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OTHERS Rover Peace Baton tours Asia-Pacific...
4 Message from the Chairman
36 Expressions
5 Foreword
37 Acknowledgement
6 Introduction: Rover Peace Baton 31 Handover ceremony
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8 Australia
Bangladesh
12 Scouts of China
Malaysia
14 Hong Kong
Pakistan
22 Mongolia
Sri Lanka
27 Philippines
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30 Thailand
23 Nepal
26 Papua New Guinea
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19 Macau
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15 India
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Maldives
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Singapore
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Korea
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New Zealand
Brunei
17 Japan
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Bhutan
Fiji
16 Indonesia
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Message Let me take this opportunity to thank all the 24 National Scout Organizations, including the officials and staff, who took part in the successful conduct of the Rover Peace Baton that ended its journey last 10 March 2007 in Bonifacio Shrine, during the handover ceremony hosted by the Boy Scouts of the Philippines. I would also like to congratulate all the Scouts, Rovers and Leaders for being part of this momentous event to celebrate the Golden Year Anniversary of the Asia Pacific Region and to welcome the Centenary Year of World Scouting. I hope that in our respective NSOs, we achieve the real essence and purpose of this event, which is to educate young people and to promote peace. May this event leave big impact among the participants and provided a great opportunity to young people to understand their roles in creating a better world as well as to generate positive image of Scouting and visibility in the society. Together, let us welcome the Centenary year of World Scouting with a peace in our heart. To everybody who worked enormously to make this project successful, we extend our deep appreciation, especially the Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Committee (2004-2007) who have shown great support and dedication throughout the duration of this project. The Asia Pacific Region salutes to all of you.
Jejomar C. Binay Chairman Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Committee
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Foreword It is my distinct pleasure to welcome back the Rover Peace Baton in Asia- Pacific Regional Office. After traveling over 40,000 kilometers in 24 countries in Asia- Pacific Region and gathering support and participation from over 200,000 Scouts, Rovers and Leaders, I am happy to know all the stories, activities conducted and the young people experiences in this event. To everybody who supported, participated and helped in the successful conduct of this event in the 24 countries, my sincere thanks. I hope that the message of Peace and the impact it gave was left in the heart of all the Scouts, Rovers, Leaders, dignitaries and to the general public who became part of this event. I also pray that although the Baton had already finished its journey, we will continue to spread the real essence of peace in our respective countries. Let us rekindle and include in our Scouting activities the importance of peace in the life of every Scout. As we are now at the second century of the Scout Movement, let us always have peace in our hearts and take away all the pains and sorrows for us to create a better world. To everybody, thank you very much and happy centenary.
Abdullah Rasheed Regional Director World Scout Bureau Asia Pacific Region
through out the Asia Pacific Region.
Introduction: ROVER PEACE BATON
Rationale: Peace is not in the absence of war but amidst the presence of justice. It consists of copious forms and in which we may promote the awareness of its necessity worldwide. On the occasion of APR Golden Jubilee celebration, a region wide activity Rover Peace Baton is announced to create awareness and promote peace activities in the region. It will provide a great opportunity to young people to understand their roles in creating a better world as well as to generate positive image of Scouting and visibility in the society.
Purpose: Educate young people and promote Peace
Duration: August 2006 March 2007 The peace Baton relay started in the year of the Golden Jubilee of Asia Pacific Region (2006) and concluded welcoming the Centennial anniversary year of World Scouting (2007). Baton Design: Baton signifies love for peace, which is passed on from one place to
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another creating a friendly and open environment where peace stays and grows in the hearts of every individual. The Baton is made of Brass that is gold plated. The Baton is in three portions that will finally, upon reaching in Manila, Philippines, be joint forming one single baton of 14
version of the large baton. x 1.5 diameter. While the baton portions are on relay on the three routes, each portion will be seen as a smaller
The brass metal as the material of the baton signifies the strength of character of Scouts tested by challenges they meet along the way as
Australia
Rover Peace Baton in Western Australia (Carnamah, Geraldton and Perth)
Scouts from Australia handed over the peace baton to Scouts of Solomon Island
From 29 September to 6 November 2006, Rover Scouts traveled with the peace baton in various parts of Australia: Brisbane in Queensland, Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory, Melbourne in Victoria, and Perth and Geraldton in Western Australia. Australian Scouts brought the baton to Solomon Islands and handed it to the Governor-General and Chief Scout, H.E. Sir Nathaniel Waema and to Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare. The baton stayed most of the time at a joint camp between Australian Scouts and Solomon Islands Scouts.
