1. Welcome address
Mr. Pema Tshewang, the Dzongkhag Scout Focal teacher welcomed
all the participants for the 2nd Annual Scouts conference.
2. Opening remarks by Mr. Rinchen Phuntsho, Sr. DEO
The Sr. DEO thanked participants for making
up on time for the conference despite of difficulties. Scout masters are asked
to plan the scouting program well to have sustainability and to have enriching
scouting programs throughout the year in the Dzongkhag. The floor is being
informed with the HM’s vision to strengthen scouting programmes in schools
across Bhutan. Preference
like Desuup Training and scholarships are being offered to scout masters and
scout leaders as an incentive to motivate the leaders. Spirit of volunteerism
must be inculcated in scouts all the time. Educating society to be encouraged rather
than doing cleaning campaign by the scouts all the time. By doing so, the
community will learn the motive behind keeping their community neat and clean. All
leaders should Plan and get the approval for the programmes sensibly
considering monsoon season to consider safety of the students and revisit on community service contributed by
scouts. Scout materials to be distributed on time to schools to have successful
scouting programmes. All scout leaders are reminded of the investiture ceremony
to be conducted at the earliest and award the badges to encourage and motive
scouts.
3. Deliberation
on the Resolution of 2nd Annual National Scout Conference by Mr.
Chenga
Briefed on the facts about National Scout Center at Wangchang, Paro and
the facilities available in the center. Scouting programme for the year to be
focused on the theme- Innovate, Integrate and Motivate. 21st
February to be observed as National Scouts Day. Dzongkhag/Scout focal teacher
to advocate and orient all the principals on scouting programme during
Principals’ Coordination Meeting. Rovering programme to be strengthened in
tertiary institutes by offering training to interested lecturers. Scouting
Focal Leaders to submit relevant data on scouting to BSA. Submit nominations
for class X scouts by the end of May and class XII scouts by the end of
October. Monitoring on scouting programme to be institutionalized by
incorporating it in PMS. Advancement test to be carried out in adherence with
BSA guidelines and award badges. To commemorate 60th Birth
Anniversary of 4th Druk Gyalpo, Dzongkhag to identify months to
organize activities. Implementation report to be presented during the 3rd
Scout Conference, 2016.
4. New
Scouts Framework by Mr. Chenga
ü Selection of new recruits
ü Investiture
ceremony for new recruits to be conducted cluster based.
ü Planning, review and monitoring of program.
ü Built leadership and management skills.
ü Promote learning by doing through trekking,
camping and pioneering.
ü To develop spiritual/mindful living.
ü Enhance civic responsibilities
5. Sharing
concerns of His Majesty the King on Scouting programme by Mr. Pema Tshewang
·
The
scouting programme to be able to infuse values of “tha damtsi and lay Jumday”
and be able to address all youth issues. It should help youth to excel in
studies and keep them away from undesirable activities like abusing substances.
·
Scouting
to bond & unite youth with a unique identity and common sense of belonging.
·
Scouting
to be pursued as a life-long experience. Once a scout, always a scout.
·
Scouts
to be role models for other youth
Mr. Pema Tshewang reminded scout masters to lead every voluntary program
for the year by scouts involving all the students. He also reinstated to
inculcate “Thadamtse and Leyjumdrey” in every scouts.
6. Formation
of DSA by District Chief Commissioner
The house
unanimously formed DSA and Clusters as given below-
o Dzongkhag
Scout President -
Dasho Dzongdag
o DSA
commissioner – Mr. Rinchen Phuntsho, Sr.
DEO ????????
o Dzongkhag
Scout focal Teacher : Mr.
Pema Tshewang, Baylling HSS
o Program
Coordinator – Mr.
Chada Jamtshok, Principal Trashiyangtse LSS
o Trainer
– Mr. Chenga, Teacher Chakedemi PS
o Treasurer – Mr. Tshewang Sither, Principal Langmadung PS
o Scout
Clusters
1. Kheni LSS Cluster (Coordinator: Sonam
Choki, Cub Master)
a.
Jangphutse PS
b.
Khamdang LSS
c.
Yallang PS
d.
Shali PS
e.
Chakademi PS
f.
Thragom PS
g.
Dukti PS, Tsenkharla MSS
h.
Melongkhar PS
i.
Tsangpochen PS
2. Tongshang LSS Cluster
(Coordinator: Pema Yangzom, Cub Master)
1.
Ramjar MSS
2.
Doksum PS
3.
Jamkhar PS
4.
Rabtey PS
5.
DaliKhar PS
6.
Pangtoka PS
7.
Tokaphu PS
8.
Shingkhar PS
3. Trashiyangtse LSS Cluster
(Coordinator: Kanjur Lhamo, Cub Master)
a.
Baylling HSS
b.
Bumdelling MSS
c.
Womanang PS
d.
Tsaling PS
e.
Lichen PS
f.
Shongring PS
g.
Tarphel PS
h.
Langmadung PS
7. Celebration
of 11th November, 2015 by Scouts
Dzongkhag Education Office to apprise Dasho Dzongdag for celebration
venue. The floor discussed and decided with the following programmes to mark 60th
Birth anniversary of 4th Druk Gyalpo on 11th November,
2015. The celebration will be conducted in three clusters. Scout members will
coordinate the celebration in the clusters. (Only scout members will
participate in the scout celebrations). However, the remaining schools shall
celebrate in the respective schools.
Programmes:
·
Drill
Scouts from various
schools will join for the drill.
·
Cultural
Programmes/Sports
The Secondary schools need to present two dance items and for primary
schools to prepare one innovative program. Sports for the cub such as cap out
with music, balloon blasting, cock fight and pulling tail to be organized
during the day with arranging attractive prizes.
·
Exhibition/stall
To raise fund for the school, scouts to plan for exhibition or stalls.
10% of the fund generated from the exhibition/stalls to be contributed to DSA.
·
Plantation programme
To commemorate 60th
Birth Anniversary of 4th Druk Gyalpo, Scouts will initiate to plant
trees with proper monitoring and reporting mechanism in place coordinated by
scout/ cub masters. Plantation will be done as given under-
a.
Primary Schools – 30 numbers of plant saplings
b.
Lower Secondary schools – 50 numbers of plant saplings
c.
MSS/HSS – 100 numbers of plant saplings
8. Reporting
and Requisitions
o Old scout and cub members will not be given
scarf and membership every year.
o Requisition of materials to be made only for
new recruits
o Submit annual report with photo evidence
o Frame reporting deadline in annual action
plan
9. Any
Other
·
Reminded
scout/cub masters to document programmes in video clips.
·
Zhabten
of 4th Druk Gyalpo to be recited once in a week during evening prayer.
Minuted by: Choeda
Jamtsho
Principal
TYLSS
