The Masters of Ceremony for the program were Arun (Tony) Henry and Christy Rajan. The program started with the lighting of the lamp and opening prayer song by Christy Rajan.

At his first "Annual State of the Association Address" Chairman Mr. Thomas P. Antony stated the goals of the association in promoting art, cultural and literary talents in the community. The Chairman pointed out the achievements MAM has had in a span of one year:

1) Being inaugurated by the Deputy Ambassador of India Dr. Alok Prasad.

2) The first Literary Competition in connection with the inauguration on
    December 12, 2002.

3) Having a website due to the efforts of Mr. Prasad Nair.

4) Holding various art & cultural competitions in connection with the
    Independence day celebration in August 2003.

5) Support of the Indian Business Community in sponsoring Cash
    Awards.

6) Creation of a wonderful logo due to the efforts of Shervin
    Fernandez son of great artist Christopher Fernandez.

7) The successful conduct of the second annual Literary Competition
    named after founding executive Vice-President the late Mr. Kurikose
    Nedumpillil.

8) Having as guests eminent government Officials/ renowned
    leaders like Indian Deputy Ambassador Dr. Alok Prasad, Mr. Sunny
    Wycliffe, Dr. M.V. Pillai, Dr. Parthasarathi Pillai. Mr. J. Mthews and
    Joythi Kesavadev Dev son of legendery P. Kesavadev. Also leaders/
    writers like Mrs. Ann Pillai, Dilip Paliath and Nina Panaikal.

9) A wonderful group of dedicated co-founding leaders.

The Chairman thanked the co-founding leaders for their hard work. He especially thanked Mr. Sunny Wycliffe for his whole-hearted support of the MAM from day one. The Chairman also thanked Mr. Antony & Mrs. Annie Chemmannor of the Bombay Grill Group of Restaurants for their continuing support.

Chief Guest Dr. Parthasarathi Pillai lauded the goals of MAM and praised them for the courage in forming a new association with a different focus. Dr. Pillai distributed Cash Award and Certificate to the winners of various art and cultural programs.

Mr. J Mathews showered praise on the association for the courageous new approach MAM is taking for a Malayalee Association. Mr Mathews distributed the annual "Kurikose Nedumpillil Memorial" Literary Competition Awards.

Mrs. Ann Pillai detailed the upcoming FOKANA Convention in the summer of 2004.

President Mr. Joseph Pothen emphasized the goals of the association and paid rich tribute to MAM's founding Executive Vice President late Mr. Kuriakose Nedumpillil.

The programs included Rambling (speed talk) by Pearli Babu, Instrumental Music by Prateek Nair, Anita Pothen & Austin Pothen, songs by Christy Rajan, Angela George, Prasad Nair, Antony Abraham & Priyanka Prasad.

Mr. Elias Abraham recited his award winning poem. Mr. Mohan Mavungal-President of KAIRALI-congratulated MAM on its achievements. President Joseph Pothen offered the vote of thanks. Indian Nation Anthem was rendered by Antony Abraham and Anita Pothen led American National Anthem.

Christie Fernandez did a wonderful job as the Special Events Manager and presenting the sound system. Henry P Thomas handled Video production and Leenu Mathew & Christie Fernandez handled camera. Blesson Lukose, Rajan Mathai, Santhosh Kavanakudy and Peter Pereira handled registration and set up.

The winners of Kuriakose Nedumpillil Memorial Literary Competition:

Malayalam Poem :
     1. Rajan Menon, New York
     2. Thresiamma Thomas Nadavalli, New York

Malayalam Drama:
     S. K. Pillai, Georgia

Mr. Rajan Menon received the award from Mr. J Mathews.

English Poem:
     Elias Abraham, Maryland

Mr. Elias Abraham received the award in person.

The winners of Speech and Other Competitions:

Speech:
     1. Anita Pothen
     2. Arun Henry

India Quiz: (All three scored equal points)
     Alyssa Blesson
     Arun Henry
     Austin Pothen

The sponsors for the cash awards: