LEO CLUB UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO FACULTY OF SCIENCE LEO DISTRICT 306 A1 PRIDE o f LEOS N E W S L E T T E R V O L 5 . 0 I S S U E 0 3 le o clu b u o c f o s le o u o c f o s le o.u o c f o s @ g m ail.c o m
Contents 1 . P r e s i d e n t's m e s s a g e 2 . S e c r e t a r y's m e s s a g e 3 . T r e a s u r e r's m e s s a g e 4 . A w a r d s 5 . O r i e n t a t i o n 6 . P r oj e c t R e c a p o f t h e q u a r t e r M a n u s a t h C h a rik a P h a s e 2 W a r a n a A k u r a T e m pla n z a A m a z o nia S a n t a n a P h a s e 3 D A P P Sip s a r a P h a s e 3 M o r e f o o d le s s h u n g e r B o u n N a t ale Isiwara Asap u w a 7 . P e r f o r m a n c e a n a l y s i s o f t h e q u a r t e r 8 . M o m e n t s 9 . E d i t o r ’ s n o t e 1 0 . N e w s l e t t e r t e a m 1 1 . T h a n k y o u P RID E O F L E O S P A G E |0 2
PAGE | 03 leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] PRIDE OF LEOS PRESIDENT AS MY TERM AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE LEO CLUB DRAWS TO A CLOSE, I FIND MYSELF REFLECTING ON THE PAST YEAR AND THE GROWTH AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS WE HAVE ACHIEVED AS A TEAM. BEING THE PRESIDENT OF THE LEO CLUB HAS BEEN ONE OF THE MOST REWARDING EXPERIENCES OF MY LIFE. IT HAS ALLOWED ME TO SERVE MY COMMUNITY AND MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF OTHERS. I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH A GROUP OF DEDICATED AND PASSIONATE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE WORKED TIRELESSLY TO ACHIEVE OUR GOALS. OVER THE PAST YEAR, WE HAVE ORGANIZED SEVERAL EVENTS AND INITIATIVES AIMED AT HELPING THE LESS FORTUNATE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH LOCAL CHARITIES, ORGANIZED FOOD DRIVES, AND PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN. IT HAS BEEN INCREDIBLY FULFILLING TO SEE THE IMPACT OF OUR WORK AND TO WITNESS THE JOY THAT WE HAVE BROUGHT TO THOSE IN NEED. AS MY TERM AS THE PRESIDENT COMES TO AN END, I AM GRATEFUL FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE SERVED AS THE LEADER OF THIS AMAZING GROUP OF YOUNG PEOPLE. I AM PROUD OF WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED, AND I AM CONFIDENT THAT THE FUTURE LEADERS OF THE LEO CLUB WILL CONTINUE TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THEIR COMMUNITY. LEO ABILASH SUNDARESAN PRESIDENT 22.23 LEO CLUB OF UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO FACULTY OF SCIENCE
AS MY TERM AS THE SECRETARY OF THE LEO CLUB COMES TO A CLOSE, I AM FILLED WITH MIXED EMOTIONS. ON THE ONE HAND, I AM SAD TO SAY GOODBYE TO A GROUP OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE BECOME LIKE FAMILY TO ME OVER THE PAST YEAR. ON THE OTHER HAND, I AM PROUD OF WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED TOGETHER AND EXCITED TO SEE WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS. AS THE SECRETARY OF THE LEO CLUB, I HAVE HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE TEAM. TOGETHER, WE HAVE ORGANIZED SEVERAL SUCCESSFUL EVENTS AND INITIATIVES AIMED AT HELPING THOSE IN NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY. IT HAS BEEN INCREDIBLY REWARDING TO SEE THE IMPACT OF OUR WORK AND TO WITNESS THE JOY THAT WE HAVE BROUGHT TO OTHERS.AS MY TERM COMES TO AN END, I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO HAS SUPPORTED ME AND THE LEO CLUB OVER THE PAST YEAR TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LEO CLUB, THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITY. secretary F INA L L Y , T O T H E INC OMING SECRET A R Y , I WO UL D L IKE T O O F FER MY C O NGR A TUL A TI O NS AND SUP P O RT. Y O U A RE STEP P ING INT O A C H A L LENGING BUT REWA R D ING R O LE, AND I KN OW T H A T Y O U WI L L D O AN E X CEL LENT J O B. REMEMBER T H A T C OMMUNIC A TI O N AND O RGANIZ A TI O N A RE KE Y T O SUCCES S IN T H I S R O LE, AND D O N'T BE A FR A I D T O A SK F O R H EL P WH EN Y O U NEE D IT. IN CL O S ING, I WO UL D L IKE T O S A Y T H A T BEING A P A RT O F T H E LE O CLUB H A S BEEN O NE O F T H E MO ST REWA R D ING E X PERIENCES O F MY L I FE. I AM PR O UD T O H A VE SERVE D A S T H E SECRET A R Y AND WI L L A LWA Y S C H ERI S H T H E MEMO RIES AND FRIEND S H I P S T H A T I H A VE MA D E DURING MY TIME IN T H I S R O LE. LE O S AND ANI IRES H A SECRET A R Y ( 2 2 . 2 3 ) LE O CLUB O F UNIVERS IT Y O F C O L OMB O F A CULT Y O F SCIENCE leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] PAGE | 04 PRIDE OF LEOS
