Upcoming Rotary Activities & Events + GOV's

To know which events have been completed todate, please scroll down to the 46th Sub-title below for details.

For Governor's Official Visit (GOV): Club checklist is given below

02 May - Bak Maha Ulela @ Ibbagamuwa Central College Grounds, 6 km from Kurunegala. From 9.30a.m.-2.00p.m. Registration-Rs.500/-

02 May - District Leadership Seminar @Above 3.00p.m.-5.50p.m.

04 May - RI D-3220: Humanitarian Relief-IDPs, meeting @Ingrin 6p.m

06 May - RC of Col. Mid Town: Meeting & Rotaract Charter @5p.m

06 May - RI D-3220: Humanitarian Relief for IDPs @Ingrin 6.30p.m

07 May - Meet with ShelterBox & Presidential Secretariat @2.30p.m.

07 May - Inaugural Installation & Charter Ceremony of the Rotary Club of Nugegoda@ Sovereign Hotel, Rajagiriya 7.30p.m

08 May - Visit Vavuniya - Rotary IDP Aid Project

09 May - Visit Vavuniya - Meet with RC of Vavuniya

10 May - Visit Vavuniya - Rotary IDP Aid Project

10 May - GSE Team Selection Interviews for 2009-10 @ 9.00a.m

11 May - College of Governor's Meet @ Colombo Club 6.00p.m.

12 May - Rotary D-3220 IDP Aid & ShelterBox meeting @ 11a.m

12 May - Computers: SL B. of Foreign Employ. & SLANA @4p.m

12 May - RC of Colombo Fort @ Hilton Hotel 7.30p.m.

13 May - Rotary D-3220 IDP Aid Project meet@ Ingrin 6.00p.m

15 May - RC of Colombo Central @ Hilton Hotel 6.00p.m.

15 May - RC of Capital City @ Capri Club 8.00p.m.

16 May - IC of Bishop's College - "Lead 2009" @ BC 9.00a.m.

16 May - RC of Colombo - Meet Past Rotaractors @ 7.00p.m.

17 May - DG Nom.g Comm. Meet to select DG 2011-12 @GFH 9a.m

17 May - IC of D.S. Senanayake Coll. - "I.C.F '09" @ Galadari 2p.m

20 May - RC of Kandy @ 6.00p.m.

21 May - Prov. RC of Digamadulla

22 May - RC of Kandy Metropolitan

23 May - 19th Rotary District Assembly @Earls Regency H. Kandy

24 May - RC of Dickoya/ N'Eliya

29 May - Installation & Charter Presentation - RC of Kalutara

21-24 June 2009 - 100th RI Convention in Birmingham, U.K.

District Leadership Seminar

Following the Bak Maha Ulela on 2nd May, morning (9.30a.m. to 2.00p.m.) there will be the District Leadership Seminar from 3.00p.m. to 5.50p.m.. The purpose of the District Leadership Seminar is to motivate Rotarians in the District to serve Rotary beyond the Club level.
Discussion topics will include:
• Leadership opportunities in the District
• District meetings/ seminars
• International service projects (Sponsor or Host District)
• Program electives (RI and TRF)

All Rotarian's interested are welcome. Registration cost is Rs.500/- and Rotarian's who have paid for the Bak Maha Ulela will not be charged extra. Attendance at this Seminar can be counted (if necessary) for the "Special Citation for Individual Rotarians". Please confirm your attendance with Rtn. Chinthaka (RC of Athugalpura) - 0717 626311 or Rtn. Neelakanth (RC of Kurunegala) - 0777 804950. You could also email: talumini8@sltnet.lk & neelakanthw@isb.lk

Rotary District 3220 - Bak Maha Ulela

The Rotary District 3220 - Bak Maha Ulela will be held on 2nd May, organised by the Rotary Clubs of Athugalpura & Kurunegala. It will be a wonderful Rotary Family event near the lake. Rs.500/- per adult/ Rs.300/- for children including games, Avurudhu sweetmeats & lunch (Click below flyer for more details).

