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Raúl Sánchez Regional Director

I had the great opportunity to visit the social project called "Scout Experience ... Ready for Life" in the City of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. This Project, developed by the Scout Association of Mexico (ASMAC), seeks to provide a space for scout training for children and young people in vulnerable conditions in three neighborhoods of this city bordering the United States. With support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) this important project provides the opportunity for more than 200 children and youth to get a "Scout Experience," participating in Scout activities three days a week. It also providing support for the development of skills in Math, Logic and Language. All of this can be obtained in any of the three scouts centers that welcome volunteers and professionals to serve these kids, who today are scouts, members of the great worldwide brotherhood. Being present there and to exchange the scout handshake with these children and young people, to share some of the activities they do in each of the scouts centers, seeing the passion with which the persons responsible for the Project on a daily basis providing for these toddlers, is something that can hardly be described in a few lines. With Raymundo Tamayo, Director of Institutional Development ASMAC and leader of this project, you can come to understand the true fundamentals of the project. He spoke of the importance of training in resilience. Speaking of this, I shared that for me that was the most important skill that Scouting developes in each of the young people involved in it - the ability to succeed despite adversity. It is true that any boy who participates in the Scout programme can develop this ability, but more importantly there is greater impact when this is done in young people whose living conditions are always disadvantageous, where often the hope for a better future is lost. There is no doubt that what Scout Experience is doing with these kids is a providing glimmer of hope for the future. Their desire to participate in Scout activities that bring significant learning and slowly transforming their outlook on life, is the best testimony that Scouting is helping to Build a Better World. With this example we can discover that Scouting can be for everyone, regardless of their economic status. True, it requires support and adaptations to be succesful, but wherever it is introduced, our movement has managed to do good for millions of young people on the planet and shows what it can do for many more.

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GREEN PLANET

A GREEN CHRISTMAS Christmas spikes consumption and spending in our homes. It is the time of waste, but we must not relax while advertising invites us to do so. At Christmas spending habits of many citizens are relaxed through a kind of holiday period in which good habits tend to be momentarily forgotten. Many of us focus on our houses to be the most decorated on our streets and others just to feel the Christmas spirit all be it for themselves. This triggers spending on lights, plastics and

paper that are characteristic at Christmas. All these are directly responsible for the notion of Christmas being a celebration that is unfriendly to the environment. There are a variety of actions you can take to ensure a green Christmas season while causing the least damage to the planet. To give, is part of the spirit of Christmas, but in December, the amount of trash discarded multiplies. This is due to wrapped gifts, packets sent, new things to be bought, etc. Christmas is directly linked to giving and receiving gifts which means that each person will cast away at least two sheets of paper. Let's consider something. We should be aware and use the least amount of paper. The bags and gift boxes can be reused, a concept that many people overlook. It is important to know that it will be better for everyone to make gifts if paper is not spent on the wrappers. If there is recycled paper or paper pieces that no longer serve their purpose you can use creativity to create a green envelope. Something you cannot miss is the good interior decoration in houses with either flowers, bows, garlands, etc., but is pine, the Christmas item more people certainly enjoy having this holiday season. It's a detail that could generate opinions. As a first thought one would believe that an artificial Christmas pine is the most environmentally friendly option, but really it’s not. Artificial Christmas pines are made from petroleum, which is a major pollutant, and also a lot of energy is used to make them. As mentioned in previous editions of Mundus Novus currently farms exist in the planting, growing and marketing of Christmas trees, which are the best option. Pine forests suffer almost no loss for a person to have a natural pine at home. The important thing is to make sure you get a pine from a place that brings Christmas trees from a farm and not the forest. But by evening the houses and apartments, rooms, studios, shops, come to life and sparkle with thousands of lights. It's time for another major protagonist, Christmas lights. To stop using these lights at Christmas time would result in the loss of a wonderful tradition, but to care for the planet it’s not necessary to stop lighting homes at Christmas. You knew that the traditional Christmas lights consume enough energy, so a replacement of the same will not only help save on the electric bill but will help ensure the safety of homes while caring the environment. Definitely the best option are LED Christmas lights. These lights are environmentally friendly because they consume 90% less energy than traditional lights. Also they do not become heated so a fire caused by the LED lights will not happen and in addition to that, you pay significantly less for energy than was done with traditional lights. Together we can make this season of giving, not only wonderful for us, but also for the planet. It all starts at home and it's time to implement it. We can all spend a happy holiday and a great Christmas. How about using this season of giving to also give our planet a Merry and Green Christmas!

