"leos" december edition

8/20/2019 "Leos" December Edition

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A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE Children are similar to flowers. For these flowers tobloom, they need proper education and all the happiness.

In time of Christmas, Leos of Polgasowita organized this

project to provide all the stationary items necessary

for an identified group of 55 Children of Koralawella

(Moratuwa area) within the ages of 6-15 whom were

suffering from dire poverty and numerous diffi culties.

As the initial step we went there to the Koralawella

village and carefully chose the neediest kids that must

be lent a hand after talking to them and their guardians. Then picking 55 kids carefully we asked them to write

down what they needed for the new school year.

Although it was a worthy project with an earnest

ambition behind it, the prime obstacle was to find

the necessary funds for the project since providing 55

children with school accessory was not an easy task

given the cost of shoes, school bags and stationary.

So we took a step to fund raising to new levelthrough the social media. We made a small video clip from

the footage we acquired when we visited Koralawella to

inspect their condition and posted it on facebook and

Instagram. By around three days of posting the video and

promoting it all around social media and email we were

able to get 4000+ views for it. This brought the concern

of many benefactors from around the world. They were

very much interested in our cause and joined in hands

with us through their valuable donations and helped us

to make this project a real Christmas miracle for the kids.

On the event day kids were provided the stationary

items they’ve asked for and before the distribution of

the gifts we sang with them, danced with them and all

the participants of the project including parents were

provided with refreshments. Event was colorful with

our very own Leo Devin Wijesuriya came in as a Santa

distributed several sweets and gifts for the kids. All inall it was a happy day for all of us Leos for knowing we

were the reasons for someone else smile and their joy.

We departed Koralawella with our hearts elated and

souls overjoyed sharing the true spirit of Christmas.

THE CHRISTMAS DAY PROJECT OF THE LEO CLUB OF POLGASOWITA


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“ Stop waiting for things to happen, Go out and make them happen”

My dear Leos, today all the Leos of A2 celebrating their success towards humanity.

We could mark at least one major event in each month. Club Presidents, Council offi cers,

Members and Lions gave their fullest to uplift the standards and the pride of A2.

Together we spent 184 days … What do you think? I know each of us

sacrificed our precious time, money, more sweats and so many problems, but still

we stand as one family, because we did not wait for things to happen, we make

them happen. Our heart says, we did well, but we need to do better to bring the

glory to our district and for the betterment of our community and our country.

I thank every single Leo for staying with the A2 name for the past 6 months,

and I know all of you will stay forever with the name A2.

Let’s Roar together!Your friend,

Leo Pramod Wimalatunga

“ Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. “

- Henry Ford -

Leo of the MonthIn appreciation of dedication for the betterment of leo movement

LEO ISURU GAYAN

LEO CLUB OF PILIYANDALA

We leos have to serve to the society always with usingour best leadership skills, organizing talents and kind heart.

People who have helpless in the society should faced lot of diffi culties

when they going to do things they need. When some kindness

people have felt their heartbeat and understand the situation well.

As we leos of Piliyandala got an opportunity to do that marvelous

service project joint with the Lions club if Miriswatta Piliyandala, District306 A2. It was Public service day project which was very successfully

organized on 12th December, 2015 at kesbewa temple at 8.30 am to 2.00 pm.

During the event we made arrangement for many kind of services

to the public such as Blood donation, kidney testing, marking ID cards, who

lost or unclear ID holders, advising about law and giving some law points

and teaching for their problems, job bank and gave the opportunity to

learnt about the beauty culure and made haircuts for some needy people.

Project was going for 6 hours with over 250 men andwomen were brought the service from it. 09 Leos of Leo club of

piliyandala were gave their support to turn this project a success

with their best knowledge, leadership skills and kindness hearts.

Message from District President

LIONSServiceDay


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The first ever Mid Year Conference of Leo

District 306 A2 was held on the 10th of December at

Hotel Prashanthi.

