ODYSSEY201 /20 January - March LINE UP
President’s 01 Message Pg 02 Editorial Pg Community 03 Service Pg 0 Environmental Pg Service Professional 07 Development Pg 08 Club Pg Service International 10 Service Pg Fellowship 12 through Pg Rotaract The Mirror 18 Wall Pg 20 Crossword Pg Puzzle Rotaract Mora 22 Blog Pg Presidents Message ’
Rtr. Dhanuka Perera
Completing the third quarter of the Rotaract year 2019/20, Rotaract Club of Uni- versity of Moratuwa strode forward in its journey to “Explore, Develop & Serve”. As we step into the final quarter of another year, I am indeed proud to mention that Rotaract Mora has been able to continue its service in all its avenues to deliver our best service as a part of the global fraternity of Rotaract throughout the past three months.
The third quarter of the Rotaract Mora calendar was exciting with several mo- mentous initiatives and collaborative efforts inclusive of Data Storm 1.0, the first-ever Data Analytics Case Study competition, Wanakkam, an effort to expand our service to another culture, the Theme Reveal, the first step of CAST4 and many more. The club’s signature projects including Grama Prabodhaya 2019/20, Hand in Hand 2019/20 and Manusath Handa continued with the relent- less efforts of our member base in pursuit of success in each and every endeav- our. Moreover, the club membership was officially expanded to the new batch of the university marking another milestone of the Rotaract year 2019/2020.
The countless hours of dedication and commitment of our members undoubt- edly stood tall as ever throughout this journey, and the assistance of the fellow Rotaract Clubs, Interact Clubs, Rotary Clubs and various governmental and non-governmental organisations were of immense strength in every effort pur- sued by the club. While thanking all the supporters who guided and assisted us in these endeavours, I invite you to witness the story of this journey with the third issue of “Odyssey 2019/2020”.
Rtr. Dhanuka Perera President 2019/20 Rotaract Club of University of Moratuwa
01 It only seems impossible until it’s done. ~ Nelson Mandela Editorial
Rtr. Yoshani Ranaweera
Embarking upon the third quarter of the amazing Rotaract year of 2019/20, Rotaract Club of University of Moratuwa carried on its exceptional service forward with the straight vision of providing an opportunity for its extensive member-base to “Explore, Develop, Serve”. Never letting the strong seas to cease its sails, the club voyaged across a vast number of projects organized under its major avenues, bringing out its excellency on a higher scale each time. Over the trinity of months of this quarter, fresh as well as prevailing initiatives were shouldered with the utmost passion and dedication, forcing them to reach the impossible. Hurdling over any and every obstacle in the most remarkable tone, Rotaract Mora has and will forever continue to illu- minate the path of many.
The tertiary issue of “Odyssey”, the official newsletter of Rotaract Club of University of Moratuwa for the year 2019/20 bestows upon its readers a roll- er-coaster ride through the awe-inspiring expedition journeyed by Rotaract Mora towards the accomplishment of its third quarter. It captures the warmest of moments explored and the strongest of bonds developed by our very own Rotaractors in a fruitful gesture to serve another.
Happy reading!
Rtr. Yoshani Ranaweera Co Editor 2019/20 Rotaract Club of University of Moratuwa
02 We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone. ~Dr. Loretta Scott Community Service
01. GRAMA PRABODHAYA Under this year’s instalment of Rotaract Mora’s signature project, ‘Grama Prabodhaya’, the village of Dun- upothagama, Anuradhapura has been made recipient to donations of the club in providing improved living necessities to the village residents and elevating the living conditions of the village. Thus, several sub projects are being conducted under the project in support of this cause.
SIP SEWANA | Ongoing Chaired by: Rtr. Udara Vimukthi | Rtr. Gayan Jayakody
‘Sip Sewana’ is a noble venture undertaken by Rota- ract Mora to provide students of Dunupothagama Vidyalaya, Nochchiyagama with a proper learning environment to carry out their studies by building two new classrooms, with the assistance of parents of the students and other villagers.
