ANNUAL REPORT 2020/2021: ROTARACT CLUB OF KELANIYA Edited by Rtn. Rtr. Oshadie Wedaarachchi Rtr. Pasan Haritha
CONTENTS PG 1 PG 2-9 PG 10-13 President's Club Strategy Message Administration In Action PG 22-45 PG 46 PG 46-49 Projects Succsess Public Coverage Story Image PG 50-55 PG 56-71 PG 72 Rotary Club Success Family Finances Story PG 73 Annexures Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya
THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Rtn. Rtr. Oshadie Wedaarachchi President 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya NEVER, did I imagine becoming the President of the Rotaract Club of Kelaniya during a world-wide pandemic that isolated us in our homes, put us in masks whenever we did venture out. It has caused so much stress in our country and the world, along with the mental anguish of not being able to shake hands, hug, kiss or be socially close to our family and friends. But, here I am, completing a successful Rotaract Year with my team. Despite every challenge we could achieve many successes along with a higher percentage of members in RAC Kelaniya history who hold prominent leadership positions and potential to grow. Our strategic focus was accelerated this year, increasing from quarterly to monthly to weekly projects which impact not only our locality but to every corner of this country. At the first meeting in July, I gave my vision for the year as “Creating Excellence” and proving that we could achieve Rotary Citation for Rotaract for the year 20/21 as the first step in recognition of our service throughout this year in achieving Rotary Goals as well. Carrying forward our DRR’s message “Strive as One” to the world, Rotaract Club of Kelaniya is proud and humbled to complete this year with so many fireworks not only as a proactive community based club but also as the home club for the District Rotaract Representative of the year 20/21. Rotaract Club of Kelaniya has always been a unique and uncommon club that is succeeding with implementing extraordinary results. And we will continue to create that excellence throughout the coming years as well. Yours in Service, Rtn. Rtr. Oshadie Wedaarachchi President 2020/2021 Rotaract Club of Kelaniya Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 01
ADMINISTRATION HIGHLIGHTS DISTRICT ROTARACT 3 REPRESNTATIVES 16 PRESIDENTS 60+ MEMBERS 60+ MEMBERS Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya
CLUB ADMINISTRATION WE ARE MADE BY OUR HISTORY The Rotaract Club of Kelaniya was chartered on 21st June 1999 with Rtr. Dilini Abeywickrama as the Charter president. Since then Rtr. Indika Fernando, Rtr. Hafeez Marikkar, Rtr. Gayani Alles, Rtr. Jakque Dias, Rtr. Ramesh Ramkumar, Rtr. Prabath Perera, Rtr. Ashley Sahabdeen and Rtr. Shahad Hussain led the club successfully till 2008. The club was successful in producing several Rotaract District Committee Members and went on to produce two DRRs: PDRR Indika Fernando in 2004 and PDRR Jacque Dias the following year and in the present DRR Kavindra Kasun Sigera carrying the legacy again in Rotaract club of Kelaniya PDRR Indika Fernando PDRR Jacque Dias Rtn. Rtr. DRR Kavindra RAC Kelaniya RAC Kelaniya Kasun Sigera RAC Kelaniya THE LEADERSHIP THROUGHOUT THE YEARS Page 02 1999 - 2000 – Rtr. PP. Dilini Abeywickrama 2000 - 2001 – Rtr. PDRR. PP. Indika Fernand 2001 - 2002 – Rtr. PP. Hafeez Marikkar 2002 - 2003 – Rtr. PP. Gayani Alles 2003 - 2004 – Rtr. PDRR. PP. Jakque Dasz 2004 - 2005 – Rtr. PP. Ramesh Ramkumar 2005 - 2006 – Rtr. PP. Prabath Perera 2006 - 2007 – Rtr. PP. Ashey Sahabdeen 2007 - 2008 – Rtr. PP. Shahid Hussain 2014 - 2015 – Rtr. PP. Themiya Cabraal 2015 - 2016 – Rtr. PP. Chathushka Gunawardena 2016 - 2017 – Rtr. PP. Rukshani Adhihetty. 2017 - 2018 – Rtr. IPP. Kavindra K sigera 2018 - 2019 - Rtr. Shehana Dain 2019 - 2020 - Rtr .Ranga Samarakoon Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2020/2021 Rtr. Chethaka Hissella Treasurer RAC Kelaniya 2020/2021 Rtr. Dexter Peiris Rtr. Hashali Perera Vice President Vice President RAC Kelaniya 2020/2021 RAC Kelaniya 2020/2021 Rtn. Rtr. Oshadie Wedaarachchi President RAC Kelaniya 2020/2021 Rtr. Shashi Rtr. Thashmila Widanapathirana Nadeeshani Joint Secretary Joint Secretary RAC Kelaniya 2020/2021 RAC Kelaniya 2020/2021 Rtr. Chemini Ruvindya Page 03 Sargent-at-Arms RAC Kelaniya 2020/2021 Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2020/2021 Rtr. Inuri Galhena Rtn. Praveen Peiris Rtr. Dasith Wijesinghe Joint Director - Club Director - Club Service Joint Director - Professional Service RAC Kelaniya 2020/2021 Development RAC Kelaniya 2020/2021 RAC Kelaniya 2020/2021 Rtr. Chathurika Pilapitiya Rtr. Tharindu Pathinayake Rtn. Rtr. Ranga Joint Director - Professional Joint Director - Club Service Samarakoon Development RAC Kelaniya 2020/2021 Director - International Service RAC Kelaniya 2020/2021 RAC Kelaniya2020/2021 Rtr. Supun Sandaru Rtr. Achini Yashodara Director - Public Relations Editor RAC Kelaniya 2020/2021 RAC Kelaniya 2020/2021 Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 04
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MEETINGS Meeting Structure With the New Normal during this pandemic times the meeting formats were restructured In person, online, or a mix of each — even a mix of each at the same meeting, if some members attend in person and others participate using online communication tools, like video conferencing/zooming. Usually followed agenda – 60 minutes Meeting Call to Order [5 minutes] President’s time Introduction of visiting Rotarians/Guests Announcements [30 minutes] Committee reports Club business Program [20 minutes] Closing remarks by the President [5 minutes] Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 08
THE RECOMMENDED AGENDA 1. Dignitaries take their seats at the head table. 2. Sergeant-at-Arms calls the house to order (Bangs the gavel once and says “I call the house to order”) and collars the President 2019-20 and hands him/her the gavel. 3. Then President Meeting to order (Bangs the gavel on the gong and says “I call the Transition Meeting of Rotaract Club of Kelaniya for the month of X to order.”) 4. President officially welcomes the gathering and recognizes the presence of members 5. Rotaract Formalities a. National Anthem b. Flag Salutation c. Rotaract Invocation d. Rotary Four Way Test e. Rotaract Song 6. Rest of the proceedings and the announcements 7. President terminates the Meeting (Says “I terminate the General Meeting of Rotaract Club of Kelaniya for the month of X for fellowship and refreshments,” (if refreshments are available) and bangs the gavel on the gong once) 15. Fellowship MEETINGS OF 2020/2021 Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 09
