can you find me?
group photo with the minister
The Minister of Youth & Sports
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Took Jorgen to a traditional Malay wedding
posing at the foot of the twin towers
a very nice painting Fun for Special ScoutsBy CHRISTINA CHINTHE Penang Water Sports Recreation Centre was abuzz with laughter and cheer when a group of Special Scouts embarked on an unforgettable adventure there recently. Organised by the Penang Cheshire Home, the Special Scouts Carnival held in conjunction with 100 years of Scouting in Malaysia, saw the special children doing everything their able-bodied counterparts normally did at such events.
The children spent the day canoeing, communicating via ham radio, playing station games, learning flower arrangements, acquiring firefighting skills, making sandwiches and even trying their hand at paintballing! Thirteen-year-old Ng Phooi Ling said she had “a lot of fun” at the beach. “I love the water. My favourites were canoeing and the paintball session where I got to shoot with a gun.
“I hope they will have more carnivals for us,” she said, adding that all her friends had a good time too. Pulau Tikus assemblyman Koay Teng Hai, who was present to launch the event, praised the participants for showing the “Scouting spirit”. “Remember, you are all part of a worldwide movement with 28 million members in more than 150 countries,” he said, drawing a loud applause from the crowd.
In his speech, the home’s chairman Datuk Seri Khoo Keat Siew said the Scout Movement was for all young people, irrespective of creed, race and physical ability. “As far back as 1920, the movement’s founder Lord Baden Powel had emphasised that Scouting is not only for the physically strong but also for the weak so that they can gain their strength and hope. “The home started its Scout Movement in 2001 and recently organised the first Penang Cheshire Special Troop Camp in Cameron Highlands. “Today’s event is a follow-up to that because the kids requested another outing that included canoeing as part of the activities,” he said. The home’s Scouts coordinator Veronica Pau urged parents of children with special needs to allow them to participate in “normal activities”. “Give them a chance to join society. These special children can be like everyone else if they receive proper training and guidance. “Some of the activities may have to be improvised and adapted to their capabilities but other than that, disability should not be a hindrance to them. “No one is perfect and every-one needs a little help. Each and everyone of us has some form of disability. For instance, those who wear spectacles need help with their vision too,” she said. A total of 36 participants from the home and Penang Cerebral Palsy (Spastic) Children’s Association attended the event. (Courtesy of The Star Online) 5 December - International Volunteer Day is an opportunity to thank the volunteers from around the world that support World Scouting through donating their time and talents in a whole variety of ways.
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World Scouting volunteers run an activity in the World Scout Centre at this year’s Jamboree.
© WSB / J.Inostroza
In addition, Mr. Rick Cronk, Chairman of the World Scout Committee wishes to send a special message:
On December 5th each year, we celebrate the “International Day of Volunteers” in Scouting.
The most powerful force in our efforts to deliver an exciting Scout programme to as many young people as we can possibly reach, are the skills, enthusiasm and care of our volunteers.
Volunteers are passionate Mums, Dads, neighbours, men and women, adults old and young who are deeply concerned for the safety, character and feelings of self worth in the lives of children.
To all volunteers in every corner of the world, we thank you.
Without you there would be no Scouting.
Peace be with you,
Rick Cronk
To read about how others benefit from volunteering in Scouting click here.
Courtesy of www.scout.org
Dec
07
2008
First meeting of the new World Scout Committee 2008 - 2011
Posted by: erickhoo2 in World
The new World Scout Committee held its first meeting over the weekend, which was also the first of its kind under the new Committee structure that was established at the recent 38th World Scout Conference in Korea.
What remains the same of the World Scout Committee structure is that there are still twelve elected members with voting rights, but the status of the Secretary General of the World Organization and the Treasurer has changed to ‘ex-officio non-voting members’. They are also now joined by the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson of each duly elected Regional Scout Committee and a member of the Board of the World Scout Foundation as non-voting members.
