No. 9•JULY 2011
The year was 1900 and British troops faced the inhabitants of that region of Africa, of Dutch origin, called Boers. The small town of Mafeking, which was the British Colonel Robert Baden-Powell was besieged by Boer forces. Colonel Baden-Powell then took on the task of resisting the enemy's site. He had only one regiment of 700 soldiers, newly organized and armed, while the Boers besieged the city with 8000 men. In this situation, when all men were needed to defend the city, Baden-Powell organized a cadet corps to which uniform and assigned the tasks of carrying messages and orders, doing sentry duty and assist in food distribution and medicine. In this way managed to occupy on the front the men who were responsible for these tasks. In command of this corps of cadets was a young officer named Goodyear. These young people demonstrated a Baden-Powell and his city when they are trusted, they can assume greater responsibilities and fulfill them efficiently. The important role played by these young volunteers as messengers and spies, among other things, later inspired Robert Baden-Powell in 1907 to create Scouting. Since then the development of responsibility is a fundamental element of the program of Scouting. Many activities carried out contribute in turning children and young scouts responsibles of their own growth ,first, and then responsibles to their community, their country, their world. We could not expect anyone seeking to reach the greatness without paying the price of responsibility. Assume responsibility and fully comply with them is the greatest achievement for women and the men who wants and aims to be a full life. It seems that become responsible is an arduous and difficult, but it is not. Sufficient, as demonstrated by Baden-Powell at Mafeking, in trusting someone else to perform the designated task and trust that he or she will give the best results.
Raúl Sánchez Vaca Regional Director World Scout Bureau-Interamerican Region
O. SUB . UMBRA . FLORE
The Boot The boot is one of the most important parts of our equipment. On it depends on the enjoyment and satisfaction of a soft or a tough hike up in the mountains. It should provide comfort, safety and optimum strength that guarantees we will complete the itinerary without problems. Among the parts of the boot we can highlight is the rubber sole, rubber being the most used material. Located at the base of this, depending on material and design of the engraving, we will have more or less grip on wet or icy terrain. The prints of these soles are designed to remove the mud and elements that could adhere. Templates, made of different materials and densities, provide comfort to the arch of our foot and provide comfort. The boot has to have a perfect balance between comfort and safety.
(if the toes have continuous contact with the material of the boot, the cold material will contact them and can cause frostbite). Boot covers offer great thermal protection to the boot. The rigid or plastic boots are prepared to use crampons, but the more rigid of materials are not suitable for use in the field without snow. This causes fatigue throughout the musculoskeletal system. The cords can be protected from freezing if they are waterproofed. If walking outside with plastic boots in snowy areas, caution is needed with the friction of stones and gravel, which can deteriorate the plastic and curl the soles as a result of stepping on hard ground. If this happens, you lose grip on the crampon that was installed. However, in the case of climbing, it is much more advisable to use special shoes for this type of activity, such as climbing sneakers, also called cat feet, and can be found in 2 types: symmetrical and asymmetrical. The most important thing is to know the type of footwear to use according to your feet and the activity you are going to do to avoid any injuries or complications that will affect your health.
TIPS: Sudden changes in temperature can damage and prematurely age your boots so we have to stop drying or bringing them close by the fire, radiators, or leaving them in vehicles with windows closed, or exposed to sunlight or outdoors. Although plastic boots are waterproof, we must pay attention to the condensation of the boots and, if for any reason, they get wet, we should draw out the boot and let it dry at room temperature. We can help using papers like newspaper placed inside to absorb moisture. When selecting the size, it is necessary to move the tip of the toes. This way there will be a small air chamber
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•Dehydration Dehydration is the excessive loss of fluids and minerals of a body. The human body needs water to maintain the normal functions. Hydration can happen by being in a situation of extreme heat and sometimes more when the humidity is higher, intense exercise, lack of drinking or a combination of factors. Also, hydration can occur in diseases where the balance of electrolytes (mineral salts) is altered. Basically, this occurs due to the lack of eating regularly or for excess excrements. If fluid loss is severe, it can lead to death. You lose fluids in the urine, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, fever, and when you breathe and more when the temperature rises, so it is necessary to keep drinking fluids. The most relevant causes of dehydration are diarrhea and vomiting. Dehydration can occur if you do not eat or drink much during an illness that causes loss of fluids or not drinking enough when performing vigorous exercise. One of the most common causes of dehydration, in the long run, are the medications that control excess fluid (diuretics or water pills). Diabetes can also cause water loss. Although anyone can suffer from dehydration, the most sensitive are babies less than 1 year or older people.