AS MY TERM AS THE TREASURER OF THE LEO CLUB DRAWS TO A CLOSE, I FIND MYSELF REFLECTING ON THE PAST YEAR AND THE INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCES THAT WE HAVE HAD AS A CLUB. IT HAS BEEN A PRIVILEGE TO SERVE IN THIS ROLE AND TO WORK WITH SUCH A DEDICATED GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITY. AS THE TREASURER, MY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY WAS TO MANAGE THE FINANCES OF THE LEO CLUB. THIS INCLUDED BUDGETING, ACCOUNTING, AND FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR ALL OF OUR ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS. I AM PROUD TO SAY THAT WE WERE ABLE TO OPERATE WITHIN OUR BUDGET AND ACHIEVE OUR FUNDRAISING GOALS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ANOTHER HIGHLIGHT OF MY TERM WAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE TEAM TO PLAN AND ORGANIZE OUR EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. WE WORKED COLLABORATIVELY TO ENSURE THAT OUR INITIATIVES WERE ALIGNED WITH OUR MISSION AND GOALS, AND WE WERE ABLE TO ACHIEVE SOME INCREDIBLE OUTCOMES AS A RESULT. A S MY TERM C OMES T O AN END , I AM GR A TEFUL F O R T H E O P P O RTUNIT Y T O H A VE SERVE D A S T H E TRE A SURER O F T H E LE O CLUB. I WO UL D L IKE T O T H ANK T H E PRES I D ENT AND O T H ER MEMBERS O F T H E E X ECUTIVE TE AM F O R T H EIR SUP P O RT AND C O L L A B O R A TI O N T H R O UG H O UT T H E Y E A R. I WO UL D A L S O L IKE T O T H ANK T H E MEMBERS O F T H E LE O CLUB F O R T H EIR H A R D WO RK AND D E D IC A TI O N T O O UR C AUSE. T O T H E INC OMING TRE A SURER, I WO UL D L IKE T O O F FER MY C O NGR A TUL A TI O NS AND SUP P O RT. Y O U A RE STEP P ING INT O A C H A L LENGING BUT REWA R D ING R O LE, AND I KN OW T H A T Y O U WI L L D O AN E X CEL LENT J O B. REMEMBER T O PRI O RITIZE F INANCI A L RES P O NS IBI L IT Y AND TR ANS P A RENC Y , AND D O N'T BE A FR A I D T O A SK F O R H EL P WH EN Y O U NEE D IT. RUS IRU P A BS A R A TRE A SURER( 2 2 . 2 3 ) LE O CLUB O F UNIVERS IT Y O F C O L OMB O F A CULT Y O F SCIENCE leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] Treasurer PRIDE OF LEOS PAGE | 05
FIRST OF ALL, IT IS A GREAT PLEASURE FOR ME TO PEN MY THOUGHTS AS THE VICE PRESIDENT OF OUR LEO CLUB FOR THE LAST NEWSLETTER FOR THIS LEOISTIC YEAR. LOOKING BACK AT THE PATH I CAME FROM BEING JUST A MEMBER TO THE VICE PRESIDENT, I SEE A HUGE IMPROVEMENT IN DIFFERENT ASPECTS. LEOISM IS ALWAYS CLOSE TO MY HEART DUE TO MANY REASONS, MAINLY I ENJOY THE SATISFACTION I GAIN WHENEVER I ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED IN SOCIAL WORK. IDENTIFYING THE NEEDFUL COMMUNITIES AND REACHING THEM IN DIFFERENT WAYS HAS BEEN ONE OF THE MAIN GOALS OF OUR CLUB. I THINK WITHIN THIS YEAR WE WERE ABLE TO ACHIEVE OUR GOALS WITH THE HELP AND SUPPORT OF MANY HARD-WORKING AND DEDICATED LEOS. THE TWO YEARS I SPENT AS A UOCFOS LEO WAS A PERIOD I COLLECTED THE MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES IN MY UNI DIARIES. EVERY SINGLE PROJECT WE'VE DONE UP TO NOW WAS WORTHY TO SHARE SO THAT OTHERS CAN GET INSPIRED TOO. THE ACHIEVEMENTS AND THE SUCCESS OF OUR PROJECTS ARE THE RESULTS OF TEAMWORK AND HARMONY WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. WE ALWAYS BELIEVE TOGETHER WE ARE LIMITLESS AND POWERFUL. AS A NEW LEOISTIC YEAR IS ON THE BAY, I WOULD LIKE TO ADD MY BEST WISHES TO ALL THE LEOS FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR TO MAKE IT A SUCCESS. ALSO LOOKING BACK I CAN SAY THAT SIGNING OFF AS THE VICE PRESIDENT IS SOMETHING I CAN DO WITHOUT ANY REGRETS THANKS TO ALL MY LEOS, WHO CONTRIBUTED TO MAKING THIS YEAR A MESMERIZING ONE. S H E H A R A NET HMINI VICE PRES I D ENT( 2 2 . 2 3 ) LE O CLUB O F UNIVERS IT Y O F C O L OMB O F A CULT Y O F SCIENCE leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] Vice president PRIDE OF LEOS PAGE | 06
FOR ME, OUR LEO CLUB IS THE PLACE WHERE I IDENTIFIED MY TRUE POTENTIAL AND THE INNER STRENGTH OF MY PERSONALITY. LEO IS A GOLDEN GATE THAT IS OPEN FOR ANYONE WILLING TO DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, SOCIALIZE WITH DIFFERENT COMMUNITIES, GAIN PROPER ORGANIZING EXPERIENCES, AND BE CREATIVE WITH NOVEL IDEAS. I SHOULD MENTION THAT LEOISM IS NOT JUST ABOUT DOING PROJECTS, BUT ALSO IT’LL BRING YOU MANY CHALLENGES, FROM WHICH YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR DECISION-MAKING SKILLS AND LEADERSHIP QUALITIES. WORKING WITH SOME OF THE MOST HARD-WORKING PEOPLE AND GETTING INSPIRED BY THEM WAS ALSO EXPERIENCED BY ME THROUGHOUT MY JOURNEY. WO RKING T O GET H ER I S A MA IN STRENGT H WIT H IN O UR CLUB, WH ERE A L L T H E C AN MEET PE O P LE FR OM D I F FERENT CULTURES AND D I F FERENT T H INKING P A TTERNS , AND WO RK WIT H T H EM F O R O NE A IM. BEING A LE O I S A WO ND ERFUL J O URNE Y WH ERE Y O U C AN A D D S OMET H ING ME ANINGFUL T O Y O UR L I FE WIT H MANY L I FE LES S O NS . I H O PE I WA S A BLE T O GUI D E MY JUNI O R LE O S T H R O UG H O UT T H E Y E A R O N T H I S AMA ZING P A T H O F BEING A TRUE LE O . A S T H E END O F MY TERM A S VICE PRES I D ENT O F O UR LE O CLUB I S GETTING CL O SER, MY H E A RTFELT WI S H ES T O A L L T H E LE O S WH O WI L L BE H AND L ING T H E STEERING WH EEL O F T H E CLUB IN T H E UPC OMING Y E A R F O R AN O T H ER SUCCES S FUL J O URNE Y . AND L A STL Y , I INVITE A L L MY NEW LE O S T O BEC OME A P A RT O F O UR C OMMUNIT Y AND D O S OMET H ING T O MA KE T H EMSELVES PR O UD A S S O CI A L A CTIVI STS WH I LE P O L I S H ING T H EIR LE A D ERS H I P Q UA L ITIES . SUPUNI D E Z O Y S A VICE PRES I D ENT LE O CLUB O F UNIVERS IT Y O F C O L OMB O F A CULT Y O F SCIENCE leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] vice president PRIDE OF LEOS PAGE | 07
