APR NewsInfo Nov-Dec 2018

NewsInfo SCOUTING IN ASIA-PACIFIC

VOLUME 50

ISSUES 11 & 12

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2018

Brunei successfully hosts the very first ASEAN Rover Moot story on page 2

Holiday Message from AsiaPacific Regional Scout Committee Chairman H.E. Ahmad Rusdi

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo leads the inauguration of Gerakan Pramuka’s new commissioners

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Scouts to build 2,000 solar lights at the Australian Scout Jamboree

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Brunei successfully hosts the very first ASEAN Rover Moot Over three hundred Rover Scouts from seven countries gathered in Berakas, Brunei Darussalam from the 12th to the 17th of December 2018 for the 1st ASEAN Rover Moot. Participating countries included host country Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

The Moot was officially launched by the Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. Sultan Bolkiah is also the patron of Persekutuan Pengakap Negara Brunei Darussalam, while his son, Crown Prince

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Hanji Al-Muhtadee Billah is the Chief Scout.

The Rover Moot is an event for the senior branches and other young adult members of the different National Scout Organizations of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. It provides an opportunity for young adults in Scouting to meet together, with the objective of improving their international understanding as citizens of the world. During the moot, several specialised activities, community services and community development projects are conducted and

organised. The Rover Scouts provide the much need manpower for these activities and projects.

Environmental-related activities were prioritised, with Rover Scouts planting 400 trees in Kampong Sungai Mau in Jalang Liang.

Participants were divided into four groups, and each group was assigned to one a tribe in Temburong District, Tutong District, Belait District and in BrneiMuara District.

When asked how he felt about the activities, Lim Wei Yung, chairper-

son of the APR Young Adult Members Group said that the moot was definitely a refreshing experience. “It was interesting to understand and experience Brunei’s culture, dances and music; it’s definitely an eye opener.”

“What’s more interesting about the whole thing is that I felt like we are allowed to choose which sub-camp to participate in. It seemed to be more customised, that we all have a choice where to go and which activity to attend. It’s definitely fulfilling,” he added further.

The 1st ASEAN Rover Moot was hosted by Persekutuan Pengakap Negara Brunei Darussalam, in partnership with the ASEAN Scout Association for Regional Cooperation.

(With reports from PPNBD National Headquarters and Muhamad Najib bin Abdul Hamid)

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HOLIDAY MESS H.E. AHMAD RUSDI, CHAIRMAN, ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONAL SCOUT COMMITTEE The Asia-Pacific Scout Region of the World Organization of the Scout Movement wishes you peace, joy and prosperity throughout the coming year.

As we look back upon the year that has been, we take time to reflect upon the good things that we have accomplished together.

We also take time to thank you for our partnership that has endured for yet another year. We appreciate working with you and hope that the holidays and the coming year will bring you happiness and success.

We would also like to acknowledge our more than 31 million Scouts in this region for your unwavering support to the growth and development of Scouting, and for your unfaltering commitment to this worthy cause.

Thank you for giving a part of yourself, of your time and talents to the cause of Scouting.

I wish you all the best for the coming year!

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SAGES J. RIZAL C. PANGILINAN, REGIONAL DIRECTOR, WOSM ASIA-PACIFIC REGION It has been another great year for Scouting in the Asia-Pacific Region.

This holiday season, we are looking back with appreciation all of your invaluable contributions, and look forward to moving into the New Year together.

We successfully conducted the 26th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Conference and finally concluded the 2015-2018 triennium with great strides and accomplishments.

We have closed one phase of our work, and we are ready open new doors as we face the next year with great anticipation.

We face new challenges and we are well-prepared to collaborate with colleagues and volunteers to fully implement the WOSM Services.

We are prepared to work with a new batch of the Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Committee and its Sub-Committees–our partners in concluding our APR Vision 2020, and in contributing towards the realisation of WOSM Vision 2023.

We are prepared to grow, expand, and continue to do our share in making Scouting the leading youth movement in the world starting from this region – the great Asia-Pacific Region!

From all of us at the World Scout Bureau Asia-Pacific Support Centre, thank you and best wishes for the holidays and the New Year!

