Media release
Mangaluru, Jul 2: ICYM central council annual elections of Mangaluru diocese for the year 2018 -19 was held during the 71th annual general body meeting at Urwa Church Hall on July 1.
The 71st annual general body meeting and elections commenced with the holy Eucharistic celebration at Urwa Church. Main celebrant was Fr Nelson Dheeraj Pais, assistant parish priest, Urwa Church along with Fr Ronald Prakash D’Souza,- director, ICYM Mangaluru diocese and Fr Ashwin Lohith Cardoza - assistant director, ICYM Mangaluru diocese, followed by the 71st annual general body meeting and elections of ICYM central council Mangaluru diocese.
The ICYM central council diocesan election commenced under the guidance of diocesan election commissioner Fr Vijay Victor Lobo, procurator of Mangaluru diocese along with his election committee members.
Reuben Machado was applauded by all the youth gathered at the venue for his mesmerizing instrumental play through flute, harmonica and guitar. Few other youth exhibited their talents too on the occasion.
Ashwin Jossy Pereira - former diocesan executive member and producer of upcoming Kannada movie ‘Asathoma Sadgamaya’ and his team were present to promote their movie which will be released on July 6.
The much awaited elections with huge expectations, provided nail biting results which was announced by v Fr Vijay Victor Lobo.
The elected members are as follows Jaison Pereira, Shirthady as president, Noyal D’Souza, Permannur as vice - president, Preema Pinto, Kirem as lady vice - president, Fevisha Monteiro, Ranipura as secretary, Aneesh Lobo, Kadaba as joint secretary, Jovel Fernandes, Naravi as treasurer, Meer Manish Sequeira, Badyar as auditor.
The concluding ceremony of 71st annual general body meeting and elections commenced later presided by Fr Walter D’Mello - judicial vicar of Mangaluru diocese. He appreciated the youth for their collective work and service to the society.
Fr Stany Pereira, parish priest, Urwa church, Fr Ronald D’Souza and Fr Ashwin Lohith Cardoza were present as the guests of honour.
The oath taking ceremony was administered by the diocesan Fr Ronald D’Souza. Executive and council members of ICYM central council were felicitated for their selfless service during the year 2017 - 2018.
Meanwhile 6 wedded couples were felicitated for their selfless service in the past years as diocesan executive members. 5 outstanding youth achievers were honoured with “ICYM Awards - 2018” for their achievements in various fields.
Top 10 best ICYM units were awarded with Best Unit Awards and 3 deaneries were also awarded with Unique Programme Awards for organising unique programmes in the deanery.
On this auspicious day ICYM central council took its 3rd new initiative on eye donation Fr Walter D’Mello inaugurated the logo of eye donation initiative with the theme - "Drishti - Let someone see the world through your eyes " along with this, ICYM central council has taken an initiative recently on June 24 on the day of PSTA training programme about "Grow Green - Each One Plant One ".
Elroy Saldanha, Omzoor welcomed the dignitaries and the gathering. Joel Concessao, Milagres read out the Annual Report 2017 - 18 and thanked each and everyone. Sanod Lobo, Shamboor compered the programme.
Total of more than 600 youth were present for the programme. The programme concluded with ICYM anthem.
The New ICYM central council executive committee for the year 2018 -19 is as follows:
President : Jaison Pereira, Shirthady
Vice-president : Noyal D’Souza, Permannur
Lady vice- president : Preema Pinto, Kirem
Secretary : Fevisha Monteiro, Ranipura
Joint secretary : Aneesh Lobo, Kadaba
Treasurer : Jovel Fernandes, Naravi
Auditor : Meer Manish Sequeira, Badyar
Regional representative - Male : Sheldon Alvares, Derebail
Regional Representative Female : Ancita D’Souza, Cordel
MIJARC Rep: Cleeta D’Souza, Suratkal
Immediate past president : Elroy Saldanha, Omzoor.