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As the end of the year approaches it is so common for us to take stock of what has transpired over the previous months. Great moments lived come to mind, perhaps in the company of someone else or loneliness, which did not bring a joyful memeory. And these are all part of the balance of life that may generate fear, sadness and distress. Meditate on what we learned from them in the midst of adversity. Those things that made us fall but also taught us to stand up and be better people. We know, however, that every time we achieve our goals, the objectives will become increasingly higher. We are aware that on the way to the summit we will encounter difficulties that will deter us and create doubt, none-the-less we have it within ourselves to overcome these and leave aside the mediocre goals, thus strengthening and renewing our spirit and desire to succeed.
LEONARDO MORALES Chairman of the Interamerican Scout Committee RAÚL SÁNCHEZ VACA Regional Director World Scout Bureau Interamerican Region
We take a look back at the past and use it as a guide to see straight ahead. The beginning of a year always gives us a breath of hope, allowing us to jog the imagination as to what more we long to achieve in the coming year. Our minds can visualize being better human beings, overcoming our difficulties, acquiring new skills and devoting ourselves passionately to what we love. Fortunately the last month of the year brings special days we may have looked forward to all year, days when we gather with family, days when we celebrate together the time when Jesus came into the world as a testimony of love. That day, surrounded by the people we love, we renew our energy to await the start of a new cycle in our lives. And of course, its the day of the year that we give thanks and welcome those who visit us. Let us prepare to make next year one in which many of our desires will be realised. Let’s make every day a different one on the way to greatness, determined to serve. Be humble and do everything possible to be friends with the world and find peace in our hearts. We need to show passion and joy in everything we do so that together we can help build a better world.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND PEACE BE WITH EACH OF YOU ALWAYS! BE PREPARED TO SERVE
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SCOUTS DONATE BLOOD FOR THE WESTGATE MALL TERROR ATTACK VICTIMS - KENYA
On 21st September, Alshabab terrorists claimed responsibility for the attack on the Westgate Mall in the West of Nairobi. During the terror attack, 67 people lost their lives and more than 200 victims were badly injured. Scouts and other humanitarian organizations such as the Red Cross and St. John Ambulance came out in large numbers to offer service and first aid to the victims. A blood donation drive, to assist the victims, organized by Red Cross at Uhuru Park in Nairobi saw many Scouts, both old and young, line up to donate blood. The Kenya Scouts Association is in the process of establishing a Scouts National Disaster Response Team that will be equipped with various skills such as Disaster Management, First Aid and Fire fighting among others. The Response Team will focus especially on rescuing and assisting children during Disasters.
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GREEN PLANET A GREEN TRADITION
Christmas is coming and among the decoration of the house for the holidays is something you cannot miss, the traditional green Christmas tree, but the tradition of many of our countries in our region of going into the field to harvest their Christmas pine exists today only in memory. Now all the Christmas trees are produced commercially in the lands of North and South Americas.
When we examine our behavior towards the planet, we need to be aware of the impact of this tradition on the soil and in our environment and to what extent the Christmas trees are grown sustainably. To understand the current situation of the impact on the environment, we must examine the current state of the industry of Christmas trees.
Did you ever ask where these fragrant greenish and almost perfect tree originated?
The growing cycle that lasts eight to ten years provides many opportunities to improve the environment, while annual crops require plowing, pass the puck and raker every year. The growing of trees yields many benefits that facilitate recovery and diversification of land used.
Let me start by explaining that Christmas tree growing is an agricultural, forestry and horticultural activity that involves raising pines, spruces and firs, mainly for the specific use as Christmas trees. The first Christmas tree farm appeared in 1901, although most consumers continued to obtain their trees directly from forests until the 1930s and 1940s. Growing Christmas trees was done only in principle to use viable farmland as a low-quality alternative.
