Rotary International President Wilf Wilkinson will be in Sri Lanka on Friday May 16th 2008 on the invitation of District Governor Thariq Thulba.

A special programme has been arranged to mark the visit which also coincides with the formal closure of the “Schools Re-awaken” Project – the largest ever project undertaken by any single Rotary District worldwide.

There will be an Intercity Meeting at the BMICH at 4.00 p.m. and a formal banquet in the evening.

Rotarians are reminded to keep the date free and be a part of this special day.

Two more schools are scheduled to be ceremonially declared open on Friday 25th April and Saturday 26th April 2008.

Thettativu Sivakalai School in Batticaloa
Lead Club: RC Batticaloa
Sponsor: RI District 1950 (West Germany), State of Thurigia - Germany

Kaluthawalai School in Batticaloa
Lead Club: Colombo South
Sponsor: The Rotary Foundation

All Rotarians who wish to participate in these events are requested to contact any member of the Apex Committee.

The Rotary District Assembly will be held on Sunday 4th May 2008 at the Mt Lavinia Hotel.