Institution of Incorporated Engineers, Sri Lanka Volume 09 - No

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INSTITUTION OF INCORPORATED ENGINEERS, SRI LANKA VOLUME 09 - NO. 14 SINCE 1990 July 2011

Industrial Exhibition and Trade Fair „inco 2011‟ was a Success Once Again

Inco is 09 years old now: IIESL President Foreign investors have come: inco Chairman

“This being the ninth successive year of the exhibition, it inco will present an unique opportunity to local and foreign helped to bring together all the players in the industry under investors, to identify local projects & manufacturers and one roof with a view to disseminating and sharing suppliers to meet professionals and distributors to promote knowledge in advances made in skills and technology,” said their products. IIESL President, Eng. Upali Gunawardena at the opening of the inco 2011 Industrial Exhibition and Trade Fair held inco will also present an unique opportunity to local and th on the 24 of June 2011 at the BMICH, Colombo. The foreign investors, to identify local projects & manufacturers th th exhibition was held for three days from 24 to 26 June. and suppliers to meet professionals and distributors to promote their products and services, said inco Chairman He added that he is proud of the fact that inco has become Eng. Shantha Senarath at the opening of the exhibition. the largest industrial exhibition in Sri Lanka. As Incorporated Engineers, we have taken the responsibility to “ Inco has a vision for the industry of this country. It will give a helping hand to the local industry; our members are endeavor to assist and guide local industrialists to improve playing key roles in the industrial sector in carrying out their businesses qualitatively and quantitatively. Inco will operational construction and maintenance management also guide and motivate the local business entrepreneurs to activities. It showcases the creativity of our student embark on manufacturing for export purpose” the inco members who are aspiring to embark on a challenging chairman pointed out. carrier. He added that we have introduced many new features to the He thanked inco Organizing Committee, IIESL Council exhibition this year and we believe that the participants and members & their spouses and Ladies Circle of IIESL for visitors would be able to derive their desired benefits out of their commitment to make inco 2011 successful. this unique event, which happens only once a year.

The Inco-2011 Awards Ceremony is scheduled to be held at the Grand Ball Room of the Galle Face Hotel on 07-08-2011 from 7pm. Over 35 Main & Merit Awards will be presented to the winners at this ceremony in addition to the Awards for Sponsors. 1

EDITORIAL THIS EDITION 1. inco 2011 exhibition opening ceremonies 1 THE INSTITUTION OF INCORPORATED ENGINEERS, SRI LANKA 2. Editorial, Editorial Board 2 12/2B, Gall Road, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka 3. Achievements of our members 3

4. Chief Guests at inco 2011Exhibition 5 Usually, engineers are seen as the technology people, the infrastructure people. That is not enough. 5. Ladies Circle Activities 6 We have to be leaders. Engineers are notorious 6. Self Development is not an option in backseat takers. We cannot afford to do that professional life 8 anymore. In some of the countries that have significantly developed economies, engineers are at 7. Contributions towards SDEF activities 10 the front, not in the backseat. The role of the 8. City & Guilds Graduation Ceremony. 11 engineer as a leader is critical in development.

We see some of the engineering achievements of the past, the massive water reservoirs, the irrigation ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2010/2011 –IIESL channels, the large dageba‟s including the third At Sri Lanka Foundation, Independence Square, Colombo7 largest structure in the ancient world, but can On 6th August 2011(Saturday) anybody name one of these great engineers? We cannot! Because, in some ways they were typical 8.30 am Registration engineers like ourselves, they kept a backseat, built 9.30 am Meeting called to order the dams, designed the canals, made the irrigations  Award of Certificates system work, but nobody remembers them. We  Adoption of the Minutes of the previous AGM remember the great kings and queens, we remember  Tabling of the Annual Report 2010/2011 the learned monks, but we do not remember the  Adoption of the Financial Report year ended 31st visionary engineers who made that great civilization March 2011 possible, and that is because they did not stand up  Resolutions and be leaders. That tradition of engineering is there  Address by Members and it is a great resource, but we engineers can do  Address by the President more with it than sit back at the drawing table and  Election of Council of Management for the session do designs. 2011/ 2012  Induction of the New President We must be able to communicate better and  Election of Representatives (Associate Members, engineers have to be part of the decision making Associates, Students) process, we cannot take that proverbial backseat if  Appointment of Trustees we are going to help develop our country. Why  Appointment of Auditors should the development of the country be left to  Address by the President 2011/ 2012 politicians? We, engineers have to be leaders.  And any other matters  Vote of thanks by Hony. Secretary 12.00 Noon End of Annual General Meeting Dress: Shirt & Tie, Saree W . D . Fonseka, MIIESL Editor ALL CORPORATE MEMBERS ARE KINDLY INVITED FOR THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.

