scoutingVolume 45 No. 4 September 2013 World Scout Bureau Asia-Pacific Region Asia-Pacificscouting

OUR REGIONFormer Regional Director Abdullah Rasheed conferred the Bronze Wolf Regional Treasurer appointed

NSO FOCUS Two national camps aim for appreciation of agriculture and special needs OUR YOUNG PEOPLE New Zealand celebrates 50 years of Venturing OUR VOLUNTEERReview of training schemes enhances adult training

OUR ORGANIZATIONMongolia eyes big membership increase by 2016

MAIN STORYMongolia eyes big 53 nations gather in Japan for the 30th APR Scout Jamboree

PHOTO GALLERY30th APR Scout Jamboree at a glance WHAT WE DO BEST Rovers and rangers help flashflood victims OUR RESOURCES Scouting is contagious

OUR PROFILE Bangladesh President takes his oath AROUND THE WORLD World Scout Moot 2013

UPCOMING EVENTS 4th ASEAN Scout Jamboree 1st World Scout Education Congress OTHER SCOUTING STORIES From clubfeet to strong feet

Photo: Joshua Asiaten, Boy Scouts of the Philippines

53 countries gather in Japan for the 30th APR Scout Jamboree(story on page 7, more photos on pages 8 & 9)

It was a proud moment for former Regional Director Abdullah Rasheed to be conferred the Bronze Wolf award. The Bronze Wolf Award is bestowed

by the World Scout Committee (WSC) to acknowledge outstanding ser-vice by an individual to the World Scout Movement. In his note sent to Mr Rasheed, WOSM Secretary General Scott Teare congratulaed Mr Rasheed for being a recipient of the highest award in World Scouting.

Mr Rasheed said “My deepest gratitude and appreciation to all your support and co-operation that you have extended to me during my tenure as Regional Director, enabling me to serve the movement to the best of my ability during that period.”

Former Regional Director Abdullah Rasheed conferred the Bronze Wolf

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OUR REGION

Members of the Adult Support Sub-Committee held a meeting on 21st July 2013 at Vajiravudh Scout

Camp, and mapped out actions to reinforce the regional plan 2012-2015.

The meeting was a fruitful discussion with good participa-tion of members including APR Adult Support Sub Com-mittee Chairman Mr Rajalingam Ramasamy, Programme

Thailand hosts APR Adult Support Sub Committee meetSub-Committee Chairman Dr Lian Ie-Bin and Regional Director Mr J. Rizal C. Pangilinan who was also in Thailand for the regional workshop on review of national training schemes, hosted by the National Scout Organization of Thailand. The group worked on is-sues concerning adults in scouting and training.

Seven sub-committee members stayed on to attend the train-ing scheme workshop.

Two national camps aim for appreciation of agriculture and special needs

Two national Scout camps were held in Indonesia recently. First, the National Community Service Camp for the Agriculture Special Unit of Rover and Senior

Rover from 25 to 30 June 2013, held in West Sumatra Province where over 1,200 Rovers and Senior Rovers came from 33 provinces of Indonesia.

Indonesia is known as an agriculture country, and through this camp, Indonesian Minister of Agriculture Ir. H. Suswono expressed hope that many young people would learn to appreciate farming and fisheries, even though many people nowadays tend to shy away from agriculture. This camp, said the Minister, “can create a momentum to develop young farmers in Indonesia”. With Indonesia’s goal for food self-sufficiency, this move is to create a cadre of young movers for agricultural develop-ment. Participants of this community camp learned about the many aspects of agriculture and new technologies for farming and fishing.

“The seriousness of fostering this special unit in the past has produced many young cadres in agriculture area”, he added. The Minister was accompanied by Chief Commis-sioner of Gerakan Pramuka (GP), Prof.Dr. Azrul Azwar, and Deputy Governor of West Sumatra who is also the Chair-man of GP in West Sumatera Province.

