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26 February 2010
Club invited to display 7 VW Beetles at the "Trale Exibition 2010" organised by the students of S.Thomas College, Mount Lavinia.
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21 December 1996
Inaugural Meeting of the VW Beetle Owners’ Club at the Residence of Mr.Wimal Nugegodage. Ten Beetle owners attend the meeting and a Committee of management is formed. Mr.J Weerasuriya Appointed Founder President and Mr.Wimal Nugegoda appointed Founder Secretary of the Club. |
26 April 1997
First ever “Drive” organized by the Club from no.15 Alfred Place, Colombo 3 (Residence of Mr.Ruwan Punchihewa) to Danduwa, Parliament Road, Kotte.The Drive was flagged off by His Excellency Mr.Schmidt, Ambassador of Germany. 80 Beetles participate at this event.
28 June 1997
Special General Meeting organized at the Library Services Auditorium, Colombo 7, Guest Speaker Mr. Mana Jayawardena speaks of the history of the VW Beetle as well as technical points to the members.
June 1997
With the Size 15” tyre by Kelani Tyres being out of production, the Club confirms and orders of 100Tyres, which brings back the production of the size 15” Tyre by Kelani Tyres Ltd.
August 1997
The Clubs first Newsletter is issued.
August 1997
Jasons Automobiles offers a discounted facility to members for VW Spares on production of a valid membership card.
September 1997
Bumper Badge of the Club made available to the membership
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12 March 1998
Annual General Meeting held at the Library Services Auditorium, Colombo 7.
13 September 1998
Drive organized from Green Path, Colombo 7, to Wadduwa Holiday Resort. Over Fifty Beetles participated. Key Sponsor NICO Battery Manufacturers. |
29 April 1999
Annual General Meeting held at the Library Services Auditorium, Colombo 7. Chief Guest Mr.Mana Jayawardena – President Classic Car Club of Ceylon. |
18 March 2000
Annual General Meeting held at the Library Services Auditorium, Colombo 7.Chief Guest Mr.Gamini Hettiarachchi - Director Car Mart Ltd.
21 November 2000
First ever “Fun Rally” from Green Path to KV Club, Talduwa. The planning of the Rally with the kind assistance of the Motor Trading Post. The start of the Rally with the assistance of members from the Classic Car Club of Ceylon |
25 February 2001
Annual General Meeting held at the Library ServicesAuditorium, Colombo 7. Mr.Tissa Wijesinghe Appointed President of the Club.
07 July 2001
“Pride of Ownership” Pageant incorporated with a Drive from Green Path to Millennium Park at T B Jaya Mawatha. Awards for most Original Beetle and best maintained Beetle with the kind courtesy of the Motor Trading Post. |
23 March 2002
Annual General Meeting held at the Library Services Auditorium, Colombo 7.
07 July 2002
Drive from Galle Face Hotel to Beach Hotel “Bayroo”, Beruwala. All participants given complimentary Tea/Coffee courtesy of the Galle Face Hotel. |
17 March 2003
Mr. Derek de Silva Wijeratne, owner of a “New Beetle” obtains membership of the Club.
5 April 2003
Annual General Meeting held at the Library Service Auditorium, Colombo 7. Chief Guest Mr.Brian Elias. Mr.Peter Jasinghe appointed President of the Club.
03 August 2003
Drive organized from Green Path, Colombo 7, to Goldi Sands Hotel, Negombo. The Drive is welcomed to Negombo in “Grand Style” by the Negombo Motor Sports Club.Club keytags given to the participants of the Drive |
06 March 2004
Fellowship “Tea-Time” Drive from Green Path, Colombo 7, to the Residence of Dr.Anil Liyanage in Kotte followed by tea and refreshments to the participants.
08 August 2004
Drive organized from the Hilton – Colombo to Aqua Pearl Lake Resort, Bolgoda. Complimentary Breakfast to the participants by the Hilton Colombo.Club License holders given to the participants of the Drive. |
02 April 2005
Annual General Meeting held at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. Chief Guest Mr.Yashendra Amerasinghe – Joint Managing Director, Car Mart Ltd.
