Canadian Hartleyite
Newsletter of the Past Pupils' Association of Canada & USA	Vol 6, No 3, December 2002

Hartleyite PPAs around the World meet at Hotel Galadari , Colombo

At the Global meeting with Mr. V. Jeyarajah , President Colombo branch presiding and Mr .R. Ravindralingam (on left) , secretary of UK branch taking the responsibility of Coordinating secretary.

The World wide gathering of Hartleyites on Sunday 28th July, 2002 in Salon Orchid at Hotel Galadari , Colombo lasted from 8 a.m to 5 p.m and it paved the way for an integrated approach to develop Hartley from the ruins of war that lasted over a decade, with the library burnt and greater part of the building damaged. The Sunday Observer, Colombo, described this meeting as a first for any College in Sri
Lanka.

One of the landmark achievement at this meeting was the formation of a Trust body to coordinate the aid coming from various branches , prioritise the needs of the college and be accountable for the funds entrusted to it by various branches. This trust body is to have permanent members who will hold office for a period of three years with the possibility of re election. Other members are the presidents of Colombo and Point Pedro branches and the Principal Hartley College as ex officio member. The joint body also agreed on a joint effort to establish an Information Center in memory of late Mr. K. Pooranampillai , former Principal of Hartley College.

The expenses for this Global meeting was shared by the branches ,UK, Canada, NSW Australia and Victoria Australia. Colombo branch hosted all the delegates and other distinguished Hartleyites for a dinner after the meeting at Hotel Galadari . Canada was represented by our Committee member Mr.S. Krishnalingam . Reports from Colombo say that Mr. Krishnalingam made very valuable contribution at the Global meeting. His speech detailing the sacrifices made by Canadian Hartleyites for the Alma mater at the dinner after the Global meeting was said to keep those gathered spellbound.

The following were elected as the permanent members of the Trust body, named as "Hartley College Past Pupils Associations' Trust".

Mr. Shan Shanmuganathan , Chairman Concept Technologies. Chairman of Trust

Mr. Chelle Pathmanathan , Management Consultant, CCF. Inc., Sri Lanka

Secretary of Trust

Mr. V. Rajanayagam , Retired teacher Hartley

Mr. D.R. Arumanayagam , retired teacher, Hartley

Mr. V. Sriskandarajah , Retired CTB depot manager

Mr. V. Jeyarajah , President HCPPA , Colombo branch

Mr. M. Nadarajasundaram , President, HCPPA , Point Pedro branch.

14th Annual Hartleyites Nite at Centennial Recreation Center

Hartleites Nite was held on Sunday 10th of November at the Centennial Recreation Center Auditorium, Scarborough. The Guests of Honor were Mr. R. Ravindralingam , Former President and present secretary of UK branch who was the life wire behind the Global meeting in Colombo. The other guest of honor was Mr. D. R. Arumanayagam former teacher and one of the vice Patrons of HCPPA Point Pedro branch. Though there were less members attending this time, there were more than 150 that clocked in. President Dr. Shanmugavadivel who was the chief Coordinator saw to it that the Hartleyite Nite gave the members a grand evening. The two guests of honor kept the crowed alive with their witty speeches. The evening ended on time at about 10.30 p.m.

As usual the Hartleyite nite was preceded by the Annual General meeting where the general body endorsed the formation of the Trust body for Hartley and also passed an amendment to the constitution to the fact that all funds for Hartley should be channeled through the Trust. It should be noted that these two were amendments every branch was asked to ratify at the joint meeting in Colombo.

News about Hartley

RESULTS OF GCE (A/L) 2002

Physical Science:

3 As 4 students

2 As 6 students

1 A 1 student

Biological science:

3 As 1 student

2 As 3 students

1 A 1 student

Commerce:

3 As 1 student

2 As 4 students

1 A 1 student

Arts:

2 As 1 student

NOTE: Out of the total of 240 students who sat for the examination, 115 were qualified for university entrance.

( Information provided by Mr. V. Jeyarajah , President Colombo branch)

SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED BY THE CANADA/USA SCHOLARSHIP FUND ( Rs 5000.00 each), based on the performance for the year 2001 awarded in March 2002.

In memory of Late Mr. S. T. Samuel for the best student in Biological science and for the best student in Arts,

awarded to Mr. Ravindran Gajanathan for Biological sciences and to Mr. Shanmuganathan Selvaratnam for Arts.

In memory of Late Mr. R. M. Gunaratnam for the best student in Physical sciences, awarded to Mr. Ramalingam Ravitharan .

In memory of Late Mr. W.N.S. Samuel

for the best student in Commerce awarded to Mr. Rajendran Vykunthavasan .

