Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting for 2016 was held on Sunday, 28th February 2016 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. A. Thevakumar presented the minutes of the last Annual General Meeting and the Annual Report for the year 2015. The treasurer Mr. S. Vijekumaran presented the Financial Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2015.

Thereafter the election of the new management committee for the year 2016 was held and the following members were elected.

President                               : Mr.  K. Sathiyalingam

Vice- President                    : Mr. K. Sivasuthan

Secretary                               : Mr. A. Noyel

Assistant Secretary              : Mr. T. Athavan

Treasurer                               : Mr. T. Satheeshkumar

Assistant Treasurer              : Mr. S. Saththiyan

Social Secretary                   : Mr. S. Vijekumaran

Sports Secretary                   : Mr. T. Aathavan

Editor                                     : Mr. S. Sriskanthabalan

Committee Members         : Mr. S. Thavendran, Mr. T. Athiththan, Mr. T. Sriharan, Mr. C. Sri Nanthakumar,   Mr. K. Arunagirinathan

: Mr. G. Partheepan

Committee Members          : Mr. K. Vijayarajan, Mr. A Thevakumar, Mr. P. Prabakaran, Dr. S. Sivananthan and

(Co-opted)                              Mr. N. Prabaharan

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 2016 – Ghana Mazhai 2016

The Annual Dinner and Live Music programme were held on 1st October 2016 at the “Kingston City Hall” 985 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin 3189.  “Puthiya Poobalam” music group had performed the music. Two foreign artists Mr. Diwakar and Ms.Sonia also had performed the songs. Mr. K. Sivasuthan was the master of ceremonies. The programme summary is listed below.

  • Lighting of traditional oil lamp
  • College song
  • Welcome speech by president Mr. K. Sathiyalingam
  • Welcome dance by the student of “Nadanalaya”
  • Address by chief guest Prof. E. Ambihairajah
  • Live Music programme “Ghana Mazhai 2016” – Part I
  • Dinner
  • Live Music programme “Ghana Mazhai 2016” – Part II
  • Vote of thanks by secretary Mr. A. Noyel
  • Raffles draw by Mr. T. Athavan & Mr. S. Vijekumaran

The programme was a great success and all the JHC old boys, families and friends had a memorable evening. The details of the funds raised during the programme are available in the Financial Report for 2016.

 

Members’ Night

The members’ night was held on 11th Feb 2017 at St Simon’s hall in Rowville and the details of the event below.

  • College song
  • Welcome speech by president Mr K. Sathiyalingam
  • Kids performances
  • Trivia quiz
  • Karaoke songs performances
  • Hoppers dinner

 

Melbourne Jolly Stars Six-a-Side Cricket Tournament

The annual Melbourne Jolly Stars Six-a-side cricket tournament was held on Monday 02nd January 2017.  Nine teams have participated in the cricket tournament and was a great success.

The “Old Cambriyans” team emerged as winner, while “MTG” team was the worthy runner-up.

The President Mr. K. Sathiyalingam has thanked all the teams for their participation and continued support. He also has thanked the OBA members and sports secretary Mr.T.Aathavan for their hard work and dedication for making the tournament a great success.

 

Community School Donation

JHC OBA Vic has donated much needed exercise books, bicycles, foot wears, school bags, stationeries and computers worth of AUD$ 3000.00 to the schools in the Vanni. Mr. Athavan Thangarajah has visited the schools and distributed the items on behalf of the JHC OBA Victoria. The following schools were the beneficiaries.

  1. Man/ Puthuvetuvan GTM School (Maankulam)
  2. Mu/Maankulam Maha Vidyalayam
  3. Mu/ Paandiyankulam Maha Vidyalayam ( Mullaithhevu)
  4. Mu/ Siraddikulam GTM School
  5. Mu/ Kalvilankulam GTM School (Thunukai)
  6. Mu/Ujilankulam GTM School
  7. Man/ Iranaiilupankulam GTM School
  8. Killinochchi Hindu College
  9. Mullikulam GTM School

 

School Lab Project in JHC

JHC OBA Victoria has donated much needed lab materials and equipments supplies to the school. These items were mainly used for the physics lab as well as for the chemistry lab. This project was the request by the JHC principal and forwarded to JHC OBA Vic as a priority project. JHC OBA Vic has successfully completed this project. We have spent AUD $8870 for this purpose.

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. Noyel, Secretary – JHC OBA Vic

05th March 2017