SCOUTS AND GUIDES HELPS BUILD CHARACTER OF YOUNG PEOPLE: DR. SIDHU

Governor Dr. Shivender Singh Sidhu is being pinned the “founder day” flag by Shri John Aguiar, the Headquarters, PRO of the Bharat Scouts and Guides organization -Goa State on the eve of Bharat Scouts and Guides flag day at Raj Bhavan on November 6, 2010. Guides, Miss Sasha Barretto, Miss. Santrupti Pandurang Hegde and Scout Sahil Avinash Bhosle and Mast. Ashley Mendonca of People’s High School, Panaji and St.Mary’s High School, Ponda are also present.

SCOUTS AND GUIDES HELPS BUILD CHARACTER OF YOUNG PEOPLE: DR. SIDHU

A delegation of Bharat Scouts and Guides-Goa State called on His Excellency, Dr. S.S. Sidhu , the Governor of Goa, at Raj Bhavan on November 6, 2010 and pinned the Scouts and Guides “flag” to commemorate flag day which will be celebrated on November 7 all over the country.
During the informal meeting with the delegation His Excellency the Governor evinced keen interest in the Scouts and Guides and inquired about their experience in the movement and during the camps. He said that the Bharat Scouts and Guides is an important organization as it seeks to build the character of young people by encouraging them to be pure in thought, word and deed and to become conscientious citizens.
The delegation consisted of Shri John Aguiar Headquarters PRO of the Association and Guides, Miss Sasha Barretto, Miss. Santrupti Pandurang Hegde and Scout Sahil Avinash Bhosle and Mast. Ashley Mendonca of People’s High School, Panaji and St. Mary’s High School, Ponda.
The Bharat Scouts and Guides was formed on November 7, 1950 after merging different Scout Organization and the Girl Guide Associations which were earlier working separately. Thus November 7, is a memorable day in the history of Scouting and Guiding Movement in India and the day is celebrated as the “Flag Day”.
PRO Shri John Aguiar briefed the Governor about the activities that are conducted by the Bharat Scouts and Guides Association, Goa State.
Scouting was founded in India in 1909 as an overseas branch of the Scout Association and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1938. Guiding in India started in 1911 and was amongst the founder members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 1928. In Goa, the total strength of Scouts and Guides is 23000 in 155 schools, he informed the Governor.

SCOUTING HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE TO FACE FUTURE WITH CONFIDENCE: NAIK

Shri Prakash Naik, Secretary of Ponda District Scout and Guides Association is seen speaking at the installation ceremony of newly inducted Boy Scouts and Girl Guides of St. Mary’s High School, Ponda on October 23, 2010. Principal of the School, Sr. Annie Paul, District Training Commissioner of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Ponda Shri Shashikant Phadke , PRO Bharat Scouts and Guides Goa State HQ Shri John Aguiar were present.




Shri Prakash Naik, Secretary of Ponda District Scout and Guides Association said that Scouts and Guides movement offers an original framework in which young people in search of ideals, and who need to develop the life skills that will enable them to face the future, can seek ful-filment. Scout and Guide leaders he said play the role of mentors, thereby giving the young people the challenge, and the chance to practice independent decision-making.


Mr. Naik was speaking at the installation ceremony of newly inducted Boy Scouts and Girl Guides of St. Mary’s High School, at Ponda on October 23, 2010. The Scouting and Guides has been re-introduced in the school.


Principal of the School, Sr. Annie Paul, Superior Sr. Shaila Chako, District Training Commissioner of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Ponda Shri Shashikant Phadke , PRO Bharat Scouts and Guides Goa State HQ Shri John Aguiar were also present.

Shri Naik said, Lord Baden Powell's innovative and unique Scout method opened the way to an original way of life that is the trademark of the Scout Movement, now present in 215 countries and territories. With more than 28 million individual members active in Scouting, the Scout movement has remained the largest educational youth movement in the world.

