Monthly Review- September 2015

This review contains a summary of information about the projects organized and/or participated by the Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura in the month of September 2015.

“The Tree Planting Project” is an International Understanding project that was organized by the Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardenapura jointly with other 12 Rotaract Clubs around the world. This Project was organized with the intention creating awareness among Rotaractors and school children worldwide symbolizing our immense enthusiasm to take part in the process of eradicating socially constructed boundaries and strive towards a sense of unity by initiating a greener environment and thus bridging differences within humanity. Hence, 20 trees were planted in the premises of Dudley Senanayake College on the 15th of September 2015 and the students were engaged in a brief discussion on the importance of protecting Mother Nature for a greener tomorrow.

“Pen a life”, a community service project which the Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura partnered with Without Borders and the Colombo Girl Guides’ Association in order to raise funds to support worthy causes initiated by the association Without Borders like supporting the less fortunate. The project was carried throughout the course of the Colombo International Book Fair 2015 at BMICH. The Rotaractors helped in the process of managing the crowd who were given a chance to contribute to three stories which were bound to books and auctioned with the purpose of raising funds.


The Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura also took part in the below mentioned events.

“District Council Meeting” - organized by the District Committee
“Youth Services Seminar”- organized by the Rotary Club of Colombo
     Regency with   the District Committee which was held
     on the 19th of September 2015.

“RYLA” – The Leadership training program which was held from the 4th to the 6th of
        September 2015.

The following Installation Ceremonies were also participated by the members of the Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
Installation Ceremony of Rotaract Club of Excellance school of management
Installation Ceremony of Rotaract Club of University of Peradeniya
Installation Ceremony of Rotaract Club of Pamunugma
Installation Ceremony of Rotaract Club of University of Moratuwa Alumni  
Installation Ceremony of Rotaract Club of KDU
Installation Ceremony of Rotaract Club of NSBM
Installation Ceremony of Rotaract Club of Excellance School of management, Panadura and Centennial United
Installation Ceremony of Rotaract Club of Kelaniya
Installation Ceremony of Rotaract Club of Colombo Fort
Installation Ceremony of Rotaract Club of Colombo MIdTown
Installation Ceremony of Rotaract Club of SLITT
Installation Ceremony of Rotaract Club of Singer SL
Installation Ceremony of Rotaract Club of University of Kalaniya

Rotaractor Mithun Alwis became the Rotaractor of the Month in the Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura for his overall perseverance towards Rotaract with his participation for all the events organized by various Rotaract Clubs along with his support to implement the projects organized by the Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura thus far.  



Monthly Review- August 2015

This review contains a summary of information about the projects organized and/or participated by the Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura in the month of August 2015.

The “5th Installation Ceremony of the Rotaract Club of Sri Jayewardenepura” was held on the 26th of August 2015 with the participation of the  Chief Guest Vice Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, Guest of Honor President of Rotary Club of Battaramulla Rtn. Suranga Pallaliyaguruge, Rotary Youth Service’s Chair Rtn. PHF PP Farzana Khan, District Rotaract Representative Rtr. PHF PP Sathiyeandra T. Singham and Immediate Past President of Rotaract club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura Rtr. Ranisha Weerakoon. Incoming President Rtr. Abdul Baasit Sathar and his board were installed as the committee for 2015/2015 which was followed by the speeches of the dignitaries and concluded by an entertainment item. In addition, this installation ceremony marked a milestone of 5 years of Rotaract in the University of Sri Jayewardenepura which was celebrated by all who were present at the ceremony.

“Youth Dialogue” is a professional development project which was organized by the Rotaract club of University of Sri Jayawardenepura in collaboration with the UNFPA, 100 Voices Campaign. This project was held on the 5th of August 2015 at the UN compound. Focus of the event was given to the Youth perspectives of addressing sexual and reproductive health and rights, and gender based violence through national policy as the aim of project Youth Dialogue was to engage youth in policy advocacy. The project was successfully carried out with the participation of the members of the Rotaract clubs of University of Moratuwa, University of Kalaniya, University of Colombo faculty of Arts, Management and Finance and Royal institute of Colombo (LLB) and Colombo institute of research and psychology (CIRP).

In addition to the above projects, the Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura also participated in the “District Council Meeting” organized by the District Committee.

Also, the following Installation Ceremonies were also participated by the members of the Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
          6th Installation of Rotaract Club of Achievers Lanka Business School
          3rd Installation of Rotaract Club of Ibbagamuwa
          42nd Installation of Rotaract Club of Colombo West
          5th Installation of Rotaract Club of University of Colombo, Faculty of Management & Finance
          Installation of Rotaract Club of Colombo Regent

          7th Installation of Rotaract Club of Panadura

Monthly Review- July 2015

This review contains a summary of information about the projects organized and/or participated by the Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura in the month of July

The International Understanding project “Mandela Celebration Month” was organized by the Rotaract club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura with thirty other international clubs with the intention of celebrating the vibrant persona and service of Nelson Mandela. This project was one of the first projects organized by the newly appointed board of members for the years 2015/2016 and it came to a success as it allowed the members of clubs from various parts of the world to engage in this project in order to celebrate the great service done to the whole world by Nelson Mandela while enhancing their IU knowledge and strengthening their organizing skills in a broader scope.  

Project “Serve” is a district Community Service project which was hosted by the Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura along with the Rotaract Clubs of University of Colombo, Faculty of Arts and Colombo East. This project was implemented in two phases which comprised of an entertainment session for the elders at the Lanka Alzheimer's Foundation and a collection of essential items needed in order to support the foundation which was organized at Racecourse, Colombo. This project was a great opportunity for the members of all the clubs to join hands and put a smile on these elders while escalating the support given to them by the foundation.

