Club Presidents & Secretaries 2008-09

The fantastic achievements during the Rotary 2008-09 was possible in large measure thanks to the untiring efforts of the Club leadership:

Anuradhapura - P.Anwer Azeez/ Amal Piyathilaka, S.Roshan Buhary
Athugalpura - P.DK Mahiti, S.Gamini Ratnasiri
Badulla - P.Dr.Amitha Sumanasekera, S.Rathnayake Wickramasinghe
Balangoda - P.Sunil Jayasena, S.R Vinayagasundaram
Bandarawela - P.Chaminda Wickramasuriya, S.Keerthi Bandara
Battaramulla - P.Rohan Amirthiah, S.Sharon Walker
Batticaloa - P.Vemban Ramanathan, S.Vinoba Indran
Biyagama - P.Peter Perera, S.Sarath Wilagedera
Capital City - P.Dilu Rodrigo, S.Fr. Chrispin Leo
Cinnamon Gardens - P.Sriyani Ranatunga, S.Nishan Peiris
Colombo - P.Col. R Harindran, S.Raju Mathew/Rohan Karunaratne
Col. Centennial - P.Ravi Wijenathan, S.Tissa Dissanayaka
Col. Central - P.Donald Gaminitilake, S.Dr. MSA Ameer
Col. Down Town - P.Hasitha Abeywardena, S.Ruvini Kariyawasam
Col. East - P.Samitha Hewawasam, S.Krish Rajendran
Col. Fort - P.Kapila Dayaratne, S.Jagath Peththawadu
Col. Metropolitan - P.Deshan De Silva, S.Murtaza Akbarally
Col. Mid-City - P.Thushari Bandara, S.Bobby Srinivass
Col. Mid Town - P.Aslam Sattar, S.Ishara Gunawardena
Col. Millenium City - P.Aruni Malalasekera, S.Vipula Nanayakkara
Col. North - P.Sriyantha Senaratna, S.Dayani Panagoda
Col. Reconnections - P.Dinal Fernando, S.Buddhima Manapperuma
Col. Regal - P.Ajith Dias, S.S Ratnakumar
Col. Regency - P.Nayana Serasinghe, S.Shawn Shiek
Col. South - P.T Kulendra, S.Bradley Ockersz
Col. Uptown - P.Vishwa Lokugamage, S.Dr. Suresh Britto
Col. West - P.Nalin Wijeyekoon, S.Russell Kerkoven
Dickoya - P.RJ Naotunna, S.Dr. D Chandrarajan
Galle - P.Bews Rodrigo, S.Shelton De Silva
Galupura - P.Dr. Winston De Silva, S.Titus Kahaduwa
Gampola - P.Iran Wijewickrama, S.Thaha Sinnen
Hambantota - P.Pierangeli Andrado, S.Charlotte Thomas
Jaela-Kandana - P.Ananda Saparamadu, S.Ravi Croos Moraes
Kalmunai - P.K Thiruchelvam, S.Muthukumar Sivapathasundaram
Kandy - P.Gowri Rajan, S.Ranil De Saram
Kandy Metropolitan - P.Lakshman Nugawela, S.Chandra Dias
Katugastota - P.Keerthi Agalawatte, S.Hareesz Rasheed
Kegalle - P.Sujeewa Mudalige, S.Seevali Abeyratne
Kelaniya - P.Gamini Rathnayake, S.Daya De Costa
Kolonnawa - P.Lalith Jayasinghe, S.Ravindra Salgado
Kuliyapitiya - P.Wasantha Kumara, S.Gamini Dissanayake
Kurunegala - P.Thilak Wijebandara, S.Neelakanth Wanninayake
Matale - P.MSM Thajudin, S.KM Sahabdeen
Moratuwa - P.Anton Fernando, S.Delvin Pereira
Mount Lavinia - P.Sherad Wanigasekera, S.Nihal Samarasinghe
Negombo - P.Dr. Collin Fernandopulle, S.Manik Fernandopulle
Nikaweratiya - P.KJI Fernando, S.Manjula Roshan
Nuwara Eliya - P.Rajathurai Perumal, S.Satheesh Rengaraj
Pamunugama - P.Gamini Fernando, S.Malcolm Rodrigo
Panadura - P.Tharaka Dharmapriya, S.Dimith Dharmasekera
Panduwasnuwara - P.Dr. B Somabandu, S.Kasun Attanayaka
Polgahawela - P.DB Jayathilake, S.Asanga Weerasooriya
Rangiri Dambulla - P.IG Munasinghe, S.Dr.Jayashantha Wanigasekera
Ratnapura - P.Ashad Wahab, S.Anusha Weragama
Trincomalee - P.Ramanathan Sivasuthan, S.SA Arumugam
Vavuniya - P.Sivanathan Kisshor, S.N Kamalanathan
Wariyapola - P. Manjula Madurapperuma, S.Shelton Dissanayake
Wattala - P.Lal Wijeratne, S.Yohan Weerasinghe
Welimada - P.Palitha Samarasinghe, S.Sanath Subasinghe
Wennappuwa - P.Patrick Colombage, S.Amal Fernando

Reinstated in 2008-09:
Jaffna -P.Neela Tharmakulasingam, S.Balasubramaniam K

Chartered during 2008-09:
Digamadulla - CP.Shantha Wickramasekera, CS.Jayantha Kumara
Galgamuwa -CP.Sandya Edirimuny, CS.Raja Luxman Dissanayake
Kalutara - CP.Onil Perera, CS.Sandya De Silva
Kandy Heritage - CP.Sunil Wekedapola, CS.Shamal Fernando
Nugegoda -CP.Nelu Fernando, CS.Shamal Fernando

P.- President, S.- Secretary, CP.- Charter Pres., CS.- Charter Secy.

TRF Grants - "Top 20" Beneficiary Countries

1. United States - 149 Grants, US$ 3,268,000
2. India - 236 Grants, US$ 2,831,099
3. Philippines - 119 Grants, US$ 1,538,872
4. Mexico - 127 Grants, US$ 1,311,501
5. Korea - 83 Grants, US$ 1,293,180
6. Uganda - 54 Grants, US$ 1,110,027
7. Japan - 36 Grants, US$ 1,028,214
8. Brazil - 97 Grants, US$ 992,827
9. Taiwan - 59 Grants, US$ 801,911
10. Thailand - 73 Grants, US$ 743,418
11. Kenya - 50 Grants, US$ 739,959
12. Guatemala - 52 Grants, US$ 710,144
13. Nigeria - 25 Grants, US$ 607,766
14. South Africa - 53 Grants, US$ 544,745
15. Ecuador - 47 Grants, US$ 480,448
16. Sri Lanka - 24 Grants (18 Clubs), US$ 425,172
17. Canada - 17 Grants, US$ 423,141
18. Zambia - 12 Grants, US$ 412,470
19. Bolivia - 12 Grants, US$ 406,628
20. Ghana - 21 Grants, US$ 391,913

In 2008-09, amongst the 210 countries and geographical areas, Humanitarian Grants were awarded to Rotary Clubs and Districts in 143 countries and geographical areas. The total of 2,150 Grants are valued at US$29,427,095/-. NOTE: The total award for Matching Grant projects does not include DDF contributions. However, for District Simplified Grants, the total award is solely DDF.

US$ 2 Mil & 1,000th Paul Harris Fellow Achieved

RI District 3220, Sri Lanka, has surpassed the US$ 2 Million mark in contributions to TRF - APF during 2008-09. This was possible thanks to the magnanimous/ generous contributions large and small made by the Rotary Clubs/ Rotarians and Friends of TRF. The US$114,039.14 contribution made during Rotary 2008-09 has taken the grand total of RI D-3220 TRF-APF giving to US$ 2,046,920/- as of 30th June, 2009.

Generous contributions to TRF during Rotary 2008-09 produced a total of 153 PHF's & 305 Paul Harris Sustaining Members (PHSM's), which is a record number of PHF's & PHSM's for our RI D-3220 during a single Rotary year. Having started with 863 PHF's the total number of PHF's in RI D-3220 is 1,016 as of 30th June, 2009.

