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Kallianpur, Feb 14, 2021: Catholic Sabha, Mount Rosary, Church, Kallianpur Unit re-elects Mrs. Jyothy F. Lewis as President, Archibald Furtado as Gen Secretary and Mrs. Mavis Cornelio as Treasurer, with other Office Bearers.

The annual election of new Executive Council and Office bearers for the period 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2022, was held on Sunday, 14th February, 2021, in the adjacent Mini Hall of the Church at 9.15 am.

Outgoing President Mrs. Jyothi F. Lewis warmly welcomed all the members present, and briefly introduced Central Committee Election Officers Mr. Aswin Roche, Kolalgiri Parish and Mrs. Laveena DAlmeida from Petri Church, who were appointed as Election Officer and Observer respectively and MC of the proceedings Mr. Archibald Furtado, gave explained the importance of day’s proceedings to the audience and handed over the stage to Election Team to conduct the fair and free election.

In his short address, Mr. Aswan Roche, appreciated the manifold activities of one of the most visible and active Unit in the Deanery and Diocese, today, also in the past, and acknowledging the leadership and services of various office bearers, over the years, he outlined the rules and regulations and broad objectives and implied responsibilities of the various posts and positions.

Being Sunday, Parish Priest Rev. Dr. Leslie C. DSouza, was occupied with many liturgical services and our Assistant Vicar, Rev Fr. Steevan Fernandes who was present during the proceedings, appreciated the services of Catholic Sabah in the parish, especially during the testing time of Covid19 pandemic in the previous year and wished good luck and invoked  Almighty Lords blessings on the new group elected today to lead in the forthcoming year, under Mrs. Jyothy F. Lewis who is leading the team for the consecutive second term.

The following were declared elected unanimously:
President Mrs. Jyothy F. Lewis
Immediate past President Mr. Elias D’Souza
President Designated Mrs. Rosy Quadrus
Vice President Mr. Peter Lewis
General Secretary Mr. P. Archibald Furtado
Joint Secretary Mrs. Zeena DSouza
Treasurer Mrs. Mavis Cornelio
Asst. Treasurer Mr. Tolbert DSouza
Representative to ‘Amcho Sandhesh’ Mr. Richard D’Souza
Convener Political Affairs Mrs. George DSouza
Coordinator for Govt. Facilities Mr. Luke DSouza
Internal Auditor Mr. Bruno Lewis

Other Volunteers – Mrs. Meena Pinto / Mrs. Pramila D’Souza / Mr. Everleen Rebello / Mr. William D’Souza / Mrs. Nirmala Dias.

In the beginning Breakfast was arranged for all and to conclude the meeting outgoing Secretary Mr. Archibald Furtado proposed vote of thanks to all the Members present, especially Assistant Vicar, Election Officers and past and present Deanery, Diocesan and Central level office bearers and congratulated the newly elected President and her team and wished all the very best in their forthcoming tenure.