From 1 February '09 the current RI exchange rate: 1 US$ = LKR 110/- is to be revised to 1 US$ = LKR 114/- (SL Rs.114.00 = US$1).
Therefore, pay your RI Dues (SARs) & make your TRF Contributions to the Fiscal Agent - PDG Krish, preferably by 29 January, 2008.
Saturday, 24 January 2009
Thursday, 22 January 2009
TRF - Annual Program Fund Contributions
"TOP 10"- Per Capita giving Rotary Clubs (As of 31 Dec.):
1. RC of Battaramulla (24 Members)- Per Capita US$145.83
2. RC of Col. Millenium City (15) - Per Capita US$78.09
3. RC of Kandy (62) - Per Capita US$70.91
4. RC of Galle (10) - Per Capita US$70.00
5. RC of Col. Mid Town (30) - Per Capita US$51.76
6. RC of Col. North (31) - Per Capita US$41.94
7. RC of Kalmunai (16) - Per Capita US$40.63
8. RC of Trincomalee (33) - Per Capita US$37.52
9. RC of Kelaniya (30) - Per Capita US$36.67
10. RC of Colombo South (29) - Per Capita US$34.48
"TOP 10 Clubs" in Total contributions to TRF-APF
1. RC of Kandy - US$4,396.30
2. RC of Battaramulla - US$3,500.00
3. RC of Col. Mid Town - US$1,552.78
4. RC of Colombo North - US$1,300.00
5. RC of Trincomalee - US$1,238.00
6. RC of Col. Millenium City - US$1,171.29
7. RC of Kelaniya - US$1,100.00
8. RC of Cinamon Gardens - US$1,033.72
9. RC of Colombo Central - US$1,027.78
10. RC of Colombo South - US$1,000.00
10. RC of Colombo West - US$1,000.00
Clubs that achieved 100% of their pledged TRF-APF Goal:
1. RC of Kalmunai - Goal US$400/-, Achieved US$650 (163%)
2. RC of Galle - Goal US$500/-, Achieved US$700 (140%)
3. RC of Kelaniya - Goal US$1,000/-, Achieved US$1,100 (110%)
4. RC of Katugastota - Goal US$500/-, Achieved US$525 (105%)
5. RC of Cinamon Gardens - Goal US$1,000/-, US$1,033 (103%)
6. RC of Colombo Central -Goal US$1,000/-, US$1,028 (103%)
7. RC of Battaramulla - Goal US$3,500/-, US$3,500 (100%)
1. RC of Battaramulla (24 Members)- Per Capita US$145.83
2. RC of Col. Millenium City (15) - Per Capita US$78.09
3. RC of Kandy (62) - Per Capita US$70.91
4. RC of Galle (10) - Per Capita US$70.00
5. RC of Col. Mid Town (30) - Per Capita US$51.76
6. RC of Col. North (31) - Per Capita US$41.94
7. RC of Kalmunai (16) - Per Capita US$40.63
8. RC of Trincomalee (33) - Per Capita US$37.52
9. RC of Kelaniya (30) - Per Capita US$36.67
10. RC of Colombo South (29) - Per Capita US$34.48
"TOP 10 Clubs" in Total contributions to TRF-APF
1. RC of Kandy - US$4,396.30
2. RC of Battaramulla - US$3,500.00
3. RC of Col. Mid Town - US$1,552.78
4. RC of Colombo North - US$1,300.00
5. RC of Trincomalee - US$1,238.00
6. RC of Col. Millenium City - US$1,171.29
7. RC of Kelaniya - US$1,100.00
8. RC of Cinamon Gardens - US$1,033.72
9. RC of Colombo Central - US$1,027.78
10. RC of Colombo South - US$1,000.00
10. RC of Colombo West - US$1,000.00
Clubs that achieved 100% of their pledged TRF-APF Goal:
1. RC of Kalmunai - Goal US$400/-, Achieved US$650 (163%)
2. RC of Galle - Goal US$500/-, Achieved US$700 (140%)
3. RC of Kelaniya - Goal US$1,000/-, Achieved US$1,100 (110%)
4. RC of Katugastota - Goal US$500/-, Achieved US$525 (105%)
5. RC of Cinamon Gardens - Goal US$1,000/-, US$1,033 (103%)
6. RC of Colombo Central -Goal US$1,000/-, US$1,028 (103%)
7. RC of Battaramulla - Goal US$3,500/-, US$3,500 (100%)
US$255 Million Grant for Ending Polio - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded US$255 Mil to Rotary International in the global effort to eradicate polio, bringing the total committed by Rotary and the Gates Foundation to $555 Mil.
