Annual report
About the activities of the Scout Association of Macedonia in the year 2015
Scout Assocation of Macedonia
January 2016
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Dear all,
This report includes the activities of SAM, its units and its members, the specific events and activities which were reported and carried out in the name of SAM in the period 01.01-31.12 2015. In the period 2014/2015, the Association counted 19 members, 14 full and 5 accessories. Membership count of SAM reached a total number of 1650 scouts.
MISSION
The mission of Scout Assocation of Macedonia is to contribute to the education of young people, through a value based system of the Scout Promise and Laws, to help in creating a better world where
people are complete as individuals and play an active role in society.
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VISION
Scout Association of Macedonia is a relevant, attractive and self-sustaining organization that unites young people through a modern progressive program that meets the social needs of young people in Macedonia and builds their character based on positive scout values and principles. "
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Main activities of Scout Association of Macedonia
• Non-formal education for young people using the scout method. • Attractive program for youth with many outdoor activities that will ensure the development of intellectual, psychological, spiritual, social and emotional aspect of every young person. • Promoting active citizenship. • Promoting youth activism and initiativeness. • Support community development at local and national level. • Promoting and practicing democracy and human rights through stimulating meetings and processes. • Support for other youth organizations, youth networks and working with institutions.
Target group
Members of the Scout Association of Macedonia are children, young people and older people. By completing the program of the units and the Scout Association of Macedonia they take part in activities in their communities and help increase the quality of life. report Annual
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List of registered Scout Units for 2014/2015
1. R.S.U. Galeb – Skopje
2. R.S.U. Jadran – Skopje
3. S.U. MM Brico – Skopje
4. S.U. Brakja Miladinovci – Skopje
5. S.U. Ilinden – Skopje
6. S.U. Markovo Kruvche – Skopje
7. S.U. Skaut – Kumanovo
8. S.U. Dimitar Vlahov – Veles
9. S.U. Goce Delchev – Sveti Nikole
10. R.S.U. Krste Jon – Struga
11. S.U. Mirko Mileski – Kichevo
12. S.U. Pioner – Ohrid
13. First Scout Unit of Skopje – Skopje
14. S.U. Bashkimi – Zajas
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Associate members
1. S.U. Naum Naumovski Borche – Kriva Palanka
2. S.U. Feniks – Prilep
3. S.U. Ilirija – Zhelino
4. S.U. Kalkan – Tetovo
5. S.U. Zaga – Skopje (Admitted under the name OGS)
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2015
+1650
MEMBERS
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152 PARTICIPANTS
19 5 SCOUT UNITS
17,5% GROWTH
CUB SCOUTS (7-11) 11% SCOUTS (11-15) 27% EXPLORERS (15-18) 22% ROVERS (18-29) 23%
ADULTS (29+) 17%
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ORGANIZED EVENTS
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17403 13 VOLUNTEERING YOUTH HOURS INITIATIVES
+3120 +236 CAMP 6 COFFEER FIRES км +3659 +4761 E-MAILS +3000 VISITS TO OUR WEB SITE SENT
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The work of the Office of Scout Association of Macedonia and their members
SAM Assembly
Regular Annual Assembly of SAM - January
The regular annual assembly of the Scout Association of Macedonia was held on 25.01.2015, at the Hall of builders – Kocho Racin, Skopje at 11:00.
A total of 64 delegates from 11 scout units and other guests from all over the Republic of Macedonia were invited to the assembly.
The assembly session began with a presentation of the Annual Report by the Secretary General on the work of
the Office carried out in 2014, which was complemented by the International Commissioner
about the activities of the Bureau and the International events which were attended by the Association and its members. After the presentation, the present at the Assembly concluded that 2014 was a Annual report report Annual successful year in all areas of the Association.
The present at the Assembly also elected new Supervisory Board of the Association, as well as a new member of the elders of the Association.
The Scout Unit " Kalkan " Tetovo became the 16th member of the Association of Scouts of Macedonia.
The longest discussion was about the change and modernization of the Statute which ended with a vote where the delegates had a split opinion on the matter and the Statute did not get accepted. Regular Annual Assembly of SAM - October
The regular annual assembly of the Scout Association of Macedonia was held on 04.10.2015, at the Hall of builders – Kocho Racin, Skopje at 10:00. A total of 71 delegates from 12 scout units and other guests from all over the Republic of Macedonia were invited to the assembly. 8
The assembly session began with a presentation of ongoing projects and projects completed in 2015 by the General Secretary Goran Georgiev. Numerous international events and activities were presented by the International Commissioner Jane Plaveski, and then Ana Kostovska Commissioner for Program presented the new program which was welcomed by the delegates of the Assembly.
