Beginning of a New Era - Transition Meeting 2024-25

The 7th Installation of the Rotaract Club of College of Chemical Sciences 

                                                                                                                              By Rtr. Lihini Jayasinghe

The Rotaract Club of the College of Chemical Sciences held its' 7^th Installation at the PPGL Siriwardana Auditorium, Adamantane House, on the 23^rd of July 2018, inducting its' new council of directors for the Rotaract year 2018/2019.

Our club has been excelling over the years right from its inception, winning numerous awards and accolades at the past district assemblies held.
This year too, at the 28th District Assembly, our club won the Bronze award for the Best Mental Health Awareness Project.

The 7th Installation was graced by the presence of our Chief Guest, our very own senior lecturer, Professor S P Deraniyagala and Guest of Honour, Rotarian PHF Lee Bazalgette, President of our parent club, Rotary Club of Colombo Regency.

The proceedings commenced with the traditional lighting of the oil lamp, followed by the Rotaract anthem, Rotaract invocation and flag salutation.

Our esteemed dignitaries and guests were then welcomed by the incoming joint secretary, Rtr. Dilimi Karunadasa.

One of the main highlights of the event was the address by the outgoing President Rtr. Dilendra Wijesekara who presented her one last speech representing the board of directors for 2017/2018 and passed on the mantle of the club to the incoming President, Rtr. Yaqeen Ahamed Rejal entrusting him with the clubs’ future to uphold.

Rtr. Yaqeen Ahamed Rejal introduced and inducted his board of directors for the year 2018/2019, with whom he will work towards strengthening the club’s legacy and future success.

The Board of Directors for the Rotaract year 2018/2019 :

President – Rtr. Yaqeen Ahamed Rejal
Immediate Past President - Rtr. Dilendra Wijesekara

Vice President – Rtr. Yasas Attanayake

Vice President – Rtr. Sachin Fernando

Joint Secretary - Rtr. Dilimi Karunadasa
Joint Secretary - Rtr. Samindi Ranasingha
Treasurer - Rtr. Chanikya Jayawardana
Sergeant at Arms - Rtr. Imesha Ranathunga
Community Service Director - Rtr. Virosha Ariyawansha
Community Service Director - Rtr. Senuri Hasara
Club Service Director - Rtr. Gavindya Manamperi
Club Service Director - Rtr. Yashmitha Alahakoon
Director of International Relations - Rtr. Marino  Roshaen
Director of International Relations - Rtr. Sanduni Nakandala
Professional Development Director- Rtr. Dilusha Amantha
Membership Development Director - Rtr. Indeewari Jayaweera
Membership Development Director- Rtr. Anuji Kumarasiri
Sports Director - Rtr. Sidath Thiranjaya
Sports Director - Rtr. Manoj Bashuka
IT Director - Rtr. Chathura Abeysinghe
Finance Director - Rtr. Imansha Madushan
Director of Social Media - Rtr. Heshan de Silva
Director of Public Relations - Rtr. Malsha Fernando
Co-Editor - Rtr. Lihini Jayasinghe
Co-Editor - Rtr. Binelka Siriwardana

Entertainment for the night was provided by Rtr. Elon Newton from the Rotaract Club of Colombo West revitalizing the event even more by his remarkable vocals.

The night ended with a sumptuous feast for our invitees and guests at the college rooftop under a thousand blue lights and candles that lit up the place giving a touch of tranquil and warmth, a perfect ending to a perfect night that initiated yet another year of efficacious CSS Rotaract.