2002–2003: Transition and New Initiatives

Executive Committee Group Photo
Mr. V. Balachandran, who had previously served as Vice President during the 2000– 2002 term and as Treasurer before that, assumed the presidency for the 2002–2003 term. Patron K. Sivasubramaniam continued as the association’s guiding figure, while Ms. K. Vijayadevy took on the role of Secretary and Mr. R. Muralitharan served as Treasurer. Despite the brief term, the committee maintained continuity and laid the groundwork for new projects.
Meanwhile, the playground extension project continued to progress. The prior committee’s purchase of 13 Lachams of land was a major step, but more land was needed to fully extend the playground. During 2002–2003, OSA Canada stayed in close contact with the school administration regarding further land acquisition. Notably, the college had taken a short-term loan locally to secure additional parcels adjoining the new land. The 2002–2003 committee began raising funds to reimburse this loan. Plans were made for a substantial remittance to cover the purchase of the next segments (Lot #5) once the funds were pooled. Although the actual payment was executed by the subsequent committee, it was this team that initiated the fundraising drive and rallied the alumni around the continuation of the project.