The Chief Scout of SAM, Ognen Stefanovski with great pleasure called to the stand the new First Degree Instructors in the SAM. The Chief of the Bureau of SAM, Christian Mirceski to grant the diplomas and "Wood Badge" scarves. Delegates of the Assembly congratulated the new instructors Snezana Jankovic, Boban Moskov and Blagojce Sekuloski and also encouraged them to continue their work in the following period and achieve a number of successfully organized training activities.
As new members of the National Board of Scout Association of Macedonia were elected Martin Panevski S.U. "Skaut", Vlatko Vlahchev from S.U. "Dimitar Vlahov" and Ernest Medunjanin representing the S.U. "Ilinden".
After two years as associate members, their status as full members was received by Scout Unit "Pioner" from Ohrid and Scout Unit "Bashkimi" from Lower Strogomishte, who as members of the National Board voted for Elvis Todorovski and Vesel Jonuzi, consequently.
The delegates at the assembly unanimously voted for the Scout Unit “Feniks” from Prilep, Scout
Unit “Ilirija” from v. Trebosh and Scout Unit “Zaga” from Skopje as associate members.
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In this 2015 the National Board of SAM held 6 (50 % less than 2014) meetings in which the governing body of the Scout Association of Macedonia successfully led the association and made decisions within its scope as defined by the Statute of the SAM.
Chief Scout of SAM (since 2013): Ognen Stefanovski.
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National Board members of SAM:
Jane Ilijeski, Branko Trajkov, Antonija Pavkovikj Mircheska, Aleksandar Miladinov, Vasil Asancharovski, Ernest Medunjanin, Martin Panevski, Rade Gogoski, Vesel Jonuzi, Vlatko Vlahchev, Hristina Krsteska and Elvis Todorovski. (from left to right)
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The National Board meetings of the Scout Association of Macedonia lasted a total of 19.2 hours on average one meeting lasted 200 minutes. Members of the National Board have showed regularity and dedication throughout the year so that 3 board members have never missed a session. The remaining 9 members were absent from no more than 2 sessions. Regularity and commitment enabled the board members to function regularly without problems and achieve a quorum.
The most common item on the agenda of the meetings of the National Board in 2015 was - Current activities and Izvidnik LLC.
In 2015 the National Board was constantly involved in monitoring the implementation of the Strategy of the SAM and the implementation of project activities. According to the strategy the work of the National Board introduces a new mechanism by which each member of seniority will have priority area that will work together with the secretariat and the Buerau of SAM. This model 10 will start to apply from 2015 .
Buerau of Scout Association of Macedonia
Chief Scout International Commissioner Program Commissioner
Hristijan Mirchevski Jane Plavevski Ana Kostovska
2015 will be remembered as one of the most successful years of the Bureau of SAM. The reason behind this is that the members remained unchanged, there was a constant visible improvement and strengthening of the Bureau and its operational efficiencies. Despite the excellent work of the Bureau there were no visible big changes in the work of the Commissioners.
The Program Commissioner has been the most active in this period, as they continued in 2015 to actively work on the program. Unlike last year, this year there was less involvement from the members themselves, but rather from the scout units. During 2015 the new pilot program was implemented in each scout unit around the country, and the members were engaged in monitoring the implementation and evaluation during the process. Although there was still report Annual program members continued fast pace of work and new activities will continue to be implemented by the scout units and slowly preparing for an audit of the program, after which the program will be formalized and applied by all scouts in Macedonia.
The International Commissioner continued to achieve the intended objectives and even exceeded them in some cases. With new partnerships, enhanced communication with existing links or other alliances that have helped more than 200 scouts participate in international experiences, whether it was scout camps in Macedonia or abroad, or an event of major proportions, it is obvious that the work of the commissariat is extremely active.
Still unformed remained the commissariat for Training and Public Relations, but their work as before it was taken over by the Office of the SAM. New employees have started working fot the office of SAM, specifically for these tasks so the lack of commissariat was completed by the office successfully and fulfilled these obligations. SIM began to actively use all channels of communication, both internal and external which is only the start of the work performed by the office. 11
Office of Scout Association of Macedonia
General Secretary of SAM Goran Gjorgjiev
In 2015 the office of SAM continued working constantly by giving support to other bodies of SAM and doing their administrative and financial duties. From a general point of view the office functioned at the required level of the duties and successfully managed the work and communication within the organization.
From a financial perspective as a body that is currently in charge of collecting the finances and financial transactions of all executive bodies of the Scout Association of Macedonia, and in 2015 it achieved the projected financial framework. In the office of SAM in 2015 additionnaly worked 6 more people as assistants and volunteers, given the need to address the scope of the duties.
Vasil Asancharovski - Assistant General Secretary
Vlatko Kostovski - Assistant Communication
Annual report report Annual Ilija Alagjozovski - Assistant Organisational Development
Angela Nikolikj - Assistant Public Relations
Nikola Unevski - Assistant Volunteers Coordinator
Victor Petrushevski - Assistant Foreign Minister
Lepatre Claire (Claire Lepaytre) - French volunteer for International Cooperation
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Supervisory Board of Scout Association of Macedonia
The Supervisory Board held meetings and gave reports at assemblies.
