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FROM THE EDITOR

Have you ever felt like all the forces in the universe are working against you?

Felt like hard work didn’t quite pay off?

Felt like no matter what you do, you can’t make a difference? After all, you are just one,
just one of seven billion people, your contribution is miniscule, why bother?

When you are young you are budding with ideas, creativity and dreams of changing the world. But with time reality sinks in, you
learn the harsh lessons of life; you become wary of being knocked over and over again by the dashing of your hopes and upsetting
of your calculations. You give up, or conform, or choose to settle for less, because chasing your dream has become too challenging,
too difficult, too exhausting.
Well you are not alone. We urge you not to give in, we urge you not to give up.

We, the members of the Rotaract club, University of Colombo, Faculty of Management and Finance are a bunch of undergraduates
hailing from diverse backgrounds, religions and races united under the badge of Rotaract, committed to serving our community,
determined to make a difference.

Our Rotaract theme for the year 2012/2013 – ‘Going the Distance’ - portrays our commitment towards going that extra mile to achieve
our goals. We are determined to go the distance, to make a difference. We may not be able to change the world, but we will at least
make a small difference in the community we live in, for a better tomorrow.

This year we welcome you to ‘The Kaleidoscope’, the quarterly newsletter of the Rotaract club, University of Colombo, Faculty of
Management and Finance. The Kaleidoscope hopes to inform and disseminate news about events, projects and developments taking
place in our club to all interested parties and also serve as a means of keeping in touch with those involved in the Management
Faculty and Rotaract communities. The Kaleidoscope will also introduce a section on international understanding and one on profes-
sional development where we will feature articles and activities of interest.

As the editor, I hope to capture the depth and diversity of our club’s kaleidoscope of people and activities and share it with all of you!

rtr sachintha fernando

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CONTENTS

01 PRESIDENTS SPEECH

02 INSTALLATION CEREMONY

03 BOARD 2012/13

04 THE YEAR GONE BY .

05 ONE YEAR AND EIGHT AWARDS

06 SLAM

07 BUILDING BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP

08 OUR TRIP TO SRI LANKA

09 CRICKET CARNIVAL

10 SEENI MEANI

11 RICE AND KNOWLEDGE AT THE SAME TIME?

12 CLUB ACHIEVERS

13 WORD POWER

14 ROTARACTOR OF THE MONTH

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Presidents
Speech
Rtr Nilangika Fernando

..it’s not just that, it’s this crazy
notion that i have, where I think
I want to change the world. I
know it’s ambitious but I don’t
mean it in a grand scale way...’’

Chief guest-Rtn. PHF Rajeeva What kept me going was seeing the can guarantee you a long tedious, wind-
Bandaranayake, Guest of honor-Dean people before me; Mifrah, our founder ing road with lots of holes in the middle
Faculty of Management and Finance- and first president, no matter how much and even broken bridges. The terrain
Prof H.D Karunarthne, District Rotaract he bugs me, I truly admire him, because will be tough and the weather will be
Committee Chair Rtn. PHF Farzana Khan, starting a club where there was none tougher. It won’t be shady. It will rain,
District Rotaract representative Rtn PHF of that sort is tough. And from last year not pitter patter but hail storms and we
Dilhan Jayarathne, fellow Rotarians, Lishan, Nadisha and Thilini showed so won’t be travelling in a four wheel drive,
Rotaractors and friends of Rotaract. much strength and unimaginable com- but a motor bike or a tuk tuk. It’s going
mitment and I think it was their service to be tough.
Of all the installations I’ve been to this to the club that made me want to keep
year and last, I have being impressed going this year and push forward. But I will guarantee you this, I will be
with the confidence of the president’s there. And though the road maybe tough
speeches. It’s great to see the leaders And it’s not just that is this crazy notion when we turn back and look, we will see
of clubs take it on so confidently and that I have where I think I want to change the rain has stopped in some places and
I admire that, and I really wish I could the world. I know it’s ambitious but I the people we met along the road who
be the same.But having already gone don’t mean it in a grand scale way…but couldn’t smile before will start to smile. I
through a few tough times just at the just to maybe make things little bit bet- can guarantee that the road we travelled
start of our calendar, it made me real- ter than what it was, that will be good in will be made better when we look back
ize that I can’t give a rosy bright speech, enough. and it will be all worth it.
because things don’t work out that way.
So that being said, I think I have to be So to my board and members, thank you
Being a University based club has its careful with the promises I give…it’s for not backing out even when the road
tough days, and these are a few…no the president’s speech and its official so seems tough and for being crazy like me
people in uni to even do a fund raiser let anyone can hold me against it, so I don’t and wanting to change the world. The
alone conduct meetings or even a proj- want to give promises I can’t keep. road maybe long, tiring and hard but I
ect. But I was happy to see our members know that we will go the distance no
still trying their best to initiate and that I can’t promise you a clear straight road matter what.
was great. ahead where we travel in a Ferrari. But I