EDITORIAL BOARD Eng. Upali Gunawardena - President IIESL Headquarters Eng. Dr. Mrs. Bhadranie Thoradeniya - Hony. Secretary Building Fund Eng. S.T.J.Arawwawala - VP Media Eng. Lt. Col. Pani Kavikeshawa - VP Membership Sri Lanka Insurance ( SLIC ) will send a contribution Eng. W. D. Fonseka - Editor to IIESL Building Fund when you insure your vehicle Eng. Ms. N. T. Amarasinghe - Council Member at SLIC. For details call : 071 8263336 Eng. H. B. Dayaratne - Council Member

Eng. P. Kamburawala M.B. Padmajith Jinadasa (CC, CL), NDT, MIIESL, I Eng.,GCGI, (CC, CL), NDT, M 0032 MIIESL, I.Eng, GCGI

St For the period of one year commencing from 1 July Eng. M. B. Padmajith Jinadasa is the Area Governor for Area 2011 to 30th June 2012 Eng. Kamburawala has been A5 of Toastmaters International for the term 2011/12. He has appointed as the Area Governor for Area H3 in District achieved Competent Communicator (CC) and Competent 82 Toastmasters International. He is a Competent Leader (CL) awards after joining Wayamba Toastmasters Communicator and Competent Leader. Club as a Charter Member in 2007. He became the club‟s Vice President (Education) in 2008/2009 and President in Eng. P. Kamburawala is a product of Ananda Sastralaya, 2009/10 leading the Wayamba Toastmasters Club to Matugama and Richmond College, Galle. He obtained Presidents‟ Distinguished statues. his National Diploma in Technology (Civil Engineering) from Hardy Senior Technical Institute Ampara. He is a He emerged as the 1st runner-up in the „Evaluation Contest‟ member of 1969 / 1973 batch. conducted at the Division Mid-Year Conference held on 23rd

October 2010. Also became a dual member by joining as a He commenced his career as a Construction charter member of Bank of Ceylon Toastmasters Club. Superintendent in 1975 and in 1976 joined the Rural

Development Department as an Inspector of Works until Padmajith entered the Hardy Senior Technical institute in the closure of Technical Branch in the Department in Ampara in 1977 to follow the NDT (Civil Engineering) course 1985. Since then he has served Ministry of Home Affairs and subsequently to University of Moratuwa for the final year. as an Inspector of Works, the Uva Province Major He has worked for the State Engineering Corporation of Sri Engineering and Construction Services until he joined Lanka, Contain International in Sultanate of Oman and Airport Bank of Ceylon in 1991as an Assistant Engineer (Civil). & Aviation Services Sri Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. Currently he serves In 2006 he retired from his service and joined the Open at the Bank of Ceylon as the Senior Assistant Manager University of Sri Lanka as Works Engineer Capital (Technical) engaged in construction projects and maintenance. Works and served the University up to 2010. At present

he is the Authenticator for housing and construction He had his primary education at Sri Sangrathana loans of BOC Western Province (North) branches. MahaVidyalaya, Ahangama and St. Thomas‟ College, Bandarawela. Joined Richmond College in Galle for He is a founder member of ACEDA (All Ceylon secondary education where he became a President‟s Scout. He Engineering Diplomates Association) and a member of represented school in Cricket and athletics and is a keen Siyane Engineering Diplomates Organization where he sportsman. held the office of President for two consecutive years in 2004 and 2005. He is the founder Secretary of Wayamba Engineering

Diplomates‟ Association, Kurunegala (1996) and became its He joined IIESL Toastmasters Club in 2006 and President for two consecutive years from 2002 to 2004 and Sergeant at Arms , Secretary, Vice President Education continue to serve as an Executive Committee member ever of the club. Due to his dedicated service towards the since. achievement of members he was appointed as the President of IIESL Toastmasters Club for the term His wife is also an Engineering Diplomat and is a Corporate

2010/2011. He has served as a Contest Chairman in Member of IIESL. They are blessed with two daughters and a son. Club and Area levels. He has been a Speech Contest Judge for Club, Area and Division levels. Toastmasters International

He is married and having a daughter and a son. His Join IIESL Toastmasters Club and improve your daughter is an English Teacher; also a Toastmaster and a communication & Leadership skills.

member of Siyane Toastmasters Club Gampaha. His son More than 4 million people around the world have become more is an Air Craft Technician and at present serving in Male confident speakers and leaders through Toastmasters. for Moldivian Air Taxi Limited. For details call: Eng. Jayasinghe on 071 4324588 3

AN IIESL MEMBER ACHIEVES THE HIGHEST EDUCATIONAL PROFILE OF TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL, DISTINGUISHED TOASTMASTER (DTM )

Eng. M Y Zainudeen received the prestigious Distinguished Toastmaster Award (DTM) during the annual conference of the District 82, Toastmaster International, held in Mysore, India in May 16, 2011. His achievement was felicitated by Division A of District 82 during the „Division A‟ Award Ceremony held in Colombo on on July 11, 2011. This is the highest educational award any Toastmaster can secure under TMI programs.

