2NDANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE RETIRED COLLEGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

2^NDANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE RETIRED COLLEGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

The 2^nd annual Conference of the Retired College Teachers Association (RCTA) was held on 25^th May, 2013 at Thrissur Pearl Regency Auditorium. The Flag Hosting Ceremony was at 9 am by Prof. Abraham Philip. Public Function started at 9.45 am with prayer song. Prof. G. Geevarghese, Secretary General welcomed the Chief Guests and gatherings. Prof. Abraham Philip, president, RCTA, presided. Mr. K.Babu,Hon.Minister of Excise inaugurated the function. Mr.I.P Paul, Mayor, Thrissur Muncipality delivered keynote address. Advocate Thomas Unniyadan MLA, Mr. T.N Prathapan, Prof.C. RaveendraNath, Mr. K.V Dasan, Prof. Annam John Corporation Councilor, Dr. C.K Thomas, Mr. K. Gopalakrishnan, Prof. Dr. K. Chandrasakaran Nair, Prof. V.P John’s spoke on the public function.

The 2^nd session was started at 11.15 Advocate Therambil Ramakrishnan MLA presided. Prof. Dr K. Haridasan Pillai welcomed. Mr. N. Balakrishnan ,Hon Minister of Co-operation inaugurated the 2^nd session Mr. P.A Madhavan MLA, Mr. M.P Winsent MLA,Mr. T.R Renju,Managing Director, Sheduled Casts Coporation,Mr. N.K Benny, N.G.O Association,Mr. V Balagopalan, Prof G. Jayakrishnan,Mr. K.J Rafi, Prof. M.P Isaack, Mr.K Shamsudeen, Mr. M.C Thycaud and Prof Prof Ibrahim Kutty also spoke on the 2^nd session
3^rd Session was begun at 12.45pm. Three Senior Teachers, more than 80 age, including Prof. Abraham Philip, president of association. Honorable Teachers honored with Ponnada(Golden Shawl) and  awards. After the Lunch State Council was started at 2 pm. The 2^nd conference was concluded at 3.30 pm.

 

 

Prof. John Kurakar

 

TEARFUL TRIBUTE PAID TO PROF. G. SURESH BABU

It was really a shocking news.May the Almighty rest his soul in peace and give strength to his family Our condolences go out to the members of the deceased's family.

                                       ART,SGCOLLEGE

SENIOR COLLEGE TEACHERS MEET AT MUNNAR

KOTTARAKARA COLLEGE ART CAMP AT MUNNAR MARTHOMA CENTRE

St. Gregorios College Retired College Teachers Association (ART) conducted its annual(2013) study camp at Munnar Marthoma Retreat Center on 17^th and 18^th of May,2013. The journey started from Kurakar Garden’s, the residence of Prof. John Kurakar on 17th May at 6.30 am. The team includes eleven members, Prof. Achamma John, Prof. John Rajan, Prof. John Kurakar, Prof. Molly Kurakar, Mr. Manu Kurakar, Grand son of Prof. John Rajan, Prof. Babu Kutty, Prof Leelamma Babu, Prof. Uniikrishna Pillai, Mrs Unnikrishna Pillai,  and  Dr.T.V Thomas.

A meeting was arranged at Koothattukulam Anikoottathil house, the residence of Prof. Abraham Philip, the patron of ART. The team reached Munnar at 3.30 pm Friday,17^th May,2012. The team visited Tea estate, Munnar
Town and other important places. 2^nd day,18^th May, the team visited Mattupetti Dam, Munnar Garden, view point, Munnar Lake and other beautiful hill areas. After the lunch, 2pm the team returned to Kottarkara. The teachers visited Prof. Suresh Babu’s house and expressed heartfelt condolence to the demise of our dear Suresh Babu. He died in the early morning on 18^th May,2013

Prof. John Kurakar

ART ANNUAL CAMP AT MUNNAR

KERALA RETIRED COLLEGE TEACHERS KOLLAM-KOTTARAKARA REGIONAL MEETING

KERALA RETIRED COLLEGE TEACHERS KOLLAM-KOTTARAKARA REGIONAL MEETING

Kollam- Kottarakara regional meeting of the Kerala Retired College Teachers Association was held on 15^th May at Kurakar Town Centre,Kottarakara at 10.30 am. The meeting commence with prayer. Prof. Achamma John ,president, Association of Retired Teacher, St. Gregorios Colege presided. Prof K.G Mathew, Prof. John Kurakar, Prof. T. J Johnson spoke on the occasion. The meeting discussed various problems related to College Teachers Pension arreares. The meetig also decided to participate on the 2^nd annual  conference on 25^th May,2013 at Thrissur. The following members actively participated. Prof. K.G Mathew, Prof. Achamma John, Prof. John Kurakar, Prof. T.J Johnson, Prof. Gracen, Prof. Saramma, Prof. Lalithambika, Prof. Kunjoonamma, Prof.L. Koshy, Prof. Nirmala Mathew, Prof. K.T Annamma, Prof. T.V Thomas, Prof. P.K Varghese, Prof. K.T Annamma, Sr. Saramma Koshy. Prof.P.K Varghese expressed vote of thanks.

Prof. John Kurakar