38th World Scout Conference Report

© World Scout Bureau Office of the Secretary General October 2008 World Scout Bureau Rue du Pré-Jérôme 5 PO Box 91 CH – 1211 Geneva 4 Plainpalais Switzerland Tel.: (+ 41 22) 705 10 10 Fax: (+ 41 22) 705 10 20 worldbureau@scout.org scout.org

THE CONFERENCE REPORT

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THE CONFERENCE REPORT

Every three years, the governing body of World Scouting meets to evaluate the recent past and consider the immediate future. Since 1922, this sequence of meetings has mapped out the unique destiny of an unique movement for young people. The projection of the Scout Movement towards the future depends on a universal vision, the legacy of Baden-Powell: to create a better world. One year after the Centenary of Scouting, the World Scout Conference can look towards the horizon with a pioneering spirit and people who know where they are starting from and are moving forward fearlessly to prepare new ground.

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CONTENTS Gathered outside Jeju’s International Conference Centre, delegates celebrate the unity of the Movement around the giant World Conference logo.

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CONFERENCE SUMMARY

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Attendance, New Members, Future Events,

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Elections, Key Agenda Items,

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Centenary of Scouting, Bronze Wolf, Conference Hosts,

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Social Events, Special Guests

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CONFERENCE ORGANIZATION

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Conference Officers, Tellers, Resolutions Committee, Select Committee Rapporteur, Conference Steering Committee, Host Committee

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Conference Documents and other publications

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CONFERENCE AGENDA

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REPORTS

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Philippe Da Costa, Chairman, World Scout Committee

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Luc Panissod, Acting Secretary General, WOSM

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Maurice Machenbaum, Treasurer, World Scout Committee

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Address of the new Chairman of the World Scout Committee, William F. “Rick” Cronk

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10th World Scout Youth Forum, by Johan Ekman, Chairman WSYF Planning Committee, John Lawlor and Mehdi Ben Kheli

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SPECIAL ADDRESSES

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Simon Hang-Bock Rhee, Chairman of the Host Committee, International Commissioner, the Korea Scout Association

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GOVERNANCE IN WORLD SCOUTING

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Governance Review

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Governance Reform - Moving Forward

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REPORTS ON THE WORK UNDERTAKEN

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Scouting’s Profile

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Partnerships and External Relations in Scouting

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WAGGGS/WOSM Progress Report

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World Scout Foundation

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Scout Resources International (SCORE)

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WORKSHOPS AT THE WORLD SCOUT CONFERENCE

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REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE

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CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS

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Resolutions of Courtesy

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Business Resolutions

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OFFICIAL CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS LIST

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CONFERENCE SUMMARY Around 1,200 participants representing 150 countries followed the debates each day in the plenary hall of Jeju’s International Conference Centre.

ATTENDANCE

NEW MEMBERS

The 38th World Scout Conference was held 14-18 July 2008 on Jeju Island, Korea. It was attended by 1189 participants from 150 countries. Hosted by the Korea Scout Association, the Conference was officially opened by Dr. Han Seung-soo, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea.

The Conference welcomed five new members to their first Conference: National Association of Cambodian Scouts (NACS), the Organization of the Scout Movement of Kazakhstan (OSMK), Association of Scouts of Montenegro; Scouts of Syria; National Organization of Scouts of Ukraine (NOSU).

Aside from the official sessions and workshops, participants had the opportunity to take part in a varied evening programme and an educational tour of Jeju Island on the Wednesday afternoon.

The World Scout Conference is the governing body, the “general assembly” of World Scouting, and is composed of all the members of the Organization: the National Scout Organizations (NSOs).

Its function is to consider the policy and standards of the Scout Movement throughout the world, formulate the general policy of the World Organization, and take the action required to further the purpose of the Movement.

The admission of Montenegro as a Member Organization has changed the status of the National Scout Organization of Serbia, which retains membership in WOSM. All were presented with a certificate of membership on the opening day of the Conference.

FUTURE EVENTS The Conference endorsed the decision of the World Scout Committee by which the Kenya Scout Association will host the 13th World Scout Moot, Kenya 2010.

Progress reports were made about the following future events: 39th World Scout Conference and 11th World Scout Youth Forum, Brazil 2011 22nd World Scout Jamboree, Sweden 2011.

Association des Scouts du Canada was chosen by the Conference to host the 14th World Scout Moot, Canada 2013.

Japan was chosen by the Conference to host the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in 2015. Singapore also made an invitation to host the event.

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ELECTIONS Six people were elected to a six-year term and one to a three-year term on the World Scout Committee, from a field of twelve candidates: MR. ERIC KHOO, MALAYSIA MR. WAHID LABIDI, TUNISIA MR. JOHN C C MAY, UNITED KINGDOM MR. JOHN NEYSMITH, CANADA

KEY AGENDA ITEMS Key-note reports were made by Philippe Da Costa, Chairman of the World Scout Committee; Luc Panissod, Acting Secretary General of the World Organization of the Scout Movement; and Maurice Machenbaum, Treasurer.

Governance was a key focus throughout the Conference. Some of the issues identified were: •

The need for continued debate and analysis in the next triennium;

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The need to develop policy and strategy for World Scouting at world level while delivery should be local;

MR. WILLIAM F. “RICK” CRONK, USA

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A deeper debate on membership criteria;

The World Scout Committee elected the following officers:

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The need to address the financial implications of good governance;

CHAIRMAN: MR. WILLIAM F. “RICK” CRONK, USA

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The need for improvement in the Organization’s communications, having regard to differing situations around the world;

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The need to develop more partnerships and to find ways of making sustainable developments in our governance.

MR. OSCAR V. PALMQUIST A., BRAZIL MR. SIMON HANG-BOCK RHEE, KOREA For a 3 year term:

VICE-CHAIRMAN: MR. MARIO DÍAZ MARTINEZ, SPAIN VICE-CHAIRMAN: MR. SIMON HANG-BOCK RHEE, KOREA. Continuing their mandates on the World Scout Committee are: •

Mrs. Thérèse Bermingham (Ireland),

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Mr. Mario Díaz Martinez (Spain),

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Mr. Georges El-Ghorayeb (Lebanon),

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Mr. Nkwenkwe Nkomo (South Africa),

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Mr. Gualtiero Zanolini (Italy).

Retiring World Scout Committee members are: •

Mr. Philippe Da Costa (France),

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Mr. John A. Gemmill (Canada),

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Mr. Habibul Alam (Bangladesh),

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Mr. Wayne Perry (USA),

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Mrs. Ana Elisa Piubello (Argentina),

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Mr. Mohamed Triki (Tunisia).

On the Strategy for Scouting, there was a report on the progress in the overall strategy and each of the strategic priorities. Participants spent time in workshops to share the progress they have made in each of the priorities, the challenges they have faced and their ideas for how the priorities can develop in the future. The Conference received a report on the outcomes of the workshops.

To increase opportunities for sharing and learning during the Conference, delegates and observers had the opportunity to participate in a choice of over 30 workshops on topics such as membership growth, youth programme, support to volunteers and developing volunteering in Scouting, and Scouting’s profile.

Some of the main issues identified to work towards in the coming triennium are: involving young people, supporting adults, better communications and improving the image of Scouting.

Issues relating to membership growth were addressed such as the need to offer better Scouting to more young people. A new membership development toolkit was presented to the Conference in order to encourage NSOs to think about the topic and learn how they can get new members and retain existing ones through the example of NSO best practices. A dynamic workshop allowed NSOs to interactively explore the toolkit and a copy was provided to each NSO to take home with them.

The new corporate identity of the World Scout Shop “Scoutstore” has been launched during the Conference, following the decision of the Board of Scout Resources International (SCORE) to start a plan of development for 2008-2011. “Scoutstore”, as it is now known, will provide new services to the NSOs and all Scout event organisers.

The new World Scout Environment Programme (WSEP) was launched at the Conference; this includes the World Scout Environment Badge, activity resources, a framework for environment education and revitalization of Scout Centres of Excellence for Nature and Environment (SCENES).

The WSEP strengthens the commitment of World Scouting to the environment. The Web of Hope, a partner organization of WOSM, was present at the Conference, collecting data in order to carbon footprint the event.

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His Excellency the Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea addressed the World Conference during the opening ceremony.

The Korea Scout Association’s team of volunteers and staff brought a serenity that enchanted all the participants.

The 38th World Scout Conference welcomed four new national organisations. The new members’ ceremony is always a highly emotional moment.

BRONZE WOLF

CENTENARY OF SCOUTING A special presentation was made in plenary on the 2007 Centenary of Scouting, with a particular emphasis on the Gifts for Peace. The session commenced with a short video-clip of highlights of the year, encouraging NSOs to capitalise on the work achieved. Two young leaders from Australia and Belgium gave inputs on how their Organizations took a strategic approach to the centennial celebrations and how they are building on this for the future. Eveline Herfkens, Executive Coordinator of the Millennium Development Goals Campaign, delivered a message via a pre-recorded video-clip recognising the impact of the Gifts for Peace and encouraging future action.

NSOs received the Centenary overview, containing information and photos of 2007 progammes and initiatives, as well as a resource to help NSOs build on the success and learning from the projects. A booklet containing all of the Gifts for Peace projects was also distributed together with a CD-ROM containing the report and photo exhibition. These resources are designed to share the breadth and wealth of projects with a wider audience inside and outside of Scouting. A special photo exhibition focusing on eight of the Gifts for Peace projects was set up thanks to the World Scout Foundation.

(See page 47).

The Bronze Wolf, the only award of the World Scout Committee, was presented to William “Bill” Cockroft (United Kingdom), Lalit Mohan Jain (India), Sir Garth Morrison (United Kingdom) and Yongyudh Vajiradhul (Thailand). The following were presented at another time following the previous World Scout Conference: His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, Klaus J. Jacobs (Switzerland), David Bull (United Kingdom), Toby Takemichi Suzuki (Japan), Henry R. “Bill” Hall (United Kingdom), Kirsty M. Brown (Australia), William F. “Rick” Cronk (USA) and (the late) Hon. Manuel Pinto (Uganda).

CONFERENCE HOSTS The success of a World Scout Conference lies for a great part on the shoulders of the Host Association and the Host Committee. The Korea Scout Association hosted the 38th World Scout Conference, with special thanks going to the following members of the Host Committee: Dr. Young Joong Kang, newly elected President of the Korea Scout Association, who also happens to be President of the Badminton World Federation; Mr. Simon Hang-Bock Rhee, International Commissioner, Chairman of the Host Committee and newly elected member of the World Scout Committee; Mr. Nam-Shik Heo, Vice-Chairman of the Host Committee in charge of Planning and Management Team; Dr. Eun-Gui Kim, ViceChairman of the Host Committee in charge of Travel, Public Relations & Events Team; and Mr. Seung-Soo Hong, newly appointed Secretary General of the Korea Scout Association.

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SOCIAL EVENTS

SPECIAL GUESTS

The following official social events took place during the Conference:

The following Special Guests were present at the 38th World Scout Conference:

-OPENING CEREMONY

World Scout Foundation, Lars Kolind, Chairman. He was accompanied by other distinguished members of the Foundation and of the Baden-Powell World Fellowship

A new era of the Movement was ushered in at the 38th World Scout Conference as World Scouting marked its 101st anniversary in 2008. A variety of performances welcomed all participants from around the world, making their stay on Jeju more pleasant and enjoyable.

- WORLD SCOUT FAIR Based on the Scout values of respecting diversity and multiculturalism for harmonious coexistence, the World Scout Fair provided participants with a platform for peaceful mingling. A range of amusements such as the Scout Uniform Parade and entertainment contest was offered to promote unity and harmony among participants from member countries, while the International Food Festival was an opportunity to share each other’s cultures.

- JEJU FANTASIA NIGHT Jeju is an island boasting a magnificent natural environment and unique culture. It is remarkably distinct from that of mainland Korea and has long been known for preserving peaceful traditions. On such a calm island, it was a pleasure to network between Scouts in the friendly atmosphere. Jeju Fantasia Night was the opportunity to showcase some of the wonders of the island and what it has to offer.

World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), represented by Linden Edgell, Deputy Chairman of the World Board, and Mary McPhail, Chief Executive Scout Resources International (SCORE) with Scoutstore - the Official Shop of World Scouting - Neil Westaway, Chairman of the Board DESMOS - The International Link of Orthodox Christian Scouts International Catholic Conference of Scouting (ICCS) International Union of Muslim Scouts (IUMS) International Scout and Guide Fellowship (ISGF) Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC) World Scout Parliamentary Union (WSPU) Council of Protestants in Guiding and Scouting (CPGS) International Forum of Jewish Scouts (IFJS) World Buddhist Scout Brotherhood (WBSB) La Conférence Francophone du Scoutisme Laïque (COFRASL).

Special guests also included representatives from organizations that are working with World Scouting.

It was a pleasure to welcome representatives from: Korean Committee for UNICEF World Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) International Award Association (Asia-Pacific Region) ACTICS.

- FAREWELL DINNER Concluding the Conference, the evening’s programme reminded participants of the Scout duty to contribute to society, the global community and to remember the great 5-day event held on Jeju.

The social programme offered an opportunity to become acquainted with Jeju Island’s exceptional natural surroundings and to appreciate the host country’s culture and music.

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CONFERENCE ORGANIZATION The plenary hall viewed from the chairman’s table.

The Scout Movement’s “parliament” follows precise rules of procedure.

CONFERENCE OFFICERS CHAIRMAN Mr. Philippe Da Costa VICE-CHAIRMEN Mrs. Thérèse Bermingham Mr. John A. Gemmill TELLERS Mr. Khalid Easawi, Egypt Mr. Esben Holager, Denmark Mr. Ilyas Ismayilli, Azerbaijan Mr. Antonio Hernandez G., Mexico Mr. Ross McKenzie, New Zealand Mr. Paul Jacob Musembi, Kenya

CONFERENCE STEERING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN Mr. Philippe Da Costa VICE-CHAIRMEN Mrs. Thérèse Bermingham Mr. John A. Gemmill ACTING SECRETARY GENERAL Mr. Luc Panissod CONFERENCE AGENDA COORDINATORS Ms. Anne Whiteford Mr. Mathieu Pouret

RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE

CONFERENCE ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Jean-Bernard Rebord

CHAIRMAN Mr. Martin Burbridge, Ireland

HOST COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE Mr. Simon Hang-Bock Rhee

MEMBERS Mr. Ahmed Ali Maniku, Maldives Mrs. Jemima Nartemle Nartey, Ghana Mr. Robert Nowlan, Canada

HOST COMMITTEE

SECRETARIES Mr. Jim Sharp, World Scout Bureau Mr. Saâd Zian, World Scout Bureau

SELECT COMMITTEE RAPPORTEUR Mr. Glenn Armstrong, Canada

CHAIRMAN Mr. Simon Hang-Bock Rhee VICE-CHAIRMEN Mr. Nam-Shik Heo Dr. Eun-Gui Kim SECRETARY GENERAL Mr. Seung-Soo Hong

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CONFERENCE DOCUMENTS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS PROVIDED IN ADVANCE: DOC

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- Provisional Agenda

DOC

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- Rules of Procedure

DOC

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- Suspension and Termination of WOSM Membership (CANCELLED)

DOC

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- Implementation of Resolutions adopted by 37th World Scout Conference

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- The Strategy for Scouting

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- Governance Reform - Moving Forward

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- Membership Development

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- Educational Methods

DOC

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- World Scout Committee Elections

DOC 10

- WOSM Registration Fee System

DOC 11

- From Scouting’s Profile to the Brand Strategy

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- Youth Involvement in Decision-Making

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- Invitations to future World Scout Events

(CANCELLED)

DOC 13 A - 13th World Scout Moot 2010 DOC 14

- Partnerships and External Relations in WOSM

DOC 15

- Environment Education and World Scout Environment Badge

DOC 16

- World Scout Centres

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- Proposed Amendments to the Constitution of WOSM

(CANCELLED)

DOC 17 A - Consolidated proposals for amendments to the Constitution of WOSM - Triennial Report of the World Scout Committee, 2005-2008 - World Scout Bureau’s Accounts and Balance Sheet for the year ended 30 September 2007.

PROVIDED AT THE CONFERENCE: - Welcome Kit, provided by the Host Committee - Revised Agenda - Conference Document 1 - Pocket Agenda - Workshops at the World Scout Conference - Conference Evaluation Form (Conference Survey) - Triennial Report of the World Scout Committee, 2005-2008 - Gone Home - Report of the Chairman of the World Scout Committee - Report of WOSM Acting Secretary General - Report of the Treasurer - Centenary of Scouting 2007 (Overview) - Gifts for Peace (Report) - CD-Rom containing the Gifts for Peace Report and photo exhibition - World Scientific Congress (2007) - Education and Scout Movement: - Experiences and Challenges (Report) - World Scout Foundation’s Annual Report 2007 - Keeping Promises - Action for Growth Tool Kit - For Membership Development - The Bronze Wolf - Citations 2005-2008 - WOSM Constitution: Select Committee Report - Resolutions Committee Report (Proposed Business & Courtesy Resolutions) - 10th World Scout Youth Forum - Final Report - World Scout Environment Programme Kit - Official Conference Participants List - Address of the new Chairman of the World Scout Committee - Conference Summary

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AGENDA

“CREATING A BETTER WORLD” THE THEME OF THE 38TH WORLD SCOUT CONFERENCE WAS “CREATING A BETTER WORLD”.

The World Scout Conference in Korea was the first Conference in Scouting’s second century. The Gifts for Peace project, Scouting’s gift to the world for its centenary year, has had a tremendous response, with over 120 countries declaring a Gift for Peace. Scouting is committed to work towards ‘creating a better world’.

This is reflected in our vision for the future and was our Conference theme for 2008.

NOTES: V *

Indicates that a formal vote was taken Participants registered in the accompanying persons’ programme were invited.

PRELIMINARY FUNCTIONS AND PRELIMINARY MEETINGS:

SATURDAY, JULY 12

09.00-22.00

REGISTRATION At International Convention Centre Jeju (ICC Jeju) Delegation leaders from Member Organizations could collect their delegation’s voting kit at the Conference registration desk. Please note the provision of Article X.5 of the Constitution related to the payment of registration fees as a requirement for voting at the Conference.

12.00-22.00

SETTING UP CONFERENCE DISPLAYS BY NATIONAL SCOUT ORGANIZATIONS AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

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Representatives of Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Montenegro, Syria and Ukraine proudly hold their WOSM membership certificates at the end of the new members’ ceremony. Russia and Serbia also received a certificate.

09.00-22.00

REGISTRATION At International Convention Centre Jeju (ICC Jeju).

09.00-22.00

SETTING UP CONFERENCE DISPLAYS BY NATIONAL SCOUT ORGANIZATIONS AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

PRELIMINARY MEETINGS:

SUNDAY JULY 13

THE PRELIMINARY WORKSHOPS TOOK PLACE IN ICC JEJU. 14.00-15.30

WOSM REGISTRATION FEE WORKSHOP (CONFERENCE DOC. NO. 10)

14.00-17.00

YOUTH PROGRAMME WORKSHOPS: 1. The Rover Scout Programme and the Scouts of the World Award 2. Education for All - reaching out to young people who are not involved in Scouting Environment Education and World Scout Environment Badge (Conference Document No. 15)

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SCOUTING’S PROFILE WORKSHOP: 4.

Scouting’s Profile (Conference Document No. 11)

17.15-18.00

First time Participants’ Briefing

17.15-18.00

Informal meeting between World Treasurer and representatives of the delegations.

18.30-19.30 *

WORLD SCOUT CONFERENCE SCOUT’S OWN Scout gathering with music and meditations.

The ceremony took place at ‘Plaza’, the open area (lawn & fountain area) in front of the entrance to the Conference venue, International Conference Centre Jeju (ICC-Jeju). A Scout’s Own encourages Scouts to share and reflect on their experiences and to seek wisdom through The Scout Law and Promise. The Ceremony was led by Father Jean Pascal Diame, Chairperson of the Spiritual Development Task Team.

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MONDAY JULY 14

08.00-12.00

REGISTRATION At International Convention Centre Jeju (ICC Jeju).

09.00-11.00

INFORMAL REGIONAL MEETINGS Information was sent to National Scout Organizations by the respective Regional Office of the World Scout Bureau.

Africa Region Arab Region Asia-Pacific Region Eurasia Region European Region Interamerican Region A second session of Regional Meetings was held on Friday 18 July from 15.00 - 16.30 as part of the Conference Agenda.

11.00

BREAK

11.30

PREPARATORY SESSION Delegates were seated in country alphabetical order starting with Korea.

Observers were seated towards the rear of the plenary hall.

Guests had assigned seats.

Explanation of simultaneous interpretation system Introduction of Conference Chairman and Vice-Chairmen Introduction of the Host Committee, Korea Scout Association, and Guests Minute of silence Announcements Explanation of voting procedure V

APPOINTMENT OF TELLERS The World Scout Committee nominated candidates. See the Rules of Procedure (Conference Document No. 2) for details.

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RULES OF PROCEDURE The World Scout Committee proposed the adoption of the Rules of Procedure, as specified in Conference Document No. 2.

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APPOINTMENT OF RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE The World Scout Committee nominated candidates. See the Rules of Procedure (Conference Document No. 2) for details.

12.00

12.30

MEMBERSHIP OF THE WORLD ORGANIZATION OF THE SCOUT MOVEMENT The Conference welcomeD the National Scout Organizations which had been admitted to WOSM since the 37th World Scout Conference (Tunisia 2005). *

LUNCH At the Convention Centre Jeju (ICC Jeju).

14.00

PLENARY SESSION World Scout Committee Chairman’s Report, Philippe Da Costa Report of the Acting Secretary General of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, Luc Panissod Report of the Treasurer of the World Scout Committee, Maurice Machenbaum

14.35

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON THE REPORTS

14.50

GOVERNANCE REVIEW The Conference received a report on the work of the Governance Review Task Force.

15.10

10TH WORLD SCOUT YOUTH FORUM - SUMMARY REPORT

15.25

REPORT 2007 CENTENARY ON THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE WORLDWIDE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SCOUTING IN 2007

15.45

BREAK

16.15

INTRODUCTION OF CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO THE WORLD SCOUT COMMITTEE Introduction of the candidates nominated for election to the World Scout Committee (Resolution 9/02) (Conference Document No. 9). The candidates presented their motivations, priorities and objectives on Tuesday 15 July. The votes were taken on Wednesday 16 July.

16.30

MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO THE WORLD SCOUT COMMITTEE An opportunity was provided for participants to meet informally with the candidates to the World Scout Committee in the lobby area outside the Conference Hall.

(Resolution 9/02)

18.00

BREAK

(Resolution 8/02)

18.30

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OPENING CEREMONY At ICC Jeju.

19.30

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OFFICIAL WELCOME RECEPTION AND DINNER At ICC Jeju.

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09.00

PLENARY SESSION Meditation Announcements

09.10

GOVERNANCE IN WORLD SCOUTING A presentation was made on Governance at all levels in World Scouting.

(Conference Document No. 6)

09.30

WORKSHOPS ON GOVERNANCE IN WORLD SCOUTING A series of workshops on aspects of Governance in World Scouting allowed participants the opportunity to discuss a number of topics in order to develop the governance debate for the future.

The following workshops were proposed: • World and Regional Scout Committees • Operations • WOSM Membership • Representation at world level.

Further details were included in Conference Document No. 6.

TUESDAY JULY 15

The outcomes of the workshops were reported to the Conference in a later plenary session and were included in a more detailed report to the new World Scout Committee so that proposals could be developed for follow-up action.

10.30

BREAK

11.00

INTRODUCTION TO REPORTS FROM THE WORLD SCOUT COMMITTEE ON WORK UNDERTAKEN IN KEY AREAS SINCE THE 37TH WORLD SCOUT CONFERENCE 2005 IN TUNISIA The Conference received a series of presentations of the progress in the implementation of the Conference Resolutions adopted in Tunisia. (Conference Document No. 4)

11.05

EDUCATIONAL METHODS The Conference received a report on the outcomes and impact of the work in relation to Educational Methods in the Movement. (Conference Documents No. 8 and No. 15)

11.20

SCOUTING’S PROFILE The Conference received a progress report on the development of Scouting’s Profile, particularly in relation to the Scout Brand and Image. (Conference Document No. 11)

11.30

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT The Conference received a report on the outcomes of the work undertaken in the last triennium to support Membership Development in the Movement.

(Conference Document No. 7)

11.40

PARTNERSHIPS AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS IN SCOUTING The Conference received an update in relation to the progress on Partnerships and External Relations in Scouting. (Conference Document No. 14)

11.50

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12.15

12.30

WOSM REGISTRATION FEES The World Scout Committee presented its proposal concerning the basic fee per member for the next triennium. A vote was taken on this proposal.

(Conference Document No. 10) REPORT ON THE GOVERNANCE WORKSHOPS A brief report on the outcomes of the workshops on Governance in World Scouting was presented.

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LUNCH

14.00

PLENARY SESSION Introduction Session for the Select Committee

14.30

SELECT COMMITTEE The Conference met in a Select Committee to consider proposals for amendment to the WOSM Constitution. (Conference Documents Nos. 17 and 17A) The procedures governing all aspects of a Select Committee appear in the Rules of Procedure (Conference Document No. 2).

14.30

INFORMAL DISCUSSIONS ON PROPOSED CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS NOT ATTENDING THE SELECT COMMITTEE

16.00

BREAK

16.30

SELECT COMMITTEE (CONT.)

18.30

BRIEF ADDRESSES BY CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO THE WORLD SCOUT COMMITTEE Candidates presented their motivations, priorities and objectives of their individual candidatures to the Conference. (Resolution 9/02)

19.30

END OF SESSION

19.30

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WORLD SCOUT FAIR AND DINNER At ICC Jeju.

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09.00

PLENARY SESSION Meditation Announcements

09.10

WORLD SCOUT COMMITTEE ELECTIONS The Conference elected six new members for a six-year term and one member for a period of three years. See the Rules of Procedure. The list of candidates was provided in Conference Document No. 9.

