Our Journey Through Time
2023-2024
Rotaract is not always about the place or the club, Its about people. When you are surrounded with right people, no one can stop you.
Immediate Past President
Rtr. Thisal Walgampaya
Joint Secretaries
Rtr. Gayathma Weerawanni, Rtr. Sachini Madushka
No of Board Members: 30
Achievements & Recognition
🏆 Most Outstanding Cluster Project - Silver (Arogyam)
🏆 Most Outstanding Initiative with the Rotary Club - Silver (Daas)
🏆 Most Outstanding Inter-Zonal Initiative - Bronze (Compagnia)
🏆 Most Outstanding Professional Development Initiative - Merit (Innovitroz 2.0)
🏆 Most Outstanding Club Service Initiative (Inclusivity and Diversity) - Aikya
🏆 Most Outstanding International Understanding Initiative - Nominee (Meloverse 1.0 - Thaala)
🏆 Most Outstanding Initiative for the Rotary Focus Area Basic Education and Literacy Nominee - Pillam
🏆 Most Outstanding Fundraiser in aid of Service Nominee - Pillam
🏆 Most Outstanding Annual Report Nominee - Rotaract Club of Uva Wellassa University-Badulla
🏅 Award of Appreciation for Hosting District Council Meeting - March
🏅 Rotaract District Citation - Gold Distinction
🏅 Award of Appreciation for Hosting - Brandin | The Next Level
🏅 Award of Appreciation for Hosting - V craft
🏆 Most Outstanding Secretaries - Rtr. Gayathma Weerawanni & Rtr. Sachini Madushka
🏅 Meritorious Leadership Award - Rtr. Thisal Walgampaya
🏅 Spirit of the Service - Rtr. Gayathma Weerawanni
🏅 President of the Month December - Rtr. Thisal Walgampaya
🏅 Secretaries of the Month September - Rtr. Sachini Madushka & Rtr. Gayathma Weerawanni
2022-2023
“Remember that volunteers are not paid, not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless. Someday, your good heart will be truly rewarded by your good deeds; until that, keep volunteering. “
President
Rtr. Naween Sandeepe
Joint Secretaries
Rtr. Monali Badhurathe, Rtr. Ninadi Heshara
No of Board Members: 30
Moments of Pride
Most Outstanding Partnership-Based Initiative - Gold Award - Gamata Hetak
Most Outstanding Project Focused on Rotary Focus Area Community Economic Development - Silver Award - Gamata Hetak
Rotaract Citation for the Year 2022 - 23 - Silver Category
DRR's Special Recognition 2022 - 23 for number of club members
President of the Month - May Rtr. Naween Sandeepe
Secretary of the Quarter - 4th Quarter
Recognition for Hosting District Projects
DCM - February
Rotaract District Conference
Rotaract Champions League Champion House - House Tokyo
2021-2022
“Remember that volunteers are not paid, not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless. Someday, your good heart will be truly rewarded by your good deeds; until that, keep volunteering. “
President
Rtr. Anuja Gunaratne
Joint Secretaries
Rtr. Chamodee Pathirana, Rtr. Gihani Weerakoon
No of Board Members: 30
Moments of Pride
Most outstanding club of the year 21/22
Kunchanada - Most inventive project of the year
Wew Diyawara Asswaddnata - Gold for most outstanding community service initiative
Hill Spree - Bronze award for the most outstanding club service initiative under a specific audience
Ekamuthu - Gold award as the most outstanding inter-regional initiative
Rotary International citation for Rotaract, for the year 21/22 and awarded with a gold for Rotaract citation
2021-2022
“When you have a dream, you've got to grab it and never let go. Rotaract teaches us to achieve all in the most difficult times as One Strong Family. Strive As One.“
President
Rtr. Ishini Herath
Joint Secretaries
Rtr.Shenal Jayasinghe, Rtr.Bhagya Wickramasooriya
No of Board Members: 26
Moments of Pride
Most Resilient Club of the year 2020/21
Most Supportive Club of the year 2020/21- Bronze
Most Outstanding President of the year 2020/21
Initiated a three year project for wild animals under Freedom Fund / Freedom Fight
For the first time in club history - Project ‘See Lanka’ got Nominated as a most outstanding single club project at Rotary International Awards
13 Awards and Recognitions along with 11 nominations were gained at 31st Rotaract District Assembly
2019-2020
“The teamwork enriched with the diversity of individual traits and capabilities was the most inspirational thing in Rotaract”
President
Rtr. Charutha Dayarathne
Joint Secretaries
Rtr. Chamodi Sathsarani Wewelwala, Rtr. Hemansi Oshadhie Kokuhennadi
Number of Board Members: 22
Moments of Pride
Rotaract District Citation Award- 19/20
Project Aloka
Lush 2.0
Uthura Mithuru
50 years Celebration project – Christmas Tree
Cluster Project of the Year 19 / 20 – Altitude
2018-2019
“Rotaract taught me sustainable ways of serving people”
President
Rtr. Samadhith Uthpala
Secretary
Rtr. Kasunka Muthumala
Number of Board Members: 13
Moments of Pride
Signature Project: Lush
Community Service project: Suraksha
Achieve Rotary International Presidential platinum citation
Multiple awards at 29th Rotaract District Assembly including the Best emerging Rotaract Club of the district
2017-2018
“Rotaract helps you to change the world, while improving yourself”
President
Rtr. Damith De Silva
Secretary
Rtr. Shashika Karunarathne
Number of Board Members: 15
Moments of Pride
Signature Project: Yathra
Ronde Cluster project
Club Service Project: The woods
2016-2017
“Rotaract gave me courage to explore”
President
Rtr. Dhanusha Dissanayake
Secretary
Rtr. Tharushi Pitigala
Number Board Members: 17
Moments of Pride
COD LAN Challenge Club Service Project
Annual Ifthar celebration
2015-2016
“Rotaract Is an Opportunity: take it Rotaract is a passion: Follow it Rotaract is a lifestyle: Just live it”
President
Rtr. Vinidu Dayananda
Secretary
Rtr. Tharushi Pitigala
No of Board Members: 15
Moments of Pride
Day of the Dead’ International Service Project
Club Service project 'Kussiya'
Madolsima Book Donation campaign
2014-2015
Being a Rotaractor provides the chance of doing good to the mankind
President
Rtr. Malithi Neluhena
Secretary
Rtr. Amanda Marasinghe
No of Board Members: 10
Moments of Pride
Rtr. Malithi Neluhena was appointed as the club’s first female president for the year.
Hosted a zonal meeting at Namunukula peak- highest location at which a Rotaract meeting has ever taken place.
‘Day of the Dead’ International Service Project.
Madolsima Book Donation campaign.
2013-2014
“Make yourself to be beyond your own expectations by being a Rotaractor”
Charter President
Rtr. Pramod Wattegedara
Secretary
Rtr. Malithi Neluhena
No of Board Members: 10
Moments of Pride
The club was recognized as the most outstanding club of the year among the newly charted clubs.
The charter president Rtr. Pramod Wattegedara was elected as a Rotaract Zonal Secretary in year 2014-15
Our Beginning
Founded with a vision to serve and lead, our club began its remarkable journey in 2013. What started as a gathering of assionate individuals has grown into a vibrant community of leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Our charter members laid the foundation for what would become a legacy of excellence, service, and unwavering commitment to our community.