Inside

Chat with a LEO 2

Aspiration 2016 6
Talentalize 2017 10
msß;a iajrh 11
Inspirational Article 12
Poem 14
Snaps of the Month 15

An Imperial Legend of Eminence

Leo Club of University of Moratuwa

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 Chat with a LEO
He is a dear friend of all the Leos of 306 A2 who is filled with so many amazing talents
and qualities. This humble person is always famous for his dedication and commitment towards
his works. He always wants to do his best and strive for the best in all the activities he does.
But this journey of his never aimed for titles or awards. This is his secret weapon behind his
success. He is a true Leo from his heart who serve the humanity at his best.
We are proud to say that this amazing personality is a proud product of UoM Leos and
still one of the shadows behind us who always guides us towards the excellence.
He is none other than the District Contest Director of Leo District 306 A2 and former
Club Secretary of UoM Leos, Leo Lion Kasun Himala Geeganage.
We hope that this would lighten up you and help you to awake the true Leo within you.

Tell us about yourself (family background and etc.)

Well, as you might already know I’m

a Civil Engineer by profession and currently
serving as the District Contest Director and
Chief Administration Coordinator of Leo
District 306 A2 and the Council Officer of
Leo Multiple District 306. My father is a
businessman and mother is a housewife. And
I am the only child in my family. Matara is
my hometown and I have studied from Rahula
College, Matara from Grade 1 to Advanced
Levels.

How and when did your Leo

career start?
I started my Leo career by joining the Leo Club
of University of Moratuwa in the year 2011
with the guidance of my fellow batch mates
Leo Ajith, Leo Kalana etc. As I remember
the first project I participated was “Scouting
Workshop for Leos” held on 2011-12-13.
During those times I was able to participate
only in few projects since I had to attend the
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classes on the weekends as well. Beach Cleanup, “Balloth ekka Ba” Stage Drama, first ever
Mahesh Abeywickrama Memorial Championship were some of the projects I have participated
in as a prospect. Then I got inducted at the Leo Mass Induction held on 27th October 2012
under the club presidency of Leo Lion Chathuranga Gunasekara and district presidency of
PDP Lion Isuru Senadheera.

How was your journey as a Leo so far?

A bit of luck though, after about seven months from the induction I had gotten a phone call
from CS ayya asking to take the responsibility of the club secretary. It was totally unexpected
at that time as I had a very little knowledge about Leoism. However, after some discussions,
I took the responsibility. Later I got to know that I got that invitation since my fellow batch
mate was reluctant to take it. But finally, I have managed to become the Most Outstanding
Club Secretary of Sri Lanka in that year. So I would like to thank all of them for giving me that
opportunity.
Then the second one; one of my very first youth camp teammates Leo Sean came to
me in the A2 Sports Day 2015 and asked me to be ready for District Secretary responsibility.
Even though being busy with my profession, I was keen to accept the challenge. I hope I have
fulfilled the responsibility to my level best.
I have never followed the titles, but they recognized something within me and whenever
they chose me for a duty, I was committed towards it.

What are the best projects you’ve joined so far?

Every single project organized by Leos is important and each has different values from
each other. But we always remember where we put a smile on someone’s face. Therefore, I
can remember every single service project we have done for children, youth, elders, differently
abled persons etc. Jeewana Yathra ‘16 held at Kabithigollawa is my latest memory where those
innocent little kids were keen to adore us even on our way to vehicles.

What are the most unforgettable memories in your Leo career?

My very first Leo Project, all 5 Leo Youth Camps I have participated and finally the
moment I became the Best Club Secretary of Sri Lanka.

What are your future goals as a Leo?

