Key EventsRegion Chairperson’s club visit“If your actions inspire others to Dream more, learn more, do more and become more..YOU ARE A LEADER”— John Quincy Adams Region Chairperson works together with the Zone Chairpersons to ensure growth and success of the clubs in the Region. Together they monitor and discuss; the service projects being conducted by each club and the membership growth and orientation efforts of each club under their purview. The month of October is designated for the Region Chairperson’s club visit. On 18th October 2024, the members of the Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo, together with the members of the Lions Club of Gothatuwa DLeoz, warmly welcomed our Region Chairperson, Region 2B for 2024-25, Lion Lalani Pushpakumari and her spouse Lion Renuke Perera, District CPE Coordinator, to our monthly meeting. The gathering was held at the Lions Activity Center, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte with active participation of members of both clubs, Visiting Lions, Lion Ladies and Leos, making it a successful meeting. #LionsClubsInternational #gothatuwaleolionslk #MD306 #lionsdistrict306c1... Read more...New Members Induction & Donor Appreciation NightNew Members Induction & Donor Appreciation Night was held on 31st August 2024. Lions District 306 C1 held this exclusive event which focused on Mission 1.5 Program introduced by the Lions International by induction of new members together with appreciating our wonderful donors contributing to the Signature Service Project “Hope for All” – 3 mobile clinic buses. Our own member Lion Teshan Dilanka contributed Rs 500,000/- ( Five hundred thousand rupees) for the District Signature Service Project. This special thanks goes to Lion Teshan on behalf of the members of Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century. We appreciate your valuable contribution. #LionsClubsInternational #gncl #MD306 #Lions306C1 #gothatuwaleolionslk... Read more...8th Annual Installation Ceremony of Office Bearers for 2024/2025“The start of something new brings the hope of something great.” -Unknown- With the dawn of a new Lionistic year, the Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo proudly celebrated its 8th Annual Installation Ceremony of Office Bearers for 2024/2025 on the 30th of June 2024 at Board Walk by Waters Edge, Battaramulla. PDG Lion Kusum Sandanayaka PMJF PMAF, accompanied by his gracious lady Lion Chandani, graced the event as the Chief Guest. The ceremony also welcomed Lion Dhanasiri Gurusinghe MJF MAF JP, then Honorary Cabinet Officer and now Advisory Panelist and Guiding Lion of the Lions Club of GNCL, along with his gracious lion lady Chandra, as the Guest of Honour. Under the guidance of the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour, the office bearers of the Lions Club of GNCL for the new year were installed, with Lion Sudaththa Ariyasena taking on the presidency. The club also expressed heartfelt appreciation to the outgoing president, Lion Sameera Amaratunga, for his remarkable service and contributions. Adding to the significance of the occasion, District Governor at the time, Lion Panthake Dabare FDI PMJF PMAF, and his gracious lady Lion Dilrukshi, joined the ceremony later in the day. The members and board of directors of the Lions Club of GNCL extend their sincere thanks to all cabinet officers, visiting Lions and Leos for their presence and support on this momentous occasion. #LionsClubsInternational#Lions306C1#MD306#GNCL#GothatuwaLeoLionsLK... Read more...Monthly Meeting & Official visit of Zone ChairmanWe’re thrilled to announce that the Lions Club of GNCL with Lions Club of Gothatuwa DLeoz, had the honor of hosting the official visit of Zone Chairman Lion Udesh Manchanayaka MAF and Lion Nimalika from Region 2B Zone 1! Their presence at our meeting on Tuesday, 26th September 2023, at the Lions Activity Centre Rajagiriya was truly uplifting and inspiring. Their words resonated deeply with our members, prospects, visiting Lions, and esteemed cabinet officers. Thank you, Lion Udesh Manchanayaka and Lion Nimalika, for gracing us with your cheerful presence and invaluable insights! Together, we continue to embody the Lions spirit of service and community impact. #LionsClub #CommunityService #Inspiration... Read more...Joint