{"id":7201,"date":"2026-07-09T11:27:58","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T05:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fintechnews.lk\/?p=7201"},"modified":"2026-07-09T11:27:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T05:57:58","slug":"classic-car-club-of-ceylon-celebrates-another-successful-year-at-annual-general-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fintechnews.lk\/index.php\/2026\/07\/09\/classic-car-club-of-ceylon-celebrates-another-successful-year-at-annual-general-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"Classic Car Club of Ceylon Celebrates Another Successful Year at Annual General Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Classic Car Club of Ceylon (CCCC) successfully concluded its 34<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;year at its Annual General Meeting, held on 25 June 2026 at The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The meeting marked the culmination of another outstanding year for the Club, highlighted by a series of successful events and initiatives celebrating Sri Lanka\u2019s vibrant classic motoring community. These included&nbsp;<em>Starlight &amp; Classics<\/em>, the&nbsp;<em>Ceylon Motor Show 2026<\/em>, the&nbsp;<em>Heritage Rally<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>British Car Day 2026<\/em>, the&nbsp;<em>Classic Car Diaries&nbsp;<\/em>video series, and the Club\u2019s annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The meeting was chaired by Protem Chairman Dr. Harsha Cabral, who proposed the nomination of Sanjiv Alles for a fourth consecutive term as President. The nomination was unanimously endorsed by the members present, who also elected the Office Bearers and Executive Committee for the 2026\u20132027 year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his acceptance address, the President thanked the membership for the confidence placed in him and the Committee, and reaffirmed the Club\u2019s commitment to preserving and promoting Sri Lanka\u2019s rich classic motoring heritage. He highlighted the importance of continuing to innovate through unique events, educational initiatives and digital engagement, while encouraging members to actively participate in the Club\u2019s activities and help inspire the next generation of classic motoring enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Office Bearers and Executive Committee for the year 2026\u20132027 are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Office Bearers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>President: Sanjiv Alles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vice Presidents: Senaka Kotagama &amp; Hatim Akbarally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secretary: Priyanga Samaratunga<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistant Secretary: Rajitha Cooke<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treasurer: Suhen Vanigasooriya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistant Treasurer: Shiraz Akbarally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immediate Past President: Clive de Silva Jnr<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competition Secretary: Chanaka Jinasena<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Executive Committee:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Social Secretary: Shalike Ganewatta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ramani Ponnambalam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chandana Amaratunga<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dinesh De Silva<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ramal Jasinghe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kishan D. Perera<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dilshan Gomes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amrit Alles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vice Patrons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Asgi Akbarally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geepal Fernando<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As the Club embarks on its 35th year, it looks forward to another exciting calendar of events that will continue to celebrate Sri Lanka\u2019s motoring heritage, strengthen the camaraderie among enthusiasts, and inspire greater appreciation for classic vehicles across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: Daily News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Classic Car Club of Ceylon (CCCC) successfully concluded its 34th&nbsp;year at its Annual General Meeting, held on 25 June 2026 at The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo. The meeting marked the culmination of another outstanding year for the Club, highlighted by a series of successful events and initiatives celebrating Sri Lanka\u2019s vibrant classic motoring community. 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