STRATEGY IN ACTION 18+ COMMUNITIES 40+ PROJECTS 1400+ VOLUNTEER HOURS 142% MEMBERSHIP GROWTH Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya
STRATEGY AND PROGRESSION Our purpose Creating Excellence in Service to community and Professional Development in our members Mission To become the leading and the most exemplary community based club in RID 3220. SWOT AS AT 31st JUNE 2020 Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 10
VALUES Integrity and honesty- We believe that our work should be undertaken with integrity, openness, honesty and professionalism. Openness to learning- We believe in remaining open minded, continuing to learn from stakeholders and partners, while continuing to remain passionate and enthusiastic about our work. Empowerment- We believe in independence and long-term solutions to problems through sustainable projects. Solidarity and partnership- We believe in the strength of networking, based particularly on the local and global partnerships. Accountability and transparency- We believe we should be responsible to each other and to the people and organizations with whom we engage and strive to make our work transparent and accountable. Equality, justice and human rights- We believe in an equal and just society where people live in peace and dignity and have access to the necessary resources and opportunities for sustainable growth. Participation- We endeavor to ground our policy and advocacy work in the experiences of those in Africa and work towards building sustainable long-term solutions. We believe in incorporating the voices of those in the African Diaspora community, our partner organizations and those on the ground into our campaigns HOW DO WE LOOK FORWARD? OPERATIONAL STRATEGY 1. Encouraging responsible consumption and Responsible waste management Designing Projects to encourage responsible consumption and zero plastic use. Encourage Recycling and organize competitions 2. Breaking the Social Stigmas through service, advocacy, and education! Organize long run impactful projects to break the taboo topics Encourage sex education in SL 3. Improving the livelihood of the community while keeping the community safe Initiatives to encourage small scale enterprises during COVID Encourage Social Entrepreneurship Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 11
ADMINISTRATIVE STRATEGY 1. Increase the membership by 20% in every quarter. Increase the membership engagement Increase the Social Media Presence of you Club Talk frequently about Club activities in Social Media Increase the no of Fellowship events Encourage and Recognize the Talents Increase the opportunities to work independently Provide constructive feedback Recognition and talent acquisition 2. Increase the Club Participation for District and Other Projects by 10% every quarter Encourage and recognize their participation Set as a KPI 3. Increasing the Social Media Presence by 25% by the end of the year Using a common theme Using theme colors Use multi channels to convey the message Creative content Launching YouTube Channel Focused Social media channels for mass projects 4. Understand the impact of Emotional Intelligence on leadership and individual performance Identify the quality of work Frequent meetings to discuss the matters One to one meetings Delegate work Opportunity to take the leadership and work independent 5. Increase motivation, trust, and confidence. Allocating Project chair opportunities Delegating District Project tasks and Coordination Monthly Leadership development programs Assigning the meeting chairs for fellowship meetings and induction meetings 6. Increase One-on-one coaching opportunities Provide mentor facility to Identify their true interest and potentials and guide them to pursue their expectations Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 12
THE ADMINISTRATIVE MODEL AND CULTURE Creating a strong and diverse culture built around our values and nurturing a club mindset is a key enabler in building a club operating model focused on delivering our purpose. Additionally, we are committed to developing new ways of facilitating membership collaboration across our business divisions. The drive towards creating an effective operating model is underpinned by our efforts in developing a stable, resilient and efficient administrative infrastructure for our members and community. CLUB HEIRARCHY EXCO Board of Directors Avenue Management Team Leader Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 13
MEMBERS ARE OUR BIGGEST ASSET 60+ MEMBERS MEMBERS 10+ LOCALITIES Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya
CLUB MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP GROWTH Rotaract Club of Kelaniya Started the year 20/21 with 26 active members and went up 75 to 63 members by the end of the 4th 50 Quarter. 25 Our membership growth rate is 142% 0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 WHAT DID WE DO People are the driving force of any organization or a country. Attracting the correct people on the correct date for the correct purpose is the secret of any organization with a sustainable plan. We implemented a recruiting practice that maximizes attracting members who will be engaged and minimizes the actively disengaged members. 1. We recruited members in batches. We implemented a rigid and focused screening process for new candidates. This process requires that we carefully determine if a candidate is good at and passionate about their Rotaract career, as well as if they fit within our dynamic culture. All prospective members (by referrals or non- referrals) should submit their CVs to the membership team first and then participate at least one general meeting and a project before they get qualified to the recruitment call. 2. At the recruitment call they will answer certain questions by the membership committee or an Exco member. 3. The questions are mainly focused on their purpose in joining Rotaract Movement and their expectations from the Rotaract movement and paid attention to personal factors, such as their level of motivation to join Rotaract, the level of priority they placed on their career, education and extracurricular activities. Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 14
