Objectives

• Discuss issues of common interest
• Exchange views on agreed topics
• Learn of the actions and activities of other associations

Participants profile

• Chief volunteers
• Chief Guides/Chief Scouts
• Chief Commissioners
• Chairpersons
• Able to communicate well in English and/or French

Dates

The event will be held from 21 – 23 November 2008. Participants should arrive at the venue by 18.00 on Friday, 21 November and may leave from lunchtime on Sunday 23 November.

Venue

The event will take place in the Pfadihuus Zürich, Rolf-Balsiger Strasse 8, 8044 Zürich, Switzerland. The venue offers shared dormitory accommodation and has additional meeting and plenary rooms. A team from Mouvement Scouts de Suisse will provide meals during the event.

Language

The event is informal and the working language is likely to be English with friendly French translations when is required.

Working methods
Guiding and Scouting methods will be used during the EVENT. This includes learning by doing, working in small groups, exercises, plenary and informal discussion. A specific focus will be given to informal exchanges of experiences in small groups. Participants are expected to participate actively during the event and be able to exchange their experiences.

Participation fee

The basic fee for participation including a bed in dormitory accommodation, all standard meals and breaks and the Saturday evening meal at an outside restaurant will cost CHF 150. For those wishing to stay in the nearby hotel, the participation fee will be CHF 370.

Visa
The participants are responsible for organising their travel and obtaining a visa if necessary. Please be aware, that it may take up to six weeks to obtain a visa. So please send your visa form with the application form in order to allow sufficient time for visas.

Application
Application should be submitted to the World Scout Bureau - European Regional Office at the latest by 24 October 2008 either by fax +4122 7051109 or email to

Additional information

If you need any further information please contact , Regional Director.

Annexes

Application Form
Visa Form