HEALING HANDS | 20th - 21st February
Chaired by: Rtr. Reshaka Weerasinghe | Rtr. Manul Thenuka ‘Healing Hands’ was a medical camp organized for the bene t of the residents of the village of Dunupothag- ama who have little concern for good health and well- being given their poverty stricken lives and low living standards. The camp was conducted at Dunupothag- ama Vidyalaya with the participation of twelve medical o cers from the Jayewardenepura Teaching Ho- spital and the Medical Health O ce, Nochchi- yagama. 03 Whenever one turns he can find someone who needs him. ~Albert Schweltzer Community Service
A pharmacy unit was established to provide the attending patients with prescribed medicine for free, courtesy of the Regional Director of Health Services O ce, Anuradhapura. Additionally, the patients were provided with refreshments at the end of their check- up sessions with the sponsorship of Ceylon Biscuits Limited.
STAR SEEKERS | 14th March Chaired by: Rtr. Udara Vimukthi | Rtr. Gayan Jayakody
‘Star Seekers’ was a night sky observation camp conducted in collaboration with the Astronomical Society of Nalanda College, Colombo to provide its participants with a novel experience and view- point of the night sky. The camp was carried out at Dunupothagama Vidyalaya with the participa- tion of over 400 students.
DIGITALIZE | Ongoing Chaired by: Rtr. Danoj Hallawaarachchi | Rtr. Lakshan Fernando ‘Digitalize’ was established to renovate and upgrade the IT lab of Dunupothagama Vidyalaya which prior- ly consisted of just 4 computers. So far under the project, 10 computers have been donated to the school along with computer tables. Renovation of the lab itself will be done in the immediate future.
02. WANAKKAM | 7th - 9th March Chaired by: Rtr. Kesavan Kovarthan | Rtr. Uthayamalini Arudselvam
‘Wanakkam’ was the outcome of a joint e ort undertaken by Rotaract Mora as a sub project of ‘Connecting the dots’ and the Rotaract Club of Nallur Heritage to promote the beauty of ethnic diversity in the community and pave the way for new friendships between the North and South.
04 If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed one. ~ Mother Teresa Community Service
The project included sessions for repainting of school build- ings, donation of books, stationery, shoes and sports equip- ment to students of several schools in Ja na, as well as a sight- seeing session to build peace and understanding among the two cultures. The event came to a close with a Joint General Meeting between the two clubs on the nal day of the project.
03. MANUSATH HANDA | Ongoing Chaired by: Rtr. K.M.Gunasekara | Rtr. Meelan Bandara ‘Manusath Handa’ is a novel initiative undertaken by Rotaract Mora in providing visually impaired stude- nts with necessary educational resources catered to their special needs. Thus, as part of this noble caus- e, G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination papers and an- swers are currently being recorded into audiobooks for the use of these students, under the guidance and support of the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka.
04. NENA ARUNA | Ongoing Chaired by: Rtr. Ravindu Hiroshan | Rtr. Chathura Parakrama ‘Nena Aruna’ is a series of seminars and educational programmes on Mathematics and IT conducted for students facing the G.C.E. Ordinary Level examinations in several schools in the districts of Colombo, Kaluthara, Matale, Kurunegala, Galle and Kandy. The donation of computer tables to Somadevi Balika Vidy- alaya, Kudabathgamuwa, Kotikawaththa was also carried out as a part of the project.
05. HAND IN HAND | Ongoing Chaired by: Rtr. Danuka Sandaruwan | Rtr. Pasindu Madhuwantha
‘Hand in Hand’ is a signature project of Rotaract Mora aimed towards changing the lives of unfortunate souls victimized by cancer by raising funds for their treatment and organizing va- rious programmes and events to bring joy and hope to in-pat- ients receiving treatment. 05 The time is always right to do what’s right. ~Martin Luther King Jr. Environmental- Service
01. RHIZOPHORA | Ongoing Chaired by: Rtr. Nipun Deelaka | Rtr. Ransara Wijitharathna ‘Rhizophora’ is a mangrove plantation project which is conducted in collaboration with the Small Fishers Federation of Sri Lanka - SUDEESA, in the Kalpitiya area. The organization will be providing the necessary plants and guidance.
02. ZOOXANTHELLAE | Ongoing Chaired by: Rtr. Raveen De Silva | Rtr. Tharindu Theekshana | Rtr. Kavishka Gunaratne
‘Zooxanthellae’ was initiated by Rotaract Mora with the main goal of conserving the coral reefs in the ocean. It comprises several phases and currently the phase of coral plantation has been completed. As the succeeding phase, a visit is to be arranged to the Jungle Beach, Rumassala where the corals were planted, in order to check on the progress of them.
