[Euroscoutinfo-en] Euro.Scout.Info - Issue 59 - July 2008
Joy Morton
Areas of Work
Educational Methods
The Lands of Adventure Camp
10-15 August 2008 at KISC, Switzerland
The Lands of Adventure Camp 2008 is in its final phases of preparation.
Over 100 participants from almost all the European countries actively
involved in the 'Lands of Adventure' programme for Scouts aged 11-15 years
old will be present.
The programme proposed to the participants is centred around the three
elements of Lands of Adventure: "Express EURSelf" communicating beyond
language barriers, "Europe at EURDoor" experiencing other cultures and
"EUR Hopping" live the international partnership.
More information is available at: [ http://www.loacamp.landsofadventure.eu
]www.loacamp.landsofadventure.eu
Educational Methods
13-15 June 2008 near Lisbon, Portugal
The Seminario da Torre d'Aguilha was the venue for meetings of both the
Youth Programme and Adult Resource Core Groups. While both groups
progressed through their own agenda advancing their work on behalf of the
Region, there was also time for working together to ensure one strategic
vision - going forward. The close proximity to the European Region
Committee Meeting also provided a positive contribution from the advice
and support given by many of the Committee and Staff members present.
Since its last meeting, the Youth Programme Core Group has been pleased to
welcome a new member, Juho Toivola from Finland. Juho will replace Hans
Eide (Norway). Due to a change in family circumstances Hans can not devote
himself to the European Region at present, but we thank him for all that
he has given to the Region and wish him well in his Scouting, and also his
personal life.
New Resources available!
Two new resource materials in the area of Adult Resources are now
available for downloading in our Resource Centre.
The Training Systems Toolkit is a major new tool to help associations with
the design and renewal of adult training systems. It is the result of
almost two years work, which included several working sessions, expert
exchanges, research and the gathering of good practices from associations
in 17 countries.
For some time we have been aware of the challenges that many associations
face in ensuring that their training systems are fit for purpose. The
Toolkit has been produced to provide inspiration and assistance to those
who work in the field of adult resources, and specifically for those who
are tasked with the design or renewal of the training systems for adult
volunteers in their association.
The Training Systems Toolkit can be downloaded from the website at:
[
http://www.scout.org/en/around_the_world/europe/information_events/resources/regional_publications/training_systems_toolkit
]www.scout.org/en/around_the_world/europe/information_events/resources/regional_publications/training_systems_toolkit
The material on 'Trends in Volunteering' has been produced to raise
awareness of external trends in Europe that have an impact on how we
recruit, retain and recognise adult volunteers. The document explores how
trends can be threats as well as opportunities. It also serves to remind
associations of the need to track, collect and respond to your own local,
regional and national trends.
Aimed at those involved in the management of adult resources, it is hoped
that the document will help motivate associations to look at the external
trends that affect how adults volunteer and how your association can
respond accordingly, helping to define your future strategic approach to
adult recruitment, retention and recognition.
Trends in Volunteering can be downloaded from the website at:
[
http://www.scout.org/en/around_the_world/europe/information_events/resources/regional_publications
]www.scout.org/en/around_the_world/europe/information_events/resources/regional_publications
Need some new recipes?
4-7 September 2008 in Greece
Have you tasted a new recipe recently? Would you like to try something
from a typical cuisine on the other corner of Europe? You can try this at
the Network meeting on managing Adult Resources. We already have 16
participants from 8 countries, but if you hurry you can grab one of the
remaining places.
The information with the Invitation and Application form is still
available on the Region's website here:
[
http://www.scout.org/en/around_the_world/europe/information_events/events/network_meeting_on_managing_adult_resources
Development and Support
News from the Tailored Support Unit
The TSU "met" on a Skype conference early July and discussed the progress
and the next steps with the applications received for support.
In our first TSU-mission we tried to support KFUK-KFUM in Norway in
developing a new strategy plan. Per Ove Lokstad, Secretary General,
considered the mission a success. Per said; "We are on the right train of
thought. I think we will reach a better result with the support rather
than without the support from WOSM Europe. We applied because the offer
fitted with our need for external guidance and support in developing a new
strategy plan which we are going to implement from 2009. We believed that
tailored support could increase the quality of our strategy work. What we
should not forget is that it was inexpensive to ask, which also is of some
importance. We are starting a consultation within the NSA to get as many
members as possible on board, so that the plan is deeply rooted within the
core of the organisation and as many people as possible are devoted to the
content of the plan."
We're convinced that our first mission is not only an important challenge
for the newly created TSU, but it also ended up as a success! We hope that
we can build on this and look forward to supporting other NSO/NSAs in the
future. So if you haven't applied yet and still face a challenge - we're
waiting to assist you!
