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At a glance……
Induction Ceremony 2012 Pg3
ITF
Pgs 4 - 6
Installation Ceremony 2012
Pgs 7 - 9
CAST4
Pgs 10 & 11
E-Sports
Pg 12
Seeni Meanie
Pg 13
Elders’ day project
Pgs 14 & 15
RYLA
Pgs 16 - 18
Editorial… Everybody wants to think different, but
how many of them act differently?
Wading across the seven seas, The
Rotaractor set his foot on the isle of
Rotaract Mora in search of this change a
couple of months ago. He has been
silently observing, with mounting
wonder, it buzzing like a beehive, with so
much excitement, so full of life and
energy that he starts journaling their
story ever since. Making a change is not the mere idea
behind the Rotaract movement. It is to
initiate a change in the place where it is
required most. In order to add a value to
this idea, the Mora Rotaractors have
been working tirelessly and relentlessly,
all as one, entwined together with
immense courage and team spirit for
more than one and a half decade.
So here unfolds the legacy of Rotaract
Mora, the second chapter of the
Rotaractor’s journal, a detailed recapture
of the past two months; another
milestone in his Voyage…
Rtr. Guvanthi Abeysinghe
Rtr. Punsara Colambage
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Induction Ceremony 2012
By Rtr. Himantha Alahakoon
The Induction ceremony of the year 2012 took
place on 1st of September. It is the
embarkation of the voyage of the new
Rotaractors on the verge of being officially
inducted to Rotaract Mora. The scope of the
ceremony was briefed by the two chairpersons
of the event, Rtr. Shehara Amath and Rtr.
Duvindu Piyasena. Then a few minutes were
designated to walk down the memory lane of
the journey taken up to that juncture. Dr. Ranga Rodrigo, through his experience as a
Rotaractor, recognised the significance of being a similar in his few words. Rtr. Chinthaka,
the president of Rotaract Club of University of Moratuwa made an emotional speech on
what Rotaract means to him and how Rotaract has nurtured him to be what he is at
present.
The hard work of Rotaractors throughout the months was rewarded with certificates.
Rotaract Mora created history by inducting fifty eight Rotaractors at the ceremony, which
is the highest number in the district for the year. This fact was highlighted in the words of
guests who graced the occasion, Rtn. Brian Selvanayagam and the District Rotaract
Representative Rtr. Dilhan Jayatillake.
The program ended up with a drama and a
music item which refreshed the audience a
great deal while the final few minutes were
allocated to familiarize the members, themes
and vision of the teams in Project CAST4. This
was a delighted moment for the newly
inducted members as well as for Rotaract
Mora, as the infusion of new blood brings it a
new life....!
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Intellectual Task Force
The Rotaract Club of University of Moratuwa has always been well known for its
Rotaractors rich in technical knowledge in different disciplines. The Intellectual Task Force,
ITF was initiated with the intention of sharing this knowledge with the community. ITF
successfully completed its first phase in August, 2012 which was designed to introduce a
computer based learning environment to rural schools in the country. What follows is
about the second and third phases of the project.
ITF 002 By Rtr. Danushi Liyanage
ITF 002 was initiated as the second phase of
Intellectual Task Force as an attempt of
bridging the gap between the industry and
university students. The objectives of the
project were to provide the opportunity for
the Rotaractors to engage in service whilst being exposed to the industry and help the
local industries using the areas of expertise in university students. As the first step towards
this Rotaract Mora joined hands with Hydro Power International (HPI) Pvt. Ltd to help
them in developing a couple of products to attract more investors to their company. The
project was split into a several tasks and the team members were assigned to each.
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Main focus of the project was on the task of developing the project proposal to attract
potential investors to the company. This was successfully accomplished by Rtr. Nipuna
Nanayakkara. Rtr.Rilwan Sharifdeen and Rtr. Vipula Dissanayake worked hard to achieve
the task of designing an interactive home page for the company, using the developed
brochure and available resources.
Developing the company brochure, another
important task in the project was carried out by
Rtr. Anuradha Mudalige and Rtr. Danushi
Liyanage. Rtr. Shanika Sandeepani and Rtr. Rajith
Karunarathne used already developed software
package for production monitoring and data
acquisition for sanitary ware manufacturing
facility in Homagama and kicked start the usage
of that package at the RLC factory, Homagama,
succeeding in another task of the project.
The task of assisting in civil engineering designs for hydro power projects in pipe line was
achieved by Rtr.Benura Vithana and Rtr. Geethanga Wijesinghe who spent nearly eight
days at Manakola near Haguranketha, surveying for a feasibility study of the construction
of another hydro power station lower to the ongoing power station construction, down
the same stream, Beli-Hul Oya.
ITF 002 is still an ongoing project of Rotaract Mora
providing a valuable opportunity for the
Rotaractors to gather real life experiences in the
industrial world.
