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International Seminar on Programme Development Workshop (Rover Section) Hulhule Island Airport Hotel, Maldives 17~21 April 2006

I. Aims and Objectives

1) Aim:

The aim of this seminar is for participants to discover the new Rover Programme and at the same time, experiment on the content of a new training course syllabus, which will be used for training Rover adult leaders.

2) Objectives:

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

! Identify and discuss the main needs and expectations of adolescents;

! Explain what are the characteristics of a Rover Programme that enhances the achievement of the Mission of ;

! Help Scout Leaders identify the main elements of the adapted to adolescents and use the:

- Symbolic framework - Team System - Law and Promise - Scouting’s Educational Objectives - Educational activities - Adult Support - Assessment of Personal Development: the progressive scheme - The Programme Cycle

! Describe the necessary elements of life skills in Scouting relevant to the Rover Section; and

! Discuss and share ideas to improve the proposed content of the Advance Training Course () for Leader of the Rover Section.

II. Workshop Summary

The International Seminar on Programme Development Workshop (Rover Section) was held from 17~21 April 2006 at the Hulhule Island Airport Hotel in Maldives. Putting aside the tropical paradise of the Maldives with its white sandy beaches, crystal clear blue water, palm trees and island resorts, the week spent there was a wonderful experience for the participants and the staff, as well.

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A total number of 70 Rovers from Rovers, Rover Commissioners and other leaders attended the workshop from 20 countries around the world – Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Belgium, Japan, Ireland, Malaysia, Hong Kong, UK, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Mexico, .

The seminar with a taste of global approach has provided an opportunity for participants to have a clearer understanding on the Rover programme. Discussions revolved on the mission and aims of the Rover Section noting the need of support of the young people in their transition from adolescence to adulthood. The seminar lasted for five days where participants looked at several issues related to the Rover section, namely:

• Mission and aims of the Rover Section • Characteristics of young people in the 18-22 year old age group • The Symbolic Framework • Educational Objectives • Scouts of the World Award • Team system in the Rover Section • Promise and Law • Adult support • Advanced Training • Personal Plans • Renewal of the Rover Program

Topics and discussions were shared between World Scout Bureau staff and APR Programme Sub- Committee. The programme of the seminar was a result of the collaborative effort of World Scout Bureau Deputy Secretary Dominique Bènard and Unit Manager Andres Morales. Mr Syd Castillo of APR office served as the coordinator. Along with the more formal sessions, the workshop also had presentations from several NSO’s in the APR on best practices within the Rover Section.

Of course, one of the highlights of the week long workshop was the opportunity to participate in the ! day educational tour of the Maldives, dubbed as the land of pristine beaches and beautiful lagoons. Some participants decided to go out onto the reef in a submarine and view the incredible range of fish and sea creatures. Some chose to view these by snorkelling off the beach and others chose to take a flight over the Maldives and view the hundreds of islands from the air.

In the movement, Rovers have an opportunity to explore and discover themselves through different types of activities which would help them to have wider and greater outlook in life. As what the founder said, “…a little roaming in about this wonderful globe while they are on it can give them that wider outlook which develop the soul in the individual and goodwill and peace in the world.”

Though brief in terms of time, its impact on the participants is big and lasting for the seminar was able to present the importance of Rover Scouts in the movement in its mission to be always of help to the society regardless of the risks involved.

Rovers are also trained to treat their experiences as a tool that help them become more mature, that they develop capabilities and more able to play an active role in the society. Because Rovers are not only wanderers of the earth, they are also keepers of peace and they do it by maintaining the friendship they share with all the people they meet along the way.

III. Speeches

1) His Excellency Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, President of the Republic of Maldives, at the function to inaugurate the International Seminar on Youth Programme Development - Rover Section on Monday, 17 April 2006 Hulhule’ Island Hotel

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President of the Maldives’ Scout Council, Dr. Mahmood Shougee, Chairman of the Asia Pacific Regional Committee, Mr. Eric Khoo, Deputy Secretary General of the World Scout Association, Mr. Dominic Bernard, Regional Director at the Asia Pacific Regional Office, Mr. Abdulla Rasheed, Chief Commissioner of the Scout Association of Maldives, Mr. Ahmed Ali Maniku, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen;

Rain seems to be a popular topic among speakers this morning. In many cultures, rain is regarded as a blessing, including our own. I think even in our Islamic tradition, rain, which is the main source of water, is regarded as a blessing, for God Almighty says, “ !"#$%"&"'"( "#)* )+,"*$%- ".%/, 0+$1"2 0.1"3 ” “We had created from water every living thing.” And I don’t think that rain contradicts our tourism slogan, “Maldives – The Sunny Side of Life” because with that we don’t mean only the fine weather or the blue skies that we enjoy most of the year. More importantly, we mean the goodwill and the friendship to everybody that is in our hearts. It means the sunshine that is in our hearts.

