March 23, 2011
Greater Atlanta Malayalee Association (GAMA) Women's Forum inauguration took place on March 19th at 1732 Brittany Dawn Drive, Snellville,GA 30078. The meeting was held under the guidance of Biju Thuruthumalil, President of GAMA and other GAMA Executive Committee members. Sheila Johnson, former GAMA President and well known social worker in Atlanta inaugurated the Forum by lighting the lamp. Sheila Johnson talked about how women can influence the society and also how women can help the community. Sheila Johnson also thanked the women who found time to attend the meeting despite their busy schedule. Ms. Sheela Puthumana, former GAMA Secretary welcomed the idea of Women's Forum formation and suggested that this will help to bridge the gap between past and present generations. Biju Thuruthumail told that the new GAMA Women's Forum will extend its activities beyond USA to India and also the Forum will concentrate on charity activities.
During the meeting, Shila Johnson and Sheela Puthumana were elected as advisory Committee members. Ms.Meera Puthiyadath and Ms. Agnus Karilvel were elected unanimously as Coordinators.
Anu Sukumar, Secretary, GAMA expressed the vote of thanks.
Linda Tharakan, Thomas Eapen, Zacharias Vachaparambil, George Melathe, Joshy Mathew, John Varghese, Mathew P Mathew, Ranjan Jacob, Saikumar Viswanathan and
Saji Pillai had expressed their cooperation and support for the
activities of GAMA Women's Forum.
All Malayalee women in Atlanta are welcome to be a part of GAMA Women's Forum
To know more about GAMA's women's Forum Please contact the following GAMA members
| Biju Thuruthumalil Ph:678- 938- 0692 bijurj@netzero.net | Meera Puthiyadath Ph:678-451-5477 pmeera@gmail.com |
Anu Sukumar Ph: 404-374-3669 asukumar@aol.com | Agnus Karivelil Ph : 770-289- 2429 karivelila@bellsouth.net |
Sincerely,
| On behalf of the 2011 GAMA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE |
| Biju Thomas Thuruthumalil, President | Anu Sukumar,
Secertary |