Mangaluru: Rachana, The Catholic Chamber of Commerce & Industry held its Annual General Meeting at the Bendore Mini Hall on Sunday, July 28.
Addressing the gathering, president Stany Alvares said, “I had many plans in my mind but due to personal reasons I could not initiate them. But I am satisfied with whatever I have done during my tenure with the support of all the members. Today I am handing over my duties to the newly elected president. Hope the new governing body will continue to work towards uniting all the members of Rachana.”
Secretary Anil S Vas read out the annual report. Treasurer Felix J Pinto presented the accounts statement for the year 2018-19.
Following this, the elections for the governing body for the year 2019-21 was held. The election returning officer, former president of Rachana John B Monteiro conducted the election. Elias Sanctis was elected as president and Nelson Monteiro was elected as the secretary.
Newly elected president Elias Sanctis addressed the members and thanked them for electing him as the president and requested their cooperation, suggestions and support to carry out his duties during his tenure.
Many of the members shared their opinion in uniting the members and strengthening Rachana in other ways which will benefit all the members. Immediate past president Stany Alvares welcomed the suggestions and assured that the new governing body would discuss them and work towards taking Rachana to greater heights.
Earlier, a silent prayer was offered for those departed.
Nelson Monteiro delivered the vote of thanks. Felix J Pinto compered the programme.
The newly elected members of the Governing Body for the year 2019-21 are as follows:
President- Elias Sanctis
Vice President- Vincent Cutinha
Secretary- Nelson Monteiro
Joint Secretary- Naveen Canute Lobo
Treasurer- Felix J Pinto
Member- Anil Stany Vas
Member- Lawrence D’Souza
Member- Louis Lobo Member
Member- James J Madtha Member
Member- Valerian Rodrigues
Member- Jacintha Violet Pereira