Total Giving to TRF - Certificate of Appreciation

These recognition certificates were given by the Zone 6A RRFC
100%+ Increase in giving to TRF over previous year (Gold Citation)
1. RC of Kuliyapitiya - 5,159%
2. RC of Col. Reconnections - 1,848%
3. RC of Col. North - 1,533%
4. RC of Capital City - 1,498%
5. RC of Cin. Gardens - 1,362%
6. RC of Kalmunai - 925%
7. RC of Biyagama - 597%
8. RC of Welimada - 284%
9. RC of Bandarawela - 212%
10. RC of Col. Central - 159%
11. RC of Panduwasnuwara - 137%
12. RC of Jaela-Kandana - 110%

From 60% to 99% Increase over previous year (Silver Citation)
1. RC of Mount Lavinia - 98%
2. RC of Kegalle - 87%
3. RC of Galle - 84%
4. RC of Trincomalee - 81%
5. RC of Battaramulla - 67%

From 30% to 59% Increase over previous year (Bronze Citation)
1. RC of Badulla - 52%
2. RC of Ratnapura - 37%
3. RC of Wattala - 31%

RI Dist.3220 amongst TOP 5% in the World

Congratulations! We are amongst 1 of only 40 Rotary Districts (from amongst 534 Rotary Districts worldwide during 2008-09) that achieved the minimum 10% net growth in Membership as requested/ challenged by RI President D.K. Lee. Our RI D-3220 is amongst only 40 Districts that will receive a special recognition for the 10%+ net membership growth during 2008-09. We can also be happy that we are within the "Top 5%", worldwide in membership growth as a percentage (%).

Visit/ click on below link for complete Worldwide Membership details:

http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/memb_comparison_current_en.pdf

District Governor Expenses Refunded by RI

Total Budget Allocation for DG - LKR 1,377,756.00

Expense Type:
Printing/Multicopying - 60,740/-
Postage - 36,582/-
Office Supplies - 7,490/-
Phone/Fax - 78,598/-
Travel Log - 804,441/-
Hotel/Meals - 56,654/-
Official Duties Misc Exp - 12,200/-
Total Amount Paid by RI - 1,056,705/-

Achievement of TRF-APF & Membership Goals

During Rotary 2008-9 TOGETHER we sure did "Make Dreams Real".

RI has collated/ updated the information and I am very happy to inform you that our RI District 3220 has surpassed both the TRF - Annual Program Fund contribution Target of US$104,000 & Membership Growth target of 200 in Net Gain of Members (including the reinstated RC of Jaffna & the 5 New Clubs Chartered in 2008-09).

TRF-APF Goal we had set ourselves was US$103,755 (the 1st time ever a Six figure goal had been given by our RI D-3220, Sri Lanka) and we achieved US$113,588 (+9.9%).

In the history of our District we have surpassed the US$100,000 mark in contributions to TRF - APF only 3 times before. It was for the 1st time in the history of RI D-3220 that an official Six figure District target/ goal was set as the previous highest ever goal was US$43,000 in contributions to TRF - APF.

Membership Goal was 200 & we achieved a Net Growth of 208 (+4%) Having started with 1,643 Members the RI Presidential Goal was that we achieve a minimum 10% Net Growth in Membership, but we set a goal of 200 (+12%) and ended with 1,851 Members, achieving a Net Gain of 208 Members.

See below for more TRF - APF & Membership achievement details.

2008-09 TRF-APF Contributions from RI D-3220

As per The Rotary Foundation-APF contribution records for 2008-09:

"TOP 20" - Per Capita giving Rotary Clubs (as of 30 June, 2009)
1. RC of Kandy (62 Members) - Per Capita US$569.25
2. RC of Battaramulla (24 Members) - Per Capita US$261.25
3. RC of Col. Regency (30 Members) - Per Capita US$137.50
4. RC of Col. Mid Town (30 Members) - Per Capita US$125.13
5. RC of Col. Reconnections (15 M.) - Per Capita US$119.29
6. RC of Colombo West (92 Members) - Per Capita US$108.74
7. RC of Wattala (24 Members) - Per Capita US$107.62
8. RC of Col. Central (31 Members) - Per Capita US$105.77
9. RC of Col. Millenium City (15 Memb.)- Per Capita US$103.42
10. RC of Colombo South (29 Members) - Per Capita US$102.07
11. RC of Col. Down Town (27 Members) - Per Capita US$101.11
12. RC of Kuliyapitiya (47 Members) - Per Capita US$95.74
13. RC of Capital City (14 Members) - Per Capita US$90.73
14. RC of Biyagama (20 Members) - Per Capita US$77.00
15. RC of Ratnapura (11 Members) - Per Capita US$72.73
16. RC of Galle (10 Members) - Per Capita US$71.00
17. RC of Colombo (106 Members) - Per Capita US$69.74
18. RC of Kandy Metro. (31 Members) - Per Capita US$68.39
19. RC of Trincomalee (33 Members) - Per Capita US$65.09
20. RC of Col. Uptown (39 Members) - Per Capita US$55.38

"TOP 20 Clubs" in Total contributions to TRF-APF:
1. RC of Kandy - US$35,293.31
2. RC of Colombo West - US$10,003.64
3. RC of Colombo - US$7,391.93
4. RC of Battaramulla - US$6,270.00
5. RC of Kuliyapitiya - US$4,499.97
6. RC of Colombo Regency - US$4,125.01
7. RC of Colombo Mid Town - US$3,753.78
8. RC of Colombo Central - US$3,264.78
9. RC of Colombo South - US$2,959.97
10. RC of Colombo Down Town - US$2,729.88
11. RC of Wattala - US$2,475.27
12. RC of Colombo Uptown - US$2,160.00
13. RC of Trincomalee - US$2,148.00
14. RC of Kandy Metro. - US$2,120.00
15. RC of Col. Reconnections - US$1,670.00
16. RC of Col. Millenium City - US$1,551.29
17. RC of Biyagama - US$1,540.01
18. RC of Katugastota - US$1,435.00
19. RC of Colombo North - US$1,400.00
20. RC of Capital City - US$1,270.27

Clubs that have achieved 100% of their pledged TRF-APF Goal:
1. RC of Kuliyapitiya - Goal US$500/-, Achieved US$4,499.97 (900%)
2. RC of Kandy - Goal US$7,000/-, Achieved US$35,293.31 (504%)
3. RC of Col. Central - Goal US$1,000/-, Ach. US$3,264.78 (326%)
4. RC of Katugastota - Goal US$500/-, Achieved US$1,435 (287%)
5. RC of Galle - Goal US$300/-, Achieved US$710 (237%)
6. RC of Kalmunai - Goal US$400/-, Achieved US$740 (185%)
7. RC of Battaramulla - Goal US$3,500/-, Achieved US$6,270 (179%)
8. RC of Col. Reconnections- Goal US$1,000/-, Ach.US$1,670 (167%)
9. RC of Col. West - Goal US$6,000/-, Ach. US$10,003.64 (167%)
10. RC of Capital City - Goal US$800/-, Ach. US$1,270.27 (159%)
11. RC of Trincomalee - Goal US$1,500/-, Achieved US$2,148 (143%)
12. RC of Wattala - Goal US$1,800/-, Achieved US$2,475.27 (138%)
13. RC of Ratnapura - Goal US$600/-, Achieved US$800 (133%)
14. RC of Col. Centennial - Goal US$300/-, Ach. US$390 (130%)
15. RC of Matale - Goal US$500/-, Achieved US$620 (124%)
16. RC of Colombo - Goal US$6,000/-, Achieved US$7,391.93 (123%)
17. RC of Col. Regency - Goal US$3,500/-, Ach. US$4,125.01 (118%)
18. RC of Athugalpura - Goal US$1,000/-, Ach. US$1,140 (114%)
19. RC of Cin. Gardens - Goal US$1,000/-, Ach. US$1,143.72(114%)
20. RC of Kelaniya - Goal US$1,000/-, Achieved US$1,120 (112%)
21. RC of Galupura - Goal US$300/-, Achieved US$330 (110%)
22. RC of Welimada - Goal US$300/-, Achieved US$329.29 (110%)
23. RC of Col. South - Goal US$2,800/-, Ach. US$2,959.97 (106%)
24. RC of Col. Mill. City - Goal US$1,500/-, Ach.US$1,551.29 (103%)
25. RC of Col. Mid Town - Goal US$3,700/-, Ach.US$3,753.78 (101%)
26. RC of Col. Down Town-Goal US$2,700/-,Ach.US$2,729.88 (101%)
27. RC of Bandarawela - Goal US$580/-, Achieved US$580 (100%)