It gives me great pleasure to inaugurate this International Seminar on Youth Programme Development of the Rover Section. I extend a very warm welcome to all the distinguished delegates from various segments of the global scouting family. I hope that this Seminar will be of great benefit to all participants and that your stay here in the Maldives, enjoying the sunny side of life, will be a memorable one.

Let me also express my sincere appreciation to all of you for presenting me with the prestigious Scouting Badge Card, a short while ago. I am greatly honoured by this recognition.

May I also congratulate Mr. Mohamed Waheed Deen on being presented with the APR Foundation Gold Palm. Mr. Deen’s services and philanthropic activities need no elaboration. It therefore comes as no surprise to me that Mr. Deen has been presented with this award.

Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen;

The World Scout Movement is nearing its 100th anniversary. 2007 is therefore going to be a year of great significance for scouts across the world. Today, scouting is the largest youth movement in the world, and there are 28 million scouts active in 216 different countries and territories.

I understand that many important events have been proposed for the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the launch of scouting by its founder, Lord Baden Powell. The knowledge that scouts representing the Maldives will be participating in many of these events is a source of great pleasure for me. In particular, the participation of Maldivian scouts at the 21st World Scout – to be held at the birthplace of scouting – is indeed a noteworthy achievement.

Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen;

The scout movement has long been an integral part of child and youth development in the Maldives. We are a young nation with an even younger population. With the present emphasis on nurturing our future generation to take on the responsibilities of the nation, the values and skills that scouting brings with it are more important for us today than ever before. The growth of the movement in the Maldives must be sustained through the adoption of effective policies and the implementation of practical measures.

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country. I am certain that the pioneers of scouting in the Maldives, way back in 1956, would not have foreseen that the movement would reach such heights in such a short period of time.

These achievements would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of generation after generation of scout leaders and scouts. We have been lucky to have had many distinguished and inspirational Chief Commissioners over the years. The services of Mr. Hassan Ali Didi, Mr. Ahmed Zaki, Mr. Ahmed Shathir, Mr. Abdulla Rasheed, Mr. Ismail Shafeeq and our present Chief Commissioner Mr. Ahmed Ali Maniku, must be remembered on an occasion such as this.

I wish to also thank Dr. Mahmood Shougee, the President of the Scout Council, and all his predecessors, for their important contribution in developing scouting in the Maldives. Speaking of Dr. Shougee, I would like to thank him for the very kind words that he had addressed to me during his remarks. I also thank Mr. Abdullah Rasheed for the very kind sentiments that he had expressed towards me. The members of staff at the Scout Association of Maldives, our scout leaders, scouts and their parents and guardians also deserve sincere thanks for their efforts in the development of scouting in the country.

Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen;

Today, there are registered scout groups across the Maldives, including 98 schools. There are now 4,300 scouts, and 300 scout leaders to guide them. Also, there are girl scouts in the Maldives, which is an important milestone identified by the world governing bodies as well. The Maldives may be a small country, but, over the years, we have been actively participating in , and camps held across the world. I also note that a number of Maldivians have served on international and regional committees of the world scouting bodies.

It is a matter of great pleasure for the Maldives that a Maldivian scout is today serving as the scout movement’s Asia Pacific Regional Director. Mr. Abdulla Rasheed, who is here today, has made the country proud.

Another Maldivian scout who has made us proud is Riaayath Abdul Majeed, who, a couple of years ago, was selected among the three top scouts of the Asia Pacific Region. This, in my view, is a remarkable feat for a young man from one of the smallest countries in the region.

Speaking of pride, I’m proud to be the Chief Scout of this country. I’m also proud to be wearing the Scout tie this morning. I believe that such achievements, that I have just mentioned are a true reflection of the importance that the Government and the people of the Maldives have accorded to scouting. Therefore, I am confident that scouting will go from strength to strength in this country, and that the visions of the scout movement in the Maldives, which includes increasing the number of scouts to 15,000 by the year 2015, will become a reality.

There is nothing that a dedicated scout is incapable of achieving, with the grace of the Almighty Allah. After all, the movement’s very aim is to build well-prepared young men and women, who are fully equipped with the necessary life skills to lead a successful and rewarding life. That is why scouting is so special.

Thank you!

2) Remarks by Mr. Abdullah Rasheed, Regional Director of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, Asia Pacific Region

On behalf of the region, it is my pleasure to welcome you all to the Asia Pacific, and in particular, to the island nation of Maldives. A hearty welcome to all our scout colleagues from countries far and wide – from Mexico to Australia, from Ireland to South Africa.

Holding this International Seminar on Youth Programme Development which focuses on the Rover Section has two very unique features. First, it gives focus to the Rover Section, an area that has not received much attention in the last few years or even decades in many of our national associations and at the world or regional level. We are here now to re-focus our work to make the Rover Section of Scouting, a vibrant and a successful component of - 5 -

the movement. Secondly, it is not often that an international seminar of this nature is organized by the World Organization of the Scout Movement and even more unusual for it to be held in the Maldives, a small country, which as we all see, is a group of far-flung islands, far different from the hub of other metropolitan cities that most of you are accustomed. I hope that this island environment with its clean air will inspire each of us, to think and reflect from a different perspective and encourage us to refresh our thoughts so that the Rover Section of Scouting will be more meaningful for young people in the future.

