Joint Ifthar & Meeting with the RC of Colombo MidTown

Joint Fun Rally with the Rotary Club of Colombo

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RCC marked forty on the 9th September

The Rotaract Club of Colombo marked forty years of service in Sri Lanka on the 9 September 2009. The Rotaract Club of Colombo is the first Rotaract Club to be established in Sri Lanka and has a history of appreciated community service and professional development spanning 40 years; hence this year’s theme has been chosen to be ‘Celebrate Rotaract’.

The Rotaract Club of Colombo is organizing a series of projects to mark the anniversary in September and some of them include community service projects as well as projects to project the image of Rotaract across the country.

Rotaract is a movement found worldwide for young men and women aged between 18 to 30 years who believe they can make a difference by serving their communities. Rotaract clubs are usually community or university-based and sponsored by a local Rotary club, making them true ‘partners in service’ and key members of the Rotary family. The Rotaract movement encompasses all facets of life with 4 main avenues of service – namely, Community Service, Professional Development, International Understanding and Club Service.

Through the Rotaract program, young adults not only augment their knowledge and skills that will assist them in personal development, but also address the physical and social needs of their communities while promoting international understanding and peace through a framework of friendship and service. As one of the most significant and fastest-growing programs of Rotary service, with more than 8,000 Rotaract clubs in 163 countries and geographic areas, Rotaract has become a worldwide phenomenon.

RCC donates dry-rations to Muslim families in Kalpitiya for Ramadan

With the objective of helping the Internally Displaced Persons the best way the club can by collecting donations for the families living in Kalpitiya.

Back ground: According to 2001 statistics 55, 807 people are living in Kalpitya DS Division and from them 36, 291 persons are IDPs. Most of the IDPs in Kalpitya DS Division are Muslims and they were displaced from Jaffna in 1990 due to escalation of violence in the Peninsula. Today IDPs are living in 90 Welfare Centers and Relocation Villages.

Most of them were displaced during 1990 – 1992 period from Jaffna. They have come by foot or via sea and have settled in this bare land in Sinnekudrippuwa Grama Niladari Division. After that the land was bought from the owner by IDPs and settled in that land. They had 10 perch each. But as the families expanded now 2 or 3 families are sharing 10 perches of land. But the soil and surroundings are extremely dry.

Majority of the families complained that sufficient rice is not available at the MPCS. Therefore the need to supply dry rations to families during the holy month of Ramazan was much needed.

Below is a list of items which RCC donated for 100 families:

1. 1000 Kg Rice
2. 400 Kg Sugar
3. 100Kg Milk
4. 100Kg Dhal
5. 200Kg Tea
6. 100 Fish tins
7. 100Kg Dates

Ms. Menaca Calyaneratne spoke to RCC on the Common misconceptions when dealing with children

RCC had invited Ms. Menaca Calyaneratne; Head of Media and Communication at Save the Children in Sri Lanka. To be the guest speaker at the 3rd General Meeting held on the 11 August 2009, at Royal College Skills Centre.

She spoke to us on ‘common misconceptions when dealing with children’ (especially underprivileged) and how to handle situations during our community service projects. This is a very important area to be aware as we deal with children a lot through different projects, etc.

well Mudaliyar... how?

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Summer Camps 2009 update

Outdoor games, which was scheduled to be held tomorrow (10th/Mon from 4 – 6.00pm) at the Shalika Grounds has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances.

The next event as scheduled earlier would be Dancing...

Dancing - We like to move it, move it (11th/Tue from 3 – 5.30pm)

With so many styles of dance to choose from, how do you know which one is right for you? Explore many dance styles in the world of dancing!!! Jazz, hip-hop, jive, ball room… you name it!
Attire - anything comfortable to dance your way
Life Style Fitness Gym - 45, Marcus Fernando Mw, Col -7

Summer Camps...

Summer Camps 2009

The Rotaract Club of Colombo
Proudly presents
Summer Camps 2009

August 3-17, 2009
6 – 14 years

T Shirt Dying - Reveal the colorful mystery (3rd/Mon from 9 – 11.30am)
A process of hand-dyeing fabric, in which sections of the fabric are tightly bound with thread to resist the dye solution, thereby producing a variegated pattern. Participants are expected to bring a plain white T shirt (NO PRINTS). We will be using exclusive & safe dyes.
Rs.750
Shyamala School of Art - No.5/3, Police Park Terrace (off police park Avenue) Colombo - 05

Badminton - Twist your writs (4th/Tue from 3 – 5.30pm)
A fun loving sport played by volleying a shuttlecock back and forth over a high narrow net by means of a light, long-handled racket.
Attire: tracks/shorts, t shirt, white/grey sole shoe
Rs.500
Otters Aquatic Club

Pot making & painting - Clay Wonders (5th/Wed from 9 – 11.30am)
Get a feel of the clay and make your own flower pot, exclusively design & paint it yourself. Materials for the activity will be provided by the organizers. Participants are expected to bring plenty of rag cloth.
Rs.750
Shyamala School of Art - No.5/3, Police Park Terrace (off police park Avenue) Colombo - 05

Foot ball - Kick sky high (6th/Thur from 3 – 5.30pm)
Kick the ball to attempt to score a goal. The coach will guide through the rules of the game & systematize mini foot ball tournaments.
Attire: tracks/shorts, t shirt, sports shoe
Rs.500
Shalika Grounds

Arts & Crafts - A gift for your mom (7th/Fri - 9 – 11.30am)
Make wonderful, simple crafts with things found around the house.
Rs.650
Shyamala School of Art - No.5/3, Police Park Terrace (off police park Avenue) Colombo - 05

Outdoor games - Break the ice (10th/Mon from 4 – 6.00pm)
Classic games to make new friends sharpen skills & provide exercise. Outdoor games are just what the doctor ordered, and besides that, they're a lot of fun.
Attire: tracks/shorts, t shirt, sports shoe
Rs.500
Shalika Grounds

Dancing - We like to move it, move it (11th/Tue from 3 – 5.30pm)
With so many styles of dance to choose from, how do you know which one is right for you? Explore many dance styles in the world of dancing!!! Jazz, hip-hop, jive, ball room… you name it!
Attire– anything comfortable to dance your way
Rs.500
Life Style Fitness Gym - 45, Marcus Fernando Mw, Col -7

Cricket - Sixer it is (12th/Wed from 3 – 6.00pm)
Let’s play some real cricket around two sets of three wooden stumps on the pitch!
Attire- tracks, t shirt, sports shoe
Rs.500
Shalika Grounds

Drama - Discover drama (13th/Thurs from 3 – 5.30pm)
Professional training to develop skills such as acting, singing, vocal production, movement, language arts, scene study, character development and aspects of technical theatre.
Rs.500
Life Style Fitness Gym - 45, Marcus Fernando Mw, Col -7

Basket ball – GOAL (14th/Fri from 3 – 5.30pm)
A team sport where two teams of five active players try to score points against one another by placing a ball through a 10 feet high hoop (the goal) under organized rules. Let’s learn the rules & play fair!
Attire: tracks/shorts, t shirt, sports shoe
Rs.500
Otters Aquatic Club

Cookery - Yummmmy! (16th/Mon from 9 – 11.30am)
Cooking together is an ideal way of having fun and learning something new. The kids will learn some simple & easy cookery by making sandwiches, cookies & Muffins!
Rs.1000

For registrations contact
Yogi 0773 090922
Aarti 0723 540208

President Nooranie being installed as the Fortieth President