Isgf info august 2017

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August 2017 INTERNATIONAL SCOUT AND GUIDE FELLOWSHIP

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News from the world ISGF World Conference

The 28th ISGF World Conference is fast approaching. We look forward to meeting you again in Bali from 09th to 14th October 2017. The last documents of the WConf have been finalized and you can find them on the website. Therefore, we invite you to check that you have not missed any important information to http://www.isgf.org/index.php/en/isgf -news-from/world-conferences/1017more-information-about-the-2017isgf-world-conference .

The ISGF Book of Project is being outlined but the NSGFs and CB groups, which have not yet sent their projects, can still inform the World Bureau.

Deadline 25th August 2017.

Each NSGF having participated in this project will receive the draft format for final check and approval.

We would like to remind you not to forget to send back your delegation form, your registration form to the Forum on the ‘Intercultural Dialogue’, your World Market form, your Display request area form and your Action time request form to the World Bureau, worldbureau@isgf.org Soon, the Indonesian host committee will share with you practical information regarding the programm for accompanying persons, the International Fellowship dinner that will be on 11th October, the Bali Tour on 12th October etc.

News from the World a. ISGF World Conference 2017, Indonesia b. HAITI- What’s up? c. How does ISGF communicate? d. ISGF consultative Status with WOSM e. What is being prepared for you in 2018?

News from the Regions

Africa - Arab – AsPac - Europe Western Hemisphere

The ISGF World Bureau will be closed from 15th to 25th August.

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HAITI PROJECT – WHAT’S UP? Last June, you were informed that an ISGF delegation was about to leave to Haiti in a view of meeting with the local stakeholders and to assess the implementation of the ISGF global project ‘Haiti’. From 21st to 29th June, the delegation composed of : Virginia Bonasegale - World Committee member – Italy; Ingrid Danstrup - PR Secretariat and Editor of the National Magazine St George – Denmark and her husband, Jesper Matthiessen; Ana Rodrigues - Europe Committee, South Sub-Region representative; Rosa Leite, Chairman of the Associação de Antigas Guias – Portugal; and Mida Rodrigues, Chairman ISGF World Committee,

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TRIP TO HAITI – PHOTO REPORTAGE NSGF HAITI

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made the colors of ISGF shining and acted on behalf of all those who actively participated in these praiseworthy projects. On their way, they stopped in Miami- USA- where the Central Branch members of ‘Asociacion Adultos Scouts y Guias de Cuba USA’ received them as special guests with a full program.

In Haiti, they visited the Orphanage ‘“Enfant Haitien Mon Frére”, the school ‘Carmen René Durocher’, the WAGGGS Member Organisation of Haïti and met members of the NSGF of Haiti.

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The Orphanage ‘Enfant Haïtien Mon Frère’ received US$ 9,500 and the cost of fence is totally covered.

The School ‘Carmen René Durocher’ received US$ 7,000 enabling the school administration to buy some pieces of furniture.

When in Haiti, the ISGF Delegation bought various school supplies (note books, pens, pencils etc.) and additional furniture for a total of US$1076.76, which make the ISGF support amounting to a total of USD8,076.76 to which, 130 dining sets were offered by individual members.

The headquarters of the Guides of Haiti. The ISGF delegation had the opportunity to examine the blueprints of the building.

With the kind cooperation and the commitment of Jesper Matthiessen, who is an engineer, some recommendations and even betterments will be provided. So far, no funds have been given as we still wait for getting confirmation that the first part of the project will come to reality.

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During their trip, the ISGF delegation sent various photos http://www.isgf.org/index.php/en/projects/on-goingprojects/1056-isgf-global-project-in-haiti-part-2. A comprehensive report will be available soon on the ISGF website.

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HOW DOES ISGF COMMUNICATE? ISGF and Showing the good work and the member benefits of our organization is to show videos. YouTube allows us to upload videos of our members talking about our organization’s benefits and the good work that we do worldwide.

We need your help. You Tube will provide ISGF a better link to the You Tube ISGF channel when we have reached 100 subscribers. The only thing you need to do is to subscribe when you watch an ISGF video via this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJVDFhPCNFdf2jKiYzs0XOw With so much new content being uploaded every day to YouTube, it can be easy to lose track of when ISGF post a new video you may be interested in. Subscribing to a YouTube channel is sort of like subscribing to a magazine -- new content by users you're subscribed to shows up on your YouTube home page, so you see it immediately instead of having to hunt for it.