Shortly after meeting with incoming district governors from the four countries where the wild poliovirus is endemic - Afghanistan, India, Nigeria & Pakistan - Bill Gates announced the new grant on 21st Jan., at the International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA.
“Rotarians, government leaders and health professionals have made a phenomenal commitment to get us to a point at which polio afflicts only a small number of the world’s children,” Gates said. “However, complete elimination of the poliovirus is difficult and will continue to be difficult for a number of years. Rotary in particular has inspired my own personal commitment to get deeply involved in achieving eradication.”
The two Gates Foundation challenge grants now total $355 Mil. Rotary International’s matching effort in response is called Rotary’s US$200 Mil Challenge, which must be completed by 30 June 2012. Read more.
Learn more:
See the video of Gates making the announcement
Watch a video about what it takes to eradicate polio
Read the joint letter about polio from the RI president and Rotary Foundation chair
Help end polio now with your contribution
Shortly after meeting with incoming district governors from the four countries where the wild poliovirus is endemic - Afghanistan, India, Nigeria & Pakistan - Bill Gates announced the new grant on 21st Jan., at the International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA.
“Rotarians, government leaders and health professionals have made a phenomenal commitment to get us to a point at which polio afflicts only a small number of the world’s children,” Gates said. “However, complete elimination of the poliovirus is difficult and will continue to be difficult for a number of years. Rotary in particular has inspired my own personal commitment to get deeply involved in achieving eradication.”
The two Gates Foundation challenge grants now total $355 Mil. Rotary International’s matching effort in response is called Rotary’s US$200 Mil Challenge, which must be completed by 30 June 2012. Read more.
Learn more:
See the video of Gates making the announcement
Watch a video about what it takes to eradicate polio
Read the joint letter about polio from the RI president and Rotary Foundation chair
Help end polio now with your contribution
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
18th Rotary Dist. Conference - Draft Program.
21st February, 2009
12.30 Registration and fellowship
14.00 Opening Session
Welcome – District Conference Committee Chairman PP. Thiru
Introduction of Rotary International Presidents Representative
Rotary Worldwide – RIPR Aziz Memon
Introduction of District Governor
State of the District Report – DG Nalin Fernando
Recognition of Rotarians attending their 1st District Conference
14.50 First Plenary Session
RI Theme "Make Dreams Real"– RIPR Aziz Memon
District Goals – DG Nalin Fernando
Highlight Club Achievements – Membership/ TRF/ Attendance etc.
Speaker – Dr. Palitha Kohona, Secretary – Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Introduction of Subcommittee Chairs & Discussion leaders/ Speakers
16.20 Break
16.50 Breakout Sessions/ Group Discussions
Featuring: Rtn. PP. Gamini Saparamadu, Rtn. PP. Mangala Yapa, Rtn. PP. Lefty Gunaratne, Rtn. PP. Theagarajah, Rtn. Simon Harris, Rtn. PP. Nalin Jayasuriya, Rtn. Dr. Harsha etc.
1st Day Discussion sessions conclude at 18.50hrs
18.50 - 20.00 Total of 6 changing Rooms for Outstation Clubs (AGs)
19.30 Gala Beach Fiesta (Cocktails)
20.00 Entertainment & Dinner Commences
RIPR informal address
DG informal address
23.00 Gala Fiesta Ends
RIPR informal address
DG informal address
23.00 Gala Fiesta Ends
22nd February, 2009
07.00 Breakfast with the College of Governors
07.45 Breakfast for Club Presidents & Secretaries
09.00 Second Plenary Session
Bringing happiness to others and being happy – Rtn. PP. Nalaka H.
09.40 District Business Plenary Session
District Accounts 2007-8
Resolutions
Address by DGE Suri Rajan
Address by DGN Imthiaz Ismail
10.40 Break
11.00 The Rotary Foundation – Plenary Session
GSE Team presentations (D.7630, U.S.A. & D.3140, India) etc.
12.20 Rotary Programmes - Plenary Session
13.20 Closing Plenary Session
Speaker – Mr. Nivard Cabraal, Governor – Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Remarks by the RIPR
Remarks by the DG
Recognition of Club Exhibits
Recognition of District Conference Committee & subcommittee
District Conference Evaluation
14.00 Lunch and fellowship
15.00 Conclusion
10.40 Break
11.00 The Rotary Foundation – Plenary Session
GSE Team presentations (D.7630, U.S.A. & D.3140, India) etc.
