Message from Aruni Malalasekera, District Governor 2021-22

It is indeed a Privilege and an Honour to be in the seat of the District Governor2021-22; as   I  hold the mantle of Leadership to an eminent group of  Rotarians; Philanthropist and Humanitarians engaged in Rotary cause at District 3220.

Rotarians we are People of Action, let’s ignite our passion in carrying out our mission to fulfil our Purpose in Rotary endeavour. “Vision without Action is only a dream, but Vision with Action can change the world”.

Rotary International unites more than a million People ; together we see a world where people unite and take action to create a lasting change by transforming  lives and making dreams real for many. As we engage in our Motto ‘Service above Self’ let us come together in achieving our mission as we ‘SERVE TO CHANGE LIVES. ‘this Rotary Year 2021-22

As I met the DG SLSI Dr Siddhika ; confirmed the good work done by Rotarians  where almost 300 entities has been awarded “ Covid-19 control certified. With the existing turbulent Pandemic variant contracted by a number of persons in our communities, this is a time that Rotary needs to take necessary action and preventive measures. ”Be the Blazing Star” this year as we encourage our nation to engage in good practices with the New Normal behaviour.

Over the past eighteen months or more our children have not been to school, let us create a safe environment for Children to get back to their Education. Children are our future generation & will become future leaders in our communities; we owe it to our Nation to nurture future leaders in our country.

A segment of Our communities are facing an Economic Crisis due to the current Pandemic  & un-employment is on the rise among our youth. Let us look at solving the issues by creating and directing a career path guidance to our Young Adults.

A key area to be focused on this year is ‘nurturing the girl child’ to be independent and safe away from vulnerable situations encountered while moving in society. Let us look at educating young women on self-care and develop Women Entrepreneurs by supporting them to start up SME’S. 

The Rotary Foundation, transforms your gifts in to service projects and contributes to the Rotary focus areas; In the past to six focus areas and this year a seventh focus area being introduced. Let us celebrate the new focus area the Environment by enhancing and nurturing the Environment.

Invite the co-operates and CSR Programs to join hands with the people of Action the Rotarians; to collaborate in joint Foundation Grant projects and programs. Let us jointly work on Global Grants programs with our Rotary international partners and contribute towards large scale impactful Rotary Projects.

We need to invite new members from our communities by sharing our Rotary values in “Service above Self” and by displaying the Networking power in Rotary. The target is to increase our membership by 1.3 million Rotarians Globally by the end of this Rotary year in June 2022.Encourage induction of Women Members to Rotary and add diversity to our District.

‘Connect by Heart’ and bond with each other by encouraging Diversity, Equity and inclusion; ‘Let us inspire one another while we inspire others.’

At the end of this Rotary year, I await to witness the development of the ‘Blazing stars’ and the increase in growth of membership in our District 3220.

 I Look forward to celebrate the ‘Glitter and Glamour’ of the Blazing Star Members in our District as we accomplish our mission in transforming lives by ‘serving to change lives’

‘May God Bless you all for the good you do in Rotary Cause’!