International Association of Lions Clubs

 District 306 C1 Sri Lanka

Lions Club of Thalangama South

Introduction

Lions Club of Thalangama South is a Club of repute in the International Association of Lions Clubs District 306 C1 Sri Lanka, dedicated in providing humanatarian services to the underprivilaged people in our society.This Club was installed by  Past District Governor of District 306 C Deshabandu Lion Soma Edirisinghe MJF on 8th January 2004. The Club's Charter was approved by Lions Clubs International on 20th January 2004 and the Club has been allocated International Identification No 5025-078114.

Membership

Lions Club of Thalangama South was extended by ten dedicated service minded  Lions from District 306 C,who resigned from Lions Club of Pelawatte to join this new club to give the necessary guidance and leadership  required in the initial stages. At present there are 37 service minded members from diverse professions,  dedicated to fulfill the objectives of Lionism . They include Chairmen/Managing Directors of leading Private Sector Companies  in Sri Lanka, Senior Company Managers, University Vice Chancellors, Medical Professionals,Bankers, High Ranking Officers from Sri Lanka Armed Forces,Chartered Engineers, Finance Directors, President's Counsels and self employed professionals all committed to uphold the high principles and ideals of Lionism.

Our President’s Message

It gives me great pleasure to send this message for our club website as the new President installed for the lionistic year 2022/2023. Since the inception of our club in January 2004, we have grown from strength to strength and earned great reputation.  I extend my grateful appreciation to all our Past Presidents for their dedication, commitment and visionary leadership given to bring our club to an enviable position becoming a leading club in District 306 C1 in many aspects.

We are proud of our accomplishments and the attributes that make us unique from other clubs in our District.  I am determined to build on the outstanding achievements of our club over the years and dedicate myself for further growth. Making a difference through Service will continue to be the main focus this year. I will approach this task ahead with much enthusiasm, as we embrace our District Governor’s theme for this year “STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE"

Inspired by history and determination of being the best we can be, we look forward to a strong future. We will continue to be involved for the betterment of our communities to uplift the living standards of the poor and the down trodden. The support and loyalty of our members will continue to be the foundation of our success.

It is my hope that we work in harmony together with a great team spirit and increase the visibility of our club to a wider community. I look forward to establishing more fruitful partnerships and working with all my club members to fulfil the objectives of lionism, in keeping with our moto “WE SERVE”.

I am confident that under my leadership with unstinted support of our members, I will be able to propel our club into greater heights of during this year.

PRESIDENT COUNSEL LION JAGATH WICKRAMANAYAKE PMJF PMAF

PRESIDENT

2022/2023

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