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

Tweet the 2009 RI Convention

Rotary International will be tweeting from the 2009 RI Convention in Birmingham, England. Follow Rotary on Twitter to find out the latest preconvention and convention news from 18 to 25 June. If you're not already a Twitter member, join here.

This year's speakers include Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu of South Africa at the Rotary World Peace Symposium and convention speakers Mia Farrow and Jane Goodall.

RI has official pages on Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn, where thousands of Rotarians are connecting, discussing, and exchanging Rotary-related information. Find out more.

In addition, RI will be covering the convention on http://www.rotary.org/ with daily articles, photo galleries, and videos. And check your inbox for special editions of Weekly Update during the event.

Are you going to the 2009 RI Convention? If you're attending the Birmingham convention and will be using social networks to share your convention experiences, e-mail us or send us a tweet. We might feature your tweets, Flickr photos, or videos on http://www.rotary.org/.

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