The Chief Guest of the evening was Lion

Duminda Munasinghe MJF and the Special Guests were

2nd Vice Governor Lion Widyakeerthi Dissanayake and

Multiple District President Leo Dumindu Jayakody ,The

District Chairman for Leos, Lion Thulitha Piyasena and

Chief Advisor for Leos, PDG Lion Kamal Seneviratne

PMJF were also present for this wonderful evening.

The Chairperson of the event was Leo Dinusha

Amarasekara who did a fantastic job in organizing

this event within a very short period of time. With the

efforts of the Chairperson and her team together with

the Organizing Clubs could make it another successful

milestone passed in the Leo Calendar of 2015/2016.

The main objective of this conference was to

recognize the efforts of the Leos with regard to the work

done during the past 5 months. All the projects and theservices were taken into account and the winners were

awarded with certificates and awards with the hope of

appreciating what they have done and also to motivate

them to do more service and better projects in the future.

This evening was not just merely an award ceremony.

The evening was given much more value with the

recognition given to the the Past District Presidents of Leo

District 306 A2. Their presence made the event priceless

and memorable. It was indeed a rare opportunity forthe Leos who are fresh to the Leo movement to see and

recognize these true leaders who have done a great deal

of work in the past to bring our District - Leo District

306 A2, to the position where it is now at the present.

At this conference, another important event

happened. From the funds collected to the One Rupee

One Child District project, 5 students from low income

families of the Horana area were given scholarships and

the necessities they were lacking for their education.

On behalf of the District, I would like to thank everyone

THE MOMENTUMThe first ever Mid Year Conference of Leo District 306 A2


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What led you to become a LEO ?

Well, I was invited to join Leoism by two of my uncles,

Ravindra uncle ( Chuti uncle) and Lionel uncle. At that time I was a

member of Gampaha JCI club, Leo club of Gampaha Metro, which

has a proud history. It was extended by PDG President’s counsel

Dunsten De Alwis during fiscal year 1971/72. During 2008 to 2012

t was in an inactive mode and was reactivated in 2012 under my

eadership as the charter president of Leo club of Gampaha metro ii.

What is the most memorable incident in your LEO career?

Ummm I have an unforgettable incident in my Leo life. Ioined Leoism in 2012/13 as the charter president of Leo club of

Gampaha Metro ii and senior lions of Lions District 306 B2 including

Past governors invited me to take over the district presidency in

Leo District 306 B2. I accepted their invitation and took over the

district presidency in 2013/14. Ultimately Lions International, and

my Lions district informed me offi cially that I have made a world

record because I was elected as the District President within one year

of experience. The day they informed me about my world record is

the unforgettable day in my Leo life. Actually this is my forth year as

a Leo and I am today serving as the multiple district vice president.

How do you balance LEO with your personal life ?

Leo and personal life balancing…It is not easy to

maintain a balance between personal life and Leo Life. You

see how the nail and skin is closely attached. Right, that’s

how I feel my personal life and my Leo life. So I don’t want to

balance it because it is flowing with importance and priorities.

What are your suggestions to take the Leo movement into

the future?

Well that’s a tricky question. I strongly believe,sustainable administration reformations can bring Leo movement

to the sky high. I am not going to explain each and every one

but I would like to say I always stand for those sustainable

administrative reformations for the betterment of organization.

Now, what are your goals in both LEO career & personal life ?

In Leo life my goal is to be a Multiple District President

and to do some great unforgettable things to Leos and for the

betterment of Leo Movement. In addition to that I have many

goals in my academic life, personal life, career life and spiritual

life as well. My ultimate goal is become a CEO in a Multinational

Company in my career life. So I always dreaming and chasing my

dreams.

What do you think about the “Leos of A2” and what words

of advice would you like to offer these youth volunteers ? I don’t have to think twice when I am answering this

question. Leos of A2 are wonderful and awesome. I have a sincere

bond with Leos of A2. I think I am the one who is very close to

your Leos as an outside Leo. You have shown others of your unity

as a family. It is the most important fact that other district Leos

can learn from you. My piece of advice to you to be a true Leo

and mold yourself through this organization and go to the outer

world as a perfect leader.

So, at last we would like to know your thoughts about the

offi cial newsletter of our District ?

