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|name1=''Join Hands to Celebrate'' | |name1=''Join Hands to Celebrate'' | ||
| location = Lake View Park International Scout Centre | | location = [[Lake View Park International Scout Centre]] | ||
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When Dharmaraja College (Sinhala: '''ධර්මරාජ විද්යාලය''') celebrated the Centenary year in 1987 (1887-1987), 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group (Sinhala: '''පලවන මහනුවර ධර්මරාජ බාලදක්ෂ සමූහය''') and the Old Rajans Scout Association (Sinhala: ධර්මරාජ ආදි බාලදක්ෂ සංගමය). organized the '''Dharmaraja Centenary JIM 1987''' to commemorate 100 years of excellence Sri Lankan education in grand style. It was also the 75th Anniversary of the [[Sri Lanka Scout Association]] as well. st of Cub Scouts, Scouts, Rowers and Scout Leaders totaling to 1000, which makes it a one of the largest in whole world.<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2008/12/21/foc11.asp | title= Dharmaraja scouts score many firsts| work= Sunday Observer | date=December 21, 2008|author=Ananda Melpitiya | accessdate=2013-01-12}}</ref> | When Dharmaraja College (Sinhala: '''ධර්මරාජ විද්යාලය''') celebrated the Centenary year in 1987 (1887-1987), [[1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group]] (Sinhala: '''පලවන මහනුවර ධර්මරාජ බාලදක්ෂ සමූහය''') and the [[Old Rajans Scout Association]] (Sinhala: ධර්මරාජ ආදි බාලදක්ෂ සංගමය). organized the '''Dharmaraja Centenary JIM 1987''' to commemorate 100 years of excellence Sri Lankan education in grand style. It was also the 75th Anniversary of the [[Sri Lanka Scout Association]] as well. st of Cub Scouts, Scouts, Rowers and Scout Leaders totaling to 1000, which makes it a one of the largest in whole world.<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2008/12/21/foc11.asp | title= Dharmaraja scouts score many firsts| work= Sunday Observer | date=December 21, 2008|author=Ananda Melpitiya | accessdate=2013-01-12}}</ref> | ||
Then President of Sri Lanka Mr. J. R. Jayewardene was the chief guest at the ‘Centenary JIM’, who also paid tribute to the then principal A. P. Gunaratna and then Group Scout Leader Bandara Weerasekera and the organizers for conducting a Jamboree of exceptional standard.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dharmaraja-na.org/KidsCorner/Wallpaper/tabid/69/EntryId/20/The-Legends-Since-1913.aspx | title=The Legends Since 1913.....! |work=Wallpaper|publisher=Dharmaraja Alumni Association of North America|date=October 15, 2009 | accessdate=2013-01-08}}</ref> | Then President of Sri Lanka Mr. J. R. Jayewardene was the chief guest at the ‘Centenary JIM’, who also paid tribute to the then principal A. P. Gunaratna and then Group Scout Leader Bandara Weerasekera and the organizers for conducting a Jamboree of exceptional standard.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dharmaraja-na.org/KidsCorner/Wallpaper/tabid/69/EntryId/20/The-Legends-Since-1913.aspx | title=The Legends Since 1913.....! |work=Wallpaper|publisher=Dharmaraja Alumni Association of North America|date=October 15, 2009 | accessdate=2013-01-08}}</ref> | ||
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;Jamboree : Jamboree was a name given by [[Baden Powell]] to the first International gathering of scouts at Olympia, London, in 1920. When asked, "Why Jamboree?" [[Baden Powell]] replied "What else would you call it?" | ;Jamboree : Jamboree was a name given by [[Baden Powell]] to the first International gathering of scouts at Olympia, London, in 1920. When asked, "Why Jamboree?" [[Baden Powell]] replied "What else would you call it?" | ||
;Indaba : a | ;Indaba : a Zulu word, means gathering of chiefs The first World Indaba was held at [[Gilwell Park]], in Essex, the training ground for Scout Leaders, in 1952. | ||
;Moot : Moot was again suggested by [[Baden Powell]]. It comes from the old English meaning gathering of young men for discussion concerning the affairs of the community. | ;Moot : Moot was again suggested by [[Baden Powell]]. It comes from the old English meaning gathering of young men for discussion concerning the affairs of the community. | ||
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*Mr. P. Jayasekara | *Mr. P. Jayasekara | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
*[[ | * [[1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group]] | ||
*[[ | * [[Old Rajans Scouts Association]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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[[Category:Scouting]] | [[Category:Scouting]] | ||
[[Category:Scouting and Guiding in Sri Lanka]] | [[Category:Scouting and Guiding in Sri Lanka]] | ||
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Dharmaraja Centenary JIM 1987 | |||
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Theme | Join Hands to Celebrate | ||
Location | Lake View Park International Scout Centre | ||
Country | Sri Lanka | ||
Date | 18 February 1987 to 22 February 1987 | ||
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Website http://www.oldrajansscouts.org | |||
When Dharmaraja College (Sinhala: ධර්මරාජ විද්යාලය) celebrated the Centenary year in 1987 (1887-1987), 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group (Sinhala: පලවන මහනුවර ධර්මරාජ බාලදක්ෂ සමූහය) and the Old Rajans Scout Association (Sinhala: ධර්මරාජ ආදි බාලදක්ෂ සංගමය). organized the Dharmaraja Centenary JIM 1987 to commemorate 100 years of excellence Sri Lankan education in grand style. It was also the 75th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Scout Association as well. st of Cub Scouts, Scouts, Rowers and Scout Leaders totaling to 1000, which makes it a one of the largest in whole world.[1]
Then President of Sri Lanka Mr. J. R. Jayewardene was the chief guest at the ‘Centenary JIM’, who also paid tribute to the then principal A. P. Gunaratna and then Group Scout Leader Bandara Weerasekera and the organizers for conducting a Jamboree of exceptional standard.[2]
What is JIM?
