Media Release
Dubai, Mar 15: Ivan Pereira has been elected president of Belman Bethkati Group, Dubai, an association of Belman parishioners residing in the UAE.
The election was held during the association's general body meeting recently at Creek Park, Dubai.
Outgoing president Ivan D'Souza welcomed the gathering, while Pius D'Cruz led the prayers. The agenda of the meeting was election of new office-bearers and committee members for the year 2016-2018.
The election was conducted by Anil Cardoza, assisted by Walter Monteiro.
The office-bearers for the year 2016-2018 are:
President - Ivan Pereira
Vice-president - Johnson Vas
Secretary - Victoria Saldanha
Treasurer - Pius D'Cruz
Assistant treasurer - Roshan D'Silva
Public relation officer - Arun D'Silva
Advisors - Arthur D'Souza, Vincent D'Mello, Jacob Lobo, Walter Monteiro, Anil Cardoza and Ivan D'Souza
The committee members include Avinash Saldanha, Arun Cardoza, Anna D'Cruz, Ivan and Amitha Menezes, Robert Aranha, Maria Lobo, Jean D'Souza, Vareena D'Souza and Divan D'Souza.
Ivan Pereira thanked the Belman parishioners for their love and support and promised to continue the good work of the Bethkati Association. He requested all the members to continue their support to the association during his tenure.
The programme concluded with the delicious lunch served by Al Shay Restaurant Karama.
The association will celebrate its annual feast on May 13 this year at London Suites Hotel, Al Wasal Club, Dubai.
The association has thanked its sponsors Jacob, Ivan Menezes, Robert Aranha and Ronald D'Sa for their continuous support.