0 Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart. ~Elizabeth Andrew Professional Development
01. DATA STORM 1.0 | 1st - 29th February Chaired by: Rtr. W.D. Nadun Samuditha Wijekoon | Rtr. Hasitha Kaushan | Rtr. Tharindu Wickremasinghe
‘Data Storm 1.0’ was the rst ever Data Analytics Case Study competition organized by Rotaract Mora in collaboration with the Rotaract Club of Faculty of Science, University of Colombo and powered by OCTAVE. The following sessions preceded the nal round of the competition; •Preliminary Round Online Competition conducted on Kaggle platform (14th - 17th February) •Special Preparatory Session for nalists (22nd February) •Webinar for nalists (23rd February) The nal round of Data Storm 1.0 was held on the 29th of February at the John Keells Auditorium, Colombo 02, with the participation of 21 nalist teams. The top three teams were awarded valuable cash prizes and received the opportunity to be fast-tracked within the recruiting process of OCTAVE of the John Keells Holdings Group.
02. GOLD CHASERS | Ongoing Chaired by: Rtr. Yohan Abeysinghe | Rtr. Chamath Sandaru
‘Gold Chasers’ is a project initiated by the club with the hopes of supporting the victory of teams sent from Sri Lanka to compete in the Asian and International Physics Olympiads. The project engages past members of Sri Lankan Physics Olympiad teams in assisting the Institute of Physics Sri Lanka (IPSL) in providing supplementary training to teams and reaching out to potential team sponsors. Currently, Google Classroom platform is utilized for giving assignments and sharing useful content with students.
07 No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted. ~Aesop Club Service
01. CAST 4 THEME REVEAL Marking the beginning of this year’s phase of Rotaract Mora’s signature club service project, Harry Potter was introduced as the theme of CAST 4 for the Rotaract year 2019/2020. Accordingly board members, club members and club prospects were each assigned a team out of the four Hogwarts houses - Gry n- dor, Ravenclaw, Hu epu and Slytherin.
REFRACTION | Ongoing Chaired by: Rtr. Nimna Perera | Rtr. Tharusha Kelaniyage | Rtr. Yasith Anushika ‘Refraction’, a sub project of CAST 4, is a treasure hunt organized to bring together both new and old members of the club for an opportunity to make new bonds and friendships. As per the theme of Harry Potter chosen for this year’s rendition of CAST 4, participants of the hunt will compete under the teams Gry ndor, Ravenclaw, Hu epu and Slytherin.
02. ROTA SPARK - PHASE 2 CLUB INTRO SESSIONS Introductory sessions were conducted to introduce Rotaract Mora to undergraduates looking to join the club. A total of nine sessions were organized for the four faculties of the university and each session included presentations on Rotaract, Rotaract Mora, club avenues, supporting committees etc., videos regarding club avenues and their respective signature projects as well as kahoot games.
08 The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention. ~Oscar Wilde Club Service
ORIENTATION | 26th February Chaired by: Rtr. Supuna Warusawithana | Rtr. Thumalka Rupasinghe The annual orientation programme of Rotaract Mora was organized to introduce a new group of enthusi- astic individuals to the concept of Rotaract and the extensive social service carried out by the club. The event also included the theme reveal of CAST 4 for the year 2019/2020.
03. SPIRE E-SPORTS CHALLENGE | Ongoing Chaired by: Rtr. Nimantha Tharuka | Rtr. Bimsara Somarathna | Rtr. Chandeepa Pathirana
‘Spire’ is an Esports championship that is to be held in May 2020 in aid of ‘Zooxanthellae’, the signature project of Rotaract Mora. The competition is expected to be opened to all Esports enthusiasts and will feature 5 pop- ular video games from our era: Mobile Legends, Call of Duty, Need for Speed, PUBG and FIFA 20.
0 The best revenge is massive success. ~ Frank Sinatra International Service
01. PROJECT ‘LIBRARY’ | Ongoing Chaired by: Rtr. Lakshan Dissanayake | Rtr. Vinuri Gunathilake
Project ‘Library’, a novel initiative of Rotaract Mora, was established to support a group of fellow Rotaractors at Navotas Polytechnic College, Manila, Philippines in upgrading their college library through the books collected and donated by our club. The project will be concluded following the shipment of the collected books to the recipients.
