Guyana Relief Council’s (GRC) long-standing Chairperson Yvonne Hinds was re- elected to the post when the council held its annual general meeting on Wednesday. According to a release, the entire Executive Committee was re-elected.
The members of the committee are Maurice Amres (vice chairman), Barbara Walrond (treasurer), Adele Butts (secretary), Suparna Narine (assistant secretary) and Bernice Mansell (advisor).
The activities of the council are usually managed by the management, welfare and fundraising and finance committees.
Persons elected to serve on the Management Committee for 2013–2014 are Adele Butts (convener), Bernice Mansell, Rohini Bonar, Doris Lewis, Suparna Narine and Gilbert Gomes.
The council said it continues to render assistance to those persons who would have experienced unfortunate circumstances, or had their lives disrupted due to a disaster. For the year, to date, the council took on 63 cases of fires, consisting of 282 persons; two cases of high winds with 10 persons; and 49 welfare cases.
Gratitude
“The executive and members of the council appreciate the support of individuals and organisations who have contributed to the humanitarian work of the council,” the release added.
Meanwhile, the GRC said it held its annual luncheon and Dutch auction on October 27 at the Pegasus Hotel. It was another successful fundraising event, the council said.
The luncheon was supported by many, including Prime Minister Samuel Hinds; Canadian High Commissioner, Dr Nicole Giles; Mexican Ambassador Francisco Olgiun, other members of the diplomatic community and supporters.
The Dutch auction was presided over by Ron Robinson, who added much humour as he encouraged persons to donate “through bidding” to the work of the GRC. The Dutch auction raised a total of Gy$ 203,000 from the sale of an art piece donated by Dr Theodora Madekurozwa, a BlackBerry cell phone from Digicel and an ornament donated by The Gift Centre.
At the event, the GRC also recognised its benefactors.
These persons were St George’s Cathedral Dean, Father Terry Davis; Digicel; Toucan Industries; Dean Hassan and Dr Roger Morton.
They were awarded plaques as recognition of their consistent support and contributions to victims of disaster over the years.
The council also thanked individuals and companies who contributed to the success of the event and continues to plead with members of the public to contribute generously to its humanitarian cause.
“Our responses to disasters are timely and all donations received are recorded and financial donators are given a receipt,” the GRC said.
