"HeartBeat" July/Aug Issue

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HEARTBEATThe Ofcial Newsletter of Leo District 306 A2 Sri Lanka

July/August 2012 | 1st Edition

In this issue

The Leo District 306A2 is one of the leading Leo districts in Sri Lanka. Its sponsored by Lions District 306A2. Currently24 Leo clubs are acvely serving the community. Acvies 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 communies and to call themselves Leos.

Mighty Man & Tiny Ant

Working Together -

A lesson from Ants3

A Chat with Leo of the

Year Internaonal

Leo Charith Siriwardana5Marching Onward,

All as One

The Sri Lankan Way8



Leos of A2 work Together from the Heart

Energec, virtuous, extrovert, young Leos are like lotus which grows in mud-

dy water and rises above the surface to bloom with remarkable beauty. The

lotus has its roots in earthly mud, but it grows upward in aspiraon toward

the light, its petals open out in a beauful ower and spread fragrant allover the world. Its like Leos are blooming from the sun shine of the Lions

and enhancing their skills for the beerment of the society.

The District Presidents Logo with the lotus ower denotes enlightenment,

growth, ferlity, personal development and long life. The Leos in District

306A2 are one family same as the hundred petals of the lotus get together

with one stem.

Untouched by the impurity, the midst heart of the lotus symbolizes the pu-

rity and spirit as through theme of the Leo District 306A2, 2012/2013 Leos

work together from the heart.

Leaders without Titles

Anyone can definitely become a leader without a title needed. The most

important thing you need to do before you can lead other people is to

lead yourself first. To become a great leader, one must first become agreat person.

Imagine that you are a Leo Club Secretary; why dont you take the

initiative to be a leader among all the club secretaries? Even if you are

just a Leo Club member, you can still be a leader among other members

of your club. At the end of the day, your personality & skills are what

matters, not the titles.

Every Leo Club member is a potential leader, not just an ordinary person

working in a social service organization. In Leo District 306 A2 this year,

we strongly believe in building leaders at every level leaders withouttitles.

Message from District President

District President 306 A2

Leo Isuru Senadheera

There is a myth majority of

people believe I cant be a

leader if Im not at the top ora title is needed like president,

manager, supervisor, team lead-

er. This is definitely a fallacy.

Lion Alan Thoos Visit-Lets Go MAD25th August at Sausiripaya Auditorium

On 25th of August Leos of Sri

Lanka got a great opportunityto parcipate in the leadership

symposium conducted by the Lion Alan

Thoo. He is a former leo member and a

charter president of Lions Club of Da-

mansara Metro, Malasia.

The workshop was conducted under the

theme of Lets Go MAD (Make a Dier-

ence) Today and it was a huge success.

Leos of 306 A2 with Lion Alan Thoo and Lion

Marcus Loh at the end of Lets Go M.A.D.workshop



Mighty Man & Tiny AntHow Ants Work Together

Concepts behind District Presidents Theme

The sense of discipline among the ants is really amazing. How pleasant is their marching sight, one aer another in a

line. But think of mans spirit of division. He is more interested in division than unity. So Leo Club is the best place to

convey this lesson of unity to the community.

Today many individuals are busy doing nothing. If we can always keep ourselves busy all day long for the well being of

community as well as ourselves by working together, we will never be red of what we are doing. Everything an ant

does is for the benet of the colony and they will work unl they are done. Some are tunneling, some are moving ma-

terial and others are looking for food. Whenever an obstacle is placed in the way of ants, they always nd a way round

such obstacles.

Crossing a gap may seems to be impossible for a single ant, but you know what is possible to be happen when a line

of ants come together. Its not a miracle when they have done it. It is just their nature and for what they are used to.

There are many obstacles in life that have to be overcome individually as well as by working as a team.

Watching ants at work and play is amazing for us. The lessons from these ny ants tell lot of things to the modernsociety. The lessons they teach should lead us to unity. Follow them and make it a beer place for you and for me and

the enre human race.

Do you know the connecon between mighty man and ny ant? Man is called Homo sapiens for having the crown of

all creaons with his great wisdom. A ny insect which is nothing when compared with a man tells us many things to

learn.

When having a closer look at ants lifestyle they are well organized and each kind of ant does dierent job. They carry

out their enre task through division of labor. This is a serious lesson for Leos to think how important to be organized as

a team. The ants share everything they get and show great interest in sharing. As Leos who are dedicated to serve the

community we should share not only things but also thoughts. To achieve our mission and to make our vision a reality

it is important to work together from our hearts.

