HEARTBEAT

The Official Newsletter of Leo District 306 A2 Sri Lanka

November/December 2012 | 3rd Edition

In this issue

Leo Multiple District 306, Sri Lanka Celebrates World Leo Day

A Chat with a Council Officer, Leo Chandima Vithanage

Dreams of Success do not come to those who wait

The Leo District 306A2 is one of the leading Leo districts in Sri Lanka. Its sponsored by Lions District 306A2. Currently 24 Leo clubs are actively serving the community. Activities conducted by Leo District 306 A2 include Childcare, Elders, Sports, Environmental, Healthcare and Leadership Development Projects. Being a Leo Club member is a great way to serve your community, develop leadership skills and make new friends. In total, more than 144,000 young people in 139 countries are proud to serve others in their local communities and to call themselves Leos.

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Leo Multiple 306, Sri Lanka Celebrates World Leo Day

Leo Lion Walk 2012 - Sunday, 2nd of December

Message from District President

Servant Leadership

On the 2nd of December 2012, more than 1200 Leos gathered from all 6 Leo Districts at the marine drive Colombo to walk together Under the Theme Go Forth Sri Lanka as One Big Leo Family from all the corners of the country , joining hands together to walk commemorating the World Leo Day together the Lions. A colorful parade it was, as Leos were decorated with face painting, beautiful pandolas and vehicles converted in to promotional chariots carrying the logos of Leo club program and the Lions Clubs International, Traditional dancers and Leos dressed up representing different cultures added more glamour to the parade. The Purpose of this walk was to enhance the bond of Leos

from North to South and East To West, and also to promote the Leo club program to the general public creating more awareness, where media coverage was given through many leading media networks and was televised for millions of viewers The parade was praised by many Lion and Leo Leaders and was recognized as the best ever Leo Parade we had in the multiple, benchmarking the history of Leo parades. In the Leo Lion Walk 2012 Leo District 306 A2 won the award for the best participation district award and Leo Club of University of Moratuwa of A2 won the award for the best participation club award.

District President 306 A2 Leo Isuru Senadheera

Most of the time, when individuals become leaders, they tend to exercise authority upon others. This traditional leadership generally involves the accumulation and exercise of power by one at the top of the pyramid. Though the phrase Servant Leadership may look bit uncommon, it was coined by Robert K. Greenleaf in The Servant as Leader, an essay that he first published in 1970. If you see people as a means to serve you, then you are not a servant leader. I would call you a manager or simply a boss. If you view your role as a leader to empower others to become better at what they do, to achieve greater levels of skill and ability, and become better, more productive people in the process, then you are a servant leader. The highest priority of a servant leader is to encourage, support and enable subordinates to unfold their full potential and abilities. Leos, we are working in a volunteer organization. As Leo leaders, our primary focus should be to serve our fellow leos and community, not to exercise authority. Serve first, earn respect, and then you will be able to become a great leader. At Leo District 306 A2, we promote Servant Leadership qualities in building next generation leaders.

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District Presidents Visit to Malaysia

Leo Interntional Relations Camp

Clubs Installations on November/December

District president Leo Isuru Senadheera along with regional coordinator Leo Charith and President of Leo Club of Pepiliyana Metro Leo Danuj participated in Leo International Relations camp in Malaysia. The camp was held on 7th 8th 9th of December 2012 at Methodist Collage Kualar Lumpur. Organized by Lions Club of Damansara Metro they had the opportunity of meeting Leos from Malaysia & Indonesia during the camp. They also enjoyed few days before the camp with Leos of Malaysia. 7 Leos of Leo club of Mahanama College along with their Leo Club advisor Lion Buddhika also participated in the camp. Our sincere appreciation goes to all Leos and Lions who shared friendship during district presidents visit. And special appreciation goes to Lion Alan Thoo for the initiative.

Leo Club of Werahera organized their installation on 10th November.

Leo Club of Godigamuwa Installation was held on 17th of November.

District Paduru Sajje

District Paduru Sajje was held on 10th of November 2012 at Leo Lion Dumindus residence after the installation ceremony of Leo Club of Werahera. The paduru sajje was Organized by Leo Club of Werahera on behalf of Leo District 306 A2.

The installation ceremony of Leo Club of Dehiwala East was held on 24th of November.

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Chat with a Council Officer

Leo Chandima Vithanage

What motivated you to venture into Leoism?
I joined the leoism to serve the society and also the Leo advisor in 2008/2009 of the Leo club of Polgasowita, Lion Pujitha Uduwana motivated me to become a Leo.

