Chief Patron
The Chief Patron is the senior honorary position of the Association, a non-voting office to which the committee may invite a person of standing, such as a Venerable Nayaka Thero, for blessings, counsel and moral leadership.
The committee is currently extending its invitation, and the name of the Chief Patron will be announced here once accepted.
Chief Patron
Invitation extended by the Executive Committee, September 2026.
Photo: Chief PatronAdvisory Board
The Advisory Board is a standing body of senior past students admitted by the committee, with no limit on its number. It exists to give the committee the benefit of experience, judgement and institutional memory, and to lend the Association continuity and standing as committees change.
Its members advise the President and the committee on strategy, major events, finances and fundraising; help protect the Association’s traditions; lend their standing and networks in support of its objects; help settle disagreements by informal mediation; and support the reunion, scholarships and welfare programmes. The Board advises; it does not manage the Association, operate its bank accounts or hold its assets.
Members of the Advisory Board
Invitations are being issued to senior past students. Names will be published here as acceptances are received.
Know a senior Katharian who should be on the Board? Suggest a name to the Secretary at info@katharians.com.