A legacy of a decade and more…
Rotaract Club of Centennial United (RACCU) is a glowing example of the profound change that Rotaract makes on youth. Chartered with former Rotaractors of Rotaract Club of the University of Peradeniya and members from the greater community in Colombo, RACCU is unique in its establishment, focus and approach. The motives behind the establishment of RACCU was to provide a platform for institution-based Rotaractors to continue all their excellent work after leaving their educational institutes and provide a stage for peers of respective communities to engage in community service, interaction, professional development and develop global awareness.
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Most Outstanding Newly Established Rotaract Club for 2009– 2010,
Most Outstanding Community Based Rotaract Club for 2010 – 2011
In the Rotaract year 2011-12, ‘GlamAlert from High Street’ Fashion Show was held on the April 21, 2012, at Park Street Mews Colombo. The fashion show indulges artist portrayals of hunger, poverty, and violence against women. Rtr. PP Ann Arunalundam was appointed as the District Treasurer for the Rotaract Year 2011-12.
n the Rotaract year 2013-14, ‘Explore Rotaract’, Professional Development Project organised to bridge the gap between Rotaract and Rotary to improve the services focusing on the social needs effectively.
In the Rotaract year 2013-14, ‘Explore Rotaract’, Professional Development Project organised to bridge the gap between Rotaract and Rotary to improve the services focusing on the social needs effectively.
In the Rotaract year 2014-15, Sparkling Glory 2014, a musical concert, was organised to raise funds for the National Cancer Institute, Maharagama. ‘’Educate to Eradicate’’, a cancer awareness programme, was initiated to educate the youth on the risk of cancer and early detection methods.
In the Rotaract year 2015-16. Club jointly hosted District projects, Rotasia – 2016, Rotaract Assembly 2015 and ‘Nethraloka’, a discussion on the challenges and shortcomings in the regulations related to the visually impaired and ‘Face the Change’, with Rotaract Club of Colombo West, workshops focusing on child physical, psychological and social development were the signature projects.
In the Rotaract year 2016-17, The club solely hosted President and Secretary Elects Training Programme. Project “Rangoli” – Light up My World won the Most Outstanding Support Programme with a Social Enterprise Segment 2016-17 Rtr. Nuzrath Farook was appointed to the Rotaract District 3220 as Director for Regional Engagement and Clusters, Rtr. Isuru Samarawickrama as Coordinator Rtr. Chamal Weerakkody as International Services Director for the year 2016-17. Rtr. Nuzrath Farook was appointed as Club Service Director for 2017-18.
n the Rotaract year 2016-17, The club solely hosted President and Secretary Elects Training Programme. Project “Rangoli” – Light up My World won the Most Outstanding Support Programme with a Social Enterprise Segment 2016-17 Rtr. Nuzrath Farook was appointed to the Rotaract District 3220 as Director for Regional Engagement and Clusters, Rtr. Isuru Samarawickrama as Coordinator Rtr. Chamal Weerakkody as International Services Director for the year 2016-17. Rtr. Nuzrath Farook was appointed as Club Service Director for 2017-18.
In the Rotaract year 2018-19, the club co-hosted the 28th Rotaract District Conference. ‘Rangoli – Light Up my World’ was also held for the second consecutive time attracting more than 250+ participants.
Rtr. PP. PHF. Nuzrath Farook and Rtr. Darshatha Gamage was acting in the capacity of the Assistant District Rotaract Representatives, Rtr. PP. Afraa Mohamad District Secretary, Rtr. PP. Kalana Thatsara - Sergeant at Arms, Rtr. PP. Nethmee Goonasekara - Joint Club Service Director, Rtr. Dahara De Costs - Coordinator Community Service, Rtr. PP. Kushan Yapa - Director Sports and Recreational and Rtr. Kamanthi Wickramasinghe - PR Co-coordinator were serving in the Rotaract District 3220.
In the Rotaract year 2019-20, Project Selalihini - Let Them Fly was nominated for the ‘Rotaract Outstanding Project Award’ representing South Asia by Rotary International. In addition, projects ‘Ammawarune’ and ‘A Safer Tomorrow’ were also recognized as the Most Outstanding Community Service initiatives under their respective categories. Rtr. IPP Yoshana Premarathne was awarded as the Most Outstanding President for the year 2019-20. Rtr. PP. Afraa Mohamed was appointed as the Assistant District Rotaract Representative and Rtr. PP. Kalana Thatsara as the Sergeant at Arms in the Rotaract District Steering Committee 2019-20. In addition, Rtr. PP. Afraa Mohamed was awarded as the best female RYLARIAN of the year..
n the Rotaract year 2019-20, Project Selalihini - Let Them Fly was nominated for the ‘Rotaract Outstanding Project Award’ representing South Asia by Rotary International. In addition, projects ‘Ammawarune’ and ‘A Safer Tomorrow’ were also recognized as the Most Outstanding Community Service initiatives under their respective categories. Rtr. IPP Yoshana Premarathne was awarded as the Most Outstanding President for the year 2019-20. Rtr. PP. Afraa Mohamed was appointed as the Assistant District Rotaract Representative and Rtr. PP. Kalana Thatsara as the Sergeant at Arms in the Rotaract District Steering Committee 2019-20. In addition, Rtr. PP. Afraa Mohamed was awarded as the best female RYLARIAN of the year..
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