What were the challenges that you faced as a Leader of Leo District?

I have faced many challenges when I was in various positions. Especially when I planned to do quality projects, which the society needed and managing the time and resources.

I always have an aim and also I made plans according to the time and achieved it. I believe in myself that i can do. I cannot forget my parents and friends. Their encouragements helped me a lot to overcome those challenges.

Listen to everyones ideas...

How did you overcome those challenges?

What are your values in Leoism?

I have lots of friends and I have got lots of experiences about event organizing, team work, many opportunities to show my talents as a leader and I have a got opportunity to serve the society in many ways.

What is the energy you see in Leoism that should be improved for the betterment with your experience?
Friendship is an energy I saw in Leoism, experiences from event organizing, team work.

How did the experiences from Leoism help you in your studies/carrier?

Time management is a really important thing that I got from Leoism, I have learned to face various types of problems in daily life, to identify the society. As I have met Leos who have more experiences than me in my carrier it has been an advantage for me to succeed in my carrier.

What is your message to Leoism as a Leo who came a long way as a Leo Leader?

A Leader should listen to everyones ideas, need to manage with the resources that he or she has and also need to think logically and fairly.

Leadership and Team Building Training Program

Conducted by Leo District Council 306 A2
Leo District Council 306 A2 conducted a corporate leadership/team building training on 30th of December at Sisiras River Lounge, Kitulgala. The training was conducted by 3 of Leos (District President Leo Isuru Senadheera, Leo Charith Siriwardana and Leo Lamal Kottage) for 50 factory staff of Saman Enterprises, Peliyagoda which manufactures plastic items. Since this was the first time Leo District Council 306 A2 conducted a training program to corporate sector it can be considered as a milestone for the district. Further, that was an eye opener on areas we can explore, to show the public that Leos are proven leaders.

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Serve - Multi Service Project

Blood Donation Campaign

More than 230 blood donors donated blood during the campaign organized by Leo club of University of Moratuwa
This year blood donation campaign of Leo Club of University of Moratuwa was held on 21st November at Old Gymnasium of University of Moratuwa. By the end of the day 238 donors have donated blood. This is the highest number of donations recorded in the history of Blood donation campaigns in the University of Moratuwa, proving that the efforts of our Leos were a total success.

Regional Project Organized by 10 Clubs of Leo District 306 A2

10 Leo clubs of Leo District 306A2 jointly organized 12 service projects on 11th of November 2012. Leo Club of Polgasowita Panting Bana maduwa of the Polgasowita temple. Leo Club of Madurawela Cleaning Elders home in Ingiriya and Made the road to go to the elders home. Leo club of Bokundara Provided lunch packets to beggars who were near the Belanwila Temple and Wellwatta Mosque. Leo Club of Dampe Giving snacks for the childern and their parents at the parents meeting of Camiilla School,Mattegoda. Leo Club of Pepiliyana Metro Denguee awearness project at the Maharagama area. Leo Club of Werehera Breakfast for the Childern who living at the Camilla School, Mategoda. Leo club of Mattegoda Tea party for the childern who living at the Camilla School, Mategoda. Leo club of Moragahahena Reapiring and painting bus stand in Moragahehna. Leo club of Rathanapitiya Beach cleaning at the Mount Lavinia beach Leo club of Kesbewa Reparing Salina elders home, Piliyandala.

During the blood donation campaign

I am Leo

Nisi Danumin Divi Surakimu

Mass Orientation Program

I AM LEO is a project organized to develop leadership skills and to enhance awareness among new Leos and prospects of Sri Lanka about the Leoism. Leo Club of Polgasowita, Leo Club of Kalubowila, Leo Club of Mahanama College and Lions Club of Nawala Metro joined with this project.

First Aid Training Program | 2012 Nov 04 @ Dikhena,Horana

On 4th of November 12 Leo Clubs of Leo District 306 A2 organized a first aid training program in collabaration with Sri Lankan Red Cross Society. 30 Leos were well trained by the instructor of Red Cross Society on how to act on imergency situations.
Leo Darshana conducting an activity.

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Congratulations

Pasal Gamanata Yanna Awasarai

Leo Club of Ingiriya United helped preschool children
Leo Club of Ingiriya United sponsored the annual prize giving and concert of two preschools, namely Ingiriya Pubudu preschool and Kurana Seedevi preschool. These are underprivileged children who come from rural villages.

