FIFTH INSTALLATION CEREMONY OF CIPM GAVEL CLUB

Communication and leadership skills are two of the most important things a child in the 21st century needs to harness. The Gaveliers of CIPM Gavel Club recently took another step ahead in their journey, promising to continue their 4 years of expedition in instilling these values in the younger generations.

The ceremony took place with the presence of the Chief Guest - Sudash Liyanage, DTM, the regional advisor of region 13 Toastmasters International, the Guest of Honour Vice President, CIPM Sri Lanka - Mr. Ken Vijayakumar, Special Invitees CIPM Sri Lanka Past President - Mr. Rohitha Amarapala, CIPM Council Member - Ms. Shiwanthie Wijeysooriya, Key Note Speaker Psychologist and Lecturer Ms. Rasini Bandara, Mentor – Nehansa Weerasinghe, Outgoing mentor – Dammika Priyangi, Founder mentor – Showmija Sivadasan, Toastmasters and parents.

Gavelier Aaliya Khulusie was installed as the 5th President of the club. The rest of the team comprises Gv Uthsara Keppetipola - Vice President Education, Gv Kavya Weerasuriya - Vice President Membership, Gv Binath Gorakapitiya - Vice President Public Relations, Gv Aadhil Kitchil - Secretary, Gv Pesandu De Alwis - Treasurer, and Gv Subashi Baghya - Seargeant- At- Arms were officially installed. Gv Sanu Abeysekara, the outgoing president, along with his team were discharged from their duties. The committee was installed by the outgoing mentor TM Dhammika Priyanganie.

Members who achieved their educational track and the winners of the club contest were presented certificates during the installation ceremony. Gavelier Kavya Weerasuriya was recognized as the most outstanding Gavelier for the year 2019/20.

The event was concluded with the vote of thanks by the Secretary for the year 2020/21 - Gv Adhil Kitchil.