KCCNA is proud to announce Mr. Stephen Mattathil as the Chairperson of the Reception Committee of the 15th KCCNA Convention going to take place on July 4th-7th in San Antonio, Texas.
Mrs. Sheeba Purayampallil, Mr. Francis Kizhakkekuttu, Mrs. Rosamma Maikuzhiyil, Mrs. Bincy Puzhakkarottu and Mrs. Lucy Mattathiparambil will proudly serve as the Co-Chairs of this Reception committee.
Mr. Stephen Mattathil hails from the Convention hosting unit San Antonio and is a proven leader of our Knanaya Community. He was the President and leader of the Kuwait Knanaya Catholic Association and has been steadfast in developing, strengthening and promoting our Knanaya roots in Kuwait and across the Middle East before migrating to the U.S. He has since been actively involved in our San Antonio unit and has led the San Antonio Knanaya community in many ways – representing it at the KCCNA National Council several times. KCCNA is more than glad to have Mr. Stephen lead the Reception committee of our Convention.
Mr. Francis Kizhakkekuttu is a very active member of the Chicago Knanaya community and was the Treasurer of the Chicago KCS. He is very actively involved in both our Knanaya community activities as well as in the Kerala community in the Chicagoland area. Mr. Francis is the current Regional VP of the Fokana National Association and is actively engaged in various community projects.
Mrs. Sheeba Purayampallil hails from San Jose and was it’s Unit President during 2022-24.
During her term as President, she has exhibited exemplary leadership skills, and was able to achieve great strides in enriching our Knanaya unity and culture amongst its fellow families. Mrs. Sheeba has always been a great supporter of KCCNA, it’s principles and it’s values and will play a vital part in this committee.
Mrs. Rosamma Maikuzhiyil has been a long time active member of the New York IKCC unit, and has held several key positions in it. In the past, she has undertaking various projects of IKCC and has served various positions at the NY Womens Forum.
Mrs. Bincy Puzhakkarottu is a very active member of the Dallas Fort Worth Knanaya unit, and has undertaken several roles at the Dallas Womens Forum. She is highly instrumental in developing and motivating newer ideas amongst her peers and has a very hospitable personality. Mrs. Bincy will be a great asset to this Convention Reception committee.
Mrs. Lucy Mattathiparambil is a long time resident of the Tampa Knanaya community. She has been a great Youth mentor and has served our Knanaya community as KCYL Youth Director for several years. She has an extremely caring and captivating personality, and has always been passionate about our Knanaya youth thereby imparting great cultural values to our second generation. Mrs. Lucy will a great addition to this Reception committee.