Kuching City Rover Scout Council

with great pleasure, a brother from Singapore has visited us from 16/09/2008 to 20/09/2008 and was hosted by some of our Rovers and Leaders during his stay. He is Mr. Kumanan Ilagovan, a District Leader (Scouts) - Toa Payoh District as well as an Asst. Group Scout Leader - Beatty Beaver Scout Group.

Brother Kumanan enjoying dinner with our Rovers and Leaders

As he is going on a backpack tour from Kuching to Miri, a few Rovers from the Eagle Rovers have managed to show him around and of course, trying out local delicacies. The participating Rovers are having a great time with him who also managed to swap some badges among themselves.

Say Cheeeeeeeeeeeese!!

To all the Rovers and Leaders who helped up, here is a thank you note from Mr. Kumanan.

Hi Kuching Rovers,

How have you been lately? Hope you are doing fine.

I wanted to thank you and your Rovers for bringing me around during my personal visit to Kuching. It really made my trip special, especially being able to make new Scouting friends and also to find out from you possibilities of Singapore Scouts coming over to Kuching some time.

Having traveled around Kuching, I really see opportunities for Scouts from my District to make a trip down to Kuching maybe in 2 years time, since I have plans to bring my Scouts to either Thailand or Vietnam in 2009. With the announcement yesterday, that there would be direct Budget Airline flights from Singapore to Kuching, its even more favourable for us to travel to East Malaysia.

I have always believed that Scouts should be exposed to the greater International Scouting community, in order for them to appreciate the greatness of being a member of a Worldwide Movement. Something thats unique to us, Scouts alone. As such, me and my Scout Group would be most delighted to host you or your Scouts, if you may travel down to Singapore.Btw, if you would like to know more about the activities in my Area, do check my Area Blog at:
http://www.centralsingaporescouts.blogspot.com/

On copy to this email is Mr. Koh Kar Meng and Aru. Mr. Koh is a Teacher and also the Group Scout Leader of Bishan Park Sec Sch (Lightning Scout Group). He believes very much in exposing Scouts to International Scouting as well.Aru is the Rover Chairman to Beaver Scout Group Rover Crew & Asst. Scout Leader, and also the Programme I/C for the National Rover Council. He is also one of the pioneer Singapore Rovers who received the SWA in Japan last year.

Once again, Thank You very much for the Scouting Hospitality shown by you and your Rovers. Do convey my appreciation to the 4 of them.

Yours in Scouting,

Scouter Kumanan Ilangovan
District Leader (Scouts Section) - Toa Payoh District
AGSL - Beaver Scout Group

The 2nd Malaysian Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) will be coming up from 3:00p.m. 15/05/2009 (Friday) to 5:00p.m. 17/05/2009 (Sunday). All states and districts are encouraged to estbalish their respective station to join in the event.

The purpose of this event is to expose radio ham and communication activities to the local scout members and to prepare for the APR and World JOTA/JOTI which are coming up in August and October respectively. Click HERE for more information.

The new Rover Scout Training Scheme has been launched during the centenary celebration in National Stadium, KL on 25/04/2009.  In conjuction with that, the Scheme book and the new proficiency badges have been put on sale.

New Rover Training Scheme Book - RM6

8 New Rover Proficiency badges - RM3 each

New Rover Scout Training Scheme

With the official introduction of the new scheme, the previous scheme (7 proficiency badges) is been replaced with immediate effect. The “Rambu Pengakap Kelana” award is also replaced by “BP award” which shall be presented upon completion of the training scheme whereby the candidate has to submit all his log book for review and once satisfy, he shall be nominated for the award via respective state HQ.  The award and certificate shall be issued from the national HQ.

On the whole, the new scheme is still working on a 3+1 basis, whereby rovers are required to complete 3 compulsory badges and 1 optional badge (chosen from 5 optional proficiency badges). The 3 compulsory badges (according to sequence) are:

1, Lencana Kemahiran - Scout Craft (Compulsory)

2, Lencana Perkhimatan - Service (Compulsory)

3, Lecana Pengembaraan - Rambler (Compulsory)

and the 5 optional badges are:

1, Lencana Kepimpinan - Leadership (Optional)

2, Lencana ICT - ICT (Optional)

3, Lencana Aktivity Ekstrem - Extreme Activities (Optional)

4, Lencana Penyelamat Nyawa - Life Saver (Optional)

5, Lencana Keusahawanan - Entepreneurship (Optional)

New Rover Proficiency Badges

The age range for the rovers still remains from 18 ~ 40 years old. However, only those who completed the training scheme and fall between 18 ~ 25 years old are eligible for the BP award. The BP award is presented in the form of certificate as well as a single sided Rover epolette which shall be worn only on the right shoulder.

The Malaysian Scout Centenary Celebration was successfully organized in National Studium in Kuala Lumpur on 25/04/2009 with the attendance of more than 9,800 scouts and leaders locally and from neighbouring countries. Sarawak contingent has participated with 17 delegates from various districts, which was led by Pak Hj. Said Bin. Hj. Bolhassan.

A commemorative medal is also given away to those leaders who have contributed tremendously to the movement. The ceremeny was graced by the National Chief Scout, Dato’ Seri Dr. Hj. Shafie Bin Hj. Mohd Salleh. VIP guests such as Ex Prime Mminister, Tun Abdullah Bin Hj. Ahmad Badawi, Deputy Prime Minister & Education Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Director of the APR office, Mr. Abdullah Rasheed were also there to witness the celebration.

Various sourvenirs were on sale which include a goodie bag which comes with 1 certificate of attendance, 1 plastic fan, stickers, 1 badge, 1 pen at the price of RM10.