electrolytes you have lost. The sports drinks are very popular because they contain the mixture suitable for the rapid recovery of electrolytes and hydrate the body quickly. It's much better to keep the body hydrated and hope that it is not severe. Taking 6 to 8 glasses of water or other liquid per day can prevent dehydration. When doing physical exercise or participate in long sports, it is best to drink water before starting the exercise or sport. Then take small sips of water frequently during exercise. After doing the exercises, continue drinking fluids. If you have diarrhea or vomiting, or not drinking much, force yourself to drink more fluids beforehand to prevent dehydration. If you are with someone and think they are dehydrated, it is always possible to try to give more fluids than usual, remembering that a dehydrated person will have less appetite. Try to eat foods or drink fluids slowly, 5 to 7 times per day. Be alert for signs of more severe dehydration and get medical help as soon as possible. In camps where physical effort is more than normal it is very important to have a bottle of water to avoid an accident. Water is a vital source of life. It is necessary for life.
Dehydration symptoms are: thirst, flushed face, hot dry skin, small volume of dark yellow urine, dizziness or lightheadedness that are aggravated by standing, weakness, cramping in the arms and feet, lack of tears or a few tears, headache , dry mouth and tongue with thick saliva. When dehydration is severe, it also displays the following symptoms: low blood pressure, fainting, severe muscle spasms in the arms, legs, stomach and back, convulsions, bloated stomach, sunken eyes with few tears or no tears, lack of elasticity in skin (if you pick up a bit of skin, it takes time to return to its normal position) rapid and deep breathing. If dehydration is moderate, you should drink enough fluids to recover those lost. You should also replace the
Do not forget to drink water.
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Origami Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding, from ori meaning "folding", and kami meaning "paper". The function of it is to obtain figures of various shapes. Origami is a fascinating occupation for one who takes pleasure in the figures and forms. Also, origami serves to support and encourage crafts for children, youth, adults as well as therapy for patients with mental and physical handicaps; using energy to focus on the creation of something is always good to help with stress, the development of young minds, or simply to share with friends and have fun. With origami, you do not use scissors or glue or staples, only the paper and hands. With only a few sheets of paper, you can make simple and fun forms in minutes, to the most complex and impressive works of art you can do in days. A big advantage is undoubtedly the material used, paper, and it can be recycled or even paper from the trash. Origami originally had a religious significance in Japan. It was later developed as a hobby and then even later, as a pedagogical and therapeutic, attracting the attention of mathematicians and scientists. The most memorable are the boxes, planes, and of course the crane, the most traditional and famous so far.
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Dar vuelta al papel y doblar en dos mitades.
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La Grulla BASE GRULLA.
Abrir las alas y doblar la cabeza.
simboliza esperanza paz y prosperidad
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WORLD POPULATION DAY Affect - Measures - Action Normally, we think of a population as a group of people who constitute and form part of a territory. Sociology and biology also defines a population as a group of people and organizations sharing the same area or space determined by census. In demographics, based on a study of statistics, human population is always changing in line with births and immigration and deaths and emigration. The 11th of July each year has been declared Population Day and the Secretary General of the United Nations has urged all government decision makers to consider the objectives of the coming millennium so as to tackle the issues and develop immediate plans. In 1987, world population reached 5,000 million due to the high birthrate and for this reason the UN established Population Day. The rapid growth in the birthrate has caused alarm as it is straining resources such as water, cultivatable land, food supply, hygiene and education. The problem is most pronounced in the poorest countries with weak economies due to the high birthrate. This is because family members do not see advantages of birth control since it will have the same problems whatever the size of the family, and instead, they see economic advantages to accrue large families as the children soon become earners. Even if birth control was affordable, it is not certain it would be used because of cultural traditions. By contrast, in developed countries with greater wealth, population growth is less. Women entering the work force explain the reduced birthrate in these countries.
