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Old Rajans Scouts Association
Headquarters Lake View Park International Scout Centre
Country Sri Lanka
Founded 12th November 1978
Website
www.oldrajansscouts.org

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Old Rajans Scouts Association (ධර්මරාජ ආදි බාලදක්ෂ සංගමය) (ORSA) is the movement consisting of past scouts of 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group (පලවන මහනුවර ධර්මරාජ බාලදක්ෂ සමූහය) of Dharmaraja College (ධර්මරාජ විද්‍යාලය), Kandy, Sri Lanka.

History

The ORSA is the first old Scouts’ association established in South Asia on 12th November 1978 at Lake View Park International Scout Centre. The ORSA was founded by late Mr. Saliya Rajakaruna, Mr. Shantha Madurawa and late Mr.V.K. Angammana as President, Secretary and Treasurer respectively under the principalship of Mr.A.P. Gunarathna [1] and the guidance of then Group Scout Master of 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group Mr. M.B. Weerasekara.

1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group founded in 1913 by late Mr.John Henry De Saram under the principalship of late Mr.K.F. Billimoria.

Purpose

The primary objective of the association is to maintain strong ties with the 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group and work towards the betterment of Scouting at Dharmaraja College [2]. ORSA has contributed to develop and maintain the Lake View Park International Scout Centre, and to organize a series of international scout Jamborees. [3].

International Events

Together with 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group, the association has successfully organized seven international scouting events including jamboroees, JIMs, Adventure Programs.

Dharmaraja Centenary JIM 1987

Main article: Dharmaraja Centenary JIM 1987

When Dharmaraja College celebrated the Centenary year in 1987 (1887-1987),[4] 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group and the Old Rajans Scout Association organized the Dharmaraja Centenary JIM 1987 from 18 to 22 February 1987. It was also the 75th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Scout Association. It consisted of Cub Scouts, Scouts, Rovers and Scout Leaders totalling to 1000, which makes it a one of the largest in the whole world.[5]

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]

DESAI Jamborette 1994

Main article: DESAI Jamborette 1994

1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group celebrated 80 years of scouting with DESAI (Dharmaraja Eighieth Scout Anniversary International) Jamborette from 18 to 22 February 1994. DESAI organized jointly by the 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group and Old Rajans Scout Association.

Rajans Venture '97

Main article: Rajans Venture

Dharmaraja College celebrated its 110th Anniversary in year 1997 by organizing a series of events. As part of that, 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group and Old Rajans Scout Association jointly organized the "Rajans Venture '97" from 18 to 22 February 1997. It was the first adventure program to be held in Sri Lanka with, Water Activities, Hiking, and Ground Activities.

Rajans Millennium Jamboree 2000

Main article: Rajans Millennium Jamboree 2000

1st Kandy Dharamaraja Scout Group together with Old Rajans Scout Association organized the Rajans Millennium Jamboree from 18 to 22 February 2000, to commemorate the dawn of the new millennium and to celebrate the winning of Island Merit flag for best Scout Group in Sri Lanka for consecutive years from 1996.

Rajans JIM 2003

Main article: Rajans JIM 2003

Year 2003 marked the 90 years of scouting at 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group. To celebrate the 90 years, 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group and Old Rajans Scout Association jointly organized the "Rajans JIM 2003" from 14 to 20 August 2003.[6] This was the 5th International Scout Program to be organized and held at the Lake View Park International Scout Centre.

RANSAI 2008

Main article: RANSAI 2008

1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group celebrated its 95th anniversary in 2008 by organizing an adventure and leadership program named "RANSAI 2008" from 26th to 30th December 2008[7][3].