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo leads the inauguration of Gerakan Pramuka’s new commissioners JAKARTA, Indonesia – President Joko Widodo of the Republic of Indonesia and Chief Scout of Gerakan Pramuka led the inauguration of its new set of commissioners at the Presidential Place Complex in Jakarta on Thursday, December 27. The Chief Scout signed a Presidential Decree confirming the appointment of Gerakan Pramuka’s commissioners for the term 2018-2023.

Scouting), Chairul Huda (Governance), Yulius (Financial Resources), Dede Yusuf M. Effendi (Domestic/Local Cooperation), Ahmad Rusdi (International Cooperation), Berthold DH Sinaulan (Communication and Information), GKR Mangkubumi (Community Development), Kingkin Suroso (Special Units), and Hasto Pratisto Yuwono (Defend the Country).

Gerakan Pramuka will be led by its new Chairperson and Chief Commissioner, Police Commissioner General (Retired) Drs. H. Budi Waseso. He will be assistant by 11 vice chairpersons who will also serve as head of each designated commission in the National Scout Organization. Each commission is composed of nine members who work together to achieve the NSO’s overall strategic objectives.

The vice chairpersons include the following: Jana T. Anggadiredja (Planning and Development), Supriyadi (Youth Programme), Suyatno (Adult in

In his address, Gerakan Pramuka’s Budi Waseso shared ten working programmes for his term “Dasa Karya Gerakan Pramuka.” The programmes are set of institutional goals that he wants to be realised in the entire NSO – revitalisation of the organisation, development of training and research centres, strengthening public relations and Scouting’s image, development of an integrated and modern camping grounds, transparency and good governance at all levels, Scouts as the agents of change for better communities, creative

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and innovative Scouts, entrepreneurship, community development, and playing an active role in the global community.

Waseso was selected as the new Chief Commissioner of Gerakan Pramuka during its National Congress in Kendari, South East Sulawesi in September 2018.

He replaced the former Chief Commissioner, Dr. Adhyaksa Dault, SH who served from 2013 to 2018.

(With reports from Berthold Sinaulan, Gerakan Pramuka) Photo credit: Gerakan Pramuka

10 working programmes

1. revitalisation of the organisation 2. development of training and research centres 3. strengthening public relations and Scouting’s image 4. integrated and modern camping grounds 5. transparency and good governance 6. Scouts as agent of change for better communities 7. creative and innovative Scouts 8. entrepreneurship 9. community development 10. active role in the global community

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Scouts to build 2,000 solar lights at the Australian Scout Jamboree

Scouts Australia aims to contribute to the the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, in particular, the goals relating to good health and well-being, quality education, affordable and clean energy, and partnerships.

Scouts Australia is partnering with fellow not-for-profit SolarBuddy. org, to deliver an environmental and socially responsible activity for 2,000 Scouts and Leaders at the 25th Australian Scout Jamboree taking place at Tailem Bend in South Australia on 4-14 January 2019.

Providing the SolarBuddy activity for Scouts, girls and boys aged 11 to 15 years, directly supports the World Scout Environment Programme, a component of the Better World Framework, covering environment, peace and development.

With this project, Scouts Australia aims to contribute to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, in particular, the goals relating to good health and well-being (Goal 3), quality education (Goal 4), affordable and clean energy (Goal 7), and partnerships (Goal 17).

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in developing countries, living in communities with less or no access to electricity. All solar lights will be distrusted by Scouts to other Scouts from different National Scout Organizations in the Asia-Pacific Region.

The project management team led

by Leaders and Scouts from Scouts Australia (ACT Branch) will deliver a renewable energy STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education programme to at least 2,000 Australian Scouts and their Leaders who will attending the 25th Australian Scout Jamboree.

The activity will be running within the Jamboree Trade Zone, with a 1.5 hours session running four times per day for over 8.5 days during the Jamboree.

The project will be spearheaded

by Scout volunteers and SolarBuddy.org staff. They will be working together to deliver the educational aspects of the activity and to supervise the technical build of the units.

To enable the viability of the project, solar kits were purchased from funds sourced thru fundraising efforts. Key donours include On Track Expeditions, a Telstra Kids Grant, an anonymous Scouts ACT donor, ACT Rover Scouts and Service One Alliance Bank.

A $400 donation was also made by a 17-year-old Venturer Scout from Victoria with a passion for the environment, who raised funds by collecting and recycling old car batteries.

