Sri Lanka Canada Friendship Association of Edmonton
A Community Organization Serving Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Sri Lanka Canada Friendship Association of Edmonton
A Community Organization Serving Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
For the first time in the history of our association, to commemorate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year (the migration of the Meena Rashiya to Mesha Rashiya, which also marks the end of harvest and spring in Sri Lanka), we joined hands with the Sri Lanka Humanitarian Foundation of Canada (SLHFC) to hold Bak Maha Ulela 2015. The all-day event was held at the Sejong Multi Cultural Centre on May the 17th amidst a gathering of close to 300 adults and kids.
The function commenced with the lighting of the oil lamp by the presidents of the two associations and distinguished guests, and singing of the 2 National Anthems and brief addresses by the presidents of the 2 associations.
The AGM was held on February 1, 2015 at the association building. Members attending were on time and the meeting commenced without much delay.
The following EC was elected at the AGM:
| President | Chris Senaratne |
| Vice president | Viraj De Silva |
| Secretary | Priyantha Silva |
| Treasurer | Lakshaman Samarasinghe |
| Director of Social and Cultural Activities | Nelum Ranasinghe |
| Director of Membership and Welfare | Gothamica Wickramasekara |
| Director of Publicity and Communications | Sharmini Senaratne |
| Director of Cultural Affairs | Himani Ferdinandis (subsequently unanimously elected by the EC) |
| Director of Fundraising | Anthony Joseph |
| Past President | Dilu Fernando |