He said it has become increasingly crucial, for any community that is seriously conscious of ensuring its future, to embrace the integration and empowerment of young people in the development process. Statistics show that more than 50% of the world's population is made up of young people. In numbers alone, the young persons constitute a strong social force, a force that deserves to be heard and seen in today’s development agenda. These young people are an asset to our nation and must be nurtured and developed. Today world is faced with numerous challenges ranging from poverty to environmental degradation, climatic change, global warming, conflicts, diseases, unemployment and HIV/AIDS just to mention a few. The young people and as leaders, it is our duty to design ways and approaches of involving, and integrating the young people into tackling some of these challenges.

District Training Commissioner of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Ponda, Shri Shashikant Phadke sang a song on Lord Baden Powell, the founder of Scouting Movement.

Bharat Scouts and Guides Goa State HQ Shri John Aguiar who is also an ex-student of the School and vice president of the Ex-Students Association congratulated the Scouts and Guides for joining this great movement and said it will help them to be confident and learn leadership and teamwork.

The scouts and guides were ceremoniously inducted into the World scout and guide fold after the scout promise was administered to them. Prayer song and flag songs rent the air on the occasion.


Principal of the School, Sr. Annie Paul welcomed. Scout Master Shri Jesuraj Soundraj and Guide captain Ms. Marilya Azavedo. Mrs. Traisa Monteiro proposed a vote of thanks.

Cultural Exchange to MP

Bharat Scouts and Guides , Goa State Contingent which participated in the Interstate Cultural Exchange programme with Madhya Pradesh from 9th Sept to 15th Sept.2010 is seen with State Secretary Shri James Fernandes , State Training Commissioner(Scouts) Shri Diogo Fernandes and other officer bearers on their return at Margao Railway Station on September 18, 2010.
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SCOUTING, GUIDING MOVEMENT MAKING GOOD PROGRESS IN THE STATE: DR WILLY

Deputy Chairman of Planning Board and President of Bharat Scouts and Guides Association-Goa state, Dr. Wilfred de Souza has said that the Scouting and Guiding Movement in Goa is making good and steady progress and in the years to Come this movement is going to make lot of difference among the State.

Dr. de Souza was speaking at the State Council Meeting of the BS&G at the headquarters of the Association in Panjim on Sunday, August 22, 2010.

Vice President of the Association Dr. Sidney Pinto do Rosario said that a scout is being taught to be disciplined in all aspects and therefore the Scouts and Guides movement is the only movement in the world which is corruption free.

Awards for Highest Average increase percentage census were presented to the Bardistrict followed by Tiswadi district.

Vice Presidents Shri R. G. Dessai, Shri Vishnu Dhargalkar and Shri Gopal Bhau Parab.

State Chief commissioner Shri Pandurang Nadkarni and SC(S) Adv. Vinayak Narvekar made some valuable suggestions on the occasion.

State Secretary Shri James Fernandes welcomed the gathering and conducted the business. Hon State Treasurer Shri Rodney D’Souza presented the Annual Statement of Accounts and Annual Balance Sheet. The Budget was also approved on the occasion. The meeting congratulated State Secretary Shri James Fernandes for publishing his book “Sopon” recently.

STC(G) Smt. Elizibeth Mascarenhas, SOC(G) Smt. Vidhya Shetkar, STC(S) Shri Diogo Fernandes, ASTC(S) Shri Yeshwant Sinari, State Organiser Shri K. Chopdekar, PRO Shri John Aguiar and others were present on the occasion.

ONE DAY REFRESHER COURSE FOR SCOUTMASTERS, GUIDECAPTAINS

MR SUBHASH FALDESSAI, SOCIAL WORKER AND EX-ZP MEMBER OF BALLI QUEPEM IS SEEN SPEAKING AS THE CHIEF GUEST AT THE ONE DAY REFRESHER COURSE ORGANSIED BY THE BHARAT SCOUTS AND GUIDES, GOA STATE FOR TRAINED SCOUTMASTERS AND GUIDECAPTAINS AT MARGAO ON JULY 24, 2010. STATE SECRETARY SHRI JAMES FERNANDES, STC, SCOUTS SHRI DIOGO FERNANDES, STC GUIDES SMT. ELIZIBETH MASCARENHAS, SHRI T. E. PHILIP AND OTHERS WERE PRESENT.

