| The Sophia Exhibition Site in currently hosting the 14th Caribbean Scout Jamboree at a time when Guyana is observing its centenary celebration of scouting.Scouts hoisting their respective flags.The event was officially launched at Camp Ayanganna, where the Caribbean contingents along with a troop out of Argentina, were treated to a modest cultural presentation by local performers, beginning with parachute jumps by the Guyana Defence Force. Following the parachute jumps was the flag breaking ceremony, in which the flags from each contingent were ‘broken’ from their tie atop their respective poles.Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, performing the duties of President, challenged all scouts to contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals and play their parts in the protection of the environment. Chief Scout Commissioner, Zaida Joaquin, acknowledged how Jamborees and all other camping activities would mould the youngsters into the adults of our future.“It is also a time when your leaders will help you in becoming a better person through teaching of discipline and developing habits of obedience, self reliance, courage and thoughtfulness for others. Make full use of this experience.”The chosen motto of the Jamboree this year is “One Movement One Destiny” which she said is more than a motto for just scouts alone.Joaquin emphasised how scouting covers a worldwide need and gives expression to the hopes and aspirations to all participants and visitors to the Jamboree. “I hope that as you continue scouting you will practice peace and take back with you experiences that would make a better world for the future generation.”She described scouting as the greatest youth movement in the world with more than 20 million members.Scouting,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, Joaquin said, has been known to mould young people for the better, readying them for the future,NFL Jerseys From China, by enhancing their lives and allowing them to develop into model citizens.During a visit to the camp site, this newspaper spoke to several of the Explorer and Venture Scouts as well as some leaders,China Jerseys Wholesale, all of whom described the camp as a learning experience, emphasising on what they have so far learnt from the different cultures they are camping alongside.One very young enthusiastic explorer from the British Virgin Islands, Kyron McMaster, called the camp an “awesome experience so far,” this being his first Jamboree.When asked to compare Scouting in their home countries to what they have experienced so far in Guyana, the leaders and scouts remarked on how similar the scouting programmes were, the only difference being the vast amount of land and wood available to the Guyanese scouts.One of the leaders attached to the Barbadian contingent, Hamilton Roach, said that during the Jamboree his group will seek to lend assistance to the Guyana Scout Association wherever possible and as is required.He noted that one distinctive difference between the two sister countries as it relates to scouting was a critical accessory used, namely wood. Other than their limited access to wood, as compared to Guyana’s diverse supply,Cheap Jerseys From China, many of their scouting activities are similar.He said that he would encourage any young person to join the scout movement given that it makes one a more rounded citizen in community.Trinidadian Dianne Dhanpath, who has been a scout for more than 15 years, conceded that while there were vast similarities between scouting in Guyana and Trinidad , the discipline level here is ‘a tad above us but that’s only because we’re now settling in.’She was referring to the fact that the local contingent had completed setting up of their sites and they were a bit behind. She commended the local association, pointing out the fact that compared to Trinidad, there were a lot more girls involved in the movement in Guyana.One of the female Trinidadian Venture Scouts, 18 year-old Aricia Patrick,Cheap NFL Football Jerseys, said that she saw the movement as a life enhancer that molded an individual positively for the future challenges.A local Venture Scout, Joshua Griffith, who only recently joined the fraternity, related that Scouting is very exciting and adventurous, and allows for greater socialising among young people.He admitted that being a part of the association has rounded him and given that he is currently in a leadership position, this skill is constantly being developed which has and will benefit him in the future.There are currently some 400 scouts at the Camp Site (Sophia Exhibition Centre) who will over the next several days be participating in various activities commencing with a coastal clean-up today,Wholesale NBA Jerseys, at the seawalls, an activity that local scouts take part in yearly, as a community service.They will also be treated to tours in and around Georgetown, to various estates and factories. |
