Official Welcoming Ceremony of the New President and Annual General Meeting of Artillery Seva Vanitha Branch

A Ceremoney to welome the New Artillery Seva Vanitha president , Mrs Kumudini Wanigasooriya and the Annual General Meeting of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery Seva Vanitha Branch took place on the 18 January 2020 amidst a large gathering of members at the Artillery Officers Mess - panagoda.

At the outset of the welcoming ceremony,a two minute silence was observed paying respect to the fallen war heroes of the nation.

Thereafter the traditional oil lamp was lit by the president and other senior members of the branch. The days events commenced by a Gunners cultural troop.

Mrs. Shirani Ariyasinghe delivered the welcome speech. After taking over official duties as president, Mrs. Kumudini Wanigasooriya announced the new executive committee and the working committee for the year 2020. Thereby the following ladies appointed as office bearers of the committee.

Vice Presidents - Mrs. Shirani Ariyasinghe & Mrs. Shamini Kotuewegoda
Secretary - Mrs. Shirani Kodithuwakku
Public Relation Officer - Mrs. Chamin Wanasinghe
Treasurer - Mrs. Chamari Dissanayake
Vice Treasurer - Mrs. Krishani Dissanayake
Vice Public Relation Officer - Mrs. Shanthi Abesekara
Vice Secretary - Mrs. Shiromi Kolabathanthri
Coordinating Officer - Capt Saminda Perera SLA

The members of the working committee as follows.

Mrs. Asanka Hewavitharana
Mrs. Nayana Premalal
Mrs. Buddika Lamahewa
Mrs. Renuka Gunasekara
Mrs. Thushari dissanayake
Mrs. Manohari Ranasinghe
Mrs. Sureka Perera
Mrs. Nilupa Kodithuwakku
Mrs. Shamini Thennakoon
Mrs. Nilusha Fernando
Mrs. Senanayake
Mrs. Nadeeka Gunarathne
Mrs. Nirosha Dissanayake
Mrs. Anuradha Pothupitiya
Mrs. Purna Senani
Mrs. Sumedha Zoysa
Mrs. Chamila Roshani
Mrs. Manori Kaluaggala
Mrs. Malkanthi Abeysinghe
Mrs. Suranji Menaka

The new president Mrs. Kumudini Wanigasooriya addressed the audience and highlighted the vision and objectives of the Artillery Seva Vanitha Branch and shared her views mentioning that the members of the branch should put hand in hand and help in uplifting the welfare of the soldiers and their families,also empowering army wives of the Gunner family.

At the event,two financial donations were given by the Artillery Seva Vanitha Branch.

S/153062 Bdr Kamal KA - 15 SLA- Rs 100,000.00 donation for renovate the house.

S/153150 Bdr Kumara RMJW - 10 SLA- Rs 100,000.00 donation for renovate the house.

As an honour to the ladies present at the event, a momentous presented to each one of them by Mrs. Wanigasooriya in appreciation of their strength and encouragement they give their Military spouse "Gunner Officers".

The ladies had a sing - a - long before the event wrapped.Mrs Shamini kotuwegoda Vice President delivered the vote of thanks making the end of the days proceedings.