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Regional Scout Committee decides on conference-related issues
EDITORIAL BOARD Mr Abdullah Rasheed Adviser Ms Luz Taray Editor
The Asia Pacific Regional Scout Committee met on 21-22 April 2012 in Dhaka, Bangladesh and finalized matters related to the forthcoming Regional Scout Conference to be held in Dhaka in November 2012. After the Chairman of the Host Organizing Committee (HOC) Habibul Alam presented the progress report, it was decided that the educational tour plan will not only be a “ train journey “ to the Sylhet region but as a memorable journey to see the real life situation of the sub continent. The committee also approved the final conference agenda and special guest package fee of US$125 per person for Scout leaders and guests who are coming for special events such as the APR Foundation Fellowship Gathering, ATAS/APES Gathering and the awarding ceremony.
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The committee looked into the facilities of the conference venue – Bangladesh International Convention Centre and the APR Youth Forum will now be held at BRAC Centre for Development Management in Savar. Earlier, some committee members visited the Mouchak National Training Centre for the Leader Training Course where major renovations are underway and planned to be completed in September.
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With the conference registration being fixed on 31 July, the Committee urges all National Scout Organizations to complete their registration for the conference, the Youth Forum and Leader Training Course as early as possible. Conference registration has started since 1st February. Participants can register on line or download the registration form from the website and submit it electronically or by fax/mail with NSO endorsement. Details on conference registration and recommended hotels are available on the conference website.
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The committee also approved three discussion topics for the Youth Forum, chosen from responses in the on-line bulletin boards. An exciting full package for accompanying persons was endorsed by the committee to include visits to historical, cultural and development institutions.
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Apart from the regular agenda, the
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committee took note of the Committee NSO Visit (CNV) annual progress report from Bharat Scouts and Guides, India which was presented by the National Commissioner Mr. L. M. Jain. The Committee also took note of the interim report of the 29th APR Jamboree held in Sri Lanka and the intention of both Korea and Thailand to bid for the Asia Pacific Regional Scout Conference in 2015. The committee also took note of eight nominations for the Regional Scout Committee election to be circulated to member countries shortly. At the meeting, President of Bangladesh Scouts Mohamed Abdul Karim welcomed the APR Scout Committee and expressed confidence that Bangladesh Scouts will do its best. In addition, National Chief Commissioner Mr Abdul Kalam Azad met and welcomed the RSC members. 1st Vice Chairman Dr. Mukhyuddin bin Sarwani chaired the meeting on behalf of Chairman Jejomar C Binay. World Scout Committee member Mr. Eric Khoo was also present. On 18th April, two days before the RSC meeting, members of the Host Organizing Committee and the regional team had a dry run of the educational tour to the Tea Estate Resort in Sylhet, including a cultural show of Scouts from Srimongol tribal areas. The HOC is planning and preparing to host around 600 participants, accompanying persons and special guests.