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ITF 003 By Rtr.Punsara Colambage
With the objective of enhancing the quality of English education in Sri Lanka, the Indian
government in collaboration with the Presidential Programs Branch of the Sri Lankan
Ministry of Education, has planned to establish language laboratories in each province of
the island. These laboratories will be designed to be used by forty students at one time
with the access to all modern hi-tech facilities. Due to the feasibility of study, the Indian
government has let the Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka with the co-ordination of the
Indian High commission in Sri Lanka to select a design model for the laboratories and to
call the tender orders to initiate the program.
Mrs. Maheshi Weerasooriya, the
director of Presidential Programmes and
foreign languages of the Ministry of
Education requested the Rotaract Club
of University of Moratuwa for the
technical evaluation of this massive
project leading to the third phase of the
Intellectual Task Force, ITF 003.
Rtr. Punsara Colambage represented the club on this behalf, where he went through their
proposed designs to determine its suitability, sustainability to Sri Lanka and to investigate
on the changes required. He took part in a series of discussions led by the Indian High
Commissioner of Sri Lanka with the participation of tender agents to assist them in
selecting the most appropriate and economical design model. He also submitted a report
on the technical evaluation of this program.
Although this concluded the third step of ITF, it will set its next step in the near future
where the Rotaractors will have a wide opportunity to work for the technical development
of the country.
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Installation Ceremony 2012
Rotaractors to make a change…
By Rtr. Nirmala Liyanarachchi
The legacy of Rotaract Mora continues with the 17th
installation ceremony of the Rotaract Club of University
of Moratuwa, held on the 30th of September at the
Development Holdings (Pvt.) Ltd auditorium, Colombo
02. Prof. R.A. Attalage, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of
University of Moratuwa graced the occasion as the chief
guest and Mr. Binupa Liyanage, a past president of the
Club as the guest of honour. Among the invited dignitaries were Rtn. PHF. Farzana Khan,
Joint District Rotaract Committee Chairperson, Rtr. PP. Dilhan Jayatilleke, the District
Rotaract Representative, District 3220, Rtn. Brian Selvanayagam, the Youth Advisor of the
club and Dr. Ranga Rodrigo, the staff advisor and senior treasurer of the club. The
installation saw the incoming president for the Rotaract Year 2012/2013, Rtr. Chinthaka
Dharmasiri and his board taking office.
Rotaract Club of University of Moratuwa, affectionately known as Rotaract Mora, is the
first institution based Rotaract Club in Sri Lanka. It was initiated back in 1995. Since then,
Rotaract Mora has grown in leaps and bounds for the last 16 years, becoming the
trailblazing institution based Rotaract Club in Sri Lanka with a number of novel community
service projects as well as projects involving professional development and international
understanding. Rotaract
Mora has been locally
and internationally
recognized for these
various projects.
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The installation was kicked off
with both Sri Lankan and
Rotaract traditions being
respected as usual. Then the
outgoing president, Rtr.
Benura Vithana took the
center stage, making a
comprehensive address and
furnishing the audience with his experiences as a past president. He took his time to
appreciate the hardworking Rotaractors who thrived to take the club to bigger heights, by
dedicating themselves to various projects carried out by the club.
Outgoing secretary Rtr. Sacheera
Fernando presented the Secretary's
report, which was a pictorial memoir of
all the projects the club undertook
during the past Rotaract year. The
incoming president, Rtr. Chinthaka
Dharmasiri was introduced to the
audience accompanied by an amusing
video on him to spice up the moment!
The director board for Rotaract year
2012/2013 was introduced to the guests by Rtr. Dharmasiri after he was installed as the
18th president of the Rotaract Club of UOM by Rtr. Benura Vithana.
Addressing the gathering, the guest of honour Prof. Attalage praised the work carried out
by the club so far. A short - drama, as well as a choir item prepared by the club members
added colour to the event and finally the 17th Installation of Rotaract Mora came to an
end followed by the fellowship of the members of the guest Rotaract Clubs who
participated to this memorable evening.