ONE DAY REFRESHER COURSE FOR SCOUTMASTERS, GUIDECAPTAINS


Bharat Scouts and Guides, Goa State organized a one day refresher Course for trained scoutmasters and Guidecaptains of the member schools in south Goa. In all 44 Scoutmasters and Guidecaptains attended the course conducted on 24th July 2010,at Grace Church Hall, Margao.
Mr.Subhash Fal Dessai- Social Worker and Ex- ZP member –Balli, Quepem was the chief guest for the Inaugural Function.
The participants were acquainted with the latest changes in the boy Girl Programme, advancement of Scouts ,Guides and unit leaders, practical sessions on skill development were conducted. The participants also had fruitful group discussions to solve the teething problems encountered in the smooth running of scout and guide units in the schools and ways and means to make the movement more vibrant and responsive to the needs of young boys and girls.LT (s) Diogo Fernandes , Lt (G ) Elizabeth Mascarenhas, ALt (s)R. V. Rane, ALt(s) T.E. Philip, Counsellor Donald Muriel, State Secretary James Fernandes conducted the course.

ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR SCOUTS AND GUIDES HELD

Bharat scouts and Guides, Goa State held orientation programme on 22nd June2010 for the new scout, Guide units of St. Joseph’s High School, Takwada, Usgao and Immaculate Conception high School, Dabal.
The opportunities available to the scouts ,Guides and Scoutmasters and Guide captains were explained by the State Secretary Mr. James Fernandes through the display of posters and Photographs and shared the success story.
The State training Commissioner Mr. Diogo Fernandes inspired the students by highlighting the essence of scouting and Guiding and the relevance of ideals of scouting in the development of students.
State Training Counsellor Mr. Donald Muriel demonstrated the unique methodology adopted in the training of scouts and guides and impressed upon the need of starting Scout and guide units in every School in Goa. Earlier Fr. Felix Lobo -Principal welcomed the Team at St. Joseph’s School, Usgao.
At Immaculate Conception H. School Sr. Filomena Rodrigues- Headmistress Welcomed and later proposed the Vote of Thanks.

CM UNDERSCORES NEED FOR DISCIPLINE AMONG YOUTH

Chief Minister Shri Digambar Kamat has underscored the need for discipline among the youth and therefore felt that organizations like Scouts and Guides and NCC play an important role to inculcate discipline, punctuality and a sense of patriotism among the youth apart from fulfilling the needs and aspirations of young people by offering attractive, innovative and challenging programme through their involvement in decision making so as to make them responsible adults and citizens.

Chief Minister Shri Digambar Kamat was speaking at a function to inaugurate the of the centenary year of Guiding movement in India and presentation of awards to the scouts and adult leaders at a function organized by Bharat Scouts and Guides, Goa State at Menezes Braganza hall in Panjim on April 17, 2010.





Speaking further Shri Kamat said, Scouts use a specific method that makes each individual the principal agent in his development as a self-reliant, supportive, responsible and committed person. Scout masters help them to establish a value system based upon spiritual and personal principles as expressed in the Promise and Law. He agreed to a suggestion by Dr. Wilfred de Souza and favoured introducing Scouts and Guides in schools right from the 6th standard to tap them young.

In his presidential address President of Dr. Wilfred de Souza felt the need for introducing scouts and guides from the 6th standard in the school. He also spoke about the camping site for the association and its development.

Chief Minister Shri Kamat presented Scoutmaster Late Baba Sukhtankar Awards on the occasion. The awards were bagged by Scoutmaster Shri Jeronimo Fernandes of Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Arambol-Pedne and Guider Smt. Bertille Rodrigues of St. Mary’s High School, Varca.