JIM stands for Jamboree Indaba Moot.
- Jamboree
- Jamboree was a name given by Baden Powell to the first International gathering of scouts at Olympia, London, in 1920. When asked, "Why Jamboree?" Baden Powell replied "What else would you call it?"
- Indaba
- a Zulu word, means gathering of chiefs The first World Indaba was held at Gilwell Park, in Essex, the training ground for Scout Leaders, in 1952.
- Moot
- Moot was again suggested by Baden Powell. It comes from the old English meaning gathering of young men for discussion concerning the affairs of the community.
Objective
The event was organized to mark the 100 Anniversary of Dharmaraja College (1887 - 1987).[3]
Programme
- 18th February 1987 (Welcome Day)
- 8.00 AM - Registration
- 1.00 PM - Staff / Contingent Leaders Meeting
- 4.00 PM - Opening Rally
- 6.30 PM - Rajans Musical Show
- 19th February 1987 (Girl Guides Day)
- 8.00 AM - Girl Guides Street March (from Dharamarja Primary School)
- 10.00 AM - Girl Guides Day Rally
- * Exhibition
- * Issue of JIM Special Day Cover
- 1.00 PM - 'Dharmaraja JIM Award' Activity
- * 'Moot' Program
- * 'Indaba' Program
- 4.00 PM - Girl Guides Display
- 6.30 PM - Sub Camp Fires
- 8.00 PM - Fellowship Dinner
- 20th February 1987 (Cub Scout Day)
- 8.00 AM - Cub Scouts Street March (from Dharamarja Primary School)
- 10.00 AM - Cub Scouts Day Rally
- * 'Shramadana' Community Service Activities
- * 'Skill-o-Rajans' Activities
- * Issue of JIM Special Day Cover
- * 'Moot' Program
- * 'Indaba' Program
- 1.00 PM - 'Dharmaraja JIM Award' Activity
- 4.00 PM - Cub Scouts Display
- 6.30 PM - JIM Musical Show
- 21st February 1987 (International and Old Scouts Day)
- 8.00 AM - Police, Fire and Band Displays
- 10.00 AM - 'Dharmaraja JIM Award' Activity
- * 'Moot' Program
- * 'Indaba' Program
- 11.00 PM - Old Scouts Get-together
- 4.00 PM - Display by District and Overseas Contingents
- 6.30 PM - Grand Camp Fire
- 9.00 PM - Spiritual Program
- 22nd February 1987 (Founders Day)
- 8.00 AM - Scouts Street March (from Kandy Scout Headquarters)
- 10.00 AM - Founders Day Rally
- 4.00 PM - Dharmaraja Centenary Rally
- 6.30 PM - 'SIYAWASA' Display
- 10.00 PM - Closing Rally
Participation
At the JIM 1987, Scout Leaders, Scouts, Girl Guides camped together in the first time in the history of Sri Lanka. There were over 3000 local and foreign scouts and girl guides.
