Meetings

 

Lionistic Year 2017/2018

MONTH OF JULY

1. Provision of Breakfast and Medicine to govt. Dole Receipients

Project Chairman - Lion Janister Perera

Project Date : 2017-07-05 08:30:00
Venue : Rahula Dhaham pasala- near Gothatuwa sub post office

This is a continuous project by the club to provide breakfast and basic medicine to government dole recipients who get their payments at the Gothatuwa sub post office monthly. The club members take turns in providing the necessary funding.On 5th July 2017, there were 21 beneficiaries and funding for the project was provided by Lion Bernard Withanaarachchi.

 

 

       

2. Donation of Nutritional Food Packs to Low income pregnant mothers

Project Chairman - Lion Bernard Withanaarachchi

Project Date : 2017-07-04 09:00:00
Venue : Maternity clinic, Government Hospital, Angoda

15 Nutritional Food packs worth Rs 1000/= each were given to low income pregnant mothers of the  area. 15 pregnant mothers were selected with the help of the Medical Officer of Health. The nutritional food packs contained Rice, Dhal, cowpea, gram, Sprats, salt, green leaves,  etc. the receipients were provided with apacket of milk as refreshments.

    

  

                        

3. Donation Lunch to inmates at Victoria home for Incurables

Project Chairman - Lion Samith Mapalagama

Project date : 18-07-2017

Venue : Victoria Home, Rajagiriya

Lunch was provided for 230 inmates at Victoria home for Incurables. 10 Miquito nets were also donated to the home.

 

 MONTH OF AUGUST             

 
1. Provision of Breakfast and Medicine to govt. Dole Receipients

Project Chairman - Lion Janister Perera

Project Date : 2017-08-05 08:30:00
Venue : Rahula Dhaham pasala- near Gothatuwa sub post office

This is a continuous project by the club to provide breakfast and basic medicine to government dole recipients who get their payments at the Gothatuwa sub post office monthly. The club members take turns in providing the necessary funding.On 5th August 2017, there were 23 beneficiaries and funding for the project was provided by Lion Renuke &Lion Lalani

   

 

2. Donation of Refreshments to students & techers of "Thisarana" Dhamma School

Project Chairman - Lion Leslie Leelananda

Project Date : 2017-08-12 
Venue : Thisarana Dhamma School

Provided refreshments to 100 students and teachers at their tea break

 
 
3. Health for Underpriviledged children & mothers

Project Chairman - Lion Dhanapala Athukorala

Project Date : 2017-08-13 
Venue : Maternity Clinic- Kolonnawa
 

Dr. Deepa of National Hospital Colombo conducted an information session regarding good hygiene practices and examined the children and mothers. The Club donated the prescribed medicines and 'Samaposha', the nutritional food substitute.The Leos of Kolonnawa joined the project by donating Biscuits and Boiled Gram as refreshments.

 
 
4. Micro Finance Loan to Ms W M D Priyadharshnie

Project Chairman - Lion Ananda Jayaweera

Project Date : 2017-08-19
Venue : Lion Kulasiri Sumanasekara's residence
 

A micro-finance loan of Rs 20,000 through Lanka Lions Foundation was granted to Ms W.M.Deepika Priyadharshanee, a street food vendor to improve her business and repair the food cart.

   
 
5. Provision of Herbal porridge to expectant mothers

Project Chairman - Lion Charmanie Jayaweera

Project Date : 2017-08-22
Venue : Central Dispensary Angoda

Herbal Porridge or 'Kolakenda' was served to 65 expectant mothers who attended this maternity clinic. They were also served with 'Helapa' and banana. The necessary funding was provided by Lion Charmanie and Lion Bernard. The clinic staff provided the necessary assistance.

6. refurbishment of Temple " Awasage"

Project Chairman - Lion Kusum Uragoda

Project Date : 2017-08-26
Venue : Kande Viharaya
 

The residence of the Temple Priests or 'Awasage' of the Kande Vihara Temple needs refurbishment by floor tiling, wall repairs and color -washing. A donation of Rs 50,000 was made by Lion Kusum Uragoda towards this requirement.

 

 MONTH OF SEPTEMBER            

 
1. Donation for a Heart Operation
 

Project Chairman - Lion Samith Mapalagama

Project Date : 2017-09-23
Venue : Lions Activity Center

V P Pradeep Chandana,aged 38 years was diagnosed as having a heat disease. His operation will cost Rs 2.5 million. The club donated Rs,10,000/ for this operation

 

2. Donation to Alumni Association of Science Faculty of University of Kelaniya

Project Chairman - Lion Bernard Withanaarachchi

Project Date : 2017-09-23
Venue : Lions Activity Center

Science Faculty of University of Kelaniya is organizing an educational exhibition for its golden  jubilee. This exhibition which is called " VIDYA-2017" is intended on enhansing the leadership, innovation  and creativity among undergraduates and uplifting the interest on science among sri lankans. Considering these facts club donated Rs 100,000/- for this worthy event. Funding for the project was done by Lion Bernard Withanaarachchi

 

 
3. Provision of Herbal Porridge to Expectant Mothers

Project Chairman - Lion Charmanie Jayaweera

Project Date : 2017-09-26
Venue : Central Dispensary, Angoda
 
 
Herbal Porridge or 'Kolakenda' was served to 65 expectant mothers who attended this maternity clinic. They were also served with 'Helapa' and banana. The necessary funding was provided by Lion Charmanie and Lion Bernard. The clinic staff provided the necessary assistance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONTH OF OCTOBER

 
1. Internationa Childrens Day Celebratiobs
 

Project Chairman - Lion Jayasiri Andaraweera

Project  Date : 2017-10-04
Venue : Sripanee Pre School

International Children's Day was celebrated by giving toys, coloring books & color pencil boxes to 24 pre- school children of SriPanee  Pre-School

 

 

2. Donation of Spectacles to Low income people from Gamewela, Badulla area

Project Chairman - Lion Ananda Jayaweera

Project  Date : 2017-10-08
Venue : Sri Punyawardhanaramaya, Gamewela, Badulla
 

150nos Low income visually impaired people from Gamewela area, selected by chief incumbent of Sri Punyawardhanaramaya, Gamewela, Badulla was tested and issued spectacles on 8th October 2017.