The other national Scout camp was held at Cibubur Scout Camp, from 30 June to 5 July 2013. More than 600 Scouts with special needs from many provinces in Indonesia partic-ipated in the camp. Officialy opened by the GP Chief Com-missioner, Prof. Dr. Azrul Azwar, the camp attracted many young people with special needs.

Once referred to as “children with disabilities”, the term has changed to “children with special needs” to respect their dignity and equality with other children. -- Berthold Sinaulan, APR Honorary Correspondent, Indonesia

Photo: “Majalah Pramuka”, the Indonesian Scout Magazine

NSO FOCUS

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Important Milestones 1963 – The first Venturer Unit officially started in Hastings by Bob Macaulay 1965- The first National Venturer Convention took place at Tatum Park. 79 Venturers attended this convention as well as the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Sir Keith Holyoake.

1967- National Schools began. Before this date there had been national events organised for senior Scouts however with Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School being held in Jan 1967, national schools were born. National schools that have been run or are still running include Gliding, Forestry, Caving, Canoeing, Skiing, Civil Emergencies, Underwater Diving, Mountain-craft, Commerce, Photography and Snow School. 1969 - National Venturer Council formed. One Venturer from each of the 12 Areas in New Zealand attended the initial Council meeting. 1974 - First Venturer/Ranger Convention. 170 Venturers and Rangers attended this initial convention held in the South Island. 1976 - Girls started in Venturers. After a two year trial by a number of units, 1976 saw the inclusion of female Venturers in the Scouting movement.

1981 - First National Venture. Ranger Guides as well as Venturer Scouts attended the first National Venture held in conjunction with the National Jamboree at Hastings.

The 50th Anniversary of Venturing both in New Zealand and the world kicked off in the month of July, with several celebrations

held across the country.

One event was held in Wellington over the week-end of 5 to 7 July 2013 where the Lower North Island Regional Venturer Council organised an amazing race, with the Venturer Activity Teams running all over central Wellington.

Ngati Toa Venturer Unit then hosted a dinner, campfire and games. SCOUTS New Zealand was happy to see many Venturers having fun, learn-ing and enjoying. More celebrations have taken place around the country including the Central North Island Venturers running also a very successful amazing race.

Senior Scouting started in Britain in 1947.However, it was New Zealand that led the world on making a dedicated section and naming it Venturers -- a name that many countries have adopted. The first official “Venturer Unit” started in 1963. This had a new name “Venturers”, a new uniform including long trousers (Scouts had shorts only), a new award scheme, a new method of organisation based on the use of activity groups instead of patrols and what has remained the fundamental basis of a Venturer Unit, the acceptance that Venturer Units be self-governing and self-programming with adult guidance. This still remains the same 50 years down the track. -- Wayne Philip, APR Honorary Correspondent, New Zealand

New Zealand celebrates 50 years of Venturing

OUR YOUNG PEOPLE

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Review of training schemes enhances adult training

OUR VOLUNTEER

At the regional workshop on National Training Schemes Review at Vajiravudh National Scout Camp in Thailand from 22 to 25 July 2013, Mr. J. Rizal C. Pangilinan, in

his first official capacity as the Regional Director of the Asia-Pacific Region, talked about the participants on the impor-tance of reviewing the training schemes of National Scout Organizations to enhance the quality of adult training. He also gave emphasis on sustaining the synergy of youth pro-gramme and adult training, which is an important element of high quality Scouting.

Taking the same stance on having good cooperation of youth programme and adult training were APR Adult Support Sub Committee Chairman Mr Rajalingam Ramasamy and Pro-gramme Sub Committee Chairman Dr Lian Ie-Bin, an ex-officio of the Adult Support Committee. Other leaders seen at the opening were World Scout Committee member Eric Khoo, Regional Scout Committee member Paul Parkinson, Consul-tants Dr Mukhyuddin bin Sarwani and Prakorb Mukura and YAMG Chairperson Ms Sornsawan Ho.

