{"id":710,"date":"2016-01-29T15:29:20","date_gmt":"2016-01-29T20:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/slcaottawa.com\/site\/?p=710"},"modified":"2016-01-29T16:49:04","modified_gmt":"2016-01-29T21:49:04","slug":"latest-slcao-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/slcaottawa.com\/site\/latest-slcao-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest SLCAO Email Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/slcaottawa.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/latestnews2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-715\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-715\" src=\"http:\/\/slcaottawa.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/latestnews2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"latestnews2\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/slcaottawa.com\/site\/2016\/01\/29\/latest-slcao-news\/\">Click here to read the last 3 email news posted by the Sri Lanka Canada Association of Ottawa. Please subscribe to receive the latest updates via email by completing the form located at the bottom of the page.<\/a><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/4850afb52713\/performers-for-the-legacy-gala-2026-sign-up-by-march-5th-6425531\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external\">**Reminder**Notice of Special General Meeting (SGM) \u2013 April 13, 2026<\/a><\/h3><br\/><span class=\"rss_excerpt\"><div>\n<div class=\"bodyCell\" align=\"center\">\n<div id=\"root\" role=\"presentation\"><div data-block-id=\"5\" class=\"mceWrapper\"><div><div style=\"background-color:transparent\" align=\"center\" class=\"mceSection5\"><!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]&gt;<div align=\"center\" style=\"width:660px\"><div><div>&lt;![endif]--><div style=\"max-width:660px\" role=\"presentation\"><div><div><div style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"mceWrapperInner\"><div align=\"center\" role=\"presentation\" data-block-id=\"4\"><div><div class=\"mceRow\"><div 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src=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/aa4a5560951847d7ad4ed5ca1\/images\/d0c68b3c-07e4-9f31-6aca-e4e517683188.jpeg\" width=\"150\" height=\"auto\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" class=\"mceLogo\" data-block-id=\"3\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div>&lt;!--<\/div><div>\n<!--[if mso]&gt;-->\n<span class=\"mceImageBorder\" style=\"border:0;border-width:2px;vertical-align:top;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"mceLogo\" src=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/aa4a5560951847d7ad4ed5ca1\/images\/d0c68b3c-07e4-9f31-6aca-e4e517683188.jpeg\" alt=\"Logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"auto\" style=\"max-width:150px;width:150px;height:auto\" \/><\/span>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]&gt;<\/div><\/div><\/div>&lt;![endif]--><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-block-id=\"11\" class=\"mceWrapper\"><div><div style=\"background-color:transparent\" align=\"center\" class=\"mceSection11\"><!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]&gt;<div align=\"center\" style=\"width:660px\"><div><div>&lt;![endif]--><div style=\"max-width:660px\" role=\"presentation\"><div><div><div style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"mceWrapperInner\"><div align=\"center\" role=\"presentation\" data-block-id=\"10\"><div><div class=\"mceRow\"><div style=\"background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:cover\"><div role=\"presentation\"><div><div><div style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\" class=\"mceColumn\" id=\"mceColumnId--5\" data-block-id=\"-5\"><div role=\"presentation\"><div><div><div style=\"background-color:transparent;border:0;border-radius:0\" id=\"b6\"><div role=\"presentation\" data-block-id=\"6\"><div><div><div class=\"mceSpacerBlock\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\" class=\"mceGutterContainer\" id=\"gutterContainerId-7\"><div style=\"border-collapse:separate\" role=\"presentation\"><div><div><div style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;border:0;border-radius:0\" id=\"b7\"><div style=\"border:0;background-color:transparent;border-radius:0;border-collapse:separate\"><div><div><div style=\"padding-left:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px\" class=\"mceTextBlockContainer\"><div data-block-id=\"7\" class=\"mceText\" id=\"d7\" style=\"width:100%\"><p style=\"line-height: 0\"><br><\/p><p style=\"line-height: 0\"><br><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Dear Members and Supporters of the SLCAO,<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">We hope this message finds you well.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">On behalf of the Executive Committee, we would like to invite you to attend a <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><strong><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Special General Meeting (SGM)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"> of the Sri Lanka Canada Association of Ottawa (SLCAO), which will be held as follows:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><strong><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Date:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"> Monday, April 13, 2026<br><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><strong><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Time:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"> 8:00 PM<br><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><strong><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Location:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"> Online (<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/88349654267?pwd=os9kUjcziSqvy8croTpea4ZT5VNKYr.1\"><span><span style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\", serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/88349654267?pwd=os9kUjcziSqvy8croTpea4ZT5VNKYr.1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">The purpose of this SGM is to discuss and seek approval from the membership on the following important matters:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><strong><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">A. Proposed Amendments to the Constitution<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p><ul style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;padding-inline-start: 48px\"><li style=\"list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline\"><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 0pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">To allow for a streamlined membership process whereby individuals may submit membership applications that can be reviewed and approved by the Executive Committee.