DOCSLIB.ORG

Candidates for Election to the European Scout Committee 2019-2022

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Candidates for Election to the European Scout Committee 2019-2022 DOCUMENT 5 Candidates for Election to the European Scout Committee 2019 – 2022 23rd European Scout Conference Split, Croatia | 24-28 August 2019 Candidates for Election to the European Scout Committee Presentation of Candidates With Conference Circular 3b, all Member Organisations of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in the European Region were invited to put forward nominations of candidates for election to the European Scout Committee. On 25 April 2019, the deadline set in the Rules of Procedure for receipt of nominations, the following candidacies had been received (listed in alphabetical order): § Julijana Daskalov § Joaquim Castro de Freitas § Matthias Gerth § Piotr Kowalski § Lars Kramm § Jack Maxton § Claire McAroe § Martin Persson § Elena Sinkevičiūtė § Samuel Trouvé All candidates are presented in more detail in the following pages of this document. Election Schedule All candidates will make short presentations to the 16th European Guide and Scout Conference on Sunday, 25 August 2019 (day 2). The elections will take place on Tuesday, 27 August 2019 (day 4), during the 23rd European Scout Conference. The results will be declared immediately afterwards. The new European Scout Committee will meet on the evening of Tuesday, 27 August 2019 for its first meeting during which it will elect its chairperson and vice-chairperson. Voting The voting follows the provisions identified in the Rules of Procedure for the European Scout Conference – Conference Document 2, Rule 7 by electronic ballot – or paper ballot if there is a problem with an electronic vote. Page 2 of 22 Candidates for Election to the European Scout Committee 23th European Scout Conference 2019 Date of birth 4 July 1973 Education Faculty of Economics- Management Profession Head of Finance, Helsinki Committee for Human Rights Languages Macedonian (mother tongue), English, Serbian, Bulgarian, Croatian, basic German Interests Humanitarian and Environmental issues, alternative public transport, Youth Policy, Capacity development, Religions as Spiritual development, Feng Shui Nominating association Julijana Daskalov Sojuz na izvidnici na Makedonija A WORD FROM THE CANDIDATE I am honoured to be nominated by Sojuz na izvidnici na Makedonija as a candidate for re-election as a member of the European Scout Committee. I’m ready to bring a lot of knowledge, positive energy, creativity, focus on young people and their needs, knowledge on finance, fundraising and a strong strategic approach to the Region. I have been a member of the Scout Movement for 31 years, committed to the values of Scouting and a volunteer all my adult life, not just in Scouting, but also in the environmental organisations and networks, as well as in the humanitarian clubs. My strength is high motivation to support the European Region, to empower leaders and Scout volunteers and to lead implementation of the new regional Scout plan and working towards the Vision 2023. I am not just offering a huge amount of Scouting experiences from nearly all levels within the movement, understanding and knowledge of the situation on World level and within the European Region, but also my professional experience in finance, project management, trainings in strategic development, capacity building and mentoring. Working as a team, I know we can achieve even more on responding to the needs of NSOs/NSAs through creative approaches, promoting WOSM Services, better cooperation and sharing our knowledge with those in need. Our joint efforts towards the principles of transparency and good governance must be strengthened by the effective communication channels, developing new and maintaining old partnerships and relationships with WAGGGS, Big 6, EU institutions... I believe that a trusting attitude and a patient attitude go hand in hand and I truly believe that everything that we do and everyone that we meet in Scouting is put in our path for a purpose. SCOUTING EXPERIENCE Member of the European Scout Committee, Liaison “Strengthening Our Organisation” Area of Operation For the triennium 2016 – 2019 (WOSM Services, GSAT and Growth)/ Attend All Group Meetings of volunteers at the European level during the triennium held in Kandersteg- Switzerland (2017), Madrid- Spain (2018), Sutomore- Montenegro (2019), regular and skype meetings of the Committee or AO group Wood-badge (three beads) since 2002, first wood-badge course