Scouting Asia-Pacific

scouting Volume 44 No. 3

July 2012

World Scout Bureau

Asia-Pacific Region

Asia-Pacific

Pakistan and India 2nd integration camp

Returning the visit

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OUR REGION Regional leaders visit Nepal

OUR ORGANIZATION Culture of Dialogue

OUR RESOURCES Mongolia strengthens financial capabilities

NSO FOCUS “Let’s Mobilize” Regional leaders visit Nepal

MAIN STORY Pakistan-Indian 2nd integration camp: Returning the favour

OUR PROFILE Regional leaders meet SAARC Secretary General

OUR YOUNG PEOPLE Indonesian Rovers work for clean and healthy community

PHOTO GALLERY World Environment Day launched in the State of Sabah

AROUND THE WORLD Aidan Jones acknowledges Karachi work on Ticket to Life

OUR VOLUNTEERS Tips for the Effective Implementation of Adults in Scouting in an NSO

WHAT WE DO BEST ASIA-PACIFIC Australia teaches kids important SCOUTING life skills

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World Scout Bureau reviews regional performance and direction

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Under the leadership of the R ­ egional Scout Committee Chairman Jejomar C Binay, the World Scout Bureau/Asia-Pacific Region had its annual management meeting from 1415 June 2012, in Makati City, Philippines, to review the key actions made in the previous year and to strategize as an organization in the coming year, making the Scouting presence in the region remains strong and united.

Mr Abdullah Rasheed Adviser Ms Luz Taray Editor Mr S Prassanna Shrivastava Mr Syd Castillo Mr Thian Hiong Boon Associate Editors Theresa E. Quine Managing Editor & Designer PO Box 4050, MCPO 1280 Makati City, Philippines e-mail: asia-pacific@scout.org http://www.scout.org/asia-pacific

In his speech, Chairman Binay welcomed the guests and executives in the country, as the Vice-President of the Philippines which he described as being the land of smiles.

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The Vice-President said Filipinos have a strong faith and resilience to come together as one which also the characteristic of Philippine Scouting.

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Attending for the first time in this year’s APR Management Meeting is World Scout Bureau’s Chief Operating Officer Mr Aidan Jones, who assumed the post this March, said that he was delighted to be part of the region’s top management meeting and to see how things are being done at the

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regional level.

As a capacity of COO, it is his main concern to focus on how the management process operates in an efficient organization. He said “I look forward to the interaction and information gathering during this this two-day meeting.”

This dialogue provides an opportunity to the world and regional leaders to interact and support one another.

Also came to partake in the meeting are Regional Treasurer Mr Paul Ho (Hong Kong), APR Management SubCommittee Chairman Mr Janaprith Fernando, World Scout Bureau Executive Director Mr Jim Sharp and the Asia-Pacific executives headed by Regional Director Abdullah Rasheed.

Topics being covered in the meeting are administrative issues, review of support to NSOs from the CNV recommendations, update on the Ticket to Life projects, among others.

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COUTS New Zealand and The Starship Foundation formed a unique and valuable partnership this year with the exclusive aim of letting kids helping kids through its “Lets Mobilize” campaign.

More than 15,000 Keas, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers collected old and unwanted mobile phones in support to Starship Foundation’s goal to provide a 24/7 Air Ambulance service for Kiwi kids throughout New Zealand. Not only the Starship’s National Air Ambulance Service is benefitting from this campaign but the environment as well.

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he regional team led by the Regional Scout Committee member Mr. Fazlur Rahman with Regional Director Mr Abdullah Rasheed went to Nepal from 23-27 April 2012, as part of the consultancy visit to National Scout Organizations.

During the meeting, Chief Scout and Minister of Youth and Sports of Nepal Ms Kamala Roka, assisted by the Secretary of the Ministry Mr Sushil Ghimire, learned about the developments of Scouting in the country and in the region.

On 24th April, the team joined Nepal Scouts Executive Committee meeting which tackled the proposal of having the national Jamboree in Kakani Scout Centre which is being developed to be self-reliant in its operation. At the first quarter of this year, more than 2,200 Scouts and non-Scouts utilized its facilities.