Members of the Supervisory Board:
Nikola Grozdanovski
Dragan Ristovski and
Zhivko Miladinov.
Manager of Izvidnik DOOEL
The Scout Center in Ohrid as the biggest scout center in 2015 was given to the management of private partners.
Before half of the year had passed a partnership agreement was made which was not formalized because of technical and legal issues.
The operation of the center went smoothly after which at the end of the season the management of the Scout Center Ohrid had returned to the Scout Association of Macedonia.
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At the end of 2015 for a new manager was appointed Viktor Petrushevski, which until then had performed a function as Assistant for Foreign Affairs in the office of SAM.
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Scout Centres
In the Republic of Macedonia actively operate a total of 6 scout centers in which volunteer more than 80 scouts. Scout centers exist in order for young people to have a place where they can escape into nature to enjoy, explore, experience adventures, but also have a place where they can be part of and hold educational workshops and have unforgettable moments and memories.
Scout Center Ohrid
Scout Center Ohrid is located near the town of Ohrid. With its beach on Lake Ohrid and lots of greenery it is the perfect place for scout activities and educational trainings and workshops for young people. In SCO constantly are organized events by the Scout Association of Macedonia, and also the scout units from SAM organize other events. Types of events that happen in SCO include competitions, leadership trainings, seminars, international camps, other trainings, etc. Scouts who are part of these events have the opportunity to associate with Scouts from all over Macedonia and beyond, experiencing adventures and making new friendships that will remain
a lifetime.
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Scout Center Orel
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Scout Center Orel is managed by S.U. Goce Delchev.
Scout Center Gradovci
This scout center is located within walking distance of Skopje, near v.Zelenikovo. Before the end of 2015, S.U. Brakja Miladinovci began with a complete reconstruction of what is expected to be a fully operational rover scout center. The reconstruction project was supported by #MessengersOfPeace.
Scout Center Struga
It is located beside the lake Ohrid and river Drim, near the city center of Struga. Besides accommodation in a hard object, there is a possibility for camping for more than 200 scouts. Unlike other centers that are located in the mountains, the scout center in Struga has the possibility of water activities that make this center further attractive.
Scout Center Brezica
It is located in the village Katlanovska Brezica near
Annual report report Annual v.Katlanovo. For more than 5 years R.S.U. Jadran invested in building a new building with rooms for staying that are used during the events organized there. Such events are: Memorial Marko Graorkovski, Greetings spring, leadership trainings and other trainings and seminars organized by SAM. Scout Center Golozinci
The oldest scout center in Macedonia is located in the eponymous village in the municipality of Chaska. The center is a place for fun and training of scouts from Macedonia and abroad. Traditionally, among other program and entertainment activities, here are held scout 15 meetings organized by S.U. Dimitar Vlahov.
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Annual plan of activities of SAM 2015 Traditional and current activities
Celebrating February 22, Scouts’ Day
During one week the Scout Association of Macedonia on the occasion of World Day of scouting - February 22, cooperates with the Scout Units to organize several charity and beneficial events.
The campaign "Do a good deed” is aimed to promote positive action for mutual support of the community solidarity and assistance. The activities were committed to strengthening the role of youth in support of the society and communities by organizing activities in which young scouts did good deeds during the week.
SAM began the celebration by organizing a blood donation campaign which was held on February 19 in collaboration with the Red Cross of Macedonia in the House of humanitarian organizations - "Dare Dzambaz." As donors in this action participated around 40 scouts. Additional activities were organized at locations throughout the Republic of Macedonia as: centers for the protection of homeless people, orphanages, school for the deaf, homes for the elderly, centers for children with special needs, sharing food, tea and chocolates to more prominent locations and charity to
raise funds for flood-hit areas and socially disadvantaged families.
Besides these activities the traditional Night Hike to Vodno was organized, which was held on 21
Annual report report Annual February and was attended by 50 people who hiked to the top of Vodno - Krstovar. On 22 February in cooperation with the Cinematheque of Macedonia was presented educational animated film short video which covered all activities organized on the occasion of International Day of Scouting.
With the series of events the Scouts successfully marked the International Day of scouting and get involved in the global campaign conducted in 162 countries.
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Greetings Spring
On March 22 in the village Katlanovska Brezica organized by R.S.U. Jadran was held the traditional activity for scouts and cub scouts - Greetings Spring. 280 scouts from many scout units attended the event which was a mix of educational, fun and competitive nature.
