After 09 years of excellence, the Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura was eagerly waiting to step into its 10th year. Celebrating the end of the remarkable year 2019/20 under the presidency of Rtr. Vidushith Jayasundara, the Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura was ready to welcome Rtr. Amasha Sirimanna as the newly appointed President for another wonderful year.
After months of preparation and planning, we finally got our date fixed as the 24th of September 2020 and the venue was confirmed as the CIDA Auditorium Colombo 07. Thus, we were hoping to celebrate our 10th in a grand way, where we brought most of our past presidents and past members to this glorious event.
The ceremony began at 6.30pm with the attendance of distinguished guests. Moreover, the oil lamp was lit by them to add blessings. After respecting the Rotaract formalities, the audience was welcomed by the project chairperson Rtr. Chamika Wickramarathne. And then came the most awaited moment for the outgoing Secretary Rtr. Dulani BandulaHewa to present the Secretary’s report for the year 2019/20.
Simply the year 19/20 was a victory where RACUSJ concluded many successful projects. And we were able to address different target groups who face issues in society. Not only that we gave remarkable experiences, and we developed our members professionally, moreover our club became a reason for thousands of smiles, and we were one of the best emerging clubs for the year 19/20.
Fortunately, or unfortunately, she had a humble pride in a speech because it might have reminded her all the achievements we got as a club, and it was well described from her big smile.
Along with that, a recap video was shown on the massive projects we did throughout the past Rotaract year. It was a heart-warming sight for all of us where we went back to our loving memories, and the time was passed to the remarkable leader Rtr. Vidushith Jayasundara who made the dream come true to address the gathering.
We often say that after this address a president becomes an IPP, but for him, it wasn’t the case, because he’ll always be a president for us who took RACUSJ to greater heights. Thus, he didn’t forget to appreciate the service done by the executive committee, board of directors, and the members of the year 2019/20.
As for her, a Rotaractor is a change agent who loves to initiate the change and who would move forward with it. Hence, Rtr. Amasha Srimanna was collared by Rtr.IPP Vidushith Jayasundara as the 10th president of the Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
“Embracing Diversified Differences” to strengthen the bond of Fellowship is the theme for the Rotaract year 20/21. It was a new beginning for Rtr. Amasha and her team to take RACUSJ to the next level, and she motivated all the RACUSJ members to rise with the challenges which will be ahead. Thus, the Board of Directors for the year 20/21 was introduced.
Executive Committee Members 2020-21
- IPP – Rtr. Vidushith Jayasundara
- Vice President – Rtr. Dumidu Dayaratna
- Secretary – Rtr. Zaina Sallay
- Treasurer – Rtr. Uvini Ayathma
- Sergeant at Arms – Rtr. Imesh Pathirana
- Editor – Rtr. Harumi Rathugama
Board of Directors 2020-21
- Club service – Rtr. Chamathka Bannahaka, Rtr. Yeshika Fonseka
- Community service – Rtr. Janithi Wickramathilaka, Rtr. Kushali Jayasundara, Rtr. Thiloka Umagaliyage
- International service – Rtr. Romesh De Silva, Rtr. Sathsara Kannangara, Rtr. Sanara Gamage
- Professional Development – Rtr. Oshadhi Wijayanayake, Rtr. Chamod Dilshan
- Environmental service – Rtr. Chathura Madhumadhawa, Rtr. Poornima Bogamuwa
- Finance – Rtr. Sandali Pannilage, Rtr. Sahan Harshana
- Membership Development – Rtr. Dinushi Alwis, Rtr. Chamika Wickramarathne
- Public Relations – Rtr. Chamath Gayan, Rtr. Dinuka Lakshan
After the introduction of the Board of directors, District Rotaract Representative, Rtn. Rtr. Past president Kasun Sigera addressed the gathering. He appreciated the service done by the Rtr. Vidushith Jayasundara and his board of directors and wished the incoming president Rtr.Amasha Sirimanna and her board of directors for a remarkable year ahead.
Later, the District Rotaract Chair PDRR. Rtn. Amjath Yoosuf and the Chief Guest Rtn. Sri Kandasamy addressed the gathering by congratulating the incoming president and a great appreciation were given to Rtr. Vidushith and his team.
Tokens of appreciation were given to the distinguished guests by Rtr. Amasha Sirimanna and then, it was the time for the felicitations. Well wishes and appreciation, were given by the fellow Rotaractors, Rotarians, and the Past Presidents. A humble gratitude goes to each one of you. Your wishes made us much stronger to shine brighter.
Hence, the Secretary of the Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Rtr. Zaina Sallay delivered the vote of thanks, thanking the guests, attendees, executive committee, and the board of directors for the year 2019/20, the organizing committee, parents, and the sponsors. Where the 10th Installation Ceremony came to an end.
Yet, it was the end of a remarkable journey and a beginning of another.
Written by: Rtr. Chamika Wickramarathne, the Director of Membership Development Committee
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