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OUR REGION Bhutan recognizes role of adults in Regional workshop tackles membership ASARC looking forward to ASEAN membership MAIN STORY OUR PROFILE Pakistan hosts 2nd SAARC Scouts Friendship celebrates 100 years NSO FOCUS Camp of Vice-Regal patronage Maldives gets support in building up capacities PHOTO GALLERY AROUND THE WORLD APR Workshop on Membership Growth Review Scott Teare, new WOSM Secretary General OUR YOUNG PEOPLE photos Indonesia’s Chief Scout: “Scouting is strategic” Looking for more messengers of peace beefs up management capability

Nepal Scouts join blood donation campaign WHAT WE DO BEST OTHER SCOUTING STORIES OUR ORGANIZATION Scouting within the community explored Sri Lanka joins WorldASIA-PACIFIC Scouting Environment SCOUTING NOVEMBER 2012 Volume 44 No.5 Kiribati holds historic general assembly Programme 1 OUR REGION

ASARC looking forward EDITORIAL BOARD to ASEAN membership Mr Abdullah Rasheed Adviser The Chairman of the ASEAN Scout During the

Ms Luz Taray Association for Regional Cooperation visit, Mr Editor (ASARC) Dato’ Dr. Shahrum bin Osman Pangilinan from Malaysia visited the ASEAN and Mr Amura Mr S Prassanna Shrivastava Mr Syd Castillo Secretariat in Jakarta on 4th September talked about Mr Thian Hiong Boon 2012 to register ASARC as an accredited ASEAN Scouting Associate Editors member of ASEAN. including its Theresa E. Quine historic events: Managing Editor & Designer ASARC was established in 2007 as the 1st ASEAN Scout held an informal region grouping of scout in the Philippines in 1993, 2nd Scout PO Box 4050, MCPO 1280 Makati City, Philippines associations among the ASEAN countries Jamboree in Indonesia in 2008, and e-mail: [email protected] at the initial meeting in Malaysia, for the third in Singapore in 2010. http://www.scout.org/asia-pacific the purpose of sharing resources and Subscription rate for one year: jointly organizing Scouting activities and Today, out of 10 members of ASEAN, US$12.00 inclusive of postage programmes among the ASEAN countries. only Myanmar and do not have Scouting yet, while has Together with Chairman Osman is informal Scouting groups. the current ASARC Secretary General JR Pangilinan (Philippines), Assistant At the last ASARC meeting in April Secretary General Alfian Amura this year held in Chiangmai, , APR inbox (Indonesia), and several key persons leaders planned for the next two Monthly e-Newsletter of the from Malaysia including APR Programme years for joint youth activities among World Scout Bureau/Asia-Pacific Region Sub-Committee Vice-Chairman ASARC such as youth roundtable For free subscription, email to Rajalingam Ramasamy. Welcoming the gatherings, Rover Moot and COMDECA, [email protected] ASARC team was the Assistant Director and training courses. Special attention for Promotion and Protection of Human was given to conduct a workshop Rights, Civil Society Engagements and on school-based Scouting and Interaction with ASEAN Associated development of Scout properties, to be Asia-Pacific Regional Entities, Ms. Leena Ghosh. She said that hosted by Malaysia and the Philippines, she is more than happy to assist in the respectively. By Berthold Sinaulan, APR Honorary Scout Foundation Correspondent. Photos by: M Fazly, Persekutuan Pengakap registration process. Malaysia

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Maldives gets support in building up capacities

The Scout Association of Maldives (SAM) engaged the effort of the three resource persons together with service of APR Specialists for a week-long consultancy 18 local leaders. The specialists in this consultancy in Malé from 17th to 23rd September 2012. visit were Mr Paul Parkinson of , Mr Malcolm Tan of Singapore Scout Association, with For this visit, the team focused on building capacities Mr Thian Hiong-Boon as APR representative. in three areas which was part of the recommendations from the last Committee NSO Visit in 2009: Review The APR Specialists are Scout Leaders nominated of adult recognition award system and development by the National Scout Organizations for of a plan to implement it effectively; Review of competencies, skills, knowledge and experience advancement scheme; Study the co-relationship in providing professional advice at national between the young members and the adult leaders. and regional levels in the various areas: youth program, adults in Scouting, communication and In his welcome remarks, Chief Commissioner Mr marketing, IT, fundraising, governance & strategy, Ahmed Ali Maniku said that the consultancy work is a management, event management, consulting & milestone for SAM and the result will be the combined needs analysis.