The cub scouts and scouts competed in a series of games where they checked their skills in tying knots, scout games and knowledge of scout organization. Are you afraid of the dark? - National Competition of S.U. MM Brico – Skopje
Organized by the Scout Unit M.M. Brico Skopje from 17 to 19 April 2015 was held the traditional scout competition for scouts and rovers - "Are you afraid of the dark?"
The competition was attended by 120 scouts who competed in the three-day event in one category. This competition is specific in nature, that is, it offers nocturnal orientation in nature.
The winner of the competition was the team from the R.S.U. Jadran.
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Who will save SnowWhite? – S.U. M.M. Brico
S.U. Brico for their traditional competition, this time chose the theme "Who will Save Snow White." The competition was intended for cub scouts and scouts and the goal was through the pathway which was placed around Kisela Voda to find and save Snow White.
Most successful in the search were scouts and cub scouts from the R.S.U. Jadran, which took first place in both categories, the second place was won by scouts from PSIO.
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Scout Memorial Marko Graorkoski
42nd Scout Memorial "Marko Graorkovski" was held from 24-26.04.2015 in the Scout Center in village Katlanovska Brezica.
The event brought together 260 scouts from Macedonia as well as scouts from our neighbouring country, Serbia.
The traditional competition lasted three days in which contestants teamed by 4, competed in several scouting disciplines (signaling nodes, orientation in nature, movement in azimuth, scouting and first aid).
The winner of the Memorial “Marko Graorkoski” was the team from the Scout Unit M.M. Brico from Skopje.
Spring Kisses and Hugs – First Scout Unit of Skopje (PSIO)
On May 17, 2014 in the city park in Skopje, First Scout Unit of Skopje organized the traditional competition "Spring kisses and hugs 2014" which this year was organized under the theme "Around the World".
The competition was attended by 120 scouts and the first place
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Scouts for their city – S.U. Brakja Miladinovci
Traditional city competition, Scouts for their city, of S.U. Brakja Miladinovci in honor of the 13th November, the day of liberation of Skopje, this year was successfully organized more than 20 teams participating from scout units of Skopje and Veles.
The competition was organized around the Municipality of Aerodrom, where the cub scouts and scouts participated in scout games, quizzes, and other activities. The sunshine, warm weather and scout atmosphere contributed to a fun day for the scouts. Biggest winners of this competition were scouts from R.S.U. Jadran and PSIO.
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Water Games 2015– R.S.U. Galeb - Skopje
On 13 June 2015, R.S.U. Galeb Skopje traditionally marked the end of the school year and organized another successful event with the traditional scout competition Water Games, this year with the theme of ancient Hellenic mythology. Scouts from 7 scout units attended and competed in 4 categories: cub scouts, scouts, explorers and R.S.U. Galeb. The event consisted of fun scout water activities that took place in the pool. First place in the competition was the team from the Scout Squad Porechanski Jadran Skopje.
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Survival School
For the first time SAM organized a School for survival skills in nature in the period from 16th to 19th October, in the region of Ohrid hosted by Scout Unit "Pioner" from Ohrid.
The school was attended by 12 scouts, where during the 4 days they learned how to cope with the challenges, dangers and virtues offered by nature.
Camping Fun – S.U. Pioner – Ohrid
From 19-21 June 2015 was held the second competition of the Scout Unit Pioner from Ohrid. The comptetition was a mix of entertaining and competitive nature for scouts and explorers. The camp was attended by 110 scouts aged 11 to 21 years from the scout units "Jadran", "Galeb", 20 "Metodi Mitevski -Brico" from Skopje, "Mirko Mileski" from Kicevo and "Krste Jon" from Struga.
The participants have shown that through mutual friendship and competition in a variety of educational and fun disciplines in water and on land, the shortest way to break down the prejudices about the existence of differences and the acquisition of new acquaintances is just immediate friendship and camping. During the day on the shore of Lake Ohrid were organized games in more than 15 disciplines, and in the evenings all the scouts gathered around the campfire, despite the planned cultural entertainment program. In one afternoon, were organized activities around the city centre area, where participants searched for and dug certain significant items by following a pre-marked map map and in the same time learning new facts about Ohrid and Ohrid Lake.
28th Scout Meetings – Struga 2015 – R.S.U. Krste Jon - Struga
From 28 August to 30 September 2015 in the Scout Center in Struga were held the 27th Scout Meetings in Struga - 2015. The event was held at the Scout Center in Struga on the shores of Lake Ohrid. More than 90 scouts from several scout units from Macedonia attended the Scout Meetngs in Struga. report Annual
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Scout September Meetings - "72 years free Kichevo"
The city of Kichevo besides the celebration of Independence Day on 8th September, also celebrated 72 years since the first Liberation of Kicevo on 11th September 1943 and 71 years after the final liberation of the city on 15th November 1944. The Scout Unit “Mirko Mileski” from Kichevo traditionally engage in celebrations to mark the day of the liberation of Kichevo with their activities. Certainly the most important activity is to maintain the traditional Scout September Meetings under the motto “72 years free Kicevo”. These traditional meetings were held in the 70s of last century under the name "Red September," in the area Knezhinski Monastery and were attended by scouts from all over former Yugoslavia. This year from 11th to 13th September the event was held in the town of Kichevo on the scout space of S.U. Mirko Mileski which is often used for scout activities. The meeting was attended by 140 scouts from the scout units from Macedonia.
