Back in 1987, MOTA Colombo had the inaugural meeting under the patronage of great Thomian Mr. A. S. Jaywardarane, at BRC Pavillion with 37 members. Promoters of the OBA were M/s Eric Hulangamuwa, Herbert Wijekoon, Ranjith Alahakoon, M. Manoharan, Late C. H. Hulangamuwa, Milroy Jayathilaka, S. Wijekoon, Cyril Weligamage. Founder president was Mr. A S Jayawardene, the first scretary was Mr. Eric Hulangamuwa and the First treasurer was Mr. C de S Jayawardena.