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WEDNESDAY JULY 16

09.30

VOTE WORLD SCOUT COMMITTEE ELECTIONS 14TH WORLD SCOUT MOOT 2013 The Conference received the invitation from Association des Scouts du Canada offering to host the 14th World Scout Moot 2013. (Conference Document No. 13)

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VOTE 14TH WORLD SCOUT MOOT 2013

09.45

INTRODUCTION SESSION FOR THE STRATEGY WORKSHOPS This short session provided information on the workshops on the strategic priorities of the Strategy for Scouting. (Conference Document No. 5)

10.00

BREAK

10.30

WORKSHOPS ON THE STRATEGY FOR SCOUTING The Conference had the opportunity to participate in workshops on each of the seven (7) strategic priorities to share their achievements and set a direction for the future. (Conference Document No. 5)

12.15

RESULTS OF THE VOTE, WORLD SCOUT COMMITTEE ELECTIONS RESULT OF THE VOTE, 14TH WORLD SCOUT MOOT 2013

12.30

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LUNCH

14.00

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EDUCATIONAL TOUR Conference participants had the opportunity to see sites of interests on Jeju Island in educational tours, sponsored by Jeju Island authorities. The tours ended in Jeju city.

17.30

END OF EDUCATIONAL TOUR IN JEJU CITY

18.00

BUSES WERE AVAILABLE TO RETURN TO HOTELS

18.00

FREE EVENING IN JEJU CITY With dinner your own responsibility.

22.00

FINAL BUSES RETURNED TO HOTELS

Voting under the gaze of tellers selected amongst representatives of national Scout organisations.

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09.00

PLENARY SESSION Meditation Announcements Announcements, World Scout Committee Officers

09.10

23RD WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE 2015 The Conference received invitations from National Scout Organizations offering to host the 23rd World Scout Jamboree 2015. (Conference Document No. 13) V

09.50

WAGGGS/WOSM The Conference received a progress report on the results of the work on WAGGGS/WOSM Relationships during the last triennium.

10.00

WORLD SCOUT FOUNDATION Information on the activities of the Foundation and report on the progress made since the World Scout Conference in Tunisia was presented to the Conference.

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SCORE - SCOUT RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL Presentation by a representative of SCORE.

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THURSDAY JULY 17

VOTE 23RD WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE 2015

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BRONZE WOLF AWARD CEREMONY

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RESULT OF THE VOTE, 23RD WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE 2015

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13TH WORLD SCOUT MOOT 2010 (KENYA) The Conference received information on 13th World Scout Moot, postponed until 2010.

(Conference Document No. 13 A)

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REPORT: 22ND WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE 2011 SWEDEN

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REPORT: 39TH WORLD SCOUT CONFERENCE & 11TH WORLD SCOUT YOUTH FORUM 2011 BRAZIL

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REPORT: 21ST WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE 2007 UNITED KINGDOM

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PRESENTATION OF GIFTS TO THE HOST COMMITTEE BY THE DELEGATIONS

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LUNCH WORKSHOP PROGRAMME: SHARING AND LEARNING In line with the Conference Resolution 12/05, adopted in Tunisia, National Scout Organizations were invited to lead workshops on a variety of topics that are interesting and relevant to other NSOs. The focus of the workshops in this session was ‘Sharing and Learning’. Details of the Workshop Programme and the opportunity to register for workshops were made available before the start of the Conference.

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WORKSHOP PROGRAMME: SHARING AND LEARNING (CONT.)

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END OF WORKSHOPS

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INFORMAL MEETINGS OF PARTICIPANTS WITH SIMILAR APPOINTMENTS IN SCOUTING: International Commissioners Chief Commissioners/Chief Scouts Chief Executives National Programme Commissioners National Adult Support/Training Commissioners Public Relations/Media Managers

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PLENARY SESSION Meditation Announcements

09.10

INTRODUCTION OF NEW CHAIRMAN, VICE-CHAIRMEN AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE WORLD SCOUT COMMITTEE

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THE FUTURE Orientations for the future were shared with the Conference, from the outcomes of the workshops on the strategic priorities.

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REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE V

FRIDAY JULY 18

SELECT COMMITTEE PROPOSALS

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RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE REPORT

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RESOLUTIONS OF THE 38TH WORLD SCOUT CONFERENCE

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ADDRESS BY NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE WORLD SCOUT COMMITTEE

CLOSING REMARKS 15.00

INFORMAL REGIONAL MEETINGS

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END OF SESSION

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FAREWELL RECEPTION AND CLOSING DINNER At ICC Jeju.

Biorn Maybury –Lewis, Chairman of the Scientific Committee, presents the conclusions of the World Scientific Congress on Education, held in November 2007 in Geneva. Its theme was: “Education and the Scout Movement”.

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REPORTS Elected in 2002, Philippe Da Costa was Vice-Chairman of the World Scout Committee before becoming Chairman in February 2008. He is currently Chairman of the National Youth Institute in France.

PHILIPPE DA COSTA, CHAIRMAN, WORLD SCOUT COMMITTEE

DEAR FRIENDS, It is an honour to present this World Scout Committee report to you. In fact I have the pleasure to be taking part, here in Jeju, in my seventh World Conference. Notwithstanding this experience, I am conscious that this one will be particularly significant in the history of our Movement.

In Cairo, on 12 November 2007, considering the governance and management issues we had to face, the World Scout Committee had to take a very difficult decision: to part company with Eduardo Missioni our Secretary General. I would like to thank him for his true Scout commitment to serve the Movement during his mandate.

Although the situation in general still poses a challenge, the World Conference is a good opportunity for us to exchange our points of view.

Today, it is even more than a challenge. Before I present the work of the World Scout Committee, allow me to address the institutional situation and to revisit the recent events which have affected the Movement.

Then, at the first regular WSC meeting after Cairo, Herman Hui informed the World Committee of his personal decision to resign from his function of Chairman of the World Scout Committee. The WSC accepted this decision with regret. I would like to also express our gratitude to Herman Hui for his commitment to serving WOSM.

Some talk about an institutional crisis, and in reality, that’s what it is. The magnitude of the crisis is not only due to the fact that, for the first time in our history, it is known to the Member Organizations, but also because it touches the deep institutional and constitutional roots of our Movement and Organization. In the past, such issues were hidden and were quietly resolved by some key people, insiders. Now, we live in the era of global communications and nothing can be hidden, everything is widely spread. Transparency is a pre-requisite to democracy.

In order to widen our perspectives on the future of our Movement, we should not be afraid by what is happening if we reflect on what started the situation really critically. Despite the sadness that has touched us all, we need to know and share the facts. And we need to start dealing with what this crisis has revealed.

The methods which provoked these events do not comply with the spirit of the Movement, everyone recognises this. Furthermore, it has been the preoccupation of your Committee to preserve, by all means, the unity of the Movement.

The Committee pledged itself to undertake an indepth process of dialogue with the Chairman of the Board of the World Scout Foundation in order to find a solution to the problems where the WSF and the WSC held different perceptions, in particular the areas of governance and of transparency on both sides; and to obtain the promise of the WSF to completely fulfil the mission for which it has been established. This implies a redefinition of the partnership between the WSF and WOSM in the second century of Scouting.

We also pledged ourselves, through this same process of resolving problems with NSOs, to respond to their concerns, to enter into a new “agreement” and to ensure that when issues arise in the future, they are answered quickly, in all transparency and exclusively through strictly democratic and constitutional channels.

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Finally, we pledged ourselves to dealing with all of the questions arising following the current institutional crisis, in a timely fashion for the World Scout Conference in Korea, in close collaboration with the Governance Review Task Force and in full transparency with NSOs, in order to be able to bring proposals to the World Conference and resolve the structural or other inadequacies which have been identified, and in such a way that satisfactory answers are given to the issues raised

by NSOs who have expressed themselves, on occasion calling for a preparatory meeting before the Conference in Korea. My colleagues have worked on a new approach to the Conference so as to increase the chances for success.

THE WORLD COMMITTEE: -

Welcomed the report of the Governance Review Task Force and thanks the Chairman and the Members of the Task Force. The World Committee noted the high quality of the work undertaken within a very limited time frame.

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Wished to inform NSOs that it would propose resolutions to the World Scout Conference in Korea in July 2008 in order to implement those elements of recommendations which do not imply constitutional changes.

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Asked the Chairman of the Governance Review Task Force, with its members, to build on its work to offer advice to NSOs on issues of good governance for the World Scout Conference so as to assist them in their reflection on the issues of unity, legitimacy, accountability, transparency, integrity and democracy.

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Decided to propose some immediate changes to the World Organization of the Scout Movement’s Constitution, where it considers that these are urgent and practical, as steps towards improving understanding, participation and decision-making process within WOSM. According to article XXIII of the Constitution, the proposals for amendments to Constitution (or major policy changes of the Movement) have been submitted by the WSB to NSOs before 14 March 2008, to be examined by the World Scout Conference in Korea. They will be debated by the Select Committee, where changes and amendments can be made, although no new proposals can be considered. I am referring in particular to our proposal of a permanent seat for the Chairman of the Board of the World Scout Foundation on the World Scout Committee, as well as the attribution of voting rights to the Regional Chairmen. They can be considered as a first minimal step in the process of Governance reform. Other resolutions not implying changes to the Constitution can, of course, be submitted during the Conference.

The spirit of democratic participation is generated by the fundamental principles of Scouting which are immutable : •

We will always have the Scout Law and Promise

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We will always use the Scout Method

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We will pursue our mission of educating young people to play a constructive role in society.

Since its founding, Scouting has been a solid, relevant Movement for education. Our challenge is to constantly sustain and renew our commitment to this. Just think, at this very moment, a young girl or boy is making the Scout sign and promising to do his or her best to lead his or her life according to the Scout Law. It is now up to each one of us to learn a lesson from this situation and, with total loyalty, to work towards the unity of the Movement. We would never have imagined such an end to our Centenary!

2007 was a very special year and many opinions and points of view were expressed in our Movement with regards to the best way to use the opportunity and obtain positive results. During this Conference, we will discuss our analysis of the impact created by our world celebrations.

Since its meeting in Cairo on 12 November 2007, the World Scout Committee has been very active.

In addition to the numerous internal discussions between Committee members, the Committee has also led many discussions and consultations with NSOs, as well as with key stakeholders.

These have been useful to establish the way forward, while at the same time we have been following up on the Cairo Meeting to provide answers to the letters received from several NSOs and thus unify the Movement for the Conference in Korea.

The World Committee decided to organise a series of meetings in February 2008 in Paris, open to every NSO who had expressed concerns following recent events, in order to help resolve the issues that had not been addressed, build consensus and develop perspectives for future action up to the World Scout Conference in Korea and beyond, in particular in the area of Governance. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the NSOs who were present and contributed generously at this meeting.

This gathering of NSOs was used as a sound-board for the recommendations of the Governance Review Task Force, in particular concerning the proposal for constitutional changes, providing an indication on how NSOs holding an opinion on recent events would react to such proposals.

By proposing these measures, the Word Scout Committee is trying to consolidate the commitment undertaken in Paris, in order to answer urgently the concerns of NSOs, and hopes that these first steps will be seen to be useful. The Conference is limited by the institutional cycle defined in the WOSM Constitution with regards to what it can implement before the Conference in Brazil in 2011.

Whilst the World Committee is willing to progress, it is equally aware of its primary responsibility to ensure that any constitutional change is only introduced after a clear proposal has been set out, and after full consideration, and that this is done in full transparency.

Within the frame of the World Scout Conference, there will be time for delegates to elaborate an action plan, by defining priorities, to be carried out before and up until the next World Conference. This programme will be based on the issues identified by the GRTF and other proposals, taking into account the available resources.

The results of this will form the basis of a programme of Governance reform which the WSC will consider during the triennium leading up to the World Scout Conference in 2011.

The World Scout Committee, at its meeting at the end of February 2008, gave deep consideration to the conclusions of the Governance Review Task Force, as well as to the recent proposals from NSOs for constitutional changes that had been sent to the World Scout Bureau.

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Among the identified topics, and from the point of view of governance, I find it interesting to go into the following more deeply:

In addition to the above-mentioned actions, already undertaken, the WSC is committed to making all of the necessary efforts to:

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The regional and geographical balance in Governance

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Pay greater attention to the needs of NSOs and try to better respond to these.

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The adequacy of the concepts expressed in Article I of the World Organization’s Constitution

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Recognise the legitimate expectations of stakeholders and develop a larger mutual understanding with them.

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The mandates of elected members of the World Scout Committee

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The establishment of a Committee to monitor support to NSOs.

Communicate in a more transparent way and consult partners more systematically, in particular when important decisions affecting them are taken, as well as being alert to any suggestions and feedback.

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Avoid dispersion and focus all our efforts, as well as our human and WOSM’s limited financial resources, for important initiatives, in line within the framework of the Strategy for Scouting, in order to help NSOs to go forward, “Creating a better world” for more young people.

This agenda could lead to proposals for future constitutional changes. The World Committee identified an initial list of potential items which could be considered and invited NSOs to make suggestions to the Organising Committee regarding any additions to be added to the list in preparation for the Conference. This is a second step in the reform of the Governance.

Just as we count on the wisdom and sense of responsibility of the national leaders of our Organization present here in Korea to guide us in our reflection, we also rely on a renewed and reinforced dialogue between stakeholders of our Movement, including the World Scout Foundation, to contribute to this debate.

I had the pleasure, together with Luc Panissod and Thérèse Bermingham, to participate in the Executive Committee of the Foundation, which took place at the beginning of April, in Seoul. On this occasion, I had the opportunity to take stock of the situation and discuss with members of the Foundation. The Acting Secretary General and I shared our analysis of the situation. We received the kind support of all the members, and in particular from His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.

The Executive Committee of the Foundation decided to allocate the amount of 2,300,000 Swiss francs to support the Movement (2 million in 2007) and to contribute up to a maximum total of 2.8 million Swiss francs to finance the costs of recruitment of the new Secretary General.

As far as the relationship with the former Secretary General is concerned, I should inform you that this has been dealt with, in mutual agreement, respecting our moral commitment towards him and the principles of good governance according to Swiss law.

Moreover, the WSC discussed a proposed timetable for the nomination of a new Secretary General. The WSC agreed that the recruitment process would start after the election of the new Committee in Korea in order to be able to proceed to a final nomination, at the latest at the WSC meeting in March 2009.

I would like to take the opportunity of this report to convey to the Acting Secretary General, and all of the Bureau Staff, the gratitude and support of the World Committee, but also to emphasise the expectations of the Committee to reinforce the management at all levels and in all sectors of the organization.

The World Scout Emblem has great power: it inspires the confidence of young people, their families and public opinion.

Our Movement “bridges the gap” between young people and adults, between those who are integrated into society and those who are marginalised, a position which does not judge or condemn! “Do not judge others if you do not want to be judged yourself - do not condemn others if you do not want to be condemned yourself”.

Our Movement advocates on behalf of young people in difficult situations, on behalf of those who count for nothing because they do not have access to the necessary resources, working through the media to defend their interests and to reduce their vulnerability.

“What is important is not what Scouting says, but what Scouting does!” We are no longer living in the era of the origin of the Movement, at the moment of the experimental camp on Brownsea, but in the modern world characterised by a strong process of globalisation and media coverage - what people cannot see does not exist!

It is about reaffirming the ideals of Scouting, opening up places for Scouting for young people as an antidote to boredom, violence, bullying, and the indiscriminate use of the technology.

In fact, it is our responsibility to always be efficient, to recruit, to train and to involve our leaders in the field as engaged citizens, who - when the moment comes - are in a position to fulfil the task which was entrusted to them and who, when facing the everyday difficulties in life, working alongside young people in a position of cooperation and support.

If we are convinced by this, we have to elaborate strategies to be able to attract more young people.

We must respect their autonomy, accept their mistakes due to a lack of experience, integrate new methods of communication, accept criticism; in other words: “Empower them!”

To empower people is always a good strategy.

Power is therapeutic, the lack of power leads to disease, disease leads to a reduction of power. Our strategy of empowerment must be based on the non-discrimination of anyone based on his or her age, behaviour or difficulties.

Following the last World Scout Conference in Tunisia, the WSC established a roadmap to Korea.

Within the framework of preparations for the Conference, some main areas have been looked at with particular attention.

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GOVERNANCE REVIEW TASK FORCE

EDUCATIONAL METHODS COMMITTEE

I would like to thank the members of the GRTF for their work, as well as the other people who have contributed to the activities of the group.

The World Committee has approved the proposals included in the report, i.e. :

The GRTF focused its work on governance issues (and not on management issues), in particular legitimacy issues; the unity of the Movement; accountability and transparency; as well as integrity and democracy. The GRTF has been very active during the triennium and has presented its report to the WSC, which has been distributed to all NSOs. As you know, the WSC submitted proposals to the Conference, based on the report of the GRTF and the reactions of NSOs to this report, and several NSOs have also proposed some amendments to the Constitution of WOSM, with regards to Governance of the Movement, which will be looked at in Korea.

We should particularly highlight the risk that WOSM dissolves into a Federation of six regional Organizations, which could weaken the unity of the Movement. The issue of Scout and Guide National Organizations (SAGNOs) paying fees to both world organizations, WAGGGS and WOSM, should also be looked at.

THE STRATEGY FOR SCOUTING I would like to underline the evolution of the Strategy from its adoption in 2002 up until now.

A report will be presented to the Conference and a resolution will be submitted to you, with the aim of focusing the Strategy, for the upcoming three years, on membership development, as an accompanying phase to the action for growth.

The World Scout Conference will then offer an opportunity to : •

Give feedback on the progress of the Strategy for Scouting.

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Identify the results and challenges and make suggestions for the future.

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Serve as a model for good practices in the follow-up and evaluation.

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Offer opportunities to NSOs to share and learn.

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Evaluate the process and elaborate a new process for development of long and middle-term objectives.

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Motivate NSOs to take action for growth.

It is necessary to adopt a more objective approach in order to measure membership. A focused effort is necessary, over the next three years, to try and assemble a certain number of elements, including the use by NSOs of the check list recently elaborated as an auto-evaluation tool, in order to obtain more concrete data on the levels of membership.

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To give clear direction to the Educational Methods Committee with regards to its role concerning the request of support for celebrations within the Movement, such as the Sea Scouting Centenary.

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To adopt the project of the resolution on Environment Education, which will be presented to you.

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To amend the composition of the EMC to include a representative from the organising team of the next World Scout Jamboree.

BRANDING AND COMMUNICATIONS TASK FORCE Within the framework of WOSM’s Communication Strategy, the image of Scouting has been consolidated over the last three years thanks to the implementation of the new brand identity. This new identity is a real asset for World Scouting; and allows us to improve how we are perceived by the public, to improve our legitimacy and the feeling of belonging to a unique Movement. The new brand identity was inaugurated with the launching of the new website which integrates all information at regional and world level.

Furthermore, I am pleased to note that many NSOs have adopted the World Scouting brand and have completely integrated this into their corporate communications policy. This illustrates the fulfilment at national level of the policy adopted in Tunisia.

I would also like to underline the positive result of legal cases involving two commercial companies who had used our logo without authorisation. One company in Germany flagrantly abused our logo.

The other in the United Kingdom, had forged our flag and badge. In both cases, the recognised strength of our brand allowed us to successfully conclude these cases in partnership with the national organisations.

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE The Membership Development Task Force (MDTF) has worked a lot on the task that it was entrusted with. A report on membership development and a file on membership growth has been prepared for the World Conference.

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REGISTRATION FEES TASK FORCE Considerable progress has been made with regards to equity in the distribution of the annual contribution at every Conference since 1996.

Attaining an additional degree of equity can only be achieved through more complex system. This is included in the proposal from World Committee (in Document 10 of the Conference) for a new registration fee system. I hope that the quality of our exchanges on this issue will allow us to reach a consensus for a reasonable solution in the interest of the Movement.

A systematic follow-up of the resolutions adopted by the Conference in Tunisia, in 2005, has been carried out. The WSC has regularly received reports covering the progress made in these fields of activity, reported in the Conference Documents dispatched before the Conference in Korea.

100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SCOUTING, 2007 Several reports account for the success of the 100th anniversary of Scouting, including for the Gifts for Peace, World Scientific Congress and the 21st World Scout Jamboree.

The Centenary of Scouting was a fantastic year of events and programmes at world, regional, national and local levels, showcasing both the diversity and unity of Scouting around the world.

The Gifts for Peace projects showed us what we can achieve when we work together for a common goal and I would like to pay tribute to the truly inspirational projects and educational programmes developed in more than 110 National Scout Organisations.

Scouting’s Sunrise was a day to remember, whether you were at the Jamboree, Brownsea Island, or at one of the thousands of celebrations taking place around the globe.

The World Scout Committee would like to thank The Scout Association for all of its efforts to make the 21st World Scout Jamboree a truly successful one. The significant commitment of the WSC/WSB over a long period of time has been a determining factor in the quality of results achieved and the true worldwide nature of this event.

The World Scientific Congress, an initiative that has opened the way to new possibilities with the academic world, should contribute to the enriching of our educational projects and programmes.

Being a citizen means taking an interest in what goes on around you, taking part in community life and taking responsibility. Developing a project together, realising that it can only be achieved with others, completing it successfully, with all of the members of the team, is a process which allows everyone to become responsible.

To take charge of our own lives, to take on responsibility for first time, to feel that we can take action in our environment: these are the objectives of the responsibilities given to young people which make a difference. It is by taking action and completing a project with a team, that a young person acquires, step by step, the behaviour which will make him or her able to live in society, and also likely to invest in it and commit to it. It is about proposing a real school of life, founded on the aspirations of young people. In this way, the dynamic of the Centenary of Scouting in 2007: “Scouting, the promise of a better world” has been a moment of “shared happiness” and evidence of the contribution of our Movement to Peace and to promoting a certain vision of young people.

It is about getting our Movement to support the energy that every Scout around the world expends whilst discovering the road to happiness, and at the same time contributing positively to the creation of a better world. What would the world be without Scouting?

At the beginning of this 21st century, education is sometimes synonymous with competition, chasing after diplomas, the elimination of the weakest. It has to be clearly noted: education must integrate, unify, link and bring people together and not leave anyone by the side of the road. We have evidence that Scouting makes a precious contribution to a certain idea of education as a means of integration.

A new vision of a sustainable development. We all have to fight against exclusion. We must offer young people many and diverse ways to do this. “A better world is possible”, as Baden-Powell already said, in its own words, in 1907. Let us stay true to this ideal! Let us be inspired by this conviction to broaden our knowledge, sharpen our educational tools, to maintain this course of rigourous, generous and integrating education. I am very happy to see your open and intellectual mindset. I salute your willingness to come together, combining all of your experience, all of your expertise, for the benefit of young people and the progress of ideas.

It is this tremendous potential which allows us to be reasonably optimistic for the future of our Movement.

The Centenary conference session, and various reports, will share more memories of your activities worldwide in 2007. I take the opportunity now to urge you to capitalise on all that we have achieved and learned for the years ahead.

To conclude, our Movement is far more than a place for initiation to citizenship and for participation in community life. If the experience that young people gain through Scouting is marked by these two aspects, then the footprints they leave concern above all, the link to oneself and to others. Thanks to this learning and discovery, young people who have had such experiences are actors of the change in their environment.

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LUC PANISSOD, ACTING SECRETARY GENERAL, WOSM

DEAR SISTER AND BROTHER SCOUTS, It is an honour and a privilege for me to stand before you today in my capacity as Acting Secretary General of WOSM, so designated by the World Scout Committee just over eight months ago.

Many of you have known me for a number of years now and I know many of you. As a matter of fact I counted from the list of participants that I know very well at least one person or more in more than 70 of the NSOs present here today. But you were more accustomed – as I was – to seeing me in the second role, as Deputy Secretary General until this nomination. Today is the first opportunity that I have to officially address the World Scout Conference in my new capacity and this is a challenge for me, as have been the past months and will be the months ahead of us.

1. THE RECENT PAST Since I took over in Cairo in November last year, the World Scout Bureau has been extremely active and considerable time was spent on handling the spill over effects of the institutional crisis in a rather tense and insecure environment.

When I was designated by the World Committee, I gave myself six objectives: re-unite the Bureau team, re-establish contacts with key stakeholders, develop new working relationships with the World Scout Committee, renew lost contacts with the Regions and show the flag of the World Scout Bureau in the field, strive to continue business as usual and bring the boat of the Bureau in smoother waters until the Korea Conference... and try to think to the future.

1. My first task or objective was to rebuild confidence and unity in the team of professionals of the World Scout Bureau, particularly in the Geneva Office. The Bureau staff (116 people in 13 different locations) was in the front line of all these turbulences and it took some time to get people back together and on the same track, at both Geneva and Regional Offices levels. There was a great destabilization, some people were emotionally very hurt, and it was critical to re-build the team and to ensure that we were all going to work in the same direction and without any second thoughts. I indeed needed to restore the serenity and the enthusiasm necessary for quality performance and to be in a position to strive to continue “business as usual”. This was not an easy situation with two senior executive positions less, one since October 2005 and that of my predecessor, while at the same time not wanting to do any drastic staff re-organisation just a few months before the Conference which may not have lasted more than a few months. It is thanks to the belief in and sharing of Scouting values that we were able to overcome this critical situation.

Let me try to demonstrate that I believe that we have done reasonably well so far with the first five objectives.

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2. With respect to contacts with key stakeholders: I re-established immediately contacts after the Cairo meeting with the World Scout Foundation, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), the Swedish Guide and Scout Council, and The Scout Association/UK on the sad occasion of the funeral in November 2007 in Sweden of our friend Sven Erik Ragnar, former Treasurer and Board Member of the World Scout Foundation, a long time supporter of World Scouting. Since then, I have had regular contacts with our good friends from the BSA, from Sweden and from UK. The last were particularly supportive of the Bureau in seconding, free of cost, one of their senior executives to Geneva for three months up until the World Conference and in donating computer equipment to the Bureau.

In early April, together with Chairman Philippe Da Costa and Vice Chairman Therese Bermingham, I attended in my ex-officio capacity the meeting of the Board of the World Scout Foundation in Korea.

The progress reports both Chairman Da Costa and I delivered were welcomed and were an additional step towards renewing good relationships with the Foundation.

Luc Panissod, who started at the World Scout Bureau in 1982, was appointed Deputy Secretary General in 1992.

He has been Acting Secretary General since November. He was awarded the Bronze Wolf in 1996.

3. With regard to developing new working relations with the World Committee: it was critical for me to assist the World Scout Committee in its endeavours to reestablish mutual trust within our Movement by addressing different concerns, by better communicating and listening to the needs of NSOs with the objective to provide better services for their benefit.

