Media Release
Mangaluru, Jun 16: The All Banks' Christian Employees Association (R), (ABCEA), celebrated Founders' Day with great fervor and enthusiasm at Don Bosco Hall in Mangaluru. Marcel M D'Souza, president of ABCEA, presided over the function, which was graced by chief guest Alwyn D'Sa, registrar of St Aloysius College (autonomus) Mangaluru.
During the event, loving tributes were paid to the memories of Late D J Patrao, Late Edward E Ferrao, and Late Vincent L D'Souza, who played significant roles in shaping the association.
The programme also included honoring eminent personalities from the Catholic community, namely Allen Pereira, former chairman of Bank of Maharashtra, Charles Lobo, former chief of Indian Postal Service, Sandra Lorena, former general manager of Karnataka Bank Ltd, and Irene Rebello, district manager, NULM & director of MCC Bank Ltd, They were felicitated with shawls, flower bouquets, and mementos as tokens of appreciation for their contributions.
The evening was filled with entertainment, courtesy of the Kulshekar Gumtam Group, lead by Anil and Irene Rebello, which performed a captivating Gumtam show.
Marcel M D'Souza delivered the welcome address, while a vote of thanks was proposed by Sunil Menezes, general manager, MCC Bank Ltd to express gratitude to all participants, guests, and organizers. Dolphy Saldanha compered the prigramme.
The event concluded on a high note, with attendees expressing their joy and appreciation for the celebration.