02. PROJECT ‘HARMONY’ | 1st June 2019 - 22nd March 2020 Chaired by: Rtr. Jayami Alwis
Project ‘Harmony’, initiated in collaboration with Rotaract Club of Nicosia, Cyprus, District 2452 in hopes of intensifying the bond between the two twin clubs, was a cultural song exchange between the two clubs. The project was concluded following the sharing of a video combining the content of the exchange.
10 Be the change you wish to see in the world. ~ Mahathma Gandhi ROTARACT COOK-OFF | 16th February
‘Rotaract Cook-O ’ was an event held at Beach House Bistro, Mount Lavinia and organized by the Rotaract Clubs of Alumni of University of Moratuwa, CfPS Law School, Cinnamon Gardens Colombo, Ja na Peninsula, Katugastota Region, Panadura, Rathnapura, University of Colombo - Faculty of Arts and University of Moratuwa, to create an opportunity for Rotaractors to both meet old buddies and make new pals in Rotaract, amidst delicious food and fun games.
11 Opportunities don't happen. You create them. ~ Chris Grosser
01. ROTARACT SUCCESS STORIES
‘Rotaract Success Stories’ was a write-up campaign on sharing the word on signature projects undertak- en by Rotaract Clubs from all over the country, which was organized by the Rotaract Club of Wellawatte in commemoration of 50 years of Rotaract in Sri Lanka. Rotaract Mora submitted its write-up on the proj- ect ‘Hand in Hand: Hope’.
02. 3X3 CHAMPIONSHIP | 12th January On behalf of Leo Multiple District, Leo District 306C1, Leo Club of Kolonnawa in collaboration with Rotaract Club of Faculty of Law, University of Colombo present- ed one of the most exciting sports events of the year, the ‘3x3 Championship’. The event featured a basket- ball tournament and was held at Henry Pedris Court, Kirulapone with the participation of many sports enthusiasts.
03. ALOHA 2020 | 31st January
‘Aloha 2020’ was a Hawaiian night organized by the Rotaract District 3220 - Cluster 4 and was held at the Beacon at Resolute, Rajagiriya. Attendees partied the night away in true Hawaiian fashion and were able to bond with fellow Rotaractors of the district.
04. ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS - RYLA | 25th - 26th January
Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town brought out ‘RYLA’, which was held at Che Adventure Park with the partici- pation of around 100 Rotaractors. About 30 Rotaract Clubs around the country were able to participate in this colorful event. RYLA, comprised many games and leadership activities including a camp re and drama competition. Games were conducted by dividing the participants among 8 teams.
12 It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. ~ Kahlil Gibran
05. HaXmas | 1st February
‘HaXmas’ was an ideathon organized by Rotaract Club of Informatics Institute of Technology for competing teams to pitch their innovative ideas on a Sustainable Develop- ment Goal of choice from the problem domain provided, to an esteemed panel of judges. 20 teams competed in the preliminary round out of which 8 teams were short- listed to take part in the nal round. The team from Rotaract Mora, ‘Mora Energy’, pitched their idea for a project catering to the SDG of A ordable and Clean Energy and won third place in the competi- tion.
06. IR BOLAH | 1st February
‘IR BOLAH’, the most eventful bowling tournament of the year, presented by the Rotaract Clubs of Colombo Mid Town, Colombo West, Interact club of Zahira College and Interact Club of St. Bridget’s Convent, was held at the Excel World Bowling Arena with the partici- pation of teams comprising of not only Interactors, Rotaractors and Rotarians, but also Corporates and the General Public. Winners were awarded trophies and cash prizes. Team ‘Cool Kids’ represented Rotaract Mora in the competition.
07. CONQUER COLOMBO | 9th February
‘Conquer Colombo’ was a scavenger hunt all across Colombo organized for the 7th time by the Rotaract Club of Achievers Lanka Business School. Following a number of fun- lled yet tough challenges, the two teams representing Rotaract Mora: ‘Moratu Yakku’ and ‘Cool Kids’ were able to secure the 17th and 70th posi- tions in the hunt, respectively.
13 Courage is grace under pressure. ~ Ernest Hemingway
08. HOTDOG SHOWDOWN | 15th February
‘Hotdog Showdown’, the signature project of the Rota- ract Club of Informatics Institute of Technology and the most renowned hotdog eating competition in town, was hosted at the Green Path, Colombo, for its ninth consecu- tive year. In addition to the competition, the event also included a variety of stalls and celebrity appearances.
09. ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT’S VISIT | 17th - 18th February The o cial ceremony for the visit of the Rotary Interna- tional President to Sri Lanka was held at the Hilton, Colombo with the revered attendance of the Rotary International President, Mr. Mark Maloney and his wife, Mrs. Gay Maloney and the participation of a number of Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors representing the RI District 3220. The event comprised a number of color- ful performances from Sri Lankan culture, speeches by toastmasters and the highlight; the speech by the Rotary International President. In his speech, Mr. Malo- ney also took care to stress on the importance of Rota- ractors continuing on their service as Rotarians. An article on the President’s visit was featured on the Daily Mirror.
14 One is not born a genius, one becomes a genius. ~ Simone de Beauvoir
10. SKY IS THE LIMIT | 20th February ‘Sky is the Limit’ was a session organized by Rotaract Club of University of Colombo, Faculty of Management and Finance, on self development and facing challenges, followed by a Q&A session, conducted by the keynote speaker, Mr. Mahela Jayawardene. The event was held at the Crystal Ballroom of Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo.
11. PADURU PARTY 2020 | 22nd February ‘Paduru Party 2020’ was a baila night orga- nized by the Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura for its 3rd consecutive year. The event held at the Paramount Roof- top, included mainly a baila session as well as an open mic session and attendees donned their best traditional looks for the festivities. Rotaract Mora secured the title of the event’s ‘Paduru Kumara’ for the second consecutive time with Rtr. Damith Priyadar- shana of the club winning the crown this year.
12. BEYOND BRAILLE | 28th February
‘Beyond Braille’ was an initiative of the Rotaract Club of Informatics Institute of Technology towards giving the gift of sight to unfortunate souls who have lost their eyesight by birth or due to illnesses or acci- dents. 250 donations were ensued from the eye donation camp organized by the Rotaract Club of Informatics Institute of Technology and hosted by Rotaract Mora at the University of Moratuwa, as part of the project.
15 Failure is another steppingstone to greatness. ~ Oprah Winfrey
13. FRIEND ME, DON’T BULLY ME | 21st - 28th February
‘Friend Me, Don’t Bully Me’ was a social media campaign carried out by the Rotaract Club of University of Colom- bo, Faculty of Arts, to create awareness on the issue of bullying and its detrimental e ects on its victims. Following is the poem composed by Rtr. Narmadha Rajakanthan of Rotaract Club of University of Moratuwa to support the initiative.
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1 I never dreamed about success, I worked for it. ~ Estée Lauder
15. WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY CELEBRATIONS 2020 | 7th March
World Down Syndrome Day Celebrations 2020 was an event orga- nized by the Rotaract District 3220 Sri Lanka and Maldives, to allow children with special needs to display their talents and socialize. Apart from a medical session conducted by Dr. Janaki Vidanapathira- na to advise them on health, self-care, prevention of sexual assault, and self importance, there were counselling and physiotherapy sessions as well as some sessions hosted by the MGS Foundation for the children, parents and caretakers.
16. ROTARACT 101 | 29th March
‘Rotaract 101’, organized by the Rotaract Club of ACBT and the Rotaract Club of Colombo Mid Town, was a Zoom session on the Rotaract movement . Three mem- bers of the club took part in this session.
