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Editors Note – Rotaract: A Fight worth
Explore Rotaract @ 3220 at a
Fighting
glance
Humanity is the quality of being humane and
Tribute to the IPDRR 3–4 benevolence. It is about developing the ability to
understand the feelings of others while standing
Read all about the Rotaract journey
up for each other in times of need. Rotaract
of our very own IPDRR
District 3220 is one national platform that
Subramanium Sudhakaran.
explores this humanity through networks of
Nothing Better than Rotaract 6 likeminded young individuals.

Rotaract in Sri Lanka has brought people of
Rtr. IPP Hazeem Osman explains
different religions, cultures, ethnicities and
how RYLA added value to his
nationalities together to celebrate the meaning
Rotaract experience.
of diversity. It has taught the youth how to
Know Your District Committee 7-10 respect each other irrespective of the countless
dissimilarity. This is one important lesson we as
Get to know four of your favourite Rotaractors learn by being part of such a diverse
District Committee members, up and movement even though it goes unnoticed.
close as we reveal interesting details
about them. In a generation where technology and
materialism has overpowered humanity, the
Congratulations! 11 determination portrayed by Rotaractors in
transforming the negatives in society is indeed
Join us to congratulate the best admirable. We have already fought so many
President of the month and best fights, but a lot more remains. We should not
Rotaractor of the Month for July and give up on our dream of making the world a
August. better place as all of us together can definitely
make a change!
Installations 17 – 24
This bulletin provides a glimpse at the efforts
Rotaract clubs all over the country
Rotaractors have put in during the first quarter
kick starts Rotaract year 2012/2013
of the year 2012/2013. I would like to thank
with colourful installation
DRR Rtr. PP. Dilhan Jayatilleke and the District
ceremonies.
Committee for assisting me in numerous ways. I
Unleash 32 - 33 also appreciate the support given by all the clubs
in the District.
Rtr. Bhagya Wettasinghe sets a
Please enjoy reading Explore Rotaract @ 3220!
challenge to everyone with her
article “Dare to Dream and Succeed”. Rtr. Thilini Alahakoon
Editor – Rotaract District 3220

Please send in your comments and suggestions to thiliniha@gmail.com. Your feedback
is greatly appreciated.

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Message from the District Rotaract Representative – 2012 / 2013

I
t is my Therefore, please spend some time
sincere reading this.
Rotaract
To do the job, I found the best in
privilege to
business: Rtr. Thilini Alahakoon as
pen down
District Editor. I have worked with two
these few
Editors in my life at the helm of the
words for
movement. Let me say that she is far
the very
ahead than the District Interact Editor I
First Official
had when I was the District Interact
District Bulletin of Rotaract District
Representative – 2003 / 2004.
3220. I thought of moving away from
Explore Rotaract @ 3220: The Official Bulletin of Rotaract District 3220

Especially, the amount of work as
the conventional way of issuing a
Rotaract District Editor is more than
Monthly Bulletin to a Quarterly Bulletin
what is required in Interact level. HATS
simply because we will have more to
OFF to Rtr. Thilini for her patient,
read. When we see a Bulletin every
methodical and creative work. At the
month, as a reader I know for a fact that
same time, the District Director for
Rotaractors may not find the interest to
Public Relations Rtr. Ransimali
go through it since they are already
Warnapura needs to be commended
aware of what has happened during the
here as well. She is someone who is
month completed. When it comes to a
very silent, but; makes sure that work is
quarterly issue, we may have already
done on time. Two of them together, I
forgotten what has happened two
am sure that I will be able to achieve my
months back. Therefore, this will be a
expectations in terms of Public
better option in keeping people
Relations for the District during this
informed on the record.
year.
It is commendable to see the response
My message to all you Rotaractors is to
given to the District by all the clubs
keep up the good work and at the same
when it comes to sending articles to be
time, let the entire District be aware of
published. It is great that Rotaractors
what you do. That will give you more
have realized the fact that we need more
satisfaction when you hear good
Marketing towards our movement. This
comments about the work that you have
Bulletin is just a little step towards that
done. As a Rotaractor, I thoroughly
huge feat. After this, you will get three
enjoyed reading the First Issue of
more issues covering the three
“Explore Rotaract @ 3220”. I am sure
remaining quarters. Make sure that you
that it will be the same for you as well.
read all the Bulletins since as much as
you like other Rotaractors to read about “Let’s Unite to Make Dreams Real”
your work, understand that they also Rtr. PP. Dilhan S. Jayatilleke
prefer the community to know about (District Rotaract Representative)
their good work. We are here to make Rotary International District 3220 –
the world a better place to live in. Sri Lanka

