THE BHARAT SCOUTS & GUIDES, NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, LAKSHMI MAZUMDAR BHAWAN, 16, M.G.MARG, I.P. ESTATE, NEW DELHI – 110 002.

 

CIRCULAR NO.       /2007                                                             DATED: 1.2.2007

 

To

All the State Secretaries

State Associations of

The Bharat Scouts & Guides

INDIAN UNION.

 

SUB.:- APR ROVER PEACE BATON HANDOVER CEREMONY.

 

Dear Sir/ Madam,

 

The Boy Scouts of the Philippines will handover the Rover Peace Baton to the Asia Pacific Region at the Andres Bonifacio Shrine, Manila, Philippines. This grand event will finally end the journey of the Rover Peace Baton and welcoming the Centenary Year of World Scouting-2007. I am glad to inform you that the Asia Pacific Region Rover Peace Baton Handover Ceremony  in commemoration of  the Centennial Celebration of World Scouting-2007 is scheduled to be held at Andres Bonifacio Shrine, Manila, Philippines from 9th to 11th March  2007.  The details in this regard are furnished below:-

 

1. Name of the Event                    : APR Rover Peace Baton Handover Ceremony.

 

2. Dates                                  : 9th  to 11th March 2007

 

3. Venue                                 : Andres Bonifacio Shrine, Manila, Philippines.

 

4.Transportation                    : Transportation will be arranged from Airport to the

                                                  campsite by Boy Scouts of the Philippines.

 

5. Accommodation                    : The Boy Scouts of the Philippines will offer free

                                                  accommodation at the Tamaraw Hostel(Third floor

                                                  of the National Headquarters) in shared accommodation

                                                  on first come, first serve basis. For those who will prefer

                                                  to stay in YMCA or in hotels in Manila, the rates vary

                                                 between US $25.00 – US $ 200.00 per room per person.

 

6. Eligibility                            :Rover Peace Baton Coordinator and Rovers only who

                                                 made this activity a great success. (This will be a great

 opportunity for the Rover Scouts to interact with fellow  

 Rovers from other NSOs and to witness the Rover Peace 

 Baton Handover Ceremony. 

7.Programme                          : The following activities will be conducted in this event

                                                  are given below:-

 

1.      Rappeling

2.      Team Games

3.      Medical Mission

4.      Emergency Service

5.      Community Service

6.      Traffic Assistance

7.      Rover Vigil and Investiture

8.      Rover Discovery/Film showing

 

8. Expenditures              : i) Caution Money            :- Rs. 3,000/-

                                                      (If there is selected and

                                                       not participated,Caution money

                                                       will not be refundable and

                                                       forfeited)

                                                  ii) Travel Expenses            :-  Rs. 48,000/-       

                                                 iii) Regn. Fee   :-            Rs.   4,500/-

                                                     (US $100.00  Per Participant)

(The fee covers inland transportation between Manila airport and BSP Tamaraw Hostel, meals for three days e.g.from breakfast of 09 March to dinner of 11 March and accommodation at the Tamaraw Hostel,Manila )

                                                  iv) Airport Taxes,& other

                                                      Expenses,etc.             :-        -

                                                                                    ______________________

                                                     TOTAL  -                       Rs. 55,500/- Approximately.                                

9. Climate                               : Climate in the Manila, Philippines during the month of

                                                   March is about 23-26 degrees  Celsius.

 

10. Last Date of receiving application at National Headquarters:- 13th February 2007.

     

I request you please send the nominations in the prescribed Proforma (enclosed) of  best Rovers  who are willing to spend the fees and are really deserving to participate in the APR Rover Peace Baton Handover Ceremony- 2007.

 

Thanking you,

                                                                                                            Yours sincerely,

 

                                                                                                            (B.K.BAHUGUNA)

                                                                                                            JT.DIRECTOR(S)

Encl.:- As above.

C.c.to:- All the Office Bearers of BS&G, NHQ.