YCS / YSM
NTA / EXCO MEETING 26-27th Jan 2013, Nagpur
The fifth NTA/EXCO meeting was held on 26th and 27th Jan 2013 at Archbishop’s House, Mohan Nagar, Nagpur. 5 RYD’s, 9 EXCO’s, 1DYD, 1 Regional Coordinator, 3 animators, 8 DEXCO’s of Nagpur, and 7 other members were present for the meeting.
Those who were present are the National Chaplain Fr. Charles Menezes, Fr. Ranjith, Neelmani, Arman and Vikas from Odisha, Fr. Philip, Melwin and Alice from M&G, Fr. Mari Joseph, Vilas and Jovita from Karnataka, Mohith Michael from Bhijan, Laranzia from T.N., Jasica Robert, Jude Antony Augustine, Shareen and Neha from Jhansi, U.P., Frank Russel and Suzon Topno from Kolkata, W.B., Fr. Mark Lakra, Sr. Agnes, Sharmila Dhan and Johny Thongny from N.E., Fr. Balaswamy, Fr Fathima, Balaraj and Tania Maria, Sr, Rajith from Hyderabad, A.P., Leo Joseph from National office. Our Chairman Bishop Leo Cornelio, RYD from Goa, T.N., Northern, Bhijan, M.P. were absent for the meeting.
Meeting started at 11.am with prayer. Since the National Convener Joyce was unable to attend the meeting, Suzan the former convener presided over the meeting. Fr. Charles welcomed all. Jovita read out the report of last NTA/EXCO meeting.
Follow up of the last NTA / EXCO meet: Letter to Archbishop Leo Cornelio regarding our concerns has been sent by the National team, Joyce John and Fr. Charles Menezes visited Bethel, the Venue of 16th National Council and finalized it, happy to know that most of the regions elected their REXCO’s and DEXCO’s and have also started collecting Rs.10 each from YCS/ YSM members as proposed in the last meeting towards NC contribution.
Fr. Charles stressed on the fact that contribution from each student is important to give a sense of belongingness for the movement. He appreciated the contribution of Fr. Philip for sponsoring pens for council. We were also delighted to know that, the back page and inner page of our Souvenir were also sponsored by Fr. Richard of Jhansi, U.P., also Archbishop Leo has fulfilled his promise of giving Rs. 50000 and Fr. Fathima already collected Rs 10000 from coupons for the NC from Hyderabad.
Introduction was followed by the regional reports. Most of the regions are doing their job excellently and Fr. Charles encouraged them to do it better.
Fr. George from the Seminary gave us spiritual talk in the evening in which he stressed on problem that youth face on modern world and how to counter the problems. Recollection was followed by mass and supper. Then we went through worksheet and decided on the job and responsibilities of each committee. Fr. Charles gave a pattern for the regions to prepare their regional report which will be presented in the National Council.
Following is the list of committees and regions in charge
| Documentation | Karnataka region |
|---|---|
| A . P . region | A . P . region |
| Evaluation Committee | T.N. & M.G. region |
| Program Committee | U.P. and W.B. region |
| Media and Souvenir | N.E. region |
| Animation and Cultural Committee | Orissa and Bijhan regions |
| Liturgy | Nagpur, M.G. region |
| Finance | Sr. Agnes, Fr. Mark, N.E Region and National Office. |