Eng. M Y Zainudeen followed the NDT (Civil) course program at the Katubedde Campus, University of Ceylon in 1971-1973, subsequently successfully completed the IESL Parts (I & II)

Engineering examinations in 1979. He obtained his PG Diploma in Engineering in 1985 from University of Moratuwa and Eng. Zainudeen served the SD&CC on completion of NDT Master of Science Degree in Engineering Hydrology from for a short while and joined the Public service (Irrigation National University of Ireland in 1994. department) in 1974 as a Technical Assistant, was appointed as an Irrigation Engineer in 1980 and served in various He became as a Corporate Member of the Institution of positions. In 1990 he joined the North Western Provincial Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL) in 1984, and a Fellow Member of Council as a pioneering members for the establishment of the IESL in 2002. He is Cooperate Member of the Institute NWP Engineering Department and held the positions of

Management, Sri Lanka. Chief Irrigation Engineer and Additional Director. He served He is a founder member of the then ACEDA and became the Greater Kandy supply Project from 2005 to 2006 as the Fellow (Life) member of the IIESL in 1997. Also he is the Chief Engineer (Budget) and Head of the master plan group. founder President of Wayamba Engineering Diplomates‟ Association (WEDA) in 1996 and is an active member to date. He was appointed as the Deputy Chief Secretary He is the founder secretary of the Wayamba Center of the (Engineering Services) of NWP in 2007 and served as the IESL(1991), held the position of Chairman for three years Director of Provincial Road Development Department for a (2002-2005) and continues to serve the center as CPD panel short while concurrently. He retired from the post of DCS member, especially for Professional Review Training. (Eng. Services), the highest rank in the Public Service of Sri Lanka that could be reached by a technocrat, under normal Further he is a Charter Member (VP Education) Wayamba circumstances, in March 2011 on reaching the age of 60 Toastmasters Club (2007), established under the initiative of Years. Subsequently he joined the Institute of Technology of IESL Wayamba. University of Moratuwa as a Senior Lecturer and continues to serve the ITUM, especially for the budding Diplomates.

The 5th convention of saarc diploma engineers forum And 33rd annual session of

INSTITUTION OF INCORPORATED ENGINEERS, SRI LANKA ( IIESL ) will be held on 30th July, 2011 at Grand Ball Room, Galle Face Hotel, Colombo From 9 am to I pm

CITY & GUILDS GRADUATION CEREMONY – 2011

The 5th Graduation Ceremony of City & Guilds and South Asia, City & Guilds International represented City & Institution of Incorporated Engineers Sri Lanka was held on Guilds (London). 12th July, 2011 at BMICH ( Mihilak Medura ) with the participation of Prof. Malik Ranasinghe, Vice-Chancellor Dr. T. A. G. Gunasekera, the Independent Examiner and Past University of Moratuwa, as the Chief Guest and Prof. President of IIESL, Past presidents, Council members and W.A.Wimalaweera, Dean Faculty of Engineering officials of Institution of Incorporated Engineers, Sri Lanka Technology, Open University of Sri Lanka as the Guest of participated at the ceremony. Honour. Mr. Nick Bradley, Group Director of Marketing, City & There were 26 members who recived Graduatship and 5 Guilds, UK and Mr. Mufthy Hashim, Regional Manager members who received Licentiateship certificates .

RECIPIENTS OF C&G GRADUATESHIP (CIVIL RECIPIENTS OF C&G GRADUATESHIP ENGINEERING) (ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING) Eng. H.N. DAYARATNE M 0250 Eng. U.A. GUNASEKERA M 0416 Eng. Y.R.B. SENANAYAKE M 1344 Eng..K. KUNANAYAGAM M 1388 RECIPIENTS OF C&G GRADUATESHIP Eng. A.F.M. KAZIM M 1624 (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING) Eng. K.G.L. JAYASURIYA M 1626 Eng. N. JEEVAGAN M 2032 Eng.M.G.M.R. DISSANAYAKE M 1816 Eng. D.C. SILVA M 1569 Eng. T. M.C.A. TENNAKOON M 1959 Eng. M.A.G. STANLEY M 1367 Eng. S. THANGAVEL M 2028 Eng. K.P.W.S.N. DE SILVA M 1352 Eng. M.M.P.M. BANDARA M 2029 Eng. L.R. HANDUNGE M 0151 Eng. M.H.H. MUHAMMADU M 2035 Eng. E.A. GUNAWARDENA M 1962 Eng. P.B.S. RODRIGO M 1683 Eng. J.M.V.P.N. JAYALATH M 2037 RECIPIENTS OF C&G LICENTIATESHIP (CIVIL Eng. C.J. GAMAGE M 2040 ENGINEERING) Eng. P.M.P. MENIKE M 1723 Eng. Y.M.R. KARUNARATHNA AM 0672 Eng. U.R.N. RATNAYAKE M 1199 Eng. N. SENTHURAN AM 1100 Eng. S.A.Y.B. JAYASINGHE AM 1127 RECIPIENTS OF C&G GRADUATESHIP (MARINE Eng. E.M.J.D.B. EKANAYAKE AM 1122 ENGINEERING) Eng. T.T.C.P. RAMYAJITH M 2033 RECIPIENTS OF C&G LICENTIATESHIP (ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING) RECIPIENTS OF C&G GRADUATESHIP Eng. H.L. WICKREMASINGHE AM 1126 (ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING) Eng. M. JEYASEELAN M 2034 Eng. G.A.L. CHANDRASIRI M 1460 Eng. L.C. WEERASINGHE M 1348