The challenge to strengthen the Rover Section is not new as far as the Asia Pacific Region is concerned. In December 2003, our Region had the first regional workshop on the promotion of Rovering which was held in the Philippines. That was a good start and since then our Region has moved forward. We have reprinted the book Rovering to Success, written by Lord Baden Powell, the Founder of Scouting and we launched it on the first of January this year. We published the original version deliberately to be in touch with the historic significance and original purpose of Rovering. In fact, with the complexities of contemporary lifestyles of adolescents, there is definitely a greater need for Rovering today than when it was originally conceived. Baden Powell said, I quote, “ Rovering, I don’t mean aimless wandering, I mean finding your way by pleasant paths with a definite object in view, and having an idea of the difficulties and dangers you are likely to meet with on the way”. Following this Programme workshop for the Rover section, we will be holding the very first Asia Pacific Advanced Leader Trainers Course in Taiwan in mid November this year.

I am especially grateful to my colleagues, and in particular to the Regional Chairman Eric Khoo, Deputy Secretary General Dominique Benard, Regional Programme Sub-committee Chairperson Ms Mari Nakano, together with Chairman of the Adult Resources Sub Committee Peter Blatch and other members of the Regional Programme Sub Commitee and colleagues from the Scout Bureau who are here, altogether, supporting this workshop.

It is also a personal pleasure to work directly with my colleagues in the Scout Association of Maldives, where I had the privilege of working as a volunteer for sometime. Being a relatively small association, organizing this seminar had been an extra challenging task to them and I congratulate, Dr. Showgee, the Chief Commissioner Mr. Maniku, and all key scout leaders of the Maldives Scout Association for their efforts. To the participants from 21 countries , namely from Inter America Region, Africa Region, Arab region, European Region and from Asia Pacific Region, please avail yourself of every spare moment to make this visit a gem in your life by experiencing to the fullest extent, all the treasures this island country could offer you. However, I know that we have not given much free time for you to do this, unless you are prepared to do the snorkeling and swimming around midnight. But definitely I am confident that you will all enjoy the Island Hopping trip that the host country has organized for the international night, which is going to be on the white sandy beaches of Kuda Bandos. I believe it will be unique and memorable to all of you.

Last but not the least, on behalf of the Region, we are most highly honoured by the valuable presence of the Chief Scout His Excellency President Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom. Your Excellency, your presence here highlights the magnitude you give to Scouting and to its mission for young people. With your continued encouragement and commitment and vision for the future of Scouting in this country, and to the Region at large, we are very confident that we will continue to receive more support in the future. In this context, let me mention to Your Excellency that we need your Excellency’s support in particular, within the SAARC region to make Scouting one of the key agents for the development of youth as well as for youth exchanges among all the SAARC countries. I know Your Excellency is the most personified leader within the SAARC and your words are held in high respect. Scouting in the SAARC region, including Afghanistan, the newest member country of SAARC, is most active, and the respective scout organizations are the largest Youth Organizations in each of the eight SAARC countries, with over 5 million 185,000 young people. We have been - 6 -

organizing regular youth activities and exchanges among the youth of the Region since 1990. It is over fifteen years. The last such event was held in February this year with over 120 young people, both boys and girls from all the eight SAARC countries meeting their counter parts in Nuwareliya in Sri Lanka. The next gathering will be in Islamabad in February 2008. However the role of Scouting is yet to be recognized by the SAARC body and my attempt to get the recognition of the SAARC has not been successful to date. Your Excellency, we need your support for the due recognition and support of SAARC for Scouting in this sub region.

As a word of appreciation, allow me sincerely to congratulate and convey our best wishes to all scouts and scout leaders of Maldives and to mention few names, who deserve due recognition as we are here to in 2006, to celebrate the Golden Anniversary of Scouting in the Maldives and 25 years since the formation of the national scout association. In this respect, I would like to recall personalities such as the former Prime Minister Hon. Late Ahmed Zaki and Hon. Late Ahmed Shathir for their valuable contribution for Scouting in this country. I also like to recall the extensive support given to the national scout movement in its formation and in the early years of the association by then the Minister of Education as well as the Chairman of the National Youth Council Hon. Dr. Mohamed Zahir Hussain who is present with us today.

Once again, to my dear colleagues and seminar participants, I join my country men and women in welcoming you all to this island nation, and know we will have a very successful seminar to better Scouting for more young people in future, in each of our countries and at regional and at world level.

Thank you once again, Your Excellency President Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom, Ministers, Excellencies, colleagues in scouting.

Thank you all.

3) Remarks by Mari Nakano

Mr. President, distinguished guests, fellow scouts and scouters. It is my honor and privilege to be able to speak in the presence of the President and also to introduce our fellow participants.

