2010 KCCNA Knanaya Catholic Convention, as most of the North American Knanaya community already know, Knanaya Catholic Community of DFW is hosting the 9th KCCNA Convention to be held on July 22nd through 25th of the year 2010 at Gaylord Texan Hotel in Grapevine Texas.

When the 20 North American Knanaya Associations from various regions gather together under its parent organization KCCNA, headed by George Nellamattom President, it is the mega event of not only the Knanaites, but also the biggest convention of any Malayali religious or social organization.

Over the years KCCNA has fostered the Knanaya heritage, tradition, endogamy, faith and unity through its conventions and proved time and again we stand united under one organization - KCCNA.

Mr. Giju Kolangayil, former DFW President, has been unanimously elected as the Convention Chairman. The Convention Committee comprising of the Chairman, KCCNA Executive Committee and the DFW Executive committee have already started the preliminary work.

Apart from the regular convention programs, the convention committee is planning to organize various unique programs. Anyone with innovative ideas is encouraged to contact the Chairman or the KCCNA President.

The Convention Center, Centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Gaylord Texan is an ideal location for meetings, conventions and events of all sizes. As the most technologically sophisticated hotel in the Southwest, Gaylord Texan boasts over 400,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including the 180,000-square-foot Longhorn Exhibit Hall.

You'll be amazed at the four and a half acres of indoor gardens and winding waterways. Within this lush landscape you'll discover fine dining and casual restaurants, unique shopping experiences, and a 25,000-square-foot day spa and fitness center. For late-night excitement including live music and dancing, nothing can match the energy of Glass Cactus nightclub.

This luxurious hotel is the pride of Texas. It boasts 1,511 stylish guest rooms, including 127 spectacular suites. Every hotel room features high-speed wireless Internet access, two phones, in-room coffee service, refrigerators, irons & ironing boards. You'll enjoy the private oasis of your large bath area with double vanities and make up mirrors. You can even charge your laptop in the in-room safe while you're away.

Brimming with authentic Texas style and hospitality, the awe-inspiring Gaylord Texan Hotel and Convention Center invites you to experience the energy and excitement of the Lone Star State. Overlooking beautiful Lake Grapevine, Gaylord Texan is just six minutes from the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

So, let’s plan ahead, get ready and register early for this great event. Let’s all uphold our heritage, foster our tradition, protect our endogamy, nourish our faith and above all cherish our unity.