5 New Rotary Clubs Chartered during 2008-09

1. RC of Kandy Heritage (Sponsored by the RC of Kandy)
Chartered by RI on 29 August, 2008 with 30 Charter Members
2. RC of Nugegoda (Sponsored by the RC of Battaramulla)
Chartered by RI on 30 April, 2009 with 23 Charter Members
3. RC of Kalutara (Sponsored by the RC of Moratuwa)
Chartered by RI on 08 June, 2009 with 24 Charter Members
4. RC of Digamadulla (Sponsored by the RC of Kandy)
Chartered by RI on 25 June, 2009 with 30 Charter Members
5. RC of Galgamuwa (Sponsored by the RC of Athugalpura)
Chartered by RI on 30 June, 2009 with 20 Charter Members

100% PHF Clubs in RI District 3220

Name of the Club and the date of recognition by TRF of RI:

Rotary Year 2008-09:
RC of Capital City - 30, June 2009
RC of Kandy - 27 February 2009
RC of Kandy Heritage - 14 October 2008

Rotary Year 2004-05:
RC of Colombo West - 16 June 2005

Rotary Year 2003-04:
RC of Colombo South - 03 July 2003

Rotary Year 2000-01:
RC of Mount-Lavinia - 24 April 2001

Achieved 10% Net Increase in Membership

In grateful appreciation of having met the recommended Rotary Club membership development goal of ACHIEVING A MINIMUM OF 10% NET INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP, the below mentioned Rotary Clubs have been recognised by RI President D. K. Lee with the 2008-09 Membership Goals and Recognition Award.

Colombo Reconnections

Kandy

Kurunegala

Ratnapura

Kalmunai

Rangiri Dambulla

Colombo Central

Wattala

Battaramulla

Colombo South

Kuliyapitiya

Colombo Millenium City

Trincomalee

Bandarawela

Colombo Mid Town

Panduwasnuwara

Gampola

Thank YOU

THANK YOU for the wonderful programme of Rotary you made possible during this Rotary year 2008-09. "In Dreams there are no impossibilities" and TOGETHER we did help "Make Dreams Real".

Clubs that could not contribute to TRF, kindly do so by 30 June to the Fiscal Agent - PDG Krish. Only cash payments will be credited for this Rotary year as cheques may take a day or two to realize.

Clubs that have not updated the Membership list with the names of the new members inducted in the last month or two should do so through member access. Click on http://www.rotary.org/

Clubs that have still to pay their District Dues of Rs.600/- per member (20 Members = Rs.12,000/-) should send the cheque written in favour of "R.I. District 3220" to: The District Treasurer, Rtn. PP. Chamila Wickramasinghe, 47/6, Alexandra Place, Col. - 7. (0777 364618)

Thank You ...... for the heartwarming support extended.

Historic Convention Adjourns in Birmingham

World-renowned humanitarians and entertainers were just some of the highlights during the historic 100th RI Convention in Birmingham, England, which drew to a close on 24 June. More than 15,000 Rotarians celebrated fellowship, commemorated Rotary's history, and focused on the future. Learn more

Sri Lanka - Membership Gathers Momentum

Having started with 1,643 Members, Sri Lanka moves up 3 ranks from 49th to 46th during this Rotary year from amongst the 211 Countries & Geographic Regions of the Rotary World.
Worldwide: 33,689 Clubs & 1,234,275 active Members.

1. United States - 7,834 Clubs & 368,669 Members
2. India - 2,930 Clubs & 105,377 Members
3. Japan - 2,304 Clubs & 95,022 Members
4. Korea, Repub. of - 1,466 Clubs & 61,040 Members
5. Brazil - 2,332 Clubs & 52,918 Members
6. Germany - 960 Clubs & 48,289 Members
7. England - 1,452 Clubs & 44,155 Members
8. Italy - 774 Clubs & 42,557 Members
10. France - 1,036 Clubs & 33,713 Members
10. Australia - 1,155 Clubs & 33,712 Members

42. Egypt - 73 Clubs & 2,286 Members
43. Uruguay - 97 Clubs & 2,226 Members
44. Nepal - 70 Clubs & 2,081 Members
45. Venezuela - 102 Clubs & 1,952 Members
46. Sri Lanka - 64 Clubs & 1,801 Members
47. Poland - 73 Clubs & 1,796 Members
48. Uganda - 58 Clubs & 1,785 Members
49. Indonesia - 96 Clubs & 1,713 Members
50. Russian Federation - 80 Clubs & 1,488 Members

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Future Vision Pilot Districts Announced

RI officially announced the 100 Districts selected for the Future Vision Plan pilot, which will test a new, streamlined Rotary Foundation grant structure. Click: See the list of pilot Districts

District applications went through a careful and rigorous review process. For more details click on: www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/News/Pages/090611_FVpilotannounced.aspx

Rotary 2009-10: District Membership Seminar

The District Membership Seminar for the Rotary year 2009-10 will be held on Sunday, 14th June 2009, from 9.00a.m. to 1.00p.m. at ExcelWorld, Colombo 10, followed with lunch. The Seminar is open to all Rotarians interested. Registration cost - Rs.1,000/-.

PURPOSE OF THE DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR: Rotary Int'l requires a growing and sustainable membership base in order to meet the increasing need for volunteer services throughout the world and to secure the future of each Rotary Club. The seminar will support Club & District efforts to sustain and increase their membership base.

Rotary Sri Lanka - IDP Aid Programme

Upholding the RI Theme for 2008-09, dedicated Rotarians have been working tirelessly to "Make Dreams Real" for those most in need.

The RI Dist. 3220, Sri Lanka project to help the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the aftermath of the near 30 year conflict, termed the "Rotary Sri Lanka IDP Aid" programme, has gathered further momentum. Already 400+ ShelterBoxes have been provided to set-up a "Model Village" with water, sanitation, cooking facilities etc. too being installed. Selected families with pregnant mothers and families with disabled children etc., are being accomodated in these tents. For more info.n visit/click on: http://www.rotarysrilankaidpaid.org/

"Special Citation for Individual Rotarians"

Every Rotarian who supports the Club, District & Rotary International by achieving at least 5 of the 7 below mentioned Goals by 30 June, 2009 will receive a special citation from DG Nalin Fernando:

Achieve a minimum of 5 Goals:

1. Introduce at least 1 new member to Rotary

2. Contribute US$100 or more to The Rotary Foundation - APF

3. Be an active committee member of a successful Service project

4. Maintain an attendance average of over 70% (including make-ups)

5. Attend a District event/seminar or Register for the RI Convention

6. Attend and experience at least 4 other Rotary Club meetings

7. Give US$120 to the Dist. Rotary Centre Fund/Dist. Service activity

Except for the District Assembly & Membership seminar (held on 4 May & 1 June, 2008) the rest of the goals should be achieved during Rotary 2008-09.

Only Members of "Good Standing" (having paid all Dues & with at least 50% attendance) will receive this Special Citation. Individual achievers will be recognised with a "Special Certificate/ Citation".

Updates from Rotary International

Click on: The 2009 color catalog is now available online
Financial update on the global financial markets and their impact
President Lee: ‘Continue to Make Dreams Real in new Rotary year’
Web ads offer easy access to Rotary’s online resources

Visit or just click on: www.rotary.org for more information.

Rotary 2008-09: 100, 200, 300 & 400

Though it has been globally a most challenging and difficult time, thanks to the great efforts of the individual Rotary Clubs, our RI District 3220 has made remarkable progress towards achieving the Targets set collectively for Rotary 2008-09. "In dreams there are no impossibilities" and together we can "Make Dreams Real".