individual. It is difficult to imagine with the current pace of consumption of the average citizen how the planet can support such a rapid deterioration, not just because of a population projection at 11,000 million, but given the present level of 6,000 million or even of half of this amount. Those who attend international reunions on environmental meetings understand the tensions between rich and poor nations. The rich want to introduce measures to protect the environment but this conflicts with the development of the poor nations as the proposals are not always in accord with their traditions. The very poor blame the deterioration in the environment on the consumption and waste of rich countries and point out it is they who are responsible to repair the damage. There are many reasons for the increase in population but it is not only growth which is the problem but people’s indifference and disinterest believing it is someone’s else’s responsibility. There are many problems and we need to examine aspects of our own lifestyle and to educate others who ignore the progressive harm to our people and the planet. See www.un.org/es
The same happens with natural resources as greater numbers of people consume, the greater the pressure on consumption and waste. The growth of a consumer and spendthrift society has produced ever more waste and consumption per
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CENTENARY PARADE OF
PERUVIAN SCOUT MOVEMENT El pasado 29 de mayo se realizó en la plaza de Armas de Lima, la capital de la República del Perú, el desfile conmemorativo del primer centenario del Movimiento Scout en el Perú. Gracias a la invitación recibida de parte de Kenneth Mackenzie e Iván Rivarola, presidente nacional y jefe scout nacional, respectivamente, pude ser testigo de este gran encuentro de generaciones en el corazón de la metrópoli limeña. Desde muy temprano se dieron cita miles de scouts, proveniente de un sinnúmero de grupos de todo el país. El celeste de su uniforme teñía la histórica plaza, por doquier se escuchaban risas y canciones. Las banderas se alistaban para encabezar el desfile y las cámaras fotográficas no paraban de disparar sus “flashes” para capturar la magia de aquél momento. Pronto el sonido local pediría que se tomaran las posiciones para iniciar. Fui entonces invitado a ser uno de los muchos que portarían la gran bandera nacional que iniciaría el desfile. Iniciamos nuestro caminar, recorriendo toda la plaza, hasta llegar al asta en la cual fue izada solemnemente la bandera bicolor acompañada de las notas del himno nacional. El momento me emocionó hasta lo más hondo al ver a tantos scouts saludando con todo respeto a su bandera, viéndola subir lentamente por el mástil. Fueron izadas también las banderas de Lima y del Movimiento Scout, las cuales ondearían durante toda aquella mañana, a manera de saludo para todos aquellos que nos habíamos congregado. Se realizó entonces la entrega de varias Insignias de Madera, fuimos invitados a formar un enorme rectángulo todos aquellos poseedores de este tradicional símbolo de la formación scout para adultos. Uno a uno fueron llamados los adultos que recibirían la Insignia de Madera, teniendo como testigos a miles de scouts ahí reunidos. El Jefe Scout Nacional fue quien se encargó de hacer entrega de la tradicional pañoleta y el collar con sus maderos. Entonces fueron desfilando los grupos scouts de la Asociación de Scouts del Perú. Muchos de ellos integrando en sus filas a los padres de familia y sus exmiembros quienes orgullosamente portaban nuevamente la pañoleta del grupo. Algunos de ellos haciendo algún tipo de representación o baile, lo que dio aun más vista al colorido desfile. Sólo se podía respirar Espíritu Scout en aquél lugar. El ánimo y la alegría que lograban contagiar todos estos scouts del Perú, al festejar su primer centenario, traspasaban la piel y llegaban hasta el corazón. Una vez que concluyó el desfile, los grupos fueron abandonando la plaza para regresar a sus hogares. Sólo la gente que visitaba ese domingo el centro histórico de Lima fue quedando. Cuando caminaba rumbo al automóvil en el que transportaría, unas señoras me preguntaron cómo hacían para que sus nietos se convirtieran en scouts. Seguramente en muchas personas más habrá nacido la inquietud de que sus hijos o nietos se convirtieran en scouts tras observar aquellos miles de niños y jóvenes desfilar con tanta alegría. ¡Gracias Scouts del Perú por compartir este grato momento! ¡ Estoy seguro que serán muchos años los que seguirán celebrando, otorgándole a la sociedad peruana mujeres y hombres de bien! Raul Arturo Sanchez Vaca
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Food security in
The Camp
