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During World War II


The Boy Scouts of America collected approximately 30 million pounds of scrap metal, rubber, and paper during World War II.

Chrome Web App For Scouting



Download the Chrome Web App For Scouting Everywhere, and enjoy easy one click access

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION


  • Step 1 - Download the Scouting Everywhere Chrome Web App code (it will be downloaded as a zip file) , given above.

  • Step 2 - Extract the zip file in a folder named 'SE'or anything as your choice.

  • Step 3 - Now go to the Chrome Web Browser, and go to chrome://extensions/ (please type it or copy and paste.) .

  • Step 4 - Select the Developer Mode by clicking in the radio button,  which is positioned at the top of the extensions page. 

  • Step 5 - You will see three options below. Click "Load Unpacked Extension...".

  • Step 6 - Now select the folder 'SE' which has been extracted. Click 'Open'.


  • And that's it, the app is installed in the browser. Now go to the New Tab (chrome://newtab/ ). Your web app is now visible in the new tab page. (navigate to last right slide, because the newly installed app will always be in the last slide.)


NOTE: Make sure that the app is enabled in the browser, by going to the extensions tab and click enabled.

New Secretary General of World Scouting


Scott Teare is the new Secretary General of World Scouting, taking over from Luc Panissod in the New Year. Scott has been serving World Scouting for several decades although in different capacities before taking up this top job.
Scott was awarded the Bronze Wolf by the World Scout Committee in September 2012 particularly for his contribution to international and World Scouting in his former role as the Director of the International Division of Boy Scouts of America. He contributed significantly to putting in place and effecting the Boy Scouts of America's international policy. As part of that role, he established diplomatic contacts, maintained relations and represented Boy Scouts of America with American businesses operating abroad, foreign embassies, key government leaders, heads of states and royal family members in an effort to provide sustained financial support and membership growth for World Scouting.
Scott takes up his new role at a crucial time for the World Scout Bureau, which is going through significant changes in its current management and relocation processes.
INTERVIEW:
How do you feel having been selected as the new Secretary General of the World Organization of the Scout Movement?
Wow! What an honor. Absolutely thrilled and honored.

Can you tell us about what inspired you to apply for the position of the Secretary General?
First of all, Scouting has been my professional career since graduating from the university. I have worked in many different positions prior to having been named the International Director for the Boy Scouts of America. All have been rewarding and I always felt I made a significant contribution.

In April 2012 I was approached by some friends I truly respect and they asked if I would apply for the position of Secretary General. After thinking about this prospect for a few days, it became clear that I had actually prepared my entire career for this challenge. It was never my intention to pursue this position as a part of my career path, but sometimes things just seem to fall into place.
I applied, interviewed, and now I am on board.
You have a vast experience in Scouting, not only at the USA level, but also at the Interamerica and World levels. Can you tell us a little about your experiences and learning from various volunteer and professional capacities that you have so far served in Scouting?
I cannot help but think about the professional/volunteer relationships that have evolved over my years as a professional Scouter. It is almost an impossible phenomenon to explain. The relationship with volunteers is a partnership of sorts… each of us with a defined role to fulfil, and yet working together as a team to do the best we can possibly do. It is those shared experiences that have led me to where I am today.

I must also mention that I am so very grateful to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) for allowing me to serve world Scouting these past dozen+ years of my career. I may have been an employee of the BSA, but I was encouraged and challenged to work in order to support Scouting in all corners of the globe.
Can you tell us a little about yourself, Scott Teare, the person?
Let’s start with this: My name is Scott Teare and I am a Messenger of Peace!

I joined the Cub Scouts at the age of eight. I remember sitting in the back of the school bus with my buddies learning the Cub Scout Promise and Law of the Pack. At that particular moment in time, the center of the entire Scouting universe was right there in my little neighborhood where I sat with my best friends. Who could ever have guessed that joining the Cub Scouts would lead me to a lifetime of friendships that would eventually span the globe?
As I look back at my early Scouting days, it was the friends that I made in Scouting that I kept in touch with in my later, adult years. Yes, I suppose my high school and university friends were important, but it was my Scouting friends that remained as my adult friends in later life.
My parents were very supportive of my Scouting activities. They encouraged me through their personal example to lose myself in service to others. We were not a wealthy family, but my parents did without many things to assist others in need. It is that act of helping others that defines the man I became. Those that know me best understand my passion to help young people.
Few people know that I had also considered joining the ministry. When my dad informed the pastor of our parish that I had selected a career in Scouting over the church, our pastor clapped his hands together and explained, “The church has won!” I never looked back.
I recently had a good friend “go home” by the name of Zig Zigler. Zig was a motivational speaker and author. He once told me that a child today spells “love” “t-i-m-e.” I can think of no greater gift a Scout leader can give to a child than time. It is what sets us apart from so many others in our far too often, fast-paced world. “Time” is a precious gift to give a young person today.
These are changing times in World Scouting and there are lots of new developments with the World Scout Bureau. Under the circumstances, what kind of challenges, risks and opportunities do you anticipate in your new role?
There are resolutions from the World Scout Conference that give direction to the World Scout Committee that challenge us to do better things in a wide-range of areas. Society changes. People change. The way we work changes. The very face of Scouting has changed. If the World Scout Bureau (WSB) – and this includes the Central Office and our six Regional Offices – are to remain relevant in a fast-changing society… then there is a need to re-think how we operate. However, changes need to happen for the right reasons and without interruption of services.