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End of April, I visited our friends of Uniao dos Escoteiros do Brazil, the Brazilian Scout Association, for a first formal working meeting on the preparation of the 2011 World Scout Conference.

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The third week of May, together with several members of the World Scout Committee, we attended, at their invitation, the annual meeting of the Boy Scouts of America in California. This was an additional opportunity to strengthen links, to get to know more about Scouting in the USA and to present World Scouting to leaders of the Boy Scouts of America.

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At the end of May I attended the meeting of the Africa Committee in Nairobi where our Regional Office has been deeply affected by the political crisis in Kenya and remained closed for several weeks. Despite the left over effects of this terrible period, we were able to think on and work towards the future of Scouting in that Region.

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At the end of June, still as part of the process of rebuilding positive relationships with some major stakeholders of our Organization, Chairman Philippe Da Costa and I visited leaders of The Scout Association in UK for half a day. A very positive and productive meeting indeed during which we touched numerous topics relating to the life of our Organization.

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Our Organization remains attractive and I am also glad to confirm that on 16 January 2008 we welcomed, as above, one new Member Organization - Kazakhstan (I am quite proud about this since I personally carried out the field visit in Kazakhstan to assess the operational effectiveness of this new member) and on 1 July we welcomed four new Member Organizations, namely Cambodia, Syria, Ukraine and Montenegro.

We established a tighter cooperation and coordination with our volunteers through regular meetings of the Steering Committee of the World Scout Committee with nearly one meeting per month, the last in early June 2008 – an order which never existed before - and we are very often in contact by phone or mails.

On this question of recognition of new members, I would like to mention here that the World Scout Committee approved a much more rigorous and methodical approach to recognizing new members designed by the Bureau in close cooperation with and thanks to Derek Pollard, Chairman of our Constitutions Committee.

4. In terms of renewing contacts with the Regions and showing the flag of the Bureau in the field: •

Immediately after our meeting in Sweden, I attended the Interamerican Regional Conference the last week of November with four other members of the World Committee which was not a very easy exercise. It was the opportunity for me to develop good relationships with the Interamerican Scout Committee and to agree to work together on a number of key issues in that Region.

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I was in Belgium for an informal meeting on governance with some NSOs in January and traveled to the United Arab Emirates also in January to attend a Youth event.

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Mid-March, I was in Ukraine to assess the level of development and the operational effectiveness of the National Scout Organization of the Scouts of Ukraine and work out with them the process which culminated in the recognition you granted to them as a new WOSM member on 1 July, a few days ago.

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Mid-April, I was in Crimea to attend the Eurasia Regional Committee meeting and engage dialogue on a number of issues with that Regional Committee.

5. In terms of “business as usual”: •

We were able to deliver the World Scientific Congress mid-November 2007, the last world event of the centennial celebrations, which exposed top researchers in the field of education to the Scouting experience and offered an additional evidence of the contribution of hundred years of Scouting to non-formal education and to society at large. The Congress opened new doors of cooperation between Scouting and the academic world, which will contribute to enhancing the image and credibility of Scouting. A Summary Report of that event has been provided to you.

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We were also able to complete the audit of the whole World Scout Bureau – a complex process – within less than 90 days and close the audit before Christmas holidays and to complete our 2007-2008 budget and have it adopted by the World Committee in a shorter period than that granted by the World Committee.

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We had the last meeting of the Governance Review Task Force mid-December whose output is the Governance Review Task Force Report which all of you know about now, and a couple days later, the meeting of the Educational Methods Committee took place.

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The third week of January we also had our usual Directors meetings gathering Regional Directors and the senior executives of the Geneva Office. We focused on “process issues” and “big picture” and aimed at re-affirming a good and strong team spirit with the objective that we all move together in the same direction to the Korea Conference as a united WSB team. On this occasion, we also analyzed the concerns expressed by some NSOs in their “Open Letter” as well as those of the World Scout Foundation, the Boy Scouts of America, Sweden and other National Scout Organizations and tried to identify what responses could be brought to these concerns through:

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our next 2008-2011 triennial plan built around the Strategy and Strategic Priorities in the perspective of bringing better and more services to NSOs,

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managerial adjustments and/or changes within our WSB professional structure,

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the proposals of the Governance Review Task Force.

A few words about this plan which has been submitted to the consideration of the World Scout Committee at its meeting yesterday: while we do not want to be less ambitious than for the 2005-2008 triennial plan, we have tried to be at the same time more holistic and more realistic by retaining probably fewer objectives but broader ones with measurable outputs. We have also conceived this plan in a flexible way so that it can be adjusted by integration of the outputs of this Conference.

We also worked hard to prepare rather in a rush what is now known as the “Jambville” meeting in France. I will not go into the details of the outcome of this meeting which is already six months old. Let me just say that there may be different perceptions regarding the outcome of this meeting which was certainly not an easy one. I personally believe that this meeting was necessary not to say indispensable and that the situation would have further deteriorated if it had not taken place. It also made possible for the WSC to renew contacts with NSOs, for parties having different perspectives to have a dialogue between themselves even though ultimately some of them agreed that they disagreed and to help pave the way until today at the Korea Conference. And last but not least, it reflected much enthusiasm and dedication to WOSM, with leaders eager to go beyond strict and rigid circumstantial attitudes and positions to look forward for a brighter future.

Just for that, this meeting was very useful.

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We had to rush the preparation of the World Scout Committee meeting which took place end of February, just 10 days after the “Jambville” meeting. Apart from the routine items usually on the agenda of the WSC, I think it is worth mentioning: -

the report of the work of the Educational Methods Committee and of its five task teams (Adolescents and Young Adults, Adult Volunteers, Education For All, Environment Education, Spiritual Development) which reflected excellent progress and challenging perspectives,

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the report on Gifts for Peace Project, funded by the Foundation, an excellent basis from which we can capitalize on these projects to further strengthen peace education in the Youth Programme,

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the work achieved by the Membership Development Task Force and the membership development toolkit that will be launched during this Conference,

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the decision of the World Committee regarding three controversial projects: giving up the idea of a new HQ building for the World Bureau in Geneva, developing an exit strategy from the Picarquin project and abandoning the project of accreditation of World Scout Centers due to the high risk of corporate legal responsibilities.

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and finally the long debate on the report of the Governance Review Task Force, its constitutional implications and the strategic decisions taken by the Committee.

I have to mention here that the meeting was saddened by the resignation of our former Chairman Herman Hui for whom I personally have a thought today.

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the complete restructuring of our world Scout Shop SCORE,

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the continuous work on the new World Scouting Brand on which today about 200 leaders have been trained in all WOSM Regions,

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our efforts to maintain our fee collection at a high rate: I am very pleased to confirm you that today, the day of the opening of the Conference, we have NO NSOs with fees arrears, a situation which I believe is unique in the last 30 years of the WSB.

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Last but not least, we have been working hard with the support and guidance of World Committee Vice-Chairman John Gemmill on the preparation of this 2008 July World Scout Conference. The World Scout Committee has approved a format, an agenda and working methods which will focus on Membership Growth and Development and achieving good Governance through what we consider to be a logical process of succession of times dedicated to reporting, to discussions and to reflections and eventually to decisions that will shape the future of our Organization. We have been working hand in hand with our Korean friends and their Organizing Committee lead

by Simon Rhee, International Commissioner of the Korea Scout Association, with the full support of KSA Secretary Generals, Lee Young Ku and Hong Seung Soo, and of KSA President Dr. Young Joong Kang.

We do not see this World Scout Conference only as a constitutional event as referred to in the WOSM Constitution. We see also as a privileged moment in the life of the Organization, a moment “given back” to the NSO stakeholders to share and learn from each other experiences through interactive methods.

Based on the evaluation of the Tunisia Conference, major changes in the Conference pattern have been introduced. To mention but a few: *

On the practical and logistic side:enabling NSOs to register online and to get information straight back,

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multiplying the vehicles of relevant information through the Forum and Conference websites, Worldinfo and the regular Conference Updates,

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shortening the accommodation reservation process.

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easing the participation of young and new participants to a World Conference with a special briefing session,

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organizing a special pre-session with the Treasurer of the World Scout Committee,

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giving more time to the Regions, with an opportunity to regroup upon conclusion of the Conference,

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streamlining and concentrating the agenda business items on fewer days,

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easing the Resolutions process by making proposed resolutions available to participants well in advance of the usual 24 hours so as to make it possible to mover/seconder to discuss their resolution(s) with whoever is interested,

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enabling leaders with the same area of interest or responsibilities to share their experiences or common concerns,

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giving opportunities to participants to better know the candidates for election to the World Scout Committee through three different steps including the opportunity of a direct dialogue with each candidate,

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creating multiple opportunities for participants to share with and learn from each other through a variety of workshops, most of them run by and for NSOs. With five pre-Conference workshops on Sunday afternoon, four workshops on Governance in two languages, nine workshops on the Strategy for Scouting and thirty workshops under the theme Learning and Sharing, it is a total of fourtyeight workshops, which will be made available for participants to choose from this week.

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You may say that all what precedes is only a long enumeration of things which have been done by the Geneva Office over a restricted period of time and that I have not touched on the routine work achieved over the same period, nor touched upon the work achieved by our Regional Offices nor talked of the work achieved since the 2005 Tunisia Conference up to 2007. And you would be right. However, since you will find a mass of information about this in the Triennial Report which has just been mailed with the Scoutpak, a copy of which is in your pigeon hole, I opted for going through this presentation to show you how we have tried to handle and manage a difficult situation over a relatively short period of time and how I believe we have contributed our share to calm the situation. I must also confess that I did not feel appropriate to report on and claim credit for two years of activities and achievements under the leadership of our former Secretary General for whom I have a thought right now.

2. THE FUTURE With respect to the possible outcomes of the Conference, I would be untrue to you if I were to say that we, as professionals, have not given some thoughts as to what the Bureau could be in the future.

I believe that we must first think to the role that the Conference and the World Committee want to see the Bureau fulfilling. I think that the Constitution, in its minimalist approach as our Constitutions Committee Chairman says, defines fairly well and in a holistic enough manner the functions of the Bureau not to be further touched.

I see that there is no proposal of constitutional change for that part of the Constitution.

We fall therefore here in the domain of systems or operational structures rather than of institutional structure and we must re-interpret the functions of the Bureau in a systemic manner since it is clear that the Bureau must adapt both its operational structure, and its way of operating to better respond to the needs and better serve NSOs. Within the given framework of its constitutional functions, we see a multiple and more proactive role of the WSB as an identifier of the needs of NSOs, as an identifier of human, material and financial resources available from all possible sources - including those existing in NSOs - to try to match these needs, as an identifier and clearing house of best practices, as a cocoordinator of processes and actions implemented at regional level to avoid duplication of work or of production of materials and tools. This evidently goes beforehand with an assessment of the staff competence at every level and the adequacy of these competencies to the needs to be responded to. This may also imply a managerial restructuring of offices of the Bureau.

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We could also imagine a new type of cooperation between the Bureau and NSOs whereby through a system of secondment or internship on a variable time basis and under economic conditions to be discussed within a global framework, a NSO having a professional or volunteer expertise in a given area could loan that expertise to the Bureau or to another NSO. In line with the above, and thanks to the possibilities offered by today’s communication technology, we could also imagine a much more flexible geographical location of some of the Bureau as is the case for example in our Africa Regional Office where two executives are operating from their homes, at little cost and close to their area of operations, while remaining in permanent contact with their regional head-office.

As far as relationships between the Geneva Head Office and the Regional Offices are concerned, we could certainly improve the flow of communication by reinstating fully some of the methods used more or less individually in the past such as lateral teams between executives working in the same area, reinstating one desk officer per region, reinstating staff management conferences in each Regional Office with attendance of the desk officer, world staff management conferences and participation of the Secretary General to at least one meeting of each Regional Committee per year.

These are a few but possible orientations of reflections to improve the operational systems of the Bureau. The list is certainly not exhaustive but the purpose of mentioning these is to try to demonstrate that things could already be greatly improved only through managerial measures.

All this however pre-supposes that what we refer to as needs of and in NSOs have been well and systematically identified in each and every NSO. I can hardly imagine this being done without a systematic, methodical and rigorous large scale consultation.

“We must therefore reinterpret the functions of the Bureau in a systemic manner since it is clear that the Bureau must adapt both its operational structure, and its way of operating to better respond to the needs and better serve NSOs”.

Luc Panissod

And finally using the above demonstrations, let me express a plea to this Conference: each time you are thinking of bringing a change to our Constitution which is admirably but so usefully minimalist, try to consider whether the objective of that change could not be achieved simply through improved organization, improved procedures and improved systems. And every time you take such a decision, please do not forget the means that should go with it for its implementation.

At this point in time I would like to confirm that all the staff of the World Scout Bureau are committed to continue working enthusiastically, and to adjust and adapt where and when necessary, to support the World Scout Committee in its commitment and responsibility to implement the changes that will come out from this World Scout Conference.

To implement these changes in such a way that satisfactory responses are brought to the expectations of all NSOs in the perspective of better Governance and better services to NSOs. I would also like to acknowledge the goodwill and Scout spirit demonstrated over the past months by all actors of this institutional crisis who helped to continue the debate in a cool and objective manner, to restore calm and peace and to demonstrate their support. It is thanks to this positive attitude that we are able to be gathered here today and for this week to altogether work towards the re-bonding of our Movement which has recently been so dangerously divided and threatened.

Though we are only at the beginning of our Conference, I would not like to miss the opportunity to thank the World Scout Committee, its Steering Committee, National Scout Organizations and numerous individuals in National Scout Organizations and partner organizations who have expressed their support to and confidence in the Bureau and in myself. And last but not least, I would like to express my most sincere thanks to all my colleagues in all Offices of the Bureau who, in a true Scout spirit and respect of Scouting values, have supported me and gave me their confidence.

The Bureau – and I - would probably not have been standing in front of you today without that tremendous expression of support and goodwill over the past months.

To conclude, I would like to say that I took my nomination by the World Scout Committee to the position of Acting Secretary General as a proof of their confidence. I hope that, by the end of this 38th World Scout Conference, I will also have gained your confidence and that we will have reconfirmed our partnership to move forward together for the benefit of young people, to create the better world we all dream of.

Thank you.

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The Treasurer is appointed by the World Scout Committee. Maurice Machenbaum, a former Scout and executive director of a social entrepreneurship enterprise, was appointed in March 2007.

MAURICE MACHENBAUM, TREASURER, WORLD SCOUT COMMITTEE

MR CHAIRMAN, DEAR SCOUT FRIENDS, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I was appointed during the current triennium 2005 2008 and I am pleased to present, for the first time, the Treasurer’s report of the World Scout Bureau to the World Conference since last World Scout Conference in Tunisia in 2005. I am aware of the importance of this analysis and the many purposes it may serve, namely: 1.

giving you a precise and factual account of the Bureau’s financial situation, which no one else will do during this Conference

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relating the financial situation to the Movement’s targets and ambitions

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detailing measures that have been adopted and those that will be taken to finance these targets and ambitions.

To start off with, I would like to follow on from my predecessors in the previous Conferences by reminding you of the precarious level of resources currently at the Movement’s disposal to meet its objectives and fulfill its role as a global and multicultural organization with some 28 million members. Looking at the reality with clarity, the World Organization of the Scout Movement is currently experiencing financial difficulties, and I am not in a position to say that there will be improvements until we see the results of our most recent measures. My predecessors warned you about the situation.

Today, in my turn, I would like to further reinforce the message that only the solidarity of each of these organizations and each of the members of the World Organization of the Scout Movement will guarantee the Movement the kind of future it deserves and to which we all aspire.

When taking up my new responsabilities, I found an Organization that, although it was small with barely one hundred professional staff members, was also extremely complex, in spite of its very slim budget. Our accounting system can be divided into seven different systems in seven different places and different local currencies, and even though common procedures have been set out, making it all run like clockwork is a highly skilled task. I would therefore like to congratulate our Acting Secretary General, Mr. Luc Panissod, and all of his team for achieving this difficult job year after year, but at the same time strongly encourage National Scout Organizations to do everything in their power to make the Bureau’s task easier.

1. CONSOLIDATED RESULTS SINCE LAST CONFERENCE (Situation as at 30 September 2007)

SINCE THE CONFERENCE IN TUNISIA, THE THREE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED WITH: • a surplus of CHF 203,912 for 2004-2005, • a surplus of CHF 72,370 for 2005-2006, and • a loss of CHF 8,676 for 2006-2007.

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The World Bureau has thus been able to balance its budget for the three years under review. The loss posted in 2007 is not considered significant.

More specifically, the Geneva Office managed to generate a surplus in each of the three financial years.

In the Regional Offices, the results varied from office to office and from year to year. The consolidated results for the six regional offices, Africa, Arab, Asia-Pacific, Eurasia, European, and Inter-American Regions – are as follows: •

a surplus of CHF 187,577 for 2004-2005,

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a surplus of CHF 55,246 for 2005-2006

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a loss of CHF 23,885 for 2006-2007.

We must bear in mind the difficult financial environment in which the World Bureau is operating. If you look at the trends in the net results of each of the six Regional Offices, you will quickly see that the regions Africa, AsiaPacific, Eurasia, and Europe all posted a loss for one or the other of the years under review.

The World Bureau’s consolidated operational revenue, that is, all revenue excluding special projects, remained extremely stable in the last three years, at around CHF 8.8 million. However, I would like to draw your attention to several very important points: 1.

Operational revenue, which reached an encouraging high of CHF 9.1 million in 2005-2006, has since fallen to around CHF 8.8 million, which is closer to the average recorded for the period 2005-2008.

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Fees for the current year and fees in arrears, which are the Bureau’s greatest source of revenue, remained stable at around 60% of operational revenue.

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At the same time, the grant from the World Scout Foundation rose from CHF 1,500,000 in 2005 to CHF 1,850,000 in 2007. Subsidies from the Foundation accounted for 16% of the World Bureau’s operational revenue in 2005, compared with 21% in 2007.

These figures should make you realise how important the registration fees are for the good functioning of the Movement. It is my duty to remind you that these fees are due at the start of the year, and that collecting fees in arrears costs the World Bureau a great deal of time and effort. This could be dramatically reduced if everyone stuck to this deadline.

Operational expenditure for special projects has proven stable at CHF 8.1 million in the last three financial years, reflecting the stability in revenue.

The difference between operational income and operational expenses comes from the fact that operational incomes are used to fund special projects.

2. RESULTS OF THE GENEVA OFFICE AND REGIONAL OFFICES SINCE THE TUNISIA CONFERENCE (Situation as at 30 September 2007) The Geneva Office generated 86% of operational revenue on average, compared with 69% for 2002-2005, and 54% for 1999-2001, and 45% of expenditure after transfers to the Regional Offices.

The fee payment rate has increased substantially in recent years, following the introduction of the new fee payment system after the Oslo Conference in 1996. In the last three years, the average fee payment rate - including arrears - reached 96% of fees due, without special agreements.

It can be noted that this represents a slight increase from the preceding three years where this rate represented some 88% on average.

The fee payment system is the cornerstone of the World Scout Bureau’s finances, which provides it with both stable and predictable revenue, precisely of CHF 5.1 million in 2005, CHF 4.6 million in 2006 and CHF 4.9 million in 2007. I would therefore like to thank all the Member Organizations who complied with this system in the last three fiscal years and have made all necessary efforts to fulfill their obligations towards the WSB in due time.

The Geneva Office thus closed its financial years 2005, 2006, and 2007 with surpluses of CHF 16’335, CHF 17’124 et CHF 15’209 respectively.

However, we mustn’t let these encouraging results distract us from the reality of the situation, which, as you all know, is marked by a difficult economic and geopolitical environment, whose consequences will continue to impact on world growth and foreign exchange rates. This does not make things any easier for a certain number of our Member Organizations who sometimes struggle to pay their fees. We are well aware of this, but feel obliged to draw your attention to it so as to remind you how delicate our financial situation is.

Against this difficult backdrop, I would like to stress that the World Scout Foundation has been in a position to slightly increase its annual contribution – from CHF 1,500,000 in 2005 to CHF 1,850,000 in 2007 and I wish to thank the Foundation for its invaluable financial support.

Other sources of finance accounted for some 21% of operational revenue on average for the last three years, remaining relatively stable throughout the period. As far as the operational expenditures are concerned, we can note that they have been slightly cut down.

The amount of contributions paid to Regional Offices have fluctuated slightly during the period. After maintaining its contributions at CHF 2,190,000 in 2005, i.e. a similar level as in 2004, the Bureau increased them by 10% in 2006 and reduced them by 6% in 2007. This reflects the difficult financial climate that we are currently experiencing, but in no way alters our continuing strategy of prioritizing field activities.

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In the same state of mind, I wish to mention the initiative of our Acting Secretary General who proposed to the Budget Committee and to the World Committee that the increase of CHF 250,000 in the annual contribution of the World Scout Foundation for our next fiscal year 2008-2009, be entirely allocated to our Regional Offices. I hope I will have the pleasure to confirm the agreement of these two Committees on this proposal by the time I will present my report.

The World Scout Bureau must also face a complex and recurrent situation of the currency market.

Indeed, the World Scout Bureau receives fees from its Member Organizations in Swiss francs, and is a net purchaser of dollars. If the dollar falls, the Bureau finds itself able to buy dollars at a more favorable rate than that set out in its budget. This leaves it a little scope to raise its contributions to the Regions. This financial period has been exceptionally difficult partly because the dollar has proven very volatile in the last three years, and partly because the Bureau has no margin for error, that is, to pay contributions to the Regions with dollars 10% or 20% more expensive than anticipated in its budget. By adopting conservative working assumptions, the Bureau has managed its finances very well in the last three years, a period marked by a falling dollar.

As for the balance sheet, it shows that the World Scout Bureau’s own capital and assets are reassuringly stable. I would however make a reservation on the current year 2007-2008 which has nothing to do with pure accounting or financial management but more with a sound practice of financial governance.

From a technical point of view, the World Scout Bureau’s financial statements are healthy, in spite of the difficulties to which I have tried to draw attention and which must necessarily be a prime source of concern for those with lofty ambitions for the Scout Movement.

I am also happy to confirm that the financial operations of the Geneva Office and the Regional Offices have been running well and continues to use common accounting and financial management systems. The World Bureau has started and/or carried on several important projects, amongst to which can be named: 1.

The implementation of an internal control system: like the Anglo-saxon and European rules, the Swiss legislator has edited regulations related to the implementation of an internal control system, this within the framework of the revision of the Chapter of Code of Obligations, related to the audit of accounts. Therefore, the World Scout Bureau has started an important evaluation on potential financial risks, a definition of procedures and adequate control points. This internal control system should be operational in 2009.

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The full application of uniform rules of financial management: particular attention has been placed on the training of the new financial managers in the Regional Offices.

This was done through training missions in the Geneva Headquarters as well as on site in the respective Regional Offices. This effort will be pursued in the coming triennium.

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Full implementation of internal audit: half way between an accounting audit and an operational audit, this mission has reached its “cruising speed” thanks to the volunteer support brought by John Neysmith.

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Improvement and more secured annual audit procedures, much appreciated by our external auditors, Ernst & Young, who have confirmed constant progress is being made in the quality of these processes, despite a growing amount of information to be dealt with.

3. CURRENT YEAR 2007-2008 With regards to the current financial year, the World Committee has adopted, as each year, a balanced budget, with a total expenditure of CHF 7,541,229, primarily for operational expenses. This budget for 2007-2008 allows the World Bureau to: •

Function as efficiently as it has been doing in recent years, maintaining, or even improving world and regional infrastructures where appropriate.

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Globally maintain, in dollars, the contributions given to the six Regional Offices, as well as those given as financial support to field activities.

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Respect the Strategic Priorities as defined by the World Conference, despite some worries linked to the lack of resources at the disposal of the World Bureau and the World Committee whereas the workload in the Geneva Office and the Regional Offices is constantly increasing.

Finally, as at 30 June, 2008, 57 Organizations had not yet paid their fees for the current year, which represents an amount of CHF 1,761,969. As Treasurer, I regret this situation, although I respect the difficulties faced by the Member Organizations.

I am still confident that the World Bureau will once again be able to collect the amounts due to it, albeit at the cost of considerable administrative work, so that it can close the financial year with a balanced result.

I have on many occasions, like my predecessors, raised the question of the fragility of the World Bureau finances. Unfortunately, one of the consequences of the institutional crisis the bodies of WOSM have recently been through highlighted this fragility in a very obvious manner when several NSOs, as well as the World Scout Foundation, decided either to suspend or to postpone the payment of their contributions to the Bureau. This fragility is due to the fact that the Bureau does not have a financial reserve and has never been in need to create such a reserve. Its capacity in terms of financial survival is extremely limited and its financial autonomy in case of hard times is not higher than 2 months at the best. It is therefore urgent that measures are taken in order to allow the Bureau to build up such a reserve which allows financial autonomy for 6 to 9 months and give it the necessary independence.

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4. BUDGET FOR 2008-2009 Traditionally, in Conference years, the budget for the following year is approved by the World Committee at a meeting held the day before the Conference opens. However, we would be sadly deceived if we thought we could draw up a detailed budget for the coming fiscal year before the 38th World Conference has even taken place. Indeed, some very important issues will be discussed that will naturally affect budgeting for the coming financial year, in particular: •

The strategic priorities defined by the World Conference

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The level of fees, the Movement’s main source of funding, which in particular depends on the result of the vote on the World Committee’s proposal for a new registration fee system. This proposal will be presented to you during the Conference.

The amount of the contribution paid by the World Scout Foundation is already known and will go from CHF 2,050,000 to CHF 2,300,000, i.e. an increase of more than CHF 250,000, or +12%. I can only welcome this decision and thank the Foundation for this, and I hope I will have the pleasure to announce that the totality of this increase will be exclusively allocated to the Regional Offices.

Finally, I can confirm the existence of an outline budget which has been approved by the World Committee who will allow the WSB to engage the necessary operational expenditures right from the beginning of fiscal year 2008-2009, as well as allowing the Bureau to develop an annual operational plan and its detailed financial statement - the budget - which will be submitted for approval to the WSC at its first meeting in November 2008.

