District English Teacher Training Programme

The District English Teacher Training Programme orginsed by the Rotary Clubs of Colombo Millenium City and Ratnapura was held from 27-29 August, 2008. Rotary Clubs nominated the 30 English Teachers to benefit from this well organised residential training programme. Rtn. PP. Anusha was the District Chair for this worthy project, contact rotary.anush@gmail.com

A web-solution for our Rotary Clubs/ District

As discussed at PETS/SETS, ensuring a presentable web-solution will be a great advantage to our Clubs/ District. A user friendly web-solution that includes unlimited server space/ initial site designing, setting up & training/ publishing & running newsletters, birthdays, anniversaries / member access etc. has been sourced. Cost :
· Web space cost – Rs.12,600/- per Club (a One time payment)
· Yearly hosting charges - Rs.1,800/- per Club (2nd year onwards)
Draw your cheque in favour of “RI DISTRICT 3220” and post it to: Rtn. Ashad Wahab - 255, Colombo Road, Ratnapura.
For any clarifications contact Rtn. Pres. Ashad rotary.ashad@gmail.com / Phone 071-4810085

Special TRF Seminar for District/Club Leaders

The Rotary Foundation - 2nd Level Training Meet & Stewardship Seminar for District Leaders will be held on 10 August at 9.00a.m. at Excelworld, Colombo. Cost: Rs.900/- with lunch. DGE, DGN, Asst. Governor's, District TRF Committee Members should attend. Clubs that are doing/ planning to do Matching Grants too may attend.

Club - Semi Annual Report Form / RI Dues

The Semi Annual Reports requesting Clubs to pay their Dues has been received from RI and were sent to the Clubs. Only the names of members admitted before 1 July, 2008 should be included. Inductions from 1st July onwards need to be reported only after this SAR period.

The below is payable for each Active Member (US$1.00 = Rs.108/-)
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)
Towards defraying the cost of the Council on Legislation - US$1.00

Seperately: Annual District Dues at Rs.600/- per member.

RI Presidential Citation & District Citation

The RI Presidential citation brochure can be viewed by clicking on http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/900a_en08.pdf

The RI Presidential citation certification Form 2008-9: (click on) http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/900b_en08.pdf

District Citation Goals for individual Clubs:
1. Achieve the RI Presidential citation
2. Representation of the Club Officers (President, Vice President, Pres. Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, etc.) and the Club Chairman (Club Administration, Membership, Service Projects, The Rotary Foundation & Public Relations) at the District Assembly. If at least 10 members could not attend the Dist. Assembly then the shortfall could be made-up by your members attending the various District Seminars (Membership, TRF, Service Projects, District Leadership seminar, etc.)
3. Achieve the net Membership growth target given by the Club
4. Achieve TRF - Annual Program Fund Goal given by the Club
5. At least 30% of the Club Members to be recipients of the "Special Citation for Individual Rotarians"
6. Minimum 40% of Club members to register for the Dist. Conference
7. Complete at least 5 activity citations from the menu of Service activities listed on http://www.rid3220y2008-9.blogspot.com/ (Please scroll down to the list of District Officers/ Chairman & see the many Service projects/activities)

The below Clubs have not paid their RI Dues as per the Club SAR: Negombo - 649.83, Badulla - 692.73, Kegalle - 268.59, Panduwasnuwara -793.28, Panadura - 873.00, Dickoya - 728.02, Wennappuwa - 705.29, Kuliyapitiya - 603.80.

Terminated: Jaffna

Menu of Service Activities - RI District 3220

Complete at least 5 activities to qualify for the District citation

*Vocational Service:
Vocational Service Awards
Career Guidance/ Development
Promotion of The 4-Way Test
*Rotary Volunteers

*Community Service:
Water & Sanitation
Health & Hunger
Literacy
Computer Training
English Teacher Training
Sports Development
Enable the Disabled
Adopt a School
Adopt a Childrens Ward
Preserve Planet Earth
*Rotary Community Corps

International Service:
*World Community Service (WCS)
Donations in Kind (DIN)
*Rotary Friendship Exchange

New Generations/Youth Service:
*Interact
*Rotaract
*R.Y.L.A.
*Youth Exchange

* = RI Programmes

Governor's Official Visit - Check List

Given below is the check-list/list of documents that need to be kept ready by Clubs at the time of the Governor's Official Visit (GOV) to your Rotary Club. The below mentioned documents will be reviewed and discussed at the time of the GOV to your Rotary Club:

For the Meeting with Club President, Secretary & Pres. Elect:
- Club Charter
- Club Constitution & By-Laws
- Updated Classification Roster
- Roster of Members & Contact details
- Club Committee Structure
- Board Meeting Minutes Book
- What are the Continuing Projects from 2007-8
- Club Plans & Objectives/ Projects planned for 2008-9
- Club budget for 2008-9
- Manual of Procedure (MOP)
- President's & Secretary's Work Book
- List of PHF's/ PHSM's/ Benefactor's
- List of Potential new PHF's/ PHSM's/ Benefactor's
- Copies of Previous Semi-Annual Reports & Dues Payments
- Club Attendance Register
- Club Publications / Newsletters
- Matching Grant Files
- Club Accounts for the Previous Rotary Year

For the Meeting with the Club Board Members & Chairman:
- List of Club Officers, Directors & Committee Chairman
- Planed Projects/ Activities of the various Committees
- Budget Allocations for Each Committee/ Sources of Funding
- Club Achievements

Rotary 2008-9: "Make Dreams Real"

Best wishes for an excellent Rotary year of "Service Above Self" filled with much joy and happiness. As RI President D.K. Lee has said, together we can "Make Dreams Real" during Rotary 2008-9.

R otary International's center for online learning provides for the independent study of RI information. Learning modules, which are in PowerPoint, are available in the following areas:

Member information (click any topic below to view a presentation)
Attendance
Menu of Service Opportunities
Public Relations: The Responsibility of Each Rotarian
The Rotary Foundation
Member Access
Rotary International programs
Rotary’s guiding principles
Your club, district, and RI

RI programs information
Community Service
Interact
Rotaract
Rotary Community Corps
Rotary Fellowships
Rotary Friendship Exchange
Rotary Volunteers
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
Vocational Service
World Community Service
Youth Exchange

300 Rotary Projects - Special Publicity/ Awards

The "Best 5 Projects for each Month" for the first 10 months commencing July, 2008 to 30th April, 2009 together with 50 other outstanding Rotary projects will compose the "Top 100" Rotary projects for Rotary 2008-9. In addition 200 other projects too will be briefly listed, making it 300 Rotary projects for 2008-9 in all that will be documented/published by RI Dist. 3220, Sri Lanka. Good publicity and recognition for these worthy projects will no doubt enhance the image of Rotary!

400+ Special Citations for Individual Rotarian's

Every Rotarian who supports the Club, District & Rotary International by achieving at least 5 of the 7 below mentioned Goals by 31 March, 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

Except for the District Assembly & Membership seminar (held on 4 May & 1 June, 2008) the rest of the goals should be achieved between 1 July, 2008 and 31 March, 2009.

Only members of "good standing" (having paid all Dues & with at least 50% attendance) will receive this special citation. Achievers will be recognised on a rolling basis commencing 10 October, 2008.

WCS - Helps Fund Community Service Projects

Every Rotary club should periodically conduct true community needs assessments and identify the most deserving 3 to 5 service projects (small & large) and then make a basic project proposal for each - stating the true need, proposed action, beneficiaries, itemised cost, committee members, contact details etc., and then list these projects on the RI - World Community Service web site. WCS is a tool to help secure the necessary funds/items for worthy Rotary Club projects. View/ Click on - WCS PowerPoint Presentation

To obtain/fill the WCS project proposal FORM (double click on) World Community Service Project Data Form (784-EN) or visit http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/784en.pdf.

Complete this WCS Form and email it as an attachment to RI with a copy to Dist. WCS Chairman 2008-9, Rtn. PP. Delip Fernando - rotary.delip@gmail.com with a copy to your AG & DG too.

