OUR MISSION & VISION

ANNUALREPORT

2019 / 20

SRI LANKA ASSOCIATION OF AIRLINE REPRESENTATIVES (SLAAR)

Our Mission and Our Vision

Our Members

The Executive Committee 2019/20

Number of Meetings & Activities 2019/20

Working Groups 2019/20

Chairman’s Report

SLAAR Activities of 2019/20

Minutes of the Annual General Meeting 2019

Industry Highlights

Past Chairmen & Chairpersons

Pictorial Record of Year 2018/19

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S R I L A N K A A S S O C I A T I O N O FA I R L I N E R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ( S L A A R )

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OUR MISSION & VISION

To establish a strong forum capable of taking up industry related issues, policies,

grievances and matters arising from representation.

To foster and promote co-operation, understanding, goodwill and fellowship

among all members and their staff.

To foster co-operation, understanding, goodwill and fellowship with the Civil

Aviation Authority, Airport and Aviation Services and the National Carrier to

promote growth and development of the industry.

OUR MISSION

To be united in strength to meet the challenges of this ever changing industry in order

to sustain and carry out our businesses in a professional manner and to ensure its

growth and success in Sri Lanka.

OUR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

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OUR MEMBERS

Air Arabia

Air Asia

Air Canada

Air India

Alitalia

Airberlin, Condor & Pegasus

British Airways

China Eastern Airlines

China Sourthern Airlines

Delta Airlines

Emirates

Eva Air

Gulf Air

Hahn Air

IndiGo

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Korean Air

Kuwait Airways

Malaysia Airlines

Oman Air

Philippine Airlines

Qantas Airways

Qatar Airways (Cargo)

Salam Air

Saudi Arabian Airlines

Singapore Airlines

South African Airways/

Swiss International Airlines

Ukrain International Airlines

United Airlines

Vistara

Nawaloka Aviation (Pvt) Ltd.

Mack Air (Pvt) Ltd.

United Ventures (Pvt) Ltd.

Indusky Aviation (Pvt) Ltd.

Acorn Aviation (Pvt) Ltd.

Leisure Cargo Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.

Air Global (Pvt) Ltd.

Dart Aviation (Pvt) Ltd.


George Steuart Aviation (Pvt) Ltd.

Forbes Air Services (Pvt) Ltd.


Mack Air (Pvt) Ltd.

Jetwing Air (Pvt) Ltd.


Mack Air (Pvt) Ltd.

Alpha Tours (Pvt) Ltd.

Delmage Air Services (Pvt) Ltd.


North South Lines (Pvt) Ltd.

George Steuart Aviation (Pvt) Ltd.

Air Global (Pvt) Ltd.

Aitken Spence Cargo (Pvt) Ltd.

Mac Aviation Services (Pvt) Ltd.

Aeroworld (Pvt) Ltd.

Aitken Spence Aviation (Pvt) Ltd

Worldlink Air Services (Pvt) Ltd

Baurs Air Services Ltd,

Discover the World (Pvt) Ltd.

United Ventures (Pvt) Ltd.

North South Lines (Pvt) Ltd.

73, Sir James Peiris Mawatha, Colombo 2.

4, York Street, Colombo 1.

54, Walukarama Road, Colombo 3.

4, Bristol Street, Colombo 1.


466, 2/1 Thimbirigasyaya Road, Colombo 5.

400, Deans Road, Colombo 10.

72, Park Street, Colombo 2.


94A, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 7.

75, Braybrook Place, Colombo 2.



46/26, Nawam Mawatha, Colombo 2.

81, York Street Colombo 1.


07-01 East Tower, World Trade Center, Colombo 1.

86, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 7.


400 Deans Road, Colombo 2.

94A, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 7.

400, Deans Road, Colombo 2.

385 Landmark Building, Colombo 3.

141/9, Vauxhall Street, Colombo 2.

6, Joseph Lane, Colombo 4.

315, Vauxhall Street, Colombo 2.

