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Elementor #3378

Posted onAuthorAshoka

Dear SLCAO Community,

Urgent Appeal for Contributions for Disaster Relief in Sri Lanka

As many of you are aware, Sri Lanka is facing a severe humanitarian crisis following the devastating landslides and flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Hundreds of lives have been lost, more than half a million people have been affected nationwide, and the numbers continue to rise.

In response to this tragedy, volunteers from the Sri Lankan community in Ottawa, SLCAO, and numerous faith-based and community organizations have come together in solidarity to collect funds from all Canadians to support those affected.

The Government of Sri Lanka has established a special account to receive disaster-relief contributions. We kindly request your support through the official GoFundMe account created for this emergency.

Please make your donation today. Your contribution can save lives.

GoFundMe Link:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/emergency-flood-relief-for-sri-lanka-by-can-sl-community

Elementor #3363

Posted onAuthorAshoka

Dear SLCAO Community,

We are thrilled to invite you to a very special celebration as we mark the Golden Jubilee of SLCAO with A Golden Christmas & New Year’s Night!

This is your chance to catch Santa before he heads back to the North Pole and ring in the season with an unforgettable evening filled with joy, music, and festive cheer! 🎅🎁

What to Expect:

🎧 Groove to the beats of DJ LEO & Max Entertainment
🎤 Sing along to Christmas carols and showcase your voice during our Karaoke session
🍽 Indulge in a spectacular Gala Buffet
🎟 Stand a chance to win amazing gifts in our Raffle Draw

Event Details:

📅 Date: Saturday, December 27th, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
📍 Venue: Ukrainian Banquet and Convention Hall
1000 Byron Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2A 0J3

Ticket Prices:

  • Adults (19+): $50
  • Seniors (65+): $40
  • Students: $25
  • Children under 7: FREE

This is a beautiful opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate the Golden Jubilee of SLCAO in grand style. Bring your family and friends for a night full of laughter, music, and holiday spirit!

To Purchase Tickets, Please Contact:

  • Padmini: 613-830-6484
  • Nilmimi: 613-710-0660
  • Manori: 343-558-4553
  • Samantha: 647-325-9319
  • Nethu: 647-607-9933

✨ We can’t wait to celebrate with you! ✨

Warm regards,
Christmas Organizing Committee
SLCAO 50th Anniversary Celebrations

JOIN US FOR THE SLCAO ANNUAL SIX-A-SIDE CRICKET TOURNAMENT!

Posted onAuthorAshoka

🏏 JOIN US FOR THE SLCAO ANNUAL SIX-A-SIDE CRICKET TOURNAMENT! 🏏

Get ready for an exciting day of cricket action! The Sri Lankan Canadian Association of Ottawa is thrilled to invite you to our annual tournament.

📅 WHEN: August 30, 2024

⏰ Men’s Cricket: 8:00 AM

⏰ Ladies Cricket: 3:00 PM

📍 WHERE: McCarthy Park Grounds

3320 Paul Anka Drive, Ottawa, ON K1V 0J9

🏆 WHO’S PLAYING:

9 competitive men’s teams

Several talented ladies’ teams

🙏 SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

🏠 Dan Peiris Real Estate – Our exclusive tournament sponsor! A huge shoutout for making this amazing community event possible. Looking to buy or sell a home in Ottawa? Contact Dan for trusted real estate guidance every step of the way.

👉 Follow @Aruna Dan Peiris – Realtor to learn more!

🚗 Saman Kuruppu – Happy Wheelz

📍 1325 Humber Pl Unit 9, Ottawa, ON K2G 5B7

Come out and support our teams, enjoy great cricket, and celebrate our vibrant Sri Lankan Canadian community! Bring your family and friends for a fantastic day at the park.

See you there! 🇱🇰🇨🇦

Giving Back to the Community

Posted onAuthorDirector Information and Communications

As part of the new initiatives announced on the 26th of October 2015, we are pleased to inform you that we have identified 3 registered charities that promote Sri Lankan culture and started to make monthly pre-authorized debit donations, starting 1st of April 2016.

With this initiative an amount agreed by the EC is allocated equally to the registered Sri Lankan Charities in Ottawa. This year, to start it off, we allocated a monthly sum of $10 to each of the three such institutions. This is done in line with the SLCAO Objectives.

Special General Meeting on the 30th of April 2016

Posted onAuthorDirector Information and Communications

April 08, 2016

 

link to presentation:SLCAO Registration

Further to our email on the 25th of March 2016 and As per 13 a. clause of the SLCAO Constitution there will be a Special General meeting to discuss a special matter as stated in the constitution.

We have sought legal advice and the time has come for SLCAO to complete the registration process by voting on the new By-laws.

Also Further to our email on the 25th of March to inform the members of the upcoming changes, we have also reached out to the Past Presidents of SLCAO for the last 9 years for their input on the 27th of March 2016. Other than compliments, we have not received any by-law related feedback from the members or the past Presidents. Therefore we will proceed with the attached by-laws. Any changes needed would be considered for the AGM in October 2016.There will be no other SGM before the AGM to review changes back and forth.
This meeting is schedule on,
Date: 30th April 2015
Time:  2:00pm – 4:00pm
Venue: Heron Community Centre (1480 Heron Rd) – Alta Vista Room

Agenda
2:00pm                             Arrival of Guests
2:10pm – 2:30pm             Presentation on the changes to the constitution
2:30pm – 2:50pm             Review responses
2:50pm – 3:00pm             Vote on the By-laws
3:00pm—4:00pm             Meeting adjourned and refreshments served

Click Here to view the by-laws ready for SGM

 

Update:

3rd of May 2016

Dear Members and friends,

We wish to share the following exciting news with you about the Special General meeting (SGM) held at the Heron Road Community Center on the 30th of April 2016 from 2pm – 4pm.

Pictures of the event can be found at:
http://tinyurl.com/za49xh3

As per section 18 of the constitution we have received over and beyond the required number of votes to proceed to change the constitution and proceed to register SLCAO as a Not For Profit Corporation. We will work with Francis and Francis Law firm to proceed with the registration and will let you know of the progress.

Thanks for all your support!

Executive Committee,
SLCAO