In camps, often we need rules of hygiene and safety, and many times, the food is handled by manipulative hands that are affected by the environment. If you follow these simple, straightforward rules you can avoid hassles and disappointments, as most are common sense. The food storage temperature is almost the hardest thing to have. Although this problem can be overcome through careful menu planning and choice of ingredients that are safe to store and produce. It is important to use proper storage containers, known as refractory containers or plastic containers, with tight lids and stored in refrigerators or coolers to keep food in good condition. Bacteria are microscopic organisms, often called germs. They are found everywhere, particularly in humans and animals, food, water, soil and air. A small number of bacteria can lead to food poisoning so be careful ... this is very important! Here are some important rules to prevent poisoning at the camp: • Clean and disinfect all work surfaces before and after use. • The raw and cooked foods should be kept separate throughout the preparation, storage and distribution stage. • Insects, animals and birds should be prevented from entering the areas of food preparation and storage. Remember that squirrels are a pest and are also very intelligent; they can even chew through plastic containers. • The elimination of bacteria in food can be achieved with complete cooking. • Handle food as little as possible. If possible, use tongs or something similar and not your hands. • Wash your hands after smoking, sneezing, coughing, visiting the restroom, handling garbage and also before and after handling food. Clothing must be clean. • Make sure food scraps and wastes are removed from the food preparation area regularly, this may attract dangerous animals. • Do not allow dry foods to moisten as this will encourage the growth of bacteria and mold. • Keep food covered whenever possible. • Do not use damaged or dirty equipment.
A Clean Camp is a Healthy Camp!
Cleaning and waste disposal. To be effective, cleaning must be planned. In camp, this should be treated as normal in terms of cleanliness and maintenance of the area. Ensure that no food debris is left on the table, kitchen or floor. Always clean the tables before and after use. Take all unused food and return to the storage cupboard, storing them properly and safely. All trash containers must be emptied and cleaned regularly. In particular, all waste material and food waste must be removed from within any area in preparation for the end of every meal. This is very important to deter the birds and other pests.
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My life as a
PINKIE
participate in. Which is where we, as Pinkies, come in, helping them have a memorable stay and passing on a bit of the magic of Kandersteg along the way. I spent most of the summer working in the programme department as a hike guide, leading groups of Scouts up into the mountains to explore the breathtaking alpine scenery on the various guided hikes offered by the centre. As Short Term Staff we also get one swap day a week, where we switch to another department and get an experience of working on campsite, in catering, shop or house. Apart from work, on my days off I had the opportunity to travel to different regions of Switzerland with some new friends from the Scout Centre, and challenge myself with physical activities such as the via ferrata (mountain climbing route). One of the most unique things about Kandersteg is the international feeling, working with and getting to know other Staff from literally all over the world, and then
The adventure started with my Group’s visit to Switzerland in 2009, as part of my Scout Group’s centenary celebrations. I spent a week at Kandersteg International Scout Centre, where just out of curiosity I picked up one of the ‘Think Pink’ Staff opportunity booklets and took it back home with me. Nine months later I was off on a flight to Switzerland, leaving Malta for three months in the Alps! I had been accepted as Staff, or ‘Pinkie’ at KISC, meaning that I would be working as a volunteer there for the summer season, helping to keep Baden-Powell’s dream of a Permanent Mini-Jamboree alive. KISC is an unique Scout Centre, set in the beautiful scenery of the Bernese Oberland. It welcomes over 12,000 scouts a year from all over the world, each wanting food, accommodation and exciting activities to
meeting the guests and guiding them on hikes… even when they don’t speak your language. I was able to improve my German, learn some Serbian, try some typical Malaysian food, and travel with friends from Central America, all in one summer. All in all, working as a Pinkie was definitely a great experience! I can honestly say I had one of the best times of my life in Kandersteg. It helped me discover more about Scouting and meet interesting people from all over the world. So go on, if it’s as Staff, together with your scout group, or simply visiting, the Permanent Mini-Jamboree is waiting for you! Chris Merciera Scouts from Malta
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RODRIGO’S CANCER This is the story of a young man who had serious problems with cancer, a cancer for which there was no cure and not going away. At seventeen he could die at any moment. Lately he had lived shut up in his home under the care of his mother. He was tired, decided to leave, asking permission from his mom and she agreed, and began to walk around the block. He saw a music store and noticed a pretty girl his age in the window. He opened the door and went inside without looking at anything but her and her bright eyes and walked slowly to where she was. -Hello! I can do something for you? It was love at first sight. He thought her smile was the most beautiful he had seen in his life and felt the desire to kiss her at that moment. Stuttering, he said: -Y-y-y-yes, I w-w-w-ould like to b-b-uy a