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CIRCULAR NO. 07, series of 2017

To: Chief CommissionersInternational Commissioners

Chief Scout Executives

26 May 2017

6th ASEAN SCOUT JAMBOREE

Dear Colleagues,

Greetings!

We are pleased to inform you that the Boy Scouts of the Philippines is hosting the 6th ASEAN Scout

Jamboree from 27 November to 2 December 2017 at the Energy Park in Tagum City, Davao Del Norte, Philippines.

The Jamboree is expected to have more than 20,000 participants, which includes Scouts from

ASEAN member-countries, other countries in the Asia-Pacific Region and participants from the Philippines. Attached is the general information of the Jamboree and the tentative programme.

We are pleased to endorse this Jamboree and on behalf of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, we

would like to invite Scouts and Scout Leaders from your national Scout organization to send a contingent to this event.

For further details on logistical requirements, advanced hotel bookings or if you need any

clarifications regarding the Jamboree, you may contact any of the following:

Engr. ROGELIO S. VILLA, JR.

Secretary generalBoy Scouts of the Philippines

Email: bsp@scouts.org.ph Tel. No.: +63 2 528 0555 local 501

Mr. MANUEL G. ISIDORO III

Field Services Executive (International Affairs)Boy Scouts of the Philippines

Email: butch.isidoro@scouts.org.phTel. No.: +63 2 527 5112 local 509

Thank you very much for your usual cooperation.

With best regards,

J. Rizal C. PangilinanRegional Director

JRCP/ypc/afc

ASEAN Scout Association for Regional Cooperation 6 T H ASEAN SCOUT JAMBOREE

Energy Park, Apokon, Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Philippines 27 November – 02 December 2017

Theme: “Growth and Stability”

GENERAL PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITES

Date Time/Day

27 November 2017 Day 1: Monday

28 November 2017 Day 2: Tuesday

29 November 2017 Day 3: Wednesday

30 November 2017 Day 4: Thursday

01 December 2017 Day 5: Friday

02 December 2017 Day 6: Saturday

0500 – 0600 H Wake-Up • Wash-Up • Reveille • Morning Routine • Religious Services • Scouts’ Own Physical Fitness • Breakfast • Camp Inspection • Flag Ceremony 0600 – 0700 H

0700 – 0800 H Arrival

Registration

Settle-In

Camp Development

6th ASEAN Scout Jamboree Modules

1. ASEAN Faith & Belief 6. ASEAN Better World Village 2. ASEAN Crossroads of Culture 7. Sports Festival & Native Games 3. Global Development Village 8. Challenge Valley & Obstacle Course 4. Aquatics and Water Fun 9. Community Service Projects 5. Campcraft & Woodcraft 10. Disaster Risk Reduction Management

• Special Workshop and Module for Adults •

ASEAN Scout’s Youth Forum

First Aid & Rescue

Olympics

Trade Exhibition (Swap & Trade)

KAB Scout Olympics Kawan Holiday

Arena Shows

Cultural Street

Dancing Festival

0800 – 0900 H

0900 – 1000 H

1000 – 1100 H

1100 – 1200 H 1200 – 1300 H B R O T H E R H O O D L U N C H 1300 – 1400 H

Camp Development

General Staff Meeting

Grand Parade

6th ASEAN Scout Jamboree Modules

1. ASEAN Faith & Belief 6. ASEAN Better World Village 2. ASEAN Crossroads of Culture 7. Sports Festival & Native Games 3. Global Development Village 8. Challenge Valley & Obstacle Course 4. Aquatics and Water Fun 9. Community Service Projects 5. Campcraft & Woodcraft 10. Disaster Risk Reduction Management

• Special Workshop and Module for Adults •

Fancy Drill Competition

Skill-O-Rama

Scout Rally

Showando

Scout Quiz Bee

Scout Advancement

Court of Honor

Eagle Scout Conclave ATAS Gathering

1400 – 1500 H

1500 – 1600 H

1600 – 1700 H GRAND OPENING CEREMONIES 1700 – 1800 H

1800 – 1900 H Camp Chief’s Welcome Reception F E L L O W S H I P D I N N E R

1900 – 2000 H Sub-Camp Campfire

Wood Badge Reunion ASEAN Scout’s Cultural Night

Gracias’ Choir Concert International Youth

Fellowship

ASEAN SCOUT’S GOT TALENT

(Talent’s Unlimited)