20 Dharmarama Road, Colombo 6

5, Baurs Building, Upper Chatham Street, Colombo 1.


54, Walukarama Road, Colombo 3.

400 Deans Road, Colombo 2.

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THE EXECUTIVECOMMITTEE 2019/20

Chairman:

Imm. Past Chairperson:

Deputy Chairperson:

Secretary:

Treasurer:

Deputy Treasurer:

Executive Committee Members:

Ex-Officio:

Administrative Secretary:

Mr. Gerard Victoriya

Mrs. Dushy Jayaweera

Mrs. Thanuja Lankathilake

Mrs. Sureeka Fernando

Mr. Dumindu Ameratunga

Mr. Srimath Fernando.

Mr. Danukh Amerasinghe

Mr. Neranjana Athapattu

Mr. Gyan Amerasighe

Mrs. Radhini Fernando

Mrs. Sudeshinie Jayawardena

Mr. Shamith Wijethilaka

Ms. Sashini Muthuthanthri

Mr. Eustace Silva

Mr. Shaminda Fernando

Mr. Ravi Widyalankara

Ms. Parveen Dassanaike

Mrs. Sunethra Blok

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NUMBER OF MEETINGS2019/20

Executive Committee Meetings 06 (01 Meeting via MS)

General Meetings 03 (01 Meeting via MS)

WORKING GROUPS2019/20

Industrial Affairs: Gerard Victoria

Dushy Jayaweera

Eustace Silva

Thanuja Lankathilake

Parveen Dassanaike

Gyan Amerasighe

Ravi Widyalankara

Training & Development: Sureeka Fernando

Ravi Widyalankara

Shamith Wijethilaka

PR Committee: Danukh Amerasinghe

Sudeshinie Jayawardena

Social Events: Dumindu Ameratunge

Radhini Fernando

Srimath Fernando

Neranjana Athapattu

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

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The Sri Lanka Association of Airline Representatives, was founded in

1993 as a platform to develop the aviation industry. Over the years the

internal stakeholders of the Association have driven explicit goals for

the development and the advancement of the industry.

The year in review has been unprecedented with the onset of the

Covid-19 pandemic. The Aviation and Travel industry was most

affected as a result of this with turbulence to be expected in the year

ahead.

Despite the pandemic SLAAR stepped up in ensuring the well-being of the industry. The

Association interacted with the relevant stakeholders such as CAASL, AASL and BAR in finding

common ground and direction who in turn amply supported us in all our endeavors.

The Sub-Committees related to Industry Affairs, Training, Public Relations and Social

Committee dispensed with their duties at regular intervals in order to continue the vibrancy of

the Association. This year too we conducted learning engagements, in collaboration with

Diplomatic Missions and on soft skills. We have always had positive feedback from the

attendees which assisted them in their career progression.

Keeping Social Responsibility in mind we initiated a CSR project to enrich lives of the less

privileged. I am confident the new committee will continue these initiatives. We held a

successful year end event with excellent participation from our members representing both

passenger and cargo airlines. We noticed an uptick in our social media platforms with regular

uploads from our member airlines as we optimized technology in the new normal.

Finally, I am grateful to my Executive Committee for the support rendered to me at all times.

They were endlessly committed and contributed in a consistently professional way. I wish to

place on record the our wishes to Capt. Themiya Abeywickrama, the newly appointed Director

General of Civil Aviation & Chief Executive Officer in his new remit. We assure him of our

support as an Association as he guides the destinies of CAASL. It is pertinent to acknowledge

the contribution of Mr. H M C Nimalsiri, the preceding DGCA for his guidance during his tenure

in office.

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Today I step down as the Chairman of SLAAR with memories that will stay with me a lifetime.

The baton will be handed over to my esteemed colleague Ms. Thanuja Lankathilaka. SLAAR as

an Association respects gender equality and coaches the next generation for leadership roles

within the aviation community.

The volatile landscape in the pandemic has enforced a new outlook to the way we conduct

business. It is vital to adapt, collaborate and optimize strengths to face the challenges of the

pandemic while pushing boundaries in order that Aviation can endure and overcome for

resilient performance.

