once KCCNA announces the items for this year’s convention, this committee will conduct the selection process among interested registrants at a convenient date and time which will be announced later.
Chicago KCS congratulates this team and appreciate their effort and time in advance and wishes them all the best! |
Welcome Ceremony & Cultural ProgramDear KCCNA Convention registrants, (02/12/14)
Chicago KCS would like inform you that "Welcome ceremony" will be on Thursday (July 3rd) and "KCS Cultural program" will be on either Friday or Saturday (July 4th or 5th). Therefore, members of KCS delegation at the KCCNA Convention can participate in either Welcome program and Cultural program or both, if they choose to do so. |
At midnight,minutes before the early bird registration expired, nationwide plus Canada and KCS registration for KCCNA convention blew past the milestone of 800 and 350 respectively breaking the record set at Dallas Convention in total number of early bird registrations and sending the North American Knanaya Community to jubilant and festive mood! Overcoming rumors, baseless circulations aimed at damaging our unity, North American Knanaya Community rose to the occasion with outpouring support by registering for 2014 convention which, as these numbers from all over indicate, is destined to be the highest attended convention ever. We are still five months away from our gathering at McCormick Place and therefore, we request all prospective registrants to visitconvention.kccna.com in the coming days and join the greatest gathering hitherto unseen in the history of KCCNA.
We express our sincere gratitude to all the out-of-state registrants, registrants from abroad and across the border and KCS registrants who wholeheartedly embraced KCCNA convention with open mind.We appreciate the efforts of KCCNA Executive committee members, KCCNA National Council members, all the presidents and executive committee members of sister associations, Convention chairman, Dr. Mathew Joseph Thirunelliparambil;General Convenor, Cyriac Koovakattil;Youth Chiar, Rony Puthenparambil;Conveners, Sunny Mundaplckal, Renji Manalel;KCCNA registration committee members, Jojo Analil,Teddy Muzhayanmakkal who is also website committee chair, Sanish Arackaparambil;KCS registration chair, Binu Poothurail, Media committee members, Simon Muttathil and Lince Thannichuvettil and various Convention sub-committee chairs and co-chairs and all other voluntary minds in creating a high level momentum early on for KCCNA convention. We were told by our forefathers that wherever we go and are scattered around the world and whatever obstacles we face within and without, we should never cast our unique heritage off. Keeping those words in minds while we are going through a critical stage in our struggle to gain worldwide recognition of our rights, we have proven once again,as we did during historic March rally, our commitment and dedication in this foreign soil towards keeping our precious identity intact.Thanks again to all the registrants and all the leaders. |
Simon Muttathil - Convention Media Committee Chairman (01/25/2014)
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Convention - Welcome/Opening Ceremony Practice
Dear 2014 Chicago KCCNA Convention Registrants, (01/03/2014)
The practices for the 2014 KCCNA Convention Welcome/Opening Ceremony will be starting soon. We are starting practice for three segments now:
1. Contemporary segment- Age group- 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls learning classical dance now
Classes starting on Sunday Jan 5th, 3 pm
Coordinator Sheeba Mutholam (708) 307-1793
2. Semiclassical segment- Age group- High School girls who have learned classical dance for at least 5 years, Classes starting for this segment on Saturday Jan 11th, 5pm
Coordinator Julie Chootuvellil (847) 224-9912
3. Classical fusion - Age group - Girls 14 years and up who are proficient in classical dance, Classes starting for this segment on Saturday Jan 11th, 5 pm
Coordinator Sibil Elavumkal (224) 209-0590
All practices will be held at 1952 Raymond St, North Brook ( Jinoo's studio).
All segments are choreographed by Jinoo Varughese, there will be a fee for each segment and a separate costume fee.
Participants must attend all practices and must be convention registrants.
There will be segments later on that does not require any classical dance experience and that involve all age groups.
Please contact the coordinators ASAP if you are from Chicago unit and is interested.
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Dear 2014 KCCNA Convention registrants,
The classes for a classical fusion segment choreographed by Jinoo Varughese for the 2014 KCCNA convention Welcome program will be starting soon. Girls 14 and up will be selected through an audition for this segment. There will be a fee for the choreographer and a separate costume fee.