FUND RAISING PROJECT - “Today’s Mine” Programme" “Today is Mine” programme is one of the strategies to raise funds required for the daily expenses of IIESL. We kindly request your assistance to bear up the daily expenses of the Institution. Your contribution of Rs.1000/= will enable us to reserve a day of your choice which may be your Birthday, the birthday of your Spouse, Children, Mother, Father, or to commemorate any important event or day in your life. The specific day/s will be reserved and displayed in the institution calendar and the Institution will send its greetings through post accordingly. All members are kindly requested to contribute to this program.

You may send your contribution/s to The Institution of Incorporated Engineers, Sri Lanka, No.12/2B, Galle Road, Moratuwa. Sri Lanka. (In cash, by cheque / Money order written in favour of INSTITUTION OF INCORPORATED ENGINEERS, Savings A/C No. 061020287932, HNB Bank, Ratmalana )

Please do not forget to send your Membership No., Contact No. and Mailing Address to which you wish to receive the greetings along with your contribution. 5

What the Chief Guests said about inco 2011

Day i Day 2 Day 3 Pavithra Wanniarachchi, P. Dayaratne, Gitanjana Gunawardena, Hon. Minister of Science and Hon. Senior Minister for Food Hon.Deputy Minister of Finance and Technology Security. Planning.

IIESL has done a great job by I am happy to note that I have been a New techniques and technological organizing inco 2011. You have keen visitor to each of the inco advances to improve engineering understood the importance of such a Exhibitions held in this country from services and responses to new national task which provides path for its inception in 2003 . To my mind this situations and challenges will be new inventors to come forward. Sri is the most customer focused showcased at inco 2011, rejuvenating Lanka government has realized the industrial exhibition series ever held in the interests of stakeholder importance of helping new inventors this country. It is perhaps the largest participants and the community at and has already allocated some money industrial exhibition of its kind large that will patronize the Exhibition and Trade fair in large numbers as has from the budget. As we have achieved presents itself as an annual feature peace after many years now this is the providing an ideal platform for local been the case in the past. Also the best time for new inventors, engineers industries and the business community event will be attended by larger

and scientist to think peacefully. As and present their new inventions and number of foreign participants which

the minister of Science and engineering and technical solutions for confirms the confidence build up Technology and on behalf of the the benefit of the community. I wish overseas on the engineering prospects government I wish you, stall holders inco 2011 Industrial Exhibition and of the ongoing development scenarios and new inventors, every success. Trade Fair success. in the country. I congratulate IIESL for organizing inco 2011.

INCO-2011 Industrial Exhibition & Trade Fair

By: Eng. D.S.Senarath , NDT, FIIESL Chairman INCO 2011, Organizing Committee

INCO-2011 was successfully completed on 26th June, 2011. brief ceremony, which was reported by ITN & Lakhanda in The three day event that commenced on the 24th June, 2011 their respective media channels. at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike International Exhibition Centre was the outcome of the efforts made by it‟s 1st Organizing Committee Meeting of Inco-2011 was held Chairman & the Organizing Committee together with INCO on 10th September 2010 at the Inco Secretariat at Oceanica Marketing Team backed by the President-IIESL, the Group of Companies Building at Colombo-03 and to-date Council & the Past Presidents‟ Forum. 13 Committee Meetings have been held in order to accomplish the task of conducting a successful exhibition. The launching Ceremony of Inco-2011 was held at DTET Out of the Team Leaders appointed for different activities of auditorium on 16th October 2010 with the Chairman – INCO by the Chairman – Eng. Shantha Senarath the Nature Secrets Pvt Ltd. , Mr. Samantha Kumarasinghe, following Team Leaders dedicated their service to the attending as the Chief Guest. President-IIESL, Hony. committee until the end of the exhibition. Secretary, Past Presidents, Vice Presidents, Council Members & Trustees numbering well over 40 attended the (to be continued on page 8) 6

Ladies Circle activities – inco 2011

Eng. Mrs. Chitra Boteju the Chief Guest of Day 1 Eng. Mrs. Namalie Siyambalapitiya lights the oil with the Ladies circle members lamp before starting the 2nd day programme.