Together with Chief Commissioner Shree Ram Lamichhane, the team visited Scout groups at nearby districts in Lalitpur, Kathmandu and Bhakthapur with a briefing on the Messenger of Peace initiative.

District commissioners and executive committee members including young adults used those meetings for sharing of information. In Bhakthapur, a special radio interview was arranged

by Bhakthapur Media House which

also airs a program on Scouting.

International Commissioner Mr Gunja Bahadur Shrestha, set a meeting with young people and key leaders of Bharatpur in Chitwan district, about four hours by road from Kathmandu.

There was a tremendous enthusiasm among the Scout leaders who discussed the need to strengthen the Rover Section, introduce open Scout groups and involve the corporate sector in Scouting.

Presently, Chitwan district has over 2,000 Scouts in 40 schools who are playing a major role in organizing community camps promoting awareness on climate change and disaster control, establishment of Scout fund, and numerous image building activities.

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s their peace initiative, Rovers and leaders of Indonesia led the small village of Kukusan, Beji district, Depok, West Java to a healthy lifestyle and clean environment, under the banner of the Messengers of Peace.

Scouts known as environment advocates, Gerakan Pramuka (GP) mobilise Scouts to be the bridge between community and the environment. Part of the efforts of this peace initiative were street and river clean-up drive; house-to-house visitation to remind families on the importance of having clean facilities; washing hands and no smoking inside the house, among others.

National Commissioner Nuning Wirjoatmodjo said “If the community is aware of the present damage on the environment, recovery can be faster.” She shared that if every Indonesian citizen is aware on what is happening, the environment can be protected and damage could be reduced.

Out of the 15,000 population of Kukusan, 300 are children who are five years old below, prompting GP to bring health experts to conduct medical check-up both

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on the child and the mother, with Rovers assisting them. Through this initiative, GP wanted Kukusan to have a clean and healthy lifestyle that will eventually lead them to develop an active healthy village.

“It is important not to be ambitious to do something big and never accomplish anything. It is better to start on something that we can achieve and finish till the end,” Commissioner Wirjoatmodjo said.

Aris Setiawan said he was proud to be a Senior Rover because through Scouting, he has the opportunity to play an active role in society. “We know how important healthy environment is, and how this environment can be maintained by the community.”

When asked what MoP is? Project leader Mr Adi Pamungkas said “MoP is about caring Scouts who do activities to help society, whether in the field of health, or in any other field to live a cleaner and healthier environment.”

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Tips for the Effective Implementation of Adults in Scouting in an NSO

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Establish an Adults In Scouting Committee in every NSO, if not already established. This should include representatives from all levels in the NSO, and have responsibility for the appropriate development and implementation of the World Adults in Scouting Policy in the respective NSO.

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Conduct Youth Forums’ or Adult Leaders Forums’ at all levels in the NSO, for appropriate levels of advice that informs the NSO on future adult resources management.

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To strengthen quality training, provide appropriate resources (e.g. Resource Manuals) to assist working with particular Sectional roles like Cub Scouts, Scouts, Rovers and those with Special Needs.

Specific manuals need to go beyond traditional training manuals utilised in adult leader training.

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Improve Adult Training i.e., Unit Leaders, Trainers, Commissioners, Volunteers/new Volunteers, by matching the role to role specific training and training support.

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Identify volunteers from among former Scouts who have left Scouting, but may be able to assist now and match their individual expertise and skill to specific role or tasks where the support is needed.

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Support the volunteer for the skills that they have and those they want to develop during their involvement in the Movement.

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Encourage ‘adult awareness’ of Scouting activities through invitations to attend and participate. This may also assist in adult recruitment and involvement in needed leadership roles.

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Involve young adults in leadership roles at all levels.

Their contribution should remind us of what our focus is – the development of young people. They do have a lot to contribute despite their age, and allow the opportunity for the leadership of Scouting to know what interests young people today.

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Provide opportunities for vocational and skills training for young adults, through linking with appropriate government / school authorities who work in this area.

