Kandy,
November 25, 2010:
The 33rd
Annual General Meeting of Old Rajans Scout Association (ORSA) was
held on November 20th at Hotel Lagoon View in Pottapitiya, Kandy.
ORSA member Dr. Rohan Wijekoon, Assistant Director, Department of
Agriculture graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
ORSA
is the first old scout association in the island which is formed in
1978, has been serving since its inception to the Dharmaraja College
scout group and the scouting in Kandy district.
At
the AGM, the ORSA launched the several activity programs scheduled to
implement during next year for the centenary celebrations of
Dharmaraja scouting which falls on 2013. The meeting was mainly
focused on planning and review progress of events to be held in 2013.
ORSA organized a “Seth Pirith” and Dhamma discussion to Scout group who are to sit for O/L exams this month (Dec 2011).
The event was held at “Natha Devala” premises on 26th November . The event was conducted by Ven. Sagara Thero on the acceptance of invitation from Ven.
Gangodavila Ariyagavershi Thero. Our sincere thanks go to both the theros for their contributions to make the event a very pleasant and meaningful experience for the scouts.
The event was participated by the scouts of Troup No: 7, parents of them and ORSA officials.
The Funeral will be on Wednesday the 7th December at 6.00 pm at Rookmale cemetery in Rukmalgama.
From: Chaminda Somathilaka <chamindasomathilaka@...> To: old scouts <dharmaraja_scouts@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 6, 2011 1:41 PM Subject: ORSA New update : Notice of Condolence - The mother in law of Dr. Rohan Wijeckoon
has passed away.
We regret to inform you that the beloved mother in law of old scout Dr. Rohan Wijeckoon has passed away.
Wednesday the 7th December at 6.00 am at Rookmale cemetery in Rukmalgama.
1st committee meeting of the newly elected executive committee of ORSA held on 10th December 2011 at Neits Hotel in Thalwatta. The meeting was attended by a record number of committee members and also by their family members.
The meeting mainly focused on planning the year ahead with projects that are to be carried out and resourcing each of them.
Highlight of the day was our old scout Mr. Menikpura who he is employed in Dubai, making donation of Rs. 50000.00 for RISGO fund.
The surprised arrival of seasonal guest Santa made everyone happy with gifts distributed among everyone. The meeting is proceed with a brief meeting of RISGO steering committee.
A special religious activity is organized by ORSA to receive blessings to carryout projects in year ahead on 11th December 2011 at College “Budu Medura”.
The activity is hosted by Venerable Niyangoda Vijithasiri Anu Nayake Thero of the Malwatta Maha Vihara. The event is attended by the Principal Mr. S. M. Kirithirathna, officials of ORSA and students.
A special
gathering of Colombo Brotherhood of ORSA is scheduled to be held on 20th
December 2011 at Cey-Nor Seafood Restaurant (No 335/A, D.R
Wijewardana Mawatha, Colombo) from
7.30 P.M. onwards.
Members
of ORSA are invited to be part of this event.
Special
Guest for the Day : Mr. Shiraz Sali, Deputy Chief Commission of Sri Lanka Scout
Association.
Please
confirm your participation by 10.00 AM on 20th December 2011 to Mr.
Ananda Melpitiya (ananda.melpitiya9@... , Tele - 0718146331)
The yearend special fund raising project to raise funds for RISGO 2013, held successfully on 17th December 2011. This was a great success as same as all the other events conducted by the ORSA.
Big thank to organizing committee who spend days and nights past few weeks organizing the event.
A special gathering of Colombo Brotherhood of ORSA held on 20thDecember 2011 at Cey-Nor Seafood Restaurant. The special guest of the event was Mr. Shiraz Salih, the Deputy Chief Commission of Sri Lanka Scout Association.......
Mr Sarath Mataraarachchi a patron of Old Rajans Scout Association has been appointed as one of the Deputy Chief Commissioners of Sri Lanka Scouts Association.
Previously Mr. Mathararachchi held the Provincial Scouts Commission of Central Region. He was also one the most successful District Commission for Kandy District as well.
Importantly he was the Group Scout Leader of Dharamaraja College Scouts Group for 13 long years, where 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group won the island merit flag for consecutive years.
The Old Rajans Scout Association wishes him best of luck in the new office.
The yearend Hunting Night 2011 of ORSA successfully held on 31stnight at the Lake View Park International Scouts Centre with the participation of members, staff members Dharamaraja College and well wishers.
The Yearend Hunting Night was organized as a relaxing
evening with full of food and fun of stories and songs. Even though the conventional Hunting Night is quite different, the event was thoroughly enjoyed by the participants.
Everybody who took part in the event worked their backward cooking knowledge from their scout days and enjoyed every part of it.
Senior Member of ORSA, Mr. Lalith Kulathunga conducted the program while all the juniors helped others with food.
Continuing the convention of starting the calendar year with Seth Pirith and Arms Giving held on 7th and 8th January 2012 at Lake View Park Scouts Centre and the “Budu Medura”.
The founding Treasurer of the Old Rajans Scout Association, Mr V S Angammana passed away. His private funeral was held on the 3rd of February 2012 according
to his wishes.
A memorable calendar consist twelve beautiful color pages with pictures related to Dharmaraja College is now available at following locations in Kandy.
Seewali Printers
Hondahitha Press
Chandrasekara Bookshop
Samarasinghe Opticals
Dumbara Supper
Champa Stores.
Or contact Jagath (0714426070), Eranda (0714112098) and Asela (0727611181)
For those who are in Colombo can contact Mr. Suminda Vithanaarchchi (0777841542), Mr. Chaminda Somathilaka (0716161570) to reserve your copy.
This is part of the fund raising project of RISGO 2013 the Scouts Jamboree to be held in 2013 to commemorate 100 years of Scouting at Dharmaraja
Subject: [dharmaraja_scouts] Congratulations to Mr. Sarath Matharaarachchi
Mr Sarath Mataraarachchi a patron of Old Rajans Scout Association has been appointed as one of the Deputy Chief Commissioners of Sri Lanka Scouts Association.
Previously Mr. Mathararachchi held the Provincial Scouts Commission of Central Region. He was also one the most successful District Commission for Kandy District as well.
Importantly he was the Group Scout Leader of Dharamaraja College Scouts Group for 13 long years, where 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group won the island merit flag for consecutive years.
The Old Rajans Scout Association wishes him best of luck in the new office.
We are Happy to inform you that Old Rajan Lucky Abeyrathne donated a truck load of building supplies for the Lake View kitchen complex construction project.
The Old Rajans Scout Association Colombo Brotherhood meeting will be held on the 21st of February from 6.00 pm onwards at the Olimpic House, Torrington Square.
Your participation highly appreciated.
Please contact Ananda Melpitiya for more details - 0718146331
The Old Rajans Scout Association Colombo Brotherhood meeting will be held on the 21st of February from 6.00 pm onwards at the Olimpic House, Torrington Square.
Your participation highly appreciated.
Please contact Ananda Melpitiya for more details - 0718146331
The Old Rajans Scout Association Colombo Brotherhood meeting will be held on the
21st of February from 6.00 pm onwards at the Olimpic House, Torrington Square.
Your participation highly appreciated.
Please contact Ananda Melpitiya for more details - 0718146331
We are Happy to inform you that Old Rajan Lucky Abeyrathne donated a truck load of building supplies for the Lake View kitchen complex construction project.