Charter Anniversary Celebration... Read more...Region Action Meeting of Region 2BGNCL Key Officer Bearers attended the Region Action Meeting of Region 2B for the Lionistic Year 2023-2024 on 7th September 2023 at the Lions Activity Centre, Rajagiriya. All key club officers attended this important meeting. #GNCL#LionsClubsInternational#Lions306C1#lionsmeeting#306C1... Read more...Monthly Meeting & Lion Ladies AppreciationIn commemoration of Lion Ladies Appreciation Month in August, the Lions Club of GNCL, under the esteemed leadership of the President and its distinguished members, gathered on August 26, 2023, for a special event. The occasion was graced by the presence of former Leo and a Lion Dhashanthie Gamlathge, a notable woman entrepreneur. This significant gathering served as a platform to acknowledge and celebrate the exemplary contributions made by each Lion Lady within the club. Their dedicated efforts were recognized and appreciated for significantly impacting both the club and the Lionistic movement. The event showcased the importance of recognizing the invaluable role played by these accomplished individuals in fostering the club’s mission and enhancing the Lions community. #GNCL #LionsClubsInternational #Lions306C1 #lionsmeeting #306C1... Read more...Monthly meeting & Past President’s AppreciationThe Lions Club of GNCL convened its inaugural monthly meeting for the Lionistic year 2023/2024 on the 29th of July, 2023, graciously hosted at the residence of Lion Sudaththa Ariyasena and Chathurangi De Silva. The occasion was honored by the presence of PDG Lion Kusum Sandanayaka PMJF PMAF JP, who presided as the esteemed Chief Guest. In accordance with the tradition of observing July as the Past Presidents Appreciation month, we took a moment to reflect on and extend our heartfelt gratitude for the commendable dedication and unwavering efforts demonstrated by the Past Presidents of our club over the course of the last six years. #GNCL #LionsClubsInternational #Lions306C1 #lionsmeeting #306C1... Read more...7th Annual Installation Ceremony of the Office Bearers for the Lionistic year 2023/2024Auguring the beginning of another Lionistic year, the 7th Annual Installation Ceremony of the Office Bearers for the Lionistic year 2023/2024 of the Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo was held on 25th June 2023 at the Guru_dosai Restaurant.PDG Lion Diresh Hettiarachchi graced the event as the Chief guest while PDG Lion Kusum Sandanayaka PMJF PMAF was the Guest of Honor. The office bearers of the Lions Club of GNCL under the new presidency of Lion Sameera Amaratunga were installed under a colorful ceremony by the Chief Guest and the Guest of honor. The members and the board of directors of Lions Club of GNCL would like to thank all cabinet officers, visiting lions and Leos for your presence at this momentous occasion. #installation #gncl #district306c1 #lionsinternational #proudmoment #theme #indian... Read more...“Excellence Awards 2023”We are extremely humbled and honored to have been recognized at the District 306C1 Awards Ceremony “Excellence Awards 2023” held on 28th May 2023 at the Clover Banquets, Kelaniya. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our team GNCL, sponsors and donors, District Governor, Regional Team, Cabinet Officers, Extension Chairman, Guiding Lion, and the members of the Parent Club for their unwavering support, commitment, and trust on our successful journey. We are thrilled to share the remarkable achievements and awards our club received at the Lion District 306 C1 Award Ceremony 2022/2023: Most Outstanding Club Treasurer in the Region – Bronze Award – Lion Teshan Dilanka MJF MAF Highest LCIF Contribution by a Club – Bronze Award 1st Lady’s Special Appreciation – Bronze Award – Lion Sanuri Gurusinghe MAF Most Outstanding Lions Club in the District – Silver Award Most Outstanding Club President in the District – Lion Sanuri Gurusinghe MAF – Silver Award Most Outstanding Lions Club in the Region – Silver Award Most Outstanding Club President in the Region – Silver Award – Lion Sanuri Gurusinghe MAF Highest membership Development – Region 2 – Silver Award Highest No of Projects reported in My Lion (1717 Projects) – Silver Award Most Outstanding Club Secretary in the District – Gold Award – Lion Suranga Mendis