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Indonesia’s Chief Scout: Scouting is strategic Indonesian Scouts and Joining the Chief leaders headed by Chief Scout was First Scout and Indonesia’s Lady Madame Ani President H.E. Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Bambang Yudhoyono Coordinating Minister celebrated Indonesia’s of People Welfare 100th anniversary Agung Laksono, of Scouting on 3rd Minister of Education September 2012 at the & Culture Muhammad Cibubur Scout Complex, Nuh, Minister of Youth east of Jakarta, which & Sports Andi Mallarangeng, Chief Commissioner of was also the 51st anniversary of Gerakan Pramuka. Gerakan Pramuka Prof. Dr. Azrul Azwar, and many high ranking officials and dignitaries in the country. In his speech, the Chief Scout shared that Scouting education is very strategic and vital to the nation at The Chief Scout presented the Lencana Melati Award all times. to several outstanding Scout leaders in the Asia-Pacific Region including Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia Chief “Let us use Scouting as a solution to the challenges Commissioner Dato’ Dr. Shahrum bin Osman, Scout faced by the young people so the existence of the Scout Association of Hong Kong Assistant Chief Commissioner Movement will continue in accordance with the changing Alexander Wong and Vice-President times,” Chief Scout Yudhoyono said. Mohammad Habibul Alam. By Berthold Sinaulan, APR Honorary Correspondent/WOSM Correspondent join blood donation campaign In Nepal, Scouts under the Ticket to Life program Nepal Scouts worked together in this event with organized in October a blood donation program as Nepal Red Cross Society, Mid Regional Police, local part of their community development work supported clubs, community people and Scouts in Kathmandu by the Messenger of Peace project. The event also Valley. marked the Diamond Jubilee of Nepal Scouts.

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Indonesia’s Chief Scout: Scouting is strategic Kiribati holds historic general assembly

The Kiribati Scout Association had the historic Annual General Assembly on 27th of October 2012 at the Parliament Conference Room marking the beginning of a new era in scouting in this remote republican archipelago. The AGM had special guests including the Mayor of Teinainano Urban Council Capt. Ruoikabuti Tion who is no stranger to Scouting, as he was a Scout leader in his younger days and still advocates Scouting.

Around 36 Scout leaders attended the AGM and elected the KSA National Council: Mr Martin Tofinga as President, and Mr Amon Timan and Mr Tibwere Bobo as Vice Presidents. As mandated by the constitution, a new Executive Committee Nepal Scouts join blood donation campaign was also set up with new Scout Commissioners for all important functions.

Mr Kantera Tebwebwe remains as the Chief Commissioner with Mr Amon Timan as the new International Commissioner. Other key positions were filled up. Ms. Burenata Titi is Training Commissioner and Mr Buraua Teriba is Programme Commissioner. Representatives from the church, civil bodies and from the Girl Guide Association were also elected to the Council.

Planning the AGM emerged from the CNV discussions in July 2012 that reviewed the situation of Scouting in Kiribati. At the AGM, the Chief Commissioner gave his report and emphasis was laid down on the need for fund raising and project development. The AGM was also a good chance to present the Messengers of Peace initiative by MoP Coordinator for Kiribati Mr Martin Tofinga.

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ASIA-PACIFIC SCOUTING NOVEMBER 2012 Volume 44 No.5 5 Bhutan recognizes role of adults in Scouting Bhutan Scout Association (BSA) reiterated its from the Scout Association of Hong Kong, Mr Manuel commitment to enhance Adults in Scouting during the Isidoro III of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines and Mr consultancy meeting in Thimphu from 11th to 17th Thian Hiong-Boon from the World Scout Bureau/Asia- October 2012. Pacific Regional Office.

As part of the Committee NSO Visit recommendations Following the visit, the scout association commits held last year, two areas were identified as priorities for to work on the awards recognition scheme and to BSA: establish national award system for adults and institutionalize the adult appointment system by proper develop a plan to institutionalize the issue of warrants recording the appointment of adult leaders. for adult leaders and honorable charges for trainers. Before the meeting, the overseas team met with Bhutan The concept of consultancy visit is under WOSM priority Scout Association President Mr Thakur Singh Powdyet, “Global Support” which now becomes an MoP project joined by Chief Commissioner Chencho Dorji during the on capacity strengthening. Overseas resource speakers inauguration ceremony of “Che Che Perli” project, a who served as consultants are Mr Au Yeung Chi-Yuen day-care centre for the staff of Education Ministry at the Harmony Centre.

