Club Service

Sally’s Manor

18 February

October had almost past and faded into November and the atmosphere was noticeably cooler. The anxious sea breeze has forced the withered leaves dancing from branch to ground to scatter over the sidewalk. When night rolled in, there was no twilight, no sunset, simply a blackness that wrapped snugly to the city. That is when […]

Club Service

Hotdog Showdown Nostalgia!

11 February

The heat intensifies, and the aroma of fresh hotdogs are invading your olfactory senses as time passes by to close-in at the most exclusive event hosted by the Rotaract Club of IIT. The time is where your nostalgia hits its epitome- taste buds start to tingle and your stomach to rumble. It has almost been […]

International Service

SEVA

29 January

Cultures, traditions and religions are what defines our country. Some may think this causes us to divide but they are wrong as it gives us reasons to be unique from one another. The International Service (IS) avenue of RACIIT is a very important part of the club because through that we get recognized globally. This […]

Community Service

Children’s Day Project

1 January

The small beings who come into this world thinking of only the beauty it holds are who we call Children. They are our predecessors, they bring new ideologies to this world. They are the underdogs that grow up to be the next great George Washington, but not all of them have the privileges to get […]

Club Service

28th Rotaract District 3220 Sri Lanka and Maldives Assembly

31 December

It was a bright Sunday morning when all the rotaractors from around the country gathered early morning at Golden Rose Banquet hall in Boralesgamuwa looking sharp, dressed up on their best attire. At the beginning itself, anyone could have guessed it to be a very successful event by looking at the generous crowd gathered at […]

Community Service

Beyond Braille

21 December

“Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see”- Mark Twain Most of us are born with utmost privileges. We have food on our plate and a roof above our head, which makes most of us more fortunate than half of the people living in this world. Apart from that, […]

Club Service

Pets and Sets 2018

21 December

This year’s President Elect Training Seminar and Secretary Elect Training Seminar, organized by the Rotaract District 3220, commonly referred to as PETs and SETs 2018, was scheduled to be promising to every President and Secretary elect in the district. As this was a first ever experience to all the newly elected Presidents and Secretaries to […]

Community Service

Northern visit 2018

21 December

Night of the 26th of July- marked the day Colombo and Kandy regions of the Rotaract District 3220 got together to head their way to meet their fellow Rotaractors from the Northern Region.   By 10pm, a count of more than 50 Rotaractors from Colombo were ready to join in the Northern Visit- in two […]

Community Service

V4V first feeding Session

21 December

It was 1st of July and a bright Sunday morning when all the Rotaractors of IIT gathered at the university premises to commence a noble act- the first project for the year 2018/19 under the newly elected president and the board. Voice for the voiceless team of RACIIT chaired by Rtr. Gayesha Weerasinghe assembled at […]

Information Technology

IIT Gaming Fest

21 December

“Gaming fosters the mindset that allows creativity to grow” – Nolan Bushnell The gaming world is a way of expanding the horizons of creativity and our imagination. It’s a world where we can create what we want and control all aspects of it and we have to admit that is pretty addictive. Not only is […]

Club Service

Club Trip

21 December

The awards, the recognition and the inspiration we have achieved through the hard work of our members in the Rotaract Club of IIT is extraordinary. After all, our amazing project initiations and memories that were made will be remembered for a lifetime. So, every year we have decided to have one day that redefines our […]

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Summer vibes with RACIIT

21 December

It was the summer break for some students while some others still had to get ready for their finals to wrap up the semester. Even when this proved to be a hectic time to balance out extracurricular activities, we at RACIIT did not step back. Among all the other major projects that have been going […]

Professional Development

FIERCE

21 December

In the world today, it’s not that difficult to find many incidents where teenagers weren’t able to protect themselves from attackers or robbers. Being the victim and not knowing how to throw back a punch no matter how hard you try is very frustrating and intimidating.     The disappointing truth is that the majority of […]

International Service

District Rotaract Representative’s visit to Rotaract Club of IIT

4 December

A Rotaract District is a major community in the world of Rotaractors. It usually comprises of Rotaractors hailing from one or more countries. Each Rotaract District is represented by a District Rotaract Representative (DRR). A DRR’s responsibility is an immense one; hence it takes a person of great charisma and understanding to take up the […]

Information Technology

The Registration System of Hotdog Showdown 2018 – Innovation in the midst of entertainment.

