“See things from the boy’s point of view” - Robert Baden Powell
Congrats to Russell Campbell
“Save the Future, Save Our Youth”
On receiving a Chevening Scholarship!
ScoutsTT National Youth Council Speaks Out
Upcoming Activities Oct 14-16 — JOTI-JOTA — Scout HQ, Arima, San Fernando, Goodwood
Oct 16 — World Food Day (Scouting for Food) Oct 28 — Scouting for Food distribution
As members of ScoutsTT’s National Youth Council, we strongly condemn the wave of violence and ill-treatment that has been recently plaguing the youth of Trinidad and Tobago. Recently, we have noticed that the nation’s young people are being too frequently confronted by various forms of harm such as physical and emotional abuse, crime, neglect, sexual harassment and early marriage.
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Perhaps the most alarming aspect of these occurrences is that it takes place in areas that should be safe havens for young people. Forms of violence originating from the home, school and community rob our children of all trust in those who they see as mentors. It deprives them of their comfort, tranquillity, aspirations and the
Cub Scouts from Penal Adventurers, led by Akela, Lisa Heeralal, took part in the International Coastal Cleanup at Quinam Beach.
CNIRD, the Caribbean Network for Integrated Rural Development is the national coordinator for the Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup in Trinidad and Tobago.
opportunity to become the best that they can be. The most recent and tragic story of nine-year old Cyon’s death emphasizes this perilous atmosphere that has been created, depriving our youth of a key developmental requirement – peace of mind. How are the members of the youth population expected to feel safe within their community if they can’t even walk out to a nearby parlour to purchase food for their family? ScoutsTT’s mission is to help to develop young people to their full potential so that they can contribute positively to their local, national and international community. Therefore, when we see such a great hindrance toward the development of our
Russell is a member of the Couva District Council and, as a member of the interim National Youth Council, was an integral part of the Forum Planning team for our National Youth Forum.
nation’s youth, we refuse to sit idly by with our mouths shut, someone must end this unbearable silence! We as a nation must be continually mindful that our youth are our future leaders and that our country’s tomorrow is only as good as theirs. It is therefore of vital importance that we protect and nurture the young people of Trinidad and Tobago, work together to end all violence against the youth and help to remove all other obstacles in the path to their success. ScoutsTT sends condolences to the family of young Cyon in this troubling time as well as any families that have experienced such injustice.
Chevening Scholarships are awarded to outstanding emerging leaders to pursue a one-year master’s at any UK university. The scholarship programme provides a unique opportunity for future leaders, influencers, and decisionmakers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK. A Chevening Scholarship offers financial support along with the opportunity to become part of the highly regarded and influential Chevening global network.
British High Commissioner, Tim Stew presenting Russell Campbell with his certificate
Russell is one of four scholars, and will be pursuing an LLM in Law at University College London. We wish him all the best and know that he will continue to strive for excellence!
Scouting for Food ScoutsTT’s national food drive continued with a donation of 18 food hampers to needy individuals and families at Living Water Community in Port of Spain on Wednesday, September 14th. Through the support of project sponsors, Massy Foundation, the food drive launched in May 2016. Since then, Massy Stores have come on board as partners and supported the project by placing collection bins at all of their locations across the country. Further to this, Massy Stores facilitated the printing of “Gifta-Bag” tickets and the purchase of items for the “Gift-a-Bag” hampers. These tickets were designed to give a more personal touch to the donations, by which people can give the gift of a bag of groceries (valued at $100) to someone they may know who is in need.
National Scout Commissioner, Roger Berkeley (Left) and Marketing and Communications Advisor, Yvan Mendoza (Right) on hand for the distribution
The recipients will then be able to redeem their tickets at FEEL Warehouse (Laventille), Charran’s Book Store (Chaguanas) and Boodram’s Den (3rd T’dad Sea Scouts’ HQ— San Fernando) on September 30th and October 28th. Tickets are available at the national office (624-7271) and from members of the association.
Educational Objectives: Promote Scouts’ sense of belonging to the worldwide Scout Movement. Promote peace, cultural awareness, tolerance, sharing, collaboration and to encourage good deeds and active citizenship. Provide opportunities for the development of teamwork and leadership skills through patrol-based activities. Provide exciting opportunities for young people to explore technology and to develop technical skills. Promote innovation and creativity.
