Welcome to the Greater Manchester West Scout
International Team.
Here you can find out how you can get yourself abroad, or at
least bring the International aspect closer to home, get
information about upcoming events, as well as get information about
the International awards available.
Jamboree Review
The 22nd World Scout Jamboree to Sweden has
been a great success for our County. World Jamborees are global
events Scouting is rightly proud off. They embody the ethos of a
worldwide family of Scouting and the inclusiveness of Scouting
across national boundaries, social backgrounds and different
faiths.
This year, for the first time ever in this
County a full unit of 36 young people supported by 4 leaders have
taken part in this fantastic unique experience. Without doubt
the World Scout Jamboree will be a significant time in the lives of
all who went. This is something we should be proud of. Being the
first time that we have sent so many people to a Jamboree many of
the things we did contributed to making the event a great success.
Others were not so helpful.
Greater
Manchester West County Executive is undertaking a review to learn
from their actions and look to make improvements for the future. It
is important that the good things are highlighted as much as the
bits which did not go so well. However, the really important part
of the review is what we should do next time. This is not an
opportunity to have long lists of complaints, or to try and
apportion blame, but to build on what we have and make informed
improved plans for the future. This review has been broken down
into separate parts so that all can contribute to the aspects of
the Jamboree that they have been involved in and to aid collation
of the responses. Please do not feel that you must comment to all
sections of the review.
All responses must be emailed to jamboree.review@gmwscouts.org.uk
between the dates of 15th August and 8th
September, inclusive. Anonymous replies will not be accepted.
After colating the reviews the County Executive will then meet on
the 28th September to use our experiences to determine how we will
approach the support of the next Jamboree. Consultation with
Districts will be entered into, before a meeting of the County
Scout Council in December, where budgetary implications, if any,
will be considered.
The Executive look forward to your input.
Please download the review form by clicking
here.
International Opportunities are
available around the World from Cheshire to Croatia. Visit www.scout.org.uk/intops
for the latest bulletin.
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