Mangalore: John B Monteiro elected Prez of RACHANA, Stany Alvares VP

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Mangalore, 14 Jul 2014: The annual general body meeting of Rachana - Catholic Chamber of Commerce and Industry, here was held at Hotel Maya International here on Sunday July 13 at 7.00pm.
 
The election for the office bearers of next one-year term was held during the meeting.
 
John B Monteiro (president), Stany Alvares (vice president), Anil Lobo (secretary), Raymond D’Cunha (joint secretary), Nelson Monteiro (treasurer).
 
Governing council: Louis J Pinto, Dr Errol Pinto, Brian Fernandes, Paul Moras, Dr Norman Mendonca and Juliet Mascarenhas.
 
Ex-officio members: Ivan D’Souza (past president), Flavy D’Souza (president of Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh ®)
 
Professor Edmond Frank conducted the election process.
 
The outgoing president Ivan D’Souza who is also MLC of Karnataka in his welcome address placed a bird’s eye view of various events that were organised during his tenure.

 

The newly-elected president John B Monterio in his acceptance speech said, ‘It was really unexpected and something that he never dreamt.’ He further said with his experience as secretary of Rachana for the past 2 years and with the support, co-operation and guidance of former presidents and senior members, he will put possible efforts to do little things in a better way so as to keep the Rachana flag flying high, said John.

 
Jasmine D’Souza sang the prayer hymn.  Anil Lobo proposed vote of thanks.  Felix Pinto compered the programme.