Ladies Circle of IIESL organized educational and Addressing the gathering, Eng. Mrs. Boteju explained how Entertainment programs for the members of IIESL and to run a business successfully while motivating employees. visitors of the exhibition for the 9th consecutive year. The first session on the 24th June was ceremoniously opened by Chief Guest on the 2nd day was Eng. Mrs. Namalie the Chief guest of the day Eng. Mrs. Chitra Boteju, Siyambalapitiya, Deputy Director (Planning), Road Managing Director, Oceanica Group of Companies Pvt. Ltd Development Authority. Addressing the gathering, she lighting the traditional oil lamp followed by the welcome explained through her experience, how to play the role of a address delivered by Eng. Mrs. Harsha Thalagala, Secretary, mother, house wife and manage office work while attending ladies Circle. to other social responsibilities

Programme commenced with a welcome dance by Miss (to be continued on page 8) Sakhitha kirambakanda and Dasun Kirambakanda, adding colour and culture to the exhibition.

INCO 2011, FUNCTIONAL COMMITTEE

From left to right: Eng. Ms. N.T. Amarasinghe, Eng. R.M.S. Upali, Eng. Saman Talagala, Eng. P. Lionel De Silva, Eng. B.N.P. Mendis, Eng. B.S. Perera, Eng. Tilak Malawaraarachchi, PP (Advisor), Eng. Shantha Senarath, PP (Chairman), Eng. Upali Gunawardena (President, IIEL), Eng. J.K. Lankathilake, PP (Advisor), Eng. S.T.J. Arawwawala, Eng. S.B.G.C.P.S. Bandara, Eng. D.J. Amarakoon, Eng. P.A.D.R. Chandrsiri, Mr. P C Thilakeratnea (Marketing Manager), Eng. H.W.S. Chandrasekera.

Continued from page 6 from the three institutes displaying 9 inventions in the stalls allocated for this competition. The other students from the INCO-2011 Industrial Exhibition & three institutes displayed a large number of exhibits and inventions in the stalls allocated for the three institutes Trade Fair namely, ITUM, ATI & IET.

Eng. Upali Gunawardana – President IIESL – Ex-Officio Ladies Circle Programmes were very successfully Member, Eng. Shantha Senarath – Chairman - Overall conducted on 24th & 25th with a large number of people Coordination & Sponsorships, Eng. J.K.Lanklatillake – attending each session. Ladies Circle programme consisted Overall Adviser / Team Leader – Inco Awards & Judging of lectures on Family Health, Cookery Demonstrations, related work, Eng. Thilak Malawaraarachchi - Overall Beauty Culture Workshops etc. Adviser / Team Leader – Electronic & Print Media related work, Eng. D.J.Amarakoon – Team Leader – Stall The Karaoke Singing Competition was conducted on the Reservations coordination, Eng. Saman Thalagala – Team final day with the participation of contestants numbering Leader – Events , Eng. Nalin Mendis – Team Leader – All well over 50 in front of a huge gathering. The judging was Printing Work, Eng. K.P.G.U. Karunawallaba – Team carried out by two highly qualified music lectures at the Leader – YII Competition related work, Eng. R.M.S.Upali – University of Fine Arts. The winners were awarded with Team Leader – Karaoke Singing Competition, Marketing very valuable prizes. Team headed by Mr. P.C.Thilakaratne – Inco Marketing Manager Inco-2011 had an unprecedented number of Sponsors this year. as follows: Inco-2011 consisted of 272 stalls occupied by the local & foreign industrialists. This is the highest ever number of  Daya Group of Companies – Principal Sponsor stalls any Inco exhibition has had so far. 100% of Halls – A  Independent Television Network – Electronic Media & B and approximately. 80% of the other stalls in C, D, E & Sponsor F were fully occupied by the industrialists & trading  Associated News Papers Ceylon Ltd. – Print Media companies dealing in industrial products and services. Halls Sponsor A & B were fully occupied by industries. Many foreign  Sri Lanka Telecom PLC – Co-Sponsor participants were there with their local agents participating  Atotech (Pvt) Ltd. - Co-Sponsor at the exhibition. This was in total compliance with the  Deen Brothers (Pvt) Ltd. - Co-Sponsor committee objective of making INCO totally industrial  Debug Peripherals (Pvt) Ltd. - Co-Sponsor focused. Hall-C was occupied by companies in the  Ilukkumbura Automation - Co-Sponsor photographic industry displaying modern digital  Electro-Serv (Pvt) Ltd. - Co-Sponsor technological advances in the photographic industry.  Target E Ads - Co-Sponsor – e-marketing Campaign

As planned and envisaged at the beginning, the exhibition The Inco-2011 Awards Ceremony is scheduled to be held at this year was a massive display of new technologies and the Grand Ball Room of the Galle Face Hotel on 07-08- inventions. An unprecedented number of Govt. Sector 2011 from 7pm. Over 35 Main & Merit Awards will be Organizations participated at Inco this year. presented to the winners at this ceremony in addition to the

Awards for Sponsors. The judging of winners was There were very colorful opening ceremonies on all three conducted by an independent panel of judges, who are days. Several Senior Ministers of the government and many experienced Toastmasters in the IIESL Toastmasters Club, other dignitaries attended the opening ceremonies as the who have acquired special training on evaluations. With this Chief Guests and Guests of Honour on the invitation of the colourful event all Inco-2011 activities will come to a Organizing Committee. conclusion.