The new Rover Scout Training Scheme and Proficiency badges have also been launched and sold during the auspicious occasion.

At the lobby...

With friends from KL and Miri

National Stadium

Friends from Melaka

Ready for inspection

Welcoming parade

Chief Commissioner, Dato’ Hj. Kaharudin bin Momin

Ambassador from Malta

International Commissioner, Dr. Mohammed Mukhyuddin Bin Sarwani

VIPs

Arrival of YAB Tun Abdullah bin Hj. Ahmad Badawi

YAB Tun Abdullah bin Hj. Ahmad Badwi, the immediate past Prime Minister of Malaysia and the Honorary President of The Scouts Association of Malaysia

Leaders of the national scout movement

Deputy Prime Minister, YB Tan Sri Dato Hj. Muhyiddin Yasin

Brothers in scout

VIPs

Crowded stadium

Bird's eyes view

Exhibition corner

Speech by the Honarary President

Speech by Deputy Prime Minister

Contingent from Penang

Pak Haji Said B. Haji Bolhassan

Chairman of APR Scout Committee, Mr Jejomar C. Binay

Presentation of souvenirs

Chief State Commissioner of Sarawak, Mr. Geoffrey Teo

Leaders from Sarawak

The Sarawak Contingent

Centenary commemorative medal

Certificate of attendance

The 23rd APR Scout Conference will be hosted by Persekutan Pengakap Malaysia from 27/10/2009 to 01/11/2009 In Kuala Lumpur. The previous conference was held in Tokyo, Japan with more than 589 people attended. The conference shall be conducted at Hilton Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

Theme: Scout ~ Capital For Peace

Conference Maskot

The Asia-Pacific Course for Leader Trainers (CLT) will be conducted from 19/10/2009 to 25/10/2009 at the International Youth Centre, Kuala Lumpur. This course is only eligible for 3 beads (woodbadge) holders only.

The 6th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Youth Forum will be held from 22/10/2009 to 25/10/2009 at the International Youth Centre, Kuala Lumpur. Only youth members aged between 18 ~ 26 years are eligible to participate.

Click HERE to enter the official web site.

All registration forms shall be submitted to the Conference Secretariat at the following address not later than 31/07/2009:-

The Secretariat
23rd Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Conference
Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia
Rumah B.P., Jalan Hang Jebat
Kuala Lumpur, 50150
Malaysia

Conference Registration Form can be downloaded HERE

A person may attend the 23rd Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Conference under the following category/capacity:

1. A Delegate
2. An Observer
3. An Accompanying Person to the Delegate or Observer
4. A Youth participant
5. A Guest

Click HERE for the conference fees.

With the directives given by the National Headquarters, with immediate effect, scarfs bearing an embroidered Scout logo can no longer be used as part of the formal uniform. Plain scarf with dark blue background and stripes / ribbons of red and white with no logo / badge / embroidery shall be used, as formerly introduced.

Happy Chinese Moo Moo Year to all. May year of ox bring you all happiness, wealth and properity. The Kuching City Rover Council wishes to wish all Rovers, leaders and Members:

牛年快乐
万事如意
身强体健
步步高升

Please be informed that the 19th Kuching City District Camp is coming up from 11th December 2008 to 15th December 2008. The camp shall be organized at Co-curriculum Centre in SMK Santubong.

Theme: Scouting Is Fun

OBJECTIVES OF 19^TH KUCHING-CITY DISTRICT CAMP:

This camp hopes to achieve the following:

v      To cultivate spirit of co-operation and team work among Scouts in the district

v      To put into practice the skills and knowledge they Scouts have acquired

v      To provide an avenue for Scouts to meet each other, to exchange ideas and thus create good relationships among Scouts.

GROUPS /  SCHOOLS TAKING PART:

RULES OF THE 19^TH KUCHING-CITY DISTRICT CAMP

The Scout Law is the law of this camp.

The organising committee of this camp expect all of you to conduct yourselves well throughout the camp.  Your good conduct should be based on the Scout Promise you have made and your understanding of the Scout Law. 

HONESTY and GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP should be observed by all participating patrols and visiting Scout leaders for the FOUR COMPETITIONS. Do adhere to the rules and regulations stipulated in the guidelines prepared by the Competition Committee.

The open day for this camp is on 14 Dcember 2008 ( Sunday ). Parents, scouts (cub scouts) and friends of Scouting are welcome to visit the camp.

Pork is not allowed in the camp.

The annual world’s 51st Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) and 12th Jamboree On The Air (JOTI) is starting this weekend from 00:00a.m. 18th October to 12:59p.m. 19th October 2008. Millions of Scouts and Guides all over the world are communicating with each others via amerture radio (ham radio) as well as internet.

For JOTI, please visit the site below;
JOTI Official Web site

Do register yourself with an account and don’t forget to collect your e-QSL card. You can also print yourself a nice certificate for participating in this world wide scout event.

You can chat with Scouts and Guides all over the world by doing some simple set up in your MIRC where you would need to configure your server setting to link up with ScoutLink. Detailed description can be found in the web site mentioned above.

KCRC JOTA/JOTI cert

Please be informed that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the meeting which shall be organized on this coming Thursday (16/10/2008) has been postponed to next Tuesday (21/10/2008), same time, same place.

New Date: 21/10/2008 (Tuesday)
Time: 7:30p.m.
Venue: Resource Room, Scout HQ, Jalan Batu Lintang
Attire: Casual

The main purpose of the meeting is to discuss and finalise the budget and program activities for the visiting scouts, rovers and leaders from West Malaysia and Hong Kong at the end of the year. For person in charge, kindly prepare related information and costings which shall be discussed and confirmed during the meeting. Thank you.

Chairman
Kuching City Rover Council