Youth members are taking an active role in developing the session programme materials, developing their project management and leadership skills. An ACT Rover Scout (age 23) is taking the lead in developing and delivering the programme, and two Venturers (ages 16 and 17) assisting with running the activities.

One of the Venturer Scouts is Ellery Farran who lives in remote northern Victoria and is a Venturer with the NSW Lone Scouts Group.

Here’s to those who dedicate themselves to serving others Here’s to the lifeblood of the Scout Movement Here’s to our partners and keepers of our Vision Here’s to our Scout volunteers For your amazing work and contributions For sharing your time and talents For inspiring others For keeping the spirit and joy of Scouting alive

December 5

#DearVolunteers

International Volunteers Day

THANK YOU,

THANK YOU #DearVolunteers For making this world a better place

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JOTA-JOTI kicks off during the 26th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Conference

JOTA-JOTI, it is the largest Scouting event in the world with over 1.8 million Scouts participating across more than 150 countries.

Coinciding with the last day of the 26th AsiaPacific Regional Scout Conference in Manila, the 61st Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) and 22nd Jamboree-on-the-Internet (JOTI) officially opened on 20 October, Saturday. The event was done in partnership with the Philippine Amateur Radio Association, Inc. (PARA).

Shortly referred to as JOTA-JOTI, it is the largest Scouting event in the world with over 1.8 million Scouts participating across more than 150 countries.

It is an event that connects Scouts all over the world with each other using airwaves and the internet.

“Sixty years ago, we decided to switch on the radio to start a Jamboree without borders, where we pitch no tents or hike no mountains, or sing no song enough to rouse the sleepy camp. Yet, through this Jamboree, we forged brotherhood and put Scouting into higher level,” said BSP Secretary General Rogelio S. Villa, Jr. in his message to the Scouts sent via ham radio via BSP’s official station, DX1BSP. The event in Manila was attended by World Scout Committee Chairman Craig Turpie, WOSM Secretary General Ahmad Alhendawi, Philippine Telecommunications Commissioner Gamaliel A. Cordoba and some ranking officials of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines and the Philippine Amateur Radio Association.

In a separate message, Craig Turpie reiterated the importance of allowing young people to participate in JOTA-JOTI to communicate with fellow Scouts around

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the world to build a community of leaders and create a sense of belonging to the global movement.

“JOTA-JOTI is a fun and exciting annual experience for all young people in Scouting using the widest range of modern technology’s communication channels to educate, promote cultural awareness, develop tolerance, as well as enhance sharing, collaboration and teamwork, along with building a sense of belonging to the worldwide Scout Movement. It is a “travel-free” Jamboree that takes place wherever you are in the world,” he stressed.

BSP Vice President for Luzon and Philippine JOTA National Coordinator Sofronio C. Ona Jr. expressed elation as this year’s Jamboree became both memorable and historic with the presence of high-profile personalities and for making it a part of the Conference.

(With reports from Jun S. Florendo and Kim Robert C. de Leon, Boy Scouts of the Philippines)

Top ten Outstanding Boy Scouts of the Philippines named The Boy Scouts of the Philippines announced on 17 October, Wednesday, the winners of the 29th Search for the Ten Outstanding Boy Scouts of the Philippines (TOBS) in a special ceremony held at the Philippine International Convention Centre.

The awardees are the following: Adriell Philip Luna, San Pablo City Council; Niño Jan Paul Dosdos, Zamboanga del Sur – Pagadian City Council; Alizza Eunes Mendoza, Eastern Pangasinan Council; Almario Cañada II, Rizal Council; Daphnee Gen Jaralve, Cebu City; Sean Marie Prythyll Patnubay, Aklan Council; Michael Benjamin C. Morco, Manila Council; Russell Rex King, Cebu Council; Vance Raphael Praire, Iloilo (Confesor) Council and Allen Dave Capa, Cotabato Council.

The winners received a trophy, the TOBS medallion, plaque of recognition, PhP 25,000.00 (USD 500.00) cash prize and a two-year college scholarship.

This TOBS awarding was star-studded. Gracing the prestigious event were Craig Turpie, World Scout Committee Chairman; Ahmad Alhendawi, WOSM Secretary General; Paul Parkinson, APR Scout Committee Chairman; J. Rizal C. Pangilinan, APR Regional Director, and the delegations the from various National Scout Organisations who attended the 26th APR Scout Conference.