Project “Illuminate” was another joint Community Service project organized by the Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura together with the Rotaract Club of University of Moratuwa aimed primarily at improving the English knowledge of underprivileged students facing their G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination. Grade 10 and 11 students of Dudley Senanayake College, Colombo were given the opportunity to join this monthly project that would help them to improve their English knowledge and build their confidence in utilizing English in public. Along with improving their knowledge and confidence, this project would also work as a career guidance program as this project would expose the students to Rotaractors with different educational and career paths with the added benefit of all Rotaractors involved from both clubs being in different faculties in their universities.

“Iftar 2015” was a joint Club Service project organized by the Rotaract Clubs of University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Colombo North (RCCN), Colombo Mid Town, Colombo Fort, Colombo West, Colombo Millennium City, Centennial United, Excellence College of Management (RCECM) and American National College(ANC). This event was held on the 12th of July, 2015. More than 350 Rotaractors participated for this event which enabled the accomplishment of the objectives of creating and strengthening the bonds between all Rotaractors irrespective of their ethnic differences. This project also provided an opportunity for a group of orphaned children to enjoy a meal with Rotaractors in the spirit of Ramadan.

Apart from the above projects, the Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura also participated in the event “On The Way” organized by the Rotaract Club of NSBM which focused on Sexual Harassment in Public Transport of Sri Lanka, “District Council Meeting” organized by Rotaract Clubs of Colombo Uptown and Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo, “Rotaract District Assembly” which was organized by the Rotaract Clubs of Centennial United and Wellawatte and “100 Voices Workshop” organized by the District Committee which aimed at Gender Based Violence in all spheres of the society.

In addition the following Installation Ceremonies were also participated by the members of the Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
          29th Installation of Rotaract Club of Wellawatte
          20th Installation of Rotaract Club of University of Moratuwa
          4th Installation of Rotaract Club of CCS
          7th Installation of Rotaract Club of Centennial United
          10th Installation of Rotaract Club of Battaramulla
          4th Installation of Rotaract Club of Faculty of Law, University of Colombo

To conclude, Rotaractor Sudeepa Gunaratne was given recognition as the Rotaractor of the month in the Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura for her dedication and hard work put into organizing project “Illuminate” as a co-chairperson. Her professionalism in coordinating the project with the Academic Staff of Dudley Senanyake College and with the Rotaractors of the Rotaract Club of University of Moratuwa in addition to preparing the syllabus for both grades as per the standards of all the students were much appreciated.



The Climate March 2015




   

The Climate March 2015 took place on the 29th of November 2015. The Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura with Rotractors Ruvindra and Osanda as Co-Chairs of the project organized the walk along with Earth Hour Sri Lanka, the Interact Club and the Prefect Guild of Zahira College which brought awareness on Global Climate Change and Environmental Issues.  

Hundreds of participants were gathered near The Independence Square to take part in the walk. The participants carried boards and placards displaying words and quotes on climate change, the possibilities, steps that can be taken and future threats to the environment. Members of Environmental Clubs of School and National Level took part with ardor and enthusiasm. The walk reached the Open Auditorium at Vihara Maha Devi Park (passing Public Administration Junction, Maitland Crescent, Horton roundabout and Victoria Park) where environmentalists spoke to the public about the dire situations brought about by climate change. An impressive feature of the event was that it focused much on what changes, we should make in our country as Sri Lankans to create a better breathing atmosphere for everyone. What should be done to purify the air around us and the effects that would follow from the actions we take. Awards were presented for students and companies who contributed to make a huge impact on the environmental development of the country. Speeches were delivered both in Sinhala and English to convey the speciality in having allocated a day to reflect on climate change along with the entire world. Environmentalists brought out their ideas and information on saving energy, targets to be achieved and the importance of saving water resources throughout the country. They also pointed out that much attention should be directed to save water resources in rural dry zones, which is a fact most of us rarely think about. 

An entertainment session wrapped up the event with songs sung by students on environmental and saving earth. 
The walk assured that 100% clean environment is a target we all are in a position to achieve if we put our heart and strength in working towards this goal.




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The Climate March 2015

Know Your Club 2015- Induction Phase 2







The second phase of the induction program for the year 2015/2016 of the Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardhenepura held on Saturday, 14th of November 2015, at Munasinghe hall of the Management faculty, University of Sri Jayewardenepura was as an in-house session organized by the two Club Service Directors, Rotaractor Tharindi Wickremesurendra and Rotaractor Dananjaya Siriwardene. The session was held from 9.30.a.m. till 12.30 noon with the participation of over forty club members.

The Youth Service Advisor of the Rotary Club of Battaramulla, Rotarian PHF. Sri Kandasamy, the District Rotaract Representative Rotaractor Past President PHF. Sathyendra T. Singham, the District PD director Rotaractor PP Ridwan Sheriffdeen, and the District IT director Rotaractor Miyuru Darmage and Rotaractor PP Saroj Someratne, (representing the veteran members of the Club) were invited as guest speakers for the event. Speeches were delivered by the guest speakers sharing their experience of being involved in the Rotary movement, introducing Rotaract and its benefits to the new members, on the importance of team work, interaction and building networks among Rotaractors.

As a whole, this exclusive event succeeded in motivating the member base to continue with their Rotaract endeavours while creating a platform for the Rotaractors and those who wished to join the club, to voice their questions about Rotaract and receive clarifications about the Rotary movement.
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                  Induction Phase 2

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