Minimum requirements:
1. Must be a convention registrant
2. Must be proficient in classical dance
3. Must attend all practices
Age group- Girls 14 and up who are proficient in classical dance
There will be segments for all age groups and that does not require classical dance experience later on.
Those interested please contact Sibil Elavumkal at 1-224 209-0590
Thank you,
Welcome/ Opening ceremony committee.
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Dear 2014 KCCNA convention registrants,
The Welcome program of the 2014 KCCNA Convention held in Chicago, July 3rd through 6th is starting our practices early January. We will be starting practice for a contemporary style segment. This segment will be for current 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls who are learning classical dance. There will be a fee for the choreographer and a separate costume fee. All classes held at 1952 Raymond st, Northbrook, IL (Jinoo's studio).
Minimum requirements:
1. Must be a family registrant of the convention.
2. Currently learning classical dance
3. Should not miss any practices
There will be segments to include all age groups and that does not require any dance experience later on. Those interested please call Sheeba Mutholam at 708 307 1793.
Thank you,
The Welcome/Opening Ceremony Committee
The practices for the 2014 KCCNA Convention Welcome/Opening Ceremony will be starting soon. We are starting practice for three segments now:
1. Contemporary segment- Age group- 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls learning classical dance now
Classes starting on Sunday Jan 5th, 3 pm
Coordinator Sheeba Mutholam (708) 307-1793
2. Semiclassical segment- Age group- High School girls who have learned classical dance for at least 5 years, Classes starting for this segment on Saturday Jan 11th, 5pm
Coordinator Julie Chootuvellil (847) 224-9912
3. Classical fusion - Age group - Girls 14 years and up who are proficient in classical dance, Classes starting for this segment on Saturday Jan 11th, 5 pm
Coordinator Sibil Elavumkal (224) 209-0590
All practices will be held at 1952 Raymond St, North Brook ( Jinoo's studio).
All segments are choreographed by Jinoo Varughese, there will be a fee for each segment and a separate costume fee.
Participants must attend all practices and must be convention registrants.
There will be segments later on that does not require any classical dance experience and that involve all age groups.
Please contact the coordinators ASAP if you are from Chicago unit and is interested.
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Dear 2014 KCCNA Convention registrants,
The classes for a classical fusion segment choreographed by Jinoo Varughese for the 2014 KCCNA convention Welcome program will be starting soon. Girls 14 and up will be selected through an audition for this segment. There will be a fee for the choreographer and a separate costume fee.
Minimum requirements:
1. Must be a convention registrant
2. Must be proficient in classical dance
3. Must attend all practices
Age group- Girls 14 and up who are proficient in classical dance
There will be segments for all age groups and that does not require classical dance experience later on.
Those interested please contact Sibil Elavumkal at 1-224 209-0590
Thank you,
Welcome/ Opening ceremony committee.
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Dear 2014 KCCNA convention registrants,
The Welcome program of the 2014 KCCNA Convention held in Chicago, July 3rd through 6th is starting our practices early January. We will be starting practice for a contemporary style segment. This segment will be for current 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls who are learning classical dance. There will be a fee for the choreographer and a separate costume fee. All classes held at 1952 Raymond st, Northbrook, IL (Jinoo's studio).
Minimum requirements:
1. Must be a family registrant of the convention.
2. Currently learning classical dance
3. Should not miss any practices
There will be segments to include all age groups and that does not require any dance experience later on. Those interested please call Sheeba Mutholam at 708 307 1793.
Thank you,
The Welcome/Opening Ceremony Committee
"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.
1/3rd Registration Crossed
REGISTER AT: convention.kccna.com
FOR REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL THE 2014 CONVENTION REGISTRATION HELP DESK AT: 847.802.9007 (12/04/2013)
FOR REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL THE 2014 CONVENTION REGISTRATION HELP DESK AT: 847.802.9007 (12/04/2013)
KCS Cultural Program for Convention
An amazing tandem of creative minds, Gracy Vachachira and Chinu Thottam was entrusted in charge of the committee responsible for organizing and creating the KCS Cultural Program at 2014 KCCNA Convention at a meeting held at Community center on November 15, 2013. This committee consisting of highly talented 16 KCS members has begun the preliminary work aiming to win one of the most coveted trophies given away at the Convention. KCS Chicago congratulates this brilliant array of talented members and wises them all the best!