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SCOUTS OF PANAMA 100 YEARS OF FOUNDATION In January 1912, Baden Powell visited Panama, had discussions with José Mercedes Kastner Benalcázar and a group of teachers for the formation of Scouting in Panama.

It was not until November 1914 that a group of highly educational Panamanian personalities including Maestro Villamil Benalcázar Explorers founded the body of Panamanians. The Board was chaired by José Mercedes Kastner Benalcázar but Messrs T. Zerr Luis Alfredo Dubois, Lino A. Boza, Julio López, Andrés Ferrari, Gabriel Barrios and Rolando World were also founders. On November 28, 1914 this foundation was celebrated with a parade which departed from downtown Panama City, from Plaza 5 de Mayo to Plaza de Francia in the Casco Viejo. That’s how Scouts of Panama marked 100 years of its existance last November 2014,. They informed the Master Ruben Ho War. As already mentioned, the scout Movement was founded by Lord Robert Baden-Powell in August 1907 and in Panama it was founded by the Maestro José Mercedes Kastner Benalcázar on November 8, 1914. The Institution provides a non-formal education programme for young people, leading them to be good citizens and to build a better world. Their celebrative activities were commemorated on Saturday November 22, 2014 with a Mass at the Basilica of Don Bosco in Calidonia where they left on a parade to the Plaza de Francia in Casco Viejo, Panama City. Panamanian Scouting is protected by the National Government by Law 80 of 1960. Congratulations to Panama Scouts of these 100 years, Building a Better World! Ho Ruben Guerra

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105th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF GUYANA

The Scout Association of Guyana held a camp in November to celebrate the achievement of one hundred and five years of Scouting in Guyana. Guyana, which was the first jurisdiction in the Caribbean that began Scouting, the second in South America and fifth in the world, had a Scout association for 105 years. The District Commissioner and Head of Field Operations, Charissa Rampersaud, told Kaieteur News that the national camp attracted 14 scouts groups from throughout Guyana. Some coming from as far away as Berbice and Linden. Towns like Buxton, Fort Wellington and Agricola were also represented. These representatives amounted to about 350 campers. The camp concluded with an awards ceremony. The starting point of their celebratory parade was the Headquarters of the Association in Woolford Avenue. The scouts marched eastward along Woolford Avenue to Station Street and north on Railway Road. They then turned east onto Sandy Babb Street and marched north on Middleton Street, turning west on Thomas Street. The march was dedícated, spontaneously, to Marcia Jennifer Dey, Assistant District Commissioner responsible for the Cubs, after the Association received the news that she had died a few hours before the parade. The President and Chief Scout, Ramsay Ali said Dey's death, at an early age, was a major loss for the Association. Scouts on the camp cooked their own meals and engaged in matches between them and activities such as: relays, bucket cricket, pass the ball and tug-of-war. They also erected their tents, a "monkey bridge" and a tower, both of which were built with only rope and spars. These activities, according to Rampersaud were pioneering projects. She said two special features that were added were "crazy socks", where campers were encouraged used all kinds of funny socks and slippers, while the fire interpreted the subject of one of 80 70. Campers also visited the Cathedral of St. George, an activity that replaced the usual interfaith service which is called: 'the Scouts Own” Rampersaud said, “Scouts Own” is done for Scouts to develop a sense of respect for different religions while maintaining their own beliefs. She also conducted a treasure hunt. In the closing and awards ceremony, recognition was given to the first, second and third place winnwers. The awards were given to the best uniformed groups in the route march. Each group leader was also responsible for selecting the best scout who received due recognition. This year the Association will honor members who served and those who have made significant contributions to the growth and development of Scouting in Guyana. Scouting is the largest and oldest youth movement worldwide. While it is true that Guyana was one of the first to have a scout group, the country had a downtime due to the introduction some years ago of the Guyana National Service, but in recent years, membership has increased again. Rampersaud said the Association welcomes people who want to join and help the organization move from strength to strength.

