Dubai: Bearys Cultural Forum (BCF) conducted its General Body Meeting at the Usmania Hotel Banquet Hall in Dubai, UAE. The BCF has entered into the 14th year of operations in the United Arab Emirates and India. The AGM Started with the Quran Recitation done by Mr. Ashraf Satikal. Dr. B.K. Yusuf, the President of the BCF presided over the General Body Meeting.

Dr. B.K. Yusuf thanked almighty Allah for blessing this great social platform like BCF through which Bearys have become successful with love and affection throughout their life. Compassion, concern and charity is the hall mark of the BCF said Dr. Yusuf. He also mentioned that BCF stands for these human values. The Islamic Doctrine of “YADULLAHI ALAL JAMA’A” means where there is Unity, Allah’s blessings will always be there. Dr. Yusuf mentioned that the main strengths of BCF are coordination and unity amongst its members. He thanked all the members and said that members have maintained great trust in him and BCF. Dr. Yusuf said that “United we stand Divided we fall” – may Allah bless us with unity to stand as one in noble charity works of BCF and take BCF to new heights in the arena of social service. Dr. Yusuf also stated that BCF has the fascination of maintaining the benchmark and also the highest possible standards in doing its social activities. Dr. Yusuf mentioned that the new committee will continue its legacy of BCF as one of the most dynamic and professional social body with its quality oriented approaches in managing its social activities.

The Hon. General Secretary Dr. Kaup Mohamed read the minutes of the meeting for 2013 and 2014 and same was confirmed by the General Body Members. Dr. Kaup apprised the social activities done by BCF in the UAE and India. He mentioned that BCF primarily conducts Students Scholarship function every year whereby more than 650 poor students are issued scholarships in Mangalore. He mentioned that BCF is concentrated on issuing scholarship which leads to a platform for bringing up the poor family in terms of their status, livelihood and education. Dr. Kaup mentioned that till today in the last 12 years, BCF has issued scholarship to more than 8000 students. Dr. Kaup further mentioned that, BCF is conducting Iftar party every year in Dubai which is normally chaired by Mr. Abdul Lathif Mulky and his team members. Similarly, he mentioned that BCF conducts every year sports festival which has been chaired by various chair persons such as Mr. Razak Dewa, Mr. Saleem Althaf and Mr. Afeeq Hussain. In addition to this, BCF also conducts bi-yearly Bearys get together function. Dr. Kaup mentioned that this year BCF is going to conduct World Kannadiga Convention and Karnataka Investor Meet in Dubai, UAE which will be attended by the Chief Minister of Karnataka State. Dr. Kaup also mentioned that, BCF never forgets to felicitate dignatories and Ministers coming from India to the UAE.

Mr. Abdul Lathif Mulky, the Vice President, thanked all the members and read the list of items/gifts maintained by BCF for the year 2013 and 2014. Mr. Ataullah presented the statement of accounts for the year 2013 and 2014. Dr. Kaup, the interim Auditor presented the Audit Report of BCF for the period 2013 and 2014.

Mr.M E Moolur , Vice president of BCF , in his speech, gave a brief introduction of BCF, emphasized about the importance of mutual cooperation and love. He appealed the gathering to stay united under BCF and strive for the development of the society.

All the members of the Managing Committee for the year 2013 and 2014 were relieved and the platform was given to the AGM Chairman Mr. Abdul Lathif Mulky and the Election Officer Mr. Kisar and the Asstt. Election Officer Mr. Nawaz Kotekar to manage the election process for BCF.

Dr. B.K. Yusuf, Dr. Kaup Mohamed and all the Vice Presidents thanked all the members for providing an opportunity to serve BCF in the year 2013 and 2014. All mentioned that the strengths of BCF are its members who work day and night to serve the poor people of the society in the State of Karnataka in India.

The following members were elected to the Central Executive Committee and Ladies Wing Executive Committee for the year 2015 and 2016.

Mr. Abdul Lathif Mulky, the Chairman of AGM, Mr. Kisar the Election Officer and Mr. Nawaz Kotekar the Asstt. Election Officer elected the above members to the new Managing Committee for the year 2015 and 2016. Mrs. Mumtaz, the Ladies wing President also thanked all the members. Mr. Abdul Lathif Mullky proposed vote of thanks to the President and all the members who attended this General Body Meeting.