“It’s been ten years since we embarked on a journey of a service, ten years of wonderful memories as a family and ten years of tremendous success and progress as a club”
After months of preparation and planning, we successfully unveiled the 11th chapter of the Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura on November 28th, 2021 at the New Senate Boardroom of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. The event was organized by the Membership Development Avenue.
The ceremony took place with the presence of many dignitaries- District Rotaract Representative Rtn. Rtr. PP. Akhila Wijethunga and Immediate Past District Rotaract Representative Rtn. Rtr. Paul Harris Fellow Kasun Sigera, District Rotaract Chairperson for 2021-22, Rtn. Paul Harris Fellow Marshad Barry, District Youth Service Chairperson for 2021-22, Rtn. Rohantha Athukorala at the head table and many other participants including District Steering Committee members for the year 2021-22, Rotarians ,and Rotaractors from clubs all across Sri Lanka.
The 10th milestone of our club definitely ought to be celebrated as we got recognized for our eminent efforts and hard work at the 31st Rotaract District Assembly, where we received 10 awards, 5 district recognitions, 12 nominations, and in addition the club was recognized as the most participative club at the 31st Rotaract District Assembly. These 10 awards include the prestigious award for the most resilient club of the year 2020-2021. We believe that the club accomplished its ultimate goal of serving society and bringing a smile to the faces of others, all while assisting our members in their personal and professional development.
Rtr. Zaina Sallay presented the annual report with such humbleness and pride, which was evident in her confident tone as she recounted each and every accomplishment and memory we made as a family over the past year, bringing a proud smile to everyone’s face who was fortunate enough to share a moment of the short but wonderful journey. To emphasize the historic occasion, a video was shown that included a flashback of all the memories summed up into a short trailer. Rtr. Zaina Sallay, Secretary, presented Rtr. Amasha Sirimanna, President, with a token of appreciation for her efforts and support throughout the year. It was a heartwarming sight to see the club cherishing the strong bond formed through ups and downs, and it was then time for Rtr. Amasha Sirimanna, the remarkable leader who guided the club to greater heights, to address the gathering as the President of the Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura for one last time.
The president for the year 2021/22 was introduced and was collared by Rtr. Amasha Sirimanna who thus took up her role as the Immediate Past President passing down the gavel to Rtr. Minushi De Silva officially got appointed as the president for the year 2021-22.
“Serve to change lives”, serving as an inspiration to all the Rotaractors is the theme for the Rotaract year 2021-22. Rtr. Minushi De Silva elaborated on the theme of RACUSJ for the year, “Together to sustain life on Earth through Unity ” Every chapter concludes with the start of a new chapter. Rtr. Minushi De Silva and her team were off to a greater start.
The Board of Directors for the year 2021-22 was introduced.
Executive Committee for the year 2021-22
- Immediate Past President – Rtn. Rtr. Amasha Sirimanna
- President- Rtr. Minushi De Silva
- Vice President – Rtr. Thapodha Fernando
- Vice President – Rtr. Keshan Hapuarachchi
- Secretary – Rtr. Rukshini Gomis
- Treasurer – Rtr. Hiruni Imalsha
- Editor – Rtr. Nethmi Wimalasena
- Sergeant-at-arms – Rtr. Bhagya Ranasinghe
The Board of Directors
Club Service Avenue
- Rtr. Jayani Yasara
- Rtr. Upuli Wickramasinghe
Community Service Avenue
- Rtr. Nipuni Rajapakshe
- Rtr. Yasindu Nanayakkara
International Service Avenue
- Rtr. Dulmi Gunaratne
- Rtr. Nelufa Sariffodeen
Professional Development Avenue
- Rtr. Hasini Wijesantha
- Rtr. Oshan Brahmanage
Finance Committee
- Rtr. Sathsarani Weerasinghe
- Rtr. Thuvarakan Thumakandan
Environmental Service Avenue
- Rtr. Oshani Samarakkody
- Rtr. Bhaggya Wijerathna
Membership Development Committee
- Rtr. Malki Dissanayake
- Rtr. Surani Hewage
Public Relations Committee
- Rtr. Chamika Liyanage
- Rtr. Manuja Kariyawasam
Sports and Recreational Activities Avenue
- Rtr. Srinath Udayachandran
- Rtr. Uvani Abeywardena
After the Board of Directors was introduced, District Rotaract Representative Rtn. Rtr. PP. Akhila Wijethunga addressed the audience. He applauded IPP Rtr. Amasha for taking the club to greater heights, as well as the bond we’ve formed as RACUSJ members over the past year. He also praised the theme of RACUSJ adding that to achieve this within the year we need to have togetherness, and thus together we can make life a living masterpiece. Rtn. Paul Harris Fellow Marshad Barry followed his speech with words of appreciation and inspiration. He proceeded to explain how the experience we gain in Rotaract can help us achieve greater things in our future careers. Rtn. Rohantha Athukorala, District Youth Service Chairperson for the year 2021-22, and the President of the Rotary Club of Battaramulla both emphasized the same in their speeches.
Rtr. Minushi De Silva presented tokens of appreciation to the distinguished guests, and then it was time for the felicitations. Fellow Rotaractors, Rotarians, and Past Presidents expressed their congratulations and appreciation. A heartfelt thank you to each of you for inspiring us to reach greater heights in the coming year.
Rtr. Rukshini Gomis, the newly appointed secretary for the year 2021-22, delivered the vote of thanks to officially conclude the event, thanking the guests, attendees, executive committee, and board of directors for the year 2020-21, as well as the organizing committee, parents, and sponsors. Thereby, the 11th Installation Ceremony was concluded.
It is not the end, but rather another milestone, a ray of hope for a brighter and more promising tomorrow!
Written By Rtr. Hiruni Fernando
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