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Bangladesh Scouts with the 2006 Nobel Laureate of Peace Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus
With Bangladesh Scouts coordinator Aminul Kawser Khan and National Scout Organization of Thailand coordinator Prakorb Mukura hands over the baton in Thailand
At the Benapole-Petropole border, Bangladesh Scouts received the baton from India on 24 November 2006 and then traveled 6,175 kilometers in 63 districts with the participation of 13,287 Scouts, Rovers and Leaders. The ultimate gathering was at the capital Dhaka where the President of Bangladesh, Professor Dr Iajuddin Ahmed, received the baton and gave his blessings at his Bango Bhaban office. The baton was also received by Professor Dr Mohammad Yunus, the 2006 Nobel Laureate for Peace. On 9 January, Bangladesh turned over the baton to Thailand’s Minister of Education.
Bhutan Bhutan Scouts Association receives the baton from The Bharat Scouts and Guides
A young Scout speaking his thoughts on peace encouraging the young people of Bhutan to join him in the peace baton relay.
ul because we rth while and purposef wo is it re, me t jus t no e and purpose is s made the big differenc “Today, our existence own way. And that ha d an all sm r ou in ce led pea have achieved and instil e to PEACE.� promote peace and adher ays alw we ay M es. liv r ou in -- Sangay Wangdi Chukha HSS Little cubs joined Rovers and Leaders in the peace baton relay in Bhutan.
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From Raxaul, Scouts in India handed over the baton to Bhutan on 15 November 2006 in Alipu Duar. Traditional Bhutanese handover ceremonies were held in the districts of Phuntsholing, Thimpu and Wangdue with the attendance of key leaders in the association and government ministries, Scouts, Rovers and Leaders. The baton traveled 648 kilometers in Bhutan while 174 Scouts rendered various activities before going to Siliguri, India to hand back the baton on 20 November 2006.
Brunei Darussalam
Persekutan Pengakap Malaysia (PPM) Chief Scout handover the baton to Persekutuan Pengakap Negara Brunei Darussalam (PPNBD) Chief Scout Pehin Dato Hj Hussain Pehin Dato HJ Mohd Yusof
Persekutan Pengakap Malaysia Chief Scout Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Shafie bin Haji Mohd Salleh hands over the baton to PPM Chief Commissioner Col. Prof. Dato Hj Kamarudin bin Haji Kachar
On 17 January 2007, Malaysia handed over the peace baton to Brunei Darussalam. Hundreds of Scouts ran around the districts carrying the baton in the districts of Belait, Tamburong and Maura with handover ceremonies in every district, creating wide public awareness on the Scouts’ message of peace. A group of key leaders of Persekutuan Pengakap Brunei Darussalam flew to Manila on 23 January 2007 for a handover to the Philippines.
Scouts of China
Handover from Korea Scout Association representative
Scouts of China received the peace baton from Korea on 10 November 2006. While in Taiwan, the baton traveled to the provinces of Taiwan with a theme in every place.
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Fiji Fiji is the first stop of the peace baton in the South Pacific from 18 August to 19 September 2006. His Excellency Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu, President of the Republic of Fiji and Chief Scout, received the baton at the Government House from the Chief Commissioner of Fiji Scouts Association. The baton traveled 420 kilometers covering the districts of Nausori, Tailevu, Ra and Lautoka with 950 Scouts, Rovers and Leaders.
