REGIONAL NEWS

Mangaluru , July 12, 2015 :  Melroy  D’Souza, Siddakatte was elected the president of YCS, Mangaluru diocese during the annual general body meeting, central council election and unit office-bearers' training programme 2015-2016 of YCS held on Sunday July 12 at Shanthi Kiran, Bajjodi.The annual general body meeting and unit office-bearers training programme of YCS were also held on the same occasion.

The day began with the registration and ice-breaking conducted by the YCS central council members. 

Later a session on 'Leadership and role of office-bearers' was conducted by Norbert Misquith, Suratkal. After lunch election of the central council was conducted by Mr.Viyon Veigas.

The newly-elected office-bearers of YCS central council Mangaluru Diocese 2015-16 are as follows:

President : Melroy Dsouza, Siddakatte

Secretary : Sharon Pinto, Beltangadi

Vice-president : Roshan Lawrence Mendonca,  Ferar

Lady Vice-president : Wilma Manisha Dsilva, Taccode

Joint secretary : Joylin Ravina Dsilva, Kelarai

Treasurer : Glen Miranda, Shirtady

Reporter : Ashwin Loy Pinto, Madantyar

DTS : Jyothi Pinto, Kuppepadav

DTS : Veenal Dsouza, Suratkal

Yuvatare rep : Ramston Monteiro, Vamanjoor

Yuvatare rep : Smita Fernandes, Arva

RTS : Jeswita Princy Quadras, Angelore

NEXCO : Roshan Lobo, Vamanjoor.

For the valedictory programme, Msgr. Denis Moras Prabhu Vicar General Diocese of Mangaluru was the president and Mr. James Mendonca Popular community leader, successful entrepreneur, social worker, and able organizer was the Chief Guest . Fr Ronald Dsouza, director of YCS/YSM, Mangaluru diocese, and the central council members were present on the dias.

The programme began by invoking God's blessings through a prayer song. President Joylin D'souza, Shaktinagar  welcomed the gathering, secretary Jovita Dsouza  put forth the report of the year 2014-15. Fr Ronald Dsouza thanked his outgoing council for their wonderful job in the past year and as token of love and rememberance a momento,certificate and a bouquet was given.

The oath-taking ceremony was held for the newly-elected office-bearers and as a symbol of handing over responsibility, a candle was handed over by the outgoing council to the newly-elected   office-bearers.

The president of the programme in his message encouraged the youth to be Christ’s torch bearers in their life. The Chief Guest Mr. James Mendonca motivated youngsters saying that the youngsters should not wait for the opportunities instead they have to grab the opportunities to be the great achievers in their life. The newly-elected president Melroy Dsouza thanked everyone for supporting him.

The valedictory programme was concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Fr.Ronald Dsouza Director of YCS/YSM Mangaluru Diocese. The entire programme was compered by Joswin Lasrado, Bajal.