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline\"><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">To empower the Executive Committee to appoint additional sub-committees, as necessary, beyond those currently specified in the Constitution, to better support the evolving needs of the organization.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><strong><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">B. Support for the SLCAO 50th Anniversary Celebrations<br><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"> As we approach this significant milestone, we would like to discuss how we can collectively support and strengthen the planning and execution of our 50th Anniversary celebrations.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">This milestone is more than just a celebration\u2014it is an opportunity for us to come together as a community and reflect on who we are and what we can build together. By strengthening our association, we can continue to:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><ul style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;padding-inline-start: 48px\"><li style=\"list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline\"><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 0pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Support Sri Lankan businesses within our community<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline\"><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Welcome and guide newcomers to Canada<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline\"><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Preserve and share our rich culture and traditions<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline\"><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Inspire and engage the next generation<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline\"><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Extend our collective support to Sri Lanka when it matters most<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">The 50th Anniversary presents a unique and meaningful opportunity to deepen our sense of unity, pride, and purpose as Sri Lankan Canadians.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Your participation and voice are important. We strongly encourage all members to attend and contribute to these discussions as we shape the future of our association together.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">If you are not already a registered member for the 2025\/2026 year, we kindly encourage you to sign up and be part of this important discussion.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Membership Application Form:&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><br><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/hjVzeCgMGDvt6DFh8\"><span><span style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/hjVzeCgMGDvt6DFh8<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><br><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Meeting Link:&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;background-color: #ffffff;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt;padding: 0pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\", serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Topic: Zoom Meeting SLCAO SGM&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;background-color: #ffffff;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt;padding: 0pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\", serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Time: Apr 13, 2026 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;background-color: #ffffff;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt;padding: 0pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\", serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Join Zoom Meeting<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;background-color: #ffffff;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt;padding: 0pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;direction: ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/88349654267?pwd=os9kUjcziSqvy8croTpea4ZT5VNKYr.1\"><span><span style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\", serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/88349654267?pwd=os9kUjcziSqvy8croTpea4ZT5VNKYr.1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;background-color: #ffffff;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt;padding: 0pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\", serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Meeting ID: 883 4965 4267<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;background-color: #ffffff;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt;padding: 0pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\", serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Passcode: 707187<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\", serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Agenda follows.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Thank you for your continued support and commitment to the SLCAO.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><br><\/span><strong><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"> On behalf of the Executive Committee<br> Sri Lanka Canada Association of Ottawa (SLCAO)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class style=\"margin-right: 0cm;margin-left: 0cm;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background: white\"><br><\/p><p class style=\"margin-right: 0cm;margin-left: 0cm;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background: white\"><br><\/p><h1 class=\"mcePastedContent\">Special General Meeting (SGM) Agenda<\/h1><p class=\"mcePastedContent\">Date: Monday, April 13, 2026<\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\">Time: 8:00 PM<\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\">Location: Virtual (Zoom)&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/88349654267?pwd=os9kUjcziSqvy8croTpea4ZT5VNKYr.1\" target=\"_blank\"><span><span style=\"background-color: white\">https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/88349654267?pwd=os9kUjcziSqvy8croTpea4ZT5VNKYr.1<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p><h2 class=\"mcePastedContent\">&nbsp;<\/h2><h2 class=\"mcePastedContent\">1. Call to Order<\/h2><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">\u00b7<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 7pt\"><span><span style=\"font-weight:normal\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span>Welcome and opening remarks<\/p><h2 class=\"mcePastedContent\">2. Approval of Agenda<\/h2><h2 class=\"mcePastedContent\">3. Membership<\/h2><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">\u00b7<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 7pt\"><span><span style=\"font-weight:normal\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span>Overview of current membership process<\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">\u00b7<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 7pt\"><span><span style=\"font-weight:normal\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span>Proposed updates\/changes to membership application and approval process<\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">\u00b7<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 7pt\"><span><span style=\"font-weight:normal\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span>As we anticipate growth in our membership, we may need to revisit the current quorum requirement of 20% outlined in the constitution. This will be brought forward for discussion.