Film Showing: BP’s Life

ASEAN Scout’s Youth Jam Concert

GRAND CAMPFIRE AND CLOSING CEREMONIES

2000 – 2100 H 2100 – 2200 H

2200 H TAPS / LIGHTS OUT / SILENCE

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GENERAL INFORMATION 6TH ASEAN SCOUT JAMBOREE

ENERGY PARK, APOKON, TAGUM CITY, DAVAO DEL NORTE, PHILIPPINES 27 NOVEMBER – 2 DECEMBER 2017

We are pleased to send to you the general details and the logistical requirements that may be required by the participants and guests for the 6th ASEAN Scout Jamboree of the ASEAN Scout Association for Regional Cooperation (ASARC), to be hosted by the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP). General Information The ASEAN Scout Association for Regional Cooperation (ASARC), thru the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP), is pleased to announce the holding of the 6TH ASEAN SCOUT JAMBOREE on 27 November – 2 December 2017 at the Energy Park, Apokon, Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Philippines with the theme, “Growth and Stability.” The Jamboree is expected to have more than 20,000 participants covering all the 121 Local Councils of the BSP, as well as member-countries of the ASEAN and other countries in the Asia-Pacific Region. Tagum City is the capital city of the province of Davao del Norte, Philippines. The city is part of the Metropolitan Davao area. It is one of top most livable cities in the Philippines, and was one of the finalists in Most Child Friendly City in the Philippines. For more information about the host city, you may visit their website at http://www.tagumcity.gov.ph/. Aims and Objectives The Jamboree aims to provide a progressive, safe and enjoyable learning environment for the Scouts in order to enhance their physical, social, mental, emotional and spiritual potentials. At the end of the Jamboree, the participants should be able to:

a. Promote ASEAN Community and Solidarity;

b. Promote the highest quality of Scouting, one that is faithful to the mission, principles and method of Scouting and adapted to the needs and aspirations of young people;

c. Undertake high-adventure activities, including community service projects related to the current thrusts of World Scouting (Environment Education, Peace Education and Development Education) through the different World Programmes under the Better World Framework - Messengers of the Peace (MoP) Initiatives, World Scout Environment Programmme (WSEP) and its ancillary programs (Scouts Go Solar, YUNGA Challenge Badges), and the Scouts of the World (SW) Award Programme;

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d. Undergo projects, programs and activities that will cater to the fulfillment of the requirements of selected merit badges and scout ranks under the Advancement Scheme;

e. Develop core life skills and 21st century leadership capabilities through team

building, cooperative learning, group dynamics, creative problem-solving and decision-making skills;

f. Keep oneself abreast with the prevailing issues about the environment, human

rights, health, education, culture and science and technology through the Global Development Village, City of Science and Cross Roads of Cultures, among others.

Qualifications of Participants The following are the qualifications for the participating Scouts and Adult Leaders, viz:

a. A Scout is expected to have leadership potentials, sufficient camping experience,

and physically fit to undergo strenuous activities with corresponding parent’s consent and: • Must be currently registered as a Scout • Must be at least nine (9) to twelve (12) years old for Boy Scouts and twelve

(12) to seventeen (17) years old for Senior Scouts • Must be equipped with camping gears

b. Participating Adult Leaders must have the maturity and clarity about his/her role

and: • Must be currently registered • Must be physically fit as certified by a physician • Must be of good moral character • Must be equipped with camping gears • Preferably a Bead Holder or graduates of Advanced Training Courses (ATC) /

Wood Badge Courses Registration Fee and Deadline of Confirmation of Attendance A Registration Fee of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DOLLARS (USD 120.00) shall be charged for each of the participants in order to defray administrative costs, program materials, in-land transportation to and from the airport and camp site (Davao International Airport to Tagum City), tents for the participants, camping gears, souvenir items and food from Dinner of 26 November 2017 until Breakfast of 3 December 2017. The registration will end by 1159H of 15 September 2017. No registration will be accepted and processed beyond the said date. The deadlines for the registration shall be as follows:

PHASE DESCRIPTION PERIOD

Start End

Phase 1 Pre-Registration of Contingents 17 April 2017 14 July 2017

Phase 2 Confirmation of Participation 17 July 2017 31 July 2017

Phase 3 Remittance of Payment 7 August 2017 15 September 2017

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Suggested Arrivals and Departures Those who will be attending the 6th ASEAN Scout Jamboree are requested to arrive in Davao City (Davao City International Airport / Francisco Bangoy International Airport) not later than 26 November 2017, Sunday and are suggested to leave not later than 3 December 2017, Sunday. The duration of stay is for eight (8) days and seven (7) nights. The suggested itineraries of travels are as follows:

26 November 2017 Arrival of Participants in Manila / Davao City Travel from Davao City to Tagum City Arrival at the Camp Site 27 Nov – 2 Dec 2017 Camp Proper 3 December 2017 Travel from Tagum City to Davao City Departure from Davao City to Manila / Home Country