5. CONCLUSION

Our Conference is on the eve of taking important decisions for the future of our Movement and of our Organization. It is my duty as Treasurer to ask you, each time you take a decision, to ask yourself if the material, financial and human resources exists for its implementation. If this is not the case, ask yourself the question of the relevance of the decision and of its toppriority nature and make sure your decision has every means for its implementation.

We must ensure that during the coming three years, the WSC and the WSB can focus their energy on implementing the future resolutions of this Conference, and avoid to add to this foreseeable workload a further permanent challenge for those in charge of the finance of the WSB. For the coming three years, each and every Member Organization must therefore endeavor, as far as possible, to support the Bureau in its financial and administrative tasks, whether by settling its fees in good time or for example by helping us identifying new sources of funding.

I have probably exceeded my basic remit as Treasurer, which entails approving the activities of the persons responsible for managing our financial assets. I now take pleasure in doing it officially and in once again offering a special thank you to our Acting Secretary General Luc Panissod and all of his team throughout the world for their exemplary work during these three years.

Finally, I would encourage you all to set out resolutely to meet your aims in Scouting and through Scouting, without forgetting that you will ultimately only be successful if you meet your financial obligations toward the Movement.

Thank you for your cooperation and for your attention.

Throughout my report, I have tried to be as factual as possible in my description of the financial situation of the World Bureau’s various units and the efforts made to meet the requirements arising from the strategic priorities defined by the World Conference in Tunisia.

Like my predecessors, I have warned you about the chronic lack of funds at WOSM’s disposal to fulfill the ambitions it ought to have.

This situation is not incurable. Thanks to its irreproachable image, its genuinely global presence, and its extensive network of local units, the Scout Movement is in a position to attract numerous partners at the educational and financial levels. The current debate about the Movement’s image shows that these issues are of key importance to the World Committee. It ought to ensure that the Scout Movement is the obvious partner for all those who share its underlying values. This is the direction in which the World Bureau is heading, backed up by the World Committee, which is assisting it in its active search for alternative sources of funding.

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Rick Cronk’s infectious enthusiasm is not limited to his famous “Yo!” Formerly the Chairman of the World Scout Foundation Board, he has become Chairman of the World Scout Committee for three years.

ADDRESS OF THE NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE WORLD SCOUT COMMITTEE, WILLIAM F. “RICK” CRONK

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, FELLOW SCOUTERS, GOOD AFTERNOON. It has been a very long day and you do not need a long speech from the new Chairman.

But I want to make a few observations and share with you a preview of what I believe you will find in the character of the new World Scout Committee.

First of all, I have been very impressed with the conduct of this Conference.

For five days there have been a lively presentation and discussion around the subject of creating an extraordinary Scouting programme for as many young people as we can serve around the world.

Under the theme of “Creating a better world” and with a focus on empowering young people with the values of the Scout Law and Promise, there has been an honest effort to honour the spirit of “One World One Promise”.

The very fact that 1,200 people would travel from every corner of the world to spend a week caring for the largest youth serving organization in the world is extraordinary.

I am particularly impressed with this devotion to Scouting exhibited by the members of the present World Scout Committee. To commit oneself to six years of serving Scouting and the Committee speaks for itself.

And I am equally impressed with the quality of the members elected to the new World Scout Committee.

We have already met on two occasions and there clearly appeared to be a thoughtful, enthusiastic collegial spirit of doing all that we can to improve the environment for the promotion of a quality Scouting programme in every country in the world.

You will find us to indeed be transparent. We will share with you our priorities and our progress in striving to achieve our goals.

We will communicate with you often to keep you informed of our progress.

Most importantly I think you will find the twelveof us to be open, honest with a spirit of comradeship that you would expect from your World Scout Committee.

I want to thank Habibul Alam (Bangladesh) Philippe Da Costa (France) John A. Gemmill (Canada) Ana Elisa Piubello (Argentina) Mohamed Triki (Tunisia) Wayne Perry (United States) for their service to Scouts around the world. I also want to thank Herman Hui for his commitment.

We are indebted to you for your leadership. Please stand so we can thank you.

And finally I would like to thank the staff of the World Scout Bureau and every member of the Korea Scout Association for orchestrating this magnificent World Scout Conference. Food, graphics, organization, work, good cheer were exceptional.

Would every member of the World Scout Bureau, and everyone from the Korea Scout Association, please stand.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I wish you safe travel home.

Thank you for being here.

May God bless you for all you do for Scouting.

Thank you very much.

I think in this Committee you will find an honest, open, accessible group of people who are anxious to help each National Scout Organization optimize its ability to serve Scouts in their country.

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The Forum participants addressed recommendations to the World Scout Committee following in-depth debates on issues that affect their generation’s future, while bearing in mind the global responsibility of the Scout Movement.

10th WORLD SCOUT YOUTH FORUM (WSYF)

THE REPORT ON THE WSYF DELIVERED BY JOHAN EKMAN, CHAIRMAN, WSYF PLANNING COMMITTEE, JOHN LAWLOR AND MEHDI BEN KHELI DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN SCOUTING, The 10th WSYF took place just prior to the Conference at Wongkwang University, Iksan, and was an event representing the collective voice of the young people of our Movement. With 175 participants from 95 countries, this was the biggest Youth Forum ever.

There were many WSYF participants amongst the delegations and it is important that they have an opportunity to share their experiences with you.

It is important to listen to the voices and messages that the representatives of the Youth Forum bring to this Conference, future Conferences, the World Scout Committee and to World Scouting in general.

Scouting is the largest youth Movement in the world, so it is an essential part of good governance that the voice of the majority of our members is truly heard.

The 10th WSYF was successful in many ways, the quality of the debate was high, and a wide range of topics were covered, incorporating the experiences of the participants, from governance and the future of our Movement to questions related to the challenges that the world and its young people are facing.

Two strong messages that the WSYF delivered, and that I hope will set an example to this conference, are the unity of the Movement that the Forum demonstrated, and the question of gender equality, related to strategic priority 3.

The unity and a great Scouting spirit was present all the time, even when we were discussing difficult issues such as the difficult moments WOSM has faced in the past year. At the end of the WSYF, amongst 12 diverse recommendations, a recommendation was adopted stressing that participation should be based on the principles of democracy, solidarity and brotherhood.

Gender equality was demonstrated mainly in two ways: the representation of female and male participants, and in terms of the election of youth advisors when more female than male candidates were elected.

The two main themes of the WSYF were “Scouting in the New Century” and “Creating a Better World”.

SCOUTING IN THE NEW CENTURY Introductory sessions were run on the WOSM constituion and structure, the Strategy for Scouting and various Scout programme initiatives at world level including the Scouts of the World Award and Environment Programme.

When drafting recommendations from the Youth Forum, a range of very interesting discussions took place permitting the participants to familiarise themselves with the vocabularly that they would hear at the Conference and preparing them to play a more active role at this event.

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The participants also discussed youth involvement in decision-making process which is stratigic priority. Working in small groups, they concluded their rich discussions noting that involving young people in decision-making is more than a concept, it is the fulfillment of the Mission of Scouting, providing young people with the opportunities to experiment, learn and accomplish.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

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Health

The participants agreed that Scouting is an organisation for young people with the support of adults, where it is necessary to maintain intergenerational dialogue, which builds on mutual respect and recognition of the importance of different age-groups working together.

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Environment

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Development

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Peace

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Education

Themes representing a challenge for the new century of Scouting were also debated in small groups. When discussing the Mission and Vision, the participants underlined the need to establish qualitative and quantitation indicators to measure how the Mission of Scouting is accomplished and how Scouting makes a social impact.

On the subject of governance, the participants agreed that the recent challenges facing the World Organization showed the importance of having good governance based on transparency and responsibility.

Finally, participants discussed conference subjects such as: governance, educational methods, the Strategy, the Constitution, fees, resource mobilisation, Scouting’s profile and the challenges facing Scouting. These disucssions were rich and led to recommendations to the World Committee on governance and youth participation; hopefully leading to Conference resolutions that will promote youth participation and help to achieve Strategic Priority 1.

The theme Creating a Better World offered an opportunity for participants to share experiences, reflect on their common interests and to consider where they would like to go in the future. A variety of working methods were used during the Forum which included presentations from expert guest speakers, presentations lead by participants in workshops and open forums and sessions facilitated by the Planning Committee. These sessions, along with the social programme generated a basis for discussion and debate, which supported the development of Recommendations from the 10th WSYF.

MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS With the desire to focus on key global issues, a session on the Millennium Development Goals took place. Participants met in working groups so as to discuss practical and simple activities that Scouts could undertake.

Community Services were offered which gave a meaningful experience both with their brother and sister Scouts from around the world and with people in the local Korean community. Community services were undertaken in five thematic areas:

TRADITIONS AND CULTURES A powerful experience for the people involved in the WSYF is to have the opportunity to live together with people from all over the world, everyone meeting on an equal platform. The Project Fair and the Cultural Evening offered participants the opportunity to share and learn about traditional food, handcrafts, costumes, and dances from 57 countries on stage during the cultural evening.

Overall, this demonstrated an expression of peace, love, and understanding which made us all realise once more that we are all indigenous to this planet.

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE 10TH WORLD SCOUT YOUTH FORUM In total 12 Recommendations were adopted by the WSYF for the consideration of the next World Scout Committee. These can be found in total at the end of the Youth Forum Report and in summary, covered the following subjects: •

Youth Delegates to the World Scout Conference

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Youth Involvement in Decision-Making

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Regional Youth Advisors

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The Scouts of the World Award

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A World Environment Day

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Environmental Impact of World Events

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Earth Hour

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World Scout Moots

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Reaching Out

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Leadership

Governance in the World Organization of the Scout Movement

An encouraging point to highlight is that the Scouts of the World Award, which serves as an educational support to the Rover Scout programme and focuses on the Millennium Development Goals, is already being implemented by many countries.

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TAKING ACTION SESSION Following the adoption of the Recommendations of the 10th WSYF, a session entitled “Taking Action” was held.

Participants met in groups according to the Region of World Scouting to which they belong. Each participant compiled a personal action plan listing five things that he or she would do upon returning home that would pass on the benefit of the Forum to their Regions, NSOs and local Scout Groups.

Before the renewal of the Scout Promise by all participants and the sounding of the traditional Korean gong which brought the final session of the 10th WSYF to a close, the participants listened to the words of Baden-Powell’s last message, read for them by Sophie Bowman, a participant from the United Kingdom. The principle that guided the work of all of the brother and sister Scouts who participated during the four days of the 10th WSYF is very much captured by B-P’s immortal words:

“Try to leave this world a little better than you found it.”

The Forum was a success mainly because of the participants, so a big thank you to all of you.

Ultimately, the results will be successful if they will be visible in World Scouting at this Conference and afterwards. I would also like to give a big thanks to my friends in the Planning Committee:

Ange Aye Ake (Côte d’Ivoire) Mehdi Ben Kheli (Tunisia) John Lawlor (Ireland) Raymundo Tamayo (México) Andres Morales (World Scout Bureau) Hong Jin Jo (Host Committee) and Therese Bermingham (World Scout Committee) Thanks as well to the: World Scout Bureau, World Scout Committee and the Korea Scout Association.

Now I would like to introduce the new Youth Advisors:

Karin Ahlbäck (Finland) Jaemin Choi (Korea) Kevin Li (Canada) Fernanda Soares (Brazil) Nadia Soledad Morrone (Argentina) Milena Pecarski (Serbia) who is the new chairperson.

I would like to conclude by wishing all the best luck for you, and to our friends the Brazilians, in arranging a successful WSYF in Brazil in 2011.

Practising public speaking is essential for future leaders.

The Forum’s programme offers opportunities for personal training that can be put to use in the democratic functioning of national Scout organisations.

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SPECIAL ADDRESS Simon Hang-Bock Rhee became Vice-Chairman of the World Scout Committee during the Conference held in his country. As Chairman of the Host Committee, he managed all the details related to the participants’ comfort superbly.

SIMON HANG-BOCK RHEE, CHAIRMAN OF THE HOST COMMITTEE, INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONER, THE KOREA SCOUT ASSOCIATION

On behalf of the Host Committee for the 38th World Scout Conference, I am grateful and extremely happy to welcome you to Jeju Island, the World Natural Heritage ‘Jewel of the Pacific’.

However, I am most grateful for everyone who is sitting in front of me, joining us in our passionate endeavour to make things happen. Thank you for helping us host this day.

What a great pleasure it is for me to welcome you all today, to greet so many friends, old and new, and to acknowledge how much your friendship – and that of Scouting – has meant to me.

Our Host Committee has tried our very best to suit your needs. Our registration fee has been lowered ten percent in comparison to the Tunisia Conference. We hope that Brazil will be able to continue this tradition, by making it a habitual practice to continuously reduce your burden. Please let us know if you have any advice in making this Conference better, and utilize our 3rd floor help desk for questions you may have.

We gather here today, to begin a new era in World Scouting; your presence is a representation of the next Century of Scouting, which makes this Conference even more special. With more than twelve hundred people from more than one hundred and fifty countries participating, I believe we are ready to move to the next step in committing ourselves to create a better world.

You are here to make this all happen. For all these reasons, I am honored that the next hundred years of Scouting is starting at this island of Korea.

I truly hope you may feel at home during the Conference and thank you again for joining us, as I wish you all a delightful, successful Conference.

Welcome and thank you.

Our spirit of Scouting here has deep roots. Let us extend that root to grow, to reach out, and rise in the global community. The next few days will be full of new life-long friendships, exciting programs that include learning Korean phrases, as well as surprise events like tonight’s special visit of the Prime Minister of Korea himself.

I express my sincerest appreciation to those who have actively supported us in preparations for this World Scout Conference, most especially, Mr. Philippe Da Costa, Chairman of the World Scout Committee, Mr. Luc Panissod, Acting Secretary General of the World Organization of Scout Movement, Dr. Kang, Young Joong, President of the Korea Scout Association, Mr. Lee, Young Ku, Immediate Past Secretary General of the Korea Scout Association, members of the World Scout Bureau, and especially Mrs. Thérèse Bermingham and Mr. John A. Gemmill, who are both Vice-Chairmen of the World Scout Committee.

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GOVERNANCE IN WORLD SCOUTING

GOVERNANCE REVIEW REPORT OF WORLD SCOUT COMMITTEE TO WORLD SCOUT CONFERENCE

BY PHILIPPE DA COSTA, CHAIRMAN, WORLD SCOUT COMMITTEE, AND DAVID BULL, CHAIRMAN, GOVERNANCE REVIEW TASK FORCE

As you will remember, I’m sure, the last Conference in Tunisia adopted a Resolution welcoming a proposal put to it by the World Scout Committee to conduct a comprehensive review of the Governance of WOSM during this triennium.

The resolution called on the World Committee to set up a task force, with appropriate Terms of Reference, to carry out the review.

The World Scout Committee carried out that mission. The task force was set up in November 2005 as an independent group made up of people external to the World Scout Committee. It was given its Terms of Reference, which were based on the Conference Document that had been accepted in Tunisia. It is fair, however, to underline that the task force got off to a slow and rather shaky beginning, which delayed the start of the process that is so important to the life of the Movement. It was only after David Bull became chairman of the group in late 2006 that the work really started in earnest, and quickly picked up pace. David will give more details in a few minutes about the work of the task force.

It is significant perhaps, in retrospect, to note that the “mission” given to the task force contained one key statement: “Unity of the Movement should be the single most important goal.” I know, as the person who was the link between the World Committee and the task force, that the group placed great importance on this particular aspect of their mandate. It is no doubt a “mission” statement that this Conference should again reaffirm, as we come to discuss and make decisions on the future Governance of our Movement later this week.

I’ll come back to that theme, when I report on how the World Committee proposes to deal with the outcomes of the Governance Review, but first I would like to invite David Bull to address the Conference and report on the key points of the work carried out by the Governance Review Task Force.

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(David Bull) I was honoured to be asked to do this work for World Scouting and to provide the World Scout Committee with ideas and comments aimed at making our World Organization more effective and more efficient in the ways in which it is governed.

Equally, it was especially valued by the task force that we were entrusted by the World Committee to carry out our work in total independence of the Committee, as was the intent of the original resolution adopted by the Tunisia Conference.

We were fortunate in that the members of the task force drew on experience in different National Scout Organizations in all Regions of WOSM. We were a diverse group of people, men and women, covering a wide age range from their 20s to their 70s – a good example of inter-generational work.

Not surprisingly, we considered many issues and in the event decided to make recommendations on a limited number of them, so as to look at the most important matters first and to focus the subsequent discussion.

Former Chairman of the European Committee (1998-2001), David Bull presented the Governance Review Task Force report and shared his view that this vital process needs more time than the mandate he was given.

We gathered comments from the Regional Conferences during 2007 – the response here was excellent and gave us a tremendous amount of comment and information. We also asked all NSOs to comment formally. A disappointingly small number did so. And I should mention that the task force did not find the process of working any easier than all the other groups that have been set up by WOSM. It is good governance for any organization to provide the means and resources to enable volunteers around the world to be involved and to help WOSM develop new approaches and to improve existing ones. Better technology and more opportunities to meet effectively are key issues and I urge the Conference and the Committee to bear this in mind so that we have a sustainable process for the involvement of volunteers.

The Governance Review task force looked carefully at definitions of governance and the approach to it, drawing extensively for our research and analysis on resources from both within the Movement and externally. We commended in our report some general principles of good governance. Although they are not part of our formal recommendations I would urge the World Scout Committee and the Conference to note them carefully and to make sure that they are followed in practice. In this way, we will avoid overlaps between governance and management.

We refer in our report to some of the academic work on governance issues, in particular the work of John Carver on leadership in non-profit and public organizations. I hope that there will be an opportunity for thinking on these issues to be shared with NSOs more extensively.

Some questions raised during our work (for example, Scout and Guide National Organizations (SAGNOs) and the registration fee system) are being dealt elsewhere and so were not the subject of formal recommendations from the task force.

However, in considering our dialogue with the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) you will remember that we commented that in the interests of unity, it is clearly desirable to remove all unnecessary barriers to full participation in WOSM. We saw a need to pursue discussions internally and with WAGGGS on a number of questions relating to SAGNOs.

I hope that the work of the Governance Review task force has been helpful in the debate and I would thank the members of the task force: Melissa Martins Casagrande (Brazil) Maggie Kigozi (Uganda) Johann Krabb (Sweden) – my predecessor as Chairman Wahid Labidi (Tunisia) Guillaume Légaut (France) Nicholas Tang (Singapore) Eberhard von Koerber (World Scout Foundation) Jerry Voros (USA) as well as Philippe, our link with the World Scout Committee, and our staff colleagues Luc Panissod, Jim Sharp and Arturo Romboli – they gave us all possible assistance whilst respecting our independence as a group. Thanks also to all those who gave us advice and comments.

We formally presented our report to the World Scout Committee earlier this year and Philippe will tell you more about the response to our recommendations. I am pleased that there is another opportunity at the World Scout Conference for us all to think more about many of the governance issues that face us and which must be dealt with properly. I started my work as Chairman of the Governance Review task force thinking that we must produce a completely finished product for this Conference. I became convinced, however, that the process must be much longer than that and the work we do here in Korea, under the heading of Governance Reform – Moving Forward, will be a vital next step.

Now I will hand back to Philippe to comment on the World Scout Committee’s response to the task force’s report.

(Philippe Da Costa) Thank you, David, for that summary of the work you and your task force so ably carried out, in complete independence of the WOSM bodies as was stated in the Tunisia resolution.

As David has just said, the task force submitted their report to the World Scout Committee in December 2007. The World Committee then circulated the report to all NSOs in January and invited comments and feedback before the World Committee met, at the end of February, to consider the report and its recommendations. In addition, the gathering which was held at Jambville in February provided the opportunity for a useful and fruitful exchange of views. Following the World Committee meeting, we wrote again to all NSOs, on 11 March 2008, passing on the decisions the World Committee had taken concerning the action to be taken in response to the task force report.

The World Scout Committee welcomed the report of the Governance Review Task Force and thanked the chairman and the members of the task force for the tremendous work they had carried out. The World Committee emphasised the high quality of the work which had been undertaken to a tight schedule.

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The World Scout Committee, at the outset, decided to propose resolutions to this World Scout Conference to implement the substance of recommendations 1 to 5 of the task force report which do not involve constitutional change. A resolution to this effect has been passed to the Resolutions Committee.

The World Committee also asked the task force chairman, David Bull, with members of the task force, to use the work undertaken by the task force to produce guidance for NSOs on issues of good governance. The objective was to produce this in time for this Conference to support NSOs in their thinking on issues of unity, legitimacy, accountability and transparency, integrity and democracy. David did this, and the results have been included in Conference Document No. 6, which we will consider in plenary and in workshops tomorrow morning.

Moreover, the World Scout Committee decided to propose some immediate changes to the Constitution of WOSM where it considers that these are urgent and practical as steps to improve understanding, participation and decision-making in WOSM. These proposals, as well as others which have been submitted by NSOs, are contained in Conference Document No. 17A, which will be considered by a Select Committee tomorrow afternoon. These proposals should really be seen as a minimal first stage in an ongoing process of governance reform which must continue during the next triennium.

The World Committee also asked the organisers of this Conference to make it possible for participants to draw up an agenda for action, by defining priorities, for the next triennium leading to the World Scout Conference in Brazil in 2011. The work will be based on issues identified by the task force and other recent proposals taking into account actual available resources. We believe that this may lead to proposals for further constitutional change. The World Committee identified an initial list of possible items to be considered, and invited NSOs to make suggestions concerning additions to that list, in preparation for the Conference. There will be opportunity to discuss these issues during this Conference, including in the workshops on Thursday afternoon. This will all contribute to the second stage in governance reform.

So the process of Governance review does not end with the decisions to be taken here. It will go on.

Indeed, it is to be wished that none of the decisions to be taken here, either through Constitutional changes or Conference resolutions, will be seen as the “final stage” in renewing the governance of WOSM for the 21st Century, but only as an interim step that helps us to move in the right direction.

At the beginning of this presentation I emphasised that the key part of the mandate given to the Governance Review Task Force was “Unity of the Movement should be the single most important goal.” Indeed, the Constitution of the World Organization of the Scout Movement says that “The purpose of the World Organization is to foster the Scout Movement throughout the world by:

(a) promoting unity and understanding of its purpose and principles, (b) facilitating its expansion and development, and (c) maintaining its specific character.”

That’s why we are all here today. That’s what this Conference is all about. It is, in fact, the major challenge of our work.

Once again, I want to thank David Bull and the members of the Governance Review Task Force for their invaluable work, and I commend the conclusions of the report which have been presented to you in the name of the World Scout Committee.

Thank you for your attention.

In the plenary hall, representatives of national Scout organisations debated at length about the fundamental issue of the Organization’s governance. Here, the International Commissioner of Finland, Henrik Söderman, addresses participants.

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The Conference chairman’s table during a plenary session.

GOVERNANCE REFORM – MOVING FORWARD

BY DAVID BULL, CHAIRMAN, GOVERNANCE REVIEW TASK FORCE

Having looked back at the work of the Governance Review Task Force yesterday I am very pleased to be able now to share with you some thoughts on governance and the issues we face together.

Conference Document 6 was sent to you in advance in order to help you prepare for this session and what I will say today is based on what is said in Document 6.

It has been clear throughout the work on governance review that the unity of the Movement must be the single most important goal. It would be easy to have a system that encourages unnecessary tensions. All that we do should be aimed at providing a framework for governing the World Organization which enables the inevitable conflicts and differences of opinion to be dealt with and for us all to continue to move forward together.

DEFINITION OF GOVERNANCE Governance is the system and processes concerned with ensuring WOSM’s overall direction, effectiveness, supervision and accountability.

Moreover, five principles have been identified, to reflect good governance at every level of an organisation (global, regional, national and local).

Ways have to be found to prepare others to take their place in the system and to strengthen the system itself by providing resources to enable it to operate effectively. Too often in my opinion, WOSM has set high targets but not had adequate resources to achieve them quickly or in the best way.

Governance is the way in which we establish, direct and monitor the long-term strategy and direction of an organisation. We need to distinguish between governance, relating to policy, and management, the implementation of the policy.

Governance is the exercise of power – how members are given a voice and how decisions are made.

Governance is planning, influencing and conducting the policy and affairs of an organisation.

And governance is the people, policies and processes that provide the framework within which managers make decisions and take action.

THE FIVE PRINCIPLES As I mentioned just now, in the work we have done so far, we have made it clear that there are five principles behind what we have proposed: Openness: that is, transparency and a willingness to explain and justify policies.

Participation: the ability to make your voice heard and to become involved.

Accountability: a method of facing the stakeholders – those who are represented – and accepting responsibility for actions taken.

Effectiveness: it has to work!

Coherence: and the approaches to governance and to management must fit together and be seen to be mutually supportive.

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ASPECTS OF GOVERNANCE There are issues which are particularly relevant to World Scouting: Unity of the Movement: a key purpose of our system of governance must be to bring us all together, not to set up rival groupings who feel isolated from the way in which the Movement is governed and managed and who do not see how they can contribute and benefit fairly.

Legitimacy: World Scouting must be seen by its members and by the world at large as being the true representative of what is understood by the term Scouting and therefore being entitled to speak on its behalf.

Accountability and transparency: our systems must be open to scrutiny. Secrecy is not permissible although some things must be confidential to protect the privacy of individuals.

Integrity and democracy: the way in which we make sure that our stakeholders are represented is vital. How do we make sure that the membership feels that it is effectively and fully represented?

This is not just a question of elections, although they are vital, but also of attitudes and respect for the membership.

OUR WORK TODAY The question of governance is a moving target. It needs to be sustainable; it needs to move forward and to keep up with current needs and demands.

We shall have an opportunity to work in smaller groups this morning. There will be four workshops each of which will start with a brief introduction and be followed by a number of small groups, each with a chairman.

As we don’t have a lot of time, we have provided a basic framework for the discussions, so that we can analyse the results and prepare a report for the new World Scout Committee. The workshop chairmen and I will prepare an interim report which we will offer to the Conference later this morning.

Let’s have a look at the work we shall be doing in the workshops. I shall comment and ask questions under each heading.

WORKSHOP NUMBER 1: WORLD AND REGIONAL SCOUT COMMITTEES World and Regional Committees (GRTF Recommendation 7) Does our current system of two levels of governance operate well and contribute to unity? Is the status quo the only alternative?