To be honest, I don’t have any goals to win titles. The only goal I have is to serve the
society, support young blood to shine and uplift the Leo movement.
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What is the biggest
accomplishment in your life?
Seeing my parents’ tears of joy after
they heard my A/L results, knowing that I have
got selected to the University of Moratuwa.
Having a good set of friends who are
always on my side.
In Leo Life, winning the Most
Outstanding Club Secretary award, The
Most Disciplined Leo award and the Most
Outstanding Council Officer Award (Co)
respectively in last three Leostic years at the
306 A2 District Conferences.
What is the biggest letdown in
your life so far?
Well, I should say letdowns are
temporary. We feel disappointed and depressed
at that certain time, but when we look back, it
is kind of a motivation factor. We can really
try out how strong we are in those situations.
So I believe all the letdowns, brought out
felicity to my life.
Apart from Leoism what are
the best things in your life?
My Parents.
How can you describe yourself
in one word?
Happy.
You are a proud product of Leo
club of UoM. So what do you
think about the current status
of Leo Club of UoM?
I have to take this opportunity to express
how proud I am of “UoM Leos”. They are a
wonderful group of kind-hearted boys and
girls with full of energy. I am overlooking what
they have done and doing right now. I can say
that they have maintained their consistency
over the years and wish them to continue it.
That’s all I can say since I’m ‘in-office’.
As an engineer, how do you
think leoism helps you?
I learned how to keep my personal life
and academic life balanced from my childhood
since I was a school prefect and engaged
in extracurricular activities at school. But,
being a Leo has helped me to improve many
aspects in my professional life, such as time
management, human resource management
and multitasking. Furthermore, I’m sure I
have further improved my leadership skills,
public speaking skills and organizing skills
through the Leoism.
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What is the message you would like to give for all the Leos
around Sri Lanka?
Leoism is a place where it prepares you to be great leaders and talented individuals. The
qualities you are grabbing from Leoism will help you in your future careers and your personal
lives. After all, you could look back someday and could immensely be happy and proud of this
volunteering service that you do today.
But whatever you do, do it with a true spirit of Leoism, with your full heart expecting
nothing in return. Whatever you deserve will come in your way. Be responsible and keep
up the unity among fellow Leos. Finally, just obey the Leo pledge, and work towards our
country’s peace and prosperity in a spirit of tolerance and love.

What is your special message for the Leos of UoM?

All the above applies to them. In addition, continue all the good work and create new
opportunities to serve the people in need while polishing up your leadership skills. It is a one
way that we can pay back the debt, which the general public invested in us.
For the young blood, this is kind of a place where you can showcase your talents, try
up new ideas which you can’t do alone, be associated with different kind of friends etc. At the
end of the day all of you will become graduates but the exposure you get from Leoism will
definitely take you up in your career. Therefore, grab the opportunity which waits for you.

When it is all over, how would you like to be remembered?

It’s up to you I guess :)

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 Aspiration 2016
5th of December 1957 was a remarkable day for the young volunteers around the world.
Serving the community and watching the positive results unfold gave them the courage to
bring upon more thoughts on how to serve the humanity. Abington High School took the first
step by becoming the world first Leo club and at present thousands of Leo clubs has formed to
spread the message of treating the world with love and care together with developing their own
personalities. Every year all the member of over 6500 Leo clubs in more than 140 countries
celebrate the International Leo day on 5th of December.

To commemorate this special day UoM Leos organized a series of projects by joining
together with the Leo club of Sri Lanka Technological Campus, Leo Club of Baddegama, Leo
club of Piliyandala and Leo club of Horana Mid City. The project series were able to cover
many of the needy communities in the selected areas.

Day 1
SHRAMADHANA CAMPAIGN was organized on 12th December 2016 at
Kshesthrarama Purana Maha Viharaya together with the help and participation of the Leo club
of Baddegama. Cleaning the temple premises and destroying the places of mosquito breeding
was the main aim of this project.

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Day 2
13th of December 2016 which was a
full moon poya day was dedicated to conduct
a HEALTH CAMP at the Isipathanaramaya
Temple. The Leos of University of Moratuwa
and the Leos of Horana Mid City joined in
hands together to conduct this event. The
elders who observed sil at the temple were
examined by the doctors and they were given
medicine free of charge during this event.

