The CNV Chronology 1 2 The CNV Chronology Table of contents

Chairman’s message 4

Regional Director’s message 5

Purpose of the CNV 6

Gerakan Pramuka (Indonesia) 8

Pakistan Boy Scouts Association 10

Scouts of China 12

Persekutuan Pengakap Negara Brunei Darussalam 14

National Scout Organization of Thailand 16

The Scout Association of Macau 18

Boy Scouts of the Philippines 20

The Scout Association of Papua New Guinea 22

The Scout Association of Maldives 24

Scout Association of Japan 26

Scout Association of Mongolia 28

Sri Lanka Scout Association 30

Korea Scouts Association 32

Bharat Scouts & Guides 34

Fiji Scouts Association 36

The Hong Kong Scout Association 38

Bangladesh Scouts 40

Scouts Australia 42

Scouting New Zealand 44

Cambodia Scouts 46

Nepal Scouts 48

Bhutan Scouts Association 50

Polynesia Scouts Council 52

The Singapore Scout Association 54

Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia 56

Kiribati Scout Association 58

APR Scout Committee-NSO Visit (CNV) Undertaken 60

Need-based analysis of NSOs emerging from the CNV Recommendations 62

CNV Evaluation Tool 64

The CNV Chronology 3 Message of the Regional Chairman

Jejomar C Binay Chairman, APR Scout Committee

Having completed the full cycle of the issues and challenges to face. I thank the Committee NSO Visit within a period of four leaders who came to the Regional Scout years in all 26 National Scout Organizations is Committee meetings, one year after the CNV, gratifying. Now it’s time to revisit this entire to report on the progress of their work based program and take a second look from a fresh on the agreed recommendations. I also thank, perspective. What did we accomplish from this individually, the Regional Scout Committee initiative? Did we achieve the purpose of the members who devoted their expertise and time CNV, which is to assist NSOs in delivering and with the NSOs. continually improving the quality of Scouting? I believe that the CNV has been a very good As a Committee, the CNV has been the focus of initiative and technical exercise both for the our collective work, not by ourselves, but with NSO and Regional Committee to support each the cooperation of the 26 NSOs that took part other and promote goodwill. including the young people who dialogued with us. Indeed it was an educational and inspiring After the first cycle, the Regional Scout exercise to learn how diverse NSOs are, Committee has decided to follow-up the CNV operating in very different circumstances and recommendations through consultancy so yet deeply engaged in a single purpose – the that more specific issues in NSOs are directly Mission of Scouting. addressed with the help of experts, and we could keep track of delivering quality Scouting There are numerous lessons to learn and to our members. improve, and clearly, each NSO has its own

4 The CNV Chronology Message of the Regional Director

Abdullah Rasheed Regional Director World Scout Bureau/Asia-Pacific Region

The Committee NSO Visit or CNV has been adoption of the Mission of Scouting by the World the focal responsibility of the Regional Scout Scout Conference (1999), it has been visibly Committee since March 2008, which was carried reflected in the mission statement of most on to the current triennium 2009 to 2012. It NSOs. has the underlying of deepening goodwill between the Regional Scout Committee and More clarity could be achieved when the NSOs. responsibilities of leaders are defined through their terms of reference and job descriptions. As the representative from the APR office in all A periodic research is needed as a tool for CNV missions, it is exhilarating to have worked updating or revising the youth programme. with the Regional Scout Committee and NSOs The Adults in Scouting policy, and its practical on this extensive program. Covering all NSOs functioning on the ground, was another point in major areas of operation was quite daunting of emphasis. The area of communications is but the full cooperation of NSOs and their warm generally well established in many NSOs, while hospitality made the work a lot easier. resources development presents a more varied picture where NSOs are in different levels of The CNV focused on the eight indicators: development. Constitution, Mission and Vision, Management, Youth Programme, Adult Resources, May I reiterate that the CNV has made it Relationships and Communications, Resources imperative that the practice of democracy is Development, and Research and Development. important in the management of NSOs. With It was a fact that many NSOs need to re- the widespread socio-economic challenges examine their constitution and by-laws and nowadays, the demand on leadership is higher governing rules to ensure that fundamental in terms of managing our organization with principles are consistent with WOSM. Since the greater responsiveness and flexibility.

The CNV Chronology 5 Purpose of the CNV

Background. The concept of “Qualities of an Effective NSO” was developed after the Essential Elements of CNV discussions at the APR Committee level and during the 5th APR Leaders Summit in May The CNV concept used the evaluation tool as 2006 in relation to standards of NSOs. It the main springboard in stimulating discussions was identified that countries who are working on specific issues. The tool focused on towards becoming members of WOSM are eight elements. First, the Constitution and required to comply with a certain set of governing rules of the NSO were reviewed and criteria which must be met before they can be this includes legal recognition by the country recommended as WOSM members. Once a of existence and protection of intellectual member however, where there are no continuing properties. A number of organizational issues measures to ensure NSOs maintain minimum were dealt with at the national level, with standards to effectively achieve the mission of follow-up on the implementation of policies Scouting, the APR Regional Scout Committee adopted at the world level. agreed that the CNV will commence in 2008 following its adoption at the 22nd APR Scout The Mission and Vision was seen as important Conference in Japan in October 2007. as they define the aims and objectives of the NSO to its members and the broader The conference resolution 14/07 (a) states: community. Vis-à-vis the mission, there “Recalling the function of the APR Committee were discussions on how the NSO vision to promote cooperation and mutual assistance indeed reflected the overall paradigm of the amongst the scout organizations in the Region development of youth in local communities. (Article IX), the Conference endorses the paper “Committee NSO Visit” (CNV) and urges the full It is imperative that NSOs have a clear cooperation of NSOs in its implementation.” distinction between the rights, responsibilities

and duties of NSO management and local Purpose. The CNV is designed to assist groups and it is very important that unity exists NSOs in delivering and continually improving between these two groups. the quality of Scouting. An evaluation tool is provided to the NSO as an outline of what is Elements of the educational methods were being emphasized as indicators of effective highlighted, starting with providing relevant, NSOs. These indicators need to be considered in interesting and challenging youth programs light of the “Background paper on Governance and the need for periodic research and analysis of WOSM-Governing Unity” (WC 4/2005 – Item on human behavior and the needs of young 4) and are to be used as a guide that will assist people. NSOs in achieving the standards of an effective NSO. The role of adult leaders was seen as imperative at all levels from the local group to Sharing of experiences. A number of the top leaders who influence the running of occasions were offered to share the CNV the Scout Movement. Therefore, the policies concept with colleagues outside the Asia-Pacific that affect the management of adults in Region, such as the presentation for key leaders Scouting were given emphasis and that these of Inter-american Region during the 2011 World incorporate support mechanisms at all levels. Scout Conference in Brazil, Dr Mukhyuddin, and sharing the progress of CNV with World Scout Bureau at several meetings of Executive Directors.

6 The CNV Chronology The CNV stressed that NSO must have a Na- Special thanks to those tional Adult Resource Policy (NARP) that goes behind the CNV concept beyond the provision of competency-based A number of volunteers and Scout leaders training and include the continual profes- have contributed largely to the development sional growth of adult volunteers, and this of the CNV concept paper. Special thanks to includes the adoption and implementation the Management Sub-Committee 2007-2009, of the World Adult Resources Policy and the especially Ms Emma Barker who put together Adults in Scouting framework. the concept paper and evaluation tool, picking Communication is key to the success of up from the APR document “Qualities of an Scout organizations, therefore, the CNV Effective NSO”, and the regional office staff who, reiterated the need to review the systems and over a period of time, brainstormed with Scout communications tools they use to run and leaders and managers on what it takes to be an promote the organization both internally and effective and successful Scout organization. externally. Based on the capacity of NSOs, it was made clear that to reach audiences, there was a need for a communication strategy with emphasis that traditional methods of communications and relationships have changed in light of globalization.

The CNV tool definesResources Development as ensuring that the NSO utilities all business skills to allow it to make the most of its resources. As much as possible, NSOs should be asset rich and have limited liabilities. This could be achieved by maximizing the use of existing resources within the NSO to influence finance generation and ensure that the right people are managing this facet of the NSO.

It is important for NSOs to ensure that they are up to date with the changing trends of the communities that they are based in. In order to be effective and efficient the NSO must continually understand the needs of their audiences through review, research and development.

The CNV Chronology 7 st stop Gerakan Pramuka (Indonesia)

Gerakan Pramuka is the largest Scouting nation in the world with over 21 million members. The association builds much of its success on engaging young people in community service and development. Scouting in local communities is a prime mover of development interventions such as health and sanitation campaigns, environmental cleanup, vocational training, and more visibly in rescue and relief operations during natural disasters.

Gerakan Pramuka Indonesia was the first Scout association to welcome the CNV.

In March 2008, members of the Regional Scout While almost all areas of practice by GP were Committee (RSC) visited Gerakan Pramuka in strong, significant efforts and improvements Jakarta to launch the CNV concept. were made in the area of relationships and communications, raising the profile of GP in The three-day meeting highlighted key the communities particularly at national and indicators including constitutional matters and provincial levels. financial management. Adult Resources and Youth Programme were discussed in depth. Major commitments for future action were A special meeting was arranged with Rovers made in resources development. Mission and and young people to get their ideas about the Vision statements were clarified, while the Scout Movement. Youth Programme, with its strong elements

8 The CNV Chronology of community development, and adult resources are well established. Facts & figures Gerakan Pramuka affirmed that the CNV is useful that could set a benchmark for future discussions. The final session produced an Year Founded: 1912 8-point target for the growth of Indonesian WOSM Member: 1953 Scouting in the areas of constitution, Membership 2011: 21,274,202 mission and vision, management, youth International Events Hosted: st program, adult resources, relationship and • 1 APR Community Service Camp, 1973 • 6th APR/GP Jamboree, 1981 communications, resources development, • 13th APR Scout Conference, 1982 research and development. • 17th APR Scout Conference, 1992 • 1st World COMDECA, 1993 RSC member John Ravenhall and Prakorb • APR Adult Resources Management Mukura led the CNV together with Regional Workshop, 2002 • 1st APR International Resources Workshop, Director Abdullah Rasheed. Officials of 2003 Gerakan Pramuka headed by Dr Azrul Azwar • 4th APR Scout Leaders Summit, 2003 expressed their appreciation to the visiting • APR Workshop on Developing Partnerships team and the honour to be chosen as the through PR, 2006 • 1st APR Air-Internet Jamboree first stop of the mission. • 2nd Southeast Asian Scout Jamboree, 2008 • 47th APR Basic Management Course, 2008 • APR Disaster Management Workshop, 2009 • APR Workshop on Environment Education and Biodiversity, 2011 • Course for Leader Trainers, 2011

The CNV Chronology 9 nd 2stop Pakistan Boy Scouts Association

In the midst of internal challenges, the volume of Scout training and activities continue around Pakistan. During difficult times, Scouts render services to people and communities that are in dire need or in distress, such as the earthquake victims in Balochistan and internally displaced persons in the northern provinces.