02 October 2005
First Ever “Speed” Event organized by the Club, incorporated with the Annual “Pride of Ownership” Drive. The Drive was from the Hilton- Colombo to the Katukurunda Air Base, Kalutara to carry out “Beetle Sprint”. Drive proceeded to Hotel Kani Lanka for Fellowship Lunch and awards ceremony. Complimentary Breakfast to participants with the kind courtesy of the Hilton Colombo. VW Keytags manufactured in Germany given to the participants of the event.  |
04 March 2006
Fellowship “Tea Time” Drive from Green Path, Colombo 7 ending-up at the Nondescripts Cricket Club, Colombo 7, for tea & refreshments for the participants and their guests.
24 June 2006
10th Annual General Meeting of the Club held at Fingara Club,Borelesgamuwa. Mr Ruwan Weerawardana appointed President of the Club
29 Ocotber 2006
The 8th Annual "Pride of Ownership" Drive from Colombo to Hanwella cancelled due to the prevailing weather conditions and floods at the planned venue |
25 March 2007
The 8th Annual "Pride of Ownership" Drive was held from Colombo to Dampe Village Resort, Madapatha. The Start from the Hilton Colombo and
flagged of by Ms.Gigi De Silva - Public Relations Manager of the Hilton Colombo. Over sixty Beetles partcipate at this event.
6 June 2007
11th Annual General Meeting held on 16th June 2007 at Hotel Westeern, Colombo 4. Peter Jasinghe appointed President of the Club.
29 July 2007
Patron and ardent supporter of the Club Mr.Mana Jayawardena passes away.As a mark of respect, a fleet of VW Beetles join in the funeral procession
26 August 2007
"Rally VW Beetle 2007" held from Colombo to Kosgoda. The Start from the Galle Face Hotel and finish at Kosgoda Beach Hotel with felowship lunch.
The Rally Route planned out by Mr Ruwan Weerawardana and special Bumper badge for the Rally made available to the members. Rally Champion
Mr.Ruwan Punchihewa, 1st Runner-Up Dr.Indrika Senaratne and 2nd Runner-up Gabriel Rockwood
8 December 2007
"Beetle Barbeque Night" held at the Nondescripts Cricket Club. Members and their guests attend the event |
30 March 2008
9th "Pride of Ownership" Drive from Hilton-Colombo to Villa Palma, Pamunugama. German Ambassador Mr Juergen Weerth takes the wheel of EL446
an is flagged off by Mr William Costley, General Manager of Hilton-Colombo waving German & Sri Lankan Flag.Drive proceeds along Airport Road with
refreshment stop at Wattala, courtessy of Norton Salco Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.
7 June 2008
12th Annual General Meeting of the Club held at the Ceylon Hotel School Auditorium, Colombo 3
7 September 2008
"Beetle Sprint 2008" - Held at Katukurunda AirBase. The cars line-up at Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia and proceed in Parade form to the Airbase
VW 1200,1300 & 1500 Sprint with two invitational Sprints for the Peugeot 203 and BMC1100 Club. Medals awarded to all winners & Participants |
29 March 2009
10th "Pride of Ownership" Drive from Hilton-Colombo to Taj Airport Garden Hotel, Katunayake. Mr.Jerome Auvity, General Manager of the Hilton
Colombo is given a guard of honor by the members alongside their Bugs. Special car related fun event organised at the venue. 56 Beetles
partcipate at the Drive.
18 July 2009
13th Annual General Meeting held at the Ceylon Hotel School Auditorium, Colombo 3. Members raise concerns over the strict implimentation of
the use of seat belts and the annual Emmission test for all vehicles by the authorities.
August 2009
Club invited by the Vintage Car Owners Club to participate in the "Drive for the Children" from Colombo to the Lukshmi Children Home in
Katunayake. 6 Beetles participate at this event.
8 November 2009
The "Colombo Heritage Rally 2009" Starting from the Mount Lavinia Hotel and ending at the Nondescirpts Crticket Club with fellowship lunch. The
Rally Route including many questions of heritage sights within the city limits of Colombo compiled by Mr Ruwan Weerawardana. Joint Winners of the Kleen Park Trophy being awarded to Mr.Ruwan Punchihewa and Mr.Mahesh Mallawaratchi and Runner-up Trophy being awarded to Mr.N K Punchihewa.
18 December 2009
"Beetle Night 2009" held at the Nondescripts Cricket Club with many members and their guests attending the year-end event. |
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