Day 3
Many Leos and prospects visited
residents around Katubedda area on 14th
of December 2016 to distribute jack fruit
plants. Awareness was given on planting
and maintaining them on the day. The
main intention of “JACK FRUIT PLANT
DISTRIBUTION EVENT” is to make people
aware of making a greener environment which
is safer to live in.

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 Day 5
Sneha Child Development Center at
Bambalapitiya which runs under the guidance
of the Magistrate court was the next place as the
5th attempt of service of this series of projects.
16th of December 2016 was allocated to spend
the day with the little innocent children there.
They were treated with love and care on the
day by the Leos.

Day 4
Members of Leo club of University of
Moratuwa and Leo club of Piliyandala paid
a visit to Saleena Alwis Elders home on 15th
of December 2016. The shrine of the elders’
home was cleaned and Leos were able to help
the ongoing further constructions at the shrine.
The “SHRAMADHANA” project gave the
opportunity to commence a project related to
religion and all the participants got spiritual
happiness by being there.

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Day 6
UoM Leos launched the next project as
a joined project with the Leo club of Sri Lanka
Technological Campus on 17th of December
2016. The elders at Noble Aged Elders home
was treated on the day with snacks and
Leos were able to entertain them with songs.
Spending time with them on the day is a small
effort to bring some light to their gloomy lives.
Day 7
Promoting the national game in Sri
Lanka and developing the bond between the
fellow Leos were the main aim of the last day
of “Aspiration-2016” project series. Along
with the closing ceremony of the project series
a volleyball tournament was organized on
18th December 2016 with the participation of
Leo club of Sri Lanka Technological Campus
at the University of Moratuwa gymnasium. It
became a memorable day for all those who
were there on the day.
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 Talentalize 2017
It was the day which Leos of District 306A2 astonish everyone with their amazing
aesthetic talents. “TALENTALIZE 2017”, the attractive evening filled with nice performances
by Leos was held at Disaster Management Auditorium on 15th January 2017 from 3.00pm
onwards.

The main purpose of this project was to bring out the hidden talents in singing, dancing,
acting and playing musical instruments of Leos and showcase their talents for a worthy course.
That is to raise funds for the District project “One Rupee One Child”. All funds from this event
are allocated to help the children who need support for their education.

UoM Leos did their best in their performances and gave their maximum to make this
colourful night a great success. It became a memorable night in the hearts of all the Leos
as their commitment and dedication of days of sleepless nights were paid off with the great
success of the event which ended in style.

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 msß;a iajrh
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ixúOdkh lrkq ,nk iquOqr msß;a foaYkh fujro w;s id¾:l f,i mj;ajkakg
fhÿks¡ oekg jir .Kkdjlg mQ¾jfha isg wdrïN jQ Ñrd.; isß;la f,i ,sfhdajreka
úiska mj;ajdf.k tkq ,nk fuu msß;a foaYkh yd yS,a odkuh mskalu fujro mj;ajkq
,enQfha ruŒh ìï fmfoil msysá u;af;af.dv leñ,d mdi,a N=ñfha§hs¡

306 A2 ,sfhda Èia;%slalfha kdhlhka idudðlhska Èia;%sla ,sfhda iudc kdhlhska

w;ska ixúOdkh jQ fuu W;aijh fjkqfjka mdi,a N+ñh o w,xldr lrkq ,enqfõ
wmf.au ,sfhdajrekaf.a oE;a j,sks¡ fkl myka t<s ueo iqj| ÿï iqj| ueo w;s w,xlD;j
,sfhdajreka úiska ksujQ msß;a uKavmh m~q meye isjqre ord ieriqfka úydria:dkj,
ysñjrekaf.a jevu ùu;a iu.sks¡ ta yd iuÕ wdrïN ù mqrd /hla uq¿,af,a mßirhg uqiqjQ
msß;a iajrh ksu jQfha miqod WoEik ysre o msmS meh lsysmhla .;jQ fudfydf;aÈhs¡ fï
whqßka ,sfhdajrekaf.a is;g msß;a isis, okjñka isÿjQ wisßu;a msß;a foaYkh b;du;a
id¾:lj ksudj ÿgqfõh¡

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 What should I do with my life?
We have this question in our heads revolving back in time to time. Without finding
an answer we skip the same question, but it emerge again at times when we begin to think
about life. We spend day by day engaging in the usual careers bound around us. Some
may study, some may be employed and some will do nothing with their lives. Among all
the people around the world there are few who struggle to find the answer for the question
without knowing that the answer is already within them.

