Day 2 of Rotaverse 2024 was nothing short of legendary. With the Marvel Superheroes theme in full swing, the energy was electric as everyone gathered on the 14th of September. The atmosphere buzzed with excitement, and Marvel might as well have been jealous of our lineup!

We kicked things off with a creative icebreaker that had participants lining up in order of their birth date and month. Amidst the usual chaos and confusion, laughter echoed as people scrambled to figure out who was born before whom. It was a delightful mess that brought everyone closer together.

Next, the teams strutted their stuff, each walking in with their own fun songs to introduce themselves. Think of it as an epic Marvel entrance, but with a lot more rhythm and plenty of attitude! The song choices were… questionable at best, but who can argue with confidence? A little cringey? Maybe. But it was every bit entertaining!

The excitement continued with a challenging team game where members had to literally unscramble themselves from a tangled mess of hands. The last team to free themselves faced a punishment, which had everyone working as if Thanos was right behind them with the Infinity Gauntlet! For those curious, yes, the losing team may or may not have had to perform in front of everyone. It was hilarious, to say the least.

Our guest speaker, Rtr. IPP Manisha Alwis, then graced the stage, delivering an inspiring and thoughtful speech that resonated with both new and seasoned members alike. Rtr. Manisha’s words carried a unique blend of motivation and heart, leaving everyone feeling empowered, much like receiving a pep talk from Captain America himself!

Though the Quiziz game was initially meant just for the new members, the competitive spirit of the Board of Directors quickly took over, and soon they were neck-deep in trivia madness alongside the newbies. It turned into an all-out battle of wits! In a dramatic turn of events, Presidents TEAM (featuring Rtr. Manisha and Rtr. Jayod) claimed first place, closely followed by the delightfully named Team girly pops🎀 (the BOD themselves), and the One Man Team Happy Ending (Rtr. Charith) in third place.

The day also featured the General Meeting for September, where President Rtr. Jayod warmly welcomed all the new members. His speech, followed by the updates of each avenue set the tone for what promises to be an exciting and productive month ahead—a perfect breather before diving back into the fun!

To wrap up the day, we turned our focus to the project presentations from the teams. Each group highlighted the initiatives they designed to benefit the community and create lasting impact. From environmental sustainability to Rotaract fashion week, the teams presented with the passion of superheroes unveiling their plans to save the world. The dedication and innovation on display were nothing short of inspiring, proving once again that the Rotaract spirit is all about making a difference.

And the grand title of Rotaverse Champions went to none other than Team Inglorious Bastards! Their winning moment was nothing short of epic, complete with cheers, fist bumps, and a lot of bragging rights earned for the days to come.

Day 2 of Rotaverse was a thrilling mix of fun, challenges, and community, reminding us why this club is such a powerhouse. Stay tuned for even more action as we continue to rise, stronger and unstoppable!

Penned By:

Rtr. Tanuri Dissanayaka

Co-Editor 24-25