Most Outstanding Club Secretary in the Region – Gold Award – Lion Suranga Mendis Extension of New Lions Club (Lions Club of Gothatuwa DLeoz) – Gold Award Leadership Excellence – Gold Award Completion of 5 International Service Themes – Gold Award Completion of District Governors 12 Service Themes – Gold Award Quality Education – “Nena Pahansila Akuru Diriya 2023” Gold Banner Patch presented by Leo District 306C1 Individual Awards as Cabinet Officers represented by the Club: Commitment to Excellence – Gold Award – Lion Dhanushka Sandanayaka MAF (District Chairman for Leos/ DG’s Program Coordinator) Best Zone Chairperson in the District – Gold Award – Lion Savini Gurusinghe MAF (Zone 3 Region 2) We are immensely proud of each and every member of our club for their unwavering dedication, hard work, and commitment to service. Together, we have achieved great milestones, and we look forward to continuing our journey of making a positive impact in our community. #ExcellenceAwards2023#LionsClubAchievements#CommunityService#MakingADifference#ProudMoment#LionsClubInternational#GNCL... Read more...Joint Charter Celebrations of the Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Town and Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century LeoJoint Charter Celebrations of the Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Town celebrating its’ 24th Year and Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo celebrating its’ 6th Year from Region 2, Zone 3 was held glamorously on Saturday, 18th February 2023, 07:00pm onwards at the Diamond Crown Hotel – Kelanimulla with the participation of over 130 Lions, Lion Ladies and guests. District Governor of District 306C1, Lion Gamini Kumarasinghe FDI MJF MAF and his gracious Lady Lion Nilmini Kumarasinghe graced this charter celebration as the Chief Guest. Apart from the members of the joint clubs, a host of Past District Governors and their spouses, Cabinet Officers, Visiting Lions attended this ceremony making it a resounding success. #charter#GNCL#GNT#LionsClubInternational... Read more...Induction Ceremony of the Lions Club of Gothatuwa DLeozAnother remarkable milestone was achieved by the Lions of Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo by extending their Branch club to a new Lions Club. The induction ceremony of the Lions Club of Gothatuwa DLeoz was officially held in the presence of the District Governor District 306C1 Lion Gamini Kumarasinghe FDI MJF MAF and many other key cabinet officers. Our sincere appreciation goes out to the Extension Chairman of the Lions Club of Gothatuwa DLeoz, Lion Savini Gurusinghe MAF and the Guiding Lion, Lion Sagara Gunawardana MAF for all the hard work they put in, to extend this new Lions Club. #lnewlionsclub #induction #Ceremony #dleoz #gncl #LionsClubInternational... Read more...‘Follow the Path’ – an Orientation Program‘Follow the Path’ – An introduction in to Lionism – who we are, what we do and about the Lions Clubs International. Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo is organizing an orientation program for the prospect Lions Club sponsored by the Lions Club of GNCL with the presence of two distinguished Past District Governors and one of our own Lions members. #workshop #leolions #newlionsclub #GNCL #dleoz #LionsClubInternational... Read more...Mahendra Amarasuriya Fellowship (MAF)It is with great pride we announce that 4 of our own members from the Lions Club of GNCL obtained the coveted Mahinda Amarasooriya Fellowship by contributing a significant donation for this fund. On behalf of the club we would like to recognize the following members for their generosity. 1. Lion Sagara Gunawardana 2. Lion Teshan Dilanka 3. Lion Sudaththa Ariyasena 4. Lion Chamath Jayaweera #MAF #contribution #weserve #mahendraamarasuriya #GNCL #lions #LionsClubInternational... Read more...Visits of the Vice District GovernorsThe official visits of the 1st vice district governor Lion Panthaka Dabare PMJF PMAF and spouse Dilrukshi and 2nd Vice District Governor Lion Saman Jinadasa MJF and spouse Limali to the Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo and Lions Club of Gothatuwa was held on 24th December 2022. It was our honor and privilege to host this important event on the Lions calendar in a grand manner with the participation of many visiting