Ex-Services News

Executive Committee Meeting

The Executive Committee meeting of the SLESA will be held on October 19 at 4pm at the Danthure Hall of the Sri Lanka Ex- Servicemen’s Institute. The office - bearers meeting will be at 2.30pm.

Committee Meetings

Finance and budgeting committee meeting of the SLESA will be held on October 13 at 10am at the SLESA Secretariat.

Welfare Grants Committee meeting of the SLESA will be held on October 15 at 9am at the SLESA Secratariat.

50th anniversary

Maurice Balkhuysen, an active member of Sri Lanka Naval Association celebrated the 50th wedding anniversary with his wife Rita on October 4, 2012.

Holy mass conducted by Rev Father Shiran and Pradeep, was attended by family members, relatives and his colleges in the Navy. Later a reception was held.

Former Navy Commander Admiral Deshamanya D B Gunasekera, former Chief of Staff Rear Admiral J Jayasuriya, SLESA President Captain Patrick Jayasinghe, Captain A I Jayawardena and Lt Cdr F J Dominie were among the large number of Naval Personnel who were present.

Ex - Naval Veteran Logisticians hold AGM

Sri Lanka Ex- Naval Veteran Logisticians Association will hold the Annual General Meeting on October 14 at 9.30am at the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Institute “Danthure” Auditorium, 29 Bristol Street, Colombo 1. Contact Assistant Secretary D K P Sooriyaarachchi on 0718109206 for details.

Bi-annual meeting

Gajaba Regiment Ex- Servicemen’s Association will hold the bi - annual meeting on November 4 at the Gajaba Regimental Center swimming complex.

It has been decided by the Executive Committee to hold the raffle draw on this day. All members are expected to attend.

Kandy Ex-Servicemen at Bolagala

The Kandy Ex-Servicemen’s Association will visit the Veterans Home Bolagala Katana on October 19 and spend the day with the residents and share meals with them.

Executive Committee of the Kandy Ex-Servicemen’s Association will also conduct their meeting at the Veterans Home.