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Installation
Ceremony
of the Rotaract Club, University of Colombo,
Faculty of Management and Finance

T
he 2nd installation ceremony the coming year “Going the Distance” was well attended and the evening’s
of the Rotaract Club, University where she and her very talented board proceedings concluded with felicitations
of Colombo, Faculty of made no promises except one, that they and good wishes to the newly installed
Management and Finance took will indeed “Go the distance”. board.
place on the 17th August 2012 at the The chief guest on the occasion was the
Royal College Skills Centre, Colombo, and President of Rotary Club Midtown - Paul
was chaired by Rtr Neena Silva. Harris Fellow Rtn Rajeeva Bandaranayake,;
It was an occasion of felicitation, rec- and the guest of honor was the Dean of rtr Sachintha Fernando
ognition and celebration of the clubs the Faculty of Management and Finance -
many achievements and introduction of Prof H.D Karunarthne. Other dignitaries
the new board for the year 2012/2013. who graced the occasion were District
Rtr Nilangika Fernando was installed Rotary President - Paul Harris Fellow Rtn
as President, while Rtr Thauri Thalagala Dr Dilhan Jayathileka and District Rotary
assumed the responsibilities of Secretary. Committee Chairperson - Paul Harris
The President introduced the theme for Fellow, Rtn Farzaan Khan. The ceremony


board 2012/13
Treasurer/Faculty Advisor Imm. Past President
Dr. Arosha Adikaram Lishan Wichramanayake
arosha@fmf.cmb.ac.lk lishanw@gmail.com

President Vice President
Nilangika Fernando Amaranthi Casseer
fernandonilangika@yahoo.com ami_casseer1023@yahoo.com

Secretary Assistant Secretary
Thanuri Thalagala Harini Indiketiya
tthalagala@yahoo.com h_indiketiya@yahoo.com

Assistant Treasurer/ Editor
Professional Development Sachintha Fernando
Charith Perera sachif13@gmail.com
arnolperera@gmail.com

Sergeant-at-arms Club Service
Duminda de Alwis Neena Silva
Prasath159@yahoo.com Neena.s89@gmail.com

Club Service Community Service
Suneth Lakshitha Ransimali Warnapura
sunethlaksh@yahoo.com playtomax@yahoo.com

Community Service Professional Development
Nadeera Udawatte Naduni Perera
nadeera_3@yahoo.com nadu_lakshi@hotmail.com

International Understanding International Understanding
Kushani Dassanayake Dilini Dias
Kushgurl89@yahoo.com dilini_10754@yahoo.com

Finance IT
Nipuni Abeysiriwardena Lakmal Ranasinghe
nipuni_1989@yahoo.com Skevin0089@gmail.com


“The Year Gone By’’
Rotaract Year 2011/12


One Year and
Eight Awards
rtr ransimalie warnapura

30 th June was an amazing day for the Rotaract Club of
University of Colombo Faculty of Management and
Finance. The 22nd District Assembly for the Rotary
International District 3220 – Sri Lanka recognized
our club and our members with many awards in the one year of action we can
claim for ourselves.
The list of awards received is as follows:

1. 2011/12 Changemaker Award - Rotary International Recognition
2. Award of Citation
3. Award for Hosting HIV and AIDS Walk 2012
4. Awards for Hosting World Down Syndrome Day
5. The Spirit of Service Award to Rtr. Thilini Alahakoon
6. Rotaractor of the Month (March) to Rtr. Thilini Alahakoon
7. Award of Recognition to Rtr. Nadisha Colombage
8. Rotaract Paragon Award to Rtr. Nadisha Colombage

The Changemaker Award is one of the best rewards a club can get for its service
throughout the year; Rotary International awards this to a select few clubs for
meeting the criteria set forth by them. Likewise, the award of Citation garners
district approval by the District Committee for the Club’s performance and conduct
throughout the year.