Application forms can be found here: [
http://www.scout.org/en/around_the_world/europe/about_scouting/development_support/tailored_support
]http://www.scout.org/en/around_the_world/europe/about_scouting/development_support/tailored_support
The next applications that we discussed deal with Albania, FYRO Macedonia
and Croatia. Some of us will meet in Korea and discuss our next steps with
the representatives. We will keep you updated on our progress.
If you have any further questions, just contact Katrin at: [
mailto:ktau...@scout.org ]ktau...@scout.org
The mobile development team helps you to grow - Best practices from the
last Growth Network
The Growth Network is a good forum to share new ideas and best practices
that help us to grow. Here you can read how the Danish Guide and Scout
Association have tackled the topic of making the membership numbers
increase.
The mobile development team ěRejseholdetî consists of 20 - 30 voluntary
members who support local Scout groups to lead their growth projects. Team
members meet the leaders of the Scout group that has recruited them. The
role of the team is to encourage the leaders of the local group to
identify the good aspects of their group and the dreams about the group's
future. The local group develops a growth project one year long, with
agreed targets. At the end of the project period, a follow-up meeting will
be held to check whether the growth targets were reached. The local groups
have benefited from the work of "Rejseholdet" - they have grown!! The
"Rejseholdet" team meets annually to develop its work. If you want to
learn more about the mobile development team contact Amtoft Lars at:
[ mailto:spe...@am2ft.dk ]spe...@am2ft.dk
Does your association have a success story in growth? We want to
encourage you to share best practices and in this way also help others to
grow. The next Growth Network will take place in Finland, from 6-8
December 2008. Join the Growth Network!
If you have any further questions, just contact Katrin at: [
mailto:ktau...@scout.org ]ktau...@scout.org
Relationships and Funding
464 is the number of...
... MEPs (members of the European Parliament) who signed the Written
Declaration calling for 2011 to be designated the European Year of
Volunteering. This is a great success and one that all of you who
contacted your MEPs contributed to securing.
The European Conference in Slovenia in May 2007 and the Regional Plan
2007-2010 both call for us to work on securing greater recognition for the
role of volunteers. Volunteering is increasingly being recognised by the
member states of the EU and EEA as a positive contributor to enhanced
opportunities for non-formal education, increased employability,
competitiveness, social inclusion and active citizenship - they are of
course right, we know.
But what they do not yet fully appreciate is that Scouting is a
significant provider of volunteering opportunities. That is our and your
challenge: NSOs and the Region must work together in closer co-operation
in order to exploit the potential of a growing awareness of the importance
of volunteering. The Written Declaration is an excellent example of what
we can achieve if we work together. If you would like to accept this
challenge contact Mike [ mailto:mwa...@scout.org ]mwa...@scout.org or
Jaakko Weuro [ mailto:jwe...@scout.org ]jwe...@scout.org.
Life of the Movement
The SCENES Network is open
We are happy to announce the opening of the electronic forum for the
SCENES Network! This is a facility for SCENES Centres and people
interested in SCENES to discuss and support the protection of natural
areas, development of environment education and environmental management
of Scout Centres and Scouting generally.
This is an open network and you are welcome to share this invitation with
other people who are interested in joining the SCENES Network and
connecting with Scouts from around the world. It is an opportunity for
current SCENES Centres to share their experiences and support other Scout
Centres who may be interested in improving their environmental education
programmes and management or considering becoming a SCENES Centre.
It's easy to join, simply sign up at: [
http://www.communityzero.com/scenes ]www.communityzero.com/scenes
The SCENES section of the World Scouting website will soon have more
detailed information about SCENES and can be accessed at: [
http://www.scout.org/scenes ]www.scout.org/scenes
The revitalisation of SCENES will be presented at the upcoming 38th World
Scout Conference with the Key Requirements for SCENES included in Document
15:
[
http://www.scout.org/en/information_events/events/world_events/world_conference/38th_world_scout_conference/conference_documents
]www.scout.org/en/information_events/events/world_events/world_conference/38th_world_scout_conference/conference_documents
Updated SCENES Guidelines will be available shortly after the World Scout
Conference. If you have any enquiries about SCENES please contact Rod
Abson (WSB Unit Manager on Environment Education) at [
mailto:roda...@scout.org ]roda...@scout.org.
FOSE meet at Contura 08 ń the Swiss National~Camp
22 July 2008 at 18:00 ń 19:30
As is now the tradition, the Friends of Scouting in Europe not only meet
at the annual FOSE Gatherings or Regional and World Conferences. The FOSE
have been invited to meet at the Swiss National Jamboree "Contura 08".
This FOSE meeting will be organised by Frédéric Baudin on Tuesday 22 July
2008.