RISGO Centennial 2013

Main article: RISGO Centennial 2013

RISGO CENTENNIAL (Rajans International Scout Gathering Of Centennial ) 2013 ( රිස්ගෝ - සියවස් සැමරුම් ජාත්යන්තර බාලදක්ෂ එකමුතුව), was an International Scout Jamboree to mark the Centenary Celebrations of 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group (1913 - 2013) of Dharmaraja College, Kandy, Sri Lanka from 18 to 22 February 2013.[8][9][10]

The event included many scouting activities,[11][12] and was open to all members of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). This include Cub Scouts, Scouts, Rovers, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides, Leaders and Old Scouts from all around the world.[9][13] [14] [15] [16] [17] It was organized as a joint venture by 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group & Old Rajans Scouts Association. The Chief Scout, the Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa, (President of Sri Lanka) attended.[18]

See also


References

  1. ↑ "History of Dharamaraja Scouting". http://www.risgo.info/history-of-dharamaraja-scouting.aspx. Retrieved 2013-01-19. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "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. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "'RANSAI 2008' at Lakeview Park, Kandy from Dec. 26". Sunday Observer. Sunday Observer. November 30, 2008. http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2008/11/30/new39.asp. Retrieved 2013-01-19. 
  4. ↑ Ananda Melpitiya (June 24, 20012). "Dharmaraja College". Sunday Observer. http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2012/06/24/mon10.asp. Retrieved 2013-01-19. 
  5. ↑ 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. 
  6. ↑ "'RANSAI 2008' at Lakeview Park, Kandy from Dec. 26". Sunday Observer (The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd). 30 November 2008. http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2008/11/30/new39.asp. Retrieved 22 February 2013. "... the Group and the Association have organised five international events - Dharmaraja Centenary JIM in 1987, DESAI Jamborette in 1994, Rajans Venture in 1997, Rajans Millennium Jamboree in 2000 and the Rajans JIM 2003 in 2003 on a grand scale to commemorate their long history." 
  7. ↑ Organizing Committee of RANSAI 2008. "RANSAI Official Web". http://rajansransai.appspot.com/. Retrieved 2013-06-16. 
  8. ↑ "RISGO Centennial 2013". Sri Lanka Scout Association. http://www.srilankascouts.lk/en/the-news/192-risgo-centennial-2013.html. Retrieved 2013-01-08. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Scouting Events Database". World Scout Bureau Inc.. 2013. http://www.scout.org/en/information_events/events/international_events/events_database. Retrieved 2013-01-08. 
  10. ↑ "RISGO 2013". RISGO. http://www.risgo.info/. Retrieved 2013-04-26. Template:Primary-source-inline
  11. ↑ "Risgo centennial 2013". 2013. http://www.xtreamyouth.com/events/school/dharmaraja-college-kandy/risgo-centennial-2013. Retrieved 2013-01-08. 
  12. ↑ "Rajans to hold Int'l scouts' meeting next year". Sunday Observer. 2012. http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2012/12/02/new34.asp. Retrieved 2013-01-08. 
  13. ↑ "Risgo Centennial-2013, International Scout Jamboree Kandy Sri-Lanka - 2013". The Bharat Scouts & Guides, National Headquarters. http://www.bsgindia.org/cir/2012icir/116icir201212.htm. Retrieved 2013-01-08. 
  14. ↑ "SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:RISGO CENTENNIAL JAMBOREE, SRI LANKA". Scouts Australia. http://international.scouts.com.au/images/upload/base/24771866.pdf. Retrieved 2013-01-08. 
  15. ↑ "International Events List 2012-2014". Boy Scouts of America. http://international.ocbsa.org/intleventslist.shtml. Retrieved 2013-01-08. 
  16. ↑ "International events". Scouts New Zealand. http://www.scouts.org.nz/activities_events/international_events. Retrieved 2013-01-08. 
  17. ↑ "Exhibitions & Events In Sri Lanka". Embassy of Sri Lanka in Stoclholm. http://stockholm.embassy.gov.lk/ex/international-scout-jamboree/. Retrieved 2013-01-08. 
  18. ↑ "News in Pictures". Sunday Observer. 2012. http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2012/12/23/new99.asp. Retrieved 2013-01-08. 

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