KCS Cultural Program at 2014 KCCNA Convention
A committee headed by PrathibhaThachett was entrusted in charge of putting together the 2014 KCCNA Convention Welcome Ceremony at a meeting held at Community Center on November 15, 2013. This committee comprised of thirteen highly talented individuals has already started their work to produce a spectacular entertainment production. As you are already aware of, the hosting unit of Convention is left with the huge responsibility of performing the Welcome Ceremony. Chicago KCS congratulates this brilliant team and wishes all the best in its ambitious project to assemble the greatest show in the history of KCCNA Conventions.
- McCormick is mesmeric-Tour photos and news. - Oct 6th, 2013
McCormick is mesmeric!
This was the feeling felt by everyone who made a tour of McCormick Place, venue of 2014 KCCNA Convention, on October 6, 2013. News about the trip to see the opulent venue of the next convention had stirred for the last few days the excitement of KCS members who hurried into buses after church service to see the convention center where they will be welcoming their families and friends from other states next year. Throughout the tour, everyone was spellbound by the mammoth size and elegance of McCormick Place.
KCS President, George Thottapuram, welcomed members at Convention center before the tour began. Convention Chairman, Dr. Mathew Joseph Thirunelliparambil, provided a brief outline about next year’s convention. General Convener, Cyriac Koovakattil, led the tour and Convener, Sunny Mundaplackal, urged members to make KCCNA convention registration kick off during Knannaya Night on October 26th a huge success.
Chicago KCS thanks all the members who came in for the tour. There is no doubt that the wholehearted support of those on tour will boost the interests of others leading to the greatest Convention hitherto unseen in the history of KCCNA!
Click the link below to see photos.
This was the feeling felt by everyone who made a tour of McCormick Place, venue of 2014 KCCNA Convention, on October 6, 2013. News about the trip to see the opulent venue of the next convention had stirred for the last few days the excitement of KCS members who hurried into buses after church service to see the convention center where they will be welcoming their families and friends from other states next year. Throughout the tour, everyone was spellbound by the mammoth size and elegance of McCormick Place.
KCS President, George Thottapuram, welcomed members at Convention center before the tour began. Convention Chairman, Dr. Mathew Joseph Thirunelliparambil, provided a brief outline about next year’s convention. General Convener, Cyriac Koovakattil, led the tour and Convener, Sunny Mundaplackal, urged members to make KCCNA convention registration kick off during Knannaya Night on October 26th a huge success.
Chicago KCS thanks all the members who came in for the tour. There is no doubt that the wholehearted support of those on tour will boost the interests of others leading to the greatest Convention hitherto unseen in the history of KCCNA!
Click the link below to see photos.
Tour to see majestic McCormick Place set on Sunday after church around 1.00 PM.
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K C C N A Convention Committee inauguration - 09/28/2013
The first 2014 KCCNA Convention planning meeting took place on Saturday, September 28th at the McCormick Place in Chicago. KCCNA Executive Committee members and selected convention committee members from various states and from Chicago including Chicago KCS leadership departed to McCormick Place at 8:30 a mafter breakfast at the Chicago KCS Community Center.
Once reaching McCormick Place, the entire team had a facility tour where they were impressed with its layout and facilities. The meeting then started at 10:30 AM which began with a silent prayer and welcome by KCS President George Thottapuram who introduced Chairman Dr. Mathew Joseph Thirunelliparambil. While speaking on convention plans, the Chairman introduced the General Convener Cyriac Koovakattil, Youth Co Chair Ronnie Puthenparambil, and Conveners Peter Mathew Kulangara and Sunny Mundaplackal. KCCNA President, Tomy Myalkarapurath, gave his Presidential message followed by speeches by the General Convener, Youth Co Chair, and Conveners. The meeting then went on with KCCNA General Secretary, introducing each sub committee members and explaining their duties and responsibilities. Each sub committee shared a brief report on their progress and goals and this gave everyone opportunities to ask questions and make suggestions. In between the sub committee introductions, the team had lunch and a tour of the attached Hyatt hotel. The meeting concluded at 5:30 PM and as the entire team left McCormick center, one could see the great spirit and enthusiasm to prepare to come back for the 11th Convention of Knanaya Catholic Congress of North America during July 3rd- 6th weekend of 2014.
