Thank you all for turning up in such large numbers and making the newly appointed committee’s first venture a resounding success!
By Lord Vighneshwara’s grace the event was carried out in impressive smoothness. Our heartfelt thanks to Sri Keshava Prasad and family for ringing in the 2011 Ganeshotsava on an auspicious note. We have many accomplishments stemming from the event. Note worthy feats are:
- Diverse membership options brought in 156 families to commit to a 1, 5, life membership and life membership with Patronage to NEKK.
- Unveiled the non-profit (1023) status of NEKK.
- A whopping 450 people turned up for the event itself.
- 3 artists from India performed at the event (Ganesh & Namita Desai and Prof.S Mallanna).
- Announced winners of the first photography contest instituted by the 2011-2013 committee.
- Revived Darpana, the NEKK newsletter and started eDarpana (online edition)Instituted several committees to overlook all aspects of the Koota.
- Instituted several committees to overlook all aspects of the Koota.
Our entertainment committee did a great job envisioning and presenting all the performances. They were well organized and run with efficiency. Many local artists were able to share the stage with the Professionals. The committee also coordinated and brought renowned artist like Sri Ganesh Desai, Srimathi Namita Desai, Prof. S Mallanna, Dr. Rajendra Kedlaya and Dr.Naveen Hegde of Yakshagana Kala Vrunda of USA in our midst. Our thanks to the committee members headed by Vaishali Hegde.
Our Audio Visual crew headed by Sudhakara Rao waltzed in beautiful harmony with the performers on stage in addition to spending nearly the entire morning making sure our new equipment functioned properly. We are very grateful for their expertise and support.
And of course, what NEKK event is complete without a sumptuous meal? Thanks to out amazing food committee who scrambled in the last minute to set up a feast fit for kings! Our hearty congratulations to Ramgopal Deshpande and his committee for the delicious well organized dinner.
No sooner was the event done; our amazing Photography/Videography crew had all the pictures and clips ready for viewing. Thanks to Raju Alagawadi and his crew.
We thank all our sponsors; we also thank Shobha and Shankar Hegde who sponsored artists for Yakshagana. Lastly, none of this would be possible if we did not have the affection and support of our fellow Kannadigas. The 2011-2013 committee thanks you all for your encouragement and hope for your continued patronage.
We are planning for exciting program on Saturday, 19th November 2011 as part of NEKK celebration of Deepavali/Rajyotsava/Children’
Read the event reported in That’s Kannada by Madhusudhan Akkihebbal: http://thatskannada.oneindia.
View the photographs taken by Raju Alagawadi: https://picasaweb.google.com/
With Regards,
NEKK Committee.
