This weekend was a very exciting one in Kandersteg when the first ever World Scout Winter Games were held at the Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC), Switzerland. The three day event, based in the Swiss Alps, was the first of its kind, bringing together 9 teams of Scouts from 8 different countries to compete in a number of winter activities. The disciplines included were Cross Country Skiing, Curling, Slalom Racing, Synchronised Skiing and a Triathlon.

As had been planned for some time, the World Scout Committee met in Geneva from 29 February - 2 March 2008.

At its opening session on Friday afternoon, following consultation with other members of the Committee, the Chairman Herman Hui announced his intention to resign both as Chairman and as a Member of the Committee, effective immediately. The World Scout Committee, with deep regret, accepted this resignation.

The South African Scout Association unveiled its new branding on 24 February 2008. The new design is based on the World Scout brand logo, which makes it the first National Scout Organization to adopt it as their National brand.

The Association's website has been re-launched with the new branding, and it will also be used on letterheads and signage.

Garth Morrison was made a Knight of the Thistle by Her Majesty The Queen at Buckingham Palace in London on Friday 22 February, Lord Baden-Powell's birthday. This is Scotland's highest order of chivalry. Sir Garth was Chief Scout of the United Kingdom, and an elected member of the World Scout Committee. He is a Baden-Powell Fellow and was awarded the Bronze Wolf in 2006.

Scouts were involved in the recent gathering of Environment Ministers, civil society organisations and United Nations (UN) representatives at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 9th Global Civil Society Forum and 10th Special Session of the Governing Council / Global Ministerial Environment Forum (GMEF) in the Principality of Monaco from the 19 to 22 February 2008.

An estimated 10 million Scouts have participated in peace activities in 110 countries following a programme which was started by Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah and co-sponsored by Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf. It has been the largest and most successful programme ever undertaken by Scouts worldwide.

Geneva, Switzerland 22 February – The World Scout Bureau Central Office and the European Regional Office have celebrated Founder's Day by taking the time to reflect upon the importance of working together as a team and moving the Organization forward towards a brighter future.

As had been announced in Circular 39/2007 dated 19 December 2007, the World Scout Committee (WSC) organised a series of meetings on the governance of WOSM from 15-17 February 2008. The purpose of the gathering, which was open to all National Scout Organizations (NSOs), was to help resolve outstanding issues, build a broad consensus and develop perspectives for future action up to the World Scout Conference in Korea in July 2008 and beyond, particularly in the area of governance.

2008 is the Centenary of Australian Scouting and has been declared The Year of the Scout by the Australian Government.

To mark this great achievement, Australia Post has issued three Scout stamps on 19 February which feature images that capture the spirit and camaraderie of Scouts Australia. A 50 cent stamp depicts Joeys, Cubs and Scouts in an action shot that highlights the resourcefulness and teamwork sentiment so strong within the Scouting culture.

Geneva, Tuesday 12 February - Pascal Ndene officially launched his debut book - 'Un Scout Sénégalais: L'aventure citoyenne' (A Senegalese Scout: A citizen's Adventure) at the Centre de l'Espérance, Geneva, Switzerland.

In his book, Pascal reflects on the impact that Scouting had on his adolescence, which he spent growing up in Mbour, Senegal. Pascal holds a Masters in Sociology, and now lives in Geneva, working as a educational specialist with young people who are socially marginalised.