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SOME THOUGHTS ON MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF ADULTS by  Ralf  Dillmann,  Director,  Adults  in  Scouting  WSB-­‐IAR To fulfill its mission, Scouting must have the adult leadership it needs to develop and function properly. To achieve this, it requires a management adult system, aiming to improve its efficiency, commitment and motivation and thus offer better programmes for young people and develop a more effective and efficient organization. This is precisely what Adults in Scouting is about. As a starting point this adult management system requires the National Scout Organization to periodically conduct a review of its structure and organizational processes, in order to ensure that it gives adequate support to the misión, development and strategies of the organization in each of the areas (Youth Programme, Adults in Scouting, Institutional Development) and that its structure and processes can overcome the challenges of the movement in the future. This review aims to identify all charges and required functions (in the three strategic areas), their functions, duties and powers in order to establish the profile of the adult required, to search for and select each of them. To help develop those skills required, the management system includes a training system that has to provide for each position or function Basic Training and Continuous Improvement. Basic Training is a direct response to the training needs arising from essential and specific skills associated with a particular position or function, while the Continuous Improvement is offered for the purpose of supplementing and maintain

current knowledge, skills and attitudes of adults in the performance of that office or function. A great responsibility for a proper system of operation and management training rests on the work of the staff receiving and counseling adults, both in identifying the skills they already have developed, those that are needed to be developed, as well as accompaniment and monitoring to support their work. Logically, the ideal personal counseling or training is provided by the immediate superior adult, the person who recommended him, anyone in your immediate work team or who is in his closest circle of influence, since they are primarily interested in improving adult performance, as well as issues encountered in daily life.

However, so that it is understood that the management system of adults cannot only be training, the adult must be provided with all the technical, moral and personal support necessary for their performance, as well as their personal development. Furthermore the system seeks to strengthen their motivation to contribute their maximum potential to Scouting and to remain in the organization for as long as he/she can provide an appropriate service. In this context their work should be evaluated at 360 degrees, based on verifiable results to set new goals, forms of support, change behaviors and approaches to problems, as well as identifying additional means of training for the development of adult skills. There is much that can and has to be said about the system of administration of Adults in Scouting. My last note talked about the principles of the system and here I have made a little progress with some additional considerations. In the future I will advance more notes on the subject.

@dillralph

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Professional Scout Service Course of the Caribbean Subregion Between October 28 and November 1, the World Scout Bureau Interamerican Region, once again welcomed members of its National Scout Organizations, this time from the Caribbean Subregion, for a Professional Scout Course. There were thirty-three (33) members from twenty (22) different National Scout Organizations. Both at the opening and for parts of the days during the course, they had the presence of local and regional authorities: Victor Winter, CEO of Scouts of Panama and Leonardo Morales, President of the Interamerican Scout Committee, who expressed his pleasure to share the experience with attendees. Among the topics covered in the sessions were the Regional Policies on Institutional Development, Youth Programme for and Adults in Scouting. These were presented by José Gabriel Criollo, Mauricio Veayra and Ralf Dillmann respectively, Directors for the specific areas at the WSB-IAR. We also had some external presentors in the persons of: • Rafe Lucado, a member of the Interamerican Scout Committee, who addressed the issue of Governance. • Mr. Edgar Olivo, who discussed Financial Development. • Mrs. Doris Osterlof Obregon, Director of the Representative Office of the Secretary general (SEGIB) in Panama, who spoke on the topic of International Relations. • Mr. Gonzalo Lazzari, Journalist, who addressed the issue of Communications and Institutional Relations. • Mr. Samuel Catillo, who discussed Operations. Also making invaluable contributions were: • Leonardo Morales, President of the Interamerican Scout Committee, who spoke on Strategy 2023 of the World Organization of the Scout Movement.

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• Raúl Sánchez Vaca, Regional Director of the World Scout Bureau - Interamerican Region, who addressed the issue of Governance, together with Rafe Lucado. • Ronald Richardson, Executive Operations for the Caribbean of the World Scout Bureau - Interamerican Region, who addressed the topic of Ethics and Auditing. Each Scout Organization present had the opportunity to meet all attendees the management, operations and internal administration at the Regional office. In each session there was a wholesome atmosphere for the exchange of view. Participants posed questions, made comments about the topics being discussed, or expressed their concerns to the authorities present. This event was also an appropriate occasion to introduce Jesus Arenas to participants as as an addition to the support team of the Caribbean Subregion. Jesus was previously the Assistant to the Regional Director from 2011.