Chairman Binay leads mission to Pakistan

The second of the CNV series was in his leadership, the three-day discussions Islamabad from 15th to 17th May 2008, led recommended far-reaching and substantive by Regional Chairman Jejomar Binay along measures to put Scouting back on track. The with committee member Prakorb Mukura. visiting team cited the efforts of PBSA in Other members of the team were Regional resources development, the enhancement of Director Abdullah Rasheed and Prassanna of Rovering and membership growth. the regional office. Ideas emerging from the informal forum Chief Commissioner of Pakistan Boy Scouts with young people in Islamabad reinforced Association (PBSA), Lt Gen Javed Ashraf, the need to sustain attractive activities for welcomed the visiting team, and with young people, better headquarters premises,

10 The CNV Chronology and greater visibility. What really amazed the visiting team – and the most educating of all – was the opinion expressed by non-Scouts Facts & figures and post-graduate students about the Scout Movement. A TV show featured young adults Year Founded: 1947 talking about Scouting and what they expect WOSM Member: 1948 Scouts and Guides should do in Pakistan and Membership 2010: 631,856 around the world. International Events Hosted: • AP Public Relations Seminar, 1994 The Pakistan Scout Cadet College, a subsidiary • 3rd Advanced Management Course, 2005 of PBSA, was cited for its key role in quality • 5th SAF Scout Friendship Camp, 2007 education that boosts the image of Scouting. • APR Programme Development Workshop, 2007 The college is a source of inspiration for young people who are given the preference to choose Scouting besides their academic education.

Senior Deputy Chief Commissioner of PBSA Syed Pervez Ali Shah Jillani, a member of the Regional Scout Committee, took part in the meeting together with International commissioner Ghazanfar Mashkoor, National Secretary Col. Hashmat, and the Principal of Batarasi Scout Cadet College, Lt Gen Sajid Syed.

The CNV Chronology 11 rd 3stop Scouts of China

Scouts of China continues its drive to expand partnerships and diversify ventures with business institutions, indigenous communities, religious groups, local communities and even with families of Scouts.

In the last triennium, Scouts of China intensified its adult training scheme, and a well established Rover program is seeking new horizons through exchange programs and the Scouts of the World award.

Scouts of China expands Scouting through Chief Commissioner Dr Chao Shou-Po led joint ventures the local team and Mr Chen Huan Ran, Deputy Secretary General of Scouts of In early June of 2009, Scouts of China welcomed China, coordinated the CNV that turned out members of the Regional Scout Committee and to be another avenue for collaboration and Asia Pacific Regional executives for a two-day understanding. Discussions focused on eight meeting at the national headquarters in Taipei. key areas, preceded by inputs from coordinators Taiwan was the third stop of the CNV. in the areas of constitution, mission and vision, management, communications and

12 The CNV Chronology relationships, resources management, adult resources, research and development. The committee noted the association’s multi sources Facts & figures of income and proposed the formation of a finance group who will look into possibilities of Year Founded: 1912 expansion. WOSM Member: 1937 Membership 2011: 48,223 Visiting team members were Asia Pacific International Events Hosted: Regional Scout Committee Vice-Chairman Tan • 3rd AP Rover Moot, 1982 Cheng Kiong and Prakorb Mukura with Regional • 6th APR Scout Conference, 1989 Director Abdullah Rasheed and Thian Hiong • 1st APR Workshop on Scout Supply cum Trade Fair, 1994 • 1st APR Adult Resources Management Workshop, 1997 Boon. • 20th APR Jamboree, 1998 • 12th World Scout Moot, 2004 The CNV cited the abundance of potential adult • Inter-religious Symposium, 2006 • APR AULTC for Rover, 2006 resources who could help increase membership • Chinese Speaking CLT, 2006 to a ratio of 1:4 or one Scout leader for • NTC Gathering & Adult Resources Management, 2008 th every 4 Scouts. Both groups agreed on the • 28 APR Jamboree, 2011 • 7th APR Air/Internet Jamboree, 2011 need to study the reasons for the decline of membership among young people.

After the meeting, the visiting group spent time with Senior Scouts to talk about challenges in the advancement scheme. Rovers shared their service projects and international activities with the visiting group.

The CNV Chronology 13 th Persekutuan Pengakap Negara 4stop Brunei Darussalam

With strong government and media support, Scouts receive attention for their engaging activities whether they are camping, or taking training, or doing activities with their families.

Young People want wider networking tor Abdullah Rasheed and Ms Luz Taray. The hosts offered very warm hospitality to the A fast track two-day meeting between the visiting team. Regional Scout Committee and Persekutuan Pengakap Negara Brunei Darussalam (PPNBD) Key leaders in Brunei Darussalam participated was held on 19-20 August at the Scout com- in the discussions of key performance areas plex in Brunei Darussalam. with a thorough discussion on constitutional issues and organizational structure. Even with Chairman Jejomar C Binay co-presided the Yayasan Pengakap (Scout Foundation) provid- meeting with PPNBD President Pehin Dato Hj ing annual subsidy to the organization, it was Ali and Chief Scout Pehin Dato Hj Hussin, with also agreed to plan other sources of income RSC member Prakorb Mukura, Regional Direc- and other fundraising activities. Local leaders

14 The CNV Chronology are well aware of the association’s constraints and did not hesitate to raise them. It was noted that PR and media relations works very Facts & figures well in the country. Year Founded: 1933 WOSM Member: 1981 While members, both young and adults, Membership 2011: 1,443 consider themselves as Scouts, a proposal International Events Hosted: was made to register all active members • PR Workshop on Financial Management, 1997 using a proper registration system. Substantial • APR Workshop on Training System Development, 2003 conclusions and observations were captured in • AIS International Seminar, 2004 • APR Course for Leader Trainers, 2004 the final recommendations paper agreed upon • 4th APR Scout Youth Forum, 2004 at the final session. • 21st AP Regional Conference, 2004

At the dialogue with young people, some of them said that they take pride in being Scouts. They treasure their learning experi- ences and want to see more environmental programs. They are looking for a wider Rover network that could take them closer to the wider community of world Scouting.

The CNV Chronology 15 th 5stop National Scout Organization of Thailand

The National Scout Organization of Thailand stands by its long-time, generous, and historic reputation of being an international hub for Scouting. In the last three years, NSOT hosted various international events for young people, adult training, workshops, and major Scout gatherings.

Thailand: A Gracious Host to Scouting Mukura, and key Scout leaders of NSOT took events part in the three-day discussions. It was an opportunity to understand better the working set up of NSOT and the major activities Thailand was the fifth stop of the CNV. undertaken. Members of the National Scout Organization of Thailand (NSOT) welcomed the regional It was noted that the revised Scout Act team on 27-29 September 2008, comprised which came into effect on 5 March 2008 has of Chairman Jejomar Jejomar Binay, Vice given NSOT a broader mandate and more Chairman M.A. Khalid, and Mr Oh Sang Gyoon. independence to manage their own resources, especially campsites, training centers and The meeting was held in Pattaya. NSOT several other properties. Secretary General Boonrat Wongyai, Mr Sutham Phanthusak, RSC member Prakorb

16 The CNV Chronology The new youth programme was discussed at length integrating educational objectives for each section and the need to reinforce the Facts & figures King Scout Award. Year Founded: 1911 WOSM Member: 1922 Some of the recommendations are to establish a computer-based registration Membership 2010: 1,181,851 system and to extend Scouting to out-of- International Events Hosted: school youth. NSOT owns training centers • 1st Scout Camp & Hostel Management Workshop, 1996 and camps with a plan to upgrade services • 38th APR Basic Management Course, 1994 and facilities for public use. • 33rd World Scout Conference, 1993 • 15th APR Scout Conference, 1986 During the dialogue with young people, • 9th AP/11th Thai Jamboree, 1985 they expressed their aspirations, look • 3rd APR Scout Conference, 1983 forward to more opportunities for • 20th World Scout Jamboree, 2003 involvement in international events and • 25 APR Scout Jamboree, 2005 exchange programmes. • 46 BMC, 2006 • APR Seminar on Scouts of the World, 2007 Regional Director Abdullah Rasheed and • International Seminar on IP, 2009 Syd Castillo of APR office assisted the CNV, • APR Seminar on Youth Involvement, 2010 while Mr Sommart Sungkapun was the • APR Strategic Planning Forum, 2011 coordinator. • International Workshop on Youth for Change, 2012

The CNV Chronology 17 th 6stop The Scout Association of Macau

The Scout Association of Macau has been an Associate Member of the Asia-Pacific Region since 1983. Its headquarters is a historical fortress with 150 years of history. In 1998, the association was recognized with the Outstanding Youth Organization Award and on the same year, the Governor of Macau awarded a medal of Philanthropic Merit to the association in recognition of its contribution to the community.

Facing up to emerging challenges Several challenges surfaced during the CNV, The Scout Association of Macau (SAM), while especially in the last five years with the hosting the Regional Scout Committee (RSC) rapidly changing industrial landscape of Macau meeting at Fortaleza de Taipa, agreed to take up as an international city. Many of its young the CNV to take advantage of the presence of adult members are engaged in the vibrant Regional Committee members. economy, and less time is devoted to Scouting. This is leading to lack of Scout leaders that consequently affect the recruitment of new young members.

18 The CNV Chronology Chairman Jejomar Binay headed the CNV team, together with Vice Chairmen Prakorb Mukura and Dr Mukhyuddin, and other regional Facts & figures members. Chief Commissioner Leong Sui Year Founded: 1911 Pui and his team were well prepared for the WOSM Member: APR Associate member: 1993 occasion. Membership 2011: 2,360 International Events Hosted: Scouting in Macau continues to enjoy • Course for Assistant Leader Trainer, 2005 government support. In 1999, the former • Brand Communication Seminar, 2006 Macau government offered SAM the historical • APR Workshop on Membership Growth Review, 2012 Taipa Fort for the purpose of developing Scouting. Until now, the association continues to stress the principles of discipline, team spirit, leadership and civic education among its Scout members.

The CNV Chronology 19 th 7stop Boy Scouts of the Philippines

Boy Scouts of the Philippines is the most respected youth organization in the country, with its influence reaching far flung provinces and islands. BSP is chartering more councils in provinces, cities and municipalities, now with 116 local councils around the country and over 1.5 million members.

Scouting extends influence around The CNV made recommendations including the country BSP’s determination to continue its co- educational character by accepting girls in On 15-17 January 2009, it was Boy Scouts the movement. The organic law of BSP needs of the Philippines’ (BSP) turn to present to be amended to conform to this endeavor. updates of their constitution, mission and Part of the plan is the review of sectional vision, management, youth programme, adult programs and the age range of each section resources, relationships and communications, to ensure that the five personal development resources development, research and areas are fully integrated into the youth development. Overall, the visiting team program. commended the BSP for their readiness and well-prepared presentations.