BEST SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD FROM THE CANADA/USA FUND IN MEMORY OF LATE MR . P.AHAMPARAM ( Rs . 3000.00 each)

Cricket : Mr. S. Kiretsan

Football: Mr. V. Muguntharajah

Athletics: Mr. V. Thinesh

Volley ball: Not awarded

FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR CHALLENGE SHIELD DONATED BY MR . N. SIVAPALAN OF CANADA/USA BRANCH

To Mr. V. Muguntharajah

( Information provided by Mr. M. Nadarajasundaram , President of Point Pedro branch)

NEWS ABOUT PRINCIPAL

Mr. M. Sripathy , Principal of Hartley College was assaulted very badly by unknown gang and as a result he has gone on long leave prior to retirement.

Canada/USA HCPPA has passed a motion of condemnation for this act and has said that whoever is the Principal of Hartley this should not have taken place. We have not got any information about the successor.

PURCHASE OF HOUSE ADJOINING THE PLAYGROUND

House belonging to Mr. Rajaratnam has been purchased for Rs 350 000 for Hartley and is temporarily in the name of HCPPA , Point Pedro till the trust body comes into effect by the year 2003, when this will be transferred to the Trust. Money for the purchase of this was fully subscribed by UK branch.

NEGOTIATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND ADJOINING THE CHURCH FOR BUILDING AN AUDITORIUM

The famous landmark hall where all of us lined up for the weekly assembly is no more except for the Bellfry which has been renovated. Due the fact that one half of the college is still occupied by the army, this hall has been partitioned into classrooms. Hartley Trust in conjunction with PPA Point Pedro is negotiating to purchase this land . London has promised to pay half the cost. Victoria branch Sydney branch of Australia and Colombo branch has agreed to pay the other half. The understanding is that when this land is available, Prime Minister has promised to finance the Auditorium . We have not had any further news regarding this.

News from HCPPA Canada/USA

PICNIC

Over two hundred including Methodist and Vada Hindu members and their families attended the annual Picnic held in Oshawa Park on July 27th. It was a real day of recreation for all age groups. Mr. Paranthaman , convener needs our congratulations for organizing one of the best picnics that we have seen recent times.

CRICKET MATCH

The annual Cricket encounter between Hartley and Jaffna Hindu was held at Sunnybrook park on 28th September. Hartley had an easy victory and carried away the Prof. Thurairajah memorial challenge cup. Mr. Skandariniyam , our committee member and an all round sportsman of his time was the chief guest. Congratulations for Mr. Jeyaraman and Mr. Sivarajah for organising this annual event.

TRUST FUND IN MEMORY OF LATE MR . K. NADARAJAH

Mr. K. Nadarajah joined Hartley as a Maths and Chemistry teacher in 1971. He became Principal in 1993 and passed away in 2000. The committee decided to start a trust fund in memory of him to finance the University education of very needy students . The committee also decided that the selection of the student will be done by the Hartley Trust body and approved by the HCPPA Canad/USA branch. At the Annual dinner this year, some members pledged money for this trust..

WE HOPE MORE OF THE PAST PUPILS OF MR NADARJAH WILL COME FORWARD TO CONTRIBUTE TO THIS FUND.

CONGRATULATIONS FOR MR . ANANDARAJAH & Dr.M. . RAMAJEYAM

A motion to congratulate Hartleyite Mr. T. Anandarajah on his appointment as Inspector General of Police for Sri Lanka and Hartleyite Dr.. S. Ramajeyam for being elected as Member of the Municipal Council of Colombo was passed by the committee and the President was asked to forward this message.

MR . MAHADEVAN PROCEEDS TO HARTLEY IN DECEMBER

Mr. R. Mahadevan , our former committee member will be visiting Hartley College to find out the present situation. He will also meet the presidents of Colombo branch and Point Pedro branch and report back to the committee in January.

CANADA/USA FUNDS WITH COLOMBO AND POINT PEDRO BRANCHES TO BE TRANSFERRED TO TRUST BODY

The AGM passed a resolution proposed by the President that all the Canada/USA funds now with Colombo and Point Pedro branches be transferred to the trust body . As a first step President Dr. Shanmugavadivel has asked both Colombo branch and Point Pedro branches to transfer the interests accruing in January 2003, from all the funds to the account of the Trust body.

AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION REGARDING HARTLEY TRUST

The following amendment to the constitution proposed by the committee was unanimously passed by the General body:

Section 14 - 2 Finances of the Association shall include a sub section 2b to read as " Finances for all projects for Hartley shall be deposited with the Hartley College Past Pupils Associations Trust Fund in Colombo and disbursed through the Trust".

The general body also unanimously endorsed the formation of the trust and the Deed of Covenant of the Hartley College Past Pupils Associations Trust as approved by the Joint meeting of all branches of HCPPAs , in Colmbo in July 2002.