Have a clear role/job description for Unit Leaders, Assistants, Trainers, District Leaders, Commissioners and any specific adult roles. This needs to include the Functions for each role, Reporting aspects and the period of time of the Appointment.

Define ‘term of appointment’ more clearly, and that it is renewable.

Ensure that the ‘Mutual Agreement’ or ‘çontract’ to become a Volunteer in Scouting, whether a Leader or Adult supporter, is clearly understood by all parties, thus eliminating potential problem situations in the future.

Develop clear ‘induction guidelines’ for new adults in Scouting, and provide intentional and ongoing support as they develop in their role.

Appoint Mentors/Advisers/Buddies for new and continuing Adults in Scouting, but provide training for them so that it may assist them to do their job properly.

Develop and review Adult Training (uniformed and non-uniformed) for all roles, based on the need to deliver the Youth Program effectively, and that training programs exist for all roles for adults in Scouting, whether in a uniform or nonuniform capacity.

Provide on-going support and continued encouragement for all adults in Scouting in the NSO. Review and evaluate role responsibilities for all adults in Scouting periodically. This should be at least once every 12 months, and no longer than 24 months to ensure the effectiveness of the process. Use of the Personal Development Plan will assist this greatly.

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he Messenger of Peace (MoP) project and the King Abdul Aziz Center For National Dialogue (KACND), in collaboration with the World Scout Foundation, launched ‘The Global Program For Training of Trainers’ for certified trainers to spread the culture of dialogue, at the Holiday Inn Izdihar Hotel in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 20-23 May 2012.

Thirty-one participants representing the Asia-Pacific Region (16 participants) and Scouts of Ireland (13 participants), KISC (1 participant) and Saudi Arabia Scout Association (1) interested in dialogue issues benefit from the training resources and materials throughout this three-day program

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Culture of Dialogue The program was designed to enhance the cultural dialogue globally and enabled participants to develop skills in dialogue and effective communication.

Deputy Secretary General Dr Fahd Al-Sultan received the participants at the Centre with a brief introductory meeting prior to the training. Dr Faizal Bin Muammar welcomed all the participants to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia having the opportunity to highlight a brief presentation of the center’s main goals and important achievements.

He mentioned the future projects of the centre, which is mainly the

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opening of a new office in Vienna.

The training program had four four units and each unit has specific sessions. Main topics in the training were our relationships, effective listening, skills of effective speaking, and application of skills.

As part of the social program, participants explored Riyadh City and enjoyed the educational tour every afternoon.

Right after workshop, participants from the Asia-Pacific were asked to prepare an individual plan to propose projects at national level for MoP funding.

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n the second round of the integration camp of Scouts and Guides from India and Pakistan, each had the opportunity to know and learn from each other in many ways.

The 2nd special integration camp held from 2-6 May 2012 was one of the Messengers of Peace projects in the Asia-Pacific. The first camp was held in November 2011 in India where about 300 Indian Rovers and Rangers and 55 Pakistani Rovers and leaders camped together.

PBSA Chief Commissioner Mr Justice Agha Rafiq welcomed the participants and spoke about the objectives of the camp along with its friendly activities. Participants were provided with activity books where they recorded their interests and addresses so they can continue their friendship even after the camp. Participants appointed two members from each group during

From arts, participants enjoyed the food and cultural exhibition where everyone enjoyed authentic Indian and Pakistani food.

At the closing ceremony on 6th May, Chief Commissioner Rafiq and Camp Director Cdr. (Retd) Aftab Qureshi thanked all participants. Chief Justice of the Federal Shariat Court was the chief guest who assured the continuation of the integration camp and his future support.

The camp began when 73 Scouts and Guides, headed by Shree Geeta Rawat of Bharat Scouts & Guides set their foot at the Wagha border, in Lahore, Pakistan and met up with the Scouts from Punjab Boy Scouts Association after a five-hour journey by land. the Youth Forum where they discussed plans to further reinforce the tie that binds the young people of Pakistan and India, even the ones outside Scouting.