20 The CNV Chronology Recommendation was made for the appointment of National Adult Resources Commissioner and the commissioner’s Facts & figures manual revision to conform with the National Year Founded: 1936 Adult Resources Policy. With a membership of WOSM Member: 1946 1.5 million, there was a reiteration to market Membership 2011: 1,570,206 Scouting outside the school system and to International Events Hosted: other segments of society. 1st APR Scout Conference, 1958 10th World Scout Jamboree, 1959 Regional Vice-Chairman Mohammed Ali Khalid 8th APR Scout Conference, 1972 led the CNV team, together with Dr Mohd 1st AP/BSP Jamboree, 1973 12th AP/BSP Jamboree, 1991 Mukhyuddin, Regional Awards Chairman Zainal 1st ASEAN Jamboree, 1993 Abidin, Regional Director Abdullah Rasheed and 3rd APR Workshop on Scout Camp and Hostel, 1998 Syd Castillo of APR office. 41st APR BMC for Professional Scout Executives, 1998 42nd APR BMC for Professional Scout Executives, 1999 APR Advanced Management Course for Professional Scout Regional Chairman Jejomar C Binay, the Executives, 2000 National President of BSP, said that “ the 4th APR Scout Supply Workshop cum Trade Fair, 2002 5th APR Summit, 2006 success of Scouting in the country is due to the APR Workshop on CEDC, 2006 eagerness of young people to be in the Scout APR Communication Workshop, 2008 th Movement and the Scout leaders are always 26 APR Scout Jamboree, 2009 APR Seminar on Community-Based Scouting, 2010 ready to serve”. 2nd AULTC fir Vietnam Scout Leaders, 2011 APR Workshop for Correspondents, 2012

The CNV Chronology 21 th The Scout Association 8stop of Papua New Guinea

Good relationship with government and international agencies is a pillar of strength for Scouting in Papua New Guinea. With strong support, the association has the capacity for resources development and management, and a great potential to expand membership in mainstream and indigenous communities.

Crossing the South Pacific This exercise created an opportunity for PNG leaders to evaluate their practices at different Papua New Guinea was the first stop in the levels, look at areas that are going well, and South Pacific for the CNV mission held on 27th suggest ways to modify or improve. After - 29th March 2009. several years of membership decrease, there has been a slight ascent in numbers in the last Using the eight key performance indicators, couple of years. the team looked into the progress of the Papua New Guinea in the areas of constitution, The team noted the association’s income mission and vision, management, youth generating assets and their good relations programme, adult resources, relationship and with the government, local and international communication, resources development and agencies – all have the potential for productive research development. partnerships and projects.

22 The CNV Chronology The CNV team comprised of Regional Scout Committee member John Ravenhall, Regional Governance Review Task Force chairman Alex Wong, Regional Director Abdullah Rasheed Facts & figures and Director Prassanna Shrivastava. Their PNG Year Founded: 1926 counterparts were Chief Commissioner Maj. WOSM Member: 1975 Sere Kala, International Commissioner Winston Membership 2010: 6,284 Jacob, Deputy Chief Commissioners Michael International Events Hosted: Pearson, Bonner F. Tito and other key Scout leaders. APR Multipurpose Workshop, 1994 SPENSOC Meeting, 1994 A Strategic Priorities Workshop, 2000 The CNV team made courtesy calls on the British High Commission, the Australian High Commission and the Minister of Community Development to seek their support for Scouting – and they received positive feedback from high-ranking representatives.

Finally the team went to the Gaire Village for a face to face interaction with young people who gave interesting feedback on how they perceive the values of Scouting, their aspiration for international opportunities, and the basic need for equipment to effectively carry out their activities.

The CNV Chronology 23 th 9stop The Scout Association of Maldives

Small in land size and number, Maldives has one of the highest membership densities in the region at 1:75. Through active participation, Maldivian Scouts continue to make a consistent and strong presence at the international arena of Scouting.

Scouting is vibrant in the islands and The team had a dialogue with leaders of beyond the Scout Association of Maldives on key performance areas. Presently the association The regional team comprised of Regional has over 10,000 members and has one of Scout Committee Vice-Chairman Mohammed the highest Scout densities in the region. The Ali Khalid, members Fazlur Rahman, Prakorb regional team appreciated the diverse range of Mukura and Dr Mohammed Mukhyuddin, flew Scouting activities in the islands and the active to Maldives from 10 to 12 May 2009 and participation of young Maldivians in overseas completed another successful Committee NSO events. Visit. Assisting the team were Regional Director Abdullah Rasheed and Director Thian Hiong No stones were left unturned during the Boon. meeting, from governance issues to strategic planning, from revision of advancement

24 The CNV Chronology scheme to community-based Scouting, from review of training scheme and awards to the enhancement of resource base such as Facts & figures membership, Scout supplies and grants. Year Founded: 1956 After intense discussions, a set of actions were WOSM Member: 1990 agreed upon, highlighting constitution, POR, Membership 2011: 5,302 youth programme and training schemes. International Events Hosted: ARP Programme and Community Development During the lively dialogue with young people, Workshop, 1998 main issues raised were revitalizing the Rover 2nd SAF Friendship Camp, 2003 section, introduction of the World Environment 1st SAARC Chief Commissioners Meeting, 2003 Badge, Scouts of the World Programme and Intl Seminar on Youth Programme Dev’t. Rover, 2006 making youth programme more active. The APR Workshop on PR & Marketing, 2009 young people articulated their experiences and gratefulness on how Scouting is becoming an essential part of their young lives.

Chief Commissioner Ahmed Ali Maniku expressed his gratitude to the regional team for their keen interest in the development of Scouting in Maldives.

The CNV Chronology 25 th 10 stop Scout Association of Japan

The Scout Association of Japan is no doubt a community leader for young people in Japan, and a great initiator and builder of international friendship and exchanges with other nations. Being community based, SAJ has proven how Scouting thrives and remains relevant to youth outside the school system.

Community leader for young people their Japanese counterparts coordinated by Ms Mari Nakano, Chairman of SAJ International Solid foundation, well-kept traditions and Committee, to assess eight key performance international goodwill are the conclusions indicators. Regional Director Abdullah Rasheed derived from the CNV at the Scout Association and Director for Communications Ms Luz Taray of Japan. supported both teams.

At the visit that took place from 1st to 3rd June in Together, they looked at the areas of Tokyo, the regional team comprised of Regional constitution, mission and vision, management, Scout Committee (RSC) members Dr Yung youth program, adult resources, relationships Chaur-Shin, Fazlur Rahman, Prakorb Mukura and communications, resources development and Kirsty Brown, as RSC consultant, joined and research development.

26 The CNV Chronology They carefully assessed how SAJ performed in these areas in delivering Scouting to young people. At the end of the meeting, they reached a mutual agreement to look into areas that need Facts & figures expansion or strengthening. Overall, the CNV Year Founded: 1913 commended SAJ for its cohesive style in serving WOSM Member: 1922 Scouting locally and internationally. Membership 2011: 143,432 International Events Hosted: The CNV team highly commended the Rovers 23rd World Scout Conference, 1971 for their impressive presentations on various 13th World Scout Jamboree, 1971 exchange projects with other Scout associations Asia-Pacific Top Leaders Summit, 1997 and for sharing their personal experiences in APR Multipurpose Workshop, 2000 23rd APR Scout Jamboree, 2002 local and international activities. It should be Workshop on the Role of ICT in Youth Programme, 2004 noted that these activities are being initiated, 5th APR Scout Youth Forum, 2007 planned and implemented by the Rovers. APR CLT, 2007 22nd APR Scout Conference, 2007 Team member Kirsty Brown said, “they are to APR Workshop on Effective National Adult Resources Committee and National Training System, 2011 be commended for the enormous amount of work they have put into the association and ensure they are a community leader for young people.”

The CNV Chronology 27 th 11 stop Scout Association of Mongolia

From its humble beginning since becoming a member in 1994, the Scout Association of Mongolia debuts at 18 years old with over 8,000 members. At a relatively young age, SAM has acquired and developed its own headquarters building, a vast campsite with facilities, community training centers, and the support of generous partners.

Excelling in joint ventures indicators. At the second day of the visit, the team spent time with young people for a After Japan, the CNV went to Mongolia dynamic sharing and dialogue. from 17th to 19th June 2009 at the capital, Ulaanbaatar. The regional team reviewed the After a thorough assessment on SAM's progress of SAM in the areas of constitution, performance, CNV concluded that it has done mission and vision, management, youth well as a Scout organization since joining WOSM program, adult resources, relationships and in 1994. The conscientious effort of its young communications, resources and research leaders was reflected in the presentations and development, using the eight key performance discussions.

28 The CNV Chronology At the end of the meeting, a recommendation paper was signed showing SAM's commitment to implement quality Scouting in Mongolia and for Facts & figures the regional office to continue supporting SAM Year Founded: 1991 until it attains the proficiency it desires. WOSM Member: 1994 Membership 2011: 8,869 Most of the recommendations involved the International Events Hosted: creation or improvement of systems and 11th Asia-Pacific/1st Mongolian National Rover Moot (1999) procedures whether these are administrative First International Jamboree, 2012 functions, membership registration, job descriptions of volunteers, or in the implementation of Adults in Scouting.

The team realized to a greater extent the value of the exercise and the level of participation. The team comprised of Regional Scout Committee member John Ravenhall, Scouting Profile Chairman Shree Ram Lamichhane, Regional Director Abdullah Rasheed and Director Syd Executive Director Bayarjargal Damdindagva, Castillo. On the Mongolian side were Chief National Training Commissioner Delgermaa Commissioner Erdenejamiyan Erdenebileg, Tsedsuren and National Rover Commissioner International Commissioner Adyiabold Namkhai, Ankhbayar Purevsuren.

The CNV Chronology 29 th 12 stop Sri Lanka Scout Association

As an organization that thrived well for 100 years, Sri Lanka Scout Association invited and hosted the Asia-Pacific Regional Jamboree to celebrate its success with the international Scouting community. At the same time, Sri Lankan Scouts take the greater challenge to initiate peace and heal the nation and its young generation from the long-term effects of ethnic conflict.

Opportunity to boost image of Scouting Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Committee members and key leaders of SLSA met for On the occasion of the Committee NSO Visit the CNV from 17th to 19th January 2010 at (CNV) to Colombo, the Scout Association of the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo. Sri Lanka Sri Lanka (SLSA) assembled a huge rally to Scout Commissioners were well prepared draw public attention to young people’s call for for the visit and have a good grasp of issues a more peaceful and healthier environment. that are crucial to the effectiveness of SLSA. Thousands of Scouts and their parents lined As a conclusion, both the visiting team and up both sides of Colombo’s main street in a SLSA leaders signed a commitment to work 15-minute walk towards Sasakawa Hall for for the growth of the association with greater the opening of the CNV. While walking, Scouts efficiency. held messages for environment and peace interventions, and underscored the Scout Promise and Law.

30 The CNV Chronology Part of the visit was a dialogue with young people where they discussed a variety of issues. Some of them expressed their Facts & figures aspiration for more international Scouting Year Founded: 1912 opportunities within Sri Lanka. Furthermore, WOSM Member: 1953 they would like to see that Scouting is Membership 2011: 43,147 introduced deeper into the rural communities International Events Hosted around the country. 1st APR Information Technology Workshop, 1998 APR Sub-Regional Resources Development Workshop, 2006 Through a press conference, the CNV team 4th SAF Scout Friendship Camp, 2006 faced the media, many of whom were TTL Workshop, 2010 accomplished Scouts, to explain the purpose APR Workshop on Innovative Leadership and Effective Communication, 2011 of the visit and to engage the support of 29th APR Scout Jamboree, 2012 media for a greater visibility of Scouting.

Chief Commissioner Chandrasena Batuwangala headed the Sri Lankan team for both the CNV and press conference. The visiting team comprised of Regional Scout Committee (RSC) Vice-Chairmen Prakorb Mukura and Dr Mohd Mukhyuddin, RSC member Dr Chao Shou- Po, APR consultant Mohammed Ali Khalid, Regional Director Abdullah Rasheed and Director Thian Hiong-Boon.

The CNV Chronology 31 th 13 stop Korea Scouts Association

Korea’s boldness to take the most difficult challenge of hosting regional and world events solidifies its capability and status as one of the most influential youth organizations nationally and internationally.