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Board of Directors 12/13:
IPP Rtr. Benura Vithana
President Rtr. Chinthaka Dharmasiri
Secretary Rtr. Hasini Perera
Asst. Secretary Rtr. Shanika Sandeepani
Treasurer Rtr. Kimal Wasalathilake
Vice President Rtr. Sumudu Herath
Vice President Rtr. Lahiru Gawarammana
Vice President Rtr. Chathuranga Gallage
Director-Professional Development Rtr. Sacheera Fernando
Asst. Director-Professional Development Rtr. Givin Ranaweerasinghe
Co-Director-Community Service Rtr. Dulan Nakandala
Co-Director-Community Service Rtr. Nipuna Nanayakkara
Director-Club Service Rtr. Ranishka Premakumara
Co-Director-International Understanding Rtr. Sachindra Weerasooriya
Co-Director-International Understanding Rtr. Hansaka Fernando
Director-Special Projects Rtr. Isuru kumarasinghe
Rotaract Coordinator Rtr. Y.M.M.S. Anuradha
Rotary and Interact Coordinator Rtr. Rilwan Sharifdeen
Director-Public Relations Rtr. Dulitha Wanniarachchi
Director-Public Relations Rtr. Sandamali Devadithya
Director-Membership Development Rtr. Isuru Subasinghe
Director-IT Rtr. Eranga Mapa
Editor Rtr. Thamali Mampitiyaarachchi
Sgt. At Arms Rtr. Vipula Dissanayake
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CAST4: Session 01 By Rtr.Punsara Colambage The project CAST4 was initiated to build up the cohesiveness and interaction among the
club members of the Rotaract club of University of Moratuwa in a pleasurable
environment. The name CAST4 stands for Collaborated Avenue Service Teams and number
four represents the four avenues of services in Rotaract. To accomplish this idea, all the
Rotaractors were divided into four teams; each team under the guidance and co-
ordination of a senior Rotaractor. The team Spartanz, having presented the best proposal,
had the opportunity to implement the first project for CAST4.
Wheel of Spartanz
The team Spatanz was coordinated by Rtr. Chathuranga Gallage, one of the vice presidents
of Rotaract Mora and was led by Rtr. Rilwan Sharifdeen. Based on the ideas and
suggestions of all team members the Spartanz decided to organize a game show based on
a Wheel. On their way to put this into effect, two major challenges crossed their way
ahead. But it took no time for them to fade away before
the energetic young souls of Spartanz.
Designing the wheel was their first challenge. This was
achieved with the collective efforts of the Spartanz
members. Implementation of an algorithm was the other
challenge which they came across during their project.
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Since the game was designed to offer questions for the
competitors as they rotate the Wheel of the Spartanz,
selecting the questions, collecting the answers, checking the
answer and calculating the total marks should be done by the
algorithm which was a pretty hard challenge for the Spartanz
members.
The Spartanz launched their game show after the General Meeting at the new Mechanical
Engineering building in the university premises. Four teams (including a team from
Spartanz) from each CAST4 group took part in the game and the team from ‘Awesome’
became the winners.
This concluded the first project of CAST4, resembling the unlimited dedication and
creativity of a group of Rotaractors, while the Spartanz had the opportunity to collect the
pleasant memories of another cheerful moment in their Rotaract life. The next project of
CAST4 teams will be implemented in the near future, while another group of Rotaractors
are now on rehearsals for another mind blowing play.
Inter University e-Sports
Championship
By Rtr. Kalpanee Jayathilake
The Championship Qualifier to choose the University of Moratuwa e-Sports team players
was successfully concluded on 8th of September, 2012 at the university premises. This
event was chaired by Rtr. Rashiga Walallawita and Rtr. Dakila Serasinghe. The Champions
of the Qualifier will move forward to represent Mora in the Grand Finals division A and the
Runners up will proceed to Grand Finals division B.
Call of Duty 4:
Winner- Necromancy
Runner Up -Sledge hammers
Counter Strike:
Winner- Antidisestablishmentarianism
Runner Up- Gestapo
Defense of the Ancients (DOTA):
Winner- Death Note
Runner Up- Meet your makers
Most Wanted:
Winner- Yasitha Damruwan
Runner Up- Lahiru Aruna Jayasinghe
FIFA:
Winner- Tharindu Dissanayake
Runner Up- Anushka Mahesh
Congratulations to all the winners and runners-up.
Good Luck for the Grand Finals!
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Seeni Meanie Workshop
By Rtr. Nisal Sankalpa De Silva
‘Seeni Meanie’ is a nationwide Diabetes Awareness and Prevention Campaign conducted
by the Diabetes Association of Sri Lanka in collaboration with Rotary District 3220. As the
researches show approximately 8.2% of the urban youth under 20 years have abnormal
glucose tolerance, which will lead to diabetes if left uncontrolled. So the primary objective
of this project is to inspire the youth of the country to lead a healthy lifestyle as the first
step towards prevention of diabetes.
Chaired by Rtr. Nisal
Sankalpa, Rotaract Club of
University of Moratuwa
conducted the program
‘Seeni Meanie’ on 25th of
October at National
Diabetes Centre, Rajagiriya.
It included an awareness
program and a discussion
session with Dr. Mahen
Wijesuriya, the hon.
Secretary of the Sri Lankan
Diabetes Association. The participants also had a valuable opportunity of undergoing a
medical check-up for diabetes during the program. Rotaract Club of American National
College and Rotaract Club of Informatics Institute of Technology were also present at the
occasion to share this experience.