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

Our RI District 3220 is making commendable progress towards achieving the Targets set collectively at the beginning of the Rotary year. In spite of the difficult times faced, "In dreams there are no impossibilities" and together we can "Make Dreams Real".

US$100,000 TRF Contribution Target - US$70,000 Achieved todate
200 Net Growth in Membership - 100 Achieved + 3 New Clubs (+75)
300 Most valuable Rotary Projects - 250+ worthy projects completed
400 Special Citations for Individual Rotarian's- about 120+ Achieved

Sri Lanka - Membership Gathers Momentum

Having started with 1,643 Members, Sri Lanka moves up a rank from 49 to 48 during this Rotary year and stands to gain 2 more ranks to be positioned as 46 from amongst the 210 Countries & Geographic Regions listed in the Rotary World. Net gain of 3 Ranks is possible during 2008-9. Total 33,364 Clubs & 1,223,780 Members Worldwide.

1. U.S.A. - 7,806 Clubs & 369,104 Members
2. India - 2,863 Clubs & 102,501 Members
3. Japan - 2,309 Clubs & 94,998 Members
4. Korea - 1,407 Clubs & 57,962 Members
5. Brazil - 2,300 Clubs & 52,284 Members
6. Germany - 954 Clubs & 48,042 Members
7. England - 1,450 Clubs & 44,131 Members
8. Italy - 769 Clubs & 42,296 Members
9. Australia - 1,152 Clubs & 33,481 Members
10. France - 1,029 Clubs & 33,412 Members

42. Egypt - 73 Clubs & 2,282 Members
43. Uruguay - 96 Clubs & 2,228 Members
44. Nepal - 70 Clubs & 2,043 Members
45. Venezuela - 101 Clubs & 1,936 Members
46. Poland - 73 Clubs & 1,791 Members
47. Uganda - 57 Clubs & 1,768 Members
48. Sri Lanka - 62 Clubs & 1,752 Members
49. Indonesia - 94 Clubs & 1,682 Members
50. Ireland - 46 Clubs & 1,436 Members

Best Cooperative Projects Award

Nomination Forms for the Best Cooperative Projects Award was received from 7 Rotary Clubs - Battaramulla, Capital City, Colombo Central, Kandy, Kandy Metropolitan, Kolonnawa & Moratuwa. RI Recognition for the Best Cooperative Projects will be for a maximum of 5 Clubs in RI District 3220.

Rotaractor's to Raise Funds to Eradicate Polio

Nearly 10 Rotaract Clubs have come together to raise funds for the Rotary Polio Eradication effort. They have obtained the Premier Night (7.00p.m.) Show of Slumdog Millionaire.

Cost of a ticket: Rs.500/- . Proceeds towards the eradication of Polio from the "Face of the Earth". Be there at the Majestic City Cinema with your Family on 17th April @ 7.00p.m. (Click on flyer)

District Simplified Grants Awarded

The below mentioned District Simplified Grant Applications submitted by the Rotary Clubs have been successful. The funds will be made available this week for immediate project implementation. NOTE: All purchase receipts/bills & project photos must be submitted together with the Final Report to be sent to TRF of RI. The total DSG of Rs.734,958/- awarded for 2008-09 will translate into over Rs.1.2Mil worth of service projects benefiting 16 needy communities.

Grant of Rs.50,000/- each:
Bandarawela, Batticaloa, Col. Centennial, Col. Central, Col. South, Galupura, Kandy, Katugastota, Kolonnawa and Nikaweratiya.

Grant of Rs.40,000/- each:
Col. Mid City, Kurunegala, Moratuwa, Polgahawela and Trincomalee.

Grant of Rs.34,958/- to Panduwasnuwara.

