2 Spotlight…

Editorial…

As Robert Kennedy once said “some people look at things as they are and ask ‘why?’; others look at things

as they never were and ask ‘why not?’”. Rotaractors certainly belong to the second category because they

have what it takes to realize their dreams: ingenuity, determination and above all, an ignited passion.

With the beginning of the new Rotaract year, Rotaract Mora welcomed many new members who brought

with them, vitality, passion and dreams to the ever-active club. Just as enthusiastic as those whom they

replace, the new Rotaractors too continue to work towards realizing their vision of ‘Service Above Self’.

The new members are now merged with the seniors and the way they move forward together towards

their dreams is truly exemplary. The members may have changed, but the club continues to be the

epitome of unity; probably one of the biggest reasons behind the success of Rotaract Mora.

With the previous issue Flicker presented to you how the new kites set their primus flight in the New Year.

Once the new blood has joined Rotaract, they all share the same dream, a dream to come true. This time

Flicker, the splash of colours in a Rotaractor, unfolds the story of the past two

months, how they continued their dream…

The dreamers have changed, but the dream continues…

Co-editors:

Rtr. Nimasha Fernando &

Rtr. Radhya Gamage

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By Rtr. Madhuri Sondarangalla

Rotaract Club of University of Moratuwa, the first

institution based Rotaract club in Sri Lanka proudly

inherits a history of 18 years had been internationally

recognized for various projects carried out in the four

avenues of Rotaract.

Writing another remarkable page in the history, Rotaract

Mora celebrated its 18th Installation on 1st of September,

2013 at ICTAD hall, Colombo 07. The event was graced by the

presence of Prof. R.A. Attalage, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of

University of Moratuwa, the guest of honor Rtn. PHF. Jerome

Rajendram, the chief guest Rtn. PDG. Nihal Bogahalande,

DRR Rtr. Abdul Wahid, DRCC Rtn. Marshad Barry and the

staff advisor of the club Dr. Ranga Rodrigo.

Paying gratitude to the traditions, the house was called to order and the

gathering was welcomed warmly by the chair person Rtr. Rushen Basnayake.

The outgoing secretary Rtr. Hasini Perera proudly adduced the report of year

2012/2013 flash backing all memorable moments with a collection of

inestimable photographs. Then it was the time for the outgoing president Rtr.

Chinthaka Dharmasiri to share his experiences as the President and to

appreciate the Rotaractors who contributed to make a change within last years’

time. With his inspiring address he solicited the audience to become true

Rotaractors.

After astonishing video, incoming President for 2013/2014 Rtr. Nipuna

Nanayakara was introduced, following the introduction of theme ‘IGNITE THE

PASSION’ and installation of the board of directors for the year. The distinguished

guests appreciated the hardworking of outgoing president while congratulating

the successor Rtr. Nipuna Nanayakkara for the coming year.

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The short drama and the musical item performed by the Rotaractors added glamour to this

milestone of Rotaract history. Marking the end of another legendry day, the 18th Installation

Ceremony of the Rotaract Club of University of Moratuwa moved to an end carving everlasting

memories in the Rotaractors of Rotaract Mora.

