New Committee STC OBA NSW/ACT 2022-2023

It is with great joy and satisfaction that we announce the newly elected OBA committee for the forthcoming period 2022-2023. The new committee was appointed at the AGM concluded on Sunday 30th October 2022.

The faithful together with some new some young Thomians and a few visitors from inter-state gathered on a barmy spring afternoon at the Baulkham Hills Community Centre for the STCOBANSW/ACT’s AGM 2022. Arranged in an atmosphere of friendship and camaraderie, interwoven with that intrinsic characteristic, “Thomian Spirit” the formal proceedings were preceded by a fellowship lunch. Sanjiv Vivekanandan, the current President was re-elected President, whilst most current committee members will continue to serve in the new committee. Yet again as in 2021, it is noteworthy that young Thomians were elected to the committee some of them taking responsibility in the OBA’s executive committee.

The guest speaker was Vijendran Watson. This was a highlight with Vijendran delving into his past, reflected on ‘college life’ that inculcated values, morals and standards, holding him in good stead throughout his exceptional professional career. OBA Patron, Ananda Amaranath made his customary Patrons’ address expounded on his take on the perception of ‘influencing’ in professional and business careers.

We thank all those who attended the AGM and others who sent their good wishes.

STCOBANSW/ACT Committee –   2022-2023

President                      Sanjiv Vivekanandan

Vice President             Rajeeva De Alwis

Vice President              Lesley Manickam

Secretary                     Eksath Perera

Treasurer                      Harsitha Abeysinghe

Assistant Treasurer       Risantha Rajakaruna    

Committee Member     Kumar Rasiah

Committee Member     Duke Ramachandran

Committee Member     Nihal Ramanayake       

Committee Member      Richie de Silva

Committee Member      Gopinath Sathiacama

Committee Member      Hemal Wickramasinghe

Honorary Auditor           Rajiv Chinniah

We look forward to 2023 and OBA’s future with renewed hope encouraged with your support and inspired by your presence in numbers at the AGM.  The next OBA event will be the, “Thomian Carol Service” scheduled for Saturday the 26th of November 2022 at 6.30PM, to be held at The All Saints Anglican Church Parramatta. Right Rev Gary Koo, the Anglican Bishop of Western Sydney will deliver the Christmas message. We earnestly hope you will join us as we usher in the Advent season.

We hope to publish an article on the Thomian AGM 2022 together with a photo gallery as soon as possible.  

Esto Perpetua

Eksath Perera

Secretary, STC OBA NSW/ACT