As the roots of the Christmas trees grow, they stabilize and preserve the land. Many cultivated lands are depleted of organic matter. Every Summer Christmas trees are hand-pruned. The process lays down a lot of twigs and leaves / needles. The waste is mixed with herbs that accumulate during eight years of the cultivation of pine. Mature roots cling to and protect against soil erosion and ultimately contribute organic matter after harvest, as roots and what remains of the stump rot. Christmas trees affect the environment in another important way controlling rainwater runoff and changing the evaporation rate beneficially. Actuallly, during a deluge of heavy rains the soil, with a humus layer and well buried roots, decreases if not eliminates water runoff and facilitates the absorption of water by the earth. This type of sustained rainfall is commonly seen in the Pacific Northwest Zone. Almost as important is the fact that in the land where Christmas trees are grown evaporation decreases during the Summer drought. Thus the possibility of slower streams lasting is also maintained. To some extent also, the watercourses are replenished . The cultivation of these icons of Christmas is very important in maintaining pine forests around the world and limiting logging in concentrated areas as mentioned above strongly favours the ecosystem. This Christmas enjoy the Christmas spirit and smell and beauty of your Christmas tree knowing that this was harvested following standards of environmental protection.
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HEALTH A HEAVY DECEMBER
December arrives, and with it the magic of the year end holidayss, meetings with friends and family. One of the most common resolutions of each New Year is to take care of ourselves. This is due in part to binging which often we cannot escape on the days mentioned with the influx of lunches and dinners with family and friends, and the proliferation of nougat, marzipan, sugared almonds and other sweets that invade us at every turn. It is normal to meet for lunch with all our friends or an exchange gifts between family, breakfast with some family, ie, it is the perfect time for eating . On the other hand, we have a number of characteristic foods of the season, as is the tentative panetón or hot chocolate in all that we consume without any attempt to control the addition of a few more pounds. December is considered an obesogenic month, so exercises are highly recommended that allow us to balance the calories we eat with what we expend. In this month too we tend to exacerbate the symptoms of diabetes by excessive intake of food and drinks to 10% to 15%, in addition to the increase in emergency medical care for the same reason.
For example, diabetes is a disease that progresses slowly, but it is at this time that people can aggravate their symptoms by the excesses they usually have. In the case of persons who have diabetic problems with their feet, it is recommended that at the signs of the first symptoms they make a visit to the doctor to prevent its progression. Among the first symptoms that usually appear on your feet, and you have to be vigilant, are calluses, sores on one of the toes, discoloration and swelling. One percent of people with diabetes suffer amputation of a lower limb. Diabetes-related nerve injuries are common, affecting 20 to 50 percent of people with the disease. Suffer or not of this disease, you have to remember that we are what we eat so whatever the case, the biggest recommendation is: if you will be exposed to different foods in this period, avoid fried, greasy preparations, sauces, dressings, unnecessary sugars like chocolates, sweets and sugary drinks. Enjoy the fruits have q boom this Season. If you are eating a delicious snack before dinner then avoid it. Christmas has its traditional meals. Nuts are good choices of positive mono-unsaturated fatty acids for cardiovascular health. Why not consume these fruits as a source of healthy fat and avoid those that are not? This is a good time to maintain or start a physical activity. This will start the New Year with your batteries chatged and more likely to stay within your goal of eating well. It’s inevitable this season not to stumble upon a delicious dinner with friends or family. What you can avoid is overeating and balance what you eat for 2014 so that you do not have to renew your closet with one size larger.
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SCOUTS AND GUIDES OF CHILE FOR A GREENER NEW YEAR WWW.GUIASYSCOUTSDECHILE.CL
The Minister Luis Mayol highlighted the motivation of our children and young Scouts, noting that “this year CONAF has trained nine thousand scouts and this has not been difficult, because the enthusiasm of children to access the training is impeccable.” Following the adress from the Minister, President Piñera presented the badge of Greening Plan to some cubs, scouts and rovers attending, congratulating them on their work. During his comments, the President said that “we can all be proud that Chile is one of the few countries in the world that is increasing its forested areas, is increasing its number of trees, offsetting what is happening in the world, where the desert is advancing and is destroying the trees.” Last November, the President of Chile Sebastián Piñera led the ceremony for the delivery of 10 millionth tree, Greening Plan CONAF “One Chilean, One Tree”. On the occasion, the President gave Badges associated with the project to some children and young people, recognizing the work of our Scouts under the Plan of Reforestation in the final months of this year 2013. This very lively Scouts ceremony was held at the “Museo Interactivo Mirador” MIM, in the presence of the Minister of Agriculture; CONAF Executive Director and President of the Association of Guides and Scouts of Chile, Francisco Riveros. Participating in the activity were swallows, cubs, guides, scouts and pioneers of various groups in the metropolitan region, who received the President Piñera upon his arrival at MIM.