4 December

Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) is renowned for its excellence in higher education in Information Technology as one of the oldest and leading institutes in molding versatile IT graduates to the country. The innovative use of modern technology by members of the Rotaract Club of IIT is a fine scenario which proves the capabilities of […]

Information Technology

HDS- IoT device

4 December

Hotdog Showdown 2018 was about to unroll on the 17th of February 2018 for the 6th consecutive year. With an atmosphere created by the RACIIT for this year’s Hotdog Shown based around a theme of a food festival, the event was buzzing up as the talk of the town within a few weeks after the […]

Community Service

“Bigger, Better, Tastier”: The Hotdog Showdown of 2018

4 December

“Hotdog Showdown 2018” organized by the Rotaract Club of IIT for the 6th consecutive year was held at a uniquely magnanimous scale at Green Path, Colombo on the 17th of February 2018. Being the only event in Sri Lanka which comprises a hotdog eating competition, “Hotdog Showdown” is also the signature project of the Rotaract […]

International Service

Rotaract Champions League- 2018

4 December

Rotaractors from District 3220 were amped up for another edition of Rotaract Champions League this year- happened for fourth time with mainly, four rotaract clubs hosting the event, including Rotaract Club of IIT hosting badminton and swimming. Our club having the highest priorities on our stronghold sports such as swimming, cricket, carom and indoor handball- […]

International Service

HaXmas

4 December

“HaXmas” organized by the Rotaract Club of IIT was a Christmas themed ideathon that took place at the Virtusa Auditorium on the 12th and 13th of January 2018. This event was the first of its kind in the history of projects carried out by Rotaract clubs in Sri Lanka. The ideathon followed the theme “Making […]

Community Service

Hotdog Showdown 2017

4 December

The most awaited day in the RACIIT Calendar of 2016-17 had arrived as it was time for our Signature Project; ‘Hot Dog Showdown’ to shine for the 5th consecutive year. Hosted at Racecourse, the event kick started with the registration tables being open. The registration queues were increasing by the minute with around 250 registrations […]

International Service

TweetUpSL 7

4 December

On the 16th of December 2017, Trace Expert City was graced by the presence of hundreds of tweeps who gathered once again for TweetUpSL, a meet-up where active twitter users meet offline; this time for the 8th consecutive time. TweetUpSL started as a small scale event where a couple of tweeps decided to meet each […]

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Uragala Project

4 December

Rotaract is not only about hosting events and charities. It is mostly about bonding with individuals with different views and personalities and bringing this society to a better place. One such bonding activity took place in December 2017, between the Rotaract Club of Informatics Institute of Technology (RACIIT) and the Rotaract Club of Katugasthota Region. […]

International Service

Sri Lanka: An Island like no other.

4 December

Amidst the gushing waves of the Indian Ocean lies a pearl, which we call our home. Our motherland Sri Lanka is an island of tropical paradise. Surrounded by the sea, the coasts are filled with tranquillity. Towards the inland, the dry and tropical forests provide a home to many indigenous creatures of various species. The waterfalls […]

Sports

IGF 2017

4 December

It was a remarkable weekend as alliances from all over arrived at Informatics Institute of Technology on the 25th and 26th of November 2017 to engage in battle amongst gamers. Taking a step away from reality and into the cybernetic world, the troupes of gamers looked forward to the commencement of ‘IGF 2017’ as they […]

International Service

Sally’s Manor

29 November

It was that time of the year again; leaves withering and falling down to the ground, only to be rushed away by the mysterious breeze of October. The gloomy skies and chills in the air awoke the celebrations of Halloween. It was not a surprise for many of us when the most awaited Halloween bash; […]

Micro Project

Micro Project Round Up

29 November

Horror Movie Night After a long day at lectures, the students of IIT gathered at the hall all set and ready with their popcorn to be thrilled with an ultimate thriller. A group of Rotaractors lead by Rtr. Janakan Sivabalasundaram decided to screen ‘A Demon Within’ for their Horror Movie Night. The funds raised from […]

Community Service

Cluster

29 November

Education is the key to the future. Making education reachable for the future generation is a priceless deed. The Cluster 6 of Rotaract District 3220, which included the Rotaract clubs of Colombo Arts, Archivers, Pamunugama, Kelaniya, Nallur, Neptune Edification, Midcity and IIT were all packed and set up to travel to Pamunugama to paint and […]

Club Service

Rotary project – sustain sustenance

29 November

We live in a world where our current society is running a rat race daily. Trying to keep up with the busy schedules prescribed on us, many tend to forget about the essence of life and the purpose of humanity. While we feast on our dinners and snooze after a long day’s work, there are […]

