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First International Rover Net Moot
Oman Scouts & Guides Association are pleased to invite all Rovers, Scouts, Guides and Leaders from all around the world to participate in one of the activities taking place during the 18th Arab Rover Moot. The 12 August 2009 at 12:00, participants of the Arab Rover Moot Camp in Sultanate of Oman will be able to connect and communicate during 42 hours with people worldwide through the use of Internet technologies, such as MIRC & teamspeak.
German Scouts build library for Mongolia
A group of German Scouts initiated a project called “Book Bridge Mongolia” which aims to fill the lack of English textbooks that will significantly help young people of Mongolia in their educational development.
Kenya's Vice President visited the World Scout Bureau
The World Scout Bureau was honored to receive a visit from Hon. Vice President Steven Kalonzo Musyoka of Kenya on the 17th of June 2009. Vice President Musyoka is the Chief Commissioner of the Kenya Scout Association and was attending some meetings in Geneva taking advantage of this auspicious occasion the World Scout Bureau invited him to visit World Scouting headquarters in Geneva.
Inspirational Mexican Environment Project Wins Volvo Adventure 2009
A team of Mexican children and youth have been recognised for their inspirational project that has helped to protect a local wetland, engage children in environmental education and develop a sustainable aquaculture business to help pay for their ongoing education. HUNAB team from the Yukatan coast of Mexico were selected out of the top 10 Finalists for the Volvo Adventure 2009 US$10,000 first prize with the UK’s Isle of Man team in second and India in third. Scouts from Brazil were also amongst the top 10 teams of 13 to 16 year olds selected from over 400 entries from 56 countries to go to Gothenburg, Sweden for the Volvo Adventure Final where the teams share their projects, engage in workshops on the environment and explore Swedish culture.
Children in the streets find new things to do
In the outskirts of Zamboanga City, an island in southern Philippines, a group of children living in make-shift shelters near a garbage dumpsite, found new things to do in Scouting other than sorting and selling garbage.
Kandersteg: new accommodation building opened on May 30
On Saturday 30th of May 2009 the Kander-Lodge, the new accommodation building, was opened by Mark Knippenberg, the KISC Director, together with KISC-staff from all Scout Regions in the World. There where speeches from Marc Lombard, president of the Foundation, Thijs Stoffer, president of the Association and Luc Panissod, Secretary General of the World Organisation of the Scout movement (WOSM) who said "For World Scouting, Kandersteg is a laboratory, a permanent think tank as well as a permanent jamboree. It is important that we follow up in this relationship which is so natural... and we have to make it vital, as the energy brought by the place brings so much to the Movement". In a message to the attendees, Chairman Rick Cronk stated : "No doubt that these new facilities will provide even greater opportunities for more young people to enjoy the beauty of Scouting".

 

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Carlos, Ernest Stafford - Short biography of the artist with descriptions and locations of various scouting scenes.

Central New Jersey Council History - History, patches, Eagle Scout information.
Meta Description: [ History of Boy Scouting in Central New Jersey Council, their accomplishments, their camps, links to Council Patch Library and popular Eagle resources. ]

Ernest Carlos - Paintings of Scouts.

Father Jacques Sevin s.j. - The spirit of the Little Saint of Lisieux, Sister Therese and the influence on Pere Sevin, founder of Scouting in France.

Guiding and Scouting in Sweden - an overview and history of guiding and scouting in Sweden

History of Mafikeng - The Place of Stones, story of the area and siege defense of BP.

Johnny Walker's Scouting Milestones Pages - Extensive information about the history of Scouting, Sea Scouting, its early influences, and the first years of the Scout Movement.
Meta Description: [ Colin Walker runs Childhood Memories which buys, sells & exchanges old toys. He has also been in the Scout Movement from being a Wolf Cub to former County Chair for Central Yorkshire Scout County. ]

Mafikeng SCENE - Scout Centre of Excellence for Nature and the Environment, preserves the area where scouting began.

Milestones to Scouting - Collection of articles on the development of scouting including BP, section history, cruises, woodbadge and scouting program.
Meta Description: [ Colin Walker runs Childhood Memories which buys, sells & exchanges old toys. He has also been in the Scout Movement from being a Wolf Cub to former County Chair for Central Yorkshire Scout County. ]

Nelson Mandela Awarded Africa Elephant - Story and citation on the granting of Africa Regions highest award.

Norman Rockwell Images - Scouting Prints
Meta Description: [ Norman Rockwell Scouting Prints ]

Rebirth of the Scouting Movement in Russia - Article by Yu.V.Kudrjashov about the developments in Russian Scouting following the collapse of the communist regime.

Researching Scout History - A How To for developing a local Scout history.

Rover Scout Alpine Course, Matukituki Valley - Archive information for scrapbook of New Zealand Rovers climbing expedition in 1954.

Scout History Association - Diverse resources on Boy Scout and Girl Scout/Guide history.
Meta Description: [ Boy Scout History, Girl Scout History. ]

Scouting History - Chronology of events important to the Scout movement.

Scouting history - A history containing brief descriptions of every World Jamboree, and numerous pages dealing with the development of scouting, its founders and interesting historical notes presented by the USSSP.
Meta Description: [ U.S. Scouting Service Project, Inc. Web Site - a web portal for Scouting information with links, guides, program information, discussion, lists, cartoons, advice, and much more information for Scouts and Scouters ]

Sea Scouting and Seamanship for Boys - Extract from the book by Warington Baden-Powell and historical notes on the development of Sea Scouting.

Sea Scouts Sailing Back - History and current status of Sea Scouting by Chuck Modlin in Boat/US Magazine
Meta Description: [ 'SEA SCOUTS Sailing Back' from Boat/US Magazine in Sports provided free by LookSmart Find Articles. ]

Shanghai Emergency Postal Service 1932 - Story of the Scouting connection with particular reference to the 5th Shanghai (Jewish) Scout Troop.
Meta Description: [ The Shanghai Emergency Postal Service, initiated by the Shanghai Municipal Council, opened on May 24, 1932 and closed on May 29. Only outgoing mail was handled. Boy Scouts participated in this postal service, and their duties included stamping coupons, sorting mail and other tasks. ]

The African seeds of Scouting - South Africa, history of scouting from Mafeking until today.

The Beads or who was Dinizulu - Contains photos, biographical notes, and information about Baden-Powell's contact with the Zulu warrior.

The Early History of Sea Scouting - Information about the beginnings of Sea Scouts and the participation of Warington Baden-Powell.

United States Catholic Scouting History - A review of the history of Catholic Scouting in the USA, including pictures, a bibliography, and papal messages.
Meta Description: [ A site providing the history of Catholic Scouting in the U.S. Site includes historical pictures, history of the Catholic religious emblem programs, speeches from Popes on Scouting, the Catholic Youth Movement in the US, and much more history regarding the Boy Scouts of America. ]

Vane, Sir Francis Patrick Fletcher - Biographical note on one of the early leaders of the Scout Movement and founder of the British Boy Scouts.

World Scout Emblem - History, design and significance of the badge.