achieved in 1998 2018 – 2019 – Scout representative at the team for development of the National Low on Youth, invited by the members of the Parliament 2015 - 2016 – Capacity building programmes for Scouts and Youth 2015 – Head of hosting team / Managing of the 6th European Scout Symposium held in December 2015, in Skopje, North Macedonia 2015 - Head of Contingent (Scout Association of Macedonia)- 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Japan 2015 – Trainer / international training for “Adults in Scouting” together with Danish Scouts / ASOCIO, multicultural trainer’s group for a full week training in Ohrid, MK 2014 – Consultant, supporting NSO in developing new Strategy 2015-2020 2001 – 2004 – Secretary General of the National Scout Association 2000 – 2001 – Project manager of “GENESIS”, a long-run project funded by the European Scout Foundation for capacity building of Scout Association of Macedonia Candidates for Election to the European Scout Committee Page 3 of 22 23th European Scout Conference 2019 SCOUTING EXPERIENCE (continued) 1998 – 2000 - Scout leader for age 15-18/ Rovers, River Scout Unit “Galeb” – Skopje 1998 – 2000 – “DRUGs? NO, THANK YOU!” National manager and campaigner for the anti-drugs campaign and coordination of the activities for raising awareness of using psychoactive substances 1996 – 2001 – Training Commissioner at the National Scout Bureau 1992 – 1996 – Financial officer at the Scout Camp in Ohrid 1996 – “Raise your voice” National Campaign for inviting young people to vote on the national parliamentarian elections, project funded by the NDI (National Democratic Institute) 1995 – 1999 – Clean up the World, National Campaigner and manager of the project 1992 – 1994 – National PR commissioner, Bureau of Scout Association of Macedonia 1991 – 1992 – PR officer of the Scout Association of city of Skopje 1990 – 1993 – Scout leader for category 11 – 15 Scouts, Scout Unit “M.M. Brico” – Skopje 1989 – 1991 – Member of the national orienteering team, winning several YU prizes 1988 – Became a Scout INTERNATIONAL SCOUTING EVENTS ATTENDED 2019 – European Scout Symposium, Malta 2019 – International Commissioners Forum, Belgrade, Serbia 2018 – First European Scout Summit, Lisbon, Portugal 2018 – The Academy, Skopje, North Macedonia 2018 – Roverway, Zeewolde/ The Netherlands, Liaison/ Member of the Roverway Planning Team 2018 - Seminar on Growth in Scouting, Riga, Latvia 2017 - DESMOS Conference, Baku, Azerbaijan 2017 – International Commissioners Network Meeting at Gilwell Park (UK) 2017 - Self-assessment training, Ohrid, North Macedonia, run by the SOO Area of operation 2017 - Conference on volunteering, Athens (GR) 2017 - WOSM's Good Governance & Triennial Planning Workshop, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) 2016 - Attending WOSM Messenger of Peace event at the European Youth Centre (Budapest, Hungary) 2016 – Attending 28th Arab Scout Conference (Muscat, Oman) 2016 – The Academy, Larnaca, Cyprus 2016 – Roverway, Jambville/ France, workshop facilitator 2015 - Represent WOSM at the COP21 in Paris, France 2001 – 2003 – National coordinator of activities for MOBA project/ Regional Balkan project 1999-2001 – Represent WOSM as official member at the European Youth Forum General assembly 2002 – Representing WOSM/ EU at UNICEF task force on Youth and serving as Focal point 1999 – 2000 – UNICEF Focal point for WOSM on Balkan, project - Young people in transition 1998 – 2001 – Serving as member of the Working group for Youth Policy, active regional team member 2002-2003 – Member of DESMOS executive committee European Scout Conference & World Scout Conference & World Scout Educational Congress 2017 – World: Baku, Azerbaijan 2017 – WOSM 2nd Educational Congress, Kandersteg (CH) 2016 – Europe: Melsomvik, Norway (delegate) 2007 – Europe: Portoroz, Slovenia (delegate) 2002 – World: Thessaloniki, Greece (Delegation Head) 2001 – Europe: Prague, Czech Republic (delegate) 1999 – World: Durban, South Africa (delegate) 1998 – Europe: Luxembourg, Luxembourg (delegate) World Scout Moot & World Scout Jamboree 2017 – 15th World Scout Moot in Iceland, Better World Tent (Adults in Scouting task Force) 2015 – 23rd World Scout Jamboree – Japan (Contingent leader) 1999 - 19th World Scout Jamboree – Chile (Contingent leader) 1995 – 18th World Scout Jamboree - Dronten, The Netherlands (Programme leader) Member of the Friends of Scouting of Europe, European Scout Foundation Page 4 of 22 Candidates for Election to the European Scout Committee 23th European Scout Conference 2019 Date of birth 25 February 1984 Education Master in Educational Sciences. International Coaching Certificate Profession Communications Officer (Erasmus+) and Eurodesk Coordinator, Portugal Languages English, Portuguese Interests Cooking, family and friends. Love to travel, getting to know new people, cultures and learning in each new place. Passionate about non-formal education and its individual impact. Coaching, talent management and happiness are topics I like to learn and study. Being a Scout is Joaquim Castro de Freitas my way to commit myself to change the world. Nominating association Federação Escutista de Portugal - Portuguese Scout Federation A WORD FROM