Special Rotary Designated Months

Clubs should periodically hold regular meetings exclusively to convey Rotary information, Rotary education & leadership training to their members. Below are the RI designated months to emphasize the involvement of every Rotarian, not just Clubs, in Rotary activities:

July - Not Designated/ New Rotary Year Commences
August - Membership & Extension Month
September - New Generations Month
October - Vocational Service Month
November - The Rotary Foundation Month
December - Family Month
January - Rotary Awareness Month
February - World Understanding Month
March - Literacy Month
April - Magazine Month
May - Not Designated
June - Rotary Fellowships Month

Whilst at least one meeting programme should be dedicated to each of the above, Clubs are encouraged to present at least two meeting programmes during each Rotary year on the purpose, programmes & fund development activities of The Rotary Foundation (TRF). One of these programmes should occur during TRF Month in November.

Updating your Rotary Club By-Laws

If not already done, you may request the current Club President to give notice (10 days) and then at the Annual General Meeting (held before 31 December) or at a regular club meeting adopt the Rotary International recommended Rotary Club By-Laws (to be effective from 1 July, 2008) to benefit your Club. Please click below:

* Standard Rotary Club Constitution -11 pages

* Recommended Rotary Club Bylaws (2007) - 5 pages

To visit the RI web site, please click on www.rotary.org

You are welcome to click on comments below and post your comments or you could email me at rotary.nalin@gmail.com

Rotary District Team 2008-9

Assistant Governors: Contact Information/Club Allocations
When emailing your AG please send to both emails (personal + Rotary) and also copy DGE Nalin at rotary.nalin@gmail.com

1. PP. S.M.A.G. Perera (Athugalpura) - Phone: 0722 246866 Email: smag41@yahoo.com & rotary.smag@gmail.com : Kuliyapitiya, Panduwasnuwara, Polgahawela, Rangiri Dambulla & Wariyapola.
2. PP. Hemantha Weerakoon (Biyagama) - 0714 715132 hemanthaw@slt.com.lk & rotary.hemantha@gmail.com : Jaela-Kandana, Kelaniya, Pamunugama, Wattala & Wennappuwa.
3. PP. Imran Hassen (Cinnamon Gardens) - 0777 377991 imran@securodynamics.com & rotary.imran@gmail.com : Col. Centennial, Col. Mid City, Col. Millennium City, Col. Regal & Negombo.
4. PP. Asgi Akbarally (Colombo) - 0777 333333 asgi@akbar.com & rotary.asgi@gmail.com : Colombo East, Col. Mid Town, Col. Fort, Colombo West & Galle.
5. PP. Dr. Chandana Jayaratne (Col. Central) - 0714 800800 chandana@phys.cmb.ac.lk & rotary.chandana@gmail.com : Col. Down Town, Col. Regency, Col. South, Moratuwa & Panadura.
6. PP. Capt. Suranjan De Silva (Col. Down Town) - 0777 342173 pesuren@sltnet.lk & rotary.suranjan@gmail.com : Balangoda, Biyagama, Hambantota, Kolonnawa & Ratnapura.
7. PP. V. Ratnasothy (Col. South) - 0777 959806 vratna@sltnet.lk & rotary.ratnasothy@gmail.com : Battaramulla, Capital City, Col. Central, Col. Re-Connections & Col. Up Town.
8. PP. Major Douglas Wijesinha (Col. West) - 0773 158213 grip@slt.lk & rotary.douglas@gmail.com : Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, Col. Metropolitan, Col. North & Mount Lavinia.
9. PP. Rihal Madugalle (Kandy) - 0777 811156 madugallere@yahoo.com & rotary.rihal@gmail.com : Gampola, Kandy Metropolitan, Katugastota, Kegalle & Matale.
10. PP. M.P.S. Sarangapany (Katugastota) - 0776 954208 ramanan@kandymail.lk & rotary.sarangapany@gmail.com : Badulla, Bandarawela, Dickoya, Nuwara Eliya & Welimada.
11. PP. K.M. Sahabdeen (Matale) - 0777 764489 cambridgeintl.school@gmail.com & rotary.sahabdeen@gmail.com : Anuradhapura, Athugalpura, Kandy, Kurunegala & Nikaweratiya.
12. PP. S. Jayashankar (Trincomalee) - 0773 104689 trincomalee@thefinance.lk & rotary.jayashankar@gmail.com : Batticaloa, Jaffna, Kalmunai, Trincomalee & Vuvuniya.


OTHER DISTRICT OFFICERS/ CHAIRMAN:
As per the recommended District Leadership Plan (DLP)

Administration:
The above 12 Assistant Governors - Each will oversee their 5 Clubs
District Secretary - PP. Taslim Rahaman
*District Treasurer/ Finance - PP. Chamila Wickramasinghe
*District Trainer - PDG N. Pathmanathan
*District Conference - PP. K. Thirunavukkarasu
District Directory - PP. Ariya Wickrema
Attendance - PP. Dr. Thilak Kendaragama
Rotary: By-Laws & Balloting - PP. K.W.S. Somaratne/ IPP. Dehan S.
*RI Convention Promotion - PP. K. Thirunavukkarasu
District Sgt.-At-Arms -IPP. Kavi Perera

Rotary Centre Building - PDG Bobby Senaweera
Rotary Family Day - Rotary Club of Kandy/Rtn. Subry Abuthahir
Sinhala/Tamil New Year Celebrations - Rotary Club of Pamunugama
RI & District Citations/Awards Night- PP Shantha W./PP Roshan R./PP Mohideen C./ PP Vinoba/ PP Nimal W./PP Gamini G.

+CoL Representative - PDG Dr. Ranjith Samarasinghe
#RI Fiscal Agent - PDG Krish Rajendran
>College of Governors - PDG Tissa Bandaranayake

*Membership: Chairman - PP. Dharshan John
Membership - Retention - PP. Mahen Perera
Membership - Recruitment - PP. Dharshan John
*Membership - Club Extension - PP. Gihan Siribaddana
New Rotary Country Extention - DGN Imthiaz Ismail/ PP. Gamini Zoysa
Classification Roster - PP. Indrani Hissalle
Rotary Information/ Quiz Programme - PP. Joe Edward
*Rotary Fellowships/GNG - PP. Mario Perumal

*Public Relations: Chairman - IPP. Deepal Abeysekera
Editor of GML - PP. G. A. Rodriguez
Magazine Promotion/Publicity - PP. S. Rajalingam
District Web Site - PP. Kularathna Bandara/
District Blog Sites - Rtn. Gehan De Alwis

Service Projects:
*Vocational Service: Chairman - PP. K. Ketheeswaran
Vocational Service Awards - PP. E.S. Daha/IPP. Steve M/PP.Mike M.
Career Guidance/ Development - IPP. Rohantha Athukorala
Promotion of The 4-Way Test - IPP. Palitha Weerakoon
*Rotary Volunteers - PP. Mano Wijebahu/ Rtn. Rohan Fernando

*Community Service: Chairman - PP. Rev. Somawansa Thero
Areas of RI Presidential Emphasis:
Water & Sanitation - PP. Michael Perera/ Rtn. Dashantha Jayatilleke
Health & Hunger - PP. Chintha Balalle / PP. Daya Perera
Literacy - PP. Fr. Chrispin Leo/ PP. Shewantha Rodrigo
Computer Training - PP. Sanath De Silva/
English Teacher Training - IPP. Anusha W./ IPP. Damayanthi Peries
Sports Development - PP. Anul P. / PP. Rajindra G./ PE Samitha H.
Enable the Disabled - PP. Dr. Yusry Mohideen/ Rtn. Vinesh Athukorala
"Adopt a School" - PP. Rezvan/PP. Priyalal/PP. Domingo George
Adopt a Childrens Ward-PP.Dr.Pushpa/PP.D.B.Navaratna/PP.Janaki A.
Preserve Planet Earth- PP.Cida Subramanium/PP.V.Shanmuganathan
*Rotary Community Corps - PP. C.P. Tennakoon/PP. Sunil W.

