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

 

World Scout Jamboree participants receive rain jackets & backpacks from Scout Foundation

The World Scout Jamboree is taking place in South Korea this August and 20 members from The Scout Association of Belize will form the Belize Contingent.

The Belize Scout Foundation is pleased to support the Belize Contingent with rain jackets and backpacks for each participant to make participation more comfortable and memorable.

Roberto Harrison, Chairman of the Finance and Investment Sub-Committee of the Foundation, and Executive Director Hilberto B. Riverol delivered the jackets and backpacks at a short but memorable gathering held at Cayo Cargo in Santa Elena, Cayo District.

Although not all the participants were present, six participants and the contingent leader Aidian Flowers were presented with their jackets and backpacks.

Riverol briefly addressed the participants highlighting the year the Foundation was established and also some of the work the Foundation has done throughout the years.

Harrison for his part in presenting the gifts said that the Foundation through its Chairman, Dr. Rene R. Villanueva was happy to contribute in a small way towards their participation to the Jamboree and wished everyone a safe and enjoyable participation.

Contingent leader Flowers thanked the Foundation for the support received and wished the Foundation success in its endeavors.

The Belize Scout Foundation – Investing in a Better Belize