International Matters – February 2015

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For all

With a Japanese twist…

Congratulations to all the 160 Explorer Scouts and Network Members that took part in the London Monopoly Run on Saturday 21st February. There was a Japanese theme associated with the tasks, questions and visits made as the 37 teams travelled around the board. Inevitably, most visited the Japanese Embassy in Piccadilly; some viewed the jewellery at Mikimoto whilst others counted the colours of origami paper available at Muji’s in Oxford Street or drank Marusanai 100% Soy Drink by Leicester Square. Southwark Scout District HQ served as both JAIL and GO and we are grateful to the 8th St Marylebone Group for allowing us to use their HQ as START & FINISH.

Great use was made of Facebook to upload proof of visits to the 4 railway stations with the team mascot clearly visible. Every team had a Japanese Yen credit card and the outright winners were Team Tan’ni Saiko from the STAGS Jamboree Unit seen here meeting Yoda.

The winning team to take the Top Hat with ¥2,238,000 comprised:

Jordan Dutt, Knebworth ESU in Stevenage District

Fiona Burn, 2nd Hitchin

Macy Banks, 10th Harpenden

Will Rumble, 1st Leverstock Green in Hemel Hempstead District

Nick Gurteen, 9th Harpenden

Runners Up was Team Sika Black with ¥2,188,000 and the Tom Moore Network team from Stevenage who collected ¥2,218,000 came top in the Scout Network category.

Cerebus Network Team happened to bump into the UK Chief Commissioner Wayne Bulpitt and took an usie to prove it.

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For all Beaver Scout Leaders

My World Challenge Award / Global Issues Activity Badge / International Activity Badge

These are three new awards with global and international themes. Just click on the links to find the full requirements.

My World Challenge

·  Take part in activities from another country. Beavers could learn the Promise in another language or make a dish from another country or culture.

http://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/4276/my-world-challenge-award/?cat=11,18,775&moduleID=10

Global Issues Activity

·  Keep a diary for a week, showing how you have recycled or saved energy at home.

·  Try different kinds of Fairtrade products. Talk about the benefits of Fairtrade in the world.

·  Create a ‘zoo’ of endangered animals. Find out why they are endangered. You might include pandas, South China tigers, black rhinos, Sumatran orang-utans, Amur leopards, vaquitas or Hawksbill Turtles.

·  Use a soft drinks bottle to create a water filter using sand and pebbles. Talk about the problems some people have finding clean and safe drinking water.

http://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/4265/global-issues-activity-badge/?cat=11,18,774&moduleID=10

International Activity

·  Learn a song, play a game or perform a dance from another country.

·  Find out about Beaver Scouts or younger Scouts if they don’t have Beaver Scouts, in another country. What do they call themselves? What’s their uniform like? And what do they say for their Promise? Find out as much as you can.

·  Draw five different flags from five different countries across the world. Tell someone else a fact about each country.

·  Try different kinds of food from another country. Vote for your favourite dish and explain why.

·  Learn how to say a greeting in a language other than your own.

http://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/4267/international-activity-badge/?cat=11,18,774&moduleID=10

Next month we’ll take a look at the new Cub Scout Awards.

The County Global Support Team exists to help with all things global or international.

Contact the ACC(I) Peter Makewell (see below) for resources and visits by members of the Team.

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For all Explorer Scouts, Network members and Leaders

An interesting challenge to any Explorer Scout or Network Unit

The Association of Scouts of Azerbaijan is pleased to invite you to take part in “Wonderland Azerbaijan 2015”, an international camp that will be held in the Gadabay district of the Republic of Azerbaijan from 11 – 19 July 2015.

In 2014, our camp in the South of Azerbaijan attracted more than 200 people, with representatives from the six Scout regions of WOSM. This year, we have decided to pitch our tents in Gadabay, western Azerbaijan – one of our most beautiful regions. The campsite is located close to Chobansygnakh village.

The distance between Baku, the capital city, and Gadabay is 444 km. Gadabay is located in the median and high zones of the Small Caucasus Mountains. The highest mountains are Goshabulag (3,549 m), Gojadagh (3,317 m) and Garaarkhaj (3,063 m). The district has an arid climate with moderately hot summers and cold winters.

Dates

The camp will consist of three parts
6 – 10 July – Arrival of staff and building of the camp site
11 – 19 July – Tent camp in Gadabay district
20 – 21 July – Camp down and cleaning of the campsite

Age of Participants: 14 – 17 years old
Staff volunteers: 18 years old and above

Accommodation

The Association of Scouts of Azerbaijan will provide tents during the camp and hike. If you want to bring your tent, please let us know in advance.

Home hospitality

Available upon request after and before the event. It includes sightseeing in Baku, swimming in the Caspian Sea and introduction to delicious Azerbaijani cuisine.

Camp Fee:

50 Euros (includes internal transportation, t-shirts, badge, meals during the event)
NOTE: Visas are required to visit Azerbaijan.

Activities
Pioneering, orienteering, archery, hiking and trekking, sports/games, horse riding, obstacles courses, Wonders of Gadabay – city tour and other activities

Please send your applications to
Deadline for applications: 10 April 2015

Anyone interested in taking part in this international camp should contact the ACC(I) as soon as possible. (see below)

Dates for your diary

March

Sunday 8th International Women’s Day http://www.internationalwomensday.com/

Monday 9th Commonwealth Day http://thecommonwealth.org/media/event/commonwealth-day-2015

Friday 13th Red Nose Day http://www.rednoseday.com/

Saturday 21st Hindu New Year http://www.hindunewyear.com/

Saturday 28th Earth Hour http://www.earthhour.org/

April

Tuesday 7th World Health Day http://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2015/event/en/

Saturday 25th World Malaria Day http://www.rollbackmalaria.org/worldmalariaday2015/index.html

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And don’t forget – if you are travelling abroad this year with Scouts or as an individual ask Peter Makewell for a Visits Abroad Pack by email to

or call 07801 480946