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The GCKA is a non-profit association.The purpose of this association
is to promote and facilitate the cultural, educational, social and
economic welfare of the Greater Carolina Keralite community both among
Keralites and the surrounding community at large. The Goals: Maintain our cultural heritage Enrich the contemporary society by contributing our cultural heritage Educate the future generations about our cultural heritage
History: The
history of GCKA goes back to early-seventies. It all started when about
nine Keralite families settled in the Triangle area occasionally got
together in their homes to celebrate social occasions. These nine
families included Dr. Abraham Philip/Mrs. Ramani Philip, Prof. K.V.
Mani/Mrs. Annakutty Mani, Dr. Suchindran(then a student)/Mrs. Hamsa
Suchindran and , Mr. Ravi Mathew/Mrs. Mary Mathew who are all
familiar to us. These families also participated in various Indian
functions representing Kerala in the local area. In 1987, under Dr.
P.K.George's initiative, formally a Kerala Association was formed.
Subsequently, the association started organizing annual events, such as
Onam, Christmas, Picnic, etc. During this period the membership
grew signifcantly and in May 2001, the current Greater Carolina Kerala
Association was registered as a non-profit corporation with the North
Carolina Secretary of State. Board of Directors:
Click here to see the list of BOD members History of GCKA committe:
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Accounts & Assets:
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