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Tribute to a Great Leader – IPDRR

B
orn to the family of Mr. and also the first
Mrs. M. P. Subramaniam, on Sri Lankan
10th January 1983, he was a Rotaractor
vibrant and outstanding character from to be
the days of his childhood. Being an crowned by
Interactor of the Interact Club of St. this title.
Sylvester’s College, Kandy from 2001-
In the
2003, he perused a life of serving the

capacity of
community at a young age. This
being the
humanitarian journey did not end from
President of
Interact, as he joined the Rotaract Club
the Rotaract
of Wellawatte in 2006. His vision as a
Club of
Rotaractor was special yet superior as
Wellawatte
he urged to “set the bar high in terms of
in 2008/2009, he brought recognition
quality, scope and an impact of all
to his club be receiving the Rotaract
Rotaract work and to help all the
District Citation 2009/2010, Rotary
Rotaract Clubs to further their horizons
International Citation 2008/2009, the
while creating a platform of progress”.
award for the Most Supportive Club of
This vision enabled Rtr. Subramaniam
the District and the Presidential
Sudakaran to make his mark as one of
Appreciation Award from most clubs in
the most exceptional Rotaractors of the
Rotaract. He was also the District Club
Rotaract history.
Service Director for 2009/2010 and the
His actions were powerful than his Assistant District Rotaract
words as he was recognized locally and Representative for 2010/2011.
internationally for his immense effort However, above all these triumphs his
and devotion for Rotaract. One of his greatest achievement was being an
most noteworthy achievements is the exceptional leader in the capacity of
accomplishment of being Mr. Rotasia in District Rotaract Representative (DRR)
Rotasia 2010 (Rotasia is the South Asian for Rotaract District 3220 in 2011 /
Regional Rotaract Conference held 2012.
annually) in Aurangabad, India. He was

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Tribute to a Great Leader – IPDRR

As the DRR for Rotaract District 3220, dancer during Interact. He still keeps his
Rtr. Subramaniam Sudakaran succeeded sportsmanship alive by being part of the
in instilling discipline within the Dialog Hockey Team. He has a strong
movement. This action is expected to interest in swimming, travelling and is a
bring order and structure to Rotaract to nature lover.
ensure its transparency and continuity
Rtr. Subramaniam Sudakaran has been
in the future. With the theme of “Live
the voice behind the success of Rotaract
Your Passion Live Rotaract”, he made

during the past year and the pride of
several accomplishments to improve the
Rotaract Sri Lanka who brought much
strength of Rotaract as a youth
recognition to Rotaract District 3220
movement in Sri Lanka. As a result, he
under his guidance. He is an exceptional
focused on consolidation rather than
young leader, leading Rotaractors
expansion where the quality and
through local and international events
innovativeness of projects were
and achievements becoming one of the
improved under his leadership to
most acknowledged Rotaractors in the
disburse benefits to the entire
global arena. He is also commended to
community.
be a great mentor to newcomers always
Rotaractors have always praised Rtr.
willing to lend a helping hand to
Subramaniam Sudakaran for not letting
members. His innovativeness, passion
his professional obligations overshadow
and drive to make a difference in the Sri
his personal life. He always prioritized
Lankan community have made him a
and balanced every minor detail and
role model to the Sri Lankan youth.
enjoys his life to the fullest. Rtr.
Subramaniam Sudakaran is currently His enduring contribution in leading Sri
employed in Dialog Axiata PLC and is an Lanka’s largest youth movement is
all-rounder who has excelled in sports much respected by Rotarians,
and aesthetics apart from being an Rotaractors and Interactors alike. His
excellent presenter and spokesperson. belief in serving the community with
He was a member of the Hockey team passion will undoubtedly be
and boxing team of St. Sylvester’s remembered and appreciated by
College, and was a talented Hip-Hop Rotaractors in years to come.