Pakistan Prime Minister H.E. Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani, who was the chief guest, inaugurated the camp and was honored to host this peace initiative taken by WOSM, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari said “by fostering a common bond, Scouting becomes an important vehicle to promote peace, and unleash the creative potentials of young people.”

Mr. Zafar Iqbal (Pakistan) was elected Chairman, Mr. Kamal (India) as Vice-Chairman and Ms. Nousheen Shaikh (Pakistan) as Secretary led the Forum and recorded their final recommendations. PBSA Young Media Commissioner Mr Rizwan Jaffar covered the forum.

In another integration session, a dialogue was held at the Allama Iqbal Open University where participants exchanged views with other young people outside Scouting, which was seen in different popular TV programs. A cultural show followed by visit to Pakistan National Council of the Arts, to a museum and Islamabad Model College for Girls where art students shared their paintings following the camp’s theme.

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At midnight of 6th May, the Indian contingent left Islamabad and was welcomed at Pakistan Railway headquarters in Lahore for a oneday home hospitality. Scouts from Punjab arranged lunch at Shalamar Garden, reception at Lahore Fort and dinner at the Government College University endeding the day with a beautiful campfire. The following day, Scouts spent the day seeing different historical and religious sites.

On 8th May, with tears of joy, the Pakistan Scouts and leaders said goodbye to their Scouting brothers and sisters from India as they crossed the border.

Contingent Leader Ms Geeta Rawat appreciated the warm hospitality and the efforts extended to them

by Pakistani friends. Rawat said, experiencing that kind of hospitality made our going home very difficult.”

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elebrating World Environment Day on 5 June 2012, key Scout Leaders from 12 National Scout Organizations (NSOs) across the Asia-Pacific Region gathered at the Sandakan Nature Scout Park and planted a skyfruit, biologically known as Swietenia tree that has medicinal and nutritional properties, which was discovered in 1996 by famous researcher Dr. Larry Brookes.

Scout leaders were in Sandakan attending the APR Workshop on Environment Education in Scouting from 4-7 June which began with a demo of practical environmental activities to understand better the environment we live in. Activities among the workshop participants included those which could be played among children for them to feel and admire the beauty and textures of natural trees, and looking at the possibilities of creative use of natural materials which otherwise could be treated as waste.

For the 400 campers from Sandakan who had gathered at the same nature Scout park as a pre-camp of the Sabah centenary Jamboree, the day began with sessions on environment education in Scouting to understand environmental problems and ways of reducing these problems with proposed actions, facilitated by Dr. Arbaat Bin Hassan, Senior Lecturer of the Sultan Idris Education University in Malaysia and a long time scouter who had worked and produced many materials on environment education.

He also covered common environment activities among Scouts involved in conservation work which includes tree planting, recycling of waste materials, beach clean up, campaign for reducing of the use of plastic bags, garbage disposal, pollution and forest deforestation and afforestation.

The issue of climate change and the role of young people was the session for the participants facilitated by Mr. Jupiri Titim, Sabah Forestry department of the State of Sabah, which was befitting for the day

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unched in the State of Sabah to mark the world environment day which preceded the formal launching of the world environment day the National Scout Chief Commissioner Dato Shahrum Osman. The State Chief Scout Commissioner Dato Awang Zaini, welcomed and highlighted on the mangrove reforestration project done by the Sabah Scouts being shared among all the participants with a video presentation of the work done recently.

On behalf of the Regional Scout Committee, first Vice Chairman Dr. Mukyuddin bin Sarwani congratulated the Scouts of Malaysia, in particular the Scouts of Malaysia Sabah State for organising the World Environment Day Programme. He said, “our founder has foreseen the importance of taking care of nature. It is a reciprocal situation where nature will take care of mankind if it is taken care of.

Nature study is one of the key activities in Scouting even at the time Scouting started and the Scouts have stressed the importance to take care of its surroundings”.

He added, “I am glad that the Asia-Pacific Region is encouraging and supporting the NSOs to join the WSEP and to integrate environment education with the Scout programme and share these experiences with other NSOs. On this World Environment Day, we look back at the American Cree Indian Proverb “only when the last tree has died and the last river been poisoned and the last fish been caught will we realize we cannot eat money.”