Scouting will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year. It was started in 1907 in England by Lord Baden Powell with 20 young boys at a camp on Brownsea Island. And here we are 100 years later on an island camping at Male. Scouting has spread to 155 countries and the membership is nearly 28 Million. The APR, Asia Pacific Region, has the largest number with more than 16 Million members, 63% of the total world membership. I believe our contribution to the world movement is important. Keeping this in mind, we are happy to be able to host the program workshop for the Rover Section in our region with a large number of participants from all over the world. The Rover Section is the oldest Section within Scouting.

Since the purpose of our movement is to contribute to the development of young people to be responsible citizens, the Rover is the fruit of our movement. In order to have the fruitful result it is necessary to carry out the program in consistent way. I do not say in the “RIGHT” way. Because it is the Rovers who carry out the program and they are the ones who determine the right way. I am sure most of our participants are really keen to know and find out the result of this workshop and I know that’s what you are here for. But at the same time I know some of us are here because it is in Maldives.

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event. I am sure the work you have done to make this event happen was quite a challenge. The valuable support provided by the government under the guidance of Mr. President is acknowledged and appreciated. It is quite a challenge to have so many participants coming from all over the world.

I would like to express my deep appreciation to the president for your great support. Now I would like to introduce our fellow participants. Please stand up as I call out the names of your country:

Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Belgium, Japan, Ireland, Malaysia, Hong Kong, UK, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Mexico, South Africa

IV. Workshop Themes

1) Mission and aims of the Rover Section

This session presented the proposed mission and aims of the Rover Section. Participants were able to discuss among themselves and comment on the material presented (Chapter I of the draft manuscript of the Handbook for Leaders of the Rover Section).

The workshop participants felt that there should be one Mission of Scouting and having a mission for Rover Scouting might confused national Scout organization. They also proposed that the “mission” of Rover Scouting needs to be flexible, each NSO should be allowed to add their country specific needs. They also agree to the need to define the difference between Rovers and Leaders.

The general consensus of the group in terms of age rage would be 18 years old (entry level) and not exceeding 35 years old (since UNESCO defines youth as not over 35 years of age). However, the practice of majority is ending at mid-twenties (25-26 years old).

2) Characteristics of young people from 18 to 22

This session identified the main characteristics of young people from 18 to 22 in society today, with a special emphasis in young people within the Asia Pacific Region. Furthermore, participants, though small group discussions identify the main challenges of young people and analyzed the transition to adulthood.

This session used Chapter II of the draft manuscript of the Handbook for Leaders f the Rover Section. It emphasized on key concepts, namely: gender identity; professional identity; cultural and civic identity; spiritual identity; young adults; and adulthood.

The participants have the opinion that the document includes good background information for Rover leaders to understand the complexities of understanding these, so they agree with what is in the document. However, there have been some many psychological studies done on this, and some should be included.

The participants also think that more reference should be included to understand the different societal change in relation to: family structure, economic, health issues, and transitions of young people.

The participants also proposes that the age be changed upwards towards 25, which is also mentioned in the document as being the age when young people are accessing adult roles.

3) Educational Objectives of the Rover Section

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This session revolved around personal development of young people through the six areas of growth, which Scouting recognizes, and how to manage and recognize the personal progression. Participants also tried identify the personal challenges. This session also introduced the personal plan on the Rover section

This session used Chapter III of the draft manuscript of the Handbook for Leaders f the Rover Section. It emphasized on key concepts, namely: personal plan; alternative in the future; choice and empowerment; reaction and pro-action.

The participants proposed to re-word the paragraph under “Key Concepts”, entitled “Alternative Futures” to the following:

“It is important that Rovers learn to set themselves short and long term goals and to set in place a framework of understanding and intentions to achieve these goals. This can include the identification of goals, the timeframe over which these goals will be achieved, the knowledge and expertise required, the assisting and resisting factors that may affect the outcome, and any other important information.”

They also recommended that Bronze, Silver, and Gold Pins be scrapped, and that the guidelines recommend that each NSO should give Rovers the opportunity to undertake the Baden-Powell Award, with a standardized system on which the award is based, mainly the concepts of individual challenge and assessment by peers.

4) Symbolic Framework of the Rover Section

This session analyzed the symbolic framework of the Rover section and how its meets the expectations of young adults. The participants tried to analyze the original symbolic framework proposed by Baden-Powell to young adults in Scouting, through small group discussions. This session used Chapter V of the draft manuscript of the Handbook for Leaders of the Rover Section.

The participants proposed to have an international Rover symbol to draw the international Rovering community together.

They also opined that at present, there is only a glimpse of “Rovering to Success” and the symbolic framework of the ‘Knights of the round table’. The participants proposed that a guideline of such stories or order should be included. If a country has similar stories or warriors with similar traits they may use them as a role model. This will then be relevant to the locals. These stories or order may then form the spine in the symbolic framework that any Rover can relate to.

5) Law and Promise

Participants discovered the ‘Law and Promise’ as a motor for development and the importance in the group life. The participants also made proposals on Rover’s commitment and Rover’s departure concepts. This session used Chapter VIII of the draft manuscript of the Handbook for Leaders of the Rover Section.

