Elias Sanctis Elected President of Rachana

Elias Sanctis Elected President of Rachana

Mangaluru: The RACHANA Catholic Chamber of Commerce and Industry held its AGM at the Bendur Mini Hall here on July 28.

A minute of silence was observed for the departed souls of RACHANA members. President of Rachana Stany Alvares thanked all the members for their co-operation during his two years of tenure as president.

Addressing the members Stany Alvares said, “I had many plans in mind but due to personal reasons I could not initiate them. But I am satisfied with whatever I have done during my two years tenure with the support of senior members who had laid the foundation twenty years ago. 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 read out the annual report. Treasurer Felix J Pinto presented the accounts statement for the year 2017-2019. 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 elections and Elias Sanctis was elected as President of Rachana for the year 2019-21.

Many of the members shared their opinion in uniting the members and strengthing Rachana in other ways which would benefit all the members. Immediate past president Stany Alvares welcomed the suggestions and assured that the new governing body would discuss all the suggestions and work towards taking Rachana to greater heights.

Newly elected Secretary Nelson Monteiro delivered the vote of thanks.  Felix J Pinto compered the programme.

The elected members of the Governing body for the year 2019-21 are:

President – Elias Sanctis
Vice President – Vincent Cutinha
Secretary – Nelson Monteiro
Joint Secretary – Naveen Lobo
Treasurer – Felix J Pinto
Member – Violet Pereira
Member – Louis Lobo
Member – Lawrence D’Souza
Member – Anil Vas
Member – James Madtha
Member – Valerian Rodrigues

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