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5 December 2009
Message from the Chairman of the World Scout Committee to all volunteers in the Movement
"Your expertise and commitment guarantee our growth"
Dear Scout Leaders, Dear Friends,
Your volunteerism is the catalyst that transforms the values of the Scout Movement into a reality. Thanks to you, the significance of these fundamental values is exemplified by the tenets of your service, responsibility, solidarity and involvement.
While in the midst of a global financial crisis, we see your steadfast support as a sign of good health. Our social assets are built upon your contributions to the future development of the young people around the world.
It is ten years since the first International Year of the Volunteer and WOSM is currently working with United Nations Volunteers (UNV) and other organisations to develop plans to celebrate its tenth anniversary in 2011, the International Year of the Volunteer +10. These celebrations coincide with an important year for Scouting as three of the four major world events will be held during 2011.
The year will start with the World Scout Youth Forum in Blumenau, Brazil, when around 150 young representatives from NSOs will gather to discuss and explore issues and prepare to participate in the World Scout Conference. The World Scout Conference follows in Curitiba, Brazil in early January 2011, when around 1,000 delegates and observers from 160 NSOs gather to discuss, debate and decide on key issues in Scouting.
“Let’s Slogo!”: The official competition for a logo and slogan for the European Year of Volunteering 2011 launched. The Alliance has launched today the “Let’s Slogo!” competition on www.eyv2011.eu to call for proposals for logos and slogans. This website will be available in 22 EU languages.