Rtr. Thilini Alahakoon, the Community Service Director for 2011/12 was recognized
with the Spirit of Service Award for all the hard work she put in throughout the
Rotaract year of 2011/12. Her service during the World Down Syndrome Day and
during the HIV and AIDS Walk is seemingly unsurpassable. In recognition her out-
standing service she also received the Rotaractor of the Month Award for March.

Rtr. Nadisha Colombage, the Secretary for 2011/12 was given an award of recogni-
tion for the outstanding service rendered by her to the District 3220 – Sri Lanka as
the Assistant District Community Services Director in 2011/12. In addition, she was
the recipient of one of the most coveted titles Rotaract Paragon: one which has
been awarded to only five Rotaractors in recognition of their spirit, leadership and
service to the District 3220 and to their clubs.

It was indeed with much pride and pleasure we received the recognition accorded
us, a club just blossoming to become, hopefully, one of the greats. Let’s keep our
fingers crossed and endeavour to work towards this end with many more years of
service to come.


slam
rtr sachintha fernando

I
t was a day filled with activity, excitement and friendly The purpose of SLAM was to foster camaraderie among the four
competition; when the Rotaractors of the four University University clubs that usually work independently. All those who
of Colombo based clubs got together in a spirit of fun took part enjoyed themselves whilst building bonds of friend-
and fellowship. SLAM - Science, Law, Arts, Management ship that would lead to greater understanding and cooperation
- a club service project organized by the Rotaract clubs of the in carrying out future projects. SLAM was chaired by Rtr Madhavi
Faculties of Science, Law, Arts and Management saw the partici- Andradi the secretary of the RC Faculty of Law and was a
pation of over 70 keen members. resounding success. As part of the organizing committee I met 6
The day’s activities began by dividing the participants into four strangers – my co-organizers - and after SLAM, now have 6 good
groups, ensuring each had representation from the different fac- friends. We hope to continue SLAM and make it an annual event.
ulties, after which each group had to come up with a name and
perform a “Haka” (team cheer). The Rotaractors put their cre-
ativity and dancing skills to the test and named themselves the
Hotaractors, Naughty Blues, Purple Power, and FUTA (Federation
of United Thanakolapetha’s Association) and performed some
very interesting team cheers. The four teams competed with
each other in many activities including building the tallest
tower with straws, while not talking to each other.
The highlight of the day’s activities was the treasure hunt that
sent 70 students running around the university premises des-
perately looking for hidden clues. The treasure hunt also had
challenges to be completed in order to proceed, which added
excitement to the hunt. As we at UOC like to get everybody
involved, our animal friends were no exception and one of the
challenges required each team to take a picture with a puppy.
This sent the Rotaractors on a wild puppy chase, trying to coax
and convince the faculty pups to pose with them. The treasure
hunt ended in a draw with the Naughty Blues and Purple Power
finding the grand prize (Chunky Chocs, no less).
During the day we also had Rtr. Minoli give a brief presenta-
tion about the Rotaract hierarchies, especially for the benefit
of new members (and some old) about what exactly Rotaract is
all about.


Building Bonds of
Friendship rtr sachintha fernando

I
t was a pleasant morning when Rtr Kushani, Thanuri, Dilini We then toured Independence Square and took the opportunity to
and I met up with Hallie and Caroline, two Taiwanese introduce our Taiwanese friends to some traditional SL food. They
graduates from the Wenzao Ursuline College of Languages. were slightly alarmed at the “miris” coloured Amberella achcharu
Hallie and Caroline were visiting SL to meet young people and tentatively tasted it, surprisingly they liked it very much. The
and understand their different outlooks and expectations of life kavum and kokis went down well too. We also discussed uni-
and to preach the gospel. It was quite by chance that I met these versity life and discovered that the competition in their country
two bubbly young ladies, by the gate of UOC. We immediately took seemed to be greater than in ours. We discussed religion too, and
to each other and arranged to meet up again before they left the their mission to spread the gospel. Although we only spent a few
country. hours with our Taiwanese
friends, it opened our eyes
We met up with our to the extent to which cul-
Taiwanese friends tures, economies and atti-
on the 23rd of June. tudes differ across inter-
It was a morning of national borders. We also
camaraderie where learnt that even though
we exchanged views differences prevailed so
on various topics. We did similarities. All too
wanted to share with soon we had to part;
our friends a little we enjoyed each other’s
bit of Sri Lankan cul- company immensely and
ture. In the course of learnt a lot from each
our conversation we other making it a memo-
learnt that Taiwan was rable morning of fun and
more developed than fellowship. Thanks to
SL, but SL was much prettier and greener which made us real- technology we now keep in touch through facebook.
izes how lucky we are and how much of our environment we take
for granted. They also said that in Taiwan people were not that Exposure to different cultures is one of the most powerful ways to
friendly, where as in SL everyone was always smiling and ever promote international understanding, learn tolerance, and live in
ready to offer help, and we felt proud to be Sri Lankan and of our peace. These are some of the objectives RC club hopes to achieve
cultural heritage. through undertaking such projects that enhance our international
understanding.