The participants suggested minor editorial changes on the paper. They find the manuscript has presented the concepts well but they feel that the paper could be written using simpler words. They also have the opinion that Scouting should be consistent in the terminologies we use – is it Promise and Law or Law and Promise?

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6) Activities in the Rover Section

This session analyzed the team, community and personal activities and how its help to achieved the educational objectives of the Rover section.

Participants, though small discussions, identified various activities in the Rover section. These discussion revolved around four emphasizes for the Rover section: Active travelling and intercultural experiences, Adventures in wilderness, Community service, and Social and economic integration

This session used Chapter IV of the draft manuscript of the Handbook for Leaders f the Rover Section. It emphasized on key concepts, namely: active travelling and intercultural experiences; adventures in wilderness; community service; social and economic integration; The Scouts of the World Award; and variable activities and projects

The participants have five suggestions/comment on this topic. One of them was to add a point – “The training provided in scouting should be given sufficient recognition and perhaps financial remuneration like in Australia whereby Business Certificate is issued upon woodbadge completion,” under the sub-title “Social and Economic Integration.”

7) Team system in the Rover section

Participants analyzed the characteristics of the team system in the Rover section. This session also identified main elements of the team system in the Rover section and its interaction with the group life.

This session used Chapter VI of the draft manuscript of the Handbook for Leaders of the Rover Section. It emphasized on key concepts, namely: Rover community; Rover congress; Rover leaders; Rover committee; and Rover community adviser.

There were some confusion among the national Scout Organizations on the terminologies used in Rovering, particularly new terms used in the manuscript. In trying to clarify the terminologies, they created a comparative chart and here is one sample on terminologies used in youth positions::

Name - Rovers, Rover Scouts, Scout Network

Patrol/Troop - Team, Crew, Clan, Unit, Task Group

PL of the Rovers - Team Leader, Crew Leader, Rover Mate, Clan Leader

Youth Leader - Crew Leader, Chairman, Senior Rover Mate, General Rover Leader

8) Adult Support

This session is about the profile and role of the Rover Community Adviser as facilitator for the implementation of the mission of Scouting in the Rover Community. This session identified the youth involvement within the Rover section.

This session used Chapter VII of the draft manuscript of the Handbook for Leaders of the Rover Section. It emphasized on key concepts, namely: Youth involvement; Youth empowerment; and Youth leadership

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There was some difficulty to understand the concepts and therefore, participants suggested to simplify and breakdown into easier concepts. They also suggested to add points on decision making in the NSO – some youth representation at the NSO; list of definition – define terms for Leaders; more explanation on empowerment; give rovers more responsibility; and more information on misconceptions. Participants analyzed the role and profile of the Rover Community Adviser. They listed suggested terminologies for a Rover Community Adviser.

9) Proposed outline of the Advanced Training Course for the leaders of the Rover Section

The proposed outline of the Advance Training Course was presented to the participants and they identified its interaction with the Guidelines for the leaders of the Rover section. Participants also suggested main key points within the Advance Training Course.

The proposed outline of the Advanced Training Course for the leaders of the Rover Section comprises of three stages, namely: [1] On the Job training done over a period prior to Advanced Course; [2] A formal residential training course (about 6 days – 52 hours includes overnight activity); and [3] A project that takes about 10 hours and is linked to the Fundamentals of Scouting as related to Rovers and is done over about three months.

10) Best practices on Rover Programme

The following national Scout organizations presented a “best practice” during the workshop, namely:

a) European Region presented their experience on developing the Rover Commissioner’s Resources Kit (RoCoReki). This kit contains information, tools and interesting practice on Rovering;

b) Australia presented their plan of implementing the Scouts of the World Award in Rovering and Venturing;

c) Scouts of China presented their successful project entitled “7-bridge road” project, which formed a network of seven Rover Crews, who organized a project bridging the digital divide remote schools in rural areas of Taiwan. The project is aimed at improving their IT (information and technology) knowledge and skills.

d) The Scout Association (UK) shared how The Scout Network works. This is an online network so that stakeholders can participate in Youth Programme implementation, Awards/Recognition Assessment, Management of the Section, Supporting Roles, Communications

11) Scouts of the World Award

The Scouts of the World Award was presented to the participants. This session explained how to start the Scouts of the World Award in a National Scout Organization. The session revolved around the Scouts of the World Base, the Scouts of the World Discovery and the Scouts of the World Voluntary Service. This session also explained about the Scouts of the World Network. Participants also clarified some cloud of doubt regarding the award during the session.

12) Dr. Rover

This was an opportunity for participants to ask question regarding the Rover Section, which are not taken up during the session. A box is made and participants are encouraged to drop their question in the box, written on a piece of paper. At the end of each day, a time was allotted to read the questions and any staff answers the question. Any participant who has a good idea can also share to answer the question.

