Scouts Movement to raise membership to 150,000

• Through the National Jamboree many unique achievements can be achieved for the Sri Lankan Scout movement as well as for the country
• A badge prepared by the Colombo District Scout Association to celebrate the 110th anniversary was presented to selected individuals 

The Chief Commissioner of Sri Lanka Scout Association Janaprith Fernando AAL said that the goal this year is to increase the membership of the Scout Movement to 150,000.
Fernando made this statement on January 3 at a function held to mark the official beginning of scouting activities for the New Year under the theme ‘With Transparency, in Unity and Diversity’. 
Fernando added that everyone who is connected with the Scout Movement is requested to dedicate themselves in order to succeed in those tasks.
He said that it was possible to bring the scout movement to the top level it enjoys in all areas due to the dedication and interest of everyone. He said that he was requesting everyone to continue providing the same support to the movement.

The Chief Commissioner further said, “Today, the scout movement is gaining popularity in all the scouting districts. Day by day many people are joining us. We have several goals to achieve this year. Among them, there are many focus areas such as promoting the membership, maintaining the quality and successfully holding the National Jamboree this year. Through the National Jamboree many unique achievements can be achieved for the Sri Lankan Scout movement as well as for the country. This way we can make a special contribution to the development of the tourism industry in our country. Scouts from other countries can learn about our country, culture, food patterns and natural resources. This will help us to bring more people to Sri Lanka. That responsibility lies with you as scouts. I request everyone to commit to accomplishing it. You know that all our members are engaged and serving this movement voluntarily. As the chief scout commissioner, I would like to express my gratitude for their dedication and support they receive from their families”. 

A badge prepared by the Colombo District Scout Association to celebrate the 110th anniversary was presented to the Chief Scout Commissioner, Deputy Chief Commissioner and Senior
Commissioners, Deputy Chief Commissioner M.F.S. Muheed, National Training Commissioner, Colonel Padmalal Perera, National Program Commissioner Sarath Matararachchi. Headquarters Commissioners,
Assistant Headquarters Commissioners and members of the Scout Council and staff were present at this occasion.