The 2nd AGM of the newly unified Culinary and Hospitality Club of Trinity College Kandy took place on the 22nd of February at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Auditorium.
Paving the way for self-reflection and development, it was also a poignant moment for the members who bade farewell to the old committee, marking the end of one of the most eventful and successful years of the club.
The meeting began with the outgoing Vice-President Master Minuka Wickremasinghe, reading the minutes of the previous year’s AGM, followed by the club event review of 2023, bringing back memories for all club members and giving the new committee a new bar to surpass.
Later, TIC, Mrs. Indika Hettiarachchi’s addressed the gathering emphasising the importance of paying attention to the objectives of each and every project designed by the club in order to achieve a valuable learning experience and build upon the success of the outgoing committee.
Subsequently, the outgoing President, Master Dulith Cooray delivered his speech and announced the positions of the newly appointed committee:
- Udantha Jayasinghe – President
- Thevan Ratnatilake – Secretary
- Kavindu Athukorala – Vice President
- Menath Kahapola – Assistant Secretary
- Mohammad Arkam – Assistant Treasurer
- Nadith Narangammana – Web Coordinator
- Shaluka Herath – Editor
- Nemitha Jayasinghe – Welfare Officer
The new President then addressed the gathering. As per tradition, the door opened for new recruits with a keen interest in the fine arts of cuisine and hospitality to reserve their seats in this popular club.
Finally, the AGM concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks by the outgoing web and media coordinator, Master Thusath Dissanayake, closing the chapter for the year of 2023. Members and teachers present, were treated to refreshments generously prepared by the TIC, Mrs. Hettiarachchi, and the outgoing President and his committee.
