Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting for 2015 was held on Sunday, 15th March 2015 at “Southern Community Centre, 27 Rupert Drive, Mulgrave, VIC 3170”.

The Annual General Meeting was presided over by President Mr. K. Vijayarajan, who welcomed all the members to the Annual General meeting and briefed the members about all the achievements of the JHC OBA Australia Victoria during the past year. The President Mr. K. Vijayarajan thanked all the members for their contribution for the JHC OBA Vic activities in the past year and sought the continued support of the members for all the future activities of the JHC OBA Vic. The Secretary Mr. T. Sujanthan presented the Minutes of the last Annual General Meeting and the Annual Report for the year 2014. The Treasurer Mr. S. Vijekumaran presented the Financial Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2014.

Thereafter the election of the new management committee for the year 2015 was held and the following Members were elected.

President                               : Mr.  K. Vijayarajan

Vice- President                    : Mr. G. Arunagirinathan

Secretary                               : Mr. A. Thevakumar

Assistant Secretary              : Mr. K. Anpallagan

Treasurer                               : Mr. S. Vijekumaran

Assistant Treasurer              : Mr. T. Satheeshkumar

Social Secretary                   : Mr. K. Sivasuthan

Sports Secretary                   : Mr. T. Athavan

Editor                                     : Mr. S. Sriskanthabalan

Committee Members          : Mr. K. Sathiyalingham, Mr. T. Sriharan, Mr. C. Srinanthakumar, Mr. S. Thavendran, Mr. T. Sujanthan,  Mr. N. Abraham

Committee Members          : Mr. T. Athiththan, Mr. T. Sivasuthan, Mr. S. Sivanerupan, Mr. G. Partheepan, Mr. S. Sathiyan

(Co-opted)

The President Mr. K. Vijayarajan addressed the members and requested continuous support to the newly elected committee for the success.

 

Annual Dinner & Live Music Programme 2015

The Annual Dinner and Live Music Programme was held on 8th August 2015 at the “Kingston City Hall” 985 Nepean Highway, Moorabin 3189. The programme summary is listed below.

  • Lighting of Traditional Oil Lamp
  • College Song
  • Welcome Speech by President Mr. K. Vijayarajan
  • Address by Chief Guest Mr. M S .Petersingham
  • Live Music Programme “Ghana Mazhai 2015” – Part I
  • Dinner
  • Live Music Programme “Ghana Mazhai 2015” – Part II
  • Vote of Thanks by Secretary Mr. A. Thevakumar
  • Raffles Draw by Mr. K. Arunagirinathan & Mr. T. Athavan

The programme was a great success and all the JHC Old boys, families and friends had a memorable evening. The detail of the fund raised during the programme is available in the Financial Report for 2015.

 

Members’ night 2015

The members’ night was held on the 05th Dec 2015 at the St Simons Hall in Rowville and the details of the event below.

  • College Song
  • Welcome speech by President Mr K Vijayarajan
  • Kids performances
  • Karaoke Song performances
  • Dinner “ Hoppers”

 

Melbourne Jolly Stars Six-a-side Cricket Tournament

The annual Melbourne Jolly Stars Six-a-side Cricket Tournament was held on Sunday 03rd January 2016. Eleven teams have participated in this year’s Cricket Tournament and was a great success.

 

JHC OBA Vic celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Annual Cricket tournament this year.

The “Melbourne Tamil Guys (MTG1)” team emerged as winners, while “Melbourne Supper Kings” team was the worthy runner-up.

The following pioneers of the tournament were recognised by the current committee.

  1. Mr K Thevalingham
  2. Mr K Sriananthakumar
  3. Mr K Arunagirinathan
  4. Mr D Skandhakumar
  5. Mr N Satkunaseelan

The President Mr. K. Vijayarajan thanked all the teams for their participation and continued support and he commended Sports secretary T. Athavan’s hard work and dedication for the success of the tournament.

 

Community School Donation

JHC OBA Vic donated much needed books, stationaries and photocopier machine worth of $1,632 to Mulliyavalai Primary School.

 

Sanitary Project in JHC

JHC OBA Victoria discussed the opportunity to construct and maintain a toilet facility for the students. As part of the 125th year celebration Sri Lankan Government agreed to provide this facility. Since the Government funding this project our OBA is in negotiation with the school Principal to identify a suitable project.

 

Acknowledgement

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Members of the Association for their efforts and support throughout the year and urge to continue your support to the new committee.

A.Thevakumar

Secretary – JHC OBA Australia, Victoria

28th Feb 2016