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Contact the Regional or National office for further information and forms if you are interested in attending one of these events.
GOALL (Gathering of Australian Lone Leaders)
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PARTICIPANTS |
Lone Leaders |
DATES |
9-13 January 2006 |
VENUE |
To be held at Glengarry, North Turramurra, NSW. |
COSTS |
Event fee: AUD$280.00(approx NZD$310.00), which is inclusive of programme and meals. Home hospitality is offered before and/or after the event.
Air fares (approx only) $550.00 - excluding taxes. This is only an estimate obtained from Air New Zealand. Prices are subject to change due to increases and/or specials.
Insurance is a must; you may obtain either through Guides New Zealand at $5.43 per day, or through your Insurance Company. Guides New Zealand International scarf, metal badge and administration fee - $20.00. The International Fund will pay a subsidy of $200.00 per person, for up to four leaders to attend this event.
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PROGRAMME |
As this is a Gathering of Lones we would like your suggestions on topics you would like covered. |
CLOSING DATE |
26 SEPT 2005 |
LEADERS GATHERING 2005 – BRUNEI DARUSSALAM – “FACING CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN GOOD FAITH”. |
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PARTICIPANTS |
Open to leaders aged 18 years and over. |
DATES |
3-10 December 2005 |
VENUE |
Sports Village, Berakas, Brunei Darussalam. |
COSTS |
Registration fee: USD$100.00(approx NZD$145.00).
Accommodation, food, visits, transportation and activities are complimentary of Girl Guides Association of Brunei Darussalam. Participants will be responsible for their own return airfare to and from Brunei Darussalam. Home hospitality is offered before and/or after the event.
Air fares (approx only) $2,200.00 - excluding taxes. This is only an estimate obtained from Air New Zealand. Prices are subject to change due to increases and/or specials.
Insurance is a must; you may obtain either through Guides New Zealand at $5.43 per day, or through your Insurance Company.
Guides New Zealand International scarf, metal badge and administration fee - $20.00
The International Fund will pay a subsidy of $400.00 per person, for up to two leaders to attend this event.
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PROGRAMME |
Take part in activities at the site of the tropical rain forest; Challenging activities at the army training camp,
Trekking at the forest reserved park,
Visits to museum, water village and Brunei Architectural Centres,
Learning and sharing ideas.
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CLOSING DATE |
26 Sept 2005 |
JOINT NATIONAL CAMP FOR CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS OF WORLD SCOUTING MOVEMENT (GUIDES & SCOUTS INTERNATIONAL CAMP) TAIWAN
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PARTICIPANTS |
Open to leaders and rangers/rangers in leadership aged 15 years and upwards. |
DATES |
27 July – 2 August 2006
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VENUE |
TsouMa-Lai Farm located in Ta-Nei town, Tainan Country - the Southern part of Taiwan. Surrounded by lush green, rangeland and beautiful scenery. It is famous for fresh farm products.
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COSTS |
Event fee: USD$200.00(approx NZD$290.00), which is includes food, accommodation, programme activities, camp souvenir, camp handbook, excursion and round-trip transportation costs from International airport to campsite. Home hospitality after camp – two nights only.
Air fares (approx only) $2,059.00 - excluding taxes. This is only an estimate obtained from Air New Zealand. Prices are subject to change due to increases and/or specials.
Insurance is a must; you may obtain either through Guides New Zealand at $5.43 per day, or through your Insurance Company.
Guides New Zealand International scarf, metal badge and administration fee - $20.00
The International Fund will pay a subsidy of $400.00 per person, for up to two leaders and four girls (aged 15 and upward) to attend this event.
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PROGRAMME |
wide range of activities – arts, sports, religion, water activities, challenge, folklore craft, science, discovery, global village… |
CLOSING DATE |
26 Sept 2005 |
WIK 2006, arranged by Finland’s Svenska Scouter (the Swedish speaking Guides and Scouts in Finland)
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PARTICIPANTS |
Open to leaders, rangers and young leaders aged 16-20 years at the time of the event. Girls under the age of 18 years must travel with a leader.
The official language of the camp is Swedish. |
DATES |
31 July to 8 August 2006 |
VENUE |
The campsite is located in the South West of Finland, in a forest by the sea.
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COSTS |
Event fee: €120 (approx NZD$215.00) includes programme, meals and accommodation in tents.
The camp fee does not cover transport to and from the Jamboree. Home hospitality is offered after the camp.
Air fares approx NZD$2,900.00, excluding taxes.
Prices are subject to change due to increases and/or specials.
Insurance is a must; you may obtain either through Guides New Zealand at $5.43 per day, or through your Insurance Company.
Medical certificate is required from your Doctor
Guides New Zealand International scarf, metal badge and administration fee - $20.75
The International Fund will pay a subsidy of $400.00 per person, for up to four persons – leaders/rangers/young leaders, to attend this event.
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PROGRAMME |
The theme of the camp is built around Vikings and Viking culture. The camp programme is based on the theme about skilful Guides and Scouts, which is the theme of the year for the Guides and Scouts of Finland.
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CLOSING DATE |
26 Sept 2005 |
Centennial Of Scouting - 2007 Touring Party |
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DATES |
July/August 2007 |
PROGRAMME |
Special Events Being Planned In UK, An official supporters' tour party is now being formed to attend some of the special Centennial of Scouting events being staged in the UK. Registrations of interest are being received by Williment Travel Ltd and the Tour Leader is Owen Rodgers, former Field Commissioner and Executive Officer Publications at the National Office. The 21st World Jamboree: The tour party will be attending the opening and closing of the Jamboree as well as any number of visits our tourists want to make. Brownsea Island: On arrival in England, the tour party will proceed to Poole and overnight there for an early morning crossing to Brownsea Island where we will spend the day as guests of the Scout Fellowship. We will enjoy a guided tour of the island, lunch and fellowship with the members of the Fellowship before returning to Poole to overnight again before driving up to our base in London. How to get on board for the Scouting trip of a lifetime…. Ross Jamieson, a Director of Williment Travel Ltd in Wellington, is coordinating the details of the tour and the company is keeping a register of applicants as they apply, as well as sending out twice yearly newsletters. Owen Rodgers is corresponding with the various centennial organisers in England and working with Williments to plan the tour itinerary. You can contact either of them to register your interest in the tour or visit the display at the 17th New Zealand Scout Jamboree on Manfield Park and sign up for the Jamboree or the tour. Ross Jamieson, Williment Travel Ltd, PO Box 589, Wellington, e-mail: sales@williments.co.nz Owen Rodgers, Tour Leader, 15 Warrington Grove, Newlands, Wellington 6004 E-mail: rodgers@iconz.co.nz |
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