OLD PETERITES GROUP OF PRE 1970
THE MINUTES OF THE 3RD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE “OLD PETERITES’ GROUP OF PRE 1970” HELD ON 4TH JUNE 2010, AT THE ST. PETER’S COLLEGE OBU SECRETARIAT
The meeting was called to order at 7.05 p.m. by the President, Bentley Barsenbach who was in the chair.
At the invitation of the President Harold Jansz led the opening prayer.
The President said that since the notice convening the meeting has been circulated to all it will be taken as read.
In Memoriam
A minute’s silence was observed in memory of old Peterites of the pre 1970 group who died during the year.
Mention was made of the following:
Rev. Fr. Dalston Forbes OMI; Deshamanya Dr. P R Anthonis; Brian de Silva; Dr. W D L Fernando; Ananda Ratnapala and K L G Morrison.
Attendance
38 members attended the meeting.
Excuses
Godfrey Goonathilake
Gabriel de Silva
Renton de Alwis
Chandra Fernando
Angelo Gunaratne
Duleep Samaraweera
Indra Cumarnatunge
Adoption of the minutes of the 2nd AGM
Hilal Abdulla proposed the adoption of the minutes of the 2nd AGM which was seconded by Harold Jansz and was approved by the house.
Adoption of the Annual Report
The adoption of the Annual Report was proposed by Algi Wijewickrema and seconded by Desmond Perera, which was duly adopted.
Adoption of the Statement of Accounts
The adoption of the Statement of Accounts, which was circulated, was proposed by Tudor Jayaratne and seconded by Ravi Fernando and was approved by the house.
Address by the Patron
Rev. Fr. Rector was not present
Address by the President of the OBU
The President of the OBU, Mr. Roshan Dharmaratne in his address, said that it was a pleasure to be present at the AGM of the Pre 70s Group. He said that the function organized by the Group at Dale Robot’s house was an enjoyable one. He mentioned about the various Foundations established under the aegis of the OBU and said they were rendering yeomen service to St. Peter’s, which he added was proven by the results achieved by our Cricketers, Ruggerites, and other sportsmen. He added that he was happy to record the establishment of an Academic Foundation and said that St. Peter’s should be a school of excellence that even other schools would want to emulate.
The OBU President mentioned about the projects in hand namely the Dance to raise funds for the OBU as well as to refurbish the toilets in the school, the juice bar with lockers for members, etc. He added that already 2 of the toilet blocks have been completely refurbished and said that the legal status with regard to having liquor in the private lockers in the juice bar was being explored.
In conclusion he thanked the Group President and his committee for the good work done and the cooperation extended to the OBU and invited all to attend the OBU AGM to be held on Sunday, 27th June, preceded by Mass and Rector’s breakfast.
Address by the Batch Group President
The President thanked all present and said the aim of this group was to build camaraderie and fellowship among the oldest of the Old Peterites. He said that the dream of this batch was to have a home for the Old Peterites who needed to be looked after in their old age and expressed the hope that all would support this noble cause.
Finally he thanked the Committee for the support given for all the projects handled during the year.
Resolutions
The following resolution of which due notice had been given was tabled.
That Item 13 Meetings – (2) AGM Quorum of the constitution of the Pre 70 Group be amended to reduce the quorum from 25 to 20. Proposed by Harindra Sirisena and seconded by Hilal Abdulla.
This was carried unanimously.
Election of Office Bearers for the year 2010/11
At the invitation of the President, Mr. Roshan Dharmaratne, President of the OBU took the Chair as the pro-tem Chairman.
Post of President
Harold Jansz proposed the name of Bentley Barsenbach for the post of President and Hilal Abdulla seconded the proposal.
With no other names proposed, Bentley Barsenbach was duly re-elected as the President and resumed the Chair.
Other Posts
Post Nominee Proposed By Seconded By
Vice Presidents Jayantha Atapattu Proposed from the Chair
Ravi Fernando -do-
Hony. Secretary Algi Wijewickrema Harold Jansz Harindra Sirisena
Hony. Asst. Secretary Stanley Lumanauw David Crusz Ravi Fernando
Hony. Treasurer Nihal Wijeratne Proposed from the Chair
Hony. Asst. Tresurer Neville Jayalath Nihal Wijeratne Harold Jansz
Committee Members
Harold Jansz Proposed from the Chair
Hilal Abdulla -do-
Malcolm Atton David Cruz Harold Jansz
Harindra Sirisena Ravi Fernando Stanley Lumanauw
Desmond Perera Ravi Fernando Stanley Lumanauw
Co-opted to the Committee
Cyril Wijesena Proposed from the Chair
David Crusz Harindra Sirisena Harold Jansz
There being no other business the meeting concluded at 7.45 p.m.
Hony. General Secretary
Algi Wijewickrema
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