US$100,000 Contribution to TRF-APF: US$96,900 Achieved todate
200 Net Growth in Membership: 162 Achieved + 2 more New Clubs
300 Most valuable Rotary Projects: Started identifying the Top 300
400 Special Citation for Individual Rotarian's: Over 300 Achieved

Update on TRF - Future Vision Plan Pilot

The Rotary Foundation has completed its selection of Districts to participate in the Future Vision Plan pilot for 2010-13. With sincere regret, they report that our RI District 3220 was not selected. This decision is not a reflection on the strength of our District’s involvement with the Foundation, but rather the challenging task the Foundation faced in narrowing down the applicant pool to just 100 districts that were representative of the entire Rotary world.

Continue to follow the plan’s progress at www.rotary.org/futurevision so that our District is fully prepared to make the transition in 2013.

Update on TRF - Future Vision Plan Pilot

Throughout the Rotary world, RI Districts want to be part of The Rotary Foundation Future Vision Plan pilot. By the 15 May deadline, 277 Districts (including RI District 3220, Sri Lanka) had filed an application, over half the 529 Districts that will exist as of 1 July, 2010. About 100 Districts will be chosen to participate in the pilot.

Selected Districts will help test a new Foundation grant structure. To streamline the grant-making process, the plan will offer only two grant types: Rotary Foundation District Grants and Rotary Foundation Global Grants. It also will promote strategic partnerships and refine the District Rotary Foundation committee structure.

The Future Vision pilot will begin on 1 July 2010 and run through 30 June 2013. The Foundation will use feedback from the pilot Districts to refine the plan before it is implemented globally in 2013-14.
Pilot Districts obtained the approval of at least two-thirds of their Rotary Clubs to participate. The 2010-11 pilot District Governors and Foundation Committee Chairs will complete mandatory training in 2009-10, which will help prepare the Districts for their direct role in managing Foundation grant funds. All Districts will receive training on the Future Vision Plan in 2012-13.
To learn more about the pilot, download the quick reference guide.
Look for updates on the Future Vision pilot at http://www.rotary.org/

100th RI Convention in Birmingham, U.K.

Online registration for the 2009 RI Convention closes 31 May. After that date, you'll be able to register on-site. Click on Learn more about online registration.

Already a Total of 112 (92 Rotarians & 20 Spouses/Guests) have Registered from RI District 3220, Sri Lanka for this year's RI Convention to be held from 21-24 June in Birmingham, England. Don't miss the opportunity to learn more about Rotary, meet fellow Rotarians from around the world, and hear a diverse array of accomplished speakers. Download the program book to find out about booths, speakers, breakout sessions, and more.

Preconvention events
The Rotary World Peace Symposium is for Rotarians and Rotary World Peace Fellows and alumni to connect over issues related to peace and conflict resolution. Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu of South Africa will be the keynote speaker on 18 June. Tutu, a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, will speak about the challenges of peace-building. Learn more about Tutu and preconvention events.

Convention highlights
Speakers at the convention will include:
Tom Henderson, CEO of ShelterBox. Read more about Henderson.
Clarissa Brocklehurst, UNICEF chief - water, sanitation & hygiene
Mia Farrow, actor, polio survivor, and children's rights advocate
Deepa Willingham, founder of Promise of Assurance to Children Everywhere (PACE Universal). Read more about Willingham.
Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research, Education & Conservation etc. Read more about Goodall.
Events will include concerts, an evening in a medieval castle, and lots of Rotary hospitality. Learn more about Birmingham, the West Midlands, and beyond by booking a tour. Read more.

Travel
Several airlines offer discounts for Rotarians attending. Read more.

Housing information
The Birmingham Convention Bureau will assist with housing needs until 10 June. Reservations are fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact the Birmingham Convention Bureau by Phone: +44 (0) 121 202 5154, Fax: +44 (0) 121 202 5123 E-mail: bcb.accommodation@marketingbirmingham.com

First-time attendees
Rotary conventions help attendees understand the scope and impact of the organization. They also energize Rotarians for all the challenges in the upcoming Rotary year. Read articles about last year's convention in Los Angeles, and see photos and videos.
First-time attendees can find more information online, including a convention checklist.

ProjectLINK replaces WCS & 2 RI databases

The new ProjectLINK Submission Form for Projects Seeking Support is now available for registering international service projects for posting on ProjectLINK. The new (click on) http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_doc/projectlink_form_en.doc replaces the World Community Service Project Data Form and the Rotary Volunteers International Volunteer Site Registration Form.

ProjectLINK (clik on it) is an online, searchable database listing Rotary Club and District community service projects in need of funding, volunteers, and donated goods. Rotarians can also list projects to find partners for a Rotary Foundation Matching Grant, and model projects that can be used as examples of best practices.

Rotary International Awards for 2008-09

RI Presidential Citation for 2008-09
Applications were received from the Rotary Clubs of:
1. Anuradhapura
2. Athugalpura
3. Bandarawela
4. Battaramulla
5. Batticaloa
6. Biyagama
7. Capital City
8. Cinnamon Gardens
9. Colombo
10. Colombo Centennial
11. Colombo Central
12. Colombo Metropolitan
13. Colombo Mid City
14. Colombo Mid Town
15. Colombo Millennium City
16. Colombo North
17. Colombo Reconnections
18. Colombo Regal
19. Colombo South
20. Colombo Uptown
21. Colombo West
22. Gampola
23. Galupura
24. JaEla-Kandana
25. Kalmunai
26. Kandy
27. Kandy Heritage
28. Kelaniya
29. Kolonnawa
30. Kuliyapitiya
31. Kurunegala
32. Matale
33. Moratuwa
34. Mount Lavinia
35. Panduwasnuwara
36. Rangiri Dambulla
37. Ratnapura
38. Trincomalee
39. Wariyapola
40. Wattala


Best Cooperative Projects Award
1.RC of Capital City (Lama Gramaya Orphanage)
2.RC of Kandy (Micro Credit)
3.RC of Kandy Metro (Thalassemia)
4.RC of Kolonnawa ( Vakarai Children’s Project)
5.RC of Moratuwa (Health Camp)


Membership Growth - 10% (RI Presidential Challenge)
ACHIEVING A MINIMUM OF 10% NET INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP
1. RC of Colombo Reconnections (from 15 to 30) + 100%
2. RC of Kandy (from 62 to 103) + 66%
3. RC of Kurunegala (from 24 to 39) + 62%
4. RC of Ratnapura (from 11 to 16) + 45%
5. RC of Kalmunai (from 16 to 23) + 44%
6. RC of Rangiri Dambulla (from 10 to 14) + 40%
7. RC of Colombo Central (from 31 to 38) + 23%
8. RC of Battaramulla (from 24 to 29) + 21%
9. RC of Wattala (from 24 to 29) + 21%
10. RC of Colombo South (from 29 to 34) + 17%
11. RC of Kuliyapitiya (from 47 to 55) + 17%
12. RC of Colombo Millenium City (from 15 to 17) + 13%
13. RC of Trincomalee (from 33 to 37) + 12%
14. RC of Bandarawela (from 26 to 29) + 12%
15. RC of Colombo Mid Town (from 30 to 33) + 10%
16. RC of Gampola (from 10 to 11) + 10%
17. RC of Panduwasnuwara (from 20 to 22) + 10%
18. RC of Athugalpura (from 31 to 34) + 9.7%
19. RC of Anuradhapura (from 22 to 24) + 9.1%
20. RC of Colombo Uptown (from 38 to 40) + 5.3%


TRF OF RI AWARDS FOR ROTARY CLUBS
Top 3 per capita contributing Clubs
1. RC of Kandy (62 Members) - Per Capita US$569.25
2. RC of Battaramulla (24 Members) - Per Capita US$261.25
3. RC of Col. Regency (30 Members) - Per Capita US$137.50

100% PHF Clubs (Only 220 Rotary Clubs achieved in 2008-09)
1.RC of Kandy Heritage
2.RC of Kandy
3.RC of Capital City

100% PHSM Clubs (One of only 496 Rotary Clubs worldwide)
RC of Colombo Regency

100% EREY Clubs with US$100+ per capita (Of the 33,500+ Rotary Clubs, only 719 Clubs achieved this recognition from TRF)
1. RC of Capital City
2. RC of Colombo Down Town
3. RC of Colombo Regency
4. RC of Colombo West
5. RC of Kandy

Other Clubs that just missed out: Battaramulla, Colombo Central, Col. Mid Town, Col. Reconnections, Colombo South, Kuliyapitiya and Wattala.