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V. Participants Directory

Mr. Paul Scott Rover Council Chairman [email protected] Western Australia Ms. Penny Buchan President, Rover Council [email protected] NSW Branch Mr. Pete Murray Rover 1st Collaroy [email protected] Scouts Australia Sarwar Mohammad Shahriar Deputy National Programme [email protected] Commissioner Bangladesh Md. Mahmudul Haque Deputy National Programme [email protected] Commissioner, Bangladesh [email protected] Md. Abdul Mannan Deputy National Commissioner, [email protected] Leader Trainer, Bangladesh Mr. Nawang Gyaltshen District Planning [email protected] Commissioner, Bhutan [email protected] Mr. Chan Ka-Po Stanley Assistant District (Rover) [email protected] Commissioner, Hong Kong, Mr. Kwan Kee Hong Kong, Leader Trainer [email protected] Mr. Leung Yip-hung Raymond Hong Kong, Leader Trainer [email protected] Mr. Kwok Wing Shun Albert Hong Kong, [email protected] Ms. Lau Hoi-Yan, Ivy Assistant District [email protected] Commissioner, Hong Kong Mr. B. Mallayya Shastry India, State Organising … Commissioner LT (Rover) Dr.H. Madhava Bhat India, Asst. District [email protected] Commissioner (Rover) Mr. Aidan J. Brennan Ireland, Member of National [email protected] Adult Resources Committee [email protected] Ms. Mary Nugent Ireland, Member, European [email protected] Youth Programme Core Group [email protected] Mr. Toby Takemichi Suzuki Leader Trainer, Japan [email protected] [email protected] Mr. Yoshio Danjo International Commissioner, [email protected] Japan Mr. Satoshi Yoshimura Youth Programme, Scout [email protected] Executive, Japan Othman Bin Hj. Md. Drus National Programme [email protected] Commissioner, Malaysia Kalaimani a/l Supramaniam National Rover , [email protected] Malaysia Parameswari a/p M. Nadeson Malaysia, Rover Scout Leader [email protected] Mr. Raul Arturo Sanchez Mexico, Chief Scout Executive [email protected] Javier Isaac Osorio Gonzalez Mexico, National Commissoner [email protected] Institutional Development Dr. Kuan Chih-Ming RO China, Chairman, National [email protected] Rover and Youth Committee Mr. Roger Chiang RO China, Member, National [email protected] Rover and Youth Committee - 12 -

Dr. Ie Bin Lian RO China, Member, National [email protected] Rover and Youth Committee, APR Scouting Profile Sub-Com Ms. Wen-Cheng Huang RO China, Scout Leader [email protected] Dr. Chua Kian Wee National Rover Scout [email protected] Commissioner, Singapore Muhammad Khair Sami'an Assistant National Rover [email protected] Commissioner, Singapore [email protected] Mr. Boey Mao jie Singapore, Scout Leader [email protected] Ms. Jana Skrjanec Slovenia, Rover Leader [email protected] Mr. Frank Oberholzer National Commissioner for [email protected] Rover Scouts, South Africa, Mr. SRA Wirasekara Sri Lanka, Headquarters [email protected] Commissioner Mr. M. Sampanther Sri Lanka, Assistant District [email protected] Commissioner Mr. S Samith Dinesh Sri Lanka, Rover Scout [email protected] Mr. MNM Zameer Sri Lanka, Rover Scout [email protected] Mr. Adrian Wray Chairman, National. Network [email protected] Support Team, UK Mr. Edward Wilson Programme & Development [email protected] Adviser (Scout Network), UK Dr. Muhammad Ben Saleh Al Saudi Arabia, Supervisor of [email protected] Bassam Rover Club Dr. Abdel Aziz Rashad Seroji Saudi Arabia, Rover Leader [email protected] Mr. Ibrahim Abdel Aziz Al Saudi Arabia, Supervisor of [email protected] zeidan Uinv, Rovers Club Mr. Abdel Aziz Ben Ibrahim Al Saudi Arabia, Rover Leader [email protected] Khames Zafer Ben Muhammad Al Omry Saudi Arabia, Rover Scout [email protected] Ahmed Ben Abdullah Mahneshy Saudi Arabia, Rover Scout [email protected] Khaled Ben Abdel Fatah Haji Saudi Arabia, Rover Scout [email protected] Osamah Barasheed Saudi Arabia, Rover Scout [email protected] Ibrahim Ben Solaiman Al- Saudi Arabia, Rover Scout [email protected] Hodaithi Fahd Abdullah Allubaidi Saudi Arabia, Rover Scout [email protected] Da-Yung Wang Programme Commissioner, [email protected] Taiwan Usman Pasha Pakistan, Leaders Trainer [email protected] DRS. H.S. Poernoto.MM Indonesia, Director Programme ... NHQ Parrado Martin National Commissioner, [email protected] Belgium [email protected] Sanchez Gregory International Commissioner, [email protected] Belgium Moosa Rilwan Maldives, Scout Leader [email protected] Ahmed Nasheed Assistant Scout Leader, [email protected] Maldives [email protected] - 13 -