Among the many subjects on the Committee’s agenda were: follow-up to World Scout Conference resolutions and the recommendations from the World Scout Youth Forum; the process to be followed for the appointment of the Secretary General and the feasibility study on the location of the World Scout Bureau; the Triennial Plan for 2008-2011 and the annual operational plan and budget for the current fiscal year; constitutional, relationships and financial matters; and future World Scout Events.
The sub-committees were also finalised as was the list of who would be the Chairperson for each. They are:
- Strategy Coordination Group: Mario Diaz
- Regional Support Coordination Group: Simon Rhee
- Audit Committee: Martin Burbridge (Ireland)
- Budget Committee: Erik Khoo
- Constitutions Committee: Derek Pollard (U.K.)
- Honours & Awards Committee: Jørgen Rasmussen (Denmark)
- Educational Methods Committee: John May
- Scouting’s Profile Committee: Thérèse Bermingham
Also participating in their first meeting were the six Youth Advisors to the World Scout Committee who were elected at the 10th World Scout Youth Forum in July 2008.
(Courtesy of www.scout.org)
Eric KHOO Heng Pheng
Born April 17, 1956, married, Eric KHOO is a Company Director and Consultant for Public Relations and Marketing. His business activities involve logistics, engineering, warehouse and property development.
Scouting Profile
In 1965, Eric KHOO joined Scouting at the age of 9 as a Cub Scout and earn his King’s Scout award in 1973.
Scouting Position
- 1965 Cub Scout
- 1973 Senior Scout, King Scout’s Award
- 1975-1981 Rover Scout Leader
- 1986-1990 King Scout’s Association Malaysia
- 1995-2001 Committee’s Auditor 1990-1994, Hon Secretary
- 1993-1996 Scout Leader- Mas International School
- 1995-1998 Member, APR Finance Sub-Committee
- 1996-1998 Vice Chairman, APR Information Techonolgy Team
- 1998 Hon Secretary, King Scout’s Association Malaysia
- 1998-2001 Chairman, APR ICT Task Force
- 2001-2004 Member, APR Scout Committee
- 2004-2007 Chairman, APR Scout Committee
- 2005-2006 Chairman, 25th APR Scout Jamboree, Thailand
- 2006-2008 WOSM Branding & Communication Task Force-Marketing
- 2004-2007 Chairman, Tsunami Disaster Fund Task Force
- 2007-2009 President, APR Foundation
Malaysia
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Assistant National Chief Commissioner, The Scouts Association of Malaysia
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Honorary Secretary, King Scout Brotherhood Malaysia
International
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President, Asia-Pacific Regional (APR) Scout Foundations
Past position held
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1995-1998 Member, APR Finance Sub Committee
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1966-1998 Vice Chairman, APR Information Technology Team
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1998-2001 Chairman, APR ICT Task Force
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2001-2004 Member APR Scout Committee
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2006 WOSM Branding and Communication Task Force-Marketing
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2004-2007 Chairman, Tsunami Disaster Fund Task Force
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2004-2007 Chairman, APR Scout Committee.
