CA Sri Lanka – Australia Chapter Hosts Successful Family Day Event

The CA Sri Lanka – Australia Chapter recently hosted a successful “Family Day” event on March 17, 2024, at Knox Indoor Sports in Wantirna South, Victoria, bringing together over 120 participants. This event provided a valuable opportunity for members and their families to foster stronger bonds and networking within the community.

 

The day began with a welcome address by the Master of Ceremonies and a brief speech by the President, who highlighted the key achievements during the year and the future events to be organized by the Chapter, including the Chapter's flagship event, the “Chartered Ball,” which will be held on June 8, 2024.

 

The stage was then set for exciting kids’s games, ensuring the young ones were thoroughly
entertained. Members and guests also participated in entertaining games, featuring friendly
competitions that showcased the diverse skills and creativity within the community.

 

Musical chairs were such a hit! It’s one of those games that never seems to go out of style. The laughter and camaraderie that followed made it a memorable experience for everyone involved. Plus, this game was open to everyone, and everyone had a blast playing musical chairs. Prizes were awarded to all the kids who participated in the games and to the winners of the adults’ games, ensuring there was something to remember the event by.

 

Fun-filled activities continued, including bouncy castles for kids and badminton and table tennis for members and guests, providing a perfect blend of active fun and relaxation. The event featured a delicious buffet lunch offering a variety of Sri Lankan dishes that delighted all attendees.

 

The combination of live music, laughter, and the thrill of the games created an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. The day concluded with a vote of thanks expressing gratitude to everyone who made the event a success.

 

The dedicated organizing committee, led by Krishan Kanagarajah (Chair) and Dinesh Arachchige (Co-Chair), played a pivotal role in ensuring the event’s success. The committee members, including Indika Mohottige, Irani Narmada, Shelaani Sivananthan, Ashad Perera, Ishan Pethiyagoda, Senthuren (Sen) Kularasan, Lakitha Kariyawasam, Mahesh Ranasinghe, Dulani Samarajeewa, Thushara Sovis, and Kishodaran Letchumanan, demonstrated exceptional commitment and teamwork.

 

The Chapter extends its gratitude to the main sponsor, Commonwealth Bank (represented by Lakshmi Mahesh), and co-sponsors RSD Audit (represented by Mahesh Silva) and Mt Waverley-Tax Store (represented by Uswatta Nalin Perera), whose generous support significantly contributed to the event’s success.