“I sincerely congratulate the nine thousand scouts who are friends of the trees that have made this campaign a crusade. Because I know that you were trained in the last Jamboree and thereafter planted many trees,” said President Piñera in highlighting the work of the Association of Guides and Scouts of Chile. http://www.guiasyscoutsdechile.cl/index.php/ noticias/206-guias-y-scouts-participan-junto-alpresidente-pinera-en-ceremonia-de-conaf
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II INTERAMERICAN SCOUT MOOT – BRAZIL DECEMBER 27, 2013 TO JANUARY 4, 2014
Las ansias por este gran evento han terminado, a unos pocos días del evento que reunirá a los Rovers de la Región Interamericana, el Moot Scout Interamericano; este año celebrado en Tramandaí, estado de Río Grande del Sur - Brasil Este evento reflejará toda la diversidad y el conocimiento de las diferentes culturas de todo el mundo que se reunirán una vez má s en un solo lugar. Este evento es inspirador y contribuye al desarrollo del Movimiento Scout.
A partir del cuarto día todos los participantes dejarán las rutas y se reunirán en el campamento para la segunda parte del evento, allí podrán intercambiar experiencias con los jóvenes que realizaron las diferentes rutas. donde se organizará la Aldea Interamericana de Desarrollo, con la participación de diversas organizaciones, donde tendremos el Centro Scout Interamericano, en el que se proporcionará actividades de integración a los participantes. Además dentro de estos cinco días, tendremos una gran actividad de acción comunitaria con la participación de todos los Rovers y dirigida a generar acciones positivas, rápidas y de alto impacto. En el Campamento Base también habrá un tiempo para las delegaciones, los debates, foros, la espiritualidad, el compañerismo y una gran fiesta… De particular interés es la noche de víspera de Año Nuevo con espectáculos y atracciones!
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I take this opportunity to thank the Staff of the delegation of Argentina for all the work they are doing, for donating their time for us to participate in this event, not only managing the anxieties of the participants but also those of the IST. In this regard Laurita Salinas stand above all! Relax, enjoy every step, plan ahead to avoid forgetting anything (especially the papers and documents), and do all that is needed to get organized. Ask for advice and help. The Staff is bright, the IST is available and if you are ashamed to ask adults, ask your teammates. Thank you very much for reading, I am available to all and...
WE WANT THE MOOT !
Su principal objetivo es promover actividades culturales, ecológicas, recreativas, espirituales, turísticas y, especialmente las actividades comunitarias que tienen como objetivo el intercambio de experiencias, la integración, la discusión, el crecimiento intelectual , el desarrollo de los jóvenes y el fortalecimiento de su participación en las comunidades donde viven. Los primeros cuatro días de actividades se desarrollarán en las rutas, dos de estos se dedicarán a las actividades comunitarias. En este momento los rovers tendrán una importante misión: conocer, compartir sueños y llevarlos a cabo en las comunidades locales en que se insertarán. Además, podrán conocer y probar la gastronomía y los diferentes aspectos de la cultura local, formado por las personas que emigraron al estado de Río Grande del Sur.
For many it will be the first camp away from their scout group or the first trip abroad. Continue working hard, making every effort to obtain the funds to travel. All Rovers of the Region the Moot is awaiting you.