The Governance Review Task Force saw a need to have one level of governance that gave a wide representation of experience and needs and which focussed on the responsibility of WOSM first and foremost to provide support to National Scout Organizations. Is what we may do at the Conference by way of changing the rules enough? I would say that we need to do some more thinking.

Exemption for regional representatives to the WSC from the requirement for independence of representation Our current approach is that members of the World Scout Committee are not representatives of any region or association but work for the good of the Movement worldwide. Changes to this are being discussed. Are these changes the only way of making sure that the World Scout Committee has within its membership people with experience of the Movement in all parts of the world?

The terms of service of elected members of the WSC Currently, the terms of service of elected members of the WSC are for six years and they have no need to offer themselves for re-election during that period. Proposals before the Conference clearly show a demand from some, including the Governance Review Task Force, for a change. What is the right arrangement?

The range and scope of an appropriate sub-committee system to the WSC (GRTF Recommendation 9) How do we make sure that the needs of National Scout Organizations are met? Is it by an appropriate committee which audits the impact of the services provided by WOSM? Or are there other ways? What other groups are needed and how can National Scout Organizations be fully involved?

Responsibility for the appointment of Regional Directors How can the legitimate concerns of regions be taken into account when this important job in World Scouting is filled? Or does this bring too much of an overlap between governance and management?

WORKSHOP NUMBER 2: OPERATIONS The location of the World Scout Bureau What influence does the location of the Bureau have on good governance?

Greater decentralisation of the work of WOSM There is clearly a demand for decentralisation – how can we use our governance system to achieve this, in partnership with WOSM’s approach to management?

Regions When the task force suggested a change in the current arrangements, a common misconception was that we were suggesting that there should be no regional activity. This was not the case and I suggest that we need to consider clarifying the role of our regional and sub-regional operations.

Transparency of operations of the World Scout Committee and WOSM How can we use technology and so on to improve our communications on governance?

Protection and licensing of the World Scout Emblem If we accept, as I hope we do, that we must protect World Scouting’s brand, how do we do this and respect the legitimate concerns of National Scout Organizations?

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Responsibility for supervising the organisation of world and regional Scout events A number of associations have identified a need for the current understanding on how international events are planned and managed to be reviewed.

KEY QUESTIONS Conference Document 6 describes what I would suggest to you are the key questions to ask about any proposal for change.

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Will it contribute to the unity of World Scouting? If so, how?

WORKSHOP NUMBER 3: WOSM MEMBERSHIP

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Will it increase the legitimacy of World Scouting? If so, how?

Changes to criteria for recognition as an National Scout Organization

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Will accountability and transparency be increased? If so, how?

Are the current rules correct? Do they exclude Scouts who should be able to join WOSM but currently cannot?

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Will integrity and democracy be increased? If so, how?

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Will WOSM and its stakeholders (especially NSOs) benefit? If so, how?

Wider use of the system of Accredited National Scout Organizations Could this, for example, be used to bring into WOSM Scouts who are not organised within one state? Or would this bring more problems than it solves?

Do we express our fundamental principles clearly enough?

Many would argue that these have certainly stood the test of time. But in terms of governance, do we need to make them clearer?

WORKSHOP NUMBER 4: REPRESENTATION AT WORLD LEVEL Languages for Conference and other official documents (GRTF Recommendation 6) Should it be mandatory for WOSM to use the five working languages as official languages? What are the consequences of this?

Regional and geographical balance in governance

I would commend these questions to you and would ask that you keep them in mind throughout our discussions – not only today but also when we debate the constitutional changes which have been proposed and summarised in Conference Document 17A.

OUR AIM When I started work on the governance review, I hoped that we would be able to do the work speedily and that this Conference would be able to consider a complete package. For all sorts of reasons, it is more complicated than that and I have changed my mind. Whatever we do at this Conference should be part of our programme for moving the programme of governance reform forward – but accepting that we need to involve a wide range of the stakeholders in World Scouting and that we need time (and resources) to do this.

For the governance of WOSM we need: •

A statement of goals: a clear message to the public and to the world at large of what World Scouting is and seeks to do

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Transparency of decision-making: the current system for governing World Scouting was set up in the 1960s. We need to make sure that what we have is suitable for today’s world

Would such a committee help focus the work of the World Scout Committee and the Bureau? Who would be members of the committee and how would they be identified?

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Honest reporting of the use of resources: information (which is easier to get hold of than it has ever been in the past) must be available and accessible to all

The justification for proxy voting at World Scout Conferences

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An appraisal process: how we spend the money, the actions we take and in whose interests must be open to scrutiny and to challenge

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Better involvement: but we need resources – people, money and technology – to sustain this approach

How do we respond to the concerns expressed for some time that a number of those in the World Organization feel that their views and experiences are not understood?

Establishment of a committee to monitor support for National Scout Organizations

Should we focus our efforts on ensuring a full attendance at Conferences, rather than permitting votes by those who will not have been part of the debate and so will have not heard all the arguments? Would proxy votes for election to the World Scout Committee be acceptable but not on other matters?

World Scout Advisory Council (GRTF Recommendation 8) The exhortations that nominations for election to the World and Regional Committees should come more often from younger members of associations has not resulted in significant success. How do we make sure that the voice of young people is heard?

What is the future role of the World Scout Youth Forum?

Ultimately, everything that is done must be aimed at continuing to develop WOSM as an Organization for the 21st Century (Strategic Priority 6).

Thank you for your attention and good luck in your chosen workshop. Your work will be vital in driving forward the agenda for governance reform.

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REPORTS ON THE WORK UNDERTAKEN The World Scout Committee is the main political agent managing the Movement’s orientations between each World Conference.

MARIO DÍAZ MARTINEZ, CHAIRMAN OF THE BRANDING & COMMUNICATIONS TASK FORCE

SCOUTING’S PROFILE

BY MARIO DÍAZ MARTINEZ, CHAIRMAN OF THE BRANDING & COMMUNICATIONS TASK FORCE

Three years ago, we had the dream of improving our profile in order to offer better Scouting to more young people, and so we planted the seed of a new image.

We started with Strategic Priority number 7, Scouting’s Profile, to develop the real and concrete Brand Strategy that we have now.

Using a precise methodology, we created four areas of work:

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Brand Communication Strategy

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Brand Management

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Resource Mobilisation Strategy

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External Relations Policy

Internal Communication included the launch of a publishing plan in order to harmonise all new educational and corporate materials.

The e-communication was definitively at the heart of the changes which involved the creation of the new global portal scout.org. It now operates in five languages with 35 web editors working in eight offices all over the world. The statistics indicate a significant increase in the number of visitors. Additionally, a new tool in the form of an e-newsletter addressing internal and external audiences, will help bridge the distances within the Movement and better market it externally. And by the way, you’ve got mail! So be sure to check your inbox later!

Finally, an exciting new project to develop an online community for Scouting is in its pilot phase. You will soon hear about “Scoutway”.

The image of Scouting depends on its reputation.

This is why we designed a global media plan for the Centenary year in order to support the NSOs in accessing their media nationally and locally.

During the regional communication forums, we consulted and trained 200 highly qualified media managers and spokepeople from 87 countries.

Don’t forget the next media managers network meeting tomorrow.

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Baldur Hermans, Secretary General of the International Catholic Conference on Scouting in discussion with Mario Diaz Martinez, the new Vice-Chairman of the World Scout Committee.

The revitalisation of the Brand Identity was a major task. We started with the World Scout Emblem and we added a word which is internationally known.

Finally we included an emotional claim. Our vision to create a better world. Now, it’s easy to adapt it to respect the cultural diversity of Scouting. Now, our Brand Identity is legally protected. The rules have not changed, but new services to support NSOs have been created. We have a strong brand and we are in a better position to give it more value.

To be able to provide better Scouting for more young people we need to generate our own resources. A Resource Mobilisation Strategy has been developed. It includes a global marketing plan to identify new opportunities for Scouting at all levels.

In order to better communicate and better market our Movement, we need to focus on key messages:

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Education for life

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Environment

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Peace

Now it is time to enjoy the fruits of our work...

Are you prepared?

External Relations is also an important part of this global framework of Scouting’s Profile, but you will see more on this in the coming presentation.

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PARTNERSHIPS AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS IN SCOUTING

BY EEKKU AROMAA, MEMBER OF THE UN TEAM

I will be giving you an update in relation to the progress on Partnerships and External Relations in Scouting referring to Conference Document No. 14.

It is important to highlight that WOSM received greatly valued and appreciated support from the World Scout Foundation.

During this triennium and thanks to intensive policy dialogue and diplomacy activity by WOSM representatives, international recognition of Scouting continued to grow. There were positive effects at all levels, the National Scout Organizations (NSOs) benefited from global partnerships initiated and maintained by WOSM. A good example of this is the Gifts for Peace initiative, where many of the national and local projects were undertaken in co-operation with agencies and programmes of the United Nations.

So, the external relations and partnership development of the world organization represent a fundamental component of the Strategy for Scouting. Actions in this field are guided by the Policy Statement “Guiding External Relations and Partnerships in WOSM”, adopted recently by the World Scout Committee in February 2008.

During this period, effective co-ordination with the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) through the WAGGGS/WOSM Consultative Committee was developed.

Civil society relationships were fostered, work with youth platforms and youth organizations was reinforced and the relationships with the United Nations were strengthened even more.

World Scouting has maintained and supported activities and initiatives of organizations with Consultative Status with WOSM.

This policy provides the basis to increase the effectiveness of WOSM external relations and partnerships and proposes thematic priorities such as the promotion of non-formal education, youth and children’s rights and policies, environment and health.

The policy guides WOSM’s external relations; specifically the related operations of all Offices of the World Scout Bureau and WOSM’s volunteer representatives. It can also be used as a reference tool by NSOs. In order to ensure a proper and effective implementation of the policy, different tools, like publications and the new website, can be used to support the work of volunteers and staff at national, regional and global levels.

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External Relations are vital to avoid Scouting becoming isolated from the main issues affecting youth around the world.

Scouting’s lobbying work is highly appreciated by the United Nations system.

These tools have been developed by the World Scout Bureau in collaboration with volunteers and other stakeholders and the purpose of these tools is to support the work done in the field of external relations and partnerships.

The 21st World Scout Jamboree enabled WOSM’s partners to contribute to its success, as an important number of them guided workshops, activities and provided displays during the Jamboree.

World Scouting’s international representation is supported by a team of young people, volunteers from NSOs representing Scouting externally.

They take part in meetings and events to widen Scouting’s involvement in youth policy related forums.

More than 30 international organizations and agencies and programmes from the UN, took part in the activities of the Global Development Village.

The policy also highlights some of the possible challenges that World Scouting will face in the future: •

WOSM shall make sure that any agreement signed with a partner organization serves WOSM members and impacts the quality of Scout activities, as well as the development of Scout involvement in the community.

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WOSM shall enhance its influence, as an organization within civil society, on the issues related to good governance and policies.

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Together with other partners, WOSM shall participate in the development of the UN world youth policy.

In the end I would like to invite you to watch a video clip that brings to us the flavour of the Jamboree and the participation of partners in its activities. It highlights the success of the work done on external relations and partnerships. Please enjoy the video!

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WAGGGS/WOSM RELATIONSHIPs

BY LINDEN EDGELL, VICE-CHAIRMAN, WORLD BOARD OF WAGGGS, AND ANA ELISA PIUBELLO, MEMBER OF THE WORLD SCOUT COMMITTEE, WOSM

In 2005, both our World Conferences passed similar resolutions about the working relationship between WAGGGS and WOSM, agreeing to continue to strengthen the relationships between both organizations.

Today we want to share with you highlights of what has been achieved so far and what are some of our challenges for the future.

During this triennium the Consultative Committee has worked well together in an atmosphere of friendship, respect and constructive dialogue.

The Consultative Committee, which met four times in this triennium, is the main framework for dialogue and coordination between WAGGGS and WOSM and, although not a decision-making body, it offers an important opportunity for the sharing and co-ordination of our actions on common projects and in the deďŹ nition of common goals, mainly in countries where Scouts and Guides are working together.

As you are aware, Herman Hui departed as Chairman of the World Scout Committee, as did Eduardo Missoni, Secretary General of WOSM. Lesley Bulman-Lever, the Chief Executive of WAGGGS, also retired. Philippe Da Costa, Luc Panissod and Mary McPhail took up their respective positions as Chairman of the World Scout Committee, Acting Secretary General of WOSM and Chief Executive of WAGGGS and joined the Consultative Committee. We look forward to strengthening our good working relationships in the new triennium.

In addition to the Consultative Committee meetings, in 2007 Elspeth Henderson was invited

by Herman Hui to participate in part of the meeting of the World Scout Committee that took place in Hong Kong which gave another opportunity to exchange and learn more about our organizations.

Key items under discussion during the triennium have included policies affecting Scout and Guide National Organizations (SAGNOs), the Centenaries of the two world organizations, joint peace initiatives, working together externally and country issues.

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COMMON COUNTRIES

CENTENARY OF SCOUTING

We have increased our co-operation when it comes to supporting the development of Associations and where appropriate there has been an increase of common visits to countries. For example Poland, Latvia, Israel, Turkey, the Netherlands, India and Nepal have all had common visits.

Scouting celebrated its Centenary in 2007 with a bang - showing the world what Scouting is really about and the difference that it makes locally, nationally and internationally.

Issues of particular concern to SAGNOs have been a common topic in our discussions and we know that SAGNOs themselves have been more proactive in discussing the issues that affect them.

In April 2006 a large group of SAGNOs met at Burg Rieneck in Germany for discussions and exchange.

Members of the World Scout Committee and WAGGGS World Board participated, and discussions have been thorough and intensive. The Consultative Committee considered this meeting to have been useful in clarifying the position of SAGNOs. The Consultative Committee has identified key areas as membership issues, registration fees and quota as well as general policies on the establishment of SAGNOs.

COMMON PROJECTS Ana Elisa Piubello, a member of the World Scout Committee, presented the report on the Educational Methods Group that she chaired: these are issues that are at the heart of WOSM’s work, and are contained in Conference Document No. 8.

The Amahoro Amani project for peace education is a concrete example of successful cooperation between both organizations and of equal involvement of girls and boys, women and men.

The project, begun in 2005 as an initiative of the Dialogue of Scouts of the Great Lakes, has been carried out in collaboration between the Guide and Scout associations of the region, with the support of WAGGGS and WOSM. It was aimed at all the young people of the three countries (Burundi, Rwanda, Eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo), regardless of their membership of one of our two organizations.

By 2007, 420 teams of Community Mediators aged between fifteen and twenty-five were trained and have engaged several thousands of other young people (through peer-to-peer training) in how to take action in their communities to prevent, mediate and resolve conflicts peacefully. Ultimately, over 21,000 young people have participated in the project, including some European Associations, which concluded with the huge Peace gathering in Burundi in August 2007.

The key centennial project of World Scouting, Gifts for Peace, educated young people to bring peace to their local communities. In many countries Guides also took part at national or local level.

Scouts and Guides celebrated Scouting’s Sunrise on 1 August 2007 at thousands of events across the world, including at the 21st World Scout Jamboree and also on Brownsea Island.

The 21st World Scout Jamboree took place in the United Kingdom. 40,000 young people and their leaders lived together for 12 days. Global citizenship and community service were key activities and WAGGGS shared this by presenting activities in the Global Development Boulevard, presenting programmes in the World Scout Centre and holding a reception for delegations and guests.

A highlight of the relations with the International Scout and Guide Fellowship (ISGF) has been the support given by WAGGGS and WOSM to the ISGF’s Scout and Guide Spirit Flame initiative.

In November 2007, WOSM hosted the World Scientific Congress that took place in Geneva, Switzerland, preceded by a special youth event and many Guides and Scouts participated in both.

As you all know WAGGGS will be celebrating the Centenary of International Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting over a three year period from 2010 to 2012. Yesterday we launched our centenary slogan “girls worldwide say 100 years of changing lives”.

WAGGGS is of course developing many programme activities as well as media and communication resources to promote the very positive success story that is Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting today.

And just as WAGGGS joined in the great celebration that was the Centenary of Scouting, we anticipate that WOSM will be joining us in celebrating the Centenary of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting.

The Open Minds Global Initiative also represents a successful cooperation between WAGGGS and WOSM and a third organization, the foundation Carpe Vitam.

The mission of the Open Minds Global project is to empower young people from underprivileged communities to become agents of change within their communities. This is done through the development of sustainable social projects. The local Guide and Scout Associations are heavily involved in the project development.

Co-operation between our two organizations took place at two levels. First at the level of the Board of the Open Minds Global Foundation on which our respective Chairmen as well as the Chief Executive WAGGGS and the Secretary General WOSM sit.

Second at the level of the Executive Team which was a mixed WAGGGS-WOSM operational team working in perfect harmony.

The project which was implemented in Egypt gave interesting results though not fully in line with the expectations of the main sponsor. Our representatives are right now considering a reformulation of the objectives of the project and examining the conditions in which this promising project could continue.

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GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS Both organizations have been working in close co-operation in the field of external relations, working together with other youth organizations, civil society in general and with agencies and programmes from the UN system.

The UN teams of both organizations are working closer together and co-operation extends to global UN events. At the moment, for example, WOSM is co-sponsoring a WAGGGS workshop along with the World YWCA at a global Human Rights Conference in Paris.

Co-operation also continues within the Alliance of Youth CEOs and we continue to lead within the International Coordination Meeting of Youth Organizations (ICMYO) initiative, focussing on regional and global co-ordination and global youth policy.

WAGGGS and WOSM have also maintained a very active role in the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CONGO), where both organizations were elected Board members in December 2007.

This allows our representatives to collaborate with other NGOs in UN debates.

WOSM went on to be elected as one of the CONGO vice-presidents and chair of the CONGO Committee on Youth Participation and we are working jointly on the CONGO Youth Committee.

REGIONS As we turn to our regions, we can see that cooperation is increasing beyond the consolidated partnership in Europe.

In the Africa, Asia-Pacific and Western Hemisphere/ Interamerica regions, representatives of both organizations participated in regional conferences, bilateral meetings and events organized by WAGGGS and WOSM. Visits to SAGNO organizations in Asia-Pacific also took place during this triennium.

INSTITUTIONAL CHANGES

WOSM has carried out a review of Governance in this triennium through the Governance Review Task Force which focused on legitimacy, unity of the Movement, accountability and transparency.

WAGGGS welcomed being consulted as part of that review. We know that WOSM’s review of governance will continue and there will no doubt be issues of common interest that will need further discussion.

CONCLUSION We know that many of you would like to see more co-operation between WAGGGS and WOSM and at the same time we know that for some of you there is a fear of what more co-operation could bring. We respect both those perspectives and will continue to work to find the right balance for all our members.

We would like to leave you with an image from the Amahoro Amani project. Young people, Guides and Scouts, working together to bring peace to their communities. Advocating publicly for Peace. What amazing young people. We are two organizations full of these fantastic young people. As we close one centenary and move to another, we need to celebrate these wonderful young people.

We share a common purpose and we will continue to strengthen that common purpose but at the same time respect the differences between our organizations. But where we can work together and make a difference to the lives of girls and boys, men and women, we should try to do so. Our world needs young people who live by the principles of Guiding and Scouting and both our organizations are committed to developing young people who are responsible, autonomous and supportive of each other and their communities. Co-operation between WAGGGS and WOSM will only serve to strengthen this.

Work continues to support Guiding and Scouting in the Arab region where both organizations are present, but in some of them under understandably difficult circumstances.

The Europe regions have always had very strong co-operation and this was further cemented in this triennium by increased common visits to Associations, more joint events including the very successful Roverway and the production of common publications.

This triennium also saw a new common project on leadership in Eastern Europe thanks to the support of Danish Guiding and Scouting.

This building of relationships has also spread to our World Centres in Switzerland, at Kandersteg and Our Chalet.

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REPORTS ON THE WORK UNDERTAKEN Dr. Kang Young Joong, Chairman of the Korea Scout Association, next to Lars Kolind, Chairman of the World Scout Foundation.

DOLLARS FOR SCOUTING

BY LARS KOLIND, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF THE WORLD SCOUT FOUNDATION

I have called this short speech “Dollars for Scouting” because that’s really what the World Scout Foundation is all about. We are your financial backing group. We raise funds for World Scouting.

We approach wealthy individuals, foundations, corporations and governments and tell them why Scouting is the best way they can invest their dollars in something that makes a positive difference for the future. Or as Baden-Powell said it: Something that will help us to leave this world a little better than we found it.

Many such wealthy persons have once been a Scout themselves. Many people are wealthy because they have built up successful companies.

And they know that what they learned when they were young boys or girls is what they have used in their adult life. They particularly appreciate the time when they learned to lead others, as patrol leaders or as adult leaders in Scouting.

Like myself for example. I became a patrol leader when I was 14 and a Scoutmaster much too young, when I was 18. This was tough, but I managed to run the troop, make the boys work really hard and also to involve parents and others in the work of the troop. I travelled abroad at a time when very few young people had this opportunity. What I learned proved to be invaluable. I used it when I built up my business and when I involved myself in society.

We need to make it possible for many more young people to do similar things today. That’s why I give money to Scouting and that’s why I work for the Foundation. And that’s what I try to pass on to all the people with money I meet.

You may be surprised that I only talk about wealthy people. All people should appreciate the value of Scouting and give money to it! That’s true, but there is a division of labour between the National Scout Organizations and the World Scout Foundation: We can only approach a small group of people, the wealthiest people, while National Scout Organizations may reach much further out, i.e. to everybody!

The key question for all of us is: Why is World Scouting the best possible investment for a person, who wants to donate, e.g. one million dollars, to charity? I think there are three reasons: 1.

Scouting is a youth movement. Therefore the investment will have a long-term effect; maybe 50 years or more.

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Scouting builds tomorrow’s leaders. Therefore the investment will not only benefit the individual young person, but also his or her family, company and society as a whole.

Scouting is the best possible way to prepare a young person to serve as a leader.

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Scouting is a voluntary movement.

For every full time person employed in Scouting, there are about 1,000 unpaid volunteer leaders and 5,000 Scouts.

Scouting is the most efficient way you can make a big difference in the world.

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And add to this that Scouting spans all religions, all races, all cultures and almost all countries in the world. Who would not like to be part of this?

Many people actually require quite a bit of persuasion before they get to this point. This is because they only think of Scouting as a recreational activity – not an educational movement. If Scouting is mostly focused on earning badges, selling lotteries, having parades, singing patriotic songs, tying knots and checking uniforms, it has little educational value. If Scout leaders are old, overly traditional and self-centred, donors will quickly find better places than Scouting to invest their money. Scouting needs to focus on the issues that are important in the world today, and to constantly adapt its working methods in order to make a difference – and in order to be worthy of donor support.

Scouting should not renew itself in order to be worthy of donor support. It should do so in order to make a greater difference in the world. And if it makes a greater difference to young people, it will get more support from business, foundations, individuals and governments. There is nothing wrong if Scouting feels some pressure to constantly renew itself in order to continue to achieve financial support. This is simply “dollars working for Scouting”.

The World Scout Foundation forms that link between donors and the World Scout Movement.

We find potential donors and we offer to them the opportunity to invest in Scouting. We guarantee to them that their investment is well spent; i.e. World Scouting is a movement worth their money.

Last year we raised just under four million dollars and this year we hope to go even higher. First, the money we raise goes into the Endowment Fund and then the interest and other financial gains from the Endowment Fund are passed on to World Scouting.

This year’s donation to Scouting was a record 2.5 million USD despite the recent problems. Once a donor has contributed or pledged in excess of 10,000 dollars, we offer the donor recognition in the form of membership of the Baden-Powell World Fellowship. There is a special Honours Programme, which recognises larger donors, i.e. amounts up to and above one million dollars (The Regal Circle).

About ten countries account for about 80 per cent of the Baden-Powell Fellows. You might think that every time we recruit a B-P Fellow, we take away a source of support for the NSO, but in fact it is the other way round. Once a person becomes a B-P Fellow, he is more likely to develop a relationship with Scouting is his home country than before.

Take Sweden, for example. There are almost 100 B-P fellows in Sweden, and they work with local Scouting on projects to promote young leadership and to help Scouting reach out to immigrants and other groups of young people.

During the rest of this conference, John Geoghegan, director of the Foundation, and I will be happy to discuss with each interested delegation, how we can work together to promote the World Scout Foundation in your country and how we can help your NSO to get into contact with business leaders and others that you would not otherwise be able to reach.

All the facts about the work of the Foundation are in the 2007 Annual Report, which has been distributed to all National Scout Organizations. I hope you will take the time to read this very interesting document, and to discuss with your colleagues how we can work together for the benefit of Scouting.

In closing, let me say that money is not the most important thing to make Scouting grow and prosper. It is leaders such as you that make the difference, whether you work in your National Scout Organization or in a regional or world body. Money can help you do a better job and the combination of money and great people is unbeatable!

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REPORTS ON THE WORK UNDERTAKEN The official World Scout shop presented its new brand identity under the Scoutstore trademark. Its strong presence during the Conference marked the revitalisation of a commercial enterprise at the service of the Movement.

SCOUT RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL (SCORE) NEIL WESTAWAY, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SCORE

DEAR FRIENDS, I am very happy to present you with the report of Scout Resources International, the company which operates the Official World Scout Shop.

During the World Scout Fair, on Tuesday night, we introduced you to the new corporate identity based on the name Scoutstore, the Official World Scout Shop.

After 15 years of existence, and after having seen the recent strengthening of the World Scout Brand,it was time to re-create the World Scout Shop, and we have been able to unveil its new image to you at the World Conference.

So, what’s the mission of Scout Resources International?

It’s to: •

Promote the commercial distribution of the World Scout Brands

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Promote the commercial distribution of Scout publications

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Provide services to National Scout Organizations and Scout event organizers in the area of merchandising and derivated product.

It’s also a part of the Resources Mobilisation Strategy of WOSM. The official products are branded with the World Scout Emblem and are exclusively produced and distributed by Scoutstore.

Products branded with the new logo have been created and are distributed by Scoutstore. I am happy to see more and more of you wearing our purple Scout poloshirt. You already are wearing 250! Let’s imagine 500 of you will be wearing it tomorrow!

The company also contributes to the promotion of the educational programmes of the World Scout Bureau by distributing some original products.

Mainly books.

Scouting is also about culture, a way of life, and of seeing the world. Scoutstore through its code of ethics allows you to live “the Scout way” with some very original products.