This second workshop on environment education had over 40 participants.

Sandakan is a city known for its most accessible tropical rainforest and forest reserves with its Rainforest Discovery Centre, which is only about 24 km from the city centre. The state of Sabah is well known for its Sepilok Orang Utan rehabilitation.

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he Adelaide Advertiser reported that based on the latest findings by the University of South Australia (UniSA) indicated that organisations like Scouts Australia teach children how to understand and negotiate social situations, making them them better prepared for life.

UniSA Research fellow Dr Anne Glover says, “Lots of parents will say to me ‘My child is four and they can count to 100’ or ‘My child is five and they know the alphabet backwards’, but I’ll ask them if their child can make friends...We all say we want our kids to be happy and they can only be happy when they know how to make friends and how to have long relationships.

If this isn’t in place by the time they are six or seven, then there’s a real risk of them not being able to maintain friendships and marriage down the track.”

That is where organisations like Scouts Australia offer young children a vast range of opportunities.

Scouts SA Chief Commissioner John Derbyshire says the almost 7000 young people who take part in scout activities throughout the state learn in a way that is “not forced or classroom taught”.

“They learn in such a way that they don’t realise they’re being taught,” Mr Derbyshire says.

“We do this by encouraging them to enjoy and respect the outdoors, undertake adventurous activity that’s not always canoeing or abseiling. Some are hall-based and creating motivation. No matter how long someone’s association was with Scouts or what they did, it’s been of benefit to them later in life.”

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Mongolia strengthens financial capabilities

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he Scout Association of Mongolia concluded its four-day National Workshop on Building Financial Capabilities which begun on 25th May 2012 at the International Children Center, Nairamdal, Mongolia to equip Scout leaders with skills on financial capability.

Coming from 5 provinces locally called Aimags, 28 participants attended the workshop. Besides the Scout leaders from the local and national level, participants from other sectors or non-government organizations also participated including the international relations volunteer from Girl Scouts of Mongolia, Bookbridge country manager, international relations officer from National Authority of Children, and marketing managers and officers from educational

institutions centered on children and arts.

The workshop provided perfect opportunity for participants to increase their financial knowledge and capability in an organizational setting. During the workshop, participants looked into the dynamic ways to strengthen the existing membership registration system and expanding Scout supply service.

Partnership, project writing and fundraising were also major topics among the participants. SAM International Relations Scout Executive Mr Sreeter Khuyag-Ochir directed the workshop; assisting him were overseas resource speakers Dr. Nizmuddin Ahmed who was from Bangladesh and a member of the APR Finance Sub-Committee; Dr Dominique Chu from Hong Kong

and Mr. S. Prassanna Shrivastava, Director, Development Support and Finance from the APR Office. SAM Chief Commissioner Ms Baigalmaa Lkhagvasuren was also actively contributing to most of the sessions.

Mongolia is very active working with other partners, both locally and internationally, on developmental projects covering many areas. One good example is their partnership with Bookbridge since 2009 which resulted to setting up 10 libraries in different parts of Mongolia.

Many of the elements of the workshop will enhance and further strengthen these partnerships apart from better financial management capabilities at the national scout headquarters.

Mongolia is very active in working with other partners both within and outside the country on developmental projects.

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Regional leaders meet SAARC Secretary General Some key Scout leaders from the Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Committee met the Secretary General of SAARC Mr Ahmed Saleem at his office in Kathmandu on 23rd April to brief him about Scouting in the SAARC area, which is one of the main coordinating bodies of youth activities in the sub-region.

Leading the team was Chief Commissioner of Nepal Scouts, Shree Ram Lamachhane, who is also designated as coordinator of South Asia Association of National Scout Organizations (SAANSO) whose secretariat is the Nepal Scouts.

SAANSO is a recognized body of SAARC since February 2011, now chaired by the Chief Commissioner of Bhutan, Mr Chencho Dorji.