IT'S MY GREAT PRIVILEGE TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK AS AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY WITH A BUNCH OF AMAZING SOULS IN THIS LEOISTIC YEAR. DURING THIS PERIOD I HAD THE CHANCE TO NOT ONLY IMPROVE MYSELF BUT ALSO TO DO SOMETHING MEMORABLE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE PEOPLE WHO NEED OUR SUPPORT. LEO CLUB OF UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO, FACULTY OF SCIENCE IS NOT JUST A CLUB LIKE OTHERS. IT’S A HUGE WALL BUILT BY YOUNG LEADERS WHO HAVE THE RIGHT VISION AND ENTHUSIASTIC ATTITUDES TOWARD A BRIGHT FUTURE. IT ALWAYS TEACHES US TO DO SOMETHING FOR THE BETTERMENT OF SOCIETY WITHOUT EXPECTING ANYTHING IN RETURN. FR OM T H E E X PERIENCES I H A VE GA INE D O N MY LE O J O URNE Y , I C AN PR O UD L Y S A Y T H A T T H I S I S T H E BEST P L A CE F O R ANY O NE T O F IND T H EIR BETTER VERS I O N. BEC AUSE LE O I SM A LWA Y S S H OWS T H E RIG H T P A T H T O AWA KEN T H E H I D D EN LE A D ER WIT H IN Y O U B Y PR O VI D ING LE A D ERS H I P , E X PERIENCE, AND O P P O RTUNITIES . A S A TE AM, WE H A VE A C H IEVE D A L O T T H I S Y E A R AND A NEW GR O UP O F T A LENTE D PERS O NA L ITIES I S RE A D Y T O T A KE T H E RES P O NS IBI L IT Y O F T H E FUTURE O F T H E LE O U O CF O S F O R T H E UPC OMING Y E A R. A S MY F INA L N O TE, I WI S H T H EM A L L T H E C O UR AGE AND STRENGT H T O T A KE T H I S LE A D ERS H I P P A R A D I SE T O T H E NE X T LEVEL . SUPUNI D E Z O Y S A VICE PRES I D ENT LE O CLUB O F UNIVERS IT Y O F C O L OMB O F A CULT Y O F SCIENCE LE O ANJU GA Y A T H RI, A S S I ST ANT SECRET A R Y , LE O CLUB O F UNIVERS IT Y O F C O L OMB O , F A CULT Y O F SCIENCE. leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] assistant secretary PRIDE OF LEOS PAGE | 08
IT WAS AN HONOUR TO SERVE AS AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE LEO CLUB OF UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO FACULTY OF SCIENCE FOR THE LEOISTIC YEAR 22.23. WORKING WITH A TEAM OF ENTHUSIASTIC INDIVIDUALS, WE WERE ABLE TO CARRY OUT SEVERAL SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES THAT HAD A POSITIVE IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITY. LEOISM HAS BEEN A TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE FOR ME PERSONALLY. AS AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY, I WAS PUSHED OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE AND FORCED TO TAKE ON NEW CHALLENGES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. THROUGH THIS PROCESS, I DISCOVERED MY HIDDEN STRENGTHS AND CAPABILITIES AND DEVELOPED VALUABLE SKILLS SUCH AS PROJECT MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION, AND LEADERSHIP. THE EXPERIENCES I HAD AND THE LESSONS I LEARNED WILL STAY WITH ME FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE, AND I AM EXCITED TO CONTINUE MY JOURNEY WITH LEOISM AND MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE WORLD AROUND ME. IT HELPED ME TO UNVEIL A BETTER VERSION OF MYSELF. F INA L L Y , I WO UL D L IKE T O E X TEND MY H E A RTFELT GR A TITUD E T O A L L LE O S F O R T H EIR TIRELES S EF F O RTS AND UNWA VERING SUP P O RT T H R O UG H O UT T H E LE O I STIC Y E A R 2 2 . 2 3 . A S A TE AM, WE A C H IEVE D A L O T. I WI S H A L L T H E VER Y BEST T O T H E UPC OMING C OMMITTEE T O T A KE O UR CLUB T O T H E H IG H EST P O S ITI O N IN T H E NE X T TERM. S ANDUNI T H EEKS H ANA A S S I ST ANT SECRET A R Y LE O CLUB O F UNIVERS IT Y O F C O L OMB O F A CULT Y O F SCIENCE leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] assistant secretary PRIDE OF LEOS PAGE | 09
AS THE YEAR COMES TO AN END, I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE A MOMENT TO REFLECT ON OUR CLUB'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS OVER THE PAST YEAR. AS THE ASSISTANT TREASURER OF OUR LEO CLUB, I HAVE HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF WORKING CLOSELY WITH OUR TREASURER AND THE REST OF OUR DEDICATED TEAM TO MANAGE THE FINANCIAL AFFAIRS OF OUR CLUB. AND I AM PROUD TO SAY THAT WE HAVE ALSO MAINTAINED A STRONG FINANCIAL POSITION THROUGHOUT THIS TIME. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK ALL OF THE MEMBERS OF OUR CLUB WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED THEIR TIME, TALENT, AND RESOURCES TO HELP MAKE OUR EVENTS AND SERVICE PROJECTS A SUCCESS. WITHOUT YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION, WE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ACHIEVE ALL THAT WE HAVE THIS YEAR. AS ASSISTANT TREASURER, I HAVE LEARNED A GREAT DEAL ABOUT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND HAVE BEEN INSPIRED BY THE WAYS IN WHICH OUR CLUB HAS USED ITS RESOURCES TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN OUR COMMUNITY. I AM PROUD TO HAVE BEEN A PART OF THIS WORK, AND I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING OUR CLUB CONTINUE TO GROW AND SUCCEED IN THE YEARS TO COME. F INA L L Y , I WO UL D L IKE T O E X PRES S MY A P PRECI A TI O N T O O UR A D VI S O RS AND SUP P O RTERS WH O H A VE PR O VI D E D US WIT H GUI D ANCE AND RES O URCES T H R O UG H O UT T H E Y E A R. Y O UR SUP P O RT H A S BEEN INV A LUA BLE T O US A S WE H A VE WO RKE D T O FUL F I L L O UR MI S S I O N O F SERVING O T H ERS . AND F INA L Y , I AM PR O UD T O H A VE SERVE D A S Y O UR A S S I ST ANT TRE A SURER T H I S Y E A R, AND I L O O K F O RWA R D T O C O NTINUING T O WO RK T O GET H ER IN T H E C OMING Y E A R T O MA KE AN EVEN GRE A TER IMP A CT O N O UR C OMMUNIT Y . T H ANK Y O U A L L F O R Y O UR H A R D WO RK, D E D IC A TI O N, AND C OMMITMENT T O O UR LE O CLUB. K A VINDU D ENUWA R A A S S I ST ANT TRE A SURER LE O CLUB O F UNIVERS IT Y O F C O L OMB O , F A CULT Y O F SCIENCE. leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] assistant treasurer PRIDE OF LEOS PAGE |10