If you wish to reinforce the visibility of World Scouting in your Association, or if you need some advice, the Official World Scout Shop is available to help you.

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Alternatively you can visit our website at the addresses shown on the screen.

As WOSM members, your NSOs have a privileged access to all official merchandise and an automatic discount on all your purchases.

With its experience, the Official World Scout Shop is able to assist Scout Event Organizers.

If your questions are: •

How to design the event logo?

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How to launch a series of products related to the event?

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How and where to produce the items?

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How to organize a Scout Shop before and during the event?

You can find support by coming to see us.

The plan of development of Scout Resources International has been designed to fit with its mission. I hope you will feel better supported with our new range of services.

Most of you have already visited the Scoutstore at the Conference. I warmly invite you to speak with our sales staff. They will tell you how they can support you.

Thank you for listening.

Good luck!

Neil Westaway, the out-going Chairman of the Board of Scout Resources International. Neil also terminated his mandate as Chairman of the Audit Committee after many years of serving World Scouting.

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WORKSHOPS AT THE WORLD SCOUT CONFERENCE Workshops enabled in-depth discussions on subjects brought up at the Conference through consultation between national Scout organisations and by presenting promising and good practices.

As a result of Conference Resolution 12/05 on ‘World Scout Conferences – Active Methods’, the Conference Programme and Agenda included a number of workshop sessions.

Sunday 13 July: Workshops on Educational Methods, Branding and Communications and Registration Fees.

Five specialised workshops took place in advance of the World Scout Conference in Korea on the following topics.

1. THE ROVER SCOUT PROGRAMME AND THE SCOUTS OF THE WORLD AWARD. The aim was to present the new Guidelines on the Rover Scout Programme to National Scout Organizations and demonstrate how the Scouts of the World Award can be implemented within the Rover Scout Programme.

2. EDUCATION FOR ALL – REACHING OUT TO YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT INVOLVED IN SCOUTING. The aim was to present the new Guidelines on Scouting for young people with Special Needs and Scouting for Children in Especially Difficult Circumstances and to encourage NSOs to set up programmes to reach out to disadvantaged young people in their communities.

3. ENVIRONMENT EDUCATION IN SCOUTING AND THE WORLD SCOUT ENVIRONMENT BADGE. The aim was to introduce Principles of Environment Education in Scouting and identify new opportunities for environment education through the Youth Programme, a proposed World Scout Environment Badge and SCENEs Centres. (Scout Centres of Excellence in Nature and the Environment).

4. SCOUTING’S PROFILE The aim was to present the new World Scout Brand and explore the ways in which this unprecedented tool can contribute to a greater visibility of the Scout Movement while supporting our growth and development goals.

5. REGISTRATION FEES The aim was to present and clarify the revisions to the Registration Fee system being proposed to the 38th World Scout Conference.

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Tuesday 15 July: Workshops on Governance in World Scouting The aim of these workshops was to enable the participants to consider longer-term matters related to governance before making decisions regarding governance in the short-term.

The workshops in English and French covered the following topics.

AIM Workshop 1: World and Regional Scout Committees •

World and Regional Committees (GRTF Recommendation 7)

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Exemption for regional representatives to the WSC from the requirement for independence of representation

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The terms of service of elected members of the WSC

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The range and scope of an appropriate sub-committee system to the WSC (GRTF Recommendation 9)

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Responsibility for the appointment of Regional Directors.

Workshop 2: Operations •

The location of the World Scout Bureau (WSB)

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Greater decentralisation of the work of WOSM

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Regions

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Transparency of operations of the WSC and WOSM

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Protection and licensing of the World Scout Emblem

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Responsibility for supervising the organisation of world and regional Scout events.

Workshop 3: WOSM Membership •

Changes to criteria for recognition as an NSO

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Wider use of the system of Accredited National Scout Organizations

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Do we express our fundamental principles clearly enough?

Workshop 4: Representation at world level •

Languages for Conference and other official documents (GRTF Recommendation 6)

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Regional and geographical balance in governance

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Establishment of a committee to monitor support for NSOs

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The justification for proxy voting at World Scout Conferences

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World Scout Advisory Council (GRTF Recommendation 8).

Wednesday 16 July: Workshops on the Strategy for Scouting AIM The aim of thes workshops was to share results on the achievements in The Strategy for Scouting for each of the strategic priorities and share ideas of how this priority could develop in the future.

Workshops took place in English and French on each of the strategic priorities. The objectives for the workshops and an outline session plan are set out in Conference Document 5: The Strategy for Scouting.

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Thursday 17 July: Workshop Programme: Sharing and Learning Workshops AIM OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION The aim of this workshop session was to share learning and good practice in NSOs and developments from the different task teams and working groups at world and regional levels in Scouting. The workshops were conducted in English or French with informal interpretation whenever possible.

The workshops were on the following topics: •

Workshop 1: Membership Growth

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Workshop 2: Youth Involvement in Decision-Making

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Workshop 3: Environment/Sustainability

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Workshop 4: Branding

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Workshop 5: Scouting for Adolescents

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Workshop 6: Flexible ways of providing training

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Workshop 7: Keeping Scouting relevant – environment and peace

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Workshop 8: World Scout Foundation

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Workshop 9: Taking a strategic approach in an National Scout Organization

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Workshops 10: Strategic Financial Planning

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Workshop 11: Community Development/Peace Education in Scouting

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Workshop 12: International Events - a unique educational opportunity for our members.

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Workshop 13: Adult Recruitment and Retention

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Workshop 14: External Communications

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Workshop 15: Generation Y

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Workshop 16: Keeping Scouts Safe from Harm

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Workshop 17: Green Scout Events

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Workshop 18: A Conversation on Dialogue

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Workshop 19: Spiritual and faith development in Scouting

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Workshop 20: Membership Management Tool

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Workshop 21: Marketing Scouting

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Workshop 22: Youth Programme Development

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Workshop 23: Recognition of adults in Scouting

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Workshop 24: Partnerships and External Relations

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Workshop 25: Scouting for people with disabilities

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Workshop 26: Social Networking in Scouting

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Workshop 27: Fund-raising/Resource mobilisation

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Workshop 28: Reducing the digital divide

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Workshop 29: Constitutions - Promise & Law

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Workshop 30: Management of Assets.

Thursday 17 July: Informal meetings of participants with similar appointments AIM These sessions provided an opportunity for people with similar appointments in Scouting to meet informally to discuss topics of common interest and share ideas to provide mutual and ongoing support.

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International Commissioners

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Chief Commissioners/Chief Scouts

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Chief Executives

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Programme Commissioners

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Training Commissioners

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PR and Media Managers

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REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE

REPORT ON THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGE

BY GLENN ARMSTRONG, RAPPORTEUR

1. INTRODUCTION The World Scout Conference is required to consider all proposals for amendments to the WOSM Constitution which were received in time to meet the constitutional deadline of 14 March 2008. All proposals received by the deadline for circulation were consolidated into Conference Document No. 17A. Proposals received from National Scout Organizations (NSOs) were also provided in full in Conference Document No. 17, and those put forward by the World Scout Committee (WSC) were first published in a letter sent to all NSOs on 11 March 2008.

Proposals, to be implemented, must be accepted by the World Scout Conference by a two-thirds majority of the votes cast (WOSM Constitution, Article XXIII).

Conference Document No. 17A was used as the main working paper in the Select Committee deliberations on 15 July, where each proposal as stated in that document was considered in turn.

The proposals which had been submitted may have been modified by the Select Committee but no new proposals to amend the Constitution could be introduced.

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2. SELECT COMMITTEE & RULES OF PROCEDURE The operation of the Select Committee was described in Conference Document No. 2, Rules of Procedure, which was distributed in advance of this World Scout Conference.

Each NSO designated one of its Conference delegates to represent it in the Select Committee, using a Select Committee nomination form. The delegate concerned submitted the form, duly completed and signed, to gain entry to the Select Committee.

4. SEGMENT 1/VOTE 1 Preamble. This amendment is subtle, but is of significance. It is a step towards ensuring that the terminology in our Constitution is gender neutral.

During the meeting of the Select Committee, there was no significant discussion and the motion was passed 114 for, 4 against and 3 abstentions.

5. SEGMENT 2/VOTE 2 The second segment comprises Chapters I, II, III and IV, Articles I to IX.

The primary purpose of the Select Committee was to strive to reach consensus on the proposals which had been submitted, which might in some cases involve finding “middle ground” through a process of discussion and negotiation, involving amendments to original proposals. A proposal could also be withdrawn by the representative of the proposing NSO, at any time.

In Article I, paragraph 2 there was some discussion concerning a correction/preference in the translation used in the French language document for the word “emotional”, and some discussion around the sense or meaning of the word.

In keeping with the Rules of Procedure, voting in the Select Committee was by simple majority.

There was discussion and amendment of the new paragraph concerning our World Scout Emblem.

Please note that in the original English version, the word Arrowhead was used instead of Fleur-de-Lys. The revised text was approved 113/6/9.

As the Rapporteur appointed by the Select Committee, my job is to present the report and formal recommendations of the Select Committee.

In the Select Committee, Articles I and II were approved, 117/2/7.

Changes to articles IV, V, VI and VII were approved without comment, 131/0/1.

On the photo on the left, Derek Pollard, Chairman of the Constitutions Committee. This committee examines all of the issues related to WOSM’s Constitution and the constitutions of national Scout organisations.

3. EXPECTATIONS OF THIS PLENARY SESSION & RULES OF PROCEDURE For simplicity and economy of time, as Rapporteur, I have broken the report into 10 distinct segments for your consideration and decision.

In the report as distributed, I have provided you with the results of the final votes in the Select Committee on each proposal for constitutional amendment. I will provide you verbally with a brief description of what happened during the discussion; I will note any issues or areas of significant debate and also advise you if NSOs withdrew their proposals. As each NSO had the opportunity to have a representative present for the proceedings, and as the meeting was open to observers, I will not provide an exhaustive account of the discussions or amendment debates.

I also wish to advise the plenary that many NSO representatives wanted to contribute to each of the discussions points. As was to be expected, time management was a significant challenge.

6.SEGMENT 3/VOTE 3 The third segment is in regards to Article X and could have been extremely important. In Conference Document No. 17A, the NSO for the Philippines proposed a fundamental change in the allocation of the number of votes to be exercised by NSOs, based on the fees paid by the NSO to WOSM. After considerable discussion, and several suggestions on how the motion could be amended, the NSO of the Philippines withdrew their motion, on the understanding that this issue would be reviewed further and then brought to the 2011 World Scout Conference.

There is a small revision to the text in paragraph 2 that passed unanimously.

In accordance with the Rules of Procedure, questions for clarification may be asked in this plenary session but there will be no debate. The Conference will then formally vote on each of the segments.

In accordance with the Constitution of WOSM, no new proposals for amendments may be introduced or moved at this plenary session, as Article XXIII of the WOSM Constitution requires new proposals to have been circulated at least four months in advance of this meeting.

I refer you to the report placed in your pigeonholes yesterday. I would like now to commence with the first segment of proposed amendments for your consideration.

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7. SEGMENT 4/VOTE 4

8. SEGMENT 5/VOTE 5

The proposed amendments in Article XII contain fundamental changes in the structure of the World Scout Committee. I have broken the consideration of Article XII into four separate segments to ensure that the nuances are clearly understood and decided. In addition, decisions in the first segment could alter the decisions required in the second segment. There are linkages between the two parts.

The proposed amendments in the second half of Article XII also contain fundamental changes in the structure of the World Scout Committee.

They propose the creation of ex-officio non-voting members of the World Scout Committee.

In Conference Document No. 17A, there were a number of proposed amendments to Article XII paragraphs 1 and 2. I would like to talk about paragraph 2, voting members, first, then go back to paragraph 1. The proposed amendment to create non-voting members will be discussed in the next segment.

(Note: If Vote 4 is defeated, paragraph 3 will need to be retained.)

The proposal to add the Regional Chairpersons as voting members to the World Scout Committee was defeated in the previous segment. During the proceeding of the Select Committee, a proposal to delete the former paragraph 3 was approved.

Does the WSC withdraw this proposed amendment in order to retain the Regional Chairpersons as attendees at the WSC in a consultative capacity?

There was a proposed amendment from Finland that called for at least two members elected to the WSC to be under the age of 30.

I have provided to you the results of the votes for each proposed ex-officio member:

There was considerable discussion on this proposal and several unsuccessful motions to amend it.

Throughout the discussion, there was very strong support from all parties for the involvement of youth at all levels of the organization. In the end, the proposal was defeated, 16/93/8.

Treasurer 124/1/3.

It was also at this point that several NSOs raised concerns or had questions about process, and those concerns were addressed by the Chairperson and Vice-chairperson.

The WSC’s proposed amendment to paragraph 2, voting members, was then discussed. After considerable discussion, two unsuccessful motions to amend, and one successful motion to amend, the proposal passed 99/25/1.

Secretary General 124/1/1

Please note that there was some discussion around the addition of a Member of the Board of the World Scout Foundation (WSF). It was commented that this was reciprocity with the WSF, as several members of the World Scout Committee are voting members of the WSF Board. 68/35/3.

The bullet referring to Honorary Members was deleted as all the Honorary Members appointed prior to 1 July 1971 have “Gone Home”.

The proposal from the NSO of France was withdrawn by their NSO. The proposal from the NSO of Hong Kong was voted on for process reasons and defeated 2/108/0.

For paragraph 1, the NSO of Hong Kong withdrew their motion. The proposal from France was defeated 29/70/24.

Delegates had the heavy task of reading all the documents produced as information for national Scout organisations and as input into the plenary sessions.

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9. SEGMENT 6/VOTE 6

11. SEGMENT 8/VOTE 8

The next segment is about the Term of Service of elected members in Article XII. If approved, this amendment also makes changes to the nature of the World Scout Committee.

The eighth segment of the report on the proceedings of the Select Committee covers articles XIII and XIV.

There were four different proposals for amendment to this paragraph.

The WSC proposal was discussed first. It was essentially a rewording of the details around reelection restrictions for members who fill vacancies on the WSC. Please note that session of the Select Committee was placed into recess at 19:10 hours. The session resumed at 21:30 hours and continued until 23:00 hours.

In article XIII, there was significant discussion. Two motions to amend the proposal were defeated. One motion to amend the proposal was passed.

The amended article was passed 99/1/3 Concerning Article XIV, the NSO representative of Hong Kong withdrew their proposal. The proposal from the WSC was passed 96/0/4.

12. SEGMENT 9/VOTE 9

The WSC proposal was put to vote upon resumption of the session and was approved 72/4/1.

The amendments proposed in the ninth segment of the report were of a text editing nature and cover Articles XVII, XIX and XX.

The NSO representative from Finland and the NSO representative from France each withdrew their proposals in favour of an amended version of the proposal from the NSO from Greece. There was an unsuccessful motion to further amend the proposal from the NSO of Greece. This proposal was approved 57/21/20.

There was no significant discussion on these proposed amendments. However please note that the proposed amendment to Article XX is to make that Article consistent with the changes proposed for the Preamble, i.e. ensuring that the terminology in our Constitution is gender neutral.

Questions were asked of the WSC, as to how these two conflicting resolutions could co-exist. The Vice-Chairperson of the WSC indicated that if the proposal from the NSO of Greece was defeated in plenary, then the amendment proposed by the WSC and approved by the Select Committee would be submitted to the plenary for decision.

13. SEGMENT 10/VOTE 10 The final segment deals with proposed amendments to the Bylaws and Appendix.

There was no significant discussion. I have no additional comments.

The proposals were passed by acclamation.

10. SEGMENT 7/VOTE 7 The amendment proposed in the last paragraph of Article XII also has an impact on the WSC. The proposed amendment from the NSO of Greece changes how vacancies in voting members of the WSC that occur between World Scout Conferences are filled.

Please note that in the proposed amendment in Conference Document No. 17A, there was a part b, which was withdrawn by the NSO representative of Greece.

There was a successful motion to amend the proposal 72/5/17.

The proposal passed 72/18/15.

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CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTIONS OF COURTESY THE CONFERENCE EXPRESSES: -

Its deep appreciation to Dr. Seung-Soo Han, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea, for his continuous support of World Scouting to deliver warm welcoming remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the Conference on 14 July 2008, at the International Conference Centre Jeju, on the Island of World Peace, Korea.

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Its thanks to Mr. Soung-Yee Kim, the Minister of Health, Welfare and Family Affairs.

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Its sincere appreciation to Mr. Tae-Hwan Kim, the Governor of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province for his great support to World Scouting.

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Its appreciation to all partners of the Korea Scout Association, especially Daekyo Group, the Education Services Industry of Korea.

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Its most sincere appreciation for the message received from the President of the Republic of Ecuador.

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Its gratitude to the Minister of Family, Youth and Sports of Ukraine for his message of best wishes.

The Conference records its appreciation of the presence of the Chairman of the World Scout Foundation, Mr. Lars Kolind.

The Conference expresses its great pleasure at the presence of Ms. Linden Egdell, Vice-Chairman and Ms. Mary McPhail, Chief Executive, representing the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).

The Conference expresses its appreciation to the representatives of Scout Resources International (SCORE), including its Chairman Mr. Neil Westaway, for their contributions to the Conference.

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The Conference records with pleasure the presence as guests of representatives from the following Scout organizations: •

International Catholic Conference of Scouting (ICCS)

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International Scout & Guide Fellowship (ISGF)

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International Union of Muslim Scouts (IUMS)

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International Link of Orthodox Scouts (DESMOS)

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World Scout Parliamentary Union (WSPU)

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Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC)

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Conférence Francophone du Scoutisme Laïque (COFRASL)

and from the following partner organizations: •

ACTICS

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Korean Committee for UNICEF

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World Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA)

The Conference expresses its sincere appreciation to the many volunteers who facilitated the workshops and discussion groups either as group leaders or rapporteurs or as overall coordinators.

The Conference expresses its thanks to the many governments, agencies, foundations and other organizations for their financial and other support, through the World Organization of the Scout Movement, to the educational activities of Scouting, many of them in developing countries.

Since 1922, the date of the first World Scout Conference, approved resolutions are legally binding and provide political and strategic direction to those who implement the decisions made by the Scout Movement.

The Conference expresses its gratitude for the support received from the World Scout Foundation, the Fund for European Scouting, many National Scout Organizations and private individuals who have contributed to the promotion and development of Scouting, in part through the Scout U-Fund and through development projects.

The Conference expresses it profound sympathy to the family of the late Mr. Steve Fossett, former member of the World Scout Committee; and expresses its deep sorrow on the passing away of other Scouts and Scout leaders who have given their leadership and valuable contribution to the promotion of Scouting throughout the world and in their respective countries, and offers its sincere sympathies to their bereaved families.

The Conference offers its sincere thanks and appreciation for their commitment and loyal services to the following members of the World Scout Committee who served during this triennium: •

Mr. Herman Hui, former Chairman

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Mr. Philippe Da Costa, Chairman

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Mr. John Gemmill, Vice-Chairman

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Mr. Habibul Alam

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Mrs. Ana Elisa Piubello

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Mr. Wayne Perry

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Mr. Mohamed Triki

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CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS Voting is an important democratic act for an organisation that bases its educational method on citizenship.

BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS 1/08

REGISTRATION OF MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS The Conference

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records with pleasure the admission of the following members of the World Organization of the Scout Movement Effective 16 January 2008 -

the Organization of the Scout Movement of Kazakhstan

Effective 1 July 2008

2/08

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the National Association of Cambodian Scouts

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the Association of Scouts of Montenegro

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the Scouts of Syria

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the National Organization of Scouts of Ukraine.

REGISTRATION FEE SYSTEM The Conference -

acknowledging the work done by the Registration Fee Task Force and the World Scout Bureau and the progress achieved in developing a new fee structure using a Bezier curve as described in Conference Document No. 10

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recognizing that this new fee structure corresponds to the spirit of Resolution 4/05 adopted by the Tunisia World Scout Conference

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believing that the concept formulated in this new fee structure will be more equitable for the vast majority of National Scout Organizations

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requests the World Scout Committee to continue refining the new fee structure to ensure maximum benefit for all National Scout Organizations and to ensure completion in time to enable a vote to be taken at the World Scout Conference in Brazil in 2011

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decides to adopt, as an interim measure for the triennium 2008-2011, the alternative proposal contained in annex 4 of Conference Document No. 10, which renews the fees due during the triennium 2005-2008 adjusted for inflation by 4.3%.

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GOVERNANCE REVIEW The Conference -

recalling the work carried out by the Governance Review Task Force during the triennium

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noting the letter sent by the World Scout Committee to all National Scout Organizations on 11 March 2008 in response to the report

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welcomes the Governance Review Task Force’s report as a valuable contribution to the continuing debate on the future governance of WOSM and expresses its appreciation to the Chairman and members of the task force for their considerable efforts to conduct the review and produce the report

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supports the World Scout Committee in its stated commitment to implement the substance of Recommendations 1 to 5 of the task force’s report which do not involve constitutional change and encourages the World Scout Committee to keep stakeholders informed on its progress

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requests the World Scout Committee to establish a new Governance Review Task Force to work during the upcoming triennium in full transparency, taking into consideration the previous task force’s report to the World Scout Committee of December 2007

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recommends to the World Scout Committee to distribute the new Governance Review Task Force report in advance of the next Regional Scout Conferences to allow National Scout Organizations to evaluate it and to discuss potential new proposals before the next World Scout Conference

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requests the World Scout Committee to bring, 12 months prior to the next World Scout Conference, any proposed amendment to the WOSM Constitution arising from the report of the new task force.

4/08

GOVERNANCE ISSUES The Conference

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reaffirming the contents and the values expressed in the Constitution and the By-Laws of WOSM, with particular reference to Chapter IV, Article IX, paragraphs 1, 2, 6, 8; Article X, paragraph 4; Article XI, paragraph 2; Chapter V, Article XII, paragraph 1; Article XIII, paragraphs 1, 3, 7; Chapter VIII, Article XXII, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4; and By-Law I, sections 1 and 2

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acknowledging and taking note of the institutional crisis of WOSM over the past months

firmly recommends to the World Scout Committee -

that a more effective, immediate and direct management be adopted about its institutional role and its tasks as mentioned in the above articles

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that more transparent, effective and immediate information be given to National Scout Organizations in order to allow them to take the appropriate decisions and positions, if necessary also by holding an Extraordinary World Scout Conference

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that all steps be taken in order to preserve the Movement from external or non-democratic influences that are not set out in the Constitution

firmly recommends to National Scout Organizations -

to comply with the above-mentioned articles

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to avoid any form of influence, especially of economic nature, on WOSM and on its bodies

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to consider the World Scout Conference as the only and privileged place in order to debate and take resolutions about the problems and the governance of WOSM.

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SELECTION OF SECRETARY GENERAL The Conference -

taking into account the deep crisis experienced by WOSM at the moment of the celebration of its Centenary and believing that a real leadership is needed for the management of the actions of WOSM, in view of the establishment of a governance system that is solid, practical and accepted by all so as to assure the mission of the Scout Movement at the dawn of its second century of existence

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urges the World Scout Committee to engage in an adequate process for the selection of the Secretary General of WOSM to guarantee the connection between the policy direction decided by the Conference (and developed by the World Scout Committee) and the actions necessary to respond to the needs of National Scout Organizations; this selection process should be presented at the latest 12 months after the end of this Conference

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requests the World Scout Committee to make this process and its planning a real exercise in transparency putting the emphasis on the drawing up of a job description which will allow the hiring of the most appropriate person to carry out the missions that the Constitution entrusts to this position, taking into account the person’s capacities, aptitudes and knowledge

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proposes to the World Scout Committee that this process should be sent to National Scout Organizations for consultation insofar as it concerns the definition of the profile, the description of the position, and its relationship with the World Scout Committee.

6/08

ELECTION SYSTEMS AT WORLD SCOUT CONFERENCE The Conference -

recognising that the present method of electing a World Scout Committee has not guaranteed a regional balance within the Committee

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reaffirming that, from a governance perspective, the World Organization needs a World Scout Committee of people with a direct mandate from the World Scout Conference composed of representatives of all National Scout Organizations

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noting the legitimate concern of many Member Organizations that it should be possible to ensure balance in the World Scout Committee without explicitly regulating this balance in the Constitution

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recognising the large possibility of different systems for election, and how these can provide the Member Organizations with possibilities to get a better overview of how the support of one or many particular candidates will affect the overall balance of the Committee elected

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requests the World Scout Committee to investigate various possible ways of conducting the elections to the World Scout Committee during the Conference, so as to give the Conference the possibility to take into consideration the need of a balanced Committee concerning geographical representation, gender, age and other relevant factors

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recommends to the World Scout Committee to pay attention to how elections are conducted in various other non-governmental organizations, as well as thinking creatively and innovatively

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requests the World Scout Committee, based upon the findings of its work, to suggest to the 39th World Scout Conference such amendments to the Constitution and/or Rules of Procedures as it finds suitable, if any

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requests that the work should be planned so that the findings, including recommendations, suggestions for changes to the Constitution, etc., are available to National Scout Organizations no later than one year before the 39th World Scout Conference.

7/08

RULES OF GOOD PRACTICE FOR ELECTORAL CAMPAIGNS The Conference

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noting that the current system of individual financing of campaigns for election to the World Scout Committee may lead to inequalities between candidates

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concerned about ethical questions which arise in the actions of campaigns but conscious that the different cultural sensitivities require nuanced responses

asks the World Scout Committee to propose to the next World Scout Conference rules of good practice for electoral campaigns, by defining acceptable limits for promotional action, based on the values of Scouting.

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THE STRATEGY FOR SCOUTING The Conference -

valuing the work undertaken to provide National Scout Organizations with tools and information to support progress in strategic planning and each of the strategic priorities

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recognising the value of the Strategy as a framework to support the growth and development of Scouting

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recognising the value of the strategic planning process in identifying medium and long term goals for Scouting

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valuing the commitment in National Scout Organizations to align activities for the Centenary with the Strategy for Scouting

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applauding the achievements made in National Scout Organizations in relation to the Centenary of Scouting and the Strategy for Scouting

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adopts ‘membership development’ as the strategic focus for the triennium 2008-2011

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agrees that the strap-line for the Strategy should be ‘action for growth’ so that the title of the Strategy would be The Strategy for Scouting – action for growth

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strongly recommends to the World Scout Committee to assess progress in the Strategy and set up a process to develop medium and long term goals for the Movement

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encourages National Scout Organizations to maintain a focus on strategic planning and set up a process to identify indicators and measure progress in their strategies.

