Appointment of New EA Patron
The EA was honoured to appoint Mr Barry Desker as a new EA Patron, at a ceremony on Saturday 11 February 2023, at the Eurasian Community House.
Mr Desker served as EA Trustee for 20 years from 2001 to 2021, advising the EA on many matters, and assisting with funding for the less fortunate in the Eurasian community, through the EA’s key pillars of Education and Family Support Services. With his appointment as patron, the EA will continue to benefit from his guidance and support in carrying out its work for the community effectively.
He joins the EA's current patrons; Mr Herman Hochstadt, who has served as EA Patron since 2001; and Mr George Yeo, who has been an EA patron since 2012.
Transport Minister S Iswaran presenting an appointment certificate to new EA Patron Barry Desker.
New EA Patron Barry Desker with guest-of-honour Minister S Iswaran and guests.
First row from left: George Yeo (EA Patron), Sandra Theseira (EA President), Transport Minister S Iswaran, Barry Desker and his wife Peggy Desker.
Second row from left: Yvonne Pereira (EA 2nd Vice-President), Timothy de Souza (former EA Trustee and EA President), Edward D'Silva (EA Trustee), Benett Theseira (EA Trustee and former EA President), Carla Barker (EA Trustee), Helen Lee (EA Audit Committee member).
Back row from left: Lester Low (EA General Manager), Victor Olsen (former EA President), Melanie Rodrigues Smith (EA MC member), Christopher Teo, Ruby Cheah (EA Audit Committee members), Martin Marini (EA Honorary Treasurer), William da Silva (Head of EA Legal Panel), William Jansen (former EA President), Gerry de Silva (former EA President), Vincent Schoon (EA 1st Vice-President), Angelina Fernandez (EA Honorary Secretary), Alexius Pereira (former EA President), Percival Shepherdson (EA MC member).