On the part of the host country, National Scout Organiza-tion of Thailand, International Commissioner Dr. Anatchai Rattakul, who was the Chief Guest at the opening ceremony,

said that NSOT was honored to host the workshop. “I recognize that this workshop is principally designed to enhance the development of the National Training Scheme by reviewing it through your experiences to make Scouting the best youth organization for creating a better world.”

He looked back at Thailand’s long history of training and wonderful experiences in hosting various international training events. He said that NSOT is always willing to share what they have learned from the past to contribute to the success of the workshop. He encouraged the overseas participants to enjoy the tropical climate, friendly people and cuisine.

A total of 44 adult leaders from Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Malay-sia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam took part. Topics covered were WOSM’s Wood Badge framework, competency of adults in youth programme and adult training.

Dr. Prapatpong Senarith directed the workshop, with support from Paul Parkinson, Rajalingam Ramasamy, Dr Mirza Ali Haider, Ivan Tam, Koo Hong Kiong, Ng Ah-Ming, Thian Hiong-Boon and Noel Sabandal from APR office.

OUR ORGANIZATION

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Mongolia eyes big membership increase by 2016The workshop was attended by30 key leaders, including Chief Commissioner Ms Baigalma Lkhagva-suren, International Commissioner Mr Adiyabold Namkhai and Secretary General Mr Bayarjargal Damdindagva. In a simple ceremony, Deputy Minister of Justice Ministry and former Chief Commissioner Mr Erdenejamiyan Erdenebileg inaugurated the workshop. APR Management Sub-Committee Chairman Malcolm Tan and APR Director for Development Support and Finance S. Prassanna Shrivastava supported the workshop.

The draft of the national strategic plan 2023, written both in English and Mongolian, was presented at the clos-ing ceremony, signed by participants and the Chief Commissioner showing their commitment to adopt and implement it.

TSAM VISION STATEMENT “By 2023, The Scout Association of Mongo-lia, with 40,000 youth members guided by competent leaders will be recognized as a premier youth organization, that is trans-parent and has good governance, providing non-formal education for the development of young people through value-based system; and an attractive and challenging youth program which will contribute in building a better Mongolia.”

The Scout Association of Mongolia (TSAM) held its National Strategic Planning

Review Workshop in its newly-built Batsumber Scout Camp in Tuv Province, about two and a half hours drive from the capital city of Ulaanbaatar. It was for the first time that TSAM held an event with international resource persons at this Scout Camp, which is still under development.

Despite the extreme cold weather and very long working hours everyday, participants remained in high spirit in mapping out the future of TSAM.

The workshop reviewed its achieve-ments of the plan 2008-2013 and based on a situational analysis, came up with six priority areas to achieve TSAM Vision 2023.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Youth Program Ensures that an attractive, challenging, and flexible youth program that meets the trends and needs of young people, which comple-ments the development of Mongolian society, is developed with the involvement of young people, and delivered through competent leaders.

Adult Resources Management Focuses on effective management of all adults in Scouting by implementing the “National Adults in Scouting Policy”, ensur-ing that competent leaders are available at all levels.

Management Directs actions towards good governance, effective management systems, and improv-ing internal and external communication.

Finance Ensures that an effective and efficient Finance Policy is implemented to ensure transparent and proper management of re-sources of the organization; and in addition to the membership registration fee, profits from the Scout Shop and revenue from Camps, to explore new sources of revenue leading the organization towards financial independence.

PR & Marketing Focuses on introducing Scouting to the public and young people using PR and Marketing tools; building a positive image of scouting that would lead to membership growth and will attract new partners.

Membership By 2016, to reach a membership of 16,000 nationwide; with the support of Parents and family, institutional heads; and by reaching out to untapped areas.

MAIN STORY

The adventure of over 14,000 Scouts from 53 countries came to a reality as the 30th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Jamboree/16th Nippon Jamboree was held from

1-7 August 2013 in Kirara-hama, Yamaguchi, Japan.

