Monday, August 8, 2016

Rotarian NIshard Dissanayake- 3 months Rememberance






Rotarian Nishard Dissanayake is a member of the Rotary Club of Colombo. He was actively involved in Community Service project throughout his membership. We pray for him to attain Nibbana.

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Orientatoon

The Annual New Generations Orientation Program

The Rotary Club Of Colombo conducts an orientation program the New Generations Clubs under its perview annually. This year the two Rotaract Clubs were also included apart from the five Interact Clubs. The event was held on 30th July 2016 at the DHPL Building Auditorium from 8.30am – 2.00pm.

The morning keynote was done by Rtn. Samantha Rajapakse who spoke on “The impact of strong leadership”, which was followed by each of the clubs briefly presenting their plans for the year. An ice breaker sessions which brought together all the participants were done by Rtn. Andrew Samuel. The afternoon keynote was done by Rtn. Mahanama Dodampegama who spoke on “The Project Life Cycle: from detailed planning to reporting and close of a project”. The key event of the orientations session was the workshop sessions, which was carried out as follows;

1) Presidents : Rtn. Mohammed Abidally
2) Secretaries : Rtn. Nithi Murugesu
3) Treasurer : Rtn. Sujatha Nadesan
4) Editor / PR : Rtn. Sriyan De Silva Wijeratne
5) Community Service : Rtn. Majid Cader
6) Club Service : Rtn. Mahanama Dodampegma
7) International Service : Rtn. Kumudu Warnakularuriya
8) Finance : Rtn. Chandima Gunawardena

The participants included ; Rotaract Club Of Colombo (07), Colombo Regent (05), Interact Club of Stafford International School (06), St. Paul’s Girls School (06), Muslim Ladies College (07), Royal College (06) and Bishop’s College (11). In total 12 Rotarians participated which included apart from the above named Rtn. Fayaz Hudah, Rtn. Asmath Iqbal, Rtn. Laurel Mathew and Rtn. Nishan Silva who performed the role of Master Of Ceremonies.

Rtn Samantha Rajapakse delivers the keynote speech on the impact of strong leadership
Ice breaker  session by Rtn Andrew Samuel - memory game
Ice breaker fun - making the longest line
Fully energised with the ice breakers - Thanks Rtn Andrew and Ann Hasanthi


Group Photo of Interactors and Rotaractors with Rotarians
PP Mahanama speaks on "The Project Lifecycle"
VP Kumudu talks on International Understanding
Interactors speak on their learning experience



Chairman Fayaz gives awards pins to to leaders

Rtr President Nilushika from the Rotaract Club of Colombo Regent collects her pin from Chairman Fayaz

Rtn Asmath delivers the vote of thanks
The event was well received and the feedback received was excellent with the Rotaractors too appreciating the opportunity to participate and make new linkages with the Rotary family.

Medical Tests for Blood Sugar and Blood Preassure

We tested over 200 persons at Moratuwa Soysa Pura for Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure of whom we found about 15% with high sugar levels and 10% high blood pressure.
Rotians Laurel, Saravanan and Rohan was present.
Coordinated by Shantha





Rotary International