About Us
Discover the history and mission of the Rotary Club of Mount Lavinia.
Our History
Founded in 1944, Rotary Club of Mount Lavinia is one of the oldest Rotary clubs in Sri Lanka and has proudly served the community for more than eight decades.
The club holds the distinguished recognition of being the first 100% Paul Harris Fellow Rotary Club in Sri Lanka, demonstrating its outstanding commitment to The Rotary Foundation and Rotary International's humanitarian mission.
Throughout its history, the club has actively supported community development, education, health initiatives, youth empowerment, environmental projects and humanitarian service programmes while promoting the Rotary motto, "Service Above Self."
With a strong tradition of fellowship and leadership, Rotary Club of Mount Lavinia continues to make a meaningful impact both locally and internationally.
Our Mission
To bring together leaders, professionals and community members in the spirit of fellowship and service to create lasting positive change.
We are committed to serving our communities through humanitarian projects, youth development, education, health and environmental initiatives while upholding Rotary's core values of Service, Integrity, Diversity, Fellowship and Leadership.
Quick Facts
- Founded: 1944
- First 100% Paul Harris Fellow Rotary Club in Sri Lanka
- Motto: Service Above Self
Rotary Pledge
Service Through Business
As a Rotarian, It is my purpose:
To regard my business or profession, as my opportunity to express myself in service to society, as well as a means to material gain;
To maintain the dignity and worthiness of my calling by the acceptance and promotion of high standards and the elimination of questionable practices;
To value success in my vocation as a worthy ambition when achieved as a result of service to society; but to accept no profit nor distinction which arises from unfair advantage, abuse of privilege or betrayal of trust;
To recognize that any sound transaction must be governed by practices which brings satisfaction to all parties concerned, and to esteem it a privilege, in my profession or business, to serve beyond the strict measure of duty or obligation.
SERVICE ABOVE SELF
The Four-Way Test
"Of the things we think, say or do"
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Rotary Vision & Values
Together, we create lasting change through Service Above Self by living Rotary's vision and values.
Service Above Self
Service Above Self is Rotary's principal motto. It inspires Rotarians to place the needs of others before their own through meaningful service and ethical leadership.
Rotary Vision Statement
Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Our Core Values
These values guide every Rotary member in serving communities with compassion and professionalism.
"Whatever Rotary may mean to us, to the world it will be known by the results it achieves."
— Paul P. Harris
Founder of Rotary International