Adding colour to the opening ceremony was the presence of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe, Mr. Yamaguchi Prefectural Governor Shigetaro Yamamoto, and the Direc-tor-General of the Education Ministry Mr Yoshio Yamawaki, together with Regional Scout Committee Chairman Dr Chao Shou-Po, Committee member Wendel Avisado, Regional Director Mr J. Rizal C. Pangilinan, and other regional leaders.

Jamboree activities unfolded on the second day as participants were actively engaged in both on-site and off-site activities. At the Global Development Village, participants joined workshops to increase awareness on peace, environment, health, human rights, development, and disaster mitigation. Most of the activities were in collaboration with 16 NGOs and NPOs such as the World Food Programme, United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UNHABITAT), Plan Japan, among others.

Elizabeth Divina, Young correspondent from Indonesia said “Touch is one of the most powerful thing in this world, and that’s what we learned in GDV through its ‘six senses exhibit.’ Because touching could also mean expressing.”

Culture was another eye-catcher at the arena through music,

53 nations gather in Japan for the 30th APR Scout Jamboree

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All photos are taken from the official Facebook of the jamboree.Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/16nj30aprsj)

dance, costumes and crafts of Japan and that of other coun-tries. Participants were seen beating the Japanese drums while others eagerly await their turn. Others were involved in beads-making, woodcutting and calligraphy.

The Hiroshima Peace Programme opened the eyes of many to have a deeper appreciation of peace. Scout Correspondent Luis Henrique from Brazil said “Today we went to Hiroshima, a city that surpassed our expectations. There, we learned about the real damage that an atomic bomb can cause, and its aftereffects and the pain that many families had to suffer. It was very touching!”

In the world of Science, participants enjoyed assembling a model of the famous robot “Asimo.” Another important part of the Jamboree was the Messengers of Peace which ran a workshop engaging Scouts as MoP ambassadors.

Adding colour to the Jamboree was an interview with astronaut Soichi Noguchi done also by a young Scout inside the camp-site on 4th August. (To watch the video, see the You tube link: (http://youtu.be/KVyTMA_asAo)

Although heavy rain hit the weekend, turning the camp into a muddy place, Scouting spirit was high and activities went on well.

The Regional Jamboree served as a pre-Jamboree of the 23rd World Scout Jamboree to take place at the same campsite in 2015.

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Spirit of unitySS i it f

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Spirit of unityit

In the flash floods and landslides that hit Uttrakhand State, northern part of India on 17th June 2013, where

around 1,000 people were confirmed dead and thousands of people stranded, Rovers and Rangers of Bharat Scouts and Guides helped in rescue and relief work.

When floods and landslides covered the villages of Uttrakhand, the Bharat Scouts & Guides was conducting two national trekking events from in Badrinath/Hem-kund and Yamnetri where there were around 120 Rovers/Rangers participating.

While training was on going, both camps were hit by flash floods but campers managed to bring themselves to safely. The first group escaped the flash flood at GovindGhat and reached a safe destina-tion after trekking 23 kilometers, bat-tling several land slides, strong winds and heavy rains. The second group was stranded at ‘Shyana Chatti” and faced land slide, heavy rains and soil erosion before reaching Jamnotri, their final destination. After making sure that ev-erybody was safe, both groups decided to help in rescue and relief work in their respective locations.

Rovers and rangers set up relief camps, and took the lead in the distribution of food and other relief materials, helping in kitchen work, caring for patients, and assisting in announcement booths.

Reinforcing the service of Scouts, local Scouts and Guides in Uttrakhands also joined and assisted the rescue team.

-- Text and photo: S.S. Ray, APR Honorary Correspondent Bharat Scouts & Guides

Rovers and Rangers help flashflood victims

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WHAT WE DO BEST

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Scouting is contagious

The APR Ticket to Life Project has been existing for five years now. It is partially funded by the Messengers

of Peace Support Fund and implemented hand-in-hand with the Parish of Our Lady of Remedies in Malate, Manila, Philippines. Parish priest Fr. John Leydon, was impressed with the transformation of the young people under the APR Ticket to Life Project, that the parish decided to extend Scouting to its young people.