His Excellency Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu, President of the Republic of Fiji, speaking before the Scouts and Leaders vowing his support to the Rover peace campaign throughout its tour in across Fiji.
Fiji Scout Association Chief Commissioner Chandra Shekhar hand over the baton to President of the Republic of Fiji, His Excellency Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu
Hong Kong
A Rover Scout of Hong Kong holding the peace baton.
Hong Kong received the peace baton #from Macau during the campfire at the Metropolitan Jamboree on 29 December 2006 as one of the highlights to welcome the centenary year of world Scouting and 95 years of Scouting in Hong Kong. After a short and meaningful visit in Hong Kong, the baton was turned over to the Asia Pacific Regional office at the Jamboree closing ceremony.
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India
Peace cycle rally moving around West Bengal.
The Bharat Scouts & Guides received two batons one from Pakistan on 15 September and another from Sri Lanka on 2 October. Both batons traveled separate routes to cover a larger part of India and to involve more than 20,000 participants who covered the distance of 5,000 kilometers in 65 districts in India.
Peace baton parades held across India.
Indonesia
President of the Republic of Indonesia and Chief Scout, H.E. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
From Wutung, the peace baton traveled to Jayapura, Manokwari, Makasaar and the capital Jakarta. Everywhere in Indonesia, the baton was received enthusiastically covering 2,165 kilometers involving over 27,000 Scouts, Rovers, Leaders, government heads and dignitaries. The President of the Republic of Indonesia and Chief Scout, H.E. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono received the baton in front of 5,000 Scouts and signed a citation for Scouting.
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Japan
Scouts in Japan started the relay on 18 September 2006 at the 16th National Scout Forum in Tokyo with the presence of Venture Scouts and Rovers from 40 prefectures. After the forum, Scouts brought the baton to different parts of Fukuoka and returned to Tokyo for a Peace Gathering. Around 140 Scouts traveled with the baton covering more than 3,000 kilometers. On 11 October 2006, the baton was passed on to the National Rover Scout Committee of Korea in Jeju Island.
Korea
A Rover Scout holding the peace baton during its tour in Jeju Island coinciding the Asia-Pacific Region Events Management Workshop back in 2006.
Leaders and a Rover Scout both from the regional and national levels united in promoting the peace campaign.
From Jeju Island, the baton visited 19 Scout Councils all over Korea attracting the participation of hundreds of Rovers in the relay. In Seoul, the National Rover Scout Committee brought the baton to the National Assembly of Korea where it was passed on to several dignitaries and leaders of Korea Scout Association.
Makoto Nakano of the Scout Association of Japan handed over the peace baton to Lee Jung, a Rover Scout of Korea Scout Association.
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After a month-long journey, the baton was passed on to Scouts of China in Taiwan on 10 November 2006 at the opening of a regional Rover training course.
Macau
Scout Association of Macau Chief Commissioner Leong Sio Pui received the peace baton from Scouts of China.
The Scout Association of Macau received the Peace Baton from Scouts of China on 24 December 2006 at the headquarters in Fortaleza de Taipa. Around 150 Scouts, 80 Rovers and 40 Leaders joined the handover ceremony.
Malaysia
Handover between Singapore to Malaysia
Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia received the Rover Peace Baton from Singapore Scouts on 17 December 2006. After several activities conducted in Malaysia, the Rover Peace Baton flew to Brunei and was handed over to Persekutuan Pengakap Negara Brunei Darussalam on 17 January 2007 at the National Headquarters in Seri Begawan. Handover between Brunei Darussalam to Malaysia.
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Maldives The relay started in Male on 5 September, inaugurated by the President of Maldives and Chief Scout H.E. Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and passed it on to key leaders of the Scout Association of Maldives. From there, Scouts crossed the waters to reach four atolls. In the atolls, Scouts had a peace rally, get together and a peace circle, having a total participation of 3,823 Rovers and leaders.
President of the Republic of Maldives His Excellency Maumoon Abdul Gayoom during the inauguration of the Rover Peace Baton relay.
The Rover Peace baton parade arriving at the Imaaduddin.