If you no longer want to get updates from our ISGF channel, you can unsubscribe directly from the channel itself or from the page for a specific video. Hover your mouse over the "Subscribed" button so that it turns into a red "Unsubscribe" video and click it.

So subscribe to our YouTube ISGF channel to get the most out of YouTube.

ISGF and During the last ISGF World Committee meeting in March 2017 the members definitely decided to change from a Facebook Group to a Facebook Page for the following reasons: -

After having experienced an ISGF FB Group for more than 6 years it was time for a change.

A Facebook Group is attached to the personal profile, and using the profile picture of the group administrator.

Since 2015 we had discussions to change the setting of the Facebook.

Pages can create content that comes from the Page itself, and linked to the administrator.

A FB Page is more public so much better for ISGF visibility.

Once a visitor has liked a Page they will be kept posted about ISGF. On a Page it is still possible to inform, put news, announce events and publish photos.

The administrators can view statistics about the growth and the activities on the Page, number of likes; shares etc.

Administrators are not visible on a FB Page but they are there to monitor the Page.

Visitors of a Page become members simply by “liking” the Page. No interaction from the administrator is required. Moreover FB Pages will show up in Google searches.

We recommend all NSGF’s, CB groups and Regions to start a FB group or page instead of investing in a website.

ISGF can link to these Pages or Groups via her website.

Verna Lopez, Leny Doelman, Ronald de Rosa Spierings, Administrators of the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/isgf.1953

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ISGF and its website

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Regularly the website is updated and it provides you with the latest news from NSGFs, Regions and Sub Regions, CB members or with ISGF documentation.

Since December 2016, a great deal of information has been made available and we find it would be convenient for you to have an overview at a first glance: Name document Profile NSGF Uganda - update Profile NSGF Libya - update Profile NSGF Tunisia - update Profile NSGF Lebanon - update Profile NSGF Ghana - update MED Gathering, newsletter 1 Profile NSGF Mexico Profile NSGF India Profile NSGF Sweden - update Profile NSGF Hungary Profile NSGF Slovenia Profile NSGF Norway - update Profile NSGF Poland - update Profile NSGF Finland - update Profile NSGF Argentina - update 4th Tunisia Gathering, registration form “ “ “ information/invitation “ “ “ leaflet Photo impression ISGF Haiti Mission 2017 Western Europe gathering, newsletter 2 Profile NSGF Curacao - update Boletin FASV, junio 2017 O Campanheiro Portugal, maio/junho 2017 Strade Aparte, maggio 2017 World Committee meeting March 2017 Boletin FASV, mayo 2017 Profile NSGF Australia - update Profile NSGF Austria - update Profile NSGF Maldives - update Profile NSGF New Zealand - update Profile NSGF Czech Republic - update Criteria consultation status with WOSM AsPac Development plan 2024 AsPac Quarterly, January – March 2017 Profile NSGF Germany - update Profile NSGF Estonia - update Boletin FASV, febrero 2017 St. George Day – NSGF Spain “ “ “ - NSGF Germany “ “ “ - NSGF Argentina “ “ “ Sub-Region Central Europe Book of Projects letter Strade Aperte argomenti aprile 2017 Strade Aperte Newsletter, aprile 2017 Western Europe gathering, newsletter 1

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WOSM and ISGF Last May, we informed you that after deep consideration, WOSM and ISGF came to the conclusion that a Joint Statement was no more required because ISGF is granted the Consultative Status.

For further information about the criteria and obligations as to the consultative status : http://www.isgf.org/index.php/en/partner ships/128-wosm-world-organization-ofthe-scout-movement However, we consider important to clarify that each three years, the World Scout Committee review the granting of the Consultative Status. In light of this, ISGF is required to submit a comprehensive report on the ISGF’s support provided to WOSM and its NSO for the last triennial period. Therefore, we call for your entire cooperation to keep informed the ISGF World Bureau of all your actions implemented, whatever they are financial support, advices given, practical support during their activities or their events etc.

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FOR YOU IN 2018?