Membership Development & Extension Awards
Overall Membership Growth (Highest % growth)
RC of Colombo Reconnections – 100%

Recruitment/ Growth (New Members inducted)
RC of Kandy - 43

Retention - Highest Retention Rate as a %
Batticaloa

Sponsor of New Rotary Clubs
RC of Kandy – ( Kandy Heritage & Digamadulla)
RC of Battaramulla – (Nugegoda)
RC of Moratuwa – (Kalutara)
RC of Athugalpura – (Galgamuwa)

RI Recog.n of Membership Development Initiative
RC of Colombo Reconnections

Recognition of Smaller Club Membership Growth
* Clubs with less than 10 Members
None
* Clubs with 10-14 Members
Ratnapura (from 11 to 16)
* Clubs with 15-19 Members
RC of Colombo Reconnections (from 15 to 30)
RC of Kalmunai (from 16 to 23)

RI District 3220: Awards for 2008-09

BEST CLUB
ROTARY CLUB OF KANDY

BEST CLUB – RUNNER UP
ROTARY CLUB OF BATTARAMULLA
ROTARY CLUB OF COLOMBO MID TOWN
ROTARY CLUB OF COLOMBO SOUTH

ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR
PP. SUPEM DE SILVA - RC of Capital City

BEST CLUB PRESIDENT
GOWRI RAJAN - RC of Kandy

BEST CLUB PRESIDENT – RUNNER UP
DONALD GAMINITILAKE - RC of Colombo Central
DINAL FERNANDO - RC of Colombo Reconnections
LAL WIJERATNE - RC of Wattala

BEST CLUB SECRETARY
BUDDHIMA MANAPPERUMA - RC of Colombo Reconnections

BEST CLUB SECRETARY - RUNNER UP
RUVINI KARIYAWASAM - RC of Colombo Down Town
M. SIVAPATHA SUNDARAM - RC of Kalmunai
PP. NIHAL SAMARASINGHE - RC of Mount Lavinia

DISTRICT CITATION FOR 2008-09
1.ATHUGALPURA
2.BATTARAMULLA
3.COLOMBO CENTRAL
4.COLOMBO MID TOWN
5.COLOMBO RECONNECTIONS
6.COLOMBO SOUTH
7.COLOMBO UPTOWN
8.KANDY
9.TRINCOMALEE
10.WATTALA

SPECIAL COMMENDABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
For Internal & External Growth of 100+ Members
ROTARY CLUB OF KANDY
For Achieving the Highest Attendance %
ROTARY CLUB OF BATTARAMULLA
For Achieving a Membership Growth of 100%
ROTARY CLUB OF COLOMBO RECONNECTIONS
For Excellent New Club Leadership
CHARTER PRES. SUNIL WEKADAPOLA - RC OF KANDY HERITAGE

BEST ASSISTANT GOVERNOR
PP. V. RATNASOTHY - RC of Colombo South
PP. MAJOR. DOUGLAS WIJESINHA - RC of Colombo West
PP. K. M. SAHABDEEN - RC of Matale

BEST ASSISTANT GOVERNOR – RUNNER UP
PP. Dr. CHANDANA JAYARATNE - RC of Colombo Central
PP. Capt. SURANJAN DE SILVA - RC of Colombo Down Town
PP. S. JAYASHANKAR - RC of Trincomalee

TOP DISTRICT OFFICIALS
DISTRICT SECRETARY - PP. TASLIM RAHAMAN
DISTRICT TRAINER - PDG. N. PATHMANATHAN
DISTRICT TREASURER - PP. CHAMILA WICKRAMASINGHE
DISTRICT SGT.-AT-ARMS - IPP. KAVINGA PERERA

“TOP 20” – DISTRICT CHAIRMAN
1. DISTRICT CONFERENCE & RI CONVENTION - PP. K. THIRU
2. ROTARY FAMILY DAY - SUBRY ABUTHAHIR
3. RI & DISTRICT CITATIONS & AWARDS - PP SHANTHA W.
4. MEMBERSHIP - PP. DHARSHAN JOHN
5. CLUB EXTENSION - PP. GEHAN SIRIBADDANA
6. PUBLIC RELATIONS: CHAIRMAN - IPP. DEEPAL ABEYSEKERA
7. ATTENDANCE – PP. DR. THILAK KENDARAGAMA
8. DISTRICT BLOG SITE - GEHAN DE ALWIS
9. COMMUNITY SERVICE CHAIRMAN - PP. REV. SOMAWANSA THERO
10. ENGLISH TEACHER TRAINING - IPP. ANUSHA WEREGAMA
11. WORLD COMMUNITY SERVICE (WCS) - PP. DELIP FERNANDO
12. INTERACT - IPP. PUBUDU DE SOYZA
13. ROTARACT - IPP. S. PRABHU/ PP. ASHROFF ALI/ SULOCHANA V.
14. R.Y.L.A. - PP. NUMAN ZARAJUDEEN
15. DIST. ROTARY FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN - PDG LUCKY PIERIS
16. TRF - ANNUAL GIVING - IPP. JAYANTHA SAMARAKOON
17. SCHOLARSHIPS - PP. CLARENCE SEIMON
18. GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE - PP. K. ARABINTHAN
19. MATCHING GRANTS / DGSC - PP. PAT FERNANDO
20. ALUMNI - PP. KEERTHI DE SILVA

“TOP 20” – CLUB PRESIDENTS
1. PRES. DUSHYANTHA MAHITI - ATHUGALPURA
2. PRES. CHAMINDA WICKRAMASURIYA - BANDARAWELA
3. PRES. ROHAN AMIRTHIAH - BATTARAMULLA
4. PRES. VEMBAN RAMANATHAN - BATTICALOA
5. PRES. DILU RODRIGO - CAPITAL CITY
6. PRES. SRIYANI RANATUNGA - CINNAMON GARDENS
7. PRES. DONALD GAMINITILAKE - COLOMBO CENTRAL
8. PRES. HASITHA ABEYWARDENA - COLOMBO DOWN TOWN
9. PRES. ASLAM SATTAR - COLOMBO MID TOWN
10. PRES. ARUNI MALALASEKERA - COL. MILLENNIUM CITY
11. PRES. DINAL FERNANDO - COLOMBO RECONNECTIONS
12. PRES. T. KULENDRA - COLOMBO SOUTH
13. PRES. VISHWA LOKUGAMAGE - COLOMBO UPTOWN
14. PRES. NALIN WIJEYEKOON - COLOMBO WEST
15. PRES. GOWRI RAJAN - KANDY
16. PRES. WASANTHA KUMARA - KULIYAPITIYA
17. PRES. THILAK WIJEBANDARA - KURUNEGALA
18. PRES. ASHAD WAHAB - RATNAPURA
19. PRES. R. SIVASUTHAN - TRINCOMALEE
20. PRES. LAL WIJERATNE - WATTALA

