Interamerica

The Scout Association of Paraguay (SAP) celebrates its National Regular Assembly 2012

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:04:19 GMT

With the presence of over 100 participants in the Scout House of Paraguay,it began the implementation of the recently modified Social Statute, where is highlighted the representativeness of the youth and parents of scouts who are able to vote in the National Assembly.

Subregional Meeting of the Youth Program Network - Andean 2012

Sat, 05 May 2012 02:36:58 GMT

The Scout Association of Venezuela hosted the Second Meeting of the Andean subregion of the Youth Program Network. From 27 to 29 of february, 2012, representatives of National Scout Organizations from Colombia, Ecuador and the host Venezuela, worked with the Youth Programme Director of the World Scout Bureau - Interamerican Region in the analysis of topics of vital importance for the development of the Youth Program of the Region.

Subregional Meeting of the Network of Adults in Scouting of the Interamerican Region

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:10:40 GMT

It was developed in the framework of the Educational Methods Meeting of the Central Subregion.

THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF THE BAHAMAS CELEBRATES 100 YEARS

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:48:39 GMT

2013 will mark 100 years of scouting. Scouting reached the Bahamas late in 1912 when Miss Evelyn Lobb who as a member of the staff at government house, and was instrumental on forming the first Scout Troop. On march 19 of 1913 the Bahamas received its chárter from the UK, and was named The Bahamas Branch Boy Scout´s Association.

THE PARAGUAY SCOUT ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES AN EXTRAODINARY MEETING OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:19:13 GMT

With a view to changing the Scout Constitution of the Paraguay Scout Association (ASP) of which Sr. Pablo R, Mendez Frutos is President, an Extraordinary National Assembly was held on 3rd and 4th March 2012.

The Scout Association of Dominica Launches Messengers of Peace Project

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:00:23 GMT

REDUCING DEVIANT BEHAVIOUR THROUGH SCOUTING

Panama, venue of the VIII Interamerican Scout Summit 2012

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 02:23:38 GMT

The beautiful city of Panama again became the heart of the Interamerican Region because it was the venue for the VIII Interamerican Scout Summit 2012.
The shinny sun , the sea breeze and especially the Scout brotherhood were the ingredients that made this Summit a success.

Scouts of El Salvador celebrate Baden Powell's birthday

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:19:38 GMT

On February 25, 2012 over 1400 scouts from all around El Salvador went to the plaza dedicated to the founder, to celebrate his 155 birthday.
The celebration was attended by members of World Scouting, including the adviser of the Prince of Saudi Arabia, Saaed Al Dosary, Mr. Abdullah Alfahad, World Scout Committee member and Deputy Director of the World Scout Foundation, Mark Knippenger.

EL SALVADOR IS THE FIRST "MESSENGER OF PEACE"

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:54:31 GMT

Distinguished authorities of the World Scouting visited El Salvador for the official launch of the "Messengers of Peace" program, a project that promotes a culture of peace among young people.
San Salvador, February 24, 2012
In order to promote a culture of peace in the world, El Salvador has been chosen to host the first global program "Messengers of Peace", which has been created by the World Scout Association to provide tools to young people in social risk situations, to create better environments free of violence.

A service for life and nature

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:24:48 GMT

-Santa Maria de Jesus, Sacatepequez, Guatemala January, 15 2012.
All are prepared for hiking up the Agua Volcano at the "Climb for Life” that it’s going to be held on Saturday January 21 in order to fight against domestic violence, for this appointment could not miss the giant with his best clothes.

Scouts lend ShelterBox a helpful hand in Brazil

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:32:28 GMT

Scouts from three different Brazilian states travelled great distances to assist a ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) in setting up camps, providing emergency shelter to families made homeless by recent floods and mudslides in eastern Brazil.
For the third time in two years, Brazilian scouts were prepared to help ShelterBox deliver aid to displaced people in need of shelter, even if it meant travelling long distances through the night. Thirty scouts from Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Minas Gerais joined forces with the SRT and local volunteers to help put up ShelterBox tents in the devastated areas of Japamapará and Além Paraíba. In two swelteringly hot days, tents became homes for around 70 families.

Interamerican Scout Committee visits the Regional Office in the City of Knowledge

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:45:06 GMT

On January 21st Chairman Michael Bradshaw, two Vicechairmen Fernando Brodeschi and Kent Clayburn and members of the Interamerican Scout Committee Rafe Lucado, Gilberto Mendoza and Steve Kent visited the Regional Office for the first meeting with the new team of Directors.

32nd Mexican Scout Art and Expression Encounter

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:58:00 GMT

Oaxaca Mexico, November 21st

4000 Scouts from all the regions of Mexico participated at the Art and Expression Encounter in Oaxaca, with the objective of make the Scouting more known by the local society.

First Scouts of the World award in Central America

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:54:50 GMT

The young girl Tatiana Cuadra Bermúdez received the recognition of "Scouts of the World" she is the first Scout to achieve this recognition in Central America for their commitment to the environment develop.

New honorarium scout members at Interamerican Region

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:53:08 GMT

In occasion of the signing of the law that declares as Meritorious Institution at the Guides and Scouts of Costa Rica, Guides and Scouts Costa Rica Asociation declared as honorary member at Mr. Ricardo Martinellli President of Panama and honorary President of the Association at Mrs. Laura Chinchilla President of Costa Rica.

Visit of the Secretary-General to the Scout Association of Venezuela.

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 02:05:20 GMT

Days prior to his participation in the Meeting of the Interamerican Scout, our Secretary General, Luc Panissod visited Venezuela to conduct various meetings and activities with the Scouts de Venezuela.

Subregional Meeting of the Institutional Development Network

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:37:13 GMT

The city of Quito, Ecuador was the venue for this meeting which was attended by leaders of the Scout Association Scouts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela.

Subregional Meeting of the Institutional Development Network in Paraguay

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:14:38 GMT

From 11 to 13 November was held the meeting with the participation of scout leaders from Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Interamerican Scout Committee Meeting

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 23:42:47 GMT

The City of Port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago received the members of the ISC for its third regular session of 2011. This time also were: the Secretary General of the World Scout Movement, Luc Panissod, members of the World Scout Committee, Karin Ahlbak and John Neysmith, John Philpot representing the Conference of Caribbean Chief Commissioners and Daniel Simoncic, member of the Organizing Committee of World Scout Moot, Canada 2013.

TTT course in Costa Rica

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 23:18:09 GMT

The Central American subregion undertook a course of "second level" at Iztarú Camp School of the Guides and Scouts of Costa Rica.