Asia-Pacific Scout Region (World Organization of the Scout Movement)

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Asia Pacific Scout Region
Jurisdiction of the Asia-Pacific Scout Region; the three countries with no Scouting organization, and those outside the Region, are in grey.
OwnerWorld Organization of the Scout Movement
HeadquartersMakati City, Philippines
LocationAsia Pacific
Membership24.7 million
APRSC ChairmanChao Shou-Po
Regional DirectorJose Rizal Pangilinan
Website
http://www.scout.org/asia-pacific
 Scouting portal

The Asia-Pacific Scout Region is the divisional office of the World Scout Bureau of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, headquartered in Makati City, Philippines, with satellite offices in Australia and Japan. The Asia-Pacific Region services Scouting in the land area of Asia south of Siberia and east of Central Asia, and the bulk of the Pacific Basin, with the exception of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands and Palau, which are under the Interamerican Region by way of the Aloha Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

The Asia-Pacific Scout Region has witnessed the births and rebirths of national Scout organizations since the region was founded in 1956. Starting with ten founding members, it grew to 25 member countries by 2003, out of which 23 are full-fledged members and two are associate members, encompassing 17 million Scouts. Eight of the 15 largest Scout associations in the world are in the Region. All the formerly communist states of Central Asia and the Soviet Union have developed or are developing Scouting in the wake of the renaissance in the region. For several years, communism repressed Scouting in Afghanistan, where it has newly returned, as well as in Mongolia, which had been the first Soviet satellite state since 1924. On the other hand, the World Scout Committee accepted in 2009 the declaration of Gerakan Pramuka Indonesia of having 17 million members for the census 2008. This has directly affected and changed the membership figure in the region, resulting in an increase of 9 million members, which now stands at a total of 24.7 million.

Widely separated by uneven resources, cultures, ethnic groups and technological resources, Scouting in the Asia-Pacific Region generally enjoys the respect of the public and by governments, a wide array of volunteers encompassing public and private sectors, and is powered by a small but committed group of professionals in the Scouting service.

The current Regional Chairman is Chao Shou-Po of the Republic of China, and the current Regional Director is Jose Rizal Pangilinan of the Philippines.

This region is the counterpart of the Asia Pacific Region of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).

Members

Associate Members of the Asia-Pacific Scout Region include The Scout Association of Macau and the Conseil du Scoutisme polynésien.

Potential member countries include:

The Asia-Pacific Region contains two of the four countries with no Scouting organization, each of which are due to political constraints within the countries.

Suncheon Asia-Pacific Scout Centre.

The Asia-Pacific Silver Jubilee Celebration was held at the regional gathering at the 27th World Scout Conference in Denmark.

APRinbox is the monthly e-newsletter of World Scout Bureau/Asia Pacific Region circulated to Scouts and adult leaders in the global community of the Scout Movement, edited by the Asia Pacific Regional Office in Manila, Philippines.

The Suncheon Asia-Pacific Scout Centre (SAPSC) offers programs in English based on the Scout method of "learning by doing" – a hands-on experiential learning process in the outdoors through young leaders from the National Scout Organizations.

Scout Committee and subcommittees

The APR Scout Committee shall consist of ten persons from member National Scout Organizations in the Asia-Pacific Region who shall be elected by the conference by secret ballot for a term of six years. The chairman of the Committee is the leader of the region, which is elected between the committee members. The current chairperson is Chao Shou-Po from the Republic of China. One of its main functions is to act on behalf of the Conference between its meetings and to appoint subcommittees or study committees as may be needed. There are six subcommittees from 2009 to 2012, which are: Programme, Adult Support, Management, Financial Resources, Scouting Profile and Membership Growth. All the members are nominated from the member NSOs, with the youth representatives, Young Adult Members, who are elected from the Asia-Pacific Regional Youth Forum.[1]

Current members of the Regional Scout Committee

Post NSO Name Terms[2]
Chairman  Republic of China Chao Shou-Po 2009–2015
Vice-chairman  Nepal Shree Ram Lamichhanne 2012–2015
Vice-chairman  Japan Reiko Suzuki 2012–2018
Member  South Korea Sang Ho Shim 2009–2015
Member  Singapore Nicholas Tang 2009–2015
Member  Sri Lanka Janaprith Fernando 2012–2018
Member  Australia Paul Parkinson 2012–2018
Member  Philippines Wendel Avisado 2012–2018
Member  Bangladesh Abul Kalam Azad 2012–2018
Member  Thailand Sornsawan Ho 2012–2015
Member  Malaysia Mohd Karim Bin Abudul Ghani 2012–2019
Member  Indonesia Adhyaksa Dault 2015–2021

