APR Scout Foundation Bulletin no 11

ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONAL

SCOUT FOUNDATION FEBRUARY 2017

APR Foundation supports events and projects in the Region

VOLUME 11

“We have committed and able partners, globally and within the region, helping us carry out our work with a heart for the community. We encourage more NSOs to do the same creating more impact in changing the lives of Scouts. Let us bridge the gap and bring Scouting closer to the communities.�

Message Dr Chao, Shou-Po President APR Scout Foundation Management Committee Since November 2015, I have been honored to be the President of the APR Scout Foundation Management Committee. First, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the APR Scout Foundation members and all the donors for their generous contributions and support.

I am greatly impressed by the work and continuous efforts of the Foundation to support and strengthen Scouting in the Asia-Pacific Region. For 3 consecutive years, the Foundation has extended financial assistance on the field activities of the region assisting National Scout Organizations to conduct various programs regarding trainings, seminars and workshops. These programs include environment education seminars, workshop for

adult support, youth involvement, Scouting profile, strengthening internal and external communications, risk management, and disaster response management.

I am happy to note that there is a substantial increase in the capital fund and return of investment through our partnership with World Scout Foundation. To date, the fund balance is US$ 1.98 million.

Further, our community-based projects involving non-Scouts in our activities are creating wider visibility on the ground. Recently, Bhutan Scouts completed the Community Mushroom Cultivation Project with our support. This project enhanced the living stan-

dard, promote health and wellness of people from Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) families.

It is good to note also that we have committed and able partners, globally and within the region, helping us carry out our work with a heart for the community. We encourage more NSOs to do the same creating more impact in changing the lives of Scouts. Let us bridge the gap and bring Scouting closer to the communities.

To the Foundation Management Committee members, let us continue our strong commitment to supporting more young people by sharing our time, resources and expertise in the name and spirit of Scouting.

APR Scout Foundation Fellowship Gathering, 2015, Korea

Foundation Events

APR Scout Foundation Fellowship Gathering 4 November 2015, Gwangju, Korea

The two events -- APR Scout Foundation Fellowship Gathering and Foundation Dinner were both held in Korea in November 2015 in conjunction with the 25th APR Scout Conference.

The Fellowship Gathering turned out to be a grand event as many members came. Adding color to the event was the colorful performances showcasing Korea’s beautiful culture.

The Foundation Dinner was equally successful as more than 200 people attended and new members were recruited. The Foundation Management Committee expressed their appreciation to the Korea Scout Foundation for its support.

APR Scout Foundation Fundraising Dinner 6 November 2015, Gwangju, Korea

Events supported by the Foundation APR Workshop on Revisiting the Scout Method Scouts of China 12-15 August 2016

APR Workshop on Environment Education in Scouting NSO Thailand 19-23 September 2016

National Workshop on AIS Performance Efficiency TSA Macau 3-6 September 2016

APR Forum on Risk Management Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia 5-8 September 2016

APR Workshop on Disaster Response Management Scout Association of Japan 6-10 October 2016

National Risk Management Workshop Cambodia Scouts 18-22 July 2016

APR Workshop on Strengthening Internal and External Communications NSO Thailand 11-14 October 2016

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS OF THE APR SCOUT FOUNDATION! NEW MEMBERS

Yuichi Kuboto Ahmad Rushdi Tadashi Murayama Dominic Chu Chun Ho Asia-Pacific (AsPac) ISGF Committee Janine Halverson Roger Schrimp (deceased) Srinath T.V. Paul Parkinson Peh Khoon Puay Esben Holager Dale B. Corvera Mohammed Ameer Saad Bin Shams Ahmad Rusdi Kwang Seok Yoo Adhyaksa Dault Susi Yuliati Lisa Cristiano Jennifer Hancock Lee Bok Yie

Abdullah Rasheed Md Shahadat Hossain Mohamed Ismail Hafiz Tariq Mehmood Peter Blatch Mariatun K Sarwani HLOCHD, Medueng Scout Ham Club J Rizal C. Pangilinan

UPGRADED MEMBERSHIP

Simon Hang Bock Rhee Reiko Suzuki Masami Yu Hideo Baba Chin Chu Chen Kalaimani Supramaniam Aminur Rahman Brata Tryana Hardjosubroto Yasuhiko Paul Miki Akira Ota Nizamuddin Ahmed

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES Associate Member US $500 and above

Gold Palm Member $10,000 and above

Donor Member $1,000 and above

Platinum Palm Member $25,000 and above

Bronze Palm Member $3,000 and above

Diamond Palm Member $50,000 and above

Silver Palm Member $5,000 and above

Foundation Projects

Bhutan’s mushroom cultivation project Bhutan Scouts Association (BSA) introduced mushroom cultivation to the Shaba community with the support of the APR Scout Foundation.