 

3. Donation of School books to 120 students of Sri Vajiragnana Dhamma School

Project Chairman - Lion Charmanie Jayaweera

Project  Date : 2017-10-08
Venue : Sri Vajiragnana Dhamma School, Gamewela, Badulla
 

Donated school books to 120 students of Sri Vagiragnana Dhamma School, Gadawila, Gamewela

 

4. Donation of Nutritional food to Pediatric Cancer Patient

Project Chairman - Lion P K Hemachandra

Project  Date : 2017-10-20
Venue : Yakkalamulla, Galle
 

 

M P Savindu Sathsara, a year 9 student of Sumangama Modle School, Ihalagoda had been diagnosed with Pediatric cancer by Karapitiya Hospital, Galle. Father of the patient has requested our club for assistance for nutritional food and future treatment for the child. Board considering the request decided to provide nutritional food supplement worth of rs 5000/= per month initially  for five months. 1st month food supplement was handed over on 20th October by Lion Leslie Leelananda. funding for the project was provided by Lion P K Hemachandra.

 

2015-2016 PROJECTS

JULY 2015

 
Provision of Breakfast and Medicine to govt. Dole Receipients

Project Chairman - Lion Janister Perera

Project Date : 2015-07-06 08:30:00
Venue : Rahula Dhaham pasala- near Gothatuwa sub post office

This is a continuous project by the club to provide breakfast and basic medicine to government dole recipients who get their payments at the Gothatuwa sub post office monthly. The club members take turns in providing the necessary funding.

On 6th July 2015, there were 22 beneficiaries.

Donation of Dry Ration to needy people

Project Chairman - Lion P K Hemachandra

Project Date : 2015-07-19 14:00:00
Venue : Kolonnawa MOH Office

20 Dry Ration Packages each worth Rs. 1300/- were distributed among selected needy people of Kolonnawa area. The funding was provided by the project chairman Lion Hemachandra.  This  signifies a project under “Relieving Hunger” which is one of the ten service areas identified as important by the District Governor.

Donation of Sports goods

Project Chairman - Lion Jayasiri Andaraweera

Project Date : 2015-07-11 10:00:00
Venue : Kudabolana Pagngnaseeha M.V. - Ambalantota

The Kudabolana Pagngnaseeha M.V. - Ambalantota has a student population of around 800. They compete for the all island inter school Volleyball tournament annually and In the recent past has reached higher standards in district levels. The Principal has made a request from our club to get assistance in obtaining the sports goods required for practices of Volleyball. Part of that was made available to them by the club.

Donation of a Wheel Chair to a needy person

Project Chairman - Lion Channa Bakmiwewa

Project Date : 2015-07-12 19:30:00
Venue : Lion Channa Bakmeewewa's residence

A wheel chair was donated to a disabled lady M/s Yasawathie who is from the area Madinnagoda

Donation of Medicine and supplementary nutrition to Malnourished children

Project Chairman - Lion Dhanapala Athukorala

Project Date : 2015-07-19 16:00:00
Venue : Kolonnawa MOH office

This is a continuous project by the club to examine malnourished children and their mothers by a qualified doctor (MBBS) and provide vitamin and medicine prescribed by the doctor together with samaposha as a supplementary nutrition.

On this day there were 20 children.

Donation of Lunch and other necessities to Victoria Home for Disabled

Project Chairman - Lion Samith Mapalagama

Project Date : 2015-07-18 11:00:00
Venue : Victoria Home for the Disabled- Rajagiriya

The Lions club supplied provisions, vegetables and fish/chicken required for lunch of 230 people which includes the inmates and the staff of Victoria Home for Disabled. The cost for material and cooking totaled up to Rs 26,236/-. The meals were prepared by the staff. In addition 4 big plastic buckets purchased at the cost of Rs. 4,190/=was also donated for the use of the institution. 

Donation of a scholarship to a destitute child

Project Chairman -  Lion Leslie Leelananda

Project Date : 2015-07-24 20:00:00
Venue : Lion K E Perera's residence

A scholarship was donated to a destitute child who had lost her father recently. Mother had requested for financial assistance to send the child to school without any disturbance. Directors of Lions club of Kolonnawa has decided to donate Rs.3000/= per month considering her situation & brilliance she had shown in her term tests. 

Provision of refreshments to students of "Thisarana" Dhamma School

Project Chairman - Lion Leslie Leelananda

Project Date : 2015-07-18 14:00:00
Venue : Thisarana" Dhamma School,Sri Wimalaramaya, Wellampitiya

 

 

August 2015

Provision of Breakfast and Medicine to govt. Dole Receipients

Project Chairman - Lion Janister Perera

Project Date : 2015-08-05 08:30:00
Venue : Rahula Dhaham Pasala- near Gothatuwa Sub Post Office

This is a continuous project by the club to provide breakfast and basic medicine to government dole recipients who get their payments at the Gothatuwa sub post office monthly. The club members take turns in providing the necessary funding.