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Autum Kisses and Hugs 2015 – First Scout Unit of Skopje
From 19- 21 September 2014 the First Scout Unit of Skopje traditionally organized their event "Autumn Kisses and hugs."
The event is characterized as sexually-educational, educational and scout oriented.
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National Scout Orienteering Competition
In the period from 9th to 12th October, the Scout Association of Macedonia organized the traditional D.I.O.N. (National Scout Orienteering Competition), which was attended by 80 participants in the categories of Scouts and Explorers.
This year D.I.O.N. was held at the Scout Center Gradovci near Zelenikovo. The host of D.I.O.N. was Scout Unit "Brakja Miladinovci" from Skopje.
Like every year D.I.O.N., the category of explorers competed in the topography, orientation, first aid and signaling, while the category of scouts competed in orientation by means of road signs and first aid.
This year D.I.O.N. highest general ranking was earned by Scout Unit "Jadran" from Skopje, winning first place in the three competition categories.
Explorers - Male Explorers - Female Scouts I Place R.S.U. “Jadran” - Skopje R.S.U. “Jadran” - Skopje R.S.U. “Jadran” - Skopje
S.U. “Dimitar Vlahov” - S.U. “Dimitar Vlahov” - First Scout Unit of II Place Veles Veles Skopje S.U. “Brakja Miladinovci” - R.S.U. “Jadran” - Skopje III Place Skopje report Annual
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Project ctivities
Project work in 2014 remained a pillar of organizational growth and development of the Scout Association of Macedonia. During this year were implemented two proposals from foundations Messengers of Peace and Eric Trust totaling $ 40,260. In both funds SIM user for the first time these funds. Project proposals are fully committed to organizational development and only consisted of a series of activities that have strengthened the organization and supported local units. Paths to youth involvement
In 2015 the Scout Association of Macedonia started the project "Paths to youth involvement" aimed at increasing youth participation in decision making.
Through this project, youth from the eastern part of Macedonia worked together in order to identify the youth needs in their communities and in the future to participate in the dialogue with local authorities who will jointly create solutions and strategies to improve their communities.
After working in focus groups during March and April 2015, the project included organizing a training (Academy) and a conference which was attended also by local authorities who were in dialogue with young people to discuss policies and issues that affect young people in these
municipalities. After the project it is expected in the future that young participants in this project remain actively involved in dialogue with local authorities and their partners to be in all further activities and processes of creating policies and strategies.
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The program objective was for the youth to get actively involved in creating a better community in collaboration with all stakeholders and institutions through scout movement / through a joint association.
Through this program, young people are encouraged to explore the needs of young people, create and implement activities to raise awareness about the responsibility of youth to their communities and strengthen the dialogue with local authorities, institutions and other stakeholders of society.
Increased youth participation strengthens the community and constructive engagement
and activism lead to building trust and successful cooperation with local institutions.
Annual report report Annual From 09 to 11 May at Hotel San Niko Probishtip a training / conference was organized where young people worked directly on the needs of affected youth in local communities and created plans for their addressing, and at the end of the training discussed those needs and plans with the mayors its municipalities.
Project of Increasing Youth Involvement in Municipalities
Working weekend for creating local youth initiatives
In the period from July 3 to 5, the Scout Association of Macedonia organized a working weekend whose goal was presenting the local initiatives of the newly formed youth platforms from municipalities Kicevo, Aerodrom and Centar. This event was funded by USAID and was attended by 50 young people from these three municipalities.
Young people from the three municipalities during these three days managed to create plans to 25 implement local initiatives that include communication with local authorities and all
stakeholders, instruments for mobilizing all concerned citizens of society, identifying risk factors and factors success and sustainability of the initiative.
This event was part of the Scout Association of Macedonia’s program for increasing the youth engagement which was supported and financed by the USAID Project for Civil Society.
Increasing youth engagement in society
One of the major projects conducted by the Scout Association of Macedonia was the project to increase youth participation in the society in which young people would have the lead role in raising the activism towards creating a better society and place of residence.
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The purpose of this program was through innovative and constructive approach to set up a successful practice of cohesive civic activism which would serve as an inspiration for future generations of young people to be active citizens and constructively build society.
By strengthening, stimulating and connecting youth with civic organizations, local communities and institutions to establish a dialogue based on democratic values, the youth would create civil initiative platforms that would result in concrete initiatives with measurable impact and positive change in the local community.