BÁRBARA INÉS DE LA VILLA
Scout Group San Pablo Apóstol, Nr 313, District 6, Zona 10. Gran Buenos Aires Nortet
BARBARA’S WORDS:
Some of us are counting down to the smallest detail, so as not to forget anything and to have the best time possible. Others will be excited to see friends from other countries whom they met at other events.
* The hashtag # manijamoot was created by the Argentinaen delegation to the Canadian Moot 2013 and is still used with greater emphasis on Facebook and Twitter.
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VISIĂ“N 2023 Over 30 persons, from many corners of the world, arrived at Gilwell Park to share their ideas on the construction of the 2023 Vision for Scouting. The session was facilitated by Pamela Lupton-Bowers, from the company PLB Consulting Ltd. With its professional performance all present were engaged in discussion of issues and thus contributed with their ideas. On Friday November 14th we began with a brief ice breaker. There we were able to meet those with whom we shared a first meeting and recognized old friends. Once this activity was completed, we read the current versions of the Mission and Vision of Scouting, which were adopted by the World Scout Conference in South Africa in 1998. It was then that Pamela told us how the workshop would be conducted over that weekend. Thereafter an interesting study on global trends of youth was presented. We were able to discuss in small groups the trends that are present in our region and also review some concepts that were not included in the study. After lunch an interesting exercise was conducted. We identified the great achievements and failures of the Scout Movement from 2003 to 2013. That led us to define which elements of success we wanted to include in the vision of the Scout Movement in 2023. We also conducted an exercise to recognize the values that we share. The next day we were shown a draft Vision Statement 2023, prepared by a small drafting group, based on the ideas that were shared the previous day. Comments and further contributions were made. We then carried out an exercise first in small groups and then together to define the elements that the vision 2023 must include. As a group we visualised what Scouting would be like in 2023. We shared ideas on how we wanted to see our Movement in ten years from today and what successes we would like to achieve then.
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After the group photo we continued defining the areas that will impact the achievement of vision 2023 when it will have been completed. This exercise was very interesting because it was able to give us a clear picture of the areas we need to give more emphasis, as a global movement, to achieve our goals. At the start of the last day of sessions we worked in teams to review what we have to do in Scouting at each level: global, regional and national to achieve the 2023 vision. It is noteworthy that this meeting was attended by the Chairpersons of the Regional Committees, the Directors of the 6 Regional Offices, other members of the Regional Committees, members of the World Scout Committee, the Secretary General of WOSM, Scott Teare, and staff members of the World Scout Bureau – Central Office. Attending the workshop on behalf of our region were Leonardo Morales, Chairman of the Interamerican Scout Committee, Aomori Matsumoto, Coordinator of the Youth Network and Raul Sanchez Vaca, the Regional Director.
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THE REAL DISEASE IS THE DISCRIMINATION
DECEMBER 1: WORLD DAY OF THE FIGHT AGAINST AIDS
One of the most serious consequences of the disease is discrimination against people living with HIV / AIDS, by different sectors of society. Judgments and approaches to HIV / AIDS always assume a moral connotation though it is argued that patients deserve their status by attacking the same moral standards set by society . Thus, this sexually transmitted disease becomes an ethical transgression, because it involves the identity of people: intimacy, orientations or preferences, relationships, education, values and beliefs. This discrimination appears to be more painful than the disease itself. As well as being a social injustice it constitutes a violation of the dignity and fundamental rights of those who are affected by the virus, to deny, restrict or suspend the rights that all human enjoy. At the end of the millennium we have not been able to understand that AIDS affects the health and life of humans, but never their dignity and rights.
I cannot close without stressing that in societies like ours, discrimination can be an everyday, accepted and often encouraged practice, since it is believed that there is a need to highlight the differences by gender, age, sexual preference, physical or mental status, immigration status and legal status. Therefore, in the wrong way, some members of different sectors are considered not only different to but even inferior to others and, as a reault, believe that they have fewer rights. Discrimination relies on countless expressions, but refers specifically to any form of differentiation, exclusion or restriction that a person may suffer because of some inherent personal characteristic. From here this division within a society widens, then comes the stigma imposed on discrediting attributes of the disease and that applies dialy to those infected by HIV. The sufferer is judged different to other people. This mark indicates the sick as unworthy and dangerous individuals who should be excluded to avoid spreading it to the rest of the community.
