ARK Leadership
Meet the Committee
ARK is powered entirely by the passion of volunteers from our local community. Meet the dedicated team pouring their hearts and time into keeping the spirit of home alive in Rogaland.
Executive Board
Office Bearers
The elected leadership team steering ARK's vision, managing our grand celebrations, and ensuring transparent governance.
Geethu Chandran
ChairpersonArun Kumar Pilangad
Vice ChairCommittee
Committee Members
Volunteers who support the executive board in organising events and community activities.
ARK Committee 2026/2027
Paul Jose Madappilly
Committee MemberGeorge Thekkan Jose
Committee MemberMahendra Menon
Committee MemberPoornima GK
Committee MemberNaglekshmi Perumal
Committee MemberBhoomija Dewangan
Committee MemberWhat the committee works on
- Host Grand Celebrations: Bringing the community together through beautifully organized festivals, seasonal feasts, and lively family gatherings all year round.
- Welcome New Arrivals: Serving as a reliable landing pad for newly arrived families by offering them local advice and immediate social networks.
- Mobilize & Coordinate: Channeling the energy of our amazing volunteers, managing internal communications, and mapping out seamless event logistics.
- Pass Down Our Roots: Nurturing Keralite heritage, arts, and language so the next generation of Malayali-Norwegians grows up proud of their identity.
- Cultivate Lifelong Bonds: Creating intentional spaces that spark deep friendships, mutual support, and a true sense of belonging across Rogaland.
- Bridging with Norwegian Society: Empowering our members to thrive in their new home through language support, active collaboration in local municipality events, and meaningful civic engagement — seamlessly blending our rich traditions with Norwegian culture.
Elections are held at the General Assembly during Onam: annually for Committee Members, and every two years for Executive Office Bearers.
Want to shape our community's future?
Whether you want to pitch a fresh event idea, have questions about our operations —we’d absolutely love to hear from you.
Say Hello to the Board