On 18th July 2013, an investiture ceremony of 20 young people was organized. They recited their Scout Promise and Law and wore the scarf for the first time. Mr Jermie Trasga, Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) Scout Executive from Manila Council was the guest speaker and he used the story of the movie “Spiderman” to inspire these new Scouts.

“You are now Scouts. You now wear the scarf, which is a symbol of membership to the Scout movement,” he said. He explained that the scarf is a reminder that we have “a Duty to God, Duty to others and Duty to self.” He compared it with the power that Peter Parker (the lead role in the Spiderman movie) suddenly acquired with a corresponding responsibility. He, then, ended his speech by quoting Uncle Ben’s challenge to Peter, “great power comes great responsibility.”

When I was asked to address the new Scouts. I continued where Jermie ended. I told the new Scouts that when one is caught in a spider’s web – the more one moves, the more you get stuck. I told them that Scouting is like a spider’s web – the more you do activities in Scouting, the more you love it and stick with it.

Fr. John Leydon, was present during the ceremony and expressed his appreciation to the BSP for its noble work to shape children and young people become responsible invidiuals. He thanked TTL Philippines country coordinator Sophie Castillo and troop leader Frederick Bonifacio for their commitment to the young people of Malate in seeing them improve in every area of their lives.

BSP Scout Executive Jermie Trasga looks on as a mother of Scout placed the scarf during the investiture ceremony of the new btach of young people joining Scouting under the Ticket to Life Philippines, Manila chapter on 18th July 2013, in partnershp with a local church.

-- Syd Castillo, Youth Programme Director World Scout Bureau, Asia-Pacific Region

Bangladesh President takes oath as Chief Scout

The 30th day of July 2013 was a special day for Scouts and leaders of Bangladesh as President Abdul Hamid took an oath at the Darbar Hall

of Bangabhaban as their Chief Scout.

During the oath-taking ceremony, the President shared his plan of expanding Scouting activities in the country to maximize the benefits of Scouting.

Media reports quoted him saying “Community based Scouting, as well as school-based Scouting in every village and para need to be introduced with a view to getting the maximum benefit of Scouting.”

Administering the oath was Bangladesh Scouts

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OUR PROFILE

Chief National Commissioner Mr Abul Kalam Azad who also adorned the president with the Chief Scout’s scarf.

A total of 125 Scouts and three Rover Scouts gathered at the venue, among which 14 Scouts and one Rover Scout were presented with the “President’s Scouts Award” and “President’s Rover Scouts Award” for the year 2011 and 2012, respectively. The President commended the signif-icant efforts made by Rovers in an accident hap-pened last April this year in finding survivors after an eight-storey building collapsed in Savar, April this year, where over 1,000 people killed and over 2,000 injured were.

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AROUND THE WORLD

World Scout Moot 2013

More than 2,000 young people from 83 countries met in Awacamenj Mino campsite, an hour away from Ottawa in Canada to participate in

the World Scout Moot Canada from 8 to 18 August 2013.

The World Moot ended with an evening high in emotions in the enchanting Awacamenj Mino’s outdoor park. The closing ceremony concluded a unique experience for more than 2,000 young people.

One of the highlights of the closing ceremony was the speech of Aboriginal traditional storyteller, who reminded the youngsters of the importance of the strength and durability of the new friendships made during their stay. Scott Teare, Secretary General of the World Organization of Scout Movement, had

sent the Scouts a touching speech via video mes-sage. By late evening, the ceremony gave way to an exciting musical performance where everyone enjoyed themselves.

During the Moot, Scouts have experienced a one of a kind gathering, during which they dispersed into “international patrols” in Montreal, Quebec or Toronto for an urban journey to help local organiza-tions. Salome Malevergne, from France, talks about the cultural exchanges that created this activity: “The trip to Montreal has strengthened ties between us and gave us the opportunity to discuss the food, the language and the education.”

Next World Moot will be in Iceland from July 25 to 2 August 2017.