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Being a Rotaractor

For me Rotaract means a chance to
do great projects that help people at
different levels be it a huge
fundraiser to help those suffering
with cancer or a blood donation to Rotaract is THE place to
help one man in his hour of need learn!
- Rtr. IPP Malik Ishan Hannan - Rtr. Ifras Kamil
Rotaract Club of Colombo Uptown President, Rotaract Club of
Colombo Midtown

Rotaract is more than a
club or a group of guys
and girls...it's a
movement; a collective
of young people really
passionate about what
they do.....and what we
do is try to make the
world a better place, Rotaract is a chance to free my
one small thing at a soul from the daily routine...
time.
- Rtr. Nirmani Jayaweera
- Rtr. Pradeep De Alwis Rotaract Club of University of
President, Rotaract Colombo, Faculty of Arts
Club of University
of Peradeniya

"Challenging" - "Friendship"
- "Opportunities"

- Rtr. Umanga Settinayake
President, Rotaract Club of
Cinnamon Gardens

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Nothing Better than Rotaract
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
As many of you must be aware, RYLA is professional development achieved
coming up this year during the last through this event can never be
weekend of October. Hosted by the replaced nor gained anywhere else.
Rotary club of Uptown, this will be one
Rtr. Hazeem says his most memorable
of the most exciting events on most of
experience with regard to RYLA was
the Rotaractors’ calendars. This year’s
“Skitting”, where participants got the
RYLA will be held at the MAS Training
opportunity to put a timely topic to

Centre in Thulhiriya. Participants will be
drama. This and many other segments
given an opportunity to take part in a
of the 3-Day RYLA programme will
forum to discuss leadership skills and
surely be one of the most brilliant
learn them by practice.
experiences any Rotaractor will receive.
Among many who participated in RYLA So do not miss this opportunity to
is Rtr. IPP. Hazeem Osman of Rotaract participate in this year’s RYLA to be
Club of Colombo Fort, who is also the held from the 26th to 29th of October!
Zone I Representative and Club Services
Director for the Rotaract District 3220.
He has been an Interactor for 5 years
and a Rotaractor for 2 years of his life,
and has participated in RYLA organized
in 2009.

Rtr. Hazeem says that the experience
and contacts from Interact pulled him to
becoming a Rotaractor; in his own word,
“That's the beauty of it, adding more
value to the youth network we build
upon and reading the definitions of
Written by;
professional development and humanity
Rtr. Ransimalie Warnapura
from two different ends.” In his
Director – Public Relations
experience, RYLA brings together the
Rotaract District 3220
Rotary community together in a way
like no other. The fun activities and the

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Know Your District Committee
District Rotaract Representative (DRR) – Rtr. PP. Dilhan Jayatilleke
Dilhan is the mastermind behind the scenes of Rotaract and the most wanted Rotaractor
for this year. He is someone who has a clear vision and the greatest perseverance an
individual can ever have. He joined Rotaract in year 2004 and is currently a member of
the Rotaract Club of Fort. Having completed his doctorate and being involved in the
family business of exporting rubber, he has become extremely successful at a very
young age.

If you are
to According to you, what can we as a
recomme District do to strengthen and improve

nd the movement?
Rotaract The main component that Rotaract as a
to a movement is lacking is proper public
friend, relations. I believe that promoting our
what will efforts will take the movement to an
you tell improved position through better
them? exposure and attraction of funds.
I believe
that networking is vital for the youth to Name one thing about yourself that
survive and progress in life. Therefore, most people do not know. I enjoy doing
the main benefit I think that Rotaract adventurous and risky things!
would provide a prospective member is
the opportunity to network. What quality of people do you hate the
most and why? I hate people who do
What was the most memorable injustice and people who betray others.
moment in Rotaract for you?
The most memorable moment for me What is success for you?
was when I was installed as the DRR for Success for me is making the maximum
Rotaract year 2012/2013 on the 30 th number of people cry the day I die,
June 2012. because that is an implication of how
well I have lived and how deeply I will
What is the most difficult thing about be missed when I am gone.
being a Rotaractor? In my capacity, I
think it’s dealing with problems Favourite quote
concerning different Rotaractors and 1) Faith, enthusiasm and determination
Rotarians. I have experienced instances (Interact theme for year 2003/04,
where people try to pull others down when Rtr. Dilhan was the DIR)
and criticize them even though Rotaract 2) Let’s unite to make dreams real!
is principally about helping each other. (Theme of Rotaract District 3220 for
However, this is part of the system and I year 2012/13)
have learnt to deal with it.

