Old Rajans Scout Association
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| Old Rajans Scout Association | |
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| Headquarters | Lake View Park International Scout Centre |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Membership | 350 or more |
| Website | |
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www.oldrajansscouts.org | |
Old Rajans Scout Association is the gathering of past scouts of 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group. The association is the pioneer old scouts’ association established in Sri Lanka, is playing an invaluable role in promoting the Scout Movement in Dharmaraja College, in the District of Kandy and generally in the whole of Sri Lanka.
ORSA is formed in 12th November1978. 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 Dharamaraja College.
Objectives
- Retain 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group as the number one scout group of Sri Lanka.
- Enhance the quality of scouting at Dharmaraja
- Develop and maintain the Lake View Park International Scout centre
Since it's inception in 1978, Old Rajans Scouts Association carrying out activities in align with 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group's need as well as the well-being of whole scouting world. The association conducts its activities to it's year plan consisting of programes ranging from community development programs to international scout jamborees.
Together with 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group, the association has successfully organized six international scouting events including Jamborees, Jims, Adventure Programs.
Past Events
Dharmaraja Centenary Jim 1987
When Dharmaraja College celebrated the Centenary year in 1987, 1st Kandy Scout Group and the Old Rajans Scout Association organized the "'‘Centenary JIM 1987’'" to commemorate 100 years in grand style. It was a very refreshing and fascinating programme which any scout can remember with pride. President J. R. Jayewardene the chief guest at the "'‘Centenary JIM’'" paid tribute to the then principal A. P. Gunaratna , Group Scout Master Bandara Weerasekera and the organizers for conducting a Jamboree of exceptional standard.
- Name :Dharmaraja Centenary Jim 1987
- Timelines :From 18th to 22nd February 1987
DESAI Jamborette 1994
1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group celebrated 80 years of scouting with DESAI Jamborette 1994. DESAI organized jointly by the 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group and Old Rajans Scout Association.
- Name :DESAI Jamborette 1994
- Timelines :From 18th to 22nd February 1994
Rajans Venture '97
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". It is the first adventure program to be held in Sri Lanka with, Water Activities Hiking Ground Activities
- Name :Rajans Venture '97
- Timelines :From 18th to 22nd February 1997
Rajans Millennum Jamboree 2000
1st Kandy Dharamaraja Scout Group together with Old Rajans Scout Association organized the Rajans Millennium Jamboree 2000, to commemorate the dawn of new millennium and to celebrate the winning of Island Merit flag for best scout group in Sri Lanka for consecutively from 1996.
- Name :Rajans Millennum Jamboree 2000
- Timelines :From 18th to 22nd February 2000
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". This was the 5th International Scout Program to be organized and held at the Lake View Scout Centre.
- Name :Rajans Jim 2003
- Timelines :From 14th to 20th August 2003
Ransai 2008
1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group celebrated its 95th anniversary in 2008 by organizing an adventure and leadership program named "RANSAI 2008", Rajans Ninety-fifth Scout Anniversary International. This scout leadership and adventure program, is the first ever fully sponsored scout international adventure event in Sri Lanka. This was held at the Lakeview Park International Scout Centre, Kandy from December 26th to 30th 2008. 'RANSAI 2008' was organised by the 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group and Old Rajans Scout Association as their 6th international event to mark the 95th anniversary of the Group and the 30th anniversary of the Association. Prior to this, both the Group and the Association had 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. "Forward with Strength" was the theme of the "RANSAI 2008" and two senior scouts from each scouts and girl guides group in Sri Lanka as well as from each overseas country, were invited to participate in the program. Mr. S. M. Keerthiratne, then President of Sri Lanka Scout Association and Principal of Dharmaraja College, was the Chief of "RANSAI 2008".
- Name :Rajans Ninety fifth Scout Anniversary International (RANSAI) 2008
- Timelines :From 26th December 2008 to 30th December 2008
- Highlights :This is the first of it kind in Sri Lanka as it is the first and only sponsored leadership training program for scouts. The event started with colorful exhibition of Sri Lankan cultural display and enriched with,
- Adventure Activities
- Ground Activities
- Leadership training sessions