9/08

REGIONAL SCOUT CONFERENCES The Conference -

acknowledging that holding Regional Scout Conferences following a World Scout Conference should strengthen the integral strategic direction of the Movement by facilitating the development of regional plans within global priorities

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recognising the challenges faced by Regions in fully implementing Resolution 6/05 due to the restrictive deadline that Regional Scout Conferences should take place within 18 months

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decides that all Regional Conferences in the triennium following future World Scout Conferences take place according to a timeframe agreed by Regional Scout Committees

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asks Regional Scout Committees to ensure that this resolution is implemented in a way that maintains the principle that regional plans benefit from being developed in the context of global priorities identified by the World Scout Conference.

10/08 TRIENNIAL PLAN & REPORT The Conference -

considering that the World Scout Committee is the volunteer body that conceives guidance for the development of the strategy defined by the World Scout Conference

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considering that it is the World Scout Committee together with the Secretary General who guide and orient the World Scout Bureau in the process of implementation of the world strategy

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mindful that good management practices – such as the definition of priorities and objectives – and the construction of a realistic action plan according to available human and financial resources are essential in any management team, and transparency towards stakeholders is a sign of good leadership

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mindful that effective communication is essential in any organization

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requests the World Scout Committee to adopt an action plan (for 3 years), in accordance with the human and financial resources of the organization, where priorities, responsibilities and resources are explicit; this plan should be sent to all National Scout Organizations no later than 6 months after the World Scout Conference

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asks the World Scout Committee to prepare a brief mid-term report, stating the progress made, mentioning the obstacles found (if any), and to tackle the outlined actions that were not achieved (if the case); this should be sent to all National Scout Organizations no later than 20 months after the World Scout Conference

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decides to consider in future the World Scout Committee Triennial Report as a World Scout Conference document.

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11/08 MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT The Conference -

noting that the WOSM Constitution states that the World Organization should facilitate the expansion and development of Scouting

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believing that membership growth is a key challenge for Scouting around the world

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recognising that the Strategy for Scouting and the seven Strategic Priorities provide a framework to support the growth and development of the Movement

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believing that each National Scout Organization has valuable experiences to share with other National Scout Organizations in similar situations

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acknowledging that varying demographics around the world will have an impact on membership and thus membership growth should be measured as market share of the available youth population

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recognising the important work done by the European Scout Region in the area of membership growth

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encourages all National Scout Organizations, especially those in areas of the world where membership is not expanding, to take action in relation to membership growth

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requests the World Scout Committee and World Scout Bureau to give priority to supporting action for growth by National Scout Organizations

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encourages Regional Scout Committees to review their regional action plans to incorporate a focus on membership growth and identify initiatives to support this.

12/08 VOLUNTEERS IN SCOUTING The Conference

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appreciating that a vibrant and managed approach to Volunteers in Scouting is essential to achieve the Mission of Scouting and to enable membership development and growth

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recognising that many National Scout Organizations need practical tools and active support in this area, and welcoming the recent production of the Volunteers in Scouting Toolkit

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conscious that the principles of the Adults in Scouting strategy were defined at the World Scout Conference in Paris in 1990 and the World Adult Resources Policy was adopted at the World Scout Conference in Bangkok in July 1993

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noting that the United Nations are planning to celebrate a decade of volunteering in 2011, ten years after the International Year of the Volunteer in 2001

requests the World Scout Committee to prioritise within Strategic Priority No. 5 of the Strategy for Scouting -

maintaining continued resourcing for this strategic priority

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providing support for the sharing of good practice and practical tools to support National Scout Organizations in this area

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providing, when requested, appropriate targeted support, to help National Scout Organizations attract and retain sufficient adult volunteers to deliver the Mission of Scouting

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reviewing the impact, effectiveness and continuing relevance of the Adult Resources Policy, and developing a comprehensive plan for future work concerning adult volunteers

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making a strong effort to maximise the positive impact of a Decade of Volunteering in 2011 on the Scout Movement at world, regional and national levels.

13/08 ADULT RESOURCES The Conference

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noting the results achieved in the matter of adult resources since the adoption of the World Adult Resources Policy in 1993

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underlining the importance of training in the management of Adult Resources and in the accomplishment of our mission

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highlighting the issues of the recognition of our training systems by external bodies and actors outside Scouting

recommends to the World Scout Committee and the World Scout Bureau to: -

engage in a process of evaluation of training systems in place in the Movement

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using the symbolism of the Woodbadge, draw up a framework for the official recognition of national training systems, which will remain optional for National Scout Organizations in accordance with the World Adult Resources Policy

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submit the results of this work to the next World Scout Conference.

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14/08 YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN DECISION-MAKING The Conference -

recalling Strategic Priority No. 1: Youth Involvement

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reaffirming Recommendation 16 of the 9th World Scout Youth Forum

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noting that the contributions of both young people and adults are important in successful Scout decision-making

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considering that equal opportunities constitute an essential part of good governance

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keeping in mind that expertise is only gained through experience

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noting with regret that youth involvement in the decision-making of the World Organization of the Scout Movement is still limited

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further noting that World Scouting is at the moment provided by adults for young people as opposed to by young people and adults for young people

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recognizing that Youth Advisors are only a temporary and transitory means in the decisionmaking process

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welcoming Recommendation B on this question of the 10th World Scout Youth Forum

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encourages National Scout Organizations to nominate young candidates for election to positions of responsibility at all levels

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recommends to Regional Scout Committees and the World Scout Committee to strive towards the goal of at least a third of sub-committee and task force members being under 30 years old

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requests the World Scout Committee to facilitate mentoring for young people appointed to positions of responsibility at world level

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encourages Regional Scout Committees and National Scout Organizations to facilitate mentoring for young people appointed to positions of responsibility at regional and national levels respectively

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requests the World Scout Committee, in cooperation with the Youth Advisors, to develop a youth involvement Vision and Strategy; this strategy should be considered by the 39th World Scout Conference.

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considering the centrality of youth involvement to the Scout Movement (Strategic Priority No. 1)

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considering the important role of the World Scout Youth Forum in World Scouting as an interim measure towards youth involvement and considering the constructive work which takes place at these forums

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considering Resolution 11/05 from the 37th World Scout Conference: “make the best use of the potential of the young people...”

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considering the need for participants of the World Scout Conference to be properly informed of the discussions and recommendations of the World Scout Youth Forum

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requests that, during this interim measure, sufficient time is allocated to the report of the World Scout Youth Forum and then to reactions in regard to this; this should be implemented as of the 39th World Scout Conference in Brazil

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requests the World Scout Committee, during this interim measure, to give due respect and consideration to the views, opinions and recommendations of the World Scout Youth Forum, both inside and outside the World Scout Conference.

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16/08 GREATER DECENTRALISATION The Conference -

recognizing the growing desire of National Scout Organizations to participate more actively in, and contribute to the decision-making process in WOSM

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encourages the World Scout Committee and the World Scout Bureau to increase their consultation with Regional Scout Committees and/or Regional Offices in questions which by their nature would benefit from this

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recognizes that the strength of WOSM is its diversity and that any initiatives to strengthen the global Scout image and brand should build on this strength without having to dilute the uniqueness of the National Scout Organizations

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decides that the World Scout Bureau implements a transparent, rigorous and equitable budgeting process for all its Offices

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recommends that there should be a more equitable distribution of financial resources, with adequate safeguards and accountability, to ensure that there is a budget for all Offices which is progrowth.

17/08 LOCATION OF WORLD SCOUT BUREAU The Conference

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considering that it is good practise to evaluate from time to time the location of the headquarters of an international organization

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considering the following key governance issues of WOSM: legitimacy, unity of the movement, accountability and transparency, integrity and democracy

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mindful of the current financial situation of WOSM

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believing the World Scout Committee should consider and conduct a thorough study of the best location for the World Scout Bureau including options to relocate the World Scout Bureau from Geneva to a more suitable location

requests the World Scout Committee to conduct in full transparency a full feasibility study of the best location of the World Scout Bureau within 18 months; such feasibility study shall consider all relevant factors for making a decision on the location of the World Scout Bureau, including financial, legal and reputational factors, and shall afford interested National Scout Organizations the possibility to submit suggestions and comments.

18/08 DIVERSIFICATION OF INCOME SOURCES The Conference

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mindful that the World Scout Bureau, and its Regional Offices, constitute a vital support structure for the Movement

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considering that the World Scout Bureau, its Regional Offices, and projects require a considerable amount of financial resources in order to function to their full potential

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considering that the budget of the World Scout Bureau is strongly dependent on the income produced by the fees

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mindful that this situation might constitute a vulnerability to the Movement

requests the World Scout Committee and the World Scout Bureau to invest more effort in increasing and diversifying the income sources; these sources should be in line with the ethical values of Scouting.

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19/08 WORLD SCOUT COMMITTEE MEMBER EXPENSES The Conference

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considering that it is every National Scout Organization’s responsibility to promote candidates for election to the World Scout Committee

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mindful that WOSM provides economic support to World Scout Committee members for their attendance at regular World Scout Committee meetings and the World Scout Conference but does not cover any other expenses incurred while they hold office

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taking into account that not all National Scout Organizations can afford this additional need of support

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willing to reinforce the right of every National Scout Organization to have equal opportunities to promote candidates of its Organization to the World Scout Committee

requests the World Scout Committee to carry out, during the next triennium, a feasibility study about the possibility to fund those expenses of the members of the World Scout Committee that are not currently covered by the general budget of WOSM and would help them to effectively fulfil their duty as World Scout Committee members; the incurring of these expenses should always follow the applicable control and audit policies.

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recognising the tremendous value that participation in social development projects contributes to the all-round education of children and young people in Scouting

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noting that the last two World Scout Conferences, meeting in Greece in July 2002 and in Tunisia in 2005, unanimously adopted resolutions supporting the Gifts for Peace

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appreciating the excellent projects developed and implemented by over 110 National Scout Organizations in the scope of the Gifts for Peace

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valuing the wide range of educational support available to support the work of National Scout Organizations

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recognising the support received from external donors to support this area of work and thanking them for their generosity

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noting the wide benefits of this work to the development of quality programmes, better profiles, increased fundraising opportunities and opportunities to work in partnership with others

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strongly encourages all National Scout Organizations to continue to promote and integrate education for peace within their national Scout programmes

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urges National Scout Organizations to continue to develop and implement their Gifts for Peace projects adapting these to the needs of the local communities and society

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recommends that National Scout Organizations work in partnership with others, following the Marrakech Charter (Bangalore revised edition), to enrich our programmes, strengthen our impact and demonstrate solidarity with others

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strongly urges National Scout Organizations to adopt and implement the Scouts of the World Award as a way of supporting education for peace and community development amongst the older age Scout sections

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encourages all National Scout Organizations to build on all of the achievements of the Centenary of Scouting in 2007 to further develop Scouting, promote its relationships with the community and increase its visibility as a modern educational youth movement serving society’s needs in the 21st century.

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encourages National Scout Organizations to continue with contributions to the Scout Universal Fund each year to promote local groups in their National Scout Organizations to support the growth of Scouting at local levels, for countries in need.

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considering the current problem of relatively small membership in Rover Scout Section globally

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noting the huge benefits of the Scouts of the World Award to Scouting and the wider community endorsing Scouting’s mission of “creating a better world”

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recognizing the relatively small number of National Scout Organizations that are currently implementing the Scouts of the World Award

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considering that the Scouts of the World Award has been developed in the framework of the strategic priorities “Youth Involvement” and “Adolescents” approved by the World Scout Conference in 2002

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urges National Scout Organizations to play an active role in the implementation of the Scouts of the World Award so as to offer adolescents and young adults projects in line with today’s issues

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encourages National Scout Organizations that are not yet participating in the award to implement the Scouts of the World Award

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suggests to National Scout Organizations, if they have not already done so, to appoint their own ambassadors for the Scouts of the World Award to implement and/or further their National Organization’s work on the Scouts of the World Award

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encourages National Scout Organizations and the World Scout Committee to encourage Scouts of the World Award projects to be carried out by international teams.

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urges National Scout Organizations that currently feel unable to implement the Scouts of the World Award to encourage their Rover Scouts to participate in the Scouts of the World Award projects organized by other National Scout Organizations

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requests the World Scout Committee to make publicizing and resourcing of the Scouts of the World Award a priority.

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reaffirming the central role of the environment in the Scout Method, Scout Law and educational principles of the Scout Movement

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noting the current environmental challenges facing every region of the world and recognising the roles that young people can play in mitigating and adapting to these challenges

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recognising the actions taken by the World Scout Committee through the Educational Methods Committee and Environment Education Task Team to respond to Conference Resolutions 18/05 and 20/05

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welcoming the renewed Memorandum of Understanding between WOSM and UNEP

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further welcoming the supportive partnerships that have developed between WOSM and other organisations for environment education

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adopts the principles and aims for environment education in Scouting

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recommends that National Scout Organizations adopt the framework for environment education in Scouting and incorporate the ideas through a regular review of their youth programme and by offering the World Scout Environment Badge

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recommends the World Conservation Badge be phased out during the next triennium by National Scout Organizations which use it

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recommends that National Scout Organizations look to identify suitable Scout Centres that can become SCENES (Scout Centres of Excellence for Nature and Environment) Centres

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recommends that the World Organization of the Scout Movement continue its function of providing new resources and training materials to help National Scout Organizations improve their environment education programme, in line with the World Scout Environment Programme.

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23/08 WORLD SCOUT CENTRES The Conference -

referring to Conference Resolution 19/05 adopted by the 37th World Scout Conference

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considering the report “World Scout Centres and WOSM Recognition of International Scout Centres” circulated to all National Scout Organizations in December 2007

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taking into account the muted response to that report and the proposals contained therein

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recognising that there may be potential legal risk liability inherent in any programme to accredit International Scout Centres

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endorses the decision of the World Scout Committee not to proceed with any plans to introduce a scheme of accreditation of International Scout Centres

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approves the proposal that the World Scout Committee may grant recognition as a “World Scout Centre” to a Scout centre which responds to world level educational needs or offers services otherwise related to the promotion and development of World Scouting and one of the following applies:

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The Centre is a property of WOSM, its management is responsible to the World Scout Bureau and its activities are integrated in the Global and Yearly Operational Plan and budget approved by the World Scout Committee, to whom a written report is presented annually. In addition, any long-term, medium-term and short-term development plans, relating to the improvement of the infrastructure and the development of its programme, are presented to the World Scout Committee for consultation and information.

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The Centre belongs to a third party controlled by WOSM, which has the majority of votes in its governing body, which are exercised through the supervision and control of the World Scout Bureau. Its Yearly Plan is presented for information and advice to the World Scout Committee, to whom a written report is presented annually.

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The Centre is of historical and worldwide relevance to the Scout Movement because it was established by the Founder, the World Scout Committee is represented on the board of the executive body and the World Scout Bureau has a voice in the appointment of the CEO of the Centre. Its Yearly Plan is presented for information and advice to the World Scout Committee, to whom a written report is presented annually

accepts that the relevance of World Scout Centres should extend beyond a limited Scout environment; they should gain social recognition (hence support) for the service offered, including by the local community in which they operate.

24/08 SCIENTIFIC CONGRESS The Conference -

considering the success of the 1st World Scientific Congress “Education and the World Scout Movement; experiences and challenges”

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recommends to the World Scout Committee to continue to develop dialogue and cooperation with universities and academics, in order to plan further researches on Scouting and related applications and good practices

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recommends to spread the results of this cooperation between the World Scout Movement, universities and research centres and to distribute the proceedings of this scientific congress.

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concerned about the competition when some countries bidding for World and Regional Scout Events can spend much more resources than others in their campaigns

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acknowledging that corporate and governmental sponsorship should primarily be directed towards youth participation in the event

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welcoming Recommendation G from the 10th World Scout Youth Forum, raising concerns about the environmental impact of major World Scout Events

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believing that countries bidding for World and Regional Scout Events should take into consideration Resolution 20/05 of the 37th World Scout Conference on the environmental impact of their campaigns

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requests the World Scout Committee to develop guidelines for fair competition between National Scout Organizations bidding for World Scout Events in time for the World Scout Conference in 2011

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encourages National Scout Organizations bidding for World and Regional Scout Events to prioritise external funding to sponsoring of Scouts who could not otherwise participate

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further encourages bidders to focus on the educational content of the event

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recommends that, in future, National Scout Organizations bidding for World and Regional Events present an environmental impact plan to the World Scout Conference on the occasion of the election.

26/08 13TH WORLD SCOUT MOOT, KENYA, 2010 The Conference

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noting the explanation and information contained in Conference Document No. 13

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acknowledging with regret the need for the National Scout Organization of Mozambique to withdraw from hosting the event

endorses and supports the World Scout Committee’s decision that the 13th World Scout Moot should be hosted by the Kenya Scouts Association in 2010.

27/08 CENTENARY DIPLOMA The Conference -

taking into consideration that the Scout Movement has celebrated its first 100 years of continuous work

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believing that the success achieved is a result of the work done by the duly recognized National Scout Organizations and that these Organizations continue in promoting the Scout Movement

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resolves to give appropriate recognition to the National Scout Organizations that reach this 100 year milestone of Scouting

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decides that the recognition will be given starting at the next World Scout Conference in Brazil in 2011 and will be continued at subsequent World Scout Conferences

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proposes that the recognition will be a diploma given by the World Scout Committee to each National Scout Organization that has reached this milestone.

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inspired by the Mission of Scouting to “Create a Better World”

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recalling Resolutions 1/69, 5/88, 8/88, 22/05 and 23/05

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mindful of the fact that Scouting does not exist in isolation from the wider society

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mindful of the fact that children and young people under 25 years of age constitute more than half of the world population and that they face huge challenges both in developing and developed countries

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recognising the responsibility of Scouting to respond to the needs and challenges of today’s world and young people

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acknowledging the importance of the relationships of Scouting and the United Nations to the National Scout Organizations, especially in developing countries

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welcoming the recent adoption by the World Scout Committee of the policy statement “Guiding External Relations and Partnerships in WOSM”

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reaffirms that the aim of external relations is to serve WOSM members and to impact the quality of Scouting and Scout activities as well as involvement in society

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reaffirms the need to strengthen relationships of Scouting with decision-makers, the United Nations, civil society, the world of work and the corporate sector at all levels

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reaffirms the role of Scouting in promoting participation and living conditions of young people, sustainable development and human rights

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encourages the National Scout Organizations and Regions to play an active and constructive role in society

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encourages all National Scout Organizations to use the policy statement as a tool at national level

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requests the World Scout Committee and the World Scout Bureau to support National Scout Organizations in this endeavour

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calls upon National Scout Organizations to make a particular effort in terms of developing partnerships and relations with other organizations.

29/08 WAGGGS/WOSM CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE The Conference

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according a significant value to the work done by the WAGGGS/WOSM Consultative Committee and wishing that such a platform should be used during the next triennium

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having recognized that no specific mention has been made for the future of the strategy but supposing that the Consultative Committee will continue to discuss issues affecting both world organizations or national organization members of one or both

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wishing to show its support towards this cooperation

requests the World Scout Committee to ensure that WOSM continues, in the frame of the Consultative Committee and when appropriate, its collaboration with the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) in order to facilitate the dialogue on issues that affect or are present in both world organizations.

30/08 WORLD SCOUT INTERRELIGIOUS FORUM The Conference

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considering the success obtained by the World Scout Interreligious Symposium held in Taiwan in May 2006

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considering the World Scout Movement as a privileged context to meet and reflect on educational aspects, related to faiths and beliefs and to the development of the spiritual dimension

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considering the World Scout Committee task force engagement on spiritual dimension

recommends to the World Scout Committee to move forward and to monitor and report to future World Scout Conferences on further meetings and related activities.

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OFFICIAL CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS LIST

The cultural diversity of WOSM’s members brings forth the colours of the world.

This diversity is the greatest of Scouting’s assets, as it is this that inspires its mission of peace education.

WORLD SCOUT COMMITTEE Philippe Da Costa Therese Bermingham John A. Gemmill Habibul Alam Mario Diaz Georges El-Ghorayeb Maurice Machenbaum Nkwenkwe Nkomo Wayne Perry Ana Elisa Piubello Mohamed Triki Gualtiero Zanolini Luc Panissod YOUTH ADVISORS WSC Ange Rodrigue Aye-Ake Medhi Ben Khelil Johan Ekman John Michael Lawlor Raymundo Tamayo OTHER COMMITTEES Ledjou Marcel Blaguet David Bull Ronald Castro Marios Christou Fr. Jean Pascal Diame Paolo Fiora Lucy Mace Jeremy Miriti Naivasha Sang-Gyoon Oh Joao Armando Pereira Goncalves Derek Pollard Zorica Skakun Craig Turpie

GUESTS Khalid Al-Suliman Eekku Aromaa Liberato Bautista Vai Leong Francisco Chan Daniel Corsen Jnr Daniel Corsen Snr Arjeanne De Aquino Linden Edgell Hussein Eiban Eric Frank Zuhair Ghunaim Brett D. Grant Baldur Hermans Guy Hourton Franklin Hsu Tilly Jarvis Faouzia Kchouk Yeong Hee Kim Mark Knippenberg Sio Pui Leong Biorn Maybury-Lewis Mary McPhail Regis F. Mercera Rev. Bernd Mueller-Teichert Christos Papageorgiou Dong-Eun Park Nicolai Peitersen Marko Petrovic WongGong So Abdourahmane Sow Thijs Stoffer Frank Van Hasselt Kin Cheng Francisca Vong Susan Walker Tim Willmott

WORLD SCOUT FOUNDATION Mark Clayton John Geoghegan Lars Kolind Other Mary Matthews Andrew Ward

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ALBANIA Delegate(s) Elona Leka Bukurije Guni ALGERIA Delegate(s) Abdelkader Slimani Farouk Bouraoui ANGOLA Delegate(s) Antonio Silvestre Alves Sardinha Claudio De Carvalho Dumilde Carlos Fernandes Miguel Gilberto Gil Lopes Vivaldo Gomes Dos Santos Kikas Manuel Machado ARGENTINA Delegate(s) Nadia Soledad Morrone Andrés Román Reinoso ARMENIA Delegate(s) Narine Zardaryan AUSTRALIA Delegate(s) John Ravenhall Julie Creed Jade Elliott Ian Langford-Brown Paul Parkinson Alyssa Pears Observer(s) Peter Blatch Bryan Brown Kirsty Brown Elizabeth (Libby) Davison Sophie Feint Geoffrey Hurst David Jones Nikketah McGrath Richard Miller Peter Nickl Robert Taylor Martin Thomas Neil Westaway AUSTRIA Delegate(s) Thomas Ertlthaler Georg Gegenhuber Christoph Hofbauer AZERBAIJAN Delegate(s) Ilyas Ismayilli Namik Jafarov BANGLADESH Delegate(s) Md. Mozammel Haque Khan Mirza Haider Md. Mahmudul Haque A.K.M. Istiaq Husain Observer(s) H. M. Pavel BARBADOS Delegate(s) Nigel Taylor Owen Springer

BELGIUM Delegate(s) Dimitri Goethals Pieter Buysse Olivier Callant Laurent Geeraerts Martin Parrado Tom Rombouts Observer(s) David Berg Sophie De Bie Dieter De Court Jean-Luc De Paepe Thibault Delauw Chris Depecker Ingrid Desramault Anne-Francoise Gabriel Julie Gabriel Louis Michiels Tijs Naert Gregory Sanchez Jean Stoefs Tine Truyts Stijn Van Hoey Pieter Willems BELIZE Delegate(s) Leonides Cuellar BENIN Delegate(s) Medeho Jérémie Elie Houssou BHUTAN Delegate(s) Chencho Dorji Wangchuk Namgyel Sonam Wangchuk Pema Wangdi Nima Yangchen Tenzin Zangmo Observer(s) Lhendup Tshering BOLIVIA Delegate(s) German Rocha Maldonado Erick Gonzales Rocha Rolando Rocha Maldonado BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Delegate(s) Goran Jeftic BOTSWANA Delegate(s) Jabulani Muchado Lebogang Rantsia BRAZIL Delegate(s) Fernando Brodeschi Adir Barusso Luiz Salgado Klaes Oscar Palmquist Rubem Perlingeiro Ricardo Stuber Observer(s) Mauro Edson Alberti Renato Bini Mariovani Carsten Cervi Marco Aurelio De Mello Castrianni Luiz Carlos Debiazio Leonardo Dos Santos Lyrio Marilia Barbara Fernandes Garcia Moschkovich Celso Ferreira Filho Fabricio Gabriel Silva Carlos Hogetop Luiz Cesar De Simas Horn Marcel Hugo Luis Rodrigo Machado José Mario Moraes E Silva Rafael Raizer Ronilde Roda Cervi Marco Aurelio Romeu Fernandes Argus Rosenhaim Fernanda Cristiana Santos Soares Ana Vazquez Louise Vendramini

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM Delegate(s) Hj Badar Hj Ali Hj Matassim Hj Duraman BULGARIA Delegate(s) Diana Boteva BURKINA FASO Delegate(s) Seglaro Abel Somé BURUNDI Delegate(s) Thierry Gahungu Jean-Paul Fanwe CAMBODIA Delegate(s) Chap Chey Piseth Em Sam Ath Lak Sokim Phan Seng Yan Sok Choeun Tauch Observer(s) Saudy Kim Thavro Rath CAMEROON Delegate(s) Pierre Obam Obam Observer(s) Jean Cédric Nsoa CANADA Delegate(s) John Neysmith Glenn Armstrong Paul Gaudreau Kevin Li Iain Tait Sylvain Thibault Observer(s) John-Scott Beaton John McCracken Robert Nowlan Christian Perreault Maggie Shaddick Peter Sundborg Marian Zaichkowski CAPE VERDE Delegate(s) Anne-Marie Monteiro CHAD Delegate(s) Alain Gotngar CHILE Delegate(s) Francisco Leal Juan Yanez CHINA, SCOUTS OF Delegate(s) Shou-Po Chao Wen-Shing Chang Chun-Yen Chu George Huang Chi-Nan Hung Observer(s) Wei-Lin Yen COLOMBIA Delegate(s) Diego Ospina CONGO, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF Delegate(s) Gilbert Muhingiwa Mussumba Alain Jean Pierre Kashindi Assumani Patience Lubuaku Mabaku COSTA RICA Delegate(s) Leonardo Morales Diego Gutierrez Luis Diego Jiménez Observer(s) Maria Catalina Aguilar Maria Andrea Quiros