Derivative actions based on stigma is discrimination, which is reflected in negative and rejective behaviors. The consequences of AIDS-related discrimination goes beyond the division of society, for it not only affects those living with HIV / AIDS, but also harms society as a whole. Knowing that a person is HIV positive, is the immediate cause of discrimination by those who are guilty of ignorance and obstruct any attempt to control the disease in a country. From the time they were discovered HIV it restricts their social role and modify relationships with others, because the alteration in the state of their bodies have a social symbolism that degrades the physical and moral subject, and this is where something much worst is born, something much more destructive, something far more devastating, something that can consume hearts and souls in seconds, something much stronger than the disease itself. This is called DISCRIMINATION. With contributions from: www.portalesmedicos.com w w w . u n a i d s . o r g www.hacrcomunidad.com
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FIRST WORLD SCOUT EDUCATION CONGRESS
Hong Kong, Friday 22 November 2013, 9 o’clock in the morning: more tan 500 people, out of arounf 100 NSOs from all over the world and a thousand more via streaming watched the opening ceremony of the First World Scout Education Congress (WSEC), mixture of emotions and images between the words of welcome, music, drums and dances of Chinese dragons. 12 months of hard work of the Planning Team, a true worldwide collaboration of more than 70 facilitators, keynote speakers and rapporteurs, an achievement as a collective team working and contributing to the Educational Methods of World Scouting, and started the three most intense days academically speaking, in the recent years of our Organization. A World Scout Event which sets a Milestone for Education in Scouting. The congress’ programme was composed of a keynote speaker to introduce the main topic for each day (Education, Society, Impact of Scouting), followed by multiple sessions run parallel, so each participant had the chance choose his or her path through the event based on needs & interests. And also plenty of other activities to facilitate interchange of good practices and experiences about different topics. The aims of the congress were simple and clear: • Position “education” again in the center of attention, the core bussiness, of World Scouting • Raise awareness and assess impact of current & future world & youth trends on the educational model of Scouting • Inspire & strengthen NSOs in the field of education by bringing expertise together from inside & outside scouting • Point the way forward, look at the future for the educational methods of Scouting The Inter American Region had around 35 people involved in the Congress, coming from the Regional Committee, the WSB-IAR, and 14 NSOs. Some as participants, some as facilitators, rapporteurs or keynote speaker. Personally I had the chance to participate as planning team member, as well as facilitating three sessions. The WSEC was a huge success. As one of the participants said: It was an interesting world event, without voting or politics; just academia. The experienced gained and the information received have equipped us again with the tools we need to advance as an educational and also relevant movement for young people. The final repport with the conclusions of the congress will be available by march 2014. In the meanwhile, the recordings and documents of most of the sessions can be reviewed on www.wsec2013.org Ralf Dillmann – Director, Adults in Scouting – WSB-IAR
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YOUTH PROGRAMME EVALUATION IN THE 1ST WORLD SCOUT EDUCATION CONGRESS
From November 22 to 24, 2013, the 1st World Scout Education Congress was held at BP International House, headquarters of the Scout Association of Hong Kong. The purpose of the Congress was that participants, as well as invited experts, share their experiences and knowledge in the educational aspects of the Scout Movement. As result can be noted that the Congress served for all participants National Scouts Organizations (NSO), as well as the different bodies of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, return to focus on EDUCATION as the “core business” of the Movement. During the first day were generated great expectations concerning the session “Measuring the quality of the implementation of the Youth Programme”, which I facilitate, in conjunction with Christophe Sanga Sanon, director of Strategy and Educational Services of the Scout Africa Region, being one of the busiest in the Congress. During the session the participants made the following comments:
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It´s important to measure Youth Programme in order to know if young people´s needs are met.
