In 2005, after completing 47 years of activity in Sri Lanka, Lions are probably the largest, most active best organised service organisation.

The Multiple District which now comprises of 3 sub Districts will be further subdivided into 6 sub Districts A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 effective 1st July 2005. The membership now exceeds 9000 in over 300 clubs in almost every important location in the country.

The Multiple Council plays a very important role in co-ordinating the activities of all Sub-Districts. 2004/2005 has been an exceptional year under the dynamic leadership of the first lady Chairperson Marcella Silva. The first ISAAME Women's Forum organised by Lions International was held under her leadership in December 2004.

The Multiple District Leadership Institute has been activated and held 3 successful workshops on the MERL Programme, programme for Emerging Leaders and Vision 2008. The last one resulted in the Vision & Strategic Plan being formulated subject to endorsement by the Past Governors and Lions of MD 306.

The Tsunami disaster and the destruction that followed made the Multiple Council focus on building around 3,000 houses and 10 community centres for the displaced populace. LCIF has responded magnificently to our application and endorsed a possible contribution of USD 3 Mn. A committee chaired by PID Chuck Wijenathen with ID Asoka Gunasekera and PID Mahendra Amarasuriya as Co-Chairs and the Council of Governors is already drawing up plans for its implementation.

This newly created website of the Multiple will be an ideal communication tool giving information to both local and international Lions regarding the activities of MD 306. It will also enable the Multiple to communicate with all the generous donors mainly, Lions Clubs and Districts all over the world who donated directly and through LCIF to help rebuild the coastal areas of our beautiful country.


International President Mahendra Amarasuriya