OUR TRIP TO
SRI LANKA
M
y name is Hallie, I’m I have to be honest with you
Taiwanese, for the purpose all, Sri Lanka is a great country, you have
of gospel preaching, my five the largest tree in the world (which is in
team-mates and I visited Sri Kandy, although it’s not there anymore, but
Lanka in June and had a wonderful trip we believe it’s the largest tree around the
and great experiences there. world, at least it’s bigger than Taiwan’s),
your country just about to be developed
Before I came to Sri Lanka, I had after so many years of warfare, and you
no idea what does this country look like? have a great many people with potential
Which language did they speak? Where is who could make Sri Lanka ascend in the
Sri Lanka? So I came to Sri Lanka with world stage, but for me, to meet this pure,
many question marks in my head, but that’s clean, and unpolluted place was such a
great to discover new things. Because we blessing, keep what you have. Hope to visit
are Christians, and our purpose for this trip there again and God bless you all.
is to preaching the gospel to the people
here and lead the people to knowing Jesus
Christ, we spent most of the time with
the saints in the church in Sri Lanka, and
also contacted people on the street. The
saints were wonderful; they made us feel
just like we were at home. For me, it’s just
like we have family in Sri Lanka and we
came home to visit them. But not only
the saints, I also found out that people in
Sri Lanka not like the people in the other
countries’ I’ve been to. People here are
nice, always with a great smile when we
had the eye contact with each other on the
street, they make us feel so safe and were
so friendly.

Halli Chi


Cricket
Carnival

T he T. R Ranjan Cricket tournament orga-
nized by the Rotary club of Kandy took
place on Saturday the 15th of September
at the Asgiriya cricket stadium. Three
of our club members Rtr Arnol Perera,
Rtr Lakmal Ranasinghe and Rtr Suneth
Lakshitha joined hands with the Rotaract
Club Faculty of science and formed a
team to participate in the tournament.
The tournament coincided with the 3rd
district visit to Kandy. Unlimited beer and
soft drinks, good friends, sports and lots of
fun, made it a very memorable and enjoy-
able event.

rtr Arnol perera


Seeni
Meanie

s
eeni Meanie,a workshop on Diabetes awareness
was held on the 20th of September 2012 at the
National Diabatese Center,Rajagairiya organized
by the Rotaract Clubs of University of Colombo
Faculty of Management and Finance, Faculty of Science,
Faculty of Arts and Faculty of law under the initiative of
the Rotaract District 3220.
The workshop was well participated by over 50 members
from all 4 clubs. The participants were first taken through a
clinical procedure where they were checked as to whether how much prevention is important since when it comes to

they were in the risk of diabetes. This risk assessment was diabetes there is no perfect cure and also it has become a

then followed by valuable advices and directions given with disease that is increasing in pandemic proportions more

individual attention to everyone present. than HIV/AIDS today. Many valuable advices were offered

Afterwards a lecture was conducted by a renowned per- as to how to maintain a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent

sonality Dr. Mahen Wijesuriya, MD- Honorary Director – such illness.

National Diabates Center, Secretary- Diabetes association
of Sri Lanka on the importance of beating diabetes before
it beats you.
Dr. Wijesuriya explained the importance of why the young-
sters needs to be aware of the dangers of diabetes and on


Rice and Knowledge
at the Same Time?