The fare for the plane tickets of the participants from Manila to Davao City will be shouldered separately by the participants. Arrangements may be made with the Boy Scouts of the Philippines. It is further requested for the participants to send a copy of their plane tickets and itineraries to the National Project Management Team at butch.isidoro@scouts.org.ph or at bsp@scouts.org.ph. Hotel Accommodation All guests must take care of their respective overseas travel to and from the Philippines. The Boy Scouts of the Philippines shall only be providing for bus transfers from Davao City International Airport / Francisco Bangoy International Airport to the Jamboree Site and vice versa. Program The day-to-day program of the Jamboree is attached for reference. Visa Participants from the various national scout organizations (NSOs) in the Asia-Pacific Region (APR) who would need assistance in the processing of their visa requirements to enter into the Philippines must inform the Boy Scouts of the Philippines ahead of time in order for the host NSO to forward a letter to the different Philippine Embassies/Consular Offices. The Philippines has a No Visa Entry Policy for one hundred fifty one (151) countries for a maximum of thirty (30) days, provided they are holders of a passport valid at least six (6) months beyond the period of stay in the Philippines, and present a return or outward bound ticket to their country of origin or to a next country of destination. You may check the list thru this website http://itsmorefuninthephilippines.com/philippines-visa-and-entry-information/.

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Airport Reception Participants who have confirmed their attendance to the Jamboree will be received upon arrival at the Davao City International Airport / Francisco Bangoy International Airport after prior clearance with the Philippine immigration and customs. Local Scouts and Scout Leaders will be waiting at the lobby in Scout Uniforms. Arriving participants are requested to wear at least a Scout Scarf in order to be easily identified. If for any reason there are guests who are not met upon arrival, they may contact the Boy Scouts of the Philippines thru Mr. Manuel G. Isidoro III, Field Services Executive (International Affairs), Field Operations Division at +63 917 915 3647 or +63 998 592 3144. What to Bring • The Philippines has a tropical climate. Participants are advised to bring light

garments, preferably cotton wear. • The dress code for all the activities of the Jamboree are casual wears with the Scout

neckerchief, except for the Opening, Closing and Grand Campfire Ceremonies where participants are required to wear their Scout Uniforms.

How to Get to the Jamboree Site

Tagum City is one of the most progressive city in Metropolitan Davao. It is accessible by plane, by land and by sea. By Plane (Travel by Air) The Davao International Airport has daily flights to and from major cities in the Philippines and weekly flights to Singapore and Manado, Indonesia. The airport is an hour ride from Tagum City. Upon arrival at the airport, metered taxicabs are available and flag down rate is P30 for units with

air conditioner (P26 for units without air conditioner) Minimum fare for a public utility vehicle is P7.00. The taxicabs or PUBs will take you to the bus terminals located at Ecoland, Davao City and from there different kinds of buses will take you safe to Tagum City. The fare is P90.00 for air-conditioned and P76.00 for non-air-conditioned buses. By Ferry (Travel by Sea) Superferry will bring you to Davao Sasa Wharf safely with its three times a week trip if you are from Manila. When you leave Manila on Monday you will reach Davao by Wednesday and if you leave Wednesday you will arrive on Friday and if it’s Saturday you will reach Davao by Monday. You can check their schedules at superferry. If you’re from Cebu City, the trip is only once a week, the departure is Sunday and you will arrive Davao on Monday. If youre from Iloilo City, the departure is every Thursday and the arrival is Friday and if you’re from Zamboanga City the departure is every Tuesday and the arrival is Wednesday.

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By Bus (Travel by Land) Tagum City can be reached by land boarding Philtranco Bus from Pasay City via Bicol Region then to Samar, Leyte. From Leyte the bus will board a ferry boat to Surigao City then to Butuan City, San Francisco Agusan del Sur and in a few hours you will reach Tagum City. It took you three days to reach Tagum by land but you will enjoy the scenic views of the Philippine Island from Metro Manila to Visayas and Mindanao. For more details, you may check them at http://www.tagumcity.gov.ph/how-to-get-here/. Contact Persons For any further details and/or clarifications regarding the Jamboree, logistical requirements and/or advance hotel bookings and confirmations, you may contact any of the following:

Engr. ROGELIO S. VILLA, JR. Mr. MANUEL G. ISIDORO III Secretary General Field Services Executive (International Affairs) Boy Scouts of the Philippines Field Operations Division bsp@scouts.org.ph butch.isidoro@scouts.org.ph +63 (02) 528 0555 local 501 +63 (02) 527 5112 local 509

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