They were joined by ranking officials of BSP’s National

Executive Board and the BSP National Office headed by BSP National President Atty. Wendel E. Avisado and Secretary General Rogelio S. Villa, Jr. respectively.

Apart of the grand recognition of naming the winners, a separate award was conferred by the Ten Outstanding Boy Scouts of the Philippines Association (TOBSPA), the alumni association of previous winners of the prestigious award since 1989. The TOBSPA Award for Community Service: Gawad TOBSPA aims to highlight the principle that community service characterises the life and value of a Scout. The award to be given to an Outstanding Scout for his exemplary performance in community service shall provide a living model to all other Scouts.

This year’s honouree for the TOBSPA Award for Community Service is named after David T. Bueno, in recognition of his exemplary service as a Scout and commitment to his profession and to the cause of helping other people.

Receiving a medallion, plaque of recognition and PhP 10,000.00 (USD 200.00) cash, Scout Russell Rex King of Cebu Council was named as the winner of the TOBSPA Award for Community Service, Gawad David T. Bueno for his project entitled, “Neckerchief Not Handcuffs; Future Leaders not Troublemakers.”

(With reports from Jun S. Florendo and Kim Robert C. de Leon, Boy Scouts of the Philippines)

This year’s honouree for the TOBSPA Award for Community Service is named after David T. Bueno, in recognition of his exemplary service as a Scout and commitment to his profession and to the cause of helping other people.

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Call for Nominations for the 2019 Asia Philanthropy Awards The Asia-Pacific Region of the World Organization of the Scout Movement is pleased to share with its member National Scout Organizations, the call of applications for the 2019 Asia Philanthropy Awards.

The Asia Philanthropy Awards, or shortly referred to as APA, is an award system in Asia to find hidden heroes who work hard to enhance philanthropy with no discrimination against religion, philosophy, field, and size of organisation. The ultimate goal of APA is to make this world a better place to live by helping individuals or organisations to achieve their philanthropic visions.

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The selection of the awardees will be based on the following judging criteria: Performance (Contribution and Innovativeness), Process (Accountability and Expandability) and Passion (Sustainability).

All National Scout Organizations in the Asia-Pacific Region are enjoined to submit their nominations, most especially in the categories pertaining to the “Youth Philanthropist of the Year” and the “NPO/NGO of the Year.”

Relevant information, including the judging process and criteria may be accessed from the APA Committee’s website at http://en.apawards.org/ awarding-section/. Questions and clarifications may be sent directly via email at asiapaward@ gmail.com.

13th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Moot

We are pleased to share with you the invitation from Scouts Australia for the upcoming 13th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Moot / 21st Australian Rover Moot scheduled from 30 December 2019 to 10 January 2020 at Canberra, Australia.

The Rover Moot will include a wide and varied programme showcasing the theme “Creating Better Rovers”. The programme will include five days of an expedition phase, as well as seven dats of the participant’s choice of onsite and offsite activities. Activities will provide a chance to experience local attraction and traditions, as well as core Scouting skills.

Applications are already open and will close on 30 June 2019 for all international participants. For more

information, visit the event’s website, www.cbrmoot. scouts.com.au or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CBRmoot. You may also get in touch with the Moot Secretariat at info@cbrmoot.scouts.com.au.

www.cbrmoot.scouts.com.au

JANUARY

APRIL

SEPTEMBER

Orientation and Induction of APR Scout Committees 25-28 January, Thailand

Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Committee Meeting

International Day of Peace 21 September, worldwide

FEBRUARY

World Scout Committee Meeting

World Scout Committee Meeting 27-29 September, Egypt

3rd International Peace Camp 6-14 January, Saudi Arabia

MAY

OCTOBER

APR Training for WOSM Consultants 1-5 May

JOTA/JOTI

Founder’s Day 22 February, worldwide

APR Scout Foundation Dinner 26 May, Japan

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NewsInfo REGIONAL SUPPORT TEAM J. Rizal C. Pangilinan Regional Director Luz Taray Director, Communication & Partnerships

Regional Scout Committee Meeting NOVEMBER

JULY

World Children’s Day

24th World Scout Jamboree 22 July-2 August, USA

DECEMBER

AUGUST

International Volunteer’s Day 5 December

International Scarf Day 1 August

3rd World Scout Education Congress 7-10 December, Brazil

International Youth Day 12 August

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