CNV: an opportunity to synergize Dr Young Joong Kang, then President of KSA welcomed the visiting team and encouraged a high level of sharing and transparency for CNV The Committee NSO Visit (CNV) to Korea th th was the 15th round of visits to National Scout Korea which was held from 11 to 13 March Organizations. “Each visit to the NSOs brings 2009. a new learning and a fresh perspective”, said Regional Director Abdullah Rasheed. The CNV team, headed by Prakorb Mukura, was clearly impressed with the preparations “Preparing for the CNV has been a rare and delivery of reports. They commended opportunity to synchronize our reports. Weeks the good management of the organization, before the event, we made a tremendous effort particularly its healthy financial situation as to look at every department. As a result we now they shared practical applications of strategic have a better view of every angle of our work planning, youth program development, adult together as an integral part of the organization”, support, partnerships and communications, said Hong Seung-Soo, then Secretary General research and development. For KSA, the CNV of KSA. reinforced their efforts to translate official

32 The CNV Chronology documents and policies from Korean to English. Facts & figures One interesting highlight of the visit was the traditional tribute to a female Scout Year Founded: 1922 who earned the Tiger Scout Award. A large WOSM Member: 1953 group of the Scouting community attended Membership 2011: 209,369 the recognition ceremony including parents, International Events Hosted: Scout leaders, and from the troop where she 17th World Jamboree, 1991 belongs. Regional Scout Conference, 1965 17th AP Jamboree, 1996 21st AP Jamboree, 2000 The usual dialogue with the young people was International Patrol Jamboree, 2002 very beneficial to both sides as the young APR PR, ICT and Marketing Workshop, 2003 people expressed their opinions related to 24th APR Scout Jamboree, 2004 Scouting. 13th International Rover Moot, 2005 International Patrol Jamboree, 2005 APR Events Management Workshop, 2006 To conclude the visit, team members signed 10th World Scout Youth Forum, 2008 the conclusions and recommendations of 38th World Scout Conference, 2008 the meeting. Signatories from the KSA were 27th APR Jamboree, 2010 Simon Hang Bock Rhee, Vice President; Bock APR Workshop on Partnership and Fundraising, 2011 4th Inter-religious Symposium, 2012 Hyun Jung, Chief Commissioner; Dr Eugene 8th APR Air Internet Jamboree, 2012 Gui Kim, International Commissioner; Danny Hong Seung Soo, Secretary General. From the Regional Committee were Prakorb Mukura, Vice-Chairman; Dr Mohammed Mukhyuddin, Vice-Chairman; Nicholas Tang, member; Sang Ho Shim, member; and Abdullah Rasheed, Regional Director, with Luz Taray as desk officer.

The CNV Chronology 33 th 14 stop Bharat Scouts & Guides

The Bharat Scouts & Guides, like its country India, is huge and widely spread. It remains a keeper of Scouting traditions even as it embraces the demands of the 21st century. The organization keeps an eye on keeping good practices alive and a proactive agent for environmental awareness and education.

Good Scouting practices cited BS&G that could be worth-sharing with other organizations. One area that shows potential is Representatives of the World Organization of the how BS&G is marketing its programme to young Scout Movement (WOSM) and World Association people of all Scouting sections. At the same of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) in time, BS&G was receptive to recommendations the Asia-Pacific Region largely appreciated the particularly in adopting new programmes for progress of the Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG) young people such as the Scouts of the World at the Committee NSO Visit (CNV) held in New Award and the World Scout Environment Badge. Delhi from 5th to 7th May 2010. A long running adventure programme of the Using the eight-point guideline of the CNV scout association at the National Adventure Package, members of the visiting team Institute was cited. The programme runs identified a number of good practices of the every year at the nature laden training centre

34 The CNV Chronology in Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh. It caters to the adventurous nature of young people and inspires them to appreciate the gifts of a well- Facts & figures preserved and protected natural environment. Year Founded: 1909 WOSM Member: 1938 In a dialogue with Rover and Ranger Scouts Membership 2011: 3,294,245 in New Delhi and nearby areas, the CNV team International Events Hosted: were pleased to hear suggestions from youth 17th World Scout Conference, 1959 members on how Scouting and Guiding could be APR Fund Raising Seminar, 1974 10th APR Jamboree, 1987 improved, and notably their hope to know more APR Basic Management Course, 1987 about Scouting outside India. 2nd APR Adult Resources Management Seminar, 1998 APR Basic Management Course, 1994 1st APR Advanced Management Course, 1995 The visiting team comprised of first Vice- 43rd APR Basic Management Course, 2000 Chairman Mr Prakorb Mukura, members Mr 20th APR Scout Conference, 2001 Fazlur Rahman and Shree Ram Lamichhane, APR Course for Leader Trainers, 2001 APR Scout Youth Forum, 2001 accompanied by Regional Director Abdullah 45th APR BMC for Professional Scout Executives, 2003 Rasheed and APR Director Mr Thian Hiong- Seminar on Learning Organization, 2005 Boon. Counterparts from WAGGGS Asia-Pacific International Seminar on Partnership, 2005 TTL Evaluation Workshop, 2007 Committee member Ms Normala Baharudin and 7th SAF Scout Friendship Camp, 2009 Regional Director Ms Ming Fe Wu were present. 4th APR AMC, 2010 7th APR Scout Leaders Summit, 2010 APR Workshop on Community-Based Scouting, 2011 Bharat Scouts & Guides National Commissioner L. M. Jain headed the team of senior volunteers and professionals who actively participated in the CNV deliberation.

The CNV Chronology 35 th 15 stop Fiji Scouts Association

A significant increase in membership and the refurbishment of a historical training center are vital signs that Fiji Scouts Association is back on its feet to prepare for celebrating its 100th year in 2014. Considered as a breakthrough, the association hosted the first Woodbadge Course for Unit Leaders coming from different nations and island territories in the South Pacific.

Going with Change Mr John Naisau, Acting Chief Commissioner, took over the leadership and with this change, Pacific islands, situated at the far extreme new and energetic leaders took up various of the region, was the focal place where the commissioners' positions. Some expressed their Committee NSO Visit (CNV) spent two days underlying hope that the CNV could give them in June. Former Regional Scout Committee a boost and the momentum for a fresh start. member John Ravenhall (Australia) led the Former Chief Commissioner Chandra Shekhar meeting between the visiting team from the APR who is also the Acting Deputy Chief Scout joined office and the Fijian Scout leaders. the meeting.

A few months before the CNV, Fiji Scouts Scouting in Fiji is largely school-based, receiving Association underwent substantial changes. support from the Ministry of Education.

36 The CNV Chronology The ministry gives importance to Scouting as the most useful co-curricular activity within the school system. Facts & figures Year Founded: 1914 At the time of the visit, Fiji had a Scout WOSM Member: 1971 population of 4,192 and there is much scope for Membership 2011: 7,401 membership expansion around the islands. With International Events Hosted: enormous effort, Scout membership has soared 9th AP CD Seminar, 1979 to almost 5,500 in recent years. APR Sub-regional Multipurpose Workshop, 1983 APR Sub-regional Programme and Training Workshop, 1991 APR Multipurpose Workshop, 1999 Fiji Scouts has made steady progress in recent 2nd CSPSA meeting and a Course for ALT, 1999 years to spread Scouting across the islands South Pacific Council Meeting, 2004 Woodbadge for CSPSA, 2012 and is preparing to celebrate its centenary in a remarkable way.

The CNV Chronology 37 th 16 stop The Hong Kong Scout Association

The Scout Association of Hong Kong excels in developing resources and its expertise in various areas could play a wider role in international Scouting. The association has set a benchmark as the most preferred non-formal educational programme for the youth of Hong Kong.

CNV commends achievements The CNV is an opportunity to take an overview of Hong Kong Scouts of all operational areas of the association. SAHK has remarkably advanced into a well-rounded At the two-day Committee NSO Visit (CNV) organization even as it faces the greater held at the Hong Kong Scout Centre on 23- challenge of making Scouting as the most 24 July, the Scout Association of Hong Kong preferred Other Learning Experience (OLE) for (SAHK) has proven itself as a well-managed young people in Hong Kong under the recently Scout association and one of the leading youth declared government educational reform. At the organizations in Hong Kong. The CNV cited the same time, SAHK leaders acknowledge their unprecedented achievements of SAHK and its capacity and potential to recruit more young expertise in various areas, especially its sound members and adult Scout leaders. financial base and resources management.

38 The CNV Chronology The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has accredited SAHK’s Wood Badge Training Scheme as their Diploma in Leadership Training. The Facts & figures next goal is to make the Wood Badge Training Year Founded: 1911 interface with the Qualifications Framework of WOSM Member: 1977 the Hong Kong SAR Government. Membership 2011: 96,296 International Events Hosted: 2nd APR Workshop on Scout Supply Part of the CNV was a dialogue with Venture and Service Management Cum Trade Fair, 1996 Rover Scouts who were participating in a Youth 19th APR Scout Conference, 1998 Forum at that time. When asked about the APR Course for Leader Trainers, 1998 2nd APR Youth Forum, 1998 decreasing Scout membership, some of them Hong Kong Scout Millennium Jamboree, 1999 - 2000 said that the emergence of other youth groups, APR Unit Leaders Roundtable, 2002 as well as the social media, are giving young 1st APR Seminar Learning Organization, 2004 Course for Assistant Leader Trainers, 2010 people more choices for networking.

At the CNV, key leaders of SAHK comprised of Chief Commissioner Anthony Chan, International Commissioner Alex Wong, Deputy Chief Commissioners and other Commissioners made comprehensive reports and led the discussions. The visiting team from the Regional Scout Committee were First Vice-Chairman Prakorb Mukura, Dr Chao Shou-Po, Regional Director Abdullah Rasheed, and Ms Luz Taray.

The CNV Chronology 39 th 17 stop Bangladesh Scouts

Bangladesh Scouts has much to offer young people and has exercised conscientious effort to review its youth program and educational objectives. As the host of the 24th APR Scout Conference, it aims to boost the image of Scouting and demonstrate its capacity and maturity as a leading youth organization in the country.

