27th of August was an awaiting day for all the Rotaractors of the faculty of science,University of Colombo as the 13th installation took place in auditorium, department of Mathematics.
The incoming president Rtr Bhasura Perera and his board was officially handed over the club for the year 2015/16.
Ceremony was made more colorful with the arrival of Chief guest Prof.K.R.R.Mahanama , Dean of the Faculty of science ,guest of honor Rtn. Lakshman Athukorala and DRR Rtr. P.P. Sathiyendra Tharmakularajasinghem. Ceremony started with the lightening of the traditional oil lamp which lit the night giving new hopes for the faculty for a good year ahead.
The annual report for the year 2014/15 was presented by the outgoing secretary Rtr. Roshelle Fernando who was awarded for the best secretary of year 2014/15.She mentioned all the projects undertook by the club in the past year including “Future challange”, “sevana” “food donating programme” and much more which added, beautiful and heart touching memories to their lives.
The small video clip showed the evidence of the successful projects did by the out going board with the leadership and guidance of immediate past president Rtr.Nadeesha Ketakumbura. In his speech he thanked his board and all the rotaractors who helped.
He also didn’t forget to pass his warm wishes to incoming president Rtr.Bhasura Perera. Out going board was awarded with certificates and Rtr. Nadeesha was surprised by a gift from his board past year.
Introduction of Bhasura perera was unforgettable which let all the participants to know his performance in studies from grade 5 /6 and his sports skills as well as leadership skills in his school age.
Motivational talk done by the president encouraged all the rotaractors and the newly appointed board members.They were introduced by him which compress following
- President – Rtr. Bhasura Perera
- Immediate Past President – Rtr. Nadeesha Ketakumbura
- Vice President – Rtr. Pramodya Gunawardena
- Vice President – Rtr. Prabath Swarna Sri
- Secretary – Rtr. Navindra Keerthsinghe
- Assistant Secretary – Rtr. Ravindika Dissanayake
- Assistant Treasurer – Rtr. Prarthana Sandamali
- Sergeant-at-arms – Rtr. Sahan Godahewa
- Joint Editors- Rtr. Prabhavie Opallage and Rtr. Chankami Perera
- Joint Community Service Directors – Rtr. Lahiru Perera and Rtr Samuditha Yatiwella
- Club Service Director – Rtr. Pathum Gunathilaka
- Director- International Understanding – Rtr. Tharani Karunarathne
- Director-Professional Development – Rtr. Warren Manuel and Rtr Dasun Jayathung
- PR Directors – Rtr. Jayani Kahapalaarachchi and Rtr Thilina Chathuranga
- Media and IT Direactors – Rtr Budhitha Perera and Rtr Malith Rangana
The audience was entertained with nice music by two of the club members which took all of us for a world of mind calming music .
The guest of honor Rtn.Lakshman Athukorala emphasised the importance of upcoming year for the newly appointed board and he awarded a token of appreciation for being one of the outstanding club for year 2014/15.
The DRR Rtr. PHF. Sathiyeandra Tharmakulerajasingham thanked the out going board and also he appreciated the projects carried out by the club past year. He appreciated the talents of the club members for being able to win lots of awards last year and he encouraged the incoming president and his board to carry out more successful projects as a united family.
Assistant treasurer of the installation ceremony Prarthana Sandamali added few words and incoming secretary Navindra Keerthisinghe made it an opportunity to thank all the individuals who helped through out all the time.She added her special gratitude to Dean of the Faculty of science Prof K.R.R Mahanama and Staff adviser Prof.Ramani Wijesekara for all the support given for the club and event to be a success.
With the hope of lighting up the theme
” Outshine together to serve humanity”
we ended out first club service project for the year 2015/16.
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