Welcome To Inner Wheel -Sri Lanka

 

 
District Chairman's Message

Greetings from District 322 – Sri Lanka!!!

 

The worldwide Inner Wheel movement is dedicated to the betterment of underprivileged women, children and the elderly through community-oriented service projects. This year the worldwide movement, under the leadership of International Inner Wheel President Catherine Refabert, has given us an inspiring theme.

 

Think Ahead - Aim High

 

With such a theme we should not be afraid to try new things……. to have VISION.  The ability to think, with knowledge of the past, and a vision for the future; the skill to engage in useful service; and the urge to utilize that service; for the well-being of the community- are the vital elements that we should work with. We should be ambitious with our projects. At the end of the day we may be surprised about how successful we can be. VISION, ENTHUSIASM AND PLANNING for the future should be our guiding principles.

 

With this theme in mind, the signature Project for the year 2011-12 --“Hope for Tomorrow”- will support victims of rape and their children in many areas of our island.  We will assist these neglected sisters by providing them with means of livelihood, and their children with support for their educational needs.

 

Giving effect to our motto “Friendship and Service” all of us should approach the tasks ahead with commitment, friendship, patience, respect, diplomacy,  a positive attitude, kindness, understanding and sincerity.  May the Inner Wheel commitment to Service bring some moments of joy to those we assist and for all of you, countless moments of happiness……..
This in turn will make it possible to make our small corner of the world a better place for the less fortunate, the underprivileged and the marginalized.  I am sure all of us have experienced the joy and satisfaction we derive, when we complete any project which is of service to those in need.

 

If we can only,

PUT A SMILE……. ON ONE SAD FACE;
TOUCH A LONELY LIFE……… WITH GRACE;
WIPE A TEAR;  ……..
CALM A FEAR; ………
OR……… BRING SOME LIGHT TO ONE DARK PLACE.

 

Wishing you all a very pleasant Inner Wheel year,

Yours in friendship,

Roshani Peiris
District Chairman 2011-2012

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Message from the National Representative 2010 - 2011

I am honoured and privileged to be the National Representative, District 322 Sri Lanka for the year 2011-2012.

 

I sincerely thank all of you for placing your trust in me and I will keep making every effort to be a worthy representative of our District.

 

“Think Ahead – Aim High” is the theme that has been chosen by Catherine Refabert IIW President 2011 – 2012. Having just a year to accomplish one’s vision, time becomes the most precious of commodities. Therefore it is very essential to think ahead and make plans. Planning is as much about what’s gone before as it is about what’s to come. It’s about checking in and taking stock.

 

Think big and aim high to bring the best in you – set a big goal. But be realistic with yourself.
Take small steps – follow small steps according to a timeline that will help you achieve the overarching goal.  Thinking ahead need not be done alone, and you will have the insights and ideas of everybody you consult.

 

The recently held SA Rally proved how big one can aim and what a lot can be achieved – almost eight hundred delegates and invitees from India, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Nepal converged on our tiny island, single Districted with 19 IW clubs and a membership of around 440. What a success it was! It only proved how much a dedicated and inspiring leadership with a group of committed members could achieve.

 

District Chairman Roshi has advanced the date of our annual Rally in honour of IIW President’s visit to our country. This unique opportunity will provide us with meeting and also get to know President Catherine’s objectives in making this year a challenging year for our way forward.

 

The 15th Inner Wheel Convention is to be held between the 17th and the 21st April 2012 in Istanbul, Turkey.

 

While working hard to modify and strengthen the Constitution and its rules we will also have the opportunity to explore the enchanting city of Istanbul and meet Inner Wheel members from all over the world. The business sessions are open to all delegates who attend the Conference and it is a fascinating experience to listen to the relevant debates on each proposal.  It is important that all clubs nominate their voting delegates for the Convention and also fill the voting papers. 
It is important that the proposals are discussed, a few, at every club meeting for our members to understand them and cast their votes accordingly.

 

The Convention Committee this year wishes to organize a ‘static Projects Display’ during the days of the Convention. Their aim is to ‘kindle inspiration, to develop mutual projects, to have an understanding of what goes on in our IW world and to visually witness our global power of SERVICE.”
They are also planning yet another exhibition for the Convention, this time “to discover our talented members’ works of art.  The theme is, IIW without borders, bridging two worlds, orient & occident”

 

To be recognized, one has to be involved. We should make our best efforts to participate in these two events and etch our country’s image in the global IW picture. 

 

For our organization to grow it is a must that we add new clubs but most importantly strengthen the existing ones. New members should be found to replace retiring ones.  It is also very important for the presidents to make sure that every member of the club makes a positive contribution in someway or other.

 

My sincere wishes to District Chairman Roshi, her Executives and the Clubs for a very successful and satisfying year – I wish that all our members enjoy their meetings while contributing towards the valuable projects they undertake.

 

Indira Kandasamy
National Representative – 2011-2012