Regional Conference and Summit

The APR Scout Conference are held every three years as to gather all the NSOs to deal with the major regional problem. It is the toppest governing body of the region. 22 APR Scout Conference was held in Japan in 2007. The 23rd Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Conference held from 27 October to 1 November 2009, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia had 440 participants from Asia-Pacific, Africa, Arab, Interamerica, Europe, Eurasia and other organizations. The APR Scout Committee and Sub-committees members are also elected by the conference.[3] The next conference will be held in Bangladesh in 2012. Between Conferences there are APR Scout Leaders' Summit. The last Summit was held in India in 2010.[4]

Regional Youth Forum

Fifty-seven participants from 17 countries attended the 2004 Asia-Pacific Region Youth Forum in Brunei Darussalam in December 2004. Six Youth advisors were elected and attended the Regional Committee meetings. The Youth Advisers are Edward Cook, Chairman (New Zealand), Eko Andrianto of Indonesia, Netsai Khaimarn of Thailand, In Sun Ryu of Korea, Maiya Twayanabasu of Nepal, and Aaron Wardle (Australia). They advised on helping to organize and manage the next youth forum.

107 participants from 24 countries attended the 6th Asia-Pacific Region Youth Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in October 2009. Seven Young Adult Member Group members were elected and they are assigned to the Regional Committee or Sub-committee. The Young Adult Member Group members are Maeedh Mohamed Zahir of Maldives as the new Chairman, Lam Kwok Hei Dicky of Hong Kong, Ari Wijanarko Adipratomo of Indonesia, Seo Ji Eun of Korea, Mohd Hafiz Bin Ariffin of Malaysia, Oliver Lim Zi Kai of Singapore and Krittee Tantivisitkul of Thailand. They advised on helping to organise and manage the next youth forum in Bangladesh in 2012.

Award for Outstanding Scouts

The project calls for the selection of Outstanding Scouts in the Asia-Pacific Region from among candidates nominated by member NSOs in the region, and the award is to be made at the Asia-Pacific Regional Conferences which are held every three years. This contest started eight years ago at the regional conference in Delhi in 2001, and has become a regular feature of every regional conference. The main purpose of the contest is to enhance the image and visibility of Scouting as an educational movement, and to emphasize its effectiveness in the development of young people at home, in school, and in communities. 5 finalists are invited to attend the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference to be interviewed by a board of judges from among appropriate persons (usually committee members from the Programme Sub-Committee and the Scouting Profile Sub-Committee).[citation needed]

Regional Scout Jamboree

The Region has run or sponsored region-wide jamborees in its member countries, originally known as Pan-Pacific Jamborees.[5]