<\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">\u00b7<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 7pt\"><span><span style=\"font-weight:normal\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span>Discussion and member feedback<\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">\u00b7<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 7pt\"><span><span style=\"font-weight:normal\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span>Motion (if applicable) and approval<\/p><h2 class=\"mcePastedContent\">4. Supporting Committee Structure<\/h2><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">\u00b7<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 7pt\"><span><span style=\"font-weight:normal\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span>Introduction of proposed supporting\/sub-committee structure<\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">\u00b7<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 7pt\"><span><span style=\"font-weight:normal\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span>Roles and responsibilities<\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">\u00b7<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 7pt\"><span><span style=\"font-weight:normal\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span>Opportunities for member involvement<\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">\u00b7<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 7pt\"><span><span style=\"font-weight:normal\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span>Discussion and approval (if applicable)<\/p><h2 class=\"mcePastedContent\">5. Legacy Gala &amp; New Year Event Update<\/h2><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">\u00b7<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 7pt\"><span><span style=\"font-weight:normal\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span>Overview of event plans (May 9th, 2026)<\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">\u00b7<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 7pt\"><span><span style=\"font-weight:normal\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span>Volunteer support and committee needs<\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">\u00b7<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 7pt\"><span><span style=\"font-weight:normal\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span>Open discussion<\/p><h2 class=\"mcePastedContent\">6. Open Floor<\/h2><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">\u00b7<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 7pt\"><span><span style=\"font-weight:normal\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span>Questions, comments, and suggestions from members<\/p><h2 class=\"mcePastedContent\">7. Next Steps &amp; Closing Remarks<\/h2><h2 class=\"mcePastedContent\">8. 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data-block-id=\"9\"><div><div><div class=\"mceSpacerBlock\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\" class=\"mceGutterContainer\" id=\"gutterContainerId-7\"><div style=\"border-collapse:separate\" role=\"presentation\"><div><div><div style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;border:0;border-radius:0\" id=\"b7\"><div style=\"border:0;background-color:transparent;border-radius:0;border-collapse:separate\"><div><div><div style=\"padding-left:16px;padding-right:16px;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px\" class=\"mceTextBlockContainer\"><div data-block-id=\"7\" class=\"mceText\" id=\"d7\" style=\"width:100%\"><p style=\"line-height: 0\"><br><\/p><p style=\"line-height: 0\"><br><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\">The Sri Lanka Canada Association of Ottawa (SLCAO) is proud to present a very special evening as we celebrate a historic milestone in our community\u2026and tickets are on sale <\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><br><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\">\u2728 <strong>The Legacy Gala Dinner Dance<\/strong><br><em>Celebrating 50 Golden Years: Where Heritage Meets the New Year Dawn<\/em><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><br><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\">We invite you, your family, and friends to join us for an elegant and memorable night of culture, celebration, and connection.<\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><br><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\">\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday, May 9th, 2026<br>\ud83d\udd54 <strong>Time:<\/strong> 5:00 PM \u2013 1:00 AM<br>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Location:<\/strong> Blu Legacy Convention Centre<br>3750 N Bowesville Rd, Ottawa<\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><br><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\">This milestone celebration will feature:<\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><br><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><br><\/p><ul><li><p class=\"mcePastedContent\">Traditional New Year sweets<\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><br><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"mcePastedContent\">Buffet dinner<\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><br><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"mcePastedContent\">Cultural performances<\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><br><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"mcePastedContent\">Dancing with DJ Leo &amp; Maxx Entertainment<\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><br><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"mcePastedContent\">50th Anniversary commemorative programming<\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><br><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"mcePastedContent\">Cash bar and Raffle<\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><br><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><br><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\">\ud83d\udc57 <strong>Dress Code:<\/strong> Formal or National Attire<\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><br><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\">\ud83c\udf9f <strong>Ticket Pricing:<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><br><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><br><\/p><ul><li><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><strong>Adults (19+): $80<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><br><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"mcePastedContent\">Gold Circle: $100 (Limited Number) <\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><br><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"mcePastedContent\">Children (5\u201312) &amp; Performing Children: $35<\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><br><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"mcePastedContent\">Youth (13\u201318) \/ International Students: $50<\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><br><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"mcePastedContent\">Family Package (Parents + 2 youth 13\u201318): $240<\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><br><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><br><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\">With limited capacity and strong community interest, we encourage you to secure your tickets early by contacting the committee members on the attached flyer. <\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><br><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\">This event is more than a celebration \u2014 it is a reflection of our shared journey, our heritage, and the vibrant future ahead for our community.<\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><br><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\">For tickets or more information, please contact one of our committee members or reply to this email. We are also seeking advertisers for our commemorative souvenir and event sponsors. 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style=\"width:100%\"><p style=\"line-height: 0\"><br><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Dear Members of the SLCAO,<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">We hope this message finds you well.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">On behalf of the Executive Committee, we would like to invite you to attend a <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><strong><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Special General Meeting (SGM)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"> of the Sri Lankan Canadian Association of Ottawa (SLCAO), which will be held as follows:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><strong><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Date:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"> Monday, April 13, 2026<br> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><strong><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Time:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"> 8:00 PM<br> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><strong><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Location:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"> Online (meeting link to be shared in advance)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">The purpose of this SGM is to discuss and seek approval from the membership on the following important matters:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><strong><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">A. Proposed Amendments to the Constitution<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p><ul style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;padding-inline-start: 48px\"><li style=\"list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline\"><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 0pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">To allow for a streamlined membership process whereby individuals may submit membership applications that can be reviewed and approved by the Executive Committee.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline\"><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">To empower the Executive Committee to appoint additional sub-committees, as necessary, beyond those currently specified in the Constitution, to better support the evolving needs of the organization.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><strong><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">B. Support for the SLCAO 50th Anniversary Celebrations<br><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"> As we approach this significant milestone, we would like to discuss how we can collectively support and strengthen the planning and execution of our 50th Anniversary celebrations.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">This milestone is more than just a celebration\u2014it is an opportunity for us to come together as a community and reflect on who we are and what we can build together. By strengthening our association, we can continue to:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><ul style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;padding-inline-start: 48px\"><li style=\"list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline\"><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 0pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Support Sri Lankan businesses within our community<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline\"><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Welcome and guide newcomers to Canada<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline\"><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Preserve and share our rich culture and traditions<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline\"><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Inspire and engage the next generation<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline\"><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Extend our collective support to Sri Lanka when it matters most<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">The 50th Anniversary presents a unique and meaningful opportunity to deepen our sense of unity, pride, and purpose as Sri Lankan Canadians.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><br><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Your participation and voice are important. We strongly encourage all members to attend and contribute to these discussions as we shape the future of our association together.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Further details, including the meeting link and supporting documents, will be shared ahead of the meeting.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt;direction: ltr\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Thank you for your continued support and commitment to the SLCAO.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p 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