Rotaract District 3220 held their 25thRotaract District Assembly, the highlight of the Rotaract calendar, in grandeur recently at Hotel Ramada, under the theme ‘Together Towards Tomorrow’. The Assembly marked the beginning of the new Rotaract year and, included the installation of the District Rotaract Representative (DRR) and the Rotaract District Committee for the year 2015/16. Adding glamor to the event, the Annual awards ceremony recognized the achievements of Rotaract Clubs and individual Rotaractors for the year 2014/15.
Rotaract District 3220, which encompasses Sri Lanka and Maldives representation, enjoyed a stellar year in 2014/15 under the theme ‘Together We Rise’, achieving immense growth and delivering through projects which added value to the community as well as to the Rotaract District. The movement was led by,the Immediate Past District Rotaract Representative (IPDRR) Rtr. Abdul Wahid, Assistant District Rotaract Representatives (ADRRs) Rtr. Malik Hanan, Rtr. Thilina De Silva and Rtr. Ravindra Thammita with the support of the strong District Committee.
More than 300 young leaders from all over the country including Jaffna, Kandy and Colombo assembled under one roof, to share in the celebrations at this glamorous event.This event was the successful result of thecombined efforts of the Wellawatta and Centennial United, Rotaract clubs.
The event was graced by many distinguished Rotarians and Rotaractors, including the Outgoing Rotary District Governor, Sri Lanka and Maldives Rtn. Major Donor Gowr Rajan, and the Incoming Rotary District Governor Phf. Rtn. George Jesuthasan.
Addressing the Assembly, ADRR Rtr. Malik Hanan said, “I would like to congratulated all theclub Presidents and their Board of Members for successfully completing an eventful, and overall a very fruitful and unique Rotaract year, one that was full of exciting and innovative projects. I wish to show gratitude to the Rotarians who supported Rotaract District 3220 through the tough times, as well as all the sponsors who contributed towards this past year being a success”.
The newly elected District Rotaract Representative (DRR) and Past President (PP) Sathiyeandra Tharmakulerajasingham was installed by IPDRR Abdul Wahid followed by the installation of the new District Committee for the year 2015/2016.
Addressing the gathering, DRR Shakthi shared his thoughts saying, “While everyone focuses on change let me tell you a fact, the more the world changes, the more it remains the same and let me remind you of something more important;progression, consistency and performance. We all have a common language, Rotaract. We keep all our racial backgrounds aside, we keep all our religious backgrounds aside, and we keep all our financial backgrounds aside, and drive the movement forward. The ultimate goal of Rotaract is to build up leaders to face the future, and I promise to ensure we reach nothing less”.
Adding further to his words he stated that,“It is a perfect moment to be proud of, seeing the Sri Lankan flag fly high at the Rotary International Head office, as Rtn. K. R. Ravindran takes on the position of the new Rotary International President 2015/2016”.
Rotaract International, a partner of Rotary International is the largest youth movement with over 9,539 clubs around the world having a membership of more than 220,000 volunteer youth worldwide. Rotaract District 3220 includes Sri Lanka and Maldives, and operates along four main avenues namely, Community Service, Club Service, Professional Development and International Understanding. It consists of over 60 Rotaract Clubs with a total membership of over 2,500 youth leaders.