On 5th August 2015, there were 23 beneficiaries.funding for this was made by Lion Jayasiri Andaraweera & Lion Leslie Leelananda

Donation of Medicine & Supplementary Nutrition to malnourished Children

Project Chairman - Lion Dhanapala Athukorala

Project Date : 2015-08-09 14:00:00
Venue : Kolonnawa MOH office

This is a continuous project by the club to examine malnourished children and their mothers by a qualified doctor (MBBS) and provide vitamin and medicine prescribed by the doctor together with samaposha as a supplementary nutrition. On this day there were 20 children and 16 mothers

Blood Donation Campain

Project Chairman - Lion Shyamsiri Thalpawila

Project Date : 2015-08-23 09:00:00
Venue : Mayurapada Pirivena, Pelawatta

A blood donation campaign was organised at Mayurapada Pirivena, Pelawatta on 23rd August 2015. This was conducted with the aid of Colombo General Hospital Blood Bank and the Police of the area. 52 persons of the general public and the police donated around 50 pints of blood. Donors were selected after screening by the medical staff and found fit to donate blood. Two PDGs and few cabinet officer were among the lions who participated in this event

 

Donation of Refreshments to Students of Mayurapada Education Cente

Project Chairman - Lion Lalani Pushpakumari

Project Date : 2015-08-23 13:00:00
Venue : Mayurapada Pirivena, Pelawatta

Refreshments were given to 32 pupils of Mayurapadha Education Center at their tea break

Provision of refreshments to students of "Thisarana" Dhamma School

Project Chairman - Lion Leslie Leelananda

Project Date : 2015-08-15 14:00:00
Venue : Thisarana" Dhamma School,Sri Wimalaramaya, Wellampitiya

Refreshments including milk packets were given to 115 students and teachers of "Thisarana" Dhamma School at their tea break.

September 2015

Provision of Breakfast & Medicine to Govt. Dole receipients

Project Chairman - Lion Janister Perera

Project Date : 2015-09-05 08:30:00
Venue : Sri Rahula Dhaham Pasala (near Gothatuwa Sub Post Office)

This is a continuous project by the club to provide breakfast and basic medicine to government dole recipients who get their payments at the Gothatuwa sub post office monthly. The club members take turns in providing the necessary funding. On 5th September 2015, there were 25 beneficiaries.Funding for this was made by Lion Ananda Jayaweera and Lion Charmanie Jayaweera.

Assisting Leo Club of Kolonnawa in their first project named "Uththama Pooja" 

Project Chairman - Lion Channa Bakmiwewa

Project Date : 2015-09-02 18:30:00

Venue : Galwana Purana Viharaya

We have donated Rs.7,000/= to Leo club of Kolonnawa in response to their request letter to assist in their first project "Uththama Pooja". This was conducted to invoke blessings on three armed forces and the police in recognition of their commitment in making Sri Lanka a unitary state. Furthermore ten dependents of deceased army officers of the area were donated dry ration packs. The Leo club has requested us to sponsor refreshments for 100 invitees 

Donation of Medicine & Supplementary Nutrition to malnourished Children and mothers

Project Chairman - Lion Dhanapala Athukorala

Project Date : 2015-09-13 15:00:00
Venue : MOH Office Kolonnawa

This is a continuous project by the club to examine malnourished children and their mothers by a qualified doctor (MBBS) and provide vitamin and medicine prescribed by the doctor together with samaposha as a supplementary nutrition. On this day there were 20 children and 16 mothers . In addition Milk packets were donated to a mother with twins. The cost samaposha was given by the club while cost of medicine were born by a friend of Lion Dhanapala  and milk packets were donated by lion Dhanapala's grandson. 

Provision of refreshments to students of "Thisarana" Dhamma School

Project Chairman - Lion Leslie Leelananda

Project Date : 2015-09-19 15:00:00
Venue : Thisarana" Dhamma School,Sri Wimalaramaya, Wellampitiya

Refreshments including milk packets were given to 110 students and teachers of "Thisarana" Dhamma School at their tea break. 

Tree Planting

Project Chairman - Lion S A Jayaweera

Project Date : 2015-09-11 11:00:00
Venue : National Youth Corp training Center - Bulathsinhala

Officer in charge of the training center, Major Kaluarachchi had requested to hold a tree planting program to fulfill the necessity for reaching the vision of the National Youth Camp,

The club made arrangements to plant 30 fruit trees such as mango, orange, guava etc at National Youth Camp grounds.

Motivating and Assisting trainees of National Youth Corps 

Project Chairman : Lion Jayasiri Andaraweera

Project Date : 2015-09-11 12:30:00

Venue : National Youth Corps Training Center- Bulathsinhala

At the request of the Officer in charge of the National Youth corps training center , Bulathsinhala, a youth program was conducted on 11.09.2015. Conducted a training program on Positive thinking for the youth corps by Major Nishantha Priyalal. In addition 4 ceiling fans were donated to the center. This was done as a joint project with L/C of Oruwala.  A scholarship was granted to two trainees. L/C of Kolonnawa granted a Scholarship of Rs. 16,000/= to Youth corp K N Madara Kothalawala.  A job opportunity at M & A Auto Traders was given to a passed -out youth corp by Lion Jayasiri Andaraweera. 

 

October 2015

Donation in Assistance for construction of Toilet facilities at Kande Purana Viharaya

Project Date : 2015-10-01 11:00:00
Venue : Kande Purana Viharaya, Gothatuwa

Rs 15,000/= was donated by Lion W Gunawardane as assistance for construction of toilet facilities at Kande Purana Viharaya, Gothtuwa 

Provision of Breakfast & Medicine to Government Dole Receipients

Project Chairman : Lion Janister Perera

Project Date : 2015-10-05 08:30:00
Venue : Sri Rahula Dhamma School- Gothatuwa

This is a continuous project by the club to provide breakfast and basic medicine to government dole recipients who get their payments at the Gothatuwa sub post office monthly. The club members take turns in providing the necessary funding and this month Lion Wayaman Uragoda and Lion Kusum Uragoda sponsored the project. On 5th October 2015, there were 25 beneficiaries.

Donation of Medicine & Supplementary Nutrition to malnourished Children and mothers

Project Chairman : Lion Dhanapala Athukorala

Project Date : 2015-10-11 00:00:00

Venue : MOH Office, Kolonnawa

This is a continuous project by the club to examine malnourished children and their mothers by a qualified doctor (MBBS) and provide vitamin and medicine prescribed by the doctor together with samaposha as a supplementary nutrition. On this day there were 20 children and 16 mothers . In addition Milk packets were donated to a mother with twins. The cost samaposha was given by the club while cost of medicine were born by a friend of Lion Dhanapala and milk packets were donated by lion Dhanapala's grandson. 

