Sri Lanka Association of New England (SLANE)

PO Box 442
North Chelmsford, MA 01863
978-275-4196 phone
slaneusa2001@yahoo.com
www.slaneusa.org

Area of Inerest:
Organization - Friendship and cultural preservation

Ethnic Community Served:
Sri Lankan

Description:
The Sri Lanka Association of New England (SLANE) was formed by about 50 Sri Lankans at the inaugural meeting held on September 26, 1998 at St. Peter's parish hall, Cambridge, MA. At this inaugural meeting, the objectives of the association were agreed upon while an eleven member executive committee was elected for the year 1998/99. It was decided to open the membership of the association to all Sri Lankans living in New England.

Our Mission:

• To foster friendship, goodwill, peace and unity among all Sri Lankans in Massachusetts and neighboring states.
• To take steps to sustain the Sri Lankan cultural traditions among the Sri Lankans in U.S. and to promote the Sri Lankan culture.
• To promote awareness and interests of Sri Lankan economic and political situation.
• To organize social, welfare, and cultural activities for the benefit of Sri Lankans.
• To welcome and support the newly arriving Sri Lankans, especially students.
• To commemorate events of National importance in Sri Lanka.

Staff:
R. Vijesingha, President
Julius Francis, Vice President
Akalushi Mutukumarana, Secretary
Bevis Peries, Treasurer

Source:
http://www.slaneusa.com

Submitted by:
AIA Staff

New - 03/06/03