17 Imagination is more important than knowledge. ~ Albert Einstein
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Humanit� may not die What tore us apart still not known Was it me winning it all or you being overthrown Having nothing to hold on, arrogance overdosed When Fear brought you here, maybe too far I had gone I could not be there thus, it was, the beginning of fall Lost and butchered were the wings could fly when dreams torn down to the depths of fear Left were the wounds still burning high Voices of the thousands none could hear miracles even denied, all poisoned cries Where none could interfere destiny to be written by just you and I Hatred taught for ages underneath our naked lies love is all we slaughtered both you and I Your soaking arms of vengeance tomorrow could be mine, till the day we see each other with love and forgiving eyes If that day may linger forever Humanity may not die 26 years ago, Rwandan Genocide took place between April and July 1994, massacring over 800,000 Tutsi Rwandans within a span of 100 days which is regarded as the most brutal mass slaughter after world war two. Years of ethnic conflicts between Hutu extremists and the Tutsi population drove people to a brutal massacre where humanity had fallen to the dungeons of hatred. Rtr. Aditha Pathiraja 1 If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else. ~ Booker T. Washington ACROSS 1) ...... won the gold award for Most Outstanding Professional Development Project at Districtly Assembly 2019 and was conducted for the 24th consecutive time this year. 2) 'Hand in Hand' is a signature Community Service project carried out by Rotaract Mora focus- sing on children and adults who have been a ected by ...... 3) Rotaract Mora was able to build up friendships beyond oceans with the Rotaract Club of ...... through the Twin Club Agreement. 5) ‘Data Storm 1.0’ was the rst ever Data …………… Case Study competition organized by Rota- ract Mora in collaboration with the Rotaract Club of Faculty of Science, University of Colombo. 8) One of the teams of this year's CAST 4. 10) The scavenger hunt organized by the Rotaract Club of Achievers Lanka Business School was carried out all across the city of ...... DOWN 2)The very rst Rotary Convention was held at ...... , USA. 4) The word ...... describes the practice of the founders "rotating" their weekly club meet- ings within each other's o cers. 6) ...... 70.3 was a triathlon hosted in Sri Lanka by Rotaract Sri Lanka and Maldives, 2 years in a row in 2018 and 2019. 7) The maximum age limit of a member of a Rotaract Club. 9) Interact clubs are for ...... students. 11) The E-sports Championship organized by Rotaract Mora this year. 20 There is no easy way from the earth to the stars. ~ Seneca 4) 11) 5) 6) 1) 2) 7) 3) 9) 8) 10) Answers Down: Down: 2) Chicago | 4) Rotary | 6) IRONMAN | 7) Thirty | 9) School | 11) Spire Spire 11) | School 9) | Thirty 7) | IRONMAN 6) | Rotary 4) | Chicago 2) 1) Are You Ready? | 2) Cancer | 3) Nicosia | 5) Analytics | 8) Gryffindor | 10) Colombo 10) | Gryffindor 8) | Analytics 5) | Nicosia 3) | Cancer 2) | Ready? You Are 1) Across: 21 Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars. ~ Les Brown OTARACT MORA BLOG R http://rotaractmora.org The o cial blog of Rotaract Mora serves the imperative pur- pose of taking the message of the extensive service rendered by the Club, out into the world. Ranging from articles in retro- spect of completed projects to featured stories on making positive and impactful changes in the world, the blog of Rotaract Mora is an ode to the spirit of serving above self through the platform of the global move- ment of Rotaract. 22 All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. ~ Walt Disney Web and Graphics Designers • Rtr. Dushan Dissanayake Assistant IT Coordinator 2019/2020 • Rtr. Nipun Aluthge • Rtr. Nimna Perera PR Panel of Crew Writers • Rtr. Manuja Dayanath • Rtr. Kavishka Gunaratne • Rtr. Anas Meedin • Rtr. Tharindu Wickramasinghe • Rtr. Nipun Deelaka • Rtr. Dulshi Peiris • Rtr. Jayanaka Danthanarayana • Rtr. Hasindri Watawana • Rtr. Nipun Nawodya • Rtr. Ishaaq Ahamed • Rtr. Ravindu Hiroshan • Rtr. Jayoda Dissanayake • Rtr. Demika Premasiri • Rtr. Leesha Samadhi • Rtr. Sanjana Sithira • Rtr. Nisuri Munasinghe • Rtr. Nipun Sathira • Rtr. Udara Sachintha Visit us at http://rotaractmora.org/blog 23 It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves. ~ William Shakespeare NEWSLETTER TEAM CHAIRPERSONS Rtr. Ruwini Gamaarachchi Rtr. Kavishka Gunaratne DESIGNERS Rtr. Naveen Hedalla Arachchi Rtr. Vihan Pamudya 24 Once you choose hope, anything's possible. ~ Christopher Reeve OUR TEAM Rtr. Dhanuka Perera Rtr. Nishika Silva President 2019/20 Secretary 2019/20 Rtr. Thilina Liyanage Rtr. Hasitha Umayangana Senior Director - Public Relations Senior Director - Public Relations 2019/20 2019/20 Rtr. Sithmi Lawanga Rtr. Shasika Udayanga Senior Editor 2019/20 Co-Director - Public Relations 2019/20 Rtr. Rajika Chathuranga Rtr. Yoshani Ranaweera Co-Director - Public Relations Co-Editor 2019/20 2019/20 Rtr. Kasuni Wanninayake Rtr. Lakshani Pathirage Co-Editor 2019/20 Assistant Secretary2019/20 25 Everything you can imagine is real. ~ Pablo Picasso ODYSSEY201 /20 January - March www.rotaractmora.org