Regards,
Anto Simon Kandoth
General Secretary, KCCNA
Once reaching McCormick Place, the entire team had a facility tour where they were impressed with its layout and facilities. The meeting then started at 10:30 AM which began with a silent prayer and welcome by KCS President George Thottapuram who introduced Chairman Dr. Mathew Joseph Thirunelliparambil. While speaking on convention plans, the Chairman introduced the General Convener Cyriac Koovakattil, Youth Co Chair Ronnie Puthenparambil, and Conveners Peter Mathew Kulangara and Sunny Mundaplackal. KCCNA President, Tomy Myalkarapurath, gave his Presidential message followed by speeches by the General Convener, Youth Co Chair, and Conveners. The meeting then went on with KCCNA General Secretary, introducing each sub committee members and explaining their duties and responsibilities. Each sub committee shared a brief report on their progress and goals and this gave everyone opportunities to ask questions and make suggestions. In between the sub committee introductions, the team had lunch and a tour of the attached Hyatt hotel. The meeting concluded at 5:30 PM and as the entire team left McCormick center, one could see the great spirit and enthusiasm to prepare to come back for the 11th Convention of Knanaya Catholic Congress of North America during July 3rd- 6th weekend of 2014.
Regards,
Anto Simon Kandoth
General Secretary, KCCNA
Hi All,
As you all know, the much waited KCCNA 2014 Convention in our home town is on the horizon. A committee, comprising of around seventy five talented people, has been formed under the chairmanship of Dr. Mathew Joseph Thirunelliparambil and it has already started the preliminary work aiming to make the convention hosted by Chicago KCS the highest attended KCCNA Convention ever and monumental in grandeur and brilliance. As per KCCNA Executive Committee and subsequent Convention Steering Committee meetings, it has been decided to hold a full-fledged Convention Committee meeting at McCormick Place, venue of 2014 KCCNA Convention, today during day time culminating in a KCCNA sponsored Town Hall meeting hosted by KCS in the evening at 6.30 PM
The purpose of this Town hall meeting is to provide a venue for KCCCNA to meet local unit members to apprise them of the 2014 Convention details and the future objectives of KCCNA and to rouse public awareness of the recent developments in our struggle to achieve ecclesiastical independence. This meeting is a great opportunity for our members to know in person the many important details concerning the Convention and challenges faced by the Knananya Community. Chicago KCS invites all members to participate in the event at the Community center to make it pivotal for the success of the convention and in our ongoing struggle towards ecclesiastical independence.
Sincerely
KCS Executive Board
As you all know, the much waited KCCNA 2014 Convention in our home town is on the horizon. A committee, comprising of around seventy five talented people, has been formed under the chairmanship of Dr. Mathew Joseph Thirunelliparambil and it has already started the preliminary work aiming to make the convention hosted by Chicago KCS the highest attended KCCNA Convention ever and monumental in grandeur and brilliance. As per KCCNA Executive Committee and subsequent Convention Steering Committee meetings, it has been decided to hold a full-fledged Convention Committee meeting at McCormick Place, venue of 2014 KCCNA Convention, today during day time culminating in a KCCNA sponsored Town Hall meeting hosted by KCS in the evening at 6.30 PM
The purpose of this Town hall meeting is to provide a venue for KCCCNA to meet local unit members to apprise them of the 2014 Convention details and the future objectives of KCCNA and to rouse public awareness of the recent developments in our struggle to achieve ecclesiastical independence. This meeting is a great opportunity for our members to know in person the many important details concerning the Convention and challenges faced by the Knananya Community. Chicago KCS invites all members to participate in the event at the Community center to make it pivotal for the success of the convention and in our ongoing struggle towards ecclesiastical independence.
