3 - Conversation with LEOs 4 - Leo District Conference 5 - Centennial Leo Multiple District Awards INSIDE 7 - Leo Multiple District Installation 8 - Message from the IPDP 9 - Leo District Installation 12 - Editor’s Note Get to know the International President Get to know the District Governer Dr. NARESH AGGARWAL Lion Widyakeerthi Dissanayake MJF Dr. Naresh Aggarwal, of Batala, Punjab, India, District Governor of Lion district 306 A2 for the fiscal year was elected to serve as international president of 2017/2018 is Lion Widyakeerthi Dissanayake MJF and he Lions Clubs International at the association’s 100th is serving the society under the theme “Strengthen the Fraternity”. International Convention, held in Chicago, Illinois, USA, June 30 through July 4, 2017. Dr. Naresh is He is a proud product of Rajapaksha Central College, chairman of companies specializing in steel and Weeraketiya and Vijitha Central College, Dickwella and agricultural products. currently working at NSB as a senior manager IT. After holding many designations in his Lions career, he A lifetime member of the Batala Smile Lions Club was able to achieve some of the very important titles and awards for his great service. Specially he was recognized since 1974, President Dr. Naresh has served with among top 10 Lions in year 2012/2013 as well as great distinction as club president and international 2015/2016. He became the Lion of the year in 2013/2014 director. He also served as chairman of the Council and upcoming Lion Leader of the year 2014/2015. And he of Governors for MD 321 in 1989-90. Dr. Naresh won 5 International President’s Appreciation Certificates & served as international director from 1998 to 2000. Leadership Awards. He earned great appreciation by achieving significant As a very respectable and a committed Lion to serve membership growth while serving as Global the people in need Lion Widyakeerthi Dissanayake has Membership Team area leader. He was a faculty and participated in many International Conventions, ISAAME group leader for DGE Seminars at three International forum and training programs representing Sri Lanka. Conventions. He also served as international board appointee three times, and as Global Leadership Lady Lion Ajitha Edirisinghe who is the backbone of his success over the past years and she is the president of Team constitutional area leader (CA-6). Dr. Naresh Ladies Committee in fiscal year 2017/2018. Further she is trustee and vice chairperson of Lions Quest in was awarded as the Most Outstanding Lion Lady of 306 India Foundation and has also served on the National A2 at Multiple convention 306 in year 2013/2014 and Most SightFirst Committee. He is the chief patron of Dainik Outstanding Lion Lady of the year at District Convention Prarthana Sabha, which operates charity projects in 306 A2. Batala. He is vice president of Age-Care India, a Their son Leo Lion Kalindu Dissanayake is the driving charitable society for the care and welfare of elderly force of Leo District 306 A2 for the fiscal year 2017/2018 people. He has been trustee and patron to many other and he has initiated his plans to raise the Leo District 306 projects. A2 to a higher platform. Dr. Naresh has received 23 International President’s Further, Lion Widyakeerthi Dissanayake MJF is a very Medals and the Ambassador of Goodwill Award. He supportive Lion to the Leos island-wide and he has rendered his service as a district chairperson for Leos in is a major lead gift donor and humanitarian partner of many years in Lions district 306 A2. As the Leos of 306 Lions Clubs International Foundation. Dr. Naresh and A2 we wish him all the success as the District Governor his wife, Navita, also a Lion and Melvin Jones Fellow, and hope he will be able to strengthen the 306 A2 with have two sons, one daughter and seven grandchildren. Fraternity. 2 Conversations with LEOs He is a great personality filled with so many amazing qualities that always make sure to wear a very humble smile. He is a person with a great heart who always strives to do his best for the community. Being born to a family that thinks betterment of the society is first, he is a true resemblance of his father. His commitment and dedication for leoism has always being a great pillar behind the success of Leo District 306 A2. In this Leoistic year 2017/2018, under his guidance Leo District 306 A2 is thriving for the best to serve the humanity and emphasize the true meaning of leoism with the theme “Flourish through Fraternity”. 