OUR RECRUITMENTS We identified our geographical strengths and weaknesses. Rotaract club of Kelaniya is not the only community based Rotaract Club in Gampaha district. However, we could reach a membership of 63 by the end of the year. Our first talent acquisition program was “Rotaract Bridge '' in the beginning of the year, conducted by the members of newly appointed District Steering Committee 20/21. The project audience was Interactors in Gampaha District as well as the other different areas in the country. That was the first of them in Rotaract in the year 20/21.With the help of Interact District, we gathered interactors who were nearly planning to leave the movement after their school life. We could successfully build a database where we could lead the interactors who finish their interactive career to successfully cross the bridge and join Rotaract to continue the movement. With the hype of this program, the Interact Clubs in Gampaha District passed the message not only to their members but to the local youth as well. After that our membership started to grow. Kelaniya Aurudu Kumaraya/Kumari was another popular project among our local youth and it is visible with the numbers presented in the project report. Improved Talent On-boarding \"Everyone is born with a talent.\" In our recruitment process we asked them to list down their interests of improvement and talents. This helped us when grouping them to avenue categories and when inviting speakers to professional development programs like TGIR. What is our secret? We never compelled our members to bring members to the club. All the members who we inducted came through referrals. “A Happy member would share his / her happiness with their friends and would invite them to the club”, it is believed and it worked out for us perfectly. Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 15
RETENTION Acquiring 37 members to a community based club in a year where the lockdown was not an easy task After they complete one month within the club we assign them to a team of their preferred avenue so no one is being left behind. We had a philosophy of engaging all team members in important project strategies of the respective avenue and conclusions. This gave each member a feeling of ownership. As a result, they often would have suggestions that would contribute to the project's success. This feeling of ownership and related recognition resulted in a higher level of loyalty throughout the company. A major emphasis was to always involve the newbies in discussions leading to major project decisions. This not only gave them a degree of ownership but also greatly accelerated their growth rate, which, in turn, allowed them to take on responsibilities that would have otherwise been done by senior members. 92% 88% of our members have stated of our members said they that they are happy and enjoy the club activities motivated in Rotaract Club of Kelaniya Our members had every chance to present their project ideas and implement it even though they are new to the club. What's in Store for you, The Rotaract Bridge, The deliberate Reader and even the Project Warada Kothanada were few of those outcomes of that liberty and empowerment they received. We conducted all the general meetings formally on time and set that as a Key performance indicator for the members. An appreciation and rewarding program called Rotaractor of the Month was introduced and measured their performances with 1. The participation to club meetings 2. Completion of a project by meeting project objectives within a given time frame. 3. A special innovation or an innovative idea Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 16
THE KELANIYA EXPERIENCE Rtr. Yasindu Piyarathne Rtr. Pasan Perera Member Member RAC Kelaniya RAC Kelaniya “It was so exciting to take part in “Since I'm not from the Kelaniya amazing projects conducted by the area, joining the Rotaract Club of Rotaract Club of Kelaniya Kelaniya instead of another is throughout the period. From the very much a choice; completing a day I first joined the club, I got the full year in my club confirmed the chance to engage in projects and fact that I made the right one. RAC fun activities associating great Kelaniya exceeded my personalities in the club with expectations of what being in a outstanding skills. Further, the Rotaract Club is like. Having a club members are frequently part in helping my countrymen, inspired to perform their best in better myself professionally and preferred avenues, offered with making very close friends are just valuable opportunities to groom some of the things RAC Kelaniya themselves while promoting the provided. My personal experience community wellbeing in return. I is whole heartedly positive. I have really appreciate the immense no doubt that I'll get to see my club efforts of club president Rtn. Rtr. reach great heights in the coming Oshadie Wedaarachchi and board years” members for the steps taken to achieve greater heights as one family.” Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 17
NO FUN WAS MISSED Zoom Online mic Night Music can heal the wounds which medicine cannot touch. Our Club service avenue conducted 8+ online mic nights exclusive to the club members to keep our members engaged and increase bonding with each other during the year. We believe it helps to reduce confusion, anger, fear, frustration, boredom or post-traumatic stress caused by the incidents occurred with COVID pandemic. Keltronix Keltronix is the sports team created in September 2020 to engage our members in sports and increase their sportsmanship. We conducted several weekend cricket matches with other clubs in Rotaract District, Badminton matches, online gaming, and Footsal as well as handball practices. It was the desire to improve membership engagement, club culture and staff retention that were considered the greater catalysts. Did we miss the fun part? Apart from the projects we had family Christmas parties and family movie dates which would make our bond stronger. Membership participation to the PD events organized by other clubs was kept at a growth level. District Avenue training Participation was encouraged and covered. Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 18