4th Tunisia Gathering 21- 28 April 2018 at Tunis and the central area of Tunisia http://www.isgf.org/index.php/en/isgf-newsfrom/other-events/1058-tunisia-welcomes-youat-their-gathering-in-2018 50 years Forum Grossarl 27 May -3 June 2018 Austria http://www.isgf.org/index.php/en/isgf-newsfrom/other-events/1060-50-years-jubileeforum-in-grossarl-in-2018 29th Nordic Baltic Gathering 24- 28 August 2018, Sweden

9th Central Europe Gathering 5-9 September 2018, Poland

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27th Western Europe Gathering 8-12 October 2018, United Kingdom

http://www.isgf.org/index.php/en/component/jem/event/24-27th-western-europe-gathering

16th MED/5th Southern Europe Gathering 19-27 October 2018 Greece

http://www.isgf.org/index.php/en/sub-regions/southern-europe/1059-more-information-about-the-med-gatheringin-greece

15th AsPac Region Gathering More information to come

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News from the Regions AFRICA

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Africa Region Conference in Burkina Faso 24th February -1 March 2017

The report of the conference is available

http://www.isgf.org/index.php/en/regions/africa/1034-report-5th-conference-of-the-isgf-africa-region

ARAB The most important activities in the Region Mohamed Jarraya, Chair of the Regional Committee

In the first half period of 2017, among the most important activities in the Arab Region, we can refer to the following: - The 9th Gathering of Arab adult scouts and guides, held in Morocco from 9 to 16 April 2017, with the participation of 120 participants from 9 countries: Morocco, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan And Lebanon. The program included visits of Casa, Rabat, Tangiers and other locations in the northern area of Morocco.

- The first seminar dedicated to information and communication officers of National Scout and Guide Fellowships, held in Kuwait from 15 to 20 July 2017. There were 35 participants coming from 9 countries: Morocco, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Lebanon.

- The Preparation of the participation of NSGFs from the Region to the World Conference in Bali, where we will celebrate the admission of two new Members of ISGF: the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

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ASIA PACIFIC 5th AsPac SGF Committee Meet was held from 17th to 20th March 2017, attended by 9 committee 5 AsPac Region Committee meeting members from 6 NSGF’s along with 8 invitees Mecci, Secretary General meeting went on successfully hosted by New Zealand NSGF Inc. at Airport Gateway Hotel, Auckland. Meeting was chaired by Satish R Khanna and locally coordinated by Mike Crane President of New Zealand NSGF Inc, with support of Mary Crane & Gary James (Walker).

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Highlights of the meet were: - Committee stood united to resolve disputes and problems prevailing in the region, - Regional Development Plan with vision 2024 was approved and will be implemented in due course, - World Conference at Bali 2017 was discussed and Aspac Committee again stressed to stand united, - Special image building efforts of the region will be initiated during World Conference, - AsPac Foundation future actions were updated, - Regional accounts and financials status were informed to the committee, - Support extended to APR WOSM & APR WAGGGS were discussed and future actions were decided, - AsPac SGF will officially join the 31st APR Scout Jamboree in Mongolia.

In 2017, senior leader from APR WAGGGS was approached to be consultant of the committee especially for Girl Guiding technicalities, next 6th Aspac SGF Committee will be held Nepal and next AsPac Gathering venue and hosts were discussed (shortly same will be announced). Overall it was successful meeting.

Regional Workshop Mecci , Secretary General The Regional Development Workshop was held in Federal Hotel Kuala Lumpur Malaysia from 20th to 22nd Jan 2017 attended by 10 countries, officially hosted by B P Guild of Malaysia coordinated by Gunaseelan T. The 2 days workshop was technically conducted by Greg Davies & Aamal Ali guided by Mecci. ISGF World body also extended financial support for the workshop.

The 28 members attended from 10 countries are Australia, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Dr. Zen Chief Commissioner of PPM – Malaysia attended the welcome dinner and blessed the

occasion. Tiru Srinath from WOSM / WSB KL Office joined and presented the technical presentation on WOSM and Thammy Chong, the International Commissioner of the Girl Guides Association of Malaysia gave presentation on stop violence and WAGGGS, along with appreciated AsPac SGF support and gave a brief on what they needed further support from AsPac. Abdullah Rasheed also gave a input on constitution of ISGF and region, the 3 areas chosen technical planning was Identify priorities, allocate funds and Intensifying the growth at NSGF/ CB’s level. The next level of planning has to be streamlined with every NSGF’s / CB to keep the track of plan and vision 2024.

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Thailand and Singapore joined for first time as part of AsPac, every one contributed their ideas and suggestions in the interest of AsPac Region. Panel Meet – 3 member’s panel nominated by AsPac SGF Committee also met in KL Malaysia during the

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workshop to facilitate a solution and submitted strong recommendations after meeting the concerned groups. Nepal, Bangladesh, India, Singapore brought official souvenirs and presented during the workshop.

