Skal Goa has a baton change in its leadership. Shekhar Divadkar is now the new President of Skal Club of Goa, for the 2022-24 term. The leadership was announced at a glittering ceremony held during the AGM on Sunday, August 28, 2022, held at Alila Diwa – Goa, Majorda – Goa. The event was well attended by members, invited dignitaries and the media.
Dignitaries attending the event were Mauvin Godinho, Minister for Transport, Industries, Panchayat Raj and Protocol. He was also the Chief Guest for the event, while Nikhil Desai, Director Tourism and CEO, Goa Tourism Board was the Guest of Honour. Alexio Reginaldo Lorenco, Curtorim MLA and GIDC Chairman, and Captain Venzy Viegas, the Benaulim MLA, also graced the occasion. Rajan Satardekar, Director of Transport also was a part of the event.
Shekhar Divadkar has been a member of SKAL since 2007 and has held various key posts during his 15 years with SKAL. He was earlier the Treasurer, Secretary and Vice President with Skal Goa and National Secretary for Skal International India. Presently, he is the Secretary for Skal International Asia and a member of the Skal International President’s Committee for Statutes and By-laws.
While continuing the tempo which was set by the past President, Ernest Dias, the new President and his team, the Skal Goa Board Members, have a vision of creating a niche for the club in the areas of conservation of the environment, CSR and social causes concerning the travel and hospitality industry. They also want to archive the history of Skal Goa to follow statutory requirements and above all give Skal Goa a voice in India, Asia and the World. All these initiatives would bring better visibility for Skal Goa on the local, national and international platforms.