May I wish you and SLAAR, the very best!

Stay safe.

SLAAR ACTIVITIESOF THE PAST YEAR

25 July, 2019

8 August, 2019

28 August, 2019

17 September, 2019

26 September, 2019

22 October, 2019

29 October, 2019

30 October, 2019

21 November, 2019

26 November, 2019

29 November, 2019

30 January, 2020

12 March, 2020

16 April, 2020

29 July, 2020

12 August, 2020

Exco Meetings

06 Exco. Meetings (02 Meeting via MS)

03 General Meetings (01 Meeting via MS)

SLAAR 1 Committee Meeting 2019/2020

SLAAR / Bar Function

SLAAR 1 General Meeting 2019/2020

SLAAR Committee Meeting with Director General Civil Aviation

Authority of Sri Lanka


Meeting with Director General Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka

Training on “ Improve your Visa Knowledge “

SLAAR 2 General Meeting - Guest Speaker Mr. Sunil Dissananaye

spoke on “Soft Skills For Effective Leadership”


CSR Project - handed over equipment requested by Mathugama

Palika Children Home.

SLAAR Year End Get-to-gether


AASL Meeting at BIA Terminal

SLAAR 5 Committee Meeting 2019/2020 via Microsoft Team

SLAAR 3 General Meeting via Microsoft Team


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MINUTES OF ANNUALGENERAL MEETING 2019MINUTES OF THE TWENTY SIXTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THESRI LANKA ASSOCIATION OF AIRLINE REPRESENTATIVES (SLAAR)HELD ON 03 JULY, 2019, AT 11.30 A.M. AT TAJ SAMUDRA

Chairman:

Imm. Past Chairperson:

Deputy Chairperson:

Secretary:

Treasurer:

Asst. Treasurer:

Committee Members:

Ex-Officio:

Mr. Gerard Victoriya

Mrs. Dushy Jayaweera

Mrs. Thanuja Lankathilake

Mrs. Sureeka Fernando

Mr. Dumindu Ameratunga

Mr. Srimath Fernando.

Mr. Danukh Amerasinghe

Mr. Tuan Kitchilan

Mr. Gyan Amerasighe

Mrs. Radhini Fernando

Mrs. Sudeshinie Jayawardena

Mr. Shamith Wijethilaka

Mr. Eustace Silva



Administrative Secretary

GSA Qantas Airlines

GSA Malaysia Airlines

GSA Air India

GSA Swiss Int. Air Lines

Leisure Cargo

GSA Saudia

GSA South African Airways

GSA China Southern Airlines

GSA Emirates

GSA Singapore Airlines

GSA British Airways

GSA Gulf Air

GSA China Eastern Airlines

GSA Jet Airways (India)

GSA Air Canada

Mrs. Sunethra Blok

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Name of AirlineGSA Garuda Airlines