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Increased initiativeness of youth and increased youth who would act as generators of democratic change in society. Built dialogue platform with representatives of local communities in addressing local needs and. Increased youth participation and civil society organizations in decision-making.
Annual report report Annual The program ran from the beginning of March when the first platforms were which continued working together until the end of the year and created collaborations, ideas implemented in their communities. With this project the youth functions as generators of positive change in society and these initiatives have mobilized thousands of citizens to actively engage in creating better communities.
At the beginning of 2016 will be held a national conference to share experiences and results of the evaluation and will present a scientific paper based on the experiences and research during the implementation of the initiatives.
This program was made possible by support from the American people through the US Agency for International Development (USAID) within the USAID Civil Society Project implemented by the Foundation Open Society Institute Macedonia.
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Colaboartion with Danish scouts
Active cooperation with the Danish Scouts continues to deepen by which the Danish scouts remain a key partner in the creation of new staff with international experience in SAM and is expected in future to be directly involved in the rehabilitation of the training system of SAM. All activities of cooperation are part of the project proposal funded by the Foundation associate.
Adults in Scouting Trainings
In the period from 21st to 25th May, the Scout Association of Macedonia in cooperation with the Danish scouts and ASOCIO program organized training on "Adults in scouting." The training was held at the Scout Center Ohrid.
This training was intended for all scouts over 19 years, and its objective was for scouts to acquire a number of new tools that would be used for further work in their scout units, as well as increasing motivation and international experience of the participants.
Adults in scouting is a systematic program for managing human resources in order to improve
efficiency, commitment and motivation of organizational structures and to produce better programs for young people and more effective and efficient organization.
Some of the topics covered at the training were:
• The role of adult scouts
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At the end of the training an international evening was organized where scouts from Macedonia and Denmark presented their traditional dances, sang folk songs and cooked part of their traditional food.
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International Patrol Leader Training
From 5 to 12 July was held the training for patrol leaders that the Scout Association of Macedonia in cooperation with the Danish scouts organized for the second time.
28 young scouts were part of the training camp which was held in Skrebatno near the city of Ohrid.
During these 7 days scouts had the opportunity to gain the skills and tools which in the future would help to advance and become successful leaders of patrols. The participants also got the opportunit to gain vast international experience and have a lot of fun and sporty and adventurous activities.
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Refugee Support in the Republic of Macedonia
One of the most important projects that was realized in the second half of the year is "Refugee Support in Macedonia." This project took place at the border crossing Tabanovce between Macedonia and Serbia, near Kumanovo.
The project aims at providing assistance to migrants who arrive at the border crossing, or assistance in locating places in the camp, first aid in support of the Red Cross. Apart from these obligations the volunteers catered daily for arranging the camp, providing logistical support and participated in the creation of road signs to the border crossing and other major locations.
Due to its location, the volunteers who participated in the realization of the project are from S.U. “Skaut”. A number of ten volunteers a day work on this location and aid for migrants smooth transition to Serbia, and then to their final destination.
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Green Educational Program
In the past Scout Association of Macedonia worked hard on the Green Educational Program, a project that is complementary to the new program for scouts and cub scouts, Compass. This work resulted in a successful start of the project, a meeting which was held in the SAM. At the meeting the green box and its content and purpose of the drivers that will be part of the implementation of the project with their own groups was presented. By demonstrating some of the activities, questions and discussion leaders were introduced to the project. 30
Scouting and nature are inseparable, since most of the education and scout activities in the organization take place in nature. Green Box is a tool that contains materials that will help groups through games and fun to learn about nature, its resources, how to protect and preserve it. In addition to the materials, the green box has an educational brochure that will guide the scout leaders through the project together with their scout groups.
This project is part of the campaign "Kilometres Soleil" with the support of the Association of Scouts of France (Scouts Guides De France).
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Southeast Europe Scouts Meeting
Scout Association of Macedonia in the period from 18th to 20th September hosted the 3rd meeting of the Southeast Europe. The event was held at the Scout Center in Ohrid and was attended by 42 Scout from 9 countries (Macedonia, Bulgaria, Greece, Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia and Israel). The meeting was attended by representatives of the Messengers of Peace - Vojtech Broucek and the European Scout Region Andrea Demarmels and Chip Veerle Haverhals.
The main purpose of the event was networking of the region, identifying common needs and 31 opportunities for support from the European Scout Region and Messengers of Peace. Also
created proposals for new regional work plan 2016-2019 and for receipt of the Scout Association of Israel in the group for work in Southeast Europe.
The program of the meetings was very diverse, it offerred quality work sessions and time for socializing and getting to know the beauties of Ohrid.
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6th European Scout Symposium in Skopje
Scout Association of Macedonia hosted the 6th European Scout Symposium, organized by the World Organization of the Scout Movement European Scout Region which was held from 3 to 6 December 2015 in Skopje, Macedonia which was attended by more than 140 scouts from all over Europe.