International Service: Chairman - PP. Joe Paiva
*World Community Service (WCS) - PP. Delip Fernando
Donations in Kind (DIN) - PP. P.C.D. Dharmarajan
*Rotary Friendship Exchange - PP. Bary Jaleel/ PP. George J.

New Generations/Youth Service: Chairman - DGE Suri Rajan
*Interact - IPP. Pubudu De Soyza/ Rtn. Keith R./
*Rotaract - IPP.S.Prabhu/PP.Ashroff Ali/Rtn.Sulochana V.
*R.Y.L.A. - PP. Numan Z./PP. Gamini M./PP. Kenneth De Silva
*Youth Exchange - PDG Dr.V.Vijayakumaran/PP. S. Kumar/PP. Brian E


*The Rotary Foundation: Chairman - PDG Lucky Pieris
*Annual Giving/APF - IPP. Jayantha Samarakoon
*Permanent Fund - PP. Bernie Dole
*Scholarships - PP. Clarence Seimon
*Group Study Exchange - PP. Gamini Sarathkumara/ PP. Chris B.
*Grants: Matching Grants / DGSC - PP. Pat Fernando
Grants: District Simplified Grants - PP. Prasath Sreetharan
*Polio Plus - PDG Mangala Gunawardena
*Alumni - PP. Keerthi De Silva
*Rotary World Peace Fellows - PP. Gihan Dalpethado

RI - Recommended Club Leadership Plan

Make your club an effective Club by embracing the recommended Club Leadership Plan (CLP). Please click on each of the headings below and help take your Club to the next level.

Training Club Leadership Plan
Club Leadership Plan Worksheet
Club Leadership Plan (245-EN)
Club Leadership Plan presentation

Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs

Recommended Club Committee Structure

It’s through the work of club committees that a Rotary club provides service to its community, retains members, and develops leaders for the club, district, and Rotary International only when its operations are efficient.
Each Rotary club has different needs and will establish committees to suit them.
Whether you’re a new or returning club committee member, here are several resources that you may find helpful.
Club administration committee:
Club Administration Committee Manual Guide to establishing goals and increasing club effectiveness
Club membership committee:
Club Membership Committee Manual Guide to establishing and meeting club membership recruitment and retention goals
Membership Development Resource Guide Basic procedures for building club membership and lists suggestions for recruiting and retaining members
How to Propose a New Member Brochure outlining the procedure for selecting and electing members. Includes a membership proposal form.
New Member Orientation Guide to creating or updating a new member education program
Club public relations committee:
Club Public Relations Committee Manual Guide to establishing and meeting club goals of publicizing Rotary’s positive image worldwide
Effective Public Relations: A Guide for Rotary Clubs Tools and tips for promoting club activities to attract positive attention from the community and potential members
Public service announcements RI print, radio, and television PSAs that clubs can use to promote Rotary in their communities
Club service projects committee:
Club Service Projects Committee Manual Guide to establishing and meeting club project goals
Communities in Action: A Guide to Effective Projects Guide for planning, conducting, and evaluating a service project
A Menu of Service Opportunities Overview of the RI Board -recommended service areas for clubs and districts, examples of successful club projects , and useful resources; companion piece to Communities in Action: A Guide to Effective Projects
Community Assessment Tools Detailed guidelines for conducting effective community assessments
Rotary Community Corps Handbook: A Guide to Action Basic steps for organizing a corps, including how to identify potential leaders; also includes case studies and project ideas
Club Rotary Foundation committee:
Club Rotary Foundation Committee Manual Guide to establishing and meeting Foundation contribution goals
The Rotary Foundation Quick Reference Guide Compilation of the programs and services of The Rotary Foundation in a quick reference format
Promotional Guide for Humanitarian Projects Guidelines for the promotion of projects and activities funded by the humanitarian programs of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
World Community Service Handbook Information on the program, including overviews of donations-in-kind projects and the Rotary Volunteers program, as well as Rotary Foundation grant programs that can assist the projects

For all club leaders:
Appreciation/Contribution Form Document that should accompany contributions and donor appreciation requests to The Rotary Foundation
RI Catalog List of RI publications, audiovisual programs, forms, and supplies, updated annually. Available in print and online at shop.rotary.org .
Visual Identity Style Manual Reference for the design of publications at all levels of Rotary. Includes information on the proper use of the Rotary emblem, the Rotary colors, elements of good publications, grids and page layouts, typography, graphics, and photographs.
Member Access Members-only area of the RI Web site that allows Rotarians to contribute to The Rotary Foundation, manage their e-mail subscriptions from RI, register for meetings, download administrative software, and access member benefits. Club presidents and secretaries have access to additional club reports and records.

Information Resources for 2008-9 Club Officers

Are you aware that Club and District Support (CDS) staff serve as your primary contact at Rotary? Staff can answer any question about Rotary as well as provide advice on club elections, constitutional matters, club traditions and customs, club operations, and RI Board policy. Below are some important web resources to assist in leading and supporting your club in the year ahead.

· Names & contact information of your CDS team click this web link: http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/ContactUs/CDSandFinancialReps/Pages/FindACDSRepResults.aspx?k=RepsMiniAppRepDistrictID%3a3220%20RepsMiniAppRepType%3a%222%22&txtDistrictID=3220&hdnRepTypeCDS=2

· List of helpful resources for Club Pres. & Secy.s prepared by CDS: http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/club_pres_sec_resources.pdf

URGENT: 2008-9 Club Officers Information

Given below are the few Clubs which have not yet reported the Club Officers for Rotary 2008-9. The information must be submitted immediately. If not, the President Elect & Secretary Elect will not receive important communications from Rotary International and the proper Club information won't be included in the RI Official Directory.

Unreported Clubs: Colombo Reconnections, Dickoya, Jaffna, Mount Lavinia, Negombo & Rangiri Dambulla.

The information can be updated in any of the following ways:
1. Current club officers can update it through member access;
2. Current Club Secretary can fill out by double clicking on - Official Directory Data form, then scan and email it to: data@rotary.org or
3. Fax it to Rotary South Asia Office at 91-11-42250191 or 192.

Calendar of Rotary Events: 2008-09

Proposed dates of Club Installations & upcoming District Events:

23-24 Feb., 2008 - District Team Training Seminar @Galle Face Hotel. RI stipulated Training Seminar for incoming Asst. Governors, District Officers/ Committee Chairs & Members. Cost Rs.900/-

8 March, 2008 - Pre PETS in Colombo 3.00p.m.-6.30p.m. Rs.600/-
9 March, 2008 - Pre PETS in Kandy 10.30a.m.-3.00p.m. Rs.600/-

28 - 30 March, 2008 - PETS & SETS (Pres. Elect & Sec. Elect)
RI stipulates that all Presidents Elect shall attend the Presidents Elect Training Seminar. The main purpose of PETS is to develop Club Presidents who have the necessary skills, knowledge & motivation to create/maintain an effective Club.

04 May '08 - District Assembly 9.00a.m.-5.30p.m. @Mt.L H.(640+22)

01 June, 2008 - Membership Seminar 9.00a.m.-1.30p.m. @ P.T. Garden's Hotel, Biyagama. Rs.900/- each. (118)

Rotary Club Installations 2008-09:
o7 June, 2008 - RC of Colombo Up Town @ JAIC Hilton - 7.00p.m.
09 June - 25 June: Period 1 week before & after the RI Convention
27 June - RC of Colombo @ Trans Asia Hotel - 7.30p.m.
28 June - RC of Colombo East @ Cinnamon Grand H. (Postponed)
29 June - RC of Kolonnawa @ N.C.E.F., Mulleriyawa N.T. 7.00p.m.