Sincerely
KCS Executive Board
KCCNA Convention Committee Meeting @ McCormick Place - Sept 28th, 2013
Dear KCCNA Executive Members, National Council Members, 2014 Convention Officials, Sub Committee Chairs and Co Chair Persons,
As per KCCNA Executive Committee and subsequent Convention Steering Committee meetings, it has been decided to hold a Convention Committee meeting in Chicago on September 28, 2013. So I hereby invite all KCCNA Executive members, all KCCNA National Council Members, all elected Conveners, Sub committee Chair and Co chair persons to this official inauguration Ceremony of the 2014 CHICAGO CONVENTION WORKING COMMITTEE. The following are the events planned in a nutshell on this day and a detailed agenda will be followed in a later communication. I request each of you to prepare to stay all day for this event.
1. 7.30 AM- Meet at the Chicago KCS Community Center for Breakfast.
2. 8.00 AM-Tour to McCormick Place Convention Center.
3. 9.00 AM to 4.00 PM- Convention Committee Meeting at McCormick Place (Lunch will be served)
4. 7.00 PM to 9.00 PM- KCCNA Town Hall Meeting with Whole Chicago KCS Members.
The Convention Committee meeting will consist of an overview of the Convention as a whole, introduction of the KCCNA officials, introduction of the Steering Committee, Convention Committee, introduction of the Elected Conveners, Chairs and Co Chairs. Each sub committee Chair/co-chair is expected to present a brief presentation of the allotted budget, the future plan of action of the respective Committee and an overview of the respective Committee's functions.
Thank you,
Dr. Mathew Joseph Thirunelliparambil
KCCNA Convention 2014 Chairman
As per KCCNA Executive Committee and subsequent Convention Steering Committee meetings, it has been decided to hold a Convention Committee meeting in Chicago on September 28, 2013. So I hereby invite all KCCNA Executive members, all KCCNA National Council Members, all elected Conveners, Sub committee Chair and Co chair persons to this official inauguration Ceremony of the 2014 CHICAGO CONVENTION WORKING COMMITTEE. The following are the events planned in a nutshell on this day and a detailed agenda will be followed in a later communication. I request each of you to prepare to stay all day for this event.
1. 7.30 AM- Meet at the Chicago KCS Community Center for Breakfast.
2. 8.00 AM-Tour to McCormick Place Convention Center.
3. 9.00 AM to 4.00 PM- Convention Committee Meeting at McCormick Place (Lunch will be served)
4. 7.00 PM to 9.00 PM- KCCNA Town Hall Meeting with Whole Chicago KCS Members.
The Convention Committee meeting will consist of an overview of the Convention as a whole, introduction of the KCCNA officials, introduction of the Steering Committee, Convention Committee, introduction of the Elected Conveners, Chairs and Co Chairs. Each sub committee Chair/co-chair is expected to present a brief presentation of the allotted budget, the future plan of action of the respective Committee and an overview of the respective Committee's functions.
Thank you,
Dr. Mathew Joseph Thirunelliparambil
KCCNA Convention 2014 Chairman
Dear KCS Members,
KCS Chicago held the first meeting of 2014 11th KCCNA Convention committee members from Chicago KCS at community on July 19th (Friday) evening. Meeting was presided by convention committee Chairman Dr. Mathew Joseph Thirunelliparambil. KCS President George Thottapuram, General Convener Cyriac Koovakattil, Youth Co Chair Roney Puthenparambil, Convener Sunny Mundaplakan, KCS Treasurer Justin Thenganat, Joint Secretary Babu Thaiparambil addressed the meeting.
KCS Chicago held the first meeting of 2014 11th KCCNA Convention committee members from Chicago KCS at community on July 19th (Friday) evening. Meeting was presided by convention committee Chairman Dr. Mathew Joseph Thirunelliparambil. KCS President George Thottapuram, General Convener Cyriac Koovakattil, Youth Co Chair Roney Puthenparambil, Convener Sunny Mundaplakan, KCS Treasurer Justin Thenganat, Joint Secretary Babu Thaiparambil addressed the meeting.
