Fijian key leaders to work on membership growth and be self-reliant

In the National Strategic Planning Workshop from 30 April to 4 May 2011 at the National Headquarters in Suva, 25 key leaders of Fiji Scouts Association (FSA), including the council members and district commissioners, drafted their Vision 2020.

The vision highlights that by 2020, FSA sees itself as self reliant, well-managed, co-educational organization with 10,000 members. FSA commits to provide a challenging and attractive youth program, with the help of competent and dedicated leaders, using modern technology and enhance international and local partnerships. Through Scouting, it aims to help young people become responsible citizens and create a positive image in the society.

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education Mr Brij Lal, who is also the Deputy Chief Commissioner, opened the workshop on 29th April and urged national and district commissioners to focus on membership growth and strengthen the leaders’ competency. Chief Commissioner John Naisau expressed his gratitude to the Asia-Pacific Region for their continuous support to FSA.

Facilitating the workshop was APR Director for Administration and Finance S. Prassanna Shrivastava, with the support of Executive Commissioner Jioji Qaranivalu and his team.