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The Bombay Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) in its recently held 141^st Annual General Meeting nominated and unanimously elected its new President to the YWCA Board of Management along with a set of office bearers who will function as the officially elected members of the Board to provide governance to the YWCA of Bombay. Mrs. Priyadarsini John, Professor with the Dr. D.Y.Patil University and a long time Navi Mumbaikar has taken this role. Mrs Priya John is the wife of Dr.Pearl John, Consulting Director with CEB, a member based Advisory Organisation and the mother of Miss.Divya John. Mrs. Priyadarsini John called fondly as Priya is a multi-faceted personality; a talented singer, gifted musician, ardent social activist, an exemplary teacher, a devoted wife and a dedicated mother. She dons the multiple hats she wears with considerable ease and gives her best to every role she is required to take. She hails from Trivandrum, lived most of her life in Bengaluru, studied in CMC Vellore and currently lives in Navi Mumbai. A committed Christian she espouses a deep rooted faith in Christ and sees her mission as giving Christ His due within the YWCA framework.  Stree reproduces the Presidential Address delivered by Mrs. Priya John on June 25, 2016 at the 141^st AGM of the Bombay YWCA.

In the words of Mrs. Priyadarsini Joh:-

“Greeting to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I am humbled as I stand before you this afternoon in awe of God’s grace and delighted by the confidence posited by you to elect me to this key portfolio of the Bombay YWCA.

As I reminiscence on my journey within the Y, I have so much to be grateful for. I entered the Y world as a young 26 year old, the warmth I experienced here was palpable. The senior members ensured I felt at home and soon was integrated into the ‘Y’s committees and activities. I cannot thank enough the spirit of camaraderie and support that exists within the ‘Y” organization. The senior members have provided leadership and direction to the organization with practical wisdom and a service mindset. Let me use this opportunity to thank all the past presidents and members of the board for the unwavering focus, active engagement and sacrificed service. Further I would like to thank the staff of the Y for your strong commitment, sincere efforts and excellent work ethic.

I am blessed to be part of such a group of dedicated, immensely talented, fully committed members of the Y to serve this great organization and together achieve the vision espoused by the Y.

As we progress the baton we would do well to focus on the following priorities for the ‘Y’ during 2016-17.

• Existing Members: Leverage the skills, capabilities and time of the senior members of the Y to advance the organizational goals and objectives.
• New Memberships: Enhance the memberships particularly infuse young members into the Y and strengthen the Y-Deepa such that the rich heritage of the senior members of the Y is effectively passed on to the younger generation in shaping the community at large.
• Social Action: Enhance our relevance to the society by the following specific segments:
  • Target and campaign against drug trafficking by concerted efforts of the diverse constituents of Y
  • Focus on Justice beyond borders and ensure we activate and contribute to a society that is founded on earnestness, equality and equanimity where principle of justice becomes the bedrock of every action of every enterprise

The task at hand is large and time to deliver is minimal. I count on your continued support, consistent efforts and constant engagement that we be the beacon that we are called to be in this dark world and bring the light of Jesus to our every touch point. Thank You.”

We at The Christian Observer wish Mrs.Priyadarsini John the very best in her efforts at the YWCA.- Dr.Jayakar Ellis, Editor