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District Rotaract Representative Elect (DRRE) – Rtr. PP. Abdul Wahid
Abdul is one of the most popular Rotaractors in the movement (essentially judging by
the applause he gets whenever he speaks at any Rotaract event!) He is also a calm and
focused individual who is capable of taking the Rotaract movement in Sri Lanka to
great heights. His Rotaract history started in 2009 with the charter of the Rotaract Club
of University of Colombo, Arts Faculty and he is currently a member of the Rotaract
Club of Cinnamon Gardens.

If you are to According to you, what can we as a
recommend District do to strengthen and improve

Rotaract to the movement?
a friend, As District officials, I think we should
what will facilitate and direct Rotaract in Sri
you tell Lanka for better unison and explore
them? causes that need attention to develop
I would tell our community and country.
them to
come and Name one thing about yourself that
experience most people do not know.
Rotaract simply because you only get One thing that most people do not know
the big picture with experience. about me is that I love to cook...

What was the most memorable What quality of people do you hate the
moment in Rotaract for you? most and why?
The most memorable moment for me in I hate hypocrites. I think you need to be
Rotaract would be my trip to Kandy, true to yourself first to live a happy life.
Anuradhapura and Jaffna last year. Why? Simply because of trust!
Travelling to Jaffna for the first time and
that too alone was simply amazing. What is the best compliment you have
Organizing the first World Down ever received? I think the best
Syndrome Day Celebrations was also compliments would be anything in the
memorable, while the Rotasia trip was lines of “congratulations” from my
another. Tell you the truth Rotaract has parents knowing how hard it is to come
been full of memorable moments! by!

What is the most difficult thing about What is success for you? Success for me
being a Rotaractor? is doing what I enjoy and completing it.
The most difficult thing about being a
Rotaractor would be attendance. Favourite quote: “Love all, trust a few
Sometimes it’s a bit hard to make it to and do wrong to none” by Mahathma
all. Ghandi

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District Secretary – Rtr. Nadisha Colombage

If I were to introduce Nadisha, I would say she is someone who is always on the run
attending to things that no one can keep up with! Nevertheless, she is one of few
Rotaractors who has achieved a lot within a short time span. She is also one of the most
considerate, supportive and strong-willed individuals. Nadisha is currently employed at
Brandix Lanka Limited, an undergraduate of University of Colombo – Faculty of
Management and Finance and a member of the Rotaract Club of Cinnamon Gardens.

If you are to I think we need to continue to monitor
recommend the performance of clubs to ensure they

Rotaract to a are going in the right direction while
friend, what will advising them on areas of improvement
you tell them? to get the best out of them.
Rotaract is the
BEST platform to Name one thing about yourself that
develop an most people do not know.
individual’s Actually, most people don’t know much
leadership skills about me anyway!
and for
networking. What quality of people do you hate the
most and why?
What was the most memorable I am not fond of people who have
moment in Rotaract for you? different personalities. Such people
The instances we overcame different cannot be trusted because you will
obstacles during the World Down never know when they will change and
Syndrome Day Celebrations in 2011 and to whom they will change.
2012 are all memorable moments for
me because I knew that all those What is the best compliment you have
moments would account for something ever received?
great in the end! Any compliment I have received from
my parents are definitely the best
What is the most difficult thing about because I know for sure that they are
being a Rotaractor? genuine.
Balancing time between Rotaract and
other commitments... What is success for you?
Living my dream!
According to you, what can we as a
District do to strengthen and improve Favourite quote
the movement? “Life is always to live and not to regret.”