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Simplified BSA Volunteer Position Descriptions Wood Badge Project by Kent Nuttall Version August 27, 2018
    Simplified BSA Volunteer Position Descriptions Wood Badge Project by Kent Nuttall Version August 27, 2018 Several Units and Districts struggle getting adults to volunteer especially for leadership positions. There are a variety of reasons for this struggle, including: • Parents today feel they are too busy to take on volunteer assignments • Parents asked perceive any Scout volunteer assignment will be too time consuming or is well above their ability • The current position descriptions spend undue focus on responsibilities, and look complex. This project focuses on simplifying position descriptions and changing their focus to highlight the few outputs expected along with resources that will help them succeed. Further support includes guidance for using the new position descriptions. FEEDBACK IS REQUESTED These are still in development. Please feel free to send feedback to [email protected]. Before using or sending feedback, read more about the position descriptions to understand the format and content provided. Using the Position Descriptions The position descriptions have the following design characteristics: • These are simple one-page descriptions that provide the essentials of the position. It is most helpful for asking volunteers to accept a position and in providing them their orientation. Over time, the leader will receive training and grow their skills beyond this simple description. • Instead of focusing on RESPONSIBILITIES, we’re focusing on the OUTPUTS we want to see. These are described in the table below. • Training, meetings, and resources are presented as those things that will help the leader succeed, not as a list of requirements. • They have been left as a Word file so you can modify them for your District or Unit.
    [Show full text]
  • BAE Systems Normal.Dot
    Waterlooville Scout District: Catherington: Clanfield: Cowplain: Denmead: Hambeldon: Hart Plain: Horndean: Purbrook: Waterlooville Issue 19 Waterlooville Scout District News and Views June 2013 WELCOME TO SCOUTING ! So far we have held two ‘Welcome to Scouting Sessions’. The first one had an amazing turnout of 12 newish people attend FIRST RESPONSE ADMINISTRATOR. as well as our District chairman Sue and Paul our Assistant County Commissioner Role – to do all the paperwork and make any for District Support. arrangements to see that Leaders are able to renew or obtain their certificates before they The recent recruits ranged from people who expire. had had an involvement with Scouting in an Hours of work – less than an hour a week unofficial capacity for many years to a (better than being a Leader who does 2 hours couple who were so new they hadn’t even a week) attended a Section meeting. The aim was to give them a brief outline of Scouting, the Rate of Pay – same as for a Leader. Group structure and training and they went away with a copy of the module 1 DVD to get their training underway. There was also Training will be provided. a chance to ask questions and have a chat Applications to the DC. with the people there to help support them Helen from Hambledon Village Group covered the structures sessions and Chris, RECENT AWARDS our Local training Manager, the training Service awards aspects. Ian Stott ADC Scouts 30 years service The sessions have been well received and Ross Sherrington ASL 2nd W’ville 30 years service can be attended by anyone not just Section Neil Storey ASL 1st Horndean 25 years service Leaders but also new members of Group Helene Moutray BSL 2nd W’ville 25 years service Executives who want to understand a bit Suzanne Stephens ASL 1st Hart Plain 10 years service more about what they have let themselves in for! Wood Badges The next Session will be on Saturday 22nd Jennifer Weller ABSL 1st Clanfield June at 1st Hart Plain HQ from 10.30 until about midday.