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION – DISTRICT SERVICE AWARDS
• AG. S.M.A.G. Perera – RC of Athugalpura
• Dilan Koelmeyer – RC of Bandarawela
• Maj. Gen. Susil Chandrasiri – RC of Battaramulla
• Fazal Mushin – RC of Battaramulla
• Nihal Wadugodapitiya – RC of Colombo
• PP. Dr. Raj Jeganathan – RC of Colombo Central
• IPDG. Thariq Thulba – RC of Colombo Mid Town
• Pres. Dinal Fernando – RC of Colombo Reconnections
• PP. Chamila Wickramasinghe – RC of Colombo Regency
• AG. V. Ratnasothy – RC of Colombo South
• PP. Clarence Seimon – RC of Colombo Uptown
• PP. Heinz Reuter – RC of Colombo West
• Pres. R. J. Naotunna – RC of Dickoya
• PP. Mohan Rasiah – RC of Kandy
• Carl Kelaart – RC of Kandy
• G. G. U. Nandalal – RC of Kandy Heritage
• Pres. Gamini Rathnayake – RC of Kelaniya
• Pres. Thilak Wijebandara – RC of Kurunegala
• PP. G. N. Priyalal – RC of Nikaweratiya
• Rtn. – RC of Nuwara Eliya
• PP. Anusha Weragama – RC of Ratnapura
• PP. Jayantha Samarakoon – RC of Wariyapola
• PP. Rohan De Silva – RC of Wattala

“T0P 10 CLUBS" - IN PERCENTAGE (%) GROWTH
1.RC of Colombo Reconnections (from 15 to 30) + 100%
2.RC of Kandy (from 62 to 103) + 66%
3.RC of Kurunegala (from 24 to 39) + 62%
4.RC of Ratnapura (from 11 to 16) + 45%
5.RC of Kalmunai (from 16 to 23) + 44%
6.RC of Rangiri Dambulla (from 10 to 14) + 40%
7.RC of Colombo Central (from 31 to 38) + 23%
8.RC of Battaramulla (from 24 to 29) + 21%
9.RC of Wattala (from 24 to 29) + 21%
10.RC of Colombo South (from 29 to 34) + 17%

“T0P 10 CLUBS" - IN MEMBERSHIP GROWTH
1. RC of Kandy (from 62 to 103) + 41
2. RC of Col. Reconnections (from 15 to 30) + 15
2. RC of Kurunegala (from 24 to 39) + 15
4. RC of Kuliyapitiya (from 47 to 55) + 8
5. RC of Kalmunai (from 16 to 23) + 7
5. RC of Colombo Central (from 31 to 38) + 7
7. RC of Battaramulla (from 24 to 29) + 5
7. RC of Colombo South (29 to 34) + 5
7. RC of Ratnapura (from 11 to 16) + 5
7. RC of Wattala (from 24 to 29) + 5

“T0P 10” – IN TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRF- APF
1. RC of Kandy - US$25,341.58
2. RC of Colombo West - US$9,370.00
3. RC of Battaramulla - US$6,270.00
4. RC of Kuliyapitiya - US$4,300.00
5. RC of Colombo - US$4,084.66
6. RC of Colombo Regency - US$3,945.00
7. RC of Colombo Mid Town - US$3,812.78
8. RC of Colombo South - US$3,790.00
9. RC of Colombo Central - US$3,247.78
10. RC of Colombo Down Town - US$2,680.00

“T0P 10” – PER CAPITA GIVING TO TRF-APF
1. RC of Kandy (62 Members) - Per Capita US$408.73
2. RC of Battaramulla (24 Members) - Per Capita US$261.25
3. RC of Col. Regency (30 Members) - Per Capita US$131.50
4. RC of Colombo South (29 Members) - Per Capita US$130.69
5. RC of Col. Mid Town (30 Members) - Per Capita US$127.09
6. RC of Col. Reconnections (15 M.) - Per Capita US$119.29
7. RC of Wattala (24 Members) - Per Capita US$107.62
8. RC of Col. Central (31 Members) - Per Capita US$104.77
9. RC of Col. Millenium City (15 Memb.)- Per Capita US$103.42
10. RC of Colombo West (92 Members) - Per Capita US$101.85

ACHIEVED 100% OF THE PLEDGED TRF-APF GOAL
1. RC of Kandy - Goal US$7,000/-, Achieved US$25,341.58 (362%)
2. RC of Col. Central - Goal US$1,000/-, Achieved US$3,248 (325%)
3. RC of Kuliyapitiya - Goal US$1,500/-, Achieved US$4,300 (287%)
4. RC of Katugastota - Goal US$500/-, Achieved US$1,365 (273%)
5. RC of Kalmunai - Goal US$400/-, Achieved US$740 (185%)
6. RC of Battaramulla - Goal US$3,500/-, Achieved US$6,270 (179%)
7. RC of Col. Reconnections- Goal US$1,000/-, Ach.US$1,670 (167%)
8. RC of Colombo West - Goal US$6,000/-, Ach. US$9,370 (156%)
9. RC of Galle - Goal US$500/-, Achieved US$710 (142%)
10. RC of Wattala - Goal US$1,800/-, Achieved US$2,475.27 (138%)
11. RC of Colombo South - Goal US$2,800/-, Ach. US$3,790 (135%)
12. RC of Ratnapura - Goal US$600/-, Achieved US$800 (133%)
13. RC of Col. Centennial - Goal US$300/-, Ach. US$390 (130%)
14. RC of Matale - Goal US$500/-, Achieved US$620 (124%)
15. RC of Cin. Gardens- Goal US$1,000/-, Ach. US$1,143.72 (114%)
16. RC of Athugalpura - Goal US$1,000/-, Ach. US$1,140 (114%)
17. RC of Col. Regency - Goal US$3,500/-, Ach. US$3,945 (113%)
18. RC of Kelaniya - Goal US$1,000/-, Achieved US$1,120 (112%)
19. RC of Galupura - Goal US$300/-, Achieved US$330/- (110%)
20. RC of Trincomalee - Goal US$1,500/-, Ach. US$1,558.00(104%)
21. RC of Col. Mill. City - Goal US$1,500/-, Ach.US$1,551.29 (103%)
22. RC of Col. Mid Town - Goal US$3,700/-, Ach.US$3,732.78 (103%)
23. RC of Bandarawela - Goal US$580/-, Achieved US$580 (100%)
NOTE: By 30 June the RC's of Capital City (159%), Colombo (123%), Col. Down Town (101%) & Welimada (110%) too achieved 100%+.

"TOP 100 ROTARY PROJECTS" 2008-09
Visit this blog for updates by end June.

SPECIAL CITATION FOR INDIVIDUAL ROTARIANS
Every Rotarian who supports the Club, District & Rotary International by achieving at least 5 of the 7 below mentioned Goals by 30 June, 2009 will receive a special citation:
Achieve a minimum of 5 Goals:
1. Introduce at least 1 new member to Rotary
2. Contribute US$100 or more to The Rotary Foundation - APF
3. Be an active committee member of a successful Service project
4. Maintain an attendance average of over 70% (including make-ups)
5. Attend a District event/seminar or Register for the RI Convention
6. Attend and experience at least 4 other Rotary Club meetings
7. Give US$120 to the Dist. Rotary Centre Fund/Dist. Service activity

Individual Award Winners will be listed by end June

19th Rotary District Assembly - 23 May, 2009

The 19th Rotary District Assembly is to be held on 23 May, 2009 at Earl's Regency Hotel, Kandy. Spot Registration - Rs.2,500/-.

The purpose of the District Assembly (an Annual Club Leaders Training Meeting) is to train and prepare the incoming Club Leaders who will serve in key Club leadership roles. It further provides an opportunity for the Governor Elect, Asst. Governors Elect & Dist. Chairman the opportunity to motivate Club Leadership Teams and build working relationships to ensure a successful Rotary year.

