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ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY - 29
FEBRUARY 2004
The Nineteenth Annual
General Assembly (AGA) of the Association that
will be held on Sunday 29th February 2004 at the
Quaker International Hall, 13 Avenue de Mervelet,
Petit-Saconnex, commencing at 3 pm.
The AGA will review the 2003 Annual Report and
the Audited Statement of Accounts, as well as
elect a new Executive Committee. A revised draft
constitution will also be presented for discussion
and adoption. If anyone is interested in serving
on the new Executive Committee, but is unable
to be present at the AGA, please indicate your
interest to the President/Secretary before the
commencement of the meeting. If anyone requires
additional copies of the 2004 AGA documents, please
contact the Secretary/Treasurer.
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OTHER NEWS
New SLAG Membership
benefits:
- Mt. Lavinia Hotel: Members are entitled, upon
presentation of the SLAG membership card and
picture ID to 30% discount on accommodation
(rack rates) subject to availability of rooms.
Prior reservations required; 10% discount on
all food and beverage outlets (not valid for
banquets) and; 25% discount on laundry (valid
until 31.12.04);
- The Swiss Residence (Kandy): Members are entitled,
upon presentation of the SLAG membership card
and picture ID, to 15% discount on basis booked
(valid until 31.12.04);
- Inflight: Members who purchase (cash basis)
an ethnic fare air ticket on Sri Lankan Airlines
for their next trip to Colombo are entitled
to reimbursement of the membership fee - individual
or family or payment of membership annual fee
if becoming a member. All members will receive
with each purchase a 5% discount voucher for
their subsequent purchase of air travel or holiday
arrangement to any destination.
Membership reminder: Members are kindly
requested to renew their 2004 memberships prior
to the AGA - and enjoy the accrued benefits. For
the list of benefits available to members, please
visit the web site www.slageneva.org
for further information.
Sri Lankan Food Festival: March 1-5 2004
from 6:30 pm onwards. Parkview Restaurant - Zurich
Marriot Hotel. CHF 60 per person, including welcome
cocktail and live calypso music. Sri Lankan Night
on Friday 5 March - Grand Ballroom with Sri Lankan
Band "Freak Out" - CHF 80 per person
including welcome cocktail.
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SLAG WEB SPOSNORSHIP
We welcome our new sponsors of our web site:
THE SWISS RESIDENCE
- the green hills of Kandy are an appropriate
place to find a touch of Switzerland - the grand
chalet look of Swiss Residence is an intriguing
and refreshing sight as seen from the town center.
Address: 23, Bahirawakanda, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Tel: +94 (0)81 4479055/6
Fax: +94 (0)81 4479058
Email: swissres@ispkandyan.lk
MOUNT LAVINIA HOTEL
- one of Sri Lanka's classic colonial hotels,
with enough history and intrigue to fill a novel
or two. A great place for families and for those
just looking to relax and take it easy in some
idyllic setting by the Indian Ocean.
Address: 100 Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka
Tel: + 94 11 2715221-7
Fax: + 94 11 2730726/2738228
Email: lavinia@sri.lanka.net
www.mountlaviniahotel.com
TASTE OF PARADISE RESTAURANT
- in operation for over 5 years in the Zurich
city centre - minutes from the main railway station.
Hoppers night every Sunday, much appreciated by
the Sri Lankan expatriates.
Address: im Migros-City 1. Stock, Lowenstrasse
35, CH 8001 Zurich
Tel: +41 1 210 4848
Fax: +41 1 210 4849
Email: info@tasteofparadise.ch
www.tasteofparadise.ch
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2003 YEAR END
PARTY - REVIEW
Held on 6 December 2003 at the Salle Communale
in Bellevue, the party was described by many as
one-of-the best-attended event. It was also the
occasion for SLAG to wish a fond farewell to our
outgoing Ambassador Prasad Kariyawasam. Addressing
the gathering, the Ambassador spoke of his tenure
during the time SLAG was formed and stated that
he was pleased to see the Association's evolution.
He said that it is time to hand over reins to
the next generation, and that for SLAG to develop;
a formal structure must be in place. However,
he stressed that SLAG maintain its informal, family-like,
atmosphere.
The SLAG choir sang carols - and our members'
children performed a nativity play. Santa Claus
made an appearance and a sumptuous buffet, prepared
by a group of volunteers, was enjoyed by all.
We could have danced all night, thanks to the
live music provided by Udaya and sponsored by
Trico International, but alas, Swiss regulations
do not permit such….
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
- NEW YEAR PARTY - 17 APRIL 2004
- FETE DE LA MUSIQUE - 18-20 JUNE 2004
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SLAG
Newsletter - February 2004
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