Preceding this course was the Caribbean Chief Commissioners Conference, which took place on 26 and 27 October at the same location. During that event there was a video conference with Mr. João Gonçalves, President of the World Scout Committee, during which he expressed his pleasure at see all these NSOs gathered and addressing issues of great relevance for the subregion and hence for the wider

region. All members of the World Scout Bureau- Interamerican Region felt sure that skills acquired will help participants to feel challenged, excited and inspired to continue with a good programme of development in each of their NSOs. Again, thank you all for your assistance and contributions. Some of you traveled long distances to share in both activities, a situation that reminds reminds us every day and reinforces the importance of our work and our duty to support you. Jesus Arenas Executive to support operations in the Caribbean Subregion and Special Projects

     

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EXPERIENCE... by Christian Galindo I spent my childhood in the world of scouting... For years, there was nothing more important to me at the weekends to offer my time to scout group # 1 Cuayojhuejcapan "Monte Alto" of Colima, Mexico. Excursions, Camping, Hiking, any of these activities were basic and almost mandatory in the scout troop. Names I will never forget, that inspired every step I took in Scouting and beyond: Gustavo Rios, Enrique González, Hipólito Venegas, Raúl Sánchez Vaca, Ruben Galindo, Felipe Pérez, Francisco Venegas, Emmanuel Villalobos, Rita Mountains, Emma, Alejandro and Alexis Galindo among others. I come from a family of humble origins, used to living without social security, health or economic well-being, until recently "updated" as we say in Mexico... Interestingly, in this month, it is three years that my mom left the office of child care in our home, located in one of the most popular, controversial and marginalized neighborhoods of the city of Colima, the famous "People's colony" where I was born, lived and grew up during my 21 years. The house where we lived, was a typical house of the Porfiriato: High walls, large patios, windows and doors of cedar... that with the passage of time, everything was adapting and renovating for almost 100 years of existence, to a modern style so that the Porfiriato in the house was disappearing little by little. My Father had a rolling mill and paint for cars, which had good seasons and some not so good. The effort of my parents desired for my two older brothers and I to have what they could not achieve in their youth: a college degree. I value their efforts greatly and it’s the legacy they left my siblings and me. The principles, values and habits emanating from Scouting were a watershed for me and helped me to build strong dreams and lofty goals for which I am still struggling. Upon entering the undergraduate class, where I completed my studies in International Relations from the Meritorious University of Colima, in western Mexico, I discovered the world of international relations and thus the profession of diplomacy, the work of international organizations and the role of powerful Civil Society Organisations. In the year 2009, when I was 18, I encouraged the Faculty of Political and Social Sciences of my university to participate in the event called "Best Practices in Youth Policies and Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean" which the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco organized in late November. I never imagined that by participating in this event, where they sought to recognize the best programmes for youth in the region, I would join the youth platform of the Americas UNESCO and IDB, both allowing me two months later to run and compete for a space to represent Mexico inthe "First World Youth Meeting" which the United Nations (UN) organized in Bari, Italy during the month of January 2010.