Bangladesh sets high level Azad headed the Bangladesh Scouts. of participation Key position holders gave well documented Continuing the series of Committee NSO Visits presentations on the key areas such as mission in the Asia-Pacific Region, leaders of Bangladesh and vision, updates on youth programme, Scouts and the Regional Scout Committee organizational development, resources kicked off the three-day meeting in Dhaka on development, and special projects. 24th September 2010. Bangladesh Scouts was the 17th NSO and the largest CNV gathering so “Bangladesh Scouts has established a strong far. First Vice-Chairman Prakorb Mukura of the research team to improve its services to Regional Scout Committee led the visiting team young people, and Bangladesh Scouts affirms and Chief National Commissioner Abul Kalam its emphasis on community development, their visibility in relief work during disasters,

40 The CNV Chronology and focus on health camps nationwide. The government continues to support two huge projects for the expansion of Cub and Scout Facts & figures sections to cover a larger area of the youth Year Founded: 1972 population”, said Regional Director Abdullah WOSM Member: 1974 Rasheed. Membership 2011: 1,163,473 International Events Hosted: The meeting was held at the national APR Fund Raising Seminar, 1975 headquarters starting with a simple 5th APR Jamboree, 1981 opening ceremony with the President of Management Course for Professionals (operation Bangladesh Scouts, Mr Mohammed Momtazul as Module), 1985 & 1986 14th APR Jamboree, 1994 Islam. 2nd APR COMDECA, 1995 9th APR Rover Moot, 1997 Constituting the visiting team were 2nd Vice- International Workshop on Expansion Chairman Dr Mukhyddin bin Sarwani, Dr of Cub Scouting, 2000 Advanced Management Course for Professional Scout Chao-Shou Po and Shree Ram Lamichanne, Executives, 2001 Consultant Mohammad Ali Khalid, Regional 2nd APR Unit Leader Roundtable, 2004 Director Abdullah Rasheed and Director APR Trainers Gathering, 2006 Prassanna Shrivastava. Bangladeshi APR Training System Development Workshop, 2006 th counterparts were National Commissioners, 6 SAF Scout Friendship Camp, 2008 TTL Evaluation & Planning Workshop, 2010 Deputy National Commissioners and Scout 48th APR BMC, 2010 Executives. Sub-Regional Workshop on Risk Management, 2012 APR Course for Leader Trainers, 2011 7th APR Scout Youth Forum, 2012 24th APR Scout Conference, 2012

The CNV Chronology 41 th 18 stop Scouts Australia

Scouts Australia’s vision is to be “the pre-eminent youth organization in Australia”, and it has already extended itself to cover emerging and crucial concerns of today’s society such as health, keeping children way from harm and exploitation, and working towards ensuring an ecologically balanced development in environment. Projects were initiated contributing towards peace and the importance of gainful employment. Work in these areas aim to meet most of the challenges of today’s young people in Australia.

CNV in Australia reveals immense partners in multiple projects across the country ranging work accomplished from e-learning projects to saving water and energy. Its work in putting up 11,000 water tanks in all Scout halls Eighteenth of the list of NSO visits was Scouts Australia. and saving 100 million liters of water a year paved the Among the remarkable achievements of Scouts Australia way for Scouts Australia becoming the 2010 national were the regular and vigorous review and research winner for saving water. undertaken in youth programme in all the five sections, the tremendous work by the current National Adult Scouts Australia also excels in providing various Resources Committee (NARC) in supporting the adult opportunities to young people to be part of decision leaders, the effective marketing strategies that recorded making processes through the effective functioning significant changes in membership, elaborate training of two youth bodies: the National Youth Council arrangements offered at the Scouts of Australia Institute which covers all sections of the youth programme of Training (SAIT), to name a few. Scouts Australia is and the National Rover Council which oversees the very supportive to other NSOs in the region especially Rover Section. Representatives from these two bodies those that lack youth programme materials and participate fully at the National Executive Committee experience in implementing the Adults in Scouting policy. and National Scout Council and provide regular and timely responses to the needs and aspirations of the With the association’s healthy financial situation based young people. These were evident when the team met on its own resources coming from Branch Councils the selected young people from the Scout, Venture (43%), own trust fund (29%) and commercial operations and Rover Sections who expressed their commitment (18%), Scouts Australia works heavily with other and confidence that Scouting provides the wholesome development for young people through adventure, self

42 The CNV Chronology reliance and do not regret giving up some other sports and hobbies in place of Scouting. They expressed that Scouting gives them opportunities, which they have never found Facts & figures in any other organization in getting more friends, joining adventure, going abroad, among others. Year Founded: 1908 WOSM Member: 1953 Among the extensive research undertaken during the Membership 2011: 73,097 last decade was the review of the management structure International Events Hosted: in 2008 that had a great impact in bringing about the 1st AP Rover Moot, 1977 necessary changes for improving various aspects in 4th AP Jamboree, 1979 management. 12th APR Scout Conference, 1980 2nd AP Rover Moot, 1980 The Venture Scout Review of 2008 has paved the way in 4th AP Rover Moot, 1984 improving the Venture Section, which has outreached all 16th World Jamboree, 1987 other sections in gaining a better growth of 5.8% over the 31st World Scout Conference, 1988 last year while the next closest cub section had a growth 6th AP Rover Moot, 1989 of only 2%. The current “Rover Review Towards 2020“ 7th & 8th World Rover Moot, 1990 & 1991 is expected to reveal the needed change in the Rover 13th AP Jamboree, 1992 section. Once the review is completed, the plan is to 7th AP Rover Moot, 1992 make Rovering as one of the most robust sections in the 15th A-P Jamboree, 1994 1st A-P Venture, 1994 Scout Movement. 3rd A-P Venture, 1996 8th AP Rover Moot, 1995 Among the research projects are the Brand positioning 19th APR Scout Jamboree, 1998 research, research on young peoples interests, lifestyle, 3rd APR Top Leader Summit, 2000 values and attitudes as generation Y have had the 22nd APR/19th Australian Jamboree, 2001 Scouting programme more relevant and attractive to 12th Asia-Pacific/15th Australian Rover Moot, 2002 young people. Total membership has grown for the fourth Workshop on Scouting and Special Needs, 2006 successive year in 2009 for a total of 73,523. Youth Programme & Training Commissioner’s Forum, 2011 APR Workshop on Scouting for Young People with Last but not least is the current strategic planning process Special Needs, 2012 of Scouts Australia, with seven targets set for 2014 and 10 milestones to reach by June 2011. This on-line system is called “StrategyConnect”, giving information updates on the level of implementation, progress and reporting by those responsible at any given time. the Executive Committee David Jones, Programme First Vice Chairman Prakorb Mukura led the team Commissioner John Clarke, Training Commissioner together with Fazlur Rahman and Regional Director Paul Parkinson, International Commissioner Neville Abdullah Rasheed. Scouts Australia was led by National Tomkins and National Executive Richard Miller, and Chief Commissioner Reg Williams together with the core Prassanna Shrivastava of APR office. national team of Scouts Australia including Chairman of

The CNV Chronology 43 th 19 stop Scouting New Zealand

Over recent years, Scouts New Zealand made a remarkable headway in bringing desired changes. A number of factors contributed to this change. They applied dynamic and innovative approaches to offer attractive activities to young people. They eased the training style and mode to meet the lifestyle of adult leaders, plus they introduced creative branding and image building initiatives.

Scouting, an invigorating force support packages available to all leaders online. This pre-packaged material is well articulated, As the last CNV mission in 2010, the Regional using a carefully selected theme for each term Scout Committee met with key leaders of Scouts to ensure that those who are less experienced New Zealand in Wellington from 1-3 December can refer to it anytime. to understand in-depth the developments of Scouting there, and the progress is foreseeable Modular approach to training is divided into with a team of experienced volunteers and four stages, making woodbadge the highest dedicated professionals making this possible. Scout training for the leader. With no emphasis on the current training scheme for assistant One apparent change is the 5.3% membership leader trainers (ALT) or leader trainers (LT), it growth starting 2010, a big leap coming from a has enabled Scouts New Zealand to increase its 9-year decline. Current membership is 19,927 adult leader training by 300% in three years to and commitment is high to reach an ambitious meet the increasing demand for new leaders. target of 25,000 by 2015. The tagline Adventure Plus is the key for Attractiveness of youth programme is a marketing with an number of publications challenge to every unit leader. To ensure this, produced such as the An Introduction to Scouts Scouts New Zealand designed tailor-made New Zealand, annual review report, special

44 The CNV Chronology news, a comprehensive website of resources and information, strategic priorities booklet, annual report, National Programme Package for leaders -- all adding Facts & figures to the revival of scouting since the introduction of New Scouting in New Zealand five years ago. Scouting Year Founded: 1953 continues to be community-based where youth WOSM Member: 1953 sections are linked to the life of young people in their Membership 2011: 19,927 formal education system. International Events Hosted: 7th APR Scout Conference, 1970 Specialized National Schools run by Scouts New 5th AP Rover Moot, 1986 3rd AP Jamboree, 1978 Zealand such as the Walsh Memorial Flying School had 14th APR Scout Conference, 1984 its 44th session in early 2011. This is a prestigious 11th AP Jamboree, 1990 avenue to promote scouting to non-Scouts and a good 16th AP Jamboree, 1995 training ground for Scout members. 2nd AP Venture, 1995

The chocolate fund raising programme held countrywide is perhaps one of many success stories raising over $200,000 in 2010 which aims to increase scout groups joining the event.

National Chairman Noel Walker led the New Zealand team, together with International Commissioner George Fairbairn, National Chief Scout Executive Chris Hooper, National Secretary Murrey Charlesworth. The regional team was led by the 1st Vice Chairman Prakorb Mukura, consultant Kirsty Brown, Regional Director Abdullah Rasheed, and Desk Officer Prassanna Shrivastava.

The CNV Chronology 45 th 20 stop Cambodia Scouts

Since joining WOSM in 2009, Cambodia Scouts expand to over 5,700 members, extend services to various community work, and focus on capacity building to put in place a functional youth programme and sufficient training for unit leaders.

Expanding membership and extending From the reports, Cambodia Scouts are widely services involved in community and social services. These cut across many areas ranging from March 2011 was a dynamic month for Cambodia good sanitation to environment awareness, Scouts with three Scouting events happening in from maintaining public order in large national a row in Phnom Penh. Foremost was CNV began events to cleanliness around the city. They are on 14th March, a significant meeting of leaders active in the outdoors educating the public on to enhance their knowledge and understanding proper disposal of garbage, traffic control and of the current situation of Cambodia Scouts. 1st tree planting in nine provinces. Thousands Vice Chairman Prakorb Mukura led the simple volunteered in the renovation of school libraries. opening ceremony at the Council of Ministers Over 850 Scouts have camped together, complex by an active interaction on the major explored and learned new skills in preparation needs of this new association. for the planned first National Scout Jamboree.

46 The CNV Chronology At the meeting, options were explored on how to make community based scouting stronger by looking at new horizons – the streets, half-way Facts & figures houses, orphanages, delinquent centers, and prisons – and tapping the help of international Year Founded: 1934 agencies who are presently running social WOSM Member: 2008 projects in these areas. Membership 2011: 10,305 International Events Hosted: Cambodia Scouts, which became a WOSM APR Programme and Training Commissioners member in 2008 has over 10,305 members. Forum, 2009 They are supported by over 900 adult leaders. The plan to increase membership calls for vigorous training of more unit leaders. For this, an Assistant Leader Training course was set for November 2011 and basic training courses for adult leaders were planned.

Comprising the regional team were 2nd Vice Chairman Dr. Mukyuddin bin Sarwani, Committee member Nicholas Tan and Consultant Mohamed Ali Khalid and the executives of the regional office. At the Cambodian side were highly distinguished Scout leaders including two Vice Presidents, Mr Tuon Siphann and Mr Kong Uok; Chief Commissioner Phan Sokim; Secretary General Mr. Lak Sam Ath and both the Programme and Adult resources Commissioners and their Deputy Commissioners.

The CNV Chronology 47 st 21 stop Nepal Scouts

The last few years was a time for steady progress. It was also a period of novelty for self sufficiency, for launching a new Scout section, and for sustaining relations with various partners.

