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A few weeks ago I found in a book by Brian Tracy a formula that powerfully attracted my attention. This formula is the the Individual Human Perfomance (IHP)

I H P = [inborn attributes + acquired attributes] x Attitude

What this equation tells us is that our performance is the result of the sum of those qualities and skills with which we were born as good humor, curiosity or charisma; and those that we are going through our lives. Here we can enlist some such as leadership, teamwork and discipline. However the sum of both attributes is not enough to have a good performance, which multiplies this sum is our attitude.

If we have many attributes, whether we would have born with them or we have acquired them through our experience of life, but our attitude is negative, the result will be a negative performance. How many times we have found people who have been blessed with many talents and which however are dodged by all because his attitude above all and before all is the least desirable?. That person loses all ability to develop their potential and to the service of others.

On the contrary, a positive attitude is that the sum of these attributes would result in a great individual performance. It could even be that the sum of the attributes was not very high, it might be that we had reached the world with a little more than talent or that we had not had sufficient opportunities to acquire new attributes, however we constantly maintain a great attitude towards life, resulting in a high performance.

Let us remember that when something is multiplied by zero the result is zero and this formula is more than evident. Even having a large cluster of attributes, having invested much time and money to develop and certify them, without attitude, our performance will simply not exist.

Baden-Powell said “ With a stick and a smile you enough to overcome all the difficulties of life; Especially a smile!” Our smile is the best reflection of our attitude, which will make us to put our talents at the service of others.

Be prepared to serve

Raul Sanchez VacaRegional DirectorWorld Scout BureauInteramerican Region

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There are many reasons that could be considered to stop smoking, and even more if you look at the benefits that this brings us, but there are three fundamental and very important reasons to stop smoking:

1. The first is related to health: previously, it was not known how damaging tobacco could be to health, but it is now known that stopping smoking is the most effective measure you can take to reduce cancer mortality and cardiovascular disease . In addition, the tobacco causes discomfort, especially to the respiratory system which, initially, appears mildly such as colds, sore throat, cough, etc., but can progressively become more serious such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or cancer.

2. The second reason is economic: the cost of generated to smoke a single package of cigarettes a day, month to month, is a negligible amount. This is also a good reason to quit smoking and many choose to on that basis alone.

3. The third reason is aesthetic: the appearance is greatly worsened when smoking; yellow teeth and fingers, the facial features are affected, smokers have bad breath, the smell of tobacco permeates clothing, hair, houses, cars, etc., and everything generally takes on a worse appearance when affected by smoke because the ash creates very dirty environments.

Once you quit smoking, you will experience a noticeable improvement overall. The recovered ex-smoker will have healthy-looking color, better smelling breath and clothes, and yellowing hands disappear.

There are other reasons to quit smoking which include the recovery of lost pleasures, such as the senses of taste and smell. When you stop smoking, all smells and tastes are better.

Another reason for quitting is called behavioral dependence, which is derived from the repetition of multiple situations over a long time, and, although the use of tobacco produces no social problem, it is true that it is becoming more and more uncomfortable for smokers. There are many places with restrictive rules that makes smoking more difficult and smokers are at a disadvantage by the fact that smoking is not allowed in some restaurants, hotels, etc.

Abandon the tobacco and nicotine addiction and you will feel much better and happier to overcome this challenge.

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Quicksand is a set of very small particles and dispersed in a liquid medium, such as sand, mud, clay, or salt water. We must avoid quicksand. If, by chance, we are in a very swampy or wet area, such as beaches, swamps, or rivers, or if you’re in a place where the ground bubbles, it is possible to find quicksand. Let us be on alert if we see any ground which appears unstable. Many times quicksand cannot be detected by simply watching it. If you take a step and you sink, go back quickly and smoothly. Quicksand commonly takes one or two seconds, which is the time that we have to respond to it.

The force necessary to get out of the quicksand is too great to move one foot in the quicksand at a speed of one centimeter per second. This is the same force that must be used to lift a medium sized car, a force of more than one ton.

Another more effective way to escape the sinking is to vigorously propel your arms upwards and backwards and fall back providing much higher body surface, opposing the increased pressure by decreasing total surface area, and then crawl slowly back, almost swimming, out of the section. Our bodies are lighter than any quicksand, which means that we can not sink completely unless we go into panic and begin to fight or if you’re carrying something heavy. Vibration helps the sand to behave like a liquid. It is relatively easy to float in the quicksand and is the best way to not sink in them. I float better in quicksand than in fresh wáter, and salt water is slightly denser. It is easier to float in salty water than in fresh water, and much easier in quicksand.