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Elders’ Day Project By Rtr. Sachini Herath & Rtr. Madhawi De Mel
We turn cold blooded or heartless to say,
To the same old parents- whom we had promised to repay,
We turn them out from our heart and homes…
To “old-age homes” where they are left to roam,
~ Ms. Sathya Venkatesh
The Rotaract clubs of West family initiated the Elders’ Day
project with the intention of bringing up a smile in the
faces of those unfortunate souls who are deprived of love
and care of their belongings at the eve of their lives. This
project was carried out on 28th of October, 2012 at Borella
Elders’ Home in commemoration of the World Elders’ Day.
The Rotaractors spent the whole day there with the 23 elderly occupants sharing their
smiles and tears even for a single day. They were treated with a splendid lunch and were
gifted with new clothes, herbal supplies and medicine in addition. Free medical check-ups
for the elders were also conducted with the aid of Mr. Kasun De Soyza, a student of the
faculty of medicine, University of Colombo.
This project was chaired by Rtr. Dilhan
Kariyapperuma and the members of
Rotaract Mora together with
Rotaractors from the Rotaract Club of
ANC and the Rotaract Club of Colombo
West took part in the event.
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The Rotaractors also had the opportunity to
be acquainted with the fellow Rotaractors
from the extended Rotaract family during the
project. So at the successful completion of the
project, what they achieved was far beyond
the momentary smile of the elderly people.
RYLA 2012
By Rtr. Shanika Sandeepani
“Rotary Youth Leadership Awards-RYLA
2012”, a well-known and a very much
awaited event in the Rotaract calendar every
year was held at the MAS Institute of
Management & Technology, Thulhiriya on
27th,28th & 29th of October 2012.
This year RYLA was organized by Rtn. Raj
Rajalingam of Rotary Club, Colombo Uptown
with the intention of granting a novel
experience to all the participants under the theme “Change the Word to change the
World”. This time RYLA team consisted of 109 participants, Rotaractors as well as non-
Rotaractors from all over the country. The Rotaract Club of University Of Moratuwa also
took part in the event with six
members including Rtr. Dulan
Nakandala, Rtr. Sumudu Herath, Rtr.
Ridwan Shariffdeen, Rtr. Kalindu
Wijethunga, Rtr. Ishara Paranawithana
and Rtr. Shanika Sandeepani.
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On the very first day all of the
participants were warmly
welcomed by Rtn. Raj and it was
followed by a series of guest
lectures which were really edifying
as well as interesting. Past
President Nalin Jayasuriya did the
very first lecture in RYLA on ‘how
to be a smart leader’. After that,
another informative session
concentrated on etiquettes was done by Rtn. David Dan Bolier. At the end of the lectures,
the participants were given a leisure time during which they got to know each other and
had ice-breaking fun sessions filled with singing, dancing, acting and building up a strong
network among themselves.
The day two of the program
commenced with an aerobics
session accompanied with
breathing exercises, giving all
participants a live start for the day.
For the rest of the day, all the
Rylarians were busy with the
amusing activities of outbound
training, conducted by a group of
Trainers named “Enable”. The
participants had the opportunity to learn many new things through the activities they took
part, how to think differently, how to make proper decisions in proper times, teamwork,
effective communication and many more.
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Out of all the activities conducted, the most
memorable one for most of the participants
was the ‘Web of Trust’ where each team
member was thrown up in the air using a
web built by the team using polythene
strings. That was once in a lifetime
experience for the Rylarians. The most
spectacular thing of the day was the
unexpected rain which started towards the
end of the day. But this sudden downpour
did no impact on any of them; instead they
had a remarkable time in the heavy rain.
The day three commenced with a modeled parliament where the Rylarians led discussions
on prevailing education system in the country, required solutions and remedies for its
enhancement. The award ceremony appreciating the special performance of the
participants marked the end of RYLA 2012. Several titles like Most Popular Rylarian and
Most Entertaining Rylarian were awarded at the ceremony. The most significant and
valuable award amongst all was ‘The Best Rylarian’ of the year, where a club member from
Roatarct Mora, Rtr. Shanika Sandeepeni was fortunate enough to grab this award in the
female category. The Rylarians from Rotaract Mora finally returned home holding
everlasting moments in their lives and giving life to another remarkable episode of being a
Rotaractor.....!
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CONGRATULATIONS.....!
Best Rylarian 2012(female): Rtr. Shanika Sandeepani
Rtr. Shanika Sandeepani from the Rotaract Club of University of Moratuwa won the Best
Rylarian award of the year in the female category at the ‘Rotary Youth Leadership Awards-
RYLA 2012’ held at the MAS Institute of Management & Technology, Thulhiriya from 27th -
29th of October 2012.
Rotaract Mora wishes her best of luck in every step she takes in her Rotaract life….!
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