In 1999, Bhutan Scouts Association became an official member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement and over the years has been receiving technical support from the regional office in running Scouting in their country. Bhutan has also been visible both in regional and world events showing that Scouting is very much active in the country.

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Bhutan recognizes role of adults in Scouting Pakistan hosts 2nd SAARC Scouts Friendship Camp

Around 350 Rover Scouts from Bangladesh, Bhutan, discussed and India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka camped participants from 17th to 21st October 2012 in Islamabad, identified their Pakistan for the 2nd SAARC Scouts Friendship Camp roles to address under the Messenger of Peace initiative. them. Prior to the camp, on This friendship camp was hosted by the Pakistan 17th October, Boy Scouts Association (PBSA) and inaugurated by a gathering Syed Hussain Bokhari, chairman Senate of Pakistan of Chief and Acting President of the country along with the Commissioners Chief Commissioners of all the SAARC countries and of Bangladesh, Regional Director Abdullah Rasheed. Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Participants enjoyed the camp through the series Pakistan, Sri of activities including friendship-centered activities, Lanka was held as their annual gathering. Chief cultural exhibition, treasure hunt, youth forum, Commissioner Justice Agha Rafiq Ahmed Khan visit to educational places. Participants took part in chaired the meeting. Chief Commissioner Khan is cultural exhibition and display of national artifacts also the Chief Justice of Federal Shariat Court and of the different countries, and the camp song also is now the chairperson of SAANSO, a recognized called the peace song performed at the campfire. body of SAARC. One highlight of the camp was the special visit to Khewra Salt Mine, located in Khewra, north of Pind The Chief Commissioners also met with H. E. Dadan Khan, Punjab, Pakistan. Khewra Salt Mine Mr. Asif Ali Zardari, President and Chief Scout of is Pakistan’s largest and oldest salt mine and the PBSA on 18th October at his official presidential world’s second largest. Participants were excited to complex. He assured his support to increase see this major tourist attraction which reportedly Scouting activities in different parts of the draws up to 250,000 visitors a year. country.

Considered to be the most interesting activity was Annual Scout events among the SAARC countries the youth parliament where young people exchanged have been a regular feature since 1990 when the their ideas based on the camp’s theme. As part of first SAARC Scout Jamboree was held in Sri Lanka. the youth forum recommendations, common issues Since then, Scout events continued around the of young people in the South Asian region were SAARC area with the inclusion of Afghanistan.

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“Skills and a good character are the main On the other hand, Chief Commissioner Azwar capital to succeed in life,” these were the explained that the National Moot is designed using the words of the Vice-President of the Republic creative, recreational and productive methods. One of Indonesia, H.E. Prof Dr Boediono at the of the main activities was “Scouts are the Messengers opening of the 10th National Rover Moot at the of Peace” which participants were encouraged to have Cenderawasih Scout Camp, in Jayapura, Papua, a dream for themselves that one day can become a at the eastern part of Indonesia on 10th October powerful testimony of his ormher life. The concept 2012. of the activity is that when one begins with a dream, and puts it into action, it can become an inspiring Vice-President Boediono story to other Scouts which qualifies him/her to be a said Scouting is a Messenger of Peace. catalyst for the nation to move forward. “I am Sri Gusni Febriasari as Program Manager Messenger of very proud that all of Peace Indonesia briefed participants about the three you are participating key words: Dream, Do and Share. actively in the Scout Movement. One of the Messengers of Peace in the campsite Trust me that there was Joshua Simonsabra, former Chairman of are many lessons Papua Provincial Rover Council, who is now a food and experiences to entrepreuner who opened a restaurant inside the be learned through campsite area. Joshua shared that he began his Scouting which are useful in life.” The Vice- restaurant with a dream. He recalled that several President was accompanied by the Minister years ago, on his way from Jakarta to Papua, he of Youth and Sports Andi Mallarangeng and dreamed of how he can maximize the campsite, not Gerakan Pramuka Chief Commissioner Dr Azrul only for camping. Azwar. With the permission of the local government, he Before the crowd of over 5,000 participants decided putting up a restaurant inside the campsite, from the 33 provinces of Indonesia, the Vice- giving jobs to the people living around the camp, President encouraged everyone to introduce which today becomes a tourist destination. Scouting to their friends especially to those Berthold Sinaulan, APR Honorary/WOSM Correspondent, Indonesia who have not yet experienced Scouting. Photo credit: Gerakan Pramuka NHQ