If we fall into quicksand, we should immediately throw off our backpacks or whatever we are carrying. If possible, remove your shoes as the suction prevents you from getting out of the quicksand. If you are in a region that is known to have quicksand, wear shoes that are easy to remove. There are two ways to remove your legs from quicksand: if the quicksand is thick and hard, then your legs should move circularly, thus helping to move the water around the area enabling us to draw out our legs; second, you should be able to get your legs out slowly while floating on your back.

When trying any of these methods, it is possible you will start to sink. If this happens, STOP completely and keep calm. Breathe deeply and start floating before trying again. You should never go hiking alone, but always do so with a partner. If you are walking with someone else and it is quite possible to find quicksand, take with you a 6 meters rope tied between you and the other person. Thus, if one falls, the other is on dry land to be able to pull his companion out to safety. If the person is not strong enough, then you can tie the rope to a firm place, like a tree or a rock, so that the victim can escape using his own power.

When you pass through an area of quicksand, carry a sturdy stick and use it, if necessary, to float on your back.

Place the stick at right angles to your spine to keep the hips afloat.

Quicksand

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In Sao Paulo, Brazil, the launch of the book “The Last Steps of a Winner”, is about the life of the former Vice President, José Alencar. The author is a journalist from TV Globo, José Roberto Burnier.

After more than 18 surgeries for cancer, José Alencar spoke about death with an impressive sincerity saying, “God willing, even if I die, it is because it will be good for me. For God has done nothing wrong against anyone.” At age 12, he joined Scouting, whose activities he always has remembered with affection; on several occasions he recognized the contribution of the Scout Movement in his education. Even during his painful disease moments, he has said “the Scout has fiber, is joyful and smiles at misfortune”, always referring to the values proposed by the Scout Law.

At the end of 2010, the Union of Scouts of Brazil gave José Alencar, then Vice President, the Medal of Gratitude - grade gold, as well as a sign which refers to all the praise that made the Scout Movement.

One of highlights of the book are pictures of Alencar in privacy. But it is the cover of the book, without a doubt, that is one of the most important photos of him in life, and even after his death, in which uses the Scout scarf and doing the Scout salute.

He told me several times: “the Scout smiles in misfortune.” “Continence may be a Hello and goodbye “, said Burnier.

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First of all, and very important, do not forget that a fire is very dangerous and you must follow all Safety Standards, such as:- Do not make fires larger than necessary as they are more difficult to maintain and control.- Remove all flammable things and combustible material within two or three feet from around the fire.- Do not make a fire near brush or near the lower branches.- Always have a bucket or other container with water nearby and / or a leafy branch to put the fire out quickly if necessary.

First of all, you need to decide where you should start the fire, paying attention to wind and vegetation, and prepare the site by removing twigs, grass, etc.

It’s a good idea to dig a hole about 10 to 15 cm and surround it with stones to house the fire. When breaking down the camp, you will cover the ashes with the soil that you took and return the stones where you found them, leaving everything as you found it so that no one can tell you’ve been there. (This rule is good whether you start a fire or not)

Then, you must look for the fuel material: dry branches of different thicknesses with the smallest to start the fire and the largest to maintain it. It will not be difficult to find the branches in woodlands and dry weather. Branches accumulate in the river banks and sometimes become an authentic source of them. The lower branches of trees are often dry and they break easily. In wet weather, we should look at the holes in the snags, which provide well-rotted wood in areas sheltered by rocks, roads, and caves. If it has not rained too much, perhaps you simply cut the wet wood. If not, you can take the thick branches and chop into longitudinal pieces to use as dry wood chips. Wet wood will dry near a fire. Not all firewood burns the same, emits the same heat or flame, or forms lasting embers. Each type of wood has its own characteristics.