Leoism, taken as a whole, is all about creating a better community and a better world while gaining opportunities, experiences, and various skills which will make them thrive into great leaders. The “3rd Orientation 22.23” was held on 27th of January 2023 from 7.00 pm onwards virtually, through the Zoom platform along with the general meeting for the month of January. The chief guest of the day was Leo Malinfa Ganewatte, Multiple District Treasurer, Leo Multiple District 306 and the guest of honor was Leo Kumuthu Paramee, Deputy Head Of Operations Team, Leo Multiple District 306, and also the District Assistant Treasurer, Leo District 306 A1. The main objective of the orientation was to give insights into the Leo journey that members will be walking through and realize club goals, how the club works, and their responsibilities towards it. Also, the speeches delivered by the Chief guest and the Guest of Honor gave a deep understanding and a wide idea of the benefits of being a Leo, and especially how to balance club work along with academic and other work. This was really valuable for all participating Leos as all were university students. The organizing committee also played a mesmerizing video of all the projects done up to that date which was a refreshing look back and inspired young Leos of the club to do more such beautiful projects in the upcoming months. All the participants had a whale of a time while educating the Leo prospects of our club. We hope the Leo journey they started will lead them to be the best of humans and greatest of leaders enhancing their compassion and generosity and that these new Leos will get a deep insight into life and humanity while serving the community. leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] PRIDE OF LEOS PAGE |11 Orientation 22.23
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Manusath Charika-Phase 2, the most humanitarian project of the Leo Club of University Of Colombo, Faculty of Science was a project which was targeted to provide strength for self-employees in this crisis situation. This amazing idea was carried out by the Community Services Avenue of the Leo Club of University of Colombo, Faculty of Science. The project was undertaken on the 12th of February 2023 from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm at Lasantha Industries PVT Ltd, Kithulwala, Meerigama with the participation of organizing committee members and other members of Leo Club.Mrs.Dilhani, the owner of Dilkt Foods was the chief guest and the conductor of the program. Mr.Kasun Mr. Lasantha, the owner of Lasantha Industries PVT Ltd was the sponsor of the program. The project was organized as an awareness program on "New techniques of food preservation" with a gathering of about 30 villages. This was a great opportunity to share knowledge regarding novel techniques of food preservation by using their own resources. We are very glad to organize this kind of project to give a hand to these people to raise their income and uplift their lives by being self-employed in this crisis. PRIDE OF LEOS PAGE | 13 leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] Manusath Charika Phase 2
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PRIDE OF LEOS PAGE | 15 leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] Warana We are pleased to share with you the successful completion of our project "WARANA", organized by Leo Club of the University of Colombo, Faculty of Science which aimed to raise awareness about sexual harassment and road safety in Sri Lanka. The "WARANA" project consisted of two phases that addressed two important issues that affects our society. Sexual harassment and road accidents are both prevalent issues that require attention and action. By raising awareness about these issues, we hope to create a safer and more inclusive society. In the first phase, we organized a stage drama and a lecture conducted by a lawyer, on the legal background on sexual harassment in Sri Lanka. The event was well attended by students from local universities and schools, and the stage drama highlighted the importance of standing up against sexual harassment. The lecturer provided valuable insights into the legal implications of such behavior. In the second phase, we collaborated with the traffic warden unit of Ananda College to conduct a seminar on road safety and accident prevention. The seminar was conducted by a police officer and was held for school and university students. The session provided valuable insights into road safety and aimed to raise awareness about the importance of safe driving. We also organized a street drama on road safety, which was well received by the local community. We believe that these initiatives will help create a safer society for all. By educating ourselves and our community about the importance of preventing sexual harassment and promoting road safety, we can work towards creating a safer and more inclusive society. We look forward to continuing our efforts to create positive change in our community.
