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A museum is typically a "permanent institution in the service of society and of its development, open to the public, which acquires, conserves, researches, communicates and exhibits, for purposes of study, education, enjoyment, the tangible and intangible evidence of people and their environment." This definition is taken from the International Council of Museums (ICOM) Statutes.
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The Scouts of the World Award - News from the world
Imagine an international opportunity to be a part of the real adventure of today's world: protecting the environment, sustainable development, challenging prejudices and building peace within and between communities; in one thought, contributing to making the world a better place. All this and more is currently happening through the efforts of thousands of Rovers from all over the world that are taking part in the Scouts of the World Award. More and more countries have adopted and implemented this global initiative within their programme for the Rover section. Here is some news from all corners of the globe:
Information Technology workshops at the Irish National Jamboree
Inspired by the programme run jointly by the World Scout Bureau and IBM UK at the 21st World Scout Jamboree last summer, it was decided to provide young Scouts with a technology focused programme activity at this year's Irish National Jamboree.
World Scouting contributes 33 years to humanitarian research in just one year!
While millions of personal computers sit idle on office desks and in homes worldwide, hundreds of people contract and die from infectious diseases every hour. As screen savers run, millions die from hunger, or environmental disasters devastate whole communities. But it doesn't have to be that way and one year ago World Scouting took up the challenge!
Maltese and Polish Scouts tap into the EU's 'Youth in Action' Programme
The Qrendi Scout Group have just returned from a Scout youth exchange programme, entitled 'Never Ending Story', held in Poland, as part of the EU 'Youth in Action' Programme. The international gathering was held between from 21-31 July 2008, at the Berdo Scout Campsite, located near Myczkowce a small village, situated in the San River valley in the very heart of the Bieszczady Mountains. The campsite, which was a ten minute boat ride from the mainland, was located on an island on the largest artificial body of water in Poland- the Solina Reservoir.
INDABA Nicaragua
INDABA is a Zulu word for 'chief's meeting'. In line with Strategic Priority 6: An Organization for the 21st Century, the Scout Association of Nicaragua has developed a new dynamic model of INDABA, creating an opportunity for all Scout leaders and young adults of the senior Scout sections to meet and set their national Strategic Priorities for Scouting in Nicaragua.
Swiss Scouts get the heads up on recycling
The Swiss National Jamboree 'Contura 08' has taken place in Eastern Switzerland on the Plain de la Linth with 25,145 Scouts participating in the two week event which takes place only every 14 years. This year's location was particularly special, because it was on the border of 3 cantons- St Gallen, Schwyz and Glarus. Participants had the opportunity to take part in action-packed activities throughout the Jamboree which included a full day's programme in the Global Village. 28 workshops were presented by various NGOs and partners of the Swiss Scout Movement and World Scouting which explored issues relating to education, sustainable development, human rights and environmental protection.
Australian Scouting Mementos - photographs of Australian items of historical interest.
Be Prepared - The Story of Scouting Museum Trust - Describes the development of the Trust as a repository for significant scouting documents, artifacts and memorabilia. The Trust currently operates a mobile museum in the North West of England.
Belleville District Scout-Guide Museum - Ontario, Canada scouting and guiding artifacts. Includes location, hours and description of holdings.
Camp Raven Knob Historical Association - Boy Scout Museum, contains displays and artifacts of historical items related to scouting in the Old Hickory Council, Boy Scouts of America.
Central States Scout Museum, Larned, Kansas - Includes location with map, contacts, description of scouting memorobilia, and hours of operation.
Las Vegas International Scouting Museum - Includes history, description of displays, recent aquisitions, location and hours of operation, and contacts.
Lawrence L. Lee Scouting Museum - Information relating to a Scouting museum and library in Manchester, New Hampshire. Several gift shop items are available online.
Musée Scout Marchal - Article about the Claude Marchal collection in Bullet, Switzerland know as the Marchal Scout Museum.
National Scout Museum, Kaiapoi, Canterbury - New Zealand Scouting memorabilia and archives.
National Scouting Museum - Boy Scouts of America official museum, includes exhibit and program information, location, contacts, hours, and trading post.
North Star Scouting Museum, West St. Paul, Minnesota - Includes description of collection, days and hours of operation, location, and contacts.
Meta Description: [ North Star Memorabilia, Inc. is an organization whose mission is to collect, preserve, display and share the artifacts and history of the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides. ]
Scouting Museums in Canada - Location, contacts and brief description of museums in Ottawa, Belleville, Niagara Falls and Calgary.
Meta Description: [ Explore the history of Scouting ]
Scouting Past and Present Archives - A mobile museum operating in the London area of England. A privately owned archive with minimal images on line.
The Guide Heritage Centre - ReedDesign information about its contribution to the centre.
Meta Description: [ Based in Clapham in South London, ReedDesign is a specialist Website design company supplying either design services or consultancy to agencies and end users. ]
The Ten Mile River Scout Museum - Containing the history of and information about the summer camping program of the Greater New York Councils, BSA and the local area around the museum in Narrowsburg, New York
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Victorian Scout Heritage Center - Describes displays, events, volunteer opportunities, and contacts for museum in South Yarra, Australia.
Meta Description: [ Scouts Victoria ]
World of Scouting Museum - Information on displays, hours, driving directions to this museum in Valley Forge National Park, Pennsylvania.
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