d-d-disc. Without thinking, he took the first disc he saw and gave her the money. - Do you want to gift-wrap it? Asked the smiling girl, he said yes, shaking his head. She went to the back of the store, returned with the wrapped package and handed it to him. The guy left the store, went home and from that day on he visited the disc store ever since; to buy one more disc, she packaged it, then he would go home and put it in the closet. He was very shy to ask her to go out, and although he tried, he could not. The mother heard all this and tried to cheer him up, so the next day he gathered up courage and went to the store, as usual to buy a disc, and very quietly left his number at the counter and ran from the store. Days passed, until one day the phone rang at the young man’s house. The mother answered the phone and it was the girl from the store who asked for her son and the lady began to cry while saying: Rodrigo .. He died yesterday! There was a long, difficult silence. Later the mother entered the room the boy to remember and look at his things. She saw his clothes, she opened the closet and, to her surprise, she found lots of discs wrapped, not one was open, not one. The mother was curious to see so many and she did not resist looking at one so she sat in the bed to take a look ... then a small piece of paper fell out of the plastic box, the lady picked it up to read it and it said: -Hello! You’re super cute, I would love to date you, why not invite me ...? Sofia With much emotion the mother opened another and another and another and another, many pieces of paper were out of each disc and said the same thing ... And so is life, we should not wait too long to tell that special someone what you really feel ... Mariano Osorio.
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Planting the trees we can make happy. Hoy día con la responsabilidad ambiental, que tenemos ante nuestro planeta, se hacen proyectos de reforestación se fijan metas de siembras de arboles, se plantan gran cantidad de arboles que no llegan a cumplir su función vital. Es muy importante que los arboles como seres vivos que son cumplan con sus funciones vitales y puedan crecer, desarrollarse, morir o cumplir su ciclo natural. Es importante que a la hora de sembrar un árbol se piense que es un elemento importante del ecosistema. Los arboles como plantas que son se diferencian de otras por su tamaño y en el número de años que viven. Está compuesto de copa, tronco, raíces. Ellos también ocupan de agua, luz, calor y viento, como también de agentes polinizadores. Existen múltiples de beneficios o servicios de los arboles. • Se puede mencionar la fijación de gases (carbono y nitrógeno). • Protección suelos y recursos hídricos. Evitan la erosión de los suelos, se convierte en un sistema de amortiguamiento de la gota, fuentes amarre a través de su sistema radicular. Protegen las orillas de los ríos. Evitan los deslizamientos de tierra y con esto disminuyen el riesgo de desastres naturales. • Regulación del régimen hídrico (cantidad y calidad del agua), • Paisajismo (recreación y embellecimiento). • Biodiversidad (bancos de germoplasma, corredores biológicos). • Es un elemento clave en el ecosistema y proveen a la atmósfera con oxígeno producido mediante el proceso de fotosíntesis. Son los que forman los bosques. A la hora de sembrar o reforestar el cual es el proceso de plantar especies arbóreas con el fin de obtener productos y subproductos como madera, leña, carbón, medicamentos, producir papel y alimentos recuperar áreas degradadas en un espacio tiempo. Existen modalidades de realizar una reforestación según las condiciones del terreno y de la unidad productiva. Los sistemas agroforestales son una forma de mezclar los árboles con cultivos o ganadería en el mismo sitio, se usan arboles intercalados con cultivos o ganadería. Los árboles plantados en esta modalidad generan beneficios para el cultivo, aporte de nutrientes, reducir problemas de malezas, producción de leña y postes, producción de forraje para animales y frutas. A su vez, los árboles se pueden beneficiar de un mejor manejo, aporte de fertilizantes de los cultivos y debido a la distancia de siembra pueden crecer en mejores condiciones. En el caso de la ganadería, los animales y los pastos reciben aportes de nutrientes con la hojarasca, ofrecen un ambiente más estable a los animales, y cuando los árboles son leguminosos fijan nitrógeno que lo aprovechan los pastos. Otras modalidades, son arboles como fuente de alimento para la fauna silvestre como insectos y animales, que favorecen muchos procesos naturales como la polinización y conservación de la biodiversidad. Para que la experiencia de reforestar sea exitosa está en una adecuada selección de especies, las cuales pueden ser de uso forestal, ornamental, frutal, agroforestal, según la especie a escoger depende de las condiciones climáticas de la zona, suelo, elevación o altura del terreno. Recordemos que la experiencia de sembrar un árbol es una responsabilidad que inicia con la escogencia de la especie y uso, según su tamaño o desarrollo vegetativo por lo menos 50 cm., condiciones climáticas, conformación de terreno, distancias de siembra, protección de posibles golpes o daños, seguimiento o plan de mantenimiento. Por lo tanto tendremos arboles con un crecimiento y desarrollo feliz.