Major International Scout events attended
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1995 18th APR Scout Conference, Singapore
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1996 APR Finance Management Seminar/Workshop, Singapore
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APR Public Relations Seminar/Workshop, Islamabad, Pakistan
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APR Multi purpose Workshop, Terengganu, Malaysia
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1997 APR Public Relations/Seminar Workshop, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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1998 19th APR Conference, Hong Kong
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APR 1st Information Technology Seminar/Workshop, Sri Lanka
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APR Scout Foundation Dinner, Makati, Philippines
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1999 35th World Scout Conference, Durban, South Africa
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2000 APR PR-IT Seminar/Workshop, Kuching, Malaysia
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2001 3rd APR Leaders Summit, Australia
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20th APR Scout Conference, New Delhi, India
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2002 APR Adult Resource Workshop, Singapore
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2002 36th World Conference, Greece
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2003 4th APR Leaders Summit, Indonesia
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Served in the World Scout Jamboree, Thailand
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2004 APR WOSM WAGGGS Fellowship
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21st APR Scout Conference, Brunei
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2005 COMDECA Rebuilding of Acheh
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E-Game Task Force Meetings, Singapore
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World Partnership Marrakech Charter, Bangalore, India
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25th APR Jamboree Co-Chairman, Thailand
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Scouts of the World, PR Seminar, Thailand
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WOSM Regional Communication Media Forum, Macau
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37th World Scout Conference, Tunisia
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2006 5th APR Leaders Summit, Philippines
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AP WAGGGS Committee Fellowship Dinner, Malaysia
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PR Workshop on Developing Partnership through PR, Indonesia
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2004-2007 Participated in 6/6 Regional Staff Management Conference
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2004-2007 Participated 5/6 World Scout Committee meetings, Geneva
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2007 Attended the 13th Africa Regional Conference, Rwanda
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Attended the Arab Regional Conference, Cairo, Egypt
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22nd APR Scout Conference, Tokyo, Japan
Scout Awards
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Distinguished Service Award The Scouts Association of Malaysia
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Distinguished Service Cross Scout Association Hong Kong
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President Scout Award The Boy Scout of Philippines
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Golden Rhinoceros Award Nepal Scouts Association
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Silver Eagle Award Scout Association of Japan
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Distinguished Service Award The Singapore Scout Association
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White Tiger Award Bangladesh Scout Association
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Distinguished Service Award Gerakan Pramuka Indonesia
National / International Scouts and Social Affiliation
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BP Fellow World Scout Foundations
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President APR Scout Foundations
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Member Africa Scout Foundations
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Member Friends of Asia Pacific WAGGGS
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Member Royal Commonwealth Society
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Life Member Kuala Lumpur Moral Uplifting Society
Professional Affiliation
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Member Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK)
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Member, Malaysian Association Chartered Institute of Marketing
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Auditor, Institute of Public Relations Malaysia
Address: 68 Jalan SS2/91, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
For enquiry, email me at: keric@tm.net.my / erickhoo2@yahoo.com
or Skype me at: erickhoo9968
World Scout Committee 2008-2011
Election Manifestos
Introduction of Myself
- Eric Khoo Heng-Pheng
- The Scouts Association of Malaysia
My visions for WOSM in the next years are:
- Working with the global trend towards Scouting growth
- Priority of engaging Scout youth into the field of leadership
- Engaging good governance and transparency
- Bringing more harmony and solidarity to World Scouting
- To Mobilize a Scouting Integrity agenda
- The realization of World Scouting- WOSM
- Simply be relevant in Scouting
How I can contribute towards this vision:-
- With my past experience as a Chairman of Asia-Pacific Regions which comprises of 60 % of the World Scout populations with countries ranging from category A to D and membership from 1,500 to 8,000,000 with diverse cultures, religions and origins, I have work well together in Scouting and believed that with these vast experiences it can be extended into the world.
- I will use my specialisation in the field of Public relations, marketing and diplomacy to bring unity and solidarity in WOSM together.
- I would like to promote more Scouts Relations(PR)
- My uniqueness is that I would always listen and is hands-on in solving all difficulties.
- Keeping to my promise and the law of Scouting.
What benefits/solutions I have brought to WOSM:-
- Have engaged and encourage more NSO helping each other to grow
- Organised Inter Regional Committee gatherings in Tunisia
- Have managed to solve many difficult fees remittance of NSO
- All fees updated from APR during my term as Regional Chairman
Conclusion
- Please vote for me, together we make better World Scouting
My latest photo in uniform with new WSC scarf at 38th World Scout Conference, Korea.
Message from Mr Alexander Wong, Membership Director of ATAS WORLD:-
The 2nd ATAS WORLD Gathering was successfully held in the 38th World Scout Conference at Jeju, Korea 16th July 2008.
ATAS APR is now the ATAS WORLD, which is also now a Member (BP Fellow) of the World Scout Foundation.
Please click on ATAS website at http://www.atasapr.org/ for the latest membership list and news.
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