The Greatest Asset of Rotary are its Members

RI District 3220 - Current Membership: 1781 Members in 63 Clubs

"Top 20" Clubs in Membership Growth (As per RI records, based on Membership figures updated by Clubs: 1 July, '08 to 18 May, '09)
1. RC of Kandy (from 62 to 103) + 41
2. RC of Colombo Reconnections (from 15 to 30) + 15
2. RC of Kurunegala (from 24 to 39) + 15
4. RC of Kuliyapitiya (from 47 to 55) + 8
5. RC of Kalmunai (from 16 to 23) + 7
5. RC of Colombo Central (from 31 to 38) + 7
7. RC of Battaramulla (from 24 to 29) + 5
7. RC of Colombo South (29 to 34) + 5
7. RC of Ratnapura (from 11 to 16) + 5
7. RC of Wattala (from 24 to 29) + 5
11. RC of Rangiri Dambulla (from 10 to 14) + 4
11. RC of Trincomalee (from 33 to 37) + 4
13. RC of Athugalpura (from 31 to 34) + 3
13. RC of Bandarawela (from 26 to 29) + 3
13. RC of Colombo Mid Town (from 30 to 33) + 3
16. RC of Anuradhapura (from 22 to 24) + 2
16. RC of Col. Millenium City (from 15 to 17) + 2
16. RC of Colombo Uptown (from 38 to 40) + 2
16. RC of Kandy Heritage (from 30 to 32) + 2
16. RC of Panduwasnuwara (from 20 to 22) + 2

"Top 20" Clubs in Percentage Growth (Since 1 July, 2008)
RI President D.K. Lee has challenged Clubs to grow by minimum 10%
1. RC of Colombo Reconnections (from 15 to 30) + 100%
2. RC of Kandy (from 62 to 103) + 66%
3. RC of Kurunegala (from 24 to 39) + 62%
4. RC of Ratnapura (from 11 to 16) + 45%
5. RC of Kalmunai (from 16 to 23) + 44%
6. RC of Rangiri Dambulla (from 10 to 14) + 40%
7. RC of Colombo Central (from 31 to 38) + 23%
8. RC of Battaramulla (from 24 to 29) + 21%
9. RC of Wattala (from 24 to 29) + 21%
10. RC of Colombo South (from 29 to 34) + 17%
11. RC of Kuliyapitiya (from 47 to 55) + 17%
12. RC of Colombo Millenium City (from 15 to 17) + 13%
13. RC of Trincomalee (from 33 to 37) + 12%
14. RC of Bandarawela (from 26 to 29) + 12%
15. RC of Colombo Mid Town (from 30 to 33) + 10%
16. RC of Gampola (from 10 to 11) + 10%
17. RC of Panduwasnuwara (from 20 to 22) + 10%
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18. RC of Athugalpura (from 31 to 34) + 9.7%
19. RC of Anuradhapura (from 22 to 24) + 9.1%
20. RC of Colombo Uptown (from 38 to 40) + 5.3%

"Top 20" Clubs - Highest number of Members (on 18 May, 2009)
1. RC of Kandy - 103
2. RC of Colombo - 100
3. RC of Col. West - 90
4. RC of Kuliyapitiya - 55
5. RC of Pamunugama - 43
6. RC of Batticaloa - 40
6. RC of Col. Uptown - 40
8. RC of Kurunegala - 39
9. RC of Col. Central - 38
10. RC of Trincomalee - 37
11. RC of Athugalpura - 34
11. RC of Cinnamon Gardens - 34
11. RC of Colombo South - 34
14. RC of Colombo Mid Town - 33
15. RC of Kandy Heritage - 32
16. RC of Colombo East - 31
16. RC of Kandy Metropolitan - 31
18. RC of Badulla - 30
18. RC of Colombo Metropolitan - 30
18. RC of Colombo Reconnections - 30

District Governor Nominee for 2011-12

Rtn. PP. Gehan Siribaddana from the Rotary Club of Battaramulla has been elected as the District Governor Nominee.

Rtn. PP. Thiru's decision not to challenge was intimated by his Rotary Club of Colombo Regal in which Rtn. PP. Thiru states - “I have considered the decision and the sentiments expressed by my club members and others. However, I sincerely believe that all Rotarians must accept the decision of the nominating committee, which I am sure is made with the due consideration and wisdom.

I am therefore requesting you to inform the District Governor of my decision not to challenge the District Nominating Committee’s decision under the provisions in the manual of procedure.

I have also discussed this question of challenging the Nominating Committee’s decision with my wife and also have considered the possible divisions among the clubs in the District in arriving at my decision not to challenge.

I will however avail my self to serve Rotary in whatever way when I am called upon to serve in the club or the District”.

Decision of Nominating Committee:DG 2011-12

The Nominating Committee for District Governor 2011-12 comprising of PDG. Krish Rajendran - Chairman (nominated by the College of Governors), IPDG. Thariq Thulba (by virtue of being IPDG), Rtn. PP. H.M.Y.B. Malmeewala (RC of Athugalpura), Rtn. PP. Imran Hassen (RC of Cinnamon Gardens), Rtn. PP. Capt. Suranjan de Silva (RC of Colombo Down Town), Rtn. PP. Dr. Suresh Britto (RC of Colombo Uptown) and Rtn. PP. Sanjeewa Hulangamuwa (RC of Kandy), on 17 May, interviewed the 2 proposed candidates - Rtn. PP. K. Thirunavukkarasu (RC of Colombo Regal) and Rtn. PP. Gehan Siribaddana (RC of Battaramulla), by a unanimous decision have selected and nominated Rtn. PP. Gehan Siribaddana as the District Governor Nominee.

Notwithstanding the nomination made by the Nominating Committee, any Club in the District may propose a candidate who has previously been considered by the Committee for District Governor Nominee by sending to the District Governor, within 14 days of the District Governor's communication, a resolution adopted by the Club at a regular meeting duly certified by the Club President and Secretary, along with the written consent of the candidate.

Contributions to TRF - APF nearing 100%

Thanks to the generous and handsome contributions made by the Rotary Clubs to The Rotary Foundation (TRF) - Annual Program Fund (APF), the District has now achieved 90% of the collective target of US$104,000 set at the beginning of the Rotary year 2008-09. Details of contributions will be available on this blog by 16th May. Todate, over 30% or 20+ Clubs have achieved their individual target.

District Dues - Rs.600/- per member

Clubs that have NOT PAID the District Dues are kindly requested to pay their District Dues of Rs.600/- per Member by 15th May, 2009. A Club with 30 Members should have paid Rs.18,000/-.

Send the cheque written in favour of "R.I. District 3220" to:
The District Treasurer, Rtn. PP. Chamila Wickramasinghe
47/6, Alexandra Place, Colombo 7. (Phone - 0777 364618)

Sri Lanka - Membership Gathers Momentum

Having started with 1,643 Members, Sri Lanka moves up 2 ranks from 49th to 47th during this Rotary year and stands to gain 1 more rank to be positioned as 46th from amongst the 210 Countries & Geographic Regions of the Rotary World. Net gain of 3 Ranks is possible in 2008-09. Worldwide: 33,467 Clubs & 1,228,914 Members.

1. U.S.A. - 7,817 Clubs & 369,502 Members
2. India - 2,884 Clubs & 104,068 Members
3. Japan - 2,309 Clubs & 94,953 Members
4. Korea - 1,428 Clubs & 59,190 Members
5. Brazil - 2,302 Clubs & 52,352 Members
6. Germany - 957 Clubs & 48,155 Members
7. England - 1,452 Clubs & 44,154 Members
8. Italy - 769 Clubs & 42,382 Members
9. Australia - 1,153 Clubs & 33,534 Members
10. France - 1,030 Clubs & 33,494 Members


42. Egypt - 73 Clubs & 2,292 Members
43. Uruguay - 96 Clubs & 2,225 Members
44. Nepal - 70 Clubs & 2,070 Members
45. Venezuela - 102 Clubs & 1,966 Members
46. Poland - 73 Clubs & 1,793 Members
47. Sri Lanka - 63 Clubs & 1,788 Members
48. Uganda - 57 Clubs & 1,759 Members
49. Indonesia - 94 Clubs & 1,687 Members
50. Russian Federation - 80 Clubs & 1,497 Members

Rotary 2008-09: 100, 200, 300 & 400

Though it has been an arduous and economically difficult time, thanks to the great efforts of the individual Rotary Clubs, our RI District 3220 has made remarkable progress towards achieving the Targets set collectively for Rotary 2008-09. "In dreams there are no impossibilities" and together we can "Make Dreams Real".