01 July - RC of Mount Lavinia @ Mount Lavinia Hotel 7.30p.m.
02 July - RC of Ratnapura @Silver Ray Inn, Pelmadulla 7.00p.m.
04 July - Interact Club of St. Paul's Milagiriya @ The Hall 2.30p.m.
04 July - RC of Col. Mid Town @ Hotel Galadari 7.00p.m. + GOV
05 July - RC of Colombo South @ Hotel Galadari 7.00p.m. + GOV
05 July - RC of Colombo West @ Trans Asia Hotel 7.45p.m.
06 July - Rotaract Dist. Assembly @ Hotel Galadari - 10.00a.m.
06 July - RC of Colombo Regal @ Galle Face Hotel - GOV Only
08 July - RC of Colombo North @ Galle Face Hotel 7.30p.m.
09 July - Interact Club of Bishop's College @ Auditorium 2.30p.m.
11 July - RC of Pamunugama @ Rotary Centre, Pamunugama 7.00p.m.
11 July - RC of Col. Central @Ceylon Continental H. 7.00p.m.+ GOV
12 July - RC of Col. Down Town @ Excel World - 7.15p.m. + GOV
13 July - RC of Athugalpura @ Season's Hotel - 7.00p.m. + GOV
15 July - RC of Matale@ Aladin Swim Complex,Mandandawela 6.30p.m
16 July - RC of Kuliyapitiya (postponed)
18 July - RC of Cinnamon Gardens @ Holiday Inn Hotel 7.30p.m.
19 July - Rotaract Club of Colombo @ H.N.B. Towers 6.30p.m.
19 July - RC of Battaramulla @ Hotel Galadari 8.30p.m.
19 July - RC of Col. Metropolitan @ JAIC Hilton 7.00p.m.
20 July - RC of Kandy Metropolitan @ Hotel Topaz 7.30p.m.
20 July - RC of Trincomalee @ Rotary House 5.30p.m.
23 July - Interact Club of Isipathana College@ N.T. Hall 3.00p.m
24 July - Interact Club of Ananda College @ The College 2.30p.m.
24 July - RC of Col. Reconnections @ Galle Face Hotel 7.30p.m.
25 July - RC of Colombo Fort @ Hotel Holiday Inn 7.30p.m.
25 July - RC of Colombo Regency (Postponed to August)
26 July - RC of Kandy @ Hotel Earl's Regency 7.00p.m.
27 July - RC of Katugastota @Mahaweli Reach Hotel 6.30p.m.+ GOV

02 August - RC of Moratuwa @Hotel Ranmal 7.00p.m. + GOV
03 August - RC of Panadura @ The Blue Water's 7.30p.m. + GOV
06 August - RC of Galle @Rampart Hotel, Galle 7.30p.m. + GOV
07 August - Dist. Conference Planning Meet@ Galle Face H. 7.00p.m.
08 August - RC of Kelaniya @ Ceylon Continental Hotel 7.30p.m.
09 August - RC of Capital City @ Ceylon Continental Hotel 7.30p.m.
09 August - RC of Colombo Mid City @ Cinnamon Grand H. 7.30p.m.
10 August - TRF, 2nd Level Training Meet @ Excelworld - 9.00a.m.
10 August - Rotaract - University of Peradeniya @ Uni. 4.30p.m.
16 August - RC of Batticaloa @ Rotary Centre 7.00p.m.
17 August - RC of Panduwasnuwara@ Dr.Somabandu's 7.00p.m.+GOV
18 August - Dist. Conference Planning Meet @ Galle Face H. 6.30p.m.
19 August - Dist. TRF Seminar-Planning Meet@ Lanka Hands 5.00p.m
20 August - RC of Colombo Regency @ Galle Face H. 7.30p.m.+ GOV
21 August - RC of Colombo East @ Cinnamon Grand Hotel 7.30p.m.
22 August - RC of Kurunegala @ Season's Hotel 7.00p.m.
23 August - RC of Polgahawela (Postponed)
24 August - RC of Gampola @ Sunflower Recep. Hall 7.00p.m.+ GOV
27 August - RC of Colombo Metropolitan (GOV) 11.00a.m.
27 August - 7 Clubs Inter-City Meet @ Cinnamon Grand H. 7.30p.m.
28 August - RC of Colombo Reconnections (GOV)
29 August - English Teacher Training Prog. - Closing Ceremony 11.30
29 August - RC of Welimada@ Sapara Inn, Nugatalawa 7.30p.m+ GOV
30 August - RC of Badulla @Riverside Hotel, Badulla 7.30p.m + GOV
31 August - RC of Bandarawela @Hotel Bandarawela 7.00p.m + GOV

01 September - RC of Athugalpura/K'gala -RAWCS Medical 2.00p.m
02 September - Dist. Service Proj. Seminar - Planning @GFH 4.30p.m.
03 September - RC of Colombo Centennial @ Excelworld (GOV)
05 September - Interact Club of S. Thomas' College 3.00p.m.
05 September - RC of Wattala @ Hotel Holiday Inn 7.00p.m.
06 September - RC of Kalmunai @ Super Star Hotel+ GOV 5.30p.m.
07 September - RC of Col. Millenium City @ Hotel Samudra 6.30p.m.
08 September - RC of Capital City-"Peace"@ St. Peter's 11.45a.m.
10 September - Prov.l Interact Club of Ceylinco Sussex C. 10.30a.m.
10 September - RC of Ratnapura (GOV)
12 September - RC of Kandy Heritage -Charter Celebration 7.00p.m
13 September - RC of Nikaweratiya @NLDB Bungalow 7.00p.m.
14 September - TRF - District Seminar @Hotel "Sanara Mandir", Kiribathgoda 8.45a.m.-2.00p.m.. Organised by: RC of Kelaniya (134)
15 September - Dist. Conference Plan Meet @ Galle Face H. 6.00p.m.
16 September - RC of Cinnamon Gardens (GOV)
17 September - RC of Colombo West (GOV)
19 September - RC of Biyagama @ Hotel P.T. Gardens 7.30p.m.
20 September - RC of Galupura-Charter Celeb.n @Samodha 10.30a.m
20 September - RC of Colombo Centennial @ Excelworld 7.00p.m.
21 September - RC of Col. Up Town - Rotaract Quiz @TransAsia H.
21 September - RC of Col. North - Shakespeare Drama -Finals (Boys)
22 September - RC of Hambantota + GOV
23 September - RC of Colombo Mid City (GOV)
24 September - RC of Kandy (GOV)
25 September - RC of Panadura - Start a (R) & 2 (I) Clubs 9.30a.m
25 September - Interact Club of S. Joseph's College 3.00p.m.
26 September - RC of Colombo Regal "Let's Sing & Dance Along"
26 September - RC of Wariyapola @ Dilhani Hotel + GOV
27 September - Interact Club of S. Bridget's Convent 9.30a.m.
27 September - Interact Club of Asian International School 2.30p.m.
27 September - "Encoir" -Interactor's of Alethea, BSC & STC 6.30p.m
28 September - Interact Club of The Study- "Literary Rites" 4.00p.m
29 September - RC of Colombo Millennium City (GOV)
30 September - RC of Colombo North (GOV)

02 October - Interact Club of Royal College @ 2.30p.m.
02 October - RC of Col. Up Town - Subodha @ Public Lib. 4.30p.m.
02 October - RC of Col. Up Town(Sis. Club)@ Akasa Kade 7.00p.m.
03 October - Interact Club of Nalanda College @3.00p.m.
03 October - RC of Colombo Fort (GOV)
04 October - RC of Col.-Interact "Orientation Seminar" 9.00a.m SLFI
04 October - RI Dist.3230, India - 6 Clubs Meet @ Galadari 7.00p.m.
05 October - RI Dist. 3220 & 3230 Cricket Match@ Wesley 10.00a.m
06 October - Dist. Conference Planning Meet @ GFH 6.00p.m.
07 October - Interact District 3220- "Inter Eve" @ GFH 3.00p.m.
07 October - RC of Capital City (GOV)
10 October - RC of Kelaniya (GOV)
11 October - "Service Projects Seminar": Organised by RC of Kandy @ Hotel Tourmaline, Kandy 2.00p.m. (175)
11-12 October - Rotary Family Weekend - Hosted by RC of Kandy
13 October - Interact Club of Girl's High School 5.00p.m.
16 October - RC of Colombo (GOV)
18-19 October - Rotary Alumni Weekend in Goa, India
20 October - Dist. Conference Committee Meet @GFH 6.00p.m
22 October - RC of Pamunugama-Home Sc. & Computer Proj. 7.30a.m
22 October - RC of Balangoda + GOV @ Balangoda Rest H.7.30p.m.
24 October - Interact Club of British School in Colombo 3.00p.m.
25 October - RC of Ja-Ela/Kandana+ GOV @Airport Gdns H. 8.00p.m
28 October - Interact Club of Prince of Wales C., Moratuwa 3.00p.m
29 October - Cheshire Home Project @ Mount Lavinia 5.00p.m.
30 October - RC of Anuradhapura+ GOV @Nuwarawewa R.H 7.30p.m