2014 KCCNA Convention Chair and Co Chair List
Dear All,
Please see the attached list of 2014 KCCNA Convention Chairs and Co Chairs from our unit. KCS National Council members had a meeting on 06/27/2013 at Community Center and selected these highly qualified members from applicants based on the criteria agreed upon by the KCS General Body meeting held in February 2013. National Council members had the best interest of the community and a dream of conducting great convention in mind when they selected these members for these positions.
For KCS Executive Board,
George(Juby) Vennalasseril,
Secretary, Knanaya Catholic Society of Chicago
Please see the attached list of 2014 KCCNA Convention Chairs and Co Chairs from our unit. KCS National Council members had a meeting on 06/27/2013 at Community Center and selected these highly qualified members from applicants based on the criteria agreed upon by the KCS General Body meeting held in February 2013. National Council members had the best interest of the community and a dream of conducting great convention in mind when they selected these members for these positions.
For KCS Executive Board,
George(Juby) Vennalasseril,
Secretary, Knanaya Catholic Society of Chicago
KCCNA Convention Positions update - 06/09/13
KCCNA Executive Update:
The KCCNA executive unanimously selected the following community members to lead 2014 KCCNA Convention. Congratulations from KCCNA executive
General Convener : Mr. Cyriac KoovakkattilConveners : Mr. Peter Kulangara and Mr.Sunny Mundaplackal
Youth Co Chair : Mr. Ronnie Joseph Puthenparambil
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Convention Chairman Update:
My heartfelt congratulations to the convention general convenor Mr.Cyriac Koovakattil and to our new convention convenors Mr.Sunny Mundaplackal and Mr.Peter Kulangara. I also appreciate the teamwork of KCS Executive.
Dr. Mathew Joseph Thirunelliparambil,
2014 KCCNA Convention Chairman
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KCS Executive Update:
Congratulations to Mr. Cyriac Koovakkattil, Ronnie Joseph Puthenparambil, Peter Mathew Kulangara and Sunny Mundaplakal. We all are looking forward to having a peaceful 2014 Knanaya convention in Chicago .
Thanks,
George Thottapuram.
President - KCS Chicago
The KCCNA executive unanimously selected the following community members to lead 2014 KCCNA Convention. Congratulations from KCCNA executive
General Convener : Mr. Cyriac KoovakkattilConveners : Mr. Peter Kulangara and Mr.Sunny Mundaplackal
Youth Co Chair : Mr. Ronnie Joseph Puthenparambil
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Convention Chairman Update:
My heartfelt congratulations to the convention general convenor Mr.Cyriac Koovakattil and to our new convention convenors Mr.Sunny Mundaplackal and Mr.Peter Kulangara. I also appreciate the teamwork of KCS Executive.
Dr. Mathew Joseph Thirunelliparambil,
2014 KCCNA Convention Chairman
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KCS Executive Update:
Congratulations to Mr. Cyriac Koovakkattil, Ronnie Joseph Puthenparambil, Peter Mathew Kulangara and Sunny Mundaplakal. We all are looking forward to having a peaceful 2014 Knanaya convention in Chicago .
Thanks,
George Thottapuram.
President - KCS Chicago
2014 KCCNA Convention, Chicago Positions Available (05/10/2013)
Below is the list of Chairman and Co-Chairman positions available to members of KCS Chicago. These available positions are approved for KCS by KCCNA. Those members who are interested in applying for any of these positions need to fill the application form (Notice of Interest in Committee Position for KCCNA Conventio - 2014) and submit to KCS Secretary Mr.Juby Vennalasseril on or before May 31st 2013. The application form is attached below
| Chair/Co-Chair Application Form - 2014 KCCNA Convention |
KCCNA Convention General Convener / Convener / Youth Co Chairperson Selection
The national council of KCCNA, which held on May 4th 2013 at New York, unanimously decided to select One General Convener, Two Conveners and a youth Co chairperson for 2014 Chicago KCCNA Convention . Members of any member associations of KCCNA in North America and Canada are eligible for applying for the positions. KCCNA executive will scrutinize the applications and will be do the selection accordingly. May 30th 2013 is the last date to submit the application.
