Historical Facts in Scouting

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Gilwell Reunions

Lord Baden-Powell organized and ran the first training course for Scouters at Gilwell Park in England in 1919. At the end of the course, to celebrate the fellowship of Scouting, he invested the Scouters as members of the 1st Gilwell Park Troop by presenting them with two each from a set of Zulu beads he had received as a gift when he was in Africa. The tradition has continued to this day around the world.

Today, Scouters who complete their Wood Badge Training are given the “two wooden beads” (replicas) These are the mark of an individual who has invested the time (five days minimum) needed to complete the Wood Badge training.

Each year, during the 1st weekend in the month of September, Gilwell Reunions are held as an opportunity for those who have completed their Wood Badge (aka Gilwellians) to meet together again.

On September 29, 1990, the 3rd Gilwell Reunion was held at Wesley College grounds in Belize City with the participation of five Gilwellians.  Rev. John Smith from the Methodist Church was the training Commissioner back then.

 

Directors Meeting 3/2023

Directors of the Belize Scout Foundation (BSF) met on July 29, 2023, for their scheduled meeting 3/2023 at the residence of the Chairman of the Foundation, Dr. Rene R. Villanueva.

The highlight of the meeting reflected that grant funds for 2023 were exhausted at the closing of the grant period on June 30, 2023, and 13 grants were approved and disbursed to Scout Groups and the Scout Association.

Another important decision taken at the meeting is the official opening date of the Sir Colville N. Young Museum and the official installation of Sir Colville N. Young Fellows.  Tuesday, February 20, 2024, has been set aside for these two significant events.  The Finance and Investment Sub-committee is undertaking preparatory work and planning.

The Belize Scout Foundation – Investing in a better Belize