TERMINATION There can be many reasons for a member to leave or be inactive in a club. In community service clubs the most common reason we hear is the job-related commitment. Most commonly seen age criteria in a community-based club is 22-26. This is the age where most of the young people are settling with their work life/new job. TERMINATION PROCESS Absence for 3 Deactivate Follow up 2 Reactivate general meetings membership months later for membership after reactivation 2 general meetings Misconduct and Terminate Fail to attend 2 Misbehavior general meetings Respective member will be given a formal letter of accusement and call for excuse. Upon confirmation of termination , the club secretary is required to draft an official letter of termination signed by the Rotaract Club President and the Sponsoring Club President which is to be handed over to the member concerned. Finally the membership status of the member is changed in the RMIS \"Membership is blood that pumps in the heart of the club.\" In corporate organizations it requires a maximum time period or a probation of 6months - 1year to produce a well-trained employee who is aligned with the organization's values. You provide them constructive feedback and let them grow within the organization while nurturing them and that's how you retain them as long term employees. We applied the same principle to the Rotaract Club of Kelaniya as well. And we proudly have a well-groomed membership for the year 2021/2022 to take the club to its better heights. Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 19
INDUCTIONS Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 20
TRANSFERS - INBOUND/OUTBOUND Rtr. Asela Sigera Rtr. Rashmika Silva DUAL MEMBERSHIP - ROTARY & ROTARACT Rtn. Rtr. DRR Kasun Sigera Rtn. Rtr. IPP Ranga Rtn. Rtr. Oshadie RAC Kelaniya Samarakoon Wedaarachchi RC Kelaniya RAC Kelaniya RAC Kelaniya RC Kelaniya RC Kelaniya Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 21
PROJECT COVERAGE DISTIRCT PROJECTS2 DISTRICT 3 INTERNATIONAL SERVICE 10 COMMUNITY FINANCE SERVICE 2 15 CLUB SERVICE PROFESSIONAL 8 DEVELOPEMENT PUBLIC IMAGE 5 Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya
COMMUNITY Page 22 SERVICE Rtr. Praveen Pieris Director - Community Service RAC Kelaniya 2020/2021 \"Being the com service director while this pandemic was not easy because most of the community service projects have to be done physically but nevertheless we manage to pull off many projects even through the corona period. I'd like to thank all the members and the president of my club to always had my back on every situation. It was really an amazing opportunity to become the com service director.\" Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya
UPCYCLE AND RECYCLE Making a change at the Annual Transition meeting, Rotaract club of Kelaniya took an initiative to appreciate the respective persons worth appreciating for their valuable contribution towards the club in the year 2019/20, with a minimalistic, eco-friendly token of appreciation, where they were gifted with a rose, planted in decorated disposed plastic bottles. Collected from areas such as the Maradana railway station, the reuse of these disposed bottles cut in half and filled with soil gave a meaningful resemblance to the token whilst fulfilling the aim of upcycling and reducing the plastic wastage in the environment. COVID NATHI SUWA PAASALA Page 23 No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Rotaract as we all know has been helping people cope through the pandemic in various ways both mentally and physically. Launched on the 20th of August 2020, the project led to a wonderful experience and opportunity for us to reach a school of 29- 30 children with special needs called Pathum Uyana, located at Kalyanarama Purana Viharaya, Aluthgama. With the intention of eradicating the probable presence of the virus, we provided them with face masks, hand sanitizers and other sanitary items needed to prevent the virus. We were also able to educate them on how to stay safe during the pandemic. The funds which were needed for us to make this project happen was contributed by the generosity of our very own club members. Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya
PROJECT E-WASTE Majority of electronic products end up in landfills, and just 20% of e-waste is recycled and according to a UN study, about 50 million tons of e-waste was discarded worldwide. UN SDG such as Life on Land, Affordable and Clean Energy, Sustainable Cities and Communities and Rotary Areas of Focus like Supporting Environment exist for this very reason. Recycling e-waste enables us to recover valuable metals and other materials from electronics while saving natural resources and contributing to reducing pollution. Although the contribution we could make to create an impactful change in this area, we were able to help our community be a part of the solution. Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya ASARANA SARANA Asarana Sarana was a project carried out by the Keltronix team of Rotaract Club of Kelaniya where underprivileged and injured people around Kelaniya and Kiribathgoda. Each member of the team provided two lunch packets each to contribute for this worthy cause. In the short term, he underprivileged and injured people in the streets were able enjoy a healthy and wholesome lunch. However, continue this activity on a regular basis with the help of the community to uplift the health and living status of underprivileged people. Page 24
ITUKAMA Itukama was a shramadana campaign to clean and dispose of waste at the Chanashramaya temple in Waragoda. The team members actively contributed to sweeping, trimming grown trees and plants, collecting garbage, and disposing of them properly to make the temple grounds cleaner and more serene. The objective of the project was to make the environment cleaner and more sustainable despite how simple the contribution was while setting an example to those around us. In the long run, launching an array of shramadana campaigns, keeping the environment and surroundings clean, making it easier and efficient. MAW WARUNA Page 25 Project Maw Waruna was an initiative to the Wanawasala Elders’ home and its surroundings while spending some quality time with them. An afternoon of hard work by the keltronix team led to an evening of unforgettable memories sharing stories, singing songs and dancing with a few amazing elderly people in the home. The objective of the project was to improve the health and living status of the elderly living in the elders’ home and reminisce good times with them and entertain them with our talents. The elderly women at the elders’ home were taken aback by their happy memories, and were indulged in an evening filled with fun, laughter, and songs. We believe that a long term impact exists as well; Enlighten the society with the joy and satisfaction projects as such would bring will encourage them to continue doing the same Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya
