Newly-built Chikmagalur Catholic Club Inaugurated
Report: Henry Rebello
Pics: Krishna Digital Studio, Chikmagalur
Chikmagalur, Dec 13: The newly-built Chikmagalur Catholic Club (CCC) and guest rooms were inaugurated amid a glittering function held here on Sunday December 11 evening.
CCC and guest rooms were built at a cost of Rs 1.8 crore, out of which Rs 80 lac was given by chief donor Ronald Colaco, and the rest by other donors. CCC is affiliated to Catholic Centre in Bangalore.
Bishop Dr Anthonyswamy of Chikmagalur diocese and Chikmagalur MLA C T Ravi were the chief guests.
In his address, C T Ravi said that Chikmagalur legislative assembly constituency has state-of-the-art golf course and CCC is another landmark which has the potential to grow as a tourism hub of the district. He also announced that funds are being allocated by the state administration in order to develop the access road to CCC, including a new bridge in the city.
Chief donors Ronald Colaco and planter Rudolph Mascarenhas were the guests of honour.
Bishop Dr Anthonyswamy blessed the new premises and thanked God for realizing the venture in record time.
Ronald Colaco said that it was during September 2007 that he had visited the old building of Catholic Centre and realized that the Catholic community working hard in the coffee estates of the Malnad region needs a serene place to relax and socialize. He contributed a certain amount and other planters contributed generously to realize the venture that was inaugurated on Sunday evening, he said. He also urged the coffee planters to enhance their profits as times are good in terms of prices for coffee and sale of estates also fetches huge margins.
Rudolph Mascarenhas inaugurated the guest rooms - Arabica and Robasta at the occasion.
C T Ravi inaugurated the Club House during the programme.
Arun Saldanha felicitated Ronald Colaco and Rudolph Mascarenhas, architect George John and landscaper Santosh for their free service.
CCC president Arun Saldanha and secretary Pradeep Rebello were present on the dais.
Navaratna Pageant Show organised by Marjorie Texeira stole the show.
Ocean Kids of Mangalore entertained the audience with salsa and traditional Goan dances.
The students of St Joseph’s Convent rendered prayers and performed a welcome dance. Marjorie Texeira compered the programme. Pradeep Rebello proposed the vote of thanks.