Community Service

Bingo Night

29 November

We’ve all heard of bingo. Likewise, what comes to mind when you hear it? Old people at an elders home in wheelchairs with a boring announcer announcing numbers in the front of a large and not so crowded room. So bingo does sound boring but that’s because you haven’t heard of Bingo Night at IIT. […]

Community Service

Minor Staff Appreciation Project

29 November

What is the most important part of any institute? There are many arguments as to who plays the biggest role, whether it be the management, lecturers, students or the minor staff. It is often too easy to forget that the minor staff of any institute are some of the most important assets it can possess. […]

Sports

“Suns out Guns out” concludes on a great note of contentment and camaraderie

29 November

In this era of technology, physical exercise has become somewhat of an elusive activity for many. While technology has certainly made human tasks much easier and invented many new hobbies and leisure activities, it has also had brought certain drawbacks on the lives of many. On the fine morning of the 1st of October, at […]

Community Service

Children’s Day Project

29 November

As the American writer, Walt Streightiff once said, “There is no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child. There are seven million”, undoubtedly shows us the innocence, and purity of a child’s mind. It is our utmost duty as adults, to preserve and embrace this innocence as much as possible. To […]

Professional Development

Fight Against Fright

29 November

Self defense is the use of physical force to counter an immediate threat of violence. Such force can be either armed or unarmed. In either case, the chances of success depend on a large number of parameters, related to the severity of the threat on one hand, but also on the mental and physical preparedness […]

Club Service

The 29th Installation Ceremony of RAC Colombo Mid City

29 November

Being a part of something greater than oneself, for a worthy cause, is considered sacred in a person’s youth. Without doubt, a rotaractor would have countless days and moments which they would both cherish and honor for a lifetime. Saturday, the 21st of October was such a memorable day for the members of the Rotaract […]

Club Service

Installation Ceremony of Excellence

29 November

The Rotaract club of Excellence began a new chapter as it was their 3rd installation ceremony. The Proceedings commenced at 6.00 P.M. as fellow Rotaractors gathered filled with excitement at the DHPL building from 5.00 P.M eagerly waiting to get themselves registered for the event. The ceremony started off with the lighting of the traditional […]

International Service

Odyssey

29 November

With the dawn of the new year, comes new beginnings. As for the Rotaract Club of IIT, it was a beginning of a new friendship with the Rotaract Club of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). With uplifted spirits and energy to last the week, our brothers and sisters from the Rotaract Club […]

Club Service

Rotaract Club of Neptune Edification concludes its 3rd Installation Ceremony

29 November

The majestic city of Kandy is the home to many rich cultures, beautiful festivities and impeccable traditions. This is the same city in which the Rotaract Club of Neptune Edification chartered. It is the first ever private institution based Rotaract Club of Kandy and currently is the only one. Young in age, yet distinguished nevertheless, […]

Club Service

Be a Rotaractor – Phase 2

29 November

Poya Days are awaited by most of us, to stay home and take a break from our busy schedules. On the 5th of September 2017, it was not quite the usual Poya Day for the Rotaractors of BMS, AOD and IIT. Gathered at BMS Institute Wellattha, everyone was quite excited for what ‘Be a Rotaractor […]

Sports

29 November

For many youngsters in Sri Lanka, when reminded of sports, cricket is among their first thoughts.   The Annual Cricket Tournament of the Rotaract Club of IIT held in this year was another great event for young Rotaractors to compete and revel in their fellowship.   In order to make the event interesting the project committee decided […]

Professional Development

Helping People, Saving Lives: RACIIT’s Interactive First Aid Programme

29 November

Professional Development is a vital aspect that is covered through Rotaract projects conducted at different levels. The First Aid project organised by the Rotaract Club of IIT, was held on the 26th of August 2017 from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm within IIT premises. The club members were first given a lecture on how to […]

Club Service

The 7th Installation Ceremony of RAC USJP

29 November

The 24th of August 2017 would have seemed to be quite an ordinary day for us. Little did we know that the night had something in store worthy of celebration. As the members of our Rotaract Community began to arrive to the USJP, Faculty of Science Auditorium, the murmurs of the members of RAC USJP […]

Community Service

Defeat Dengue

29 November

As a part of a district initiative, the Rotaract Club of IIT, as every other club in the district, was given the task of conducting a cleanup in addition to the poster campaign. The first phase of the project happened under the complete guidance of the Rotaract District Committee. The initial stage of the task; […]