If you wish to attend, please feel free to contact Frédéric directly in
order to learn more and / or to sign up for this FOSE meeting in the
middle of 23'000 Swiss Scouts.
Email address: [ mailto:frederi...@bluewin.ch
]frederi...@bluewin.ch
The 10th annual FOSE Gathering celebration
17-18 October 2008 in Budapest, Hungary
This year's Friends of Scouting in Europe Gathering will take place in
mid-October near Budapest in Hungary. This year, the 10th FOSE Gathering,
will provide another splendid chance to learn more about Hungary and its
Scouting. More information is available on our website
www.scout.org/en/around_the_world/europe/about_scouting/european_scout_foundation/fose
and from the organiser of the FOSE gathering, René Karla
rene....@chello.at. Please sign up soon, to secure your participation.
You are welcome to join us in Hungary!
General Assembly at KISC
Last month KISC held its General Assembly for the members of the KISC
Association, including NSO Members. The Assembly is held every two years
and members get to have their say on issues such as price changes, the
Statutes of the Association, marketing strategies of the Centre and
members of the KISC Committee.
During the Assembly, three new Committee members were elected; Eliane
Baumann (CH), Individual Member; Mads Sebastian Hansen (DK), Nordic
Representative and Stefano Della Torre (IT), Italian Representative. Some
important changes were made to the statutes and all members were given a
thorough update of the past two years in the Centre and plans for future
developments.
Want to become a member of the KISC Association?? See: [
http://www.kisc.ch/ ]www.kisc.ch
Kander Lodge construction underway
Kandersteg International Scout Centre welcomes over 11'000 Scouts and
Guides from all around the world every year. The number of people visiting
is ever-growing and with that, the Centre is ever-growing too. The latest
development to happen at the Centre is the addition of a new building, the
Kander Lodge.
The new building will not only provide more accommodation, for 44 people
at a high standard, but also some other much needed facilities for the
Centre, including catering and dinning facilities and a large indoor
programme area.
The building is already in existence and will be moved to a location
across the river from the main Chalet in KISC, on the Rovergelande
Campsite. So far the area where it will be moved to has been prepared,
including clearing and levelling of the ground and the relocation of a
main path on the campsite.
Now the building, in its current location, is being stripped and broken
down by our staff. Later in the summer professionals will take the
building apart and move it 10km to our site. During autumn the building
will be rebuilt to our specifications and will be ready to welcome its
first guests in winter.
For further updates of work on the Kander Lodge see the Latest News on [
http://www.kisc.ch/ ]www.kisc.ch
Work in the Kandersteg International Scout Centre!
Working at KISC is your opportunity to have the time of your life in the
Swiss Alps! You will make international friendships that will last a
lifetime and spend your days having fun... and all for World Scouting!
The Staff are a team of international volunteers, Scouts and Guides, who
run the World Centre in Switzerland. Working in KISC is an amazing
experience. It is a chance to explore the Alps and make life long friends;
while all the time having fun!
You can come as Short Term Staff, who are a group of Scouts who arrive at
the Centre as strangers and leave, 3 months later, as great friends. These
volunteers work in every area of the Centre, helping where needed. More
information about conditions and the different season can be found on our
website (www.kisc.ch) and the next round of applications for Short Term
Staff is due on 15 September 2008to begin work for our winter season on 14
December 2008.
The Winter Staff will be involved in all aspects of running the Chalet and
catering for anything up to 250 guests, as well as running Ski Weeks and
Winter Activities for Scouts and Guides from all around the world.
If you have been a Short Term Staff before or want to dedicate more time
to World Scouting, then see if one of our Long Term Staff Positions suits
you. Now online we have announced all the positions available for 2009,
starting in December 2008. The positions range from working as the Caterer
to Administrating to working in the Programme Department. Specific details
can be found on our website (www.kisc.ch) or by contacting the Director,
Mark Knippenberg (NL) at, [ mailto:dire...@kisc.ch ]dire...@kisc.ch.
Reminders and Deadlines
The Scout Academy
20-26 October 2008 in Molina, Spain
Deadline: 12 September 2008
Network meeting for Guide and Scout representatives in National Youth
Councils _
21-23 november 2008, Dublin, Ireland
Deadline: 30 September 2008
Network meeting for Guide and Scout representatives in National Youth
Councils _
21-23 november 2008, Dublin, Ireland
Deadline: 30 September 2008
Useful Information
Europak: [ http://www.europak-online.net ]http://www.europak-online.net
Stay in contact
World Scout Bureau - European Regional Office
Rue Henri ChristinČ 5, P.O. Box 327
CH-1211 Geneva 4
Switzerland
Tel: (+41 22) 705 11 00
Fax: (+41 22) 705 11 09
Email: eur...@scout.org
Web: [ http://www.scout.org/europe ]www.scout.org/europe