Schools - Kandy
- Peradeniya College
- Swanajothi Vidyalaya
- St. Pauls College
- Walala Central College
- Getambe Maha Vidyalaya
- Ampitiya College
- Mullegama Junior School
- Trinity College
- Gonigoda Maha Vidyalaya
- Madadeniya Junior School
- Kingswood College
- Senkadagala Maha Vidyalaya
- St. Silvesters College
- Doragamauwa Maha Vidyalaya
- Nugawela Central College
- Wattapola Maha Vidyalaya
- Wattegama Maha Vidyalaya
- Gomagoda Maha Vidyalaya
- St. Anthonys College
- Mahawatta Maha Vidyalaya
- Gonawala Maha Vidyalaya
- Holy Trinity College
- Gohagoda Vidyalaya
- Halloluwa Maha Vidyalaya
- Yatihalagala Udagama Jounior School
- Theldeniya Maha Vidyalaya
- Vidyartha College
- Dunuwila Rathnayake Maha Vidyalaya
- Zahira College
- Kossinna Maha Vidyalaya
- Dharmaraja College
- Kandy District Girl Guides Association
Other Scout Districts
- Rathnapura
- Akkaraipattu- Kalmunnai
- Anuradhapura
- Batticoloa
- Nawalapitiya
- Avissawella
- Hambantota
- Galle
- Badulla
- Matale
- Panadura-Horana
- Matara
- Monaragala
- Kaluthara
- Kegalle
- Kurunegala
- Maratuwa-Piliyandala
- Wennappuwa
- Colombo
- Chilaw
- Kankasanthurai
- Negambo
- Gampaha-Wathupitiwala
- Wattala-Ja-ela
Overseas
- Japan
- Republic of China
- Republic of Maldives
- United Kingdom
- India
- Nepal
- Bangaladesh
- Republic of Korea
Organizing Committee
- Patron and JIM Chief
- Mr. A. P . Gunarathna, The Principal, Dharmaraja College
- Chairman and Deputy JIM Chief
- Mr. M. B. Weerasekara, Group Scouts Leader
- Patrons
- Mr. D. S. Iddamalgoda
- Mr. A. B. Herath
- Mr. L. B. Herath
- Major K. B. S. Welagedara
- Mr. W. Karunaratna
- Program and Activities Chief
- Mr. Saliya Rajakaruna
- Organizing Secretaries
- Mr. Shantha Mahendran Madurawe
- Mr. Sarath Mataraarachchi
- Treasure
- Mrs. Nita Ellepola
- Committee
- Mr. Shabbir Sadikot
- Mr. Saluka Gallella
- Mr. Ajith Jayasekara
- Mr. Nimala Jayawardena
- Mr. H. M. K. Abeyrathna
- Mr. Nandaka Aluthwela
- Mr. Nimal Godamunne
- Mr. Sarath Kumarasinghe
- Mr. Gamini Mayadunne
- Mr. Saman Bowatta
- Mr. Ravindra Perera
- Mr. Asitha Edirisuriya
- Mr. P. M. Dissanayake
- Mr. P. B. L . Leelawansa
- Mr. Amal Palliyaguruge
- Mr. Susiri Weerasinghe
- Mr. J. Riyaldeen
- Mr. Saminda Basnayake
- Mrs. H. A. M. Kodikaraarachchi
- Mr. C. Kandewela
- Mr. J. Mahindasiri
- Mr. Dudly Amarasinghe
- Mr. Nalaka Weerasinghe
- Mr. A. C. Gunasingha
- Mr. Deepthi Mahanama
- Mr. D. T. N. Kodagoda
- Mr. A. P. Gunathilaka
- Mr. Athula Senadeera
- Mr. Pujitha Kapukotuwa
- Mr. Anura Muwandeniya
- Mr. Lal Gurusingha
- Mr. Jayasena Ediriweera
- Mr. N. Amarasinghe
- Mr. Jayantha Perera
- Lt. Buwanaka Bandara Kohona
- Mr. Saman Senadheera
- Mr. P. M. S. Abeysinghe
- Mr. D. N. Sirisena
- Mr. W. J. M. Wickramasinghe
- Mr. Jagath Herath
- Mr. Srima Athukorala
- Mr. D. Sivalingam
- Mr. B. N. B. Dolapihilla
- Mr. Jagath Wataraka
- Mrs. E. Abeyrathna
- Mr. M. Nambuge
- Mr. Dudly Gunathilaka
- Mr. Rohan Wijekoon
- Mr. C. L . Rajapaksha
- Mr. U. P . Iddawela
- Mr. P. Katugahage
- Mr. P. Jayasekara
See also
References
- ↑ Ananda Melpitiya (December 21, 2008). "Dharmaraja scouts score many firsts". Sunday Observer. http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2008/12/21/foc11.asp. Retrieved 2013-01-12.
- ↑ "The Legends Since 1913.....!". Wallpaper. Dharmaraja Alumni Association of North America. October 15, 2009. http://www.dharmaraja-na.org/KidsCorner/Wallpaper/tabid/69/EntryId/20/The-Legends-Since-1913.aspx. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
- ↑ Ananda Melpitiya (June 24, 20012). "Dharmaraja College". Sunday Observer. http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2012/06/24/mon10.asp. Retrieved 2013-01-19.