Life is not meant to be lived alone. We all have some relationships which are closer
to us. They may be relatives, friends or friends of friends. No matter who they are; we
arrange meetings, get calls and make conversations with them without expecting anything.
In return unexpectedly you will be able to learn things which you never heard of by listening
to others. The motivations, dreams and hopes of the people you talk with will be some sort
of a guidance for you to travel in your life path.

Education is simply has become just a doing to pass the examinations. Learning by
heart and writing them on a sheet of paper for evaluation will not be sufficient for a proper
learning. Ideas written on a paper will always sound good but in practical situation they will
not worth that much. You have to get use to learn through experiences. For that you have
to get started. No matter what it is but starting and engaging in something will always bless
you with new experiences. The ups and downs you go through while trying will further
clarify the way you have to go.

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 Getting started is easier when you know how the successful people found their success
phases. Learning from them, reading their biographies before going to bed will help you to
wake up in the next morning with positive thoughts. They will guide you towards the path
of success. You have to be prepared for a long journey after getting started. The journey
may not end at your imagined destination. The decisions you have to take will change along
the way. They may not be specific at the beginning and we have to be prepared for any
storms on the way.

There may be things which you never thought to do in life because of many reasons.
You have to get rid of the fear within you to step on to a thing which you never tried. The
comfort zone you are in will always not be the safe zone which you wanted. Sometimes you
may never know what you are meant to do without having a try on it, and sometimes you
will be able to rule the particular thing which you tried new.

You must never be worried about failing. Failing leads to learning and growing. No
matter how many times you fail one day you will rise up with the courage and dedication
within you. If you are certain of what you are engaged in, you will win one day.

Do not worry about having the answers to every question you have. Feel better
knowing a little about what you do in life. Do what you have to do and take clear steps
ahead. Do not stress yourselves bothering about the future. The answers to every question
will come to you when you are least expecting it and it will be way better and clearer than
you imagined.
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 My World, My Mother
I see you with my closed eyes
Walking through the frozen skies
All the clouds and all the stars
Gather along in the deep in sight…

Hold my hand and never let go

My heart will die if you ever do so
Tears can’t wash my pain away
Years won’t be enough to live this way…

Sun will rise and flowers will bloom

Fears will melt I’m safe and warm
I’m in this world where I belong
Your embrace is which keeps my soul…

Nisansala Dilrukshi Perera

Department of Transport & Logistics Management
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SNAPS OF THE
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 Editor’s Note
UoM Leos are a team of highly spirited people who are always ready to extend their
hands for the people who are in need. We always try to uplift the living standards of the people
in Sri Lanka. Not only that we always try our maximum to serve the humanity and pay off our
debts that we owe towards mother earth. Being a Leo, we try to be an exemplary person to
the society grabbing every opportunity to experience new things and improve our leadership
qualities in order to make this world a pleasant place for the future generations to come.
Yet another two months’ time has passed with some worthy projects done by UoM
Leos. “Aspiration”, “District Pirith Ceremony”, “District Talent Show” and “Rahula College
Installation” are some of those remarkable projects that we have done and took part during the
months of December and January.
“IT’S US” is the book which highlights our projects and give us the opportunity to share
our experiences and thoughts with the society. By sharing these projects with you, we are
encouraging you to join in hands with us to serve the humanity more preciously.
The success of our newsletter depends on your comments and ideas. So encourage us to
do serve more and enhance the quality of “It’s Us” with your well-wishes and suggestions.

Leo Nijani Kumaresamoorthy

Editor

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