The Keynote speaker Com. Nadika Mendis & Mrs. Mendis and AP Rita Hettiarachchi were garlanded at the entrance to the hall after which RD Nihal Peiris, IPRD Enrico Brown, RDE Michael Matthysz, RS Caryl de Zilwa, RT & ASD Brotherhood Fund Anton Kandiah, ASD Community Service Veraan de Mel, DGs Sudatha Wijewickrema, Ainsworth Martinesz, and President NCYMCA Aruna Shantha Nonis were called upon by the Master of Ceremonies, Sanchia Brown, to light the oil lamp.

The solemn flag ceremony followed where Flag bearers of clubs marched into the hall, and in turn handed over their flags to RD who placed in on the rostrum for display during the duration of the convention.

This completed all stood to attention to the National Anthem. Everyone then joined in the singing of the Y's Men's Pledge and reciting of the Y's Men's Prayer, a moment of silent meditation was observed for religious meditation by those of other faiths. An observation of one minute silence was thereafter observed for deceased members.

A passage from the Bible which set the theme for the convention was then read by RS Caryl de Zilwa. After the presentation of the Bible to RD Nihal Peiris by the RS. the the hymn, "O God our Help in Ages Past" was sung.
RD Nihal Peiris presided over the sessions from this point onwards and first called for nominations to the post of Convention Scribe. The name of YL Solita Muthukrishna was accepted unanimously by the house following a proposal made by PRD Jayantha Fernando which was seconded by PRD Norman de Zilwa.

YM Qurinus Fernando was then nominated to the post of Y's Guy and accepted unanimously by the house upon a proposal made by YM Asoka Peiris which was seconded by YM V. Ariyaratnam.

YL Lalani Fernando then read the Roll Call.

RD Nihal Peiris next welcomed all present and went on to introduce the Keynote Speaker Com. Nadika Mendis, President of the The Ceylon School for the Deaf and Blind. Com. Mendis in his address emphasized on the theme “Serving Mankind”. At the conclusion of the Keynote speech, RD Nihal Peiris made a token presentation to Com. Mendis.

RD Nihal Peiris then called upon the Chief Guest AP Rita Hettiarachchi to address the house. Addressing the gatherings AP Rita Hettiarachchi said that it was an honour and pleasure to address all present. She further stated that in spite of the global recession which has affected each one of us there has been 11 new clubs formed in the Asia Area with a membership of over fifty members. She encouraged the members to work closer with the YMCAs. While thanking the region AP Rita requested to keep the flag flying in Sri Lanka. She also conveyed here sincere thanks to each and every member and emphasized on her theme “Working together to serve better”. AP Rita then proceeded to present a token of appreciation to RD Nihal Peiris. RD Nihal Peiris thanked AP Rita for gracing the occasion and made a token presentation to her.

At the conclusion of AP's address, RD Nihal Peiris, RDE Michael Matthysz, President NCYMCA Aruna Shantha Nonis set their signatures to the "Principles of Partnership" document reaffirming the partnership between the YMCA and the Y' Men. It was noted that NGS NCYMCA would place his signature at a later date since he was unable to attend due to being abroad at the time.

President NCYMCA Aruna Shantha Nonis then conveyed the greetings of the Executive Committee of the YMCA and briefly recounted the partnership activities of the two organisations. He went on to state that many Y’s Men were serving on the various committees of the YMCA and encouraged others to join.

RS Caryl de Zilwa then read messages from PRD Ercon Godlieb and PAP Devane Perera.

The Business Session started there upon.