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PRIDE OF LEOS PAGE | 17 leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] Akura The disabled community in Sri Lanka faces a number of challenges that can make it difficult for them to access education and employment opportunities. Physical and social barriers often prevent people with disabilities from fully participating in society, leading to social exclusion and limited opportunities. The Leo Club of the University of Colombo Faculty of Science recognized the need to support and empower the disabled community in Sri Lanka and launched the "ARUNA" project to address these issues. The project was carried out in two phases, each aimed at improving the lives of people with disabilities in different ways. In the first phase, as the Leo Club UOCFOS we created audiobooks and donated them to the library of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. These audiobooks were specially designed to help people with visual or other disabilities access educational materials. The project's target audience was disabled students who face challenges in accessing traditional print materials. By providing them with audiobooks, the Leo Club aimed to make educational resources more inclusive and accessible. In the second phase of the project, we published motivational posts on social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp to empower and motivate disabled individuals in Sri Lanka. These posts and captions highlighted the achievements of disabled individuals, provided inspiration and motivation, and celebrated the unique abilities of people with disabilities. By doing so, the Leo Club UOCFOS aimed to raise awareness about the challenges faced by disabled individuals and to promote inclusivity and support for the disabled community. The "ARUNA" project has been a great success, and the Leo Club UOCFOS is proud to have made a positive impact on the lives of disabled individuals in Sri Lanka. The project's success has been due to the dedication and hard work of the Leo Club members, who are committed to making a difference in their community. In conclusion, the "ARUNA" project is a great example of how community service can make a real difference in the lives of people in need. The Leo Club of the University of Colombo Faculty of Science is committed to continuing its work to support and empower the disabled community in Sri Lanka, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact of their future projects.
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PRIDE OF LEOS PAGE | 19 leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] Templanza Templanza 2022 was a speech competition project that aimed to provide a platform for Sri Lankan youth to showcase their communication and public speaking skills. The alliance between the LEO club of the Faculty of Science at the University of Colombo and the event ensured the successful execution of the project. Templanza 2022 comprised three rounds, namely Preliminary, Semi-Finals, and Finals, under two categories: inter-university and inter-school. The competition was themed, and the school category theme was "Education your mightiest weapon," while the university category theme was "Overcoming social stigma aimed at Sri Lankan Youth." These themes were thought-provoking and aimed at encouraging the participants to express their opinions and ideas. There were also two workshops conducted for the two categories of speakers prior to the preliminary round to help the participants better understand effective communication. The preliminary rounds and the two organized workshops were held online where the participants were requested to submit their recorded video clips that were impartially judged. Consequently, the Semi-Finals and the Final rounds of the contest were held physically at the University premises, where the participants showcased their public speaking skills in front of a live audience. Overall, Templanza 2022 was a successful project that provided a valuable opportunity for Sri Lankan youth to develop their communication and public speaking skills.
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PRIDE OF LEOS PAGE | 22 leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] Amazonia Phase 3 Maha Nuge Yata Wake up to the fog, not the smog! It was a day in the month of December 2022. The whole sky was engulfed by a smoke kind of a thing. As the news mentioned, it was smog not just regular smoke which is a serious problem. As the explorers’ avenue, it’s not just our duty to do the exploring but also to have great care towards nature which adds mesmerizing beauty. Many of us do not have a distinct definition of smog. As science students, we can spread the message about the causes and prevention methods more than others since we have the knowledge regarding it. Therefore as an avenue, we planned to conduct a smog awareness program by joining hands with BEEZ. The chief guests of the session, Prof.Erandathie Lokupitiya (Senior lecturer of the Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences, University of Colombo.) and Mr.Sarath Premasiri(Director of the Environment division of National Building and Research Organization.) explained all the relevant factors about smog all inclusively. In the end, it was all about teamwork and the innocent satisfaction after conducting a successful session.
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PRIDE OF LEOS PAGE |24 leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] Santhana Phase 3 The Phase 3 of Santana is being executed to bring relief to cancer patients in the current crisis situation in the country. It was hoped to help them for their health, economic and mental well-being. Accordingly, Santhana team were able to provide the necessary drugs and catheters to those patients under the guidance of Mr. S.A.A.N. Jayasekara is the director of Maharagama Cancer Hospital. Apart from that, it was also possible to organize a musical evening for them and perform a music therapy. Members of the Leo Society contributed to this.
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PRIDE OF LEOS PAGE | 26 leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] DAPP Life can take you higher than drugs. Drug abuse refers to obsessive and excessive drug use, which is a common problem these days. There are over 190 million drug users around the world. This has been increasing at alarming rates among young adults under the age of 30. Regular use of drugs leads to addiction, can impact the brain, and also lead to other health problems such as kidney failure and heart problems. And also may lead to social, physical, and emotional problems. The desire to try new things and become more independent may increase teens’ tendencies to experiment with drugs. The curiosity of having these experiences and knowing how drugs would make them feel can make young people more vulnerable to peer pressure. The sad thing is some use drugs to forget and run away from their problems. It is important to be aware of the risks associated with drug use and how to recognize the signs of drug addiction and abuse. Drugs can harm our bodies in many ways. It is ruining society socially, physically, culturally, emotionally, and economically. It is easier to stay off drugs than to get off drugs. We should not let drugs get in the way of our dreams. Drugs change us to someone we never want to be. “DAPP” is a drug awareness and prevention program organized by the LEOs of the University of Colombo, Faculty of Science for school students with the greatest purpose of leading young minds against the use of drugs and addiction, to guide them to keep calm and say no to drugs. The program was conducted by Ms. Disna Priyangani and successfully completed on the 17th of January 2023 at WP/ KL/ Royal College, Panadura with the dedication of all the supporters and participants. The program was aimed at educating young people about the harms of drugs and leading young minds against the use of drugs and addiction.
