The 7th AGM of the Rotaract Club of the Faculty of Law

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The start of something new!

The start of another eventful year for the Rotaract Club of the Faculty of Law. The AGM for the year 2018/2019 took place at the University premises on the 4th of July. This meeting also marked the appointment of the new members of the Board.

Things got underway with the Flag Salutation, Rotaract Invocation and the singing of the Rotaract Song. Through it all, there was a constant feeling of excitement that was shared by both the new and old members of the club.

The immediate Past President Rtr. Gayathri Karannagoda addressed the gathering thereafter. She took us through her journey in the Rotaract Club and she went on to give the members a glimpse of what took place throughout the past year. While she went on to stress the importance of working together, she brought to attention the importance of having sufficient funds in carrying out the projects. She encouraged all Rotaractors to take part in every possible project as it brings joy to those we help as well as uplifts one’s own skills.

The Secretary, Rtr. Zaitun Hakeem, gave a short and sweet summary of the various projects that were conducted in the previous year. Large-scale events such as Nanba and Soundscope and many social service projects such as World Down Syndrome Day and a visit to an Elder’s home were a mentioned few from the many projects handled by the Club.

The financial report was read out by the outgoing Treasurer, who stressed the importance of having a good fund for Projects to function smoother.

The much awaited appointment of the new President of the Rotaract Club for the year of 2018/2019 took place thereafter. The outgoing President collared and passed the gavel to her successor Rtr. Sajini Wickramasinghe amidst the eager applause of the past and present club members. She then went on to address the crowd as she set out her proposal for the year. She mentioned that she intended to expand the participation of members of the Faculty by giving bigger responsibilities to them in the projects handled by the Club. She also expressed that she hoped that all Board members would make the best of this opportunity and go and do well for the greater good of the community.

The new Board members for the year of 2018-19 were appointed next.

They are;
President
Sajini Wickramasinghe          
Vice Presidents
Lahiri Jayasekere
Visakhan Sarveswaran
Secretary
Sathya Gunawardana
Assistant Secretary
Hiruni Daberera
Treasurer
Malsha Gunawardene
Sergeant at Arms
Senal Seneviratne
Club Service Directors
Hansala Chethiyawardene
Sachini Athukorala
Community Service Directors
Promodya Dayawansa
Dananjaya Ishan
Professional Development Directors
Eranga Dissanayake
Hashini Rathnayaka
International Service Directors
Lakna Ukwatte
Anjalee Udawatta
Membership Development Director
Kavinda Bandara
English Editor
Mindula Bulumulla
Sinhala Editor
Sankhi Ama Bandara
Tamil Editor
Anushankan Viji
Social Media Directors
Reshan Goonewardene
Isira Wijeyrathne
Public Relations Directors
Govindu Sathyajith
Dilshi Perera
Special Project Directors
Anne Minolie
Thamali Rajapaksha
Sports Directors
Sajith Perera
Nisal Dulmith
Finance Director
Anuradha Abeysekara

The meeting was then adjourned following the singing of the National Anthem.

We wish the President and the rest of the members of the Board of the Rotaract Club all the best for a wonderful year ahead.


Written by Rtr. Mindula Bulumulla 


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