02 November - Interact C. of Issipathana "What'z Interact" 9.00a.m
03 November - Proposed RC of Nugegoda@ Fingara Club 7.00p.m
04 November - Interact Club of Gateway College, Rajagiriya@3.00p.m
04 November - RC of Mount Lavinia @Mount Lavinia Hotel 7.15p.m.
07 November - Interact Club of Thurstan College @ 2.45p.m
07 November - RC of Kurunegala (GOV)
08 November - RC of Matale (GOV)
10 November - Proposed RC of Nugegoda @ Fingara Club 7.00p.m.
11 November - Inter City Meet-Cin.Gdns, Col.Recon.& Mt.L @7.00p.m
11 November - RC of Col. Millenium City @Samudra Hotel 7.30p.m
14-16 November - Rotary Institute in Agra, India
16 November - RC of Colombo Uptown @ Raffles 9.30p.m.
17 November - Rotary Dist. Conference Comm. Meet @GFH 6.00p.m
19 November - RC of Colombo East @ Cinnamon Grand H. 7.45p.m.
20 November - 5 Clubs Intra City/ Fellowship Meet @GFH 7.30p.m.
21 November - RC of Kuliyapitiya + GOV @Sirimedura Hotel 7.30p.m
22 November - TRF Cadre Training @ Cinnamon Grand H. 9.00a.m.
23 November - "Realizing Dreams" -RRMC PDG Sam Movva 9.00a.m
Organised by: RC of Colombo Uptown @Galle Face Hotel, Colombo
24 November - Rotary Schools Re-awakening Project@ Batti. 9.30a.m
25 November - RC of Mount Lavinia (GOV )
28-30 November - Rotary COG - Outing to Kukulegama @ 2.30p.m.

01 December - Dist. Conference Comm. Meet@ Mt.Lavinia H. 6.00p.m
02 December - RC of Kurunegala -"Christhodaya Orphanage" 8.00a.m
03 December - "TRF"- Dist. Committee Meet@ Lanka Hands 5.30p.m.
04 December - RC of Col. Regency - "TRF" @ GFH - 12.00 noon
04 December - RC of Col. Reconnections-"Membership"@GFH 7.00p.m
06 December - RC of Galupura-Int'l Disability Day @Sangamitta, Galle
06 December - RC of Col. East - Pre School Proj. @Kelegama 9.00a.m
07 December - RC of Col. West -"Young Leaders" @ HNB 6.00p.m.
08 December - RC of Colombo & UN Volunteerism@ L.Wendt 3.00p.m
09 December - District Conference Sub-Committee Meet @ 5.30p.m.
10 December - RC of Colombo East (GOV)
11 December - RC of Battaramulla (GOV)
13 December - RC of Trincomalee (GOV)
14 December - RC of Rangiri Dambulla (GOV)
14 December - RC of Batticaloa (GOV)
15 December - Provisional RC of Nugegoda @ Fingara Club 7.00p.m
16 December - RC of Col.Fort-Thalassemia Project @Ragama 9.00a.m
18 December - RC of Colombo - "Fellowship Eve" @RCGC 7.30p.m.
23 December - RC of Kuliyapitiya
24 December - RC of Kolonnawa (GOV)
28 December - GSE Interviews (to U.S.A & India) - 9.00a.m.
28 December - RC of Col. Millenium City - "X'mas Fellowship Eve"
29 December - Rotary Dist. Conference Plan Meet @GFH 6.00p.m
30 December - GSE Teams - Orientation @Lanka Hands 4.00p.m

03 January - GSE Team - Oientation @Lanka Hands 10.30p.m.
04 January - RC of Battaramulla - Patapiligama Proj.@ 1.00p.m.
05 January - Rotary Dist. Conference Plan Meet @ GFH 6.00p.m.
07 January - RC of Col. West Joint Meet @ Cin. Grand 12.30p.m.
07 January - RC of Colombo PP's Meet @ 7.00p.m.
08 January - Rotary Dist. Conference-Sponsorship SLT & Mobitel
11 January - Pre PETS (Rotary 2009-10) @ ExcelWorld 9.00a.m.
11 January - RC of Col. Uptown - Rotaract Basketball 3.00p.m.
12 January - Rotary Dist. Conference Plan Meet @ GFH 6.00p.m.
13 January - RC of Biyagama (GOV)
14 January - RC of Galupura (GOV)
18-25 January - Int.'l Assembly in San Diego, USA (DGE Suri)
19 January - Rotary Dist. Conference Plan Meet @ GFH 6.00p.m.
22 January - RC of Battaramulla - Outbound GSE Team present.n
23 January - Meet UK Rtn.'s -Panadura Proj.@ Palm Beach 9.00p.m.
24 January - RC of Wattala (GOV)
25 January - Interact Dist.- "Interaction 2009" @Excelworld 5.00p.m.
26 January - Arrival of GSE Team from RI D.7630, Delaware, U.S.A. They will be hosted by Rotary Clubs during their 1 month in Sri Lanka.
26 January - Rotary Dist. Conference Plan Meet @ GFH 6.00p.m.
27 January - Meet with Rotarians from Cyprus @Galadari H. 4.00p.m.
27 January - RC of Col. Uptown- U.S. GSE Team@ TransAsia 6.30p.m.
28 January - Departure of our GSE Team to RI D.3140 Mumbai, India. They will be hosted by Rotary Clubs for the 3 weeks in India.
28 January - Meet with U.S. Ambassador - GSE to/from USA@ 11a.m.
29 January - RC of Col. Reconnections/ US GSE Team @ 6.30p.m.
30 January - RC of Col. Down Town-MG with U.K. @TransAsia 12noon
31 January - Dist. Interact Meet @St. Joseph's College 10.00a.m.
31 January - RC of Cin. Gardens "Ask Me Another 15"-Quiz@ GOH 7p.m
31 January - Dist. Interact meet @ S.Joseph's College 10.00a.m.

02 February - Meet MTV/Mr. Daya/PP.Deepal/PDG Lucky 4.00p.m.
02 February - Rotary Dist. Conference photo/Meet @ GFH 5.00p.m.
02 February - College of Governor's Meet @ Taj 6.30p.m.
03 February - Interact Quiz Programme @ AIS 3.00p.m.
03 February - MTV @ 6.00p.m.
05 February - Arrival of GSE Team from RI D.3140, Mumbai, India. They will be hosted by Rotary Clubs during their 3 weeks in Sri Lanka
06 February - RC of Pamunugama (GOV)
07 February - Interact "Green Life" project @ OSC 1.30p.m.
07 February - Rotary Bowling Tournament -RC of Col. Down Town
08 February - RC of Athugalpura - Project Visit
10 February - RC of Nikaweratiya (GOV)
13 February - RC of Kandy Heritage (GOV)
14 February - RC of Polgahawela (GOV)
15 February - Annual Rotary Cricket 6's:RC's -Col.Mid Town & South
16 February - RC of Colombo Uptown (GOV)
17 February - ALL on Child Abuse - IC of S. Peter's & St. Bridget's
17 February - Dist. Conference Committee Meet @ Capri 6.00p.m.
19 February - Welcome RIPR Aziz Memon & Ann Dr.Samina @MLH
21 & 22 February - 18th Rotary District Conference @ Mt.Lavinia H.
23 February - Rotary's 104th Birthday - "Service Above Self"
23 February - Departure of GSE Team from RI D.7630 - U.S.A.
25 February - Departure of GSE Team from RI D.3140 - India
26 February - IC of Arethusa College "Charter & Installation" 10a.m
26 February - IC of Bishop's College-IU Quiz "Masterminds"2.30p.m
27 February - RC of Colombo "International Eve"@ Taj Hotel 7p.m.
28 February - Rotaract-Col. Mid Town "Charter Celebration" 5p.m
28 February - RC of Colombo West "Fund Raiser" @ Jet-wing 7p.m