Club Service

The 48th Installation of the Rotaract Club of Colombo

29 November

The month of August was a significant month for the members of RAC Colombo. RAC Colombo successfully concluded their 48th installation in August 2017 with a new group of individuals elected as their board members, who will be taking the club to greater heights.   As per the traditions, the installation initialized with the lighting […]

Club Service

RAC IIHE Installation

29 November

The14th of August marked a significant day in the calendar of the Rotaract Club of the Imperial Institute of Higher Education (IIHE) as their 5th installation was held at their premises. The bustle of members from various Rotaract Clubs arriving for registrations could be felt just before 6:30 pm in the evening. The arrival of […]

Club Service

The 2nd Installation Ceremony – JaEla Kandana Rotaract Club

29 November

  Hotel Ramrich was filled with glamour amidst the evening buzz settling itself to an eventful evening. RAC Ja Ela-Kandana was completing off another Rotaract year in style and the installation Ceremony for a new set of board members was to begin. Traditions respected, the night of the Installation service commenced with the lighting of […]

Community Service

Drug Awareness Walk

29 November

Drugs have been both a blessing and curse to mankind. The recreational use of drugs has been a volatile task with often unpredictable results, most of which are harmful both mentally and physically to oneself. Mere laws and regulations are not sufficient to convince the youth of a country about the ill-effects of irresponsible use […]

Community Service

29 November

  Route 87 gets its name from the Colombo-Jaffna bus route, which is indeed a proper fit for the cultural exchange program held between the Rotaract Club of Informatics Institute of Technology and the Rotaract Club of Chunnakam. This is the first time in Sri Lanka’s Rotaract history that a Rotaract club based in Colombo […]

Club Service

Installation of the Achievers Rotaract Club

29 November

As dusk was falling on a glorious evening, the 8th installation ceremony of the Rotaract Club of Achievers Lanka Business School was held on the 7th of August, 2017. The glorious event unfolded at 4.15 p.m. with the lighting of the oil lamp which was lit by the dignitaries and all past presidents. This was […]

Club Service

The fifth Installation Ceremony of the Rotaract Club of UoM Alumni

29 November

DHPL Auditorium was filled with Rotaractors, Rotarians, Interactors and friends of Rotaract with their little conversations going on as they arrive for the fifth Installation Ceremony of the Rotaract Club of UoM Alumni on the 23rd of July 2017. As the formal procedure began, all honoured dignitaries were welcomed to light the oil lamp, as […]

Club Service

Installation Ceremony of the SLIIT Rotaract Club

29 November

The Rotaract Club of SLIIT had their 5th Installation Ceremony on  22nd, the last Thursday of August. The event was graced by distinguished members of the Rotary Family. As all formal functions of Sri Lanka, the installation started off with the lightening of the oil lamp marking the light to the new chapter. The dignitaries […]

Club Service

Charter Installation Ceremony of the Rotaract Club of BMS

29 November

The 22nd of July marked a very special day for the Rotaract club of BMS and for the Rotaract community of Sri Lanka as it was the Charter Installation Ceremony of BMS. The dawn of a new Rotaract Club in District 3220 is indeed an extraordinary event, and this event took place on the 22nd […]

Club Service

Installation of the Rotaract Club of Colombo Midtown

29 November

Colombo Midtown was finishing off another Rotaract year on a remarkable note and the installation ceremony for the newly appointed board was just about to start off. The evening of the Installation ceremony kicked off with the flag salutation by Rtr. Azmin in all three languages, in abiding the formalities of an installation. Installation ceremonies, […]

Club Service

RAC AOD Installation

29 November

On the 20th of July, the Rotaract club of AOD started a new chapter, as they commenced their Installation for the Rotaract year of 2017/18. The event took place in the Orchid Hall of BMICH where many clubs from all parts of the island had gathered to witness this ceremony. After the dignitaries were warmly welcomed, […]

Club Service

Installation of Rotaract Club of Cinnamon Gardens

29 November

The Rotaract Club of Cinnamon Gardens commenced their 6th installation ceremony on the 19th of July 2017, from 6:00 p.m. onwards. The event took place in the Olympic House Auditorium where members from clubs all around came in formal attire. Registrations began at 5:30 p.m. where all the invitees registered themselves and dignitaries were warmly welcomed. […]

Club Service

11th Installation of the Rotaract Club Kelaniya

28 November

The evening of July 16th was certainly a day to look back on as it was the eve of the 11th installation of the Rotaract Club of Kelaniya and the ceremony took place at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Auditorium. Prior to the installation, upon registration, all participants were asked to enter a raffle draw […]