Leo Amanda and her team is doing a nice job in a very

innovative way. Your newsletter is so attractive.

Keep the quality of your newsletter up and

try to discover more and more attract-

ive and innovative points and topics

to make your newsletter memorable

and useful one.

LEO Rajitha AbeygunasekaraLeo Multiple District Vice President 306

Leos of A2 have shown

others of your unity

as a family


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The 67th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Paris by theUnited Nations General Assembly in 1948 was celebrated recently. However, the answer to the

question whether people are aware of their rights remains vague. It is a must that the people

from lower and lower-middle social classes know about the human rights they are entitled to.

The Leo Club of Piliyandala organized the project Dhawala Rathriya (White Night) in light of the

67th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with the hopes

of leading the society around us with the values of peace and unity. Organized around the city

of Piliyandala, the Leos distributed informative literature that includes handbills, posters, and

banners in order to educate people regarding the human rights. Signifying the peace and unity, Leos clad

in white holding lit clay lamps on their hands, started marching from the iconic clock tower of Piliyandala.

The project was ended with a ceremony at the city’s Cooperative Stores

building. The Chief Guest Former Human Rights Commissioner Senior Lecturer at University

of Colombo, Dr.Prathiba Mahanamahewa. The Special guest, Chief Minister of Western

Province, Honorable Isuru Devapriya, decorated the ceremony in the presence of many

other important personalities in the area.The timely project was spearheaded by Leo Ashan Perera

of Leo Club of Piliyandala and the event was witnessed by many Leos from neighboring Leo clubs.

W H I T ENIGHT

January 2nd and 3rd

� District Pirith SajjayanaJanuary 24th

� Leo Parade


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. What led you to become a Lion?

was a Leo before this. From 1991-2006, my Omega Leos are getting older

nd all of us realised the need to convert ourselves into Lions members. So

we did just that.

. Who has been your biggest source of inspiration throughout the

ourney ?

o be honest, I have had quite a few. In my journey there were ups and

owns. Some due to work and personal matters, and some based on

hallenges faced while being a young Lion at that time. Without some

enior Lions’ guidance and support, I would not have lasted that long.

have always been this fiery young Lion wanting to do a lot. If you have watched Marvel’s Agents of Shield, I am one of those

who probably have the power but lack of knowledge, perseverance and compassion to use it. Well, if it’s not because of the

uiding Lions whom I proudly call “Papa and mama”, as well as “big bro”, I wouldn’t be able to learn how to contain myself.

hey taught me well. Clip my wings if I fly too far away, swaying beyond redemption; or simply drag me back to the ground

o learn how to “fly again”. All in all, I strongly believe every single Leo who converts to be a Lion, need to have a few guiding

ons to support him or her. Not for a year or two, but this is like a lifetime guidance and support. I thank all my seniors who

ave never stopped believing in me and what I am capable off. My Lionistic journey continues flaring is because of them.

. What is the most memorable incident in your Lionistic career ?

Well... the one thing that is memorable is being able to represent my Multiple District 308 (Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei) as the

rst speaker in the international Lions Convention in Sydney, and 2 more consecutive years thereafter in Seattle, USA and

usan, South Korea.

. You are a multi-faceted individual and considered to be one of the greatest Lion ever in your District and a devoted

amily member; how were you able to achieve all this and be the prestigious personality you are today ?

hat is a very strong honour to claim. I just do what I do best in making a difference in the lives of others. There are many

ons in my district who have done very well and contributed a lifetime of selflessness. If you were to ask me, they inspire

me to do my work. And to answer your question of balance. Well, timing plays a vital role in everything that we do. I’m a

usy person as I am in the field of Events Management and entertainment. To strict a balance we sometimes have

o sacrifice a little here and there. We can never achieve everything that we hope to achieve. No matter what it is, family

still the utmost important priority in my life. Spend enough time with the family and whatever we have left for our

work. And the balance of that, we can do whatever we wish to do. But remember... nothing should compromise family.

