Sept 27, 2016: SIGNIS AP general body meeting began at 5.00 pm at Amruthavani Conference Hall, Vani Nilayam, Secunderabad.
A total of 18 Members of SIGNIS AP were present for the meeting.
The meeting began by a prayer invoking God’s blessings. Fr. U. Bala Showry, President AP Signis welcomed the members for the meeting and appreciated for the better participation for the meeting. He then presented the agenda for the meeting. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Fr. Thumma Arla, Secretary, AP Signis. Fr. Balashowry introduced the new SIGNIS members. Since the diocesan communication directors are changed everyone gave a brief introduction about themselves.
Some ideas on project proposals were discussed and Mr. M. D. Vincent explained about the various stages involved, as they were new members.
Fr. Thumma Arla who served as secretary to AP SIGNIS requested for a voluntary resignation and hence there was a need to appoint new secretary. Election was held and Fr. P. Vinay Kumar, Communication Director of the Archdiocese of Hyderabad was elected as the new Secretary for SIGNIS-AP. Fr. Balashowry thanked Fr. Arla for his valuable service to AP SIGNIS for the past two years and congratulated Fr. P. Vinay Kumar on his appointment.
As the position of Screening Committee member fell vacant, due to the transfer of Fr. Joseph, Communication Director in Warangal Diocese, there was election of screening committee member in which Fr. Victor, Communication Director of the Diocese of Nellore was elected. These office bearers and screening members were elected for tenure of two years. The meeting came to an end with the prayer by Fr. Isaac.
Report By: Fr. P. Vinay Kumar; Secretary, SIGNIS-AP