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HEPATITIS
• A vaccine that saves lives !
Hepatitis is an infection or illness that affects the liver. Its cause can be infectious (viral, bacterial, etc), immune (antibodies, hepatitis immune) or toxic (alcohol, poison or drugs). Also, depending on its etiology, the illness can be submitted sexually. The symptoms of hepatitis are well defined, that is to say, specific to its development. There are many: viruses A, B, C, D, E, F and G. The most important are A, B and C. and, to a lesser extent, D and E. F and G are the least studied. Wide ranging treatment is important as the World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted that 500 million people are affected across the world. Hepatitis is the cause of death for about 1 million people. The support of governments and health authorities has never been more important in confronting hepatitis. The need for coordinated action around the world is ever more important.
commemorative date by the those affected, but WHO has now introduced 28th July (as this had certain benefits). This is important for those organizations that participate in the World Hepatitis Alliance. Argentina and other countries have accepted the 19th May as Action Day against the Hepatitis Virus and the 28th July as Hepatitis World Day. We will be redoubling our efforts int the fight against hepatitis at local and world level. Hepatitis has become the eighth World Day after cancer, tuberculosis, malaria, diabetes, COPD, AIDs and heart diseases. The initiative has been taken up by 193 countries. It is fundamental that preventive measures such as vaccination for hepatitis B be available to those affected to avoid passing it on to the next generation; and, in the case of hepatitis C, education through simple messages as a first step to saving lives. See www.who.int/es/
Typology: Virus A (HAV) and E (HEV): fecal and oral. The most frequent form of transmission is through water. Vegetables washed in water and seafood from contaminated water etc. for which good hygiene is fundamental. Equally it can be contracted from other people affected by the virus. Virus B (HBV) and D (HDV). Via family connections: Transfusions, wounds infected injections and through sexual contact in which the virus can be found within body fluids, sperm, saliva or contact with a wound. Virus C (HCV). Contact with infected blood has been in contact with unsuspecting fluids containing the virus. Up until last year, Hepatitis World Day was the 19th May. This was establish sixteen years ago as the
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The Scout Leader I would like to contradict the usual misconception that, to be a successful to contradict the usual misconception that, to be a successful Scout Leader, a man must be a know-it-all. Not at all. He simply has to be a Man-Boy, which is: 1. 2. 3. 4.
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must have a young spirit; and must be able to adapt and complement the boys as a first step. must realize the needs, perspectives and desires in relation to their age, must try and understand each boy as an individual rather than as an entire group. then needs to promote a spirit of cooperation to gain the best results.