Mongolia Scouts in Mongolia started the relay on 5th September 2006 while doing several activities in the districts of Bayanzurkh, Bayangol and Baganuur. In Bayanzurkh, Scouts trained young people at the orphanage, while in Bayangol, Rovers worked on bluecollar jobs to earn income to buy schools supplies for less privileged children. In Baganuur, Rovers went hiking and cleaned up the Kherlen River. They also organized an Advertisement Day to promote Scouting. In total, 385 Scouts and Rovers participated in the peace baton relay and activities.
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Nepal Rover Peace Baton rallies held in Kathmandu, capital city of Nepal.
Scouts and Guides actively took part in the peace baton peace rallies in different districts in Nepal.
Nepal Scouts received the baton from India on 18 October 2006 at the Sunaili border. Scouts in the districts of Pokhara, Chitawan, Kathmandu and Pasra attended the handover ceremonies. Around 875 Scouts, Rovers and Leaders rallied along the streets with streamers and placards bearing catchy messages of peace. After traveling 739 kilometers in Nepal, the baton was handed back to India in the border of Raxaul.
New Zealand To make the peace baton visit in New Zealand widely publicized, Rovers made an appearance to a gag show in Wellington encouraging people especially Scouts to join them as the peace baton tours the country.
The baton stayed in New Zealand from the 20th to 26th of September 2006 traveling 1,019 kilometers from Auckland to Whangarei, then to Palmerston North and Wellington. New Zealand’s Governor-General and Chief Scout Anand Satyanand signed a citation for Scouts in Asia Pacific Region appreciating their work in promoting the good values of Scouting. The Lower Hutt Gang Show participated with a wonderful performance and 199 Scouts joined the peace relays in different districts.
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Pakistan
Pakistan Boy Scouts Association is the first to receive the baton in south Asia. The peace baton journey started in Karachi travelling 2,850 kilometers in 13 districts. Throughout the event, Scouts wrote peace messages in the logbook including His Excellency General Parvaez Musharaf, President of Pakistan and Chief Scout. Over 30,000 Scouts, Rovers and Leaders joined the relay.
Pakistan Boy Scouts Association Chief Commissioner Mrs. Zobaida Jalal writing her message of peace.
Papua New Guinea The peace baton reached the capital Port Moresby on the 6th of November 2006. Scouts brought the baton to the provinces of Lae, Kavieng, Rabaul and Popondetta. After various activities in the provinces the peace baton went back to Port Moresby then Wutung, the border between Papua New Guinea for the hand-over ceremony.
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Philippines The Philippines is the final meeting point of the peace baton coming from the three routes. To cover the the entire archipelago, handover ceremonies were made in the major islands -- Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. From Route One, Brunei Darussalam presented the baton to Philippines on 24th of Jnaury 2007. On 2nd February, the baton went to Zamboanga to cover the Minadanao area. Form Route Two, a team from Thailand delivered the baton to Philippines on 2nd of February which was turned over to the mayor of Olongapo City to cover the Luzon area. From Route Three, the baton was fiven to Cebu Council on 5th February to cover the Visayas.
Singapore
The Singapore Scouts Association, in partnership with the Singapore Kindness Movement, used the theme Peace through Kindness
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Sri Lanka Scouts in Sri Lanka received the baton from Maldives on 14 September, then traveled to the districts of Kandy, Kurunegala, Colombo, Avissawela and Kalutara where it passed on to hundreds of Scouts from district to district. Sri Lanka’s Minister of Youth Affairs and the Governor of Kandy joined the relay and signed the logbook. After the relay, the baton was turned over to India on 2 October in Chennai.
A Sri Lankan Scout handed over the baton to Central Province Governor Tikiri Kobbekaduwa
Thailand After receiving the peace baton from Bangladesh, the relay went around four regions of Thailand north, south, east and central regions and then to the capital Bangkok on 31 January 2007.