Provision of refreshments to students of "Thisarana" Dhamma School

Project Chairman : Lion Leslie Leelananda

Project Date : 2015-10-17 15:00:00
Venue : Thisarana" Dhamma School,Sri Wimalaramaya, Wellampitiya

Refreshments including milk packets were given to 115 students and teachers of "Thisarana" Dhamma School at their tea break.

November 2015

Provision of Breakfast & Medicine to Government Dole Receipients

Project Chairman : Lion Janister Perera

Project Date : 2015-11-05 08:30:00
Venue : Sri Rahula Dhamma School- Gothatuwa

This is a continuous project by the club to provide breakfast and basic medicine to government dole recipients who get their payments at the Gothatuwa sub post office monthly. The club members take turns in providing the necessary funding and this month Lion Dhanapala Athukorala and Lion Uchitha Kumarapeli sponsored the project. On 5th November 2015, there were 26beneficiaries.

 Donation of Medicine & Supplementary Nutrition to malnourished Children

Project Chairman: Lion Dhanapala Athukorala

Project Date : 2015-11-08 15:00:00

Venue : Kolonnawa MOH Office

This is a continuous project by the club to examine malnourished children and their mothers by a qualified doctor (MBBS) and provide vitamin and medicine prescribed by the doctor together with samaposha as a supplementary nutrition. On this day there were 19 children and 14 mothers . In addition Milk packets were donated to a mother with twins. The cost samaposha was given by the club while cost of medicine were born by a friend of Lion Dhanapala and milk packets were donated by lion Dhanapala's grandson 


 

Year 2012/2013

Month of July 2012

Administration

1st Director Board Meeting

 

Date - 08.07.2012
Venue - Residence of Lions Club of Kolonnawa President , Lion K.E.Perera
   
2012/2013 Lionistic year 1st (July) Monthly Meeting & Recognition of Past Presidents
Date - 28.07.2012
Venue - Lion Shyamsiri Thalpawila's Residence , No- 208 , Nelum Pedesa , Kalapaluwawa
Chief Guest - Cabinet Treasurer Lion Ranji Hewage
Lions - 21
Lion Ladies - 06
Guests - 02
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
      
   
 Cabinet  Installation Ceremony & Recognition of Key Club Officers
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
    

Continuous Projects

 
1. Senior Citizen Protection Project
Date   - 02/07/12
Venue - Sub Post Office , Gothatuwa
Project Chairperson - Lion Lady Priyani De Silva
 
52 doll recipient were present on 02/07/12. They were provided with Milk-rice , Plantains , Sand witches & tea. After the distribution of the morning meal , Lion Priyani distributed medicines as per the requirement of doll recipients.
 
                     
 
    
2. Youth Skill Development Project
 
Dates - 01.07.2012                 Venue - Sri Priyadassi Daham Pasale    
            08.07.2012                                Kudabuthgamuwa ,
            15.07.2012                                Angoda .
            22.07.2012
            29.07.2012
 
Below mentioned no. of students & teachers were provided with a mid-day meal & tea or drink as given below.
 
                       01/07/12   08/07/12   15/07/12  22/07/12  29/07/12
No. of Students    402          420           398         380         415
No. of Teachers     23           23             22          20           20
Cost(Rs.)          14875/-    15505/-     14700/-    14000/-    15225/- 
Total No of Benificiaries - 2123

   

   

   

 

3. Children's Health Clinic - Kolonnawa

Date - 08.07.2012

Venue - Maternity home , Kolonnawa

 

There was 28 children who had attended the clinic with their mothers. All were having body weight problems & they were provided with necessary medicine & Vitamins prescribed by Consultant Paediatrician Dr. D.P.M.Yayawardena. Samaposha was distributed among mothers as a supplimentary nutrient.
 
   
   
   

            

 

4. Donation of a Scholarship

 

Date - 20/07/2012
Venue - Office of Lion Leslie Leelananda
 
Mr. Dhanushka Kotigala, a medical student who had to look after his mother & sister while he carries out his education, was offered a scholarship of Rs. 12,000/- monthly. This money was given by Lion K.E.Perera & club in turn had issued a cheque to Lion Leslie to hand over the same to the recipient.

   

 

 General Projects

1. Cataract Operation No 1

 

Date - 04/07/2012 
Venue - Lion Eye Hospital , Handala
 
Lion Channa Bakmiwewa had funded the project. He had arranged the patient to go for testing & her sugar level & ECG were O.K. & her operation to replace the lence was carried out on 04/07/12. Lion Dr. Jeewan Uragoda had done the post inspection & the patient had regained normal vision.
 
2. Cataract Operation No 2
 
Date - 15/07/2012
Venue - Lions Eye Hospital , Handala
 
Lion Channa Bakmiwewa had arranged to send the patient to Lions Eye Hospital , Handala for testing on 12.06.12. His operation was carried out on 15.07.12. Post operation care was handled by Lion Dr. Jeewan Uragoda. He has regained his sight later.
 
3.Donation of a Wheel Chair to a disabled child
 
A cheque of Rs. 7500/- was issued to Lion Leslie Leelananda from the club. He had purchased the Wheel Chair & transported it to Galle. It was handed over to the recipient at her residence on 20/07/12. Lion Leslie was assisted by Lion Ajith & Lion Lady Asuntha in handing over.
 
   
 
4. Donation to perform an Open Heart Surgery on a 4 years old girl.
 
21/07/2012
Venue - 101/4A , Wennawatta , Wellampitiya
 
As per the request letter forwarded to the board , Lion Lady Shammila had completed collecting Rs. 10,000/- & handing over that amount to father of the child , Samantha Udayakumara was carried out at his residence. Lion Lady Shammila was assisted by Lion Leslie , Lion Siridasa & Lion Lady Nalani. Surgery was successfully completed.
 
5. Handing over of an over head gutter system of new shrine room
 
Date - 29.07.2012
Venue - Sri Piyadassanaramaya , Kudabuthgamuwa , Angoda.
 
