Galle Club holds its inaugural AGM
The inaugural AGM of the Galle Club which was recently held at the Mövenpick Hotel, Colombo, marked a new chapter in solidarity and connectivity amongst schools across Sri Lanka.
Being a first of its kind, the Galle Club encompasses the Past Pupils Associations of Sacred Heart Convent, Mahinda College, Richmond College, Sanghamitta Balika Vidyalaya, Southlands College and St. Aloysius College, a media release issued from the club said.
The society aims to promote a sense of unity amongst past pupils of Galle schools living in Colombo and the suburbs, by bringing the community together for friendship, collaboration and networking. Furthermore, the Galle Club intends to build a firm solidarity amongst past pupils associations based in Colombo and Galle while supporting each other for mutual benefit.
This Alumni Association which comprises members representing academics, professionals, politicians and businessmen both young and old, will be steered towards creating a positive impact to member schools.
Dilith Jayaweera, an old boy of St. Aloysius College, was elected as the first President of the Galle Club while Sujeewa Rajapakse of Richmond College, D. N. Thilakumara of Mahinda College, Prof. Janitha Liyanage of Southlands College, Ms. Sasima Pinidiya of Sanghamitta Balika Vidyalaya and Ms. Hasanka Witharana of Sacred Heart Convent were appointed as the Vice Presidents.
Other office bearers elected at this inaugural AGM included Ms. Nilmini Ferdinando who was voted in as the Secretary and Ms. Janakie Wijethilake as the Treasurer. Sagara Gunawardena is the Secretary–Elect, Chanura Wijethilake the Treasurer-Elect and Ms. Surani Maharage as the Editor.