Exemplifying sound financial base the National Executive Board and to the National Council. In April 2011, the Regional Scout Committee was back in South Asia for the CNV in Nepal. One initiative is the introduction of a new section called Adventure Section, roughly Using the eight key indicators in the CNV equivalent to the Venture Scouts section. Their guideline, the meeting was a healthy discussion properties and financial investments make the among the national commissioners and the association an excellent example of a NSO in visiting team. Their sharing of ideas and a developing country that has sound financial knowledge clarified various concepts. Nepal base and a good spread of income sources. Scouts also showed extensive progress in recent years, at the same time, they Other developments include the enhancement were open to suggestions of strengthening of PR and communication. The e-newsletter was other departments. One of which is the launched in March 2011. Partnership projects recommendation to create a National Youth with Finland make the dissemination of the Council and inviting young adult members to strategic plan and leadership development more

48 The CNV Chronology feasible at the district level and this is seen to have a good impact on implanting the Vision 2020 of Nepal Scouts. The National Council adopted the 2011-2013 strategic plan in early Facts & figures April. Year Founded: 1952 As an integral part of the CNV, the dialogue with WOSM Member: 1969 young people from a nearby district identified Membership 2011: 23,722 the need to further build up Scouting across the International Events Hosted: country as it is felt that most people are not APR Fund Raising Seminar, 1977 APR Multipurpose Workshop, 1995 aware of its values. Some young people also 3rd SAF Scouts Friendship Camp, 2005 said that greater use of IT could be an added APR TTL Workshop, 2008 attraction for young people to join. 6th APR Scout Leaders Summit, 2009

Regional Scout Committee 2nd Vice-Chairman Dr Mukhyuddin led the CNV team together with Committee Consultant Mohamad Ali Khalid and Baharudin and WAGGGS Regional Director APR Programme Sub-Committee Chairman Jose Mengfui Wu. Eduardo C Delgado, supported by the Regional Director Abdullah Rasheed and Director of Adult Prior to the CNV mission, one-week consultancy Resources Thian Hiong-Boon. work from the Regional Office was led by Thian Hiong-Boon to provide direct support to Chief Commissioner of Nepal Scouts and NSOs. This consultancy made it possible for 16 member of the Regional Scout Committee Shree national commissioners and staff to review and Ram Lamichhane led his 20-member team of formulate tactical plans and develop tools for Commissioners, Executive Committee and staff. implementing Youth Programme, organizational The CNV mission is also jointly undertaken with structure, Adult in Scouting, and creating clear the WAGGGS APR Vice-chairperson Ms. Normala job description for all positions.

The CNV Chronology 49 nd 22 stop Bhutan Scouts Association

Scouting in Bhutan is fast growing, and has one of the highest densities in membership. Scouting plays a major role in contributing to the country’s sole development philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH).

Scouting contributes to country’s The CNV team believes that Scouting in developmental philosophy Bhutan plays a major role in contributing to the country’s sole developmental philosophy From Kathmandu, the visiting team went to of Gross National Happiness (GNH). Any the Century Youth Village in Thimphu for the further development of Scouting is aimed CNV to Bhutan Scouts Association (BSA) on at enhancing the country’s goal of over all 28 April. Regional Scout Committee Vice- education for its citizens especially the young Chairman Dr Mukhyuddin led a five-member people. team from the Asia-Pacific Region. Among many other developments in BSA BSA Chief commissioner Chencho Dorji during its less than two decades history involved his team including Karma Tenzin, are the creation of a comprehensive life Norbu Dhendup, Pema Wangchuk, Kinley skills manual and training for leaders. The Dorji, and Rinchen as well as members of the construction of a breathtaking campsite is Programme Committee Ms. Tshering, Jigme in progress. The association also boasts of and training team member Ms. Choden Dorji a large number of trained leader trainers, Wangmo. a practical solution to recruiting more unit

50 The CNV Chronology leaders to facilitate the expansion of Scouting. The committee also noted the introduction of community-based Scouting which already Facts & figures has recruited a strong team of volunteers. A strong media personality has developed their Year Founded: 1973 strategies to function independently and to get WOSM Member: 1999 400 active volunteer leaders to help. Membership 2011: 20,888 International Events Hosted: The CNV team had a courtesy call on the 1st SAF Friendship Camp, 2002 President of the Bhutan Scout Council and APR Sub-Regional Workshop on Risk Management, 2006 Minister of Education, Thakur Singh Powdyel, APR Communications Forum, 2010 who reiterated that Scouting values are useful SAARC Camp, 2011 and most needed for the country and the recent First SAARC Scout Camp held in Bhutan was a vivid example of such contribution. He stressed that GNH and Scouting complement each other.

BSA was admitted to WOSM in 1999 and currently has over 19,000 members making it one of the NSOs with the highest scout population density.

The CNV Chronology 51 rd 23 stop Polynesia Scouts Council

Scouting in French Polynesia started in 1986 and was admitted as an associate member of the Asia Pacific Region in 2001. Since then, it has been growing steadily as a unifying force in a very diverse environment.

Government recognizes Scout training Key personalities were present at the simple as diploma CNV opening led by Roger Marama, President of Des Eclaireurs et Eclaireuses Unionistes. The CNV in May 2011 affirmed that Scouting in Polynesia enjoys the recognition and support The President of Polynesia Scout Council of the government, including the training Leone Revault welcomed the CNV team scheme which is accredited by the government comprised of John Ravenhall, former Regional as a diploma. Scout Committee member; Regional Director Abdullah Rasheed; Prassanna Shrivastava of Polynesia Scout Council has over 1,800 WSB Asia-Pacific Regional Office and senior members and more than 400 adult leaders. members of the four Scout Associations of Polynesia Scout Council.

52 The CNV Chronology The hosts arranged a special meeting with the City Mayor, a great supporter of Scouting, who unveiled the Polynesia Scout Council marker. Facts & figures National Training Commissioner Dominique Year Founded: 1947 with “Eclaireur et Eclaireuses de France” Pastor took this opportunity to share the adult WOSM Member training scheme which, he says, meets the Membership 2011: 1,728 high standards of French Laws in the country. International Events Hosted: The training scheme’s accreditation as a CSPSA Forum and Management Seminar, 2008 diploma makes it more attractive to young adults to take up training.

The CNV Chronology 53 th 24 stop The Singapore Scout Association

What makes Scouting in Singapore unique is that it thrives well in a highly urbanized and multi-cultural environment. Even more remarkable is that Scouting outlived a century of changes and development in its nation’s history. Today Singapore Scout Association is one of the oldest and active youth organizations in the country, celebrating its 100 years in 2010.

Singapore exemplifies urban Scouting four sources: Job Week, Donation Draw, Scout Charity Golf, and Scout Charity Premiere. The Singapore Scout Association President Noel association has also laid a strong financial Hon welcomed the Committee NSO Visit (CNV) rules and procedures. that took place at the national HQ in May 2011. He said that the committee visit is a With support systems in place, SSA continues demonstration of the international nature of to provide fun-filled, exciting activities and Scouting where good practices in governance programme where Scouts can explore, and initiatives of NSOs could be shared. discover and learn. SSA is one of the pioneer NSOs to initiate the Scouts of the World Indeed SSA Commissioners highlighted some Programme. of their successful experiences in fundraising, partnership projects and effective adult The visiting team comprised of 1st Vice leadership training. It was reported that Chairman Prakorb Mukura, 2nd Vice Chairman approximately 70% of funds come mainly from Dr Mukyuddin bin Sarwani, Regional

54 The CNV Chronology Consultant Mohammed Ali Khalid and Regional Director Abdullah Rasheed. APR Director for Youth Programme Syd Castillo Facts & figures supported the visiting team. Year Founded: 1910 WOSM Member: 1966 Prakorb Mukura stressed that the visit Membership 2011: 11,299 is more than a review. “It is also about International Events Hosted: fellowship”, he said. The visiting team had 9th APR Scout Conference, 1974 the opportunity to meet the Chief Scout and 1st APR Financial Management Workshop, 1994 President of Singapore His Excellency S.R. 18th APR Scout Conference, 1995 Nathan, who is a prime supporter of Scouting 1st APR Youth Forum, 1995 in the country. APR Course for Leader Trainers, 1995 Adult Resources Management Techniques Workshop, 1999 Among the SSA key leaders joining the CNV 3rd APR Scout Supply Workshop on Scout Supply Service Management cum Trade Fair, 2000 were Chief Commissioner Tan Cheng Kiong, th Executive Director Effendy Rajab, Assistant 5 APR Air/Internet Jamboree, 2009 MoP Network Training of Community Leaders, 2012 Chief Commissioner Andrew Ang, and Assistant Chief Commissioner Ho Chee Heng. Other Commissioners namely Dr. Jeffrey Ho, Chay Hong Leng, Malcolm Tan and Chow Hock Lin provided inputs to the discussion.

Some 20 young people, mostly Senior Scouts, gathered for the dialogue with the CNV team. One Scout said that Scouting provides a different kind of experience, especially when it comes to international friendship.

The CNV Chronology 55 th 25 stop Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia

Malaysian Scouts are keen on reinforcing the national concept of “1 Malaysia” with Scouting’s core principle of being open to all races and creeds, and to live in harmony in a multi cultural, multi religious and multi ethnic society.

Malaysia Scouts’ extensive work on risk They prepared the basic risk management policy management in Bahasa which Malaysia Scouts adopted in April 2011. Many value added courses were Highlighted at the Committee NSO Visit (CNV) organized for trainers at state and national in Malaysia is the extensive work of the Scout level. The standard operating procedure is association in producing a comprehensive expected to be ready by 2012 and could be a standard operating procedure for risk valuable resource for other NSOs in the region. management to ensure the safety of members in all Scouting activities. This work has been Malaysia is the 25th country to undertake the going on for the past three years, prompted CNV Programme, from 1st to 3rd October 2011. by Malaysia’s participation in the APR Risk and Regional Scout Committee Vice Chairman Safely Management workshop held in 2003. Prakorb Mukura led the visiting team with Committee members Dr Azrul Azwar, Shim Prof Dato Dr Mohd Zin leads the risk Ho, consultant Kirsty Brown, sub committee management working team of eight members. chairman Janaprith Fernando, Regional Director

56 The CNV Chronology Abdullah Rasheed and Desk Officer for Malaysia Syd Castillo. Facts & figures Chief Scout Dr Dato Shafie Mohd Salleh Year Founded: 1910 spearheaded the host team, along with many WOSM Member: 1957 Assistant National Chief Scout Commissioners Membership 2011: 47,473 and Chief Scout Commissioners of many International Events Hosted: APR Public Relations Seminar, 1997 states. Among key indicators discussed were 18th APR/9th Malaysia Jamboree, 1997 constitution, youth programme, adult resources, 7th APR/5th Malaysia Jamboree, 1982 financial resources, communication and 11th APR CD Seminar, 1980 partnership. 4th APR Scout Conference, 1964 APR Seminar on Public Relations, 2000 APR Programme Development Workshop on Scout Section, 2003 The visiting team also cited the keen Learning Organization Seminar, 2004 enthusiasm of ideas were shared on how to APR Marketing Workshop, 2006 integrate “1 Malaysia” in the youth programme APR Workshop on ICT in Scouting, 2007 APR CLT, 2009 package. 6th APR Scout Youth Forum, 2009 23rd APR Scout Conference, 2009 APR Workshop on Membership Growth, 2010 6th APR Air/Internet Jamboree, 2010 APR Workshop on Environment Education in Scouting, 2012

The CNV Chronology 57 th 26 stop Kiribati Scout Association

For almost 20 years since joining WOSM in 1993, Kiribati faces challenges in reaching out to young people in the scattered atolls of Kiribati. They remain steadfast in overcoming those challenges to offer Scouting at the most basic level.

