Rotaract District 3220 holds 25th Rotaract District Assembly

Rotaract District 3220 held its 25th Rotaract District Assembly, the highlight of the Rotaract calendar, in grandeur recently at Hotel Ramada, under the theme ‘Together Towards Tomorrow’.

The assembly marked the beginning of the new Rotaract year and included the installation of the District Rotaract Representative (DRR) and the Rotaract District Committee for the year 2015/16. Adding glamour to the event, the annual awards ceremony recognized the achievements of Rotaract Clubs and individual Rotaractors for the year 2014/15.

Rotaract District 3220, which encompasses Sri Lanka and Maldives representation, enjoyed a stellar year in 2014/15 under the theme ‘Together We Rise’, achieving immense growth and delivering through projects which added value to the community as well as to the Rotaract District. The movement was led by Immediate Past District Rotaract Representative (IPDRR) Rtr. Abdul Wahid, Assistant District Rotaract Representatives (ADRRs) Rtr. Malik Hanan, Rtr. Thilina De Silva and Rtr. Ravindra Thammita with the support of the strong District Committee.

More than 300 young leaders from all over the country including Jaffna, Kandy and Colombo assembled under one roof to share in the celebrations at this glamorous event. This event was the successful result of the combined efforts of the Wellawatta and Centennial United, Rotaract Clubs.

The event was graced by many distinguished Rotarians and Rotaractors, including the Outgoing Rotary District Governor, Sri Lanka and Maldives Rtn. Major Donor Gowr Rajan and the Incoming Rotary District Governor Phf. Rtn. George Jesuthasan.

Addressing the assembly, ADRR Rtr. Malik Hanan said, “I would like to congratulated all club presidents and their board members for successfully completing an eventful and overall a very fruitful and unique Rotaract year, one that was full of exciting and innovative projects.”

The newly elected District Rotaract Representative (DRR) and Past President (PP.) Sathiyeandra Tharmakulerajasingham was installed by IPDRR Abdul Wahid followed by the installation of the new District Committee for the year 2015/2016.

Addressing the gathering, DRR Shakthi shared his thoughts saying, “While everyone focuses on change, let me tell you a fact, the more the world changes, the more it remains the same and let me remind you of something more important: progression, consistency and performance.”

The Outgoing Rotary District Governor Major Donor Rtn Gowri Rajan, emphasized, “The keen interest and yeomen services rendered by the Rotaractors at many Rotary events as a vibrant youth arm - a force to be reckoned with, and as the future custodians of Rotary.”

In his address, Rotary District Governor Phf. Rtn. George Jesuthasan went on to say, “Know how gifted you are to be here. There are so many outsiders who are dying to be here.”