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Today we understand that keeping young people in Scouting is an indicator to measure quality, but it really isn’t.
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We think we are doing a good job, but we can´t measure it. The biggest challenge that we have in world Scouting is to measure the impact of Scouting in Society.
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It´s crucial to count on specialists to develop evaluation indicators (in the field of Education).
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National Scout organizations should develop internal processes for evaluating their Youth Programme.
It was found that few associations have their Youth Programme evaluation processes, by what proved of great value to participants present some experiences on this subject and know what others are doing about it. It is important to point out that the Interamerican Region is pioneer in assessment processes to implement the Route to Excellence, document that, among other things, makes an assessment of the Youth Programme. This initiative has been supplemented in recent years with the tools of evaluation of the level of implementation of the Youth Programme and self-sufficiency of the Youth Programme national teams, both tools generated by the Regional Youth Programme Network (YPN). At the same time, to NSO level, in the Interamerican Region has different experiences in the field of evaluation of the YP, having shared some tools used by the associations during the meetings of the YPN. A challenge has been launched in Congress: we need to systematically evaluate the design, implementation and impact of the Youth Programme, since it is the only way to keep the relevance, significance and timeliness of our educational proposal. For that we invite all the NSO’s in the Region to join the work of the Youth Programme network, in order to develop, collaboratively, the evaluation strategies that respond to our needs. YIS Mauricio Veayra Calderón Youth Programme Director
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THE MATEO´S CRIB Some years ago some young missionaries visited a home in which 100 children who had been abandoned and left in state hands lived. Hence arose the story told by the same visitors: the holiday season and the kids were home for the first time to hear the traditional story of Christmas was coming. We told them about Mary and Joseph arriving in Bethlehem, how they couldn’t found room in the inns, so they had to go to a barn, where finally the baby Jesus was born and laid in a manger. Throughout the story, the boys could not contain their astonishment. Once finished we gave the boys three small pieces of cardboard to make a manger. To each was given a square of paper cut from yellow napkins. Following instructions, the children cut and folded the paper carefully placing the strips as straw. A small square of flannel, cut from an old rag, was used to make baby blanket. A brown felt cut the figure of a baby. As children were making their cribs, I walked among them to see if they needed any help. All went well until I got where little Matthew was sitting. He looked to be about six years old and had finished his work . When I looked at the crib I was surprised to not see a single child within, but two. I asked then, why there were two babies in the manger. Matthew crossed his arms and watching his work began to repeat the story very seriously. As the story of a boy who had heard the Christmas story once was fine, until he reached the part where Mary put the baby in the manger. At the time Matthew began to invent his
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own ending to the story and said : - And when Mary laid the baby in the manger, Jesus looked at me and asked if I had a place to be. I told him I had no mother nor father, nor a home. Then Jesus told me I could be there with him. I told him I could not because I had no gift to give. But I wanted to stay with Jesus , so I thought I had something that could give him as a gift, I thought that it might be a good gift to give heat. So I asked Jesus if I give heat would that be a good gift for you? And Jesus said, “ if you give me heat, that would be the best gift I have ever received.” So I got into the manger, Jesus looked at me and said I could stay there forever. When young Matthew finished his story, his eyes bright with tears soaking his cheeks. He covered his face, bowed his head on the table and his shoulders began to shake in deep mourning. Little Matthew had found someone who would never leave him. Someone who would be with him forever! And I learned that it is not the things you have in your life that counts, but who you are, what really matters . Author Unknown
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24 CAMPOREE CENTROAMERICANO 2014 @CAMPOREEPTY2014
CAMPOREE PANAMÁ 2014
24TH CENTRAL AMERICA CAMPOREE 2014 On the shores of the Pacific, entrance to the Panama Canal and with a breathtaking view of the colonial and cosmopolitan areas of Panama, will be held the Central American Camporee 2014. The Scout Association of Panama will celebrate in this coming year 100 years of Scouting in this country, strengthening the values and promoting social development of the young. This brotherhood has evolved over the years from the first camp on “Brownsea Island” to today. As part of this celebration the XXIV Central America Camporee will be held from 20 to 26 January 2014. The venue is the Amador Causeway in Panama City. Amador is one of the most scenic areas of Panama with an average temperature of 27 ° C. It will be the place where different delegations from Central America will meet to share and demonstrate their skills in areas such as extreme sports and Scouting techniques.