Crossing distances to the Final Stop Tebwebwe. The CNV Team was comprised of former Regional Scout Committee member John Now the 26th and final stop: the island nation Ravenhall, Regional Governance task Force of Kiribati located in the central Pacific Ocean. Chairman Alex Wong, with Abdullah Rasheed The series of CNVs to 26 National Scout and S. Prassanna Shrivastava from the Regional Organizations in the Asia-Pacific Region that office. started in 2008 concludes its full round with the Kiribati Scout Association (KSA). The visit took On the first day of the visit, local leaders shared place in Tarawa, the capital. the present status of Kiribati Scout Association on eight major indicators: Constitution, Mission Over 25 Scout Leaders, including some and Vision, Management, Youth Program, Adult commissioners and unit leaders of various Resources, Relationships and Communication, Scout groups are meeting under the leadership Resources Development, Research and of Chief Commissioner Mr. Kantera Baurerei Development.

58 The CNV Chronology Now 20 years old since becoming a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1993, the local leaders and the visiting team Facts & figures identified major challenges that KSA has been Year Founded: 1927 facing over the years. They discussed solutions WOSM Member: 1993 and immediate actions that need to be taken to Membership 2009: 1,186 strengthen the organization’s overall capability International Events Hosted to develop Scouting and extend services to Multi Purpose Seminar, 2008 young people in the islands.

Representatives from the Ministry of Youth and the National Parliament attended the meeting, and expressed to support the KSA in strengthening the Scout Movement.

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AAPPRR SSCCOOUUTT CCOOMMMMIIITTTTEEEE –– NNSSOO VVIIISSIIITT (((CCNNVV))) UUNNDDEERRTTAAKKEENN APR Scout Committee - NSO Visit (CNV) Undertaken

Country (NSO) CNV Team No. Dates of Visit to Visit RSC Members APR Executives John Ravenhall 1. Indonesia 17-19 March 2008 Prakorb Mukura Abdullah Rasheed

Prakorb Mukura Abdullah Rasheed 2. Pakistan 15-17 May 2008 Jejomar C. Binay S Prassanna

Tan Cheng Kiong Abdullah Rasheed 3. Taiwan 05-07 June 2008 Prakorb Mukura Thian Hiong Boon

Jejomar C. Binay Brunei Abdullah Rasheed 4. 19-20 August 2008 Prakorb Mukura Darussalam Luz Taray

Jejomar C. Binay Mohammed Ali Khalid Abdullah Rasheed 5. Thailand 27-29 Sept. 2008 Oh Sang Gyoon Syd Castillo

Jejomar C. Binay Mohammed Ali Khalid Abdullah Rasheed 6. Macau 20-21 October 2008 Prakorb Mukura S. Prassanna

Mohammed Ali Khalid Dr. Mukhyuddin Abdullah Rasheed 7. Philippines 15-17 January 2009 Oh Sang Gyoon Syd Castillo Hj Zainal Abidin

John George Ravenhall Papua New Abdullah Rasheed 8. 26-27 March 2009 Alex Wong Guinea S. Prassanna

Mohammed Ali Khalid Dr. Mukhyuddin Abdullah Rasheed 9. Maldives 10-12 May 2009 M Fazlur Rahman Thian Hiong-Boon Prakorb Mukura

Kirsty Brown Fazlur Rahman Abdullah Rasheed 10. Japan 01-03 June 2009 Dr. Yung, Chaur-Shin Luz Taray

John Ravenhall Abdullah Rasheed 11. Mongolia 17-19 June 2009 Shree Ram Lamichhane Syd Castillo

Prakorb Mukura Dr. Mukhyuddin Abdullah Rasheed 12. Sri Lanka 17-19 January 2010 Chao, Shou-Po Thian Hiong-Boon Mohammed Ali Khalid

Prakorb Mukura Dr. Mukhyuddin Abdullah Rasheed 13. Korea 11-13 March 2010 Nicholas Tang Ning Luz Taray

Fazlur Rahman Shree Ram Lamichhane Abdullah Rasheed 14. India 05-07 May 2010 Prakorb Mukura Thian Hiong-Boon

Abdullah Rasheed 15. Fiji 10-12 June 2010 John Ravenhall S. Prassanna

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Dr. Chao, Shou-Po Abdullah Rasheed 16. Hong Kong 23-25 July 2010 Prakorb Mukura Luz Taray

Dr. Chao, Shou-Po 17. Mohammed Ali Khalid Dr. Mukhyuddin Abdullah Rasheed Bangladesh 24-26 September 2010 Shree Ram Lamichhane S. Prassanna Prakorb Mukura

Prakorb Mukura 18. Fazlur Rahman Abdullah Rasheed Australia 27-29 November 2010 Mohammed Ali Khalid S. Prassanna

Prakorb Mukura 19. Mohammed Ali Khalid Abdullah Rasheed New Zealand 01-03 December 2010 Kirsty Brown S. Prassanna

Prakorb Mukura Dr. Mukhyuddin Abdullah Rasheed 20. Cambodia 14-16 March 2011 Nicholas Tang Ning Syd Castillo Mohammed Ali Khalid

Dr. Mukhyuddin 21. Mohammed Ali Khalid Abdullah Rasheed Nepal 23-25 April 2011 Jose Eduardo Delgado Thian Hiong-Boon

Dr. Mukhyuddin 22. Mohammed Ali Khalid Abdullah Rasheed Bhutan 28-30 April 2011 Jose Eduardo Delgado Thian Hiong-Boon

Abdullah Rasheed Polynesia 05-06 May 2011 John Ravenhall 23. S. Prassanna Dr. Mukhyuddin 24. Prakorb Mukura Abdullah Rasheed Singapore 27-29 May 2011 Mohammed Ali Khalid Syd Castillo

Prakorb Mukura Shree Ram Lamichhane Dr. Azrul Azwar 25. Sang-Ho Shim Abdullah Rasheed Malaysia 01-03 October 2011 Janaprith Fernando Syd Castillo Mohammed Ali Khalid Kirsty Brown

Alex Wong Abdullah Rasheed 26. Kiribati 10-11 July 2012 John Ravenhall S. Prassanna

The CNV Chronology 61 Need-based analysis of NSOs emerging from the CNV Need-based analysis of NSOs emerging from the CNV Recommendations!

Areas of Need Countries

Review the separation of Constitution and Bangladesh, Mongolia, PNG, Scouts of China PoR

Review/Revise constitution vis-à-vis NZ, Australia, Bangladesh, Japan, Sri Lanka, Korea, Hong WOSM Guideline for drafting a national kong, Fiji, India, Mongolia, Maldives, Macau, Thailand, constitution Brunei Darussalam, Pakistan, Indonesia, Cambodia, Nepal, Bhutan, Singapore, F Polynesia

Review Organigram/ Organizational Bangladesh, Fiji, India, Korea, Sri Lanka, Mongolia, Fiji, Structure Maldives, Brunei Darussalam, Scouts of China, Pakistan, Cambodia, Nepal, Bhutan, Singapore, French Polynesia

Review/ emphasize Vision Statement Cambodia, Malaysia

Review/implement national strategic plan Bangladesh, Fiji, India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, PNG, Macau, Scouts of China, Indonesia, Nepal, Bhutan, Singapore

Develop or review or update educational NZ, Bangladesh, India. Korea, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, objectives for each section Japan, Maldives, Brunei Darussalam, Pakistan, Indonesia, Nepal, Bhutan, Singapore, French Polynesia, Malaysia

Program Review/ Age-range review/ Bangladesh, Fiji, Sri Lanka, Mongolia, Japan, Maldives, quality program PNG, Philippines, Macau, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, Pakistan, Indonesia

Emphasis on Rover Section/ Educational Hong Kong, Korea, Sri Lanka, Japan, Philippines, Macau, Objectives of the Rover Section Thailand, Pakistan, Indonesia, Cambodia,

Adopt World Programme Policy/ Review Cambodia, Nepal Youth Program

Establish Youth Forum Mongolia, Japan, Nepal

Involvement of young people in decision- Fiji, India, Korea, Sri Lanka, Japan, Maldives, Brunei making Darussalam, Scouts of China, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, malaysia

Review Scouts Advancement Scheme Fiji, Mongolia, Maldives, PNG, Indonesia, Nepal, singapore

Adopt the Scouts of the World India, Korea, Sri Lanka, Japan, Scouts of China, Indonesia, Bhutan

Research on needs of young people Bangladesh, Fiji, Cambodia, f polynesia

Adopt/Review NARP Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Mongolia, Maldives, PNG, Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Pakistan, Nepal

Form Adult Support Committee/ put in Fiji, Maldives, PNG, Malaysia place AIS Policy

Review National Training System Fiji, Bangladesh, Korea, Mongolia, Maldives, PNG, Brunei Darussalam, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Nepal

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Awards System/Recognition of Leaders Fiji, Sri Lanka, Mongolia, Maldives, PNG, Indonesia, Bhutan

Emphasis on quality of leaders/ Update Scouts of China, Indonesia, Nepal training scheme

Review job description of positions/Terms Fiji, Sri Lanka, Mongolia, Japan, Maldives, Malaysia of Reference

Lack of leaders/lack of trained Australia, Korea, Cambodia leaders/Recruitment of more leaders

Membership Growth/ Membership Target/ Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, PNG, Scouts of China, Nepal, Retention of Members

Establish Membership Registration System Fiji, Mongolia, PNG. Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Bhutan, Malaysia

Increase community-based groups/ out- Korea, Maldives, Thailand, Fiji, Mongolia, Philippines, Nepal of-school

Study Balance in the ratio between Hong Kong, Japan, Brunei Darussalam, French Polynesia leaders and Scouts

Financial Policy/ Financial Rules and Fiji, Mongolia, Maldives, PNG, Brunei Darussalam Procedures

National Scout Foundation Pakistan, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam

Maximize/diversify income sources Bangladesh, Fiji, Korea, Sri Lanka, Japan, Maldives, PNG. Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, Scouts of China, Pakistan, Indonesia, Cambodia, Nepal

Protection of Intellectual Property/ India, Sri Lanka, Mongolia, Nepal Registration

Strengthen Image/ Image Study, Image- Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, PNG, Maldives, Indonesia, building Nepal, Malaysia

Marketing Strategy/ Marketing India, Sri Lanka, Mongolia, Japan, Maldives, Philippines, Communication/ Macau, Pakistan, Cambodia, Malaysia

Use of ICT to communicate with members Fiji, Sri Lanka, PNG, Pakistan, Maldives

Strengthen Partnerships Hong Kong, India, Korea, Sri Lanka, Nepal

Sharing expertise with other NSOs Australia, Hong Kong, India

International Relations/ exchange Macau, Hong Kong programs

Evaluation of every event India, Sri Lanka, Mongolia, Maldives, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia

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Qualities of an Effective National Scout Organization

1. CONSTITUTION

The Constitution governs the rules of the NSO. Constitution must be considered in light of other complementing policies. It is important that the Constitution and, if applicable, any other policies are reviewed on a regular basis and any intended changes to the Constitution are notified to the Region. Consider the review of NSO Constitution in light of the elements listed below.

Name and Emblem The name of the NSO must bear the word “Scout” and the emblem with the World Scout logo.

Does the NSO’s name bear the word “Scout” in English or local language? Yes c No c

Does the NSO’s emblem integrate the World Scout logo? Yes c No c

Constitution & By-Laws Provides rules of the organization, i.e. policy, organizational elements and general rules including the Vision, Mission, Objectives of the Movement, Purpose, Principles and Methods, Membership, Organs, Structure, Appointments, Functions, Meetings, General Provisions, Amendment Provisions etc.