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PRIDE OF LEOS PAGE | 28 leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] Sipsara - Phase 3 “What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the human soul.” Education is the key to entering into the dream future of our young generation and it’s one of our duties as science undergraduates to enlighten the future of our young generation. The Education Avenue of the Leo Club of the University Of Colombo, Faculty of Science has successfully continued the third phase of the ‘Sipsara’ project in one of the schools belonging to the Gampaha district to enhance their learning skills and their ability to face challenging exams. The third phase of Sipsara was organized for 2 consecutive days on the 12th of January and 13th of January 2023 from 8.00 a.m to 1.30 p.m at Dewalapola Ananda Vidyalaya with the contribution of many enthusiasts who have a passion for teaching. Science and Mathematics were the main subjects that were focused under this project. Revision tutorials were made and the concepts were explained in a more elaborative way to prepare them for one of the most challenging exams; G.C.E. Ordinary Level. Students were also motivated throughout the session to build up a growth mindset towards their education and the future. We believe that we were able to contribute with our maximum potential for the future of education in the country through our project.
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PRIDE OF LEOS PAGE |30 leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] Sipsara - Phase 4 “Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.” Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another. Therefore, as undergraduates, it’s one of our duties to educate our young generation. The “Sipsara” project played a key role in achieving this. “Sipsara” is one of the strongest projects organized by the Education avenue of Leo Cub of the University of Colombo, Faculty of Science to build a strong basis for the education of Sri Lanka. This project was conducted in several districts of the country at different schools and it was successfully continued for a 4th phase with the sole purpose of helping the students to face their exams confidently. This was conducted on the 30th of April 2023 from 8 a.m to 1.30 p.m at the Kandulla Darmaraja Maha Vidyalaya located in Kuliyapitiya. Science was the subject that was mainly focused on this phase. Therefore questions based revision was conducted by the avenue members in order to familiarize the students with the theory concepts at the same time. This was a great support that was given to the students who are facing G.C.E Ordinary Level Examination this year as they have only limited time to get practised to face the exams. Also, we were able to make them confident towards the upcoming exam through the continuous motivation done throughout the project.
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PRIDE OF LEOS PAGE | 32 leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] More Food Less Hunger Phase 2 “Gardening adds years to your life, and life to your years.” We continue to learn that food really is medicine. And that growing your own food may be one of the most powerful steps you can take for the health of yourself, your family, and your planet. Small food gardens near the family home have traditionally made an important contribution to the family nutrition. Home gardens help provide variety in the diet and supply vital vitamins and minerals, carbohydrates, and proteins. Good nutrition helps to resist disease and help to improve the family health condition. More Food - Less Hunger phase 2 is a project that was initiated with the intention of promoting Local home gardens and to overcome hunger in the community. This green project was held in Thoppuwa village and there we focused on small-scale local gardeners. We visited the area and distributed vegetable plants such as tomato, brinjal, cabbage and many other vegetable plants among the villagers. And, we encourage them to grow them by providing relevant guidelines and instructions to proceed with home gardening in an effective manner. As we all know home gardens are an effective option to address food security in the world in case of any challenging situations. And this small step will have a huge impact on reducing the hidden hunger, diseases caused by micronutrient deficiency and malnutrition. So, with the dedication and the tremendous support of Our Leos we were able to complete the project successfully with enormous blessings from the villagers. These kinds of projects are much needed these days due to the prevailing food crisis and highly inflated food prices. And by empowering home gardens it enhances the food production and improves the livelihood.
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"The joy of togetherness unites all" Sometimes, life is all about looking back and celebrating all the good things that you have done so far. " Buon Natale" was one such event organized by the Leo Club of University of Colombo, Faculty of Science in collaboration with the Leo Club of the University of Colombo, Faculty of Arts. It was the monthly general meeting for December (2022) of the club and was a beautiful event filled with joy and love. Leo Rahul Attanayake, Multiple District President, Multiple District 306, and Leo Lion Dilshan Peiris, Immediate Multiple District President, Multiple District 306 were the chief guests of the event, and their valuable contribution and the speeches gave an insight into the true essence of leoism and how the young Leos should face the obstacles that come in their way during their leo journey. After the formalities and the meeting were concluded, the Christmas themed after party took place, giving space for everyone to have a very enjoyable night to play games, dancing, and singing. Even though the event was organized virtually, the event was a big success, with an impressive number of members participating and positive feedback. The Christmas-themed General meeting gave the young Leos the to look back at the past year, celebrate their success so far, and learn lessons from the mistakes made while making new memories in a fun and pleasant evening with their fellow members. PRIDE OF LEOS PAGE |31 leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] Buon Natale
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leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] PRIDE OF LEOS PAGE |33 Manusath Charika Phase 3 "A mind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal" Leoism is about helping others and spreading kindness. Proving that the Leos of community service avenue, Leo Club of University of Colombo, Faculty of Science took lead in helping those who are in need through their project, which was launched on 4th May 2023 at "Balakaawala Kanishta Vidyalaya, Akuressa". The chosen school is situated in a rural area that lacks several infrastructure facilities. The students are from families with very low incomes and face a lot of difficulties in day-to-day life. With the fund raised from the generous leos of the club, the project organizers were able to dry food parcels to the students of the school. The project was a huge success, and the organizing committee was praised a lot for their hard work as well. Without the help and guidance of the seniors and executive committee of the Leo Club of UOCFOS, the project would not be a success. We would like to show our heartfelt gratitude to them and to everyone who helped us to make this teamwork, a reality!