US$100,000 Contribution to TRF-APF: US$84,000 Achieved todate
200 Net Growth in Membership: 118 Achieved + 3 New Clubs (+75)
300 Most valuable Rotary Projects: Started identifying the Top 300
400 Special Citations for Individual Rotarian's: Nearly 200 Achieved

RI D-3220: Humanitarian Service for IDPs

Thank you for the wonderful support extended with regards to the immediate/ urgent supply of essential items such as food, foot-wear & water etc. that have been and continue to be supplied.

Today a meeting will be held to discuss how best Rotary District 3220 could assist with regards to the IDPs in the medium to long term. If a representative/s cannot attend today's meeting trust they will attend the next meeting on Wednesday, 6th May.

Today - 4th May, the meeting will be at 5.50p.m. at:
Ingrin Institute of Printing & Graphics Sri Lanka Ltd.
290, D R Wijewardena Mawatha,Colombo - 10
Phone 011-242-1846

RI & District Awards for 2008-09

Effective Clubs are able to:
* Sustain or increase their membership base
* Implement successful service projects that address the needs of their community and communities in other countries
* Support The Rotary Foundation through both financial contributions and program participation
* Develop leaders capable of serving in Rotary beyond the club level

RI Awards for Rotary Clubs: (All applications submitted + the rest will be automatically evaluated and presented by the DG & RI)
1. RI Presidential Citation for 2008-09
2. Best Cooperative Projects Award (Max 5 Clubs)
3. The Rotary Foundation Recognition/ Awards
a. Top 3 per capita contributing Clubs
b. 100% PHF Clubs
c. 100% PHSM Clubs
d. 100% EREY Clubs with US$100 per capita
4. Membership Growth - min. 10% net increase in membership
5. Membership Development & Extension Awards
a. Overall Membership Growth (Highest % growth)
b. Recruitment/ Growth (Most new Members inducted)
c. Retention - Highest retention rate as a percentage (%)
d. Sponsors of New Rotary Clubs
6. RI Recognition of Membership Development Initiative
7. Recognition of Smaller Club Membership Growth
a. Clubs with less than 10 Members
b. Clubs with 10-14 Members
c. Clubs with 15-19 Members
8. Significant Achievement Award


RI District 3220 Awards: (Clubs to submit reports/applications for 1., 2., 3. 4.a, 5.a, 6 & any special achievements during 2008-09)
1. District Citation for 2008-09
2. Special Citation for Individual Rotarians (Achieve min. 5 of 7 Goals)
3. "Top 100 Rotary Projects" - Best Rotary Projects during 2008-09
4. The Rotary Foundation
a. Clubs that have achieved 100% of their pledged TRF-APF Goal
b. "Top 10 Clubs" in per capita giving
c. "Top 10 Clubs" in total contributions to TRF-APF
5. Membership Growth & Development
a. "Top 10 Clubs" with regards to membership Recruitment/Growth
b. "Top 10 Clubs" with regards to Membership Growth as a %
6. Best/ Most outstanding Rotary Club & Runner-up
7. Individual Awards
a. Best/ Most outstanding President & Runner-up
b. Best/ Most outstanding Secretary & Runner-up
c. Best/ Most outstanding Assistant Governor & Runner-up
d. "Top 20 High Achiever Club Presidents"
e. "Top 20 High Achiever District Chairman/ Officials"
8. The Rotary Foundation - 20 District Service Awards
9. Special certificates of commendation & appreciation

TRF - Future Vision Plan (Pilot District)

The Rotary Foundation - Future Vision Form provided to each of the Clubs is due by 14th May, 2009 the latest.

Rotary Clubs that have already returned the Forms to DG Nalin:
1.Colombo Regal 2.Colombo South 3.Battaramulla 4.Rangiri Dambulla 5.Kurunegala 6.Colombo Mid Town 7.Galupura 8.Colombo Central 9.Cinnamon Gardens 10.Hambantota 11.Anuradhapura 12.Colombo West 13.Colombo East 14.Moratuwa 15.Kandy 16.Wariyapola 17.Ratnapura 18. Colombo Centennial 19.Colombo North 20. Col. Millenium City 21.Athugalpura 22.JaEla-Kandana 23.Colombo Mid City 24.Colombo 25.Kandy Metropolitan 26.Kelaniya 27.Capital City 28.Wennappuwa 29.Nikaweratiya 30.Col. Reconnections 31.Col. Down Town 32.Katugastota 33.Colombo Fort 34.Col. Uptown 35.Nugegoda 36.Wattala 37.Col. Metropolitan 38.Polgahawela 39.Panduwasnuwara 40.Batticaloa 41.Biyagama 42.Col. Regency 43.Bandarawela 44.Kuliyapitiya 45.Kegalle 46.Jaffna 47.Matale 48.Trincomalee 49.Kalmunai

Table TRF - Future Vision letter at your next meeting and take a club decision. Completed Forms to be Faxed to 2761962 (Attention - DG Nalin), scanned & Emailed to rotary.nalin@gmail.com or post to: DG Nalin Fernando, 129/1, Sri Saranankara Road, Dehiwela.

Future Vision Plan overview - In anticipation of The Rotary Foundation’s 100-year anniversary in 2017, the Trustees set out to develop a plan to move the Foundation toward its second century of service. The plan updates the Foundation’s mission and creates a more effective and efficient way to help Rotarians develop diverse projects with greater impact and sustainable outcomes.

The mission of TRF of RI is "To enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty".The Foundation's new mission, along with its new motto "Doing Good in the World" were approved by the Foundation Trustees and the RI Board and endorsed by the Council on Legislation.

The Future Vision Plan (click on it) is designed to:
* Simplify TRF programs and processes consistent with the mission
* Focus service efforts where they will have the greatest impact by addressing priority world needs that are relevant to Rotarians
* Offer program options to help achieve both global and local goals
* Increase the sense of ownership at the district and club levels by transferring more decisions to the districts
* Gain greater understanding of The Rotary Foundation’s work and enhance Rotary’s public image

To learn more about the Future Vision Plan (Click below):
Future Vision Pilot overview
Grants structure
District selection and qualification
Terms and conditions

The Greatest Asset of Rotary - Membership

Membership Growth gathers momentum: 1760 Members in 62 Clubs

"Top 10" Clubs in Membership Growth (As per RI records, based on Membership figures updated by Clubs: 1 July, '08 to 1 May, '09)
1. RC of Kandy (from 62 to 102) + 40
2. RC of Colombo Reconnections (from 15 to 30) + 15
3. RC of Kurunegala (from 24 to 37) + 13
4. RC of Kuliyapitiya (from 47 to 55) + 8
5. RC of Kalmunai (from 16 to 23) + 7
5. RC of Colombo Central (from 31 to 38) + 7
7. RC of Battaramulla (from 24 to 30) + 6
8. RC of Ratnapura (from 11 to 16) + 5
9. RC of Trincomalee (from 33 to 37) + 4
10. RC of Athugalpura (from 31 to 34) + 3
10. RC of Wattala (from 24 to 27) + 3

"Top 10" Clubs in Percentage Growth (Since 1 July, 2008)
RI President D.K. Lee has challenged Clubs to grow by minimum 10%
1. RC of Colombo Reconnections (from 15 to 30) + 100%
2. RC of Kandy (from 62 to 102) + 65%
3. RC of Kurunegala (from 24 to 37) + 54%
4. RC of Ratnapura (from 11 to 16) + 45%
5. RC of Kalmunai (from 16 to 23) + 44%
6. RC of Battaramulla (from 24 to 30) + 25%
7. RC of Colombo Central (from 31 to 38) + 23%
8. RC of Rangiri Dambulla (from 10 to 12) + 20%
9. RC of Kuliyapitiya (from 47 to 55) + 17%
10. RC of Wattala (from 24 to 27) + 13%

"Top 10" Clubs - Highest number of Members (on 1 May, 2009)
1. RC of Kandy - 102
2. RC of Colombo - 100
3. RC of Colombo West - 92
4. RC of Kuliyapitiya - 55
5. RC of Pamunugama - 43
6. RC of Batticaloa - 40
6. RC of Colombo Uptown - 40
8. RC of Colombo Central - 38
9. RC of Kurunegala - 37
10. RC of Trincomalee - 37