The Shaba community, beneficiary of the project, is situated in Paro, south-

west of Bhutan.

Work started with the construction of mushroom shed by the Scouts and the people of Shaba community, including the housewives and personnel of Royal Bhutan Army.

Participants learned the different stages of mushroom cultivation: cutting the straw, soaking in cold water, steam cooking, sowing seed and packing, staking and storage of the plastic bags, watering and harvest.

Participants expressed that the techniques of mushroom cultivation is useful and will benefit their families. They considered it as their best demo community development project so far.

Mongolia Scout Shop opens in Ulaanbaatar Opening the Scout Shop in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia was a big step for the Scout Association of Mongolia (SAM) which designed this project not only to generate income but more so to provide better services to their members.

With Scout merit badges available at the Scout Shop,

Scouts are more inspired to learn new skills and to update their knowledge as they work hard to earn their badges.

In this way, Scouts become more engaged and better prepared to advance to the next Scout section.

“...the Foundation promotes solidarity and a deeper sense of commitment to communities.�

“...the projects supported are designed to support capacity building, sustainability, develop and promote best practices, educate young people and develop leadership skills for potential Scout leaders.

Silver Jubilee year of APR Scout Foundation kicks off with fundraising in Taipei To celebrate the 25th year of the APR Scout Foundation since its founding in 1992, Dr Chao Shou-Po, President of the APR Scout Foundation Management Committee, hosted the kick off of the Foundation’s Jubilee year on 25th February inTaipei.

The Foundation Management Committee made important decisions on promoting the Foundation in every country by creating a network of coordinators/ambassadors at National Scout Organizations. The committee also recommended to support young people in the area of personal development. Targets were set for upcoming fundraising events in April at the APR Scout Leaders Summit, and two more events are lined up for September 2017 and February 2018.

A fundraising dinner was arranged for a small gathering of local leaders and overseas guests. Seventeen adult leaders of Scouts of China (Taiwan) and one leader from PP-Malaysia joined as Donor Members. Joseph Lau, WOSM Treasurer, upgraded his membership to Bronze Palm and Dr Chao himself upgraded to Bronze Palm.

A total of USD20,500 was raised at this event.

Regional Director J.R. C. Pangilinan expressed appreciation to the committee and the new donors. Other leaders present were Dr Ie Bin Lian, Joseph Lau, Dr Mukhyuddin, Paulus Tjakrawan Taningdjaja, S. Prassanna Shrivastava, Eiliff Wang, Rajalingam Ramasamy, Jose Eduardo Delgado and Kim Jin Ouk.

APR Scout Foundation Management Committee

President Dr. Chao, Shou-Po (Scouts of China)

Vice President Dr Mohammed Mukhyuddin Bin Sarwani (Malaysia)

Treasurer Mr. Yee-leung Joseph LAU (Hong Kong)

Promotion Coordinator Prof. Dr. Nizamuddin Ahmed (Bangladesh)

Member Dato Paduka Ar. H. Idris Abas (Brunei Darussalam)

Mr. Paulus Tjakrawan Taningdjaja Member (Indonesia)

Mr. Joon Chung Member (Korea)

Tan Cheng Kiong Member (Singapore)

Mr. David W Jones Ex-Officio member (Australia)

Mr. J. Rizal C. Pangilinan Secretary

How to be a member?

Application form is available upon request from the World Scout Bureau Asia-Pacific Support Centre.

Payment can be made by cheque and telegraphic transfer. For cheque payments, please prepare a cheque payable to “The Scout Association of Hong Kong-Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Foundation.”

For telegraphic transfer: Account name: World Scout Bureau/APR Account number: 10 12000-40188 Name of bank: BDO UNIBANK, INC. – V.A. Rufino-Sotto Branch Bank address: V. Sotto Street cor. Rufino St, Legaspi Village, Makati City, PHILIPPINES ABA: (No code - only Inward Remittance) SWIFT: BNORPHMM PHONE: +63 2 7594416 FAX NUMBER: +63 2 7594415

Help us to reach out to more communities! if not yet a member, SIGN UP now! if already a member, GO for UPGRADE! CONTACT US: Email asia-pacific@scout.org Tel No. +63 2 818 0984