VOYAGE KOHINOOR: IS A STORY ABOUT A SCOUT PATROL THAT DECIDED TO TRAVEL BACK IN TIME FROM THE YEAR 2014 TO THE PAST TO CORRECT THE ERRORS OF MANKIND IN A SHIP CALLED INTERTEMPORAL KOHINOOR.
This event is themed “Time Capsule” which serves as a reference to highlight the evolution of the Scout Movement in Panama. This theme aims to look at the relevant facts that this organization has made to preserve the environment throughout this century. The Camporee is expected to attract 1200 young people between the ages of 10 -15 years, to enjoy sharing and creating new friendships, exchanging knowledge and experiences in this new adventure.
FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU CAN WRITE TO: CAMPOREE2014@GMAIL.COM Article provided by Abc Living Magazine. Written by Ricardo J. S. González Group 9 SFJ - Scouts of Panama
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CALENDARIO REGIONAL REGIONAL CALENDARY
2014
ENERO / JANUARY 17-18 24-26
Primera reunión ordinaria del Comité Scout Interamericano First Interamerican Scout Committee meeting Reunión de la Red de Comunicaciones, Subregión Cono Sur Communication Network meeting, South Cone Sub Region
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FEBRERO / FEBRUARY 14-16
Reunión de la Red de Desarrollo Institucional, Subregión Cono Sur Institutional Development Network meeting, South Cone Sub Region
P.D.
MARZO / MARCH 13-16 14-16 28-30
Curso Nivel 1, Subregión Caribe Level 1 course, Caribbean Sub Region
P.D.
Reunión de la Red de Desarrollo Institucional, Subregión Centroamérica Institutional Development meeting, Central America Sub Region Reunión de la Red de Comunicaciones, Sub Region Centroamérica Communications Network meeting, Central America Sub Region
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ABRIL / APRIL 27 -30
Curso para Directores Ejecutivos Executive Directors training
Panamá
MAYO / MAY 9 -11 16-18 23- 25
Seminario Youth for Change Youth for Change seminar
Panamá
Reunión de Métodos Educativos, Cono Sur Educational methods meeting, South Cone Reunión de la Red de Desarrollo Institucional, Subregión Andina Institutional Development Network meeting, Andean Sub Region
30 a
Reunión de Métodos Educativos, Región Andina
1ro de junio
Educational Methods meeting, Andean Sub Region
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JUNIO / JUNE 13 - 15 20 - 22 27 - 29
Reunión de Métodos Educativos, Subregión Centroamérica Educational Methods meeting, Central America Sub Region Reunión de la Red de Comunicaciones, Subregión Andina Communications Network meeting, Andean Sub Region Reunión de Métodos Educativos, Subregión Caribe Educational Methods meeting, Caribbean Sub Region
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"If you form the habit of approaching things with joy, you rarely find circumstances difficult. If a difficulty, danger or annoyance looks great, but you are intelligent and you force it with a smile, even if it looks difficult in the beginning, from the moment that you have smiled, the difficulty will seem to have disappeared and then you will be able to resolve it easily."
Robert Baden-Powell, Founder of Scouting.
DICIEMBRE 2013 The Interamerican Scout Committee and the World Scout Bureau - Interamerican Region want these days to be joyous for everyone and that this feeling lasts throughout the year that is about to begin.
You can be part of the Official Newsletter of Interamerican Region. Send us your stories about any activity that has taken placein your National Scout Organization so the world will know it.
Tell us at: interamerica@scout.org This newsletter was made by the contribution and the effort of: • Luis F. Bethancourt • Ramón Guerra • Mauricio Veayra • Ricardo J. González S. • Ralf Dillmann
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