UKKCA Secretary: Opinion Poll Result

UKKCA Secretary: Opinion Poll Result

The second Opinion Poll conducted by Sneha Sandesham has ended with the following final results.

Lijo John Parachudalayil

151 (46%)

Instain Abraham Valayil

12 (3%)

Regi Parackal

37 (11%)

Aby Joseph Neduvampuzhayil

97 (30%)

Steby Abraham, Cheriakal

25 (7%)

Lijo John has received maximum votes, and Aby Neduvampuzhayil came second.

Though not known to all members of the UK Knanaya Community today, Lijo is one of the chief architects of the formation of this organization and its original constitution. At a time when these positions were not sought after and there were hardly any one to come forward to shoulder the responsibilities of organizing a community whose members were scattered across the length and breadth of the country, Lijo worked hard, along with a few friends, to arrange a meeting 10 years ago. He was elected as the founding President of the London Unit and the First Secretary of the initial Executive Committee of the new born organization, christened as UKKCA.

The young man was well qualified for the job with an MA in Public Administration and MBA from Rourkela. He hails from Kuruppanthara (St. Thomas Parish) and presently lives in Nottingham with his wife and two children (Gabriela, Year 5 student and Akshay, Year 1 student). Wife Anita works as a Practice Development Matron in QMC Hospital, Nottingham.

We are indebted to all those who participated in the Poll which generated great interest amongst the Knanaya Community in U.K. and elsewhere.


Tuesday, 4 October 2011

Vote For Your Favourite UKKCA General Secretary

Members of Knanaya Community in U.K. got together in the hall attached to Parson Green Church in London on 10th of November 2001 and they formed an association which came to be known as United Kingdom Knanaya Catholic Association (UKKCA).

UKKCA is 10 years old.

Although the post of President is always more glamorous and hence always steals the show, any association’s efficiency depends mainly on the hard work, dedication and sincerity of its Secretary. UKKCA has been privileged to have the service of efficient leaders as General Secretaries during the past 10 years.

As per provisions of UKKCA Constitution, although President is the head of the organization and more powerful, we acknowledge that General Secretary’s position is equally important when it comes to running the show. Hence these men should not be ignored. That is why Sneha Sandesham has decided to conduct another Opinion Poll to give you a chance to our readers and UKKCA members to recognise these individuals for their contribution to our Community during their tenure.

In the chronological order, they are:

Lijo John Parachudalayil (Kuruppanthara - Nottingham)

Instain Abraham Valayil (Palathuruthu/Kaipuzha - Birmingham)

Regi Parackal (Samkranthi Parish - Melbourne, Australia)

Aby Joseph Neduvampuzhayil (Neezhoor- Birmingham)

Steby Abraham, Cheriakal (Karimkunnam - Watford, London)

This Opinion Poll conducted by Sneha Sandesham is to assure these individuals that their valuable services and contributions have not been forgotten. We are giving Knanaya Makkal anywhere in the world to vote for one of them.

Participate in this Poll and assure your favourite UKKCA (past or present) General Secretary that you are grateful for his services.

Your Favourite UKKCA General Secretary