With regards to the first point, the Scout Leader is to be neither schoolmaster nor commanding officer, nor pastor, nor instructor. All that is needed is the capacity to enjoy the outdoors, to the boys’ interests and to find other men who will give them instruction in the desired directions, whether it be signaling or drawing, nature study or pioneering. He has got to put himself on the level of the older brother, that is, to see things from the boy’s point of view as well as to lead, guide, and give enthusiasm in the right direction. Like the true older brother he has to realize the traditions of the family and see that they are preserved, even if considerable firmness is required. That is all. The Movement is a jolly fraternity, all the jollier because in the game of Scouting you are doing a big thing for others; you are combating the breeding of selfishness. Regarding the second point, the various handbooks cover the successive phases of adolescent life. Thirdly, the business of the Scout Leader, and a very interesting one it is, is to draw out each boy and find out what is in him, and then to catch hold of the good and exclude the bad. There is 5 percent good even in the worst character. The sport is to find and then develop the good to about an 80 or 90 percent basis. This is to educate but not instruct the young mind. Fourth, the training system gives the Scout patrol the corporate expression of the individual training, which brings into practice all that the boy has been taught. The Patrol System also has great value in shaping the character if it is used properly. It leads each boy to see that he has some individual responsibility for the good of his Patrol. It leads each Patrol to see that it has definite responsibility for the good of the troop. Through it the Scout Leader is able to pass on not only his instruction but his ideas as to the moral outlook of his Scouts. Through it the Scouts themselves gradually learns that they have considerable say in what their Troop does. It is the Patrol System that makes the Troop, and all Scouting for that matter, a real cooperative effort.
Robert Baden Powell
Many people think that “pleasure” is the same thing as “happiness”. That’s where they take the wrong turning.
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The Scout Association of Peru On 25th May 1911, in the old Lima district of Barrio, Professor Juan Luis Rospigliosi and Gomez Sanchez, together with other educators assembled the first Scout brigade in the ancient college of “Colegio Ingles de Barranco”, situated in the first blocks of Avenida Pedro de Osma, today Barranco Station. It is here that Scouting in Peru began. Following this first experiment in Barranco, Scout brigades were formed in other schools in Lima and Callao and, in 1915, in Puno, which was the first Scout group outside the capital. Later in 1933, the first Cub Pack was formed in Colegio SS.CC La Recoleta and, in 1941, the first National Rover Scouts and, in 1942, Sea Scouts. Thus, the Peruvian Scout Movement has progressed to its first hundred years as an institution. At the present time, there are over 5,000 children, adolescents and youth between 17 and 21, who receive help and guidance under the direction of committed adult volunteers. Throughout its history, there are many generations who have participated in the Peruvian Scout Movement; many of them have become famous such as presidents of the republic, ambassadors, members of the National Congress, mayors, regional municipal councilors, sportsmen, and actors, amongst others. With a hundred years of Scouting in Peru, we honor our history and pay homage to those who had believed and served voluntarily setting an example for future generations of our country. The Association of Scouts in Peru, over the last hundred years, has worked in cooperation with associated members, all of whom have contributed and assisted in the development in a personal way. For example, they have actively participated in the National Commission for Children’s and Adolescents’ Rights --- CONADENNA, working for the promotion, respect and rights. Further, the supervising committee is presided over by children and adolescents from all over the country and is currently headed by a young Scout from Chorillos. Within the framework of training that works with the boy and girl members of the association it is important to highlight the steady growth in the four sections: Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers. It is equally important to note the great strength of the Peruvian Rovers and the enthusiasm for Scouting generated in this important centenary year which is not only important for Peruvian Scouting but also for its seventy years of contribution to the country. At the present time, Peruvian Scouts number over 5,000 and can be found not only in the capital but across the country, not just Lima but the main cities in the interior: Arequipa, Cuzco, Puno, Tacna, Ancash, La Libertad, Piura, Moquegua and The Constitutional Province of Callao.
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HARRISON FORD
He actively participated in the Boy Scouts of America achieving the second highest rank. He worked in a training camp, Napowan Adventure Base, as an advisor for the merit badge of studying reptiles. Thanks to this, director Steven Spielberg chose him to play the character of Indiana Jones.
ALEJANDRO SANZ Spanish singer has won 16 Latin Grammy Awards and 3 Grammy.
STEVEN SPIELBERG
PAUL MCCARTNEY
The only Beatle who was a Scout.
In 1958, he became a Scout, and met all the requirements for the merit badge of photography, so he filmed a short 9-minute 8mm called 'The Final Duel’. Spielberg ended up graduating from Saratoga High School in Saratoga, California in 1965. It was during this time when Spielberg attained the rank of Eagle Scout.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This newsletter was madeby the contribution and the efford of: • • • • •
Luis Bethancourt Ramón Guerra Chris Merciera Minor Serrano Scott Teare.
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