"mukka nukka" - "i dont want", added by james_de_souza
Timeline - Growth - Aug 2003 to Jun 2004
Aug 2003
  • “Aloha Goa” goes down a storm with 160 young Goans in Walkabout in Temple.
  • Highlights include limbo dancing and hula girls.
  • Guava Groove and DJ Dooza make a great team.
  • Pedro Menezes contributes to YLGS as official photographer.
  • Sep 2003
  • Work starts on YLGS newsletter
  • YLGS make £50 donation to GoanVoice
  • Committee profiles added to website
  • Oct 2003
  • “Goan Idol” creates a stir amongst 100 young Goans, as “the Nightmare Begins”.
  • Myra and James draw up official YLGS financial documents – reporting of accounts to be completed according to standard practice.
  • Central Coordinator title is changed to Managing Director.
  • www.ylgs.org.uk tops 5,000 hits per month.
  • Dec 2003
  • YLGS Christmas Boat Party sees another 100 young Goans having fun on the Thames.
  • The YLGS is a force to be reckoned with.
  • Planning continues for YLGS “Friends and Family” event.
  • Links are set up from ylgs.org.uk to other Goan organisations.
  • Jan 2004
  • Chris smiles as YLGS forums suddenly receive lots of posts
  • Ruby takes charge of official copies of constitution and results documents
  • Planning begins for Members’ Meeting (YLGS AGM)
  • Amanda Mendes agrees to take on editing the YLGS Newsletter
  • Feb 2004
  • Chris sends out the first YLGS Newsletter: “It’s a Goan Thing”.
  • YLGS business cards drafted.
  • www.ylgs.org.uk achieves 5,000 hits in two consecutive months.
  • Mar 2004
  • Second newsletter is emailed out: improved on first with pictures.
  • YLGS has 298 registered members.
  • www.ylgs.org.uk achieves 5,000 hits in three consecutive months.
  • Apr 2004
  • YLGS breaks 300 members.
  • ‘Goan Back To Skool’ has over 100 people attending – wonderful atmosphere.
  • Third newsletter is emailed out.
  • May 2004
  • First YLGS Annual Members’ Meeting where committee explain highs and lows.
  • Alison sets up first YLGS fund raiser for El-Shaddai Orphanage in Goa.
  • YLGS Committee take on sponsored events.
  • Fourth newsletter is emailed out – with a competition.
  • James is one of four judges of May King/ Queen at G.O.A. May Ball.
  • Jun 2004
  • Alison continues YLGS conquest of London venues with meet up in newly re-vamped Ruby Blue.
  • Fifth newsletter is emailed out – with a debate about txtspk.
  • ...culture and charity
    Pic of the Week
    Next Event
    What:MMU
    When:27/06/2008
    Where:Bar Kick
    I want to know more
    Most Looked at Pic
    scan0005.jpg

    Views: 856