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ALVIN PINARKAYIL (CHICAGO) KCYLNA PRESIDENT

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The Knanaya Catholic Youth League of North America (KCYLNA) held elections for the 2025-2026 term in Dallas, Texas, on January 11, 2025. The election took place during a General Body meeting, which was conducted both in-person and online at the Knanaya Catholic Association Dallas/Fort Worth Community Center in Mesquite.

The meeting began with a prayer, followed by the presentation of the annual report and financial accounts. Individual KCYL units from various locations also shared their reports. Outgoing president Reshma Karakkattil expressed gratitude to her team for their hard work over the past two years, highlighting five major events organized during her term: a basketball tournament in Dallas, a youth mixer in Toronto, Canada, a Youth Summit in St. Louis, an International Youth Convention in London, UK, and a Youth Convention in Phoenix, Arizona. KCYLNA Director Tom Chennangattu emphasized the dedication and importance of KCYLNA's work.

KCYLNA Election board member  Albin Uppoottil began the election process and introduced each candidate. The candidates shared their visions for the future of KCYLNA.

The election was conducted online, allowing members from all units to participate and cast their votes. The following people are elected to the new team.


President:                 Alvin Pinarkayil
Vice President:         Sheryil Cherukara 
Secretary:                 Sneha Palapuzhamattam
Joint Secretary:       Tara Kandarapallil
Treasurer:                 Michelle Parampettu
Northeast RVP:        Kevin Bhagavathikunnel
Midwest RVP:          Tobi Kaithakathottiyil
Southeast RVP:        Jesslyn Moosariparambil
Texas RVP:               Raina Karakkattil
West Coast: RVP:     Joseph Puthiyidam

Current KCYLNA president Reshma Karakkattil conducted the oath for the officers and regional vice-presidents. Newly elected President Alvin Pinarkayil from Chicago gave his vision for the organization's future in his presidential address.

Meeting started around 10AM and ended at 1:30PM CST. KCADFW President Baiju Alappattu, KCADFW Women's forum president Liby Erikattuparambil, Secretary Bindhu Chennangattu and KCWFNA President elect Danny Pallattumadam along with many Kanaya community members from Dallas were present at the election meeting.


 

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