BHARAT SCOUTS AND GUIDES APPEAL FOR 100 PERCENT VOTING

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Shri Menino Peres, Director, Department of Information & Publicity along with Nodal Officer, SVEEP, CEO’s office, Dr.Durgaprasad and Assistant Chief Electoral Officer Shri Arvind Budge flagged off the BHARAT SCOUTS AND GUIDES RALLY ON FEBRUARY 28, 2012. soc of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Shri Krishnanath Chopdekar, Jt Secretary of the Association and Headmistress, progress High School, Smt. Shoba Malghut, Shri John Aguiar and others were present.

It was a wonderful opportunity for Bharat Scouts and Guides of Goa who took the message of Election Commission of India to Goan electorate urging them to come out and exercise their voting rights at the March 3, 2012 General Election for Goa Legislative Assembly.

The Bharat Scouts and Guides, Goa State, Tiswadi - celebrated “Thinking Day” on February 28, 2012 together with the Office of Chief Electoral Officer-Goa and the Department of Information & Publicity with a fervent call to the people of Goa to come out and exercise their voting right thus making it 100 percent polling in Goa.

Shri Menino Peres, Director, Department of Information & Publicity along with Nodal Officer, SVEEP, CEO’s office, Dr.Durgaprasad and Assistant Chief Electoral Officer Shri Arvind Budge flagged off the rally. State Organizing Commissioner of Bharat Scouts and Guides – Goa State, Shri Krishnanath Chopdekar, Joint Secretary of the Association and Headmistress, progress High School, Smt. Shoba Malghut, Tiswadi Secretary , Shri Durgadas Gaonkar, PRO of Bharat Scouts and Guides Association, Shri John Aguiar, Shri Anand Jadhav of CEO’s office and others were present.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Menino Peres explained the importance and the need to come out and vote. He said it is the right of every citizen of the country and we have to exercise it without fear of favour.

Dr. Durgaprasad, said that The rally was held in collaboration with the Bharat Scouts and Guides, Goa State in Order to sensitize the public regarding voter’s awareness, ethical voting, and participation in election process.

The Thinking day is considered a special day, as well as an opportunity to learn more about Lord Baden Powells life and his work. His Writings remain inspiring to many and incredibly on phase with our times.

The World Thinking Day theme for 2012 is Millennium Development Goal: “we can save our planet” and the aim is to raise awareness of the environment. The scouts and Guides carried placards and gave slogans such as “Hame har bund pani zarori hota hai vaise hare ek vote zarori hota hai”, “Don’t Waste Water and also Don’t waste your VOTE”. “Use renewable energy, Save your energy to cast your vote”. “Water is precious save it, your vote is precious Cast it.” “Say No to plastic, Say yes to VOTE and no to NOTE” thus conveying a strong message to the people to vote at the elections. Around 500 Scouts and Guides from 16 schools of Tiswadi attended the event.

BE “EYES AND EARS” OF THE POLICE: DR ARYA TELL SCOUTS AND GUIDES

Director General of Police Dr. Aditya Arya , IPS is seen speaking at the function to marke the 100 years of Guiding organized by the Bharat Scouts and Guides Goa State at Azad Maidan on December 14, 2011. Senior Vice President of Bharat Scouts and Guides Association Dr. Sydney Pinto Da Rosario, State Commissioner Adv. Vinayak Narvekar, Smt. Elizabeth Mascarenhas, STC (Guides) explained the significance of the day. Mrs. Swati Malik. State Commissioner (G), President of Tiswadi District of Bharat Scouts and Guides Goa State Janab Shaikh Suleman Karol, State Training Commissioner, Mr Diogo Fernandes, ASTC Shri Yeshwant Sinari and others were present.



Director General of Police Dr. Aditya Arya, IPS said has asked the Bharat Scouts and Guides of Goa State to be the eyes and ears of the Police and fight against crime.

Dr. Arya was speaking as the Chief Guest on the occasion of a rally of girl guides and boys scouts all over the state to mark 100 years of Guiding 2011 Centenary celebrations organized by Bharat Scouts and Guides Goa State at Azad Maidan in Panjim on Decembeer 14, 2011.

The DGP Dr. Arya earlier flagged off a rally of scouts and guides which went around the streets of Panjim and culminated back at Azad Maidan.

Dr Arya said he has a long association with the Scouts and Guides movement and has been interacting with scouts and guides at Jamboree’s and camps. He said he had motivated the boy scouts and guides to work in close coordination with the Delhi police and curbing crimes in the society.

Speaking about educating the girl child he said, education for a girl child means making the next generation well educated, full of virtues, free from the useless superstitions, confident and capable to do something good for the family, for the society and for the country as a whole.

Senior Vice President of Bharat Scouts and Guides Association Dr. Sydney Pinto Da Rosario presided over the function. he presented a memento to Dr. Arya as token of appreciation.