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It was after a thorough selection process where you have to show full command of the English language, an additional language which in my case was Japanese- respond to interviews conducted by officials of the organizers, International Organizations, mastering topics on the agenda of the UN Millennium Development Goals, among other requirements, the organizing committee decided to put their trust in me to represent nearly 40 million young people between 15 and 29 who are in Mexico, in this first international youth event in Bari, Italy. Knowing I would travel to Italy to represent Mexico in this important event and imagine being in front of other young people from almost every corner of the world, more than 190 countries were represented, gathered for 3 days with one purpose: to make the voices of all young people heard. It truly was a responsibility that I never thought I would have in my life. It was my first time out of the country, first time traveling by plane and first time I had the honor to represent my country abroad. No one in my family had ever left Mexico for any reason, therefore, that news caused mixed feelings among my family and close friends, being the first to travel to another country, another continent, an experience that is hard to achieve in the early years of youth. The event in Bari, was unforgettable. It changed my life. Now 4 years after my first international experience, the professional scenario that impacted my life has brought me close to the work of international organizations and the jobs Mexican diplomats perform abroad. From that experience outside my country, came other invitations around the globe. However, each invitation has been the product of exhaustive selection processes, as the government of Mexico and the international community, wanted to be sure that those who represent other young people, are the best of the best of each region. I must confess that in Mexico and particularly in Latin America, there are highly skilled, talented youth with great potential to represent our countries in these international events and high-level summits. This fact led me to conclude that after my undergraduate studies in the summer of 2013, I decided two months later, to enroll for postgraduate studies in Political Sociology in Mexico City, at the Universidad Iberoamericana (UIA) parallel to my second degree in Political Economics from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), without neglecting the fourth language, French. Recently, in the summer of 2014, I participated in a pilot programme of the Government of Mexico called "College of Globalization, Enrique Iglesias Generation 2014" which was to form leaders and multilateral negotiation skills between Latin America and Europe. We were taking seminars, conferences and workshops in the most prestigious universities in Europe, Transnational corporations, international organizations, diplomats and officials from European governments for almost 8 weeks. It remains for me to say that in my 23 years I am privileged to have known almost 20 countries around the world; have represented Mexico in more than 50 international events; have been a pioneer in forming a youth platform linking two continents: America and Europe. And it looks like many other young people, by generating strong actions, the conditions of the citizens of this world will be fairer and less unequal from the chanels of diplomacy and international organizations. Finally, the discipline, effort and dedication required to be part of international exercises in which a very small part of global youth live came from the family of Scouting. In my case it is the principles and values that I discovered in Scouting. It was here that I learned of the talents and virtues at home and no one knew where I learned to build my character and leadership.

Christian Axel Galindo Montes Be Prepared to Serve

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Inter-American Working Group on Governance (IGTF) Ricardo Stuber Melissa Casagrande Governance refers to the processes of interaction and decision-making in an organization dedicated towards a shared goal. There are five widely recognized principles of governance as defined by the United Nations legitimacy and voice, direction, performance, accountability and equity. The Interamerican Scout Committee established a Task Force on Inter Governance with a mandate to analyze the governance structure of the region and make appropriate proposals, covering in particular: governance in a decentralized organization; Committee structures and transparency in decision-making; and communications in the context of governance. An open appeal was made and members of the Governance Working Group were appointed on the basis of skills, experience, gender diversity and cultural backgrounds. The Governance Working Group has been working as a team since October 2014, with members of the third part of the National Scout Organizations of the Region and all 5 subregions. All work is performed virtually, so it is possible that a diverse group of people with relevant expertise can participate with very low cost for the Region and NSOs. The Task Force on Inter Governance will submit their proposals to the Interamerican Scout Committee in July 2015. The proposals will then be discussed by representatives of NSOs in the Interamerican Scout Summit in October 2015 and at the Interamerican Scout Conference in 2016. To learn more about the Governance Working Group, please send an e-mail to Ricardo Stuber, Second Vice-President of the Interamerican Scout Committee rstuber@scout.org or Melissa Casagrande, Coordinator IGTF at mcasagrande@scout.org.

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HEALTHY MIND, HEALTHY BODY and HAPPY CHRISTMAS! Christmas is one of the most enjoyed times throughout the year, but while some love it to other it depresses them. People can look forward to the holiday gatherings with family and friends or see it as an imposed tradition that forces them to prepare large meals, buy gifts, listen to carols