Photos: www.flickr.com/photos/worldscouting

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UPCOMING EVENTS

This congress will be a worldwide collaborative effort as a contribution

to the Educational Methods of Scouting and National Scout Organizations are encouraged to support this endeavor by sending participants. The congress is expecting 200-300 participants on site and another 1,000 are expected to join through an online feed. Youth Program Commissioners (including section commissioners), National Training Commissioners and other people that NSOs feel can contribute to the event, are invited to join.

The 4th ASEAN Scout Jamboree will be hosted by National Scout Organization of Thailand with the objectives of promoting ASEAN community,

strengthen relationship among Scout Association in ASEAN and Asia-Pacific region and to celebrate the occasion of 86 years birthday celebration of Thailand’s Chief Scout.

Date27 November - 4 December 2013

Theme “Gathering for Peace”

Venue Vajiravudh National Scout Camp, Chonburi, Thailand

Participants Scouts from 12 to 17 years old. Leaders: Scout leaders from 18 years old and above International Service Teams (ISTs): Scouts from 18 years old and above.

Jamboree Fees US$150.00 per pax and all fees should be paid in US Dollars before the Jamboree or on arrival at theJamboree site. For every member that paid US$150 for the Jamboree, US$5 will be contributed to the ASARC fund to support the development of Scouting in ASEAN and future ASARC activities.

4th ASEAN Scout Jamboree

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OTHER SCOUTING STORIES

Suffering from two badly deformed clubfeet, 11-year old Nazirullah was abandoned on the steps of Kabul-based orphanage in 2001. Afghan Scouts, under PARSA, immediately helped in soliciting funds from soldiers

at nearby military base.

With the donation received, Nazirullah underwent extensive surgery in a Kabul French hospital. Today, Nazirullah, is steadily recovering and loves playing. He also looks forward joining his Scout friends soon.

PARSA joins Nazirullah in thanking everyone involved in restoring Nazirullah’s mobility and self-confidence.

To know more about PARSA Afghan Scouting, visit www.afghanscouts.org

From clubfeet to strong feet

Regional Treasurer appointed

Current Regional Treasurer, Mr Paul Ho of Hong Kong, who was first appointed as Regional Treasurer of the Asia-Pacific Region in mid-2011, has been reappointed for the

term 2012-2015. World Treasurer Mr Oliver Durant confirmed the reappointment after the endorsement by the Regional Scout Committee.

Mr Paul Ho promptly acknowledged his appointment, and re-sponding to Regional Director Pangilinan’s congratulatory note, he said, “I am very glad to know my re-appointment so that I can continue to work with you and our staff as one team for the good of the APR Office and the NSOs”.

For inquiry, send an email to asia-pacific@scout.org

APR Triennial Report 2009-2012 The report is an overview of our undertak-ings as a region from November 2009 to November 2012.

APR Specialist PanelThis concept paper is about forming a team of experts who are prepared to provide services/support in the areas of Youth Programme, Adults in Scout-ing, Communication and Marketing, IT, Fundraising experts, Governance and Strategy, Management, Event manage-ment, Consulting and need analysis etc. Members of this panel have the compe-tencies, knowledge, skills and experience to provide formal consultan-cy service to national Scout organiza-tions at the national and regional levels.

The CNV Chronicle It is a collation of all Committee NSO Visits made to National Scout Organizations since it begun in March 2008.

Concept for NSOs servicesThe APR Management Sub-Committee developed a concept paper on Services from National Scout Organizations emphasizing the services provided by NSOs to its members in the context of today’s customer-oriented world. The paper is prepared as a ready reference for NSOs in understanding their customers and strengthening their services.

Membership Growth Guidelines Membership Growth Guidelines is a tool to develop membership growth plan, which includes strategies to guide National Scout Organizations.

Vision 2020The new version is the first triennial plan that supports the region’s Vision 2020 that envisage Scouting in the Asia-Pacific Region as the “preferred and leading educational movement by the year 2020”.

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