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Janaknauth Panchu, Chief Cooperative Development Officer at Ministry of Labour Friendly Society Department hands over Membership Certificate to Co-Director of Petra Organisation, Troy Mendonca in the presence of other Petra executives.
Kaieteur News – The Petra Organisation has been granted membership into the Friendly Society of Guyana (FSG), marking a significant milestone following a successful membership approval meeting held at the Ministry of Labour’s Friendly Society Department on Brickdam.
During the certification presentation ceremony, Janaknauth Panchu, Chief Cooperative Development Officer, extended a warm welcome to the Petra Organisation, emphasizing the value of their participation in the Society. He expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, particularly highlighting the potential for mutual growth. Panchu underscored the role of professional guidance and monitoring in facilitating the Petra Organisation’s development efforts, particularly in harnessing sports and education to foster youth development. He emphasized the positive impact of sports involvement in deterring youth from engaging in negative activities such as gambling, criminal behaviour, and violence.
Membership in the FSG grants the Petra Organisation access to a range of benefits including increased sponsorships, donations, tax exemptions, grants, and other privileges. This alignment with the FSG’s principles reflects the Petra Organisation’s commitment to transparency, legitimacy, and accountability.
Furthermore, as a member, the Petra Organisation is bound by the constitution governing the FSG, including the obligation to present annual financial reports for scrutiny and verification, promoting democratic practices within the organisation.
Marlan Cole, Co-Director of Petra, expressed gratitude for the approval of their membership. In his remarks, he acknowledged the significance of joining the Society, emphasizing its potential to streamline the organization’s efforts in promoting local football. Cole highlighted Petra’s extensive grassroots football programmes at primary and secondary levels, with aspirations to expand into tertiary football.
Additionally, Cole emphasized the importance of building stronger relationships with key stakeholders such as the Guyana Football Federation, the Ministry of Education, the National Sports Commission, and corporate entities. The membership in the FSG represents a strategic opportunity for Petra to enhance collaboration and cooperation within the sports community and beyond.
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