Club Service

The 9th Installation of the Rotaract Club of Panadura

28 November

It was a warm sunny afternoon on the 15th of July 2017 where the Rotaract Community gathered at Jetwing Hotel Panadura to share the glorious moment of the 9th installation of the Rotaract Club of Panadura. Rotaractors from all over started ariving by 3.00 PM dressed elegantly for the occasion. When the members had settled […]

Club Service

44th Installation Ceremony of the Rotaract Club of Colombo West

28 November

With weeks of attending installations, and months of installations more to come, our nationwide Rotaract family has grown tired of sleep deprived nights and early mornings. Nevertheless, when the morning of July 14th arrived, everyone seemed to have forgotten about these tiresome issues. As the time neared for the start of the 44th installation ceremony […]

Club Service

The 6th installation ceremony of the Rotaract Club of CCS

28 November

With the promise of an even better future hanging in the air, the 6th installation ceremony of the Rotaract Club of CCS took place at 6:30p.m. in their very own college premises, on the 10th of July 2017. Members from clubs all around came in formal attire in respect to all the amazing friendships they […]

Club Service

The installation of the Rotaract Club of Pamunugama

28 November

The beginning of a new chapter dawned for the Rotaract Club of Pamunugama on the 9th of July 2017 as they commenced their 14th Installation ceremony. This Installationstood out, with their traditional Sri Lankan theme by conducting their installation fully in Sinhala.In addition to this uniqueness they had an outdoor venue, Rotaractors from clubs all […]

Club Service

Installation of the Rotaract Club of Wellawatta

28 November

July 8th marked the turnover of a new leaf for the Rotaract Club of Wellawatta as it was the dawn of their 31st club installation. The evening took place in the dainty auditorium of the ‘Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute’ and many clubs from all parts of the island were present to witness this ceremony. The ceremony […]

Club Service

The fifth Installation of NSBM

28 November

With a new year comes new beginnings. It was the celebration for the Rotaract Club of NSBM on the 4th of July 2017 since it was the 5th installation of their club. Members from various other clubs were arriving at DHPL from 5.15 PM onwards dressed in proper attire in order to get themselves registered. […]

Sports

The 27th Rotaract District Assembly

28 November

The 1st of July 2017 was the dawn of a new year in the Rotaract calendar where we as young rotaractors start a new chapter in life as a rotaractor. With a great determination for the new year, members from over 60 clubs gathered at Royal Skills Center at around 7.00 AM to go to […]

Micro Project

Micro Project Round-up (June)

28 November

Beach Cleanup A beach is a well-known place for rest, relaxation and tranquillity, where the waves hit your feet and the sand is your seat. Lately, it has been quite the opposite due to all this pollution. On the 5th of June 2017, the members of RAC IIT met in front of ‘The Station’ restaurant […]

Community Service

District Ifthar

28 November

The Rotaract District 3220 joined together as a family on the 17th of July 2017 to conclude their daily Ramadan fast at sunset. Members from numerous clubs from all over the island started gathering at a residence of a club president in Rajagiriya from 6.00 PM in order to partake in this religious observance. The […]

Community Service

Makola Iftar Project

28 November

This month of Ramadan, the Rotaract Culb of Informatics Institute of Technology took the initiative to provide an Iftar for the Makola Muslim Orphanage. The Makola Muslim orphanage is a non-profit organisation where there are approximately 150 orphans residing from a very young age to late teens. Since its initiation 54 years ago, the orphanage […]

Blog

Sky Lantern Project

28 November

Well recognized for its air-borne magnificence and a representation of hope, on the 6th of June 2017, at 7.30 PM, the members of the Rotaract Club of IIT gathered at Rudra Grounds to light up the night sky with sky lanterns. Every member took part with quite enthusiasm, for it was a new experience for […]

Community Service

Iftar ceremony for the newly elected board

28 November

You may have read our previous post on the outbound training session organized for our board members. Well, it all started on that day, during our interactive session, a member put forward a proposal that we organize an Iftar (break-fast) session for our board members. As a result, the date was set for Monday the […]

Blog

Outbound Session

28 November

History was made on the 3rd of June 2017 at 7.00 AM when an outbound training session for the newly elected board of the Rotaract Club of Informatics Institute of Technology was organized and headed by Past President (2015/16) Rtr. Shenal Mendis and Past Secretary (2015/16) Rtr. Nikila Weerasinghe at Independence Square, Colombo. Even though […]