Waiting to surprise you all with Igniting the Passion in the year to come…

Board of Directors 13/14: IPP Rtr. Chinthaka Dharmasiri President Rtr. Nipuna Nanayakkara Vice President (International Service Advisor) Rtr. Hansaka Fernando Vice President (Vocational Service Advisor) Rtr. Hasini Perera Vice President (Community Service Advisor) Rtr. Geethanga Wijesinghe Secretary Rtr. Shanika Sandeepani Asst. Secretary Rtr. Madhuri Sondarangalla Treasurer Rtr. Givin Ranaweerasinghe Asst. Treasurer Rtr. VidurangaThuduwage Director-Finance & Strategy Rtr. Vidu Jayanetti Editor Rtr. Guvanthi Abeysinghe Co-Director-Community Service Rtr. Rushen Basnayake Co-Director-Community Service Rtr. Duvindu Piyasena Co-Director-Public Relations Rtr. Sachindra Weerasooriya Co-Director-Public Relations Rtr. Thamali Mampitiyaarachchi Asst. Director-Public Relations Rtr. Sachini Herath Director-International Service Rtr. Dulan Nakandala Director-IT Rtr. Anuradha Mudalige Co-Director-Professional Development Rtr. Ridwan Shariffdeen Co-Director-Professional Development Rtr. Sumudu Herath Director-Club Service Rtr. Vipula Dissanayake Director-Social & Environment & Rtr. Pasan Hewa Kandamby Responsibility Rotaract Coordinator Rtr. Lasith Karunasekara Rotary & Interact Coordinator Rtr. Pathum Liyanaarachchi Sergeant at Arms Rtr. Rukshan Gunasena

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Vocalize By Akshika Wijesundara

The Vocalize, organized by the Rotaract Club of University of Moratuwa

was held at the Civil Engineering Research Center on 3rd October, 2013

with the objective of enhancing the speaking skills and the leadership

skills of the University undergraduates.

One of the main target groups was the organizing committee of ‘Are You

Ready? 2013’, with the expectation of making them aware on the ethics to

maintain while having a phone call with a cooperate head. The project was

co-chaired by Rtr. Akshika Wijesundara and Rtr. Rajith Gun Hewage. The

event consisted of two main Sessions. The first session was done by the

Immediate Past President of Rotaract Mora Rtr. Chinthaka Dharmasiri. It was

a splendid session about ‘what you should do and should not do, during a

phone call’. It was followed by a great drama done by the fellow Rotaractors.

The main focus of the event was the session done by the distinguish

toastmaster Ms. Shriyanthi Marian Salgado. Her session was mainly focused

on the improvement of public speaking skills and usage of one’s own

creativity. She emphasized the importance of using English in the day to day

life to have a good command in English. Later the participants were grouped

and asked to present a small short drama, which was really an effective idea

everybody had to participate.

The program was a huge success and

gave a head start to each and every one

to develop the English speaking skills.

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By Rtr. Guvanthi Abeysinghe

The biggest event in the calendar of Rotaract Mora, as well as one of the most prestigious events of the

University of Moratuwa, ‘Are You Ready?’, the official careers fair of the University organized in

collaboration with the Career Guidance Unit of University of Moratuwa kicked started with its first session

on 08th of October. This year marking the 18th consecutive year of excellence, ‘Are You Ready? 2013’

encompasses six sessions including Flagship Day which is to be held on 20th of December where well known

employers around the country meet the prospective graduates.

‘CV Clinic’ was the first session of ‘Are You Ready? 2013’ and is

new to the ‘Are You Ready?’ program line up held so far. The

session was sponsored by the Millennium IT and was all about

preparing a killing Curriculum Vita. The session was also conducted

by professionals from the Human Resource Division of Millennium

IT. “The main objective of preparing a CV is to get an interview, not

to get the job...”, the professionals form the MIT emphasized the

importance of making the CV simple and to the point so as reflect

the true potential of the candidate to the recruiter.

The participants were also given the opportunity to get

their own curriculum vitae checked and corrected

during the session. The past Rotaractors from the

Rotaract Club of the University of Moratuwa, who are

now successful professionals in the industry helped in

this regard.

‘Are You Ready? 2013’ is being chaired by Rtr.

Himantha Alahakoon and Rtr. Sumudu Herath whilst

Rtr. Anushka Abeyrathne and Rtr. Sameera Gunarathne

chaired the inaugural session, the ‘CV Clinic’.

The rest of the sessions to be held during the week beginning from December 16th are ‘Engineers’ Forum’:

a panel discussion on current aspects related with engineering, ‘The Criterion’: a workshop to improve

professionalism, ‘YOUTM’: to guide in building up the professional network, ‘The Flagship Day’: real and

mock interview sessions for final year undergraduates and ‘Dining Etiquette and Grooming workshop’ to

promote the accepted behaviour in corporate society. The sole expectation of Rotaract Mora is to take

another step ahead from previous years and make it more successful.

