New office-bearers of expatriate forum Friends of Tiruvalla (Fota) has taken over charge. Thomas Kurian is the new president and Jiji John is the general secretary. The other office-bearers are George K Thomas (treasurer), Baby Kurian, Feby Eapen, Cheriyan, Benny Philip, Philip P John, Shaji Varghese, Wilson Pothen and K V Mathew (executive committee members). The forum patrons - Dr K C Chacko and James K Chacko - were also present at the meeting.