    [Show full text]
  • Explorer Scout Badge Requirements
    Badge Book Contents Explorer Scout Uniform .................... 6 The Explorer Scout Membership Award........... 7 The Chief Scout’s Platinum Award.............. 8 The Chief Scout’s Diamond Award.............. 9 The Queen’s Scout Award................... 11 International, Environment and Values activities list . 13 The Explorer Belt........................ 15 Activity Centre Service..................... 16 Air Activities........................... 18 Athlete ............................. 20 Aviation Skills.......................... 21 Advanced Aviation Skills.................... 22 Aviation Skills training options................. 24 Canoeing............................ 29 Caving.............................. 30 Climbing............................. 31 Community........................... 32 Creative Arts.......................... 33 Emergency Aid......................... 34 Emergency Aid 1........................ 35 Emergency Aid 2........................ 36 Emergency Aid 3........................ 37 Emergency Aid 4........................ 38 Emergency Aid 5........................ 40 Hikes Away 1.......................... 42 Hikes Away 5.......................... 43 Hikes Away 10 ......................... 44 Hikes Away 20 ......................... 45 Hikes Away 35 ......................... 46 Hikes Away 50 ......................... 47 Hill Walking........................... 48 Information Technology 1 ................... 49 3 Information Technology 2 ................... 50 Information Technology 3 ................... 51 Information Technology
    [Show full text]
  • International Activities Involving Travel
    International Activities Involving Travel Baltimore Kawasaki Delegation – Venturing Crew 3776 The Baltimore Kawasaki Delegation is an extension of the Baltimore and Kawasaki, Japan sister city program. The scout exchange began in 1985 and is the longest running activity of the sister city program. It is a scouting-based cultural exchange program where scouts visit each other in alternating years. Venturing crew 3776 (significance of the number is the height of Mt Fuji in meters) was formed as the scouting unit for the exchange program. It is a co-ed Crew, as boy and girls participate in scouting in Japan. Details click here. BSA Kenya Scouting Trip (Service Partnership and Education Experience – February 2020 &2021) Servant Forge is hosting a group of 25 scouts and scouters from the Boys Scouts of America (BSA) to Kenya. Servant Forge looks to create servant leaders within the communities they serve and it is a perfect partnership with BSA and the Kenya Scouting Association (KSA), who seek to develop youth leadership, foster community service, and develop a moral compass. For more information click here 2023 World Scout Jambroee The 25th World Scout Jamboree will be held in 2023 in South Korea! Unlike any other youth event, a world Scout jamboree invites you to surround yourself in the cultures of the world by joining your new Scouting friends at a single destination for 12 unforgettable days. The jamboree experience extends beyond your home—and beyond the boundaries of our host countries—to create a global adventure that will last a lifetime. More information to come! World Jamboree website: click here.