Here a few:Hard Lenas: Good fire and long, slow heat makes them excellent for cooking and heating.Maple: Well, good flameFresno: Well, good grilled, simmeredOlive: Excellent, long-lasting embersFalse Acacia: Good, bad coals, very sizzlingCarpe: Excellent fuel flame, good grilledHague: Good, good coals, clear flameElm: Strong heat, burning slowlyOak: Well (also used to get charcoal), consumes slowly, becomes black and charred Soft Lenas: The flames consume continuously, excellent wood to start flame or illuminate.Birch: It burns well and has quick, clean flame. Wood to start flame and illuminate.Alder: Burns good and fastChestnut: Low Heat, sparks firesHawthorn: Fast Burn and well although greenWillow: Clear flame and vivid light wood Lime: MediocrePoplar: MediocreHorse Chestnut: Poor fuelBanana: Mediocre and noisyElder: Little wood useful to start fire

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Dear Colleagues,

Greetings from Manila!

We are pleased to announce that Nepal Scouts is inviting all National Scout Organizations and climbing enthusiasts to take part in the “Baden Powell Scout Peak Climb 2012”.

“Baden Powell Scout Peak”, or locally known as “Urkema Peak” is 5,890 meters high, situated in the Lantang Valley in the north of Kathmandu. It was named by the Government of Nepal after our Founder to mark the centenary celebration of World Scouting Movement in 2007.

Since the first climb was held in 2006, we have nearly seventy climbers from eleven NSOs who have participated in the climb and received the “BP Peak Certificates”. Out of them, twenty-two were awarded with the “Baden Powell Scout Peak Climber” badges.

The basic details of the 2012 Climb are as follows:

Date of the climb 5-17 September 2012Fee Fixed at US$ 850/- per personDeadline for submission of Registration Form 30 June 2012

Details of the climb itinerary and registration form are attached for your reference and necessary action. Your attention and cooperation in making the Baden Powell Scout Peak Climb a success would be appreciated.

Yours in Scoutin

Abdullah RasheedRegional Director

More information at:

Nepal ScoutsNational HeadquartersLainchour, Kathmandu

NepalEmail: nepscout@mail.com.npURL: http://nepalscouts.org.np

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“If the bees disappear, man would have four years of life left...” Albert Einstein

But do we really know why? Why are bees so important to life on Earth? Why, without the bees, would life disappear?

In the mountains, the function of the bees is very important to balance nature and, especially, to ensure the feeding of the bears and grouses. Their presence also ensures good pollination of plants that produce wild fruits for our friends, the bears and the grouses, as well as producing honey, one of the activities developed by man for hundreds of years. But also, through the process of pollination, our fruit trees are able to fructify.

Bees are indispensable for life on the planet because, not only do they produce honey, but they also constitute a gigantic and sacrificial manpower at a worldwide level, being responsible for pollinating 90% of the plants that we grow (the plants and crops they pollinate have an estimated value surpassing 40 billion dollars annually). More than a quarter of million species depend directly depend on the bees, and the rest indirectly. Quite the opposite of other species, if bees disappear, “the very fragile chain of life would be broken, affecting tens of thousands of species of plants and animals”.

For that reason, it is proposed, “to recognize their enormous work, to protect them, and to make them a symbol of biodiversity.” If we do not do something to save the bees, we could end up also losing many fruits, vegetables, nuts, and cotton. In recent years, we have seen a rapid and alarming decline in the bee population globally. Some species have already disappeared, and others are just 4% of the original population.

A survey of the bee health status in the world has confirmed the occurrence of bees leaving their hives in North America, Europe, and Japan. The long list of possible suspects includes plagues, virus, fungi, and pesticides, especially neonicotinoids, a type of neurotoxin that kills insects by attacking their nervous system.

The experts agree that the irresponsible use of pesticides could have an impact on bee health, especially with weakening of the bees and an increase of their sensitivity to different diseases. However, the lack of bio-security measures by beekeepers, and the climatic change, could also have negative effects on the health of the bees.

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I was born and educated in the U.K. and, before going to high school, I was a Scout from 10 to 13 years of age. Now, I am an old man, retired and living in Panama.

Although it has been a long time since I was a Scout, I have fond and unforgettable memories of those moments and the great impact they have had on my life. I want to explain why.

At the time when I was a Scout, the Second World War had just ended and many of the things which are today taken for granted such as computers, video games, and mobile telephones did not exist. Opportunities for personal development were limited, but looking back to my youth, I now attribute Scouting with having provided me with important life-long values such as fellowship, teamwork, generosity of spirit, trust, self-confidence and work ethic.