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District Treasurer and Director of Finance – Rtr. Indeewarie Aryawansa

Most of you would know her as Indi, a dynamic and cheerful character in the Rotaract
District Committee for 2012/2013. She is currently sitting for her MSc at Heriot Watt
University while working at PAC Asia Services as a Student Counsellor. Having joined
Rotaract Club of Colombo North in the year 2010, this year she has progressed to the
position of Secretary of the Club.

If you are to What is the most difficult thing about
recommend being a Rotaractor?
Rotaract to a Not knowing whether I should go home

friend, what after work or head to Dutch House with
will you tell a crazy bunch of Rotaractors!
them?
I would tell Name one thing about yourself that
them that this most people do not know.
is the ideal If I say it, they will get to know it! So, I
place for them might as well keep it to myself ;)
to build
themselves What quality of people do you hate the
while helping others and making good most and why?
friends. There is no such thing. People behave
the way they want to. So, one cannot
What was the most memorable complain about another when no one is
moment in Rotaract for you? perfect.
Putting up with the craziness of the
members of my club and the district What is the best compliment you have
while experiencing the unconditional ever received?
love they have for me. (Even though Can’t remember the last time I ever
they bug me all the time) received one. (Note to Indi: I just gave
you a compliment in your introduction!
According to you, what can we as a You are definitely one of the most
District do to strengthen and improve cheerful people I know)
the movement?
As District Officials, I think all of us What is success for you?
should work towards achieving the Doing what I want the way I want!
common goals of Rotaract while making
sure that others around us are equipped Favourite quote
with the right knowledge and tools to do “A life spent making mistakes is not only
so. I also believe we always should be more honourable, but more useful than
there for our fellow Rotaractors as and a life spent doing nothing” (George
when they need us ensuring that they Bernard Shaw)
are guided in the right direction.

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Congratulations!

President of the Month – July President of the Month – August

Rtr. Dr. M. Milton Mathushan Rtr. D. M. Rasika Kalum
Rotaract Club of Batticaloa, Faculty Rotaract Club of Nuwara Eliya
of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern
University, Sri Lanka

Rotaractor of the Month – July Rotaractor of the Month – August

Rtr. Arqam Azhar Rtr. Madhavi M. Andradi
Rotaract Club of Millennium City University of Colombo, Faculty of Arts

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District Events Completed in the First Quarter

PETS & SETS Training Workshop 2012/2013

P
residents' Elect Training aspects, which defines the roles,
Seminar and Secretaries Elect responsibilities of officials and the
Training Seminar (PETS & potential outcomes generated, but both
SETS) is a unique training programme track and aesthetic sides of the next set
designed for the members of Rotary of leaders in New Generations.
family worldwide. Rotaract 2012 /
Evening programmes, which were

2013, PETS & SETS training took place
targeted at the creative and inventive
in Southern Province, Unawatuna, Sri
aspects, were filled with pure
Lanka on the 26th & 27th May 2012 at
entertainment and laughter. It was a
Cormaran Beach Hotel. The event was a
wonderful platform for participants to
result of the enduring effort of Rotaract
display their aesthetic talents on
Clubs of Colombo Fort & Kandy on
stage. From the organizers side, the
behalf of the District Rotaract
programme was designed to increase
Organisation of Sri Lanka.
the unity among the Rotaract
PETS & SETS witnessed a participation hierarchy.
of more than 80 individuals who are to
Overall, this year’s PETS & SETS of
be ranked at the top in the hierarchy of
Rotaract District 3220 was a super
all Rotaract Clubs. This programme
shoot and an immense success.
was not limited to logistical

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22nd Rotaract District Assembly – Inspire the Rotaractor in You