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And as we now in the second century of Scouting, I only hope one thing that may this Rover Peace Baton continue to be our symbol of peace, unity and long life to Scouting! Mabuhay ang Scouting! Mabuhay Philippines! Eric Khoo President APR Scout Foundation Chairman Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Committee (20042007) The Rover Peace Baton is one of the highlights in celebrating the golden anniversary of Scouting here in the Asia Pacific Region. Our region was born here, at the compound of Boy Scouts of the Philippines, in 1956. This was also the reason why Boy Scouts of the Philippines hosted the grand ceremony on 10 March 2007. All throughout of 2007, Scouts in many parts of the world celebrated 100 years since Lord Baden Powell started Scouting in 1907.
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Acknowledgement The successful outcome of the Rover Peace Baton project which started on August 2006 and ended on 10th March 2007 in festive handover ceremony in Bonifacio shrine, Manila, Philippines is a collective effort of many people who exerted time, resources, expertise and their committment to peace through Scouting. With this, the World Scout Bureau-Asia Pacific Region would like to thank these special people who made this project a truly historical and memorable one:
• The Chief Commissioners/National President of the 24 National Scout Organizations and RPB Country Coordinators who actively joined the Rover Peace Baton National Scouts Organizations Chief Commissioners Country Coordinators Scouts Australia Mr. John Ravenhall Mr. Jason Thompson Bangladesh Scouts Mr. Fazlur Rahman, Mr. Aminul Kawser Khan Bhutan Scouts Association Mr. Dasho Sonam Tobgay Mr. Pema Wangchuk Persekutuan Pengakap Negara Brunei Darussalam Awang Haji Badar bin Haji Ali Haji Muhammad b. Haji Ali The General Association of Scouts China Dr. Chaur Shin Yung Mr. Robert Hung Mr. Andrew Yu
Fiji Scouts Association Mr. Chandra Shekhar Mr. John Naisau Scout Association of Hong Kong Mr. Pau Shiu-Hung SBS Ms. Ophelia Chan Bharat Scouts and Guides Shri Jethabhai M. Choudhary Mr. B.K. Bahuguna Gerakan Pramuka Prof. Dr. Azrul Azwar, MPH Mr. Rio Ashadi Scouts Association of Japan Mr. Satoshi Ito Mr. Yoshio Danjo Korea Scouts Association Mr. Choi, Jong Kyu Mr. Seo, Eun Young The Scout Association of Macau Mr. Leong Sio Pui Ms. Cecilia Leong Si Pui Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia Col. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Haji Mr. Nasaruddin Shamsuddin The Scouts Association of Maldives Mr. Ahmed Ali Maniku Mr. Ibrahim Zameer The Scouts Association of Mongolia Mr. Jimen Sansar Mr. Mendsaikan Toly
Major Sere Kala, OBE Mr. Moria G. Lohia Boy Scouts of the Philippines Mayor Jejomar C. Binay, Mr. Windsor Morales The Singapore Scouts Association Mr. Nicholas Tang Mr. Muhammad Khair The Scout Association of Solomon Island Branch Joe Billy Oge Jason Thompson Sri Lanka Scouts Association Mr. H.S. Weerakoon Mr. Somitta Rohan Avanthi Wirasekara National Scout Organization of Thailand Boonrat Wongyai Mr. Dej Voracharoensri Mr. Prakorb Mukura
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To the following Head of States who Participated and supported the Rover Peace Baton 1. Professor Dr. Iajuddin Ahmed President, Bangladesh 2. HE Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu President, Fiji 3. HE Susilo Bambang Yudhoyano, President, Republic of Indonesia 4. HE Maumoon Abdul Qayyom, President, Maldives 5. Hon. Anand Satyanand, Governor-General, New Zealand 6. HE Sir Paulias Matale GCL, GCMG, K St.J, Governor General, Papua New Guinea 7. HE Sir Nathaniel Waema Governor-General, Solomon Island
