Orange Walk Scout Buffalos Receive Small Grant

The 23rd Orange Walk Buffalos Scout Group received a small grant from the Belize Scout Foundation to help with expenses related to an upcoming river cleanup and an investiture ceremony for new Scouts in the group.

On December 7, 2024, Hilberto B. Riverol, the Executive Director of the Foundation, along with Publicity and Website Support Personnel Alejandro Antonio Tovar, traveled to Orange Walk to meet the group’s leaders and Scouts and formally present the grant.

Mario Puck, the District Commissioner for Orange Walk, and Ricardo Alcoser, the Scout Association’s Senior Field Executive, witnessed the presentation.

In his remarks during the presentation, Riverol expressed the Foundation’s pleasure in supporting the Buffalo Scouts with a small grant of $500.00 for their programs. He also thanked the Orange Walk leaders for their dedication to providing leadership for the group.

The Scout Group received a similar grant to support their summer camp program earlier this year.

The Belize Scout Foundation – Investing in a Better Belize

11th Mary Hill Scouts Awarded Small Grant for Camping Equipment

Camping outdoors is an adventure that Scout looks forward to, but having the essential tools and equipment is crucial for an unforgettable experience.

With this in mind, the Belize Scout Foundation has awarded a small grant to acquire camping equipment for the Mary Hill Scouts in Corozal.

On Saturday, December 7, 2024, Hilberto B. Riverol, Executive Director of the Scout Foundation, met with several Scouts and leaders from the group to present a grant of $500.00. This funding will help cover the costs of necessary camping equipment, ensuring the Scouts have a positive camping experience.

In presenting the funds, Riverol said that the Foundation is pleased to support the group’s camping program once again. In response, Group Scout Leader Ovid Rancharan thanked the Foundation and assured them that the funds would be utilized for their intended purpose, significantly benefiting the group in the upcoming year.

The Belize Scout Foundation – Investing in a Better Belize