W
ith the enthusiastic
participation of over 300
Rotaractors the 22nd
Rotaract District Assembly for RI
District 3220 – Sri Lanka was held on
the 30th of June 2012, at the Taj
Samudra, Colombo. This District event

was a joint effort by the Rotaract Clubs
of Colombo Fort and University of
Colombo – Faculty of Arts.
The District Rotaract Committee
At the event, District Rotaract Chairman for 2011/2012 & 2012/2013,
Representative for 2011/2012 Rtr. PP. Rtn. PHF. Yohan Kumarapperuma in his
Subramaniam Sudhakaran delivered a address, challenged all Rotaractors to
heartfelt address to the gathering before come together and make a difference.
concluding his term of office and
The Guest of Honor Rtn. PHF. Dayani
recognized the past District Committee
Panagoda - District New Generations
of 2011/2012 for their invaluable
Chairperson for 2011/2012 and the
dedication and hard work for the past
Chief Guest, Rtn. PHF. Gehan
Rotaract year.
Siribaddane - District Governor
The Awards Ceremony recognised many 2011/2012, both spoke with high praise
Rotaractors and their clubs for their for DRR Rtr. PP. Subramaniam
efforts in bringing a change in the Sri Sudhakaran for the discipline inculcated
Lankan community. by him and his committee in the
Rotaract District 3220.
One of the most significant awards was
the Rotaract Paragon Awards, an The second session witnessed the
initiative by DRR. Rtr. PP. Subramaniam gracious presence of many more
Sudhakaran, to recognise top five Rotarians. The Guest of Honor for the
Rotaractors of District 3220, who the event’s second session was Rtn. PHF.
others can consider as role models in Janaki Anandasundarem and the Chief
the movement. Guest was Rtn.PHF. Darshan John.

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The most awaited segment of the event, highlight of the days’ events DRR. Rtr.
the Installation of the District Rotaract PP. Dr. Dilhan Jayatilleke installed the
Representative for 2012/2013 Rtr. PP. new District Committee laying the
Dr. Dilhan Jayatilleke was conducted by foundation for a successful year of
his predecessor IP. DRR. Rtr. PP. service.
Subramaniam Sudhakaran. As the last

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District Ifthar

T
he very first project organized onwards. Considering the turn out and
under the religious and the how splendidly the event went off, it
cultural affairs avenue of the can be considered as a remarkable
district was a tremendous success with success on behalf of the organizers.
the participation of nearly 200
These religious and cultural events
Rotaractors. The Rotaract Clubs of
show the true spirit of Rotaractors, as
Colombo Mid Town & Colombo
the Ifthar had drawn in a crowd of

Millennium City jointly hosted the
people of all religious backgrounds,
District Ifthar.
showing that the phrase from the
The event was held in Mount Lavinia on Rotaract Song “no matter creed or
the 1st of August 2012 from 6.30 p.m. culture” is truly, words put into action.

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Rotaract Career Guidance Seminar 2012
As a responsible youth movement in Sri participants about three international
Lanka, Rotaract District 3220 has educational institutes Monash
incorporated the “Rotaract Career University Malaysia, Swinburne
Guidance Seminar 2012” to its calendar University Malaysia and Curtin
of events to create a young generation University Malaysia. All these
who are not only skilled but are universities committed to providing a
employable globally. With this intention culturally diverse, safe and proficient

in mind, the District successfully campus experience for international
completed the Rotaract Career Guidance students.
Seminar on the 18th of September 2012,
at Royal Skills Center – Colombo 07 with
the participation of many keen
Interactors and Rotaractors. The event
was a joint effort by the Rotaract Clubs
of Fort, Colombo North and Informatics The second session
Institute of Technology with the Interact comprised of
Club of Royal College. presentations by
local educational
The main purpose of the Rotaract institutes, which
Career Guidance Seminar was for included
Rotaract to serve as a facilitator in Asian Pacific Institut
creating contacts between potential e of Information Technology (APIIT), Sri
students and institutions / universities Lankan Institute of Information
that offer educational and professional Technology (SLIIT), Aspirations
qualifications. Education and Aspirations
International Academy. Thus, the
The seminar was conducted in two
Rotaract Career Guidance Seminar was
sessions
a winner in providing assistance to the
where the
youth to build successful careers to
first
ensure a bright future not only for them
session
but also for the whole nation.
educated

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Installation Ceremonies of Rotaract District 3220
Rotaract Club of Colombo Mid City
The 23rd Installation
Ceremony of the Rotaract
Club of Colombo Mid City
was held with much
grandeur on the 13th July
2012 at the 80 Club
Colombo. This event marked

a special milestone for the
Rotaract movement as Rtr.
Shehantha Dias revived the
Rotaract Club of Colombo Mid City with plans for a fruitful and dynamic year of service.
The District New Generations Committee Chairperson Rtn. Jaanaki Anandasuntheram
and DRCC Rtn. PHF. Yohan Kumarapperuma graced the occasion while the presence of
many more Rotarians from the parent club, Rotary Club of Colombo Mid City was
witnessed. The special guest and keynote speaker Mr. Jose Ravano the Country Head of
Save the Children - Sri Lanka added a lot of colour and depth to the event though his
address.