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PAGE |34 leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] PRIDE OF LEOS Meta+ 2.0 “Research is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought.” The Leo Club of the University of Colombo, Faculty of Science in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Club of the University of Colombo has organized the most magnificent and innovative project of the year; META PLUS 2.0 which was a project to power up Sri Lankan citizen for a sustainable future. This project was done under three parallel phases. Of them, the first phase was an introductory research workshop series which was the first step in the META+ 2.0 journey. There were three workshops that were conducted by specialists in the field. These sessions were conducted through Zoom online platform to provide equal opportunity for all research enthusiasts across the country to enhance their knowledge of research and academia. The first workshop was done on the 11th of February 2023 at 6 p.m and it was conducted by Dr. Maneka Jayasinghe who is the head of discipline- Business and Accounting and a senior lecturer in Economics, at the Faculty of Arts and Society, Charles Darwin University – Australia. Then the second workshop was done on the 4th of March 2023 at 7p.m by the guidance of the guest speaker Prof. Ruwan Jayathilaka who is the head of the Department of Information Management, SLIIT. The third workshop of this workshop series was done on the 22nd of March 2023 at 7p.m and it was conducted by Dr. Jayasundara who is a senior lecturer in the Department of Physics at the University of Colombo. Also, the recorded sessions of this valuable workshop series were made available on You Tube to provide insights from experts. All the participants of the workshop series were given a valuable E- certificate which will be beneficial in their future. META + 2.0 workshop series was a guiding light to research enthusiasts across the country to assist in developing innovative ideas and approaches, understanding the context of their research, assisting researchers in producing high-quality work and making them identify the potential problems or mistakes that arise during the research process. Therefore, META + 2.0 was a perfect opportunity for researchers and scholars to identify research ideas and to know about the research process to succeed in their future paths.
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The objective of the second phase of Meta Plus 2.0 was to inspire and equip Sri Lankan undergraduates with the necessary guidance especially those who are participating in the competition, Phase 3 of Meta Plus 2.0, to select research topics that align with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly the 7th, 8th, and 9th goals. Through a supplementary video series, valuable insights, and knowledge on these three SDGs were provided empowering participants to base their research projects on impactful and relevant themes. After many discussions, it was decided to publish three insightful videos covering each selected SDG on YouTube as interview sessions. The suitable experts for guest speakers were chosen with the guidance of the Career Guidance Unit of the University of Colombo, Faculty of Science. The first interview type video session was conducted by Dr. Thusitha Sugathapala who is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering of the University of Moratuwa whose research areas of interest cover both energy and environment fields, including renewable energy; energy efficiency; and air quality management. This was held on 20th April 2023 from 6pm virtually. The video session covered mostly about the 7th SDG and answered the questions such as the common challenges that researchers face when conducting research on energy access and sustainability, how to overcome them, how to engage with stakeholders and community members to ensure that our research is relevant and meaningful to those who are most affected by energy poverty. PAGE |36 leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] PRIDE OF LEOS Meta+ 2.0 phase 2
PAGE |37 leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] PRIDE OF LEOS The second session was conducted by Prof. Erandathie Lokupitiya who is a Professor in Environmental Science, Dept. of Zoology and Environment Sciences, University of Colombo. The SDG 8 was covered from this session which was held on 4th May 2023 virtually. The main areas discussed were biggest challenges facing efforts to promote sustained economic growth and decent work opportunities around the world, most effective ways to promote entrepreneurship and create new job opportunities, examples of successful partnerships between governments, businesses, and civil society organizations to promote sustainable economic growth and decent work opportunities etc. Miss Ovini Medagedara, Local Committee President at AIESEC in University of Colombo, a Project Management Intern, Undergraduate at University of Colombo School of Computing conducted the third video session on 4th May 2023 virtually. Many concerns and insights related to SDG 9 was discussed here. The best practices for publishing research related to industry, innovation, and infrastructure to disseminate knowledge and promote progress towards SDG 9, examples of successful industry and infrastructure projects that have made significant progress towards, specific institutions or organizations that can provide guidance and support to researchers and innovators working on projects related to SDG 9 were some important facts that were discussed.
Every little bit counts. Even the smallest actions can make a big difference in reducing our impact on the planet. As the world population continues to grow, the demand for energy is increasing rapidly. However, most of the energy sources we rely on today are non-renewable and emit harmful greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, leading to climate change and other environmental problems. Conserving energy has many benefits, not only for the environment but also for the economy and our personal well-being. This is why it’s crucial to inform people about the importance of conserving energy. "Thirasara” was a project organized by the Leo Club of UOC FOS, with the aim of educating society about the importance of energy conservation. Our Leos made some creative video clips that inform society about the importance of conserving energy and uploaded them to social media platforms. We hope society will act together to conserve energy, so we can ensure a brighter future for ourselves and the generation to come. PAGE |38 leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] PRIDE OF LEOS Thirasara
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PAGE |40 leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] PRIDE OF LEOS Isiwara Asapuwa Phase 2 A recipe has no soul. You as the cook, must bring the soul to recipe”. - Thomas Keller. The lack of accessibility of “healthy food” is dominantly seen in low-income communities around the world. Sri Lanka is one of the nations with a well-balanced diet enriched with nutrients. Sri Lanka has a diverse range of food products, mostly of plat origin. Starting with its staple rice, the country holds a rich treasure of food items. Sri Lankans consume many leafy greens in form of vegetables, many spices such as cinnamon, cardamom and cloves and also tuber crops containing starch. Healthiness is always connected with the local foods and routines. Overall, Sri Lanka has the best food recipes which remain unexplored by the world community. Isiwara Asapuwa-phase 2 was one of the efforts to find healthy local delicacies. The project was organized by Leos of UOCFOS with the intention of promoting the healthy food that with a medicinal value. Here we conducted a food competition at Thoppuwa village. And highlighted the significance of Local healthy food to the community. And this was a great opportunity to aware them regarding the importance of practicing the healthy food items in the diets regularly. This session was conducted with the presence of two Ayurveda doctors and the explained the fact in a detailed manner. We were able to discover 10 new recipes of local foods from the competitors and the best three out of them were selected to be rewarded. Actually those were amazing food recipes unique to Sri Lankans and endowed with medicinal value. It was a great pleasure for all of us to take part in this kind of extraordinary projects which lead to a healthy nation.