The Young Inco Inventor of the Year Competition (YII) turned out to be very successful and there were 9 winners

Continued from page 7 Lavinia Catering Services. Eggless cake with rice flour was prepared and everybody present, got the opportunity to Ladies Circle activities – inco 2011 enjoy the cake. Table arrangement and decorations are also important at a party or special function. Therefore vegetable carvings were also demonstrated while the cake is done. The first day Mrs. Deepthi Jayasinghe and her team Easy methods of turning out flowers from carrot, tomatoes , demonstrated the correct application of Oriflame products leeks and cucumber were taught by the chef. and introduced the range of dietary supplements available

for physical well being. Next item for the day was a presentation by Dr. Suraj

Perera, Consultant and Community Physician of „National Cookery demonstration by Dr. Pubilis Silva was scheduled Cancer Control Program‟. When we hear the word „cancer‟ to be held for the 9th time. Unfortunately he could not attend the first signal that strike our mind is fear. Because it is a the program due to overseas assignment but he made great threat to our life. Fear not, there is hope. 30% of arrangements to conduct the demonstration by Chefs of Mt.

Ladies circle office bearers with the Day 1 8 Chief Gues Mrs. Chitra Boteju. occurrence of cancer can be prevented and another 30% can grateful for Mrs. Sharini Gunasekera „s presentation and for be cured by early detection. the gifts distributed among all participants Dr. Suraj indicated the categories of people who are . vulnerable to the disease, main causes of cancer and Sri lanka is a fast developing country in South Asia. The explained the types of medical tests available for early country is very much in need of outstanding people with detection. correct attitudes. Mr. Lakshman Premasiri, Attorney at Law, Senior Lecturer of Open University and Personnel Program scheduled for the 1st day ended by 8.00 p.m. with development trainer, was the guest speaker on this subject. the vote of thanks delivered by Eng. Ms. Muditha He said in his speech that; knowledge, skills , commitment Pathirana. etc. are important, but it is attitudes that makes a successful person . His advice for the parents, was not to place targets The second day programme commenced with the welcome to their children without identifying their talents. If children dance by Ms. Kaushalya Perera to the rhythm of Pandith are guided on the correct path, they will be more prepared to Amaradeva‟s “ Anothaptha Vila Neluma Nelala..” face the challenges in the fast changing and highly competitive world when they enter society. Dr. Kapila Piyasena, Registrar in Community Medicine made the 1st presentation for the day on „Common Medical Chairman inco – 2011, Eng. Shantha Senarath and President Problems‟. Gastritis and Diabetics are common even among of IIESL, Eng. Upali Gunawardena addressed the audience children nowadays. Lifestyle factors such as diet, lack of on both days and explained how the Ladies Circle was exercise, family history and drugs taken without instructions formed and its objectives of a physician are main causes. Skipping the main diet for the sake of work load and suppressing hunger with biscuits Ladies Circle programme for inco 2011 came to an end with and soft drinks are often practiced by young executives the vote of thanks delivered by Mrs. Cynthia Perera. nowadays. But these wrong habits end up with Diabetics at Compeers of these programs were Mawani Thalagala, an early age. Dr. Kapila Piyasena explained the main causes Kaushalya Perera and Jayani Edirisinghe and they got the and precautionary measures to these illnesses. Participants opportunity to show their talents. Organizing committee got the opportunity to see a video on endoscopy tests carried appreciate these children for taking active role in this event. out to diagnose the abdominal disorders Ladies Circle is much grateful to Mrs. Kantha Lankathileka, Next item of the agenda was a presentation of cosmetics Mrs. Pushpa Jinadasa and the organizers of the inco – 2011 under the trade name “Dazzling”, manufactured locally by exhibition for their support extended in many ways for Dream Life Science (Pvt) Ltd. Ladies Circle is much making this event a success

SELF DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AN OPTION IN PROFESSIONAL LIFE

Eng. M Y Zainudeen DTM, NDT, PG Diploma(Eng.,), M Sc (Eng), C Eng; I Eng; FIIESL, FIESL, MIMSL)