    [Show full text]
  • It's Not Just About Tents and Campfires
    It’s not just about tents and campfires An example of how a non-governmental organization empowers young people to become good citizens making a positive change in their communities as well as in the world. Emelie Göransson Bachelor’s thesis in Development Studies, 15hp Department of Human Geography, Lund University Autumn 2013 Supervisor: Karin Steen Abstract The concept of empowerment is deeply rooted in power relations. Young people have often been seen as incompetent, however, if given the right tools they can achieve positive change today. They are not merely the adults of the future; they are the youth of today. Education and awareness rising are key ingredients in the creation of change and development. How to educate, enable and empower young people one might ask; the answer provided in this thesis is through the Scout Movement. The reason for this is that the Scout Movement is the world’s largest non-formal educational movement with a positive view on what young people can achieve. It is a movement that teaches young people good citizenship and empowers them to become self-fulfilled individuals creating a positive change in their communities. KEYWORDS: Scout, Scouting, the Scout Movement, the Scout Method, Youth, Young People, Empowerment, Citizenship, Community Involvement, Social Change. Abbreviations BSA Boy Scouts of America DDS Det Danske Spejderkorps, the Danish Guide and Scout Association MDG Millennium Development Goals NGO Non-Governmental Organization Scouterna The Guides and Scouts of Sweden UN United Nations UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNICEF United Nations Children’s Fund WAGGGS World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts WDR World Development Report WESC World Scout Educational Congress WOSM World Organisation of the Scout Movement WTD World Thinking Day Table of contents 1 Introduction p.
    [Show full text]
  • 21St European Scout Conference Document 7 – Candidates
    © WSB-ERO Inc 21st European Scout Conference Document 7 – Candidates 2 21st European Scout Conference Document 7 3 21st European Scout Conference Document 7 Candidates for Election to the European Scout Committee Presentation of Candidates With Conference Circular 21ESC_1/2013 all Member organisations of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in the European Region were invited to put forward nominations of candidates for election to the European Scout Committee. On 16 April 2013, the constitutionally set deadline for receipt of nominations, the following candidacies had been received (listed in alphabetical order): • Dr. Kevin Camilleri • Dr. Andrea Demarmels • Mr. Dagmawi Elehu • Ms. Ana Isabel Marques Sá Nogueira Ferreira • Mr. Jehuda Fisher • Ms. Hulda Sólrún Guðmundsdóttir • Mr. Christos Hatzidiamandis • Ms. Veerle “Chip” Haverhals • Ms. Milena Pecarski • Dr. László Szubert All candidates are presented in more detail on the following pages. Election Schedule All candidates will make short presentations to the 14th European Guide and Scout Conference on Saturday, 17 August 2013 (day 2). The elections will take place on Sunday, 18 August 2013, during the 21st European Scout Conference (day 3). The results of the election will be declared immediately afterwards. The new European Scout Committee will then gather in the evening of Sunday, 18 August 2013, for its first meeting, during which it will elect its chairperson and vice-chairperson. Voting The voting follows the provisions identified in the Constitution of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (in particular Art XI), the Constitution of the European Scout Region (in particular Art III al 3, Art IV al 2 lit d) and the Additional Rules of Procedure of the European Scout Region (in particular Art 6).
    [Show full text]
  • International Events List 2016-2021 Liste Des Manifestations Internationales 2016-2021
    International Events List 2016-2021 Liste des manifestations internationales 2016-2021 Listed below are some of the international events being Voici une Liste des manifestations internationales à venir planned. Main details are given when they are known. Only avec les informations essentielles connues au moment de la information submitted by authorized sources are published publication. Seules les informations provenant de sources in this list. autorisées sont publiées dans la liste. If you are planning a Scout event and want to invite Scouts Si vous planifiez une manifestation à laquelle vous désirez from other countries to attend, please use the attached inviter des scouts d'autres pays, veuillez utiliser le International Events Form, which can also be downloaded Formulaire des manifestations internationales en annexe, from scout.org/worldevents qui peut aussi être téléchargé depuis scout.org/worldevents , Requests for additions to the International Events List can et envoyer le formulaire au Commissaire International ou only be submitted by the International Commissioner or Commissaire Général de votre Organisation Scoute Chief Commissioner of your National Scout Organization, to Nationale et lui demander de fournir au Bureau Mondial du whom you should forward the completed form. Scoutisme ces informations avec son accord. Before making plans to paticipate in any event, leaders are Avant de faire des plans pour participer à l’une de ces advised to request further information from the national manifestations, les responsables sont priés de contacter, headquarters of the host association, or to another address sauf indication contraire, le siège national de l’association where specified. hôte. This list is published through the electronic Scoutpak to all Cette liste est envoyée par le ScoutPak électronique à toutes NSOs twice a year, in May and December.