Lions. #vgvisi t#district306c1 #lions #monthlymeeting #gncl #gnt... Read more...Regional Lions Leadership Institute (RLLI)President of Lions Club of GNCL – Lion Sanuri Gurusinghe and Past President of GNCL, Region GLT Region 2 & Editor, District News Bulletin – Lion Sagara Gunawardena, completed one of the best-rated training programs of Lions Clubs International – Regional Lions Leadership Institute (RLLI) held from 11th November to 13th November at the Golden Star Beach Hotel Negombo. This was organized under the leadership of Lions Multiple 306 this particular training program became one of the most successful RLLI held during the past few years in Sri Lanka. #RLLI #leadershipskills #training #glt #district306c1 #lions #GNCL #LionsClubInternational... Read more...District Governors Special Appreciation AwardsDistrict Governors Special Appreciation Awards for Service were received by the below members of GNCL; 1. Lion Sanuri Gurusinghe for organizing the Regional Outing of Region 2 2. Lion Sudaththa Ariyasena for organizing the Multi Service World Childrens Day Project held at Alakoladeniya Kanishta Vidyalaya, Kurunegala 3. Lion Teshan Dilanka for sponsoring the Vision project (donating 180 nos of reading glasses and sponsoring for opticians) held jointly with Lion Club of Gothatuwa New Town at the Gothatuwa Kande Viharaya 4. Lion Suranga Mendis for organizing “Gift a Plant” continuous project since the inception of this club These awards were received by them for the valuable effort they have given to serve and for the betterment of the club and lionism. #servicemedal#district306c1#LionsClubInternational#WeServe... Read more...Region Chairman’s visitIt is with great delight the Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Town and Gothatuwa New Century Leo jointly organized the Visit of the Region Chairman Region 2, Lion Tharanga Lokuumagiliya MJF MAF and his spouse Lion Yamuna Kaliyadasa MJF. Besides, we invited all the regional officers of Region 2 to enlighten the Region Chairman’s visit as a team. The meeting was held on Friday, 28th October 2022, at the residence of Lion Sunil Amarathunga with the participation of many visiting Lions & several cabinet officers. #regionchairmanvisit#gncl#gnt#LionsClubsInternational... Read more...Visit of the Zone ChairmanIt is with great pride the Lions Club of GNCL organized the official visit of the Zone Chairman, Region 2 Zone 3, who is none other than GNCL’s own charter member and immediate past president, Lion Savini Gurusinghe MAF and her spouse Gayan Perera. She’s the second Zone Chairman to be appointed from the Lions Club of GNCL, and her cheerful presence and words of wisdom she shared with the club was highly valuable. The meeting was held on Friday, 23rd September, at Nayagara Reception Hall, Mulleriyawa with the participation of many visiting Lions & several cabinet officers. #zonechairmanvisit#GNCL#LionsClubsInternational... Read more...“Follow the Path – Club Workshop 2022”“Follow the Path – Club Workshop 2022” was held on Saturday, 10th September 2022, 04:00pm onwards at the Garden by Sanora, Thalawathugoda. This workshop was held mainly for our future leaders to follow the path in their own way. As we all know leaders don’t create followers. They create leaders. This workshop was held mainly for our future leaders to follow the path in their own way. DLeoz Branch Club of GNCL, Prospects as well as the existing lions also joined this workshop to earn value. In order to grace this workshop, we invited Past District Governor Lion Chamindu Abeywickrema PMJF MAF JP and Lion Dr Jeewantha Perera LCIP MJF MAF JP to deliver their areas of expertise to our new Lions and Prospects. Your learning areas were extremely helpful for our day-to-day lifestyle and the betterment of Lionism. We are also thankful to our Charter President Lion Dhanushka Sandanayaka MAF for delivering a wonderful presentation on the history of Lions Club of GNCL to the participants. We were able to live stream this workshop on this Official Facebook page.Please click the below link:https://www.facebook.com/lionsclub…/videos/634084664791741 #workshop #GNCL#district306c1#LionsClubInternational... Read more...Lion Ladies AppreciationLion ladies appreciation month falling in August was celebrated on the 26th August 2022 by the President and members of the Lions Club of GNCL with the honorary participation of PDG Lion Rupa Dheerasinghe MJF. Each and every lion lady of the club was recognized and appreciated for their immense contribution to the club and the Lionistic movement.Thank you again, to our Lion Ladies for their strength and support! #lions#ladies#gncl#LionsClubsInternational... Read more...Past Presidents AppreciationFirst monthly meeting for the Lionistic year 2022/2023 of Lions Club of GNCL was held on 29th July 2022 at Country Homes, with the participation of PDG Lion Mahinda Perera MJF JP as the Chief Guest. As July is the Past Presidents Appreciation month, we remembered and thanked all the hard work and effort put in by the Past Presidents of our club over the last 5 years during this monthly meeting. #appriciated#pastpresident#gncl#LionsClubsInternational... Read more...Empowering Lions Achievers Night 2021/2022It was very humbled and honoured to be awarded at the District 306C1, Awards Ceremony “Empowering Lions Achievers Night 2021/2022” held on 03rd July 2022 at Lavendro Garden Hotel, Kosgama. We convey our heartiest gratitude to our team GNCL, branch club members, prospect Lions , sponsors and donors, District Governor, Regional team and all the cabinet officers, Guiding lion and the members of the parent club for their tremendous support, commitment and trust for a successful journey of the club! Awards Received for the Club at the District Award Ceremony 2021/2022 *Most outstanding Club President in the Region – Lion Savini Gurusinghe – Platinum Award *Completion of Global 5 services and 13 District Governor’s Categories – Platinum Award *Most outstanding Image Building Project – Project Chairmen – Lion Aloka De Silva & Lion Dileka De Silva – Gold Award *Most outstanding Dhamma Education Project – Project Chairman – Lion Sagara Gunawardena – Gold Award *Most outstanding Club Treasurer in the Region – Lion Anjula Koralagamage – Gold Award *Most outstanding Club Secretary in the Region – Lion Sanuri Gurusinghe – Gold Award *Membership Zero Dropout and above +5 Membership Growth – Gold Award *Completion of 100% MYLION and CMS for club in District – Gold AwardMost Outstanding Club in the Region – Gold Award *Membership Zero Dropout – Silver AwardLeadership- Completion of +100 learning modules – Silver Award *Best Administered Club in the District – Silver Award Individual Awards as Cabinet Officers represented the club : *Most Outstanding Zone Chairman in the District – Lion Dhanushka Sandanayaka – Platinum Award *Most Outstanding Region Secretary in the District – Lion Sagara Gunawardena – Platinum Award *Highest Advertisement contribution by a Zone – Region 2A – Zone 1 – Lion Dhanushka Sandanayaka -Platinum Award *Most Outstanding Region CPE in the District- Lion Savini Gurusinghe – Gold Award #proudmoment#gncl#lions#weserve#Awards#district306c1#lio#LionsClubInternational... Read more...6th Installation Ceremony of GNCLHeralding the beginning of another Lionistic year, the 6th annual Installation Ceremony of the Office Bearers for the Lionistic year 2022/2023 of the Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo was held on 25th June 2022 at Saga Studio, Kotikawatte. It was a pleasant surprise to conclude the installation ceremony with the touch of a Sri Lankan essence and a Traditional Cultural evening with a sunset to moon theme.PDG Lion Saliya Kaluarachchi MAF with his lady lion Surangani graced the event as the Chief guest while Lion Samith Mapalagama PMJF MAF JP and his gracious lady lion Anusha as the Guest of Honor.The office bearers of the Lions Club of GNCL under the new presidency of Lion Sanuri Gurusinghe were installed under a colorful ceremony by the Chief guest and the Guest of honor. The members and the board of directors of Lions Club of GNCL would like to thank all cabinet officers, visiting lions and Leos for your presence at this momentous occasion.#installation#lions#gncl#lionsclubinternational... Read more...Extended a New Branch ClubGothatuwa New Century Leo extended a new branch club on 10th May 2022, named as Gothatuwa New Century DLeoz Branch Club. The extension of this new branch club was done by Lion Sagara Gunawardana. We wish the new members good luck for an energetic and successful new journey in Lionisiom. #branchclub#gncl#gncdleoz#LionsClubInternational... Read more...The Excellence – Mid Year Awards CeremonyThe Excellence – Mid Year Awards Ceremony, Lions District 306 C1 was held on 5th March 2022 at Waters Edge, Battaramulla. Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo was awarded the Gold Award for Excellence in Club Management. And also our own Lion Dhanushka Sandanayke, Zone Chairman, Zone 1, Region 2 was awarded the Platinum Award for his excellent performance during the period. Thank you to all the members for your commitment and dedication and all the donors for their trust and valuable contribution towards the success of the club.... Read more...District Governor’s Diamond PinWith great pleasure, we announce that Lion Dhanushka Sandanayaka of Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo, Region 2A was awarded with a Diamond Pin for introducing 2 new members to the club at New Member Sponsors’ Night held on 29th December 2021 at Grand Monarch, Thalawathugoda... Read more...International President IP. Douglas X. Alexander certificate of appreciationWith great pleasure, we announce that Lion Sagara Gunawardana of Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo, Region 2A received the International President IP. Douglas X. Alexander certificate of appreciation from Lions Clubs International... Read more...Monthly meeting for the month of December and the Christmas PartyLions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo successfully held the monthly meeting for the month of December and the Christmas Party on 24th December 2021 at Saga Studio. Members had a great time at the party with fun games, kid’s fun corner, karaoke, and dancing till the end. Thank you all members for your participation to make this event so colorful.... Read more...International President Lion IP. Douglas X. Alexander certificate of appreciationIt was a great pleasure to announce that Lion Dhanushka Sandanayaka of Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo, Region 2A received the International President Lion IP. Douglas X. Alexander certificate of appreciation and pin from Lions Clubs International and Past International President Lion Mahendra Amarasuriya on his 81st Birthday Celebration organized by Lions Multiple 306 – Sri Lanka.... Read more...Awards Ceremony for the Lionistic Year 2020-2021It is with great pleasure and joy we Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo received many awards at the Awards Ceremony for the Lionistic Year 2020-2021 was held on Saturday, 27th November 2021 at Golden Crown Hotel, Kandy. Club Awards: Gold Category: **Road Safety Project **Signature Project ** Blood Donation Drive ** Completion of all 5 Global Service ProjectsSilver Category: ** Lions Image Building ** Caring for Mother Project **”Lions for Lions” Project **Club Newsletter ** Club Administration Excellence Individual Awards: Platinum Category: **Most Outstanding CPE & CQI in the District – Lion Dhanushka Sandanayaka Thank you to all the members who put their heart and soul last year and gave your entire support in achieving the best.Also we would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to all our donors and sponsors who supported our club projects during last year for making those projects very successful ones.... Read more...1st and 2nd Vice District Governors Official Visit1st and 2nd Vice District Governors Official Visit to our club was held on Friday, 26th November 2021 from 8.30 pm at Lions Activity Center, Sri Jayawardanepura Kotte. We were greatly honored to have the presence of 1st Vice District Governor of District 306C1, Lion Gamini Kumarasinghe MJF MAF JP as the Chief Guest and 2nd Vice District Governor, Lion Panthaka Dabare MJF MAF JP as the Guest of Honour at our monthly meeting. Thank you again their lion ladies and the Regional Officers of Region 2A, Guiding Lion, and all the members for your participation at the meeting.... Read more...Region Chairman’s official visitRegion Chairman’s official visit to our club was held at 8.00pm on 29th October 2021 via zoom. We had the absolute honor of having Lion Manoj Gallage MAF, Region Chairman, Region 2A along with his gracious Lion Lady Deepani. Thank you Region GLT, Lion Dhanushka Rujith and Region CQI, Lion Kamal Rajapaksha and the all the members your presence on this day.... Read