Annual General Meeting 2022

The 18th Annual General Meeting of Sri Lanka Association of Professional Conference, Exhibition and Event Organisers (SLAPCEO) was successfully held on 30th June 2022 at 4.00 p.m. at Dukes Court, Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo enabling and encouraging virtual attendance due to the uncertainty and potential health risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The President, Mr. M. M. Imran, opened the meeting at 4:30 pm with a warm welcome to those present physically and on the virtual zoom platform on behalf of the board of management. The Company Secretary confirmed that the quorum had been reached, with 33 of the 39 members represented.

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS

The President addressed the gathering and highlighted the achievements during the past year, as detailed in the Annual Report of 2021/22.

He mentioned that the most significant achievements made by SLAPCEO during the last year was the licensing of Destination Event Management Companies under SLTDA and other activities such as the series of training programmes named Chairperson’s Forums on MICE, Regional Training programmes for Hoteliers and first ever Sri Lanka Virtual MICE Expo.

He thanked every individual and associations including SLAITO, THASL, ASMET, EMA and One Industry One Voice for their continued support and partnership in building a stronger industry at large. Also, he mentioned a special thanks to Mr. Kamal Munasinghe, General Manager of Cinnamon hotels for hosting the 18th Annual General Meeting of SLAPCEO.

He expressed his appreciation to the Office Bearing Committee, Members, Company Secretary of SLAPCEO and Ms. Shafeeqa Kitchilan of the SLAPCEO Secretariat for all their hard work and efforts.

Taking over from the President, The Secretary, Ms. Nadeeka Leeniyagoda commenced on the listed resolutions for the day.

RESOLUTION – 01: TO RECEIVE CONSIDER AND ADOPT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021 WITH THE REPORT OF AUDITORS THEREON

The Treasurer, Mr. Aasim Mukthar reported on the Financial year ended December 2021. The Audited Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2021 as audited and certified by the Auditors and submitted to the meeting and hereby received and adopted after the motion has been duly seconded by Ms. Paddy Paul and agreed unanimously with total present of 33 members that the Financial Statements for 2021 be adopted.

RESOLUTION – 02: RE-ELECTION OF MR. NADUN EGODAGE AS A COMMITTEE MEMBER

The Secretary, Ms. Nadeeka Leeniyagoda tabled the re-election of Mr. Nadun Egodage of Beyond Boundaries Global (Pvt) Ltd as a Committee member in terms of Articles 59 of the Articles of Association. Hereby, the resolution was received and adopted after the proposal has been duly seconded by Mr. Athif Bawa and agreed unanimously with total present of 33 members and declared the resolution carried.

RESOLUTION – 03: RE-ELECTION OF MS. RANJANI ESTHER TEVARAPPERUMA GOONATILLEKE AS A COMMITTEE MEMBER

The Secretary, Ms. Nadeeka Leeniyagoda tabled the is re-election of Ms. Ranjani Esther Tevarapperuam Goonatilleke of Columbus Towers (Pvt) Ltd as a Committee member in terms of Articles 59 of the Articles of Association. Hereby, the resolution was received and adopted after the proposal has been duly seconded by Mr. Shaffaath Amidon and agreed unanimously with total present of 33 members and declared the resolution carried.

RESOLUTION – 04: APPOINTMENT OF MR. SURANJITH DE FONSEKA AS A COMMITTEE MEMBER

The Secretary, Ms. Nadeeka Leeniyagoda tabled the appointment of Mr. Suranjith De Fonseka of Diethelm Travel Lanka (Private) Limited as a Committee member in terms of Articles 59 of the Articles of Association. Hereby, the resolution was received and adopted after the proposal has been duly seconded by Mr. Nalin Ariyaratne and agreed unanimously with total present of 33 members and declared the resolution carried.

RESOLUTION – 05: APPOINTMENT OF MS. DILEESHA ANGI HARRY GALAPPATHTHI BULATHSINHALA AS A COMMITTEE MEMBER

The Secretary, Ms. Nadeeka Leeniyagoda tabled the appointment of Ms. Dileesha Angi Harry Galappaththi Bulathsinhala of Asia Tours and Event (Private) Limited as a Committee member in terms of Articles 59 of the Articles of Association. Hereby, the resolution was received and adopted after the proposal has been duly seconded by Mr. Isuru Nawagamuwage and agreed unanimously with total present 33 of members and declared the resolution carried.

RESOLUTION – 06: APPOINTMENT OF MR. RUSHIKE DHARMASENA AS A COMMITTEE MEMBER

The Secretary, Ms. Nadeeka Leeniyagoda tabled the appointment of Mr. Rushike Dharmasena of BConnected (Private) Limited as a Committee member in terms of Articles 59 of the Articles of Association. Hereby, the resolution was received and adopted after the proposal has been duly seconded by Ms. Janice Hakel-Ranasinghe and agreed unanimously with total present of 33 members and declared the resolution carried.

RESOLUTION – 07: APPOINTMENT OF MR. MOHAMED ATHIF ARSHAD BAWA AS A COMMITTEE MEMBER

The Secretary, Ms. Nadeeka Leeniyagoda tabled the appointment of Mr. Mohamed Athif Arshad Bawa of Classic Destination (Private) Limited as a Committee member in terms of Articles 59 of 18th Annual General Meeting of SLAPCEO – 30th June 2022 the Articles of Association. Hereby, the resolution was received and adopted after the proposal has been duly seconded by Mr. Kanishka Udawatta and agreed unanimously with total present of 33 members and declared the resolution carried.

RESOLUTION – 08: TO RE-APPOINT THE AUDITORS FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AND AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION

The Secretary, Ms. Nadeeka Leeniyagoda tabled the re-appoint the Auditors for the ensuing year and authorize the Directors to fix their remuneration. Messer’s. Bakertilly Edirisinghe & Company have agreed to continue in office for the ensuring year. Hereby, the resolution was received and adopted after the proposal has been duly proposed by Mr. Shaffaath Amidon and seconded by Ms. Janice Hakel-Ranasinghe and agreed unanimously with total present of 33 members and declared the resolution carried.

CLOSING REMARKS

As there is no other business to be transacted, Mr. M. M. Imran the president of SLAPCEO thank all the members for their presence at this difficult time and formally declare the meeting closed.