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Henry Martis \u2013 capturing the imaginations of MCCP<\/span><\/h2>\n

By Antony D\u2019Cunha<\/p>\n

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Born in Pangla \u2013 Shankerpura, a place known for its Jasmine Flowers, he has earned a nick name of \u201cPangla So Kahlo\u201d (Pangla\u2019s Jasmine), and true to its meaning, his smile scintillates the brilliance of his native values and the fragrance of home grown Jasmine flowers.<\/p>\n

Henry Martis, known for his leadership qualities, led MCCP for four terms (1996-1997, 2001-2002, 2004-2005 and 2005-2006) in the capacity of President and has the distinction of being the President during MCCP\u2019s decennial celebrations in the year 2001-2002.\u00a0 Being a Core committee member and an ardent supporter of MCCP, he is already a \u201cRole Model\u201d to many and is now poised to motivate our youngsters to shoulder responsibilities with a view to take MCCP to greater heights.<\/p>\n

Besides MCCP and Church activities, he has served Panglaites Association in Muscat for 9 years in the Capacity of President and founder member.\u00a0 Panglaites Association was formed in the year 1995.\u00a0\u00a0 He was also an active member of Tulu Koota in Muscat.<\/p>\n

As we unfold the life story of \u201cPangla So Kahlo\u201d, you will get a glimpse of his childhood dreams, family ties, memories & reflections, achievements, and related secrets of his success.<\/p>\n

PANGLA – HOMELAND AND EARLY LIFE AT BOMBAY (now Mumbai)<\/span><\/p>\n

Born in Pangla \u2013 Shankerpura on 16th<\/sup>\u00a0July, 1953 to Gregory Martis and Apoline Martis, he set his journey to Mumbai at the early age to shape is future – away from parents and homeland. Lone in the crowd, the early struggle in the City of Bombay, taught him some of life\u2019s toughest lessons that came handy in later life while shaping his professional career.<\/p>\n

After completion of SSC from Poona (now Pune) Education Board, he graduated in Commerce from MMK College of Commerce and Economics, Bandra \u2013 affiliated to Bombay University.\u00a0 He did his M.Com. and LL.B. from the Bombay University.\u00a0 Always ambitious and enthusiastic in leadership assignments, he was forerunner for all the extra-curricular activities in the school as well as College. He has shouldered responsibilities such as Class Monitor, SPL in the High School, organised Picnics & outings, Captain for matches played in the High School and other youth movements.<\/p>\n

PROFESSIONAL CAREER IN MUMBAI AND MUSCAT<\/span><\/p>\n

He had a very promising career for 8 years in Mumbai working for country\u2019s two best known organisations – namely M\/s. Hindustan Lever Limited and M\/s. Tata Sons Limited.\u00a0 These companies gave him a vast exposure and an array of professional inputs which worked as catalyst in shaping later part of his career.<\/p>\n

7th<\/sup>\u00a0February, 1983 marks the beginning of his professional career in Muscat.\u00a0\u00a0 Since then he has been working for one of the prestigious Business Conglomerates in the country at high position directly reporting to the Chairman.\u00a0 In these 28 years he has enjoyed glorious days, and witnessed good times, bad times and of late a sort of changing times.<\/p>\n

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MCCP REMINISCENCES<\/span><\/p>\n

He has been a driving force behind the success of MCCP and in fact MCCP has become a part of his life having involved in nurturing its growth over the years right from early days.\u00a0 He has drawn inspiration from his predecessors like late Mick Max, Walter Monteiro, Gerry D\u2019Mello, Oswald Soares, etc.\u00a0 He has been instrumental in bringing about major reforms in the system to keep pace with the tradition and maintain balance with the changing times. A mega event \u201cKonkani Utsav\u201d and plays such as XEGHUNANCHI SUNN and JIVITH were staged during his tenure.\u00a0 Of course, he is indebted to Core Committee members \u2013 Stanely Fernandes, Donald Pinto, Clarence Pinto and Suraj Rebello, and also the entire Mangalorean community, for their motivation and support without which he would not have been able to achieve the results.\u00a0 Monica Dantis – MCCP\u2019s first lady President, is all praises for Henry Martis, and his way of promoting future leaders.\u00a0 Moreover, he would like to express his gratitude to (late) Fr. Augustine Antao, for exceptional support and co-operation to MCCP in its early days. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

FAMILY TIES<\/span><\/p>\n

Married to Elizabeth Flora of Hospet on 25th<\/sup>\u00a0April, 1984, the couple has been blessed with three children \u2013 one son and two daughters.\u00a0 The eldest one \u2013 Lionel is an Engineer with MBA from UK and the second one \u2013 Rachel is pursuing her final year in B.E.\u00a0 The youngest one \u2013 Michelle, is in 12th<\/sup>\u00a0Standard.\u00a0 Theirs is an ideal family cohesive like a well knit fabric.\u00a0 According to Henry Martis, he owes a great deal of gratitude to his wife \u2013 Elizabeth Flora, for her inspiration, wholehearted support and sacrifices in many ways<\/p>\n

SERVICE TO THE SOCIETY<\/span><\/p>\n

He has inherited certain fine qualities of social\/community service from his parents and uncle – Maurice D\u2019Sa who was School Head Master.\u00a0 These deep rooted values of community service motivate him to actively participate in collection drives for the needy and share with economically weaker sections of the society.\u00a0 He has extended lot of support to the visiting priests from Coastal Karnataka and supported educational institutions to impart quality education to our younger generation. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS<\/span><\/p>\n