GSA Ukraine International Airlines

GSA Hahn Air

GSA Gulf Air

GSA American Airlines

GSA KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

GSA Singapore Airlines

Aitken Spence Cargo

GSA IndiGo

GSA Alitalia / GSA Eva Air

GSA Malaysia Airlines

GSA for China Eastern Airlines

GSA for Air India

GSA Emirates

GSA United Airlines

GSA Tiger Air

Hayleys Aviation

GSA Korean Air

Represented byMr. Dushantha Ranasinghe

Ms. Luchini Dawatage

Mr. Kumudhu Lalantha

Mr. Lakshman Weerasooriya

Mr. Anil Bandara

Mr. Thilina Abeysiri

Mr. Ashan Perera

Mr. Julliano Ferdinand

Mr. Lal Dimantha

Mr. Fali Cader

Ms. Prahashini Bolling

Mr. Sanjeewa Rodrigo

Mr. Chathura Fonseka

Ms. Sashini Muthuthanthri

Mr. Kamal Perera

Ms. Neelika Jayasinghe

Mr. Sajith Amerasekera

Mr. Neelaka de Mel

Mr. Isira Ranasinghe

Mr. Ralph Tissera

Mr. Chula Abeysinghe

Ms. Dilrukshi Ranawaka

Mr. Lovel Fernando

Mr. Arosh Ediriweera

Mr. Shihan Wahid

Mr. Viroshana Herath

Mr. Dinusha David

Mr. Thisum Jayasuriya

Mr. Chaminda Silva

Mr. Hassim Misu

Mr. Sasidharan Kumarasamy

Mr. Heshan Perera

Mr. Shannon La – Faber

Mr. Shafraz Fairoze

Mr. Thusitha Gunaratne

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By Invitation Chief Guest

Civil Aviation Authority

Srilankan Airlines

BAR

SLIDA

IATA

TASSL

Ms. Kasthuri Wilson Chellaraja

Mr. Rayhan Wanniappa

Ms.Shiromie Cooray

Ms.Neluka Weeraratne

Mr.Chamara Ranasinghe

Mr.Chandana de Dilva

Ms.Johanne Jayaratne

Mr.Rizmi Riyal

Mr.Trevor Rajaratnam

The Chairman called to order the Twenty Sixth Annual General Meeting at 11.30 a.m.

ApologiesWe received apologies from the following Members,

Ms. Parveen Dassenaike

Mr. Neranjana Athapattu

Mr. Ramly Vicasim

Ms. Anusha Fernando

Ms. Padeepa Seneviratne

Mr. Navoda Bandara

GSA United Airlines

GSA Kuwait Airways

GSA Air Arabia

GSA Delta Air

GSA Philippine Airlines

GSA Oman Air

The Chairman then tabled the following in keeping with the agenda.

AGM Minutes 2018The Minutes of the Twenty Fifth Annual General Meeting held on 18 July, 2018, at

Cinnamon Lakeside, Earls Court, Colombo, which had been already circulated among

the Members was duly confirmed.

Proposed by : Mr. Shaminda Fernando

Seconded by : Mr. Tuan Kitchilan

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Annual Report The Annual Report for the Year 2018/2019, which had already been circulated

among the Members was approved and duly adopted by all present.

Proposed by: Mr. Eustace Silva

Seconded by: Mr. Gyan Amerasinghe

Audited Statement of AccountsThe audited accounts which had also being circulated to the membership was tabled

next. The Chairman requested the house to seek clarifications if any, from the treasurer.

Since there were no comments, the accounts were duly proposed and seconded by:

Proposed by: Mr. Ravi Widyalankara

Seconded by: Ms. Sureeka Fernando

Speech by Chairman

Our chief guest this morning, Ms. Kasturi Wilson, Managing Director Hemas Logistics and

Maritime Cluster, Hemas Pharmaceuticals, Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism Bureau – Mr.

Kishu Gomez, Mr. Johanne Jayaratne – Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism Development

Authority, Mr. Rayhan Wannippa – Director Legal Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka and

Ishara Gunawardena, IATA President – Mr. Rizmi Reyal, Mr. Trevor Rajaratnam –

President, Travel Agents Association of Sri Lanka, Deputy Chairman Board of Airline

Representatives – Mr. Chandana De Silva, the senior Management team of Sri Lankan

Airlines, distinguished invitees, members of the head table and the Executive Committee

of The Sri Lanka Association of Airline Representatives.

As the incumbent Chairman of the Sri Lanka Association of Airline Representatives

(SLAAR), it gives me great pleasure in welcoming you to the 26 Annual General Meeting

today. Continuing the benchmark set by my predecessors the association continued to

play a vibrant role in the activities of the airline industry working closely with all

stakeholders for the betterment of the industry. SLAAR continued to engage with the

Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka on multiple occasions to sustain and stabilize our

core interest.

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The implementation of the Civil Aviation Policy was a significant milestone and I would

like to place on record my sincere thanks to the civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka for

enabling the Act and our past Chairperson/Chairman who have lobbied on multiple

occasions to ensure the passage of this legislation. Similarly there were many

interactions between BAR and SLAAR on matters of importance in order to find

common ground on industry related matters.