These values are, I believe, important in today’s complex world with its great mobility, mass travel, small families, and distant relatives. The experience of being a Scout is now even more important to personal development than when I was a boy.

During my career, I worked in sixteen countries and, as a result, mixed with different cultures and religions. I will never forget my lessons in Scouting. From this experience, I learnt that most international misunderstandings and disputes result from lack of contact and fear of the unknown. This ignorance and intolerance is particularly dangerous in the new global community and Scouting, with its world-wide organization and universally acceptable human values, is an opportunity which should not be missed by all young people.

I hope this short note will remind existing Scouts of their good fortune and those who have yet to join, the benefits they will receive.

Michael Roe is the author of the book of humorous short stories about international travel called “Tall Tales for Travelers”.

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FEBRERO / FEBRUARY

20 - 21 Reunión del equipo de la OSM-RI WSB-IARstaffmeeting Panamá

24 ReunióndelComitéScoutInteramericano InteramericanScoutCommitteemeeting Panamá

24-26 CumbreScoutInteramericana InteramericanScoutSummit Panamá

27-28 CapacitaciónMensajerosdePaz,equipodelaOMS-RI MessengersofPeaceWSB-IRstafftraining Panamá

MARZO / MARCH

23-25 ReunióndelaRedRegionaldeMedioAmbiente(Porconfirmar) RegionalEnvironmentNetworkmeeting(Pendingconfirmation) México

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13-15 ReuniónSubregionaldelaReddeMétodosEducativos:Centroamércia SubregionalMetingsofEducationalMethodsNetwork:CentralAmerica Guatemala

27-29 ReuniónSubregionaldelaReddeMétodosEducativos:Suramércia1 SubregionalMetingsofEducationalMethodsNetwork:SouthAmerica1 Venezuela

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18-20 ReuniónSubregionaldelaReddeMétodosEducativos:Suramérica2 SubregionalMetingsofEducationalMethodsNetwork:SouthAmerica2 Argentina

25-27 ReuniónSubregionaldelaReddeDesarrolloInstitucional:Caribe SubregionalMeetingoftheInstitutionalDevelopmentNetwork:Caribbean S.D./N.D.

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The “Messengers of Peace” is a project of the World Scout Movement created to obtain the maximum success in the “Gifts For Peace” projects that were carried out during the centennial year.

The Messengers of Peace program is a 10 year initiative led by the 161 members of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) to involve individual Scouts as well as National Scout Organizations from all regions of WOSM in activities to create peace.

The Messengers of Peace initiative has two approaches:

1. Organizations and National Scout Associations, as well as the regional offices, can apply for grants to finance activities of the following 5 areas: training in conflict resolution, support for young people in conflict areas, social projects of social entrepreneurship, capacity development, and the network development of the Messengers of Peace.

2. We are encouraging Scouts worldwide that carry out projects involving their Scouts units or other groups in their school, religious organizations, or civil society to make a difference in their community in areas of conflicto resolution, interventions in conflict areas, communication training between communities and between ethnic groups, environmental interventions, and community health.

The Messengers of Peace program includes two main objectives:

1. Recognize the fantastic work done by Scouts over many years for peace.

2. Support the Scouts all around the world to increase the impact of their work in favor of peace, reaching more people, extending their work to other districts, to other regions, or other countries.

The Whole Experience

From September 21 – 29 2011, the 2nd International peace camp was held in the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with the goal to follow up on this project. Scouts from around the world looked for improvements in their community and created projects for peace that can improve the living conditions of those around them.

The event was separated into two event:

1. Meetings of Project management for people specialized in the subject.2. The Peace Camp, exclusively for men, which I participated.

No doubt, travel makes you learn things in a different way. I realized the great

difference of traditions, cultures, and customs that we have. Saudi Arabia is not a tourist country and entry is by invitation only, so it is an honor to have participated. For some reason, when we think about countries on this side of the world, many think of bombs and armed conflicto. The big surprise is that not everything is like that which is why the initiative of this camp was important. Sharing ideas and ways of thinking with all participants regarding peace was the main subject. In activities, we could hear stories of people about their country, how they live, what they believe, and their great impressions of the experience that we were living.

It was wonderful to see everyone from different countries living together without any barriers or discrimination.

