Many Scout Associations are choosing to mark the Centenary year in conjunction with their national post authorities and issue a series of special stamps.

Isle of Man Post Office is joining in the celebrations of the movement – which began with just 20 members in England in 1907, but now numbering more than 28 million young people spread over some 155 countries around the world – with ‘Scouting 2007’, a set of six stamps and a miniature sheet to be one of the first Centenary stamp series released, and on the date of ‘Founder’s Day’ 22nd February 2007. This will make their first day covers very special indeed.

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The exciting events of Asia-Pacific Region.

February 2007
• National Jamboree, 1-8 February, Bhutan
• BP day, February 22
• India Visit with WAGGGS, 27-28 February, India

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The horrors of war

Longing for peace after three years of war, in 1917 BP wrote “The roots of Scouting have grown among young people of all civilised countries and are developing more each day. It might be thought that if in years to come, a considerable proportion of the future citizens of each nation forms part of this brotherhood, they will be joined by a bond of personal friendship and mutual understanding such as has never existed before, which will help to find a solution to terrible international conflicts.” (more…)

What to do with young people?

Released from his missions, Baden Powell set up home in England. He looked at the pressing problems of a British society weakened by unemployment and decided to devote himself to the service of young people. Taking advantage of his fame, he spoke directly to them by means of the newspapers sold in stalls throughout England.

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In 1899, stretching his talents and astuteness to the full, Colonel Baden Powell saved the South African village of Mafeking, after 217 days under siege by the Boers. He had only 1,000 men against 6,000. One of his side’s strengths which made all the difference were the youngsters trained as sentinels and runners. On his return, the English acclaimed him as a hero and the Queen made him a General. (more…)

Kenya, 22 February 2007 – Today in Nyeri, Kenya, several thousand Scouts gathered at the grave of Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, to light a flame which will cross Africa and Europe, as part of the Movement’s Centenary celebrations.

On July 31st 2007 (the eve of Scouting’s Sunrise) it will arrive on Brownsea Island (UK), which is the place where the very first Scout camp was held one hundred years ago. (more…)

Message from the Secretary General
Dear sisters and brothers,
In closing his last message to us all, B-P wrote: “…stick to your promise always, even after you have ceased to be a boy…” and obviously nowadays a girl also.

It is the promise that makes our Movement so different from every other youth movement and organisation in society, it is loyalty to that commitment that makes us Scouts, rather that simply people dedicating or having dedicated some time of our life to Scouting.

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An Admirable Madman
Before joining the army, becoming a hero and creating Scouting, Robert Stephenson Baden Powell was just a good-humored and friendly young man, who liked acting, games and life in the outdoors more than his studies. Resigned to his mischievous temperament, but recognizing his talent on stage, a teacher called him an “admirable madman”. (more…)

Scouting Video

BP speech 

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A Three day  scout Camp  was held from feburary 9th to 11 in Suryodoay English Scholl. The camp was organized bye Suryodaya scout troop.Scouts from Vidhya Vikash Scout Troop, Proxima Scout Troop, Vidhya Arjan Scout troop have particitpated in the program.

13 July 2006 Kar Mei Lee, Director, Asia Pacific Region, visited the Nepal Scouts in early July. Mei was welcomed by Miss Pushpa Bhatarrai, Joint Chief Commissioner Girls Section, and Mrs Sunita Gurung, International Commissioner Girls Section, who accompanied her on her visits. Mei attended and conducted some trainings at a Trainers’ Seminar; she was delighted to learn that Nepal scouts were holding had a trekking train and have named a peak in Nepal Lord BP Peak. A soft launch for the Lord BP peak will be held in September 2006 where sign posts will be affix at the different points leading to the peak. Thereafter, a full launch with trekking programme will take place in September 2007 in conjunction with WOSM Centenary. Shree Ram invites WAGGGS APR to both the launches and informs that the centenary launch is open to all members of WOSM and WAGGGS. Mei visited the Kakani International Training Centre initiated to involve scouts from Nepal and all over the World. It is located in Kakani Village Development Community, Nuwakott District. It is about 25 km from Katmandu, NorthWest, at an altitude of 2000 meters above see level. The centre covers 32 hectares of land and was given by the government in the 199Os. Since its opening in 2003, there is now a nursery, a plantation, camp site, seminar halls, dormitories and it is still expanding. The latest addition is an Alternative Energy House. One can either enjoy the view from the picnic spots or spend a night camping. Toilet facilities, water access, kitchen equipments, dining hall, restaurant services and security are guaranteed on the site. Kakani International Training Center organizes many activities such as environmental, adventure, Team Building or computer workshops opened to all ages participants.

The 30th aniversary day of Nepal scouts District Chapter Bhaktapur was celeberated on 2nd of february. The program was held in the araniko program hall in the chief guestship of Rajya Laxmi Nakarmi, District Education Officer. Different scouting activities are done on this special occasion and the prize  were also distributed to the respective winner as for 1st, second and third  of quiz contest. Also certificate  were also provied to the particpated  school in the ralley. On the same occassion, the persons, Vagirath Shrestha and Nirupati Lal Pradhan of bhaktapur, who had helped to promote the scouting development in bhaktapur were respected with the dosalla. In the program about 700 of scouts  and scouters from different troops, rover/rangers from the different crew, Cub/Browines from different Pack and the different distinguished  guests has attened the program (news source:subin)