We would like to continue this relationship with BAR going forward as we consider this

association complimenting partners. The highlight of the year was the increase in

frequency to Colombo by major online carriers and further having new airlines entering

the skies of Sri Lanka to augment the tourist arrivals.

Our commitment to maintain high standards and knowledge in the industry lead us to

conduct several high level training programs. The positive responses we received from

the participants and trainers was encouraging and I wish to assure you that we will

continue these efforts in the future. The revamping of the website

(www.slaarcmb.com) was a significant milestone giving the Association a strong global

presence. In a brief moment we will have the privilege of our chief guest launching this

website.

The Social Committee created a vibe in organizing the most talked about Christmas

party onboard Garton’s Ark. The year also ended on a positive note for SLAAR with a

healthy financial standing. It would be pertinent to mention the close follow up, the

committee made in ensuring we receive the money hitherto deposited with Pramuka

Bank. I would also like to place on record my appreciation to Sri Lankan airlines for

having granted us concessionary travel for our recent General Meeting in Thailand and

all those in our committee who supported me in this endeavor.

SLAAR has always stood for innovation and adaptability to changes and in the context I

am proud to mention the induction of the younger generation in to the Executive

Committee. This further enables succession planning and continuity of the functionality

of the Association. SLAAR was invited to participate in the Tourism Advisory Board

formulated to advise the Government on policy framework.

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The setback of April 21 2019 had a drastic implication on our industry particularly.

While we share the pain of those who lost their lives in the tragic incident, the impact

on our businesses has been significant. Most airlines have reduced frequency or

suspended flights to Sri Lanka. Similarly new operators who had identified Sri Lanka for

online operations have decided to rethink strategy.

I would use this opportunity to urge the Government of Sri Lanka review the charges

levied by the authorities for foreign airlines operating to Sri Lanka. It was reassuring to

have our Prime Minister echo the same sentiments in order encourage more airlines

to operate to Sri Lanka and boost our tourism. As an island nation there is high

dependability on all airlines operating to Sri Lanka to bring in tourists. This will also

compliment the open skies policy adopted by the Government.

I wish to reassure this forum and in particular Mr. Kishu Gomez and Mr. Johann

Jayaratne that our Association through our foreign principals constantly promote Sri

Lanka. The above initiatives would not have been possible if not for the support I

received from my Deputy Chairperson – Thanuja Lankathilake, the immediate past

Chairperson Dushy Jayaweera, the Ex Officio members, Eustace Silva, Shaminda

Fernando, Ravi Widyalankara and Parveen Dassanayake, our sectary Sureeka Fernando,

our Treasurer Dumindu Amaratunga. May I also place on record my thanks to the entire

executive committee and our administrative secretary Sunethra for all the assistance

afforded to me.

Similarly to all those in the working groups for fulfilling the responsibilities entrusted

to them. As you are aware the members of SLAAR and the Executive Committee

function in an honorary capacity and despite their busy schedules were always there to

attend committee meetings as well as industry related meetings.

In conclusion to all you ladies and gentlemen for being present here this afternoon and

for your support as well.

I wish the new committee all success!

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The re-appointed Chairman Mr. Gerard Victoria thanked the Membership for placing

their confidence once again in him by re-electing him as Chairman of SLAAR for the

term 2019/20. The Chairman recommended from the chair the following members to be elected to

the SLAAR Committee for the year 2019/2020.