This is a unique experience where you value your traditions, your way of life, your country, your home, and your family, and being so far from these is when you truly realize the beauty that your culture has. Ultimately, we all seek peace, to respect our neighbors, and have harmony in society and we all work together to achieve it.

Projects

All participants have a commitment to carry out projects in the community where they live. This time, the project that I am implementing in Tuxtla Gutiérrez - Chiapas is the creation of a student group called by the same name, “Messengers of Peace,” at the Institute of Technology and Superior Studies in Monterey - Chiapas.

These groups are the perfect place so that young students can interact with the community around them and be accountable to the way of life they share, as wel as participate in the development of projects to help others. This project is a joint effort that integrates young Scouts, students of the ITESS Chiapas, and other schools.

“Messengers of Peace”, a new group, has the aim of carrying out projects in accordance with the Millennium developmental goals to benefit the community, raising the awareness of students, raising the awareness of the needs of our environment, and how to react to these major objectives. More importantly, this project can expand to more schools and, gradually, they will join in this great global initiative to make local changes.

Students being the main members of the group, it proves once more the power that we young people have to do, decide, and, above all, act on items that interest us. I invite you to implement projects in your communities under the statutes of Messengers of Peace, as this great proposal, like other topics such as the environment, has become everyone’s responsibility.

Luis Antonio Aguayo MirandaRover Scout Group 3 Yicknal Tuxtla Gutierrez Chiapas.

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The BSA Museum was founded in 1959 and is dedicated to a hundred years of the Scout Movement. It collects, organizes, preserves, and displays the movement’s greatest treasures. This museum not only collects documents, but records its influence on Americana history and the movement’s marvelous, extraordinary, and unforgettable journey which has had an impact on more than 110 million young people.

In 1969, the Johnston Memorial Museum opened its doors in New Brunswick, New Jersey. In 1986, it was transferred to the campus of the Murray State University in the west of Kentucky where it was there for fifteen seasons. As time passed, in October 2002, the museum opened its doors next to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) National Headquarters in Irving, Texas. It has an area of 53,000 sq. ft. and, as a point of interest, would need 3.2 million merit badges to cover the total floor area.

The collection within this marvelous complex includes individual items and artifacts and, the most interesting, are the interactive areas spread throughout the building with animations telling part of Baden-Powell’s story; there are also continuously running audiovisuals dotted around the museum and reproductions of life-size camps between the years 1910 to 1950 as well as of today.

There are some forty works of art by different artists and these are changed every season. Among them are Norman Rockwell and Joseph Csatari. The collection is supplemented by a central screen with audiovisuals which are changed every three months. The museum’s collection of paintings by Norman Rockwell includes those about American Scouts and international Scouts all under the same roof. The museum has 61 paintings by this famous illustrator. Norman Rockwell is perhaps best known for his numerous illustrations for the Saturday Evening Post and for his many advertisements for Coca-Cola, the Ford Motor Company, and Sun-Maid raisins.

However, Rockwell’s association with the BSA is less well-known. During his 64 years of association with the BSA, he created 50 Brown & Bigelows, including a calendar, more than 200 illustrations, and 11 covers for the Boy’s Life magazine.

This marvelous collection is on display every day and is recommended to those who have had the privilege of living the experience.

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The Ibero-American Youth Space is a youth organized, nongovernmental, and nonprofit meeting. This consists of networks of international youth platforms in Iberoamerican organizations.

Its goal is to promote free and effective participation of youth in social, educational, economic, cultural, and political development of their communities throughout Iberoamerican countries.

The World Organization of the Scout Movement is a founding member of that area, along with many other recognized youth organizations such as Red Cross and, of course, our sisters, the Girl Scouts.

The first General Assembly of the Ibero-American Youth Space was held in Quito, Ecuador. Within the assembly of the EIJ (Ibero-American Youth Space), we performed an update to the bylaws, election of new staff directors, gave way to a vote on the incorporation of new youth organizations, and workshops for updating goals, mission, and vision of the EIJ.

Each of the organizations attending the Assembly shared information about their organization such as programs, activities, working methods, and the impact they have on young people within and outside of their organizations.

World Scouting gave an overview of the organization, the Regional Movement, its structure, the support given by the Youth Network of the Inter-American Scout Committee, and the great importance of belonging to it. In turn, the Youth Network presented its purpose, structure, functions, working methods, and importance in our Region and National Associations.