Request made by Rev. Wekumbure Pannananda thero, chief incumbent of Sri Piyadassanaramaya was upheld by the board of directors of Lions club of Kolonnawa. Lion Leslie Leelananda had found an organization to bear Rs. 50,000/-. He had spent Rs. 30,000/- . Club has donated 5000/-.
   
 
   
   
   
 

Month of August 2012

Administration

2nd Director Board Meeting

Date - 10.08.2012
Venue - Residence of Lions Club of Kolonnawa Membership Directo, Lion Wayaman Uragoda
   
   
 
2012/2013 Lionistic year 2nd(August) Monthly Meeting & Recognition of Lion Ladies
Date - 25.08.2012
Venue - Hotel Penera , Kelaniya
Chief Guest - Cabinet Treasurer Lion Ranji Hewage
Lions - 16
Lion Ladies - 06
Guests - 01
 
2012/2013 Lionistic year 1st Zonal Advisory  Meeting 
Date - 11.09.2012
Venue - Lion Activity Centre
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
2012/2013 Lionistic year Region Action Committee  Meeting 
Date - 11.09.2012
Venue - Lion Activity Centre
Chief Guest - District Governor Lion B. Janaranjan MJF,JP
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
    

Continuous Projects

 
1. Senior Citizen Protection Project
Date   - 01/08/12
Venue - Sub Post Office , Gothatuwa
Project Chairperson - Lion Lady Priyani De Silva
 
51 doll recipient were present on 01/08/12. They were provided morning meal . After the distribution of the morning meal , Lion Priyani distributed medicines as per the requirement of doll recipients.

Donation of a Scholarship

Date - 21/08/2012

Venue - Office of Lion Leslie Leelananda
 
 Mr. Dhanushka Kotigala, a medical student who had to look after his mother & sister while he carries out his education, was offered a scholarship of Rs. 12,000/- monthly. This money was given by Lion K.E.Perera & club in turn had issued a cheque to Lion Leslie to hand over the same to the recipient.
 
 

Blood Donation Camp

Venue - Kelaniya Ancient Temple

Date - 31.08.2012

A blood domation camp was organized by the club in view of the full moon ( poya ) day at ancient Kelaniya temple which is one of the greatest buddhist shrines to which Lord Buddha had visited live 2500 years ago. This was conducted as a major image building project because of the importance of the place & the date ( poya day in which thousands of buddhist devotees gather into the temple ). 248 donars had donated blood & the collection of blood was arranged to be used to give relief for patients who were suffering from Dengue fever spreading in the country during this season.

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 

 

 

Year 2011/2012

Month of July 2011

Continuous Projects

 
1. Senior Citizen Protection Project
 
Date - 01.07.2011
Venue - Rural Sub Post Office - Gothatuwa
 
                     58 Government doll recipients were provided with a morning meal , tea & medicine , when they assembled to receive their monthly doll. 
 
    
 
   
 
   
 
                  
 
    
2. Youth Skill Development Project
 
Dates - 03.07.2011                  Venue - Sri Priyadassi Daham Pasale    
            10.07.2011                                Kudabuthgamuwa ,
            17.07.2011                                Angoda .
            24.07.2011
            31.07.2011 
Student & Teachers of Sri Piyadassi Daham Pasela , were provided with a mo rning meal & a drink.
  
   
 
   
 
   
 
   

 

 

3. Caring for Children & Protection of Child Rights

Date - 10.07.2011

Venue - Maternity home , Kolonnawa

            26 children below 5 years of age , down with nutrition deficiencies were treated by Dr. G.P.M.Jayawardane , child specialist , Prescribed medicine & vitamins were provided. Mothers were provided with "Samaposha" as a supplimentary nutrient.

   

   

   

   

 

 

General Projects

1. Education & Youth Skill development Project

Date - 23.07.2011

Venue - Residence of Lion Dharsha Abeyawardena , President

          A fourth year medical student , medical faculty , University of Sri Jayawardenapura , Dhanushka S.K.Kotigala was handed over with a donation of Rs. 12000/= for his educational needs. This amount of money was donated by Club treasurer , charter member Lion K.E.Perera. Handing over was done on 23.07.2011 at the first monthly meeting.

  

2. Protection of Senior Citizens

Date - 23.07.2011

Venue - Residence of Lion Dharsha Abeyawardena , President

           S.A.Premawathie Perera , a destitute woman aged 62 years of age , who had lost her husband was provided with 16 nos. corrugated roofing sheets worth Rs. 11,200/= . Handing over of the payment receipt for purchase of roofing sheets was carried out at the monthly meeting by the project Chairman Lion Asoka Perera , Charter member.

 

MONTH OF AUGUST 2011

 

Continuous Projects

 
1. Senior Citizen Protection Project
 
Date - 01.08.2011
Venue - Rural Sub Post Office - Gothatuwa
 
                     51 Government doll recipients were provided with a breakfast including tea & medicine , when they came to obtain their monthly doll. 

  

 

 

2. Youth Skill Development Project
 
Dates - 07.08.2011                  Venue - Sri Priyadassi Daham Pasale    
            14.08.2011                                Kudabuthgamuwa ,
            21.08.2011                                Angoda .
            28.08.2011
Student & Teachers of Sri Piyadassi Daham Pasela , were provided with a mo rning meal & a drink.
        

   

   

   

   

 

 

3. Caring for Children & Protection of Child Rights

Date - 08.08.2011

Venue - Maternity home , Kolonnawa

 Beneficiaries - 56

 Dr. Jayawardena was felicitated on this day ly Lions for his honorary service. Prescribed medicine & vitamins were provided to 28 children below 5 years of age with nutrition deficiencies.28 mothers were given 2 packets of Samaposha as a suppliment. Child specialist Dr. G.P.M.Jayawardane ,examined children with nutrition defficiencies individually . Lion Dhanapala , L/Lady Amitha & Sudharma with Leo Manuja helped distributions of medicine & food supplimentary.

