Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 22 2009:
The annual social gathering, 2009 of European Manipuri Association (EMA) was held at the serene and idyllic village of Ingleton, Lancashire in UK from August 21 to 23 .
The annual gathering commenced with the general body meeting in the morning of August 22.Following Manipuri traditions, prayers were offered for a peaceful and prosperous Manipur.
New members were also introduced and were warmly welcomed by the Committee.
A minute's silence was also observed as a mark of respect in memory of late Dr Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt who passed away in December 2008 .
The meeting progressed with the outgoing chairperson, general secretary, treasurer and webmaster announcing the achievements and activities of EMA as an organisation in addition to the individual contributions from EMA members.
This was followed by election of new committee members.
The members present in the meeting unanimously elected Dr Samurailatpam Krishnananda Sharma as the new chairperson, Santosh Sougrakpam as the new general secretary, Yaiphabi Thoudam as the new treasurer and Shanjoy Mairembam as the new information secretary of the Association.