Does the Constitution & By-Laws provide the rules of the NSO? Yes c No c

What other policy documents are in place related to rules of the NSO? ______

When was the NSO Constitution & By-Laws last reviewed?

Has the revised Constitution submitted to the World Scout Committee/World Scout Bureau? Yes c No c

Legal Protection and Recognition Legally recognized by country of existence and legally protected under an appropriate charter at the world level.

Are Scouting names, logos etc protected under copyright or trade laws of the country? Yes c No c

If yes, how are they protected ______

Organizational Issues a. Payment of WOSM registration fee; b. Submission of annual reports to WOSM; c. Attendance in world/regional events; d. Implementation of policies adopted by World Scout Conferences, i.e. World Programme Policy, World Adult Resources Policy, Policy on Membership Fee, Policy on Youth Involvement in Decision Making etc.; e. Exercise of voting rights at World/Regional Scout Conferences; f. Adoption of effective membership registration system; g. Close liaison with WOSM, its regional office and other NSOs; h. Active involvement in national development activities.

64 The CNV Chronology Does the NSO comply with all the above WOSM policies? Yes c No c

If No, what are the areas lacking or need improvement: ______

2. MISSION and VISION

The Mission and Vision of the NSO defines the aims and objectives of the NSO to its members and to the broader community. The Mission Statement of the NSO must be the Mission Statement of the World Scout Movement, there is only one mission statement for world Scouting. The vision must reflect the overall paradigm of the development of youth in our local communities.

Mission Statement NSO mission is identical with the WOSM mission statement (Mission of the Scout Movement).

Is the NSO using the WOSM Mission Statement? Yes c No c

Vision of NSO Vision reflects the over-all paradigm of the most preferred or desired goal to be achieved for the all- around development of the youth; Vision should be directed to fulfill the over-all aspiration of society.

Does the national vision for Scouting reflect Yes c No c

If No, attach the vision statement

Aim and Objectives Develop strategic plan in achieving the mission of the Movement; Set long term goals and objectives.

Has the NSO developed a strategic plan towards achieving the Mission and Vision? Yes c No c

If yes, when was it adopted? ______

Does the NSO regularly review the plan to ensure that the NSO is continually achieving its Mission and Vision? Yes c No c

If Yes, when was it last reviewed? ______

If No, when is it schedule to be reviewed? ______

3. MANAGEMENT

It is imperative that NSOs have a clear distinction between the rights, responsibilities and duties of NSO management and local groups and it is very important that unity exists between these two groups. The practice of democracy is important in the management of the NSOs

All organizational units in the NSO should be lean, flexible and responsive to organizational structures and cultures in order to meet the challenges of rapidly changing socio-economic environments. The NSO must ensure information on organization effectiveness is shared through the movement and indicators are used to measure the effectiveness. Organizational Structure All organisation units in the NSO have lean, flexible and responsible structures; Communication network; Decision making; Finance, National Headquarters, Campsite, Hostels

Does the NSO regularly review and evaluate the effectiveness of its organization structure? Yes c No c

If Yes, when was it last reviewed? ______If No, when is it schedule to be reviewed? ______

The CNV Chronology 65 Management Style & Decision Making Democratic decision making processes must exist, with representatives of young people.

Do democratic structures, such as the National Council, Executive Committee, etc exist in the decision making process? Yes c No c

If Yes, does the structure include young people to be involved in the decision making process? Yes c No c

If No, when is it likely to be reviewed? ______Does your National Council meets annually? Yes c No c

When did it meet last? ______

How often does your National Executive Committee meet? c Monthly c Quarterly c Bi- annually c Annually

When did it meet last? ______

Does your members of the Executive Committee/ Commissioners/ Committee/ Task Force have “Terms of Reference” or Job Description? - Executive Committee c Yes c No - Commissioners c Yes c No - Committees c Yes c No - Task Forces c Yes c No

If No, when is it likely to be in place Area: ______Year: ______Area: ______Year: ______

Systems Sound Management System, Income Generating Program, Fee Collection; Membership Registration System.

Does the NSO have an effective organizational and administrative structure? c Yes c No

Does the NSO have a committee/ person responsible for Organizational Development? c Yes c No

Does the NSO have a membership registration system? c Yes c No

Does the communication system allow a response mechanism at all levels? c Yes c No

4. YOUTH PROGRAMME

World Scouting represents the largest voluntary worldwide youth movement known for the educational methods used to develop young people. Therefore it is imperative that NSOs provide relevant, interesting and challenging youth programs.

Research Periodic research and analysis on human behavior and the needs of young people in their community.

Does the NSO regularly conduct analysis on the needs of young people? c Yes c No

If Yes, when was the last analysis conducted?

Policies Ensure a competent youth program committee is tasked to formulate attractive program.

Is the World Programme Policy adopted? c Yes c No

66 The CNV Chronology Does the NSO have a National Programme Committee? c Yes c No

Does the NSO have a National Programme Commissioner? c Yes c No

Review NSOs regularly review the youth program to ensure that they are responsive to the needs and interests of young people.

Does the NSO review the youth program for all sections of the movement? c Yes c No

If Yes, list the dates of review for each section: Year: ______Section: ______Year: ______Section: ______Year: ______Section: ______Year: ______Section: ______Year: ______Section: ______

Has the NSO reviewed its advancement scheme? c Yes c No

If No, when is it going to be reviewed? ______

In the advancement scheme, how many Scouts earned the highest award in the previous year?

Rover Section: ______

Scout Section: ______

Consultation All reviews should include regular consultation with young people.

If reviews are conducted do they include regular consultation with young people? c Yes c No

Activities Activities are interesting and challenging whilst meeting with the objectives of the movement; regularly events are conducted for young people e.g. Jamborees.

Does the NSO run events for young people regularly at national level? c Yes c No

If Yes, please provide details:

Activity Duration Year ______

How do you determine that in these events, activities are interesting and challenging?

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______

The Scout uniform Review of Scout uniform to ensure acceptability and expectation with the community, particularly the youth.

Has the NSO conducted a survey on the Scout uniform? c Yes c No

If Yes, when? ______If No, when is it likely? ______

If yes what actions were taken?

The CNV Chronology 67 5. ADULT RESOURCES

Adults leaders at all levels from the local group to the top Leaders influence the running of the Scout Movement. It is imperative that there are policies that effect the management of adults in scouting and that these incorporate support mechanisms at all levels.

The NSO must have a National Adult Resource Policy (NARP) that goes beyond the provision of competency-based training and include the continual professional growth of adult volunteers. The NSO must adopt and implement the World Adult Resources Policy and the Adults in Scouting framework.

National Adult Resources Policy (NARP) The NARP should be implemented in order to effectively manage Adults in Scouting.

Has the NSO adopted World Adult Resources Policy and the Adults in Scouting (AIS) framework? Yes c No c

Is the NARP developed and implemented? Yes c No c

If Yes, are the procedures and tools available to effectively implement the policy? Yes c No c

If No, what is the plan of the NSO in developing and implementing NARP?

______

______

Review of Adult Resources Regular review of NARP and Adults in Scouting is required.

Has the NSO developed indicators to measure the effectiveness of the NARP? Yes c No c

Does the NSO have a National Training System/ Scheme? Yes c No c

If Yes, when was the training system/ scheme last reviewed?

Does the NSO have a National Adult Resources Committee? Yes c No c

Does the NSO have a National Adult Resources Commissioner? Yes c No c

If No, who is entrusted to undertake the Adult Resources aspects at all levels?

Does the NSO have a National Training Committee? Yes c No c

Does the NSO have a National Training Commissioner? Yes c No c

Caring about Volunteers Volunteers are essential for the growth of Scouting and efforts must be made to take care of them

What measures are in place to take care of the volunteers in terms of support, encouragement and training?

6. RELATIONSHIPS and COMMUNICATIONS NSOs need to review the systems and communications tools they use to run and promote the organisation both internally and externally. A clear communication strategy should be developed outlining the needs and requirements of all audiences. Traditional methods of communications and relationships have changed in light of globalization. It is important that NSOs considered their relationships and communications methods in light of the changing environment in which they are placed.

68 The CNV Chronology Communication Strategy To develop a comprehensive, consistent and dynamic communication strategy to enhance the public profile of scouting to both internal and external audiences; image and visibility of the movement; recognize and use marketing strategies as a key driver for the financial and membership growth of scouting.

Has the NSO developed a comprehensive communication strategy? Yes c No c

What are the communication tools currently used by the NSO?

______

______

Does the NSO have a Marketing Strategy? Yes c No c

If Yes, does the strategy work towards reaching new markets while responding to the current market? Yes c No c

Does the NSO have a Committee or a Task Force? Yes c No c

If No, what measures are intended for the future?

Networking Partnerships are developed and are a key priority in the Strategic Plan of the NSO.

Is the development of key partnerships included in the Strategic Plan of the NSO? Yes c No c

7. RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

Resources development is ensuring that the NSO utilities all business skills to allow it to make the most of its resources. NSO’s should be asset rich and have limited liabilities. This area of the NSO needs to be managed by the right people so that others can focus on the Mission of Scouting.

Finance Generation Maximize the use of existing resources within the NSO to influence finance generation and ensure that the right people are managing this facet of the NSO.

Does the NSO establish partnerships with external partners in order to attain financial stability without the reliance on a single or limited source such as membership fees/ government subsidy? Yes c No c

Does the NSO promote effective management and maximize the profitability of existing assets? (Camp and Hostels, Investments etc.) Yes c No c

Is there a group of experts/individuals focusing on finance? Yes c No c

If Yes, please some highlights: ______

______

Financial Management Financial Management is the most important aspect in the management of any organization as it has direct impact on the resources and image of the organization. Each NSO shall have a Financial rules and regulations and an effective management system that provides flexibility, transparency and check & balance in the management of assets/cash and properties of the organization.

Does your NSO have Financial Management Policy? Yes c No c

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Does your NSO have Financial Rules Procedures and tools for effective implementation of Financial

Resources Policy? Yes c No c

Does your NSO conduct internal Audit? Yes c No c

Does your NSO conduct external Audit? Yes c No c

Is the Annual Audit report published and circulated? Yes c No c

Effective/efficient supply service

Does the NSO have effective and efficient Scout supply services? Yes c No c

The Scout supply services are at what levels? only National c Sub-National c at all levels c

8. RESEARCH and DEVELOPMENT

It is important for NSOs to ensure that they are up to date with the changing trends of the communities that they are based in. In order to be effective and efficient the NSO must continually understand the needs of their audiences and able to cater them through review, research and development.

This step towards research and development could begin with NSO evaluating/assessing the success of its youth activities, adult leader training, effectiveness of organizational Structure etc., resulting in the identification of challenges and finding solutions for development.

Review and Assess Review all areas of the NSO

Does the NSO regularly review and assess its achievements and results in the critical areas? Yes c No c

If Yes, when was the last NSO review conducted? Year: ______What area: ______

Research Conduct research to ensure that NSO stays relevant to the changing needs of its target group

Does the NSO continually consider research to ensure they are relevant to the needs of society? Yes c No c

If yes, when was the last review/ research? Year: ______What area: ______

Development Develop all areas of the NSO if deemed necessary to keep up with the changing trends.

Does the NSO regularly develop specific areas to reflect the outcomes of review and research? Yes c No c

If yes, when was the last review/ research? Year: ______What area: ______

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