1. Tell us about yourself (family background and 6. What are your future goals as a Leo? etc.) To be a role model to the society and to serve my coun- I’m Leo Kalindu Dissanayake leading the Leo District try at my fullest commitment 306 A2 as the District President for the leoistic year 2017/18. My father lion Widyakeerthi Dissanayake is 7. What is the biggest accomplishment in your life? the District Governor of Lions District 306 A2 and my Becoming the Leo District President of a renowned mother is Lady Lion Ajitha Edirisinghe. I studied at district in the multiple. Dharmapala Vidyalaya, Pannipitiya and successfully completed my first degree with a first class honours at 8. What is the biggest let down in your life so far? University of Plymouth, UK and currently I’m working Still I have not faced any let downs, but I have learnt as the Accounts Executive at Arimac Lanka Pvt Ltd. through my mistakes. 2. How and when did your Leo career start? 9. Apart from Leo what are the best things in your I started my Leo career as a charter member of Leo life? club of Moragahahena when I was 12 years old. The My family inspiration was given by my father as a Lion of Lions club of Moragahahena and by the influence of past 10. How can you describe yourself in one word? District President Leo Chathura Deshapriya. Friend 3. How was your journey as a Leo so far? 11. How would you like to serve the community as I am enjoying being a Leo which built me through the leader of Leo District 306 A2? in and out with all the responsibilities and positions I would like to serve the community with my maxi- which I have held so far in the Leo district as well as in mum capacity and to persuade others to provide their the multiple. And the most important fact that I live in maximum. it is the bond that I have built among my fellow Leos. 12. What is the message you would like to give for 4. What are the best projects you’ve joined so far? all the Leos around Sri Lanka? It’s none other than “Jeewana Yathra” which serves the Be a “Genuine Leo Leader” without being a “Labelled community in a way they feel, with the fullest commit- Leader” about whom the society will babble. ment of Leos. 13. When it is all over, how would you like to be 5. What are the most unforgettable memories in remembered? your Leo career? As a true companion Being installed as the District President of Leo district 306A2 by my own father as the District governor of Lions district 306 A2. 3 12th Annual District Conference A2Con’17, the 12th Annual Leo District Conference of Leo District 306 A2 themed as the “Coronation of Synergy” was held on the 11th of June 2017. The event took place from 12.00pm onwards in the 3rd floor at Waters Edge, Battaramulla which was significant because of the panoramic view of the lake that could be observed. The conference was a mark to specify the end to a fabulous, dramatic and an amazing year lead by the Centennial District President for the 2016/17 fiscal year, Leo Lion Kesari Senevirathna PMJF. The annual conference is a longing and a most awaited event in the Leo year plan by all Leos and Lions. Since, this is where hard work is paid off with gratitude, respect and the righteous appreciation and recognitions are to be received. As a ritual the conference mainly comprises with three main sessions; namely the Business Session, the Ceremonial Session and the Awards night. The Chief Guest of the session was District Governor 2016/2017, Lion Dr. Athula Hikkaduwa MJF JP and the VIP Guest was International President 2007/2008, Lion Mahendra Amarasuriya PMJF was invited with honor. The conference was constructed in red and gold to look glamorous. The hall was structured to give the look of Egypt which comprises of the Nobies, the officials who helped and worked under the Pharaoh’s leadership and also the other delegates and invitees jointly made it flamboyant. Two most important records of the night was that Leo Club of Piliyandala was awarded as the Most Outstanding Club of the year and Leo Kasun Lokugamage of Leo Club of Piliyandala was recognized as the Leo of the Year 2016/17 with pride. Last not least, with a huge number of more than 300 participants the ceremony ended in style as the Centennial year and with a mark as one of the great conferences throughout the journey of Leoism. 4 Centennial Leo Multiple District Awards 39th Annual Leo Multiple Awards 2017 was held on 24th June 2017 from 1.00 pm onwards at the Trace – Expert City Auditorium, Maradana. This Remarkable ceremony was led by Multiple District President for the 2016/17 fiscal year, Leo Rajitha Abeygunawardhana. The annual Leo Multiple District Awards ceremony is the platform on which the hard work and the commitment of the Leos get recognized and appreciated. This conference was one of the most glamorous events in the Leo history where the Leaders who lead the Humanity were honored. The evening was colorful with the entertainments items performed by Leos. Leo Club of University of Moratuwa became the Most Outstanding University Leo Club in Sri Lanka. Leo Club of Sri Lanka Technological Campus became the Most Outstanding New Leo Club in Sri Lanka. Leo Kasun Lokugamage won the Leo of the Year Award and Leo Club of Piliyandala became the most outstanding Omega Leo