   

   

   

 

General Projects

1. Education & Youth Skill development Project

Date - 08.08.2011

Venue - Office of Lion Leslie Leelananda no - 77 , New Nuge Rd , Peliyagoda

 A fourth year medical student , Medical Faculty , University of Sri Jayawardenapura , Dhanushka S.K. Kotigala was handed over with a donation of Rs. 12000/= for his educational needs. This amount of money was donated by club treasurer , charter member Lion K.E.Perera at the board meeting & it was given to recipient by Lion Leslie Leelananda in his office on 08/08/2011.

 

2. Religious Project - Live telecast of a Buddhist Sermon

Date - 26.08.2011

Venue - Sambhodhi Viharaya , No - 106 , Gregory's Rd , Colombo 07.

This live telecast was telecasted all over the world. Two repeat telecasts also were conducted. Immediate Past District Governor Lion Ananda Balasooriya & Lady Lion Seeta were invited as chief guests.There were 40 participants at the project. 40 items were offered as Pirikara. An attractive Buddhist sermon was delivered by the Prist , marking this event a big image builder for the club & for Lionism at large.

   

   

   

   

   

   

      

   

 

3. Youth Skill Development Project - Leo Dhanushka Sandanayake who was elected as the best President of the world in 2010-2011 was felicitated.

Date -28.08.2011

Venue - No - 53 , Devala Rd , Pitakotte

Leo Dhanushka Sandanayake of Leo club of Kolonnawa who was a Leo District President was elected as the best Leo President of the world in 2010-2011. This election was made by Lions International & it was announced recently.As per the Board decision taken on 05.08.2011 , he was felicitated at August Monthly meeting held at the recidence of Lion Dhanapala Athukorala, Leo Advisor , Lions Club of Kolonnawa.

 

   

Recognition of Lion Ladies & August Monthly meeting

Date - 28.08.2011

Venue - Lion Dhanapala's recidence - No - 53 , Devala Rd , Pitakotte

   

      

 

MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2011

 

Continuous Projects

 
1. Senior Citizen Protection Project
 
Date - 01.09.2011
Venue - Rural Sub Post Office - Gothatuwa
 
                     52 Government doll recipients were provided with a morning meal , tea &  medicine , when they assembled to get the doll. 

   

   

 

2. Youth Skill Development Project
 
Dates - 04.09.2011                  Venue - Sri Priyadassi Daham Pasale    
            11.09.2011                                Kudabuthgamuwa ,
            18.09.2011                                Angoda .
            25.09.2011
 
Student & Teachers of Sri Piyadassi Daham Pasela , were provided with a mo rning meal & a drink.
 
   
 
   
 

3. Caring for Children & Protection of Child Rights

Date - 11.09.2011

Venue - Maternity home , Kolonnawa

 Beneficiaries - 48

 Dr. Jayawardena was felicitated on this day ly Lions for his honorary service. Prescribed medicine & vitamins were provided to 24 children below 5 years of age with nutrition deficiencies.24 mothers were given 2 packets of Samaposha as a suppliment. Child specialist Dr. G.P.M.Jayawardane ,examined children with nutrition defficiencies individually . Lion Dhanapala , L/Lady Amitha & Sudharma with Leo Manuja helped distributions of medicine & food supplimentary.

   

   

   

 

General Projects

1. Education & Youth Skill development Project

Date - 09.09.2011

Venue - Office of Lion Leslie Leelananda no - 77 , New Nuge Rd , Peliyagoda

 A fourth year medical student , Medical Faculty , University of Sri Jayawardenapura , Dhanushka S.K. Kotigala was handed over with a donation of Rs. 12000/= for his educational needs. This amount of money was donated by club treasurer , charter member Lion K.E.Perera at the board meeting & it was given to recipient by Lion Leslie Leelananda in his office on 14/09/2011.

   

 

2. Education & Youth Skills Development Project

Date - 25.09.2011

Venue - Sri Piyadassanaramaya , Kudabuthgamuwa , Angoda

25 prefects were awarded with their prefectships ( denoted by correspondent badges ) in the presence of 340 students & 184 parents. Donation was carried out after an audio-video visual Leadershipment presentation which was conducted by Lion Duminda Kothalawela , Region Chairman , Region 2 ,District 306 C1 ,Sri Lanka. All the parents gathered were really moved by the manner prefectships were awarded.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

Month of October 2011

 

Continuous Projects

 
1. Senior Citizen Protection Project
 
Date - 03.10.2011
Venue - Rural Sub Post Office - Gothatuwa
 
                     53 Government doll recipients were provided with a morning meal , tea & medicine , when they assembled to receive their monthly doll. 
 

   

  

 

2. Youth Skill Development Project
 
Dates - 02.10.2011                  Venue - Sri Priyadassi Daham Pasale    
            09.10.2011                                Kudabuthgamuwa ,
            16.10.2011                                Angoda .
            23.10.2011
            30.10.2011 
Teachers & Students of Sri Priyadassi Daham Pasela were supplied with a bun & a banana & they were offered with a tea done with the assistance of helpers.
 
    
    
 

3. Caring for Children & Protection of Child Rights

Date - 09.10.2011

Venue - Maternity home , Kolonnawa

            23 children below 5 years of age , down with nutrition deficiencies were treated by Dr. G.P.M.Jayawardane , child specialist , Prescribed medicine & vitamins were provided. Mothers were provided with "Samaposha" as a supplimentary nutrient.

  

    

 

General Projects

1. Education & Youth Skill development Project

Date - 14.10.2011

 

Venue - Office of Lion Leslie Leelananda no - 77 , New Nuge Rd , Peliyagoda

 A fourth year medical student , Medical Faculty , University of Sri Jayawardenapura , Dhanushka S.K. Kotigala was handed over with a donation of Rs. 12000/= for his educational needs. This amount of money was donated by club treasurer , charter member Lion K.E.Perera at the board meeting & it was given to recipient by Lion Leslie Leelananda in his office on 14/10/2011.