Leo Club of Rattanapitiya visits Camila SchoolCamilla school is a home for disabled brothers and

sisters who need special care. Leos of Raanapiya

met the sta and gave the buns and tea for their tea

me. Aer those brothers and sisters had tea Leos

went to all the rooms to spend some me with them.They sang songs with Leos and enjoyed the me Leos

spent with them.



District Installation

The 8th Installaon Ceremonyof Leo District 306A2 for the le-

oisc year 2012/2013 was held

on 15th of July at Hector Kob-

bekaduwa Agrarian Research and

Training Instute Auditorium. The

Chief Guest for the occasion was

District Governor Lion Duminda

Munasinghe MJF, JP and Past

Mulple District President Mr.

Shehan Kumar was the Guest of

Honour of the ceremony. Dis-

15th of July at Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research

and Training Institute Auditorium

Leo District Council 2012/2013 of 306 A2 with District Governor

Think Globally & Act Locally

Leo Club of University of Moratuwa,Pepiliyana Metro & Kesbewa in their BeachCleaning Project

Beach is a wonderful scenery which at-

tracts tourists eyes. So keeping it clean

makes the county benets.Although

there are bins, people are not used to

discharge unwanted things in to them.

There are plasc boles, polythene bags

everywhere.

They felt proud to have the opportunity

to organize this kind of service project be-

cause many people who observed what

we did complimented them saying Guys

you are doing a fantasc job.

This was in associaon with Pepiliyana

Metro & Kesbewa Leos. The project was

held on 25th August 2012 at Mount La-

vinia Beach from 2.00p.m. onwards.

Leos collecng garbage at beach

A group photo of all the Leos parcipated in

cleaning the Mt.Lavinia beach

trict President Leo Isuru Senad-heera along with his team, district

council for the new leoisc year,

took up their vows to serve in

their roles and responsibilies

undertaken. District presidents

theme for the year 2012/2013,

Together From The Heart was

introduced and district presidents

logo was unveiled where DPs

logo pins were awarded to the

recognized dignitaries

The Editorial Team

Chief Editor (July/Aug Issue): Leo Kesari Senevirathne MJF

Editors: Leo Lochana Mahawaa, Leo Kalhari De Soyza,

Leo Ishara Weerasinghe, Leo Dilan Samarakkody

Newsleer Designed by Leo Themiya Bandara.



Chat with Leo of the Year International

Leo Charith Siriwardana

What motivated you to venture into Leoism?

Actually friends. My best friend Leo Abhiruchika had invited me to join this lovely movement. Without knowing head

or tale about Leoism I came and became a Leo.

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

First club presidency was a challenge for me. And when working as a Leader of Leo

District sometimes the irresponsibility of Leos was a problem for me. And some-

times the lack of enthusiasm of them towards a given task and lack of participation

were challenges for me.

How did you overcome those challenges?I always had plan and a target when Im working. That was the first thing. And I had a determination. Even when I was

doing a little project I always had a plan. The support from other Leos. Leos of District 306A2 are very friendly and

very supportive. Especially in 2011 conference, Platter and recently in presidents camp I got a huge Support from my

fellow Leos.

And always I double checked everything. Perfect communication with others helped me a lot to come a long journey

in Leoism. I always helped others. I was available for my district and club whenever they want me. And I never mislead

others.

What are your values in Leoism?

Friendship and opportunities. We are meeting lifetime friends in Leoism. And also sharing and caring. Respecting the

attitudes of others, Faithfulness and experience. Each day in Leoism we get new experiences. For example even in a

project like alms giving we get many experiences. We can have a good time and also fun in Leoism. In short Leo is a

part of my life.

What is the energy you see in Leoism that should be improved for the betterment with your experience?

Fellowship is the most important thing. All of us are volunteers. We should have an interest in what we are doing. So

I think all of us are working together as friends and also members of one loving family. Smart work, commitment and

dedication are the other things.

What made you achieve this prestigious award?

Hmmmm I never tried for awards or run after them. I always did my responsibilities to my best. As a result I was beenawarded in the Leo District Level, Multiple and International level. And I had to make a profile nomine to the multiple.

In that also it was my lifetime friends who made it. My Leo district and my fellow Leos were always behind me. And

finally I got that award from the Lions Club International.

What is your message to Leoism as a Leo who climbed to International awards?

As I mentioned earlier all of us are volunteers. Friendship and Fellowship are the most important things. Be a friend to

others. You should not force others to do something. Whether you are a club president or a Leader in Leo district or

multiple you cant command others. If you are a good leader you should have the ability to done something without

forcing. Whatever the responsibility you get do it properly. For example if you are given to do the registration, do your

best. Make it the best registration sheet. Always communicate with your fellow Leos that will help you to get a good

recognition. Dont stick into personal agendas. And also do not go in a rat race for awards. If you do your best you will

be automatically rewarded. And finally love this movement. That is my message for all my Leo friends.

