With all the recent good publicity that’s been generated in the UK from Bear Grylls appointment as our next Chief Scout, it’s been quite interesting to see the reactions generated. Looking at the forums on Escouts for example, the views from here in the UK are very positive (of course not everyone agrees, but why should they?). And talking to members of my Group, both adults and youth members, the reaction is again positive.
Looking farther afield (ok the USA, but that’s only where I’ve looked so far), there are positive comments from SM Jerry, Commissioner Keith and Scoutmaster to name just three.
The BSA are very good at producing videos to promote themselves and now thanks to Twitter, I’ve come across a couple of other interesting videos of the heads of the Canadian and New Zealand Scout Associations (thanks to Chinook Council & Scouting New Zealand) promoting their programmes either on YouTube or on TV. Take a look as they’ve all got the same positive message as Bear, despite being many miles and time zones apart and it proves that we’re all not that different!.
Watch New Zealand National Commissioner Stuart Fleming on NZ breakfast TV.
Seeing what Scouts around the world are up to (in these cases all English speaking, sorry Lotta!), is to me a fascinating experience and gives me a greater understanding of how other Scouts do things.
Never mind! I’m just waiting and waiting for the official teaser videos for the 2011 jamboree Simply Scouting is going to get published! I promise I’ll email you as soon as I know!
Tuesday I’m going for a meeting with a representative from the Swedish Scout Council, hoping that he will aprove me as editor/writer for the new Swedish Challenger Scout (15-18 yrs) material. Keep your fingers crossed!
Look forward to it.
We’re hoping that one of our Young Leaders / Explorers who started in our Group will be able to represent our District at the jamboree in 2011!