    [Show full text]
  • Submission to the United Nations Human Rights Committee on the List of Issues for the Fifth Periodic Examination of Ireland
    Submission to the United Nations Human Rights Committee on the List of Issues for the Fifth Periodic Examination of Ireland August 2020 Submission to the United Nations Human Rights Committee on the List of Issues for the Fifth Periodic Examination of Ireland August 2020 16 – 22 Green Street, Dublin 7, D07 CR20 T (01) 858 9601 | F (01) 858 9609 | E [email protected] | www.ihrec.ie Contents 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 5 2. Legislative and Administrative Framework ......................................................................................... 6 Domestic incorporation and reservations .......................................................................................... 6 Legislation ........................................................................................................................................... 6 Fines (Payment and Recovery) Act 2014 (Article 11) ...................................................................... 6 Commencement delays .................................................................................................................. 7 Proposed legislation ........................................................................................................................ 8 Equality and human rights infrastructure (Article 26) ........................................................................ 9 Business and human rights ............................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • October 2019 Committee Chair: Amy Burdick Staff Advisor: Linda Dieguez Ed.: Michelle Barrentine
    Volume 3 Issue 3 October 2019 Committee Chair: Amy Burdick Staff Advisor: Linda Dieguez Ed.: Michelle Barrentine WOOD BADGE HISTORY TIMELINE Scouting, and Wood Badge, are worldwide. Did you reetings from your Alamo Area Council know these facts about Wood Badge? G International Committee members, 1919: First Wood Badge course, Gilwell Park, including a few new folks: England 1936: Gilwell Camp Chief John Skinner Wilson Michelle Barrentine John Douglas conducts Experimental Scout & Rover Wood Badge Jack Hoyle Scott Mikos courses at Schiff Scout Reservation, New Jersey Marcy Roca Richard Ruiz 1948: First official BSA Wood Badge courses, at Schiff & at Philmont. Scouting legend William Warren Wolf “Green Bar Bill” Hillcourt serves as Scoutmaster at Linda Dieguez, Staff Advisor both nine-day courses 1948-58: Mostly national courses conducted, run e welcome your ideas and suggestions, with oversight of the BSA’s Volunteer Training Divi- W as well. Let us hear from you by sion emailing: [email protected] or any 1953-54: A few councils allowed to hold their own committee member. courses, including Cincinnati (1953) and Washing- ton, D.C. (1954) 1958-72: Two variations of the course: a national one for trainers, and a sectional one for commis- sioners and local Scouters. Focus exclusively on Amy Burdick joined Cub Scouting 2 years Scoutcraft ago with her son. She also grew up with skills, the patrol method and requirements a boy Scouting because her dad was very active in would need to earn First Class the Capital Area Council. In addition to being 1967-72: BSA conducts experimental courses that the International Committee chair, Amy has add leadership skills to Wood Badge been a Den Leader, Pack Trainer, and Unit 1973-2002: All Boy Scout Wood Badge courses Commissioner.