  

 

2. Education & Youth Skills Development Project

Date - 02.10.2011

Venue - Sri Piyadassanaramaya , Kudabuthgamuwa , Angoda

On the request of newly appointed prefects of Sri Piyadassi Daham Pasela , Lions Club of Kolonnawa had taken a decision to show a film to boost leadership qualities of students to commemorate world children day 01-11-2011. Film was shown on Sunday 02.11.2011. 

  

  

  

  

 

Month of November 2011

 

Continuous Projects

 
1. Senior Citizen Protection Project
 
Date - 01.11.2011
Venue - Rural Sub Post Office - Gothatuwa
 
                     53 Government doll recipients were provided with a morning meal , tea & medicine , when they assembled to receive their monthly doll. 

   

 

2. Youth Skill Development Project
 
Dates - 06.11.2011                  Venue - Sri Priyadassi Daham Pasale    
            13.11.2011                                Kudabuthgamuwa ,
            20.11.2011                                Angoda .
            27.11.2011
           Teachers & Students of Sri Priyadassi Daham Pasela were supplied with a bun & a banana & they were offered with a tea done with the assistance of helpers.
 
   
   
 

3. Caring for Children & Protection of Child Rights

Date - 13.11.2011

Venue - Maternity home , Kolonnawa

          Professional Medical Practitioner Dr. G.M.A.Jayawardane examined all the children & medicine was prescribed by him. 26 children with deformities developed due to malnutrition had turned up for the clinic. They were treated & their mothers were provided with Samaposha , which is considered to be a balanced dietary nutrition.

   

   

 

General Projects

1. Education & Youth Skill development Project

Date - 14.11.2011

 

Venue - Office of Lion Leslie Leelananda no - 77 , New Nuge Rd , Peliyagoda

 A fourth year medical student , Medical Faculty , University of Sri Jayawardenapura , Dhanushka S.K. Kotigala was handed over with a donation of Rs. 12000/= for his educational needs. This amount of money was donated by club treasurer , charter member Lion K.E.Perera at the board meeting & it was given to recipient by Lion Leslie Leelananda in his office on 14/10/2011.

   

2. Senior Citizen Religious Project

Date - 13.11.2011

Venue - Kelaniya Temple

Senior Citizens residence at Sandaya Elders home , Borella were taken to Kelaniya Temple for religious activities including a sermon and were given refreshments and brought back to Elder Home.

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

         

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

 

 

Month of December 2011

 

Continuous Projects

 
1. Senior Citizen Protection Project
 
Date - 01.12.2011
Venue - Rural Sub Post Office - Gothatuwa
 
                     57 Government doll recipients were provided with a morning meal , tea & medicine , when they assembled to receive their monthly doll. 
   
   
 
2. Youth Skill Development Project
 
Dates - 04.12.2011                  Venue - Sri Priyadassi Daham Pasale    
            11.12.2011                                Kudabuthgamuwa ,
            18.12.2011                                Angoda .
            25.12.2011
           Teachers & Students of Sri Priyadassi Daham Pasela were supplied with biscuits & a banana & they were offered with a tea done with the assistance of helpers.
   
 

3. Caring for Children & Protection of Child Rights

Date - 11.12.2011

Venue - Maternity home , Kolonnawa

            27 children below 5 years of age , down with nutrition deficiencies were treated by Dr. G.P.M.Jayawardane , child specialist , Prescribed medicine & vitamins were provided. Mothers were provided with "Samaposha" as a supplimentary nutrient.

   

   

 

General Projects

1. Education & Youth Skill development Project

Date - 13.12.2011

 

Venue - Office of Lion Leslie Leelananda no - 77 , New Nuge Rd , Peliyagoda

 A fourth year medical student , Medical Faculty , University of Sri Jayawardenapura , Dhanushka S.K. Kotigala was handed over with a donation of Rs. 12000/= for his educational needs. This amount of money was donated by club treasurer , charter member Lion K.E.Perera at the board meeting & it was given to recipient by Lion Leslie Leelananda in his office on 13/12/2011

2. Donation of Roof Sheets

 

Date - 30.12.2011

Venue - Rahula Daham Pasela , Gothatuwa

.Request was made by Principle of Rahula Daham Pasela to replace the leaking & coroded sheets. It was decided to purchase 16 New Sheets.Handing over of the payment receipt for purchase of roofing sheets to the Principle of Rahula Daham Pasela by Secretary Lion Channa Bakmiwewa.

   

2. Indian Club Twinning Programme

Date - 20.12.2011

Venue - Hotel Radisson Blu , New Delhi

 

Our Club , Kolonnawa Twinning with Indian Club ,Ganaur Gold.
Details of Twinning Club
Name of the Club -  Ganaur Gold
Club No - 110240
District - 321 A2
Mailing Address - 143/12 , Grain Market ,  Ganaur - 131101 , Haryana , India
   
 
   
   
   
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
 

Month of January 2012

 

Continuous Projects

 
1. Senior Citizen Protection Project
 
Date - 02.01.2012
Venue - Rural Sub Post Office - Gothatuwa
 
                     54 Government doll recipients were provided with a morning meal , tea & medicine , when they assembled to receive their monthly doll. 
 
   
 
   
 
2. Youth Skill Development Project
 
Dates - 01.01.2012                  Venue - Sri Priyadassi Daham Pasale    
            08.01.2012                                Kudabuthgamuwa ,
            15.01.2012                                Angoda .
            22.01.2012
            29.01.2012
           Teachers & Students of Sri Priyadassi Daham Pasela were supplied with a bun & a banana & they were offered with a tea done with the assistance of helpers.
 
   
 
   
 

3. Caring for Children & Protection of Child Rights

Date - 15.01.2012

Venue - Maternity home , Kolonnawa

            24 children below 5 years of age , down with nutrition deficiencies were treated by Dr. G.P.M.Jayawardane , child specialist , Prescribed medicine & vitamins were provided. Mothers were provided with "Samaposha" as a supplimentary nutrient.

