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Solidarity with Haiti: Scout.org Call for international donations

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:30:00 +0000

Geneva, January 14th 2010 – After the violent quake which struck Haiti, World Scouting is mobilising in order to help the 30,000 Scouts of Haïti so that they can come to the aid of the stricken population. In the name of World Scouting, a message of solidarity and compassion, was sent to Haitian Scouts, even though it is very difficult to get into contact with them for the moment. A volunteer cooperation specialist from “Scouts et Guides de France” (Scouts and Guides of France) is on site in Port-aux-Princes, to support the coordination of the international Scout aid.

Boy Scouts of America Response to Haiti

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:51:00 +0000

The news coming out of Haiti is very grave. So many citizens are missing or are in need of immediate care. “Our hearts and prayers go out to those suffering at this very difficult time,” said BSA International Commissioner Jim Turley.

There is one small beacon of hope. World Scouting has been in contact with a member of the Scouts and Guides of France who happened to be in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, during this horrific earthquake. “This Scouter reports that our brother and sister Scouts are helping in the relief effort. No one should ever underestimate the power of Scouting! ‘Be Prepared’ are not just words on a piece of paper. Rather, they are a call to action,” explained Turley.

Getting behind Jays Big Adventure @JaysBigAdventure

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:10:00 +0000

ScoutHelp are getting behind Jays Big Adventure by providing information to our readers about where Jay has been and what’s going on.

We will be following Jay’s Adventure and as she visits a group well add it to the site with any brief information we can find using Google like Cestrian Scouts.

You can help out to, register on our site and get editing away.

Jays Big Adventure Sponsored by:

Scout Forum UK

Support for Haiti Scouts

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:30:02 +0000

Scouts from all over the world are rallying to offer aid and support to their counterparts in Haiti. Donations are flooding in and a bank account and online contribution facility have been set up by the World Scout Bureau.

2,000 Scouts brave cold for rugby showdown

admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:45:02 +0000

Over 50 Groups in Leicestershire raise Scouting’s profile and enjoy a Premiership encounter in freezing conditions, with bands, clowns and plenty of adventure

Winter adventure in the snow

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:30:02 +0000

Last weekend 2,500 Scouts from across the UK welcomed in a new year of adventure. The Scouts from as far as Devon and North Wales braved sub zero temperatures and fields of snow to camp at Gilwell Park Activity Centre, the home of Scouting and outdoor adventure.

Scouting as a tool to fight gang violence

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0000

Interestingly, I’ve not seen the video before I found it on YouTube. Have I just missed chances, or has it not been promoted as well as it should have been?

From http://timpanogos.wordpress.com/2009/09/22/scouting-as-a-tool-to-fight-gang-violence/

Don’t carry knives, Scouts told

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:47:00 +0000

Scouts have been advised not to carry penknives unless there is a “specific” reason to do so.

The guidance, published in Scouting magazine, follows confusion over laws on carrying a knife in public and a crackdown on knife culture.

Dave Budd, who runs safety courses for scouts, said knives “of any sort” should not be carried to camps unless there was a “specific need”.

But Kent scout leader Sheila Burgin said it was health and safety gone mad.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8244316.stm

Scouts to be prepared about sex

admin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:45:00 +0000

The Scout Association is to start offering its members sexual health and relationships advice.

New guidance, geared mainly to 14 to 18-year-olds, advises leaders to discuss contraception and encourage resisting of peer pressure to have sex.

Scout groups can also organise trips to sexual health clinics and give details of other helpful agencies.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7678796.stm

Lucy Jones made it though to the live shows

admin — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:07:04 +0000

Lucy Jones a 18-year-old Explorer Scout will be striving for pop stardom has made it though to the Live shows on Xfactor.

Lucy did a fabulous performance on yesterdays xfactor and today managed to make it though to the live shows.

Best of luck Lucy ScoutHelp and the world of Scouting are behind you!”