Leo Chathuranga Gunasekara and Leo Themiya Bandara of Leo Club of University of Moratuwa were selected to the top 40 of Sri Lankas Emerging Young Leaders Award (EYLA) competition organized by Sri Lanka Youth and Ministry of Youth Affairs & Skills Development out of more than 2000 participants. Emerging Young Leader Award (EYLA) 2012 aims to search and recognize young individuals with superior leadership qualities who stand afar from the other youth in the society and award them with a prestigious award to give them sustainable notice.
Traditional dance item by preschool children

Club Twinning

Message from Cheif Editor

It gives me Great honor to be the chief editor for November/December Issue of the District News Letter. The time period, indeed was a very busy and challenging one for each and every one of us LEOs. Making something better for society, archiving difficult goals, 306 A2 LEO family brightly shined with leadership. This edition covers the extreme moments of that time period. My editorial team has put the best to make the insights to be heard in a very colorful way.We Hope you all will enjoy the good read. Leo Dilan Samarakkody

Leo Club of Werahera Twinning with Leo Club of Bangalore West

Leo Chirath Siriwardana of Leo Club of Werahera visited Lions Club of Bangalore west. During his visit he participated in a health camp organized by Lions Club of Bangalore West. He signed for a twinning program with Leo Club of Bangalore West on behalf of his own club, Leo Club of Werahera.

The Editorial Team

Chief Editor (Nov/Dec Issue): Leo Dilan Samarakkody Editors: Leo Lochana Mahawatta, Leo Kalhari De Soyza, Leo Ishara Weerasinghe, Leo Kesari Senevirathne MJF Newsletter Designed by Leo Themiya Bandara.

Lions Club of Bangalore west conducting a joint meeting with Leo Club of Werahera

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but to those who are proactive and take action

We all want success in life but unfortunately very few of us are actually planning and setting ourselves up for success. People have often stated that success is like a stair case and you should climb it one step at a time. If you want success, you must have a plan that can guide you so that you know exactly what to do to achieve success. All successful people have a plan. They have goals in life and they know exactly what to do to get them. They dont sit and wander around what to do; they have a detailed plan and roadmap that they can follow every step of the way towards success. Successful people know where they are going and what they need in order to get there. They have carved out a bright future for themselves and are confidently working their way towards getting to their destination. These are people who believe in the power of goal setting as an effective way of achieving the things they want in life. Here are some tips to help you set your goals in life and how to achieve them. Put Your Goals into Writing

Dreams of Success do not come to those who wait,

One of the very first things you need to do in setting goals is to write all of them down. They have to be specific, clear, and realistic goals. Once you have written them down, plan out how you are going to achieve them, step by step. If you dont plan for success, you are planning to fail. People who dont have goals in life cant live a purposeful life. They are always wondering what to do each day. If you have goals and a plan to guide you to get them, you must also have a strong discipline and determination to take action to achieve your goals. Otherwise your plan will be just a paper that is collecting dust. Ability to Overcome Challenges When you are on a mission to achieving your goals, you are going to face problems and challenges. You must develop an attitude and confidence to face your challenges and overcome them. Do not expect a smooth journey. The journey to success will be full of challenges and roadblocks; those who have the courage to face their problems and overcome them are going to succeed. Those who give up amidst of challenges are not going to succeed. Believe in Yourself One of the most common factors that hinder us towards achieving our goals is our lack of self-confidence. If you do not even believe that you can actually be successful, then there is just no way that you can do this. Selffulfilling prophecies are more powerful than you think. Have a Backup Plan Changes in life is inevitable. No matter how well you plan, you must be ready to embrace changes. So you need to have a backup plan or plan B. Dont put all your eggs in one basket! That is the advice I want to give you. Always strive to build your safety net. To sum up, I would say Success would never come to you until you make an effort to achieve it. Therefore do not wait for anything; go ahead and achieve it. Do Not Wait For Success - Plan For it Written by: Leo Isuru Senadheera

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Sandakadapahana experience theShow melody of the great veteran vocalist, Sunil Edirisinghe. Musical magnificent An evening for young and old to
On 14th of December, Leo District 306 A2 organized a mega fund raising event in aid of its Social Services Fund. The event was a huge success having more than 1500 participants at Youth Center, Maharagama. 1st Vice District Governor Lion Asanga Samarasekara participated as the chief guest of the occasion.

The audience was almost hosefull at Maharagama Youth Center

Leo and Lion dignitories at the event

Sunil Edirisinghe performing a song

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