ASIA-PACIFIC SCOUTING NOVEMBER 2012 Volume 44 No.5 9 WHAT WE DO BEST

Sri Lanka joins World Scouting Environment Programme Recognising the importance of environment the World Scout education to Scouting around the world, Sri Lanka Environment Scouts Association is now the latest member in the Programme Logo. Asia-Pacific Region. The World Scout Environment Programme offers tools, resources and initiatives to The WSEP is help Scouts all around the world to work together a free, very for the good of the local and global environment. straightforward, flexible and easy WOSM Secretary General Luc Panissod signed on 2 to implement September 2012 the agreement to use the World programme and Scout Environment Programme Pack 1 for non- does not compete commercial use for the Sri Lanka Scout Association. with the existing PACK 1 or the Basic Package is a free educational environment programme of the National Scout (non-commercial) package with all the material Organization. needed to start the World Scout Environment Programme. This PACK 1 agreement between the Congratulations to SLSA for taking the first step in National Scout Organization and the World Scout equipping Scouts in protecting the environment through Bureau contain the terms and conditions of the use their participation in this exciting award programme. World Scout Environmet Programme, which contains Other NSOs in the Asia-Pacific Region that have the use of Guidelines, Logo and Badge to develop adopted the WSEP are Australia, Bhutan, Hong the programme at the national level as well as a Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Maldives, non-commercial license to produce articles bearing Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore and Sri Lanka.

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The membership review was a four-day workshop the group with his well-wishes. that encouraged NSOs to share their good practices, successes and challenges over the last three Francisca explained the aim and objectives of years. It was held at the National Headquarters workshop to address issues pertaining to membership of the Scout Association of Macau (SAM) from 7th growth; analyse regional membership trends since September with 22 participants from Bangladesh, the 2009 regional conference, and recognise the role , Hong Kong, India, Macau, of NSOs in sustaining growth. Malaysia, Maldives, Philippines, Singapore and Sri Lanka. At the opening ceremony, Dr Jeffrey Ho, Vice-chairman of the Membership Growth Sub-Committee gave an International Commissioner Francisca Vong directed the overview of the workshop, while Regional Director workshop with the guidance of the APR Membership Mr Abdullah Rasheed thanked all NSOs for their Growth Sub-committee. Edward Kou Chi-Leong, cooperation in taking up the membership growth President of the Supervisory Council of SAM, addressed strategy.

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SCOUTS New Zealand celebrates 100 years of Vice-regal patronage On Friday 9 November 2012, the Governor-General of The agreement of the Governor-General to be Chief New Zealand, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, Scout is not a given. His Excellency said “that I, like all and Lady Janine Mateparae, hosted a reception at of my predecessors, was keen to retain the connection Government House Wellington for SCOUTS New with Scouts New Zealand, speaks of the respect I have Zealand to mark the centenary of the Sovereign’s for Scouting and the fundamental values and activities representative in New Zealand being Chief Scout. that it promotes.”

The event was well attended by SCOUTS New Zealand Noel Walker, Chairman of SCOUTS New Zealand, spoke key leaders, staff, zone leaders, national council of Scouting’s importance in today’s society, and thanked and life members, many of whom referred to it as the Governor-General for his support and leadership. a reunion. The Scouts enjoyed the chance to meet The connection with the Queen through the Queen’s with each other in a social setting, and talked to His Scout Award is highly valued, and the top achieving Excellency and heard his words of encouragement young adults who attain this Award, always appreciate about Scouting. They also had the chance to look the opportunity to have this presented by the around Government House and enjoyed their Sovereign’s representative in New Zealand throughout generous hospitality. the year.

In a speech, His Excellency spoke of Lord Islington, It was a fantastic event, and SCOUTS New Zealand was who was the first Governor to take up the role of grateful for the invitation to be hosted at Government Chief Scout in 1912. Since that time, every Governor House by His Excellency, and to celebrate 100 years of and Governor-General has agreed to be Chief Scout. Vice-Regal Patronage in New Zealand.

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Scott Teare, new WOSM Secretary General

The World Scout Committee has announced the members in an effort to provide sustained financial appointment of the new Secretary General of the World support and membership growth for World Scouting. Organization of the Scout Movement – Mr Scott Teare. Scott has negotiated and established beneficial He is currently the Director of International Division of relationships with other National Scout Organizations Boy Scouts of America. around the world; and advised and supported Boy Scouts of America officers and leaders who Scott is a tireless advocate for World Scouting and has are actively involved in international Scouting successfully kept the torch of World Scouting lit within commitments, including Regional and World Scout Boy Scouts of America among its board members and Committees and subcommittees, and Regional and officers. World Scout Foundations.