    [Show full text]
  • Your Movement
    Your Movement YOUR MOVEMENT Page 1 Your Movement September 1956 Reprinted 1959 Printed by C. Tinling & Co., Ltd., Liverpool, London and Prescot. The Patrol Books No. 20 YOUR MOVEMENT A record of the outstanding events of the first 50 years of British Scouting selected by REX HAZELWOOD Published by THE BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION 25 Buckingham Palace Road London, S.W. 1 Downloaded from: “The Dump” at Scoutscan.com http://www.thedump.scoutscan.com/ Editor’s Note: The reader is reminded that these texts have been written a long time ago. Consequently, they may use some terms or express sentiments which were current at the time, regardless of what we may think of them at the beginning of the 21 st century. For reasons of historical accuracy they have been preserved in their original form. If you find them offensive, we ask you to please delete this file from your system. This and other traditional Scouting texts may be downloaded from The Dump. Page 2 Your Movement 1907. Lt.-Gen. R. S. S. Baden-Powell holds an experimental camp on Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, to see if his ideas on the training of boys work. The camp, at which there are four patrols of five each, some belonging to the Boys’ Brigade, others sons of friends of B.-P’s, is a happy success. The Patrols wear shoulder knots of coloured wool, the Bulls green, Curlews yellow, Ravens red, and Wolves blue. The boys wear shorts, which is very unusual, and a fleur-de-lys badge. B.-P. finishes writing Scouting for Boys .
    [Show full text]
  • Commissioner Service, Our First Hundred Years
    COMMISSIONER SERVICE, OUR FIRST HUNDRED YEARS A research thesis submitted to the College College of Commissioner Science Longhorn Council In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Doctor of Commissioner Science Degree By Paul N Dreiseszun 2010 INTRODUCTION As we approach the 100th anniversary of Scouting and the Commissioner Service, we need to look back and salute those Scouters that have worn the insignia of the Commissioner. Scouting has changed in those many years. Requirements and uniforms have changed. Council structures and boundaries have been altered. But the role of the Commissioner as Scouting's conduit for unit service remains unchanged. I have been honored to serve as a Unit Commissioner, Assistant District Commissioner, and District Commissioner. My experience is that it can be the most difficult position in Scouting. But it can also be one of the most rewarding jobs in Scouting. As we reach Scouting's centennial, the Commissioner position is getting renewed emphasis and exposure. Funding for non-profits is getting harder to come by resulting in less growth of the professional staffs. The need for more volunteer Commissioners is as great or greater than any time in the past Our role in Scouting will continue to be fundamentally important for the next 100 years. As Commissioners, we must make sure that every unit is offering their boys exactly what is promised to them …, fun, excitement, adventure, and ultimately a quality experience. The Roots of Commissioner Service As Commissioners in the Boy Scouts of America, we are delegated authority and responsibility from the National Council through our "Commission" per the By Laws of the National Council.
    [Show full text]
  • The National Scout Centres Internship
    The National Scout Centres Internship The MJS Scholarship Role Description 2019 Locations: In three National Scout Centres across Ireland… Castle Saunderson is located on the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, nestled within the Marble Arch Caves Geo Park. This newly built centre is surrounded by Woodlands, Lakes and Rivers. Contained on the 34 acre site is separate camping areas capable of having over 1,000 campers on site at any one time and a 63 bed hostel & conference centre. Larch Hill is the home of Scouting in Ireland, this international scout centre is situated on the edge of the Dublin / Wicklow Mountains in a picturesque valley between Kilmashogue and Tibradden mountains and only 11 kilometers from the centre of Dublin. It comprises of a 35 hectares estate with a campsite, a 26 bed lodge, a 56 bed hostel & Conference Centre, a tented village and an all-weather shelter which are surrounded by the natural amenities of a mature estate which has been serving scouting for over 80 years. Mount Melleray Scout Centre lies high in the Knockmealdown Mountain range, 7km from Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. This former boarding school, in the ground of the Melleray Monastery has extensive indoor accommodation capacity, sleeping over 300 persons and an adjacent campsite. The Centre offers a wide range of activities and is ideally located with hills and mountain at our back door, along with glens, rivers and forests nearby. Duration: Variable starting at 4 weeks Reporting to: Centre Manager Internship Objectives The objectives
    [Show full text]