more...Zone Chairman’s Official VisitZone Chairman’s Official Visit to our club was held on Friday, 24th September 2021 from 8.00 pm via zoom. We are greatly honored and proud to have our own lion member, Lion Dhanushka Sandanayaka, Zone Chairman, Zone 1, Region 2A as the chief guest at our monthly meeting. Thank you again for the inspiring and motivational speech and really appreciate your presence on this special day.... Read more...Monthly meeting for the month of August 2021 & Appreciation of Lion LadiesLion Ladies Appreciation was held at 7.30pm on 27th August 2021 via zoom. We had the absolute honor of having Lion Shyana Jayalath, 1st Vice District Governor, District 306A1 at our Lion Ladies Appreciation event. Her words and stories inspired us to keep pushing forward in everything we do. Thank you again, to our Lion Ladies for their strength and support!... Read more...Monthly meeting for The Month Of July 2021 and Appreciation of Past PresidentsLion Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo held the Monthly Meeting for the month of July 2021 and Appreciation of Past Presidents on 30th July 2021 from 7.30pm onwards via zoom. The Chief Guest of the evening was Senior Additional Cabinet Secretary, District 306C1, Club Advisor, Lion Dhanasiri Gurusinghe, MJF, MAF, JP Past Presidents Appreciated Charter President – Lion Dhanushka Sandanayaka Past President – Lion Sudheera BandaraImmediate Past President – Lion Sagara Gunawardana... Read more...5th Installation Ceremony Of Key Club Officers & Monthly Meeting For The Month Of June 2021Marking the end of one lionistic year and the start of another, this event was held on Sunday, June 27th 2021, to install new office bearers for the new year 2021-2022. The Chief Guest for the evening PDG Lion Kusum Sandanayaka MJF MAF JP and his gracious Liady Lion Chandani Sandanayaka and the Guests of Honour were Lion Panthaka Dabare, GAT Coordinator and 2nd Vice Governor of District 306C1. Other Lions Cabinet Officers and Line Officers who attended; Lion Dhanasiri Gurusinghe MJF MAF JP – Guiding Lion / Senior Additional Cabinet Secretary Lion Thusitha Ranasinghe MJF MAF – Regional Chairman – Region 2 Lion Widharshana Pathirana Zone Chairman – Zone 1 Region 2... Read more...Joint Charter Anniversary Celebration and District Governor’s Official Visit4th Charter Anniversary Celebration was jointly celebrated with 22nd Charter Anniversary of LC of Gothatuwa New Town, our parent lions club. Chief Guest – District Governor 306 C1 – Lion Chethiya Paranathanree and Lady Lion Mala... Read more...Joint Monthly Meeting & Official Visit of District Vice Governors for the Month of January 2021 – LC Gothatuwa New Town & LC Gothatuwa New Century Leo.... Read more...Monthly Meeting for October and Official Visit of Region Chairman through online** Successfully conducted the Monthly Meeting for October and Official Visit of Region Chairman through online google meets avoiding physical meeting due to the escalating COVID-19 situation in the country and curfew imposed in the area. ** Chief Guest Region Chairman – Lion Thusitha Ranasinghe MJF MAF ** A big Thank You to other Lions who joined with us, specially Guiding Lion / Senior Additional Cabinet Secretary – Lion Dhanasiri Gurusinghe Zone Chairman Zone 2, R2 – Lion Manoj Gallage Club President of LC Diyawanna Nadee – Lion Ajith Alahakoon Club Secretary of LC Diyawannawa – Lion Piyasena Geeganage Club President of LC Mulleriyawa Royalty – Lion Dhammika Gamage... Read more...Monthly Meeting of September 2020 and Official Visit of Zone ChairpersonZone Chairperson Zone 1 Region 2 Lion WidharshanaPathirane MAF and his lion lady Lion Shayama.... Read more...Monthly Meeting of August 2020 and Appreciation of Lion LadiesMonthly Meeting of August 2020 and Appreciation of Lion LadiesDate : 28.08.2020 Chief Guest – Imm. Past Cabinet Treasurer / Additional Cabinet Treasurer Lion Deepani GamageSpecial Guest – Deputy Cabinet SecretaryLion Prabath Gamage Chief Guest – Imm. Past Cabinet Treasurer / Additional Cabinet Treasurer Lion Deepani GamageSpecial Guest – Deputy Cabinet SecretaryLion Prabath Gamage... Read more...3rd Annual Installation Ceremony of Office Bearers 2020-2021,Monthly Meeting for the Month of July and Appreciation of Past PresidentsMarking the end of one lionistic year