. What are your suggestions to take the Lionism and Leoism into the future ?must say ... Lions should focus into understanding the needs and wants of the Leos of today. When i was as a Leo ...vs any

eo today ... the needs and requirement is a huge difference there. Lions today need to understand that the growing needs

f the Leos in order to teach them and guide them. Many Lions fail to realise that we all do not live forever and someday

hese bunch of young Leos will be taking over our roles and responsibilities. For the Lions movement to grow, we need to

nvest a lot of time and effort in grooming the Leos of today in this modern ever-changing and ever-demanding generation.

. Now, what are your goals in both Lionstict career & personal life ?

Many Lions kept on telling me that someday I will be a District Governor and that I should go all out for it. I say ... if it happens,

happens. If it doesn’t, it doesn’t. For me, my simple goal is to be a part of the master plan of the Lions Movement to make

difference in the lives of others. And that alone is the important goal for me to continue my journey. As to personal ?

hat’s an entire questionaire altogether.

. What do you think about the “Leos of A2” and what words of advice would you like to offer these youth volunteers?

think not just A2, but the entire MD306 Leo members are very committed and active. I feel that your projects

re very interesting and that you all have a great passion to serve the community and that’s very important.

My advice would be simple. Do not contribute to the society when you feel that you need to. Trust yourselves

nd go all out when the time is right and when you feel it’s right. And good luck in all your future undertakings.

will be a District Governor and that I should go all out for it.

say ... if it happens, it happens.

f it doesn’t, it doesn’t

Lion Alan Thoo MJF

District Chairperson for Leo Clubs Region 5

District 308 B2 - Malaysia

Lions Club of Sunway Damansara Metro

A W O R D W I T

H T H E W O R

L D


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What comes to your mind when you say childhood? First

few things that cross my mind are toys, playing, watching car-

toons, smiles and happy times spent. Everybody loves to have an

awesome childhood filled with sweet memories. But do you think

every small child is capable of getting a childhood that appears in

their dreams? No, some are not that lucky, especially the small ones

who live in slum areas. It might be their fate, but still they are small

ones who know nothing about this world. Rather than smiling

most of the time they spend their childhoods suffering and crying.

So for this Christmas Leo club of University of Mor-

atuwa decided to bloom some smiling faces in a slum area

called ‘Bombe Castle Waththa’ in the midst of Karapitiya town,

Galle because Christmas is all about giving and sharing. Ac-cording to a survey done by us there are more than 60 chil-

dren living in that area excluding the infants. So joining hands

with Lion club of Galupura Central, we made a successful ef-

fort to bring some candle light to their gloomy childhoods.

So in the eve of 19th December after all the small ones were

gathered to a bare land near the slum area with their parents we

showed them the animated movie “The Croods” in a wide screen

put up by us. During the intermission we gave a packet of snacks

to each and every child and parent. At the end we distributed

a pack of stationary items as gifts of the day for each and everyone. It was heartwarming to see their giggling faces and smiles

filled with excitement and happiness throughout the session.

Their smiling faces assured us one thing. Their

journey of thousand miles seeking miracles began that

day with those smiles and they’ll make their now suf-

fering lives to a best-selling story book one day.

THE CHRISTMASGIFT


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Once Upon A Time .........


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Editor’s Note Well.. It has already 6 months have

gone and another energetic 6 moths

have left for our leos to complete their

project plans and upcoming events and

we saw that during the past 6 months the

efforts that our leos had been put, was

quit fruitful and working more to fulfill the

endeavors as a group of social workers,

giving the maximum to the society as a

whole, hence our leos have been engaged

in various kinds of fund raising projects.

Specially we have to mention aboutthe “MOMENTUM”,the mid year conference

which was held recently was a rewarding

platform for our leos of A2, which

encouraged them to work more on leoism.

So we hope that we’ll be able to

witness many more fruitful and valuable

projects by our leos,in this latter half of

our leoistic year.

A Publication ofEditorial Panel | Leo District 306 A2

SRI LANKA

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Leo Distrcit 306 A2A2 Leos at MADD 2015Photograph : Chenthuran @Letmeknow.lk

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