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A SHORT SUMMARY OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE IN ENGLISH
A short summary of the contents of this issue in english
Forword by our president Manne Bosse
The president sums up the Central European Conference in Pilsen. The past 3 years
have brought success and problems. High age average in many member countries is
a problem, so is the request of WOSM over more control over the adult movement.
He thanks all who have contributated in the past to the work of our movement.
Fellowship Day message of the president of ISGF
Mida Rodrigues the chairperson of the World Committee of the ISGF sent a message
to all member countries. She looked back to many successful events in the member
countries and asked all to send documentations of their actions and events to show
who we are and what we do.
A report of the 7th Central Europe Conference
A new Subregion Committee was elected. Manfred Bosse and Teresa Tarkowska-
Dudek carry on as president and vice-president. Christa Schmeisser is secretary,
Gabi Reitberger treasurer and Hans Slanec delegate toto the European Committee.
The next Conference in 2015 will be in Austria. A guild meeting will be arranged
2014 by Germany. The conference expresses concern regarding an agreement by the
ISGF World Committee and WOSM which contains little rights for ISGF and the
possibility for WOSM to interfer into the ISGF organisation.
Reports of Central Europa member countries to the conference
Delegates of the member countries report of their development, actions and events
and problems with aging members and sometimes difficult relations with the Scout
organisations.
International news
Germany has passed St.Georges emblems to Horst Köhler, former German federal
president and Norbert Blüm, former German minister for their support to Scouting.
Both are former Scouts. A book presenting all German Scout and Guide organisations
was presented. The German national committee will organize a journey to the Baltic
countries, which comprises tourism but also meeting with local guilds.
Hungary celebrateds 100 years of Scouting in Hungary. Money was dedicated for
a new church bell.
Lithuania: The International Secretary Dalia Taralaini received an award by the
President of LIthuania for her cultural work.
Austria: A weekend training seminar for 60 guildmasters was held. In the Vienna
concert hall a Glenn Miller memorial band was attended by more than 100 guild
membes, as part of the profit went to the social fund of the guilds. Advent is celebrated
by the guilds with many cultural events and sales stands in Christmas markets,
especially in Salzburg.
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