ISSN: 1391 - 0531
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Vol. 41 - No 35
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"Good Citizen" (GC) launched

The innovative "Good Citizen" (GC) concept was launched at the Mount Lavinia Hotel "Tropical Hut" on December 20, 2006 . Laila Gunasekara, Chief Operating Officer of Grant McCann Erickson was the Chief Guest at the occasion. The highlight of the ceremony was a fashion show that showcased t-shirts with various slogans to communicate the "Good Citizen" concept. The art work and designs of the t-shirts werehandled by Grant McCann Erickson.

The ceremony also included many fusion dance acts that entertained the guests and this was followed by a fireworks display that added an exciting touch to finish off the ceremony in grand style.

The members behind this successful project are a group of final year students from the Imperial Institute of Higher Education.

The project is taken forward by these students under their newly formed company "Sun Beam Enterprise" comprising of Angela Gonawela(CEO), Dinuka Rupasiri(Finance Director), Angela Ponrajah(Oper-ations Director), Sheron Mendis(Marketing Director), Surangika Goonetilleke (Research and Development Director), Pemindee Gamage(Public Relations Director) and Matthew Lang(IT Director).

The "Good Citizen" concept focuses on creating awareness amongst Sri Lankan youth about the importance of being a good citizen.

According to the project team members, the concept and the t-shirts have already proven popular among the young and old alike. The t-shirts are available at ODEL Unlimited.

All profits that are acquired through sales will be directed towards charity.

 
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