It has become clear that we must empower our regional offices to increase their support to NSOs… to help NSOs better build capacity. To some, this may sound simple. In reality, it is quite complex and will require focused leadership. I believe the World Scout Committee and professional staff are poised to give that required leadership.
People are interested to know more about what you do in your non-Scouting life, your interests and hobbies. Would you like to share some details?
There was a time when I played a lot of golf and went skiing as often as I could. As I became more involved in International Scouting, such activity was set aside. My family will tell you I have become a workaholic. I cannot deny this. However, reading remains an enjoyable escape for me… albeit that I now use an electronic book device. Ahhhh… modern technology!

What is your vision for the future of World Scouting?
That we do everything possible to reach more young people with the “magic” that Scouting brings to change lives.

Hej Jam! 6


Latest release of Hej Jam!
We all expected the closing ceremony to be something extraordinary. After a fantastic Jamboree with superb shows throughout, it just had to be!
On the night of the 6th August the grand finale began, with the theme ‘Solidarity’ and plenty of rumours about what was to come. Situated at an all new stage with a view from every side, the conditions were set for a fantastic show.

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Release of Hej Jam! distributed to the participant on the 6th of August 2011.
The Jamboree is not only about activities, Camp in Camp and big events; much more is happening all around the campsite as part of the daily life at the Jamboree. The everyday life is conducted in every Subcamp, and the Towns are summing with life much of the time.

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Release of Hej Jam! distributed to the participant on the 3rd of August 2011.
Safe from Harm, conference on the issue of child protection, held on the Jamboree site. Quest, People, Global Development Village, Dream, Earth, the Module Activities have names to spark your imagination. Young Correspondents from Switzerland and Brazil had the honour of interviewing a secret member of the Swedish Royal Family.

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Release of Hej Jam! distributed to the participant on the 1st of August 2011.
Ramadan at the Jamboree, Ramadan is considered the month of Quran and Charity and whoever fasts receives great rewards. During Ramadan, Muslims perform lots of religious rituals, like reading the Quran more often, performing Taraweeh prayers every night of Ramadan after Ishaa prayer (night prayer). Also Muslims increase doing good deeds and paying charity to needy people and pay Zakat (fourth pillar of Islam) as it has double rewards during this month.

Hej Jam! 2


New release of Hej Jam! distributed to the participant on the 30th of July 2011.
It’s arrivals day and Scouts are joining the Jamboree from all over the world. Some arrived early to help; others had been delayed by weather, lost luggage and transport issues. All seem happy to be at the site and excited about what the next two weeks hold for them.

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First full release of Hej Jam! distributed to the participant on the 28th of July 2011
In this issue and five others we want to write about the great stories that happen all over the Jamboree and even outside the campsite! Small stories or big stories – it doesn’t matter. We want to be there where it happens.

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This is the pre-release of Hej Jam. It has been distributed in 4 000 copies to the ISTs that have arrived on the 26th of July.
Welcome to the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in Sweden! For the next two weeks you will be living in an international city of Scouts, gathering more than 39 000 people from around 150 countries.

Australian Jamboree


Amazing Australian Jamboree

The 23rd Australian Scout Jamboree (AJ2013) provided a brilliant opportunity in showcasing Scouting to the Australian and international communities from 2nd to 12th January 2013 in Maryborough, Queensland. More than 11,000 Scouts and leaders from Australia, who were joined with more than 250 international guests from 14 countries including large contingents from the Asia Pacific Region.
Chief Director Pieter Van Der Kamp said AJ2013 was filled with excitement, challenges and the fun of meeting new friends. Though the days were long but all in all there was a smile on everyone’s face everyday.
Chief Commissioner of Scouts Queensland and AJ2013 Camp Chief Kirsty Brown shared “this Jamboree has been a success in so many ways and if it weren't for those that gave up their time to be with all those tremendous kids this would never happen. Three years of planning all comes down to two weeks of amazing fun and joy. If every Scout and Leader goes home with at least two magical moments then our job as leaders and organizers have been achieved.”


Part of the overseas Scouts and leaders who had the great time at the Jamboree were the Indonesian contingent, the seven Scouts and one leader from Timor Leste and two Scouts from Papua New Guinea who even had a full dental check from the Logan Region of Queensland Health.
Dr Paul Rollason, Queensland Branch Commissioner International and Dentist within the Jamboree medical centre said, “These Scouts have no dental facilities within their local community and it is of great benefit that they can have access to these fantastic facilities while at Jamboree”.
The closing ceremony went off with a bang as Justice Crew, fire dancers and the Brisbane Gang Show wowed the crowd with their performances. Mayor of Fraser Coast Regional Council Gerrard O'Connell declared AJ2013 closed with a beautiful display of fireworks.
The next 24th Australian Scout Jamboree will be in 2016 in Sydney.