Other leaders in the meeting with the Secretary General were Fazlur Rahman, former Chief Commissioner of Bangladesh and current member of the Regional scout Committee and Mr. Abdullah Rasheed, WOSM AP Regional Director.

SAARC Director Ibrahim Zuhuree also took part and will continue to be the contact person for SAANSO. At the meeting, the team briefed the Secretary

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SAARC Secretary General Mr Ahmed Saleem met with the Regional Scout Committee member Shree Ram Lamichhane and Regional Director Abdullah Rasheed at his office in Kathmandu, Nepal on 23rd April 2012.

General about the annual SAARC Scout Friendship Camp last held in Bhutan in early 2011 and on the next camp to be held in Islamabad from 17-21 October 2012.

Apart from the camp, the Jamboree on-the-train, a regular event in Bangladesh, is popular among Scouts which is being considered as a future activity.

Shree Ram requested the Secretary General to look into the possibility of including the SAARC Scout Friendship Camp as part of SAARC’s calendar of activities.

Annual Scout events among the SAARC countries have been a regular feature since 1990 when the first SAARC Scout Jamboree was held in Sri Lanka. Since then, Scout events continued around the SAARC area with the inclusion of Afghanistan.

During the annual meeting of SAANSO, Chief Commissioners of the eight participating countries agreed on an annual calendar apart from sharing ideas and challenges on the development of Scouting in SAARC.

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The last Chief Commissioners meeting of SAANSO was held in Bhutan in March 2011 and the next meeting is scheduled for October at the SAARC Camp in Islamabad.

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Chief Operating Officer Aidan Jones acknowledges Karachi work on Ticket to Life

Aidan Jones, on his first visit to the Asia Pacific Region as the new Chief Operating Officer of the World Scout Bureau, visited Karachi, Pakistan on 16th June with AsiaPacific Regional Director Abdullah Rasheed.

Part of the visit was a meeting with Ticket to Life (TTL) Scouts where Aidan highlighted the efforts for the project, with shared goals and services similar to other Scouting projects going on around the world.

The programme was held at the auditorium of Commerce College in Karachi, along with other guests, Scout leaders, TTL Scouts and their parents. Among the key leaders present were Syed Pervez Ali Shah Jillani, member of the Regional Scout Committee, the former National Secretary of Pakistan Boy Scouts Association Mr. Ali Yameen Qureshi, Mr. Akhtar Mir, Provisional Secretary Sindh Boy Association, and Mr Imran Chishti, the Controller of Examination in Karachi.

This is the first time that regional Scout leaders witnessed a TTL project since it was shifted from Islamabad to Karachi. One of the parents spoke and appreciated how the program supports their children who have never been to school, or have been begging on the streets, but

are now in school, some are even earning, and have a hope for the future.

TTL Co-ordinator Prof. Anwar Zain detailed out the work done in Karachi. In response, Jillani admired the performance of the TTL Scout troop. He said, “As Scouts, it is our duty to help these children and give them hope by engaging them in activities like Scouting�.

Two young Scouts, including Obama, a TTL Scout who represented TTL during the World Scout Jamboree in Sweden last year, led the programme.

Obama said that Scouting is making him more selfconfident.

TTL unit leaders said that many activities are designed for the Scouts, such as outdoor activities, vocational training and proficiency badge. These unit leaders are in-charge of the four troops operating in Karachi in Bin Qasim town, Korangi Kemari town, Malir town and Shah Faizal town, catering to some 128 Scouts. Presently, there are only boys in the troop and no female members yet.

During the past year, TTL troop in Karachi, as planned across all the 8 pilot countries, focused the programme on vocation skills. Remarkably, 39 Scouts underwent various vocational skills in seven areas including bookbinding, tailoring, motorcycle mechanic, among others.

Out of 39 Scouts, 16 achieved their proficiency badge in book binding and tailoring. In the advancement scheme, a total of 115 Scouts have passed the second level, the Tanzeem badge, and are now working for the next level, the Yaqeen badge.

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his aim of the workshop is to provide leaders who are responsible for membership growth to meet, share and exchange views on membership trend in their NSOs and to review the NSO growth

targets.

