About Us
Our Mission
VAASOCAL will foster a vital community of Visakhians in Southern California by providing opportunities for social, professional, cultural and charitable collaboration to uphold and propagate the traditions, values and exceptional standards of Visakha Vidyalaya, Sri Lanka, to achieve betterment of its members and society at large.
Our Goals
- Unite in friendship
- Celebrate the lives of our members
- Serve the needs of our times
Board of Directors (2021-2023)
President: Deepthi Perera, Vice President : Medini Ratnayake, Secretary:Dumindra De Zoysa, Treasurer: Nayani Wijeratne,
Board members: Ishika Abeyratne, Sonali Bandaranayake, Champa Sirimanne
President's Message
I am honored to serve as the President of Visakha Alumnae of Southern California. I want to thank the outgoing board of directors and past presidents and express my sincere gratitude to all members. VAASOCAL started with a group of ladies who were eager and willing to serve and the mission is still going strong 15 years later! I look forward to upholding the purposes and principles of the VAASOCAL organization.
We have enjoyed accomplishing much good over the years, helping support our school and community in effective ways. The pandemic that has been experienced over the past year and a half has been an unparalleled challenge for all, which is another reason why it is important for us to persevere and continue to make an impact. With our devoted members and enthusiastic Executive Committee, we will keep making a difference and grow stronger. I look forward to a great year ahead!
Best regards,
Deepthi Perera
President
VAASOCAL
Enoka Abeyratne
Past President
Board of Directors (2018-2020)
President: Enoka Abeyratne, Vice President: Maneesha Abeywardena, Secretary: Chaturi Senanayake, Treasurer: Samitha Wijeratne, Board Members: Ishika Abeyratne, Lathika Wijeratne
Dilhara Kaluarachchi
Founding President
Board of Directors (2006-2008)
President: Dilhara Seneviratne, Vice President and Secretary: Medini Ratnayake, Asst. Secretary: Lasni Gunawardena, Treasurer: Sumudu Weerasinghe, Board members: Hasanthi Abeysinhe, Upamali Munaweera, Champa Perera, Nadeera Ranawaka, Enoka Abeyratne
Binodh De Silva
Past President
Board of Directors (2008-2010)
President: Binodh De Silva, Treasurer: Kaushalya Hettiarachchi, Secretary:Thushani Hewapathirana, Assistant Secretary: Rangani Punchihewa, Board members: Nelum Balasuriya, Sonali Bandaranayake, Chitra Liyanage, Champa Perera, Deepthi Perera
Sumudu Weerasinghe
Past President
Board of Directors (2012-2014)
President: Sumudu Weerasinghe, Vice President: Upamali Munaweera,Secretary:Oshani Seneviratne,Treasurer: Deepa Wathugala, Assistant Treasurer: Hasini Ruwanpathirana, Board members: Medini Ratnayake, Champa Perera,Dilusha Gunaratne,Vayomi Wijeratne, Deepthi Perera
Sumudu Weerasinghe
Past President
Board of Directors (2015-2017)
President: Sumudu Weerasinghe, Vice President: Upamali Munaweera,Secretary:Oshani Seneviratne,Treasurer: Deepthi Perera, Board members: Medini Ratnayake, Champa Perera,Dilusha Gunaratne