Introduction

Cooperate world is suffering so much today for want of self- skills and hard skills. These two types of skillscannot be developed human resources enriched with self-initiative, differentiated as they are interrelated, inter twined and critical thinking, crisis management, etc. to manage business integrated. It is intended to discuss the way how we can entities towards success. Although there are sufficient develop our soft skills for the self-benefit as well as for the number of qualified subject matter experts (SME) who are benefit of the business world. capable of handling issues in their respective fields, still there remain a huge gap for all-rounders. All -rounder means Soft Skills people enriched with hard skills (subject matter) as well as Soft skills, sometimes known as "people skills," are soft skills (interacting with people).The main reason for such behavioral competencies including Interpersonal Skills, a situation is the very little attention paid by the today‟s proficiencies such as communication skills, conflict professional for developing soft skills (self-growth) which is resolution and negotiation, personal effectiveness, creative inevitable in the cooperate world.It has been observed in a problem solving, strategic thinking, team building, number of professions soft skills may be more important over influencing skills and selling skills, to name a few. Soft skills the long term than occupational skills. Unfortunately, often it are not easy to quantify, and are sometimes described as is seen that people who lack in soft skills are promoted to intangible. leadership positions which demands strong soft skills. Soft skills is a sociological term relating to a person's "EQ" Self-growth or self-development is the most important (Emotional Intelligence Quotient), the cluster of personality attribute which ensure all other kinds of growth or traits, social graces, communication, language, personal development; one could have in his/her life. Growth in skills habits, friendliness, and optimism that characterize is the backbone of self-growth which has two inevitable relationships with other people. Other attributes, such as the segments for which there are no substitutes. They are soft ability to empathize with others or to remain calm under 9 pressure, are sometimes known as soft skills. . Unlike hard Developing Soft Skills skills, which tend to be specific to a certain type of task or If you want to develop your soft skills you got to discover activity, soft skills are broadly applicable. your potential for the same and get the most out of them by harnessing benefit of each & every opportunity you come Why employers care about Soft skills? across. After all it is you who will be benefitted by doing so. A person's soft skill EQ is an important part of their Here's a list of some of the most important soft skills and individual contribution to the success of an organization, how to develop them. particularly those organizations dealing with customers face- to-face. Screening or training for personal habits or traits (i) Have a "winner" attitude: Always it's better to see such as dependability and conscientiousness can yield the glass half full instead of half empty, and in the workplace, significant return on investment for an organization. For this that type of positive thinking can go a long way. An overall reason, soft skills are increasingly sought out by employers in positive outlook leads to an overall positive attitude, and that addition to standard qualifications. can be a valuable asset in work environments which typically breed cynicism and negativity. Understanding Soft Skills The key to having a winning attitude is in how one tackle If someone is intelligent enough, it's easy to learn the hard obstacles and challenges that come on the way. For example, skills needed to be successful at work. But if someone is instead of complaining about a stressful workload, consider it interested to climb up along the corporate ladder, superior as an opportunity to show off the abilities by getting through soft skills are required. While technical expertise is always it productively and efficiently. appreciated as something of value, moving up the ranks in the workplace means going beyond being recognized as a (ii) Be a team player: Employers love an employee subject matter expert(SME). Soft skills are often what who displays the ability to work well in teams. Being a team separate individual contributors from managers and business player means not only being cooperative, but also displaying leaders. strong leadership ability when it's appropriate. The next time a conflict arises within your team, take the initiative to Soft skills are best explained as the wide range of skills that mediate. When you find your team fall into one of the following three categories: getting stuck in a project, take the lead to move things (a) Interactions with Coworkers forward. And what if you don't normally work with a team? (i) Networking - this is the building of strong Try to be more collaborative in the work you do and build relationships with others. professional relationships with your coworkers. (ii) Communication - the effective sharing of information with others, including oral, written, and even non- (iii) Communicate effectively: Communication is what verbal communication. allows building bridges with coworkers, persuading others to (iii) Teamwork / Collaboration - the ability to work adopt ideas and needs.Many small things that are being done successfully in a team setting, including as a team already -- things probably even no one think about -- have a player. This is where someone puts the goals of the big impact on the communication skills. Here are some team ahead of their own goals. things you should be wary of when communicating with (iv) Demonstrating Empathy - the ability to understand others: the feelings & emotions of others. Get rid of the nervousness & stage fear, Make good eye (b) Professionalism and / or Work Ethic contact, Avoid body movements that cut you off from Professionalism - includes dressing appropriately for the others, like folding your arms, Don't talk for the sake of work setting, punctuality, communicating in a respectful talking; always have a point, Enunciate your words properly, manner with coworkers, customers and clients. Hone your grammar skills with a good reference or style Integrity - acting in a truthful and honest manner, aligned manual. In general, you should become more aware of both with the values expressed by the organization. the verbal and nonverbal cues you give off to others. Also Optimism - this person anticipates the best possible remember that one of the keys to being a good communicator outcome, and provides positive feedback when someone is is being a good listener. faced with adversity. Enthusiasm / Motivation - the skill required to remain (iv) Exude confidence: Confidence is the key in every devoted to, and supportive of, an idea, corporate goal or situation to impress another. Whileit's important to accept work assignment. To continue to remain engaged in the your limitations and act humbly when you receive praise, it's pursuit of a goal. also important to acknowledge your strengths and embrace them.Make sure you have the knowledge and skills to back (b) Critical Thinking or Problem Solving: up your confidence. If you act confident in some of your This category of soft skills deals with one's ability to think responsibilities make sure that it's based on genuine & critically, and solve problems efficiently at work. One of positive reinforcement. the keys to being an effective problem solver is developing the solution to the problem in a reasonable time frame. It (v) Hone your creative skills: Most technical positions is also important to be able to explain how the solution to a require the ability to think outside the box, thinking problem was solved in both a logical and systematic creatively, which helps everyone to excel outstanding. One manner. should never underestimate the power of innovative problem solving. When others are reluctant to take upa problem, grab at the opportunity to find a creative solution. If it doesn't work, at least you'll have tried, never regret. 10