State Commissioner Adv. Vinayak Narvekar welcomed, State Secretary Shri James Fernandes said that Dr. Arya was a upright officer and Goa is lucky to have him as the DGP. He later introduced Dr. Arya to the audience.

The Girl Guides earlier presented a guard of honour to Dr Arya.

A colourful variety entertainment programme was also presented by the Scouts and Guides on the occasion.

Smt. Elizabeth Mascarenhas, STC (Guides) explained the significance of the day. Mrs. Swati Malik. State Commissioner (G), President of Tiswadi District of Bharat Scouts and Guides Goa State Janab Shaikh Suleman Karol, State Training Commissioner, Mr Diogo Fernandes, Mr T E Philip, ASTC Shri Yeshwant Sinari and others were present.

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CM GREETS SCOUTS AND GUIDES ON THE OCCASION OF “FOUNDER’S DAY”

Chief Minister Shri Digambar Kamat is being pinned the “founder day” flag by Shri John Aguiar, the Headquarters Commissioner (PR) of the Bharat Scouts and Guides organization -Goa State on the occasion of Bharat Scouts and Guides flag day at the Chief Minister’s residence at Margao on November 7, 2011. Also present are Shri Mario Pereira DCC, Shri Francis Rebello, District Training Commissioner, Ms. Tisha Pereira Guide Captain, Mast. Adriana Braganza, Mast. Bloid Dias, Mast. Shubam Saroj, (Scouts), Ms. Pratima Pandit and Priya Saroj (Guides) all of Basilite Open Unit, Majorda.

A delegation of Bharat Scouts and Guides-Goa State called on Chief Minister Shri Digambar Kamatat his residence at Margao on November 7, 2011 and pinned the Scouts and Guides “flag” to commemorate flag day which is celebrated all over the country.

During the informal meeting with the delegation the Chief Minister evinced keen interest in the Scouts and Guides and the training that it imparts to the young children. He greeted the Scouts and Guides of Goa on the occasion.

The delegation consisted of Shri John Aguiar Headquarters PRO of the Association, Shri Mario Pereira Dist. Chief Commissioner, Shri Francis Rebello, District Training Commissioner, Ms. Tisha Pereira, Guide Captain, Mast. Adriana Braganza, Mast. Bloid Dias, Mast. Shubam Saroj, (Scouts), Ms. Pratima Pandit and Priya Saroj (Guides) all of Basilite Open Unit, Majorda.

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”.

STATE COUNCIL MEETING OF SCOUTS AND GUIDES ON SEPT. 18, 2011

President of Tiswadi District of Bharat Scouts and Guides Goa State Janab Shaikh Suleman Karol, is seen receiving the award for highest census in the district at the hands of Vice President of the Association Shri R. G. Dessai during the state council meeting of Bharat Scouts and Guides at Panjim on September 18, 2011. State Secretary James Fernandes, Vice President Dr. Sidney Pinto do Rosari, Vice President Shri Pandurang Nadkarni are also seen.

State Treasurer Shri Rodney D’ Souza is being felicitated for his excellent work in the Bharat Scouts and Guides Association by the Senior Vice President Dr. Sidney Pinto do Rosario during the state council meeting of Bharat Scouts and Guides at Panjim on September 18, 2011. State Secretary James Fernandes, Vice President Dr. Sidney Pinto do Rosari, Vice President Shri Pandurang Nadkarni are also seen.

STATE COUNCIL MEETING OF SCOUTS AND GUIDES HELD IN PANJIM

The Annual State Council Meeting of the Bharat Scouts and Guides- Goa State was held on 18th September 2011 at the Association headquarters in Panjim today. Dr. Sidney Pinto da Rosario, Senior Vice President of the State Association presided over the meeting. Other dignitaries include Shri R. D. Dessai and Gopal Bhau Parab, both Vice Presidents, Mr. P. S. Nadkarni, State Chief Commissioner, Mr. Rodney D’Souza, State Treasuer, Mr. State Secretary, Shri James Fernandes, Adv. Vinayak Narvekar State Commissioner (Scouts) and others.

During the meeting various issues were discussed which included the resolutions earlier State Council Meeting, the action taken report, a power point presentation highlighting the activities, workshops, events and achievements of the members during the year past year. The consideration and adoption of Budget proposal were also discussed. Other discussions included development of the camp site etc:-

Speaking on the Occasion 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 and a girl guide 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. He suggested taking up awareness programmes on female feticide

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

State Treasurer Shri Rodney D’Souza was also felicitated on the occasion for the excellent work that he is doing for the organisation with a memento and a certificate.

Vice President Shri R. G. Dessai in his speech said scout and guide movement was a great movement and highlighted the need for spreading the movement in every school of the state. 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.
STC(G) Smt. Elizibeth Mascarenhas, SOC(G) Smt. Vidhya Shetkar, STC(S) Shri Diogo Fernandes, ASTC(S) Shri Yeshwant Sinari, State Organizing Commissioner Shri K. Chopdekar, PRO Shri John Aguiar and others were present on the occasion.