Scouting Around the World
JOTA-JOTI 2016 What is JOTA-JOTI? Jamboree-On-The-Air and Jamboree-On-The-Internet (JOTA-JOTI) is an official international event of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). JOTA-JOTI is a youth programme event intended for young people in Scouting of all ages.
The purpose of JOTA-JOTI is to enable and encourage Scouts around the world to communicate with one another by means of amateur radio and the internet, providing a fun and educational Scouting experience and promoting their sense of belonging to a worldwide Scout Movement.
At world level, JOTA-JOTI is coordinated by the World JOTA-JOTI Team (WJJT), led by a World JOTA-JOTI Coordinator (WJJC). The WJJT reports to the World Scout Committee and is supported by the World Scout Bureau. JOTA-JOTI related activities take place simultaneously all around the world each year during the third weekend in October. The programme for JOTA-JOTI consists both of activities developed at world level and initiatives developed at national and local level, supported by National JOTA-JOTI Coordinators and their respective teams. Basic Principles: JOTA-JOTI is a fun and exciting experience for young people in Scouting. JOTA-JOTI seeks to promote quality Scouting in a manner faithful to the purpose, principles and method of Scouting and consistent with the needs and aspirations of young people in today’s world. JOTA-JOTI strives for a meaningful engagement of as many young people from as many parts of the world as possible. JOTA-JOTI is an occasion to celebrate Scouting and to generate positive energy to support the development of the Scout Movement.
EDUCATIONAL METHODS General Develop and promote the use of an Educational Methods e-learning platform, ensuring exchange between NSOs and Regions Implement the outcomes of the 1st World Scout Education Congress and organize the 2nd World Scout Education Congress ensuring youth involvement in content, organization and participation Support implementation of the WOSM policy “Keeping Scouts Safe from Harm” in an increased number of NSOs
Programme: JOTA-JOTI shall offer programme appropriate to young people in Scouting of all ages (i.e. pre-Cubs and Cub Scouts up to and including Rover Scouts). The programme for JOTA-JOTI is developed by the WJJT and approved by the World Scout Committee. The JOTA-JOTI programme shall be a reflection of the Promise, Law, Principles and Method of Scouting, as defined by the WOSM Constitution, and shall also reflect the most up-to-date policies and initiatives of WOSM relating to youth programme.
DATES: October 14th-16th VENUES: Scout Headquarters (St. Ann’s) 1st Arouca Air Scouts HQ (Arima) 31st Trinidad Scout Group HQ (Naparima) To be determined (Tobago)
Participants will receive a badge upon completion of the jamboree programme
CAMP OUT AT THE VENUES! For more information on activities,
VISIT: http://jotajoti.info/activities/
CONTACT: Mervyn Quash (1st Arouca) 358-8912 • Jenny Singh (31st Trinidad) 477-9620 Patrick Welch (Tobago) 305-6351 • HQC Scouts at 762-9186
Conduct an analysis of spiritual development in Scouting and the “Duty to God” concept, to be presented and discussed at the 41st World Scout Conference Support implementation of WOSM’s Youth Leadership Model among NSOs and communicate its impact to relevant stakeholders Organize global workshops on Educational Methods, including the World Scout Youth Involvement policy, in each Region Youth Programme Support implementation of the World Youth Programme Policy at all levels of Scouting Revisit the Scout Method to accurately reflect 21st century developments and the World Youth Programme Policy Align and define existing World Programmes and
Initiatives (Messengers of Peace, SCENES, World Scout Environment Programme, Scouts of the World Award and Safe from Harm) Promote Peace and Human Rights education as important parts of the Youth Programme Adults in Scouting Support implementation of the World Adults in Scouting Policy and the finalised guidelines of the Wood Badge Framework in NSOs World Events Support the hosts of the 23rd World Scout Jamboree, 15th World Scout Moot, 13th World Scout Youth Forum & 41st World Scout Conference and annual JOTA-JOTI event in planning, delivery and evaluation Review the concept of World Scout Moots to attract more youth participants Review the concepts of the World Scout
Conference and World Scout Youth Forum to ensure both events meet the needs of the Movement YOUTH ENGAGEMENT Benchmark the extent to which young adults are involved in the planning and delivery of World Events as a step towards increased involvement Fully involve Youth Advisors and other young people as equal partners in the work of the World Scout Committee as well as Regional Scout Committees Ensure that young people successfully represent World Scouting externally as the face of the Movement Regularly report to NSOs on the implementation of the World Scout Youth Involvement Policy