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Regional Scout Committee meeting is ongoing, with APR Sub-Committees chairmen, regional consultants and some World Scout Committee members attending. Chairman Paul Parkinson said “Let’s continue to work together today and for the next three days. Let...
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With so much choice how do you prepare to use your time? First, think about the educational challenges facing your NSO and your society. Pick some sessions that would help you explore those issues. Perhaps pick some sessions on issues that you have...
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Are you “Prepared: for a changing world”? We are looking forward to meeting you at the beautiful and inspirational Kandersteg International Scout Centre in a couple of weeks. We are sure that the 2nd World Scout Education Congress will be educational...
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Once you arrive in Switzerland the easiest way to get to Kandersteg is by train which will take about 3 hours from the major airports. The trains are very regular and high quality. You will find that train company staff generally speak good English...
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This year’s mobile app for the World Scout Education Congress is going to be awesome! Here are just a few benefits and reasons why you don’t want to miss out on the app: • Access the Congress schedule and customize your agenda with personal...
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Every year, the Swedish Forestry Association’s Golden Twig Award acknowledges exceptional contributions to the wellbeing of the Swedish forests. This year, the Guides and Scouts of Sweden is the first ever association to receive the Golden Twig. His...
The APR Adult Support Sub-Committee and APR Youth Programme Sub-Committee had their simultaneous meetings today and reviewed the implementation of the strategic priorities under the APR Plan 2015-2018 and appraised the performance of the sub...
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For the third time, the Singapore Scout Collectors Club (SSCC) with full support from the Singapore Scout Association (SSA), held the International Friendship Fiesta (IFF) on 8 April 2017 with more than 500 Scouts and Scout Leaders from Australia...
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Rover Scouts from East Java Regional Rover Scout Council started on 3 April 2017 the event called “Scout Color Village Festival 2017” where they painted houses and public facilities. The event will run until 11 May this year targeting to cover 11...
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Members of the Asia-Pacific Regional Management Sub-Committee met on 7-8 April 2017 in Bangkok, Thailand and discussed what next steps to take to achieve the targets indicated in the Asia-Pacific Regional Plan 2015-2018. The meeting discussed about...
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Are you a highly engaging and creative storyteller who is also passionate about Scouting? We’re looking for someone who with excellent ability to inspire people by sharing stories from our 40 million members worldwide. The Intern, Digital Engagement...
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Ticket to Life in Thailand is expected to run within this year 2017, making the National Scout Organization of Thailand (NSOT) the seventh country to offer education to street children through Scouting. The Asia-Pacific Region of the World...
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