F
reerice.com is an initiative by the With over 20 online participants the project
United Nations World Food Program to ended successfully by the 1st of October 2012.
donate rice to poor countries with the 75,000 grains of rice was collected to feed 4
participation of the global population. people 2 meals each. If you are interested check
The basic concept of this website is that you get out www.freerice.com for more details.
to answer multiple choice questions and win 10
grains of rice for each correct answer. Questions Rtr ransimalie warnapura
can be found in various categories: Humanities,
English, Math, Chemistry, Language Learning,
Geography, Sciences and SAT Prep.
If you are wondering why the WFP is sitting on
some food and not donating it till you play a
game, well, it doesn’t work like that. The WFP
actually does not have any access to food as
such, what happens of Freerice is, they have
sponsors put up banners while games are played,
and the money gained from advertising is used
to buy food.
The Rotaract Club of University of Colombo
Faculty of Management and Finance created a
group in this website to keep track of the activity
by members and planned to raise 75,000 grains
within two weeks. With an enthusiastic response
from most members, the target was reached on
time. The intention of the project chair was to
promote the website among the club members
and to encourage them to take part in something
that was a benefit to society as a whole. The rea-
son to have a target was to convey the message
as to how easy it was.


club Rtr Melissa Pereira

Achievers
Rtr Nadisha Colombage

• Winner of TNL onstage 2012

Rtr Thilini Alahkoon

S ec r eta ry 2011/2012
• Recipient of one of the most coveted titles
Rotaract Paragon: one which has been award-
ed to only five Rotaractors in recognition
of their spirit, leadership and service to the
District 3220 and to their clubs.

Co m m u n ity se rvice
di r ecto r 2011/2012

• Recipient of the Spirit of service
award for the Rotaract year 2011/2012


word power quiz 1

Words are, of course, the most powerful
drug used by mankind."
Rudyard Kippling
Words are powerful instruments. They are tools that can be used to unite nations, they are also deadly weapons
that can wage wars. Words are the medium to mold thoughts and ideas into clear and understandable concepts.
Recognising the impotance of words, each issue of the Kaleidoscope will include a quiz- Word power-to test your
vocabulary and learn new words

Test your vocabulary and learn new words

1. Dishevelled appearance.(a) Untidy (b) Fierce (c) Foolish (d) Peculiar (e) Unhappy

2. A baffling problem. (a) Difficult (b) Simple (c) Puzzling (d) Long (e) New

3. Lenient parent. (a) Tall (b) Not strict (c) Wise (d) Foolish (e) Severe

4. A confirmed atheist. (a) Bachelor (b) Disbeliever in god (c) Believer in religion (d) Believer in science (e) Priest

5. Endless loquacity. (a) Misery (b) Fantasy (c) Repetitiousness (d) Ill Health (e)Talkativeness

6. A glib talker. (a) Smooth (b) awkward (c) Loud (d) Friendly (e) Boring

7. To vacillate continually. (a) Avoid (b) Swing back and forth in indecision (c) Inject (d) Treat (e) Scold

8. A nostalgic feeling. (a) Nauseated (b) Homesick (c) Sharp d) Painful (e) Delighted

9. Feel antipathy. (a) Bashfulness (b) Stage fright (c) Friendliness (d) Hostility (e) Intelligent

10. A tyro. (a) Dominating personality (b) beginner (c) Accomplished musician. (d) Dabbler (e) Serious student

11. A laconic reply. (a) Immediate (b) Assured (c) Terse and meaningful (d) Unintelligible (e) Angry

12. Cacophony of a large city. (a) Political administration (b)Crowded living conditions (c) Cultural advantages (d) Unpleasant noises (e) Busy traffic

13. Gregarious person. (a) Outwardly calm (b) Very sociable (c) Completely trustworthy (d) Vicious (e) Self-effacing and timid

14. Parry a blow. (a) ward off (b) fear (c) expect (d) invite (e) ignore

15. Ominous disease. (a) loud (b) threatening (c) untrue (d) serious (e) unpleasant

0-3: Below Average

4-6: Average

7-9: Above average
(Answers:
1-a, 2-c, 3-b, 4-b, 5-e, 6-a, 7-b, 8-b, 9-d, 10-b, 11-c, 12-d, 13-b,14-a, 15-b)
10-12: Excellent

13-15: Superior


Rotaractor
of the Month
This year president Nilangika introduced a concept where she recognizes a club
member every month, for his/her outstanding contribution to club activities.

July 2012

August 2012
Rtr Sachintha Fernando
For organizing SLAM and the IU project

September 2012

Rtr Neena Silva
Chairing the installation committee and
helping organize SLAMand the IU project

Rtr lakmal ranasinghe
For perfect attendance at club meetings and club
projects, and for his
contribution towards handling
all IT aspects of the club


Contact us
Want to get in touch with our club? Please
feel free to contact us on

rotaractfmf@gmail.com

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