Chartered Ball 2024 – The Golden Gala

CA Sri Lanka – Australia Chapter organized a successful and memorable event with the Chartered Ball 2024 – The Golden Gala. The event took place on June 8, 2024, at the Springvale City Hall in Victoria, Australia. The gala event was a significant occasion that brought together over 330 participants, including members of the CA Sri Lanka – Australia Chapter, their families, and friends. The event served as a platform for networking and socializing among the professional communities.

 

The evening began with a warm welcome address by the President of CA Sri Lanka – Australia Chapter, Krishan Kanagarajah, who highlighted the contributions of the event towards supporting underprivileged students in Sri Lanka. He acknowledged the presence of the President of CA Sri Lanka, Heshan Kuruppu. The President reflected on the chapter’s growth and recent activities, including the inaugural member community event in March 2024 and the successful business forum in Brisbane. He lastly expressed his gratitude to the main sponsors, advertisers, and supporting organizations such as CAANZ and CPA Australia.

 

The CA Sri Lanka President commended the chapter for its remarkable work and extended his heartfelt thanks to the scholarship funds.

 

The event's main sponsors were Finmart Finance Brokers (Platinum Sponsor), Home Lands Holding (Gold Sponsor), Just Tint (Silver Sponsor), and Sri Lankan Airlines (Airline Partner), which sponsored the main prizes of two return airline tickets to Sri Lanka.

 

Professional awards were presented during the event, with recognition given to Heshana Kuruppu for his services to the CASL community. Special appreciation was also extended to outgoing executive committee members and founding members, Pavithra Siriwardhane, Thushara Sovis, Ishan Pethiyagoda, Sri Pathmanathan, and Kith De Silva, for their boundless contributions to the chapter.

The event featured entertainment by guest artist and compere Clifford Richards, with nonstop music provided by Band Mystery & DJ Hax. Additionally, there were raffle draws to support the scholarship fund and CSR activities both in Australia and Sri Lanka, including sponsor draws and entrance ticket draws. Guests enjoyed a variety of food and beverages, including beer sponsored by Two Rupees Brewing Co.

 

The wonderful organizing committee, guided by Krishan Kanagarajah as Chair and Anuruddha Dias as Co-Chair, supported by Indika Mohottige, Irani Narmada, Shelaani Sivananthan, Ashad Perera, Ishan Pethiyagoda, Senthuren Kularasan, Dinesh Arachchige, Thushara Sovis, Pavithra Siriwardhana, Prasad Algama, and Kishodaran Letchumanan, displayed outstanding dedication and collaboration towards the success of this event.

 

The CA Sri Lanka – Australia Chapter expressed its heartfelt gratitude to all who contributed to the success of the Chartered Ball 2024 – The Golden Gala. It was undoubtedly an evening of celebration, networking, and recognition for the Sri Lankan chartered accountant community in Australia.

Inaugural Dinner Dance “Chartered Ball” on Saturday 13th May 2023

The CA Sri Lanka Australia Chapter (the Chapter) hosted its inaugural Chartered Ball at Grand on Princes, Melbourne Australia on 13 May. This glamorous event was attended by 313 guests including over 120 CA Sri Lanka members domiciled in Australia, who experienced a truly memorable night.
The objective of the occasion was to facilitate social networking, camaraderie and fellowship among
CA members in an entertaining atmosphere. And part of the proceeds of the event will be utilised towards a scholarship fund to help disadvantaged CA students in Sri Lanka.
The chief guest on the occasion was Mr. Sanjaya Bandara President of CA Sri Lanka while Mr. Sandith Samarasinghe Consul General of Sri Lanka to Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania was the guest of honour. Two past presidents of CA Sri Lanka Mr. Indrajith Fernando and Mr. Yohan Perera also attended the prestigious event.
A highlight of the evening was the felicitation of Mr. Sanjaya Bandara, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the profession. Current and past presidents of the Chapter, Mr. Anuruddha Dias, Dr.Pavithra Siriwardhane, and Mr. Millon Landers, presented him with a well-deserved award, acknowledging his dedication and leadership.
The Chapters Strategic Partners, CA ANZ, and CPA Australia, were also present, represented by Ms.Navini Peiris, Manager, International Liaison, and Mr. Richard Ferrier, General Manager, Victoria, respectively. In addition, presidents and representatives from University Alumni other Community
Associations were also present demonstrating the robust collaborations that the Chapter has built within the Australian community.
The guests were treated to an upbeat performance by the popular live band, Redemptions, whose diverse repertoire of music resonated throughout the ballroom, creating an uplifting and lively atmosphere.
To add excitement to the night, a raffle draw offered enticing prizes, including two return air tickets to Sri Lanka and complimentary stays at luxury hotels such as Cinnamon and Aitkin Spence.
An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without generous support of our sponsors, advertisers. We wish to thank the lead sponsors Finmart Finance Brokers, Jellis Craig Monash, SriLankan Airlines and other souvenir advertisers for their support towards success of the event.
The Inaugural Chartered Ball would not have come to fruition without the support of the Executive Committee of the Chapter, and commitment and perseverance of the Chartered Ball committee.
With the success of inaugural Chartered Ball, the Chapter endeavor to organise similar events that promote social networking and fellowship among members.