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CTEF ONLINE EXECUTIVE MEETING REPORT

CTEF ONLINE EXECUTIVE MEETING REPORT 

Date: April 22, 2025
Time: 06:30 PM
Platform: Google Meet

AGENDA:

·       Report of the last executive meeting

  • Financial Management for the Year 2025
  • Membership Campaign
  • CTEF Publication
  • Other Related Matters

Members Attended

  1. Dr. M S Geetha, Chairperson, CTEF Kerala
  2. Dr. Premachandran P, Treasurer, CTEF
  3. Dr K Y Benedict
  4. Prof. Dr. Rajeswari K
  5. Dr. G Valsala
  6. Ms. Sreekutty S S, Office Secretary, CTEF Kerala
  7. Dr. Arun Kumar K P
  8. Prof. Dr. V. Reghu
  9. Dr. Malini P M
  10. Dr. Kerala Sreemathy
  11. Dr. Saramma Chandy
  12. Prof. Dr. Mariamma Mathew
  13. Dr Anees Mohammed C 
  14. Dr. Bindhu C M
  15. Dr. Anila Chacko
  16. Dr. T Sundaresan Nair

The meeting commenced with a welcome address by Dr. G. Valsala, Vice President,

CTEF Kerala, followed by the Chairman’ s address by Dr. M. S. Geetha. In her address,

Dr. M S Geetha consolidated the meeting’ s agenda and provided an overview of the

proceedings and also reflected on the key discussions from the previous meeting.

AGENDA 1: REPORT OF THE LAST EXECUTIVE MEETING

The report of the last executive meeting was presented by Sreekutty, S S Office Secretary, CTEF Kerala. Only the review of the CTEF National Convention has been covered.

AGENDA 2 : FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR THE YEAR 2025

A detailed report of the financial management for the year 2025 was presented by

Dr. Premachandran P, Treasure, CTEF Kerala.

Expected Income for the Year 2025

CTEF Kerala has planned a variety of income-generating avenues for the year, estimating a total income of ₹3,40,000.00. The key sources include:

  1. Membership Fees
    • Individual (25 members × ₹1000): ₹25,000
    • Research Scholars (20 × ₹500): ₹10,000
    • Institutional (5 × ₹3000): ₹15,000
      Subtotal: ₹50,000
  2. Annual Conference Contribution: ₹10,000
  3. Donations/Fundraising Initiatives: ₹50,000
  4. Book Publication Processing Fees
    • Estimated 50 contributors: ₹1,00,000
  5. Sponsorship for Awards: ₹10,000
  6. Fees from Research Methodology Courses / FDPs
    • 25 participants × 4 courses: ₹1,00,000
  7. Registration Fees from Online Talks
    • 50 participants: ₹10,000
  8. Bank Interest: ₹10,000

Expected Expenditure for 2025

The total estimated expenditure is ₹1,20,000.00, earmarked for the following:

  1. Annual Conference Expenses: ₹10,000
  2. Excellence Awards: ₹10,000
  3. Award Citations: ₹10,000
  4. Publication of One Newsletter: ₹20,000
  5. Offline EC Meetings (Two): ₹10,000
  6. Honorarium for Resource Persons: ₹50,000
  7. Miscellaneous Expenses: ₹10,000

Summary

  • Total Expected Income: ₹3,40,000  
  • Total Expected Expenditure: ₹1,20,000
  • Expected Surplus: ₹2,20,000

This plan reflects CTEF Kerala’s focus on sustainability, resource mobilization, and quality programming in the year ahead. Efficient fund allocation is expected to support academic initiatives, training programs, and recognition of excellence in teacher education.

Prof. Dr. V. Reghu raised an important query regarding the practical feasibility of conducting Online Talks. In response, Dr. Premachandran assured that such matters will be addressed.

Dr. Premachandran also reported that after the last CTEF Convention, five new life members, three research scholars, and two institutions have joined the organization. A total of Rs. 11,500 has been collected in this regard.

AGENDA 3: MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN:

Dr. M. S. Geetha highlighted the progress of the ongoing membership campaign. She noted that 14 district coordinators have been selected from across Kerala to lead the initiative.

Dr. M. S. Geetha mentioned that similar efforts were initiated during the time of Dr. Sivadasan Pillai, and the current campaign is a continuation of that legacy.

Co-ordinators from each district

1.     Kasaragod- Dr Bindu TV 

2.     Kannur – Dr Joseph Kacharayil

3.     Wayanad –Dr Sunith Kumar 

4.     Kozhikode- Dr Arun kumar P

5.     Malappuram- Dr Anees Mohammed

6.     Palakkad – Dr Sankaranarayanan Paleeri

7.     Thrissur – Smt. Jayanthi A

8.     Ernakulam-Dr Marin Jose

9.     Idukki -Dr Rajeev Puliyoor

10.  Kottayam- Pramod Thomas George

11.  Alappuzha-Dr Asha O S

12.  Pathanamthitta- Dr Suresh K J

13.  Kollam – Dr Lekshmi Nataraj

14.  Thiruvananthapuram- Dr Divya Senan

AGENDA 4: CTEF Publications & Other Related Matters

In relation to the publication wing of CTEF, Dr. M S Geetha announced that Dr. Bindu C.M., has agreed to serve as the Chief Editor of upcoming CTEF publication. Additionally,

Dr Anees Mohammed C is willing to edit a book on General theme. Interested members are encouraged to contribute chapters for inclusion. Two books are scheduled to be released by September or October. Members were also urged to support and promote the publication campaign actively.

 

 

The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Premachandran P., Treasurer, CTEF Kerala. The meeting concluded at 7.30 PM.

 

Prepared by Smt. Sreekutty S S

                  (Office Secretary, CTEF Kerala)

 

                                

 Prof. Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen                                         Dr. M.S. Geetha

 General Secretary, CTEF Kerala                                          Chairman, CTEF Kerala