Number Host Place Time Other event References
1  Philippines Mount Makiling, Los Baños, Laguna December 28, 1973–January 4, 1974 Philippines Golden Jubilee Jamboree [6][7]
2  Iran Nishapur 1977 Used as preparation for the scheduled 15th World Scout Jamboree [8]
3  New Zealand Oamaru January 4, 1978–January 11, 1978 8th New Zealand Jamboree / Theme: New Horizons [9][10]
4  Australia Perry Lakes Reserve, Perth, Western Australia December 29, 1979–January 7, 1980 12th Australian Jamboree [11][12]
5  Bangladesh Mouchak, Gazipur, Dhaka Division December 30, 1980–January 6, 1981 2nd Bangladesh Scout Jamboree [13][14]
6  Indonesia Cibubur, Jakarta June 18, 1981–June 25, 1981 6th Gerakan Pramuka Scout Jamboree [15][16]
7  Malaysia Kota Bharu, Kelantan 1982 5th Malaysian Scout Jamboree [17][18][19]
8  South Korea Muju, Jeollabuk-do 1982 6th Korean National Jamboree [20]
9  Thailand - November,1985 11th Thailand Jamboree [21]
10  India Hyderabad 1987 11th Indian National Jamboree [22]
11  New Zealand Mystery Creek, Hamilton January 3, 1990–January 11, 1990 12th New Zealand Jamboree [9][23]
12  Philippines Mount Makiling, Los Baños, Laguna 1991 9th Philippines National Jamboree [6][24]
13  Australia Ballarat, Victoria 1992 16th Australian Jamboree [25]
14  Bangladesh Mouchak, Gazipur, Dhaka Division January 5, 1994–January 12, 1994 5th Bangladesh National Scout Jamboree [14][26]
15  Australia Perth, Western Australia December 30, 1994–January 8, 1995 17th Australian Jamboree [17][25]
16  New Zealand Kepler Farm, Fiordland December 1995–January 1996 14th New Zealand Jamboree [9]
17  South Korea Mt. Sorak, Kangwon Province August 7, 1996–August 13, 1996 [27][28][29]
18  Malaysia Kem Seri Keluang, Besut, Terengganu August 1, 1997–August 8, 1997 9th Malaysia Jamboree [9][17]
19  Australia Ipswich, Queensland January 2, 1998–January 11, 1998 18th Australian Jamboree [17][30][31]
20  Republic of China Neipu, Pingtung 1998 8th Taiwan Jamboree (Taiwan) [17][32]
21  South Korea Kosong, Kangwon Province August 7, 2000–August 14, 2000 10th Korea National Jamboree [33][34][35]
22  Australia Cataract Scout Park, Sydney, New South Wales January 3, 2001–January 12, 2001 19th Australian Jamboree [9][17][36][37]
23  Japan Maishima Sports Island, Osaka Prefecture August 3, 2002–August 7, 2002 13th Nippon Jamboree [38][39]
24  South Korea Mt. Sorak, Kangwon Province August 5, 2004–August 11, 2004 11th Korea National Jamboree [40][41]
25  Thailand Had Yao, Sattahip December 28, 2005–January 3, 2006 No Other Event, 50th anniversary of Asia Pacific Region [9][21][42]
26  Philippines Mount Makiling, Los Baños, Laguna December 28, 2009–January 3, 2010 [6]
27  South Korea Suncheon City, Jeolla Province August 4, 2010–August 9, 2010 3rd International Patrol [43][44][45]
28  Republic of China Chengcing Lake, Kaohsiung July 11, 2011–July 17, 2011 Scouts of China Centenary [46]
29  Sri Lanka Gam Udawa & Kandalama sites Dambulla, Matale District April 1, 2012–April 6, 2012 100 Years of Scouting in Sri Lanka [47]
30  Japan Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture July 28, 2013–August 7, 2013 16th Nippon Jamboree [48]

Regional Rover Moot

For older Scouts (traditionally called Rovers or Rover Scouts), the Region has sponsored region-wide Rover Moots. It has not been held already in the Region.

Past Moots include:

  • 1st Asia-Pacific (7th Australian) Rover Moot – Yabamac, Victoria – December 1977 – January 1978
  • 2nd Asia-Pacific (8th Australian) Rover Moot – BP Park, Samford, Queensland – December 1980 – January 1981
  • 3rd Asia-Pacific (4th Republic of China (Taiwan)) Rover Moot – Yangmingshan, Taipei City Republic of China (Taiwan) – 1982
  • 4th Asia-Pacific (9th Australian) Rover Moot – Gowrie Park, Tasmania, Australia – December 1983 – January 1984
  • 5th Asia-Pacific Rover Moot – Christchurch, New Zealand – 1984
  • 6th Asia-Pacific (11th Australian) Rover Moot – Camp Cotter, Canberra Australian Capital Territory, Australia – December 1989 – January 1990
  • 7th Asia-Pacific (12th Australian) Rover Moot – Woodman Point, Perth, Western Australia, Australia – December 1992 – January 1993
  • 8th Asia-Pacific (13th Australian) Rover Moot – Cataract Scout Park, Sydney New South Wales, Australia – December 1995 – January 1996
  • 9th Asia-Pacific Rover Moot – Bangladesh – 1997
  • 10th Asia-Pacific (14th Australian) Rover Moot – Yea, Victoria, Australia – December 1998 – January 1999
  • 11th Asia-Pacific (1st Mongolian) Rover Moot – Mongolia – 1999
  • 12th Asia-Pacific (15th Australian) Rover Moot – Landsborough, Queensland, Australia – December 2001 – January 2002