News from India Seema Rathi, International Secretary 17th National Jamboree of The Bharat Scouts & Guides inaugurated on 29th Dec 2016 and concluded on 4th Jan 2017 at Mysuru Karnataka. Indian SGF organized A to Z Service Center during Jamboree by serving thousands of young people who participated in the Jamboree by providing and facilitating them with hundreds of items necessary for camp life, it was benefited to them to participated all activities, who came to our center and went back with smiles when they found it what they were looking for away from home. Even many adults from BS&G got benefited from this. The volunteers from all over India belonging to SGF have joined and registered to be part of our service centre under leadership of our National Coordinator Vishnu Agrawal assisted by Gayathri Singh, Anu Thimmappa and Sandeep Dhawala.

The Jamboree officially inaugurated by Honorable President of India Shree Pranab Mukkerjee, many key leaders from all over Asia Pacific visited our centre and encouraged our team. It is a matter of proud for Indian SGF that our 14 members donated the Blood to save many lives in a Blood Donation Camp organized during the Jamboree on Dec. 30, 2016. More information about NSGF India is available on the website’

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EUROPE

European workshop Nana Gentimi – Vice Chair WCom. The 7th Europe Workshop, under the theme „ROUTE 2020“ - STEP

BY STEP TO THE FUTURE – PART 3, The use of New Media to attract new members, took place in Smolenice, Slovakia, during the days 3-8 March 2017.

32 people from 13 countries (Austria, Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Greece, Spain, Ireland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, The Netherlands, Belgium and Czech Republic) had the opportunity to participate in a lot of group workshops and presentations.

Since the focus of this workshop was recruitment, the topics were how to advertise ISGF, how to communicate and how to improve / keep Membership in ISGF. Doris Stockmann, ISGF Europe Committee President, welcomed

all the participants and the President Dr. h.c. Ing. Tibor Mikus of the Trnavsk District.

Also, Vladimir Janecka, President of the Slovakia Fellowship, welcomed all the particpants and wished them an interesting and enjoyable stay at Smolenice. Nana Gentimi, ViceChairman of the World Committee also gave her welcome and information on behalf of the World Committee.

The host country, Slovakia, did a presentation about their work as a NSGF and also how the Scouts movement is implemented in their country. Throughout the working days, Angela Dernbach (Europe Committee memberCentral Europe sub-region) presented with a workshop where all participants worked together

towards advertising ways to promote ISGF in their countries.

Communication, visibility and networking were discussed between the participants in a workshop presented by Ana Rodrigues (Europe Committee member- South Europe subregion), while Leny as always showed participants the right and effective way to use the ISGF website.

Since 2010, ISGF European workshops have tried to reach a successful communication between its members and provide a sufficient knowledge on modern technologies useful for the development of NSGFs and improvement of their visibility

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News from Germany- Celebration of our 50 years Klaus Halke – International Secretary

Verband Deutscher Altpfadfindergilden – VDAPG, Germany, will celebrate its 50th anniversary from 27th to 31st October 2017, in the Sachsenhain near Verden/Aller (in the south of Bremen) - Single, double and more bedrooms available.

For further information, please contact Klaus Halke, Klaus.Halke@web.de

News from Spain - 90th birthday of a Scout leader in Malaga Miguel A. Delgado- President of Local Group of ISGF in Malaga

On January 15, 2017, the Local Fellowship of ISGF in Malaga, celebrated the 90th birthday of the great leader of the Scouting and Guiding in our city, the Phater Jose P. Tejera SJ, very active member of ISGF-Malaga.

His anniversary was celebrated climbing the summit of San Anton Mountain that dominates the city. Our leader was accompanied by young scouts and guides of different Spanish Scout Movements and ISGF-Malaga members

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WESTERN HEMISPHERE New Vice-Chair of the Regional Committee Vanessa Hoogenbergen, Chair of the Regional Committee In March 2017, the Western Hemisphere Region Committee (WHRC) received a mail from Richard Moore in which he resigned from the position of Vice President of the WHRC. The WHRC started the process of requesting candidates for this vacancy.

Two nominations were received, from Bryan Bell from USA and Ricardo Blengini from Argentina.

Documentation regarding the election procedures has been sent to the members of the WH Region entitled to vote and the deadline was July 15, 2017.

The result of the election was sent to all the members of the WH Region.

The newly elected Vice Chairman of the WHRC is Mr. Ricardo Blengini of SGAA, Argentina and the WHRC welcomes Mr. Blengini and wish him good luck in his new position.