and the start of another, this event was held on the 10th of July 2020, to install new office bearers for the new year 2020-2021, and officially welcome and induct 4 new members. The Chief Guest for the evening PDG Lion Rupa Deerasinghe MJF MAF JP, and the Guests of Honour were PDG Lion Dharma Dheerasinghe MJF MAF JP and PDG Lion Kassapa Mahendra De Silva MJF JP and his lion lady, Lion Upul Kanthi.... Read more...New Members Orientation Program and Club Members Workshop 2020-2021New Members Orientation Program and Club Members Workshop is specially organized to help understand history of lions, how the club functions, what their role will be, what will be the new year plans and goals of the new president as we start from 1st of July and gives you the big picture of our Lions District and the Association. Members will feel more comfortable with the club and become actively involved in club activities and maybe even remain in Lions for years. Orientation Resource Persons: (1) PDG Lion Kassapa Mahendra De Silva PMJF MAF JP** Basic history of Lions Clubs, Motto, Slogan, Purposes** Real life experience on the benefits of Lionism** How can you balance family life or personal life while being an active Lion and participating in club activities.** How Lionism has helped you as an individual and how has it helped your business background (2) PDG Lion Kusum Sandanayaka MJF MAF JP** How did you join lions clubs. What did you expect when joining the club?** Real life experiences on the benefits of Lionism** What kind of key individuals are members in the Lions e.g. chairman of commercial bank etc** How Lionism has helped you as a individual and how has it helped your business background (3) Lion Dhanasiri Gurusinghe – Guiding Lion (4) Mr. Prageeth Dharmaraja – Outdoor Leadership Trainer / Motivator... Read more...2nd Charter CelebrationLions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo celebrated their 2nd charter celebration on 15th February 2020 along with 4 other lions clubs in the region 2, zone 1 of Lion District 306 C1 Sri Lanka.... Read more...Official visit of Zone chairman’Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo celebrates the official visit of Zone chairman and monthly meeting for the month of September.... Read more...Annual Club officers Installation Ceremony (2019/2020)The annual lions club officers installation ceremony, honoring of past club presidents and monthly meeting for the month of July was held on 26th July at Sanasa reception hall.... Read more...Joint Charter Celebration – 20th Charter L/C of Gothatuwa New Town and our club 1st Charter – L/C of Gothatuwa New Century Leo.... Read more...Official Visit of 1st and 2nd Vice District GovernorsRegular Monthly Meeting and Official Visit of 1st and 2nd Vice District Governors. Chief Guest 1st Vice District Governor Lion Mahinda Perera, MJF, MAF, JP and Guest of Honour Lion Chethiya S. Paranathanthree, MJF, MAF, JP and his Lion Lady Mala. Past District Governor Lion Kusum Sandanayaka MJF MAF JP and his lion lady Lion Chandani. Held on 19.11.2018... Read more...Monthly Meeting and Official Visit of Region ChairpersonLions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo held its monthly meeting for the month of October on the 28th of October 2018. The event was also attended by the Region 2 Region Chairperson Lion A.K.U.K Satharasinghe as it was the official visit of Region Chairperson and other Lion Leaders Senior Additional Cabinet Secretary / Coodinator District Administration / Guiding Lion – Lion Dhanasiri Gurusinghe MJF MAF JP, Additional Cabinet Secretary / District GST Coordinator – Lion Renuka Perera MAF, Region GMT Coordinator – Lion Lalani Pushpakumari MAF, Region GLT Coordinator – – Lion Deeghau Amarasinghe MJF MAF, Zone Chairman Zone 1 – Lion Thusitha Ranasinghe MJF MAF and Zone Chairman Zone 2 – Lion K S Kosala Perera MAF.... Read more...Region 2 Zone 2 Zone Chairman’s VisitRegion 2 Zone 2 Zone Chairman’s Visit Lion Kosala Perera MAF at Sanasa, Kotikawatta held on 20.09.2018... Read more...Installation Ceremony of Office Bearers for 2018-2019Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo held the installation ceremony of Office Bearers for 2018-2019 on the 19th of August 2018. This day was also dedicated for the appreciation of Lion Ladies.... Read more...