12.20 Rotary Programmes - Plenary Session
13.20 Closing Plenary Session
Speaker – Mr. Nivard Cabraal, Governor – Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Remarks by the RIPR
Remarks by the DG
Recognition of Club Exhibits
Recognition of District Conference Committee & subcommittee
District Conference Evaluation
14.00 Lunch and fellowship
15.00 Conclusion
Sunday, 4 January 2009
Saturday, 3 January 2009
District Conference - 500+ Registered
"The Dream Summit" - The 18th Rotary District Conference is scheduled for 21 & 22 February at the Mount Lavinia Hotel.
Over 500 Rotarians have already registered and nearly 400 will also attend the 21st February Gala Fiesta too.
Over 500 Rotarians have already registered and nearly 400 will also attend the 21st February Gala Fiesta too.
The Greatest Asset of Rotary - Membership
"Top 5" Clubs in Membership Growth (As per RI records, based on Membership reports updated by Clubs: 1 July, 2008 to 1 Jan., 2009)
1. RC of Kandy ( from 62 to 70) + 8
2. RC of Kuliyapitiya (from 47 to 55) + 8
3. RC of Colombo Central (from 31 to 37) + 6
4. RC of Ratnapura (from 11 to 16) +5
5. RC of Kalmunai (from 16 to 20) +4
"Top 5" Clubs in Percentage Growth (since 1 July, 2008)
1. RC of Ratnapura (from 11 to 16) + 45%
2. RC of Kalmunai (from 16 to 20) + 25%
3. RC of Colombo Central (from 31 to 37) + 19%
4. RC of Kuliyapitiya (from 47 to 55) + 17%
5. RC of Kandy (from 62 to 70) + 13%
"Top 10" Clubs - Highest number of Members (1 Jan., 2009)
1. RC of Colombo - 103
2. RC of Colombo West - 92
3. RC of Kandy - 70
4. RC of Kuliyapitiya - 55
5. RC of Pamunugama - 46
6. RC of Batticaloa - 40
7. RC of Colombo Uptown - 39
8. RC of Colombo Central - 37
9. RC of Cinamon Gardens - 35
10. RC of Trincomalee - 33
10. RC of Wariyapola - 33
1. RC of Kandy ( from 62 to 70) + 8
2. RC of Kuliyapitiya (from 47 to 55) + 8
3. RC of Colombo Central (from 31 to 37) + 6
4. RC of Ratnapura (from 11 to 16) +5
5. RC of Kalmunai (from 16 to 20) +4
"Top 5" Clubs in Percentage Growth (since 1 July, 2008)
1. RC of Ratnapura (from 11 to 16) + 45%
2. RC of Kalmunai (from 16 to 20) + 25%
3. RC of Colombo Central (from 31 to 37) + 19%
4. RC of Kuliyapitiya (from 47 to 55) + 17%
5. RC of Kandy (from 62 to 70) + 13%
"Top 10" Clubs - Highest number of Members (1 Jan., 2009)
1. RC of Colombo - 103
2. RC of Colombo West - 92
3. RC of Kandy - 70
4. RC of Kuliyapitiya - 55
5. RC of Pamunugama - 46
6. RC of Batticaloa - 40
7. RC of Colombo Uptown - 39
8. RC of Colombo Central - 37
9. RC of Cinamon Gardens - 35
10. RC of Trincomalee - 33
10. RC of Wariyapola - 33
Thursday, 1 January 2009
January is Rotary Awareness Month
January is Rotary Awareness Month, the perfect time for Rotarians, Interactors and Rotaractors to refresh their knowledge of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation.
Rotary awareness strengthens the future of the organization and the opportunities it offers can inspire and attract new club members.
The Rotary Club of Cinnamon Gardens will once again be organizing the "Ask Me Another" - Quiz Programme on 31st January, 2009.
Rotary awareness strengthens the future of the organization and the opportunities it offers can inspire and attract new club members.
The Rotary Club of Cinnamon Gardens will once again be organizing the "Ask Me Another" - Quiz Programme on 31st January, 2009.
A Happy & Prosperous New Year 2009!!!
Wish YOU & Your Family a Very Happy & Prosperous New Year 2009!
May your life be filled with laughter, peace, good health & happiness.
May all your dreams come true.
May your life be filled with laughter, peace, good health & happiness.
May all your dreams come true.
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