Club in Sri Lanka and Centennial champion Leo Club in Sri Lanka. Leo District 306A2 stood out from the crowd by achieving immense success and appreciation from other fellow Leos. 5 Congratulations to Leo Kasun Lokugamage Congratulations to the District Vice President of Leo District 306 A2, Leo Kasun Lokugamage for being awarded as the Leo of the World 2016/2017 and making us all proud!! Congratulations to Leo Lion Pramod Wimalatunga Congratulations to Leo Lion Pramod Wimalathunge for being the Multiple District President of Leo Multiple 306 and making whole A2 district proud!! Two hands join at the middle of the infinity sign: This symbolises the fraternity which is inbuilt within the Flourish Through group of Leos which continues to infinity Fraternity Lion on the top of logo: To imply the unity created under one nation Colour of Blue in the left side of the infinity sign: Blue is often associated with depth and stability. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence and faith. Colour of orange in the right side of the infinity sign: Orange combines the energy of red and the happiness of yellow. It represents success, enthusiasm, determination, encouragement and stimulation. As the two colours join at the middle of the logo it symbolises the success which Leo movement gain with the trust and loyalty built within themselves. 6 The 40th Annual Leo Multiple District Installation The 40th Annual Leo Multiple District Installation of Leo Multiple District 306, Sri Lanka was held on 5th August 2017, 9.00 am onwards at Irrigation department auditoium. Multiple Council Chairman, Lion Chamindu Abeywickrama PMJF JP was the Chief Guest and Immediate Past Multiple Council Chairman, Lion Duminda Munasinghe MJF JP was the Guest of Honor of the ceremony. Time has come for us to lead the humanity with humanity! Time has come to be officially installed as ‘human leaders of service’ in this nation! Time has come to step into another century! 7 Messaege from the Immediate Past District President ‘EXCELLENCE’ is not a destination, it is a journey with a vision as a mission! Many challenges come across to many of us in any journey we travel in this life…. Yet again, to strongly face victory amongst them is to own ‘SYNERGY’ within us! Simply, that is the way 2016/2017 Leoistic year was voyaged upon – Reaching EXCELLENCE THROUGH SYNERGY! Leos of Leo District 306 A2 stands unique amidst many other districts victoriously for the simple reason of moving forward as ONE TEAM! Mainly the glory of centennial 2016/2017 year of leadership development and serving the needy while upholding all the values and standards of our A2 family is not achieved by the district council alone, but together with all the Leos of each and every Leo club. AS Synergy simply means the energy that booms within us to unleash many levels of greatness of individuals as a single outcome of ONE TEAM! To keep the first remarkable step in the installation and then to conduct a joyful presidents camp, enjoy a safari to Wilpattu, gaining highest membership growth in October, rejoice the Christmas season in a Carol float, Effectively reviewing at the mid conference, beginning the 2017 with Pirith, showcasing our young talent at Talentalize, building more friendship at Youth camp, creating an energetic platform in Sports Day, celebrating awurudu in our way finally led us to finale of 2016/2017 at Waters Edge with the Annual Conference which gloriously marked the coronation of synergy! Just as we concluded 2016/2017 in a magnificent manner, time is now here to color the 2017/2018! So, Remember, Leadership is not about titles. It cannot be explained from flowcharts or diagrams, but simply with actions taken for others behalf of them that counts and means. Be a LEO LEADER, someone who dreams and drives for excellence with a strong passion that turns in to synergy, synergy that creates the better place for the entire community to live on! Together we stood as one family in 2016/2017 year to enhance our movement, finally WE DID IT and now let us cherish these Centennial memories in our life while reminiscing the appreciation, recognition and RESPECT towards your PASSION of SERVICE in that, Year of Service! Year of Recognition! Year of Celebration! May you rise in lifting others, May you serve one another, May you be strong in facing all challenges, May you be a LEADER to all! May you reach EXCELLENCE through SYNERGY in all of your future endeavors! 