   

   

 

General Projects

1. Education & Youth Skill development Project

Date - 06.01.2012

 

Venue - Office of Lion Leslie Leelananda no - 77 , New Nuge Rd , Peliyagoda

 A fourth year medical student , Medical Faculty , University of Sri Jayawardenapura , Dhanushka S.K. Kotigala was handed over with a donation of Rs. 12000/= for his educational needs. This amount of money was donated by club treasurer , charter member Lion K.E.Perera at the board meeting & it was given to recipient by Lion Leslie Leelananda in his office on 06/01/2012

 

2. Donation made to an eye patient for a Cataract Operation

Date - 15.01.2012

Venue -Z/C's Residance , Gothatuwa

 Mr. K.K.Margert 67 years of age requested financial assistance to purchase a lense ( Pasting Type ) to perform a cataract Operation. This request was approved by the Board of Directors and decided to donate Rs. 12000/= to carry out the above operation.

   

  

 

 

Month of February 2012

 

Continuous Projects

 
1. Senior Citizen Protection Project
 
Date - 01.02.2012
Venue - Rural Sub Post Office - Gothatuwa
 
                     56 Government doll recipients were provided with a morning meal , tea & medicine , when they assembled to receive their monthly doll. 
 
 
2. Youth Skill Development Project
 
Dates - 05.02.2012                  Venue - Sri Priyadassi Daham Pasale    
            12.02.2012                                Kudabuthgamuwa ,
            19.02.2012                                Angoda .
            25.02.2012
           Teachers & Students of Sri Priyadassi Daham Pasela were supplied with biscuits & a banana & they were offered with a tea done with the assistance of helpers.
 
 

3. Caring for Children & Protection of Child Rights

Date - 12.02.2012

Venue - Maternity home , Kolonnawa

            26 children below 5 years of age , down with nutrition deficiencies were treated by Dr. G.P.M.Jayawardane , child specialist , Prescribed medicine & vitamins were provided. Mothers were provided with "Samaposha" as a supplimentary nutrient.

 

 

General Projects

1. Education & Youth Skill development Project

Date - 17.02.2012

 

Venue - Office of Lion Leslie Leelananda no - 77 , New Nuge Rd , Peliyagoda

 A fourth year medical student , Medical Faculty , University of Sri Jayawardenapura , Dhanushka S.K. Kotigala was handed over with a donation of Rs. 12000/= for his educational needs. This amount of money was donated by club treasurer , charter member Lion K.E.Perera at the board meeting & it was given to recipient by Lion Leslie Leelananda in his office on 17/02/2012

 

2. Donation of Uniform materials for 1200 studets & sponsoring annual prize   giving of Sri Suganasara Daham Pasela

 

Date - 12.02.2012

Venue - Sri Sugunasara Daham Pasela , Gothatuwa New Town

Sri Sugunasara Daham Pasela is the biggest Daham Pasela in Kolonnawa area. It has a student population of 1200 students.All 1200 students were provided with 3 mts of white uniform materials & 3 books of 80 page single rule excercise books. Special prize winners were given certificates , shields & cups . District Governor , Past Governors ,Cabinet Secretary , CPE & many cabinet officers were present. Total Gathering was about 3000 including Teachers & Parents.

   

   

   

      

     

   

      

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

      

   

   

   

   

   

      

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

      

   

      

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Year 2010/2011

Gothatuwa government post office project - Donated morning meals & medicine for government charity recipients.

     

    

    

    

    

 Kolonnawa Health Camp - Donated  medicine & Vitamins for

children affected with  malnutrition & Samaposha for

mothers as a nourishment.     

       

      

  

  

     

Sri Piyadassi Daham Pasel Project - Provided refreshments & tea for the staff & children of Sri Piyadassi daham school . 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
       
 
Sri Sugunasara Daham Pasela ProjectDonating uniforms & Prizes to Sri Sugunasara Daham School Students &  Voluntary Teachers.                     

  

  

  

  

  

  

      

  

  

  

  

Greta Cramer Memorial Project - Donated School Books & a pair of shoes and socks

   

   

   

   

      

   

Donated a wheel chair to Suhada Society

   

Blood Donation Camp , Kelaniya - Donated 248 pints of blood

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Fund Raising & Youth Activity Project - Donated scholarships for students excelled in Drama as a fund raiser.          

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Prevention of non communicable diseases project - 750 families of Kajugahawatta were treated at the multi service health camp   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Assisting a cancer patient who had undergone chemotherapy for Spreading cancer       in lymphatic system.   

 

           

 

Distribution of 160 dry ration parcels, donated by Lions International, to people  affected by floods in Kohilawatta, Angoda.

Venue : Sri Piyadassi temple, Kudabuthgamuwa, Angoda.

  

  

 

Peace poster exhibition conducted to commemorate the visit of International    President Lion Sid L Scruggs.

Venue : Boys’ model school, Malabe.

  

  

 

3. Donation of spectacles on  Poya day. ( 20.12.2010 )

Venue : Kande Viharaya,  Gothatuwa.

  

  

  

  

  

 

Completion of the cataract operation of Mr. W.M. Wijeratne.

Venue : Eye Hospital, Colombo.

  

  

 

Donation of exercise books for flood victims in Sivapuram & Aralaganvila Grama       niladhari Divisions.
Venue :Grama Niladari offices at Sivapuram & Aralaganvila in Trincomalee District               of Eastern Province, Srilanka.
  
  
  
 

Self employment project for a recipient from a low incomefamily. 

Date - 19.02.2011

  

  

 

 Donation of school items & dry rations for flood victims in Valaichenai,                     Oddamavadi , Vahanery , Meeravodai areas.

Project Objective : Assisting to restore normalcy for flood victims’children by   donating fundamental educational requirements Stationary items & Dry                                            rations

Venue : Mavadachenai Al – Iqbal Vidyalaya in Valaichenai District of                                                Eastern Province, Srilanka.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

 18. Offering a continuous monthly scholarship for a medical Student.

Project Objective :Assisting a prospective medical professional who had
                                  requested assistance to carry on his studies by
                                  offering a monthly scholarship of Rs.12,000/= for
                                  18 months.                              
  

 

 

 

 

               

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