The motto of the event was "Think outside. No box required. "
The event was inaugurated by Dr. Fatmir Besimi, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Macedonia in charge of European Integration, and had a welcome speech President of the European Scout Committee, Mr. Andrea Demarmels and President of the Scout Association of Macedonia, Mr. Ognen Stefanovski.
Macedonian President Dr. Gjorge Ivanov sent a letter to participants of the sypomsium at the 32 Macedonian National Theatre on 04.12.2015, through which he expressed his sympathy with the scouts and the scouts mission.
The symposium is one of Europe's biggest youth events that are part of the calendar of the European Scout Region. After a series of previously organized Symposium in Slovenia (2001), Italy (2003), Cyprus (2006), Hungary (2009) and Ireland (2013) showed that the months of work the volunteers of the Scout Association of Macedonia resulted for the symposium be memorable.
The objective of organizing an event of this type was to take stock of progress in the last 3 years and plan what to achieve by the end of the period and what needs to change in the future. Scout Plan will shape the education and youth policies of more than two million young people in Europe.
In several groups through workshops, the delegates discussed the work of the European Scout Organizations at the moment and identified the needs of youth and scouts.
As part of the topics discussed at the symposium and scout methods, diversity & inclusion, commitment to spiritual values, and overall vision -VISION 2023.
The symposium was attended by 120 guests from the highest leadership of forty national associations scouts, who are members of the European Scout Region and 20 delegates from other scout regions, 4 members of the World Scout Committee and staff in the office of the European
Scout Region in Geneva.
This symposium would not be what it was, they were not around 40 volunteer scouts from the
national Scout organization which catered the event, providing full logistical support, and made it memorable.
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International events
23rd World Jamboree – Japan 2015
As the world's largest international scout event this year was the World Jamboree in Japan in place of Yamaguchi Kirara-ham. Macedonian contingent consisted of 4 participants with a guide and 7 scouts as part of the staff team. Spent 12 wonderful days in beautiful Japan within 28.07 to 08.08, were not sufficient to fully experience the magic that transmits an event of this kind. Guided by the motto of the lineup "Spirit of unity", as part of the 35,000 scouts participants, our scouts have been part of many workshops and a visit to Hiroshima, fun water activities and more.
“You are up” - France
After the world scout jamboree, within 16 – 23.08, 18 Macedonian scouts took part of the largest European scout jamboree organized by the Scout Association of France, in Strasbourg which was attended by more than 15,000 scouts from all over Europe. The lineup was preceded by camp with French scouts from Lyon, in order to strengthen relations. Through workshops and activities, the scouts learned of European citizenship, they have gained leadership capable and perceived
beauty in diversity. Bad weather and strong storm that engulfed the scouts, was not the slightest obstacle to have a great time.
Erasmus + - exchanges and partnerships
12 scouts were part of an international camp - S.C.Out.E.D-organized by scouts from Malta to
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Parallel to camp in Malta in early August, a group of 6 scouts attended the 10 day international scout camp in Nokrih, Romania, in order to encourage international and cultural exchange and youth networking, and to learn about the culture and traditions of the region.
Last camp attended by Macedonian scouts of this type was Farm2Fork camp in Malta, where scouts listed topics of food, lack of food in developing countries, mass production of food and other.
Executive Board Memebers Meeting - Porto, 01 - 03.11.2015
As before, the aim of the meeting was to provide opportunity for adults in organizations to meet and exchange their experiences, challenges, best practices and problems. The idea was not for 34 this event to be a training. Target group were adult leaders of organizations at the level of Executive Boards or equivalent and deputies.
Networking with external relations meeting - Porto, 26 - 29.10.2015
The purpose of the meeting was to improve the situation and share our members (MOs and NSOs) on society through support in the field of foreign affairs. Meeting networking offer the possibility of volunteers working in the fields of foreign affairs, communication, partnership or other closely related fields from each organization to meet and explore how external relationships can help our members to better implement the mission of the scouts and leaders to improve the position and status in society, in cooperation with other international partners.
Presidents and Chief Scouts Meeting - Porto, 30.10 - 01.11.2015
The purpose of this meeting was to gather the elders and chiefs to vmrezhat and to share their ideas and experiences. The event consists of several networking meetings were held regional conferences where it is clear that the aim and desire is to find opportunities for these volunteers to exchange and share with volunteers working in the same or similar fields.
EVS Beacon - Malta
Three scouts from Macedonia attending the event EVS Beacon in Malta from 11 to 16 noemvri where participated Scouts and other European countries. 6 In those days, scout atmosphere they studied the principles of operation of the European Voluntary System, which is an opportunity for young people to volunteer in countries outside their and are part of a new international experience.