THINK PINK Inspired by the sessions done by ‘The Cancer Early Detection Centre (CEDC) of the National Cancer Control Program’ for the past 6 years with Think Pink Program of Rotaract Club of Kelaniya, we have decided to produce this animated video which can serve the betterment of a wider community. The video has explained the tests you can do step by step in a home environment. As the phase one of our program, our plan for this tutorial is to send it across a wider community in Sri Lanka and spread the message to our mothers and sisters. We have used a simple language in this video tutorial (Sinhala) and animated graphics to understand each test. RAC Kelaniya was able to accomplish a host of SDG and focus areas such as Good Health and Well-being, Reduced Inequality, Disease Prevention and Treatment, Breaking the Social Stigmas, etc. SANTA’S GOOD LIST Good Health and Well-being, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Economic and Community Development are very frequently cited UN sustainable development goals. This particular project was no less focused on these objectives. Santa's Good List was a joint project organized by the Rotaract Club of Kelaniya and the Rotaract Club of Central Campus to open an opportunity for everyone to engage and showcase their talents in cooking, creativity, music and art with the motive to spread peace, harmony and joy among the society and raise the Christmas spirit. Looking 3 steps ahead, Rotaract Club of Kelaniya gained a great experience in working together with our brother club, the Rotaract Club of Central Campus. Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 26
CHRISTMAS WISH 2020 The spirit of Christmas lies in the spirit of generosity. For those who can afford it, there's endless opportunities to give someone a Merry Christmas. And for those who are already living on a shoestring budget, you'd be surprised at how much you can do. Annual Christmas Wish Donation is one of our signature projects executed every December. This year due to COVID restrictions we could not visit the communities in need up until January. However, we were able to donate stationary for twenty children who are studying in the Primary School of Gonawala Kelanitissa Vidyalaya, Kelaniya. Quality Education, No Poverty, Basic Education and Literacy are objectives that guided us in this regard. As the only community-based club in Kelaniya it is our duty to serve our own community we are based in and look after. MAHADAN BLOOD DONATION Page 27 CAMPAIGN With the approaching of the World Rotaract Week, The Rotaract Club of Cinnamon Gardens along with The Rotaract Clubs of NSBM, Kadawatha, CFPS Law School, Centennial United, Jaela- Kadana and Kelaniya, organized the blood donation campaign \"Mahadan\". The project was held on the 13th of March 2021 at The National Blood Bank, Narahenpita. With a total of 148 volunteers present to donate blood. As they say \"One pint can save 3 lives”, an outstanding amount of 123 pints of blood was donated saving a hopeful amount of 369 lives. The primary objective of the project stands out as representation of social responsibility among our communities as Rotaractors and also as valuable citizens of Sri Lanka showing the true sense of humanity. Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya
DEFEND THE OCEAN At face value, “Defend the Ocean” is a coastal clean-up project on removing trash from the beautiful Modara beach. However, the scope of the project goes beyond Rotaractors cleaning a beach. “Defend the Ocean” also acts as a social awareness project by spreading the word of what our community did for the environment by sharing photos, posts, and information. What started as a club project (“Defend the Ocean 1.0”), evolved into a joint project to further the scope this time around. Defend the Ocean 2.0 was done in collaboration with 5 Rotaract Clubs namely Kadawatha, Centennial United, IIT, Wattala, and Jaela-Kandana. Moreover, we had the support and patronage of 2 leading environmental advocacy groups in our country; GreenMap Sri Lanka and Better Ocean. The SDG impacted? Climate Action , Life on Land , Life below water,Supporting Environment, Water and Sanitation CHARITY ACTION NIGHT Charity Auction night was organized by Rotaract Club of Kelaniya in order to fund the annual donation of the Think Pink Project. Although the pandemic situations do not allow us to visit the cancer hospital, the generous support of the club members who contributed with various items, provided us with a good sum of donations which will be allocated to upcoming think pink projects. Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 28
CLUB SERVICE Page 29 Rtr. Inuri Galhena Director - Club Service RAC Kelaniya 2020/2021 It was my pleasure to take up the position as a joint club service director for the second consecutive time after being the club service director for the year 2019-2020 as well. I personally enjoy bringing people together and strengthening our bond as a family which I strongly believe is the backbone of any successful club. Great membership and a strong friendship among members always helps to do more and more projects to help the community and also to develop ourselves as individuals and have fun as a club. This year was one of the hardest years as the corona virus hit us in the very beginning of the year and still continues to lock us up indoors. However, amidst of all this chaos we manage to do many projects and end this year in a successful note. It was a year full of new experiences and challenges which kept us all engaged and the online events such as zoom open mics throughout the year made us closer as a family and gave a platform for all our members to showcase their talents while having fun. All in all it was a great year full of loving memories to cherish for the years to come. Thank You for this opportunity and I wish all the very best for the incoming board members. Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya
BLAST FROM THE PAST A Blast from the Past is a club service project organized by the Rotaract club of Kelaniya with the aim to reminisce and bring back the cherished memories of the origination of the Rotaract Song, a discussion with two of the Past DRR’s, PDRR Indika Fernando and PDRR Jacke Diasz from the Rotaract Club of Kelaniya. ‘A blast from the past’ could be a milestone of gathering more Rotaractors to the movement by showing them the journey and the hardships faced by the Rotaract and the importance of fellowship. DEAR BESTIE! Dear Bestie! was a friendly project by the Rotaract Club of Kelaniya to rejoice and re- join with friends in the Rotaract movement by sharing their thoughts and love through the Instagram platform. The project was launched in two main processes, First asking Rotaractors to send their messages to their Rotaract best friends through the Instagram questions to RAC Kelaniya page, and then these messages were shared on Instagram stories with pictures of friends in Rotaract and friends of Rotaract. By broadcasting this event, many Rotaractors were encouraged to create and renew friendships across the Rotaract movement and spread love and create harmony. The project also set an example for all Rotaractors and society as to why friends are important and the importance of showing the love and gratitude you have towards your friends. Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 30
30TH ROTARACT DISTRICT ASSEMBLY As the DRR host club Rotaract Club of Kelaniya showed the interest in hosting the District Assembly and received the opportunity. With the successful conclusion of the Rotary Year 2019-20, we were indeed privileged to welcome the dawn of a new beginning in RI District 3220 Sri Lanka and Maldives under the vibrant leadership of the District Rotaract Representative for the year 2020-21, Rtn. Rtr. PP Kavindra Kasun Sigera representing the Rotaract Club of Kelaniya. Our main objective in this event was to appreciate Rotaractors for the work they did throughout the year. The Rotaract District Assembly is one of the most significant events in the Rotaract calendar that marks the accomplishments of a memorable year. From the previous experience of producing three Past District Rotaract Representatives (PDRR) As one of the host clubs, the team at Rotaract Kelaniya stands in unity & looked forward to share the enthusiasm and excitement of the most anticipated event of the year with all the fellow Rotaractors. ZOOM OPEN MIC EARLY 2000'S An open mic is a live event in which the club members participate in zoom. The participants usually prepare with the host and the project Chair in advance for a period of time. Usually, such activities concentrate on the performing arts such as singing, reading, voice, music and comedy. Our mission is to encourage the music of club members as both an art and an open mic as a profession. It is also a very informal way of measuring club member’s performance, experience and creativity, learn what others do, discover inspiration to improve the creativity, to laugh and enjoy good music, to build trust and so much more. It’s also a tool for membership development and the retention. Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 31
HOUSE PARTY MASSACRE House Party Massacre was a joint project organized by RAC Kelaniya and RAC Athugalpura with an aim to celebrate Halloween under the COVID-19 guidelines. The project was carried out as a series of games with puzzles, performances and more, to pick the final winners on the 31st October, Halloween Night. Both clubs worked in harmony to organize the event and to come up with multiple game sessions. While the short-term aim is enhancing fellowship and friendship among Rotaractors and friends of Rotaract, and friends in Rotaract, in the long term we encouraged people to join Rotaract, and actively participate in the movement AMONG US Among Us is an interactive game that came into trend in 2020, especially during the isolated COVID- 19 period. By inviting the Rotaractors to participate in this game, the Rotaract Club of Kelaniya wanted to provide a chance for fellowship as well as raise mental health by engaging the participants in an exciting game. As mentioned, SDG were the guiding force even in club service projects; Good Health and Well-being, Sustainable Cities and Communities. In addition, the Rotary Area of Focus - Economic and Community Development The short-term goal of the project was engaging in the Rotaract movement, redefining friendships and increasing fellowship, raising mental health and in the long-term it was motivation to join the Rotaract movement, improve the interest in leisurely games to raise mental health. Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 32
FRIENDLY CRICKET ENCOUNTER WITH IIT Hosting friendly matches help us lay the foundation of finding new connections and establish on the ones that may have already been placed. Owing to this fact, the Rotaract Club of IIT, being one of many clubs in the Rotaract movement organizing events such as these with fellow Rotaract Clubs to make new connections. The Rotaract Club of Kelaniya is one that the Rotaract Club of IIT has been maintaining a bond for quite a while. As the years pass on, carrying out projects such as this helps strengthen this bond that was once formed and facilitates us to establish it. Holding the encounter and being involved in organizing, gave everyone a chance to get to know each other a little better and in addition, gave them a good 2-3 hours of physical fitness to give them relief from all the tiresome stress and hard work, aligned with the SDG of Health and Wellbeing. Apart from all the competition and physical aspect of the game, we also aimed to develop team spirit and working together as a team. The friendly competition, never ending conversations facilitated with laughter, were nothing but evidence of a well-organized event. BOLLYWOOD DANCE WORKSHOP Dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes. It can improve your muscle tone, strength, endurance and fitness. It’s also a great way to meet new friends. All that in mind, Rotaract Club of Kelaniya initiated the Bollywood Dance Workshop in terms of raising funds for its future projects as well as to strengthen the fellowship value and train healthy life style to the Youth in Rotaract. Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 33
BADMINTON SESSION Keeping active through physical activity and sport has many benefits for the body. Some of these benefits include increased cardiovascular fitness, bone health, decreased risk of obesity, improved sleep, and better coordination and balance. Also, it builds greater team work, fellowship and bonds. Hence the badminton session was organized among Kelaniya members to utilize their weekends proactively. MOVIE DATE UNDER THE STARS A movie Date was an outdoor movie night and an open mic of RACK members with the objective of improving fellowship, introducing new members, increase engagement and membership retention Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 34
