The Rotaract Club of University of Colombo Faculty of Management and Finance is proud to recognize Rtr. Tanuri Kalansooriya and Rtr. Rachitha Gunathilake as the Board Members of the Month for October for their exceptional leadership, dedication, and proactive efforts towards the success of the club’s initiatives.
Serving as the project co-chairs for the 17th Installation Ceremony, Rtr. Tanuri Kalansooriya and Rtr. Rachitha Gunathilake demonstrated remarkable vision and steadfast commitment from planning to execution. Their strategic direction, meticulous planning, and calm leadership guided their teams through every phase of the event, ensuring a seamless and memorable ceremony. Through their dedication, resilience, and inspiring teamwork, they set a stellar standard for project management and leadership, laying a strong foundation for the Rotaract year ahead.
Together, Rtr. Tanuri and Rtr. Rachitha have upheld the spirit of leadership and service within RACUOCFMF with admirable distinction. Congratulations to both on this well-deserved recognition!
What has been the most rewarding leadership challenge you’ve navigated this month, and how did your team tackle it together?
The most rewarding leadership challenge I navigated this month was organizing the Installation Ceremony of our club. Although coordinating different responsibilities and ensuring everything was ready on time was challenging, our team worked together by communicating effectively, supporting one another and sharing responsibilities. Seeing the ceremony come together successfully made all our efforts worthwhile and reminded me of the importance of teamwork, commitment and collective leadership.
— Rtr. Rachitha Gunathilake
Looking back at this month’s goals, which project or initiative brought out the best in your board’s collaboration?
Looking back, the 17th installation stood out as the initiative that brought out the best in our board’s collaboration. Members coordinated closely across logistics, outreach, and program planning, with clear ownership of tasks and strong early communication that helped anticipate and resolve gaps. The result was a smooth execution and a noticeably stronger sense of shared purpose and trust among the board.
— Rtr. Tanuri Kalansooriya
Written By: –
Rtr. Pasan Jithnuka
(Co-Editor 2026-27)