It’s really gratifying to share the greatness of Scouting with organizations that have different ideologies, forms of work, projects, religions, activities, and methodologies, but despite this diversity, all have a common pillar to work for and with young people to prepare, educate, and share that knowledge so that it is multiplied to create a better society.

The Scout Movement’s involvement in these events is of great importance and impact since, for many organizations, we have helped as guides or advisors throughout our history with structure, internal politics, experience, organization, and execution in these events.

The Scouting Movement as well as the Girl Scouts are respected, admired, and appreciated for our work, activities, projects, service, values, and methodology that we exercise both outside and within our Movement. In this assembly of the EIJ, I had the opportunity to meet leaders from youth organizations, platforms, activities, and / or programs that have been or currently are Scouts, which tells us that Scouting is leadership and education for life.

By Beatrice Fernandez, Regional Coordinator of Youth Network

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From August 8 – 18, 2013, one of the most anticipated events by young adults of the international Scout movement will take place. We are talking about the World Moot. This occasion will be held in Canada in 2013. The World Scout Moot is an event that brings together young people from one of the major branches of the National Scout Associations, traditionally called Rovers, and other young adults.

World Moots provide to young adults an opportunity to meet and enhance their international understanding as citizens of the world. The participants are between 15 and 25 years of age.

Canada—the second largest country in the world after Russia—covers the northern part of North America. It extends from east to west, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, and north to the Arctic Ocean, hence the Latin motto “A mari usque ad mare” (From Sea to Sea). Canada shares two borders with the United States, one to the south and the other to the northwest (Alaska).

Canada is a constitutional monarchy that employs a parliamentary system, and defines itself as a bilingual and multicultural nation; French and English have equal status as its official languages. This industrial and technologically advanced nation, a member of the G8, has a diversified economy that is largely based on the abundance of its natural resources and trade, mainly with the United States.

The country is a federation of 10 provinces and 3 territories.

Quebec is the only mainly francophone province in Canada. Its only official language is French, while New Brunswick is the only officially bilingual province. The other eight provinces have strong Anglophone majorities, but each has French communities of various sizes. Yukon is an officially bilingual territory (French and English). The Northwest Territories and Nunavut recognize 11 official languages, including French, English, and several Inuit dialects. In 2006, approximately 9.6 million Canadians (30.7% of the population) spoke French, compared to 26.6 million (85%) who used English.

In order to take part in Moot Canada 2013, you must be between 18 and 25 years of age. If you belong to this age group, don’t miss this opportunity!

If, in August 8, 2013, you still are 25 years of age or older you can participate as a volunteer and be part of the International Service Team (IST). For more information about the IST, search the volunteers section. Each participant to World Scout Moot Canada 2013 must be a member of an organization which, in turn, is affiliated to the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). To find out if your organization or association is a member, you can visit the list of national Scout associations on the WOSM website.

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The “Lechetón” is a successful initiative that has made a difference in the health of thousands of children and the elderly in Honduras. This activity is the largest milk collection and was held during a weekend in different supermarkets in Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula.

The Scouts Association of Honduras is the organizer of this event; this is their first national collection of milk, moving many to collaborate and identify with this laudable initiative, collecting more than 30 thousand units of milk.

On August 20 and 21, 2011, Scouts conducted the first collection of milk from the country known as Lechetón 2011, which helped thousands of children residing in hostels and children’s homes to supplement their diet with nutrients that milk offers. Requests were that donations of milk were in long-life packaging called Tetra Pak, and that it is ready to make and requires no manipulation. In addition, these products maintain all its nutritional benefits without adding preservatives, facilitating its distribution, storage and consumption without refrigeration.

Did you know? The method of the donation was as simple as going to the supermarkets, buying milk (in Tetra Pak packages, preferably whole milk for children), go through the checkout, and pay and deposit in the carts identified with the mark of Lechetón 2011. The Scouts certified donations reached hostels and homes for children in need.

Congratulations to the Scouts of Honduras for this great work and hope, in 2012, to hear more work like this.

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This newsletter was made by the contribution and the efford of:

• Luis Bethancourt• Ramón Guerra• Vivian Huacuja• Luis Antonio Aguayo Miranda• Scott Teare

You can be part of the Mundus Novus ...

Send us your stories about any activity that has taken place in your National Scout Organization so the world will know it.

Tell us at: interamerica@scout.org

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