Annual General Meeting  2017

The Annual General Meeting of the Past Pupils Association of Visakha (UK )was held on Sunday 29th March 2017 at the Mandarin Palace restaurant in Gants Hill.

The meeting was attended by committee Members and several general members including a founder member of  PPAV,  Shahareen Hilmy

The secretary of the association Yamuna Tennakoon presented a detailed account of the events of last year and the treasurer Mithra Gajraj presented the audited accounts.

The outgoing president Dayani Senarath thanked the committee for their dedication and support in achieving a successful year. She also thanked the  members of the Association, friends and family for their ongoing support of our efforts to support the school and the bursary scheme.

Following the president’s speech the new committee for the year 2017-2018 was appointed.

Dr.Harshi Boralessa who is also a founder member gracefully accepted the appointment as president for the coming year.In her speech she highlighted the significance of this very important year for Visakhians as we celebrate the Visakha Centenary. She outlined the plans to celebrate this event with an exhibition at London Buddhist Vihara on  Founder’s day and a Grand Visakha Ball in October.

She and the committee warmly welcomed three new committee members to the committee for this year,Mrs. Subodhini Clarke,Dr. Indira Ekanayake and Mrs. Nelka Gunawardena. 

The meeting ended with a speech by PPAV Patron Mrs.Lakshmi De Zoysa .Lakshmi reminded us of the values and aims of   the Association which are based on the principles instilled by the school in all of us. She discussed the aims of the PPAV in supporting the school and selected charities and also highlighted the added benefits of promoting friendship and camaraderie among members while engaging in these activities. 

The meeting was followed by a Chinese meal which was enjoyed by all including our husbands and family who joined us on this day which also happened to be  ‘Mothers’ day.

 During the meal we were entertained with Sri Lankan Tabla and organ music by  the Maestro Gamini Abeywardene and Sri Lankan melodies sung by our very own ‘Adele’, Mala Polpitiye .

The meeting ended with a sing-song which was enjoyed by all.