01 March - IC of Ananda College - "Hyper Haze" @Holiday Inn 9a.m
01 March - RC of Capital City- Education Project @Hanwella 4p.m
02 March - Dist. Conference wrap-up Meet @Galle Face Hotel 6p.m
03 March - RC of Capital City - Fellowship Eve @ Hokandara 8p.m
04 March - IC of D.S.Senanayake & Gateway College - FACES 2009
06 March - IC of Visaka Vidy. -"BEAT" @ Bishop's College 6.30p.m
07 March - District Rotary Centre Meet @ Galle Face Hotel 9.00a.m
08 March - RC of Col. Uptown:"English Speaking Club" Project 3p.m
10 March - District TRF Committee Meet @ Lanka Hands 10.00a.m.
12 March - "Are YOU Ready" Career Fair-Uni. of Moratuwa @8a.m
13 March - Schools Re-awakening & Rotary Centre Meet @Taj 6p.m
14 March - Prospective Rotary Club of Kalutara @ 7.00p.m.
15 March - Interact District Conference-Mount Lavinia H. 9.00a.m
15 March - AG Training Seminar & DTTS (Rotary Year 2009-10) *
16 March - RC of Col. West -Med Equip.t (MG)@Min. of Health 4.p.m
17 March - RC of Mount Lavinia @ Mount Lavinia Hotel 7.00p.m.
19 March - Rotary Centre Trustees Meet @Galle Face Hotel 5.30p.m
19 March - RC of Col. Reconnections @ Galle Face Hotel 6.30p.m.
21 March - Orientation: Out-bound GSE Team to U.S.A. @1.30p.m
21 March - Rotaract Uni. of Moratuwa "Etiquette" @Mt.L H. 4.30p.m
21 March - RC of Colombo - Fellowship "Beach Party" @MLH 8p.m
22 March - Rotaract District Conference @Hotel Janaki 9.00a.m.
22 March - RC of Col. East -"T20 Cricket" Festival Opening @7p.m.
23 March - RC of Col. East-T20 Cricket, Mumbai vs. SL @Colts 2p.m.
23 March - RC of Col. Uptown-Our GSE Present.s from India & to U.S
25 March - RC of Colombo East "Inter Dist. Meet"@Cin. Grand H7p.m
27 March - RCE "T20 Cricket" Finals @ Colts Grounds 9.00a.m.
27-29 March - District RYLA Programme @Induruwa Beach Resort
28 March - IC of Sri Sumangala College, Panadura @ 6.00p.m.
30 March - IC of Muslim Ladies Coll. "30th Charter Celeb.ns"@ 2p.m.
30 March - Discuss "Extending Rotary to Rep. of Maldives"@Taj 7p.m
31 March - RC of Col. Mid City "GSE Presentation" @ Hilton H. 7p.m.

01 April - RC of Kurunegala & Athugalpura - Joint Meet @3.00p.m.
02 April - RC of Cin. Gardens & Issipathana Interact @College 10a.m
02 April - Prospective RC of Galgamuwa- Interest Meeting @5.00p.m
03 to 05 April - PETS & SETS (Rotary Year 2009-10) @Blue Waters
04 April - RC of Col. Central - MG "Gem Lab." @ Beruwela 10.30a.m
05 April - RC of Col. West - Medical Clinic Project @Payagala 10a.m.
07 April - Dispatching of Essential Goods to IDPs in Vavuniya@ 11a.m
07 April - Gift of Life, Apollo Hospital & Rotary 3220 Meet @ 1.30p.m
07 April - Interact S.P.M. - Gala Fundraiser @ B.M.I.C.H. 4.00p.m.
08 April - RC of JaEla-Kandana "Water Project" @ Ekala 11.30a.m.
08 April - Provisional IC of Ave Maria College, Negombo @2.30p.m.
08 April - IC of Royal College "Drama Comp." @ L. Wendt 7.00p.m.
16 April - RC of Colombo - "The Future Vision Plan of TRF" @12hrs
17 April - Rotaract-Polio Fund Raiser: Slumdog Millionaire @MC 7p.m
18 April - Interact District Fund Raiser @ BRC 10.00a.m.
19 April - Interact "Globe Trotter 2009" @Bishop's College 5.30p.m.
21 April - Prisoners' Children Scholarship Programme @Borella 3p.m
25 April - RI D-3220: Water Bottles for the IDPs (Airlifted to North)
28 April - Meeting with ShelterBox (Mike & Dave) @GFH 7.30p.m.

02 May - Bak Maha Avurudhu Festival @ Kurunegala 9.30-14.00hrs
07 May - Inaugural Installation & Charter Ceremony of the Rotary Club of Nugegoda@ Sovereign Hotel, Rajagiriya 7.30p.m
04 May - RI D-3220: Humanitarian Service to IDPs @ Ingrin 6p.m.
06 May - RC of Col. Mid Town: Meeting & Rotaract Charter @5.30p.m
06 May - RI D-3220: Humanitarian Service to IDPs @Ingrin 6.30p.m
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 - RC of Colombo Fort @ 7.00p.m.
15 May - RC of Colombo Central @ 5.30p.m.
15 May - RC of Capital City @ 8.00p.m.
16 May - RC of Colombo with Past Rotaractors @ 7.00p.m.
20 May - RC of Kandy @ 6.00p.m.
23 May - 19th Rotary District Assembly @ Earls Regency H., Kandy

14 June - Membership Seminar (Rotary 2009-10)
21-24 June 2009 - 100th RI Convention in Birmingham, U.K.

Rotary Year 2008-9: RI, District & Club Dues

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)
Towards defraying the cost of the Council on Legislation - US$1.00
Annual District Dues - S.L. Rs.600/- (Payable in July, 2008)
Annual Club Dues - S.L. Rs.3,600/- (If taken @Rs.300/- per month)

As given above, the per capita Dues will be Rs.12,200/- for the year

+ regular weekly meeting meal cost - Rs.400/- (District Average)

District Membership Seminar - Information + +

The District Membership Seminar was held as scheduled on 1st June, under very trying circumstances and was successfully completed at P.T. Garden's Hotel, Biyagama. 106 Rotarian's were in attendance.

Heavy continuing rains had in fact flooded the surrounding areas/ access ways and a 70 minutes delay in starting the Seminar was inevitable. All those Rotarian's who braced the bad weather and made their way to the venue must be lauded for their keen interest and determination to be present.

The Membership Seminar provided a wealth of Rotary information to all those present and included many Q & A opportunities.

We thank the organising Rotary Club of Biyagama, for the sumptuous food & fellowship provided. Cost of Registration was Rs.900/- each.

District Membership Seminar - 1st June, 2008

The District Membership Seminar is scheduled for 1st June, 2008 at P.T. Garden's Hotel, 540/A-4, Samurdhi Mw., Malwana, Biyagama from 9.00a.m. to 1.30p.m. Presentation/ discussion topics include:
* Importance of Membership
* District & Club Goals
* Membership Retention
- Attendance: Make Up Possibilities
- Club Assemblies/Rotary E-learning/Need for continuous Education
* Membership Recruitment
- Importance of the Classification Roster
- Need for proper pre-induction Orientation & Induction Ceremony
* Organising New Rotary Clubs
- Standard Rotary Club Constitution & Adoption of Club By-Laws
- Rotary 2008-9: Rotary International, District & Club Dues
* Using Your Rotary Membership Access on http://www.rotary.org/
* Proper Use of the Rotary Name and Emblem
* District Conference/ RI Convention/ What are Rotary Fellowships?
* RI Citations for Membership Development & District Citations etc.