or decorate the house with trees and stars. Eighty percent of people suffer stress, anxiety, depression or melancholy during Christmas. Fears, jealousies and frustrations emerge at this time. Christmas shopping for matching gifts, havingthe the whole family looking good, reuniting with family members with whom there is no relationship, feeling the absence of loved ones who are no longer with us etc. A year closes and it’s a time of reflection that can sink your spirits when you have not managed to meet the goals we set and are asked to start it all over again. Many tend to eat and eat, and the Season does not help because everywhere during the holidays the favbe and hurt feelings we give a resounding yes! But how can one have a Christmas without excesses and psychologically stable? Avoid heavy feasting and enjoying Christmas with no health scares. We all want to enjoy Christmas without shocks or setbacks and we must bear in mind that, even if they are a few days a year, we are not immune to the excesses. Large meals with excess fats, which are not used, can produce various digestive disorders such as indigestion, heartburn and diarrhea. They may also have less serious but no less important consequences and one that should become our main goal in the coming year is to prevent weight gain. Displaying the properties of each food entrees is preferable to base them on fish and white meats. Turkey, or even salmon can help make delicious seconds. Desserts can be made from fruit like pineapple, Queen of Christmas, a sweet natural diuretic to prevent fluid retention. We also need to monitor excessive consumption of alcohol, which can harm us in different ways. All people, healthy and sick, should control excess alcohol at this time because its consequences are, in many cases, irreparable Brothers Scouts make this a positive Christmas! Learn to live through the holidays with joy and enthusiasm enjoying and sharing little things with yours families. It is not enough if you do not have a positive Christmas thinking of having a health body and mind. Especially at Christmas, there is the unrealistic expectation of having to be happy and it all infuses the minds of people who have real problems such as loss of employment, evictions, lack of money and emotional stress as the loss of a loved one or breakups. Within us there is happiness directly related to our expectations. You must have a mind set based on realistic goals that you can achieve. You're in control of your life. Give yourself the pleasure of enjoying Christmas as you please. Adapt it to your personal needs and possibilities and focus on the reasons to be cheerful. Do not think about who is not present but who is, what you don’t have but what you have. Fight for what you want and inject enthusiasm into your life. Eat well, feed yourself healthily and think healthy. Positive thinking, attracts positive things!

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SCOUT EXPERIENCE, RETURNING TO THE PAST TO BUILD THE FUTURE. Predicting the future is not easy. It is likely that 107 years ago, on Brownsea Island, Robert Baden-Powell had not displayed that gestaría from the first patrol he was forming. What he surely had in mind was to contribute to the development of young people, especially those in particularly difficult situations, providing opportunities for personal growth and service to others. When working with this ideal, passion and commitment, it is what built Scouting with all the importance and scope that it has today. In 2012, just over a century after Baden-Powell held the first youth camp, the Scout Association of Mexico, AC, accompanied by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID for its acronym in English ) decided to start the Scout Experience Ready for Life project in the heart of vulnerable communities in the city of Tijuana in northwestern Mexico. Working directly with youth at risk because of crime and violence, a multidisciplinary team of specialists in International Development developed innovative, replicable and sustainable models to help strengthen youth at risk to play a productive role in their community. The Experience Scout Ready for Life project was conceived as a laboratory for educational innovation based on the Scout Method, wherein Scout activities are held three days a week to favor the development of youth at risk. The educational emphasis was on the areas of character, education and leadership, encouraging personal development of each young person, adventures, friendships and learning.

Scout Ready for Life Experience is a reminder of the origin of Scouting, directly reaching more than 2,500 young people who had few opportunities, with which today is building a better future, allowing them to play an active role in the community. This was acknowledged in November 2014 by the Interamerican Scout Region, represented by its Regional Director, Raúl Sánchez Vaca who vissited the facility.

We invite you to follow us on social media and learn more about the project www.experienciascout.org.mx together to build a better world!

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THE POWER OF A SMILE

It costs nothing and produces much.

It enriches those who receive without impoverishing those who give.

Lasts only a moment, but its memory is

sometimes eternal.

None are so rich they can get along without it and none is so poor that it

cannot enrich their benefits.

A smile is rest for the weary, daylight to the discouraged, joy to the sad and the best

antidote to worry.

A smile can not be bought, can not be obtained by charity, can not be stolen or can be borrowed,

because a smile is something that nobody pays benefit unless it is provided spontaneous and free.

And if this Christmas, you find someone who is too tired to give a smile, give him one of yours, as none needs a smile so much as he who has

none left to offer. .

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REGIONAL CALENDAR 2015

This regional newsletter was developed thanks to the effort of:

• Ramón Guerra • Rubén Ho Guerra • Ralf Dillmann • Jesús Arenas • Christian Galindo • Ricardo Stuber • Melissa Casagrande