PROFESSIONAL Page 35 DEVELOPMENT Rtr. Dasith Wijesinghe Director - Professional Development RAC Kelaniya 2020/2021 Hi I’m Dasith Wijesinghe, I’m the PD director for Rotaract year 2020/2021. I would take this as an opportunity to thank for the ones who gave me this position . Thank you so much there were so many things I learned throughout this Rotaract year. Even though the year was challenging (pandemic) somehow we overcome the challenges by scheduling them in both physical and virtual platforms. So as we have come to an end with a great memories and experiences. I would like appreciate the ones who were always there for me. It’s not 2-3 people but as a club we all succeed this year. As the PD director I had to work with many, but our president Rtr. Oshadi was an amazing personality without her we would be nothing today. Also my PD team who did a wonderful job. Thank you Rtr. Pasan, Rtr Chamal, Rtr Ravindi and Rtr. Chathu for your massive help. Our exco and the board of directors were pretty amazing they were really supportive and thanks a lot guy for being there for me. I would like to thank the interact clubs of Viharamahadevi Balika Vidyala and Bandaranayake College Gampaha for supporting me as the Rotary family coordinator. Special Thanks goes to Our Rotary Club as well. Finally I like to say to our members accept the challenges and face it in the end you will be stronger than before,Enjoy the every bit of Rotaract. Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya
THANK GOD IT'S ROTARACT! (TGIR) Goals such as Sustainable Cities and Communities, Partnerships to achieve the Goal, Economic and Community Development are an important part of professional development/ The Project TGIR, Thank God It's Rotaract! was a project organized by the Rotaract Club of Kelaniya to educate young and new Rotaractors on the importance of the movement, the cherished moments, the fellowship and the benefits receivable through Rotaract. THE ROTARACT BRIDGE The Rotaract Bridge is an initiative by the Rotaract Club of Kelaniya to give an opportunity for Interactors who stopped their volunteering and community service journey after schools. The project aimed to create interest as to why Interactors need to join Rotaract, the benefits of joining, and the personal development they can receive by joining The Rotaract Bridge. Rotaractors from RAC Kelaniya, Rotaractors from the district steering committee 2020/21, and past Rotaractors who joined rotary joined the discussion. The project also shed some light on the importance, uniqueness, and the fellowship they gain by joining the Rotaract Club of Kelaniya as a community-based Rotaract Club. The event commenced on Google Meet with many past/present Interactors from many schools under the guidance and advice from Rotaractors in RAC Kelaniya and more. Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 36
WHAT IS YOUR CAREER TYPE? What's Your Career Type? was a career guidance project for students after their advanced level examinations and freshman years. The main objective of the project was to assist the Interactors and Rotaractors who joined to choose the career that suits them. We were successful in achieving the sustainable development goals of Quality Education, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Sustainable Cities and Communities as well well Rotary Focus Areas such as Economic and Community Development The project helped boost the confidence of the participants and encouraged them to follow their desired path of career. Going forward, the project can be the first step of the path towards success of these participants. WHAT’S IN STORE FOR YOU? 2021 In a post-COVID world, the most dangerous phrase in the language seems to be \"we've always done it this way\". The ways in which businesses do business changed. From HR to Marketing. Knowing these changes is the edge you need, as a current or potential employee. To that end, Rotaract Club of Kelaniya presented What's in Store for You 2021? - A series of webinars with some of the most experienced experts in the field, tailor made to help young-adults advance their career in a post- COVID world. The webinar discussed everything from eliminating the knowledge gap among professionals pre and post pandemic to discuss the threats and opportunities in the most impacted sectors by COVID- 19. Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 37
THE DELIBERATE READER Nicholas Carr’s Finalist Book for the Pulitzer Prize of 2011, The Shallows, is a timely reminder of how far the internet has become enmeshed in our daily existence and is affecting the way we read. This has been the basis and the social issue in focus for Rotaract Club of Kelaniya’s The Deliberate Reader project. We aimed for SDG such as Quality Education and Rotary Areas of Focus, Basic Education and Literacy, Economic and Community Development The project, at its core, is a “talk show” with one episode each month where Rotaractors talk about their favourite book and their lives in the context of books and reading. The primary objective is to communicate and remind fellow Rotaractors of the importance of reading if they have lost the passion for it throughout the years. ROTARACTOR(S) OF THE MONTH Rotaractor(s) of the Month is an internal club program where we recognize the hard-working club members every month. We, at RAC Kelaniya, invest in our members wellbeing. Membership Retention - A Happy Member will continue their good work. Membership Growth - A Happy member will spread the good word about Rotaract and will bring more members in. Achieve organizational goals and objectives - A happy member will work hard towards achieving organizational objectives Goals Identifying the goals our club wants to support Identifying the desired behaviours for rewards Determining the appropriate rewards and communicating the rewards program effectively to members via club communication channels. Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 38
