Mangaluru: Rachana, Catholic Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Annual General Meeting was held today, August 29 at Community Hall, St. Sebastian Church Bendur.
Meeting started with a Prayer by Eulalia Dsouza. Followed by Welcome Speech of President Elias Sanctis. Sanctis also briefed the gathering about various meetings and projects and the programs held during the year. He also apologized for not being able to conduct various activities lined up due to the Covid Pandemic. One minute Silence was observed to pay homage to the departed souls of Rachana Members in the previous years.
Previous term’s AGM minutes were read by Secretary Nelson Monteiro, while Treasurer Felix Pinto read out the Finance Report of the previous term.
President then invited John Monteiro, Former Rachana President, who was the Election Officer.
John Monteiro read out the names of eleven nominations for Governing Body for ensuing two years. He also read out few important rules and regulations from Rachana Memorandum for the benefit of the gathered members.
Members who had filed nomination met at the same hall separately to elect the office bearers.
Newly elected President Vincent Cutinha addressed the members by his acceptance speech. He requested members to be with the new team and support and guide. Former Office bearers and others wished the new team all the success.
Newly elected secretary Lavina Monteiro proposed Vote of thanks. Meeting was attended by almost 35 members. J. R. Lobo, former MLA was present.
The elected members of the Governing body for the year 2021-23 are:
- President – Vincent Cutinha
- Vice President – CA Rudolph C Rodrigues
- Secretary – Lavina Montiero
- Joint Secretary – Philip Jerome Pereira
- Treasurer – Eulalia D’Souza
- Member – Titus Noronha
- Member – Charles Stany Pais
- Member – Laslie N Rego
- Member – Walter Dantis
- Member – Vijay Vishwas Lobo
- Member – Francis Pinto
- Member – Louis J Pinto
- Member – Rohan Monteiro