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To the following Head of Government, Ministers, Local Government Officials and other dignitaries:
1. Hon. Manasseh Sogavare Prime Minister, Solomon Island 2. Hon. Lyonpo Thinley Gyamtsho Minister of Education, Bhutan 3. Hon. Aburizal Bakrie The Coordinator Ministry of Farewell, Indonesia 4. Hon. Adhyaksa Dault Minister of Youth and Sports, Indonesia 5. Hon. Bambang Sutedjo Minister of National Education, Indonesia 6. Hon. Muthis Hatta Minister of Women Ministry, Indonesia Scouting New Zealand 7. Hon. Zobaida Jalal Federal Minister of Social Welfare and Special Education, Mr. Geoff Thompson, CNZM Pakistan Mr. David Wallace 8. Hon. Jeevan Kumaratunga Minister of Youth Affairs, Sri Lanka 9. Hon. Tikiri Kobbekaduwa Governor of Kandy, Sri Lanka Pakistan Boy Scouts Association 10. Hon. Professor Dr. Wichit Srisa-an Minister of Education, Thailand Mrs. Zobaida Jalal 11. Hon. Apirak Kosayothin, Governor, Bangkok, Thailand Mr. Abuzar Mansoor 12. Professor Dr. Mohammad Yunus, 2006 Nobel Laureate for Peace Lt. Col. Muhammad Shah Ali 13. Pehin Orang Kaya Setia Raja Dato Seri Paduka Haji Awang Mohd Ali The Scout Association of Papua New Guinea President, PPNBD To the following members of the Regional Scout Committee, Sub Committees who attended the Rover Peace Baton Handover Ceremony in Scouts Association of Nepal Mr. Shree Ram Lamicchane Mr. Majendra Ranjit
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Manila: 1. Eric Khoo Chairman, APR Scout Committee (2004-2007) 2. Sang-Gyoon Oh Member, APR Regional Scout Committee (2004-2009) 3. Mohammed Ali Khalid Member, APR Regional Scout Committee (2004-2009) 4. Mari Nakano Chairman, Programme Sub-Committee (2004-2007) 5. Paulus Taningdjaja Chairman, Financial Resources Sub Committee (2004-2007) 6. Dr. Mohammed Mukhyuddin Chairman, Profile Sub-Committee 7. Mr. Ghazanfar Mashkoor Chairman, APR Task Force 2006 - 2007 8. Anthony Thng President, APR Scout Foundation Management Committee 9. Dr. Renato L. Paras Regional Treasurer
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To the Directors, Executives and staff of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines 1. J Rizal C. Pangilinan/Secretary General 2. Ernesto C. Baluyot/Asst. Secretary General 3. Expedito P. Eduarte/Director, Field Services 4. Juan Espinosa/Director, Finance Division 5. William Chavez/Director, National Capital Region 6. Rogelio S. Villa Jr./Director, Southern Tagalog Region 7. Sinfronio Hontanosas/Director, Administration Division 8. Nixon Canlapan/PR Executive 9. Windsor Morales/Special Events Officer 10. Manuel Isidoro/Operations Executive 11. Charlie Cameros/MIS Executive 12. Erol Garcia/FAP Supervisor 13. Regional Scout Directors 14. Council Scout Executives 15. National Office Directors and Staff 16. Council Executive Board officers and members 17. Local Government officials 18. Scouts, Rovers and Unit Leaders
• To the APR Scout Foundation for funding the project • To all the Scouts, Rovers and Leaders of the twenty-four
NSOs who supported and participated in the Rover Peace Baton relay and other activities
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“As Scouts, the Peace Baton is the warmest symbol of our commitment to Peace. This is our gift to the world. And this, indeed, is our pride.” -- BSP National President Jejomar C. Binay during the handover ceremony on 10th of March 2007.
World Scout Bureau Asia-Pacific Region March 2008 4/F ODC International Plaza Building 219 Salcedo Street, Legaspi Village Makati City, PHILIPPINES Tel: +(63 2) 817 1675/818 0984 Fax: +(63 2) 819 0093 Email: asia-pacific@scout.org Web: www.scout.org/asia-pacific
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