Deputy Chairperson2. Ms. Thanuja Lankathilaka GSA Air India

Secretary 3. Ms. Sureeka Fernando GSA Swiss International Air Lines

Treasurer 4. Mr. Dumindu Amaratunge Leisure Cargo

Asst. Treasurer5. Mr. Srimath Fernando GSA Saudia Committee Members6. Mr. Danukh Amerasinghe GSA South African Airways

7. Mr. Neranjana Athapattu GSA Kuwait Airways

8. Mr. Gyan Amerasinghe GSA Emirates

9. Ms. Radhini Fernando GSA Singapore Airlines

10. Ms. Sudeshinie Jayawardena GSA British Airways

11. Mr. Shamith Wijethilaka GSA Gulf Air

12. Ms. Sashini Muthuthanthri GSA China Eastern Airlines

Immediate Past Chairperson15. Ms. Dushy Jayaweera GSA Malaysia Airlines

Ex-Officio Past Presidents16. Mr. Eustace Silva GSA China Eastern Airlines

18. Ms. Parveen Dassenaike GSA United Airlines

19. Mr. Ravi Widyalankara GSA Air Canada

Election of Office BearersMrs. Dushy Jayaweera was invited as Pro-Tem Chairman, to elect the

Office Bearers for the year 2019/2020, Mr. Gerard Victoria was re-elected

from the Chair, as the Chairman SLAAR for the year 2019/20.

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Appointment of AuditorsThe Treasurer proposed to re-appoint BR de Silva as auditors of the Association

for the year 2019/2020.

Proposed by: Mr. Danukh Amerasinghe

Seconded by: Ms. Sureeka Fernando

Chief GuestThe Deputy Chairperson, Ms. Thanuja Lankathilaka, gave a brief introduction of the

Chief Guest Ms. Kasthuri Wilson Chellaraja to the Membership saying that “Kasturi

Wilson has served Hemas Holdings since 2002 when she first joined as the Finance

Director of Hemtours (presently, Diethelm Travels). She was then appointed as the

Head of the group’s Shared Service Unit, Vishwa BPO in 2005 after which she took on

the role of Chief Process Officer of Hemas Holdings where she also managed the

group’s process and IT infrastructure” and invited her to deliver her speech.

Speech by Chief GuestMs. Kasthuri Wilson Chellaraja addressed the Membership.

Vote of ThanksMr. Shamith Wijethileke thanked the Chief Guest for giving her valuable time in

attending the AGM and for sharing her experience in her career and some valuable

points which was well received by all. A token of appreciation was handed over to her

by the re-appointed Chairman, Mr. Gerard Victoria.

Any Other BusinessSeeing that there wasn’t any other business to be discussed the newly appointed

Chairman declared the meeting adjourned and invited the Chief Guest, invitees,

members and staff for Lunch.

Sunethra Blok

Admin. Secretary

SLAAR

6 July, 2019.

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INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTSAir Transport Sector – Recent Performance

Covid-19 Out Break Impact on Airlines

Jet Fuel Prices

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PAST CHAIRMEN &CHAIRPERSONS

1994 – 1995

Mr. Eric Gauder

1995 – 1997

Ms. Deepthi de Saram

1997 – 1998

Mr. Ameen Saduk

1998 – 1999

Mr. Udaya Nanayakkara

1999 - 2000

Mr. Rohan Siriwardena

2000 – 2002

Mr. Roshan Gurusinghe

2002 -2003

Mr. Deanath Kulatunga

2003 – 2004

Mr. Terence Pendigrast

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2004 – 2006

Ms. Parveen Dassenaike

2006 – 2007

Mr. Gerard Amerasinghe

2007- 2009


2009 – 2011

Ms. Minoli Perera

2011 – 2012

Ms. Lilanthi Fernando

2012 – 2014


2014 – 2016

Mr. Eustace Silva

2016 – 2018

Ms. Dushy Jayaweera

2018 – 2020

Mr. Gerard Victoria

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PICTORIAL RECORD OFYEAR 2018/19

SLAAR AGM 2019

GUEST SPEAKER AT THE SLAAR 1ST GENERAL MEETING 2019/2020

Mr. Sunil Dissananaye spoke on “Soft Skills For Effective Leadership”

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Program Improve your Visa Knowledge

“Visa regulations to the Schengen States &USA

By

Thomas Pille Groenefeld Lee Embassy of Germany US Embassy

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SLAAR ANNUAL GET-TOGETHER

SLAAR CSR PROJECT

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COVID-19

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