PACERS GAZALI

Pacers ‘Ghazali’ was an event organized by the student members of the ISHRAE Goa chapter under the supervision of their coordinator Mr. Monish Borker, held on July 10th. The event invited past ISHRAE presidents and student members to speak about their experiences and how ISHRAE has helped them in them in their career. Student members of ISHRAE were treated to the experiences of members all the way to the founding members of the ISHRAE Goa chapter. Past presidents like Roshan Revankar (USA), Sanket Pai (Australia), Komal Revankar (USA), Lakshmi Salelkar (Sweeden), Misburn Fernandes (UK) were amongst the ones joining from outside the country. Notable guest such as Rev. Fr. Agnelo Gomes, president of Goa chapter Prof. Sunil Shetye and founding member Mr. Milind Sardesai, along with many others. Each of them shared their experiences with the student members and the nuances of working with them.

The event started with an introduction from student member followed by the national anthem. Dr. Geetalakshmi then shared a few words with the members and also introduced the new Director Rev. Fr Agnelo Gomes, who also had a few words to say. After a small address by Goa chapter president Sunil Shetye, each past presidents and members of shared their experiences and whatever they had learned being apart of ISHRAE. After which, Student president Omkar Naik presented the various activities conducted over the years. Details for the upcoming event ‘Tapas’ were later discussed by Rajat Kalgutkar. New members were enlightened about the activities and achievements of ISHRAE by Youth chair Snehit Kamat and how it can help them in their career. Finally, founding member Milind Sardessai gave his concluding remarks on the meeting and how great was his experience was with the ISHRAE Goa chapter was so far and ended with a concluding note by Monish Borker.