KROSS GOVERNING BOARD MEETING – 21 st FEBRUARY 2019
The Governing Board Meeting commenced with a prayer led by Rev. Fr. Chourappa,
Director, BDDS, Ballari.
Most. Rev. Dr. Gerald Issac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi & President, KROSS welcomed
Mr. Robert D’souza, State Officer, Caritas India, Fr. Faustine Lobo, Coordinator,
KRPPIC, Governing Board Members and the KROSS Team. He said it is good to
attend the meeting to know of the activities being conducted and requested the
members to provide suggestions for fruitful implementation of the projects.
The Secretary/Treasurer/Director, KROSS presented the minutes of the previous
meeting which was held on 21.11.2018 and the house unanimously accepted the
minutes. The minutes were proposed for passing by Fr. Abraham Areeparambil,
Director, MSSS - Bhadravathy duly seconded by Fr. Clifford Roshan Pinto, Director,
SMSSS -Shivamogga.
The Manager-Program Support/Project Officers of KROSS then presented the report
of the programmes implemented by the 14 Diocesan Social Work Societies in the
State of Karnataka. The Members appreciated the reports presented and gave hints
and suggestions which were accepted.
Mr. Robert D’souza, State Officer, Caritas India presented the projects being
implemented by Caritas India in Karnataka through the Diocesan Social Work
Societies.
Fr. Staney D’Almeida, Director, ODP, Mysuru informed the house of the progress in
the rehabilitation by way of livelihood through income generating activity and farming
undertaken by the flood affected families of Kodagu with the support of Donors.
The President thanked all the Members for their presence, active participation and
suggestions. He also thanked the Director, KROSS & Team for their efforts.
The Director, KROSS thanked the Bishop for his valuable contribution and
suggestions. He also thanked all the Diocesan Social Work Directors, their Staff and
the KROSS Team.
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