SCOUTING AIMS AT MOULDING THE CHARACTER, VALUE SYSTEM AMONG YOUTH: SHRI R.G. DESSAI

Shri Raguvir G. Dessai, Vice President of Bharat Scouts and Guides-Goa State is seen speaking at the installation ceremony of newly inducted Boy Scouts and Girl Guides of St. Mary’s High School, Ponda on September 17, 2011. Principal of the School, Sr. Annie Paul, District Training Commissioner of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Ponda and ASTC Shri Yeshwant Sinari, Past Student and Office bearer of BS&G, Shri John Aguiar, Sr. Superior Shaila Chako were present.


SCOUTING AIMS AT MOULDING THE CHARACTER, VALUE SYSTEM AMONG YOUTH: SHRI R.G. DESSAI


Shri R. G. Dessai, Vice President of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Goa State said that Scouting aims at moulding the character and inculcates value system among the youth which in turn shapes the youth for the future and also and propagates a healthy life style, develops environmental friendly attitudes. Scouting he said 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 fulfillment. 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.

Shri Dessai was speaking at the Installation ceremony of newly inducted Boy Scouts and Girl Guides of St. Mary’s High School, at Ponda on September 17, 2011. The Scouting and Guides has been re-introduced in the school from last year.


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


Shri Dessai said Scouting, in the real sense , is a complement to formal system of education and , therefore for all obvious reasons, falls in the category of non-formal education and therefore , deserves to be supported by Government, society and family mainly due to the reason that it generates education in values in a more useful and lasting manner. It stimulates development of citizenship by concrete action through camping life based on Promise and law as propounded by Lord Baden Powel.

He said the movement is universal in character, in that it is one scouts/Guides the world over. To be effective he said, the Scouts. Guides movement works as an auxiliary to the society in providing such assistance and care but is independent and voluntary in its principles and operation. Voluntary spirit of this organization sustains the movement and therefore its future he said lies with committed volunteers who give themselves unto it, prompted as they are no manner by desire of personal gains.

District Training Commissioner of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Ponda and ASTC Shri Yeshwant Sinari taught a song to the scouts and guides.

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 earlier welcomed the gathering and later congratulated the students and distributed sweets to them.

Scout Master Shri Jesuraj Soundraj conducted the proceedings. Guide captain Ms. Marilya Azavedo proposed a vote of thanks. Shri Olaph Fernandes compared.

TISWADI SCOUTS AND GUIDES PATROL LEADERS CAMP INAUGURATED

Shri P.S. Nadkarni, State Chief Commissioner is seen inaugurating the three day Patrol Leaders Camp for Tiswadi District at the Bal Bharati Vidhya Mandir at Ribandar on September 15, 2011. President of Tiswadi District of Bharat Scouts and Guides Goa State Janab Shaikh Suleman Karol, State Commissioner (Scouts), Adv. Vinayak Narvekar, Principal of Bal Bharati Vidhya Mandir, Smt. Suchitra Dessai, State Training Commissioner (Scouts) Shri Diago Fernandes. State Organizing Secretary Shri Krishnanath Chopdekar, Bharat Scouts and Guides Headquarters PRO Shri John Aguiar were present on the occasion amongst.




TISWADI SCOUTS AND GUIDES PATROL LEADERS CAMP INAUGURATED



State Chief Commissioner of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Goa State inaugurated the three day Patrol Leaders Camp for Tiswadi District at the Bal Bharati Vidhya Mandir at Ribandar on September 15, 2011.

President of Tiswadi District of Bharat Scouts and Guides Goa State Janab Shaikh Suleman Karol, State Commissioner (Scouts), Adv. Vinayak Narvekar, Principal of Bal Bharati Vidhya Mandir, Smt. Suchitra Dessai, State Training Commissioner (Scouts) Shri Diago Fernandes. State Organizing Secretary Shri Krishnanath Chopdekar, Bharat Scouts and Guides Headquarters PRO Shri John Aguiar were present on the occasion amongst.

The function began with the prayer song followed flag ceremony and at the flag song.

Speaking on the occasion Shri Nadkarni highlighted the importance of the organization and said the training such as self reliance, development of leadership qualities, adventure training, and discipline is taught to the student’s right from the school days. He said urged the young scouts and guides to avail maximum benefits out of the training in the organization.

Shri Shaikh Karol stressed on the discipline aspect and said that it was essential to shape the life of the child. Adv. Vinayak Narvekar gave a detail outline of the association. State Commissioner (Scouts) Adv. Vinayak Narvekar also spoke on the occasion.

190 patrol leaders from 15 school with 25 teachers of Tiswadi are participating in the training camp.

The Bharat Scouts and Guides Association, Goa, conducted a refresher course for Trained Scoutmasters and Guide captains at the Pharmacy College on July 23, 2011. About 84 Scoutmasters and Guide-captains attended the course.