Rotaract Club of Panadura

The 4th Installation ceremony of the Rotaract Club of
Panadura was successfully concluded on the 21st July
2012 at Saffron Beach Hotel, Wadduwa, to install Rtr.
Ruwanthi Illeperuma as its new president. The outgoing
president of the club is Rtr. IPP. Bhagya Rathnayake who
was an outstanding leader guiding the club to great
heights over the past year. The chief guest of the event
was Rtn. PP. Aravinda Perera, Managing Director of
Sampath Bank and past president of the Rotary Club of
Panadura. The highlight of the installation ceremony was
its distinct theme “Spring” to emphasize environmental
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completed the first phase of the project by giving away vegetable plants as tokens to
encourage participants to engage in horticulture with an aim of remedying climate
change and global warming.

Rotaract Club of Faculty of Science University of Colombo

The 10th Installation Ceremony of the Rotaract Club
of Faculty of Science, University of Colombo was
grandly held on 22nd of July with the theme "Soaring

to the sky" at Sri Sambuddhathwa Jayanthi
Mandiraya, Colombo 03. The chief guest of the event
was the Vice Chancellor of University of Colombo
Prof. Kshanika Hirimburegama while the guest of
honour was Rtn. Trihan Perera president of the
parent Club, Rotary club of Colombo Downtown. The
event inaugurated Rtr. Sudham Dewaraja as the President of the upcoming year while
appreciating the Immediate Past President Rtr. Amal Vithanage for his exceptional
service in bringing tremendous success to the club during his year of service.

Rotaract Club of Batticaloa, Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern
University

The Revival Installation Ceremony
of President Rtr.Milton Mathushan
and his board of directors for
Rotaract Year 2012/2013 was held
on 28th of July 2012. The event
witnessed the presence of Rtn. PP.
Dr. K. E. Karunakaran (Dean,
Faculty of Health Care Sciences,
Eastern University, Sri Lanka) as
the chief guest, Guest of Honour Rtn. PHF. M.Ganeshrajah (President 2012/2013, Rotary
Club of Batticaloa), DRR Rtr. PP. Dr. Dilhan S. Jayatilleke, Rotarians of Rotary Club of

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Batticaloa and fellow Rotaractors representing many Rotaract Clubs in Sri Lanka. The
outstanding audience of more than 75 participants was undoubtedly a motivation for
the newly revived club. Rtr. Milton Mathushan, the president of the club said; “I do
believe that by working together and continuing to build upon our success, we can
strengthen the future of our organization. I do believe that through the unity in our
commitment to ethical standards and a higher level of services, we are leading Rotaract
to another century of service”.

Rotaract Club of American National College (ANC)

The 7th Installation
Ceremony of the
Rotaract Club of
ANC was held on
the 3rd of August
2012. The
occasion took
place in the ANC
auditorium where
over 90 guests
witnessed the
induction of Rtr. Nirmal Fernando as the President of the club and his board of directors
for the year 2012/2013. After a year of dedicated service as a member, Rtr. Nirmal
Fernando was officially given the responsibilities by the outgoing president Rtr. Chirath
Manchanayake. Rtn. PHF. Sebastian Karunakaran (President of the Rotary Club of
Colombo West) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while Dr. Upali Mampitiya (Chief
Academic officer-Academic head of US Degree completion) was the Guest of Honor for
the event. Rtr. Chirath Manchanayake, together with his board and the members was
able to do an outstanding job in his year, with the club being awarded 17 awards in the
District Assembly held on the 31st of June 2012. The club has set off to do many projects
in the upcoming year, beholding the true Rotaract spirit, serving the community as well
as each other through ‘Reaching the Unreachable‘.

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