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PRIDE OF LEOS PAGE |42 leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] Jump Beyond Limits “Don’t ever let an obstacle define your limits, seize the opportunities and jump beyond limits”. There are many talented youths hidden in the heart of Sri Lanka. Athletics was able to lift the name of Sri Lanka to a global level by giving birth to many young athletes and training them to establish Guinness records. Athletics enhances teamwork, support, courage, resilience and most of all caring to each other. We at University of Colombo are thriving to provide opportunities to such superstars to showcase their talents. The Sports Avenue of the Leo Club of University of Colombo, Faculty of Science had recently commenced a project to construct a long jump pit at Kottawa North Dharmapala Vidyalaya. Athletics is teamwork and we would love to enhance the quality of that and looking after each other as a team. We strongly believe that all the students should have the privilege of proper sports equipment and have access to proper sports environment to polish their god given talents. We as the younger generation should make sure that we provide support as much as we can to all the talented athletes in Sri Lanka to jump beyond the limits. Leo Club of UOCFOS would continue helping the athletes where needed as we strongly believe that is the true sportsmanship.
PAGE |43 leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] Performance analysis of the quarter Leo L.P.Tharindu PRIDE OF LEOS Leo Uthapala Ariyasena Leo S.R.G.A.Madeesha K.M.G.Hasintha Dilshan Dasanayake W.W.Helen Ayesha Warnarathne Risandi Sandanayake Chathurangi Nethmini K.Tharindu Pathum Thivanka Wimalasena Oshadhi Semini Abeyshinge Sachini Kaveesha Adheesha Mapitigama Chashali Perera Pasindu Charith Minidi Isuruni Kalani Keshila Nirmani Wettasinghe Tharushi Gimnadi Hansani Wijenayake Hashani kulathunga Minushi Perera Imalka Dissanayake Dilki Kaveesha Sudam Jayawardena
leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] PRIDE OF LEOS PAGE |44 LEO ROUND TABLE DearLeoClubmembers, As the Avenue Director of the Environmental Avenue of Leo Club of Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, I would like to emphasize the importance of gaining experiences in your Leo journey. ParticipatinginLeoactivitiesprovidesaplatformforyoutolearnnewskills,developleadershipqualities, andnetworkwithlike-mindedindividuals. In particular, Environmental Avenue offers unique opportunities to explore and engage with environmental issuesandinitiatives.Fromtree-plantingcampaignstowastemanagementprojects,we strivetomakeapositiveimpactonourenvironmentandcommunities. So,IencourageyoualltotakefulladvantageoftheLeoClubanditsavenues.Getinvolved,takeinitiative, andlearnfromyourexperiences.Youneverknowwhatdoorsmayopenupforyouasaresult. Bestregards, KosalaAbeykoon AvenueDirector, EnvironmentAvenue. Being an avenue director, I learned how to guide fellow avenue members and was able to expand my leadershipskills.Igraspedonhowtotacklepeoplewithdifferentviews, totakeresponsibilitiesandalso tomanagefundscarefully.ThankyouLeoclubofUOCFOSforthoseunforgettableexperiences. KavishkaPalihena SportsAvenue LEOUOCFOSgavemetheopportunitytoexploreandexperiencethebeautyofourmotherlandandtake leadership to work for its betterment. Definitely this is a place where you can level up your skills and createabetterversionofyou. -SasangaAmarakoonPRandFellowshipavenue
leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] PRIDE OF LEOS PAGE |45 LEO ROUND TABLE Being a memberof thedirector boardfor term 22-23wasenjoyable. Iwas abletoworkon a varietyof projects, which gave me amazing experience. Additionally, I was able to develop crucial life skills like leadership, teamwork,communication, timemanagement,andcoordinationofvarioustasks.Beingone of the directors of the community service avenue, I had the good fortune to meet and work with a wonderfulgroupofnewbies. SanduniRaveesha Communityservice It'slovelythatIhavehadsomanymemorablemomentsasaLeo,andit'struethatbeingaleaderisabout more than just controlling others.Good leaders also knowhowtoworkwith their teams and learn from their experiences, no matter how small they may seem. And also don't be afraid to seek out new experiences, learnfromothers,andchallengeyourself tobeyourbest leader.So,asaLeo,Iwouldliketo continue, inspire and motivate those around me and create a positive impact in the community along withmakinglifetimememoriesinthiswonderfulLeojourneyahead. IsuriUthpala YouthEmpowermentandpersonaldevelopmentAvenue II'mgrateful tobeapartofLEOUOCFOSwhichisoneof thebestplacesthatprovidesahugeserviceto thesocietyaroundus. Also, Leo provides a variety of opportunities to identify our talents, to build up leadership and organizationalskillsandtomaintainteamspiritthatleadstoenlighteningourfuturepaths. Through leosim, SIPSARA is one of the best projects done through Education avenue that helped to uplifttheeducationofournation. Hansaliperera EducationAvenue
PRIDE OF LEOS PAGE |46 leouocfos leoclubuocfos [email protected] When I entered the university I was eager to join a club and enjoy its activities. After seeing the orientationprogramoftheLeoclubIwasverykeenonjoiningtheclub.Meandmyfriendchosetojointhe health avenue. Thenwe got to knowabout each other and started on planning projects.Since thenwe did many projects to help the community. I learned many things such as leadership, group work, and manymore.Ihopetobeasanavtivememberintheclubandenjoiyitsactivities. Sudam HealthAvenue It was a great experience as a Leo being in a position where you are exposed to work with many new Leoswhilehelpingthemtopolishtheirtalentsandskillstobecomethebestversionsofthemselves. Gratefultobeapartofthisamazingcommunitywheresomanyhardworkingyoungpeoplegettogether andworkforthebettermentofthecommunity.AndIwouldliketowishthebestofluckfortheupcoming leoisticyear. Malshi MarketingDirector DearLeomembers, As the avenue director of the health avenue of Leo Club of University of Colombo faculty of science I wouldliketosharemyexperiencewithleoactivitieswithyou. Participating in leo activities provides you with a platform to learn new skills, develop your hidden skills, develop leadership qualities. also you can meet many people who are working in many fields and share yourideastogether. healthisthemost important thinginnowadays.Healthavenueoffersmanyimportant thingstosociety likeawarenessprogrammes,healthcamps,distributemedicines,....etc thisisahugeopportunitytoyoualltodomoregreatworks.sopleaseinteractwithleoactivities. Kavindi HealthAvenue LEO ROUND TABLE