See also

References

  1. ^ "APR Sub-Committees 2009–2012". APR/WSB. Retrieved 10 November 2009.
  2. ^ "APR Scout Committees". APR/WSB. Archived from the original on 12 June 2010. Retrieved 10 November 2009. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "23rd APR Scout Conference". APR/WSB. Archived from the original on 30 March 2010. Retrieved 10 November 2009. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "Silicon city hosts 7th Asia Pacific Scout Leaders Summit". APR/WSB. Retrieved 28 June 2010.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ John S. Wilson (1959), Scouting Round the World. First edition, Blandford Press. p. 252
  6. ^ a b c About the 26th Asia Pacific Jamboree Archived 13 March 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ The Philippine Scouting Movement - Martial Law
  8. ^ Necker. ASIA-PACIFIC JAMBOREE IRAN 1977 Archived 18 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ a b c d e f Scouts Reunited Events Archived 22 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  10. ^ [scout.org/en/content/download/10653/88284/file/wjr77.pdf Report of the 20th JOTA]
  11. ^ IVth Asia-Pacific (12th Australian) Jamboree, Perry Lakes, Perth, Dec. 29, 1979 - Jan 7, 1980 : official programme
  12. ^ February 1979 Boy's Life - Scouting around
  13. ^ 5th Asia Pacific & 2nd Bangladesh Scout Jamboree
  14. ^ a b Regular Events
  15. ^ The Indonesia Stamp Museum
  16. ^ List of Indonesia Jamborees
  17. ^ a b c d e f Jamborees Asia Pacific Jamborees Archived 15 June 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  18. ^ Scout Jamboree Kelantan stamps
  19. ^ JIT SIN SCOUT
  20. ^ the History of Korea Scout Association
  21. ^ a b Scout Thailand Milestones Archived 12 August 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  22. ^ Sigmah National Wants
  23. ^ 12 New Zealand Jamboree Mystery Creek, Hamilton - January 3 to 11
  24. ^ Oval Patch12TH ASIA PACIFIC JAMBOREE 9TH NATIONAL JAMBOREE BSP, MAKILING, PHILIPPINES 1991 Archived 18 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  25. ^ a b 1st Berowra Scout Group - Australian Jamborees
  26. ^ Stamps issued for 14th Asia Pacific/5th Bangladesh National Scout Jamboree
  27. ^ Korean Boy Scout Uniforms
  28. ^ 17th Asia-Pacific Jamboree - SOSSI Philatelic Patches
  29. ^ 17th Asia Pacific postcard
  30. ^ 19TH ASIA PACIFIC / 18TH AUSTRALIAN JAMBOREE SPRINGFIELD IPSWICH QLD JANUARY 1998
  31. ^ Worldwide events
  32. ^ CATÁLOGO SELOS ESCUTISMO
  33. ^ 21st Asia-Pacific 10th Korea National Jamboree - SOSSI Philatelic Patches
  34. ^ International Scouting Events for 2000 Archived 2 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  35. ^ 이브닝스페셜 Archived 11 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  36. ^ Archived Final Manual Section 1 AJ2001
  37. ^ 2ND ASIA-PACIFIC / 19TH AUSTRALIAN JAMBOREE CATARACT SCOUT PARK, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA 2001 XIX. Sunrise blanket badge.
  38. ^ 23rd ASIA-PACIFIC/13th NIPPON JAMBOREE Jamboree Bulletin No. 2 (June 2002) Archived 30 October 2005 at the Wayback Machine
  39. ^ New Scout and Guide Issues 2002
  40. ^ Circular 18, Series of 2003 Archived 23 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  41. ^ Zimbabwe at Jamborees, expeditions, camps... Archived 18 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  42. ^ 25th Asia Pacific Regional Jamboree Archived 10 May 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  43. ^ 27th Asia-pacific Jamboree & 3rd International Patrol Jamboree Archived 22 July 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  44. ^ 27th Asia Pacific Regional Scout Jamboree
  45. ^ 27th Asia Pacific Jamboree – 3rd International Patrol Jamborette
  46. ^ SOCJul2001 Centenary Jamboree Basic Info Archived 6 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  47. ^ 29th APR Jamboree Archived 20 November 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  48. ^ Scout.org scheduling database Archived 22 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine

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