NEWS AND EVENTS

 

10th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING


The 10th Annual General Meeting of the Burgher Association was held on Saturday 5th November 2011 at 6.30 pm, at the Dutch Burgher Union Hall,No. 114, Reid Avenue, Colombo 04. The following members were elected to office for the year 2011/2012.

President: Mr. Hans Beekmeyer

Vice President: Mr. Kenneth J. de Motte

Honorary Secretatry: Dawn De Kretser

Honourary Treasurer: Mr. James Rebert

Assistant Secretary: Mr. Rienzie Diaz

Assistant Treasurer: Mr. Rusell de La Motte

Committee Members: Mrs. Shirlene Chiba

                                 Mr. Marc Rozairo     

     Mr. Christopher Rebert

     Mr. Kevin Rozairo

     Lt. Colonel Shane Balthazar

 

Executive Committee 2011/2012
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2011/2012

 

Board of Directors

Mr. Hans Beekmeyer (President-Ex-Officio)
Mrs. Dawn De Kretser (President-Ex-Officio)
Mr. James Rebert (President-Ex-Officio)
Mr. Maxi Rozairo (Elected)
Mr. Trevor Ludowyke (Elected)
Mrs. Marie Adolphus (Elected)


 


 

10th Anniversary of the Burgher Association

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Yes!It was a grand success and we had a great time!!

anniversary cake

The Burgher Association is 10 years old! A grand Celebration Dinner Dance was held on 1st October 2011 at the Grand Oriental Hotel (GOH). It was a packed house with over 300 members and guests joining this memorable event. Our heartiest congratulations to the Dance Committee led by Dance Committee Chairman Mr. Kenneth de Motte, Vice President of the Association and Mr Hans Beekmeyer the President.

President  with First lady   Vice President with lady   Founder and lady

Well! The live band that provided music for dancing was the versatile musical outfit "Black" supported by the ever vibrant "Outburst DJs". This was the first dinner dance organized by the Association since the end of the war in our country and the dawn of peace. It was indeed a grand celebration of our 10th anniversary it true style.

cutting the anniversary cake      founder addressing

By the way there were attractive prizes t0o. Former Exco member and staunch supporter of the association since its inception Mr. Rodney Koelmeyer, Chairman of Superlink Travels had once again come forward with a generous offer of the free Trip to the Holy Land. This prize was awarded to the winner of the entrance ticket draw. There was an excellent array of prizes on offer on the 10th anniversary raffle draw too. Congratulations Shirlene for a fantastic job on the raffle draw and the crowning of the Anniversary Prince and Princess.

prince and orincess of the 10th anniversary    a winner

The cutting of the anniversary cake by our Founder President Mr. Maxi Rozairo and a multimedia presentation of "Down Memory Lane" took us back to those days when we first started our association with so much of eagerness and enthusiasm.

dance in progress    dance in progress

Our heartfelt thanks to all our Sponsors, especially the main sponsor MAX TV, Co-Sponsor Singer Sri Lanka, Airline Ticket Sponsor Superlink Travels and print media Sponsor Daily Mirror. We also thank all those who participated in this historic moment of our association.

 

 

 


 

Christmas is a time of sharing

December 2010

Christmas being a time of sharing and giving, the BA maintained its tradition of sharing Christmas with others. The annual distribution of Christmas hampers among members of our Burgher community was held on 19th December 2010 at the Colombo YWCA premises in the presence of Mr. Maxi Rozario, Patron and Director, Mr. Trevor Ludowyke, Immediate Past President and Director and other members of the Executive Committee. A special feature of this year's distribution of hampers was a surprise cash donation from Australia which was handed over to the Vice President Mr. Kenneth de Motte by Mr. Felsinger who had come all the way from Australia on holiday. A special word of thanks to Mrs. Dawn de Kretser, Secretary, for organizing these hampers and obtaining donations from members, well wishers and even from abroad for this noble cause.

Donatoin from Australia to the hampers Project
Mr. Felsinger handing over the donation to Mr. Kenneth de Motte

   Hapmers ready for distributoin
The hampers lined up for distribution

Vice President handing over the hampers
Mr. Kenneth de Motte hands over a hamper to a family

Maxi handing over hampers   Trevor hands over hampers
Hampers being distributed among the families

Secretary handing over the hampers
Dawn de Krestser, Secretary handing over a hamper

Russel de la Motte hansing over the hampers   Rienzie handing over the hampers

Singing carols with the families
Singing carols with families

singing carols   singing carols

Santa with gifts
And Santa made his appearance this year too with gifts for the kids


Member's Christmas get-together

2010

The annual Christmas get-together was held at the Lion's Activity Centrex Hall, Etul Kotte with the participation of a large gathering of members and their guests. Here are some of the photos of this event

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A sing-along of carols

carols   carols
a cross section of participants at the sing-along

xmas party
Santa brings gifts for the children

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Members enjoying their party at leisure

 

 

 


9th Annual General Meeting

Date: 16th October 2010
Time: 5.00 p.m.
Venue: West Meeting Room (Ground Floor) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce,
 No.50, Navam Mawatha , Colombo 02

The 9th Annual General Meeting of The Burgher Association was held on Saturday 16th October 2010 at the West Meeting Room (Ground Floor) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, No.50, Navam Mawatha , Colombo 02. The following Office Bearers were duly elected to serve in the Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the period 2010/2011.

Office Bearers

President: Hans Beekmeyer
Vice President: Mr. Kenneth De Motte
Hony. Secretary: Mrs. Dawn De Kretser
Hony. Treasurer: Mr. James Rebert
Asst. Secretary: Ms. Sandra Mackay
Asst. Treasurer: Rienzie Diaz

Committee Members:

Mr. Marlon Bekelmun
Mr. Marc Rozairo
Mr. Rienzie Diaz
Mr. Russell De la Motte
Mr. Russell Van Rooyen

Mr. Christopher Rebert
Mr. Kevin Lord

Board of Directors

Mr. Hans Beekmeyer (President-Ex-Officio)
Mrs. Dawn De Kretser (President-Ex-Officio)
Mr. James Rebert (President-Ex-Officio)
Mr. Maxi Rozairo (Elected)
Mr. Trevor Ludowyke (Elected)
Mrs. Marie Adolphus (Elected)

EXECUTUIVE COMMITTEE 2010/2011

Exco 2010

President installed
Installation of Mr.Hans Beekmeyer as President

Members ate AGMQuorum
Members at the meeting

AGM
New President chairs the AGM

New President Hans beekmeyer addresses the meeting   Vice President proposes the Vote of thanks
        Address by the new President                      Vote of thanks by Vice President
Hans Beekmeyer                                                     Kenneth de Motte

 


 

THE 9th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE BURGHER ASSOCIATION


The 9th Annual General Meeting of the Burgher Association was held on Saturday 16th October 2010 at
5.00 pm, at the West Meeting Room (Ground Floor) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce,
No.50, Navam Mawatha , Colombo 02
                         


Election of the Executive Committee  and Board of Directors


Election of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors for the year 2010/2011

  1. Hans Beekmeyer - President (Ex-officio Board Director)
  2. Kenneth De motte - Vice President
  3. Dawn De Krestser - Honorary Secretary (Ex-officio Board Director)
  4. James Rebert - Treasurer (Ex-officio Board Director)
  5. Sandra Makey - Assistant Secretary
  6. Rienzie Diaz - Assistant Treasurer
  7. Committee Members -

               Russell De la Motte
               Marlon Bakelmun
               Marc Rozairo
               Russell VanRooyen
               Christiopher Rebert
               Kevin Lord

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

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