(vi) Accept & learn from criticism:This is one of the (ix) See the big (wide)picture :Always try to see the most challenging soft skills, which is loved by employers. determining factors of overall success in your work Your ability to handle criticism says a lot about your environment and identify the risk that's worth taking, willingness to improve. Never reject a piece of constructive knowing when to take it. criticism completely, without acknowledging that at least part of it is helpful. Also offer effective & friendly evaluations Say, for example, that you're in advertising and you're (constructive criticism) on the work and when you do so, handed the task of creating a campaign for a brand of soap. make sure it's done diplomatically. Try to anticipate how the To see the big picture, you should recognize that the goal is person you're evaluating (criticizing constructively) will react not just to sell soap, but also to satisfy the client and provide based on his personality, and shape the way you evaluate him him with a quality service. Additionally, you make yourself accordingly. Also learn how to be a motivator and prioritize more valuable to your company by showing the unique your projects. creativity only you can bring to such a project.

(vii) Motivate yourself & lead others: A good leader Summary leads by example. Display your qualities of self- initiation Most of the HR Specialists often complain about the amount which will always be appreciated by your employer. This of time and money invested in training programs for means constantly seeking out new ways to keep your job developing soft skills in their staff, and point out that there is interesting and motivational, even if it at the surface it seems little or no apparent change in their behavior. There must be repetitive and mundane.Creativity plays a big role in this, a good reason for this situation. It is a hard fact that all of us have the courage to pursue those ideas you've had stuck in assume we have a certain level of soft skills which is quiet the back of your mind, and have the dedication to follow sufficient mange any situation; can communicate with through with them and be successful. Pilot others in the same reasonable proficiency, can lead a team if necessary, and so direction to work towards a common goal on. It means soft skills are already there in a rough form yet we do not know to what extend we are competent enough. (viii) Multitask & prioritize your to-do list:In today's What is required is to carry out a self-evaluation to determine workplace, a good employee is expected to be able to shuffle the level of soft skills what we possess and then take several different assignments and projects simultaneously. appropriate action to get them transformed, developed, Do you know how to prioritize what's most important? These extended and added to. This no way means that you should are the keys to being a good multitasker.Don't be afraid to neglect your hard skills. The real key to success in any job is take on new tasks. Show off your multitasking skills by making your soft skills and hard skills complement each taking on projects that fall all over the spectrum. Branch out other. Consider every challenge in your work environment as beyond your direct responsibilities, and be sure to report on an opportunity to deliver the best & to rise up in the ladder. the progress of projects regularly.

Contributions Towards……..

5th Convention and 10th Apex body Meeting of SAARC Diploma Engineers Forum IIESL made a kind request from all the members to make donations in whatever amount possible and to organize sponsorships towards meeting the exuberance expenses that are expected to incur for the 5th convention and the 10th Apex body Meeting of the SAARC Diploma Engineers Forum.

We are very happy with the responses made so far by members as well as non-member diplomates (friends in real need) and wish to pay our gratitude to the following persons and organizations.

MEMBERS' PERSONAL DONATIONS of Rs. 40,000/- DONATIONS BY ORGANIZATIONS 1. Eng. S A Nandasena 1. Southern Province Engineering Diplomates Association –Rs. 50,000/- MEMBERS' PERSONAL DONATIONS of Rs. 10,000/- 2. CEB – Technological 1. Eng. P. Lionel De Silva Engineers Union – Rs. 50,000/- 3. Wayamba Engineering MEMBERS' PERSONAL DONATIONS of Rs. 5,000/- Diplomates Association – Rs. 32,500/- FUND RAISING PROJECT - 1. Eng. T. Sumanasekara “Today’s Mine” Programme" 2. Mrs. Ganga Jinadasa DONATIONS CONFIRMED (to be received) 3. Kamalnath Jinadasa IIESL UAE Branch – Rs. 190,000/- “Today is Mine” programme is one of the 4. Eng. B.A. Azhar IIESL Central Provincial Branch – Rs. 100,000/- strategies to raise funds required for the daily Member (Well wisher) – Rs. 30,000/- expenses of IIESL. PERSONAL DONATION of Rs. 15,000/- We kindly request your assistance to bear up the 1. Mr. C Samaraweera (Non Member) Canada daily expenses of the Institution. Your contribution of Rs.1000/= will enable us to reserve a day of your choice which may be your Thank you very much for your valuable Contributions Birthday, the birthday of your Spouse, Children, Mother, Father, or to commemorate any Note: We still receive contributions from our members. The next list will be published in the next news bulletin.. important event or day in your life. The specific day/s will be reserved and displayed in the 11 institution calendar and the Institution will send its greetings through post accordingly. All members are kindly requested to contribute to this program.

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