Chief Minister also presented certificates to the Rashtrapati award winner scouts. The Chief Minister felicitated the adult leaders and the scouts and guides for earning highest amount of Bob-a-job 2209-2010.
Those present on the occasion included Vice presidents Smt. Nirmala Sawant, Shri Vishnu Dhargalkar, Smt. Silvia D’ Souza.
State Chief Commissioner Shri P. R. Nadkarni explained the role of the Bharat Scouts and Guides.
State Commissioner (Scouts) Shri Vinayak Narvekar welcomed the gathering and State Secretary Shri James Fernandes proposed a vote of thanks. Commissioner (Guides), Smt. Elizibeth Mascarenhas.

BHARAT SCOUTS AND GUIDES TISWADI CELEBRATE “ THINKING DAY”

The Bharat Scouts and Guides, Tiswadi District- Goa State celebrated “Thinking Day” at Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services grounds at St. Inez on February 22, 2010. February 22nd marks the birthday of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scout Movement. Coincidentally, B-P (born in 1857) and his wife Olave Baden-Powell (born in 1889), shared the same birthday. It is considered a special day, as well as an opportunity to learn more about BP's life and his work. His Writings remain inspiring to many and incredibly on phase with our times.

Director of Fire & Emergency Services, Shri Ashok Menon was the Chief Guest of the function.

Speaking on the occasion Shri Menon said that essence of scouting is that everyone in the organization is committed to give something to the society. Way back in 1907 Robert Baden-Powell lit a torch that was destined to carry a message of peace and comradeship, through millions of boys and girls, to the homes of the world. This flame was fanned by the "Spirit of Adventure" and service by the boys of the first band of friendship camping together on Brownsea Island. He wished the movement all the success and extended his support to the good cause.

On arrival he was received by President of the Tiswadi unit, Shri Shaikh Suleman Karol, Vice Presidents of the Bharat Scouts and Guides-Goa State, Shri Vishnu Dhargalkar and State Commissioner (Scouts) Adv. Vinayak Narvekar and State Organizing commissioner Shri K. Chopdekar. Thereafter he unfurled the Bharat Scouts Guide flag followed by the flag song by the scouts and guides.

Shri Menon also lighted the traditional lamp and garlanded the portrait of Lord Baden Powell along with other dignitaries.

Around 800 Scouts and Guides from 16 schools of Tiswadi attended the event and enjoyed the different activities such as fire fighting, rescue methods and the fire lift and they learned lessons about extinguishing different types of fires.
Station Fire Officer Shri Ajit Kamat supervised the fire fighting and rescue demonstration. The scouts and guides also demonstrated some obstacle crossing on the monkey bridge.
Shri Tukaram Kholkar proposed a vote of thanks.

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BS&G FELICITATES DR. SYDNEY PINTO

STATE CHIEF COMMISSIONER SHRI P.R. NADKARNI IS SEEN FELICITATING SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BHARAT SCOUTS AND GUIDES ASSOCIATION-GOA STATE, DR. SYDNEY PINTO DO ROSARIO WHO WAS RECENTLY AWARDED SILVER ELEPHANT THE HIGHEST AWARD FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICES IN THE MOVEMENT AT THE HANDS OF PRESIDENT OF INDIA AT A FELICITATION FUNCTION AT THE ORGANISATION’S STATE HEADQUARTERS IN PANJIM JANUARY 11, 2010. STATE SECRETARY, SHRI JAMES FERNANDES AND STATE COMMISSIONER (SCOUTS) ADV. VINAYAK NARVEKAR ARE ALSO SEEN.



A special Executive committee meeting of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Goa State was convened on January 11, 2010 to Felicitate Dr. Sydney Pinto Do Rosario a senior vice president of the movement who was awarded " Silver Elephant" Highest Award for meritorious service to the movement. Adv. Vinayak Narvenkar-State commissioner for Scouts Highlighted the valuable contribution of Dr. Sydney for past 32 years that he has been selflessly serving despite of his very demanding schedule as a renowned practitioner. The State chief commissioner Shri. P. R. Nadkarni presented a citation. State Secretary, Shri James Fernandes was also present.