Mohamed Abdulla Saeed Maldives, Scout Leader [email protected] Ibrahim Munaz Maldives, Scout Leader [email protected] Mohamed Ibad Maldives, Rover Scout [email protected] Yoosuf Siraj Maldives, Scout Leader [email protected] Shahida Hussain Maldives, Leader … Ahusifa Hussain Maldives, Scout Leader [email protected] Mohamed Ibrahim National Commissioner for [email protected] Information, Maldives [email protected] Mohamed Asim National Commissioner for [email protected] Southern Region, Maldives [email protected] Ibrahim Asif Rasheed International Commissioner, [email protected] Maldives Mohamed Habeeb National Commissioner for [email protected] Physical Resources, Maldives Abdullah Ismail Maldives, Assistant Group [email protected] Scout Leader Hussain Abdullah Maldives, Scout Leader [email protected] Ibrahim Muammir Maldives, Scout Leader [email protected] [email protected] Fathmath Shehenaz Maldives, Cub Scout Leader [email protected] Hussain Niyaz Maldives, Scout Leader [email protected] [email protected] Saeeda Abdul Munin Maldives, Scout Leader [email protected] Aminath Shaffa Maldives, Scout Leader [email protected] Aishath Shareef Maldives, Scout Leader [email protected] Hussain Shahid Maldives, Scout Leader [email protected]

VI. Staff Directory

Dominique Benard Deputy Secretary General [email protected] World Scout Bureau Education, Research & Dev’t PO Box 91, 1211 Geneva 4, Switzerland Andres Morales Unit Manager, Adolescents & [email protected] Young Adults, WSB Rue du Pre-Jerome 5, CH - 1202 Geneva, Switzerland Abdullah Rasheed Regional Director, WSB/APR [email protected] 4/F, ODC International Plaza Bldg., 219 Salcedo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati, Manila, Phillippines Syd Castillo Director, Youth Programme & [email protected] IT, WSB / APR Thian Hiong Boon Director, Adult Resources & [email protected] Research, WSB/APR Julie Creed National Commissioner for [email protected] Youth Program PO Box 415, Glenorchy, Tasmania 7010, Australia - 14 -

Ronald Mak Sak-Hong Assistant Training [email protected] Commissioner flat 8A, block 13 Chevalier Garden, Shatin Mari Nakano Chairperson, APR Programme [email protected] Sub-Committee 4-12-20 Nishinomiyahama, Nishinomiya, Hyogo 662-0934, Japan Peter John Blatch Chairman, APR Adult [email protected] Resources Sub – Committee 4 Barrine Close West Lake, QLD, Australia Da-Yung Wang Programme Commissioner [email protected] 369 Wen Hua Road, Pitou, Chung hua 52345, Taiwan Arif Rasheed Vice Chairman, APR [email protected] Programme Sub-Comm Commissioner for Program M. Ninfea, Orchidmagu, Male', Maldives Jeffrey Ho Kai Kwong National Programme Cmsr [email protected] Blk 468 #05-200 Segar Road Singapore (670468) Ahmed Ali Maniku Chief Commissioner, Maldives [email protected] Ma. Fiavani, Male', Maldives Ibrahim Shathif Hassan Commissioner for Northern [email protected] Atolls, Maldives H. Vattaru, Irudheymahigun, Male', Maldives Ibrahim Zameer Commissioner for Public Relations, Maldives [email protected] G. Zamna, Kaadhafathi Higun, Galolhu 20-04, Male' Ahmed Saeed Commissioner for Central [email protected] Atolls, Maldives M. Happy Dawn, Muitheyomagu, Male', Maldives Saif Azhar Scout Leader, Maldives [email protected] M. Bluescoop (3/F), Sosun Magu, Male', Maldives Javid Ismail Scout Leader, Maldives [email protected] G. Maabinhura, Male, Maldives Mariyam Shuhana Abdulla Scout Leader, Maldives [email protected] G. Noomaraaahiyaa, Raidhabaamag, Male', Maldives Mohamed Shiyam Scout Leader, Maldives [email protected] Ma. Levish, Buruzumagu, Male', Maldives Ashraf Waheed Scout Leader, Maldives [email protected] M. Maafinivaage, Male', Maldives Ismail Ibrahim Scout Leader, Maldives [email protected] V. Sifainge Flat, #1405, K. Villingilli, Maldives

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Jamhar Ahmed Scout Leader, Maldives [email protected] Ma. Maabulhaage, Badifasgadumagu Male', Maldives Mohamed Ivan Latheef Scout Leader, Maldives [email protected] V. Asni, Nika Goalhi, K. Villingilli, Maldives Kausar Quraish Shafiu Scout Leader, Maldives [email protected] M. Maa, Buruzumagu, Male', Maldives Asiyath Saeed Scout Leader, Maldives [email protected] M. Dhuveydhaar, Orchid Magu Male', Maldives Shazla Ahmed Scout Leader, Maldives [email protected] H. Nees, Hithigasmagu, Male', Maldives Mizna Mohamed Scout Leader, Maldives [email protected] V. Arifaamanzil,Unimaagoalhi, K. Villingilli, Maldives Ahmed Abdul Qafoor Scout Leader, Maldives [email protected] G. Kamarage, Lonuziyaarathmagu Male', Maldives Ibrahim Naeem Scout Leader, Maldives V. Naseema Manzil Male', Maldives Hussain Sinan Scout Leader, Maldives [email protected] M. Iruzuvaage, Asrumaagoalhi Male', Maldives