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CÔTE D’IVOIRE Delegate(s) Gnamakolo Doumbia Observer(s) Aly Badra Ladji Coulibaly CROATIA Delegate(s) Koraljka Cvitanic Jasmin Celic Lidija Pozaic-Frketic CYPRUS Delegate(s) Georgios Tsikkos Loizos Adamides Costas Constantinou George Crassas Pantelis Kyprianou CZECH REPUBLIC Delegate(s) Josef Vyprachticky Pavel Trantina Petr Vanek DENMARK Delegate(s) Karin Gryttner Lars Kjeld Jensen Thomas Maarup Steen Petersen Claus Rantzau Peter Thøgersen Observer(s) Pia Duebjerg Andersen Annesofie Bjerre Sara Maria Cordtz Niels Dam Helle Dydensborg Niels Johan Geil Nina Hammerich Esben Holager Peter Krogh Jacobsen Birgitte Koch Jørgensen Mads Kolte-Olsen Lisbet Lentz Torben Mølby Jørgen Guldborg Rasmussen Marie Sandvad Mai Thode DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Delegate(s) Luis Sabater ECUADOR Delegate(s) Oswaldo Navas Martin Lovato Rosario Mayorga EGYPT Delegate(s) Ahmed Abdel Latif Khalid Easawi Abdel Malek El Zeeny Mohamed Sadan Observer(s) Fatma Thabit EL SALVADOR Delegate(s) Vicente Machado Beatrice Guadalupe Aguilar Fernandez Alejandro Salvador Bueso Herrera Alfonso Parada ESTONIA Delegate(s) Kadri Hein Siimon Haamer ETHIOPIA Delegate(s) Wayne Adrian Davis Esayas Dagnew Gebreselasie Serawit Yimam Woldegiorgis FIJI Delegate(s) John Naisau

FINLAND Delegate(s) Henrik Söderman Karin Ahlbäck Tiina Itävuori Heidi Jokinen Eero Rämö Jaakko Weuro Observer(s) Inka Hopsu Johanna Nyman Janne Peltola Liisa Sahi FRANCE Delegate(s) Christian Larcher Jean-Amand Declerck Guillaume Legaut Jean-Claude Masse Yannick Nancy Alain Silberstein Observer(s) Benjamin Cabanes Jacques Gagey Dominique Girard Patrick Gourrat Timothee Leclair Noelline Parker Dominique Heifara Pastor Etienne Père Leone Revault Hinatea Terurotua Jeremy Yakoubshon GABON Delegate(s) Massaye Boulingui-Ngouangui GEORGIA Delegate(s) Tamara Shukakidze Irakli Todua GERMANY Delegate(s) Siegfried Riediger Gerrit Beyer Hans-Jürgen Poppek Ute Theisen Olaf Tschirner Therese Zimkowsky Observer(s) Lena Barth Gunnar Czimczik Hartmut Keyler Konstantin Wolf GHANA Delegate(s) Jemima Nartemle Nartey Observer(s) James Robert Agong GREECE Delegate(s) Costas Tsolakidis Nassos Efstathiou George Hourdakis Marion Karali Alexandros Modiano GUATEMALA Delegate(s) Renato Fernandez Dionicio Gutierrez Ricardo Wagner GUINEA Delegate(s) Ibrahima Rachid Cisse Ibrahima Sory Diallo Observer(s) Ibrahima Barry GUYANA Delegate(s) Reeza Joaquin HAITI Delegate(s) Renide Mathieu Eric Jr. Lamothe Observer(s) Régine Cadelice

HONDURAS Delegate(s) Alberto Zelaya Sergio David Morales Murillo HONG KONG Delegate(s) Anthony Chan Yue Kei Hung Kee Kwan Joseph Yee Leung Lau Alexander Wong Charles Wong Observer(s) Monteil Tsz Lui Cheung Wing Yan Chow Sai Hin Chung Man Kit Horace Ho Pui Lam Benjamin Ho Yan Man Ho Yuk Ching Kwok Ka Ho Solomon Lee Ka Hon Lee Kwok Hei Ng HUNGARY Delegate(s) Balazs Gyongyossy ICELAND Delegate(s) Bragi Bjornsson Hulda Solrun Gudmundsdottir INDIA Delegate(s) Lalit Mohan Jain Binod Kumar Bahuguna Mohammed Ali Khalid Krishana Kumar Khandelwal Khalayna Namchoom Mahendra Kumar M. Patel Observer(s) Balbir Singh Billing Rakesh Kumar Gupta Ritesh Kapoor Surinder Kumar Anand Sharma Deepesh Sharma Kantibhai Vhora Mohammd Yousuf Wani INDONESIA Delegate(s) Azrul Azwar Alfian Amura Rio Ashadi Amoroso Katamsi Berthold Dirk Hendrik Sinaulan IRELAND Delegate(s) Ann Geraldine Foley Martin Burbridge Kiernan Gildea Ciara Higgins Richard Scriven Niall Walsh Observer(s) Maeliosa De Buitlear ISRAEL Delegate(s) Amos Ilani Salman Falah ITALY Delegate(s) Roberto Cociancich Alberto Fantuzzo Sergio Fiorenza Eugenio Garavini Mariano Iadanza Babacar Ndiaye Observer(s) Christian Di Menna Letizia La Mela Alberto Mion Toni Montevidoni Luca Scarpiello

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JAPAN Delegate(s) Tsunao Hashimoto Yoshio Danjo Manabu Hiratsuka Osamu Hirose Tamotsu Inoue Kohnosuke Kobayashi Observer(s) Shu Abe Yoshifumi Akao Michitaka Arima Hiroshi Arino Toshio Asahara Ichiro Ebara Kazunori Fujii Toshihiko Fujii Yasuhiro Fukada Noriko Fukushima Georgia Gallavin Akiko Hasebe Koji Hatano Junji Hayashi Shoko Hirano Hiroshi Ichikawa Nobuyuki Ikeda Tomoyuki Ikegami Kazuko Imade Yasumoto Inukai Katsuyoshi Isobe Hanbit Jan Yuhei Kageyama Motohiro Kawamura Shiro Kimoto Hiroki Kinoshita Kuniichi Komachi Nobuhiro Maesaki Hiroyuki Matsuda Yoritake Matsudaira Ko Matsumoto Kiyokazu Matsuno Maiko Mitsui Hideaki Miyato Shinya Mizuta Masafumi Morita Tatsuro Motegi Susumu Mukai Chishin Murakami Tatsuaki Murase Makoto Nakano Mari Nakano Megumu Nakano Hiroaki Nawanaka Kazuo Nigauri Minoru Nishimura Takaichi Nishimura Takahiko Nodera Takahiro Nozaki Koji Oguri Manabu Ohmura Koji Okamoto Hiroshi Okamura Akiko Oko Koichi Okuta Mariko Sakai Yukio Sakai Konomi Sakata Kenji Sato Takayasu Sato Yoshinori Seto Hisashi Shigematsu Kenta Shimizu Nobuo Shindo Masayuki Shirakawa Kazuo Siomi Yasuhide Sumiyoshi Ichio Suzuki Kunio Suzuki Reiko Suzuki Takemichi Suzuki Masaaki Takahashi Shigenori Takamori Natsuki Takano Shunichi Takemoto Kikumi Takenaka Yuri Takenoshita Yasushi Tanabe Masako Tanaka Mika Terasawa Kazuhiro Tokiyama Hiroyuki Tomoda Tokiyoshi Tsutakawa Akira Tsuyuki Sumitada Watanabe Tomiaki Watanabe

Ichiro Yamamoto Nozomi Michelle Yamamoto Tsutou Yanagisawa Hideki Yasumitsu Yang-Ho Yoon Katsumi Yoshida Toshihito Yoshida Akio Yoshii Shin You Mi Other Hon. Mr. Ichiro Aisawa Nobumoto Higuchi Terushi Ikeda Jiro Miyamoto Hon. Mr. Hirofumi Nakasone Kunihiko Narita Hon. Mr. Toshitsugu Saito Hon. Mr. Ryu Shionoya Takahiro Watabe Tadamichi Yamamoto JORDAN Delegate(s) Zahi Bsharat KAZAKHSTAN Delegate(s) Ulyana Shamina KENYA Delegate(s) Mathias Ochuna Wanyela Jane Kamau Alfred Miriti Kinuthia Murugu Ray Musau Paul Jacob Musembi Observer(s) Esther Eshikhunyi Nick Odhiambo Annie Thairu KIRIBATI Delegate(s) Takabea Barantarawa KOREA, REPUBLIC OF Delegate(s) Ji Hyun Han Sang Kwon Byeun Jae Min Choi Sonny Seung Su Kim Young Chang Kim Eun Bae Seo Observer(s) Hong Sun Baek Heung Yeon Cho Kyoung Won Cho Duk Ryun Choi Jong Tai Choi Yun Jung Choi Young Ho Chung In Jung Heo Oh Nam Hong Sa Sool Hong Seung Soo Hong In Ho Jang Kwang Eun Jung Won Bae Kang Bong Hyun Kim Bong Jin Kim Dohyun Kim Hana Kim Jin Ouk Kim Joon Taek Kim Jung Sook Kim Kyu-Young Kim Se Eun Kim Son Taek Kim Young Gu Kim Hyeok Kweon Ok Ran Kweon Young Ki Kwon Danny Lee Eun Byol Lee Hyeon Yong Lee Jang Ha Lee Joa Hyung Lee Sang Ho Lee Yoo Keun Lee Young Ku Lee Chang Eop Lim Dae Soo Oh Kyung Jong Oh Tae Hwa Ok Man Keun Yoo

KUWAIT Delegate(s) Salem H. Al-Rashed Sultan Gh. Al-Moftah Abdullatif Al-Mukaimi Mubarak Fhaid Alajmi Ahmad Farman Hashem S.K.H. Sulaiman LATVIA Delegate(s) Andris Matisons Observer(s) Agnija Jansone LEBANON Delegate(s) Mustapha Abdul Rassoul Nabil Baydoun Amin El Mikati Wassim El Zein Kamal Fakhr Nazih Fayad Observer(s) Issam Ali Hassan LESOTHO Delegate(s) Pokello Vincent Mahlomola LIBERIA Delegate(s) A. Blamoh Sieh Observer(s) Titus Nmah Sieh LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA Delegate(s) Abdurraouf Abdelaal Ibrahim Algheriani Observer(s) Mohamed A Salim Elsahar LIECHTENSTEIN Delegate(s) Herbert Eberle Carmen Kindle LITHUANIA Delegate(s) Loreta Senkute Vytautas Zulonas LUXEMBOURG Delegate(s) Raoul Wirion Claude Frantzen Roy Grotz Jamila Kremer André Michaux Carlo Schott Observer(s) Lisa Schmoetten MACEDONIA, THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF Delegate(s) Dragan Anevski MADAGASCAR Delegate(s) Emmanuel Andrianaivo MALAWI Delegate(s) Steve Duncan Kanene Banda Ahabu Kafansiyanji MALAYSIA Delegate(s) Mohammed Mukhyuddin Bin Sarwani Nasaruddin Bin Shamsuddin Radzwan Hussain Eric Khoo Heng-Pheng Mohd. Johan Adam Nasaruddin Rajalingam Ramasamy Observer(s) Jamal Harim Abdullah Arvind Danapalan MALDIVES Delegate(s) Ahmed Ali Maniku Mohamed Zaushan

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MALTA Delegate(s) David Schembri MAURITANIA Delegate(s) Cheikh Sid Ahmad Ould Mohamad Eibakaye MAURITIUS Delegate(s) Didier Camalboudou Ismail Bawamia Roumaan Issemdar Danielo Ramsamy MÉXICO Delegate(s) Omar Lugo Carolina Aguayo Jesús Favila Antonio Hernandez G Hector Robledo Raul Sanchez Observer(s) Efraim Acosta Arturo León Y Vélez MOLDOVA, REPUBLIC OF Delegate(s) Vladimir Vlas Observer(s) Doina Postica MONACO Delegate(s) Jean Keraudren MONGOLIA Delegate(s) Erdenejamiyan Erdenebileg Bayarjargal Damdindagva Baigalmaa Lhagvasuren Adiyabold Namkhai Observer(s) Johannes Amort Delgerjargal Saikhanbayar MONTENEGRO Delegate(s) Radovan Mijanovic Vasiljka Bojic Marija Dzoganovic Miodrag Masonicic MOZAMBIQUE Delegate(s) Leonardo Adamowicz Joao Cherene Bete Guilherme Da Costa Fernando NAMIBIA Delegate(s) Frank Van Rooyen Hosea Nico Kaiyamo Desmond Namonde NEPAL Delegate(s) Shree Ram Lamichhane Shiva Kumar Poudyal NETHERLANDS Delegate(s) Bas Mulder Tom Kievit Kim Putters Observer(s) Willemien Meershoek NEW ZEALAND Delegate(s) George Fairbairn John Eastwood Craig Gardner Cory Lang Kelly Tisdall Observer(s) Ross McKenzie Francis Small NICARAGUA Delegate(s) Roger Jose Kuhl De La Rocha Keisy Elliot Corea Leon

NIGER Delegate(s) Oumarou Yazi Maïmouna Garba Daoura Gaoh Sayouba Halidou NIGERIA Delegate(s) Rev. Fr. Kunle Amolegbe Gilber Olushola Akinlawon Otumba Kayode Mumini Animasahum Chief Pollyn Emmanuel Miejene NORWAY Delegate(s) Knut Slettebak Lars Atle Andersen Thorbjörn Geirbo Vemund Ovesen Are Shaw Waage Observer(s) Marit Engdal Karen Johanne Stromstad OMAN Delegate(s) Khalid Al-Adi Yaqoob Al-Anbari PAKISTAN Delegate(s) Syed Pervez Ali Shah Jillani Hashmat Abbas Rana Irshad Ali Siddiqui Mohammad Yousuf Kaudai Fazli Rabbi Sardar Naeem Ahmed Sheraz Observer(s) Sabir Hussain Amir Hussain Rathore Abdullah Sardar Khan Bahadur Islam Ud Din PANAMA Delegate(s) Rafe Cliffton Lucado Diaz Clovis Martin Sinisterra Soto PAPUA NEW GUINEA Delegate(s) Sere Kala PARAGUAY Delegate(s) Gerardo Daniel Estigarribia Ferreira Maria José Rivas Vera PERU Delegate(s) Frederick Fink PHILIPPINES Delegate(s) Jejomar Binay Dale Corvera Maurice Albert Figueras J.Rizal Pangilinan Alan Zulueta POLAND Delegate(s) Rafal Bednarczyk Mariusz Bezdzietny Adam Massalski PORTUGAL Delegate(s) Nelson Raimundo Ana Catrina Inverno Sousa Carlos Pereira Ricardo Ramalho Margarida Ribeiro Anabela Rito QATAR Delegate(s) Abdulla Ibrahim Mohd A. Raheem Khalid Al-Hetmi

RUSSIAN FEDERATION Delegate(s) Anatoly Ermolin Alexander Belov Vitaliy Novoselov Olga Shemyakina RWANDA Delegate(s) Fidèle Gakuba SAINT LUCIA Delegate(s) Benedicte Martha Nelson SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES Delegate(s) Deak Cupid George Bailey Janielle Baptiste Frederick Forbes Sherron Morgan-Peters SAUDI ARABIA Delegate(s) Abdullah Alobaid Abdullah Alfahad Mansour Alkhodairy Hamad Alyahya Abdullah Bin Jahlan Abdullah Nasseef Observer(s) Bander Aaty Walid Abdulfattah Anwar Abdullah Abo Abaat Mohamad Al Najadi Bbadr Al-Ghamde Besheit Hamad Al-Matrafi Nabeel Khalil Al-Shammaa Mousa Ahmad Al-Shmrani Abdelrahman Al-Wasel Ayeeel Ahmad Al-Zara Badr Alalyani Haken Oudah Alatwyi Mohammed Khaled Albakheef Ghanem Abdullah Aldaosary Mubarak Aldousari Ali Aldrihem Saleh Alhumaidi Bassam Alkwakbi Majed Alrasheed Bandar Abdullahi Alsharif Mohmad Masur Alwasm Sami Alzahrani Ahmed Hssan Assiri Zamil Jameel Attar Bandar Abdullah Baganem Khalid Saleh Bu Bshit Nezar Hussain Fakeiha Jameel Fallatah Waleed Jamalaldeen Ateyah Najmi Mohammed Qassadi Sami Saad Nabeel Tayeb Abdulkader Tonkal SENEGAL Delegate(s) Marie Sabara SERBIA Delegate(s) Momcilo Petkovic Marija Bulat Milena Pecarski Milos Ristic Slobodan Tepavac SEYCHELLES Delegate(s) John Marie Observer(s) Terina Madeleine SIERRA LEONE Delegate(s) Arthur Scotland-Nicol Mohamed Sidique Kabba

ROMANIA Delegate(s) Iuliana Rada

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SINGAPORE Delegate(s) Ning Nicholas Tang Chia Chun Noel Hon Mohamad Effendy Rajab Cheng Kiong Tan Sijie Tan Yatiman Yusof Observer(s) Helen Abidin Margaret Anderson Kah Hin Andrew Ang King Hor Stevan Ang Lim Sheng Ang Mohd Afiq Bin Anuar Denitsa Arabadzhieva Kamaruzaman Baba Safarinah Binte Abdul Rahim Kang Wei Chew Chor Wai Chey Haw Fatt Alex Choo Hock Lin Chow Tian Quan Jouis Chua Yi Zhen Chua Chuan Chen Desmond Foo Alphonsus Gregory Aman Bin Haji Ahmad Songguang Han Meiding He Zhaocheng Dominic Heng Kai Kwong Jeffery Ho Wei Hong Gerard Ho Halimah Ismail Maohaid Faizal Kasmin Krishnansamy Kuppamah Kwok Chin Lai Wei Cai, Kenneth Lai Haw Ju Eric Lam Tat Wai Jacob Lam Pak Sing Lee Siak Yeng Lester Lee Shu-En Liang Pei Shan Liew Gim Hui Lim Lee Cheng Lim Catherine McNabb Hazlina Binte Mohamed Maideen Tiak Kee Ng Weiliang Adrian Ng Ziqun,Andy Ou Marcus Png Cher Huat Michael Poh Poh San Quay Ahmadullah Bin Saffarullah Muhammad Khair Bin Sami’an San Myat San Saw P Mariasamy Silver Rajoo Ban Hoe Malcolm Tan Debra Tan Guong Ching Tan Tek Tin Tan Tian Han Tan Yu Mei,Pauline Tan Hongjian Teo Meng Hao Wan Sze Jia Yee Kai Cheow Yeo Li Shan Melissa Yip SLOVAKIA Delegate(s) Kristian Šeffer Pavolveda SLOVENIA Delegate(s) Jure Habjanic Nina Kusar Tomaz Strajnar SOUTH AFRICA Delegate(s) Vukile Mehana Quintin Thomas Combrink Garnet De La Hunt Brian February

SPAIN Delegate(s) Juan Ramon Hinojosa Benjami Aguilar Domenech Julio Del Valle De Iscar Miguel Lopez Andres Christian Loste Ramos Elias Py Observer(s) Rafael Bailo Pola Lucas Llaurado David Guifre Lloses Fontich Angel Ramón García Prieto Marina Gay Faura Laia Lopez-Ontiveros Alexia Malivern Alejandro Martinez Garcia Anna Morancho Cristina Sanchez Domingo SRI LANKA Delegate(s) Chandrasena Batuwangala Janaprith Fernando Kasun Rambukwelle SUDAN Delegate(s) Saeed Ibraheem Abdelrahman Ibraheem Diaeldeen Mohamed Abasher Osman Mohamed Salih SURINAME Delegate(s) Derrick Boldewijn SWAZILAND Delegate(s) Rodgers Mfunwa Lukhele Zodwa Treasure Gama Joyce Siziwe Mavuso Steven Musa Mavuso Bheki Metfula Nkosinathi Charles Nxumalo Observer(s) Mangaliso Lovelace Ndaba SWEDEN Delegate(s) Dagmawi Elehu Lars-Henrik Björnsson Fredrik Krantz Sven Nilsson Erik Sillén Johan Strid Observer(s) Olle Alsén Eva Berglund Kerstin Bergsten Pernilla Bruno Thomas Bruno Josefin Carlring Lena Claesson Truls Ekelin Jonas Elmqvist Maria Fhanér-Håkansson Nina Fleck Kristin Frilund Thomas Frostberg Linda Fröström Mikael Goldberg Mats Gustafsson Göran Hägerdal Helena Kaså Winqvist Bengt-Ake Kjell Helen Krabb Hanna Landquist Gustav Öhrn Hanna Olin Petersson Erik Reinicke Annie Roos Petra Sintorn Ida Sjöholm Marie Tallberg Wilhelm Tunemyr

SWITZERLAND Delegate(s) Felix Strebel Andrea Demarmels Matthias Gerth Observer(s) Anne Guyaz Fabian Koch SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC Delegate(s) Elias Chahoud Ibrahim Ajoul TAJIKISTAN Delegate(s) Rustam Karimov Firuza Abdullaeva TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF Delegate(s) Laurence H. Mhomwa Clara Ndyamukama Observer(s) Fatma Kambi THAILAND Delegate(s) Boonrat Wongyai Prakorb Mukura Sutham Phanthusak Sayun Santad Prapatpong Senarith Sommart Sungkapun Observer(s) Gingpayom Bussabong Chanya Chavananontha Banchong Chompoowong Sanan Pahom Choochuen Pengsawad Suchanuch Phancharoensil Panet T. Sangchan Pichaya Takulsa Krittee Tantivisitkul Settanun Ungkulpasvich Yongyudh Vajaradul Dej Voracharoensri Nawapatn Yanvudhi TOGO Delegate(s) Palamwé Ayim Bissème Abidé Akim TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Delegate(s) Michael Bradshaw Mikhail Woodruffe TUNISIA Delegate(s) Wahid Labidi Hedi Ben Khoud Faouzi Chaouch Ali Fathallah Mohamed Jarraya Fethi Sedraoui Observer(s) Wassim Khemaja Mohamed Ali Khiari Soumaya Mliki Dhafer Temimi TURKEY Delegate(s) Hasan Dinger Subasi Celal Izci Bayar Tevfik Günday Esra Kizilbuga Türker Özay Yücel Tekin Observer(s) Gülcin Dogusal Ömer Bahadir Özyilmaz UGANDA Delegate(s) Okello Richard Okello Cleopatra John Byarugaba

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UKRAINE Delegate(s) Lev Zakharchyshyn Andriy Chesnokov Solomiya Lisevych Stefan Mironjuk Mykola Muzula Valerii Tantsiura UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Delegate(s) Salem Al Darmaki Nasir Al Shamsi Ahmed Thani Aldosari UNITED KINGDOM Delegate(s) Mike Gooderson Sophie Bowman James Boyle Nigel Hailey Peter Nicol Derek Twine Observer(s) Bill Cockcroft Aidan Jones Ross Maloney John May Garth Morrison Gill Morrison Rachel Ruddock Paul Wilkinson UNITED STATES Delegate(s) Scott Teare Wayne Brock Kent Clayburn William (Rick) Cronk Robert Mazzuca Robert (Bob) Sinclair Observer(s) Council Armstrong Jacques Behar George Charlet, Jr. Charles W. Dahlquist, Ii William (Bill) Finerty David George Thomas Hogsten Gregory (Gregg) Holt Robert (Lynn) Horne Jin Matsumoto Terry Meyers William (Buck) Organ Daniel Ownby Mark Perry Roger Schrimp Esther Scoggins Brigitte Therivel Vuong Tran Bruce Trefz William (Bill) Wallace URUGUAY Delegate(s) Alvaro Soares VENEZUELA Delegate(s) Armando Lazzari Fco. Gilberto Mendoza YEMEN Delegate(s) Tarq Abdulla Al-Haimi Hani Al-Gershi ZAMBIA Delegate(s) Raymond Augustine Jhala ZIMBABWE Delegate(s) Mostaff Matesanwa Christopher Lovemore Mbanga Mduduzi Mpofu

HOST COMMITTEE Hong Seon Baek Jun Jong Baek Yong San Chae Chun Hyong Cho Sang Yong Cho Yong Tak Cho Tae Young Choi Ki Chul Ha Ji Hyun Han Nam-Shik Heo Seung-Soo Hong A Sook Hwang Hong Jin Jo Dr. Young Joong Kang Young-Joong Kang Chong Il Kim Eun-Gui Kim Kyoung Koo Kim Kyung Sik Kim Yong Chul Kim Byung Hyun Ko Dai Woong Ko Yong Chul Kwon Jin Sun Lee Kang Won Lee Kyung Hee Lee Soyeon Min Jong Gug Moon Ik Cheol Oh Sei-eun Oh Hyuk Park Na Young Park Marilet Pasumbal Yoon Soo Rha Simon H. Rhee Eun Young Seo Sang Ho Shim Kwon Sik Shin Eun Seon Yim

WORLD SCOUT BUREAU Atif Abdelmageed Abdelrahman Rod Abson Winston Adams Richard Amalvy Elzette Balgobin Alexander Bondar Syd Castillo Alberto Del Brutto Sylvie El-Taïb Genevieve Erasmo Nicola Gooderson Hiroshi Iwasaki David McKee Andres Morales Victor C. Ortega Jacqueline Paschoud Lucrecia Peinado Mathieu Pouret Abdullah Rasheed Jean-Bernard Rebord Charles Revkin Arturo Romboli Ray Saunders Blanche-Marie Servas Jim Sharp Srinath Tirumale Venugopal Vanessa Von Der Mühll Anne Whiteford Saâd Zian INTERPRETERS Ahmed Attia Ali Ben Yedder Marie Claire Brook Andrei Dolgov Susan Draz Slava Glazunov Eleanor Kanter JC Kwak Eunyoung Lee Lam Nguyen Lilliana Pfeiffer-Ramirez Nanaz Shahidi-Chubin

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