Any doubt regarding this procedure kindly feel free to contact
Anto Simon Kandoth
General Secretary, KCCNA. (248) 320 0693
Any doubt regarding this procedure kindly feel free to contact
Anto Simon Kandoth
General Secretary, KCCNA. (248) 320 0693
| Convener Application |
Convention Center & Hotel Contract Signed - 04/05/2014
It is with great happiness we inform you that KCCNA signed the contracts with McCormick Place and Hyatt Hotel regarding 2014 Knanaya Convention.
The convention will be held on July 3,4,5 & 6th 2014. Since there is 16 more months to go, we request everyone to plan accordingly in advance.
Thanks,
George Thottapuram, K.C.S President
The convention will be held on July 3,4,5 & 6th 2014. Since there is 16 more months to go, we request everyone to plan accordingly in advance.
Thanks,
George Thottapuram, K.C.S President
2014 K.C.C.N.A Convention Committee Chairman 03/27/13
This is to inform you that as per the K.C.C.N.A constitution the twelve national council members from K.C.S Chicago gathered on March 21st 2013 (Thursday) 7 p.m at K.C.S Community center and elected unanimously Dr. Mathew Joseph Thirunelliparampil as the chairman for the 2014 K.C.C.N.A Convention in Chicago. All twelve KCS Chicago national council members gathered and this meeting was presided by the K.C.S president.
Thanks,
George Thottapuram, K.C.S President
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Dear Community Members,
KCCNA is highly excited to announce to North American Knanaya community members that Chicago National Council members unanimously selected Dr. Mathew Thirunelliparambil as the Convention Chairman of KCCNA Convention 2014. Dr. Mathew Thirunelliparambil is a well-known leader who spearheaded Chicago KCS as its President during the years from 2002 to 2004 and a stalwart who vigorously fights to uphold our age old ethnic practices in North America . He has also served as the committee member of KCCNA Strategic Committee and KCCNA national council member from 2000 to 2002 during his prolific public career.He runs his own private practice as dentist for many years in Chicago. He is a graduate from Northwestern University in Chicago. He is married with three children.His past success in organizing big events in Chicago is clear indication that we can strongly hope for a well-orchestrated and memorable Convention in Chicago. KCCNA takes this opportunity to congratulate Dr. Mathew Thirunelliparambil on his new position and wishes him all the best! KCCNA also wishes Chicago KCS all the best in its endeavor to conduct the convention rivaling the past conventions in beauty and grandeur.
Sincerely,
Tomy Myalkarapurathu, President.KCCNA.
Thanks,
George Thottapuram, K.C.S President
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Dear Community Members,
KCCNA is highly excited to announce to North American Knanaya community members that Chicago National Council members unanimously selected Dr. Mathew Thirunelliparambil as the Convention Chairman of KCCNA Convention 2014. Dr. Mathew Thirunelliparambil is a well-known leader who spearheaded Chicago KCS as its President during the years from 2002 to 2004 and a stalwart who vigorously fights to uphold our age old ethnic practices in North America . He has also served as the committee member of KCCNA Strategic Committee and KCCNA national council member from 2000 to 2002 during his prolific public career.He runs his own private practice as dentist for many years in Chicago. He is a graduate from Northwestern University in Chicago. He is married with three children.His past success in organizing big events in Chicago is clear indication that we can strongly hope for a well-orchestrated and memorable Convention in Chicago. KCCNA takes this opportunity to congratulate Dr. Mathew Thirunelliparambil on his new position and wishes him all the best! KCCNA also wishes Chicago KCS all the best in its endeavor to conduct the convention rivaling the past conventions in beauty and grandeur.
Sincerely,
Tomy Myalkarapurathu, President.KCCNA.
11th KCCNA CONVENTION 2014 WILL BE HOSTED BY CHICAGO
KCS Chicago has won the bid to host the 11th KCCNA Convention 2014. The convention is planned to be hosted at McCormick Place located in Downtown Chicago. The convention will be held in July 2014. More details to follow.
The bid was held between Chicago, Houston and Atlanta units.
