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On Thursday, 9th of October 2014, the Moonee Valley Interfaith Network (MVIN) welcomed over 60 members and guests at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Art Exhibition. 

The participants enjoyed the opportunity to hear our keynote speaker Mr Sandy Kouroupidis, Multifaith Officer of the Faith Communities Council of Victoria; reports by outgoing Chairperson Rev Mark Dunn and outgoing Secretary Dr Senem Eren; as well as an address Mr Frank Di Blasi, the newly elected Chairperson of MVIN. The program also included a beautiful traditional Indian dance performance, an art exhibition and marbling demonstration and a gourmet dinner enjoyed ball.

The newly elected members of MVIN as shared at the AGM are as follows: Mr Frank Di Blasi (Chairperson), Dr Duncan Reid (Secretary), Mr Tony De Fazio (Vice Chairperson), Mr Al-Amin Idris (Treasurer) and general members: Dr. Senem Eren, Rev. Faith Johnson, Mr Kirit Kapadia, Mrs Kokila Naidu, Mr Inderbir Singh and Mrs Emilia Tabrizi.

We wish to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to Rev Mark Dunn for his tireless efforts serving as the Chairperson and member of MVIN in the recent years, as well as Dr Senem Eren for her tremendous efforts as the Secretary of MVIN.  While Dr Eren will continue her membership on the Board, we are saddened to share that Rev Dunn has decided to step down due to his increased commitments.  We take this opportunity also to welcome Rev. Faith Johnson.

Caption for the photo: From left to right: Mrs Emilia Tabrizi, Dr. Senem Eren, Mr Tony De Fazio, Mr Kirit Kapadia, Rev. Mark Dunn, Mrs Kokila Naidu, Mr Frank Di Blasi, Al-Amin Idris, Ms Kate McClure, Mr Sandy Kouroupidis. MVIN members absent in the photo: Mr Inderbir Singh, Rev. Dr. Duncan Reid and Rev Faith Johnson.