INTERNATIONAL Page 39 SERVICE Rtn. Rtr. Ranga Samarakoon Director - International Service RAC Kelaniya 2020/2021 Taking our President’s message of \"Creating Excellence\" on a global level, we managed to connect with many Rotaractors worldwide to actively serve the community and act selflessly in executing our Rotaract mission even during these hard times. It wasn’t an easy year, it wasn’t similar to any other year. It was a challenging year where we, as responsible Rotaractors, had to adjust ourselves every single day, which united us and made us stronger. As you turn page by page in this Annual Report, you will get to see our Rotaract mission unfolding. The projects that we executed give nothing but fruitful and cherished services to this world even during and after this pandemic period. Making friends beyond borders is by far one of the most cherished memories I had in this Rotaract year and I hope to continue those friendships and bonds in the many years to come. And I take this opportunity to thank my President, Rtn. Rtr. Oshadie for giving me this opportunity to serve the club as the International Service Director and also congratulate her and all the members of the club (My Extended Family) for raising the club to much greater heights. Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya
FEEL TO HEAL Mental wellbeing is a state of well-being where people recognize their own strengths, deal with common pressures of their lives, perform productively and fruitfully and contribute to their society. This project was done to recognize our feelings and appreciate them, and why they are so powerful at times. The goal was to create peace, harmony and spread love between friends in Rotaract. Identifying and examining critical issues that are not sufficiently handled within the international mental health field as well as plan, support and enforce action measures to increase public understanding and policy focus aligned us with SDG goals; Partnerships to achieve the Goal, Good Health and Well-being as well as Rotary areas of focus, Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution. FAITH MATTERS As the impact of the global coronavirus (COVID- 19) pandemic grows, local peace builders continue working to help communities break through cycles of violent conflict. To that end, Rotaract club of Kelaniya joined hands with Coimbatore Unique India to discuss the importance of this timely topic. Aligning ourselves with SDG Goal 16 (goal dedicated to the promotion of peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development) and Rotary Area of Focus, Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution, guided a very productive seminar. It is our duty to promote peace and methods of mitigating conflict as a responsible global youth movement. Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 40
INDO-LANKA CUISINES Cooking is all about people. Food can easily be the universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together. No matter what culture, everywhere around the world, people eat together. Cooking helps to understand the art of the state of different cooking styles in different countries. With that in mind, RAC Kelaniya challenged RAC Coimbatore Unique, India to cook different dishes native to our countries. The nature of the joint project achieves two SDG gaols that are important for both clubs; Partnerships to achieve the Goal and Good Health and Well-being. The Rotary Area of Focus Economic and Community Development was also given attention. Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 41
PUBLIC IMAGE Rtr. Supun Sandaru Director - Public Relations RAC Kelaniya 2020/2021 \"In this Rotaract year, we have successfully completed projects which are related to public relations. From those projects we were able to gather some valuable achievements to our club. Although the most important fact is we were able to deliver some important messages to the public regarding many major topics such as the pandemic situation and health issues etc. I think we had a quite effective year. Some disturbances were occurred due to the pandemic but we were able to do our best. Hope to do much more projects in the next year.\" Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 42
WARADA KOTHANADA - STI SERIES Warada Kothanada is not just a \"Project\". It is a ''program'' which creates a social/civic dialog in the society on unspoken and unheard topics. The programs uniqueness stems from the fact that it branches out into almost every other avenue and align itself with multiple SDG and Rotary Areas of Focus; Good Health and Well-being, Reduced Inequality, Basic Education and Literacy, Economic and Community Development and Disease Prevention to name a few. The program started as a STD (Sexually transmitted diseases /Illnesses) awareness series in order to educate the society on the existing STDs and as an attempt to erase the social stigma about STD. WARADA KOTANADA COVID SERIES Warada Kothanada COVID series is another series of our main Social Experiment Program, Warada Kothanada by Rotaract Club of Kelaniya. In an era of a pandemic, our intention was to create a conversation among people, do our part in stopping the spread. Instead of the usual awareness about the virus, we chose to break the story of the struggle which entrepreneurs in our country has faced due to the pandemic. It is our effort for sustainable goals such as No Poverty, Decent Work and Economic Growth Sustainable Cities and Communities and Disease Prevention and Treatment Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 43
WARADA KOTHANADA PLUS Warada kotanada Plus is another sub program of our main Program Warada Kothanada. In this branch of the project, we speak about any topic that goes viral at the moment in the society which is not discussed under our main program line-up. This year, we spoke mainly the about the Swiss Cheese model of COVID Spread and Polio. It is important to maintain an up-to-date relationship with the Warada Kothanada audience, And keep the viewers more engaged and updated with current developments in the society. KELANIYA AURUDU KUMARA/ KUMARIYA It is very unfortunate that we did not get to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year like we usually would, however it did not demotivate the Rotaract Club of Kelaniya. Kelaniya Aurudu Kumara/Kumariya was a PR project organised in the spirit of New Year’s for people to interact and spread the name of the club and make popular in our own community (Kelaniya/Kiribathgoda and Gampaha) It was also a project aimed at member retention and attracting new members to the club. Annual Report 2020/2021 - RAC Kelaniya Page 44
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