My dear Friends,
For over 13 years we have routinely passed the leadership of the Organisation on to a new Committee. But we continue to understand that the stability, endurance, strength and success of our Organisation are based on our undying hard work of our members and Executive leadership team collectively for the ideals of the Organisation.
Let me begin my first letter to you by saying that I am pleased and honoured to serve as the President of Be Friends Switzerland for calendar year 2016 and 2017. I have great hopes that, for this period, our organisation will continue the strong tradition of team work with passion and dedication.
In addition to me, the rest of the Executive Committee is comprised of Benny Vengapallil, as Secretary, Mathew Manikuttiyil as Treasurer, Sebastain Kavungal as Vice-President,. Tomy Viruthiyel as Joint-Secretary, Jeswin Puthumana as Arts Convenor, Jissu Paravakattu as Sports Convenor and is rounded out with the other Executive Members such as Tomy Tondamkuzhy, Baby Thadathil, Jose Pellissery, Augustin Maliackal, Joy Thadathil, Davis Vadakkumchery, Reji Paul, Faisal Kachappally, Francis Pazhayattil.For further details pls visit our web seite
http://www.befriends.ch/office_bearers.html
Women are the creative force in the society. Since they are able to express themselves better, they can share their inner feelings with their friends and in communities very easily. They are the true foundation and the backbone of our Organisation. Jessy Parathalackal as General coordinator, Ashly Thadathil and Mercy Veliyan as Coordinators of the Womens Forum will coordinate and provide ample support in all activities.
The youths are the hope and future of our Organisation. Therefore, we would love to engage, inspire and mobilize our youths in many ways. A Team of leaders are not yet decided but we do have a vast plan for them in the future.
We have a good team and a diverse set of skills represented on our Executive and other Committees. This will stand us in good stead during the coming years, which I believe will be an exciting one for us as an Organisation. Our working plan for the coming two years sets a number of challenges, and there will be ample opportunities for each of us to step up to the plate, roll up our sleeves, and get stuck into decisively driving our Organisation further along the path to professionalism in our field.
I thank you once again for this great opportunity to lead our Organisation, and thank all those who have come before me in this prestigious capacity and given so much of their time and expertise. I thank in advance to my colleagues and all other well wishers for what you do every day to achieve the goals set ahead.
On Behalf of the Committee I wish all our members a happy and prosperous New Year 2016.
Until next time, best wishes
Prince Kattrukudiyil
President
Be Friends Switzerland