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VII. Workshop Programme

Time Day 1, Monday, 17 April 2006 0830 – 0900H Assemble 0900 – 1030H Opening Ceremony 1030 – 1045H Break 1045 – 1200H Mission and aims of the Rover Section 1200 – 1400H Lunch 1400 – 1500H Mission and aims of the Rover Section (cont.) 1500 – 1530H Best practices on Rover Programme (input from a NSO) 1530 – 1600H Characteristics of Young People from 18 to 22 1600 – 1630H Break 1630 – 1800H Characteristics of Young People from 18 to 22 (cont’d) 1800 – 1930H Staff Meeting 2000H Dinner and Visit to Scout Groups

Time Day 2, Tuesday, 18 April 2006 0830 – 1000H Educational Objectives of the Rover Section 1000 – 1030H Break 1030 – 1130H Educational Objectives of the Rover Section (cont.) 1130 – 1200H Best practices on Rover Programme (input from a NSO) 1200 – 1400H Lunch 1400 – 1430H Best practices on Rover Programme (input from a NSO) 1430 – 1600H Symbolic Framework of the Rover Section 1600 – 1630H Break 1630 – 1730H Law and Promise 1730 – 1800H Dr. Rover 1730 – 1800H Staff Meeting 2000H Dinner and Cultural Show

Time Day 3, Wednesday, 19 April 2006 0830 – 1000H Activities in the Rover Section 1000 – 1030H Break 1030 – 1200H Activities in the Rover Section (cont.) 1200H Lunch 1300H Educational Tour (island hopping) Dinner and International Night

Time Day 4, Thursday, 20 April 2006 0830 – 1000H Scouts of the World Award 1000 – 1030H Break 1030 – 1200H Team system in the Rover section 1200 – 1400H Lunch - 17 -

1400 – 1430H Best practices on Rover Programme (input from a NSO) 1430 – 1600H How to renew the Rover Programme in the NSO? 1600 – 1630H Break 1630 – 1730H How to renew the Rover Programme in the NSO? 1730 – 1800H Dr. Rover 1800 – 1830H Staff Meeting 2000H Dinner and Night Fishing

Time Day 5, Friday, 21 April 2006 0830 – 1000H Adult Support 1000 – 1030H Break 1030 – 1130H Adult Support (cont.) 1130 – 1400H Friday Prayer and Lunch 1400 – 1430H Best practices on Rover Programme (input from a NSO) Proposed outline of the Advanced Training Course for the leaders of the Rover 1430 – 1600H Section 1600 – 1630H Break 1630 – 1800 Individual Action Plan, Evaluation and Open Forum 1800 – 1900 Closing Ceremony 2000H Farewell Dinner

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VIII. Opening and Closing Programme

1) Opening Ceremony (17 April 2006 at 1600H)

Recitation of the Holy Quran

Rededication to the Scout Oath

Welcome Remarks Dr. Mahmood Shauqee Minister of Tourism & Civil Aviation and President of the Scout Council, SAM

Introduction of Participants Ms. Mari Nakano and Input Speakers Chairman, APR Programme Sub-Committee

Remarks ABDULLAH RASHEED Regional Director, WSB/APR

Remarks Dominique Benard Deputy Secretary General, WOSM Education, Research & Development

Introduction of the Guest of Honor

Message of the Guest Honor

Vote of Thanks Mr. Ahmed Ali Maniku Chief Commissioner, SAM

Photo Session and Refreshments

2) Closing Ceremony (21 April 2006, 1700H)

Recitation of the Holy Quran...... A Scout Welcome...... Ahmed Ali Maniku Chief Commissioner The Scout Association of Maldives Participant’s Impressions...... One from each participating region and one from the Local Participant Remarks ...... Ms. M ari Nak ano Chairman, APR Programme Sub-Committee Remarks ...... Mr. Dominique Bernard Deputy Secretary General Remarks ...... Hon. Dr. Mahmood Shaugee President of the Scout Council Presentation of Certificates of Participation by the Guest of Honor ...... Hon. D r. Mo hamed Zahir Hussa in Former Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation ...... Hon. Dr. Mahmood Shaugee President of the Scout Council Message by the Guest of Honor ...... Hon. Dr. Mohamed Zahir Hussain Former Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Vote of Thanks ...... Mr. Arif Rasheed Vice Chair, APR Programme Sub-Committee Friendship Circle ...... Mr. Peter Blatch Chair, APR Adult Resources Sub-Committee