CHRIS BRAMANANDA AND MERCIA BRAMANANDA – by Radha de Mel Source: Western Australia SRI LANKA ASSOCIATION Newsletter Chris and Mercia arrived in Perth in 1995 and became members of WASLA very soon after. They have both been valued and active members ever since. Chris joined the Committee in 1998, and held various positions including that of Treasurer, until he took on the yoke of President in 2003- a position he served with great integrity, commitment and grace. Those were halcyon days for WASLA, with the Sri Lankan community in Perth coming together in great numbers for regular celebrations and events including dances and food fairs, which were hugely successful. The events were organised with meticulous attention to detail, and reflected the style and grace of the man at the helm and the woman who so efficiently and generously assisted and supported him at every turn. Chris was greatly influential in galvanising ...

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