Nepal Scouts sets target for 2015


Nepal Scouts is aspiring to achieve a membership of 60,000 by 2020. This goal is shared by 49 participants who represent 35 districts who are now at the National Headquarters in Kathmandu for the on-going National Strategic Plan Review.
Hon. Member 
of National Planning Commission Dr. Abdul Rahim Mikarani opened the workshop on 16 January, with the Secretary of Youth and Sports Ministry, Mr. Hari Prasad, as a special guest at the opening ceremony. Chief Commissioner Shree Ram Lamichhanne welcomed the participants and overseas staff and gave an overview of the achievements of Nepal Scouts in the past three years.
Among the notable achievements are: increased membership of Nepal Scouts; support of core government personalities to Scouting resulting in a grant of 2.5 million for the current financial year; inclusion in the Sports Ministry budget the construction of 1-2 training centers; and renovation of 2-3 existing headquarter buildings. Other notable achievements are the regular publication and uploading of Scouting bulletins, newspapers, and events on the website; and the improved on-line communication exchanges with 30 districts. This includes the dissemination of information for upcoming events, and the results are apparent with the effective mobilization and success of recent events such as the Youth Forum and various training.
WOSM Regional Director Abdullah Rasheed commended Nepal Scouts for its membership increase, which was recognized at the recent 24th APR Conference in Dhaka, Bangladesh. WAGGGS Vice Chairman Ms. Normala Binti Baharudin reminded the participants to keep track of their objectives for their continued success. WAGGGS Development Executive Ms Katiri Ann is also present at the workshop.
APR Director Prassanna Shrivastava is the one facilitating the workshop.

Scouts to Prevent Drugs


Indonesian Minister asks Scouts to help prevent drugs

Indonesia’s new Minister of Youth and Sports, Roy Suryo, chose Gerakan Pramuka as an advocate for drug prevention among youth.

The minister said during an official meeting with  President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono that Scouting activities will later be synergized with the Ministry of Education and Culture and the National Narcotics Agency so that Scouts can help as vanguards for drug prevention.

The Minister agreed to support Scouting activities in Indonesia, while he also asked the Scouts to adapt to modernization that includes recognizing the dangers of drugs. "I think Scouts have to adjust with the times,” he said, stressing his expectation for an all-out support to a drug-free youth movement.
-- Berthold Sinaulan, APR Honorary Correspondent/WOSM Correspondent

Scout restores dilapidated animal pens at Hemet High

Adam Graham earned his eagle scout rank by completely rebuilding the dilapidated animal pens at Hemet High School.

Hemet High School had a problem. The pens that kept its sheep and goats from running amok were in shambles.
“The pens were torn apart,” said Adam Graham, 18, of Hemet. “The wood pieces were broken, the animals were getting out.”
So Adam took on the task of fixing the pens to earn his Eagle Scout rank. He kicked off the effort last spring by soliciting donations from local hardware stores, then hitting up family members and friends for donations.
Then one weekend last April nearly two dozen family members, friends, and fellow Boy Scouts from the Lake Elsinore-based Troop 196 converged on the high school’s farm area to tackle the project.
They replaced the animal pens’ wood frames, and put up new steel mesh. They built new doors for the pens, and replaced rotten support beams. In effect, the project served as a major renovation of dilapidated animal pens at the Hemet campus.
It went fairly smoothly -- except for when they accidently busted a water line, but that problem was fixed quickly -- and the end result was fantastic, Adam said.
“It turned out quite well,” Adam said. “Everything went according to plan. It looked exactly the way I wanted it to.”
Campus leaders said they were extremely happy with the renovation as well, said Adam, who added that the effort was well worth it.
“It made me feel happy that I was able to do something for my school, to give back,” he said.
Adam graduated from Hemet High in May, and earned his Eagle Scout rank in October. He now attends Mt. San Jacinto College, where he is studying physical education. He said he plans to transfer to a four-year college and ultimately earn an athletics training degree.
He said he enjoyed his time in the Boy Scouts, and learned a lot from the experience.
“It’s helped me with leadership, and work and communication,” he said.

Girl Scout Cookies on Sale



What: Girl Scout Cookie Sales
When: The official sales period runs from today to March 17. Cookie booths will open later: Girl Scout booths should begin to pop up after Feb. 11. You must buy your cookies directly from a Girl Scout, and they're not sold online, according to the organization's website.
To find a sale nearby use the Cookie Locator or use CookieFinder apps for iPhone, Blackberry or Android.
Cookies: All the usual suspects are back, with one addition. Savannah Smiles, a crisp lemony cookie, has been introduced to celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouting.
Cost: $4 a box.
Gain: Here's a link a page with nutrition facts for each variety of cookies. 
For more information you can contact the regional council, the Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys.
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