Directions to P.T. Garden's, Biyagama - If arriving from Colombo: proceed via Battaramulla to Biyagama and then turn right from Siyambalape Junction. If arriving on Kandy-Colombo Road: turn at Belummahara Junction, then proceed to Siyambalape Junction, 1 Km from there towards the Biyagama FTZ is P.T. Garden's Hotel on your Left. A minimum of 3 members are encouraged to attend from each Club. Cost: Rs.900/- each, inclusive of buffet lunch.

Kindly confirm your Club Registrations with Name/s & Call Name/s by email to Rtn. PP. Sarath Wilagedera - sarathwe@sltnet.lk & copy to rotary.nalin@gmail.com

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 secure the future of each Rotary Club. The seminar will support Club and District efforts to sustain and increase their membership base.

18th District Assembly - Programme

56 Rotary Clubs & over 625 registrations thus far. To view the District Assembly programme & other info visit/click on: http://www.rid3220assembly2008.blogspot.com/

08.00 a.m. - Spot Registrations @ Rs.2,000/- per person
09.10 a.m. - Opening Plenary Session - "Make Dreams Real"
Assembly called to Order by DG Thariq Thulba
National Anthem & Traditional Lighting of the Oil Lamp
Welcome Address - Jt. Organising Club Pres. S. Prabhu
Our Purpose Today - DG Thariq Thulba
09.30 a.m. - "Make Dreams Real" - RIPE D.K. Lee (Video)
Introduction of DGE Nalin Fernando by PDG Tissa B.
10.00 a.m. - Installation of DGE Nalin by DG Thariq
Address by DGE Nalin Fernando
Introduction of AGs & District Officers/Chairman
2008-9 District Goals: 100, 200, 300 & 400
100 Prisoners Children - Jt. Project with Interact
10.40 a.m. - Refreshment Break/Go to Concurrent Sessions

11.00 a.m. - 7 Concurrent Sessions: ROTARY 2008-9
PRES./SECY./CLUB COMMITTEE CHAIRS - WORKSHOPS
1. Presidents & Vice Presidents (Horizon)
2. Secretary, Treasurer & Club Admin. Chair (Maitland)
3. Service Projects Chairman/s - Comm., Int'l etc. (Regency)
4. The Rotary Foundation Chairman (La Fontaine)
5. Membership & P.R. Chairman (Imperial)
6. Presidents Nominee (Conference)
7. General Members Session (Empire)
01.00 p.m. - Lunch

01.50 p.m. - Planning Guide for Effective Clubs/Club Goals
ASSISTANT GOVERNORS ELECT LEAD SESSIONS
AT HORIZON: AGE. S.M.A.G. Perera (Kuliyapitiya, Panduwasnuwara, Polgahawela, Rangiri Dambulla & Wariyapola) & AGE. Hemantha Weerakoon (Jaela-Kandana, Kelaniya, Pamunugama, Wattala & Wennappuwa).
AT MAITLAND: AGE. Imran Hassen (Col. Centennial, Col. Mid City, Col. Millennium City, Col. Regal & Negombo) & AGE. Asgi Akbarally (Colombo East, Col. Mid Town, Col. Fort, Colombo West & Galle).
AT REGENCY: AGE. Dr. Chandana Jayaratne (Col. Down Town, Col. Regency, Col. South, Moratuwa & Panadura), AGE. Capt. Suranjan De Silva (Balangoda, Biyagama, Hambantota, Kolonnawa & Ratnapura) & AGE. S. Jayashankar (Batticaloa, Jaffna, Kalmunai, Trincomalee & Vuvuniya).
AT LA FONTAINE: AGE. V. Ratnasothy (Battaramulla, Capital City, Col. Central, Col. Re-Connections & Col. Up Town) & AGE. Major Douglas Wijesinha (Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, Col. Metropolitan, Col. North & Mount Lavinia).
AT IMPERIAL: AGE. Rihal Madugalle (Gampola, Kandy Metropolitan, Katugastota, Kegalle & Matale) & AGE. M.P.S. Sarangapany (Badulla, Bandarawela, Dickoya, Nuwara Eliya & Welimada).
AT EMPIRE: AGE. K.M. Sahabdeen (Anuradhapura, Athugalpura, Kandy, Kurunegala & Nikaweratiya).
03.00 p.m. - Refreshment Break/Return to Empire Ballroom

03.20 p.m. - District Business Plenary Session
District Budget 2008-9
18th Rotary District Conference
100th RI Convention Promotion
Rotary Sri Lanka Green Cover - 10 Mil Trees project
Rotary Schools Re-awakening Programme
Rotary Centre Building Project
District Directory 2008-9
District Website & Blogsite
Question & Answer Session
04.20 p.m. - District Awards 2007-8 : DG Thariq
05.30 p.m. - Closing Plenary Session
Recognition of Assembly Registrations
Final Remarks by DG 2008-9: Nalin Fernando
Vote of Thanks - Jt. Organising Club Pres. Steve Morrell
Evaluation
05.50 p.m. - 18th District Assembly comes to a close.

Assembly Attendance: 640 Rtn.s/ 56 Clubs

1. Anuradhapura - 03
2. Athugalpura - 15
3. Badulla - 10
4. Balangoda - 01
5. Bandarawela - 09
6. Battaramulla - 20
7. Batticaloa - 19
8. Biyagama - 17
9. Capital City - 10
10. Cinnamon Gardens - 09
11. Colombo - 19
12. Colombo Centennial - 04
13. Colombo Central - 21
14. Colombo Down Town - 15
15. Colombo East - 14
16. Colombo Fort - 09
17. Colombo Metropolitan - 07
18. Colombo Mid City - 11
19. Colombo Mid Town - 19
20. Colombo Millennium City - 07
21. Colombo North - 09
22. Colombo Reconnections - 04
23. Colombo Regal - 06
24. Colombo Regency - 18
25. Colombo South - 26
26. Colombo Uptown - 15
27. Colombo West - 14
28. Dickoya -
29. Galle - 02
30. Gampola - 05
31. Galupura -
32. Hambantota - 03
33. Jaela-Kandana - 03
34. Jaffna - 01
35. Kalmunai - 07
36. Kandy -31
37. Kandy Heritage - Not started
38. Kandy Metropolitan - 09
39. Katugastota - 11
40. Kegalle - 13
41. Kelaniya - 16
42. Kolonnawa - 12
43. Kuliyapitiya - 34
44. Kurunegala - 09
45. Matale - 12
46. Moratuwa - 12
47. Mount Lavinia - 07
48. Negombo - 01
49. Nikaweratiya - 18
50. Nuwara Eliya - 07
51. Pamunugama - 07
52. Panadura - 09
53. Panduwasnuwara - 13
54. Polgahawela - 07
55. Rangiri Dambulla -
56. Ratnapura - 10
57. Trincomalee - 23
58. Vavuniya -
59. Wariyapola - 07
60. Wattala - 13
61. Welimada -
62. Wennappuwa - 07

TOTAL = 640 Rotarians

By Invitation: Interact 4, Rotaract 4, Innerwheel 7 & Guests 7

Alternate PETS/SETS - 27 April in Colombo

Club President's Elect & Secy.'s Elect who did not attend the PETS/SETS in Habarana should attend the alternate PETS/SETS on Sunday, 27 April, 2008 from 9.00a.m. to 6.30p.m. at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo (http://www.gallefacehotel.com/). In keeping with RI, it is mandatory for all Club President's Elect to attend PETS. Dress: Smart casual. Cost: Rs.3,900/- per person.

Proposed New Rotary District 3220 Website

With the current communication technology our requirement of having a presentable and professional web solution is a must. Therefore, with reference to our presentation, which we had at the PETS & SETS in Habarana, it may be best to work with a New Zealand based e-solution company. This website is a user-friendly content management system which allows you to present different content to different visitors, depending on which segment of the database the visitor belongs to. You don’t need to be a Web programmer, this means you will be able to edit the website and upload images whenever needed by yourself.