Interview done by: Leo Kesari Senaviratne and Leo Ishara Weerasinghe

Do not run after awards.If you do your best you willbe automatically rewarded.



Leo Presidents Camp 2012For the rst me in the history of Leo District 306A2 Leo Presidents' Camp was organized by Leo District Council 306A2

in collaboraon with Lions Club of Colombo Media Circle. It was held on 18th and 19th of August at Kithulgala. The

two day adventure camp was a new experience to all the council ocers and club presidents and was an opportunity

to strengthen the link among the key ocers of the district. District Governor and Lions of District 306A2 graced the

occasion with their presence and shared their valuable thoughts with the Leo club presidents and council ocers.

Leo Presidents showing their creave talents at paper dress-

ing compeon at camp night.

A team of Leo Leaders with the salad they made at cookery

compeon at the rst day evening.The cheerful atmosphere at the camp site.

All the camp parcipants of Leo Presidents Camp 2012.

Together we made it.

Care with ShareLeo Club of Katuwawala Organized their First Service Project

Leo club of Katuwawala has organized

their inaugural project for the dierently

able children at Aruna Home Panadura

on the 10th of August 2012 by oering

an exing dinner and entertainment. The

project tle was Care with Share as our

members shared the necessary expensesamong ourselves with care towards this

dierently able children.



Clubs Installations on July/AugustClub News

Leo Club of University organized their rst ever get-together with past Leos of their club along with the installaon

held on 1st of August.

Leo club of Bulathsinhala, Leo District 306A2 organized a poster com-

peon on 11th of July 2012 regarding the world Populaon Day. The

main purpose of this project was to make children aware about the

world populaon day and also to instruct them about the outcomesof increasing populaon. Several school going children parcipated

in this compeon and we got good response from Sri Chandraseka-

ra deaf school, Horethuduwa, Moratuwa.

Leo Club of Bulathsinhala Organizes

World Population Day Poster Campaign

Leo Club of Raanapiya Installaon was held

on 4th of August.The Synergy Roars! The installaon ceremony of Leo Club of

Kalubowila was held on 26th of August at Fingara.

Ocers of Leo Club of Moragahahena were installed on 31stof August. Newly installed president of Leo Club of Maegoda address-ing his fellow Leos at their installaon ceremony.



Have you ever tasted a cup of Cey-

lon tea? From the plant to the placewhere you taste it, it conveys the

message of unity and cooperaon

of Sri Lankan hearts. Everyday thou-

sands of estate workers pluck several

million tea leaves by hand. This is the

rst step and there are number of

processes where another thousand

of people involved in gaining that

quality of Ceylon tea. What will hap-

pen if there is no cooperaon among

this working force? Sri Lanka would

never achieve the target of being a

leading tea exporter in the world. Not

only in the recent Sri Lankan commu-

nity, there are many more examples

from its renowned history for work-

ing together, linked with their hearts.

A naon of contrast and unity, Sri

Lanka, is mirrored with a unique

cultural values and equees which

made us a proud naon with a simple

and cooperave life style. Sri Lankans

are a close linked community. The

strength of the family unit witnessedthe spirit of our cooperave society.

Leo movement of Sri Lanka has en-

riched with that hereditary values of

harmony and peace.

This small island has a long history

and all ethnicies and religions have

been living in peace and harmony

while all the past leaders were trying

to promote social ethics and moral

within the society. Their ulmate

purpose was to convey the message

of working together and unite peo-

ple under one ag.

The Sri Lankan independence move-

ment was a peaceful polical move-

ment which aimed at achieving inde-

pendence from the foreign Empires.

But every step they have put on in

this path of freedom reects the

power of working together as a na-

on. If any of them went away from

the theme of collaboraon, we would

be divided and destroyed. The secretof their success was thinking equally

as one heart and working together as

one team.

Experiencing Sri Lankan culture is a

life me opportunity. Can we ever

found a beer place than Sri Lanka

to learn about working together

from our hearts? If you can hear the

sounds of their souls, it will tell you a

lot of things about the Sri Lankan way

of working together and will certainly

nourish your thoughts with unity,

anity and integrity. Their hearts

are always murmuring that phrase

which they are always induced by.

Eka mawakage daru kela bawina,

yamu yamu wee nopama- In love

enfolded, a mighty naon. Marching

onward, all as one.

Marching Onward, All as OneSri Lankan Way of Working Together

Concepts behind District Presidents Theme

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