Chicago's bid got 68 Votes
Houston's bid got 40 votes
Atlanta withdrew its bid
Total of 108 Votes were cast by the new KCCNA National Council
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERY SINGLE INDIVIDUAL WHO WORKED HARD TO WIN THIS WELL CONTESTED BID, WE ALSO PROMISE THAT WE WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO MAKE THE 11TH KCCNA CONVENTION 2014 THE BEST CONVENTION TO DATE.
The bid was held between Chicago, Houston and Atlanta units.
Chicago's bid got 68 Votes
Houston's bid got 40 votes
Atlanta withdrew its bid
Total of 108 Votes were cast by the new KCCNA National Council
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERY SINGLE INDIVIDUAL WHO WORKED HARD TO WIN THIS WELL CONTESTED BID, WE ALSO PROMISE THAT WE WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO MAKE THE 11TH KCCNA CONVENTION 2014 THE BEST CONVENTION TO DATE.
Chicago KCS Invitation Letter to North American Knanaya Community and National Council Members (02/25/2013)
The concerted effort of North American Knanaya community under the able leadership of Dr. Sheins Akasala was the principal force that transformed our misery and despair into hope and progress. We have to continue to maintain the same vigor and vitality to sustain this progress. We welcome you all to Chicago to become a part of the historic rally in front of Syro Malabar Headquarters on March 3, 2013.
As you already know, Chicago is in the process of bidding to host the 11th KCCNA convention. We have amassed various details of McCormick Place, our proposed convention center, and will be making a full-fledged presentation of these details for your consideration during the coming weekend. As many of you might already know, McCormick Place, which is along beautiful Lake Michigan, is North America's largest convention facility and attract more than three million people annually. McCormick Place was the location to President Obama's victory speech. It was also the location for 2012 NATO summit. Let's make ourselves proud to say that we, Knanaya Community, held a convention in a place where world class summits are common occurrences. PLEASE support our bid to host the 2014 KCCNA Convention.
We would like to invite you all for a SOCIAL GATHERING with fun and entertainment on March 1st (Friday) evening at Chicago community center before we prepare ourselves before selecting next KCCNA leadership, our next convention location and showcasing our strength and unity during a rally which is the beginning of a series of actions in store until we reach the desired outcome
The concerted effort of North American Knanaya community under the able leadership of Dr. Sheins Akasala was the principal force that transformed our misery and despair into hope and progress. We have to continue to maintain the same vigor and vitality to sustain this progress. We welcome you all to Chicago to become a part of the historic rally in front of Syro Malabar Headquarters on March 3, 2013.
As you already know, Chicago is in the process of bidding to host the 11th KCCNA convention. We have amassed various details of McCormick Place, our proposed convention center, and will be making a full-fledged presentation of these details for your consideration during the coming weekend. As many of you might already know, McCormick Place, which is along beautiful Lake Michigan, is North America's largest convention facility and attract more than three million people annually. McCormick Place was the location to President Obama's victory speech. It was also the location for 2012 NATO summit. Let's make ourselves proud to say that we, Knanaya Community, held a convention in a place where world class summits are common occurrences. PLEASE support our bid to host the 2014 KCCNA Convention.
We would like to invite you all for a SOCIAL GATHERING with fun and entertainment on March 1st (Friday) evening at Chicago community center before we prepare ourselves before selecting next KCCNA leadership, our next convention location and showcasing our strength and unity during a rally which is the beginning of a series of actions in store until we reach the desired outcome
Chicago K.C.S prepares to Bid for 2014 K.C.C.N.A Convention (02/08/2013)
Chicago KCS has created a committee of ninteen members who have already started working on various aspects related to the convention. Chicago KCS pledges to host 2014 KCCNA Convention and make it THE most memorable convention you will have ever attended. The committee members are:
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George Thottapuram
Jessmon Puramadathil Juby Vennalasseril Babu Thaiparambil Justin Thenganattu Nimi Thuruthuvelil Shiju Cheriyathil Cyriac Koovakkattil Jose Thoompanal Deepu Kandarappallil |
Sanish Arackaparambil
Vipin Chalumkal Teddy Muzhayanmakkal James Thirunelliparambil Biju Thuruthiyil Jojo Analil Serina Madayanakavil Tomy Nediyakala Tony Pullapally |
| Chicago KCS's Open letter for 2014 KCCNA Convention |