8 13th Annual District Installation Ceremony The 13th Annual District Installation of Leo District 306 A2 was held on 23rd of July from 2.00p.m. onwards at the Lakshman Kadiragamar Centre, Colombo 07. The Chief Guest for the occasion was District Governorof Lions District 306A2, Lion Widyakeerthi Dissanayake MJF with his Gracious Lady Lion Ajitha Edirisinghe and the Guest of Honor was Multiple District Chairperson for Leos, Past Council Chairperson Lion Dr. Sunil Dharmarathne PMJF. Multiple district president of Leo Multiple 306 Leo Lion Pramod Wimalathunge joined the occasion as the Special Guest. Vice District Governors, Lion Leaders, Lion Ladies, Multiple Council officers were also among the distinguished guests. At this special occasion, all the Leading figures of the Leo District 306A2 including the District President, Key executives, Council Officers and the Club Presidents officially get installed with the promise to carry out their duties and responsibilities to the best of their ability. At this occasion Lions district Governor of district 306 A2, Multiple District Chairperson for Leos, Leo Multiple district president, Leo District president and the immediate past District president Leo Lion Kesari Senevirathna PMJF addressed the gathering and specially District president Leo Lion Kalindu Dissanayake unveiled his logo for the year 2017/2018 and presented his theme as “Flourish Through Fraternity”. With the 13th installation ceremony, Leos of District 306 A2 started their journey with a new leader and all the blessing from their past. 9 Ashirwada Puja The new cheerful leostic year 2017/2018 has begun with the religious blessings for the Leo district 306 A2 with “Ashirwada Pooja” on 09th of July 2017. Like the previous year, this year we got the blessings according to the Buddhism and following the Catholicism. The event started at Sri Poorvarama temple, Horana with the bodhi poojawa conducted by the Buddhist monks and it was followed by the church mass which was held at St Martin De Porres Church, Horana. There the priests advised to Leos for the betterment of Leoism. That was a benedictive beginning for the district and was a great opportunity to gather as one Leo family without concerning the religion. Leos who participated on that day gained a valuable experience and showed their unity and equality among each other. This great event was spearheaded by the district treasurer Leo Ivan Udakara and district assistant treasurer Leo Sadeepa Dilruk . The event was graced by lions and Leos of district 306 A2 and Leos of other districts. We started our journey as one Leo family from our very first step for the year 2017/2018. 10 Council and Club Officers Leo Presidents and Work Shop 2017 Council Officers Camp 2017 Administration is considered as one of the Within a proper team structure, coordination and key foundation associated with a high level of cooperation along can achieve any objective and competence and productivity. lead to accomplish a vision. To enrich the administration skills and sharpen Simply that was how the coordination and the reporting skills of the Leo clubs officers’ which cooperation of the council and the club presidents will ultimately lead for a glowing administrated lead to succeed the objectives of district president. district, Council and Club officer’s Workshop of Having understood the strong interaction and Leo District 306 A2 for the year 2017/2018 was relationships provide a solid foundation to the future. With having those objectives, the District held on 30thof July ,2017 from 8.00 a.m. onwards Council of Leo District 306 A2 organized the at the Camila School Mattegoda. annual Council and Club Presidents’ Camp Leo club Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurers, Club which was concluded successfully on the 26th Advisors from all the Leo clubs, Council officers, and 27st of August at the Adventure Base Camp, Lions and Lion ladies were present to share their Kithulgala. This was a 2-day program where all knowledge on this occasion. the Club Presidents and the Council officers were To ensure the efficient performance of all Leo given an opportunity to get to know them better clubs and encounter their goals the workshop was and to enrich their knowledge as a Leo certainly a strong assistance. Leader. 11 Editor’s Note We started the centennial celebrations last year and we are continuing those good deeds this year too. So, the official newsletter of Leo District 306 A2 would be a great platform for all the Leos of District 306A2 to showcase their contributions to the society along with centennial celebrations. With the guidance and support from the district president Leo Lion Kalindu Dissaayake, we, the editorial panel of Leo District 306A2 brings you the first edition of the official newsletter to you. Hope you will enjoy! Leo Yasiru Nilan Director - Editorial Cheers! Leo District 306 A2 Leo Chamathka Gajanayake Leo Ama Sankaja Leo Malki Paranawithana Leo Yasiru Nilan Member Editorial Member Editorial Member Editorial Director - Editorial Leo Thilakshi Hettiarachchi Leo Raseema Sugandi Leo Tharini Subasinghe Leo Buddhi Vikasitha Member Editorial Member Editorial Member Editorial Designer Leo District 306 A2 http://www.leodistrict306a2.org 12
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