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Are You Ready?

Glimpse from Past Memories…

First Leap: Are You Ready? 1998

Are You

Ready?

2010

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Are You Ready? 2011

Are You Ready? 2012

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Best Wishes to Rotaract Alumni Mora…!!!

Rotaract Club of Alumni of University of Moratuwa was chartered as an official Rotaract Club in RI District

3220 Sri Lanka and Maldives by the Rotary International.

The club is being powered by the Rotaractors who were the members of Rotaract Club of University of

Moratuwa during their undergraduate period in the University. The grown-ups have now left the University

and have become emerging professionals in the industry. But with the intention of keeping in touch with

Rotaract Mora and lending their support to the club, they formed their own club, ‘Rotaract Alumni Mora’.

Its president, Rtr. Lahiru Bandara Gawarammana received the charter certificate from the President of the

Rotary Club of Colombo West Rtn. Jerome Rajendram at the previous general meeting of the Rotary Club

of Colombo West held at Galadari Hotel, Colombo recently.

‘We For You’, is the first community project to be launched by the Rotaract Alumni Mora which is about

lending a helping hand to some little souls who have been set aside by the society. It will commence in

collaboration with Rotaract Mora on 30th November, 2013 at Gouthama Orphanage Home, Panadura.

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Are You Ready to know You Know Who?

Is it two overqualified undergraduates, one with a burnt Micro Pic and one with a

Toy bridge?

Sumudu Herath, one brilliant Civil engineering

undergraduate and Himantha Alahakoon the other, an

intelligent Electronics and Telecommunications

undergraduate will be the stars of the following narration

for they are the Co-chairs of the biggest project on

Rotaract Mora event calendar ‘ARE YOU READY? 2013’.

Summa and Hawa are very famous inside the university as

well as outside the university not because of something

funny or creepy but because of their willingness to help

everyone and never saying ‘NO’ for any work.

In addition to their success in academic work, both of them could have carved their

own personality in their colleagues' mind. Descending from a luxurious ‘walau

palenthiya’, Summa is financially strong enough to help you with a scholarship. His

boarding colleagues are the bulwark around summa. Sumudu being fondled as Summa is

obvious, but to know the legacy behind ‘Hawa’’ one has to refer to his birth certificate.

Hawa, whose first love is for trains is the guy with a Third Eye. Finding Hawa creeping

down somewhere with his third eye open is not a hardship.

Summa is an easy going bud while hawa is a nervous, but innocent

fellow. However their blend has indeed made the RUR 2013 rocking.

Anyone who steps into the RUR house of office at ‘-1/2’ (rina

bhagaya) in any time of the day, will never go unwelcomed by either

of their smiles.

True, they will annoy you sometimes as

they are heading you to work. But

mostly they will nudge you with an

adorable ‘Machan’ and deliver you some

work, where only the stones could slip

without obeying.

At times they are mad enough to forget their own lunch but 300+ company updates

with another 400+ RUR stuff is something that they will never forget. That is how the

days of RUR preparations are spent with our remarkable co-chairs.

With a bit off buff and lot of wit two spearheads await RUR 2013. The feeling of

chairing the greatest service project of Rotaract Mora and hosting the careers week

of one of the best Universities of Sri Lanka has made them humbly proud. Knowing

that there may be many obstacles and blessings on the forth coming road for them

Rotaract Mora passes good luck and wishes for these two buddies to make this ‘ARE YOU READY? 2013’ the

18th successful milestone!!!

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Hawa Summa

Summa

RUR in effect….

Sleepless nights have made the two

fellows to couch at anywhere

Practicing to hit

the wicket at RUR’13

Hawa, with his Thrid Eye

wide open…

Cover Designs by: Rtr. Pramod Dissanayake