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In the period from October 27 to November 1 in Porto, Portugal held an international event called "The Academy 2015", where as the organizer pops World Scout organicija (WOSM) and the World Association of Girls Guides and Scouts. The host of this event was the Scout Federation of Portugal. The event was attended by two representatives of the Association of Scouts of Macedonia.
The Academy is one of the largest and most significant international events whose objective is to enable participants to receive training of high quality and practical training by attending workshops and to share successful practices and experiences with other participants at the same time the Academy participants have the opportunity to learn about the priorities, objectives and methods in vogue in WOSM and WAGGGS.
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Third Meeting of Adult Scouts from Western Balkans
Between 20-22.2.2015 years. in Deliblato, Forest recreation center "Cardak, Serbia traditionally organized third brgjanski (senior) meetings of scouts from the Western Balkans. At these meetings, attended by delegations from the Scout Association of Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The three-day meeting participants were organized several thematic panels that discuss: the creation of joint training team, franchise, brgjanska (senior) review the quality of the program of reconnaissance organization izvidnichkoto movement in the community, a joint reconnaissance tentatively competition, joint projects etc. For all participants was organized a visit to Belgrade in its examination under publicist Zoran Nikolic that all of the participants presented the Belgrade and presentation of beautiful Deliblatska sandstone. SIM delegation was composed of 17 scouts izvidnikite determine "Dimitar Vlahov" from Veles, "Jadran" from Skopje and "Krste Jon" Struga. The next meetings - in 2016 will be organized by the Association of Scouts of Macedonia.
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Financial Report 2015
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Income 2015
Renting and services Banking provision and 2% Membership fee 2% fee 0% Event participation 7%
Loans 11%
Return of loans 1%
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Projects 77%
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Income in 2015 of Scout Association of Macednia by articles:
Project for Preserving the Increasing youth Income Main account Nature project – Total engagement - Bregalnica USAID
Membership 125,000 125,000
Projects 4,164,198 1,212,687 223,801 5,600,686
Loan return 90,000 90,000
Loan 813,000 813,000
Event 510,850 510,850 report Annual participation
Renting and 114,000 114,000 services
Banking provision and 6,940 6,940 fee
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Income by projects in details
Project Name Sum
Messengers of Peace 2,338,627
Project for Increasing youth engagement - USAID 1,212,687
European Scout Smposium – Скопје 700,932
Preseve the nature project – Bregalnica 223,801
Eric Frank Trust 40,499
Europe Council 492,943
French Scouts Project 490,270
International exercise – IPA Campex 2015 24,520
Youth Exchange and trainings – Еразмус + 76,407
Total : 5,600,686
Income by projects Eric Frank Trust International excercise -
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European Scout Symposium 12%
Messengers of Peace 42%
French Scouts Project 9%
Youth Exchange and trainings - Erasmus + 1% 40
Preserving the nature - Project for increasing Bregalnica youth engagement - 4% USAID 22%
Тужби и извршувања Expenses 2015 4%
Кирија Плати Трошоци на службени 2% Патни трошоци и гориво 7% 1% патувања 1%
Материјални трошоци 3% Хонорари 11% Банкарски провизии 0%
Административни трошоци 2% Членарини 1% Режиски трошоци 0% Позајмици 5%
Долгови 10%
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Организација на проектни активности 42%
Учество на настани 9%
Организација на активности 1%
Плати Хонорари Членарини Позајмици Долгови Учество на настани Организација на активности Организација на проектни активности Режиски трошоци Административни трошоци 41
Банкарски провизии Патни трошоци и гориво Материјални трошоци Трошоци на службени патувања Тужби и извршувања Кирија
Expenses of SAM in 2015 in details:
Increase youth Preserve the nature Расходи Main account: engagement - Total project - Bregalnica USAID
Employee Pay 473,599 473,599
Honorar 566,077 161,645 24,000 751,722
Membership fee 68,156 68,156
Loans 340,000 340,000
Debt 685,000 685,000
Event participation 572,527 572,527
Organazing activities 72,105 72,105
Organazing project
1,968,678 825,026 22,000 2,815,704 activities
Overheads 21,970 21,970
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Banking provisions 25,450 5,215 847 31,512
Travel costs and fuel 29,551 16,410 45,961
Material costa 188,697 18,900 207,597
Travel costs 36,435 36,435
Lawsuits and 79,314 79,314 executions
Rent 54,840 109,560 164,400
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Total expenses : 6,647,944 MKD
Balance: 621,532 MKD
Scout Center Ohrid
Scout Center income 5,783,628
Scout Center expenses 5,119,518
Balance 644,110
SAM Budget 2015 Членарини 1%
ИЦО Проектно работење 44% 43%
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Провизии 0% Котизации Позајмици Услуги 7% 1% 4% Членарини Проектно работење Позајмици Котизации Услуги Провизии ИЦО
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13,044,104 MKD (232,930$)
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