The World Has Lost A True Gentleman
In the untimely death of Joe Antao, not only Chandor or Goa, but the world has lost a true gentleman which is indeed a very rare breed to find in today’s world. Personally I consider it my good fortune for having known Joe for the last 34 years and having worked closely with him for over 12 years including 34 years ago when both of us were associated with the Jaycees which is now known as Junior Chamber. I have never ever seen Joe losing his temper or raising his voice and I am sure neither has anybody else including his family members. That was because Joe believed in discussing and convincing people rather than arguing and compelling people. This was his behavior at home too as revealed by his son Glenn. My earliest memory of Joe is of the graceful dancer that...
Read MoreGBE Remembers Joe Antao
At its meeting held on 2nd July 2016, Ganv Bhavancho Ekvott fondly remembered its President Joe Antao who passed away on 24th June 2016 after a brief illness. Members present shared their memories of Joe who was acknowledged for being a soft spoken person and none present ever recalled him raising his voice. Suzie Pereira said Joe was a very kind hearted man and always very co-operative. Menino alias Minush Gomes called Joe a “I’m there” man and remembered how he used to join GBE for every activity including the cleanliness drives where he would even pick up a spade and dig. He also remembered Joe as a member of the Choir. Michael Pereira, the former Vice President of GBE recalled Joe as a very helpful person. Founder President of GBE Rui da Silva pointed...
Read MoreGBE’s Annual Litany Held
Ganv Bhavancho Ekvott held its annual ladainha (litany) at the cross on the Ghottmorod hillock on 29th May 2016 and this year there were 42 persons participating besides the seven members of John Douglas’s staff who carried the refreshments up the hillock. While Anthony Pereira led the singing of the litany, the chorus was led by President Joe Antao who also said a short prayer towards the end of the litany. The music for the litany was provided by Presley Mascarenhas on the saxophone and Joyrus Mascarenhas on the trumpet. Joyrus’ father Ramiro also played the trumpet for two hymns. The litany is held every year to thank the Lord for the all good things that happened throughout the year and to also pray for success of GBE activities in the next year. Besides,...
Read MoreBlood Donation Camp by GBE
Ganv Bhavancho Ekvott organized a blood donation camp on 8th May at the Chandor-Cavorim Panchayat Hall where 22 people donated blood to the Blood Bank at Hospicio, Margao whose team had come to collect the blood. Although 31 people had come to donate blood, ni9ne persons were turned back for various reasons. While five were tuned down because their haemoglobin count was low, two were turned down for not getting sufficient sleep. One could not donate blood because he was on medication and another because his blood pressure was high. Vice President of GBE Darwin Cardoso was the first to donate blood. Other GBE members who donated blood were Minush Gomes, Alzira Pereira, Irene Antao, Chester Mascarenhas, John A Fernandes and Fanny Coutinho. GBE President Joe Antao,...
Read MoreGBE founder members felicitated by Chandor-Cavorim Panchayat
Panchayat Day was celebrated all over Goa on 24th April 2016 and the Chandor-Cavorim Village Panchayat felicitated various people from the village including two founder members of Ganv Bhavancho Ekvott and the felicitation was done at the hands of the first citizen of the village namely Sarpanch Lucia Coutinho e da Cruz. The following youngsters were felicitated for their brilliance in sports due to which they represented the State of Goa at national events: 1. Ms. Farrel D’Silva, daughter of Andrew from Ghottmorod for Sqay Martial Arts 2. Ms. Nebraska Antao, daughter of Babun from Igorjebhat for Sqay Martial Arts 3. Ms. Tisha Miranda, daughter of Tiago Miranda from Sailabhaty for Roller Skating 4. Master Naguesh Verenkar, son of Sudin Verenkar from Igorjebhat...
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