
Kuwait KMCC holds leadership workshop
Hudawi reminded KMCC workers to be guardians of truth and to recognize the pulse of time. He added that history should be subjected to a profound reading and the generation should be prepared to loudly proclaim the glorious tradition with enthusiasm. KMCC State President Syed Nasser Al-Mashhoor Thangal presided over the event. Advisory Committee Chairman TT Saleem inaugurated the event. Camp Director Harris Vallioth gave instructions to the members. State Vice President Farooq Hamadani delivered the Independence Day speech.
The leadership camp was organized at the Kuwait KMCC Sulaibia Resort after the two-month-long district conferences. Mandal-district office bearers, wing conveners, women wing office-bearers and senior members participated in the leadership workshop. The camp, which was held from 8 am to 11 pm, ended with an art festival by the arts wing. The workshop was held in various sessions including presentation of the activity report, classes, group discussions and planning of action plans. 240 members leading at various levels of the organization participated in the camp.
Iqbal Maviladam (religious affairs), Gafoor Atholi (security scheme), Rasheed Peruvanna (help desk), Dr Muhammadali (Shihab Thangal Relief Cell, medical wing), Raoof Mashhoor Thangal (CH Center), Harris Vallioth (education wing), Abdullah Kadawath (arts wing), Salam Pattambi (sports wing), Farooq Hamadani (media), Shahul Beypour (IT, White Guard)), Abdurahiman Vailathur (political affairs), Salam Chettipadi (job cell), and Dr Shamima Mohammed (women's wing) presented the reports of the wings. Mishab Madambillath (Kasargod), Nawaz Kunnumkai (Kannur), Bava Gudallur (Wayanad), Aziz Thikkodi (Kozhikode), Ajmal Vengara, Hamsahaji Karingappara (Malappuram), Basheer Thenkara (Palakkad), Habib Muttichur (Thrissur), Habiburahman (Southern region), Shahjahan (Thiruvananthapuram) presented district reporting. In the session on financial regulations, Rajish and Sreejith took classes. Acting General Secretary Shahul Beypur welcomed the gathering and Treasurer Harris Vallioth proposed the vote of thanks.

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