Eurofax 61 (October 1997)
Ray Saunders (rsaunders@WORLD.SCOUT.ORG)
Fri, 26 Sep 1997 17:03:51 +0200
Eurofax is the monthly newsletter of the European Region. It is produced by
the European Scout Office and is distributed by fax to all member
associations in the European Scout Region and the Europe Region WAGGGS, and
others. This text-only version is distributed as an additional service to
members. Reproduction of articles without alteration is encouraged but
Eurofax should be acknowledged as the source of the information.
National Programme Commissioners' Forum
The National Programme Commissioners' Forum was held near Helsinki,
=46inland, from 6-10 September. It attracted more than 90 participants from
25 countries. The aim of the event was to enable respresentatives of Guide
and Scout associations in Europe to share ideas, experiences and tools
relating to youth programme development and implementation. The event was a
great success, but reviewing and adapting youth programmes to the changing
needs and aspirations of adolescents and young people will certainly remain
a top priority for several years to come.
NEW - European homepage
Consult the new European section of the World Organization of the Scout
Movement's website at http://www.scout.org/europe. Here you can find
up-to-date information about the strategic priorities (Youth Programme,
Adults in Scouting, Management, Growth and Finances), coming events, key
publications and reports of recent seminars and events. Links have been
established to numerous member associations, as well as to the Kandersteg
International Scout Centre. Please visit our site and tell us what you
think! Why not drop-in during the 1st World Scout Jamboree-on-the-Internet,
taking place over the weekend 18-19 October.
Euro Y Information
Euro Y Information Centres developed activities for young people during the
summer. Stevninghus Spedercenter in Denmark has welcomed lots of young
people and offered them the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the
new technology in the field of communication. Feux Nouveau - M=E9lan in
=46rance connected to the Internet and can now offer to their visitors the
possibility of searching on the Web and exploring the Euro Y Info web site.
Carrick GCB in Belgium worked a lot on the promotion of the project. They
helped in developing the Euro Y Info web site and participated in the
organisation of Euro Y Info workshops during Eurofolk. Pfadfinderdorf
Zellhof in Austria hosted a Euro Y Info seminar in August. Participants
from all over the World discovered the project, developed new tools and
updated the Euro Y Info web site. They organised activities with the
campers staying at the Centre giving them the opportunity to familiarize
themselves with new technology. They all encourage you to explore the Euro
Y Info web site at the following address :
http//www.wagggseurope.org/euroyinfo
New Director, World Bureau WAGGGS
Lesley Bulman, from the UK, took up her appointment as Director of the
World Bureau WAGGGS on 1 September. Commenting on her appointment, Marianne
Karstenesen said, "Lesley brings a variety of skills and much experience to
the World Bureau and more particularly what is needed at this stage of our
history as a World Association." Lesley qualified as a teacher, ultimately
becoming a Headteacher, before being appointed Head of Education at the
Industrial Society in 1989. In the early 1990s, Lesley was Programme
Director for the Duke of Edinburgh's Seventh Commonwealth Study Conference,
before moving to the position of Senior Manager, Special Projects with CRT
plc, a specialised, recruitment and training consultancy. From 1995, Lesley
was seconded to the Labour Party where she was Policy Adviser. Lesley was a
Girl Guide for many years. We are delighted to welcome Lesley to WAGGGS.
The final word=8A
If you wish to offer 'the final word=8A' on a topic related to international
Scouting or Guiding, send your text to the European Guide and Scout Office.
Maximum 130 words, please! Views expressed in 'The final word=8A' are
personal and do not necessarily reflect the policies of the publishers.
'Autumn is upon us, and a new 'year' has begun for our Scouts and Guides.
They will look back to the summer - to their camps, the friendships made,
the activities tried, the skills learned. More importantly, they will start
to look forward to the future - where will they go, what will they do, who
will they meet? This is what is important for them - and so, therefore, for
us. We are here to help all of these young people to develop themselves in
every way we can - they are our future. Let us not forget that in the
months ahead.'
John Moffat
Director of Kandersteg International Scout Centre
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