SUB COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE CANDA /USA FUNDS WITH COLOMBO & POINT PEDRO BRANCHES

A sub committee comprising of President Dr. Shanmugavadivel , seretary Mr. Rajeswaran , Vice President Dr. Thangarooban , Treasurer Mr. Jeyaraman and Past President Mr. Atputhanathan was appointed to go through all the records from 1989 onwards to find out the various funds that have been sent to Colombo branch and to Point Pedro branch for various projects and make a an up to date record of it.

HARTLEYITE NITE FOR END OF NOVEMBER

At a request by USA member the AGM decided to keep the Hartleyite nite at the end of November to coincide with the USA long weekend on a trial basis for the year 2003.

News from Branches

UK BRANCH

The President of the UK branch is

Mr. P. Harichandran

Secretary : Mr.G. Vigneswaralingam

Uk was requested by the Hartley Trust body to prepare the deed to legalise the Hartley Trust. Mr. R. Ravindralingam , past secretary of UK branch who was mainly instrumental in the formation of the Trust body, has prepared the deed and circulated to all branches for their comment. He informs that by January 2003 the Hartley Trust will be made legal.

NEW SOUTH WALES< AUSTRALIA

The president for the year 2003;

M. V. Sugumar

New South Wales has agreed to finance a portion of the cost of purchase of land for the Auditorium if it came through.

Mr. Elango past president and founder member went as delegate of both NSW branch and Victoria branch for the Global meeting in Colombo.

VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA

Mr. Shanthikumar has been elected as the President of Victoria branch for the year 2003.

Victoria also has agreed to finance a portion of the cost of purchase of land for Auditorium

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA

Mr. V. Jayarajah has been re elected president for the year 2003. Mr. Jeyarajah went as guest of honor to the Annual Dinner and AGM in UK. He did immense work in organizing the Global meeting in Colombo and make it a success.

Canada /USA branch would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Jeyarajah and the Colombo committee for the effort they put in make the Global meeting a success.

POINT PEDRO BRANCH

Mr. M. Nadarajasundaram continues as President o f Point Pedro branch for the year 2003. He is now the acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Jaffna .

Information for the year 2003

FIRST JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING

The first joint committee meeting of the past committee and the new committee will be held on Sunday 19th of January 2003 at the residence of President, Dr. Shanmugavadivel at 6 p.m.

NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President: Dr. A. Shanmugavadivel Tel: 416 266 5161, E-mail: drashan @ hotmail.com

Vice Presidents: Dr. A. Thangarooban , Tel: 905 770 3350, E- mail: atroopan @ rogers.com

Mr. V. Sivasothilingam , Tel: 905 275 1821

Secretary: Dr. V. Shanmuganayagam , Tel: 905 305 1958, E-mail: vshan @ sympatic.ca

Asst Secretary: Mr. N. Muruganandan , Tel: 416 695 3998

Treasurer: Mr. M. Sivananthan , Tel: 416 754 7359, E-mail: sivana @ pathcom.com

Asst. Treasurer: Mr. M. Anandakrishnan , Tel: 416 281 6554

Editor: Mr. M. Atputhanathan , Tel: 416 439 7696, E-mail: atput @ interlog.com

Committee Members Mr. K. Rajaratnam 416 502 1423 Mr. S. Sathyamoorthy 416 289 2788 Mr. A. Ithayanesan 416 297 7776 Mr. S. Vykunthan Mr. S. Krishnalingam 416 963 8591 Dr. J. Figarado 905 206 1966 Mr. Murali 416 741 0352 Mr. Sivakumaran 416 417 9501 Mr. K. Sivamohan 416 425 3208 Mr. Mohan 416 744 3421 Auditors Mr. V. Jeyaraman 905 787 0136 Mr. S. Nandakumar

Mr. Mahalingam passes away

Mr. G.K. Mahalingam , formerly teacher at Hartley College, expired in his native village at Alvai , Point Pedro on 3.12 2002 aged 74. He taught Tamil in lower forms and took active part in organising Tamil Language contests during the latter half of late Mr. Pooranampillai 's perod.His daughter Mrs Pamathy Karunaithas could be contacted at 416 438 6102

On behalf of Hartleyites of Canada/USA we sent our deepest sympathies to his family.

(Information by Mr. J .J. Atputharajah )

Editorial

CANDIAN HRTLEYITE has completed six years. There was an urgent need for such a newsletter to keep our members informed throughout the year and not call them only to inform about the events like Kalai Vilza etc. This was started during the time when Mr. S. Ponnuchamy was president and Mr. N. Sivapalan was secretrary in 1997.

In 1998, during the time of Mr. M. Atputhanathan , this format of the Newsletter came out three times an year. This was the year Hartleyites of USA also joined our association and as such the need to keep all members iformed was greater.

BEST WISHES FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Editor

We apologize for any mistakes that might have crept in inadvertently.

M.Atputhanathan (Editor)