The workshop objectives will address issues pertaining to membership growth to analyse Regional Membership trends since the last APR Conference in 2009 to recognise the role of NSOs in sustaining their membership growth. Fee is US$150.00 per participant to cover local transportation, food, accommodation for the workshop duration, workshop documents, souvenirs, half-day educational tour, etc.

APR Workshop on CommunityBased Scouting 21-24 Sept 2012 Chennai, INDIA

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he World Organisation of the Scout Movement/Asia-Pacific Region, in collaboration with the Bharat Scouts & Guides, is inviting Community-Based Coordinators and key leaders from the Asia-Pacific Region to discuss, share experiences, policies and achievements on how Community-Based Scouting is being implemented in their respective scout associations.

Full time executives responsible for youth programme activities are also welcome.

Fee is USD150 which covers local transportation, food, accommodation (twin-sharing room) for five nights, workshop documents, seminar souvenirs and educational tour.

8th APR Air/Internet Jamboree Korea Scout Association will host the forthcoming 8th APR Air Internet Jamboree (AIJ) in conjunction with the 13th Korea National Jamboree.

The AIJ will take place on 4-5 August 2012 and will be mainly managed from the Jamboree site in Goseong, Gangwon Province.

The theme and concept of this AIJ is “Forest” and the message will focus on “going back to nature”. Communication media includes official radio channels, mobile and SMS, Skype, web-based charts and Facebook.

As the character that represents Gangwon Province, Banbi, the half-moon Bear embodies reliability and kindness, while being a loveable character.

Banbi stands for the future, for the global and for unification and we hope he will become a good friend to all the Scouts of the Asia-Pacific Region.

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Gone Home: Dr Renato Paras

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ust a few months ago, we paid tribute to Dr Renato Paras for his excellent and dedicated service to Scouting as Regional Treasurer of the Asia-Pacific Region for over 20 years.

Dr Paras passed away on 5th May 2012. Now, we pay tribute to him as mentor, adviser, friend and Scouter who was known to many for his knowledge in accountancy, admirable work ethic and boundless energy. He was appointed as the Regional Scout Committee Consultant in October 2011, following his retirement as Regional Treasurer.

Dr Paras has inspired many even in his early years. Orphaned at the age of four with a two-year old sister, he excelled in academics and worked his way through college, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Far Eastern University, and later topped the national exam for certified public accountants. He obtained his Master of Science in Accountancy in Columbia University in New York.

Dr Paras served as Chief Finance Officer, Treasurer and Member of the Board of Directors of Procter & Gamble for 39 years and was awarded the Accountancy Hall of Fame (1999). He has an impressive record of remarkable achievements balancing between his corporate, civic and religious duties. In Scouting, he was a recipient of the APR Award for Distinguished Service and Gold Usa from Boy Scouts of the Philippines.

He was known as a dedicated family man with six children who see him as the most successful man they have ever known, and his friends cite him as a gifted man who made this world a better place than he found it.

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APR Specialist Panel This concept paper is about forming a team of experts who are prepared to provide services/ support in the areas of Youth Programme, Adults in Scouting, Communication and Marketing, IT, Fundraising experts, Governance and Strategy, Management, Event management, Consulting and need analysis etc.

Members of this panel have the competencies, knowledge, skills and experience to provide formal consultancy service to national Scout organizations at the national and regional levels.

Concept for NSOs services The APR Management SubCommittee has 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.

Scouting in the Asia-Pacific Region This audio-video production is a 10-minute video showcasing the Scouting in the Asia-Pacific Region.

Guideline on Risk Management Policy Using this handbook as a guide, NSOs will be able to learn how to develop a National Risk Management Policy, a reference document for the Volunteers and Staff of the National Scout Organizations that will define their objectives and commitment on risk management.

Guidelines on Fundraising Fundraising guidelines is designed as a practical tool to develop the capacity of National Scout Organizations to raise funds effectively.

Membership Growth Guidelines Membership Growth Guidelines is a tool to develop a membership growth plan, which includes strategies to guide National Scout Organizations through the process of developing strategies that affect them.

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

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