Silver Jubilee President
Dilip David Correa
On the Annual Day of MCCP Team 24 held on 3rd June 2016, the new Executive Committee for the year 2016-17 was appointed, which also marks the 25th year for MCCP. All present were anxious to know who would be shouldering the responsibility of leading MCCP in its Silver Jubilee year.The Core Committee members Stanley Fernandes, Henry Martis, Clarence Pinto and Donald Pinto took centre stage as Returning Officers. Based on nominations, the following members stepped forward to become part of the Executive Committee 2016-17.
Dilip David Correa, one of the vibrant leader, ebullient speaker, talented singer and energetic Konkani activist of the Mangalorean Community in the Sultanate of O man, has been elected to the President’s role of the Mangalorean Catholic Centre of the Parish (MCCP – Sts Peter and Paul Church, Ruwi) for the year 2016 – 2017 during MCCP’s 24th annual day celebrations held in the main parish hall of Sts Peter and Paul Church Ruwi on Friday, 3rd June 2016.
Dilip is the eldest son of David and Eliza Correa of Pernal Parish and had completed his education in the Mangalore University. Dilip has been actively involved in several social organizations in the past. He was the President of ICUF in 1990-1991 (All India Catholic University Federation), president of CYM Pernal in 1990-1993, NSS President in St. Mary’s College Shirva in 1991-1992, CYM Shirva Varado Secretary in 1992-1993, St. Mary’s College Union Council Member in 1992-1993, Kannada Sangha President in St. Mary’s College in 1992-1993, VP of Famad Pernal Dubai in 2002-2003, President of FAMAD Pernal Dubai in 2003-2004, Cultural Co-ordinator of MCCP Oman in 2006-2007, Main Co-ordinator of MCCP Oman in 2007-2008, VP Public Relations – ABC Toastmasters, Oman in 2009-2010, Area Secretary, Area 67, Toastmasters International Oman in 2009-2010, Division Secretary – Division D, District 79, Division D, District 79 in 2010 – 2011, VP Membership ABC Toastmasters, Oman in 2012-2013 and Charter member of ABC Toastmasters, Oman since 2008 till date.
Achievements & Accolades:
He has won several awards and some of them are :
Best Speaker Award, Runner Up, Mangalore University (1990-1991)
Best Poem in Kannada Chosen to publish in a book Published from Mysuru (1991-1992)
Best University level Extempore Speech (1992-1993)
Best Essay writing Competition University level, Winner (1992-1993)
Many Awards in singing competitions during 1990-1993
Acted in more than 150 dramas & skits since 1988-2015
Two times semi finalists in GVOM
Dilip and his wife Sandrella Malini Correa (Shirva Church) are blessed with Ralitsa, Reia, Rochelle & Derrick
President: Dilip Correa
Vice President for Sports and Finance: Jessie Pereira
Vice President for Cultural, Spiritual & Community Services: Lavina D’Sa
General Secretary: Melita Alva
Honorary Treasurer: Ashok Pinto
Internal Auditor: Trecilla Menezes
Sports Secretary: Lynel Lobo
Cultural Secretary: Jason Cardoza
Spiritual Secretary: Naveen Mascarenhas
Community Services Secretary: Sachin Joy Lobo
The outgoing President, John Gonsalves, handed over a bouquet to the new President Dilip Correa, and wished him all the very best assuring full support from his team and himself. In reply, Dilip Correa said that while he would continue to maintain traditions of MCCP, he would also try to infuse fresh and new ideas during this 25th year. He said that his team consists of both youngsters as well as experienced members, which would help him to realize that dream. The new office bearers were welcomed and were wished god luck with floral bouquets by their respective counter parts.