MARCH 2012
Vol. VIII
Issue - I
REPORTER
Greater Austin Malayalee Association
GAMA 2012 Board Announced Austin, Texas: Greater Austin Malayalee Associa tion (GAMA) announced the new board and office bearers for 2012. The first board meeting was held on Jan 15 at Clay Madsen Center, Round Rock. President Ajith Varghese chaired the event while the new board outlined an ambitious plan for the year. The board vouched to continue their efforts to support various programs that are in line with the Association's objectives which are to promote the ideals of compassion, care and support therefore preserving the culture of Kerala in the true tradition of peace and brotherhood. The 2012 leadership: AjithVarghese (President), Soosan Anil (Vice President), Lisa Paul (Secretary), Kiran Divakar (Treasurer). Directors: Animon Jose, Beno Mathew, Dhev
Tribute to Azhikode We bid farewell to Dr Sukumar Azhikode who passed away on 24th of Jan 2012, one of the best Malayalam writer, critic and most articulate orator ever Kerala have produced. Dr Azhikode, a courageous personality and a man of conviction, has disseminated Gandhian ideas among the people and led them to progress. His most famous work was “Tatvamasi� published in 1984.He had won many literary awards both at State and National level for his outstanding contributions.
Ajith Varghese (President)
Soosan Anil (Vice President)
Kiran Divakar Lisa Paul (Treasurer) (Secretary) Kollannur, Jithin Sasidharan, Leena Mathew, Manu Murali, Nithin Thomas, Ravi Ramachandran, Sabarish Ihsmveetil Sajan Lukose, Sebi Paul, Sijith Ganga, Suresh Warrier, Ullas Pazhayaveetil
Learn Malayalam for $10!
GAMA is planning to bring a brand new approach to teaching Malayalam. We are planning weekly classes lasting the whole year. Kids (and adults) will be taught to read and write, introduce them to elementary level poetry, common phrases and proverbs, and much more! With yearround classes, you will progress at the right pace and will impress everyone with your skills in no time! Highlights: Classes through-out the year. Separate classes for kids between 5-8 years old and 9 and older. Classes will be held every Saturday afternoon 2:30-4:30 pm. The age group 5-8 will have classes between 2:30 3:30 PM and rest of them will have classes between 3:30-4:30 pm.
The monthly fee is $10 per kid and venue and starting date will be announced shortly. Please contact us at malayalam-class@gamaaustin.com for enrollment and/or for any additional information.