TRF - APF Contributions: US$70,000+

"TOP 15" - Per Capita giving Rotary Clubs (as of 31 March):
1. RC of Kandy (62 Members) - Per Capita US$353.87
2. RC of Battaramulla (24 Members)- Per Capita US$219.58
3. RC of Col. Mid Town (30 Members)- Per Capita US$121.09
4. RC of Col. Millenium City (15 Memb.)- Per Capita US$103.42
5. RC of Col. Down Town (27 Members)- Per Capita US$99.26
6. RC of Wattala (24 Members) - Per Capita US$94.58
7. RC of Kuliyapitiya (47 Members) - Per Capita US$91.46
8. RC of Colombo Central (31 M.) - Per Capita US$80.25
9. RC of Galle (10 Members) - Per Capita US$71.00
10. RC of Capital City (14 Members) - Per Capita US$57.88
11. RC of Col. Up Town (39 Members)- Per Capita US$55.38
12. RC of Kalmunai (16 Members)- Per Capita US$46.25
13. RC of Colombo North (31 Members) - Per Capita US$45.16
14. RC of Trincomalee (33 Members) - Per Capita US$43.58
15. RC of Colombo South (29 Members)- Per Capita US$42.76

"TOP 15 Clubs" in Total contributions to TRF-APF:
1. RC of Kandy - US$21,940.09
2. RC of Battaramulla - US$5,270.00
3. RC of Kuliyapitiya - US$4,300.00
4. RC of Colombo Mid Town - US$3,632.78
5. RC of Colombo Down Town - US$2,680.00
6. RC of Colombo Central - US$2,487.78
7. RC of Wattala - US$2,175.27
8. RC of Colombo Up Town - US$2,160.00
9. RC of Colombo - US$1,733.71
10. RC of Col. Millenium City - US$1,551.29
11. RC of Trincomalee - US$1,438.00
12. RC of Colombo North - US$1,400.00
13. RC of Batticaloa - US$1,264.00
14. RC of Colombo South - US$1,240.00
15. RC of Nikaweratiya - US$1,171.31

Clubs that have achieved 100% of their pledged TRF-APF Goal:
1. RC of Kandy - Goal US$7,000/-, Achieved US$21,940.09 (313%)
2. RC of Kuliyapitiya - Goal US$1,500/-, Achieved US$4,300 (287%)
3. RC of Col. Central - Goal US$1,000/-, Achieved US$2,489 (249%)
4. RC of Kalmunai - Goal US$400/-, Achieved US$740 (185%)
5. RC of Battaramulla - Goal US$3,500/-, Achieved US$5,270 (151%)
6. RC of Galle - Goal US$500/-, Achieved US$710 (142%)
7. RC of Matale - Goal US$500/-, Achieved US$620 (124%)
8. RC of Wattala - Goal US$1,800/-, Achieved US$2,175.27 (121%)
9. RC of Katugastota - Goal US$500/-, Achieved US$595 (119%)
10. RC of Cin. Gardens- Goal US$1,000/-, Ach.US$1,143.72 (114%)
11. RC of Kelaniya - Goal US$1,000/-, Achieved US$1,120 (112%)
12. RC of Col. Mill. City - Goal US$1,500/-, Ach.US$1,551.29 (103%)

Also, over 80% of the target has been achieved by the Rotary Clubs of: Batticaloa, Capital City, Col. Down Town, Col. Mid Town, Nikaweratiya & Trincomalee.

2nd Half - Semi Annual Payments / RI Dues

Trust your Club has sent the 2nd Half/ January Semi Annual Report (SAR) together with the copy of the payment receipt to the RI Asia Office. If not, kindly do so immediately and avoid Club suspension. The below is payable for each Active Member (current Exchange Rate is US$ 1.00 = SL Rs.114/-):
Annual RI Per Capita Dues - US$48.00 (US$24.00 payable half yearly)
Subscription to The Rotarian - US$24.00 (US$2.00 x 6 per half year)

Rotary Club of Jaffna - Reinstated

Congratulations! The Rotary Club of Jaffna which was Chartered on 08 April, 1941 has been reinstated with 13 Members.

Total of 62 Rotary Clubs & 1742 Members as of 31st March, 2009

Most Senior Rotary Clubs in RI D-3220:
1. RC of Colombo - 22 August, 1929
2. RC of Negombo - 28 March, 1938
3. RC of Jaffna - 08 April, 1941
4. RC of Kandy - 24 September, 1941
5. RC of Mount Lavinia - 02 May, 1944