Some basic features of the WEB:
1. Unlimited server space.
2. Initial site designing, setting up and training.
3. Publishing and running newsletters automatically. Ex: Monthly news letter, Birthdays etc.
4. Subscribing and un-subscribing people to your newsletters.
5. User friendly content management – You will be able to change the content and images
6. Data center/ Site Center/ Delivery Center/ Message Center/ Statistic Center/ Image Center/ Dialog Center.

Costing:
· Clubs that confirm their web space on or before 4th May 2008 (Rotary District Assembly) - SLR9,600.00
· After 4th May, 2008 web space cost per club - SLR12,000.00
· Clubs who have web sites and require a link only - SLR2,000.00

Contact:
Rtn. Bandara: Phone 011-2578096 or Email: pubudusolar@gmail.com
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18th Rotary District Assembly - New Blogsite

Visit/click on: http://www.rid3220assembly2008.blogspot.com/

The 18th Rotary District Assembly is scheduled for 4 May, 2008 at the Mount Lavinia Hotel (http://www.mountlaviniahotel.com) from 9.00 a.m. to 5.30p.m., organised by the Rotary Clubs of Colombo Regency & Mount Lavinia.

The purpose of the Rotary District Assembly (an Annual Club Leaders Training Meeting) is to prepare key incoming Rotary Club Leaders - Club Officers & Chairman for Rotary 2008-9. Registration Forms are with the President's Elect. Click on http://www.rid3220assembly2008.blogspot.com/

Register by 24 April, - Rs.1,800/- Per Rotarian/Spouse.
Thereafter - Rs.2,000/- Per Person. 1 Registration Form per Club.

18th Rotary District Assembly - Tentative Programme
08.00 a.m. - Spot Registrations @ Rs.2,000/- per person.
09.10 a.m. - Opening Plenary Session - "Make Dreams Real"
10.30 a.m. - Tea Break
10.50 a.m. - 7 Concurrent Sessions - Role & Responsibilities + Developing Goals (Pres. Elect & V.P./ Secy. & Treasurer/ Club Admin./ Service Projects - Community, Vocational, Youth etc./ TRF / Membership & P.R.). For Pres.2009-10 a 1 hour Session.
12.50 p.m. - Lunch
01.50 p.m. - As Club Teams: Finalising Club Goals/ Prob. Solving
03.00 p.m. - Tea Break
03.20 p.m. - District Business Plenary Session
03.50 p.m. - District Awards/ Recognition 2007-8
05.00 p.m. - Closing Plenary Session
05.30 p.m. - 18th Rotary District Assembly comes to a close.

PETS/SETS - Inspire Greater Confidence

Traditional lighting of the oil lamp to commence PETS/SETS


DG, DGE, DGN & key District Officers Elect with Club Presidents Elect

The PET/SET Seminar held at the tropical 5* Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana has truly inspired & provided the necessary confidence for the Presidents Elect to lead their Clubs & "Make Dreams Real" during Rotary 2008-9. Double click on photos to enlarge.

District Officers Elect with Club Presidents & Secretaries Elect

DGE Nalin thanks Dist. Chair PDG Lucky Pieris for TRF presentation

PETS/SETS participants give serious attention to the presentations

28-30 March: PETS / SETS Programme

DG Thariq conducting the training session - "Working with Your Club"

Friday, 28th March - Dressed in Smart Casual
02.00-05.00p.m. : Check-in @ Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana
Double click http://www.cinnamonhotels.com/Habarana/Spaces.htm
05.00-05.30p.m. : Opening Plenary Session. Welcome - Pres. Kasun
05.30-07.30p.m. : Annual Theme, Goals & Effective Clubs- DGE Nalin
07.30-08.30p.m. : Open Discussion with AGEs
08.30-10.30p.m. : Dinner & Fellowship

AG Major Douglas conducting the training session - "Setting Goals"

Saturday, 29th March - (Group Photo - Jacket/ Formal Dress)
08.20-09.30a.m. : Registration
09.30-10.10a.m. : President's Role & Responsibilities - DGE Nalin
10.10-11.00a.m. : Goal Setting - AGE Maj. Douglas

Secretary's Elect: Separate session - Conducted by DSE Taslim with AGE Sahabdeen, AGE Ratnasothy & AGE Imran

11.00-11.15a.m. : Tea Break
11.15-12.00noon : Working with Your Club & District - DG Thariq
12.00-12.45p.m. : Service Projects - PP. Delip & Pres. Prabhu
12.45-02.30p.m. : Lunch
02.30-03.15p.m. : Club Administration - AGE Ratnasothy
03.15-04.00p.m. : Membership - PP. Dharshan
04.00-04.30p.m. : Break
04.30-05.15p.m. : The Rotary Foundation - PDG Lucky
05.15-06.00p.m. : Public Relations - Pres. Deepal & Web Genius
06.00-07.30p.m. : Group Discussion / Q & A
08.00-10.00p.m. : Dinner & Fellowship

Secretaries Elect at their key session - "Role & Responsibilities"

Sunday, 30th March - Dressed in Smart Casual
09.30-10.10a.m. : Annual & Long Range Planning
10.10-10.30a.m. : Council on Legislation - PDG Paths
10.30-10.40a.m. : Attendance - PP. Dr. Thilak
10.40-11.00a.m. : Tea Break
11.00-12.00noon : RI Presidential Citation, District Citation etc.
12.00-01.10p.m. : Q&A, PETS Evaluation/Closing Plenary Session
01.10-02.40p.m. : Lunch (Vacate Rooms by 2.00p.m.)
Organised by: Rotary Clubs of Kegalle & Panduwasnuwara

A group of those who attended PETS/SETS together by bus.

Prepare for PETS & SETS: 28-30 March, 2008

RI stipulates that all Presidents Elect shall attend the Presidents Elect Training Seminar (PETS). The main purpose of PETS is to develop Club Presidents who have the necessary skills, knowledge, and motivation to create or maintain an effective Club as defined by the RI Board. RI recommends that expenses be paid by the Clubs/ District (As it stands, RI Dist. 3220 does not collect/ allocate District Funds towards PETS) . The PETS & Secretary's Elect Training Seminar (SETS) will be from 28 March 3.00p.m. - 30 March 3.00p.m. at Chaaya Village (now upgraded to the 5* Cinnamon Lodge), Habarana organised by: Rotary Clubs of Kegalle & Panduwasnuwara.

Cheques in favour of "Rotary Club of Panduwasnuwara" & mailed to: Rtn. PP. Chamila Wickramasinghe,
Rotary - District Treasurer Elect,
58, Maya Avenue,
Colombo - 6.

Get the most from PETS by reviewing the Club President’s Manual . Assess and set goals using the Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs . Also prepare a list of questions to discuss with your Governor Elect, AG Elect & fellow Presidents Elect during PETS.

Please bring a Navy/Dark Blue Blazer/Jacket or Full Suit for 1 of the key sessions + for the OFFICIAL PHOTO. Rest of the Programme in smart casual dress. Spouses are most welcome.

Single Room (1 night) - Rs.8,600/- (Full Board - for a single person). Single Room (2 nights) - Rs.13,900/-(Full Board - a single person). Double Room (1 night) - Rs.12,900/-(Full Board - 2 persons sharing). Double Room (2 nights) - Rs.18,600/-(Full Board - 2 persons share). Meals only - Rs.4,900/- per person (3 main meals).

An A/C bus will travel from Colombo to Habarana. Starting at 6.30 a.m. from 25, Vivekananda Road (adjoining Roxy Cinema), Colombo 6. Proposed bus route: Wellawatte, Bamba Flats, Col.-3, Ward place/ Odel - Borella - Ambepussa - Kurunegala (Stop for Jumma / others proceed to Saruketha for Lunch) - Habarana, with a few stops for Rotarian's en-route. All interested in traveling by A/C Bus - Cost Rs.1,300/- per person (leave 28th 6.30a.m. & Return 30th 8.30p.m.) double click on comments below & indicate your name/s.