As one of Boy Scouts of America’s World Scouting His direct involvement in supporting the ambassadors, Scott – also recently awarded the Bronze Interamerican Scout Region, especially in setting Wolf – has contributed significantly to establishing and up the new Regional Office in Panama, has been applying the association’s international policy. He has especially noteworthy. established diplomatic contacts, maintained relations and represented Boy Scouts of America with American The new Secretary General will take office on 1st businesses operating abroad, foreign embassies, key January 2013 at the World Scout Bureau Central government leaders, heads of states and royal family Office.

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Cambodia beefs up management capability More than 40 key leaders of Cambodia Scouts Participants looked from different parts of the country attended the into strategic four-day National Workshop on Building management, Management Capabilities, at the Council human resources of Ministers complex, heart of from development 25-28 September 2012. and membership growth, if identified Present at the opening ceremony were Mr. Chuch and followed, Phoeurn, Secretary of Ministry of Culture and that would bring Finance and Vice-President of Cambodia Scouts and substantial Secretary General Mr. Lak Sam Ath, who served as development workshop director. to Scouting in Cambodia. Mr. S. Prassanna Shrivastava, Director of the World Scout Bureau/Asia-Pacific Region, saw the Cambodia Scouts, which became a full member of workshop as very timely for Cambodia Scouts WOSM in 2008, has a current membership of over to develop a certain degree of organizational 10,000. Being the youngest member country of WOSM strength that beefs up the capability of Scout in the Asia-Pacific, the Asia-Pacific office has been leaders. Other overseas resource persons supporting Cambodia Scouts in the critical areas: assisting in the workshop were Dr. Winston Jacob youth programme, adult support and training and and Mr. Anthony Ng of Singapore. organizational structure.

14 NOVEMBER 2012 Volume 44 No.5 ASIA-PACIFIC SCOUTING Scouting within the community explored Cambodia beefs up management capability Recognizing the importance of extending Scouting workshop in 2010, outside the school system and bringing Scouting itself largely closer to the community, the second Asia-Pacific school-based Regional Workshop on Community-Based Scouting with 1.5 million (CBS) was held in New Delhi, India from 21st to members, and 24th September 2012. has explored the CBS mode National coordinators, unit leaders working at in recent years. district and state levels, and eight executives from Bharat Scouts & Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Bhutan, Cambodia, Guides National Nepal, Maldives, Philippines and India shared their Commissioner Mr. good practices as the workshop. They looked into L. M. Jain inaugurated the second workshop in New the impact of Scouting in communities and how it Delhi, with Chief Commissioner Scouts and Directed can facilitate reaching out to new horizons. by Mr Shyamal Kumar Biswas, assisted by APR Programme Sub-Committee Vice-Chairman Dr. H.P Over 98% of NSOs in Asia-Pacific, as revealed in the Chhetri. Regional Director Abdullah Rasheed shared recent regional survey, uses the school-based his vision for community-based Scouting. Scouting mode, which prompted the 2009 Regional Scout Conference in Malaysia endorsed the promotion Facilitators of the workshop were BS&G Director of CBS. Mr Rakesh Kumar Sharma and APR Director Mr Syd Castillo as resource persons. By SS Ray, APR Honorary Boy Scouts of the Philippines hosted the first CBS Correspondent (India)

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ASIA-PACIFIC SCOUTING NOVEMBER 2012 Volume 44 No.5 15 APR Specialist Panel APR Triennial Report This concept paper is about 2009-2012 forming a team of experts who are prepared to provide The report is an overview of services/ support in the areas of our udertakings as a region Youth Programme, Adults in Scout- from November 2009 ing, Communication and Marketing, to November 2012. IT, Fundraising experts, Governance and Strategy, Management, Event management, Consulting and need analysis etc. Members of this panel have the competencies, knowledge, skills and experience to provide formal consultancy service to national Scout organizations at the national and regional levels. Asia-Pacific Region Concept for NSOs services The CNV Chronicle The APR Management Sub- It is a collation of all Commit- Committee developed a concept tee NSO Visits made to National paper on Services from National Scout Organizations emphasizing Scout Organizations since it the services provided by NSOs begun in March 2008. to its members in the context of today’s customer-oriented world. The paper is prepared as a ready reference for NSOs in understanding their customers and strengthening their services.

Membership Growth Guidelines APR Scout Foundation Triennial Report Membership Growth Guidelines is a tool to The report covers the develop a membership projects, events and growth plan, which activities of the includes strategies to APR Scout Foundation guide National Scout for 20 years. Organizations through the process of develop- ing strategies that affect them.

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